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The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25
Form CopitoI Investment
Now Averages S14. 900

Behind each Of the 81 nil
Ion farm operators. hired hands.
and family workers on United
States farms. there lies an average
capital Investment Of about s14. =
900. according to the L. s. De-
partment u Agriculture ecOnO-
mists.
This amOunt-four times the
1870 average per farm worker Of
$500 - is invested in land, farm
buildings. livestock and feed in
ventorIes. machinery and equip
ment. and cash for operating eX-
.penses. Il does not include approx
ima-ely 5000 per worker invest
ad i. houses. automobiles. house
hold Goods. and savings.
Initiation has been the principal
factor IN the increase in dollar
value Of farm resources in rela-
tion to number Of workers - the
same resources would have been
valued at $4,000 in 1870 dollars
But Two other developments also
have been responsible for this ac-
tuaI increase in resources per farm
worker. Farmers have bought
much new machinery and equip
ment. they have added TO their
buildingS. and they have improved
their land a great deal In addi-
tion. the number Of farm workers
has been shrinking and is now
about a fourth less than in the
years Immediately preceding World
War II.
Most striking is the increased
investment in machinery and
equipment. Average value Of
equipment at the disposal Of each
farm worker today is nearly ST.
900, as compared with 5000 worth
Of machinery and equipment per
worker in 1910.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25
Mony Formers
Keep Up To Dote

Many North Carolina farmers
have an unusual insight into farm
situation. This is not an accident,
nor are these farmers necessarily
in the genius class.
Progressive farmers have culti-
Vated the habit Of watching their
crops grow. listening TO other far
mers' plans, following recommen-
dations Of their county agent and
keeping up-to-date with current
production and price informa-
ton.
Farming starts with the pre-
paration Of land and follows on
through with cultivation, harvest
irg and marketing. And. so II IS
with statistics.
Important agricultural inforrna-
ton serves farmers as a comDa $
IL guiding them toward their
goal Of successful production and
marketing.
Farmers are better able to an
ticipate the prospective supply
and probao ole demand with justi-
fled price trends when they keep
up with information made avail
able BY the North Carolina Crop
Reporting Service.
The Crop Reporting Service
originally urged and supported by
farmers. continues to receive their
puolc-spirited interest and coop
Grafton - as is evidenced by the
fact that each year more than
half million farmers throughout
the United States Voluntarily re-
port on their crops. livestock and
farming operations.
Why are facts about the agri-
cultural economy so important 10
farmers? Well. the farmer IS the
first professor Of a particulor pro-
duct and therefore It is TO his
advantage TO have the longest
look ahead If he is to realize most
fully on the value OF the commo-
dIty he has produced.
A farmer needs these facts to
guide him in making future plans
tor the next crop or IN determin-
ing his livestock program.
Farm equipment distributors
rely on these agricultural data in
determining their sales and distri-
button programs. the railroad dis
and trucking industry depend on
these facts in making their plans
for the transportation Of farm
products.
Do these crops and livestock re-
ports benefit the buyer more than
the farmer Only. if the buyer US
es them and the farmer does not.
The individual farmer cannot af-
ford private reports. therefore the
provides them. But,
il 5 Up TO the farmer TO decide II
and HOW he uses them.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25
GROWING TOMATOES

The tomato Is one Of our most
important garden vegetables and
probao the most difficult to
raise satisfactorily. II has more
than its share OF diseases and in
sect pests and IS quickly affected
by adverse weather conditions, es-
pecislly TOO much rain or not dry
periods.
The most popular varieties
grown are Still Rutgers and Mar
globe although these are 10 long
er considered wilt resistant. On
soils not infected with fusarium
wilt. Valiant IS a good early va
rIety and Burpee's Big Boy Hybrid
IS well worth trying. L YOU know
your soil is infected with fusanun
wilt you should grow Homestead
or jefferson. For those Who like a
yellow tomato, the new Tilt re-
sistanL variety Sunray may prove
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25
Dry Weather Taught
This Farmer Lesson

Clifford Howard. Of Waxhaw
Route 3, Is learning the impor-
tance Of keeping milk production
and grain consumption records on
each COW. But it took dry weather
to prove the point to Howard.
Union County Negro Agent P. E
Bazemore says that Howard was
forced to sell some Of his COWS
because of a feed shortage brought
about by the dry summer.
He figured that having fewer
COWS would cut into his net in
come pretty badly To his surprise,
the gross income was less, but
there was very little difference in
his net return.
In effect. the dry weather and
consequent feed shortage forced
Howard to Gull his low producers.
Howard now thinks that record
keeping will add to the value OF
his young stock. He says that by
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25
Good Mental
Health: 10
Points To Check
BY CORINNE GRIMSLEY
n. c. State Family Specialist

Nearly everyone worries to some
extent about his state of health
physical health. that is.
Being physically healthy is i'm
portant, but it's equally important
to be mentally healthy. You and
your family will have much hap
pier relationships if you are emo
tionally healthy.
Just what is good mental
health? Perhaps these 10 points
most accurately sum it up:
ID Feeling comfortable about
yourself, (2) taking trouble in
your stride, 90 having a tolerant,
kindly attitude toward others, "a
having self respect, but also the
ability to realize that you aren't
perfect, go possessing a sense of
humor - being able to laugh at
yourself and your mistakes, t6)
trying to look for the best in
others. Cd accepting the fact
that all people are not alike, (8)
being able to accept responsible
tiles, (9 realizing that you don't
have all the answers, and 10)
turning to God for an insight in
to life's problems.
These are all points indicating
a state of good mental health.
How many of them do you prac-
tice?
Does each member of your IA
mily have something to contri-
butte to the happiness of the
group? Good character thrives
best in friendly, happy home
climate. Good mental health in
oculates family members against
energy and cougage for new and
difficult experiences.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25
QuoIity OF Eggs
Affected BY Heot

Even though the calender said
spring was here sometime ago. the
weatherman is just now getting
around to bringing out the warm
weather. And according to Thom-
as B. Morris, Extension Poultry
Specialist warm Or hot weather to
a poultryman should be a warning
that egg quality will not hold up
like it did during the cool months
of the year.
Heat will very quickly steal
quality from eggs. Morris warns.
Quality of eggs in a warm, dry
place can decline one to two
grades in 48 to 70 hours.
Quality eggs are worth 10 cents
or more per dozen. If consumer
pays so cents dozen and finds
two bad eggs, she would be a lot
happier paying 10 cents for II
good eggs.
If producer can get five cents
a dozen more for eggs produced
during the warm months, it adds
to his labor income. A flock of 500
hens averaging SIS per cent pro-
duction return over 5000 more in
come for the warm months if the
eggs are sold for another nickel
more.
Eggs are not robbed of their
quality if they are kept in a cool,
moist place Every producer needs
an egg room to hold eggs on the
farm before they are sent to mar
ket. Plans for constructing an egg
room are available through county
agents offices of the Agricultural
Extension Editor, N. c. State Col
lege, Raleigh, N. c.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25
Elections On
Crop Allotment

Agricultural Staol,ization and
Conservation county committee
nen t~or A-urphey to A+anteo
riI conduct re:e-endIus on al
l0tment crops this year
4. D. Godtrev. administration
officer O: the State ASC- asserts
that growers Of tlue-cured and
hurley tobacco. wheat and cotton
viii De called on 20 make some VI
"A. decisions concerning their
crops.
The first Of these reterendums
viii be held on hurley tobacco
April % Because Of the alarming
supply situation that now exists
on hurley and a similar situation
that IS indicated on flue-clred to-
.bacco. Congress- directed the sec
reta!v Ct azrI-1ltIve % redeter-
mine this years hurley allotment.
providing cuts uD 70 25 per cent OF
preliminary aIlCtments established
This year.
Because ot this last minute re-
determination Of hurley allot-
ments. growers will De asked 20
express themselves in a reteren-
DUN either for 90 per cent price
support OF for dong away with all
support on their 1855 crop God
.-ev said. Growers viii also be
voting on whether OF not they
want acreage alJtmants to apply
IN 1855 and whether or not they
want 20 &c assessed a IS per cent
penalty for overplanting This IS
per cent IS that per cent Of the
average price per pound for to-
bacco sold last year. Public Law q
increa sed this penalty rate on both
types Of tobacco from 50 per cent.
GODFREY said that because Of
these elections and because Of 9TH
er Developments affecting agrI-
culture. 1856 Will really be year
of decision for farmers.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25
Ways To Provide
Pure Water After
Disaster Outlined

In the event of disaster you
could get along for quite while
without food. if necessary. but
you must have safe water or its
equivalent, to drink.
Every family should have in
their home a three day emergen-
cy supply Of drinking water.
These instructions have been
widely publicized By the Federal
Civil Defense Administration and
State and local civil defense agen-
cies.
But in the event OF a sudden
sneak attack you might be caught
without this all-important supply
on hand. Normal water supplies
might De abruptly disrupted. What
happens then?
There are ways Of obtaining
substitute supplies Of fluids. FCDA
points out. Right in your home
And it isn't in the least Dit COM
plicated. For example:
!. Water in the hot water heater
can be used for drinking purposes.
2. You can allow the ice cubes
IN your refrigerator to melt.
Then there is milk. 1t serves as
a substitute for water and pro-
vides required fluids for the body
Fresh fruits contain large pro-
portion OF water. The same is true
OF other bottled and canned bever-
ages. such as soft drinks. fruit
drinks, and liquids from water
packed fruits and vegetables.
However. these are only sub
stitute sources, the FCDA empha-
sizes. Every family should keep
available at least one gallon Of
water for each member OF the
household. This would represent
three-day supply.
If an enemy attack should oc-
cur. there would be possible blast
damage TO water mains, as we'll as
contamination of the supply
through leaking sewage. poisonous
chemicals. radioactive materials,
or disease organisms from biologi-
cal warfare attacks.
In storing water for emergency
use. FCDA advises, only thorough
~ cleaned containers should be
used. Glass jugs used for storing
liquids should be protected with
wadded newspapers, excelsior or
other packing materials against
blast or shock.
Because of the growth of algae
(tiny aquatic plants. water may
develop Objectionable tastes if
stored over a long period of time,
FCDA health officials state. Stor-
age in a dark place will help slow
the growth. Water storage con-
tainers should be rinsed and re-
filled ever three months.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25
Livestock Injuries
Cut Down On Profits

livestock producers could in
crease their profits oy cutting IN
juries 10 animals ec-route 10 mar
ket.
This observation grew out o. an
analysis or The Fs-re. CC0pera-
tive Service o. the Z. 5. Depart
ment o. Agriculture Of loss and
damaae TO livestock delivered b. 4
number 0t cooperative shipping
associations 20 three markets.
Most producers seek 70 protect
themselves from losses oy nsUng
their animals for the haul from
farm % market. the FCS report
states. BI- faulty practices IN
handing animals result in IN
necessarily high charges for IN
slrance protection.
Producers also lose money
through lower prices At the mar
ket. Br1-se damage not detected
until after slaughter represents Z
loss 20 the professor. and buyers
often discount stock from 4 pro-
ducer with Z poor record or orIise
losses. 4 producer With such q rec
ord NAV find himse!. a last re-
sort source. 70 D. used only When
meat supplies cannot ae obtained
elsewhere.
The report suggests that tran
sit damages and losses could De
cut substantially i livestock pro-
ducers would - avoid exciting
animals before shipment. II pos
sble sorting and assembling a day
in advance. 2, prevent livestock
from over eating or drinking I'M
mediatelv prior TO shipment. ff3f
lead animals carefully and unhur-
riedIv. using GOOD .Oadina equip
meut and 1,J.L.E- us@ q clubs
whips. OF Gaines. and - choose a
trucker with q loT loss record and
insist upon careful handling.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25
BRIGHTEN BRIC-A-BRAC


Glass OF china vases. brio -brac.
figurines and decorative pieces Of
a similar nature add their own
iniu1itable touch OF home to the
rooms in which they are used if
they sparkle and glow with i'm
maculate cleanliness. A dusty film
almost inevitably gathers on all
such articles. To remove il. the use
OF baking soda as a cleansing
agent helps save time and work.
To clean decorative objects Of
glass. china or pottery. dissolve
three tablespoonfuls OF baking So
da in each quart Of warm water
used. Then dip a clean soft cloth
into this solution and carefully
clean. Rinse with a second cloth
Wrung out of warm water: wipe
dry. II the piece is carved or en-
bossed. use a soft brush dipped in
moistened baking soda and brush
gently. Rinse with cloth wrung out
OF clear water Dry.
CLEAN COOKING UTENSILS
Cooking utensils and beverage
makers OF various kinds are sub
ject TO stain formation. Thus,
dried-on-foods form hard-to-re-
move rings on baking dishes and
casseroles. Coffee and tea leave
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25
COAT IN SHEEPSKIN

A NEGRO was teling his minister
that he had got religion.
Oats fine, orothah, but is you
sure you IS going to lay ASIDE
SIM" asked the minister
"Yessuh. Abs done it already. -
An Is you gwine to pay up all
yoh debts2"
Wait a minute pahsonl You
amt talking religion now-yOu is
talkin' business
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25
JITNE MAIL ANTIDOTE

Washington - One housewife
has found a way to discourage
senders Of Junk" mail addressed
only to occupant or postal pa
tron." She fills out all the blank
order forms and sends them back
in the enclosed envelopes that call
for the collection OF postage at
the other end. On the line for 4
customers name and address. sl
writes occupant" or postal pa
tron" and her home town - just
as the junk mail was addressed to
her.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25

using artificial breeding and keep
ing breeding records, he will be in
a position to save his best COWS for
replacement or at least be able to
ask more money for them if ne
sells them.
Either way. the result will mean
more money to him.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25
ILLEGAL
NOTICE
North Carolina,
Lincoln County.

NOTLN SdrOilNd,
Lincoln County.
The undersigned having quail
fled as the executor of the Estate
of Mary Mae Grace Seagle, late of
Lincoln County. North Carolina,
this is TO notify all persons having
claims against said estate to pre-
sent them to the undersigned on
or before the 18th day of March,
1856. or this notice will be plead
ed in bar of their recovery. All
persons indebted to said estate
will please make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
This 10th day of March, 1855.
Harvey A. Jonas, Jr.
Executor
Ct 3-14
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25
HURT THEIR EARS

Wilcox - Did you have much
trouble learning to play the saxa-
phone?
Fatsinger-Only with the neigh
bors.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25
State College
Answers Timely
Farm Questions

QUESTION: What are some OF
the things for which cost-shar-
ing" help is offered by ASC.
ANSWER CoSt-shaIing help is
offered for such things as filling
gullies. securing high quality grass
and legume seeds. preparing seed
beds. lining n d fertilizing, if
these are approved as part of a
general project aimed at establish
ing or improving a protective cover
for land
QUESTION: I can't seem to find
out what is causing spotty damage
&c May lawn. Any suggestion?
ANSWER Spotty damage to
lawns for which there is no obvi-
Gus cause may mean beetle grubs.
These caterpillars-like larvae de-
velop from eggs laid in the sod by
adult beetles Check for these
grubs and if many are found. treat
with chlordane by directions.
CUES ION. Is WOOL on LAMBS
and yearlingS covered by the wool
incentive program?
ANSWER: Producers and others
who own unsheared lambs and
vearlingS at least 80 days before
slaughter are entitled to partici-
07t in the wool incentive program
provided the animals have full
pelts, or if sheared. a IL 2 growth
of wool at the time of sale for
slaughter or when slaughtered.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25

am O candidate for Alderman from Ward
3. in the Democratic Primary April 26th
will appreciate the vote ond support Of the
people Of lincoInton. If elected will continue to
serve the town and its people to the best of my
obiliy
BRUCE JENKINS
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25

marriage is an institution -
run by women, financed by men. "
Jan Bart.
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25
NOTICE
NOTICE
North Carolina,
Lincoln County.

Lincoln County.
The undersigned having quail
fled as the executors of the estate
Of Chas. P. Heavier, late of Lin
coin County, North Carolina, this
is to notify all persons having
claims against said estate to pre-
sent them to the undersigned on
or before the 23rd day of Febru-
ary, 1856, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery.
All persons indebted to said estate
will please make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
This 21st day of February, 1855.
Olen Heavier
Kenneth D. Heavier
Executors
ct 3-14
The Lincoln times., 1955-04-25

willing promise Marilyn the
to him. The THE Asphalt Jungle,
in which first achieved
Hollywood Thrilling small time
his life, memorable M-G-M picture
eat WEDNESDAY THURSDAY,
ROSELAND DRIVEN THEATRE
Arizona sun., 1955-06-17
Arizona Net Stars
Al National Meet

Gary Peterson and Ellis Bryant,
ace Wildcat net stars, will repre-
sent the University of Arizona in
the National Intercollegiate tour
nament to be held June 20 through
June 25 at Chapel Hill, NC.
They will compete in both singles
and doubles play. Peterson won the
Border Conference singles title and
teamed with Bryant to win back
the doubles crown they lost last
year.
Bryant is the Arizona singles
champion and the duo holds the
Arizona State Closed doubles
championship.
Highlight of the year was their
doubles victory over UCLA. They
lost a close decision to use.
Peterson and Bryant leave by
train early Sunday morning for st.
Louis where they plan three-day
stopover for practice sessions.
Arizona sun., 1955-06-17
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time and the cities to be hit will
not be notified in advance Of the
Alert that they are chosen targets.
The purpose Of the Alert, nation
ally, is to promote Operational cap
ability at all levels of Civil Defense
by encouraging awareness Of the
supporting roles of cities, states
and regions when no attack is
made on such areas, and to in
crease public knowledge and train
ing in civil, defense survival tech
niques. Each area will participate
to the extent feasible in support
action or any other phase of public
or local action.
The purpose of participation in
the Alert, locally, is to test local
civil defense logistic planning, pub
lie warning methods, operational
readiness and to determine addi-
tional operational or policy require
ments.
The Maricopa County and City
of Phoenix Civil Defense Joint
Council will participate in the Ma
tional Alert as a support area for
Los Angeles, California. For test
purposes, tht city will theoretically
receive three H-bomb hits at 11:45
Arizona sun., 1955-06-17
Civil Defense

am. on the 18th. The assumption
will be that there are: 1877 900 dead,
$4,000 seriously injured; one-third
of the total buildings in the city
area are destroyed or seriously
damaged and we will be called
upon for mobile support operations
Certain Maricopa County and
City of Phoenix department heads
will be actiVated and will report to
the Civil Defense Control Center to
coordinate their. efforts as they
receive and act upon messages that
are received lat that center~in rela-
tion to the support problems. This
is the procedure that would be fol-
lowed if an attack actually took
place on any part of the continen-
tai United States. The problem of
support would involve mass evacu-
alton from the coastal area and
mobile support requests from the
State Civil Defense Office.
Arizona sun., 1955-06-17
Sports Closeup
By
Fritz Pollard

Clellan of the Philadelphia Giants
played against York, Pennsylvani
July II, 1904 and blanked them.
Not a man reached first, and he
faced only u batterS. George Sto-
vey of the Cuban Giants was also
one of the all-time greats, and
several of the big league managers
wanted him, but the "gentleman's
agreemnt" preevnted it. He struck
out % men against the Bridgeport
tenn of the Eastern League in 1904.
There were several others,
among them Billy Holland of the
Royal Giants; H. E. Buckner and
John Davis of the Leland Giants,
and Charles "Kid" Carter of the
Royal Giants. All of these greats
played against the big league
teams of the day in exhibition
games, and each one was deserving
of place along with the top per-
formers of the day.
Arizona sun., 1955-06-17

The Say Hey Kid Of the world
champion New York Giants,
Willie Mays, was loaded
down with awards before a
recent twin bill at the Polo
Grounds. The silver bot was
presented to the Giant out
fielder for winning last years
National League batting title
with q .345 average. The
plaque, presented by the
Baseball Writers Assn, is the
1854 Most Valuable Player"
award and the stotuette is a
Dell Publishing Co. award
naming him 1954's athlete
Of the year.
Arizona sun., 1955-06-17

NEW YORK, (GlobaD = Don
Newcombe has had the statisti-
clans thumbing through the record
books these past few weeks, and if
Don keeps on, he'll set few. The
records kept on Don are not likely
to get lost and if some day he
should wind up in the Hall OF
Fame, there will be figures to back
him up. There are, however, few
great pitchers whose likenesseS we
think could. well grace the museum
at Cooperstown, but they will
never be there, because they are
Negroes who were pitching their
hearts out around the turn of the
century, but could never get into
big time because of their color.
For instance, there was Andrew
"Rube" Foster of the Cuban Giants.
He pitched several no-hitters dur
ing 1908, pitched no-hitter
against Camden in 1904, and struck
out Is men against Trenton in the
same year. Everybody gave it to
him-he was "the greatest" Then
there was Walter Ball who was
called the "Invincible Walter" He
played with the American Giants
in Chicago in 1910. Also, Van Nc
Arizona sun., 1955-06-17
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