The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1920-10-01
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BUREAU OF CROP ESTIMATES

DAYS as reported by G. l.. MOTIFS, az
rcultural 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 carrier
olantings 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 maze
rapid development and heavy top
growth during the month. Tooacco
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
I. the tendency Of the disease is to
spread rapidly, and many farmers are
bousing their tobacco in a green con-
aition.
The yield of hay is about the av-
eraga. A considerable amount was
damaged by rains, lowering the weight
and quality. The number OF hogs, Tor
fattening, shows considerable talling
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,
o plentiful, with prospects excellent TOT
late beans, peas, etc. Sorghum LOT
syrup, is in fine condition, though
little too sappy. Pastures are in fine
condition.
Condition of the corn crop Of the
state is 500, and forecasts yield OF
g7,124O0O bushels, compared with TO-
$4,000 bushels same date last year.
The condition for the United States is
$500 and represents total produc-
ton OF 3,1S1, 349 900 bushels, compared
with 1857, $4,000 bushels on Septem-
Der /, 1919.
The estimated yield Of white pota-
Goes in the state is $4,000 bushels,
compared with 3,456,000 bushels same
date last year.
OF sweets, the state yield is est1-
maL6Q at o,Oo4,oVV DuoACAo' CoAAP~A w
with 3,1O1, 900 bushels September l,
1919.
The condition of tobacco in the state
is 800, and would indicate yield Of
77,066,O0 pounds.
The total yield Of hay in the state
is estimated at 1,SSS,000 tons, COM
pared with 1900, 900 tons in 1919.
The number of swine for fattening
in the state is estimated at 1,532,OO0,
a decline of 1919. since last season.
The condition of other of Tennes-
sees crops is as follows: Glover seed,
$500; millet, $3.50; pastures, 500; peas
s7%; beans, $40; tomatoes, 87%o;
cabbage, $40; onions, 5000; grapes
s7@o; broomcorn, $3.50; sorghum for
syrup, 900; peanuts, 500. The pro-
duction of peaches is $50; watermel-
ems. S0%c muskmelons, 1870.
Knoxville. - Twenty-Five Knoxville
Boy Scouts returned home from over
seas, where they participated in the
scout jamobree held at London.
rousing welcome was given the boys
upon their arrival at the station.
Knoxville.-E. Galbraith, 72, propri
etor of Galbraith Springs, 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 the
family.
Covington.-The United States army
has opened a temporary recruiting OF
flee in the courthouse here. First-class
Private Charles B. Riddle Is in charge
OF the station.
NashviIle.-Lorenzo Young, negro
paid the extreme penalty for the muir
der of Police Sergeant John G. Brink
ley of Memphis. Young was the fifth
to die in the electric chair in Ten
aessee.
Chattanooga.-Geor Walker, young
farmer of Rock Springs, Ca, is dead
and George Pettijhon, companion, Is
in the post hospital at Fort Oslethorpe,
seriously injured as result OF an au.
tomobile driven by two soldiers strik'
ing a motorcycle near the city.
Martin.-Among interesting events
at Martin recently was the celebration
OF the sixtyseverkh birthday Of Mrs
n p. Alexander at the home OF hex
scn, B. B. Alexander. This occasion
which was given ss surprise to Mrs.