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Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31
BY ]. W. SANDERS
Vance County Agent.

rho oassage Of the Smith-Lever
Aot n Nav 8. 1914, found extension
,,.ori, successfully established in sew
eral Eolth Carolina counties, m
cbdine Vance, Wnere it was started
N Feordary, 1914.
ror e.eral years there had been
ooitatlon for some form of per-
nanent national legislation prOvid-
inc .or vocational education for
farm people The plans varied from
nroposals ,or national support Of
soricfiIttlral high schools to govern
mant supported demonstration
farms. While this agitation was
oolne on. a new form Of agricul-
fral education was growing up in
tbe southern states. This was not a
nre-conceived system, but was in
cident to an effort toward COM
hating the cotton DOLL Weevil and
70 adjust tarming in the South TO
conditions brought about by the
presence of this pest.
Origin of Work
II was under these circumstances
that the principle of farm demon
stration mad its birth. The idea was
not at first accepted as sound. Many
persons neld to the idea that, like
the experiment, the demonstrations
must be under controlled conditions,
that it must be carried out under
safeguards to assure its success.
Moreover, some farmers resented
the idea that a ''sWivel chair" gov
ernment agent could 1Sad from a
bulletin and subsequently come to
his place and show him how to
farm These people failed to ap-
precate the TACT that it was not
the willingness of the farmer to &C
cept the lesson illustrated; that the
imperfect demonstration conducted
by farmer on his own land under
field conditions had greater. teaching
va1ue lhan the perfect demOnstra-
ton made on State or government
supported farms. The establishment
Of this principle was perhaps the
outstanding contribution to agrlcul-
tural education worked out in the
Southern States from 1903 to 1914.
Began in Texas.
The work was first begun in Tex
as under the personal direction Of
Dr.. Seaman A. Knapp, with the
first field agents being appointed
IN 1904, working over a wide terri
tory. The first county agent in the
United States was appointed in
Smith county, Texas, IN 1906. BY
1912 the principle of the cooperative
demonstration had established it.
sell III the South and a report OF
It's success had spread beyond the
cotton territory.
The first county agent in Vance
county was S. R. Bivens, who was
appointed in February, 1914. Ap-
pointed at the same time as Mr.
BIFens was Mrs. Hattie F. Plummer
VINO, as we al know, mas "erveo
continuously since that time as
Vance county's home demonstration
agent The early work consisted
largely Of boys corn CLUBS and girls
tomato clubs.
Under the agents instruction
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31
County One
OF Pioneers
In Activity
Mrs. Hattie Plummer
Began Work Here
And Has Headed it
From Start; F a r m
Women Increase In
comes.
BY MRS. HATTIE r. PLUMNEH,
Home Demonstration Agent.

Home demonstration work in
Vance county was started in Feb
ruary, 1914 by Mrs. Hattie T. Plum
mer, who is the present county home
demonstration agent.
Mrs. Plummer heard of work be-
ing done in other counties among
the rural people and became inter
ested IN starting home demonStra-
ton work in this county. She went
before the county commissioners and
the county board of education and
their cooperation, together with the
State Extension Service, made il
possible for Mrs. Plummer to start
working in the rural communities
At that time she worked twelve
months and received pay for two
Early Sponsors.
Among those who we're early CO.
operators and who helped to make
the work a success in Vance county
were Mrs j. P. Rowland, Mrs. Henry
Greenway, Mrs. Sam Hunt, Mrs. w
c.. Watkins, Mrs r. G.. CaWthorne
Mrs. j. r. Fleming, Mrs. Bennle
Hunt, Mrs. John Kittrell, Mrs. S. d
Brummitt, Mrs. Geo. Macon, Mrs
j. d. Newman, Mrs. T. c. Gill, Mrs
S. F. Coghill, Mrs. 0. II. Parham
Mrs. l.. E. Barnes, Mrs. j. w. Floyd
Continued on Page Three)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31
Rotary Joins
In Invitation
To Farmers
BY X. ]. JONES,

President, Henderson Rotary Club.
The Henderson Rotary club, an as
sociation of business and professional
men selected for their value to So
ciety and composed of 38 of its lead
ing citizens, takes this opportunity
of inviting the farmers and other cit
izens Of the surrounding areas to
make Henderson your visiting and
trading headquarters this fall.
No tobacco or cotton market in
the State is better equipped to take
care of your requirements, when it
comes either to marketing your farm
produce or supplying you with your
every need.
The warehouses are all ready, with
plenty of space, plenty of help and
sufficient buyers to render you the
utmost in service, and business
houses are chOck full of merchandise
of every description awaiting your
inspection.
AS a civic body and as 38 indivi-.
dual Rotarians whose motto is,
"Service above SETTLE profits most
who serves Eest," we are confident
you will experience the feeling that
the entire community is functioning
along these lines and that your visits
will be made enjoyable, pleasant and
profitable.
We hope to greet thousands of you
and when you return home we are
sure you will agree with us that
Henderson has one of the best to-
bacco and cotton markets, and is one
of the finest cities in the State in
which to do your trading.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31
Optimism Is
Shared By
KiWanians
BY CLARENCE E. GREENE,
President, Henderson KiWanis Clu

The members of the Henderson
Kiwanis club are looking with more
than usual optimism to the outlook
of the marketing of this years crops.
The factor that prompts and REIN
forces our hopeful outlook is the
bright prospect that the farmers will
be rewarded for their efforts and
untiring labors during the past year.
We are all one community but fol-
low different lines OF endeavor. Each
one is interested in the others we'll
being.
The Kiwanis club of Henderson
has no better friends and neighbors
in its association than the farmers
of Vance county and the surround
ing territory Not only in the fall of
the year do we, as citizens of Hen
dersOn, welcome you to our COM
munity, but at all times. Your OBJ
jectiVeS in life are ours, and we
throw our doors open and extend
you a most cordial welcome to make
Henderson your home during your
stay with us.
You will find ample space to mar
ket your products, and when better
prices are offered Tor tnem f1enuer-
son markets will lead the parade.
Cne of the major detectives OF
Kiwanis is to promote better rela-
tionship between rural and urban
communities. To this end, the mem
| bers of the local club direct their
thoughts and efforts. We are you1
friends and covet the good will OF
all whom it is our privilege to come
in contact, and we earnestly hope
that it will be our pleasure to see
all Of you in Henderson during the
coming market season.
Those who have patronized our
markets in the past, we feel sure
will return in the future, and we ask
! to hospitality and prices.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31

(Contnued on Page Seven.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-08-31

The grandmother of a little four
year-old had been telling her not to
say that people lied, but rather that
they were mistaken. Her grandmoth-
er, to amuse her, told her a bear
story, which was a tough one. to be-
lieve. After she had finished the lit
tie girl looked up into her face and
said, "Grandma, that's the biggest
mistaken l ever heard"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13
Marble Games 0utIawed on Coast

LOS ANGELES. Dec. IS. (UP)-
Pin-marble. scoop-claw, and similar
games of skill" were outlawed in
Los Angeles today by the passage
Of an ordinance at municipal spe-
cial election. The ordinance passed
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13
SENDS CHECK

PALO ALTO, Cal, Dec. 13. (UP)
Former president Herbert Hoover,
head of the Finnish relief fund
drive. announced today he received
from Sonia Henie, Hollywood's ice
skating actress, a check for $1,000
for the fund.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13
BRITISH SHIP BLASTED

LONDON, Dec. l3. (UP)-The
496 ton British Collier Warwick
head was blown to pieces by mine
off the east coast Tuesday and six
of the crew of eleven are missing,
it was reported today. The captain
was in a hospital suffering from
shock.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13

by a vote of l6l ,264 to ll2,sO9 in the
ballot yesterday. A municipal bus
proposition, disowned by Mayor
Fletcher Bowron's administration
was voted down 2oS.670 to 66.69l
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13

Nationally known and guar
anteed quality IS assured with
this UNIVERSAL Turn Easy
Toaster, complete with safety
cord.
Other ToaSters at S139 to
$1,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13

AL chrome finished, quick
heating with an indicator to
tell you when the iron is
just right to turn out per
feet waffles. Specially re-
duced for Christmas.
Other waffle irons at $3.2j
TO $3.50.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13

illustrated is the deluxe
1-quart size Sparklet that
makes carbonated water for
less than &c per bottle-a
supply of charges included at
this price.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-13

Shown here is just one OF
the many patterns-its a
gracefully shaped crystal
clear etched pattern, choose
goblets. oyster cocktails, sher-
bets all at this price.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-20
ROCKY MOUNT MINISTER
DOGS ARE POISONED

Rocky Mount, July 20.---Persons
acquainted with DR.. J. w. Kincheloe,
pastor Of First Baptist church here
for more than a score OF years and
an ardent sportsman, will not be sur
prised if the ministers a new pro-
fession temporarily-that Of sleuth-
ing. For someone has fatally
poisoned his two priced bird dogs
and almost got a third.
The incident came to light Sun
day when the minister alluded to it
in his sermon. He said he hadn't
been more perturbed during his long
stay in Rocky Mount than had been
the case during the week when his
dogs started receiving poisoned
meat. The first dog died Sunday,
July 9, while the death of the second
came day later, the pastor said. A
third dog was saved when another
chunk of poisoned meat was found,
DR.. Kincheloe said.
The minister gave no reason for
the action and mentioned no name
as possible suspect. Of the dogs, he
said they were ''as fine as could be
found anywhere.
Friends said he appeared to be
much concerned over the deaths. He
keeps the dogs in pen in his back
yard. He took off few days last
week in which to srecuperate" from
his loss.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-20
Michigan's Chief
Hits at Mrs. FDR
Continued From Page Onel

Why, I do not know, as it might be
it might be the formula devised by
a prominent lady of our nation be-
fore liquors came back after prohibi-
ton, when she made a statement to
young girls who would avoid being
called prigs. She said, The average
girl of today faces the problem of
learning very young how much she
can drink of such things as whisky,
gin, etc, and sticking to the proper
quantity"
'These women" the governor ad-
ded, ''kneW how much to do this" !"
Arrangements had been made for
the 80-year-old Republican to speak
over nine stations of the Michigan
radio network, but only the Lansing
station, in whose studio he read his
speech, sent it through the ether.
Washington, July 20.-(AP)-
Attorney General Murphy branded
today indefensible and absolutely
unjust" remarks by Governor Luren
Dickinson, of Michigan, in which
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt's name
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-20

All Henderson awaits with keen
interest, the coming of Gene Austin,
Americas No. one song styliSt, in
person, together with his two master
ly comedy sidelzicks, Handy and
Koko bringing his own streamlined
1889 revue "A Ball Of Fire.. Austin's
mighty tented threatre, seating over
five thousand, will appear here on
Friday night, July 21st-tomorrow
night, with its star studded cast Of
eighty people, including many love-
ly girls, who will present a three
dollar production at popular prices,
at Mistletoe Hights, near the old ice
plant, U. S. Highway No. 1, for one
performance only
A standout feature among the
gorgeous beauties in the cast Of
Gene Austin's revue is the presence
of lovely Marjorie Collins, pictured
above Captivating Marjorie has
many beauty laurels to her credit,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-20

lican ticket in the primary. The Re-
publicans had nominated their man
in convention and they didn't want
any part of Mr.. Dorsett. The Sim
mons strategy had been to capital
ize on the fact that there was only
one ticket. The Dorsett monkey
wrench busted up all that.
So, politicos hereabout are trying
to find out just which of the several
prospective Democratic candidates
for governor Brother Jordan is work
ing for. In 1890 it was abvious In
1889 there isn't anything at all OBJ
viouS about the approaching guber-
Material campaign.
There is a remote possibility that
MIR. Jordan is running ror the exer-
else. Few people believe it. His blast
against ABC stores is thought to be
a feeler-Out of public sentiment If
he gets q good reaction, then one or
more Democratic candidates may al
so lambast legal liquor. If his bal
loon is dud, nary Democrat will
admit having even noticed its abor-
tive flight. What is hard to dope out
is Just which of the several Demo-
Gratis stands to profit most or lose
least by adopting liquor as the main
issue.
Meantime, Mr.. Jordan is blithely
sending out campaign literature, pic
lures, buttons, ct cetera. Printers and
button makers do not work for moth
ing. Somebody is paying for this ma
terial. And since there isn't the
slightest prospect that it will ever
be worth dime to Mr. Jordan, the
question remains: Who?
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-20

was linked to drinking habits.
At his press conference, Murphy
said:
"Mrs. Roosevelt does not need to
have any one speak for her. She's
the most interesting and useful of
all first ladies in history. I believe
her social responsibility and match
less industry for action and her
sense of tolerance is an inspiration
to all the young people of this
country.
Murphy is former governor of
Michigan.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-20

but the one she prizes most is the
award of leading honors in Floridas
most closely contested beauty COM
petition, at Miami. Miss Collins was
acclaimed winner over two hundred
contestant and was pronounced the
possesser of the most beautiful fig
ure that ever entered Florida beau
ty contest. This Florida Venus is but
another Of the many reasons that
makes the Austin Revue the out
standing theatrical attraction today
touring under canvas.
Over thirty-five trucks, tractors,
buses and cars are required to
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-20
Stock Trend
Is Downward

New York, July 20.-(AP)- At
tempts to rally the stock market be-
hind selected aircraftS and special
tiles met with failure today, and a
final sell-off tipped over leaders
fractions to more than two points.
Dwindling of profit-taking in the
early hours provided only a tenn
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-20
c.. o. P. Candidate May Be
''Buffer" for Democrat
(Continued From Page Onel

Campaign strategists called council
of war.
Result of that council meeting was
announcement of Preacher Dorsett
of his candidacy for the United
States Senate on the Republican
ticket. He didn't have a chance at
the nom.n1l.o.3 Ind knew it. But his
entrance did necessitate a Repub
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-20
Cotton Makes
Sharp Climb

New York, July 2O.-(AP)-Cot-
ton futures opened unchanged to two
points lower. Bombay sold in small
trade. Southern liquidation and hedge
sales came into the market. In the
first hour the market was steady at
net declines of one to three points.
Midday prices were off four to
nine points.
Prices closed IL to IS points high
er: middling spot, 934.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-20

the big tent will open at 7:30 p \,
the overture is at 7:45, and the Nov .,r'
formance begins sharply at 8.3o ~
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-20
Bagley Again Heads
State REA Set-Up

CONTINUED From rage Qne)
The Randolph Cooperative plans to
erect 81 additional miles of lines in
Randolph county, Is miles in Mont
gomery, 25 in Moore and "a in
Chatham.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-20

porary tonic. When buyers refused
to take on further commitments. OIL
ferings increased, and the direction
in the majority of cases was de-
f;,,itolu 6o1,,,ou,ard at the close
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-20

transport this Goliath Of tented
theatres. It's arrival will be awaited t
with avid anticipation. The doors of t
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-05
After Many Years

Have you been reading f. T. Shorts column after
Many Years published on this page recently? If you
haven't you've missed interesting picture of the hard
ships facedand conqueredby the pioneers settling the
state OF Washington almost century ago.
Short has been telling the story of the journey the wife
and family of Washngtons first territorial governor Isaac
Stevens, to Olympia from the east
At that time 1854 there transcontinental rail-
roads There just two of getting wes-by slow
wagon train the vast plains and mountains by
boat south to Panama railroad and horseback the
ishmus and then by boat again to San Francisco and north
to Portland
The Stevens family went by boat-easer than the wagon
train but by the comfortable type of Goth century
travel We take a matter of course today.
But the really interesting part of their journey Oym-
pa the stretch north from Portland They travelled
small steamer to Rainier Ore the Columbia from
the present site of Longew Thence they padded up
the Cowtz in Indian Monticello From there they
Travelled by wagons to Olympia distance of only about 60
miles, which today be traversed in hour by auto
took the Stevens family three days ruty roads places
knee deep in mud They made but 10 miles the first day.
It's good thing for u.s. living today in the settled and
developed state the pioneers struggled to out of
wilderness read of the hardshps endured by the first
settlers.
fine concrete highways railroads. stop in comfort
restaurants just how far Washington has those
early days.
We're little too apt to take progress for granted
70 overlook the work of the and fail to give them
the full measure of honor their and industry deserves
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-05
JOY SUCCEEDS GLOOM
AT JEFFERSON SQUARE

Editor, The Times: The Jeffer-
son Square Improvement club
met one night last week in an
atmosphere of gloom. Their
president, Lee Croft, had been
confined to his room. Mayor
Siegel. whom all had hoped to
turn the tide and lead Tacoma
to higher things. was still sick.
A number of inquiries have come
in regarding the absence of the
secretary. Stanford Wise, from
the meetings. and now to crown
it all. their vice president has
sold his business and was about
to remove east of the mountains.
Just then someone came In
with newspaper announcing
contamination of the deal where
by the federal government will
eliminate row of old shacks
between So. 18th and l4th on
Pacific ave. and erect a mag
nificent federal building Oh.
boy was that JOY in capital
letters. il seems as If that new
federal building is the visible
sign OF coming better times and
greater and better Tacoma,
John Roberts remarked that
there is plenty still to be done.
There is that railroad crossing
at So. 18th and Pacific. There is
frequent complaint about dirty
doorways in vacant stores. They
are disgrace to the city.
The corresponding secretary
said that President Croft is able
TO be up and would attend the
next meeting. Secretary Wise
had to go TO Alaska the past
summer and is now assisting
our Uncle Sam TO erect the vast
airport at McChord Field. He.
as well as the others, Is sorry
that their vice president Is about
to leave. They all admired him
as friend and neighbor. ever
ready 10 do his bit. He believed
that the club should hold the
position vacant for a time.
In less than 60 days there will
not be a vacant store room IN
this part Of the city Total
strangers have come and made
inquiry of him. and he tells them
all thar e5 per cent Of the traffic
TO and from Tacoma passes
through Jefferson Square II
they want 70 so 10 Portland.
California. or Mexico. they must
pass here. and the same is true
with regard 10 Seattle, Vsncou-
yer. Canada on the north: Mount
Tacoma, and the wonderland Of
America, TO the east.
He believed that the jefferson
Square should be re-organized.
All the business IN the district
should combine and 20 IN for CO.
operative advertising. They need
more grocery stores, meat mar
kets. fruit and vegetable stores.
There is 8 city market down here
ready 20 open. There should be
theater and all should be sd-
vertised on one page
A visitor who did not want
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-05

usv. The Washington Hlstor-
icsl society had proposed that
the site be purchased and pre-
served as state park but moth
ing definite has been done.
After two days negotiations,
So Indians signed the Medicine
creek treaty. Two Of the first
sieners were Leschi. Nisqually
chief. and his brother Quemuth.
Though he really intended to be
fair and give the Indians a
square deal. the Medicine creek
treaty proved to be a serious
mistake and il involved Gov.
Stevens in controversy on
which historians still disagree.
In alloting the land ne took
from the Nisqually tribe large
area Of the rich bottom land on
which they had lived for eener-
ations and substituted heavily
timbered land. Led by Leschi,
who said that he did not UNDER
stand what he signed. the Ms
quallys revolted.
Two years later Gov.
Stevens admitted the mis-
take but not until the error
had cost the lives of a good
many whites and caused the
nxaantiop Of I aSpli after he
had voluntarily given him
self up on what he supposed
was a promise of protection.
The tragedy of Leschi is a
story in itself.
ITO Be Continued
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-05
HOROSCOPE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 1899

After the early morning hours,
the planetary aspects for today
are encouraging. Women come
under suspicious influences. The
evening is most promising for
meetings of Importance,
Owing to a sense of uncer-
tainty there may be much Sc
crecy in planning business ex-
pansion or in launching new
projects. Deceit will be preva-
lent as the web of laws affects
commercial institutions.
Warning is given that the
selfish point of view will DOM
mate many who will practice
patriotism that lodges RESPONSE
bility. Help in assuring the
greatest good for the greatest
number may be difficult to OBJ
tain.
The stars presage contradic-
tory statements and purposes
among individuals and nations.
While neutrality is preached
there will be many hidden pscts,
some affecting the national well
fare
This is a favorable day for
pushing business and preparing
for expansion of trade. Com
merce will benefit through the
summer from increased foreign
demand for foodstuffs.
There is sign favorable TO
those with inherited claims to
high positions in government.
They will gain support, but the
stars indicate that advantages
procured will be of brief dur
alton.
In reviving any old orders of
things, grave perils are discerned
by the seers. While the reac-
tionary trend may be beneficial
10 manners and social customs,
1t will re-esta blish monarchial
ideas.
Girls may expect romance and
toward the realization Of their
gayety today The stars help
sentimental dreams. Hasty mar
riages may be numerous. but
should be avoided
Persons whose buthdate II is
have the augury OF year Of
pleasure happiness and travel.
There will be weddings for
brides past youth.
Children born on this day may
be exceedingly fond Of compsn-
ionShip. endowed with diverse
talents. and able 20 succeed in
artistic professions, Both writers
and painters belong TO this sign.
Copyright. 1887
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-04-05
HOW CAN | ~
BY ANNE ASHLEY

Q. How should buttons be
sewed on sheer material
A. Reinforce the back of the
fabric with tape. II a button
tears off leaving a hole, sew the
button TO a piece OF material q
little larger than the hole, then
whip TO the wrong side Of the
garment.
g. How can ] make remedy
for an inflamed nose a.:
A. Equal parts of witch hazel
and pure alcohol is often found
TO be an effectual remedy for
an inflamed nose.
Q. How can ] remove discoi-
orations from china and earth
enware.
A. Scour with baking soda.
A salt and vinegar solution is
also excellent