TrtUBSDAY, APRIL 13, 1 m
i' INTERESTING
facts for
Jk FARMERS
W- ■
TIMELY HINTS
ON GROWING
CROPS.
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FARM PHILOSOPHY
Swapping ideas of better farm
ing multiplies many fold.
Another reason why cotton farm
er.; are in reduced circumstances
because they do not reduce
acreage. # # #
The crop contests are also con
against unprofitable yields.
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Frank Farmer says: “The only
real cash crop is one that produces
p.>sh that is clear of costs.”
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The dairy cow bank provides milk
anil cream checks in proportion to
voui deposits of proper feeding and
management.
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During the spring rush of farm
work is a good time to remember
Sir J. M. Barrie’s words: “Nothing
is really work unless you would
rather be doing something else.”
keep mash before hens
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all spring and summer
Many poultrymen make the mis
take of discontinuing mash during
spring and summer. That this is
the wrong thing to do is proven
by the faet that the egg contains
a large per cent of protein and it
is from this mash that the protein
must be obtained. If the hen is
given only corn which is low in
protein, one should not expect many
eggs.
The way to cut the feed cost is
to dispose of those hens that do
not produce early in the summer,
and feed the remaining hens prop
erly. A hen will make money dur
ing the summer if she continuse
to lay, but she can not produce
unless a well balanced ration
is given her.
A ration does not need to be
excessively high price to be well
balanced. A mash of laying hens
made of 200 pounds of wheat bran,
200 pounds of wheat middlings and
100 pounds of meat seraps has
proven very satisfactory, This mash
should he kept before the hens at
all times.
Whole 3'eTlow corn should be fed
in troughs or in the litter daily at
the rate of 10 to 12 pounds for
100 of the lighter breed s and 12
to 14 pounds per 100 hens for the
heavier breeds. The mash, ground
oyster shell, and water must be
kipl before the birds at all times.
Direct sunshine should be furnished
by giving the birds access to out
side range every day from noon
on. If possible/ 1 a grain or legume
range should provided.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
REGARDING FUTURE SHIP
MENTS OF POULTRY
In the future the practice of
advertising poultry salets in this
county by postcards mailed to rural
box holders will be discontinued
due to the excessive cost of the
advertising. In the future, poultry
sales will be advertised by paid
advertisements in this paper. Watch
for announcements for future sales.
Dates and prices w f ill be given.
We hope to hold poultry sales
every two weeks, or twice a month
throughout the year. In order to
do this successfully, it is necessary
that farmers co-operate in bringing
in their poultry. We expect to ac
CONTEST WILL ADD DOLLARS TO VALUE OF YOUR HOME.
T A. T even a fine new modern
house falls short of being a real
°nie until the grounds about it
tve been attractively planted is a
/ c ; forcibly presented by the Yard
Garden Contest.
ca a wonderful transformation
. n ., in the appearance of a
siuential property by setting out
i*? s » shrubs and flowers is strik
ti<} shown in the above illustra
n - Looking at these two views,
art scarc ely believe that they
Photographs of the same place.
j n trees not only provide pleas
s shade, but they also enframe
sj ou most attractive features of the
The necessary prrivacy is
Farm News
Edited by N. C. SHIVER, County Aft. j
eept the highest bids for these
■ poultry sales from reliable poultry
buyers. The county agent wishes
to caution farmers against feeding
• poultry on day of sale. This will
i result in docking on your weights,
■ so feed only the night before the
sale.
VALUE OF DAIRY HERD IM
PROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
WORK
Every dairyman in Chatham coun
ty should get behind the local
Alamance-Chatham herd improve
ment association organized this win
ter and do everything possible to
insure its success. If your neigh
bor is not a member of this as
sociation, use every effort to per
suade him to become a member.
The value which the dairymen
of this country place upon dairy
herd improvement association work
is clearly shown by the rapid growth
in the number of these associations
in the past 24 years. The first one
was organized in Michigan.in 1906.
On January 1, 1930, there were
1140 active associations in this
country, with one or more in each
state in the union with the excep
tion of Nevada..
Wisconsin leads all of the states
in the number of associations with
142. California leads al lstates
with percentage of cows on test,
their percentage being 11.5. Vir
ginia leads the southern states in
percentage of cows on test with 3.2
per cent.
North Carolina and Oklahoma tie
for second place with 1.2 per cent.
The Dairy Herd Improvement
Association Monthly issued by the
bureau of dairy at Washington has
the following to say about the
value of this work: “The records
of dairy cows made through these
associations are of inestimable value.
They are being used as a guide
to the culling of low producers,
to economical feeding, and as a
proper valuation of breeding stock.
Largely as a result of this work,
more real progress towards profit
able dairying has taken place dur
ing the past twenty years, than in
any like period in history. The re
sults have been so encouraging that
an attempt to manage a dairy herd
without keeping records shows a
lack of business foresight. That
this work is worthwhile is clearly
shown by the fact that the average
cow in dairy herd improvement as
sociations produces 60 .per cent
more milk and butter fat : than the
average cow in #ie United States.
Chatham Dairy Farmer* Leading in
Alamance-Chatham Herd Improve
ment Association for Month of
February.
In the dairy extension news for
March, 1930, the five highest pro
ducing and testing cows in -the
association were owned by Chat
hamites. Here are the records:
C. G. and W. C. Oldham, Chapel
Hill R. F. D., Jersey, 963 lbs. milk,
55.8% butterfat.
W. i. Johnson, Pittsboro, Jersey,
1240 lbs. of milk, 49.6% butterfat.
Lacy Webster, Pittsboro, Jersey,
906 lbs. milk, 41.6% butterfat.
J. E. Clarke, Pittsboro, Jersey,
615 lbs. of milk, 40.6% butterfat.
G. W. Blair, Pittsboro, Holstein,
1263 lbs. of milk, 40.4% butterfat.
In this same issue of the Dairy
BEFORE AND AFTER PLANTING
also furnished by these trees as
their foliage screens out to the re
quired degree the view of the pub
lic and of the neighborhood.
Shrubs in the foundation plant
ing join the house harmoniously to
the grounds about it. The open ex
panse of lawn with a profiisiflfl—gL ■
THE CHATHAM RECORD, PITTSBORO. N. C.
I DOINGS OF |
1 CHATHAM !
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( STOCK FARMING, f
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! Extension News, issued by the dairy
r department at State College, is an
s nounced the highest herd in milk
: production for the month of Feb
-1 ruary for the various associations in
> the State. Another Chathamite also
1 led the Alamance-Chatham Associa
tion. Mr. J. B. Fearrington’s herd
, of nine cows led with an average
• production for the thirty-day pe
riod of 528 pounds of milk.
THE DAIRYMAN’S TEN
COMMANDMENTS
Thou shalt use a registered bred
for production sire of thy breed.
Thou shalt join a herd-tasting
association, and keep records on
the individual cows of thy herd.
Thou shalt cull thy herd, for it
is written that she that produceth
not shall be cast out.
Thou shalt replenish thy herd
with the heifers raised from the.
best cows of thy herd.
Thou shalt feed the individual
members of thy herd according to
their producing ability, for to her
that giveth shall be given, and to
her that giveth not shall be taken
away.
Thou shalt provide them with an
abundance of such grains as are
necessary properly balance their
borne grown feeds.
Thou shalt at all times provide
thy cows with pure water that they
may quench their thirst.
Thou shalt not condemn thy bull
to die unless thou hast proven his
daughters, for cursed be he that
slays the sire of high producers.
Thou shalt not waste feed by ex
posing thy cows to the storms of
the winter, but shalt house them
in clean comfortable quarters.
Thou shalt not caress thy cow
with the milking stool, lest she smite
thee with her hind foot, and fail
to give you her full flow.
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ZONE MEETING
The Chatham zone meeting of
the Woman’s Missionary society
was held at the Methodist church
Siler Oity Saturday. There
were representatives from four of
the seven auxiliaries.
Mrs. A, E. Brown, zone chair
man had arranged a splendid pro
gram. Rev. J. W. Bradley con
ducted the opening devotional.
Mrs. T. D. Bynum gave interesting
news from a personal letter - from
Miss Alice Green in Chang Chow,
China, After this . Mrs. John F,
Lambe offered a special prayer for
Miss Green. Training classes were 1
then taught in various groups.
Mrs. H. J. Faison conducted the
noon devotional taking as her
subject, “Joshua,” the Conqueror.
She made "a" mbst -'helpf ul talk of
the qualifications of Christian
leadership. .. _ . -
served in the base
ment of the church.
The aftternoon service was opened
by Miss Lambe, who based her in
spiring talk on faith. Ebenezer
church, Haw River circuit, gave
an invitation for the fall meeting
of the zone, which was unanimously
accepted. An open discussion was
led by Mrs. Brown on the honor
rool requirements.
A most effective consecration
service was conducted by Miss
Elizabeth Lambe, closing one of
the best meetings in the history of
the zone.
flowers massed about the borders
completes the pleasing picture.
What a contrast to its bare and
uninviting appearance, before plant
ing. One easily realizes how. great
ly the value of this home has been
increased through the inspiration of
Now is the Time to
Increase Poultry Stock
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With the coming of spring and
the beginning of. a new .year, you
should be making your plans to
materially increase your poultry
flock; thereby placing yourself in
a position to take advantage of
the methods of sale that are now
r presented to you at regular inter
vals through- the medium of com
. munity carlot cash poultry sales.
Prior to the inauguration of this
i system of marketing poultry by
1 this department some seven or eight
years ago, there really was little
or no incentive to produce poul
try, as the marketing outlet in most
cases was very unsatisfactory and
prices secured made poultry raising
more or less of a hazard instead
of a gainful and pleasant occupa
tion. With the permanent and defi
nite establishment of poultry runs
in practically all the territory along
the Seaboard Air Line Railway,
both the large and small poultry
producers have the same oppor
tunity to dispose of their crop in
any quantities and at the current
top market prices at regular in
tervals. •
We people who live where cotton,
tobacco, peaches and truck crops
are produced so abundantly, arc
perhaps inclined to believe that the
poultry business plays a very minor
part in the farm income—and per
haps this is the case locally-—but
for the nation as a whole, it is
found that the following represents
the farm incomes of America:
1. Dairy and Dairy Products
$2,400,000,00.00.
2. Corn $2,014,000,000.00.
3. POULTRY AND POULTRY
PRODUCTS $1,500,000,000.00.
4. All fruits and Vegetables,
$1,400,000,000.00.
5. Cotton, $1,253,000,000.00.
CROSS & LINEHAN COMPANY
HICKEY FREEMAN FASHION PARK SCHLOSS BROS.
Located at 324 Fayetteville street
in Raleigh has attained a reputation
which extends for many miles as
being a modern style headquarters
for men and young men. At this
time they are showing in their dis
play windows the latest color en
sembles of Manhattan shirts, ties,
collars and handkerchiefs with suits
to match. They offer the public
complete and comprehensive service
both in the ultra fashionable and
the conservative styles in furnish-,
ings and haberdashery and as a
consequence are headquarters for
people from every walk of life."
The manager has made an exten
sive study of the styles and clothr
ing of the day and has selected
lines .to handle which come from
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amnsßam
It’s wise
to choose a SIX!
It is wise to choose a six-cylinder
motor—the only way to get six-cylin
der smoothness. Six-cylinder
smoothness takes out vibration and
roughness. This saves motor, chassis,
body, passengers, and driver .
The Chevrolet is a six. Yet it sells at a
price that anyone can afford to pay.
And it lasts longer, because of fine
materials, oversize parts and a big,
smooth, 50-horsepower six-cylinder
engine that always “takes it easy.”
With all its six-cylinder smoothness
and power the New Chevrolet Six
saves gasoline and oil, through
modern efficiency—overhead valves
—high compression power—latest
carburetor—long-wearing pistons—
crankcase ventilation—air cleaner.
Thus Chevrolet brings truly modern
transportation within reach of all
who can afford any car. Chevrolet
economy also means sincerity in
manufacture. To illustrate:
Chevrolet valves are adjustable— to
save replacing. Chevrolet molded
brake lining greatly reduces brake up
keep. The rear axle inspection plate
on the Chevrolet means accessibility.
The whole car is full of
such evidence that true
economy comes from ad
vancement and refine
ment. There are four
extra-long, chrome-va
nadium springs controlled
The Coupe $565
The Coach 565
The Sport Roadster 555
The Sport Coupe 655
The Club Sedan 625
The Sedan 675
* All prices f. o. b. factory, Flint, Mich.
THE ECONOMY MOTOR COMPANY
6. Wheat, $974,000,000.00.
7. Tobacco $266,000,000*b0.
k. so it is seen that poultry is third
in order of income producers for
the farm and is in itself ‘ a ONE
1 AND A HALF BILLION DOLLAR
| BUSINESS. We find that most of
| those crops with which we deal
more intimately, are listed below
! that of poultry and poultry prod
ucts in the national farm income.
In this we do not mean to imply
that it is thought that poultry
should be your major income, but
we do believe that it can quite
satisfactorily supplement your other
farm incomes considerably more
than it is at present without re
quiring an unreasonably large in
vestment of either capital or labor.
A vast opportunity awaits the
progressive poultry raiser who will
expand his operations with rea
sonable precautions and increase
the volume of poultry which he
will have to offer in these carlot
sales, securing a greater cash in
come from this line of endeavor.
If everv poultry producer will set
FIVE MORE HENS than they nor
mally set, or buy the equivalent
in day-old chicks, their individual
incomes will be materially increased
and the poultry sales wll be per
mitted to operate with greater fre
quency through each section of the
country because of these increased
offerings which will afford a still
better market outlet.
Let’s get more of this billion
and a half dollars right. in your
own community which can . easily
be accomplished by increasing your
present farm flock and patronizing
the carlot sales. Your home agent,
county agent, or the agricultural
department of the Seaboard Air
Line Railway will be delighted to
assist you in any manner possible.
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The seller can manage with one
eye, the buyer needs a hundred.
Russian proverb.
some of the best establishments in
the country and as a consequence
are of high quality, good style
and have that spirit about them I
that gives the wearer the cast of
a gentleman. Just now he has an
extensive line of the latest of the
popular shades in the materials that
are so fashionable for the season’s
wear. He and his sales force have
made an extensive study of the
correct attire of a man or young
man of the period and of the types
-of people and as a consequence
if you will drop in at this favorite
j trading place and have a little
jehat with them they will be able
to show you suits, hats, ties, shirts,
; handkerchiefs in suitable styles and
i color schemes that will render your i
attire that of distinction. - They
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ROADSTER OR PHAETON
*495
F. 0.8. FACTORY, FLINT, MICH.
by hydraulic shock absorbers. They
are mounted lengthwise, in the direc
tion of car travel, with self-adjusting
spring shackles to maintain quiet. \
Modern low suspension and extra
wheelbase give the Chevrolet Six
good proportions. The front view is
distinguished by the honeycomb
radiator. The gasoline tank is at the
rear for safety and finer appearance.
Chevrolet beauty instantly says
‘ ‘Body by Fisher”—style, quiet, safety "
—Fisher composite steel-and-wood
construct ion—non -glare windshield
—adjustable driver’s seat—deeper
cushions—greater leg room—clearer
vision—finer fabrics and fitments.
There is just as much extra value
throughout. BY ANY STANDARD
the Chevrolet Six is the wisest choice
in the low-price field ... with its six
cylinder valve-in-head motor . . •
with full scientific equipment . . •
with Body by Fisher . . . with four
long semi-elliptic springs, long
wheelbase, low suspension, rear
mounted gasoline tank, honeycomb
radiator and all the other features of
this day and age.
See your nearest Chev
rolet dealer today and
drive this six. Ten min
utes at the wheel will
show you what a differ
ence six cylinders make.
The Special Sedan
(6 wire wheels standard ) $725
The Light Delivery Chassis. .. 365
The Sedan Delivery 595
The li/z-Ton Chassis 525
1 l /i~Ton Chassis with Cab 625
Roadster Delivery ( pick-up box extra). . 445
TOWN PROGRESS TALKS'
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When he considers ttie invasion of
his field by foreign stores and mail
order concerns, our home merchant
sometimes feels like the mao to the
cartoon, who is unwillingly shariat
his drink with a strange elephant
While the invaders may ba ftirmid
able, yet they are aa4 w
weapon is at baud which will 4a the
work if wielded with determin■ Haa
A regular space in thl« newspaper
filled each issue with news of gomm
store, with what yon have to asit am 4
the prices, will give the hoek to oaaa
petition. If you wish, we will wrtCe
your ads, and make them so ha
trig uln g that your customers wilt few
half sold before they enter your afcawa.
Call on us—we know how na4 am
can do it.
thoroughly understand the art of"
fitting and all their garments hang
easy and loosely yet appear to be
fitted which assures the wearer of
comfort and style.
In the way of collars, ties, hab
erdashery, underwear and in fact
everything in the way of gents' fur
nishings you will find the stock:
large, selected by buyers of excel
lent taste and priced reasonably.
Their stock has been purchased
by a careful buyer with the view
of being sold at reasonable figures
as well as giving the public the.
latest in vogue. They have by wide
reading and visits to the eenrteen
of fajshiojn kept thoroughly modem
*in- their ideas and this knowledge
l has been used in the seZottkm o£L
the stock.
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