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BUTTER-NUT
BREAD
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Rich as Butter : Sweet as a Nut
BUTTER NUT BREAD
Is Sold only in Cartersville by L. F. Shaw
& Sons Cos. They get it fresh every day
by express.
If it is something to eat you want
and want it in a hurry., Phone
any one of the four stores of the
L. F. Shaw & Sons Cos. They
take gcod care of their customers-
If you are not a customer yc u are
making a big mistake.
PUBLIC
Speaking!
JUDGE A. W. FITE
Candidate for Reflection
WILL SPEAK AT
CARTERSVILLE
SATURDAY, AUG. 12, 1916
Everybody is invited to come out and
hear him.
FIVE DOLLARS DOWN
One Dollar per weik will put this range in your
home. We believe it to be a good value.
jj~
“The firm thi.t appreciates your business. ’'
a. m. JACKSON Sr SON
INCREASE COTTON YIELD
BY BREEDING GOOD SEED
State Department Of Entomology Will Help Farmer*
Breed Seed To Make Better Crop*.
Atlanta, Ga. —The time has come hi
Georgia when successful cotton pro
duction demands careful and persist
ent attention to the breeding of the
highest type of seed, says the State
Board of Entomology in a bulletin on
cotton breeding shortly to be issued
for the information and advantages of
farmers of this state.
Good seed, the department points
out, is not only imperative in planting
to meet boil weevil conditions, but to
produce strains that are resistant to
the many destructive diseases to
which the cotton plant is subject in
different sections of the state.
For the benefit of Georgia's ootton
growers the department employs a
number of experts in cotton breeding,
whose entire time is given to this
work. Among them are Ira W. Wil
liams and 0. A. McLendon, both of
whom have furnished valuable data
for the bulletin soon to be issued.
These experts are at the service of
the farmer upon request, whenever he
may desire their assistance in tixo mat
ter of producing a higher and sirougar
type of seed.
Every farmer should develop bis
own cotton seed both to meet boll wee
vil conditions and to resist disease
The reason for this is, as Mr. Mc-
Lendon points out, that the ootton
plant is the product of two forces,
environment and heredity. Climatic
and soil conditions and methods of cul
ture vary in different section*; there
fore. the best seed for a particular
locality is produced in that locality it
self. As to heredity, selection be
comes a comparatively easy matter,
becauae it involves simply the choice
from year to year of the seed from
the plant or plants which grow the
strongest, mature the earliest and man
ifest the greatest degree of resistance
to btaok root or wilt disease and oth
er diseases attacking the plant.
For Weevil Conditions
Good “pedigreed” seed locally adapt
ed is absolutely essential, Mr. Wil
liams points out, if weevil infestation
is very great. By pedigreed seed is
meant that which extends back for a
number of years and which has been
developed as rapidly as possible from
a single stalk.
‘‘The proper method is to select say
fifty stalks of the variety considered
best and plant these fifty stalks in fif
ty different row's; examine carefully
and study the different rows, and se
lect the most desirable and most pro
ductive row. Increase this row into a
block and from the block into as large
ail area as possible. If this large area
does not plant tlie entire field, in
crease again the next year. Select the
individual stalks each year from rows
or blocks of previous selection and re
peat the method every year. By this
means the farmer will have pedigreed
seed coming as close back as possible
from one stalk, and continuing this
process from year to year, the period
of breeding will ultimately extend
through a long number of years.
“If a farmer is not willing to go to
the trouble of developing his seed by
this method, he should purchase one or
more bushels of seed each year from
some man near him who does do this,
and from such seed plant his entire
crop.”
Adapted To Locality
The State Board of Entomology has
found by numerous tests that a va
riety of cotton good in one section ot
the state, is a failure in another. That
is Why it is most important to get
a variety as well bred as possible that
is best adapted to the locality-. The
seed chosen should he from stalks
which are absolutely free from ahy
signs of wilt or root knot. After a
wilt resistant variety is secured, the
farmer should see to it that his cotton
is free from other diseases. If he is
compelled to lose seme cotton from
the boll weevil, he can not afford to
lose it from any other cause. Among
the most destructive of these diseases
are angular leaf spot, or “black arm,”
as it is known by sea island planters,
which is a germ disease, and anthrac
nose, a fungus disease, which is next
to black arm, and, in conjunction with
it, the most.destructive agency to the
bolls of cotton. These two diseases
are perpetuated in the seed, which
makes it of the highest importance to
-choose the seed from plants unaffect
ed by them.
The type of stalk to be chosen un
der bell weevil conditions is a small
stalk with as little foliage as possible,
but which should be equally productive
as larger stalks. It should have me
dium sized bolls, because the greater
the number of bolls to the stalk, the
larger will be the number of them to
reach maturity free from weevil at
tack. Unless a farmer is breeding for
length of lint and selling upon that
basis, it is better to devote his energy
to securing the highest per cent of
lint This is largely a matter of in
dividual decision.
What is known as “mass selection”
may be ptacticed under certain condi
tions with gor'd results. This consist?
in going through the field and select
ing the seed from die healthiest and
most productive stalks from a wilt re
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THE BARTOW TRIBUNE, AUGUST 3, ISI6
sisiant variety on heavily infested
iand From year to year the cotton
is thus rendered more resistant and
more productive.
Straight Selection Beet
The department reeommends straight
selection of seed in breeding rather
than the crossing of varieties or hy
bridizing Uh> believed this will pro
duce the best and most satisfactory
results under ordinary conditions.
"The possibilities, in breeding cotton
according to the latest approved meth
ods are almost unlimited,” says Mr.
McLendon. “In the light of recent evi
denoe in this work, it seems entirely
possible so to conduct the breeding
experiments with this crop as to
change the shape uad size of the plant
and iL? fruit, free or nearly rid it of
destructive diseases, increase or de
crease its earliness and productive
ness, the length, strength and percen
tage of its lint, purify the seed sam
ple, and otherwise alter or improve all
the other inheritable characters of the
plant.
“The problem of ootton improve
ment through breeding operations re
solves itself into a strictly local prop
osition. if the heat results are to be ob
tained. aa has been demonstrated time
and aain in various experiments
conducted with this crop. The place
effect, or the combined effect of local
conditions, so controls the behavior
of the ootton plant that nothing short
ot a thorough knowledge of the local
adaptability of a certain variety or
strain of cotton ran serve as an in
dex to its possibilities for improve
ment. That is, each soil type with its
attendant climatic conditions in the
state of Georgia, wiii carry a certain
variety of cotton better than will any
other type of soil, and so on for the
different soil a&d climatic areas of the
state.”
It is further pointed out that while
in some sections big boll varieties pro
duce the greatest yield, in others the
small boll varieties give the best re
sults; from which it is apparent how
unreasonable it is for the South Geor
gia farmer to expect the best results
from seed bred in the northern part
of the state, and vice versa.
Department Will Help
While the process of seed breeding
is comparatively a simple one, it in
volves many details which manifestly
cannot be given in the space of a brief
article. The forthcoming bulletin will
present all of these details and will
be furnished free upon application to
any farmer in the state desiring it.
In Wte meantime, it is important that
cotton planters all over Georgia should
have the general idea of the seed
selection process right now when the
time is approaching for such selection
to be made. The farmer who has not
ed the best variety adapted to his lo
cality can begin his seed selection pro
cess as the bolls ripen and open. For
this purpose, as already stated, he
should choose good, healthy, early
maturing plants which are unaffected
by wilt or other diseases.
The department is ready to lend ev
ery possible assistance to the planter
In this work. It will furnish the
bags in which the seed should be
placed as gathered. This bag may be
tied directly to the stalk and the cot
ton picked and put into it. The cot
ton should be picked as fast as it
opens and becomes dry. It will not
damage in the bag in ordinary weath
er. Just as soon as most of the de
sirable bolls are open, the sacks
should be removed to some dry place.
Cotton to be used for seed should not
be left in the bolls any length of time,
as the seed are liable to damage very
rapidly.
When the cotton is all picked these
sacks can be sent to the State Board
of Entomology, State Capitol, Atlanta,
Ga., or to the Entomological Experi
ment station at Thomasville, Ga.,
where the seed will be ginned and the
per cent of lint carefully calculated.
The seed will be returned to the farm
er for planting with a table showing
the per cent of lint from the different
stalks. The department will also gin
samples at any time from different
progeny rows, and calculate the per
cent of lint in order to help the farm
er determine which of his seed makes
the highest percentage.
Begin The Work Now.
It is time now- to decide upon the
variety and the spot in the field from
which the start for breeding is to be
made; and just about the time the
cotton begins to open the teal work
of selection should begin. Selecting
a few superior early plants is the first
step, and this should be done before
any cotton is picked from the patch
where you are to make the selection.
• The seed should bo separated from
the lint, preferably by a hand gin,
and under no circumstances should
:here be any other seed remaining in
it. The department has hand gins
for this use and for the beneTit -of any
farmer desiring its assistance in
breeding his seed.
Speaking for the Board, State Ento
mologist E. Lee Worsham invites and
urges alt Georgia cotton planters to
end to the d< oartment the' seed they
have selected for ginning and calcula
tion of the per cent of lint. In this
way a beginning can be tr.Rde now,
and from year to year the farmer’s
stipniv of seed to meet boll weevil
ccrdv ion • and resist 'ase, will he
; , sr, - pt.i i iT-r- until hr ultimately
has enough to plant his entire crop.
Announcements.
FOR CONGRESS
Calhoun, Ga., January 25, 1916.
To the Voters of the Seventh District
of Georgia:
I announce myself as candidate for
Congress from the Seventh Congres
sional District of Georgia, subject to
the Democratic Primary to be held
September 12. If I should be elected,
I promise my very best service to
every interest of my country and dis
trict.
T. W. HARBIN.
To the People of the Seventh Congres
sional District:
On September the 12th you will
choose your representative in congress
by primary election. It is proper that
you should have timely notice from
those offering for the place.
By your continued favor and good
will, I have been able to reach a posi
tion that increases my power to serve
you effectively. Congressional work is
nearly all done by committees. Com
mittee assignments are given for ef
ficiency and experience in service. 1
now hold the second place on the
most important commitee —that on
agriculture.
It is my desire to continue to give
my distirct the benefit of the position
and experience you have enabled me
to acquire. I shall therefore stand for
re-election. At present it is uncertain
when congress will adjourn. While it
is in session I conceive it my duty to
! remain here. I trust that an adjourn
ment or recess may give me opportuni
ty to mingle with the people in all the
■ counties. If such should not be the
| case I shall, as on previous occasions,
I leave the matter in the hands of those
; who sent me here and whom I have
I faithfully served.
If my service has been satisfactory
to you and you desire me to continue
it, I shall deeply appreciate your fav
orable consideration.
GORDON LEE.
For Judge Superior Courts.
To the People or the Cherokee Cir
cuit:
I am a candidate for the judgeship
of your Superior Courts.
I have been at the bar twelve years,
and those who are well acquainted
with my qualifications for the position
I seek will, I believe, credit me with
being capable of discharging its duties
competently.
In the event of my election, I shal 1
endeavor to be fair and impartial, and
will conscientiously conduct the af
fairs of your courts in accordancc
with the oath of office which your
judge takes, to ‘‘administer justice
without respect to person, and do
equal rights to the poor and the rich.”
I pledge you that I shall, in no event,
use the power of the office for my own
political advancement.
It is mv hope to meet you all per
sonally during the campaign, and 1
shall also make as many public ad
dresses as may be possible. Your sup
port will be deeply appreciated.
Respectfully,
MALCOLM C. TARVER.
To the People of the Cherokee Circuit:
Knowing that I am
to serve you than ever before, and be
lieving that my administration as a
whole, and especially as to law en
forcement, meets your approval, I am
a candidate for re-election to the
Judgeship of the Cherokee Circuit,
j subject to the primary, September 12
! 1916.
I will be very busy in court most of
the time from now until the primary,
and will therefore, not be able to make
a thorough canvas of the Circuit, but
will see as many of you in person as
I possibly can without neglecting any
of my official duties.
In the meantime, I respectfully ask
and will greatly appreciate your ac
five support and influence, promising
if re-elected, to continue to discharge
the duties of the office faithfully, im
partially and to the best of my ability
Yours truly.
A. W. FITE.
For Representative.
Having been solicited to do so, I
announce niy candidacy for the office
of representative ff>r Bartow county
in the next general assembly of the
Slate of Georgia, subject to the action
of the democratic primary to be he’d
September 12, and solicit the votes
and support of all citizens. I would
esteem it an honor to represent my
native county in this position of trust
and responsibility, to the performance
of the duties of which I promise, if
elected, earnest and painstaking care
and a purpose to favor only such leg
islation as will serve the best inter
est of the state and the welfar? of it
people.
W. D. TRIPPE.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for the office of Solicitor-Genera'
of the Cherokee Circuit, subject to the
democratic primary, and promise, if
elected, to perform the duties of the
office faithfully and efficiently. The
vote and influence of every voter in
the circuit is earnestly solicited.
W. C. HENSON.
For Solicitor-General *
To the voters of the Cherokee circuit-
I hereby announce my candidacy
for re-election as solicitor-general j c
the state primary, September 12, 1315
I am now filling out the unexpired
term of Hon. T. C. Milner, deceased
and hope that I may have your con
fidence and that you will give me tho
full term of four years.
Thanking you for your past support,
and assuring you that your vote and
influence will be highly appreciated, {
am,
Yours very truly,
JOE M. LANG.
For Representative.
To the People of Bartow County:
My home district having petitioned
and urged me practically solidly and
having been petitioned and urgently
requested by a great many from every
part of the county to become a candi
date for Representative from Bartow
county, I feel compelled to yield to
this command of my fellow citizens
and announce for the House of Repre
sentatives subject to the primary of-
September 12th, 1916.
I promise the same faithful service
that I have always given to every
public trust. Sincerely,
M. L. JOHNSON.
For Representative.
To the people and voters of Bartow
County:
I am a candidate for representative,
subject to the primary election to be
held September 12, next.
I shall be deeply gratified for your
favorable consideration and support,
and if elected, shall with all my zeal
and devotion, strive to render faith
ful and efficient service to you, with
unremitting attention and fidelity to
the general interest of our county and
state.
Respectfully yours,
ROSSER THOMAS.
Professional Cards
H®WARD E. FELT®N, M. D.
President Board of Health.
Offioe 2 1-2 West Main Street,
(ever Yeung Bros. Drug Store
Residence Telephone No. 175
SAM M. HOWELL, M. D.
Office over Schcucr Bros,
Residence Telephone No. 255
DR. C. H GRIFFIN,
DENTIST
Office in Walton Building
CARTERSVILLE, GA.
Office Phone 191. Residence Phone 241
J. R. WHITAKER
A<torney-at Law
Office in First National Bank Bldg.
Money to loan on improved farm
lands at 6%; prompt service.
Cartersville, Georgia
H. W. CALDWELL,
Veterinary Surgeon
At Jones & Oglesby Stable
Day Phone 143. .Night Phone 388.
Calls will receive my prompt atten
tion.
GEO. H. AUBREY,
Attorney-at-Law,
Cartersville, Georgia.
WATT H. MILNER
Attorney-at-Law
Farm Loans wanted. Interest 6,6 l
and 7 per cent. According to amount.
Commissions reasonable.
Offices Bank Block over Store of
Ison Milam.
We Carry a Complete Line of
Coffins, Caskets and Robes.
G. M. JACKSON & SON,
Cartersville, Ga.
John R. Young &
Real Estate and Rental Attest
I have a large list of farms and v-*t
property for sale, and do quite a 1 ‘
business in renting property and njen
• r r
requested, look after taxes, i~
and repairs for non-residen‘s, 3 j
fer to any bank or business he --- :
Carter'sville.
I can be found at any time ';
in my office in the Grand Opera
building or at my home, No. ■ "^
Market, fronting the Court ■ ■ a
Residence Phone No-
F. O. Box 414. Cartersville.
CartersV!ll jV
Regular meeting?, fir* l an( * f
Thursday nights of each m
8:00 o’clock.