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NEWS OF INTEREST TO FARMERS BY COUNTY AGENT BILL BRIGHAM CABBAGE PROFITABLE FOR SEMINOLE FARMER Mr. T. E. Roberts, Seminole County farmer, is convinced that it will pay [ the average farmer to grow a few acres of cabbage every year. Mr. Roberts bases his opinion on the fact that he has grown cabbage for quite a few years and is a good bit ahead in the game. In explaining his experience with cabbage, Mr. Roberts said “if the average farmer plants a few acres of cabbage each year he will be able to sell them at a good profit the majority of the years. If he plants a reasonable acre- ( age he will be able to break even' with this crop by feeding them to livestock on the years when the price might not be right.” During the 1940-41 season Mr. Rob erts planted 10 acres of cabbage which yielded 44 tons. The average price received was $16.01 per ton for a total of $704.79 for the 10 acres. The total expenses of producing these cabbage including seed, plants, ferti lizer, labor and every thing else ex cept land rent was §429.25. The net return per acre was 27.50 or a total of $275.54 for the ten (10) acres, COUNTY AGENT URGES . FARMERS TO OBTAIN WINTER LEGUME SEED Three important essentials for suc cess wit • winter legumes are early planting, inot-ulation and phosphate fertilizer. County Extension Agent Bill Brigham said this -week. In order to be ready when jJajiting time comes, Mr. Brigham suggests t*» farmers that they arrange for their seed, inoculation and phosphate fer tilizer as soon as possible so the winter legume crop can be planted pronerly and at the right time. “The seed may be secured through the AAA or through arrangements by Commercial dectric l\afes ’ GO DOWN 5 AGAIN!! Reduction Effective July Ist, 1941 At a time when most costs are rising, it is a pleasure to announce a reduction in the £ electric rate to our commercial customers. The new rate, issued in compliance with an >1 order of the Georgia Public Service Com- ' I mission, will save commercial users an esti- i mated $15,000 during its first year. The / average commercial customer will save 5/2% on the cost of electric service. Xa , W4O ELECTRIC JLfi- “ use is up 1)930 ' ELECTRIC 1940 RATE is L___ DOWM ! | f The electric power industry, since its in :: ception, has constantly improved its service and constantly decreased its prices. In- ’ creased use of electric service in recent years plus efficiency of operation enables this ; company to absorb the full cost of this latest rate reduction. A chart of the new rate is M being mailed to all commercial customers i . d Your electric company ts co- operating fully with the Southeast- 3 ern '‘power pool” in meeting enter- ! gency defense needs for electric . power. Georgia Power Light Company . them with local seedsmen as a soil conservation material or direct from seedsmen or cooperatives operating in the territory.” he said. “The phos phate or basic slag may be secured through the AAA as a soil conserva tion material or direct from dealers. The inoculation may be secured from seedsmen or by other arrangements in the counties. In any case those who are to make arrangements for these materials should be given orders for, or indications of, the amounts needed as soon as possible. In so doing bet ter service can be given and assurance that high grade materials will be j ready at the best planting date which lis the latter part of September in north Georgia or the first part of October in south Georgia, Mr. Brigham declared that due to the national defense program delayed ■ orders possibly will be more difficult to get transported than in normal times, and declared that this is anoth er reason for early arrangements for ■ needed material. Certain materials such as basic slag have certain amounts allotted to each state and delay in orders may cause a shift to other states,” the county agent added. “We will be glad to help farmers and give information as to : what plane W.ided. “We will be glad farmers and give information as to what plans have been made in this county for these materials.” HOME CANNING OF PEACHES URGED AS A THRIFTY FOOD SUPPLY DEAL “With the fresh peach seauQ.n now pppidly darwing to an end, a good sup ply at home canned peaches on the pantry sLelf will enable housewives to serve this tasty, health-protecting fruit long aftetr the season is oyer,” said Mr. W. E, Brigham, County i Agent of Seminole County, “Further, by home canning peaches, bONALSON VILLE NEWS ! RID AY, AUGUST 15TB, 1911. housewives will be doing their part with millions of others in providing a thrifty and adequate food supply for the uncertain period ahead. “A public spirited cooperative cam paign is under way during August to impress housewives and others with the fact that they should make the most economical use of a, bountiful supply of this delicious fruit. Home canning is one of the ap proved methods. “It is quite simple to do the home canning. Directions may be obtained from county home demonstration agent, State Extension Services, the Georgia-Carolinas Peach Marketing Boalrd, Macon, Georgia, and other sources. “The Elberta peaches, famous yel low freestone peaches, are now mov ing to market in quantity and in fine quality. They are ideal for home can ning, preserving, cooking, pickling, and dozens of other uses, peach ex perts say. Also they are delicious and healthful when eaten fresh. “Every housewife should stock up with a good supply of fresh peaches now while the short season lasts.” MATTRESS RENOVATING CO-OP IN OPERATION The Cooperative Mattress Renovat ing Center has been in operation now for two weeks, according to a state ment made this week by County Agent, Bill Brigham. In explaining this program Mr. j Brigham said “some in the county are ; under the impression that this pro | gram is for farm families only. This iis not the case, any family in the . County furnishing cotton'and ticking and does their own work js eligible to i use the Center, Everything else is fur nished at the Center. The Cooperative ■ cost of operating the Center is 50c j per mattress.” i Families desiring to renovate mat ' tresses should make application im- I mediately at the County Agent’s of fice or with one of the members of j the County office or one of i the Advisory Committee. ; The group of ladies acting as ap advisory committee for the Center 'are: Mrs, Caleb Bponer, Mrs, E|l|e J, Clarke, Mrs, Avis Weston, Mrs. Jul ian Hickson, and Miss Marie Griffin. FSA APPOINTS COMMITTEE TO HELP IN COMMUNITY AND LOCAL NEEDS j Leading citizens of Miller County : have been apopinted to committees to ue>p th? F arm Security Administra- ‘ , tion relate Its program definitely so , local and community needs. ! Hugh D. Broome, county FSA sup ervisor, nnounced the appointments today, as authorized by Edgar C. I Young, FSA state director. (Committees have been formed on Rural Rt-hphilitation, Farm Debt Ad : justment, ami Tenant iturohuse. j Besides the three committees, there will be a County Council, composed ofi the committee members and three citi-I zens at large. The Council will review ‘ and FSA employees on the pro- j gram as it toucpss tjijs county, with regard to local conditions and needs. The members were selected as expcri ypyed businessmen, farmers and oth *ritit knowledge not only of con ditions but of tuc CSA program and itts goals. Appointed as members of the Miller County Rural Rehabilitation commit tee are: J, JValter Sheffield, Rt. 1, Colquitt, Georgia. C. C. Kimbrell, Kt. 3, (Colquitt, Ga. g. p. Lane, Rt. 1, Donalsonville, Ga. ftfembprs of the Farm Debt Adjust;' mettt Cfnpmjttee will be: J. Walter Suwff;e|d? Rt. 1. Colquitt,' Georgia. C. J. Davis, Rt. 1, Colquitt, Ga. Members of the Tenant Purchase; Com«4t|pe are: J. Walter Sheffield, Rt. 1, Colquitt, Georgia. C. C, Kimbrell, Rt. 3, Colquitt, Ga. g, P, Lane, Rt. 1, Donalsonville, Ga. geryjpg with these committee mem bers op the County Council will be: G, C, Davis, Colquitt, Ga.. Lamar Branch, Colquitt Gq. McArthur Sloan, Colquitt, Ga, “The committee and Council mem bers,” said Supervisor Hugh D. Broome, “will asist the Farm Security I staff in this county in creating more effective programs of help to low- in-' come families. “They will help in developing a mong borrowers and applicants for FgA Joans and grants an understand- Ing of the program, as well as an un derstanding among the general pub lic that careful planning for farming ■ and living-at-home, careful record f keeping and budgeting, Is necessary to successful farming. “They will contribute their know ledge of local conditions as to land tenure, working agreements between landlords and tenants, and help in every’ way to safeguard the rights, Midget Theatre Saturday 808 BURNS , MARTHA RAYE Dorothy • LAMOUR And Ray MILLAND —ln TROPIC Holiday Admission 10c To All Als» Comedy and Serial ————_—.— prospects and standard of all parties ' concerned. “They will serve as aids in study qf j financial situation of borrowers and i other farm families as well, helping in i adjustment of debts and in rehabilita tion of depressed groups. “They will help in. cooperation be tween the Farm Security Administra -1 tion in this county and all other groups working for community bet > terment, like the County Land-Use Committees, AAA Committee, defepsp ; jn every fje|<|., “And, adding their voiees and ex perience to the program of planning for general improvement and adjust-, ■ ment, they may be expected to make this part of the Department of Agri , culture’s broad farm program more j vital and effective, and thus to build up the strength and effectiveness of the total program.” I Time and place of meeting of com mittees and Council will be announc ed shortly. i „ MRS. J. U. RICHARDSON CELEBRATES HER 59TH BIRTHDAY.— Typical of a sentiment of other days was a gathering at the home of Mrs. J. H. Richardson last Sunday when relatives and friends met at I her honie near town Mild reminiled her that the occasion was in honor of I her 59th birthday. The day was rife with reminiscenses , and tended reunions, as each brought | some token of love to assure this esti mable lady that the passing years but ftiadp her dearer to them qll, T’pp following were v]sj|ors with Mrs. Richardson on this memorable 1 occasion: Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Harrell, Mr. and Mr*. J. G. Harrell and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Avirett and family, Mr. Dave Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. , Harrell, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Harrell, and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. King, and Grace King, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Dupriest. Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Dupriest, Miss Nannie Dupriest, Ms. ' and Mrs. Qcqrge udom, and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Richardson and I family, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Roland, : and family, Heywood Cannington, Mr, , and Mrs. Herman Roland, Juhtt IDqes, ! Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Vickers, Edse| Vickers, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Moye and family, Miss Ella Richardson and Mrs. A. L. Avjrett. Those from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Funder burk, Richard Funderburk and Mrs. J. L. Cook of Thomasville, Misses Janice and Patrica Richardson of Tampa, Fla., Miss Peggy Jlodges of Plant City, Fla., and Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Vickers of Waycross. COTTON MEETINGS Walton County Agent H. H. Shores, and a representative from the Atlanta Cotton Office, USDA, have just held 13 eoipniunltles demonstrations with cotton farmers. Through these meet ings, farmers have been given some ! idea of what the U. S, cotton classes are; how cotton should be handled be fore reaching the gin, so as to have a good, smooth gjnned bale; how daily government cotton reports can be used to determine the relative value of cotton locally, particularly after the cotton has been classed by the At lanta Cotton Office; and other facts of value to farmers in marketing their cotton. STUDENT NURSES WANTED! The News is in receipt of the fol lowing letter from the Macon Hospi tal, Macon, Ga., which is searching for student nurses, The letter is as follows: “The Macon Hospital finds it neces sary to enlarge its nursing student body. We must have about 60 or 70 nurses in our September class, this being about twice a s many as we have had in classes heretofore. Per haps you have some young ladies in your commounity who would be inter ested in becoming trained nurses and if so, we would be glad to have them DIRECT REDUCTIONS —TO— Build, Buy, Repair, Remodel Or Modernize ///Ww Wederal Savings WjAND LOAN ASSOCIATION FULL DETAILS GIVEN WITH NO OBLIGATION. SEE i E. P. STAPLETON, Sec. - Treas. L. R. ROBINSON ELLISON DUNN President Vice-Pres. I «*■ j ; FOR EFFICIENT ; Pressing, Cleaning « And Dyeing ■ ** ” —— : LEON’S CLEANERS ■ | CALL 30 CMC TRUCKS ■ Whatever you do, drive a CMC before I you buy another truck! These modern '■ comfort-built trucks are “as easy to / steer as your car.” They’re powered 4 50 with the industry’s strongest-pulling f engines, size for size. They’re packed with value. And they are priced right down with the very lowest! , Time paymenti through our own YMAC Plan at ’ lowest available ratei t * ...... " '•I FUNERAL DIRECTORS Embalming—Funeral Supplies Ambulance Service Vaults. EVANS AND SON R. I. EVANS, R. I. EVANS, JR. 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