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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-26
Farmers Conference

At Jasper, Tuesday, March 2. will be sstive farmers, bankers and other busi- ness men and agricultural experts to con fer regarding the best agricultural poli- cles for 1920 for the following counties: Jefferson Blob, Lamar, Fayette, Walker. Franklin, Winston. Tuscaloosa and Ma rion.
 Following Is the programme;.
 statement of Purpose of the Confer ence' J. F. Dunggar.
 'Can the Hog Be Made an Important Sale Product of the Average Farm in Northwest Alabama Eric Alsobrook.
 Forage Crops for Hogs in Northwest Alabama" J. F. Duggar.
 Economical Feeding of Hogs in North west Alabama Hamlin L. Brown.
 Practical Management of Hogs on the Average Farm, l.. T. Wells.
 General discussion, led by T. A. Sims.
 'Phosphates and Potash" D. J. Burfe- son.
 Sources of Nitrogen" W. D. Barton.
 Results of Some Fertilizer Exper- ments with Cotton in Northwest Ala bama,' F. E. Boyd.
 Cotton roduction-Liinitations Im- posed by Labor" F. D. Stevens.
 Permanent Pastures B. l.. Moss.
 Discussion of permanent pastures, led by J. D. Wood.
 Walkers County Experience in Grow ing Soy Beans J. W Sartain
 Prospects Regarding ProSabl Boil Weevil Injury in Northwest Alabama in 19-0" w. F. Hinds.
 Report Of committee on agricultural policies for northwest Alabama for 1920. Financial Results of Storage of Sweet Potatoes" R. C. Briggs.
 "The Objects of the American Cotton Association M C Aligood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-26
SELLING SOUTHERN CORN

,Crn into three classes-white yellow and mixed; each class is then subdivided into six numerical grades and sample made The division into classes is based entirely OF the color of the corn. The principal demand in the southeast is>for white corn the various grades of this class usually commanding several cents premium over similar grades of other classes. White corn is used principally for maning meal and erits. Mixtures of colored kernels with the white affects the color of the meal with a reSultant reduction in value, and is even more noticeable in grits Therefore, the federal grades specify that corn to class as white must contain at least 9S per cent by weight of white ker- nels A slight tinge of light straw color or pink on kernels otherwise white does rot affect their classification ss white corn. However. where the tinge. is pro- ncunced, such kernels are not classified as white.
 A very large percentage of the corn raised in the southeast contains a consid- erable percentage of black, blue. red and yellow kernels, and a great many straw colored kernels in which the color is much too pronounced to permit it being con sidered as "a slight tinge." Two things can be done to improve the color of the corn grown in the southeast. First. farm CTS should select and plant only pure white seed of varieties that produce well in this section To make this successful it must not~be done by individual farm CTS only, but by all corn growers in each community Corn that is not pure white will often affect the color of the corn of neighboring fields through cross-pol- Iination. A second step to improve the color of corn can be made by husking the corn before shelling and sorting out all ears that are not pure white. These off color ears can then be used for feeding or the farm. while the white corn can be marketed
 There are number of factors which affect the numerical grades of corn in the various classes. Those of the greatest inn portance in the south are the presence of live weevils and other insects injurious to stored grain, and the presence of dam aged kernels. Corn infested with live weevils or other injurious insects is placed in one of the sample grades by the of ncial standards Eecause e the varia- ton in the quality of variou. fots of corn so infested it is impossible to classify it under one of the numerical grades. Sales orn such corn is usually made by actual ly examining the specific lot of corn or oa the basis of representative sample of it. Selling grain os Hampie is in many cases not as satisfactory way of doing business as on the oasIs Of standard grades. Consequently buyers sometimes will not bid on corn of this kind Pro- ducers should use every effort to com bat weevil infectation and see that their corn goes to market entirely free from it Information relative to weevil pre- ,ention will be found in Farmers Bulletin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-26
Maks Syrup at Home

In sections where sugar-maple tree grow. or where sugar cane or sorghum are grown, the farmer may produce the syrup the family consumes. Man farmers of the north Atlantic states pro duee their own maple syrup and in tn southern States the home production cane and sorghum syrup is even nor common Sorghum is also grown to considerable extent in parts of the north It is not unusual for southern families | produce 10 to g gallons of syrup for hoae consumption. making a very importai- contribution to the family living.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-26

club members That meeting gave an impetus to the sweet corn project and the Maine Gamers Association has given the same amount of prizes each year since
 The economic returns from the sweet corn club work is interesting. In 1919, 140,S S9S.9 pounds of cut corn was grown by Maine club boys and girls. Further more the yield per acre has been in creased through the work of the clubs.
 In 1916 the average yield per acre of sweet corn in Maine was 2,000 pounds of cut corn per acre. In 1919. William L.. Russell of Cumberland county a club boy, raised 1917 pounds of sweet corn on one-quarter acre Other club members secured yields larger than the average. Mir Russell was sweet corn champion Of Maine last year and received the 500 scholarship to the State Agricultural Col lege.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-26
Co-Operative Effort

The farmers in the Pettusville com munity are showing decided purpose to further their interest Dy cooperative ef- fort. Fred Stewart, the farm demonstfa- tion agent of Limestone county, met win the Community Club of Pettusville re- gently at which time it was decided to purchase a car of phosphate, ten tons of nitrate of soda and 200 bushels of cotton seed co-operatively. The faifners are much interested in getting the very best brade of cotton seed possible and are also purchasing soy bean- co-operativesy. Farmers are being urged to use part Of their former cotton acreage for growing soy beans this year.
 In the Elkmont section number of farmers are shipping out car of hogs and cattle comparatively. Over in the Leopard community an increased interest in orcharding is developing and informa- ton secured as to how fruit trees should be set, pruned and sprayed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-26
For Sick Chickens

hss1 soss M chicken pox timber neck sour crop eno-
 So.si tsub's hrs hosisy ci sa,isn ard e onyo: Havs ussd efnoxone f7 tor chickens sn1 eo,. not 6se sion6 without t' Geo ?. yickerman kccfcae N Y. Hsve used Cernozons 1, yesn shs ossi n, m kows1 troubee ever lound." Frank Sluka Chicseo in vitss Ihsvs ost but pigeon and chickens in ne ys have been usinl ceznnzone C. O. Petr:n kohes an' inf Ktsrins. No. ssy: Cured puniest ehicts tlas s2rns" Rsi3h rurs Erie. Pa. Not case ci sns diarrhosa in ySs- rnise thouesnd year. So alDo for rsbbits. birds. pet stock.
 f-r4oz0E ss sold generally q drul and seed stofes rcnfr-k q sih-sisu-s- We msii om Omaka postpaid aa n>w ga zsr and $i.so s.ze& Poultry booAs free. ED Fl LEE CO. Dent. N-I9. Omaha. Neb
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-26

chickens are allowed free range after they are few days old. Where hens are allowed free range and have to forage for feed for themselves and chicks, they often take them thoroughbred grass, where the chicks may become chilled and die.
 Most of the feed the chicks secure in this manner goes to keep up the heat of the
 body. whereas feed eaten by those that are with hen that is confined produces more rapid growth, as the chicks do not
 have so much exercise. Then too, ill most broods there are one or two chicks
 that are weaker than the others, and if the hen is allowed free range the weaker ones often get behind and out of hear ing of the mothers cluck and call. in most cases this results in the loss and death of these chicks, due to becoming chilled. If the hen is confined the weak
 lings can always find shelter and heat under her( and after few days may develop into strong healthy chicks
 The loss in young chicks due to allow ing the hen free range is undoubtedly
 large. Chickens frequently have 70 pe caught and put into their coops during
 sudden storms, as they are apt to hudcie chilled or drowned They must be kept
 growing constantly if the best results are to be obtained, as they never entirely recover from checks in their growth, even for a short period. Hens are usually left with their young chicks as long as they will brood them, while some hens fre- ouently commence to lay before the cI.ickens are weaned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-26

or the twenty one shoe factories in Finland. ten are equipped with American machines
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-02-26

The demand for ducks eggs at a good price is limited and not nearly as general as the demand for hens eggs. The quality of the southern and western duck eggs on the average market was poor until people began to keep Indian Runner ducks ard to build up trade In nrst-class eggs. A good demand for ducks eggs exists about Easter time at prices usually seV- eral cents higher than for hens eggs. Most buyers make no quotations for ducks eggs except early in the spring. Since three ducks eggs weight about the same as four hens eggs, ducks are not as profitable for the production of market eggs as fowls, unless higher price is ser cured for the ducks eggs.
 A trade is gradually being established in some markets for fancy nearby ducks eggs, which bring higher prices than hens eggs. and the demand seems to be increasing. Pure white eggs are pre- ferred and usually bring the highest price. These eggs should be marketed frequently as they depreciate more rapidly than hens eggs, especially during not weather. The market for eggs should be carefully investigated by those who intend to raise breeds of the egg-laying type of ducks, such as the Indian Runner, especially for the production of eggs.
 large proportion of the poultry prod uots of this country are produced on gem eral farms Nearly every farm has it's poultry flock The average American farmer reserves about three dozen eggs a week for family use and about 50 fowls are consumed by the family during the year These food products can be secured absolutely fresh, which considerably en- hances the value of this contribution from the farm. Of the meat furnished by the farm to the operator and his family, poultry constitutes about 10 per cent.
 A small flock of poultry can be kept on the farm at little cost. The fowIs find scattered grain about the farmstead and on the adjoining grain fields after harvest. Garden refuse and kitchen waste are usually available for them. They also feed on insects and worms. In many cases the farmer wife and children find pleasure in caring for the flock,
Gilpin observer., 1920-08-12
Restore
Mexican MintS

Mr.. Buffers states that II the old time
minting plan is re-established It will
mean that Mexico will coin 500, 0OO, 600
ounces of silver.
The mining expert has extensive in
terests In mines in Mexico, Salvador
and Nicaragua, and is known for his
introduction Of the cyanide reduction
process into Mexico. He says the
greatest need of Mexico today is small
change and hard money!
Too Much Paper Money.
The revolutions and the world war,
says Mr., Buffers, have stripped Mex
leo bare Of silver coins. In Its place.
he says, is vast quantity Of paper
money issued by the varying govern
ments as fiat money. He blames the
great flood Of paper money In Mexico
for most Of the suffering in that ma
ton in connection with the various
revolutions.
His plan. backed by the Nogales
chamber of commece, is to have the
old mints rebuilt and placed in opera
ton by the association of silver mine
interests at the cost of the association.
Then the cost of the renewed mints
would be recovered by the association
from the mint profits over the course
OF years. Upon the paying out of the
capital charge In restoring the mints
they are to be returned to the Mexi-
can federal government as its prop
erty. to be thereafter operated under
supervision Of the federal government.
Benefits Are ThreefoId.
This system, according to the silver
mine expert, has threefold benefits: {:
First, 1t will at once restore to Mexico
the hard money" and small change
needed by merchants. banks and busi-
ness men and now lacking; second, 1t
will provide permanent primary mar
ket at home for large amounts of sill
yer production; third, 1t will stabilize
the silver market because the Mexican
home requirements will take up n
great quantity Of silver now exported
and sold on speculation market
through San Francisco for the Orient.
Also this will serve to stimulate silver
production because Of the better mar
ket conditions and thus raise the pri-
mary market price for the semipre-
cious metal.
President Bracey Curtis Of the
chamber Of commerce has named a
committee Of prominent men to take
up the mint proposal with Gen. Alvaro
Obregon on his impending visit to his
home in Nogales, Sonora. this month.
Meanwhile the proposition will be
submitted by the Nogales chamber Of
commerce to the civic bodies Of all
other border cities and the officials OF
border states.
Gilpin observer., 1920-08-12
ARMY OFFICER NAMED TOWN
liar AppelIation Inflicted on i've
ly Arizona City.

The several recent newspaper and
magazine stories going the rounds of
the origin of the name of Tombstone,
Ariz., which appellation was adopted
from the famous mine which made the
discoverer, Ed Schiefllin. Gold Hill
boy, millionaire, give varied ver-
sions.
According to Judge G. B. Watson of
Gold Hill, lifelong friend and advis-
this rich mine came about in the fol-
lowing manner:
1t was in the late '70s when Geroni-
mo, the famous Indian chleftaln, was
giving United States soldiers merry
chase in the southwest that Schiefilin
found some very promising prospects
in the Tombstone district, but on ac-
count Of the Indian warfare and short
age sof supplies In this isolated coun-
try. he covered his new find and re-
tired to Nevada.
. The next spring. with only his
mounts and pack outfit, and for the
purpose of getting a grubstake, he
engaged himself as guide to n detach-
ment OF United States cavalry, which
was seeking route into the Indian
country beyond Schiefiiin's find.
Reaching the diversion point, he left
the troopers and, pointing to the dis
tant hills, he said, "Out there / ex-
pect to find my fortune" The COM
manding officer replied, saying, "Yes I
You'll find your tombstone-ol' Geron-
imo will get you"
So SchiefIlln called his bonanza
Tombstone Oregonian.
Gilpin observer., 1920-08-12
Nervous Spells
Near Heart Failure
Eat0niC Stopped It

Mr.. G b. Loats, writing from his
home at Lay. Nd, says. II had been
taking medicine from four specialists.
but believe me. friends. one box of
eatonic has done me more good than
all the remedies I have ever tried.
I was in awfully bad shape. About
half an hour before meals. got nerv-
GUS, trembling and heart pressure SO
bad could hardly walk or talk. One
box of eatonic stopped It,"
Eatonic quickly produces these tru-
ly marvellous results, because 1t takes
UP the poisons and gases and car
ries them right out Of the body.
OF course, when the cause is removed.
the sufferer gets well.
Everyone that wants better health Is
told to have just little falth-enough
to try one box of eatonic from your
own druggist. The cost Is n trife.
which he win hand back to you II you
are not pleased. Why should you suf-
fer another day, when quick, sure re-
lief, is waiting for your Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1920-08-12

tural unit courses. They are divided
into units of one month each, cover
one year continuously from month to
month and may be entered any month.
A man may take one or several
unit courses, one as a major and
others as minors related to the ma.
tor. while at the same time he contin.
ues in the common branches Of the
guidance school.
Nearly all the state institutions will
allow the men credits for the work
done lin the unit agricultural courses,
which now include a two-year course,
as well as the one-year.
These plans Of the guidance school
and agricultural unit courses were
reduced to definite form and mimeo-
grnphed for the benefit of all institu-
tions offering agricultural training to
the disabled class.
Gilpin observer., 1920-08-12
Black Diamonds.

Black diamonds have little in COM
mon with those more generally worn
as ornaments. though both are pure
carbon. The black ones are slightly
harder than the crystal or gem dla-
monds, in fact are nearly the hardest
substance known. Black diamonds or
carbons are without crystalline form,
and are found in irregular pieces rang
ing In size from half karat to 500
karats. They are dark gray. black
or brownish color, and Opaque. The
real diamond Of the jewelry trade also
Is pure carbon, but translucent, and
crystalline in form. Two other OBJ
jects 30 alike in composition could not
be found 30 opposite In appearance -
these two forms Of carbon.
Gilpin observer., 1920-08-12
FEAR IMPURE WATER

age of these chemicals has existed for
several months, and at one Of the larg-
est chemical plants only eight cars Of
raw material for the manufacture Of
alum are being received month. al
though 100 cars monthly are required.
"Ofiicers Of the United States public
health service view the situation with
alarm, as do health officers throughout
the country" said Surgeon General
Cumming. "rhe summer Is always n
critical time in dealing with water
borne diseases, for the demands an
municipal water systems are then 40
great that usually every available
source Of water has to be utilized"
Gilpin observer., 1920-08-12
Disabled Ex-service Men Placed
In Agricultural Training in
Various Institutions. .
1900 READY FOR COURSE
Many Of the Mon Are llliterate and
Must Be Given Course In EIe-
nentary Work to Fit Thorn
for the Farm Course.

Washington.-More than 1000 dis
hbled ex-service men have been di-
rectly placed in agricultural training
and in addition there are probably 500
engaged in prevocational work pre-
paratory to course in agricultural
training. Perhaps 1900 more have
been approved for the course.
Special placement has been suggest
ed and Is being sought for tuberculous
men in hospitals and sanatoria.
The men approved for agricultural
training may be classed into three
general groups:
(a) Men who went into the war
from college or high school, and, re-
SIrning, have entered the agricultural
colleges.
co. Men with an eighth grade
preparation who are admitted into
subcollege two-year courses, Smith
Hughes or other schools Of agricul-
ture.
(c) Men of elementary grade, rang
ing from illiterate to the seventh or
eighth grade. who Of necessity must
have prevocational instruction in order
that they may receive scientific train
ing intelligently and benefit to the
greatest degree.
The first and second groups have
given the federal board and the insti-
tutlons tc which they have been rec
commended very little trouble, as they
enter the classes If sent to the institu-
don at the beginning of the school
year or a term, and II not they fire.
quently can be brought up to class
work by coaching.
Third Class Troublesome.
The third group has given the fed
eral farm board and all the institu-
tions great trouble. Insurmountable
difficulties seem to have arisen. In
varying numbers they form the prob
lem at every state agricultural COL
lege and school, and they constitute
from 25 to as high as 80 per cent Of
the men approved for agricultural
training.
This large percentage is due to the
fact that these men for the most part
are from isolated country districts
where the opportunities have not been
30 great for early education.
Farmer parents have been unwilling
to allow the boys more than very
Gilpin observer., 1920-08-12
1000 War Men
Study Farming

ordinary education, for fear Of losing
them from the farm. Many have had
no opportunity. Such are usually old
er men, Is or 20 years past country
school age. Many Of the men are
therefore practically illiterate, and
to this number must be added
the foreign iliterates; that is, for
eigners who are illiterate from the
English standpoint.
These difficulties constitute real
problem to the federal board and the
Institutions to which these men are
sent. State institutions are not al
ways prepared to do the elementary
work necessary to advance the men to
a knowledge Of English and mathe-
matics where they can receive and be
benefited by the agricultural training
However. without exception, the
state institutions are convinced 1t Is
their patriotic duty to assist the fed
eral board in making preparation to
extend the necessary prevocational
training. and have changed wonder
fully in favor Of training disabled men
in spite of their educational handicaps.
Forme a "6uIdance School,"
DR.. Walter J. Quick, training off,
Ger, worked out an elementary school,
which he termed guidance school" I"
where such men were collected and In
structed in the elementary COM
mon branches and in elementary agri-
culture. The school has been made
nv Ct 70 tn fntvn
DR.. Quick has designed as agricul-
Gilpin observer., 1920-08-12
Supply Of Many Cities in United
States Menaced.
rifyino Chemicals Alarms Fed-
eral Health Officers.

Washington. ID. C.--The water sup
ply OF more than S0,OOOOOO city resi-
dents is In imminent danger Of becom-
ing disease infected. because of the
Impossibility Of obtaining the neces-
sary purifying chemicals. the public
health service announced.
Emergency appeals have been re-
ceived by the service from ten state
and numerous city boards of health,
II was said, for railrond priority on
the movement Of alum and chlorine.
the chemicals largely used In Kidding
water of dangerous disense germs.
Due 10 the congested traffic situation,
the announcement said, nm acute short