Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-10-10
TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS

For several years past an effort has
been made TO print in these columns
an article twice week on some topic
OF special interest to Georgia farmers.
These topics have been selected with the
Idea OF emphasizing important factors TO
be considered at the time OF their ap-
pearance by all interested in an improved
farm practice Much stress has been
laid on the soil and on the proper use OF
fertilizers, since these are two of the
most pertinent topics to which our at
tention can be directed at the present
time We have reason to believe from
the letters that come to hand that our
correspondents have been benefited by
these discussions, though it is clearly
recognized that much OF vital Importance
relating 10 these problems Is stlll not as
generally appreciated as IL should be-
Attention has also been directed to the
necessity OF developing our live stock
interests, Graduating the cattle tick and
promoting dairy enterprises Some prog
ress is being made in this direction,
however, but not as much as is common
surate with the needs of the state at
the present time. Incidentally, consider
alton has been given 10 many other top
les. one OF the most profound OF which
has been the stressing OF the necessity
for education in agriculture IL Is IN
teresting 10 observe that while the con-
servation congress first gave its atten-
ton 10 an estimate OF our natural re-
sources and methods of preserving them,
at its recent convention in Kansas City.
the theme chiefly emphasized was the
necessity Of mixing brains with the soil.
In other words, leaders OF thought and
Industry now realize that the salvation
Of the country depends not on turning
the derelicts of the city back towards
the farm, but upon educating those who
live in the country to appreciate the
possibilities of a truly scientific agricul-
tural practice
II may be that there are other topics
which have been overlooked OF more
than passing interest 10 our readers and
-correspondents. II so IL was done in
adSertentIy, and our readers are now
requested 10 ask specifically for infor-
nation or the preparation OF articles
on special topics which are likely TO be
OF interest TO a considerable number Of
our readers. II Is true that this can fire.
Quently be done 10 better advantage
through the question and answer section
of this department than in any other
way, but sometimes II may be desirable
TO present the topic In greater detail
than would be possible in q reply TO a
direct inquiry. Send the editor, therefore,
any suggestions you may have TO offer
along the lines indicated. for IL Is the
intention and purpose Of the manage
ment TO make these columns as eff
cient IN serving the needs OF its readers
as II is possible TO do.
The policy viii still be pursued OF en-
phssizing and discussing in as much
detail as possible those fundamental
topics upon which progressive agri-
culture must reset now and in the dis
tant future. Every new idea or sugges-
ton which Is brought TO light by re-
search OF investigation VIII be presented
In condensed form for the advice OF our
readers II Is especially desired to make
the question and answer section more
helpful than ever during the coming
year, and in order that this may be &C
cornplished the assistance OF our readers
IL essential All are invited TO avail
themselves Of the free information which
these columns are expected to provide.
Do not hesitate to send in your queries
A few suggestions relative TO the meth
Cd of procedure in this respect may not
be out II place Write often; do not wait
until you have accumulated many top
fcs about which you wish information.
Make your questions clean cut. IL is i'm
possible for the editor to imagine the
conditions surrounding you When you
write OF the soil, for instance, give as
terse and DEFINITE DESCRIPTION OF us
character. surface appearance. and ma
ture Of the subsoil as possible. When
sending in inquiries relative to live
stock, particularly sick animals. OBJ
serve the symptoms with great care
and then write exactly what you see.
Many letters are received which IL is i'm
possible to answer with any degree of
satisfaction because of the inadequacy
Of the description sent in For instance.
a number OF diseases may be quite SINH
lar and only certain points make their
distinction possible Generalization in
writing therefore. particularly about sick
animals. should be avoided
Frequently farmers desire to know
something about a plant or insect found
in their locality, and a word as to how