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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-21
The
Rambler
Spring DoIIyine
Or Is 1t Just Us?
By JACK JONAS

Perhaps it is too early to
talk about spring. but there
are signs this delightful sea-
son may come late this year
and be of short duration
like in New England.
The signs. In sort Of reverse
English, hint that time some
how has dragged its feet.
Letter carriers are still
making the rounds with
Mail Earlya printed on their
pouches. This, of course. could
be due to q new type. longer
lasting paint, for these prod
ding reminders made their
appearance long before Christ
mas. Even so, it makes one
wonder whether the calendar
can be, right.
A Christmas wreath still
adorns a window on Forty
fifth street NV. Explaining it.
Mrs. Ed waller said it's an old
New England custom, leaving
the wfeaths' up until spring,
and she doesn't see any rea-
son to abandon her native
customs just because she's in
Washington.
On Foxhall road a fellow
is hard put to make it clear
why his Christmas tree-or
the skeleton Of it-still stands
on his back porch. He's from
the South, presumably the
pine belt country.
A store on Columbia road
near Eighteenth street even
now displays Christmas
baubles> as part of its window
trimming. Another store,
downtown. has yet to remove
a sign pointing out that "A
Small Deposit viii Hold Your
Purchase Until Christmas"
On the Ellipse, at least I'M
til a few days ago, there was
leftover material from the
Christmas Pageant of Peace.
Rejection
A New York book dealer
recently offered to sell the
Library of Congress a man
uscript volume featuring
copies OF Alexander Hamii-
ton letters.
The volume was described
as containing a sheet Of
biographical notes lin =
contemporary hand
An expert In the Manu-
scripts Division Of the liz
brary looked 1t over. She
recognized the contempt
rary hand" II was that Of
her husband, i former liz
brary Of Congress worker
who had examined the
volume once before.
He had made a report on it
when it was offered to the
Library for purchase 10
years ago, and, apparently,
turned down.
Moderns
"A father submits final
proof that the age of today
has no connection with his
own era. He quotes this re-
mark made the other night
by his son:
Bob is going to have to
leave school If he doesn't look
out. He's being very bad, and
Lafayette doesn't have a
psychiatrist."
Nome
Why do they call 1t Ana
costa?
Originally, on Captain
John Smiths map, drawn
in 1912, it was listed as
Nacotchtank, after a tribe
of friendly Indians he en-
countered there. In a jour-
nal by the trader Henry
Fleet, in 1882, the form
Nacostine was used.
Reports sent to Rome by
Jesuit missionaries added
an "A"-making it variously
Anacostine and Anacostan
with the explanation that
the Indians often used only
the meat of words, drop
ping prefixes and suffixes.
From that 1t became Ana
costa, which 1t remained
until 1865. Then the Post
Office designation was
changed to Uniontown. But
there was too much con-
fusing 1t with Uniontown,
Pa, and the name was
changed back to Anacostia
In 1869.
n ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-21
Moderns

"A father submits final
proof that the age of today
has no connection with his
own era. He quotes this re-
mark made the other night
by his son:
Bob is going to have to
leave school If he doesn't look
out. He's being very bad, and
Lafayette doesn't have a
psychiatrist."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
We've Got Something
YOU WILL WANT

NEAR ST. MICHAEL'S
In one OF Silver Springs nnes,
residential sections. This lovely hom'
has bedrooms. ga baths, 39-It
liy. rm.. separate din. rm., uooerf
kit. garage SI6.a5O.
FOUR CORNERS
Radiant h.-w.h, provides warn
comfort in this attractive 2-bedrm
ing L, expansion attic, fenced lot
or appraised Sl3. $50.
CARROLL knobs
A neat and pretty brick rambler
newly decorated throuehout, Largt
bedrms'' porch. fenced yard. beau.
tiful shrubs, SD $500.
GLENMONT
The most for the money Is oferec
In this dandy Cape Cod, Extra
large liv. din. rm.. combination. One
bedrm., kit. and bath on lst h0Qr
Two bedrms. on Cd floor. full bdse.
ment. beautiful corner lot. Oh ap'
praised at Sl3.400.
NEAR b. C. LINE
3-bedrm. brick rambler In new
house condition. Exceptionally nice
kit; full basement; Sl5,"5o. Coco
GEORGE w. BAUsERMAN
JU. 9-5444 TILL 9 PM.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY

ADELPHIA, Langley area - Nearly
new 3-bedrm. brick rambler: bsInt.
with rec. rnn.: $1,000 dn. and as
sumo flnancine; price $l3;7S0; CAL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
MONTGOMERY COUNTY

BETHESDA, Bradley blvd. area--If
you are looking for comfort. ard
beauty then see this brand-new
luxury rambler with one oil tne
finsst floor plans we have sen ~
3M baths. large living room. seI,-
arate dining room, huge ATTRACTIVE
den with fireplace. o dream Kitchen
with more than ample space Tor
breakfast table and chairs screened
porch, clubroom and laundry room.
built,in ssr s SITUATED y 1 On Low
az $4,000. we urge your prompt
inspection, Cail EN-, 2-as56 or pI.
7-6s30, THos. J: FISHER & cO:
blvd; red bfk. with slate roof; only
8 yrs. old and in immac. cond ny.
m, din, rm., lse' mod; XIV IVA fo N,
saraEe; ) twin sized bedrms. and
bath upstairs: I'm. bsnit. with lay
S23yg5d; vacant and must be sold;
FRANK 8: PHILLIPS, OIL. 2-5eoe
p iniiI N, country club area.
sy sE6 5sSeMss 0R arss t Sss VIII VIII S ls
ing room, Soxf2 super Kitchen.
feer sapspS s bSy at avg ss7 Boo. Cal
SHANNON a LucHs CO, KE,
nak 7ls2s sili cnRv5a4i CHASE. und..
values hiso viii sell fast: a. s-bsd-
room. porch, full basement: t2)
3-bedroom rambler with out-of-
s ssSad rF Fsssnssi g pfIEtps a ST.
nETrpW T 1,enwood--Deliehtful
3-bsdroorn.. 2-bath white brk. Colo
NAL IN o beautiful and high con-
venient neighborhood; lovely all.
cleo. kit; full basement; screened
Perch ShK ss I fpI hlhif rob b. Lev 1l IT.
BETHEsDA--Picture. book rambler
On wooded pafk-iike LOT with
fencing and barbecue; 9 bedrooms.
room with fireplace. de luxe kitch-
en- a huge s.S cln qas ps Yse F N FTas
ssRRS MeSs i s'1 Lu eHst ks, 7-1soo
Bs4TEgbna, mr.. Bradley and Wilson
iane--Custom- built split level In 4
ssaat' wooded pRsslISRooMs AND IS
rm.. " Zen an. nd f Sf~ Bath X On lower
evel;- SOP. din, dm.., Dc luxe kit:
gar; 200-ft.- deep lot; fully air
cond.; for S3S,b00. FRANK
Phillips, Oh. 2-7006 until pm
BETHEsDA---colonial on Battery
lane; redec.. 3 bedrms,. gas INV.
heat: full bsmt.;. deep closets: ga a.
Under $50, 900. Now vacant. Open
for inspection. OIL 2-0S1S. --ls
ENTHUSIASTICALLY 2-story Colo
Mai at 1902 Stratford I'd. 2 gem
erous bedrms., Q baths; full cellar;
all freshly decorated: $24'gho'
OLIVER T. CARR, Realtor. Ma,
S-O34O; ewes, 20. 2-43O4. lis
BETHESDA--New. brick. 4-bedroom,
2-bath Cape Cod, In the desirable
ST. JANE DE CHANTEL parish
area: large living room with hre-
place, separate din. rm.,. huge mod
kit. with table space. bedrm. or den
and full bath on LIST A., 3 good
sized bedrms, tile bath on End A.:
full bsrnt,: screened bfeezeway TO
ss,ashsd gar lse e Isysl lct ps ss5 e.
INC, OIL. 2-0Ogs TIN o pm.
BETHEsDh--prick rambler, near
81. James Church. 3 bedrins., ~
baths. sep. din, .fIn,. screened porch.
SS6,eb0, SAMUEL BQdLEY.
NC. Oh. 6-7s00 til o pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
CHEVY CHASE

FIRST OFFERING CT APPRAISED
$40. 750-.2-year.ola red 6ric g
for comfortable family living: center
Entrance; 2lxi4 living room with
fireplace. dining room, completely
modern kitchen, powder room, large
screened porch of living. retm. !,
lbedrooms, 9 baths. 2 sun decks; full
basement with paneled recreation
room and powder room: auacnea
Ideally located on dead-end street
near Somerset School and reerea.
ton center. FOR appt, call Barbara
richards, OIL; 2-34ea or ST j.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
WILLIS & SLATEE
RETHESDA

Three bedroom. 2-bath brick Co
and shopping. lst q. has Twins
room with fireplace, dining room
kitchen, recreation room in bsmd
s s level Eb 81 f. Ga1 JOINS W. CO.
INC, $500 Conn. ave. NV, CHEVY
Chase u e LlS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
HOUSES ron sALE-MD.
KENSINGTON
S12750

2-bedrm. rambler. adjacent !!
Rock creek Park; large Nv. rm.. ful
bsmt. with tile floor; 5 minutes .
NH or Naval Medical Center
Chevy Chase circle bus runs In from
OF house. FLA contracts accepted
GINS / HARRisoN. PIC. Realtors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
RARGAIN IN CHARM

Dwarf fruit trees. naples
and Jews set Of this spar
king gray brick Colonial. A
md at $40 500 with > rooms
and bath plus full basement,
recreation room. lavatory and
outside entrance. Heavy slate
roof. porch and garage.
EVENINGS, call OIL. 4-419l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
James L. Dixon & Co.
CHEVY CHASE

MARYLAND
A williamsburg Colonial OF unusual
charm, conveniently located neai
Connecticut ave. White brick. con-
center-hall plan. Living
room with fireplace. separate din
Ing room with BULLETIN cabinetry,
first-fioor powder room, large SCREEN
ed porcha Inrse SsSfo sssss ana p s 9ssn
age attic. Recreation room with flre-
place. handsomely finished In Cali
fornia cedar, Situated on q beau-
tifuiiy planned lot among trees and
shrhbbery. A minimum Of main
fort, Only S35. $50. with excellent
linancigg,, Ewes, call Mr.. Tiiler'
w. C. & A. N. MILLER
DEVELOPMENT CO, tRealtorsl
4 Gao Mass Ave NV EN- o-A4fA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
ROCKVILLE

TWINBROOK FOREST
History Cape Cod: 4 bedrms.. 2
baths, liv. rm. with fireplace. large
kit. dinette. large rec. room, car
port, fun bsrnt., fenced back yard.
Garden 4-S32l. 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
RARGAIN IN PRICE

Here is q buy at S16,9S0
IL you want q good family
home with plenty Of room,
convenient to sci ools,
churches and transportation.
8 bedrooms. 3 full baths. one
on each floor. House situated
on 'arge, tree-shaded lot.
Garage. Evenings. call Ju.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
RAMBLERS

used a In Maryland. Priced from high
teens up as high and as large Al
you want in the finest neighbor-
hood. Call US regarding any nous
Ing needs you may have: we shai
e pl w s e se 81 ssry,ss 70 ED Wv
ave. NV. Chevy Chase, b. c. LIS
Picnic in Your Rear Yard
Two-bedroom BUNGALOW. IN i'm.
s sa1o: o1 BUS az DOC door. si6.sso. w
"Value Plus Comfort"
rsmb hs oe ife NEWT WITH isrpe 10.
screened porch, aluminium storm
windows. Close TO schools, trans.
uortation and shopping facilities
ciate value. Priced at only $4,000
OverlookS the Sligo
A large home. suitable for doctor
or professional person. First fiool
| foyer entrance. large modern kitchen
and breakfast area; four bedrooms
two baths on second floor. stud,
and front entrance in basement
Large lot; two-car garage; manl
a2aIeas and other appropriate land
scapinR. including many shade trees
Priced in middle twenties.
James c. Conley & Co.
ass5 Ga. Ave. JU. s-4i34 til 9:3C
SPLIT LEVEL BEDRMS
Mr.. Indian spg. Club. Corner bTk.
| frt and rear pchs. Foyer entr., liv
rm.. firepl.. din. rm.. kit. with eat
area. pwdr. rfn. on LIST level; attic
Iblt-tn gar; rec. rri,. S22. fl00.
LEO NJ. BERNSTEIN co.
70 k-2so3 O ,tfl O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
RARf4AIN I'M PRIVACY

Colonial brick. home. beau
tifully planned for entertain
ing. Den and powder room
plus large deliehtful family
room on list hoor; 8 fwin-si1e
bedrms. and 2 baths comprise
the 2nd a, with stairs to large
attic, Club. room, maids
quarters and 2-car garage.
Ewes, call HO. 1888.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17

A neighhorhood Of distinc-
ton: home OF good taste
all the requisites Of family
OF discrimination are found
In this 4-bedroom house con-
yeniently located and reason
ably priced ct $4,000. L-
brsry. recreation room pow
der room and 3 baths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
Rargain In Location

The unusual is what we
offer you in Old Chevy Chase.
Large lot. large studio. ga
rage. 4 bedrooms. 3tz baths.
This must be seen to APP
preciate the charm. EVENINGS
please call OIL. 2-2337 for
appointment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
WOODSIDE

one OF Silver Springs I'm
rambler: expands6ie second
floor, Q bedrooms and bath,
living room. fireplace, sepa-
rate dining room and kitchen.
Level wooded lot: walking
distance 70 bus and schools.
Call ~. $4,000 til q pm.
Holmead & Bair Realtors
ao4 Bonifant st.. Sill. spg.. Nd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
HOUSES FOR sALE--MD.

Arm. SHORE COT.
TAGE O., Drun Point Beach
Cinder block succeed; all moderr
convenieuces. Must sAcrtnce
PRINCE FREDERICK BUILDING
1901; Sundays, l39-w. 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
MASS AVE. EXT.

This soundly constructed 2-stor,
brick Colonial at 52l4 Augusta 81.
Glen Mar Park. is packed with
I'm frst.hoor toilet finished garat
room with toilet; nice yard; *
OLIVER T. CARR. Ma. S-9340j
building. Phone Elk. 3-4110. --le
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
Kensington-$15,5OO
102O9 CONN. AVE.

1st-FL. BEDROOM AND BATH
Right In the heart Of Ken
singtonl Charming brk.. Cape
Cod with 9 rms, and 2 baths.
small bsmt. with oil h.-w.h.;
at this price. Call Mr.. Nc
Intosh, Elk. 3-24s0; ewes. and
Sun. AID. e-6566.
FRED A. SMITH co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
14O7 FOXHALL ROAD
OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

14O7 FoxHALL ROAD
OPEN SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
4 bedrooms. Q baths. finished rec
reation room, covered flaRstone ter
race, SlS.500. lis
CHEVY CHASE. Hawthorne
Modern detached home on Iovely
lot with trees facing park. living
rnl.. dining rm., kitchen, bedrn,,
bath on 1st.: 3 bedrm3.. 2 baths on
End A.. rec. rm. In bsnt.. II you
have Q large or mediums size family
you can't afford to miss this. BY
appointment.
CRESTWOOD - New Orleans
white brick Colonial; det. lovely lot;
powder Yrr1., den, LIST A., bedrms
2 baths up: rec. rnl.. maids Tm.,
bath: Gear garage. bsrnt.
DUPONT CIRCLE AREA--Hand-
some row brick; ltv. rm.. din. rm.,
kit, reception hall. powder room.
1st floor; 5 bedrms., Q baths up: I'm
ished apt. In bsnt.
UPPER 10th sT.-Laree detached
brick, on nice lot: lear detached
gafege, bedrns., baths. lots Of
other living space.
ELIJAH G. ARNOLD
fcoL.. UsA. RET.) BROKER
S446 Conn. Ave. EN-, 3-4335
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
CO. $3.50. Q til .
$3.50 DOWN-NON-GI

Spacious Colonial home. featurins
liv. rm. with firepl, separate din.
rm.. weli-planned kit: 8 delighttul
bedrms. and bath. md floor; airy
side proeh: bsmt, 150-ft. lot. Close
tS ss johns ,; ca.n nsa., 5Sn0oi , sne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
BETHESDA-GI
2-Bath Rambler

priced under $4,000, 1av. rm
I12x25: din. rri.. kit, 4 bedIms;.
-ith i0,3S3 So. It. An brk, Approx
4 YRS. old. Q blks. to school; EXPIRES;
bus ct corner. Act quickly. Priced
WILLIS Il SLATER
OIL. 4-b044
Mr.. Slater. Ewes, OIL. 2-so35
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17

Walker & Dunlop, Inc.
Uptown once. EN-. 2-6715
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
ONLY $500 DOWN
MICHIGAN PARK

5039N 10th St me-. 4 blks. north
Of New Providence Hospital. Less
than 3 years old Newly decorated.
modern. 2-story. semidetached brick
hcme. 3 bedrms, well-eauip. kitchen.
full basement, III baths, Link fence,
l bus fare $50 80 month plus taxes.
STEUART BROS. INC.
DI. 7-2ASa DI. 7-56Y5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17

DANIfLaEl ThItN
Picturesque rambler, sitting on
beautiful wooded fenced lot. New
house condition and features 3 ped
rooms, living room with stone nre-
Mace, dining room and GE Kitchen
tiled basement, A home bound q
satisfy. Call Ma. $3.50 III pm
"THE GALLERY OF HOMES"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17

CHEVY CHASE SOMERSET - Don't
let sprtne Catch you In your apart
lment or old house. Here's an oppor,
Itunity 10 get q home you'll ne prond
to own. A terrific new split level
With every convenience. 3 big bed
rooms, 81 baths: finished cnhr9om.
porch, buiit-in garage. An excellent
location: close TO schools and bus.
S34, $50. Cali Mrs. Beeres' OIL
M, .2a lnm1tiirAsr RrAIrY OIL. 4-RSa7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
HOUSES FOR SALE, s.f. lcont.

see RIDGE PL. S.E-2-apartment
home: income, SIPS month. with
an improved basement; reasonable
price. call AP 7-2951 or write j.
N. ECKARD, winchester. Va. lis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
RAMBLER

Charming brk. home In excel
area: Ice, fiv. rn-. din. ell, kit. with
table space, 3 bedrns.. bath. full
basement. Price. Sl3:65o.
yYY@~D CAAHn NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17
BARGAIN IN QUALITY

Multiple Listing Realtor
Nd. 10. $500 iii $50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-02-17

full basement, IA baths. Link fence,
l bus fare. $50 80 Month plus taxes.
sTEUART BROS. INC.
d.. 1859 DI. 7-5695
III
CoLoRED-$25O DOWN, 3rd AND
r s Sti'k vacant sns sfISsssbot uP Pasment
less than rent. JAMES CARR, Elk.
3-T400' AID. $4,000. 10
COLORED = CASUALTY HOSPITAL
VICINITY-Loveiy Colonial brick, q
nice rooms and bath. full hsmt. oil
h.-w.h., front and rear yards. ea-
rage. only $ll.o50s terms. Gall M 7;
REAL ESTATE co.
coLoRED-oI APPROVED
$685. DOWN. .204 CLAIMING
ST. NE. near Rhode Island Ave.
Vacant, 8 lovely rms. and bath: z;
sbmt., gas h.-w.h; Al cond,; cony.
JAMES. DI. 7-I655; EYES, RA. g.
9403. is
cOLORED-VAcANT
$685. DOWN
$S3.30 per mo. incl. taxes. -yr.-
bsmt: fenced yard; near BenninR
I'd. and Z. Capitol St.
MI F'u a5TosS R. ooRDoa. c JR. Goo CO.
coLoRED-SI96
Nicely dec. t-rin. Diet. Woodrtdge
home. with side hall, spacious living
and din. rms. . porches; full bsmt
M. streetcar, shopping, ST. 3-e453
! lis
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CoLoRED-s RMs.-BSMT.
S195 DOWN

yAc.-ioth AND C SITS. NE.
quick Act FAST A lge.. S-rfn;
house with tile 18th. fun bsmt., OIL
INV h., garage. ONE is completely
redecorated.
DISTRICT REALTY co.
nHr @ Rnso AEvTrp Il TIL 1-a7h7
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-07-27
Weekly
FARM PRICE
OUTLOOK

This is the prospects for Virginia looked
Virginia Agriculture
offers with the warning
predict prices nd he time.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-07-27
THUMB! Trump!
Boy That Sounds
Mighty Good to Me

An experienced grower OF water
melons may have confidence in his
"thump".
But watermelon is one of the most
difficult vegetables to harvest at
the right stage of maturity
At harvest time. the old 'thump-
ing test" may help those with a
keen car and considerable expert
ence. If the melon has a metallic
ring when thumped. it is green
However. if ripe the sound will be
muffled and dead
An easier way is to examine the
rind where it touches the ground
The melon usually is ripe when the
area has turned from white to pale
yellow but this is not always defin-
ite
Another tip-leave about W o
inches of the stem on the melon
when harvested unless it's to be
eaten Immediately
Cantaloupe is immature when the
net is flattened with a slight crease
along the top. and the color through
the netting is dark or grayish green
The cantaloupe usually is ripe when
the net is fully rounded and the
color through the netting is yellow
ish green Also when ripe. the can
taloupe slips easily from the stem.
leaving a big scar
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-07-27
Soi|-Soving Practices
Proved in Studies

The economic value OF soil-sav-
ing conservation practices is re-
emphasized by results of long
term US Department of Agricul-
ture study.
At Waco, Tex. II years of con
servation practices contributed to
a substantial increase in the eff
cheney Of cotton production through
higher yields per acre
On comparable lands at Waco.
soil conservationist J B Pope has
since l943 compared the production
OF cotton with and without the ben
eft of such conservation practices
as terracing, comforting. fertiliza-
ton. and the use Of a legume in the
crop rotation. The cumulative gains
OF conservation practices. meas
ured in per-acre yields Of lint cot
ton in 1855, ranged from 1877 to
1884 pounds Of cotton per acre. de-
pending upon the type OF rotation.
Production without benefit of CON
servation averaged l54 4 pounds.
Highest yields were obtained from
a two-year rotation Of cotton and
oats-clover. A phosphate fertilizer
-0-45-0-was applied at the rate of
100 pounds per acre at the time of
seeding oats-clover The rotation
followed on the conservation
fields was cotton, oats, cotton, corn.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-07-27
Night blindness In cattle Is
one Of first symptoms Of Vita
min A deficiency.

Rapid breathing. swollen legs.
loss Of appetite and emaciation are
signs Of both shipping fever and
vitamin A shortage. but the two
conditions require different treat
ment.
Night blindness is another Of the
first symptoms of vitamin A de
ficiency- Cattle affected by this
condition cannot see in dim light
The condition may progress into
permanent blindness in young cat
tie because of damage to the optic
nerve.
Corrective rations and proper
Implements. under veterinary
guidance. can help prevent losses
from this cause in areas where the
drought has damaged the vitamin
content OF feeds" the Foundation
says.
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-07-27
Farm Equipment General Farm Products Are
Handled By Last Weeks Mystery Farm Owner

A three way triangle is built up
from last weeks mystery farm pic
ture. The farm connected with the
picture is the Otha Ingle farm the
house is owned by his son, Edward:
and Marion Francis and his family
live in the house.
This is a corner of the old Balti-
mole place. which Ingle bought
from Robert Allen IL years ago 1t
is located on Route As about miles
north of Farmville. y
The farm contains l02 acres and
supports cattle. hogs. wheat and
tobacco. There are about 10 acres
cleared on the farm
Ingle and his son. Edward. oper-
ate Ingle Equipment Company. the
Fo d farm equipment agency To-
Gated just west of Farmville They
live at the large farmhouse that is
situated back off the road about
two hundred yards
Ingle and his wife. the former
Miss Pearl King, moved here q
years ago from Tennessee. Il don't
know why we settled here" report
ed Inglc. we liked it. so here We
are
He bought Inglc Equipment Com
pany two years ago. Prior to that
time. he was devoting full time to
farming and trading livestock. both
of which he still does on limited
scale
Marion Francis and his wife. the
former Miss Lucille Mays. of Ham
den-Sydney. and two children. Joyce
Marie. 10. and Steven, months,
live in the house shown in the mys-
terry farm picture Francis farmed
on the H. C. Ferguson farm for
about ten years before accepting a
position with the Farmville ABC
store. He is a native Of Mattoax IN
Amelia county.
Randolph Nash, colored, works
the Ingle farm under the direction
Of Mr. Ingle.
The fam has two acre dark
fired tobacco allotment. Tobacco
is not so good this year observed
Ingle. we planted on the 18th of
June and replanted July first, but
it is still poor"
Ingle attributes most of the poor
tobacco to the dry weather expert
enced in his vicinity. He said he
will not resort to the soil bank pro
The Farmville herald and farmer-leader. (Farmville, Va.) 1934-1957, 1956-07-27

Raising hogs IS an interesting side
line on the Ingle farm They keep
about 90 brood soWs and raise their
own pigs. Most of the pigs are sold
when they are about eight weeks
old 1T takes lot of care to raise
the young pigs Ingle commented
Being farmer and interested in
farmers because of his equipment
business, the heavy-set businessman
hopes fer a good year on farm
times. Rains are badly needed, bul
not in the manner that came last
year with the hurricanes t h a t
wrecked this section.
The steel strike will not be felt
by the farmers Inglc said, AS most
Of the equipment places have a
>lzable backlog of farming supplies.