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The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-07-18
POWDER SPRINGS

Mrs. Clifford Walton, of Atlanta,
spent part Of last week with Mrs. c.
M. McTyre.
Mr.. Walter Leake has been dis
charged from the navy and has re-
turned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claud Hawthorne.
Of 0cals. Fla. were the guests last
week of Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Butner.
Miss Hettie Lewis is spending this
week with relatives in Marietta and
Smyrna.
The Misses Harrington and Bell,
of Bethlehem, are the guests of
Misses Esteile and Ruby Jennings.
Miss Burge, who has been visiting
her aunt, Mrs. J. w. Wolf, has re-
turned to her home near Cordele.
Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Leake had as
their guests last Tuesday Mrs. Gro
yer Miller and two children, of At
lanta, and Mr.. and Mrs. Hodges, of
Rockmart.
Mrs. Lizzie Butner, of Jackson,
and Mr. Harry Butner, of Macon,
were the week end guests of relatives
here.
The engagement of Miss Estelle
Leake to Mr.. Roy Tapp has been an
nounced. the marriage to take place
in August.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd Ragsdale and
baby, of LAGRANGE, are visiting their
parents here.
Mr.. Bob Landers has returned
from overseas.
On last Tuesday evening Mrs. Coye
Hunt entertained at dinner at her
home in Atlanta for her brother, Mr..
Tot LindIey. Those from here at
tending were Misses Emma and Het-
tie Lewis, Alice Leake, Beatrice
lookout, Margaret Hughev, GLADYS
Watson. Of Dallas. and Messrs. HUI
bert, Tot and Bob Lindley.
A number of young people from
here went to Lithia Springs Friday
night for moonlight picnic.
Polly.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-07-18
NEWS FROM OUR
CORRESPONDENTS
MoZELY HILL

Well. everybody is busy now
through this section trying to get
through "laying by" Crops look
fairly good. /.
Mrs. Ada Pace and children, OF
Atlanta, are spending while with
Mrs. Rhoda Pace.
Miss Mary Jane Bramlett, OF
Greenville, S. c., spent the latter part
Of the, week with Mrs. Roxie Brisen-
dine.
Mr.. Lon Lee and wife and little
daughter, Marie, spent Sunday at
Mr.. d. HI. Bryson's.
Mr.. George Rogers and wife spent
Saturday night and Sunday with MIR.
Tom Rogers. Of near Woodstock.
Mr.. Bill liner and Mr.. Ed Murner
of near Bowls Springs, visited DIR.
Ran Wesms one day last week.
Grover.
The Marietta journal. (Marietta, Ga.) 1918-1944, 1919-07-18
HIGHLANDS


Jane Kirk, of McAfee, spent Satur-
day night and Sunday with his broth
er's, Messrs. F. R. and C. S. Kirk and
| families.
Miss Maud Saterfield and brother,
Willie, spent Sunday with their
brother, Mr.. Sam Saterfeld and fam
lily at Roselane.
The many friends Of Henry Fra
sure are glad to know he is back at
Camp Gordon and will soon be among
US. He spent few hours with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Frasure,
Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. Edwards and
family visited Mr.. and Mrs. Willard
Benson and family in Marietta re"
Gently.
Mr.. Lucius Waldrop, Of Andrews,
N. c., spent Tuesday night with his
sister, Mrs. Jim Chance.
Mrs. Bessie Edmondson and daugh-
ter, Grace, Of Smyrna, spent Thurs
day night with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Frasure.
Miss Ada Frasure spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Elrod and
family at Kennesaw.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Saterfield, Of
Roselane, visited his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Newt Saterfield, recently.
Miss Ina Carnes and brother,
George, spent Saturday night with
their uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer
Hasten in Marietta.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Hudson and
children and his sister, Miss Ruby
Hudson, visited her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. P. HGrdage, recently.
Misses Marie and Christine Gaines,
of Idlehurst, are visiting relatives in
Cordele.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will LeMasters have
moved to Buffers. They will be sad
ly missed.
Mrs. Cora Ray and children spent
Thursday night with her aunt, Mrs.
Jim Chance and family.
Those on the sick list are Mrs. w.
A. Frasure, Mr.. Newt Saterfeld, Geo.
Malone Kirk and Katharine Kirk.
Hope they will be we'll again soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hicks, of
Smyrna, spent part of last week with
their uncle, Mr.. C. C. James and
family.
Miss Grace Hayden Jolly, who is
attending the Teachers Institute in
Marietta, spent Thursday night with
Mrs. F. r. Kirk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Chance and baby,
Cora Lee, spent Sunday in Black
we'll with her brother, Mr.. Cicero
Waldrop and family.
Misses Lucy Jackson and Ester
Hartman, Of Atlanta, visited Miss
Ora Bearden recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucius Flynn spent
Saturday night and Sunday with
her father, Mr.. West, in Scottdale.
Mrs. Cornelia Adair and children
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Austin
at Blackwell Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker Stephens Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Hefner at
Mt. Olivet Sunday.
Mr.. Ace Darby, of Marietta, spent
Friday night with Mr.. F. R. Kirk.
John R. Bearden spent Sunday
with Norris Price.
/ Harold and George Darby spent
Saturday night with Joe and Rob
Gaines, at Idlehurst.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. R. Ridgway spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie
Manning at Mt. Calvary.
Mr.. L. B. Carnes came out to Mr..
J. B. Bearden's Friday and took him
and his family up near Acworth to
look at place he is thinking of buy
ing.
Miss Ruby Ridgway was the guest
of Misses Minnie and Anna Green re-
Gently.
Mrs. Ben Stanley, of Smyrna, is
visiting Mrs. G. A. Darby.
Mr.. Leon Green is spending a few
days with relatives and friends here.
-Muggins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-02
Cheap Nitrate of Soda

Farmers will be able to buy nitarte Of soda for their crops in 1919. The United States department of agriculture has ar ranged for farmers to secure large amounts of this essential fertilizer from supplies originally intended for military uses. This is the welcome Christmas message conveyed in an official tele gram from Washington received by Prof. J, F. Duggar, director of the extension service.
 He regards this as forecasting cheaper home mixed fertilizers, as almost insur- ing fair to good yields of wheat and fall sown oats. as reducing the cost of pro- ducing corn. and as making it possible to increase the yield of cotton per acre. except as this crop is endangered by the boil weevil.
 The price of the government supply of
 nitrate of soda will be sS1 per ton at the ports. To this will be added freight to the consuming centers.
 The general plan of distribution will
 be the same as in the spring of 1918. The farm demonstration agent in each county receives applications from the actual farmers who wish to purchase nitrate of soda at cost from the govern ment and a committee in each county handles the funds through a local bank. l The Washington telegram did not indi- cate when this supply would be avail able nor did it give any additional de- | tails As soon as the extension service l receives further details and ascertains | through correspondence the freight rates | to the principal receiving points from the ports that may hereafter be named, by ! the government, ample notice will be l given through the press and through l the farm demonstration agents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-02
Harvesting Corn Crop

About fifths of the area in this country planted to corn is harvested for grain. the remainder of the crop being cut for silage and for green feed. Vari- ous practices govern the harvesting of the mature grain. It is estimated by the bureau Of crop estimates that 5S per cent is gathered by snapping the ears; about p per cent of the crop is cut and shocked in the field; 9 per cent is cut and hauled to the barn for husking; 3 per cent is harvested by live stock in the field and that unnamed practices are used to har- vest $ per cent of the crop.
 The burning of cornstalks is to be con demned as waste or feed and soil improver, and yet about one- eighth of the cornstalks left in the field in the United States are disposed of in this way This procedure is followed mostly in the south, and some of the corn belt and Pacific states, where the fraction is usu- ally larger than one-eighth. Where stalks are left in the field more than one half of such area in the whole country is pas tured and the stalks on one-third are plowed under.
 large amount of forage Is derived from the corn crop. Besides the 19 per cent of the entire area that contributes silage and green feed. IA per cent of that kept for grain is topped, and on 19 per cent the leaves are pulled Besides there Is an enormous amount of stover that is pastured in the field and is cut and fed in the winter. If is estimated that the harvested corn stover per acre averages over two tons and that in many states the quantity is three to four tons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-02
Peace Poultry Show at
 Madison Square Garden
By ROWLAND STORY,
 Judge and Breeder of Single Comb Black Minorcas.

As in former years Madison Square garden will be the mecca of those poul- try fanciers who annually foregather between the moulting period and the season for setting the spring incubator.
 With the war brought to a close interest in poultry is largely being revived. The hen is again In the limelight of front line trenches, perhaps, to be more exact, Avenue Du Pen. The Thirtieth
 Annual Poultry Show, to be held Janu- ary 24-2S, inclusive, will mark a new
 era for the feathered tribe. Mir, and
 Mrs. Plymouth Rock, MT. and Mrs.
 White Leghorn, MT. and Mrs. Buff
 Orpington, MT. and Mrs. Rhode Island
 Red and Mir. and Mrs. Black Minorca
 and still other famous record making
 layers of brown, white and golden
 eggs will be present to cackle and
 crow for the benefit of poultry fans.
 This year the big show, always a
 leader, will be officially known as the
 Peace Show" and it is hoped. will
 be largely attended by many of our returned soldier boys.
 Charles D. Cleveland, secretary and superintendent of the big poultry event, who claims residence in Eatontown, N. J., has prepared premium list that may be had for the askfng-providing a
 stamp be enclosed with the request. The premium list for the coming show is of
 more than passing interest and appli- | cants should get in line early. If space and time permitted I would like to go
 more into detail and state just what new and special features will mark and make the Peace Show exceptional For a like reason MT. Cleveland and the boards officer are -trap-nested. I do, however. want to make use of the space kindly accorded me. by courtesy of both the editor and MT. Cleveland, I to urge that the entry list this year | surpass all previous shows. Dollar eggs
 are here. What are you doing to encour- age the hen to lay bank deposit eggs? Are you taking a proper interest in poultry | literature, the coming show and kindred subjects that spell success with poultry l Do not camouflage the hen. Get your en-
 try in early and then make 1t point to 1 lend your presence at the coming show often and then some more Now let's all go over the top together, lending our l united efforts to repairing wartime losses with an improved strain in our | poultry.
 1 The hen is queen, lonk live the queen l 1S7 Arlington Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-02
New Cotton Standards

New official standerds of the United States for length of staple cotton soon will be described by the United States de. partment or agriculture in a service and regulatory announcement of the bureau of markets
 Nine lengths specified in the standards are represented by physical types, as fol- lows; 4, <, l. IS, 1A, 1%, 11a and 1s4 inches
 Reproductions by the photgravure process of samples of cotton having these lengths (made from the original official length standards) will be shown These photogravures show the actual measure ments as nearly as possible. by any present-day commercial method of ilIus- tration, and for all practical purposes are the exact lengths of the original sam pIes
 Realizing that differences in methods of pulling staple may be the cause of vari- ations in results obtained by different classers, the bureau of markets has made study of the methods used by those who are acknowledged to be experts in this particular work. As reuslt a method has been devised which meets with approval of the bureau, and it's general adoption in determining length of staple according to these standards is recommended. Photographs have been taken of the successive motions involved in this method, which will be reproduced , in the service and regulatory announce ment.
 Material is on hand for the making of copies of these lengths standards, and the price will be s1 for each length standard or $9 for full set Anyone desiring to purchase one or more will receive an ap- plication blank by writing to Charles J. Brand, chief, Bureau of Markets, Wash ington, D. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-02
Hant Food Pointers

Plants, are composed approximately of 75 per cent water, two per cent hydro gen, two per cent mineral, Il per cent carbon, 10 per cent oxygen; all of which come from the air except the two per cent of minerals.
 Yields are limited by the shortage of any one of the necessary plant food ele- ments, just as the capacity of a tub for holding water Is limited by it's shortage stave.
 Plants feed by the use of roots, leaves and stems, the roots serving as foot hold, for absorbing moisture: for stor- ing plant food and for helping to dis solve the mineral food
 Leaves absorb carbon dioxide, manu- fracture starch and sugar, excrete by products, and store plant food.
 The stem transports sap with it's food from roots to other parts of plant
 Plant food can be absorbed by the plant only when dissolved in water.
 Osmotic action accounts for the en- trance of dissolved plant food and its distribution. through the plant. By os- mosis is meant the attraction of a weak solution to stronger solution. The stronger solution being in the plant, the weaker is drawn in with whatever of plant food it contains.
 Nitrogen promotes leaf and stem growth. increases the proportion of stalk to fruit and hastens the blooming period by hastening the plants growth. Phosphoric acid promites root devel- opment gives a vigorous early start tc plants, hastens the maturity of crops. Potash promotes starch development improves the plant structure and rend- CTS it more resistant to disease,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-02
Teach Operation

Cooperative buying and selling has taken firm hold on the farmers of the south. and they say that primarily it is due to the leadership of the county
 gents. Nor are bankers averse to giving iue credit to the initiative of these repre- sentatives of the state colleges of agricul- ture and of the United States department of agriculture. Here is the opinion of bank president in Orangeburg s. C.:
 .Cooperation and leadership by this de- partment of government has, enabled us to establish a packing house where the farmer can market one hog or car of hogs any day in the year. This agency has established farmers cooperative marketing association in this city. where all surplus corn, hay, potatoes. or any other crop can be promptly and profita- bly, marketed. It has also caused to be organized creamery where cream and milk can be marketed in any quantity every day in the year. In it's work of generally delping the farmer to increase crop production and its cooperation as- sisting him to market his crops intell- gently. know of no single agency that has accomplished so much"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-02
Free Poster From Auburn


 The Alabam extension service has pre- pared very attractive garden poster 12x1S inches in size. It is quite suitable for decorating public places and will also look good in dining rooms.
 The photograph shows about 25 differ ent vegetables all taken from the gar dens in late November. Valuable infor- nation along gardening lines is given on this poster in a very brief way, and it is the belief of the Alabama extension service that one of these posters should be in every home in the state One can be had, free of charge, by writing c. IL. Isbell, state garden specialist, Au- burn, Ala.
 One can hardly look at the poster with out becoming hungry, and the opinion has been expressed by many of the ladies that this poster, so placed that the men about the house will see it several times day, will result in many lazy fellows forgetting themselves and doing some garden work Write for these posters, stating how many you can use to ad- vantage, and they will come to you free of charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-02
Favors Federal Control

comprehensive federal feed law, un der which the government could proceed in uniform manner and protect con sinners against nisbranded, adulterated. and worthless feeds entering into inter- state commerce, as well as to protect the honest manufacturer and distributor is recommended in the annual report of the Secretary of Agriculture It is probable also, says the Secretary, that similar leg islation would be feasible and valuable with reference to fertilizers passing into interstate commerce.
 The Secretary states that there Is much indiscriminate use of commercial fertiliz. CTS in this country, and therefore much waste of money. This arises from lack of available satisfactory data. Because of the importance of the matter to the whole nation, the Secretary suggests that an adequate sum be made available to the department of agriculture. in order that it may conduct cooperative experi- ments with state institutions, and thus secure the requisite information.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-02
Dips Cheaper Than Ticks

That big dividends follow investments in cattle tick eradication is shown by in vestigatons during the last year by tho United States department of agricul- ture. The expense # permanently free ing cattle from ticks Is repaid from 20 to 50 times The cost of making the neces- sarp number of clippings varies from only IS to 50 cents for each animal, and one canvass showed an average esti- mated increase of s9.76 in value of the tick-free cattle. More than that, the eradication of the tick, as conducted under federal supervision, permits the introduction of high-class beef and dairy cattle and the establishment of more profitable live stock industry. Emphasis is placed by the department on the need for clear understanding of the purpose of tick eradication and the necessity for rictacompliance with regulations to fn- sure thoroughness. By cooperating with the government in the work farmers re- ceive the numerous benefits resulting from the opportunity for great improve ment in their herds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-02

Tried and satisfactory methods or curing pork on the farm, as well as detailed instructions on hog killing, are given in Farmers Bulletin s13. "Killing Hogs and Curing Pork" which has recently been revised by the United States department of agri- culture. Choice hams and breakfast bacon can be produced by the farmer for much less than the cost Of pur- chased meat. says the bulletin. and home-cured pork of the right kind al- ways has a ready market. In some cases 1t will prove the best way to market hogs
 THE BRINE CURE
 The bulletin gives the following methods of curing hams, shoulders and bacon. They have been thoroughly tried and proved satisfactory:
 For good brine pickle. use for each 100 pounds of meat gallons boiled water, 10 pounds of salt, ounces of saltpeter, and 3 pounds of sugar. Slow ly dissolve all ingredients in warm water and allow to cools Sprinkle lft- tie salt over the bottom of the cong tainer, then place the meat in it very snugly, put a board or earthen cover on meat, weighting it with something that will not rust (use stones: don't
 
 Leave the meat in the brine days to each pound, that is, 40 days for 1O- pound ham. Every week take all the meat out of the barrel. then the brine. Place the meat back with that on the top which was on the bottom. then put the brine back. When the meat has been long enough in the pickle, take the, meat out of the brine and soak 1t in water for an hour, then wash it in warm water and hang it in the smokehouse over not too hot fire Q20 degrees temperature in ropm) until the required color Is obtained; AS to 50 hours is usually adequate.
 Watch the pickle and if it becomes ropy take out all the meat and wash it in warm water. Boil the pickle or make new. wash the container and put the meat and brine back.
 DRY CURE FOR MEATS
 A very good cure for meat has been used for years in Maryland and Vir- ginia.
 Meat cured with this formula has been found palatable and sweet after several years.
 To each 100 pounds of meat use 3 pounds of salt. 3 pounds of warm syrup (any good syrup may be substituted, ounces of saltpeter. ounces black pepper. and ounces of red pepper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-02
HOME BUTCHERING PAYS WELL

All the, above ingredients should be mixed together thoroughly. It will first lump up and darken. When the Jumps are smoothed out, the ingredients are ready to rub in the meat and should make a coating over 1t. The syrup. causes 1t to stick.
 The meat can be put into barrel or box or piled on the floor or table, which should be clean. There will be a drainage which is better taken care of in a barrel or tight box.
 Leave the meat 6 weeks in the cure and tho extra heavy pieces a week longer. If any pieces are to be smoked take them out of the pile and hang them in the smokehouse. without wash ing, and smoke until of the required color. Be careful not to have the smokehouse too hot, not over 120 de- grees.
 A good formula for pure pork saul sage. which has been tried and has given very good satisfaction, Is as follows:
 To each 100 pounds of meat prefer- ably 60 to 65 per cent lean and s5 to 40 per cent fat, ground through the finest plate, use 1 F pounds of salt, ounces of black pepper. 2 ounces of sage. and | ounce of nutmeg. Mix all together well, sprinkle over the meat, and mix thoroughly.
 If the sausage is to be kept for Sev- eral months, it should have 2 pounds of salt instead of F pounds It should also be stuffed in. castings or packed in jars and covered with lard. For convenience and to insure keeping it can be made into cakes, fried, packed in containers and covered with lard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-02
SMALL FARMER RANDRENTER NEED AID, ,SAYSHOU
NEXT LEGISLATURE MUST PASS LAWS TO HELP
 THE SMALL FARMER MAKE THE LOANS HENEEDS

The small farmer of--Aiabama must be taken care of in order that the pres- cnt advancement in our agricultural developments may not be retarded.
 The present farm loan bank sys- tenn leaves the little fellow out in the cold. By the little feIIo.T mean the man who rents his land the man who must put his savings into the place he is buying time. To the men of this class financing is hard proposition; all their operations q small scale. and they not, in most cases, intimately in touch with banking ma chInery, and their cases usually do not receive the right attention md sym pathy of the bankers.
 It seems that the only quick md proper means of relief Is through per- sonaI credit unions. under state con- troI, five states already having laws of this nature, the one in North Caro- lima seeming to lend with IS rural among townspeopIe which are working we'll.
 ENDORSED BY HOUSTON
 Secretary Houston. in his annual re- port just issued. indorses the personal credit unions and says 1t is the only salvation for the small farmer and tradesman. It Is a subject which our state lawmakers cannot overlook fin the coming session of the legislature, and It would give the plan good headway If this subject could be discussed before the informal gatherings of recently eIectIy members which are to be held soon. It Is up to every farmer or work man to bring this subject before his representative senator and have him help put this move across. The plan Is to help the little fellow