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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, Remember THE OSMENT CO. Sells Hardware for Cash Only. * I can and will make My Business Worth While to You. HARRY L. OSMENT, Working for The Osment Company- 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- I This Free Paint Book “Homes and How to Paint Them” I Will be very helpful to you and your Painter II Contains beautiful illustrations of ' | attractively painted homes, shows | floor plans, gives specifications how to se i | lect the right colors, also information for i | painting roofs, barns, buggies, wagons, ; | implements, refinishing woodwork and || floors, decorating walls. Tells all about II the merits of I Mastic Paint “The Kind That Lasts” | j I This old reliable paint protects and beauti | || fies your property and enhances its value, jll It is just Pure White Lead, Zinc-Oxide and ! || Cenuine Linseed Oil, contains highest j| psrcentage of ZINC. Lumpkin Hardware Ce. ; CartersYille, Ga. 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. FOR SALE—Several second hand wagons, all at a bargain. See W. H. Field. Money to Lend On good security, Bartow County Farms given preference. Loans will be closed without any delay and rates and terms will be made satisfactory. J. T. NORRIS MAKE YOUR OWN PAINT with L&. M SEMI-PASTE PAINT and Made fa a lew minutes For Sale by Knight Mercantile Company. Money Loaned on Farms We’ll loan you money on your farm at the lowest pos sible rate of interest. 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