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The Tribune-News Farm Department.
SPECIAL attention is being given to this part of the paper in an effort to make
it of the most value to our farmer patrons.
You can depend upon pointers elucidated in these columns because they
are contributed by men who have made a study of live stock, dairying, poultry
raising and agricultural problems. A good many of the articles printed in this
section of The Tribune-News are secured from the United States Department of
Agriculture and State University Experiment Stations.
STOP FOOD CROP WASTES
BY IMPROVING METHODS.
The Secretary of Agriculture, D. F.
Houston, on March 27, issued the fol
lowing statement:
“Both for economic and patriotic
reasons the American farmer should
strive this year for the highest stand
ard of efficiency in the production and
conservation of food. But production
accomplished by wasteful methods
does not make for efficiency, and care
ful thought, therefore, should be given
to the steps that need to be taken.
• At this, the approach of the growing
season, it is pertinent to consider steps
which should be taken during the start
ing or the growing of crops to prevent
or eliminate wastes. In the case of
the great staple cereals, which consti
tute a large proportion of our food
supply, conspicuous production wastes
result from failure to give proper at
tention to the selection and safeguard
ing of seed for planting, the prepara
tion of the land, and the care of the
crop. For instance, only varieties
known to be well adapted to the re
gion where planted should be selected,
so that in case of such a crop as corn
the grain will, not fail to mature prop
erly in a normal season. The planting
of seed that will not germinate often
results in great loss of time, labor,
and money which could have been
avoided by testing the seed for ger
minability before planting.
“In some sections the damage to
crops by destructive diseases and in
sects is the most conspicuous crop
wastri. Economically sound and effic
ient production necessitates protec
tion of crops against these pests. Dis
infecting dips for seed and sprays and
spraying for growing crops now have
been developed to a [joint where they
afford for certain crops a form of in
surance that farmers can not afford to
neglect.
Secure Maximum Returns From Seed.
“Under existing conditions every
precaution should he taken (1) to re
duce production wastes by testing
seed sufficiently in advance to injure
against the planting of dead seed: (2)
to treat with disinfecting dips all seed
subject to diseases that can be pre
vented, such as the smuts of wheat,
barley, oats, and rye, the losses from
which are estimated conservatively at
$50,000,000 to $60,000,000 in the United
States in (he average year; (3) lo pre
pare especially thoroughly for plant
ing these vitally important cereal
crops and to care for them as may be
necessary during the season.
“If seed is of high quality but short
iti quantity, some reduction in the
quantity used per acre sometimes can
he made with profit if the soil is es
pecially well prepared and the seeding
done carefully. Under favorable con
ditions as good a stand of oats can be
obtained, the specialists of the detri
ment have found, by drilling 21-2
bushels per acre as by sowing 2 bush
els broadcast, with resultant increase
of yield per acre as well as increase
of acreage planted.
“Where spring wheat is planted, ]
and to some extent barley and the
grain sorghums, varieties should be
sown that do not shatter, especially
in the drier districts. No grain should
be allowed to become dead ripe be
fore cutting, because of the tendency
to shatter when in that condition.
Most farmers probably will find it pos
sible to locate and prevent important
wastes if at the beginning of the sea
son they will give the matter serious
thought and undertake to correct such
wasteful practices.
Guard Against Potato Diseases.
“In the case of the northern staple
vegetables, such as potatoes, cabbage. |
and onions, of which the supply is
short as the result of unfavorable cli
matic conditions in 1916 in the com
mercially important producing dis
tricts, It is considered especially im
portant to reduce the risk of waste
due to the action of insects and dis
eases during the growing period. With
the potato, the seed stocks of which
are low, every precaution necessary
to reduce the risk of disease damage,
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including the treatment of the seed
potatoes for scab before planting and
equipment for thorough spraying while
the crop is growing, should be taken.
‘‘A widespread outbreak of late
blight throughout the ,inj[>ortant pota
to-producing districts (which, fortu
nately, rarely occurs except in re
stricted areas) might diminish ixitato
production at (he rate of 3,000,000
bushels a day during August and Sep
tember if prolonged warm and rainy
weather should occur. This disease
can he prevented by spraying, and
early preparation should bo made to
combat it vigorously. Potato diseases
of a preventable character frequently
rfduce the crop by from 50,000,000 to
100,000,000 bushels. While not,.entirely
preventable, they should be guarded
against to the fullest extent possible.
“Sweet potato losses from black rot,
foot rot, and other diseases in the
field result mainly from failure to se
lect and disinfect seed and to practice
sanitation in the beds. Bean losses
from anthraonose and other diseases
can he prevented to a large extent by
the use of disease-free seed. The ob
taining of such seed should receive
special attention this season.
Disposal of Surplus—Prevention of
Waste.
“Some of the most conspicuous
crop wastes occur with fruits and veg
etables, of which, in normal years,
larger quantities usually are grown
than the producers can market profit
ably. Frequently these losses are due
Indirectly to disease and insect in
jury, which lowers their market value
without reducing their food value ma
terially if they can be utilized prompt
ly by drying, canning, or other pre
servative methods. Under existing
conditions, every practicable step
should be taken to protect these crops
throughout the season and to utilize
and preserve them as fully as possible
when they have matured.
“To the extent that competent lal>or
is available, either hired or in the
family, fruits and vegetables which or
dinarily it is inadvisable to attempt to
conserve should be systematically
saved for use by canning, drying, or
preserving. These operations should
not be delayed until late summer and
autumn; and family gardens should
be planned to supply ample quantities
of early-maturing small fruits and veg
etables for canning, drying, or pre
serving, as well as fresh products for
the table. Bacause of the scarcity of
tin plate and the high price of tin cans,
it may be necessary to household pre-
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T HE n'JYE-THE CA "7 r " V LLC f' CW3, APRIL 15, 1317.
servation of food more extensively to
pack fruit and vegetables in other
containers. This situation may call for
new methods of preserving or the im
provement and extended use of old
processes, such as drying.
“In the southern states, approxi
mately 50,000,000 bushels of sweet po
tatoes are produced annually, and it
is estimated that at least 10,000,000
bushels of these are lost annually by
decay. Frequently wholesale waste oc
curs at harvest time, not only of sweet
potatoes, but of white potatoes and
other underground food crops, through
kick of proper storage facilities to
safeguard the crop from destructive
freezes at digging time. Early this sea
son plans should be made and execut
ed in the building of suitable farm
storage houses or cellars. This usually
can be done at relatively low cost if
undertaken in time. In view of the ex
perience of the past year, it would
appear that surpluses of such vege
table crops as are capable of preserva
tion by drying for soup stock, such as
carrots, potatoes, celery, etc., could be
preserved profitably for food use in
regions where fruit evai>orators which
could be utilized for this purpose al
ready exist. Surplus sweet corn, if
cut at the proper stage, can be sun
dried or oven dried, as in earlier years
before systematic canning of corn was
developed, and, in this way, be pre
served for food use.
“Certain chops grown annually ro a
considerable extent for soil improve
ment or forage possess large food val
ue if utilized properly. Ambn-g such !
crops are soy beans, cowpeas, pea- j
nuts, fiafir and other grain sorghums,
the food and oil producing value of
which has not been recognized ade
quately until recently. Increased util
ization of these for human food and
oil production doubtless will be ad
visable.
“Under the conditions an which the
country now finds itself, it is import
ant, as has been pointed out, that ev
erything practicable be done to in
crease ilie efficiency of agricultural
activities during the coming season.
1 have called attention to a few of the
steps that may be taken to this end.
It is desirable that throughout the
country farmers confer among them
selves on these and other matters af
fecting the production of needed crops
and that the <V>nsult freely with coun
ty agents, slate agricultural agencies.,
and the Department of Agriculture."—
Weekly News Uetter.
Department ol
Public Schools
Edited by
JESSE W. JACKSON
Superintendent of Schools.
County Commencement.
Tuesday, April 20th, is County Com
mencement day for the rural public
schools of Bartow county. There is no
more important business of county,
state or nation than the proper de
velopment and training of the body,
mind and character of its children.
This day has been an annual cus
tom and, if properly emphasized, will
mean much to our schools and county
as well. This is a county wide propo
sition and we want every public school
pupil, parent and citizen of the county
to realize that it is his day and it will
not be a perfect success if he does not
do his part whole heartedly and en
thusiastically.
The purpose of this occasion is to
j faster those noble principles, high
i idea Is and wise conceptions of human
'north and responsibility, in the minds
j of our forefathers who so wisely in
| augurated our public school system.
This is a crucial period in the his
' tory of our country, and, wr- should not
lose this splendid opportunity of aw&k
--; cning patriotic pride, and if possible,
, a greater desire for liberty and free
j f, om from German oppression and
; tyranny.
Cartersville hits opened her gates
p. us and will welcome the schools
with the greatest display of national
colors ever seen in Cartersville. The
nay is so planned that it will benefit
everybody; in fact, this is a parent,
child and citizen’s day. A splendid
band will furnish appropriate music
for the occasion.
The following program has been ar
ranged :
10:30 a. m. Contest in declamation
at the court house.
of medals and certificates.
Parade beginning at the court house
and extending along Market street to
Park Hotel, thence down Bank Block
to Main street, thence west to South
Erwin street, thence to the Fair
ground.
2:30 p. m. At Fair ground.
Field Sports.
EVENTS FOR BOYS UNDER FOUR
TEEN.
One hundred yard dash.
Pole vault.
Broad jump.
High jump.
Relay race —two hundred yards, four
toys.
Sack race for boys under teh.
EVENTS FOR BOYS OVER FOUR
TEEN.
One hundred yard dash.
Running broad jump.
Pole vault.
Relay race—three hundred yards,
three boys.
High jump.
Tug-of-war—four boys.
One-half mile run.
EVENTS FOR BOYS OVER EIGH
TEEN.
One hundred yard dash.
Running broad jump.
Pole vault.
High jump.
One mile run.
Tug-of-war—four hoys.
County Home
Demonstration
Department
By MISS JESSIE BURTON.
FIGHT THE FLY.
Health is the foundation of efficiency.
Now is the time to swat the fly.
•'Oh, every fly that skips the swatters,
Will have five million sons and daugh
ters,
And countless first and second cous
ins;
Of-aunts and uncles, scores and doz
ens,
And fifty seven billion nieces;
So knock the hateful thing all to
pieces.”
—Walt Mason.
Let Us Make Our Town Flyless.
How?
! Educate and stir up action,
2. Prevent breeding places.
3. Keep filth covered until removed ,
4. Screen porches, doors and win
dows-.
5. .Make out-door closets fly proof
6. Kill all winter flies.
7. Trap the fly.
8. Swat the fly.
!). Offer prizes to children.
10. Keep everlastingly at it.
11. Insist upon your neighbors do
ing likewise.
■Cleanliness is cheaper than flies,
and screens are cheaper than doctor
bills.
Stop the Breeding of Flies.
1. Get rid of the breeding places:
Manure: Clean daily from milking
sheds and horse barns.
Pig Pen: Keep dry and clean.
Garbage: Keep it covered.
Outdoor closets: Make and keep it
fly proof.
2. Kill the breeders:
Kill all winter flies; these are the
egg layers.
In April put several large fly traps
about all breeding places to catch the
flies before they lay their eggs.
Continue this trapping until after
frost. It is better than swatting. The
Holden trap caught 50 quarts or
500,000 flies, in one season.
CLUB ENROLLMENT.
The enrollment period for the Can
ning and Poultry Clubs was extended
on account of the conditions of the
weather and roads but will close def
initely April 15th. In this time no one
should be unwilling to take up this
club work if they wish to be patriotic.
It is a time when each boy and girl
can show if they love the country
about which they sing and talk. It is
as truly a deed of patriotism to raise
our supply of foodstuffs as to go to the
front and fight when the president
call-:. It is to be hoped that not only
♦ lie boys and girls are going to heed
this call for food supply but that the
older people are going to take it up.
head the letter written by Dr. Dilts
of the State College of Agriculture
m regard to the poultry situation.
The enrollment, in the Canning Club
is much better than last year and the
interest among the girls is very keen.
They are responding with their work.
Many of them have their plants ready
for the garden and several have plants
out in the garden. We are expecting to
see all of them in the parade at Coun
ty Commencement. Watch for them
dressed in their uniforms.
Mr. W. H. Allen, field agent in the
Poultry Department at the State Col
lege, visited the county last week. He
seemed very well pleased with the
prospects for the Poultry Club work
in Bartow 7 . This is the first year the
boys and girls have had the opportun
ity of the poultry work but the inter
est is very good and tbe children are
going to have some good birds on ex
hibit at the fair this fall.
While here Mr. Allen visited the
club at Rebecca’s school, Kingston,
Pettit and Stoner. He also visited sev
eral of the poultry breeders in the
county and was well pleased with the
birds he found.
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