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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-09-22
ASKS FARMERS TO HELP

DR., H. A. Morgan, president of the
University of Tennessee, recently
issued the following address to the
farmers Of Tennessee in behalf Of
the campaign to raise $4,000 bushels
of corn and 1000 bushels Of wheat in
the state for the relief of the starv-
ing people in the Near East:
ITO the Farmers of Tennessee
The Near East Relief organization,
incorporated by act Of Congress in
1919, and promoted by many of the
most substantial citizens Of America,
has asked Tennessee to contribute
$4,000 bushels of corn to the starv-
ing populations of the countries Of
the Near East region.
"We have 100000 farms in Ten
nessee. Surely $4,000 of this num-
Der can contribute to this Christian
enterprise the $4,000 bushels, which
would not be more than bushel of
corn per farm. 1t is hoped that
enough temporary organizations Of
the citizens of each community of the
state that this contribution will be
made and ready for shipment under
the general instructions of those in
charge Of the Near East Relief Ser
vice in Tennessee BY November 15..
"Your hearty cooperation in the
contribution and assistance in the
organization will be most helpful.
III. A. MORGAN"
Prof. P. P. Claxton, while Commits
sioner of Education, wrote the fol-
lowing Endorsement Of the Near East
Relief Public School Campaign:
81 sincerely hope that teachers and
children in the public and private
schools of the UnitS1 States will CO.
operate heartily ana literally with
the Near East Relief in raising funds
for food and clothing and care of
he children and others who have suf-
fered from the ravages Of war in the
countries Of the Near East. To do
this will only be doing what we
would have others do to us if, like
these people, we were reduced to
poverty and suffering through no
fault of our own, but through the
ruthless ambition of others. American
sympathies are always as extensive
as the need of those who are unable
to help themselves. We are not
made poorer, but only richer-men-
tally, spiritually and in material
wealth as well-by giving where we
can"
The movement has the Endorsement
Of the leading men and women Of
the country. The organization for
the work in Tennessee will soon be
completed, and it is expected that
here will be no difficulty in raising
the douta Of grain asked from Ten
nessee.
Kansas has already sent in the
first two carloads Of grain that
have gone forward in the campaign,
and the work is progressing in other
states.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-09-22
BAPTIST PASTOR ARRIVES

At a recent congregational meet
ing of the First Baptist church a call
was extended to Rev. David Stubble-
field, D. D., to serve as supply pas
tor of that church. Mr.. and Mrs
Stubblefield arrived here Tuesday
evening from Nashville and were well
coined at the station by a committee
Of local Baptist laymen.
Mr.. Stubblefield has been pastor
Of the First Baptist church at
GAINESVILLE, Tenn, for some time,
and is a prominent and we'll known
minister Of his denomination. He
will serve the local church in the ca
pacity of supply pastor until a regu-
lar pastor can be called to succeed
Rev. Charles E. Wauford, who re-
signed several weeks ago to accept
a call at Cleburne, Texas.
The new pastor will preach his
first sermon in Covington next Sun
day morning at II o'clock and Sun
day evening at 7:30 D. m. The pub
lie is cordially invited to attend each
service.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stubblefield are oc-
cupying rooms at the residence OF
Mrs. W. H. Hewitt on North Maple
street.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-09-22
DAIRY MEETINGS SCHEDULED

A meeting held at Garland Satur-
day night by the farmers of that
community disclosed the fact that
the interest in dairying is spreading
to all parts of the county. Short
talks we're made on dairying and its
advantages to very enthusiastic
audience. Seven of those present
are now making their arrangements
to ship cream within the next few
weeks.
Meetings will be held at the fol-
lowing places, where the plan of
shipping cream will be discussed and
arrangements made for the begin
ming dairymen to get together on
their shipments, making it possible
for farmers in the remote parts Of
the county to bring their cream to
market once a month. Bv four or
five neighbors starting in the dairy
business and each one bringing the
cream to the shipping point once
every week, will relieve so many trips
where the distance is great:
Burlison, SATURDAY. night, Septem-
Der "a, at 1880 o'clock.
Gilt Edge Monday night, Septem-
Der 26. at 7;30.
Holly Grove. Tuesday night, Sep
ten1her 27. at 7:30.
linton, Wednesday night, Septem-
Der %, at 1880.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-09-22
LAST CALL FOR SWEET
POTATO SHIPPING HAMPERS

All growers of sweet potatoes who
expect to ship any or all of their
crop should make arrangements for
their hampers before another week,
The car is being made up and as soon
as the order of 1000 bushels is
reached the car will be ordered.
Write, call or see your county agent
about these hampers.
The potato market in Chicago to-
day is $3.50 per bushel for No. 1
Nancy Hall sweet potatoes. Make
your arrangements right away to get
in on the car-lot shipments that
will soon start rolling. Mr.. Walter
Biddle has few thousand hampers
on hand that will be sold for the
early crop, but it is necessary to
place your order for the shipment Of
hampers next week.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-09-22
DEATH OF ]. LUKE LINDSEY

DR.. L. J. Lindsey, Of this city, re-
ceived a telegram last Saturday
morning from Brentwood, Texas
stating that his brother, Mr.. J. Luke
Lindsey, aged 50 years, had died Fri
day night, following an illness.
The deceased was born and reared
in this county, having moved to
Texas in 1896 and remained there un-
til his death. He was engaged In the
real estate business in the city Of
Brentwood and was prominently
known there.
Mr.. Lindsey was also we'll known
in Upton county, having served for
number Of wears as deputy sheriff
during the administration Of Sheriff
Pate Faux. He leaves wife and
one daughter, Miss Birtor Lindsey,
also three brothers. DR.. L. J.. Messrs.
Elmer and Thomas Lindsey. Of this
county. Il *.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-09-22
PRESENT YOUR CLAIMS
TO CLEANUP SQUAD

When the Cleanup Squad reaches
Memphis on Monday, September 26,
TO get action on the claims of vet
Grams of the World War, its biggest
problem will be to get in touch with
every ex-service man in the territory
who has a right to governmental
compensation.
The squad is composed of experts
from the various government BILL
reaus, the Red Cross and the Ameri-
can Legion. They are familiar in
every detail with the workings of
the War Risk Insurance Act and va
rious features Of the different plans
Of hospital treatment, medical care
and rehabilitation work in general.
As soon as they establish personal
touch with the veterans they are
prepared to put machinery in mo-
ton at once to get for them what is
coming to them from the govern
ment. In this work they have every
assurance of whole hearted cooper
alton by the authorities in Washing
ton.
The plan Of campaign Of the squad
contemplates the avoidance Of
lengthy correspondence and annoying,
time-killing red tape, BY getting at
first hand all information as to each
individual veterans case, and the
machinery is well oiled to get re-
suits once it is put in motion.
However, the greatest problem
that confronts the workers is the
establishment of personal contact
with the men they would serve. Many
of the veterans, in lots Of cases,
those most deserving of govern
mental aid, are illitarates. They
don't understand the meaning of
CONDENSATION" rehabilitation" and
vocational training" Many are To-
Gated in isolated districts, where a
newspaper is rarely seen.
The squad furnishes the big OBJ
portunity for the veteran to have
Strengthened out all his difficulties
Of compensation and vocational
training and medical treatment right
at home. 1t is, as well, the chance
of many to find out if they have
claims and if they have, to get them
filed properly so that response will
be satisfactory and immediate.
To reduce trouble, delay and ex-
nense to a minimum, the squad will
furnish each disabled veteran, who
reports at squad headquarters, with
transportation back home and meals
and lodging until his business is
completed.
While the squad is there It win
take up, in addition to the affairs Of
local veterans, the affairs also of
ex-seryice men in Upton county.
Upton county ex-soldiers can get
information in regard to their claims
and the necessary steps to take in
order to present their claims to the
Cleanup SQUAD from Messrs. E. IT.
McFadden, w. L. Owen and Paul
Bringle, Of Covington.
The headquarters Of the Memphis
SQUAD has been changed from the
courthouse to $40 Mccall building
Just south Of the Gayoso Hotel.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-09-22

The County School Board met in
the office Of Superintendent Eugene
Younger Monday. and among other
matters, it was decided to close the
rural schools next Friday for a
period of one month during the cot
ton-picking season. Under the new
school law, the state pays it's share
OF school operating expenses accord
ing to the average attendance Of
pupils, instead of the scholastic popu-
lation as heretofore. Therefore, the
board considered it advisable to sus-
pend school during the cotton-pick-
ing season, when attendance is very
low, and start again when the great
est number Of pupils can attend.
Mr.. Ed Bucey, an ex-serviee
man and a beneficiary of the vo-
cational training department of the
federal government. is serving as an
apprentice in the harness and shoe
shop of Mr.. v. L. 0gilvie at the ex-
pense of the government. The gov
eminent pays his salary during his
apprenticeship, or until he has quail
fled in his chosen vocation.
Mr.. L. G. Aymard, representing
the Diamond Oil Co., of Memphis
was here Tuesday to make arrange
ments for the enlargement of the
local service station. He reports
that his firm will establish service
stations in 80 cities and towns in
territory adjacent to Memphis. Mr..
viii Primer is the manager Of the
local station.
Milton Barringer. colored, was
arrested here Wednesday by Sheriff
volz on a charge Of being a fugitive
from Justice. He will be held here
for the authorities in Oxford, Miss.
Barringer confessed his guilt of COM
hitting assault with criminal intent,
for which he is charged in Missis-
sippi.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-09-22
FORDSON RUNS FIRST
POWER MOWER IN COUNTY

This week the first tractor mower
to be operated in the county was put
into actual use on Sheltondale Farm
by Skeletons Garage. When the
writer visited the farm where the
mower was being used to cut pea
hay and the machine. which is made
by the Roderick Lean Manufacturing
Co., was running perfectly, cutting
a six-foot swarth. The machine will
cut from one to two and one-half
&C e IN hour, depending on the con-
dition of the field and the crop to be
cut. 1t is one-man outfit and the
cutting is a ways in sight as with the
horse-drawn machine. The cutting
blade is controlled and manipulated
from the drivers seat. as with other
mowers.
SheltOndale Farm contains 200
acres. All of the blowing, discing
and preparation of seed beds has been
done this year with the Fordson and
large part Of the cultivation Of the
crops has been done with the tractor.
Tractor farming is progressing
with such rapid strides that prac-
tically every kind of farm machinery
can now be operated BY the tractor.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-09-22

Up to date there have been re-
ceived 1,757 bales of cotton at the
local compress of this years crop.
Indications are that the crop win
be harvested much earlier this year
than the average, the weather con-
tinuing to be favorable.
In former years a slight difference
in the grade Of the staple made very
little difference in the price received.
On the present market the better
grades bring much more than the
lower grades, cotton that has been
picked carelessly, allowed to be
damaged by the weather.
1t behooves the farmer to keen
the grade of his cotton as high as
possible. 1t means money in his
pocket.
The Progressive Farmer, in com
menting on the proper picking Of
cotton, has the following to say:
Every cotton grower wants the
price of cotton to 90 up. But re-
CARELESS of how high the quoted
price goes, it is possible for most
growers to put the price for their
own cotton appEeciably higher. BY
exercising just little more care to
pick free from trash and avoid GIN
ming when wet, cotton Of the grade
strict middling can be produced
where the grade might have been
middling. And strict middling cot
ton is worth one-half cent a pound
more than middling. With a little
more care good middling worth SO
points or practically a cent per
pound more than middling can be
produced. A premium Of cent per
pound is worth considerable extra
trouble.
when the grade falls below mid
ding the grower is penalized se-
verely. For low middling he must
take 1873 points (nearly two cents)
less per pound than for middling.
And for middling cotton stained the
penalty is a loss of over four cents
per pound. These are just a few
examples Of the differences in the
value of cotton of various grades,
Now, Mr.. Cotton Grower. what are
your wishes in the matter? Do YOU
prefer to sell without reference to
Craze and let the other fellow have
the cent or half-cent premium on
your better grade cotton? Or do
you prefer to save your cotton in
best possible condition and sell
strictly according to grade, thereby
realizing on the premium for good
cotton?
Many communities are not yet
prepared to grade cotton. Co-opera-
ton on the part of the growers should
lead to the employment of a compe-
tent classer. Some states are offer
ing to aid the growers in employing
such a man. Some states offer free
cotton grading service at some CEN
tral point. Many county agents
have organized cooperative carlot
shipments of cotton to the advant-
age of the growers. But best Of all,
the growers themselves in several
states are organizing their own CO.
operative selling associations and are
binding themselves to stick. These
associations will grade, store, ship
and sell cotton for their members at
actual cost. And needless to say,
these associations will sell on the
basis of grade and staple. Then
there will be real incentive for a
farmer to produce only the better
grades Of cotton of a staple best
adapted to his conditions. In the
meantime, turn out the cleanest cot
ton you can and take advantage Of
any existing opportunity to sell on
the basis of grade and staple"
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-09-22

A valuable mule belonging to
Mr. John bearing was drowned In
the gin lot of the Covington Cotton
Oil Company Wednesday morning,
while the lot was flooded from the
overflow of q nearby creek, caused
bv the heavy rainfall that morning.
The animal was in harness and was
hitched to seed wagon stationed
near the seed house, when the mule.
frightened, entangled himself in the
harness and fell into the water.
drowning before he could be released
from the harness.
The Business Mems Bible Class
of the First Methodist church has
set Sunday, October 2, as home-
coming day for the class. All men,
bers of the class and friends Of the
class are being urged to be present
on this occasion. The invitation has
been extended to all those who have
been members Of the class and are
now out of town. An interesting
program has been arranged and the
class is looking for a large attend
ance.
Mrs. Bessie McMullen, Of Upton,
was in Covington Thursday to quail
fy as Administrative of the estate Of
M. H. McMullen, who was killed near
Upton July %, when his truck coll
lided with an Illinois Central freight
train. The claim against the railroad
company for the accident resulting
in her husbands death was also set
tied. being a cash payment Of 81, POO
in favor Of the widow.
Mr.. Leslie Dawson, Of this city,
who has been quite I'll for some time.
underwent an operation for appen-
dicitis Wednesday afternoon.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-09-22
CLEAN PICKING
INCREASES PRICE
IMPROPER CARE MAY MEAN
TWO CENTS LOSS

Cooperation on the Part of Growers
Should Lead to the Employment
of Competent CIasses--It is Pos
sible For Growers to Put Price
Appreciably Higher-PlaiR Facts
and Figures.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-09-22

Mr.. A. 7. Beatty has started, a
grocery business in the 18th district,
near Hunts store. He began busi-
ness Saturday.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-09-22
INTERESTING LOCAL HAPPENINGS
TOLD IN SHORT PARAGRAPHS

TITHT ITlIlT
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-01
COUNTY FARM BUREA HAS DIRECTED ACTIVE WORK IN NAilAIllY COMMUNITIES.
Poultry Culng, Cooperative Buying, Orchard Improvement Dairying and Use of Lime on Fields Have Been Among the Projects Taken Up in the Different Towns.

In making summary of the work ef the New London County Farm Bureau during the past year, it is inposszble to make mention of much of the miscel- laneous work carried out. Several thinRs stand out as definite pieces which have been accomplished during the pzsst year. The work has been under the direction of Harold F. Johnson, county ageEH, arid Miss Gladys Stra.tton in the home eos monies department s-;s.
 Poultry CaI1ing
 Eighteen poultry culling demonstrations were held attended by some 300. people in New London county. From records obtained at the demonstrations these 3to people represent some 22,sss hens and bullets. At these demonstrations 15s hens were thrown out as culls from 1,2s7 hens handled and 80 bullets were thrown out from 1.00s~pullets handled Thus making a total of 236 hens and bullets actually discarded at the demonstrations. In order to follow up this wc,~k and de- termine what results were secured by the people after they had returned to their homes and had an opportunity to practice on their own hocks. question: aires were sent out and 13 people besides the owners of the fiocks where the demon strations were held, reported that they had culled >~out 366 hens from a tctal c1 1.245. This number together with the number thrown out at the demonstra-
 Ions makes 602 hens and outlets which
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-01
WOMEN HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED IN
 HOME ECONOMICS BY FARM BUREAU

who has to do her own dress making. n does away with the necessity of fitting each garment made. skirts do not have to be hung. and by the use of a belt mark ed for this purpose. waists and skirts are put together without the necessity of try ing on. Simple ways of making nnishes are also shown.
 The leader of this group reported c month and a half after group work was completed that members of the group had made six dresses. four shirt waists sna dress skirt. thirteen pieces of underwear. using their patterns. One member had remade tailored suit. and drafted tive patterns for some one else. also four dress forms had been made for neirhbors- This not only shows use of methods learn ed but that some of the work Is passed on to help others.
 This group has asked for the follow ing projects: Millinery. home nursing. Kitchen planning which will be worked out as time allows.
 Lebanon Center
 Eleven meetings were held with a Rrcup here on clothing also. The same kind of work being carried out as in Goshen. The leader reported just before annual meet ing in December that five dresses four teen pieces of underwear. 1 dress skirt two waists and four dress forms had been made by group members since class work was completed in October. using patterns drafted in class. This group is also interested in niIlin- cry and home nursing as projects to be handled in the near future.
 New Londen
 Arrangements have been made win I Ia z h. clothing and millinery. Work to start in January.
 North stenlnEton
 Al the fair this fall .:3 children wers weighed and measured .113 were normal or overweight. 100 were found to he ux- derweight. i1 were 10 10 per cent. un- derweight and 2s more than 10 per cent underweight. Toe children who tvete normal were given blue stars. the chii- dren underweight were told a few simple things to do to bring their weight 10 normal when there were no physical de- fects.
 Making of dress forms was demonstrate ed to a group and there is a demand here for clothing group.
 Norwich Town At a community meeting held fn the
 
 Wilcox and Mrs. Nathan Bushnell were named to make arrangements for the home economies projects. The women were most interested in clothing and ii was decided to start the group during tn, winter months.
 old Lyme ' Mrs. C. c. Voorhees. Mrs. C. R. Moves and Mrs. Roger DeWolf. Jr.. were chosen as the committec for home economics work in Old Lyme at a community meet ing held in September. The women chose clothing as the frs, project to take up! Seven meetings have , already been held. Miss Deming from Connecticut Agricultural college will b' with the group during one of the rsgulai ; meetings in January to teach them th, making of inexpensive trimmings. |; Arrangements have already been mad, l to give this group millinery In January (Coutinued on Last Page. Col. Three)
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-01

In the home economies work of the New London County Farm Bureau. since June lst, 1920. there have been 1s2 meetings held with women about the county-with a total attendance of 4.2es present The work is under the direction of Miss Gladys E. Stratton.
 Thirteen communities in the county have decided on a program of work which they wish to see carried out. These pro- grams include such projects as food se- lection. school lunches, child care. home nursing garment making. drafting of pat terms. use and alteration of commercial patterns. renovation of clothing, millinery. dress forms. household equipment. home made freless cookers, rearrangement of kitchens to eliminate steps etc, as well as miscellaneous pieces of work too num- erous to mention.
 The organized work iE outlined as fol- lowsa
 Colchester
 Two groups of women are organized to work on clothing projects. The drafting and testing out of patterns for women and clothing for children. Leaders were named for each group.
 GrisweId
 Two projects were chosen by the oom- nlittee appointed to look after home economic projects Home made hreless cookers and dress forms. Lebanon
 Two communities in Lebanon. are car I ryinE on organized work, Goshen and Lebanon Center.
 In Goshen group of women have had eleven meetings on clothing. 152 pat terms were drafted. 5s garments made and ten dress forms. This course is designed to make sewing easier for the woman