Tombstone epitaph., 1919-06-22
MONTHLY REPORT oF
 cochisg FARM ADVISOR

MONTHLY REPORT oF
 cochisg FARM ADVISOR The following is the report of c. E. Adamson. Cochise County Farm Ad- visor for the month of May. 1919:
 Organization
 Home demonstration meetings are reported al six community centers during the week ending May 24. This was in cooperation with the home demonstration agent who conducted demonstrations in the use of the steam pressure cooker.
 new community center with farm bureau members was reported at Gar ces. During the last week in May six additional meetings were held at as many different points in the county. Threatening rain reduced the number attending several of these meetings. Several communities signified their in tenticn of using the local farm ba- resu membership in an organized plan for conducting millinery schools un- der the direction of the home demon siration agent
 Crops:
 Unusual spring rains have resulted in earlier planting of crops dependent upon the rainy season.
 The sorghum acreage will be mater tally increased this year. The previous dry years have demonstrated conclus- lively the va.ue of sorghum crops. The best varieties for grain as demonstrat- ei are dwarf milo, dwarf hogari, and fe;e-;;a. Those proving best for for age are sumae, money, gooseneck, and orange. 4 na;pber of farmers have been supp.:ed with pure varieties of sorghums. Also Hairy Peruvian seed has been supplied one grower where water is 10 De pumped al considerable depth. The agent reports this as ra- ther doubtful from an economic stand. point.
 4 potato demonstration is being ar ranged near Douglas fo. the purpose of testing the comparative resistance of different varieties of potatoes to sulphur smoke which is very injurious 10 nearby crcSs.
 Livestock
 Two hundred pure bred while Leg horn chicks were ordered for a local poultryman who plans to establish permanent business. Other assistance has been rendered this man
 Blackleg has been reduced seq in the opinion Of the agnei. thru the use of black leg vaccine. The reduction in the price of vaccine treatment has been an important factor in connec- tion with the promotion Of this work in which the county agent has been active.
 A shipment of 25 head of registered Hereford bulls is reported from Kan sas. A stiIl larger shipment will be received in June Feeder cattle have been requested of the county agen: from three different states.
 Two farm visits were made upon special request by farmers who were advised by the agent relative to pro per treatment of hogs. suffering with minor ailments. A Douglas poultry men was assisted by the county agen; in testing and grading his flock of poultry. Also in planning for the en- largement of the unit.
 Soils
 Soil samples have been sent to the University in number of instances during the month and examined in the interests of local farmers.
 Farm and Home
 A cooperative store is reported in successful operation at Cochise which is supported by local farmers. This association is serving their own in teresu in beth buying and selling. A farm home was visited upon spe- cial request where demonstrations were conducted in the home canning of meat. pruning of fruit trees. and in garden culture.
 Miscellaneous
 Shipments Of eggs are being made from Mt View community into Doug las at an increase in price averaging