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Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-23
Alabama Commissioner
Urges Growers to Hold
Cotton for Sixty DAYS

MONTGOMERY, Ala.-Farmers of
Alabama and the south are called
upon by NJ C. Allgood, state commits
sioner of agriculture, today to hold
their cotton off the market for sixty
days and business men and bankers
were urged to cooperate with the
agricultural interests in the estab-
lishment of a siXty-day moratorium
on financial transactions based on
cotton in order that the cotton mar
ket may be readjusted.
Commissioner Allgood said the
sale of the southern cotton crop at
present prices will mean financial
ruin to thousands, but that a COOP
erative holding movement Will pro-
tect all interests.
There is the strongest holding
movement on in the south in it's his
tory" said Commissioner Allgood.
The farmers are simply fighting for
their rights and if they win and sell
their cotton for 40 cents as against
20, they will save ,200,0OO,OOO; if
they sell at 20 cents the bear specu-
lators will take all the profit"
Mr.. Allgood urged business men to
say now which side they are on
whether they will be with the SOUTH
ern farmers or against them. SEN
ator Conner, who has loaned $ZOO,OOo
to farmers with which to hold their
cotton. says, Tell the farmers to hold
their cotton till the cows come
home,'" said the commissioner. Are
there not hundreds of other patrlotlc
citizens throughout the south VINO
will also lend the cotton farmer mon
ev so he can receive at least the cost
of production for his cotton"
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-23
Thanksgiving Days Coming; :
Time to Begin Fattening Turkeys

Once upon time every farm
family had it's flock of turkeys,
which supplied plenty of birds for
the home table and some for the
tables of those who lived in the
towns. Turkey raising in recent
years, however, has decreased, one
of the main reasons for this. de-
cline being that as the population
of the country increased farming be-
came more intensive and the area
suitable for turkey raising was re-
duced Turkeys require plenty OF
range in order to thrive.
Many farmers, however, still con-
slider turkeys a profitable side line
on the farm, and about the nrst OF
October begin to consider how to put
more flesh on their turkey stock.
Feeding Turkey Flock
During the summer and early fall
turkeys can find an abundance of
hoppers and other insects, weeds and
grass seeds, green vegetation, ber-
ries, and grain picked up in the fields
all go to make up the turkeys daily
ration. When this natural feed
is plentiful, very little need be add
ed until fattening time; except for
the purpose of bringing the turkeys
every Hight " IOOSI anu " NCCl'
them from straying from home. For
this purpose one feed of grain every
night just before roosting time is
sufficient.
Fattening for Market
In fattening turkeys for the mar
ket an excellent plan is to begin
about October 1 to feed night and
morning, feeding only so much at a
time that the birds go away a little
hungry, and gradually increasing
the quantity until they are given all
they will clean up three times a
day during the week before mar
keting. By the latter feeding is
meant that they are fed until they
leave the feed and walk away Some
turkey raisers feed wheat and oats
during the first part of the fatten-
ing season, gradually changing to
corn as the weather becomes cooler.
The majority, however, begin feed
ing heavily on corn about November
1, and, since turkeys are not accus-
toned to such heavy feeding, scours
often result, especially if new corn
is used. New corn can be fed safe
ly if the turkeys are gradually ac-
customed to it by feeding lightly at
first and more heavily afterwards.
Confirming turkeys during the fat
tening season to prevent their US
ing so much energy in ranging has
been tried to some extent, but with
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-23
SOUTH'S GREATEST
LIVE STOCK SHOW
EXHIBITED AT FAIR

The aristocracy Of the live stock
world. the thoroughbreds of purest
blood, are on exhibition out at the
Southeastern fair in the cattle and
swine departments. Never before in
the south has there been such a dis
play of blue-blooded live stock and
veterans in the business say that the
exhibit is one Of the finest to be seen
anywhere in the country.
For example. there is Fair Sultan,
a gigantic Polled Shorthorn bull. ex-
hibited by the Dunreath Farms, of
Forest Hill, Tenn. This animal
weighs $500 pounds and is the
largest bovine specimen at the fair
He is four years old and carries q
life insurance policy of $1,000, al
though his owners have twice re-
fused $4,000 for him. Then there is
Lakewood Fairfax, a 2,400-pound
Hereford bull owned by the Picker
ing Farms, of Bolton, Mo. He was
purchased by his present owners for
$4,000 and has a retinue of attend
ants who look after him as carefully
as though he were a newborn In
FAINT.
The Mimosa herd of Guernseys,
from the Mimosa Guernsey Farm, at
WiSacky, S. c., has on display some
Of the finest specimens of this breed
ever seen in the south. Their prize
animal is Lord Mar of Elmendorf,
a seven-year-old bull valued at $685.
Mimosa herd numbers twenty head
Another splendid exhibit of Guern-
seys is shown by the Killarney
Farms, of Columbus City, Ind. Their
yearling bull, Almira's Prince of
Clear Creek, is considered one of the
finest show and breeding animals in
the country. He has been shown at
the state fairs in Indiana, Illinois,
Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and
Mississippi, having won four firsts
in his elias, two seconds and one
third. Killarney Glare, a Guernsey
heifer shown by the same exhibitors,
is one of the finest females at the
fair.
Standing out among the Georgia
breeders exhibiting at the fair is A.
Holman, proprietor Of the Cherokee
Farms, of Thomasville, Ga. This es-
Jerseys as might be seen in a years
journey. The prize animal of the
Cherokee herd is a two-year-old COW,
You'll Dos Fairy, by Karnak's You'll
Do. She has been shown only once,
at the Jacksonville, Fla, live stock
yearling heifer, Junior champion and
grand champion in her class, also
winning the grand championship OF
all breeds. She is valued at $4,000.
The Cherokee Farms has recently
sold to P. H. B. Frelin ghuysen, OF
ford. the purchase price being
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-23

very little success, say poultry
specialists of the United States de-
partment of agriculture. Those con-
fined to a pen eat heartily for two
or three days, but after this they
lose their appetite and begin to lose
flesh rapidly. On allowing them free
range again, they pick up rapidly
ever. The better method is to allow
them free range, as it keeps them
in good, healthy condition, and they
are always eager to be fed.
Nuts of various kinds are a nat
ural fattening feed picked up by
the turkeys on the range. OF these
beechnuts, chestnuts, pecans, and
acorns are those most commnly
found by them. Many turkey grow
ers in Texas depend solely upon
acorns for fattening their turkeys,
and when the mast is plentiful the
birds are marketed in fairly good
condition.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-23
Bookkeeping System
Is Easy to Manage and
HELPS Credit at Bank

Farmer Jones desired to negotiate
a loan at his local bank.
Just what is your financial con-
iition?" asked the banker.
"Why," said Jones, "I own house
and land, and a couple of horses and
some cows and live stock, and an
orchard and"
Have you detailed inventory
showing the value of these things"
Inc banker interrupted him.
NO." the farmer replied. II
haven't time to bother keeping
books"
Good gracious, man" exclaimed
The banker, anyone can keep BOOKS.
The way the things worked out now
adays it doesn't require more than
i've minutes work a day. Then
when you come here for a loan you
could produce q sheet of paper and
say Here's what I've got, here S
what I owe, and here's what I'd
have in cash if I sold tomorrow. AS
if is, I'm afraid I can't let you have
the money until I have this informa-
ton"
Simple System Meets Farmers
Needs
This conversation takes place IN
hundreds of towns every day, accord.
ing to specialists of the office OF
farm management and farm econom-
tcs. United States department of ag-
riculture. Of course, farmers are
very busy men. They haven't the
time to study complicated account
ing methods. But, according to the
federal specialists, once the Rrlncl--
Piles of bookkeeping are understood
and all farm conditions studied, a
simple system of bookkeeping can
be developed to meet the FARMER
needs.
The foundation of any set of books
is an inventory showing the farm
er's assets and liabilities. The as
sets include real estate, live STOCK,
machinery and tools, produce, feed
and supplies, cash on hand ana IN
bank, and accounts receivable at the
date the inventory is taken. Each
item under these headings should De
listed separately. Real estate should
be valued at what it can be sold TOT
under normal conditions; live stock
feed and farm produce at marker
prices. less cost of marketing; farm
supplies at cost; machinery and tools
1T price allowing for annual de-
probation. The liabilities should IN
cIude mortgages, notes and accounts
deducted from the total assets VIII
snow the farmers net worth.
Classification of Accounts
While an inventory is generally
the first thing a banker asks for Wher
making a loan, he also wants te
know the sources of income. FY 60
ing Just a little further the farmer
can keep records that will enable hin
10 know his profits and losses. inns
requires a classification Of accounts
ir which certain principles should bt
followed. The precise classification
to be used is determined by the pre-,
uaiJing conditions on the farm II
question. ,.o,,.
phases of farm bookkeeping are con
aimed in Farmers Bulletin 5ll
Farm Bookkeeping" Farmers Bul
letin SIP, - system of Farm p,,,S Los $
1872, "The Use of a Diary for Farm
Accounts" These bulletins ms can T4nite 81
had upon request OF the U41nes
WASHINGTON, D. &.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-23
u. S. Crop Estimate
Due November s;
Cotton Not Listed

On Monday, November 8, the
Bureau of Crop Estimates, Unit
ed States Department of Agricul-
ture, will issue a crop summary
which will give the following in
formation: The production and
quality of corn, buckwheat, pota-
toes, sweet potatoes, tobacco, flax
seed, apples, pears, cranberries,
and peanuts; production, only, of
clover seed, grain, sorghums,
onions, cabbage and sorghum
strip; the percentage of the 1919
crop on farms November 1, 1920;
the average weight per measured
bushel of the wheat, oats, and
barley crops of this year.
A general review of crop con-
ditions on November l will be
given, which will include the fol-
lowing items: The production,
compared with a full crop, Of
field peas, grapes, figs, almonds,
and walnuts; condition on No
vember 1, or at any time of har-
vest, of sugar beets, oranges,
lemons, lines, grapefruit, and
olives. No report on cotton viii
be issued in November.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-23
World Cotton Statistics

The worlds production Of CONNER
cial cotton, exclusive of l1nters'
iished reports, documents, and CORE
spondence by the bureau of the cen
sns, was approximately 2O,25o,oOo
bales of 500 pounds net, while the
consumption of cotton exclusive of
linters in the United States) for the
year ending July 81, 1919, was a a6o
proximately 15,970,0OO bales OF oOO
bounds net. The total number of
producing cotton spindles, both active
and idle. is about $50, 100000.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-23

THE BEST SPECIMENS OF DAIRY
STOCK the souhYouu Dos Fairy, Jersey
Farms, of ThOmasvie
to while build
typical booded animals of breed In milk
ty Holman Cherokee Farms, values Fairy
OOO-Staff photo by AWinn.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-23


tina bnar scho0 in
direction OF Mis- Ma aW B
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-23
Corn BOrer Here

European corn borer has ben dis,
covered in Canada, the United
states department of agriculture
finds. and warns against this new
source of infection.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-23

Dougherty. 5940 e. 18th
St, Indianapolis.
Mr.. DQugherty bought
81 worth Of Don Sung in
October and wrote this
letter in November. Fig
ure his profit on 35 dozen
n0o0 from hopa that fnP-
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-23

merly laid little or nothing.
This may sound too good to be true.
but it costs nothing to find out. Wen
make you the same offer we made him.
results for one month. If you don't find
that 1t pays for itself and pays you a
good profit besides, simply tell US and
your money will be cbeerfully refunded.
Don Sung Chinese for egg-laying) is
q scientific tonic and conditioner 1t is
easily given in the feed, improves the
hens health and makes her stronger and
more active. 1t tones UP the egg-laying
organs, and gets the eggs. no matter
how cold or wet the weather.
You can obtain Don Sung from your
druggist or poultry remedy dealer, or
send $1.04 includes war tax for a
package by mail. Burrell- Digger Co.,
PA Columbia Bldg, Indianapolis, Ind.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-23
419 Eggs From 20
Hens In so DAYS
MIR. Douaherty Got This ResuItIn
October. Plan 10 Easily Tried.

II tried Don Sung and the results
were far past any expectations. l got
419 eggs in 80 days from 20 hens while
moulting. I think this is wonderful, as
thev hardly laid at all before Frank
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-23

There II only one effective means
of protecting the hands from the
sting OF the velvet bean. 1t is to
wear rather heavy ana long gloves
Of the gauntlet type. They should
come well UP on the arm. This Is
the plan of procedure followed in
many sections Of the state where the
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-23
The Management to Accord Cotton
Land

". 5. NJ, Thomaston, Ca,
writes: 1 have some very good
land that is in corn and velvet
beans that 1 wish to plant in cot
ton next year. I wish to know
what kind of fertilizer to use.
What about sulphate of ammo
MIA and nitrate of soda?
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1920-10-23
The Rest Type of Seed Wheat

r. J. T., White Plains, Ca,
writes: I have some samples
of fine wheat grown in Virginia,
and wish to know If it will be
advisable for me to plant this
seed this far south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-11
ACCIDENTAL SHOT
 KILLS LITTLE GIRL Shotgun Slips From Rack on Wall and, Falling, Is
 Discharged

Pearl Clements. fourteen-year-old daughter of MT and Mrs. J. l.. Clements of Argo, Ala. is dead and her mother, Mrs ClementsI is suffering from slight flesh wounds caused by the accidental discharge of shotgun, according to a telegram received by MT. Clements brother-in-law, James T. Smith, 6l5 South Twentyrninth street. early Saturday morning.
 MT. Clements is a prosperous farmer, and lives about a mile out from Argo. According to information, Mir Smith said that MT. Clements, hearing a noise in the back of the lot, about 9 o'clock Fri day night, took his shotgun down from the rack on the wall and went to investi- gate. Returning a few minutes later he placed the gun back in the rack on the wall of the front room, where the family had gathered few minutes later the gun slipped from the rack. and when it hit the floor, was discharged the load of slot hitting the daughter. killed her, and slightly wounded the mother.
 According to MT. smith, the Clements family have lived in Argo during the last fifteen years and the entire little town is in mourning over the death of the little girl. Burial will be made in Argo Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-11
SIMPSON METHODIST
 EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Revival Growing In Power and AL
 tendance, Continues Week

The revival has grown in attend ance and interest and in power rom the first. and has been helpful to all who have attended.
 The evangelists will be here from Sunday, April II, to and including Sunday, April 9. pr. E. l., stevens is noted physician, specialist Tn ,uherculosis. and lecturer and Bible exponent.
 Rev. Mabel Guam Stevens is preacher of great power, and makes an irresistible appeal She is wlde, ly travelled, thoroughly cultured, ana an orator of great worth.
 pr. stevens will from time to time treat subjects as follows sunday April II. '~rhe Risen Christi Mon day. Get Together Night;' Tuesday Toilers Night Wednesday, Friend- ship Night Thursday, Parents Night.p Friday, 'Prodigal Night;' Sun day. April IS. morning, "Old Folks Service" Sunday afternoon, at : p. m, meeting for women only; D. m, .Visitors Night Monday, Sunday School Night Tuesday. Women Night" Wednesday, ''Mens Night Thursday, 'Lodge Night;' Friday Young Peoples Night" Sunday morn ing. church membership service; D. m, meeting for men only; p. m., Family Night
 meetings Also. there will be services each day at D, m, to which the pub- lie is most cordially invited,
 pr. Stevens will have charge of the afternoon meetings and Rev stevens will preach each night All meetings free, all invited Come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-11
WORKERS WANTED
 ASSk|ES CLEAR Warmer Weather and Ab- sence of Rain Start Con-
 tractors on Jobs

Ore day of good weather. with the promise of more, has given great impe- tus to building projects, according to II. F. Oliver, director of the municipal employment bureau.
 MT. Oliver reports that there was an unusual demand for men skilled in con struction work during Saturday Ce- ment workers and others of that class are wanted all about the city, so that contractors may take advantage of the good weather to catch up with their work, which has been seriously delayed by the rains during the past month.
 A great many people who are merely passing through Birmingham, or who have recently come to the city, are ask ing for jobs at the employment bureau, states MT. Oliver. While the people are always, given the best of attention, 1t is the policy of the bureau to give Birmingham workers the priority in such cases. But when local workmen are not available for vacant positions, the newcomers are put to work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-11
SAY THOMAS WILL
 BUILD B|G HOTEL Buys Fine Location and All ready Offers to Lease Are
 Rum0red

Deeply interested in the suggestion flat he build another big hotel for Br- mingham, P B. Thomas has bought the old Morris residence on the southwest corner of Fifth avenue and Nineteenth street, across the street from the new postoffice at a cost said to be con siderable in evcess of s1OO. 900.
 MT. Thomas expects to improve the property at the earliest possible moment and already has had many opportunities to build for prospective lessees, includ- ingN nearly everything between a one story structure to the proposed twelve story fire-proof hotel
 Realty dealers say MT Thomas is very much inclined to the hotel idea espe- cially in view of the incessant demand here for hotel accommodation, and Ssie city's rapid march to the front as con vention headquarters for this section of the south.
 The property was sold to MT. Thomas was negotiated by A A. Gambill of fife A A. Gambill Realty Company.
 This property fronts 100 feet on Nine teenth street and 100 feet on Fifth avenue. It is one of the old landmarks or Birmingham and was considered at one time one of the handsomest resi- dences on Fifth avenue, when that sec ton was considered the most typical residence section of the city. |.
 MT. Thomas is one of the pioneer citi- zens of Birmingham and was formerly a coal operator. He retired from busi- ness few years ago
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-11
TWO WOUNDED WHEN CHILD HANDLES GUN
Bule J0hiner Struck Tn Ab- domen = Infirmary Re
 ports Condition Serious

Bule Johiner, q years old, of Irondale.
 is in the Birmingham Tnfrmary in a se-
 rious condition, and Thelma Borough,
 fourteen-year-old girl. who lives with her
 parents near Gate City, Is suffering fton
 slight flesh wounds, as the result of the accidental discharge of douhle-barreled shotgun about o'clock Saturday morn ing by her twelve-y year-old brother, Clar- ence Borough.
 Johiner, according to information, was visiting at the home of the Doroughs, l near Gate City and was in the room with Clarence and Thelma Borough, when Clarence picked up the shotgun and be-
 gan to handle it. While he was turning the gun over in his hands, 1t is believed that he accidentally pulled the trigger,
 the shotgun was discharged. wounding both Johlner and the young girl Johiner was rushed to the Birmingham Infirmary in Johns ambulance, where an operation was performed He received a. number of the shots in the abdomen aud left shoulder. Accoi ding to later hospital reports, two of the fingers on his left hand were amputated.
 The little girl, TheIma, received several shots in her leg. above the knee but the wounds were slight and she was treatel at her home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-11
ABERCROMBIE DOWN
 ON SINN FEN WORK
Expected to Take Up the Subject In His Forthcoming Speech In
 Birmingham

The action of the city commission yesterday and the recent resolution adopted hy the Birmingham post of the American Legion have accentuated in terest in the address to be delivered in Birmingham soon by pr. John w. Abercrombie, solicitor of the United States. department of labor and candi- date for the short term senatorship.
 pr. Abercrombie is a great friend of President Wilson, with whom he was associated when he was president of the University of Alabama and later as congressman t-large.
 He strongly expounded the League of Nations and considers that this issue was largely defeated by Irish propa- ganda In his speeches in north Ala bama last week and before the League of Women Voters in Montgomery he strongly castigated the Sinn Fein move ment and characterized the visit of DeValera to the United States as in imical to Americanism. He will dwell at leng tn on this issue when he speaks here.
 Dr. Abercrombie expresses, himself as being well pleased with the progress of his campaign. He has headquarters at Montgomery and Anniston and is waging a vigorous campaign on the stump and by mail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-11
S1OO,OOO BRICK PLANT IS ID BE
 ORGANIZED HERE
Silica and Fire Clay Brick, In Heavy Demand, Will
 Be Made

Land upon which a S1Oo,0oO silica and fire clay brick plant will be erected has been secured at Goldwire street and the Louisville and Nashville railroad, near Magella station, it was announced yesterday, and the construction of the plant will begin within thirty days.
 The new industry is being promoted by H. s. Teal, for several years con noeted with the Harbison-W Re- fractories Company, in the capacity of superintendent of the silicia deparment
 Two kilns with a daily capacity of IS ,000 bricks will be built at once, to be followed as soon as possible by Ss other kilns. which with the original two will give an ultimate capacity of 50,oo0 bricks day.
 Mir Teal stated yesterday that silica from the 1S0-acre tract of land recently acquired near Anniston, and high grade fire clay bricks from clays brought here from points in Alabama, Georgia' Kentucky and Missouri, will be nla<ie at the new plant, and that the plant will be modern in every respec,.
 This will be the largest plant of the kind in the south, Mir. Teal stated ana the second one south of the Ohio river' the other plant, also, being in Blrmins- ham.
 At the beginning. with two kilns in operation, about 125 men will be efn- ployed, this number to be increased 10 between 300 and 400 as soon as the other six units are built
 The brick made at this plant will De used in lining steel furnaces and m py- pt oduct coke ovens the demand for thls Kind of brick being very heavy in thls Nfv
 The brick used in the construction ol the last six l1ilns, MT. Teal states, will be made at the first two kilns built on the Goldwire street site.