The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1917-08-23
LoMBERToNL NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY AUGUST g. 1917
COTTON GRADER IN LUMRERToN

andBladen and Possibly ScotlandEs-
tabilshed In Observation-Disclosures
Should Have Their Cotton Graded
Service Rendered Free-Ginners
Urged to Cooperate in Sendinp
Samples
1t has been decided to locate the
COTTON grading office for Robeson and
Bladen counties, and very likely
Scotland county also, in Lumberton.
inere was some question at first as
to whether the office would be es-
tabllshed at Maxton or Lumberton,
but after spending Monday and Tues
day OF this week looking over condi-
tons in Maxton and Lumberton, Mr..
.. j. Mcconnell, who has charge for
the United States Department of
Agriculture of this work in the State,
and Mr.. T. w. Trogden, who will
have charge of the local office, found
that a greater number of people
could be served by locating the Of
flee in Lumberton.
! Heatry cooperation of the people
of the entire county is earnestly de-
sired in this work by those who have
it in charge. The service is render
ed the farmers absolutely free of
charge and it means a big thing for
them and all other people in the coun-
ty. but the greatest benefit to all
can be obtained only through the
!, hearty cooperation Of the people of
!, the entire county.
1 Mr.. T. w. Trogden, who has ar
rived to take charge of the office
and will be in Lumberton throughout
the season, was located in Charlotte
the past two seasons. He has had
several years experience in cotton
= grading work and no doubt will rem
der satisfactory service. In regard
:, to the work Mr.. Trodgen gave The
, Robesonian the following statement
"For the present this office will
I serve Robeson and Bladen counties
and very likely Scotland county will
/. be included. i want to call the spec
/: ial attention of the farmers to the
fact that they should have their cot
ton graded, This, service is render
=: ed free Of charge to producer, cot
ton merchant, or any one else wishing
his cotton graded.
=: "Within the next few days I will
solicit the cooperation Of ginners
explaining the work, drawing Of cot
ton samples, etc. All cotton samples
will be mailed to the Lumberton Of
4 fiae under frank, free of postage
charges. Ginners> will receive 2 l..
cents for each sample of cotton sen
e: in to this office. The sample shoult
, weight about ounces. 1t is neces
sary to mail this amount in order t
4 render an accurate decision as t.
grade and staple. Many ginners ar
It anxious to render this service as the
realize the work is especially con
ducted for the benefit of farmers.
will furnish ginners with all neces
: sary supplies, such as cotton tags
wrappers, bags, mailing tags, etc.
J.. "Last season the cotton grading OF
. flee for Robson was located in Fay
> etteville You will realize quite a
advantage in having the office local
r. ed in Robson.
"This work is conducted under tn
r. supervision of the u. S. Departmer
of Agriculture and the North Care
lima Department of Agriculture an
4 Extension Service"
- Any one 1desir3hg additional in
formation may see Mr.. Troeden
y the office of County Farm, Demon
strator Blanchard at the court hous
He will be glad to explain the w.Hr
!: to uny one intere <ted, especla y fa
- neTs and gicIle:s.
Mr.. Trogaen wants an office sui
4 able for the work. In some towns
~ n. is understood that an office is fu
nished free of charge.
H. The national and State depar
rents pay all expenses of the wo'
y. except clerk hire, office rent ar
- lights. AS has been stated in IT
r. Robesonian, the Robson county cor
mssioners at their last meeting a
propriated $500 for this work. Bl
n. den county Will pay its proportiona
~ part of the local expense IF mai
~ tanning the office, and Scotland &
SC, if that county is included.
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