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WHAT FERTILIZERS SHOULD I USE FOR COTTON? - < Raleigh, April 6.?Became fertili zer* are high in price this spring, and since there is ? great demand on the part of most of the farmers of the state to reduce their acreage in cot ton one-third, the agricultural exten sion service is receiving request af ter request as to what is the best fertilizer to use for cotton. The most economical fertilizer, of course, is the i one that will givethe yield, or will f return the most for the mone yin vested, whether it is used for cotton, or for any other crop. This year, Nitrate of soda isthe cheapest soudce of ammonia or nit. rogen, if bought through the county agricultural agents, but on many soils, Mr. C. B. Williams, Chief oft the Division of Agronomy, has found that thia ingredient cannot be used as the exclusive source of nitrog?b. He has calculated a few formulas in 1 which the nitrate of soda is used as I much as it is safe to recommend, while cottonseed meal is added as the other source of ammonia or nitrogen. So far as organic nitrogen is concerned, the cottonseed meal is the j cheapest source. It, of course, is made much cheaper where the cot tonseed'has been swapped in for meal, ] if the proper exchange ancLone which is fair to the farmers has been made. i The formulas which Mr. Williams has calculated have been prepared for average sandy and clay soils of the state, and are based on the fact that the land has not received any heavy application of manure, nor had a well growing cover crop plowed into the soil during the past year. For sandy soils, a fertilizer is re commended which can be made by mixing together 700 pounds of 16 per cent acid phosphate; 1200'pounds of 7 per cent cottonseed meal, and 100 pounds of 18 per cent nitrate of soda. This will make a ton, and should be applied from 500 to 600 pounds per acre at planting, but the cotton should receive a top dressing of nit. rate of soda, in addition, about July 1. For clay soils, one of the simplest fertilizers recommended is made up by mixing together 1200 pounds ol 16 per cent acid phosphate and 800 pounds of 7 per cent cotton seed meal. This may also be applied a the rata of about 600 pounds pe )_ I - Acre at planting, wit hthe top dres sing of nitrate of aoda used on <hc poorer soils about July 1. Another simple fertilizer for clay soils may be made by mixing 160V pounds of 16 per cent acid phosphate and 400 pounds of 18 per cent nitrate of soda. This should be applied at the rate of from 400 to 600 pounds per acre at planting. If it is though" wise, both cottonseed meal and nit. "rate of soda may be used, substitut ing one for the other, or the nitrate of osda may be left out entirely at planting, and used later as a top dresser. Because it is very important that good money returns shall be made Ifrom all that ia invested in fertiliza tion, the question of fertilizers should be carefully considered this spring, and used only where they will do the most good, and give the best returns. Mr. Williams will be glad to ans wer any question on fertilizers, and those citizens of the state who are interested should write to him at West Raleigh, North Carolina, for in formation about their problems. ONLY ONE TREACHEROUS LETTER. Out of 50,700 suspected letters of the American Expeditionary Forces only one case of treachery was found according to the records of the Base Censor which have just been made by the War Loan Organization. These 50,700 letters were held up on suspicions of various natures and were then subjected to the most thorough and efficient tests to deter mine whether or not they carried in formation of value to the enemy. In the examination of letters a secret chemical test infallible in its detection of invisible ink is used. The search for codes constitutes a labor, ious task and require smen skilled in the work. Although there were cases in which accidential information was disclosed which might have been of value to the enemy, only one instance of ac tual treachery on the part of a mem ber of the A. E. F. was discovered. The details of this case are of course secret. Such universal loyalty might well serve as an inspiration to all defend er* of liberty and spur all men and women on to do their full share to ward the completion of the task which these patriotic boys went across the Ocean to accomplish To finish the job the Victory Liberty Loan- will be of fered next month and the govern ment looks to the people to show ag ain that speed an denthusiaam for which America is known the world over. To be successful learn to save. Thrift Stamps and War Savings Stamps will help you. I , T2I The Rural Mall Carrier Is playing Pilgrim's Progress, which stopped Just Now when the Dastardly Engine up and Quit like a Dawg. Tic Carrier will Get Out In the Mud and Twist 'Er for tile StccntJi Time this morning, and then he will Sing a I'eun of Praise for lluildr >? .-ad* -LAX-F06 WITH PEPSIN" is a speciaDy prepared Synip Tonic-Laxative for Habitual Constipation. It relieves promptly but should be taken regularly for 14 to 21 days i to induce regular action. It Stimulates and i Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. 80c per bottle. ?????? FARM CORN SUPPLY SHORT. Raleigh, April 8.?The supply of corn on the farma of the nation is short. Estimates made on March 1 show that at that time there were 884,476,000 bushels of corn, as com pared with 1,023,485,000 bushels overage for the Ave year period from 1911 to 1915. This is a shortage of around 139,000,000 bushels on the farms. Because of this, states Direc tor B. W. Kilgore of the Agricultural Experiment Station and Extension Service, there is great ned for the planting of more than the usual am ount of cora> for home consumption hi the South, and this corn should be put in the place, to a considerable de gree, of the acreage reduction in cotton. Mr. Kilgore suggests that if plan tde early and well cared for, come of tiii* corn will mature in time to aid the food and feed aituation of the I late summer and early fall. It will aid materially, be thinks, if this shortage is kept in mind, and some codn planted early. The great decrease in the amount of corn on the farms is due in part to a short crop last year, the gradual increase in livestock, and because a larger amount of corn than usual wa? fed to livestock during the winter. In addition to thia, a large amount will be required from now'on as feed for this increased livestock. This means'that corn is going to be scarce at least until the new crop comes in, and that the price will in all like lihood be much higher than it is at present, pdkeibly going higher than during the war period. Dr. Kilgore finds anadditional ar ument in favor of more corn, be cause of the considerable excess of | .'heat, rye, and oats .which is on hand at present, over that generally an the farms. Large crops of these l ave also been planted for this year's harvest. All these facta .threefore, show that the farmers of North Ctfro , lina can make no mistake by increas ' ing their own corn acreage and prove that this should by all means-be tone. In addition to increasing the acreage devoted to corn, some I should be planted as early as possible for the purpose of providing <arly feed. Money saved is what counts. Money invested in War Savings Stamps grows day and night. 4tartkv YANKEES POPULAR IN NORTHERN FRANCE The American doughboy has earned the esteem and love of the peasants of France. In Brieulles-nur-Rar the American chaplain shown In this picture Is Interested In n pair of wooden shoes, while the peasants surround the friendly Yank endeavoring to show their appreciation for bis deeds and make hlui nt home. 11 j^^MiSMMMMMMWKgSiffigiaBg^gfilSiSaiMBMit^^ F?fai2ffi???i^ T "T^:-~,T-?ai!SS!K2?ea8SS^ | J THE FARMERS FRIEND I j | WE FEEL THAT THE VALUE OFTHIS STORE AS A SAVING ASSET FOR THE FARMERS HAS ALREADY BEEN REA- / H j| LIZED IN DOLLARS AND C^NTS. WE GREATLY APPRECIATE THE SUPPORT THE FARMERS AND CONSUMING PUBLIC HAS , GIVEN US AND WILL CONTINUE TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION BY GIVING THEM THE VERY BEST THEIR MONEY CAN BUY. WE WISH TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO OUR WASCO SELF-RISING FLOUR, THE '('BEST BY TEST", ALWAYS SOLD ON ITS MERITS. TRY A BARRELL OR^AG ON OUR GUARANTEE, MONEY CHEERFULLY REFUNDED IF NOT PERFECTLY SATISFIED. WE CATER TO THE FARMERS AND ALWAYS HAVE THEIR BES" INTEREST AT HEART. OUR IMMENSE BUYING CAPACITY EN-k ABLES US TO CUT OUT THE JOBBER AND MIDDLEMAN, THUS PLACING GOODS ON THE MARKET AT A GREAT SAVING, WE ARE GIVING THE CONSUMER THE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SAVING AND WE FEEL THAT THEY WILL APPRECIATE THE VALUE OF THIS SERVICE. FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE TOWN TRADE WE BEG TO ANNOUNCE THAT IF THEY WILL BUY THEIR GRO CERIES IN A BULK WE WILL DELIVER ANYWHERE IN THE CITY. A'SUARE DEAL WITH EQUAL RIGHTS TO ALL AND SPECIAL PRIVILIGES TO NONE IS OUR MOTTO. SERVICE AND QUAL Y IS OUR CREED. WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO OUR STORE, WHERE YOUR BFSY INTEREST WILL BE OUR FIRST CONCERN. YOURS TO SERVE, _ I STEDMAN STORES CO. jj!| Headquarters High Quality and Low Prices ? |1| |||| A. P. THOMPSON, Manager :::::::: Ahoskie, North Carolina ill ??j % }?(?] / ?_____ m i ?uuu-1 9l
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