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COUNTY DOUGLAS COUNTY SENTINEL. FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1922 NUMBER |2|f For the pasr*44iUfhMSii we have been accumulating recorns of the emergence of the boll weevil from r.rarly all the cotton states and are fading universally, as we forecasted PROSPERITY SHOWN IN SOUTH GEORGIA Diversification In Fanning Operations Is Said To Have Put Big Money In Farmer’s Pockets some months ago, that the number of over-wintered weevils i s far greater than usual; in fact in many districts where accurate counts have been made it has been found that we have in th« fields now as many weevils as are ordinarily present a month later when the first summer-bred brood has start ed to appear. With anything like normal weather conditions thi s is go ing to mean a tremendously rapid in crease in the weevil damage, and this will have an important bearing op the program to be followed by those using calcium arsenate for the control of the weevil- In the first place it should be re membered that we recommend starting poisoning when from ten to fifteen per cent of the cotton squares have been punctured by the weevil. A s a gen eral rule this condition does not arise until after the newly bred weevils have started to emerge from! the squares. This year, however, have found many fields where there are already sufficient weevils present to destroy practically all squares fast ns formed- In other words, such cotton will never start blooming unless the weevils are controlled, and from th" very outset fifty per cent or more of the squares are punctured. Under such conditions it is undoubtedly goini: to be necessary to poison earlier than ever before. Of course, there i a no advantage in poisoning the cotton before the squares form, as the wee vil, are continuing to emerge from hibernation during this period and fnthermore they are doing the crop no harm- However, where such a heavy infestation occurs it will be advisable to make the first application just as soon ns the cotton starts squaring freely, or about the time the plants average from 4 to 5 squares each. The regular poisoning sche dule should be started at that time and continued along the lines of the uituel recommendations for controlling this early infestation of weevils. Another very important effect r.‘ this heavy infestation will be felt later in the season- When the weevils first emerge from hibernation and Teach the cotton field they move u- vound very little as lone a s they can find an ample supply of unpunctured squares for their use- but just as soon as the infestation becomes sufficiently heavy to puncturel practically all squares these weevils start to move in search of fresh pastures.. In an ordinary season this means that you usually have only the weevils bred in your own cotton to contend with until some time from the latter part of July to the last of August, depend ing on the locality. This year, how ever, this movement of migration of weevils will probably start several weeks earlfer than usual- Conse quently, it will not pnly be necessary for you to start poisoning earlier to control your own infestation, but you should also expect that, before you have had time to mature the fruit which your plants have set during this period of protection, you will begin to experience an immigration of weevils from unpoisoned cotton. Of course this condition would not arise if-every one in a district was successfully poiaioning his cotton; but this will rot ,be the case thi, year, just as soon as all squares in the unpoisoned crops are punctured the migration to the poisoned fields will commence This means that every day a large cron of new weevils will move into these poisoned fields, and it is going to take continuous, through poisoning to protect to maturity the crop which has been allowed to set by the earlier applications. These two facts mean just this: Successful weevil control this year 1s going to require more effort and more poison per acre than has ever been the case in the past- On the other [hand, wherever the land is sufficiently fertile to justify such an effort, there is much more assurance of profit from the operation than is usually the case. The increase in thi? cost per acre .brought about by the Increased number of'-applications necessary will he fag more than compensated for by the fact that, the GAMES WITH BUFORD Atlanta, Ga—The sunrise of pros perity is breaking over the entire section of South Georgia- according to tho Agricultural Department of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railway, in a statement made public here today. Diversification is said to be the cause* A hijfh water mark for the coopera- reached at Ashburn when the hogs five sale of a carload of hogs was were sold at 10-%c a pound. Several carloads of chicken 8 were sold on the same general basics. At Waycross, Seymour, Phelpscamc from Michigan about 12 vporg aff0 and borrowed money to buy ei^ht cows. To-day, without • anv other source of income except from his cows, Mr* Phelps owns, free of debt, 75 acre 8 of land well improved, a 50- cow modern dairy and has loaned a- hout $5000 to his neighbors. In the same county W- H. Whit- beck. a farmer, is making from $10 i) $15 a tree from plums, sntsuma oranges and other fruit. He iq also making money on poultrv. The in come on his land has been so larrre that he has refused $1,000 an acre for it* Other land with the same soil may bo secured for about $25.ft0 an aero it is stated. An Towa tenant former. M- TT. Henderson, went to Wayne county without money. He leased land for four years and then bought a farm* Tin now owns 95 acres, n!^ paid for. and i« making monov. He has de voted hi s energies to hog and poultry raising. Walt.ro Tvreo. of Mershnn* in Pierce countv. averaged this year $245 per j,pv*o from euo*1i«h npqs. It was stated here today that every hank in Turner county has combined in an .agreement to aid farmoi-s who have feed in evidence to hnv bred hogs and poultry- Recently a ear of pure bred Gumsey bulls was sold "to the farmers of that county nnd every bank porticipated in help ing the farmers to pay for them. This action on the part of banks was said to have been based unon their experience since the Ashburn Cream ery was organized, which has resulted in the Ashburn farmers paving cash for their sunplies- It is staled that nractieally 75 per cent of the farmer, in that county will be milking cows in the next year. Douglnsvillc has been wanting to meet a good strong team - and she ri d - The continous record of winning had become somewhat numvotonoub, and Thursday and Friday iho mono- u-ny was smashed- We understood Thursday morning that a large delegation ol fans was going to Buford, but Friday morning it was hard to find any body who was willing to confess he was there. After these games our^sporting edi tor absolutley refused to write them up- so its up to the editor, and as business called him away Friday, he is finding it hard to get information as so few were there, but the fucts of the story can be expressed in the following; Thursday’s game P to 0 in favor of Buford; Friday, 21 to 2 in favor of Buford. The results would indicate that Douglasville was outclassed, but we have faith that ahe will come again. Saturday- loooglasville got complete revenge when they took the game a- way’from one of the Atlanta teams by a score of 28 to 0, and again Wednesday when they crossed bats with the Fort McPherson Huskies, resulting in a score of IS to2. They go to Cartersville to-morrow for the second game with the team- they defeated here recently. Ihis promises to be one of the most interesting games of the season. While Douglasville defeated them in a former game, we lost to Tate in a hard fought contest and Cartersville has just takien two out of three from Tate. A large crowd of fans will accom pany the team to Carteraville where they hope to put over another victory, Below are a few fan sketches that would seem to be pertinenent to the occasion. . TYPHOID FEVER INCREASING WEDNESDAY’S GAME The Typhoid Fever season has’come and many many people in Georgia urc still unprotected so far ns being Vac cinated is concerned. Time and again tlie State Board of Health nnd the County Boards of Health have sent out warnings and ad' ised, even beg ged, the people to be vaccinated, last year 798 people wlto turned a deaf ear to such timely adviced have already crossed to the unknown. Any one who wants typhoid vaccine this year had better order at once. The Bupply i s by no means unlimited- THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH ORDER YOUR VACCINE FROM TODAY. HAVE YOUR PHYSICAN OR HEALTH OFFICER ADMINIS TER IT AT ONCE. GA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH. POLL WEEVILS WORK IN . WET WEATHER - SO MUST THE COTTON PLANTER The Soldier’s Advise Wasted McDdonn/ds Effacious Windup GEORGIA PROBE OF JOBS WATCHED IN WASHINGTON Atlanta, On.—Attornev Genera! Daugherty, it was reportd here tndnv. is closely watching the results of the grand jury investigation in Atlnn’n inio al’eged sale of jobs by the Re- nubliean organization in Georgia, the allegation being that certain Republi can job-holders were virtually require 0 to contribute to an “educational fund’’ of the Republican party when they were appointed to federal positions in the state. J. L. Philips, state chairman of the Republican committee, has returned to Washington, today’s dispatches stated, and repeated his denial made last week at Bryn Mawr, Pa, that he had any connection with such trans actions- He probably will go to Geor gia next week. "I have never received nor asked a single dollar from any federal of fice-holder in Georgia, and court a full investigation of the charges,’’ said Mr. Philips. “They are doubtless inspired by the same oid disgruntled faction in the party that tried to overthrow the organization perfected at the Atlanta Conference, last year.’’ White Held. Ft. Mao He/pless r Buford Ran Wild On Bases GREAT JULY FOURTH CELE BRATION FOR ATLANTA If you expect to whip the boll weevil in a fair fight, you have got to show as much energy as he does - which mean s that though the operation may be both difficult and unpleasant, pois oning must be done even when the plants are wet and.the ground muddy- so say s the United States Department of Agriculture with regards to poison ing the .weevil with calcium arsenate The Department has found that, dur ing the critical stage, the poisoning- should be done at intervals of about lour (lays. Two ar three appli cations, made in good weather, may have got the weevils under control. Then tl^ere comes a rainy spell and (he farmer lets the time for poison ing pass while he Wait s for fair wenth er. But that is exetly the time when the weevil is busiest. The numbers are likely to increase so rapidly that the control already gained is lost- In that event, the weevil inflicts a- bout as much damage as if no poison ing had been done and the farmer loses, in addition, what he has spent in poisoning operations- The only wav to prevent that sort of result is to let wet weather interfere a a little as possible with poisoning operations. Stick to the schedule, the department, s ays, regardless of weather conditions The Department realizes, of course, that poisoning rannot be (Ibtfe m pouring rain but the farmer, the specialists urge, should take advan tage of the earliest opportunity to get back into the field after therein, that he should make every effort to get the cotton again dusted regularly, even though fair weather doe s not seem certain. He can afford, they ft py. to put on poison even in unset tled weather. It may be washed off again shortly but, on the other hand, the weather, even when it looks most threatening- may stay fair long o- rough to allow weevil control to ope rate- Every farmer, it is pointed out, must expect to lose some poison by rain but the operation i s sufficently profitable to justify it- Lakewood Park To Be Scene Of Monster Patriotic demonstration With a program rich in varied at tractions for their annual Indepen dence Day Celebration, the officials of Lakewood Park are anticipating one of the greatest sporting events and patriotic demonstrations ever held in Atanta- Governor Thos. W. Hardwick and other prominent figures are on the list of speakers for the morning pro gram and the afternoon shall be given over t o racing nnd ether forms of amusement. In addition to an excellent card of horse racing, for which a large num ber of fine southern horse B have al ready been shipped to the Lakewood plant. Secretary R- M. Striplin, of the fair association, has practically completed arrangements for one of the biggest automobile racel meets ever held on the famous oval- Practically all of the better known southern pi lots will be entered in these events. A monster fireworks program has keen arranged for the night of tho fourth and a crew of special artists nnd designers will be sent to Atlanta from Chicago for the staging of this spectacle. All the regular midway attractions ft the pai-k will be running full blast on the holiday and a number of new features will be seen this year that have not been in evidence heretofore. The greatest crowd! that has ever attended n patriotic celebration at Lakewood i 9 expected this year and reduced rates on all railroads will bf offered. REVIVAL SERVICES METHODIST CHURCH Beginning next Sunday A. M. coontinue at the Methodist Church throughout the 'following week. There will be preaching each day at IQ: A. M. and 7:30 P. M. Rev. J. O- Grogan, of Greenville Ala.,, will assist the pastor with the preaching. Mr. Grogan will not ar rive until Wednesday. We earnestly desire the co-opera tion of all the Christian people of Douglaaville- and are praying for a revival that shall bring needed bless ings to each and all of our people. W. H. Clark. Pastor. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH George W Light, Pastor A DOUBLE HEADER COMMISSIONERS WILL NOT HOLD COURT TUESDAY Owing to the fact that the 4th- of July comes on first Tuesday, tho Coutny Commissioners will not hold Court that day but will tneet on Wednesday, the 5th instead. be far greater than normal, and thu 9 the margin of profit on the operation ia tremendously increased. In other words, a heavy weevil infestation such a s we have this year means a greater expenditure per acre for poisoning to successfully control it, but it also dollars and cents per acre from the means a greater actual.,net profit in -weevil damage without prisoning win. poisoning operation. Douglasville’ will play a double header July 4th with the Southern Bell Telephone Company, one of the strongest teams in this section- with a percentage of 800, while Douglas ville has a 720 standing. The games will be called at 10:00 a. m. and 3:30 P. M- There will be another Saturday game with Decatur. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the kindnesB, the beautiful floral offer ings, and the sympathy, expressed to us dpring our recent bereavement in tho Iqgi of our little son. Mr- and Mrs. F. M. WinnJr. Last Sunday afternoon our people responded in a most encouraging way to the every Member Canvass. All are inspired by the prospect of hav ing a church, that pays as it goes every one paying every Sunday as the Lord ha3 prospered hini. On Monday afternoon a committee of young people mot at the Pastors home and regrouped the Sr. B- Y- P. U’ into four groups, planned for the next three months, and decided to present the play, “Trial of the Robber,’’ at an early date. The e Tobber-s. John Rich and Mary Stingy, should have been tried long ago. Tuesday afternoon the T. E- L. Class met for the Bible Study Class at the home of Mrs. Dorris- This Cla s has dona much in the past, toward the upbuilding of our church. They have not grown weary in well doing, but are planning for other and greater things in the future Frank Matthews led our prayer service Wednesday evening He made one of the most helpful talks on seed-sowing ever heard and en riched it by some of his own ex periences and purposes. Our young people are our joy and crown as Paul would say. Next Sunday morning we will ob serve the Lord's Supper and have our regular monthly business meeting There will be no services at our church during the revival services at the.-Methodist Church- I O O F. HOME AT GRIFFIN NEARING COMPLETION W C T U NOTES The Douglasville W. C. T. U. met Orifln, Ga—The R T Daniel Memorial Home, which the Odd Fel lows of Georgia are building here, will be completed and open for the admission of widows and orphans in a few weeks- They have erected a splendid Ad ministration Building, well located on a tract of one hundred acres of land just outside the city. Cottages are to be erected as needed. This Institu tion is designed to rank among the best ‘ in. the entire country and is a valuable asset, not only to this great Order., hut to Griffin and all Georgia. That it may be dedicated and opened entirely free from debt, the Grand Matter of the Order, Hon. James A- Perry, by direction of the Grand Lodge has issued a proclamation designating the 8th day of July a 3 Orphans Home Day and calling upon every Odd Fel low in Georgia to observe this dav by making a contribution to the Home- T. H. Robertson, Grand Sect. in regular session last Monday P. M. at the hospitable home of Mrs. Lewis The subject for the afternoon wag Child Welfare, the program being in charge of Mrs. D. S. Strickland, Supt.,of that department. A short business session was con ducted by the president. Mrs. A. W . Mi'I.arty,, during whiqh a motion was made and carried that a com mittee composed of Mesdames Kirby. Strickland. Carver, and Enterk/n sea the council with regard to rulings on the dogs of the town, since hy- drbphobia has been prevalent in this vicinity of late. The following Very helpful and highly enjoyable program was rend ered: Devotional— “Our children and the Bible” By Mrs. Light. The Pre-School Child—Mrs. Ralph Morris. Piano Solo— Mrs. Clark Carver, “Our Children nnd Beautiful Pic tures.” —Mrs. Louise Longiuo. “Does your Child love Music?”—• Mrs. Verna Carver. “Motherhood the Great Profession’ —Mrs. Kirby. Every member was beautifully and impressively given, and. the only re gret voiced by all present was that all the mothers of the town could r.ot enjoy the helpful numbers. Delightful refreshments consisting of cream and cake were then served by the hostess, assisted' by her daugh ter. Mary. The W. C. T. U. Continues t-J_ grow in numbers and in interest, and it is very much desired that all the mothers of the town come together in this great; organization, working together for the saving of our boys and girls,- and aid in making the home what it should be in raising aloft the standards of purity and right. Everybody is cordially invited to join,, and to attend the meetings whether a member or not. SUNDAY WEDDINGS CHIROPRACTOR LOCATES IN DOUGLASVILLE Dr. J- W. Derst, who has an office in Atlanta is locating iir Douglasville He will make his home here; he has opened an office in the Hutcheson Building and will practice in both Douglasville and Atlanta. Dr. Derst is one of the leading Chiropractors in the state and has an advertisement in this week’s Sen tinel pho)wing some iwonderful re sults produced by spinal adjustments-. Rev. S. T. Gilland could well bfl designated “The Marrying Parson.” a, his services are very much in demand- Last Sunday between two nnd three o’clock at his home he per formed three marriage ceremonies. They were as follows: Miss Pauline Styles to Mr- W. L. Bobo, both of Douglasville; Mis s Lula May Norton to Mr. T. W- Diggs, of Sweetwater and Miss Inez Couch to Mr. G. C- Lee, bf Chestnut Log- These are all popular young people of their respective communiteg, and"' the Sentinel extends congradulatiena< 1