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SECOND LARGEST COTTON CROP Government Bulletin of Cotton Pro duction in the United States for the Year of 1913, Aggregating 13, 382,811 Running Bales. Total World Crop of 22,22a,000 Bales. Washington, I). C., June 24.—The tquantity of cotton ginned from the *crop of 1913, counting round as half Ibales and excluding linters, was 13, '382,811 running bales. With the ex ception of that of 1911, this is the lar gest cotton crop the United States 3has ever produced. Expressed in gross -500-pound bales, the crop amounted to 14,156,486 bales, being 1,636,215 bales, or 9.8 per cent, less than that of 1911, but exceeding that of 1912 by 45.1,065 bales, or 3.3 per cent; that of 1909, the smallest crop in recent years, by 4,151*537 bales, or 41.5 per cent; and that of 1904, the fourth largest crop, by 718,474 bales, or 5.3 per cent. These figures are given in a bulletin on Cotton Production for 1913, which has been issued by Director William J. Harris, of the Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce. It was pre pared under the supervision of Wil liam M. Steuart, chief statistician for manufactures. The quantity of cotton ginned from the crop of 1913, prior to September 1, was 799,099 bales, exceeding that of 1911—the next largest—by 27,802 bales. Almost one-half of the total crop was ginned prior to October 18; by November 14 almost three-fourths ■of the crop had been ginned. This is practically the same as the average for the year 1902-1912, the highest percentage (80.5) being shown for 1909 and the lowest (60.9) for 1906. The amount of cotton seed produced, an tons, in 1913, was 6,305,000, Vith an estimated value of $156,600,000. Of this quantity, 4,767,802 tons were crushed. The coresponding amounts for 1912 were 6,104,000 tons produced and 4,579,508 tons crushed; and for 1911, 6,997,000 tons produced and 4,921,073 tons crushed. Conditions Affecting the 1913 (rop. The cotton crop of 1913 began with an increase area planted, the revis ed estimate of the Department of Ag riculture being 37,458,000 acres, as against an estimate of 34,766,000 acres for the crop of 1912. The 1913 crup as a whole got a late start, but good stands were obtained in prac tically the entire cotton belt other than the Atlantic Coast states, where rnsch replanting was necessary pro ’bably 25 per cent of theit total cotton acreage. During May and June favor able weather conditions prevailed in all sections, offsetting to a degree the lateness of the crop and permitting the very late replanted cotton to get a good start. Favorable conditions ■continued for the most part in the At lantic states and in the greater por tions of the Middle Gulf States, enab- | ling the plants in these sections to mature and fruit and converting the «nrly discouraging prospects into an ■excellent harvest. On the other hand, what promised to be a large yield in the area west of the Mississippi was reduced by prolonged drought and excessive heat to a poor yield, consid ering that a large percentage of the Increased acreage was in this section. The effects of the drought and heat | were especially severe in Oklahoma and only slightly less so in western Arkansas and in the northern and western portions of the cotton-grow ing area of Texas. The cotton crop of 1913 in general was less seriously affected by insect pests than the previous one, although certain large sections suffered more severely than ever before. With the exception of certain sections in north ern Texas where there was some re cession in the territory invaded by the weevil, there was an advance all along the line as compared with 1912. The total territory now infested is esti mated at 296,300 square miles, includ ing 22,800 square miles invaded for the first time in 1913. Colton Crop of the States. The cotton crop of 1913 as compar ed with that of 1912, showed a gain in each of the cotton-belt states with the exception of North Carolina, Ok lahoma, Texas, and Virginia. The production in Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee was * the largest ever reported for these states except for 1911. Arkansas made its record crop in 1913 and Lou isiana showed the largest amount •ginned from a single crop since 1908. While the crop in Texas was nearly 1,000,000 bales short of the record crop of 1912, it was exceeded by only two others—those of 1906 and 1911. A large part of the increase in the pro duction of cotton in recent years has been due to that in Georgia and South Carolina. The production of cotton in Georgia in 1913, while showing an in crease of more than half a million bales, as compared with the previous year, was still 452,026 short of the record crop of 1911. The crop of 1913, however, was, in that state, greater than that of 1906 by 724,029 bales, or 45.5 per cent, and in South Carolina by 501,633 bales, or 57.3 per cent. The production of cotton in Louisiana de creased steadily from 1906 to 1910, though since then there has been some increase. In 1906 the production of ( the state amounted to 987,779 bales, while in 1910 the amount was only 245,648 bales. This rapid decline was due largely to the ravages of the boll weevil and to the consequent di version of cotton lands to the culti vation of sugar cane, rice, and other crops. The Imperial Vall’ey in Southern California seems to be well suited to the cultivation of cotton. This section has a rich soil, a warm climate, a long season, and situated as it is on a low er level than the Colorado River, the further advantage of being easily sus ceptible to irrigation. The high cost of labor for picking cotton, howeve-, is a drawback, while the suitability of the land for other crops undoubt edly restricts, to some extent, its cul ture. ' Cotton has been grown in this locality on a commercial basis for on ly a few years. There were 5,986 bales ginned in 1910, 9,790 in 1911, 8, 215 in 1912, and 22,838 in 1913. It has been reported that the acreage planted to cotton in 1914 in the Impe rial Valley will show a large increase over that in 1913, while the probable production is variously estimated from 50.000 to 100,000 bales. There were 2,299 bales reported as ginned in Arizona from the crop of 1913. The largest part of this has the^ same characteristics as that grown in Egypt, having been propa gated from seed brought from that country. The cotton is grown on ir rigated land and the average yield is high. The area to be devoted to this staple in 1914 shows a large increase over that of 1913, the amount being variously estimated from 12,000 to 15.000 acres. I The Sea-Island cotton crop of 1913 amounted to 77,563 bales, or 29,840,-. 000 pounds gross weight. While slight j ly larger than the preceding crop, it' was one of the smallest produced since the inauguration of the ginning reports of the Census Bureau in 1$;>9. The average quantity of Sea-Island cotton produced each year is equ'va lent to about 75,000 bales of 500 pounds each. Of this amount about 25.000 bales are exported and 50,000 bales are consumed in this country The best Sea-Island cotton produced in the United States is grown on the islands off the coast of South Caroli na, by planters who have for many years paid the most careful attention to seed selection. The Sea-Island cotton now being grown in the West Indies is said to surpass the average American product and competes with that grown in South Carolina rather than with the less valuable varieties grown in Florida and Georgia. How ever, the total exports of Sea-Island cotton from the British West Indies for the year ending September 30, 1913, were only 4,309 bales of 500 pounds each. The World’s Production of Cotton. As compiled from various sources, the world’s production of cotton in i 1913, exclusive of linters, measured ^ by the factory supply—that is, the quantity entering commercial chan-1 nels—was 22,225,000 bales of 500 pounds net. This compares with 20, 976.000 hales in 1912, 21,269,000 bales in 1911, and 16,241,000 bales in 1909. The United States is the only country] which has provided an adequate sta-1 tistical service to ascertain the quan tity of cotton produced each year I The governments of India. Egypt, and I Russia compile and publish estimates' from time to time during the sea-1 and it is said that the Indian SOU, itiiu it is sum tiiut me imiKU' j Government proposes to establish a system of enumerating the bales at the presses. In arriving at the pro duction of foreign countries, it was therefore necessary to rely on consu lar reports, trade publications, special correspondence, and other miscellane ous sources. Of the total world production of commercial cotton in 1915 the United States contributed 60.9 per cent; In dia, 17.1 per cent; Egypt, 6.6 per cent; China, 5.4 per cent; and Russia, 4.5 per cent. Some idea of the impor tance of cotton production in the Uni ed States from an economic stand point may be had when it is consider ed that, next to corn, cotton is the most valuable crop grown in this country and that cotton is the largest single item of export. The value of the cotton crop of 1909 represented 15 per cent of the total value of all the crops of the country. The value of cotton exported during the fiscal year 1913 amounted to $547,357,195, or 22.5 per cent, of the total value of all articles of domestic merchandise exported during the year. Coughs and Colds Weaken the System Continued Coughs, Colds and Bron chial troubles are depressing and weaken the system. Loss of weight and appetite generally rollow. Get a 50c. bottle of Dr. King’s New Discov ery to-day. It will stop your cough. The first dose helps. The best medi cine for Stubborn Coughs, Colds and all Throat and Lung Troubles. Mr. O. H. Brown, Muscatine, Ala., writes: “My wife was sick during the hot sum mer months and I honestly believe Dr. King’s New Discovery saved her life.” Good for children. 50c. and $1.00, at your Druggist.—Adv. Piles Cured in 6 to Days Your druggist will refund atomy if PAZO OINTMENT fails t» cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protr.idlnf;£i‘2er i16 to 14 days. The lirst application gives Fuf a ;d Tjyi. 50c 1 i THE CHURCH HABIT. 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Will lead to daily fellowship with the living Christ.—Rev A. Z. Conrad,. D. D. MRS. GEORGE HOWE. Wife of President Wilson’s Favorite Nephew, Dr. Howe. Johnston (bounty Health Campaign. The Johnston County Health Of ficer during the months of July and August will conduct a series of public health dispensaries for the purpose of examining and prescribing for any person in Johnston County for Hook worm disease, the disease that is very prevalent in Johnston • County and causes symptoms of paleness, loss of breath, backwardness at school, and makes the person affected feel tired and lazy. He will also give to one and all, both white and black, rich and poor, the prophylactic typhoid vaccine which renders a person immune to typhoid fever for four years; this means that if you take the treatment you will not have typhoid fever for four years. The following itinerary has been ar ranged for the months of July and August: Every Monday in Smithfield. Every Tuesday morning in Prince ton. Every Tuesday afternoon in Pine Level. Every Wednesday in Clayton. Every Thursday in Selma. Every Friday morning in Kenly. Every Friday afternoon in Micro. Every Saturday morning in Four Oaks. Every Saturday afternoon in Ben son. The typhoid vaccine does not pro duce any sore whatever as it is given beneath the skin as any other hypo dermic si given. Whether you want to take the hook worm or the typhoid treatment, come to these dispensaries and see what Johnston County is doing along health lines. Please remember the time and places you can see the County Health Officer and also remember it does not cost you one cent for this service. H. H. UTLEY, M. D., County Health Officer. I DEW BERRIES. Parties desiring whole crates dew berries can be supplied while they last at $2.25 per crate. Crate to be returned. C. S. POWELL. / __ J.T- • : r - -r 'fT* FEEBLE OLD PEOPLE Are Told How to Regain Strength and Vigor. As one grows old the waste of the system becomes more rapid than re pair, the organs act more slowly and less effectively than in youth, the clr , eolation is poor, the blood thin and digestion weak. Vinol, our delicious cod liver and iron tonic without oil is the ideal strengthener and body-builder for old folks, for it contains the very elements needed to rebuild wasting tissues and replace weakness with strength. Vinol also fortifies the system against colds and thus prevents pneumonia. Mrs. Mary Ivey, of Coiumbus, Ga., says: “If people only knew the good | Vinol does old people, I am sure you would be unable to supply the de mand. I never took anything before that did me so much good as Vinol. It is the finest tonic and strength creator I ever used in my life.” If Vinol fails to build up the feeble, old people, and create strength we will return your money. Hood Bros., Smithfield, N. C. DR. B. P. MEWBORN Eye Specialists I will he at Smithfield Hotel each first Monday and at my office in Sel ma every Saturday. If you need my services see me at one of the above places or phone or write me and I will call at your residence. Residence phone 95-L, Selma, N. C., Box 96. NOTICE. If you have any fruit of any kind to spare just ship it to J. W. Creech, 810, 4th street, Portsmouth, Va., and receive highest prices. Apples, peach es, grapes or berries of any kind; chickens, eggs and bacon. Can handle anything you have to »ell. Quick re turns and best prices is our aim. —Adv. NOTICE. The undersigned having qualified as Administrator on the estate of George S. Wilson deceased, hereby notifies all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to me duly verified on or. be fore the 29th day of May, 1915, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery; and all persons in debted to said estate will make imme diate payment. This 27th day of May, 1914. E. J. WELLONS, Administrator. WELLONS & WELLONS, Attorneys. NOTICE. I The undersigned having qualified as Administrator on the estate of Geo. L. Bell deceased, hereby noti fies all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to me duly verified on or before the 29th day of May, 1915, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery; and all persons indebted to said es-> tate will make immediate payment, j This 2Gth day of May, 1914. W. T. BAILEY, f Administrator.1 THE NORTH CAROLINA State Normal and Industrial College Maintained by the State for the Wom en of North Carolina. Five regular Courses leading to degrees. Special Courses for teachers. Free tuition to those who agree to become teachers in the State. Fall Session begins September 16th, 1914. For catalogue and other information, address JULIUS I. FOUST, President, Greensboro, N. C. Now Well “Thedford’s Black-Draught is the best all-round medicine lever used,” writes J. A. 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