The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1920-09-17
TENNESSEE GLEAHIHGs
News Of Interest Prepared
IN Epitomized Form by
Special Writers
BUREAU OF CROP ESTIMATES

days, as reported by G: L. Morris, ag
ricultural statistician, bureau of crop
estimates, United States departm ent
of agriculture, in commenting on con,
dltions 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 its own, though in a number of
localities rust" or wild fire." put in
its appearance, and, while but little
damage has been done to September
/, 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 av-
erags. A considerable amount was
damaged by rains, lowering the weight
and quality. The number Of hogs, for
fattening, shows a considerable falling
off from last year.
There is larger acreage Of clover
seed this year than last, but weather
has been unfaVorable for harvest. Con-
ditions have been good for all kiRds
OF vegetables. They are, generally,
plentiful, with prospects excellent for
late beans, peas, etc. Sorghum, for
syrup. is in fine condition, though a
little too sappy. Pastures are IN fine
condition.
Condition OF the corn crop Of the
state is e3To, and forecasts a yield Of
S7,124,00O bushels, compared with U.s.
473,000 bushels same date last year.
The condition for the United States is
S6.43s, and represents total produc-
tlon of S,131, 349, 900 bushels, compared
with 1851, $4,000 bushels on Septem-
Der /, 1919.
The estimated yield OF white pota-
toes In the state is $500, 900 bushels,
compared with 3,456,OOO bushels same
date last Year.
OF sweets, the state yield is esti-
mated at 3,6S4,O0O bushels, compared
with 3,101, 900 bushels September /,
1919.
The condition of tobacco in the state
is 1920, and would indicate yield of
n, 066,000 pounds.
The total yield of hay in the state
Is estimated at 1,S3S,0Oo tons, com.
pared with, 1900, 900 tons in 1919.
The number of swine for fattening
in the state Is estimated at 1856, 900,
a decline OF 1919 since last season.
The condition of other of Tennes-
sees crops is as follows: Glover seed,
$3.50; millet, $50; pastures, $50; peas
S79o; beans, S7e6; tomatoes, S7Ss;
cabbage, SAC; onions, 500; grapes,
S7e5; broomcorn, $50; sorghum for
syrup, 900; peanuts, 500. The pro
duction Of peaches is $50; watermei
ons, 500; muskmelons, 75%.
Knoxville. = Twenty-Five Knoxville
Boy Scouts returned home from over.
seas, where they participated in the
scout jamobree held at London. A
rousing welcome was given the boys
upon their arrival at the station.
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Knoxville.-E. Galbraith, ~, propri
etor Of Galbraith Springs, a noted East
Tennessee resort. died suddenly.
Milan.-Brigham Young, 81, died sud |
denly of heart failure at the home OF
his son-in-law several miles west OF
here while eating supper with thu
family.
Cevington.-The United States arm5
has opened temporary recruiting Of
Ice in the courthouse here. First-alaaa
Private Charles B. Riddle is IN charge
" the station.
Nsshville.-Lorenzo Young, negro.
,aid the extreme penalty for the mpr
Ter OF Police Sergeant John @. Brink.
ey Of Memphis. Young was the fifth
o die in the electric chair in Ten
lessee.
Chattanooga.-George Walker, young
armsr of Rock Springs, Ca, is dad
md George Petition, companion, h
n the post hospital at Fort Oslethorps
injured as result OF a su
omobile driven BY two soldiers strfk.
ne motorcycle near the city.
ssess
Martin.-Among interesting Greats
{ Martin recently was the celebration
4 the sixtyseventh birthday OF MrA.
T. b. Alexander at the home Of hof
on, B. b. Alexander. This occasion,
Ehich was given as surprise 10 Mrs
was also an assembling to-
ether for the first time In many years
{ her seven children. The children
resent were: T. q. Aker, Water Val
~. KY; w. 7. Eaker. Fulton, KY; B.
J. Alexander. Martin; L. L Alexander,
'o,ington. Tenn; J. Q. Alexander,
N. J.. and Miss Minnie Al
xander. Marin. II
Nsshville.-While the family was
riding the home Of Jacob
fay. IN fashionable West End. was