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Fallacy Of Ali Cotton
By J. Phil Campbell, Director of E\,
State College of Agriculture.
' The following table worked out by
Retail Equivalent Values of a Bale of Cotton
Conditions Before July, 1914, Present Conditions,
In an Average Year With 12c In an Exceptional Year With
Cotton, at $60.00 a Bale, 18c Cotton, at $90.00 Bale,
Is To: Is Equal To:
4 tons @ $15.00 y. . . Hay 3% tons @ $24.00
SO bus. @ .75 '. Corn bus. @ 1.20
92 bus. @ .65 Oats ...90 bus. @ 1.00
12 bbls. @ 5.00 Fleur 9 f>bls.@ 10.00
600 lbs. @ .10 Lard , 500 lbs. @ .18
500 lbs. @ .12 Salt or Mess Pork 500 lbs. @ .18
400 lbs. @ .15 Bacon 375 lbs. @ .24
333 lbs. @ .18 Ham 375 lbs. @ .24
250 doz. @ .24' Eggs ~:.250 doz. @ .36
300 lbs. @ .30... Butter lbs. @ .42
60 bus. @ .90 , Irish Potatoes 40 bus.® 2.25
NOTE: —These prices represent average conditions, January 29, 1917.
Early during
Varieties Ot Cotton
By Roy E. Last, Junior, Prof of Agron.,
In Charge of Cotton Industry, Geor
gia State College of Agriculture.
In the following table varieties of
cotton are given which are classified
as early maturing, according to the
yield of seed cotton obtained on the
College test farm at the first and sec
ond pickings combined, which was
5 1-2 months from date of planting.
Those classed as early produced at the
rate of 1,000 pounds or more per acre.
Name of Variety Yield Per
Acre in
Pounds.
1
Per
Cent
of
Crop
v | Seed j Lint j Har
| Cot- | Cot-1 vest
ton ton | ed.
College No.. 1 . . . 1611 596 1 69.6
Trice 1635 544 62.8
Cook’s ...... 1312 499 49.0
Hooper’s 1365 491 54.7
Sunbeam 64 ... . 1269 444 48.6
Cleveland 1162 418 51.5
Texas Bur 1214 413 47.1
Piedmont Cleveland 1 1319 410 45.5
Sunbeam 80 1128 406 47.6
Culpepper’s .... 1128 j 406 47.5
Caldwell’s . . 1205 I 402 55.8
best made.
Lankford 0-0
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BOLL WEEVIL
PREPAREDNESS CLUBS
By Andrew M. Soule, Pres. Ga. State
College Of Agriculture
Have you joined the boll weevil pre
paredness club? If not, you should
do so at once. By so doing you
will perform an important public serv
ice, and you will aid materially in the
fight which must be waged against this
miserable pest which threatens the
welfare of the primary industry of the
South. Nothing is accomplished with
out organization. The European war
has given us one illustration after an
other of the effectiveness of people
combining to accomplish a given end.
The day of isolated effort is past. We
must cease to be a nation so thorough
ly individualistic as we have been in
the past if we would meet the exigen
cies of situations such as the boll wee
vil invasion has thrust upon us. It is
true, of course, that many farmers are
still in doubt as to the nature and
extent of the damage which the weevil
will do. In fact, there are still a lot
.of “doubting Thomases” who think the
weevil will not injure them in the least.
While a dream may be a pleasant
thing, a nightmare is something to
abhor, and the farmers who think that
the weevil will not reach their com
munity or damage them may just at
present be enjoying a pleasant dream,
but they will presently wake up to the
experience of a horrible nightmare
which will unfortunately be a stern re
ality in the worst sense of the word,
and something which they will not be
able to escape from except by fol
lowing the very definite advice which
the College of Agriculture is ready to
place at their disposal through the aid
of the county agents.
In order to arouse the farmers of
Georgia to a sense of their peril and
to inform them as to the best means of
fighting the weevil and to join them
together in a vast co-operative effort,
the policy of organizing boll weevil
preparedness clubs was decided on
some months ago. This idea was orig
inated by Hon. A. P. Brantley, of Black
shear, and its value was so instantly
self-evident that a large number of cer
tificates were immediately prepared,
and are now being distributed widely
throughout the state for the purpose
of securing a representative member
ship in Georgia. If ycu are not at
present a member of the boll weevil
preparedness club or have not secured
one of the buttons worn by the mem
bers, you should get in touch with
your county agent at once and join
that great progressive educational
force which is destined to aid Georgia
In redeeming herself from the losses
which the boll weevil will inflict. Your
active aid <;nd sympathy is needed in
Mr. Bradford Knapp of Washington, D.
C , constitutes one of the strongest ar
guments against an all-cotton crop for
1917. It will be noted from this table
that a bale of cotton at 18c per pound
in 1917 will buy no more home and
farm supplies than would a bale of cot
ton at 12c per pound in 1914.
It is interesting to note the distinct
correlation between early maturity
and early fruiting. In only one instance
was there a difference of more than
ten days in the appearance'’of the first
bloom on the varieties tested. As they
all began blooming between July Ist
and July 10th and were all picked on
the same day, it is obvious that the
varieties which produced the most cot
ton at first picking set its fruit most
rapidly. A most striking difference in
this respect was shown between two
varieties, College No. 1 and Webber’s,
a variety which did not qualify as early
maturing, both of which produced
their first bloom July 3rd. Yet when
the first picking was made ten weeks
latdr, the former variety produced 907
pounds of seed cotton per acre, where
as the latter produced only 107 pounds.
In other words, College No. 1 produced
exactly 800 pounds more seed cotton per
acre at first picking than did the other
named variety, although they both
started blooming the same day. It is
not impossible that some of the bolls
on the latter variety were partially
grown and not open on date of picking,
but if it had been true, it would be of
no advantage to the variety since it
would increase the chances of injury
from disease and insects, and would
be very objectionable from the farm
ers’ standpoint since it would delay
picking until late in the season and
probably prevent the early destruction
of the stalks in the fall.
These facts are of incalculable value
to farmers who are growing cotton in
the presence of the boll weevil, and
should be considered when choosing
the seed of a variety to plant under
these conditions. The table also shows
fhepercent of the total crop which
picking, 5 1-2 months from date of
planting.
this fight. Do not hold back, therefore,
or look upon this movement with dis
dain or indifference. It is intended tc
help you and your neighbors and the
amount of benefit derived from the
undertaking will depend upon the uni
fied, co-operafive activity of all the
farmers and land owners of the state.
Silage the
Universal Winter Feed
By M. P. Jarnagin, Prof. Of Animal
Husbandry, Georgie State Col
lege Of Agriculture
Experiments and feeding tests con
ducted by the Georgia State College cf
Agriculture and other institutions
throughout the United States have
demonstrated conclusively the value
of silage in economizing the cost of
carrying all classes of cattle. On ac
count of the long growing season it
has been contended by many stockmen
that the silo is not a necessity in
Georgia. It is true that many winter
crops can be grown successfully and
have played a most important part in
providing green succulent feed for all
kinds of live stock throughout the win
ter months. On farms where less than
ten cattle are carried this, is the best
substitute for the silo, but even in the
most southern section of Georgia there
should be a silo on every farm where
as many as ten cattle are kept. This
necessity will constantly become great
er as the value of lands enhance. An
acre grown in sorghum and kaffir corn
will produce fully three times as many
tons of feed as the same acre of land
grown in a soiling crop and cut and
fed green direct to the cattle. Yields
of 15 tons of silage per acre on the
best lands may be expected. Forty
pounds of ensilage per day will make
a full feed for a 1,000 pound animal.
Where cattle are fed 120 days this will
require a little less than two and a
half tons per animal for a feeding
period of four months. A small amount
of cotton seed meal, peanut meal, vel
vet bean meal, or a mixture of these
should be fed in addition to the silage
and some dry roughage in the form of
shredded corn stalks or oat straw
should also be given. Thus it is seen
that from four to seven animals can
be carried during the winter feeding
pericd on the silage grown on one acre
of land. The College is in a position
to supply plans and specifications for
silos and also expert supervi
sion in the construction of these silos,
provided application is received in am
ple time. At this season of the year
farmers should turn their attention to
the planting of silage crops. Circulars
have been prepared at the College giv
ing detailed information on this sub
ject.
NORTH GEORGIAN;. GEORGIA.
MARTIN S CROSS ROADS.
Well, it lodks like spring of the
year this morning.
Miss Eva Martin spent Satur
day night with her brother, Tom
Martin.
Misses Pearl and Maud Forrist
were the guests of Misses Clurie
and Ethel Bennett Sunday night.
Mr. Otis Martin, w'ife and ba
by visited at Mr. Thomas Mar
tin’s Sunday.
Misses Clurie and Ethel Ben
nett spent Monday with Misses
Pearl and Maud Forrist.
Miss Amie Heard is visiting
relatives near Gainesville at this
writing.
Say, “Snooks,” how was East
er with you? It was fine with
me.
Misses Bell and Jonnie Forrist
are visithas their uncle, Howard
Benson, at this writing.
Those on our sick list are Mr.
Ben Castleberry and family, Mrs.
L- M. Forrist and little Stella
Forrist. Hope for them a speedy
recovery.
Rev. G. W. Forrist left Friday
for Clermont where he will be
engaged in a few days meeting
His brother, Rev. J. I. Forrist,
filled bis appointment at Friend
ship Saturday and Sunday.
A New Subscriber.
HAW CREEK NEWS
The farmers are busy working
in their crops this week.
Those on the sick list are Mr.
Jasper Newton’s baby, and Mr.
Newt Major’s baby, Mrs. Mul
linax and Mr. R W. Echols’ baby
Mrs. Effie Vaughan spent Tues
day evening at Mr. Newt Majors
Mrs. Clint Fowler spent Tues
day evening at Mr. Jasper New
ton’s,
Mrs. Alfred Majors, who has
been on the si:k list, is better at
this writing,
Rev. V K. Vaughan and fam
ily visited Mrs. Hassie Vaughan
Thursday night.
Mr. H. C Williams and son,
John, spent Friday at Rev. V.*K-
Vaughan’s. _ ,
nd Mr:
Dewey Echols spent Saturday
night at Mr. Arthur Herring’s.
Mr. J. G. Tidwell and family
are spending a few days in At
lanta
Mrs. Emily Day is spending a
few days with Mr. J. L. Hansard
and family.
Mr. Loyd Major and wife spent
Thursday night at Mr. Hollis
Vaughan’s.
Mr. Alfred Major and family
spent Thursday at Mr. Newt Ma
jor’s.
Miss Rennie Green of Atlanta,
is visiting in this part.
Rev. V. K. Vaughan and Mr.
M. L. Echols spent Sunday at
Mr. Arthur Herring’s.
Mrs. M. L, Echols and Retha
Mae spent Sunday at Rev. V. K.
Vaughan’s, j
FROM CUBA.
Sunday school at Friendship
seems to be on a drag from some
cause.
Rev J. I. Forrist filled the pul
pit at Friendship on Saturday
and Sunday last, the pastor, Rev.
G. W. Forrist, being engaged in
other ministerial labor.
Mrs. S. J, Lindsey is on an ex
tended visit to Marietta, Atlanta
and Roswell, she having children
living in all three of the places.
Rev. J. M. Anderson filled his
appointment on Saturday and
Sunday last at Harmony Grove-
The singing at Friendship last
Sunday afternoon seemed quite
interesting to all present.
S. J. Lindsey made a business
trip to Canton last Saturday.
Miss Emmaline Frances of
near Heardville, died on Thurs
day last and was interred at Pleas
ant Grove on Friday, Rev. John
son performing the funeral cere
mony.
Rev. J I. Forrist spent Satur
day night last with Mr. John
Talant
Mentor.
, No, the nation is not siowly
drifting toward universal milita
ry service- It is going at express
speed,
Acco of Tom Chatham.
I havo Mr, Chatham’s books
r.nd am ready to receive pay
ment on his accounts. He needs
his moiley and expects me to col
lect it for him. It is my duty to
do so. It is your duty to pay it.
Your friend,
Jarrett P, Fowler.
—
Why Constipation Injures.
The bowels are the natural sewerage
system of tin- body. When they become
obstructed by constipation a part of the
poisonous matter which they should
carry off is absorbed into the system,
making you feel dull and stupid, and in
terfering with tin- digestion and assim
lation ot food. This condition is quickly
re lievev^liyLilj,i tuber lain’s Tablets. Ob
tainable everywhere,—Adv.
Spring.
Spring is looked upon by many as the
most season of the year, but
this cannot be said of the rheumatic,
l'he cold and damp leather brings on
rheumatic pains ■*'hich at e anythiugbut
pleasure, They can be relieved, how
ever, by applying Chamberlain’s Lini
ment. Obtainable everywhere.—Ad.
Statement, of’ the ownership, manage
ment, f-tc., of the North Georgian, as
required by the Act of August £l, 1912.
Owner, manager and publisher, J. E.
Kirby, Gumming, Ga.
Mrs. Fowler mortgagee to the
extent of $500.00.
J. E. Kirby.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
3rd day of April, 1916.
11. S.Biook, C. S.. C
Commission expires Dec. 31, 1920.
Effi for Mclit From
ileroM Fowls
dip'll ft
Tf-'- ,>■: -
it is Hr* % *>
ivratt-ffnoth Bronze Turkeys,. 9
Eggs $3.00.
White African Guineas, 15 Eggs
for sl.lO.
Barred Plymouth Rock Chickens,
15 Eggs for $2.00,
Respectfully,
L, J Ellis,
Cumming, - - Georgia.
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
C. E. HARRIS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
CUMMING. GA.
Office in Farmers & Merchants Bank
Building. (Upstairs.[
J. F. ECHOLS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
CUMMING, - GEORGIA.
Office in Farmers & Merchants Bank
Building. (Upstairs.)
DR. M. F, KELLY,
DENTIST,
GUMMING, - - GEORGIA
Office at Dougherty Hotel.
J ARRET f I>. FOWLER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
- CUMMING, GA.
Office in Farmers & Merchants Bank
j Building.
OLEN MERRITT. M. W. WEBB.
MKKIUTT & WEBB,
. Representing the best
RANGE COMPANIES.
CUMMING, GEORGIA.
Iffi -e in Farmers& Merchants Bank
J L HARRISON . DD S
GAINESVILLE . GA.
Ofkices Over W. J. & E. C. Palmour
Stork ’Pitonk'Nvl 560.
HOWARD K, BOWMAN
DENTIST,
BUFORD, GEORGIA.
Office in Secret Order Building.
Tclepnoue Connection
Pianos and Organs.
For the best Pianos or Organs and
lowest prices, call on or write
J. M. PIRKLE,
(ia., Rt. 1.
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fit the beginning was the Ford ear and the Ford car
was right. Right in design and righi in construction—a
motor ear to satisfactorily meet till the demands of t he
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tudes. A ith that keen far sightedness that reads the
call or future vears, Henry Ford foresaw that the mo
tor ear wa< the coming utility and designed and build
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If proof is asked,'the answer is made by more titan
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Strickland & Wisdom,
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Traction, Portable and Stationary
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ROY STRICKLAND,
Agent Forsyth and Dawson Counties
Cumming, Ga.
Si; Vulcan Plows Before Prices Advance.
If you are going to buy a Vulcan Plow you had better get
it Manufacturers have announced an advance
in prices, effective within the next few weeks.
.See its for your plow points, and other farm supplier.
We also carry a full line of
Staple and Fancy Groceries, Shorts. Etc.,
Molasses Feed, Dairy Feed, Hog* Feed, &e,‘
at very reasonable prices. Let us serve you.
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Original Continental Flag.
The original continental (lag v/aa
adopted January 2, 1776 It had 13
stripes and the union of the crosses of
St. George and St. Andrew.
A Girl's Superiority.
No men loafer stems to put the
Job over with such thorough enjoy
ment as a girl lolling in a hammock
und reading a cheap ftcvel. —Atchison
Globe. ‘ i