Smyrna times., 1927-09-21
CLAYTON
Budget Of News Gathered Here and
There of Neighborhood Interest

Kent County Agent Russell E. Wilson
ID cooperation with DR.. j. F. Adams,
Plant Pathologist of the University of
Delaware and the State Board of Ag-
riculture for the conducting of two
field meetings on Friday of this week
at the farms of Clifford Clark near
Kenton and A. G. Darrah near Clayton
to demonstrate the treatment of seed
wheat for the control Of the sinking
smut, or "Bust" as it is frequently
called by the wheat growers. 1t is
nearing the season of the year when
farmers are planning to sow their
wheat, and in view of the severe pre-
valence of this sinking smut in the
1927 wheat crop in many sections Of
the county and state, every effort
should be put forth by the wheat
growers to eradicate this disease by
thoroughly treating the seed. The
chief points to be demonstrated at
these Kenton Hundred field meetings
will be the ways in which these dust
disinfectants may be used in the treat
ment of the wheat. During the past
two years the wheat growers in the
state have been using "Coppercarb"
and "Semesan" which have given ex-
cellent results where they were prop
erly applied. These dusts are being
handled by many dealers throughout
the state for the convenience of those
farmers who want to treat their wheat
this fall It is not recommended that
badly diseased wheat be treated, for
it is a much better plan to dispose of
such wheat and buy cleaner seed for
treating. The "Coppercarb" dust
should be used at the rate Of three
ounces to the bushel Of grain, and the
-tSemesan" at the rate Of two ounces
to the bushel. In case Of very light
infection of smut, only one ounce of
the "Semesan" need be used if the
wheat is treated in treating ma
chine. These dusts are poisonous, and
those who work with them should
wear masks over the nose and mouth,
and do this work in a well ventilated
building. Care must also be taken to
not use or sell any Of the treated
wheat for food or feeding purposes.
Wheat may be treated at any time
with these dust disinfectants and stor-
ed until Seedlng time.
Mrs. S. G. Spruance Of Clayton is
on a two or three weeks sojourn to
Ocean Grove, N. J.
Mrs. Edward Burris near Clayton
had Is half grown turkeys from a
flock of 70, killed by stray dogs.
Charlie Griffin, aged 36, while un-
hitching his horses from the plaw on
. his farm west of Kenton on the Hart
ly road, stepped by accident within the
traces. One of the horses became
frightened and ran away, dragging
Mr.. Griffin over the rough field into
the concrete road. A woman near by
heard the noise, ran out and caught
the horses and cut the traces. Mr.
Griffin was painfully hurt. He had
several bad cuts on his face. AS the
cuts and skinned places were also full
of dirt from the field and road, fo1
safety, DIR. J. S. Cobb also used some
anti-tetanus serum. Mr.. Griffin was
in a painful condition, but will recov-
er.
Lieutenant and Mrs. L. i. Cobb, anC
two children who have been spending
their vacation Of a month or more
with his parents, Or. and Mrs. J. 5
Fort Clayton, Panama, where ne j;
stationed.
The Ladies Aid Of St. Paul's M. E
Church was entertained at the home
of Mrs. John Sylvester Of near Clay
ton. "A very enjoyable afternoon was
reported by all.
Mr.. Sevil Keys left Tuesday to re-
sumo his studies at Washington Col
lege in Chestertown, Nd.
Mr.. G. w. Wilds is quite i'll with
typhoid fever.
Norville Hazel, while playing a
school on Wednesday was hit in the
eye with one Of the newly installed
swings and it was necessary to take
three stitches in his eye.
Mr.. William Sheppard is i'll at his
home on Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Montague are re-
ceiving congratulations upon the ar
rival of boy and girl, mother and
children are doing fine. Mrs. Mon
tague will be remembered as Miss
Lynch of Dover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Ross and
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tons Cross Roads, spent the weekend
at Atlantic City.
Mr.. r. W. Tunis and sons Richard
and Robert, Jr., Of Wynnewood, Pa.
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. T
T. Horn.
Mrs. J. Merrick Horn has returned
from a weeks visit with relatives in
Ocean City, N. j.
Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Tunis Jr., and
son Frank, have returned to their
home after having spent the summer
at Woodland Beach.
Mr.. Harry Collins who has been
confined to his home on account Of
illness, was taken to the hospital for
treatment.
Miss Mary Wheatman has accepted
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