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CROPS IN GEORGIA
HELPED BY RAINS
No Further Cultivation After
This Date Required.
Y70RK FOR COMING MONTH
Commissioner of Agriculture Nesbitt
I rges Continued Activity In Carry
lug Out All Clans Formulated at
Hie ISeglnnlng of the Vear.
Department of Aoricultvrk,
Atlanta, Aug. 1, 1808.
The widely distributed rains, follow¬
ing the long continued drouth, have
caused some shedding of the cotton,
suid, in some instances, came too late tc
rescue the corn crop, lint, as a rule,
crops throughout the state are in good
condition and further cultivation after
this date is not only unnecessary, but
might prove actually hurtful, The
“laying by” of these standard crops
should not mean a cessation of farm
activity, nor an entire abandonment of
♦ he plans so carefully formulated iu the
luxrinnincr of the rear * Fortunately for
Georgia the strictly ‘ O farm,” ex
cept iu rare instances, is a tiling of the
past. of the state
Iii nearly all sections
there is fcty to lie saved, orchards and
vineyards to be looked after, cattle and
hogs to receive the proper care, and
lastly, fall crops to be prepared for.
Another important branch of his work,
to which the average farmer has been
HO far woefully indifferent, is the de¬
struction of the various insect enemies,
which are beginning to infest our fields
and depredate on our crops. To keep
these in check it has become necessary
that each individual farmer wage
Jill incessant warfare on them. At
tliis season much may he done to des¬
troy their breeding places. In the
stubble fields, in the fence corners and
iu many byplacos they will be found
entrenched, preparing for their wintei
accommodation in order to be ready in
the spring to start out on their destruc¬
tive work with the first warm days. If
neglected now the result will be an as¬
tonishing increase in numbers and in
the amount of injury to various crops.
In Tennessee in 1804 the chinch ling
was observed in different sections ol
the state, hut not in numbers sufficient
to cause any alarm and no precaution?
were taken to prevent their reappear¬
ance. In 185)5 a territory of nearly 000
square miles was literally covered by
these depredators, and the farmers in
this section not only sustained great loss
by the actual injury to their crops, hut
were compelled to at considerable which ex¬
pense destroy tlio hordes of bugs
infested every part of their fields. YVe
need not therefore lay the flattering
unction to our souls that th 1 season of
"laying by” is a season of entire "rest. ’
While there may be a comparative let
u]i in the driving work necessary to the
proper management of your standard
crops there arc still various farm oper¬
ations just as important which should
not lie “laid by.” Indeed, after nearly
40 years’ experience on the farm, wo
have come to the conclusion that, for
the up-to-date farmer, "layingby time”
comes only when life itself ceases.
KALI, CROPS.
Because we have failed iii one or even
two trials with crimson clover we should
not abandon the attempt to grow it. It
is certainly supply, a most valuable adjunct to
our forage besides performing
tor our lands during the winter the
work which the pea crop accomplishes
in the summer, namely, storing up both
humus The and nitrogen for future crops.
general mistake in planting fall
oats and rye, two of our most impor¬
tant crops, is that they are put in too
late and the land is not made rich
enough. If the seed are put in early
and the crop forced forward by higii
manuring, the result is usually most
satisfactory. In very cold'weather it is
always the rich spots which escape,
sometimes when the ]>oor thin spots
are entirely killed out. The pres¬
ent year the spring oats were an entire
failure, while the full crop was unusu¬
ally tine. August is none too early to
begin the preparations for all crops to
be sown in the fall. After the laud is
thoroughly broken it should be har¬
rowed and reharrowed until smooth
and fine. Time was when tho prepara¬
tion and cultivation of our lands, though
of the rudest and most imperfect
character, produced phenomenal crops,
because the virgin soil abounded in the
elements of plant food. But todav,
thoughtful farmers realize the fact that,
even iu our incomparable climate,
where we can produce two or three
crops on the same land each year, the
time has passed when muscle van count
against brain. All over tbe statu we
begin to see the evidences of tliis.
BRAIN WORK.
Intelligent energy is taking the place
of mere plodding. The farmers who
have a well defined, thoroughly studied
plan, which they follow with unfailing
pertinacity, the are tho men who are forg¬
ing to front in successful agricult¬
ure. Science, by its discovery of com
piete plant foods, and by its equally im
Sfooi&T™',S but it s r,”iS
means, remains for the farmer to
take hold of these means and by ju¬
dicious rotation of crops, thorough
preparation of the land and proper
cultivation, to promote the chemical
changes necessary to the most profitable
development the of his business. Some cf
results of such careful methods are
seen iu the yields of wheat and oats
reported to this department the present
year, larger than ever before, in some
cases almost
thk standard kale.
Equally important with the careful
of'space oi space to m storing storing these th U Liles, The and loss tiic
generally damaged .condition in which
“ w.Av? fwi «“ 1* 0 ***. *ud
as about toree fourty of exit ootton
fcindied b T Fprppeau buyers, it is to cut
interest to meet their demands iu this
I * t
The discriminations which may be
madc against onr cotton on accon.it of
these objections may amonut in the ag
gregate to an incredible sum It has
been found after several tost' that the
best size for couveniciice of handling
and storing is tlie bale made from a
press measuring 24 inches in width by
54 inches in length. This is the size
vocated by all the cotton growers’ asso
foniidu, pres^to^a^” greater density ,^nd
after being compressed for final ship
ment the original bagging will entirely
cover the compressed bale and thus
much of the injury from the rough
handling of our cotton will be pre¬
vented. the of
All this redounds to interest,
the farmer, because all the extra ex¬
penses from waste of space, higher in¬
surance and actual waste of cotton are
charged against his cotton in the gen¬
eral account, and any method which
will reduce these expenses will add that
much to the price. addressed the ginners
lu a circular to
of tlie south, issued by J. H. Sloan oi
Augusta, Ga., one of the leading cotton
men of the south, lie says that our cot¬
ton, as a rule, reaches the European
manufacturers in such badly damaged
condition that they refuse to pay a good
price for if. He has made a study of
this subject and is in a position which
gives him every opportunity of ascer¬
taining its true status. In hi3 address
to the ginners he says:
We take the liberty of calling your
attention to the importance of exerting
all our efforts in favor of the adoption
of the standard size cotton bale, which
is a bale nii.de in it press box, measuring
on the inside 24 inches wide by .j 4 inches
long, and deep' enough to make a bale
weighing about 500 pounds. the
It is well understood that more
cotton that can be stowed in a steamer,
the less the freight and consequently
the more the cotton grower will receive
for his crop. It naturally seems that
a few inches in the size of bales would
make no difference, but a few inches
running irregularly through au ocean
steamer amounts toa great loss of space,
and iu stowing bales of irregular sizes,
they are so screwed in odd shaped spaces
as to often break, and nearly always are
torn and twisted out of shape by the
time they reach the foreign ports. The
lost spaces also form air passages and
in case of a fire the damage is much
greater, consequently should the be. insurance The is
higher than it same
complaints tire made by the railroads
and by the mills when they put their
cot I on iii warehouses.
We think we have fully explained the
reasons for this change, and that it is
to your interest to do all that is in your
power to have every one make this
change by next season. As a general
rule, the press boxes will have to be
made smaller, either one way or both.
This can be done with very little ex¬
pense by lining the inside with hoards,
one lining on another inches. where the size is
to he reduced several Then the
follow block can be sawn off to - lit the
box. The cost of making this $5.00. change
in most cases will not exceed
We have received letters from a ma¬
jority of the ginners in our territory,
and they promise to alter their press
boxes to the. standard size. We re¬
spectfully solicit the co-operation of all
growers and those interested in the
cotton crop, to urge upon the ginners
the importance of making all bales of
flic standard size, as the success of this
movement and the benefits to be derived
from it depend upon them. We are
confident that a largo majority of the
ginners will make this change, but it is
necessary that the change bo as near
universal as possible.
Let farmers interest themselves in
this, to them, vital question, and urge
upon their ginners the importance of a
uniform size for press boxes.
R. T. Nesbitt, Commissioner.
Candler’s “Legal Lsght
Infantry.”
Some of the boys have started
a good one on Col. Candler’s
regiment. They call it the Le
gal Lightlnfantry, The colonel
is a judge One of the majors
is a !udge. One of the captains
solicitor general, and there are
other lawyers in the command.
If it should be desired at anj
time to avoid a battle (but, ol
course, such an occasion could
not arise) a lawyer could draw
a bill of injunction and out
judge, or the other could grant
it—or not. But lawyers are by
nature good fighters and the
Third will do its share if oppor¬
tunity affords.
Editing a Country Paper.
Editing a couhtry newspaper
is pleasant business—if you can
stand it.
It .. attend church regularly
we
"'ey s “y «« 8° for effect:
If we stay away from church
they say we are heathens.
If we accept an invitatiou to
a wedding they say we are in
vitad to “write it up”.
If we are seen on the streets
loo often tl oy say wo neglect
OUr business.
He after news.
K tc WC rejeCt . a , lo »g-' v . ,
I communications tho author
furious , and , .stops JUS ,
cou
per ,
If we publish lengthy COtll
municauon . tun waders . on.is Ba saV J
%ye jack discretion and put in
any tiling to ‘rill Up .
If we sometimes perpetrate a
JO , <0 or make . a Stagger at a
P oot ' lettle P un th «y sa >’ k is ex *
ceedinly light and won’t do.
If we omit jokes they say we
are miserable fossils,
If we publish V a man who has
, , - ..
,
family never forgive.
If we, out of goodness of
heart, decline to say anything
about it the man’s enemies are
disappointed and we are bran¬
ded as white-livered scoundrels.
Evil Speaking.
1. I will speak no unkind or
harsh words of any one.
2. I will repeat no unkind
remarks I hear of any one, and
discourage others, as much as
possiapie, from saying unkind
things.
3* I will judge my neigh¬
bors leniently, remembering
that my own faults are proba¬
bly far great©)'.
4. I will never ay one thing
lo others, and yet think quite
differently; this is hypocricy.
‘•Deceive not with thy lips”.
•%
5, I will make no injurious
remarks on the falling of others
remembering these words.
‘•Consider thyself, lest thou also
be tempted”.
<i. I will put the best con¬
struction on the motives and
actions of all my neighbors.—
Presbyterian Review.
First Bale,
The first bale of new cotton
arrived in Savannah to-day.
It will be consigned to P. B.
Doffiin A, Son, and comes from
Albany, being shipped by A 1 C.
Vongundell, a cotton buyer in
that city.
The new bale will be carried
lo the cotton exchange and sold
at auction to the highest bidder.
The tirst bale of last season did
not reach Savannah until Au¬
gust 2d.— Journal of July 20th.
NOTICE.
I will buy all
beef cattle, also
good milch cows.
A. B. Osborn.
CITY BAHEERSHOP.
-HENRY - RDHGflH
• PROPRIETOR.
My shop is comfortable.
My towels are clean.
My tools are always keen.
My attention is respectful.
My aim—to please all.
Give me a call when you need
dressing up.
H. H. MCDONAL & SON,
RESIDENT DENTISTS.^
All work guaranteed to please.
Office up stairs over J. H. Al
maud it Go’s, store.
Conyers, ... . , . : Ga.
Civic Society.
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E. Reagan, Sec.,
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Fie encloses his pos¬
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WOVEN WIRE FENCE
Keeps very thing everything out. in and ]
Made from finest rolled steel wire
heavily galvanized. Hundreds ol
rods have been put up of tin's BES’l
OF ALL WOVEN WIRE FENCES,
t less cost than wood fences of any
description by L. F. SCOTT
NOTICE.
I am at my old
stand with a good
line of coffins, cas¬
kets and iuneral
supplies. My ser¬
vices, hearses and
harness free oi
charge.
Funeral Director.
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In adition to tne news, it con¬
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mong other things it has a
weekly letter or serinen from
Rev. Sam Jones, a contribution
from Hon. John Temple Graves,
letters of travel, biographies of
distinguished men, and many
other atractive features.
The Weekly Journal is beau¬
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tist- In fact neither energy nor
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ARE YOU SOIN <sc;r5»
A BUGGY?
~ r. i:~rrr———-- . : ....
I put this question to the general public and iV
the stirring announcement that no man does hiniself
;
he buys without looking at ray BUGGIES and learni
ces. I am paying money to say this to you and it
thing. Heed it and it will proiil you much. s ornJ
MACHINES
If you contemplate buying a machine we call y°ur atttf
tion to our famous, light-running STANDARD, This is
the best machines made and you can easily pay the Price askq
for it- Be sure to remember this,
HARNESS. -•I*
The trade must be perfectly well aware that we cam
the best stock of harness in Conyers. You can always get j
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what you want at a reasonable price if you come to US.
MISCELLANEO U S.
Almost anything you need in our line may be found in
our store. LAP ROBES, SADDLES, WHIPS, BLANKER
BRUSHES,COMBS, BITS ETC.
You are cordially invited to save money by trading ^
store. Yours truly,
E, S. EVERITT.
i -•s
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FURNITURE
We are undisputedly
in furniture. Our stock
is composed of all grades
at all prices, To this
stock we have added a lot
of handsome Iron bed¬
steads, Clocks, Machines,
etc.
u list Arrifsi.. I 8 I
A big lot of cooking
stoves that We can sell
cheap, You lose money
if you buy without get¬
ting our prices.
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Funeral Directors.
Ouv stock of coffins and cas¬
kets is complete and we are pre¬
pared to serve the public with
this line of goods. Our hearses
and services are free and
answer day or night calls. Up
to date styles in trimming
the latest and best methods of
embalming.
Johnson & Goode.
Fuueral Directors.
Adverse your hiiSiue^ 1
M. E. ALLEN.
-^Successor to R B. BROOKS.''
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