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r ■ : ■ im hit' ’1; I i T ■ .ii' ^ h 1 ■:i"' COUNTY AGENTS’ CONFERENCE OF THE CENTRAL DISTRICT I V II (By Mary McLean) The County Agent’s Conference of the Central District of North Caro lina, which was held at Jackson Springs, August 22, 23, and 24, open ed the first session with a most in teresting program. The meeting was called to order by the District Agent, T. D. McLean, who presided. Great - interest was taken by County Agents, Specialists, and the local people. Mr. George R. Ross, in presenting Hon. Robt. N. Page, pictured condi tions in Moore county for the past fifteen years and the great progress that has taken place. Mr. Page gave an excellent ad dress, stressing the great importance of giving concrete demonstrations showing what can be done in cer tain localities. The theme of his ad dress was leadership. He stressed the fact that every great movement that has for its purpose the improve ment of human society must be car ried on by trained, efficient leaders and that all work, no matter how big or how little the task, if to obtain success, needs intelligent leadership; bringing it home to the agents that they * are leaders. Mr. Page spoke very highly of Dr. Knapp, the found er of the Extension Work, showing how he, thru demonstrations, built up by degrees and very slowly, Demon stration Work as it now exists, there by becoming a great leader. In speak ing of Dr. Knapp as a great philoso pher as well as a great farmer, he told of an incident when Dr. Knapp said that the greatest element in Agriculture was not the soil but the man and the head on the man. In concluding remarks made by Mr. Page, he said that no application brings better results from brains than that of Agriculture. He gave a very interesting contrast of this section many years ago and now, stating that the changes were brought about largely since the Farm Demonstra tion Work came into this territory, and illustrating by the increase in the yield of corn per acre. Following him. Prof. C. L. New man, Scotland county agent, gave a response. Mr. C. R. Hudson, State Agent, and Mr. James M. Gray, As sistant Director, made very interest ing talks in response also. Mr. C. D. Matthews, State Horti culturist, discussed The Peach Indus try in the Sandhills. He told of the development of this great industry and why this section should be in terested in raising peaches. The main topics under his subject that he explained were the selection of land; preparation of land; selection of trees; planting; and last of all but not least, the value of co-operation not only in getting rid of diseases, but also in selling. He stressed the point that this is a specialized indus try, and that such industries need specialized workers. The Home Garden Movement was very forcibly discussed by Prof. C. L. Newman. He laid the fact before his audience that very little attention is being given one of our greatest movements, giving many good reas ons why more attention should be given this work. In conclusion, he emphasized the value of a year-round garden and gave a list of vegetables for one that can be planted today in Moore county. The meeting then adjourned for dinner. In the afternoon the mem bers of the conference went by au tomobiles to visit Samarcand Manor, stopping enroute to inspect peach or chards. They were entertained at the Manor, then returned to Jackson Springs for further entertainment. The second session of the confer ence was held Wednesday morning, the 23rd. A very interesting and in spirational program was carried out. Mr. W. W. Shay, Swine Specialist, spoke on The Development of the Swine Industry. He brought out the fact that the farmers are turning to this industry and that the agents must take the lead, work with them, and show them how to do the thing, sticking to concrete demonstrations, and measuring results by gain in weights. Along with his talk, he ex plained the hog chart on feeding, etc., and stated that every farmer should have one and be shown how to use it. One of the most valuable and need ful subjects of today was discussed bv Mr. A. C. Kimery, Dairy Special ist, on The Family Cow. He explain ed and urged the importance of keep- a certain number of cows, and the use of the pasture as a means ot feeding them. The fact that the farmer must not be urged to go in to the dairy business, but to keep a few only as a side line of Agri culture, was very strongly brought out, showing how the farmer may profit by using the rough feed on the farm rather than by selling it and having to buy fertilizers to enrich the soil. He advised the selling of sour cream and feeding the milk to the hogs and chickens. The prob lems to be met and how to meet them were stated and explained. The use of the cream separator was urged. In Mr. Kimery’s concluding remarks, he said that when the farmer real izes that he needs no one main busi ness but some of it all, producing food and feed supplies sufficient for his own use, he will be progressing along the right lines of Agriculture, i he very startling remark was made that there were 90,000 farms in east ern North Carolina without a cow, giving us an insight into the great importance of the work. Mr. Hudson then explained the campaign that will be started this fall for the family milch cow. The talk on Boll Weevil Control in North Carolina, discussed by Mr. Franklin Sherman, State Entomolog ist, was concise and to the point. He explained the use of the poison dust method, its advantages and disad vantages, and stated that faith was needed, bringing it clearly before the agents that farmers must see results. Mr. Mabee, who is in the Ento mology Work, told what he was do ing in Scotland county along the boll weevil line. Also, Mr. C. A. Whittle member of the Soil Improvement Committee, Atlanta, Ga., discussed the boll weevil conditions very briefly giving different methods to use; the advantages and disadvantages of each; and when and how to apply the poison. Mr. R. Y. Winters, of the Experi ment Station, talked on The Develop, me'.it and Value of Improved Seed (Continued on page 7) INSDRANCE THAT IS SURE! 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There are many reasons for the high quality of Firestone tires but chief among the special manufacturing proc esses are double gum-dipping, thus eliminating internal friction by insulat ing each cord strand, and air-bag cure, insuring a well-balanced and perfectly shaped product. Don’t speculate in tires—you will find the right combination of price and quality in Firestone. Come in and let us tell you about the service these Cords are giving other car-owners whom you know. GUM'DIPPED CORDS Sold by ^ SMITH’S GARAGE, VASS, NORTH CAROLINA IMPROVED UNVORM INTERNi SdndaySc] » Lgsso {By REV. P. B. FITZWATEI Teacher of English Bible in " Bible Institute of Chicago.) j Copyrlffht. 1922. Western Wwsd^ LESSON FOR SEPTEI NEHEMIAH REBUILDI WALLS OF JERUSAI LESSON TEXT—Neh. 3:1-7:4.| GOLDEN TEXT-Our God w| us.—Neh. 4:20. REFERENCE MATERIAIy-J I Cor. 3:9-17. PRIMARY TOPIC—How God | hemiah Build a Wall. JUNIOR TOPIC—How a Citj Rebuilt. INTERMEDIATE AND SEN] —Praying, Watching, Working] YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADU —Success Through Leadershij operation. Having secured a leave from the Persian court, ai tials from the king, Nehei neyed to Jerusalem. Aftj three days without disclosii pose to any one, he madt of the walls by night. Havii tained tirst-hand information the representatives of th< gether and said, “Let iisj walls of Jerusalem.” He known the hand of pro> bringing him to Jerusalen authority to rebuild its wal| showed great wisdom in for himself the real cond what work would be requl store the walls. The one w) ified to lead in a gieat is the one who has masterj ation and is thus able to jections and show how tlu be done. I—preparation for th< (ch. 3). The division of labor in shows Nehemiah’s adminisj ity. A wise distribution of l| ditlicult tasks easy. Note some outstanding this great work. 1. Stress Laid Upon (3:5) In. administrative just that unfaithfulness pointed out. Such actlool warning to some and an ment to others by show] tegrity of the director. 2. Help Rendered by (3:12). Perhaps Shallum to aid him. It is a fin< wofnen to be able to tak| in building a wall when t| men to do it. God’s wof notes such extraordinary 3. Stress Laid Upon Eaj Some (3:20). If one knoj faithfulness will be recogrj earnestly pursue his tasks 4. Every One Built ()| His Own House (3:10, 2h| chief concern is for his ft centive to exertion is quil as that which concerns h| ily. 5. Certain Guilds of Me| Ortaln Work (ch. 3:8, 31 administration sometimes such alignment of efforts. | same class and craft will better together. N. Hindrances Encount| 14). 1. Scoffing of Sanballot (4:1-6; cf. 2:19-20). The| Ood’s servants usually b< ing at them shafts of rl| called the Jews but a fe< asserted that the tread oj fox would break down the| 2. CJonspiracy of a Si (4:7-9). When the enei the work was actually su< Clianged. from ridicule t(
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