Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1920-09-16
TENNESSEE GLEANINGS
News of Interest Prepared
In Epitomized Form by
Special Writers
BUREAU OF CROP ESTIMATES

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days, as reported by G. l.. Morris. ag-
\ ricultural statistician, bureau OF crop
/ estimates, United States department
/ of agriculture, in commenting on con-
/ ditions that existed in this State on
| September /. The month OF August
was, generally, favorable for growth
/ and development. Some of the earlier
paintings took on new life, and late
corn developed rapidly, though there
was some complaint of damage from
heavy rains along some Of the streams
Both white and sweet potatoes made
rapid development and heavy top
growth during the month. Tobacco
held it's own, though in number OF
localities rust" or wild fire" put in
its appearance, and, while but little
damage has been done to September
l, the tendency of the disease is to
spread rapidly, and many farmers are
housing their tobacco in green con-
dition.
The yield of hay is about the ay-
erage. A considerable amount was
damaged by rains, lowering the weight
and quality. The number of hogs, for
fattening, shows a considerable railing
off from last year.
There is a larger acreage OF clover
seed this year than last, but weather
has been unfavorable for harvest. Con
ditions have been good for all kinds
of vegetables. They are, generally
plentiful, with prospects excellent Tor
late beans, peas, etc. Sorghum, for
syrup, is in fine condition, though
little too sappy. Pastures are in fine
condition.
Condition of the corn crop OF the
state is 93%6, and forecasts a yield OF
S7,124,O00 bushels, compared with To-
ATS 900 bushels same date last year.
The condition for the United States is
86.4G6, and represents total produc-
ton of 3,131349, 900 bushels, compared
with 1857 $4,000 bushels on Septem-
Der l, 1919.
The estimated yield of white pota-
toes in the state is 100000 bushels,
compared with 3,456O00 bushels same
date last year.
OF sweets, the state yield is esti-
mated at 3,684,OOO bushels, compared
with 100000 bushels September l,
1919.
The condition of tobacco in the state
is 1920, and would indicate yield of
II, 066, 900 pounds,
The total yield of hay in the state
is estimated at 1,838,000 tons, COM
pared with 100000 tons in 1919.
The number of swine for fattening |
in the state is estimated at 1.532,0OO,
a decline of 1919 since last season.
The condition of other of Tennes-
sees crops is as follows: Glover seed,
500; millet, $50; pastures, $50; peas
S7%o; beans, S7G5; tomatoes, $3.50;
cabbage, 849o; onions, 900; grapes,
$40; broomcorn, $50; sorghum for
syrup, 900; peanuts, 500. The pro-
duction of peaches is $50; watermel-
ons, SO%t muskmelons, 1870.
Knoxville. - Twenty-Five Knoxville
Boy Scouts returned home from over
seas, where they participated in the
scout jamobree held at London. A
welcome was given the boys
upon their arrival at the station.
Knoxvlle-E. Galbraith u, propri-
etor of Galbraith Springs, noted East
Tennessee resort, died suddenly.
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Milan.-Brigham Young, 81, died sud-
denly of heart failure at the home OF
MS son-in-law several miles west OF
lere while eating supper with tine
'amily.
Covington.-The United States army
has opened a temporary recruiting Of
ice in the courthouse here. First-class
Private Charles B. Riddle is in charge
If the station.
Nashville.-Lorenzo Young, negro,
paid the extreme penalty for the MUIR
Ter of Police Sergeant John G. Brink
ey of Memphis. Young was the fifth
o die in the electric chair in Ten
lessee.
Chattanooga-George Walker, young
aIUlbT VI NUN Opl ms va, 40 NSesN
md George Petition, companion, Is
n the post hospital at Fort Oglethorpe,
injured as a result OF an au-
omobile driven by two soldiers strik'
ne a motorcycle near the city.
Martin.-Among interesting events
t Martin recently was the celebration
# the sixty-seyenth birthday of Mrs.
Il j.. Alexander at the home of her
on. B. B. Alexander. This occasion,
which was given as a surprise to Mrs.
Alexander was also an assembling to-
,ether for the first time in many years
Il her seven children. The children
resent were: T. e. Aker, Water Val
ey. KY; w. Y. Eaker, Fulton, KY; 3.
}. Alexander, Martin; L. L. Alexander,
,ovington, Tenn; J. Q. Alexander
princeton, N. j.. and Miss Minnie Al.
xander, Marlin.
ashville.-While the family was
automobile riding the home of Jacob
lay, in fashionable West End. was
obbed of money and jewelry estimat
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