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About Conyers weekly. (Conyers, GA.) 1895-1901 | View Entire Issue (July 13, 1895)
TO GEORGIA FMIIS. Commissioner Nesbitt’s Reg-u’.ar Letter About the Crops. LAYING EY T.IIS fli AT AT HAND. Corn Hltunltl Not l'.« I'UuldMl After .T'f'y 1 For For.ic Kv »i» — r«>i*nn.l Ami) r (Hiiih A r*> .Uorii Certain < r<»|M >it I'his l>»t« —1 li« IrUU |*of.j|io t'roji About Itemlj'—T!»« Full Crop*. Ou most farms "laying by” tim« i* nc;ir tit haiui, out wo cannot bo bo an l by ironclad rmon in tiiu any mors than in other details of farm work. Ho muc.i depends on ••wind and weather” and tne present condition of the i ;rowing crops. For instance, on tho .o lands winch i r xlnces a luxuriant growth of weed with late development of fruit, the conditions indicate that early lay¬ ing by will tend to establish the proper equilibrium between growth and fruit. When wj cease plowing jve cheek this rapid growth, which is unfavorable for tun taking ou of fruit. Experience lias demonstrated this fact uud also that ns a rule when we stop the p.ow the growth is cnecked and the fruit begins to form. Such cotton there lore as is developing loliage at the expense of fruit, should be laid by very early, and with earn-Co take out every particle of grass, Tho plow is so sot as merely to eii,ivi; off tho surface, any root pruning now is almost laial. A 24 inch scraper with a very short scooter bolte l on in lront, if the? land is iu good condition, will do the work with one trip to tho row. If, however, tho laud is foul more heroic treat meiit is necessary and We will have to bear tile consequent shedding auel loss from tho necessary disturbance of tho roots. Where there are no Indications of this exuberant foliage growth, that is, where the development of fruit and foliage is well balanced and the cotton is in good growing condition, it may b s advisable to oontiuuo the cultivation Into August. In this condition of tlm the plant the growth and fruiting go on together and our object is to encourage both by cultivation, always very shal¬ low at this season. As a rnlo squares formed from the first to the last of August stand a fair cliauce to develop bolls. CORN. It Will bo trto late after tlm first part of July to plairt coVtv for forage period even. If any L planted during that, either for grain err forage it should bo on rich bottom laud. At thin late rtato pens and amber cano are a far more certain crop for forage, as they can b i planted up to the first of August, and if the land is rich, will mature excel¬ lent forage. If preferred, however, corn may still be planted ou thu rich bottoms, and if put in at once stands a reasonable chance of maturing tho grain. Put in alter tho tenth or fif¬ teenth we can expect only forage. Tho main crop of upland corn is practically laid by, and from all sec¬ tions comes the cheering news that the farmers are appreciating the necessity nf sowing poas broadsast or iu the cen¬ ter furrow at tho last plowing. This practice will not only furnish food for our rapidly increasing elatry stock, but will insure the all important HUMUS of which our worn lands stand so much lu need. 1 use the term "Worn” a>l vUedly, for these sninesoils subjected to analysis show that they are It very far from being "exhausted.” been is oniy the top soil which has deprived of Its food producing elements. Just uu dernearh the first- few inches lie vast deposits of subsoil, nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash, which heretofore tho farmer, except in rare eases, has utterly failed to appropriate, because they wero practically unavailable. But. science atid experiment have demonstrated the truth, and trow we know both the im portauce of supplying humus to tho soil and of plowing deep to expose these subsoil deposits to atmospheric influences. As soon as we supply the necessary humus the chemical action begnu, and in the course of decomposi tion those otherwise inert matters are set freo and made available lor our growing crops. It has been demon strnred again auei again that the most profitable form of supplying this hu inns is not by plowing under the reno rating crop, heoausa that is a prodigal waste of most valuable animal food. We throw away that which would make meat, milk aud butter. The most economical plan is to cut and save these crops, t urn under the stubble aud and by feeding the cured products to cur live stock they thus become a •our03 of donbio ^roilt. \\o sell tao products ot onr stock, auel the manure, loiifl and liquid, properly preserved, luruishoSkadeutuHial humus of the most valuable quality. This subject is wor¬ thy of the most careful study. Tkoso men who have grasped this important truth and are acting upon it are rapidly forging to the front aud are today our most successful farmers. Practically none of the plant food has lieen ab¬ stracted from our subsoils. Vast de¬ posits lie there awaiting the processes which sliaii gradually release them aud furnish material for the crops of succeeding generations. As bearing directly on this interesting question, and in confirmation of the above state inent, I copy the following from the Ohio experiment station: “The clay soil in which wheat ha-1 been grown continually for result six years that past was analyzed with the the upper foot of soil showed nearly £0,000 pounds of potash per acre aud about 5,090 pounds each of nitrogen aud phosphoric acid.” Ot course tho quantity oi these de¬ posits varies with the soil, but all soils, even the most unpromising have more of these elements than our crops will take up lor many years to come. The problem for the farmer is how is bast and cheapest to appropriate them. swket potatoes niay still be set out, and if a rapidly maturing ysrietr like the St. DeJimngo is used, the plantings may continue until Augu-t. The IRISH POTATO crop _. , ta,herl . thla rnonth .• ui ! • *. ° r do, t * ' e ea «y , n » m th * - • a-* n r fa« a r potatoes ? tU , b«£or« e a ' l8rnu they °0- are exposed C*“'e r In the direct ray* of tho eun. In pre¬ paring for the hill crop, now becoming a very important one to the F *uch. se¬ lect the medium sized, smooth tubers for seed. Spread these iu the shade, under a house if convenient, is au ex¬ ec.lent, piao.-, uutii dry. Alter drying, lied these, as we do sweet potatoes lor slips, except that 11 > ma¬ nure is used ami tiie bed must bo level. Cove r with about two inches of soil and leav<! tor about two Weeks. If the weather should lie dry au occasional w.uer. ii? is au advantage. At the end of two or three.weeks chose potatoes which have sprouted can be relied on to pro¬ duce plants, they should not be cut but planted wnole. Those which have not sprouted should lie rejected, but still can bj uso't for the table lu preparing , the laud run the fur¬ rows about 2 1-0 or 3 feet apart, broad and deep, bv going two or even three times in riio same furrow. If the land is rich no icrtilizer is necessary. If nor, use) a commercial fertilizer in . . , . . tlm soil. Very thoroughly decomposed st ’.''1 - manure will also answer, but it sic n d not come in contact with the potuto. Plant the potatoei in the hot tom of the t arrow and cover lightly, gradually lilting up the furrow during en Itiv.ttion, which should bo such as to keep down all weeds and grass. This for hold culture; tho same for tho gar den plot, except that after the potatoes are' planted and covered, the whole beei may be covered several inches deep iu leaves, chaff or pine straw. FALL CROPS. It is well to decide on our fall crops nud prepare for them as far as possible, If the land to be planted is now uuoc cupiod, nothing is more effectual than de¬ pi-as. broadcast or cultivated, for stroying all foreign growth, and make its valuable fertilizing properties this crop a most important adjunct to ail grass, clover or grain crops. After taking off tho hay turn under the stub¬ ble, harrow and roll to bring to as line tilth as destroying weed seeds. Another important office which this late planting of poas effects is the de¬ struction of many troublesome and noxious fall weeds. In allowing these weeds to perfect seed we lay the foun¬ dation for trouble not only the follow¬ ing year, but for years to come, iorail weed seeds do not germinate the year after tuey fall. Some are buried too deep and same too shallow, and year after year they come to the right con¬ ditions for germination; they spring up, thus causing the farmer additional trouble aud work. The safest plan is t> destroy them before they scatter their seeds for future weed crops. FALL OATS. Don't put off tho sowing of oats until spring. Make ready and resolve to sow in time. We have found the Appier rust proof, early and productive. Beg' i now, and have everything in readiness to put in tv heavy fall crop. September is none too early to begin. FARMERS’ I’i'.eZE CLUBS AND AGRICULTUR¬ AL FAIRS. July is the farme 's breathiug spoil, coming as it does between the steady strain of preparation, planting and cul¬ tivation, aud the gathering of all the crops, and now we have opportunity to meet together, ami while enjoying the pleasant social gatherings, discuss plans and results and compare notes. We note with pleasure the revival in many parts of tiie state of the o;d time coun¬ ty clubs and fairs. Nouo except those who have participated in them can form any ((inception of the pleasure and the profit to lie derived. They not only encourage the social element by bringing the members together, but furnish subjects practical of common and genor al interest, tiie results of which are better crops, better and cheaper home raised me its, and a general dts semination of tiie best and most coo mimical plans. Let these clubs be form eel in ail sections of tho state, to meet once a mouth, compare notes, discuss developments as they rise aud Let decide on plans for nu ting them. tuo <li< missions include field, garden, orchard aud vineyard crops, with the products of the dairy, poultry yard, apiary aud any other industry which can be made profitable Brizes should and thus offered add to in our resources, be every depart, inent. Tne competition thus engeudor eil often results in valuable discoveries, For instance, in a recent experiment among club members iu raising big hogs, and in deciding 011 the cheapest food for hogs the cost varied from three to six cents. A wide margin and a difference which could bnt result in valuable information to the higher priced hog raiser. l>Ucr 0 ditnbl« am! Disgraceful. IS WIIAT LIVERPOOL MEN SAY OP AMERI¬ CAN COTTON PACKING. Liverpool, June 19. -The cotton aa sociatiou of this city protested to the Mefsny dock board against excluding cotton from the reduction iu charges recently made, on the pretext of risks and excessive expenses. The board re¬ plied that Surat cotton did not involve trouble or risk; but American cotton, besides its liability to fire, was badly packed. And the bales were ueedlesly bulky, occupying a large spac3 com¬ pared with other produce. This was discreditable and disgrace¬ ful. Nevertheless the finance commit¬ tee of tho board would consider wheth¬ er reductions in the charges ou cotton were 1 insert the above jnst as it was sont from Liverpool, to show our farmers exactly what is thought of the condi¬ tion ot our cotton by the men on whom we price. are dependent for the fixiug of the It is to be hoped that the efforts now being made lor smaller aud more uni¬ form size of bales, and for more careful methods of packing aud shipping will meet with ultimate success. Once these reforms are accomplished we will no longer bear the reproach of shipping the most unsightly and ragged bales received iu the markets of the world with the consequent loss in actual dol¬ lars and cents. 1 must not close this article without referring to the bountiful fruit crop, ' v uh which Godhas ble.sod our state. instated that Fort Valley alone s -’ over 2.500 carload, of peaches, not to mention the equally large number l tvm Tma ejtimat-s other sections, that it and will the require Plant from sys 10,000 to 12.000 cars to move the melon CT»p grown iu Georgia along its lines. These Georgia peaches and Georgia melons have a worldwide reputation, jjrfO--KlFc1 SIMMQH& m ►ifcij mi si: t$c. g|R wm EGJJ IATOR ■. mm Are you faking Simmons Liver Reg ulator, the “Kind of Liver Medi *»<»«** •»» want, and nothing but that. It is the same old friend to which the old folks pinned (heir faith and were never dis appointed. But another good recom mendation for it is, that it is better than Pills, never gripes, never weak¬ eng, but works in such an easy and natural way, just like nature itself, that relief comes quick and sure, and one fools new all over. It never fails. Everybody needs take a liver remedy, and everyone should take only Sim¬ mons Liver Regulator, lie sure you get it. The Red Z is on the wrapper. J. H. Zeilin & and there is nothing in history that ex¬ ceeds tho rapid and wonderful develop¬ ment of this fruit industry in our state. While many of our own citizens have taken hold and pushed this work to success, a largo number of industrious, thrifty and practical northern immigrants haVe sought our more favorable climate and conditions and are helping us to build up the prosperity of our state. The coming of such people not only brings additional wealth, but infuses new energy and activity, adds to the vaiuo of our lands, opens new lines of enterprise,' gives us better opportunities for goo 1 scnools, lays the foundation for a lasting and substantial social struc¬ ture, and will eventually eliminate the race problem. It is a duty which wo, as farmers, more especially, owe to our children, to develop our country to such a point as tej give them greater ad¬ vantages than they can ever have in our In at present sparsely settled regions. of those encouraging the immigration of thrifty settlers we are advanc¬ ing the best interests of our families, our friends and our state. In tho par¬ ish or Calcasieu, La , the assessed val¬ ue of propertv increased in ton years from 500,000 to f?,500,000, and at a meeting of its citizens Sometime in 1804 it was stated tiiat this increase was due entirely to immigration from the west, owing to tho capital which they had brought with them and tho impe¬ tus they had given fo various enter¬ prises. R. T. Nesbitt. M MEAT. The Rockdale Mills Co. 00 Yellow River are prepared to grind you new wheat iu firs! class style. Guaranteed satisfac¬ tion and 40 pounds to the bush¬ el. Give us a trial. ()-22-4t. D. M. A 1 .mam), Manager. Children Cryfoi Pitcher's Castorfa* SMYRNA NEWS NOTES. Mr. Floyd Hollingsworth, of the Gate City, is visiting iu our midst. The rains have been frequent, though not so heavy as iu some communities. Mrs. Moodie Simmons was buried at Smyrna Sunday, June 30th. The funeral services were conducted by Itev. Mr. Quilhan. The bereaved have our sympa¬ thies. I. G. U. publication [The above arrived too late for fast week.—E d.] W. §3 L. SHOEekEffESi. Douglas ^ 3. COEDOVAN, FRENCH 4 ENAMEUE2 CALF. ^4*3- ! s - n Fine Calf&Ka!*garw. $3.50 POLICE ,3 SOLES. iCi »2.*i™B5Vs'St»au#oa •LADIES £3- $2 %1sTD° NG0 ^ BRO CICT OIL-MAS .5. Over One Million People wear the l. Douglas $3 & $4 Slices AU our shoes are equally satisfactory They give the best value for the money. The prices are imiiwm, —stamped on sole. ^lfyeifrdRfet caaaot rjpplyycawecan. Solabjr An agent wanted; as jood as one is seemed the name will appear hete PngLQTOKE| \S ^ i- *"">»>*_• *»-i t-iwu.t. K-u«v,» ,v * hi.. : tk,w Sf5SKt*WC ^ fiJsi-lEi *5 jr PI A'" rr;r '* lm » RBSSffS3r ,,,w “For Charity Suffereth Long.” ! i f e-V WA BepL fgilsr wm yj ! 7 ' k v / Mrs. Laura C. Phoenix, flilwaukee, Wls. “Matron of a Benevolent Home and knowing tho good hr. Miles' Nervine has done me, my wish to help others, over¬ comes my dislike lor tho publicity, this letter may give me. In Nov. and Dec., 1893, Hie inmates had the “LaGrippe,” and I was one of tho first. Resuming duty too soon, with the care of so many sick, I did not regain my health, and in a month I became so debilitated and nervous from sleeplessness and the drafts made on my vitality, that it was a question if I could go on. A dear friend advised me to try JUr. Miles’ Restorative Nervine. I took 2 bottles and am happy to say, I am in better health than ever. I still continue Its occasional use, as a. nerve food, as my work is very trying. A letter ad¬ dressed to Milwaukee, Wis., will reach me.” June 6, 1894s Mrs. Laura C. Phoenix. Dr. Miles’ Nervine is sold on a positive guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. All druggists sell it at $1,6 bottles for$5, or by it will the be Dr. sent, Miles prepaid, Medical on Co., receipt Elkhart, of price Xnd. Dr. Miles’ Nervine Restores Health •m.05. i Pays for this paper and the twice-a-wcek New York World for one year. This Is a most liberal offer, and yon should take advantage ot it before it is too late. This paper comes once a week, the World comes twice a week; you get three papers each week for one year for only -<$ 1.05 CITY DIRECTORY. Mayor, a C JVItCalla. Mayor pro fern, J. R. Irwin. Clerk, Goor(ro C. t‘. Stepetison. Tilley. Treasurer, J. Otiief Police, W. H. AL Au-din. Marsha’, E A- Harper. Street Overseer, W. B Smith. 00 UNC ILMEN. J P. Ti ley, M. C. Summer?, J R. Irwin, J- W. Jones, L. J. Al ■nand, J S. Johnson. STANDING COAIMITTEES: Street: L. J. Almaud, J- It. Irwin Finance J- P- Tilley, J W. Jones Sanitary: J.S Johnson, M 0. Summers. School: J. II- Irwin, L. J. Almanct Charter etc ; J- W. Jones, J- IT Irwin. BOARD OF HEALTH. Dr J A. Guiuu, J. P. Tilley. J. 8. Johnson. County Diretory, Drdinary, O. Seam a ms. < lerk, W. T. Huson. Sheriff, W. H. M. Austin. Treasurer, John E, Whitaker. Tax Collector, E F. Cook, Tax Receiver, It. L. Hudson, Surveyor, It- A. Guinn. Coroner, L. T. Farrill. 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No 103 Miles j STATIONS. No. 102 No. 104 A. . P. M- P. M. P. M. 1 15 T.v. Milledgeville, June. Ar. 7 50 t 00 fa ’I 20 1 <( Eti ton ton “ 7 45 12 *1 40 i » t « Meriwether. “ 7 £0 12 32 P.M. s — 58 13 " Dennis it —j 1215 o o t |21 Ar. Katonton Lv c: 11 40 Of to Lv. Fatonton Ar. os 11 45 4* GCCOCfOiCW *2 45 |29, : " Willards o 11 15 c *3 DO 3v “ Aikeutou t< o« 10 55 — 3 15 39. « Mae hen t< Of 10 40 hi *3 20 -10 “ Shady Dale ot 10 30 4“ *3 33 44 “ Kelley o« 10 15 C *3 45 49 “ llroughtonville oi 10 00 ] ' 52 51 " Newborn cr 9 45 O 3 10 18 *4 on !54 Carmel J uno, kl Of ^ 10 25 * 4* 07 5(1 Hayston ” i rf*. e 10 35 | 4- 10 59 • i Starrsvil’e ti 4- c x 10 50 4^ 15 G4 “ Covington June 5 10 55 I 4^ 20 03 Ar. Covington Ly. : 4- gc •Flag Stations. ^©“Connect with all day trains on Georgia Railroad. OirTrains connect at Machen with Macon & Northern trains R. for R. Augusta lor Maco-, »*• Madison and Athens, Connect and at Jlilledgeviile with con ond other points South East, W. B. THOMAS, General Manager. CLARK & CO., Q\m\ Prodace Cofwssiofi Merchants 1 Southern Fruits asi Miles a Sjseiaitf, 20 Little 12th St., New York, eubles answered HompUy. Williston, <rwe Fla refer Hon. to N. Newton A. Blitch, A Brinson, Phoenix, BocjT - - - Ford, 6»., J. B. Epperson, , Gainesville, FB i; ker, Ocala, Fla., H. F. Dutton «fc Co., - £ w ^ * ffnew ftn , Bradstreet’s or Dun’s agency, N. Y., and onr shippers in all sections. . Correspondence solicited. Steccils and stamps furnished on 8ppo csa0
