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The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23
Demonstration in CoyingtSn
County, Alabama, Shown to
at Least 1900 Farmers.
SOILING CROPS FORMED BASIS
Thirty Acres Were Divided Into Four
Fields of Equal Size and Planted
With Succession OF Crops to
Be Grazed.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture)
No less than 1900 farmers, 1t Is
estimated, have been shown a hog
demonstration In COvington county,
Ala. The county agent started last
year the system ON which this demon
stration was based, when cotton was
abnormally high and hogs SO low that
farmers were not making money on
them the way they were producing
them. He found a man conspicuous
cial attention the year around to hogs
which were to be raised on soiling
crops, together with small amount
of grain.
Thirty Acres Carries Ten Brood SoWs.
The farmer making the demonstra-
tion offered to devote 80 acres to it.
He bought ten brood sows and good
young boar and put up the proper
houses and fences. The 80 acres were
divided into four fields of equal size
and planted with a succession of crops
to be grazed. The program of crops
followed was that recommended at
conference of farmers, bankers, and
state and county agents.
The first field was planted January
1, 1920, to oats and Canadian peas.
Later the county agent recommended
leaving Canadian peas out and using
rye in the first field instead. The hogs
were turned on this March 1 for two
months.
Use of Third Field.
In July and August the third field
was used. 1t was planted to corn and
Spanish peanuts during the first half
of March. From this crop the hogs
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23
KNEW HOLY LAND GEOGRAPHY
Insurance Man Could Do More Than
Guess at the Birthplace Of
His Acquaintance.

An insurance man of Indianapolis,
who Is also a Biblical student, was
recently making his usual weekly
calls in Irvington, and stopped at a
residence to inquire of the young
woman at the door about the birth
place Of her mother.
She said that it was the same
name of town mentioned In the
Bible.
''Was it jerusalem" he asked.
''No, but am sure it was a town
near there" she said.
swell, them" the man replied. at
must have been Antioch"
So in the evening when the mother
returned home from a social function
the daughter related the conversation
that had taken place when the in
surance man called.
ut seems strange" said the moth.
err, "but he was right. 1 was born in
a little town in Ohio by the name Of
Antioch, and nearby was another viii
lage called Jersusalem. "-Indianapolis
News.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23
SUNFL0WER Is FOUND
SUPERIOR AS SILAGE.
Recommended for Use Where
Corn Cannot Be Grown.
Dairy Farmers In Oregon Counties
Discover They Can Reduce Cost Of
Production MateriaIiy-Many
Silos Built.

Prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture)
In states where certain districts are
high In elevation, so that corn cannot
be grown In sufficient quantities to
make it feasible silage crop, the Uni
ted States Department of Agriculture
and the state experiment stations rec
ommend sunflowers for silage. Up to
short time ago there were no sun
flowers, nor, in fact, any silos, in east
srn Oregon counties. but through the
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23

went in September and October to soy
beans, planted the middle Of May as
the second crop in the first field. The
second field, replanted July 1, was
ready for November and December
with sweet potatoes. By January
the rye and oats sowed in field No.
on October l were ready for the hogs,
and so on the year around.
The 80 demonstration acres and ten
sows cleared approximately $500 the
first eight months. But the important
object Of this demonstration was to
have place to show farmers how
they could raise hogs on soiling crops
and have few matured hogs ready
for market every month in the year.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23
ALFALFA NEEDS MUCH LIME
Like other Member of Legume Family
It Will Not Thrive Well in
Sour Soils.

The reason why so many farmers
have tried to grow alfalfa and failed
Is due largely to lack of lime in the
Soil. Alfalfa, in common with all men,
bers of the legume family, requires
large quantities of lime for its growth;
besides, 1t will not grow to advantage
in sour soil. This is probably due
to the fact that the bacteria, which
grow in the nodules on its roots. can't
develop in a sour or acid soil. The
way to get alfalfa started on sour
soils is to give them a dressing of
lime.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23
Uses Carbon Copy for Love Letters.

Uses Carbon Copy for Love Letters.
I'm through with Gloria for the rest
Of my life," said Charlie as he seated
himself in a comfortable chair at the
club.
whats the trouble?" asked Jack.
Hasn't she written to you lately"
Eyes, l just received long letter
from her." answered Charlie with a
long face.
"Wasn't it as endearing as usual?"
asked Jack with twinkle in his eye.
eyes, just as much as ever" re-
piled Charlie.
"Then, for Pete's sake, what is the
trouble" inquired Jack impatiently.
"The letter." mumbled Charlie, "was
carbon copy"
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23
FOWLS SUBJECT TO DISEASE
Chickens Should Be Properly Fed,
Sheltered and Kept in Good
Sanitary Condition.

Chickens that are not sheltered and
fed and kept in sanitary condition are
subject to disease which may extend
to the neIghbors' floeks. The farmer
who likes pure-bred stock Inc horses
and cattle and hogs, needs pure-bred
chickens to match them. 1t speaks
we'll for him to keep everything In
stock from well bred lines.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23
In His Glory.

1.-THE Pecktons had burglar scare
In their home last night?"
81 noticed Peckton walking about
town with his chest stuck out. Did he
catch the burglarT
"No, but for the first time in 20
years he got chance to issue some
sharp commands to Mrs. Peckton that
we're meekly obeyed."
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23
Renefits Of WhlteW;ashh.

Don't fall to whitewash stable, at
least once each year; twice might be
better. 1t not only improves the ap-
pearance inside, but expeIs insects, and
bad odor, rendering a building sweet
and healthy for animals to sleep In.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23
LESSON FOR DECEMBER rs
CHRISTMAS LEssoN-THE VISIT
OF THE WISE MEN.

LESSON TExT-Matt 2:1-12
GOLDEN TEXT-And when they had
opened their treasures they presented
unto him gifts; gold and frankincense
land myrrh.--Matt. ELL.
PRIMARY TOPIC-Wise Men Visit tia
Baby Jesus.
JUNIOR ToPIC-The Wise Men and
the Star.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOPIC
The First Christmas.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOPIC
The Most Joyous Day in the Year.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23
VentiIIation in Henhouse.

There Is really no danger of getting
too much ventilation In a poultry
house. providing direct drafts are
avoided and the fowls are protected
on the roests at night.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23
ASPIRIN INTRODUCED
BY "BAYER" IN 1900
Look for Name "Bayer" on the Tab.
let's, Then You Need
Never Worry.

If you want the true, world-famous
Aspirin, as prescribed by physicians
for over twenty-one years, you must
ask for "Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin"
The name "Bayer" is stamped o.
each tablet and appears on each pack
age for your protection against imita-
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23
Increase Size Of Farms.

Some farmers might increase the
size of their farms by making the
same land do double duty.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23
siIo Makes Use Of Waste.

A sIlo helps us to make milk and
meat out of stalks that otherwise
would be more than half waste.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23
Survived the Shock.

He-"Did you love me when you
first saw me?" She-"Oh, no; l had to
get used to you first"
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23

idle curiosity?" The blame thing
works day and night.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23
When q Federal Bureau reminds
you that children should not
drink coffee or te0-1vhy not think
of yoMr o0yn health?

The Federal Bureau of Education includes
in its rules to promote health among tho Nations
school children the warning that children should
not drink coffee or tea
The reason is well known. Coffee and tea
contain drugs which stimulate and often
excite the nerves, and so upset health.
The harm is by no means confined to chill
dren. any doctor can tell you.
If health is valuable to childhood it is valu-
able always. IF harm to health should be avoided
until bodies grow up, is it worth taking chance
with health when bodies have grown up2
You can have that delicious and satisfying
cereal beverage, Postum, with any meal, and be
safe-you, and the children, too. There's charm
without harm in Postum.
Postum comes in forms: Instant Postum Tin ins)
made instantly In the by the addition of boiling
Postum Cereal lin packages of larger bulk for those who
prefer make the drink while meal being preparsd)
maze by boiling for 20 minutes. Sold by all grocsrs
The road to health is good road
for anybody to follow
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23

Put bashful boy in a store; he'll
learn to talk.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1921-12-23

A boast isn't always a boost; some
lines it means "bust."
The Washington herald., 1921-07-01
u yrs abe maab nptpn Nrrala,a man1 dA0 Sfftion
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.

your garage with them; cheaper than
metal or brick; contracts taken. 337
Missouri ave. 0sl
y. n. WALFORD, ooo PA. AVE.
SUPPLIES; DEVELOPING. PRINTING
AND ENLARGlNG. l52
NOS sAIcS. TILES. MARBLh AND sTRUO-
turaI slate work special. Repairs done at
rea soma BILE prices. AMERICAN MOSAIC CO..
9I2 St NV Phone Main 74ss. 1877
The Washington herald., 1921-07-01
MIRRORS REPAIRED.

FEELING, srREAKY. sPoTrY, DIS.
colored mirrors reslvered like new: sat
faction guaranteed; send EN- to HARBEC.
rs III st. NV. 1O04
The Washington herald., 1921-07-01

REMoDELING.
THAT PORCH, GARAGE. STORE FRONT
or other alteration should be made now.
Fair estimates and reasonable prices ac-
mpany Orr --H-,n'." ~ nixh.srade work.
LARKIN-& HANSON,
,os 4tb At. NV. Main 1913.
1920
The Washington herald., 1921-07-01
Country Board.

Houses Wanted.
WILL BUY I OR s-R00M DETACHED
modern house with garage. moderate price.
BOX 407. DriscoM Hotel 1856
BUNGALOW OR SMALL HOUSE; NEARBT
suburbs. northwest preferred; give full
description and monthly rental. Write
ROOM 361, State Dept. or phone Branch 50
new interior Department. Must be reason
able Can make substa ntial cash payment.
No sgents need apply. BOX 1os-D. Herald
sYfcs Sol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
QUARREL OVER RAGS LEADS ID SHOOTING
Negro Shoots Another-Sur- renders and Claims
 SeIf-DefenSe

Claiming to have shot James Wood. negro, who lives at 325 South Tenth street, in self defense at about 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the city dump, Jim Davis, a negro em- ploye of the city. walked into the warden's office at the city jail about an hour after the shooting and gave himself up. He was accompanied by J. r. Stewart, truck driver for the city. who Is said to have been a short distance from the two men when Woods was shot.
 Davis stated last night that. fol- lowing a discussion concerning some rags. which he, Davis, was told to carry to the city dump. Woods had picked up a club and threatened Da- vis' life. Davis drew his pistol and shot Woods in the neck. Walking away from the scene of the shooting, he was joined by Stewart, who ac- him to the city jail. Woods was taken to the Hillman hospital. where 1t was said last night that his condition was serious. paralysis hay ing set in shortly after the shooting. Whether the wound would be fatal or not could not be determined.
 Davis has worked for the city for and Is well known by city employees. He Is about 50 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
GRAVY CASE WILL
 RE HEARD TODAY
Sellers Declared Not Guilty. Sentence Is Passed on
 Three

The case of James Gravy charged with killing his wife some months ago when sine waved at a flagman on a train which was rassing near their home, will be heard today before Judge W. E. Fort. the case having been passed yesterday at the time 1t was docketed to be heard because of other cases ahead of it.
 The case of J. k. Allison. union miner charged with having killed Sam Linn. non-union man. at Gin town during the strike last year, will probably go to the jury late this aft ernoon. the defense having practically completed taking testimony yester- day afternoon when they placed AL iison himself on the stand. Allison was on the stand when court ad- journed yesterday afternoon, and the slate will begin examining him this morning.
 The case has been hotly contested one at all stages of the trial. The arguments of the attorneys will prob ably begin early this afternoon.
 Ed Sellers, negro, was declared not guilty of robbery by jury verdict rendered late yesterday afternoon.
 James Baldwin entered a plea of guilty before Judge w. F. Fort yes terday morning to the charge of mur- der in the second degree, and was sentenced to % years in prison.
 Sam Hardy, negro. entered a plea of guilty to the charge of highway robbery and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
 By jury verdict, Ida Cobb, negress, was sentenced to 10 years on the chargeof highway robbery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
DIAMOND RING AND MONEY STOLEN Bold Robbery Occurs At West End-No Clue to the
 Robber

Frying open a rear window on the sleeping porch at the residence Of Philip Dorn, s10 Tuscaloosa avenue, last night ct about iu o'clock. thief entered the house and made off with a diamond ring valued at $1,400 and s35 in cash.
 MT. Dorn stated last night that he was seated In the living room with his family and a guest when he heard a noise at the front door. Upon go- ing to the door to investigate he found an elderly man standing there who inquired the direction of q near by street. After instructing the man as to the location of the streett. MT Dorn was returning into the house when he sensed that something was wrong In q room that opened into the hall near the front door.
 Entering the room he found that large pocketbook had been emptied upon the bed and the contents rifled. He called the police. who later found smaller pocketbook in the alley near the house. A comb belonging to one of the members of the house. hold was also found in the alley. The thief had propped open all the doors between the front and rear of the house with pillows in order to insure a ready exit for himself. It was necessary for him to pass the room containing the family in order to reach the room from which the ring and money were stolen.
 The ring was wrapped in a hand kerchief and placed in silver mesh bag inside of the smaller purse con taining the. money.
 The police made an investigation of the robbery. but could find no trace of the thief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
BEAN BEETLE NOW .
 IN 34 COUNTIES
Becoming as Great a Menace to the Bean as WeeviI
 Is to Cotton

According to a statement issued to- day by the southeastern department of the federal bureau of entomology. the Mexican bean beetle, which was found for the first time in the state in the vicinity of Birmingham last year, has spread into every county in north Alabama.
 Judging from the time the insect was first discovered up until the present, when it is found in 34 coun- ties. the outlook is anything but promising, according to the state ment. and every persons cooperation is needed to eradicate the insect.
 The beetle Is doing more injury now in the counties of Jefferson, Shelby. St. Clair, Etowah, Marshall and Dekalb. The losses sustained by these counties are said to be near ly twice as much this year as the loss caused in 1920.
 The station at the Alabama Poly technic Institute is now experiment. irg to find a suitable poison to kill the beetle, but so far nothing en- tirely satisfactory has been an- nounced.
 According to the statement the bee tic is now found very active in tho following counties: Bibb. Blount. Cal houn, Cherokee, Chiffon, Clay, Cle- burne, Colbert, Coosa, Cullman, Dal- las, nekalb. Fitowah Fayette. Frank lin, Hale, Jackson. Jefferson. Lauder dale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion. Marshall. Morgan, Pickens. Randolph. Shelby, St. Clair, Talla- dega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston.
 The beetle is very destructive enemy of all garden beans and is becoming as great menace to these tlants as is the boil weevil to cot ton, according to the statement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
MERCY HOME TOTS
 GUESTS AT FAIR
President Brown Gives ChiI- dren Treat Mir. and Mrs. Dent Entertain Lost
 Child

Miss Bessie Scott, young lady of tender age. experienced several ex- citing moments yesterday afternoon followed by many hours of fun and entertainment, when she became sep arated from party of 41 children and two matrons of the Mercy Home. who were attending the State Fair as special guests of President k. A. Brown.
 Bessie strayed little further than the rest of the party, apparently. and before she became aware of her mis- take. found herself among strangers. Facing her dilemma as courageously as a young lady of 10 could under the circumstances, she finally found her way back to the administration Of fices and was then taken in charge by MT. and Mrs J. L. Dent. who pro- ceeded to show her royal time of it during the rest of the afternoon and evening.
 She witnessed almost everything 70 be seen, including the brilliant dis play of fireworks, concluding the evenings bill. and was then safely conducted to the Mercy Home by fair officials.
 Bessie accompanied the other mem bers of the party of boys and girls of the Mercy Home to the fair grounds this morning, when they were being entertained by President Brown, Gen. George McCleery and other officials of the fair association.
 President Brown paid the car fare and other expenses for the party of A. Upon arriving on the grounds they were greeted by MT. McCleery who treated each member of the party to a lacge amount of ice cream, and from there they were conducted to the woman's department where Mrs. Augusta Randolph Reid took charge for the rest of the afternoon.
 The party made a complete tour of all the sights and exhibitions of the fair grounds, were treated to cakes and coffee and finally took their po- sition in the grandstand to witness the performance of the hippodrome acts, racing and other big attractions of the fair.
 It was shortly after the afternoons performances were concluded that Bessie and other members of her party separated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
SKATER ADMITS KILLING MARSHALL Flat Top Convict Confesses to Murder of Fellow
 Prisoner

Earle Shaefer, Flat Top, convict, Who has three times been convicted of murder, and who is being held a. the county jail on the charge of having killed Frank Marshall, an- other convict, yesterday confessed to Solicitor Joseph R. Tate, Sheriff J. C. IIartsfield and C. F. Davis, war den of the Flat Top prison, that he was guilty of the crime.
 Shaefer declared that Jesse Simons. another convict, who is indicted on the same charge. had suggested the killing, after they found out, as they thought. that Marshall had turned up to the officers of the camp d plan they had of escaping, but said Simons had no part in the actual killing, Simons did, however, help him place a rock on Marshall so that it would seem he was killed accidentally.
 Shaefer said he hit Marshall on the head with a roller ax, and after he was down struck him with a rock. Shaefer was told before he made his statement that he would not gain any consideration by doing so. At the time he killed Marshall he was serv- ing two life sentences and another sentence for 40 years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
CRANE ANNOUNCES
 FELLOWSHIP MEN

Dr. W. F. Crane. superintendent of the southern department of the United States bureau of mines, today an- nounced the fellowship men appoint ed at the University of Alabama in cooperation with the mining experi- ment station located there. The fol- lowing men were appointed as fel- lows.
 D. c. Booth, University of Alabama. '21, department Of graphite investi- gation.
 J. 0. Kieghly. Carnegie Institute of Technology, '21. department of by product coke investigation.
 l. T. Hurley. Alabama Polytechnic institute, IT, department of concen- tration of high silica iron ores
 E. W. Mebs, Ohio State university, 'c1, department of mineral filters.
 The fellows will be allowed to take work for the masters degree. Tht qualification for appointment must be a bachelor of science degree from a standard university or college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
DO YOU REMEMBER?


 When Mayor Van Hoose built a municipal bath house at First avenue and Fifteenth street for the rolling mill men to take a bath on their way up town? And how the rolling mill man pre- ferred to spend his nickel for beer rather than pay nickel for soap and towel?
 Do you know of any man in Bir- mingham now who would rather have a beer than bath?
 When Phil Givhan rode his horse into the postoffice on First avenue. where the Brown-Marx now stands. to celebrate the cleo tion of Grover Cleveland? Quintins Curtius rode his horse into the gulf that threatened Rome. and Givhan celebrated the closing Of the gulf that had separated the democrats from the public offices. When the first printing office in Birmingham was started by Mfr Duvall on Second avenue. near Twentieth street. and that he sold oue to Willis Roberts and his son, Charles. who moved to Birming- ham from Columbiana?
 D. G. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
COLLEGE OPPOSES
 PROHIBITION CHANGE

The Birmingham Southern college student body passed unanimously a resolution to send to the state leg islature, the governor and the attor- islature, the governor and the gov ney general, asking that the pres ent prohibition law stand as 1t now is and not to introduce near beer and wine back into the state as Is now.
 Several speeches were made by the students and unanimous vote re- corded. 1t was also decided to send q representative to Montgomery to represent Birmingham Southern in the protest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-06
SHEDDING JITNEY
 INJURIES PATROL MAN

G. W. Armstrong. patrolman on Twentieth street, south, was struck and painfully injured by Jitney said to have been driven by E. O. Hoover. at Twentienth street and Avenue F. yesterday morning.
 It is said Armstrong was crossing the street at the intersection and failed to see the approaching Iitney. Hoover stated his car skidded and struck the officer when he was at tempting to avoid hitting him. Arm strong was taken to the Birmingham infirmary by Mrs Huldah Newsome, policewoman, In her car. At the hos pital it was stated the officer suffered a broken arm and leg and painful abrasions about the body. He is 6f years old and has been on the po- lice force since 1890. He resides at 7131 Sloss avenue. East Lake.
 Hoover was arrested by Officer Payne and placed in the city jail on . charge of reckless driving.