The Montgomery monitor. (Mt. Vernon, Montgomery County, Ga.) 1886-current, June 12, 1913, Image 3

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Newspaper Page TextCITY MAN'S FARM LOOKS REAL GOOD OATS, CORN, HAY,* PECANS Houston County Farm Made to Produce Most Any thing Needed. Dr. W. J. Little of Macon, son in-law of Mr. C. F. Cooper of Perry, is now sustaining the role of a progressive farmer. In or der to do this successfully, he was constrained to use Houston county land, and now owns 1,700 acres within 2 1-2 miles of Perry, on the east side. In this role he is ably upheld by his superinten dent, Mr. J. H. Etheridge. Mr. W. E. Johnston is also farming on some of that land. By invitation, this writer w r ent out to the Little plantation last Thursday afternoon and witness ed for an hour or more, the oat harvest. Ten acres in wheat and fifty acres in oats constitutes the small grain crop on that place, and both are good. Mr. Ethe ride says this is the best average crop of oats he ever saw, and he has been actively engaged in farming in Georgia 34 years. The oats averaged about four feet in height, and the average yield estimated to be about 40 bushels per acre. One acre was selected by Dr. Little as his spe cial patch, to be cut and threshed separate, for seed. The yield of this acre is variously estimated at from 75 to 100 bushels. We were also shown 40 acres of corn that was then just 6 weeks old, green and healthful looking, about knee high. This is claimed especially by Mr. Etheridge, and two-thirds of the fertilizer to be used was placed in the ground when the corn was planted. In contest with this, forty acres of corn was planted and will be fertilized and cultivated under the specific instructions of Dr. Little. No fertilizer was used when planted, nor at the first plowing. At the second plowing about half the fertilizer will be applied, and the balance at sub sequent plowings. There is a difference of opinion between Dr. Little and Mr. Ethe ridge as to which is the best plan. The result will be reported for publication in the Home Journal. On the Little plantation thir teen mules are used, with 325 acres under cultivation; this be ing 25 acres to the plow, not in cluding the small grain and pas ture crops. The division is 195 in corn, groundpeas, beans, po toes, etc., and 130 acres in cot ton. . All the 60 acres from which the small grain has been har vested, and more, will be drilled in peas for hay. Sixty acres in oats, vetch and rape has furnished so far most excellent pasturage for 35 cat tle, the 13 mules and the hogs. On the farm there are about 75 acres in 2-year-old pecan trees, and several acres in black berries. Nearly all the cotton we saw had been plowed and chopped out. Only fifteen acres had been planted the second time. With the exception of a few acres, all the land cultivated by Mr. Etheridge was broken w ith disc plows, three pulled by a traction engine. We understand it is the pur pose of Dr. Little to gradually convert this plantation into an up-to-date stock farm, and the progress made will be noted with much interest. —Perry Home Journal. Sheriff Sale. Georgia— Montgomery County. Will be sold before the court house door in Mt. Vernon on the first Tuesday in July, 1813, be- tween hours of sale, to the highest bidder for cash, certain property, of which the following is a complete description: One certain end sprint? open buggy, green gear j and black body. Sold as the property of It. H. and R. W. Willis to satisfy a superior court fi fa in favor of T. T. Harnett vs It. H. and it W. Wil lis Pointed out by plaintiff in fi fa and written notice of levy given. This the 4th day of June, WVi. James Hester, Sheriff. <LB. Geiger, Atty. for Plaintiff. Hughes Back In His Fight for Stanley Washington, D. C., June 7. — Representative Hughes returned to Washington today after hav ing spent several days in Geor gia, and plunged immediately in to his fight for the nomination of V. L. Stanley for postmaster at Dublin. After conference with several Dublin people at his home, he says he will stick to his man to the end. He will have a conference with Postmaster Gen eral Burleson in a day or two and hopes to settle the matter finally at that time. A Helpful Attitude. With the inauguration next month of Hon. John M. Slaton as Governor of Georgia, the state will have a chief executive whose attitude toward the industrial de velopment of this section is one of comprehensive helpfulness, based upon a broad understand ing of its achievements, possibil ities and needs. This has been demonstrated by I Mr. Slaton’s record in the high offices which he has held, he having for a time, as president of the Georgia senate, been act ing governor, to which latter of fice he was elected shortly after ward. While Mr. Slaton was acting governor, The New r York World wired him, among other gov ernors of the country, for an ex pression of opinion concerning ; the general business and indus trial conditions and prospects in Georgia and the south. The re ply which Gov. Slaton sent was notable for its advantageous statement of how this section is progressing and W’hat it offers to investors and to those who w'ould find new homes amid better liv ing conditions. Governor-elect Slaton’s earnest and encouraging attitude in this respect is a distinct asset, for it helps to make more substantial and attractive the invitation to people of other sections to come to this part of the country and aid to their own profit and bet terment in the development of its resources.—lndustrial Index. Ducks Without Water. There was a time when it was popularly supposed that ducks must have water in which to swim, and mud and weeds in which to feed, just as it was also once believed by the average person that pigs must have mud and slop in which to wallow. Alas, for these good old days! Pigs are no longer kept in filthy sties, and on many a successful duck farm there isn’t a pond as big as a wash tub. As a matter of fact, if you supply your ducks with the proper food and plenty of fresh running water, they will go through life perfectly happy and contented without ever going near a pond. If you want to keep ducks, don’t let the fact that you have no place for them to swim stop you. Food, fresh drinking water, and exercise, is all they need. Don’t worry about the pond—let them walk fora living.— Home and Farm. Strictly Conscientious. At a matinee performance a stout woman appeared at the entrance leading two boys, aged 7 and 9, and presented one tick et, relates the Washington Star. “You will have to buy tickets for those boys,’’ insisted the manager. “No, I won’t,” she protested; “they always go to sleep as soon as they get inside. Why should I pay for them if they don’t see the show?” The manager thought of the days when his mother took him to the matinees, and as the argu ment was one that he could not get around, he passed them in. After the first act an usher came to the manager and handed him a quarter. “What’s this for?” he asked. “The fat lady told me to tell you one of the kids woke up.” THE MONTGOMERY MONITOR—THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 1913. Poor Cotton May Cause A Big Crop of Peas. Continued dry weather and the failure of re-planted cotton to come up may result in a bumper pea crop in Sumter j county this year. It is true that jin many cotton fields the re l planted seed are still in the ground, and may, or may not, .come up. In the event that they do not come up shortly, several farmers have declared their in tention of re-planting the land in peas. It is getting late for cotton planting and, besides, cotton seed are very scarce at this late date. Peas are a good money crop, always, the farmers say, and at $1.50 to $2 per bushel, the current price, according to quan tity and variety, such a crop would help out well in the place of cotton. Peas would require less work than would cotton, and such a crop would be beneficial to the land, besides. —Americus Times-Reeorder. The Great Problem. If the in-coming legislature would devote themselves solely to the reform of Georgia’s anti quated and unjust tax system it would go down in history as the best legislature that we have ever had. The time has come when this problem must be met but we believe that the next leg islature will not seriously con sider this important question— Graymont Hustler. Get Your Corn Ground. For the Very Best Meal made quick—call at our mills in Ailey, where we operate two of the celebrated Meadows Grist Mills. Your patronage is solicited and satisfaction guaranteed. H. V. Thompson & Bros. Ailey, Ga. For Long Term Farm Loans. I am negotiating some very attractive Long Term Farm Loans for the host companies doing liiih iness in Georgia, with lowest rates of interest and the most liberal terms of payments I have several years experience in the loan business, am located at the county site and believe that lam in position to give you the best terms and as prompt services as any one. If vou need a loan see me before application. A. B. Hutcheson, Mt. Vernon, (la. The Li rgest Magazine in the World Today’s Magazine is the largest and best edited magazine pub lished at 50c per year. Five cents per copy at all newspapers. Ev- - ery lady who appreciates a good magazine should send for a free sample copy and premium cata log. Address, Today’s Maga zine, Canton, Ohio. For Summer Time. In the good old summer time all women want a Monitor Self- Heating Iron. Saves half the time, half the labor and all the worry of ironing day. Iron and ! keep cool. Sample $3.50. Satis- 1 faction guaranteed. Fifty repre-j sentatives wanted at once. Write ; for terms. Royston Iron Co., ad Royston, Ga. \ Copyrights Ac. Anyonea sketch and deacr lptton may quickly aacertMiti our opinion free whether au Invention la probably patentable, ('ormriiifca tlonßetrlctlv confidential. HANDBOOK on Patent* •cut free. Oldeet humh-j for necunnif oatentn. Patent* taxon thr' ugh Munn A Co. reeel vf iper.ial n//tlce, without charge, In the Scientific American. A handsomely llln*frated weekly, f.argent dr dilation of any erlentlttc Journal. Terms, 13 a year; four months, fi. Bold by all newndeaiers. MUNN & Co. 38,8 " > * d "'> New York Branch Office. V Ht- Washington. U. C * A Note to You: Jan. 23, 1913. i We have no regular delivery i wagon as yet. Within a few > years air ships will come into general use, and many of our patrons will have deliveries made from our place in this novel and rapid manner. In the mean time, should you i not live directly in touch with , our drug store, many of your purchases can be forwarded by Undo Sam’s new mail service— ; the Parcels Post —delivered right at your door. That class of goods : commonly known as merchandise will be forwarded at our expense, free to your door, and we should be glad to have our patrons take advantage of this new and eco nomical method of shopping. I*. S. School books cannot be forwarded at the Parcels Post rates. Mt. Vernon Drug Company. TEACHERES EXAMINATION. The next general state exam ination for teachers will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 13th and 14th. At this time questions wall be sent for Prima ry, General Elementary, and High School Examinations. The Reading Course for renew ing first grade Primary and General Elementary licenses consists of the following: Manual for Georgia Teachers. Hodge’s Nature Study and Life, Ginn & Co., Atlanta, SI.OO. Colgrove’s The Teacher and the School, Chas. ScrobnersSons, Atlanta, SI.OO post paid. For High School teachers the Reading course will be: Manual for Georgia Teachers. •Hollister’s High School Ad ministration, Southern School Book Depository, Atlanta, Post paid $1.35. The examinations will begin at 8 o’clock each morning. Respectfully, A. B. Hutcheson, | \ County Supt. of Schools. Safe for Sale. Large double door Gary Iron Safe for sale at bargain. Good as new. See me at once. J. W. Palmer, Guardian J. A. Riddle. FARM HACHINERY If you want Host Prices on Mowers, Hakes, Disc Harrows, Crain Drills, Buggies Mild Wagons, see D. S. Williamson, Alston,, Ga. - - - - • A. L. Lanier, Attorney at Law, MT. VERNON, OA. j Will Practice in all the Courts of tiie St,ate. Damp Burch Attorney at Law Mi It A E, GA Practices in all the Courts. W.B. GRIMES, Blacksmith & Repair Works, ALSTON, GEORGIA. | All ClaHhf H of Repair Work Work Quickly and Correctly Done Bring Me Your Work. I Are You Acquainted With j the Officers of this Bank? i Are they acquainted with your financial resources? j I An acquaintance gained through dealings as a depositor ! here will be a strong aid in building your resources. This bank is now the depository of many growing busi- ! ness institutions: it wants to be a factor in the progress of ;! I many more, and invites an interview with conservative busi- j| ness men who desire liberal banking facilities. Ij WVW'VVW W W V "W - W - l iF"V'^ r^F MT. VERNON BANK, MT. VERNON, GA. j CAPITAL, $15,000.00 SURPLUS, $.10,000 00 RESOURCES. $140,000.00 j Willie T. Mi-Arthur, Premdent W. A. Peterson, Cashier J Alex McArthur, Vice-President 11. L. 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