The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-09-10

Agcetet 70 Request Of Tallahas
Chamber Of Commerce And
Secuted Government Asrica-
lnfal Expert.



lufal Expert.
cn Danoitts "A. Mays. member Of
congres from the Third District, cd
laat Friday night q large and
led gathering Of citizens IN the
Hail. The occasion was the regu-
b,-monthly meeting Of the Tallahas-
Chamber 0f Commerce. There were
ATTENDANCE several Of the most prom
of the farmers Of Leon county, &c
a asa representative class Of towns
men. ~ enthusiastically interested IN
lhe work being accomplished BY the
Chamber "a Commerce.
Nays had come 70 Tallahassee on
ness, and was urged TO remain over
speak 20 the members Of the Cham
about improved methods Of farm
BeinR : practical farmer himself,
- much interested IN following de-
opment made Ia this most important
hdnsfric8, and was able 20 speak
with auihOEity concerning the practical
value Of soil analysis, seed selection,
and 81 how and when 70 use the various
kinds Of fertilizers.
THROUGH the efforts Of Mr.. Mays IN
Washington, the services Of an agri-
cultural expert employed BY the govern
ent has been secured FOR this section.
T1ia expert will make periodical visits
mone the farmers for the purpose Of
nNtmihing and anaiyzing soils, and Of
giving Instruction IN the latest improved
methods Of producing crops. There
viii also Be q local manager Of wide and
thorough practical knowledge, paid by
the government, 90 devote his whole
TINE and attention % giving his assist
encc and advice 10 those planters who
tfe andeavOring to run their farms on
"a improved and scientific basis.
Nj, Nays assured HE audience that,
~ result OF q use Of improved methods
and seeds, the soil Of Leon county can
IA made 10 produce from three % ten
mes The hHnOunt Of tbs present crops,
Then, as q natural sequences, It will fol
low that the land values viii Be largely
Increased, and many acres now lying
vile will bs put under cultivation. he
roke strongly on the subject Of the use
a Improved seeds, and some OF his au-
ca testified 70 the value Of these
ne n their own practical experience
lily has improved cotton seed
been demonstrated 70 be far more pro
actiVe than that heretofore used. Mr..
Mays urged the members Of the Cham
Scr 81 Commerce and the merchants Of
Tallahassee to secure q certain amount
1 these improved seeds for free distri-
button among such farmers as viii place
themselves under the guidance 81 the
government expert. Az token Of HE
IIest and good faith IN this good
seeds movement. Mr.. Mays con.
1flbutsd 5000 20 any fund hereafter
fnIstd by the members. This matter
will be taken into consideration at the
next meeting Of the Chamber, and sub
criptioD8 collected Tor moneys 20 be
ueed Ia the purchase Of seed.
ID 8 discussion Of tho various factors
- ~ employed h the development Of
Iailahassee, thu desirahility Of obtain
INK deep water at St. marks was
brought up. NJ. MAYA made known HE
'ntcnlion Of visiting ST. marks for the
purpose 81 investigating the feasibility
u this project, n order that be might
- able 20 make en- intelligent report Of
tonditiona and requirements when be re-
turned 20 Washington. The re-estab-
N1hment Of this ancient port VIII mean
much % Tallahassee In the way Of
eWeT freight rates and quicker trans
Among future improvements winch
are being arranged for by the Chamber
of Commerce are q cotton mill, and au-
tCnobile spoke and rim factory, and an
ezra caper-making plant. Lt Il gener-
a.lV conceded that there u nowhere
aoil better adapted 10 the cultivation Of
okra thnn that q Leon county. Be.
sides there are various woods IN this
section admirably adapted 10 the manu-
feature Of paper,
Bya unanimoes vote Of the members.
~. NAYS was made an honorary mem
hef 81 the Tallaha1asee Chamber Of
Commerce, bat, while thanking the
nembcra Cor the implied compliment, he
declared bic wish % become en- active
member ingteat, Wheroupon HE name
wa enthusiastically added % The grew
,n1 Use 81 memherl.
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The kest4 Glow ~ Dson
vs. seen q che red faes, hands and
% tho htgle son 81 n. o. Adauls,
80 Henrietta, "a. Hia awful plight
1Io.n etz1ma bad. for I've years, dohod
rnefles and bail He'd ERE best doctors,