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The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-02
Training Shipper
to Grade and Pack
Much Waste and Loss of
Fruits and Vegetables
Can Be Prevented.

prepared by the United States Department
OF Agriculture.)
Waste and loss in fruits and vege-
tables due to spoilage or breakaSe IN
transit have been one OF the serious
problems connected with the profitable
production and selling Of perishable
foods.
The market specialists Of the bu-
rea Of agricultural economics Of the
United States Department OF Agricul-
ture have long urged growers TO axe
steps to prevent this unnecessary
waste, which brings them no profit and
often means a serious loss, at the same
time reducing the total supply of
fruits and vegetables. Increased care
in selecting, grading, packing and
shipping their products has accom-
plished much in spite Of the risks in
volved in shipping ~perishables over
long distances, across deserts, noun
tains and plains in all kinds of
weather.
Tomatoes All Year.
Tomatoes are now found on the
large markets practically all the year,
coming from Mexico, Cuba, and the
Bahamas in early winter, from Florida
and south Texas next, and from east
Texas, Mississippi and Tennessee dur-
ing the spring. Ohio, Illinois and New
Jersey supply the summer trade of the
large eastern markets until local grow
ers and home gardeners can fill the
demand. California ships tomatoes
from May to November. In order to
avoid high freight charges on toma-
toes which will spoil in transit. very
careful grading and packing must be
done by the shippers. Both consumer
and grower reap the benefit Of this
care preceding shipment.
Losses and waste in handling poorly
graded cabbage are quite frequent.
The shippers lose by their own negli-
gence and the consumer loses because
Of the lessened supply, poor quality
and higher local prices. Growers are
being Systematically urged not to ship
over-ripe, decayed and soft heads Of
cabbage.
Grade All Products.
The large associations Of potato
growers have succeeded in grading
their products under brand names
which protect the customer against
diversified, hollow and defective tubers.
Boxed apples from the Northwest
leave that region splendidly graded, al
ably In transit to eastern markets.
California growers are making vigor-
Gus efforts to put only standardized
cantaloupes, citrus fruits and other
products on the market, to avoid ship
ping either green or overripe melons
and to enforce such rigid grading,
packing and shipping rules that only
those oranges, grapefruits and lemons
which will surely withstand travel and
changes in climate, are now being
shipped.
The list might be indefinitely CON
tinued. Every effort is being made by
the United States Department Of Agri-
culture to influence growers TO grade
their products and pack them properly
for shipment, enabling the house
keeper, who is the final purchaser Of
CALIFORNIA; cantaloupes, Florida's to-
matoes, or Oregon's apples, to obtain
her moneys worth when she deals
with the retail storekeeper.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-02
Much Butter Being Made
on a Household Scale

Farmers and their wives residing on
the approximately 100000 farms,
where at least one COW Is kept on
each, continue the practice of making
butter on a household scale, despite
the growth Of modern creameries to
the extent Of 1885 in number in 1922.
For the purpose Of making butter on
the farms, 1928 100000 pounds Of
whole milk were utilized last year and
625, 100000 pounds Of this product was
manufactured. Thus nearly 40 per
cent Of the total butter production Of
the United States is made on approx
mately one-half Of the farms Of the
country.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-02
Burberry Bush Harbors
Black Stem Wheat Rust

Thousands OF people throughout the
Middle West have learned during the
past years, at the various county and
state affairs, to recognize the common
barberry bush, which harbOrs the
black-stem rust Of wheat. The demon
strations at the fairs have created on
siderable interest among wheat grow
ers and they have expressed them
selves as being anxious to cooperate
In the campaign to eliminate the bar
berry bush In order to minimize the
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-02
Arrangement for Hog
Feeding Quite Handy
Originated and Used at Hi
nois Experiment Station.

A handy arrangement for feeding
hogs originated and used at the Hi
nois agricultural experiment station
farm is shown herewith. 1t consists
OF a concrete feeding floor II feet wide
and IA feet long and two concrete
troughs each Il feet long made sep
arate from the floor. AT the outside
corners of the troughs four posts are
set in the concrete floor. To these
are spiked = by S-inch pieces
which support panels which can
be swung over the troughs. This
feature enables the herdsman to keep
the hogs away from the trough while
It is being filled. A strap iron fixture
holds the panel in the position de-
sired.
one Of the easiest improvements for
the hog raiser 10 build is a concrete
feeding floor; and 1t will bring him
quicker and larger returns for the
money invested than any other part OF
his hog raising equipment. Loss Of
valuable feed is prevented when hogs
are fed on a concrete floor.
Considerable time and labor will be
saved If the feeding floor is located
near the corncrib or granary. 1t is
desirable TO place the feeding floor on
the south or east side OF the corncrib
or hoghouse, as 1t will then be largely
protected from cold winds. The loca-
ton selected should be well drained.
Where the ground is firm and well
drained, concrete may be laid directly
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-02
SunhOwer Is Excellent
Silage Feed for Cattle

The sunflOwer makes excellent feed
as silage, and data at present avail
able indicates that silage made from
the sunfOwer, If put up at the proper
stage of maturity, makes a fairly good
substitute for corn, although its feed
ing value Is not so high. 1t has been
used mostly In areas where the chinch
bug is prevalent. The crop fits well In
many rotations where corn should be
omitted on account Of chinch bug
damage.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-02
Why Doesn't Farmer Put
implements Under Cover?

Ask a farmer why he doesn't put
the farm implements in the shed in
stead Of leaving them just where he
unlocked. He may answer, whats
the use? The parts that will rust out
are covered with oil. and those that
aren't covered with oil last longer than
the rest of the machine anyhow"
The implement dealer knows that If
the machinery Is not housed he will
sell two machines where he should
have sold only one, and that he will
also sell more repairs.
With both the farmer and the imple-
ment dealer satisfied, why house the
farm machinery?
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-02
Successful Planting of
Raspberry Bush in Fall

AS a rule, spring planting Is best
for r~aspberries, but II the fall should
be favored with enough rainfall so
that tie young plants could get a good
start, fall planting will be successful,
and you will gain a season by planting
early this fall, because there Will be
some fruit, while with spring planting,
you could not hope TO gather fruit next
year. as you might with fall planting.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-02
Sunfowers for Silage
Should Be Cut Promptly

Sunfiowers for silage should be put
In when the seeds reach the hard
dough stage. When grown on wet
land so the pith is sappy and full of
water, they may be cut and wilted il
the field before putting into the silo.
When grown on very dry ground, they
should be put into the silo rs prompt
ly as possible and enough water add
ed that a little a be squeezed from
the cut stalks.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-02
A Lady of Distinction

Is recognized by the delicate, fascinat-
Ing influence Of the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cuticura Soap ard hot
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores
followed by a busting with Cuticura
Talcum powder usually means a clear,
sweet, healthy skin.-Advertisement.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-02

One Of the interesting domestic
games is to see how often one can
keep the baby from crying.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-02

What is the object of driving peo-
pie up to face trouble that 1t is known
they will dodge?
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-02

A word to the wise is sufficient Did
you ever notice how many words peo-
pie use In giving you advice?
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-02

If a man once has II, 1t never dies
the taste for snowy neckties.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-02

When you have to bear it about the
hardest part Is the grin.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-02

FiVe United States manufacturing
plants, seven assembly plants and
ttUo Canadian plants give as he
largest production capacity In the
world for high grade cars and
make possible our loW prices.
Dealers and Service Stations EVer,SAevs
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1923-11-02

Where there's a will there's a bunch
Of expectant relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
SUMMER SCHOOL AT
 AUBURN WILL CLOSE
1,300 Students Took Work During
 Summer

AUBURN, Ala, August 1S.-(Spe- Commencement exercises of the Auburn Summer school will be held in Langdon hall this week, with the conferrng of degrees by Presi- dent Spright Dowell on Thursday morning. Figures compiled here to- day by Director John B. Clarke indi- cate that there was total enroll ment of more than 1900 students in the summer school.
 Director John B. Clarke has had charge of the entire 12 weeks ses- sion of the summer school. In the first place 40 students will receive regular college degrees as result of their. work in the summer school. This is the largest number of grad uates in any summer school con ducted at Auburn.
 special feature of the summer school this year has been the eonvo- cation exercises with popular lec- lures and special music by Mrs. W. NJ. Askew and the college orchestra. Among the speakers at convocation were; R. E. Tidwell, assistant state superintendent of edueation; Judge T. D. Sanford of Opelika. Dr. David Snedden of Columbia university, Dr. George $. Counts of Yale and Dr. John McBeth of Scotland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
SEPTUAGENARIAN
 GRADUATES FROM NORMAL AT TROY
Completes Task She Started Out To Do Twenty-Five
 Years Ago

TROY Ala, August 18.-(Special Leased Wire)-Numbered among the graduates receiving diplomas Tues day morning, August IA, at the State Normal school at Troy, Ala, was Mrs. Sarah Eugenia Crawford of Hurts bOro. Ala, to whom special credit and praises are due because she is at the age when most people have given up ambition for future life on earth and are living in memories of the past
 Hot June, June and August days had no terror for her and called forth no slackening of her tireless efforts to complete a task set for, herself and begun 25 years ago. In 1898 Mrs. Crawford began her course at the Troy State Normal college. as it was then, but left to teach before grad uating. She said her yearning for knowledge and desire to possess a diploma has brought her back. She studied for five years at the Alabama Conference (Methodist) Female col- lege in Tuskegee, when a girl.
 When asked her exact age on the day of her graduation, Mrs Crawford said she just stayed here-had no age; but she is well past 70 and some Of her relatives say she is 75
 She has taught for the past 35 years and by her spirit of optimism and high ideals had guided many of her rural school pupils into professional lives. R. N. Brown of New York, who was president of the Mexican Cen tral railroad under the reign of Diaz, was pupil of hers. In the Alabama Methodist conference are Rev Will Middlebrooks and Rev. H. R. Ellison, both her "school boys" She has trained about 40 teachers who are now aiding the state in the education of the young.
 Last winter she taught in a rural district where 1t was necessary for her to, walk one and one-half miles twice day to and from her school She walked it. rain or shine, and did not miss day the entire year.
 Along with receiving her diploma she iss realizing another ambition that of being a song writer. The New York Melody corporation has recent ly published "The Power Behind the Throne Is Dad" a catchy song writ ten by her, in which she gives due credit to Dad.
 The Dickinsons of Virginia and Georgia, the Thomases of South Carolina are prOgenitors 'of hers on her fathers side and the Scotts and Sharps of Virginia and Georgia, the Brewers and Pollards of Virginia and Ala bama are her mothers side She is grandniece of Judge Grigsby F. Thomas of the Georgia bar.
 Mrs Crawford is the wife of J. P. Crawford of Hurtsboro, who is a nephew of Judges Martin J. and Ben nett II. Crawford of Georgia. She is the mother of four children, who have been educated and trained in ex- cellent lines
 Her ambition is now to spend the remaining days of her life in the school room and she says she ex poets to teach in Heaven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
SUNDAY SCHOOLS PLAN
 FOR PENSACOLA MEET
Number Of Specialists To Have
 Charge Of Departments
STATE CAPITAL BUREAU 1 THE AGE-HERALD MonfrODery Ala Aup Ig

Among the special features of the Methodist Sunday school conference to be held in Pensacola, Fla, August 2S-30. for the 600 schools in central and south Alabama and west Florida, will be the departmental sessions un- der the able leadership of a compe- tent specialist, according to Clarence NJ. Dannelly, superintendent of Sun day school work in the Alabama con ference.
 Miss Hazel Covington of Montgom- cry elementary superintendent of the Sunday school board, will have direct charge of the program dealing with the elementary departments, embrac- ing life of the first 12 years. Assist ing her will be such splendid special ists as Mrs. w. N. Lipscomb of Pen sacola, with cradle roll workers who has the distinction of leading a corps Of workers at First church, Pensa . cola, who attained "A" rank, the only one in 1922 from the general Sunday school board; Miss Ruth Dunklin of Greenville, with beginner workers, Miss Dunklin having charge of one of the best beginner departments in the Alabama conference
 The older age groups in the elemen- tary division will be in charge of two well known workers, Mrs. w. F. Cam of Brewton, who is elementary SpeclallSt with the general sunday school board, Mrs. Cam leading the primary department group; Miss Julia Grace Collier of Perry street, Mont gomery, leading the discussion of the junior problems.
 Among others who are expected to take part in these departmental ses- sions are Miss Ruth Walton of Pensa- cola, Miss Daisy McAllister of Pen- sacola, Miss Mary H. Jones of Mont gomery, Mrs. J. R. Bradley of Cen- tury Mrs. D. L. Folsom of Grace vile, Mrs. J. l.. Crawford Of Dothan, Miss Katie Bell Anthony of Midway, Miss Mary Agnes Stewart of Ma rion, Mrs. r. F. Huggins of Chipley, Miss Clara Pearson of Eclectic, Miss Daisy Hightower of Union Springs and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
ADULT SCHOOLS T0
 CONDUCT CLOSING EXERCISES AUG. 25
Parade, Speeches And Lunch To Mark Commencement
 At Tuscaloosa
TUSCALOOSA BUREAU
 THE AGE-HEKALD Tuscaloosa, Ala, Aug. IS

Commencement exercises of the 12 adult schools to close next week in Tuscaloosa county will be held Sat urday, August 20, beginning with a parade to form at 9 o'clock at Gen. tral college and march to the uni- versity, where speeches will be de- livered in Morgan hall by prominent men. Lunch will be served on the university campus. The exercises will conclude with contests and awarding of prizes. Exhibits of work done by the adult pupils will be displayed in Morgan hall. Among the prizes to be awarded by the state educational department is $25 to the county having the best adult school record, S15 for the best school in the state, and $10 for the best school in the county, which will be con tested for by the local schools. There will be other prizes for schools and for individual work. Preparations will be made to care for 1,50O or more persons. Among the prominent speakers will be P. W. Hodges of the state board of education.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
ROAD TO CHEROKEE
 BLUFF DAM COMPLETED
Things Begun To Hum At Talla-
 pOosa Dam Site

DADEVIILE, Ala, August 1s.- Special )-Construct of the mile of road from Cherokee Bluff dam site of the Alabama Power company to the Dadeville and Double Bridges ferry highway has been completed. so that the trip to the dam can be made over an excellent road from Dadeville by automobile in 30 min- utes. Progress has been made so rap idly in cleaning up the camp site, construction of camp houses for em- ployes and the coffer dam that the magnitude of the undertaking can be readily understood by visitors who are becoming more numerous every week. The heavy water tank for the water supply system was carried out today by trucks.
 Besides the numerous taxies mal<- ing the trip daily, 1T. Taylor has es- abolished bus line with fare of 75 cents, and makes a daily round trip.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
SCHOOL IS ADVANCED
Prof. NJ. L. Black To He Superinten-
 denf Of SIncnmh nlnL

SLOCOMB, AIa., August IN.--INpe- cial Leased Wire )-The Slocomb pub lie school will be converted into a high school this term. Pro.. N. 1.
 Black, former principal of the Hart ford grade school win be general superintendent Six assistauis have been added to the teach staff During the summer, the sch 4 build ing has undergone all necessary re pairing, and to handle the increase of pupils expected. two new rooms have been equipped for teaching purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
SCHOOL FACULTY ANNOUNCED

The Fayette county school will open next Monday Prof. B. L. Balch, principal is expecting the largest en- rollment in the history of the school. There will be senior class of about 60.
 The following constitute the fac ulty for the scholastic year: B. l.. Balch, principal; J. F. Wright, assis- tant principal Miss Lota Spear. Miss Ann Hoffman, Miss Ruth Burdick, Miss Grace Black and MT. and Mrs, Charles Scott course in short hand and typewriting will also be of fered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
PLAN GOOD SHOWING
Opp Legion Post Elects Delegates T'
 Mobile Stnte Convention

OPPO, Ala. August 1S-(Special Wire )-The Cold Star Post Amer. lean Legion at this place is planning to make 8 good showing at the state convention of the legion to be held at Mobile August 30 and q and Sep tember 1. At the last meeting of the post it was decided to send the dele gations with all expenses paid, and require them to attend all sessions of the convention The trip will be made through the country with post regalia prominently displaying on the auto mobiles. Those elected are J. r. King x. B. Huestess, Fulton Jones, c. T. Bryan, A, R. Woodham, T. J. Hammet c. l., Castor c. E. Fuller and Gus l. Bryan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
DRAINAGE " ORK IN TWO COUNTIES WELL UNDER WAY
SWampS Being Converted Into Good TiIIabIe
 Lands

FAYETTE, Ala, August 1S.-(Spe- cial.)-On July 4 the Fayette and La mar county drainage district, No. l, started the dredge boat to convert the many little ripling streams that wonder through the dense swamp into one body of water. The contrast is picturesque. Today one sees a canal, carrying a dredge boat with 80 tons of machinery, followed by a boat two stories high and a second boat of smaller dimensions, and the motor boats. As this dredge boat blows it's way, these lands which so long were waste will soon become the most valuable lands in this section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
COLLEGE DOCTOR HAS LONG SERVICE RECORD
Hasn't Misseu o.~M call At Auburn
 In 50 Years

ctal)-The long and unusual serv- ices of DT J. H. Drake. college phy-- sician, have been recognized off cially by the board of trustees of the Alabama Polytechnic institute. according to information received here today, pr Drake has the unique record of never having been absent from sick cali during his 30 years of service at Auburn. He has held the office of surgeon here since 1872 A special alumni committee has been appointed to devise a plan for the recognition of pr. DSake's services to the college through the establishment of a memorial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
CLAIMS RECORD WITH 72 POUND
 " MELON

UNION SPRINGS. Ala, Au- gust 1S.- Special Leased Wire )-Bullock claims the big gest watermelon thus far re- corded in Alabama in 1923. This life sized melon grew greenly and fair on the farm of Benjamin McAndrews, operated by Jason Carlisle, both Of Union Springs
 The melon was given ordl- nary fertilization but decided to outdo Goliath of Gath and did so to the tune of 72 pounds.
 The elephant of the tribe of melons was planted about 90 days ago and gained over a pound a day after 1t got a good start.
 The melon was displayed in a store and was cut later for seed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
CHAMBER ENTERTAINED
Power Company Is Host At PeII City
 Luncheon

FELL CITY, Ala, At gust 1S.- Special )-The Alabama Power company entertained the Pell City Chamber of Commerce at luncheon Thursday in the Maxwell building A F. McBrier, the local representa- tive of the company, acted as host and was assisted by H. Grady Holmes of the Birmingham office, Mrs Roberts Harris Vim, home economist and Frank l.. Flodi, range specialist of the Edison Elec- tric Appliance company. A delicious menu was served and was cooked in the luncheon room on an electric range by Mrs. Winn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
CANDIDATES OUT

ELIZA, Ala, August 1S-CSpecialD W. Albert Prescott will be a cand- date for county treasurer. Another candidate to announce lately was J. Edmond Hudson who aspires to be- come superintendent of education of Coffee county. There will be a spe- cial election September 10.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
PnELnrINNRY Us SET

Special Leased Wire. )-The pre- liminary trial of Parker Jones and R. J. Jones is set for Thursday, Au- gust 25, at Luverne before Justice J. II, Pollard The detendants are represented by Frank B. Brecken and the state by Attorneys Ira B. Thompson, J. J. Mayaeld and Fritz Thompson of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
SEE SOME PROSPECTS OF GOOD COTTON CROP
Trio Hurt When Automobile Turns
 Over

TALLADEGA, Ala, August 1S,- Especial. )-All is not gloom in the cotton crop by good deal. Good samples of growing cotton can De found in the fields of Talladega coun- ty as well as the bad. B. Y. Hartley brought to town Thursday three stalks from his field, large, vigorous and strong. with large, fully devel- oped bolls, that showed no sign of any cotton pest whatever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-08-19
NEW WnRM ARNIY CnAIINC

WlIbur Fl. Ward received a tele- gram from Dr. W. c. Kinds, state entomologist, Saturday to the effect that the next generation of the army worm will arrive within three weeks He stated the next crop of the worm will be greater and more general than the present advance of the pest Mr. Ward has had charge of aiding the farmers in securing poison to fight the army worm and has just completed a large consignment to the cotton planters