FARM DEMONSTRATION WORK
IN JOHNSTON.
On July 31st, Mr. Lacy John gave
up his work as Farm Demonstration
Agent for Johnston County. He had
been in the work for a little more
than a year and had done many worth
while things for the farmers of the
County. Few people as yet have learn
ed to appreciate fully th ? demonstra
tion work. Because they cannot al
ways see immediate results they get
discouraged and ;'sk. Is it worth while
after all? They should remember
that a weed can grow twelve feet
high in one season, but when it comes
to growing the giant oak or the ma
jestic pine, it takes a century. The
things most easily done are not al
ways the things that bring the rich
est results.
Farm demonstration work in John
ston County is in its infancy. It needs
to be carried on a few years and then
the people of all sections will see what
it will mean for the uplift of the
farmers as a class. Some of the things
LACY JOHN.
accomplished by the corn club and pig
club boys show what can be done if
an earnest effort is put forth.
Before Mr. John left Smithfield The
Herald secured a synopsis of his work
for the past year, which shows more
than the casual observer realizes. It
shows that he was busy all the year
and that his activities covered a
broader field than many were aware
of.
In his work as Farm Demonstrator
for the year, he traveled 210 miles by
rail, 44 by team and 6,000 by auto,
making a total of 6,254 miles trav
eled.
He made 209 visits to demonstra
tors, or formers who were making
demonstrations or carrying on demon
stration work under Mr. John's super
vision. He paid 241 visits to farmers
and buginess men, visited 118 club
members. He either held or attended
124 meetings in the interest of his
work. The estimated attendance at
these meetings was 10,000 people.
Miscellaneous conferences held,
1,116.
Letters written 1,835.
Bulletins and circulars mailed, 1,
458.
. Hogs inoculated against the chole
ra, 604.
fruit trees pruned, 179.
Fruit trees set, 30.
Animals treated for various dis
eases, 50.
Mr. John was active in the club
work in the county. In these clubs 41
were enrolled in the corn clubs and 47
in the pi)? clubs. In the poultry club
the enrollment was 53, with 2 in the
potato, 5 in the peanut and three in
the cotton club. Total number enroll
ed in all the clubs, 151. The average
yield made by the boys in the corn
club last year was 63 bushels of
corn per acre.
Last fall Mr. John used his best
efforts to get a few farmers to plant
Abruzzi (Italian) rye, and succeeded
in petting ten farmers to plant
some. This year there is such a de
mand for Abruzzi rye seed that the
farmers who planted last year can
not begin to supply the seed wanted.
Mr. John induced about thirty
farmers to plant crimson clover. They
were all very well satisfied with the
results and will plant again. Others
planted vetch, while still many others
planted soy and velvet beans.
Anothei activity of Mr. John was
in the fertilizer problem. He helped
the farmers along this line by turn
ing their attention more and more to
analyses and less to brands or names
of fertilizers. In severe! instances at
Mr. John's suggestion, farmers took
samples of their fertilizer and had the
same analyzed by the State chemist
with the result that some were not up
to what the analysis claimed. Under
the State laws every fertilizer com
pany whose goods failed to cofflo up
to the analysis hr.d to make it good.
This is ope of the things which make
a good live Farm Demonstration
Agent really worth while.
Mr. John was also active in getting
the farmers to spray their fruit trees.
In all, he managed to get about 200
gallons of spray material used, mak
ing 1C00 gallons when put on the
trees, as a result of his efforts.
The Farm Loan Association is a
new thing with the American farmer.
Since thi> government passed the law
establishing farm loan associations
Mr. John helped to organize four in
this county. He also helped to organ
ize three community Fairs, one for
last year and two for this year.
This is a brief summary of one
year's work in this county and counts
for more than it shows on its face. It
is hoped that the authorities will as
soon as possible secure some good
man to take Mr. John's plac^ and car
ry on the work he started.
PLANNING AGAINST FIRES.
Suggestions for School Program for
Fire Prevention Day, October 9th.
(A suggestion for programs to be
arranged by school superintendents,
teachers or boards of education in the
observance of Fire Prevention Day,
which is established by law and has
been proclaimed by the Governor on
October 9. In his proclamation Gov
ernor Bickett specially urges public
exercises in the public schools. Dr.
Joyner, Superintendent of Public In
struction, also urges this. Local condi
tions may possibly suggest variations
from this program. Material for the
essays and addresses, if desired, can
be secured from your Insurance De
partment at Raleigh.)
1. Song: "America," or some pa
triotic song.
2. Statement of cause of gather
ing, by Principal, teacher, or some
leading citizen.
3. Reading of Governor's Procla
mation. ?
4. Music.
5. Essay or Reading.
<>. Recitation.
7. Class Singing.
8. Essay or Reading.
9. Address.
10. Suggestions to others: by Prom
inent Officer or Member of Woman's
Club.
11. Song: "Carolina," or some pa
triotic song.
12. Dismissal with Fire Drill.
In arranging the program for the
schools an effort should be made to
stimulate interest on the part of the
children in the subject by calling at
tention tc conflagrations and recent
fires in the community, with which
they are familiar, and pointing out
the causes and how they could be
prevented.
Effort should be made to cause each
pupil to feel personally responsible
for taking the proper precautions in
his own home as regards fire, especial
ly in the matter of matches, gasoline,
rubbish, etc., and to show the impor
tance of presence of mind when fire
breaks out and the best way of ex
tinguishing fires and helping those
whose clothing has caught fire.
If leaflets or any other kind of data
are desired, write to
JAMES R. YOUNG,
Inouranc? Commissioner,
Raleiirh, N C.
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FAIR NEXT THURSDAY.
Thursday, October 11, 1917, the
citizens of Pleasant Grove township,
Johnston County, will hold a Township
Fair at the Township Court House.
The purpose of this Fair is three
fold ? educational, agricultural and
social. It is believed that much may
be learned by exhibiting and compar
ing farm and household products.
Everybody invited. Come bring your
wife, sons and daughters, also your
friends. Tickets will be free for ev
erybody.
Bring your farm products and show
your patriotic duty.
Good speaking and good music. Op
ening address by Mr. T. E. Browne, of
Raleigh. It will pay you to hear him.
Ofticcrs of the Fair ? G. Willie Lee,
President; Victor Penny, Vice-Presi
dent; Jr.mes C. Langdon, Secretary.
Marsl als ? -JJill Johnson, Chief; Mil
lard Ogburn, Chester Pleasant, Orvin
Stephenson and Jeff Penny.
Judges ? Competent judges will b.?
secured and these judges will discuss
freely the merits and demerits of the
exhibits. The decisions of the judges
shall be final and no appeal will be
considered. ?
Grounds open to th< public at 10
o'clock. Everybody invit< d.
The premiums offered are very lib
eral and it is expected that there will
be a large number of exhibitors. The
Fair was a success last yesr and it is
expectcd that it will be a greater suc
cess this year. The promoters are de
sirous rf seeing a large number of
people make exhibits.
AUCTION SALE.
On Monday, October 1">, 1017, at
10 o'clock sharp, at my residence
near Oak Forest church in Ingrams,
township, I will offer for sale to thr.
highest bidder for cash, two good
mules, buggies, harness, one one
h ->r?e v.-P7on at ! harness. Also lot of
farming tools, corn, fodder, 25 head
of hogs, nnd some household and
'.itclion furniture, and other articles
tco nun to mention.
JESSE WILLIAMS.
Four Oaks, Route No. 2.
NOTICE.
WHEREAS, G. H. Eason and wife,
Louisa C. Eason, on the 15th day of
October, 1915, made and executed to
F. H. Brooks, Trustee, a certain
DEED OF TRUST securing one bond
in the sum of $1,852.00 due and pay
able to J. D. Bizzell twelve months
after date, which deed of trust is
recorded in Book No. 8, page 27(5 Reg
istry of Johnston County, therein
and thereby conveying the tract of
land hereinafter described;
AND WHEREAS, application has
been made by the said J. D. Bizzell,
the present owner of said bond, to
the said F. H. Brooks, Trustee, to
make foreclosure of said deed of trust
because of failure to meet conditions
of said deed of trust and discharge
said indebtedness;
AND WHEREAS, sale was made
Saturday, September 1st, 1917, and
the purchaser having failed to com
ply with bid for same and a re-sale
of said land being necessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, the under
signed, Trustee in the deed of trust
aforesaid, under and by virtue of au
thority contained in the said deed of
trust, will, on Tuesday, the l(5th day
of October, 1917, at 12 o'clock M.,
at the Court House door in the town
of Smithfield, N. C., offer for sale at
PUBLIC AUCTION, for CASH, the
following described tract or parcel of
land lying and being in Wilders town
ship, Johnston County, containing 99
acres, more or less, adjoining the
lands of J. H. Eason on the South,
Charlie Eason on the North, H. E.
Eason on the East and Mike Cosgrove
and Stephen Barham on the West, I
and known as the share of th,> J. D.
Eason land allotted to said G. H. Ea
son, as will appear from rfport of
said divisTTTTT filed in the office of the
Clerk of the Superior Court of John
ston County.
This is a fine tract of land and in
good community. Title is good.
This September 25th, 1917.
F. 11. BROOKS,
Trustee.
NOTICE.
The undersigned having qualified as '
Administrator on the estate of J. H.
Barber, deceased, hereby notifies all
persons having claims against said
estate to present the same bo me duly
verified on or before the 21st day of
September, 1918, or this notice will
be pleaded in bar of their recovery;
and all persons indebted to said estate
will make immediate payment.
This 18th day of Sept., 1917.
J. Wm. LANGDON,
Administrator.
CHAS. C. LEE,
Attorney.
NEW TESTAMENTS AND BIBLES
for sale at The Herald Office.
TUESDAY OCTOBER 9th, 1917
THE GREAT WAYNE COUNTY FAIR
OPENS IN GOLDSBORO
4 Big Days - - - - 4 Big Nights
A Bigger Better Fair Than Ever .
Oct. 9th - Educational Day
Featuring ? That Magnificent Civic and Industrial Parade that was the wonder and ad
miration of all who saw it last year.
Featuring ? That mammoth International Pageant of world civilization by hundreds of
school children. All nations represented excepting the Kaiser's.
Oct. 10th -Agricultural Day
Featuring ? The most magnificent display of agricultural products, live stock, poultry,
and the work of canning clubs ever seen in North Carolina.
Oct. 11th - Everybody's Day
Featuring ? The Midway of fun and amusement. Great racing events by the finest
horses in the country. Ye Olde Time Fiddlers Convention.
Oct. 12th - Patriotic Day
Featuring ? Uncle Sam's mighty efforts in waging war for humanity. Flag raising and
beautiful Flag Drill by hundreds of school children. Brilliant Marshals' Ball.
Besides all this
The Krause Greater Show Coporation is furnishing the most brilliant Midway attrac
tions ever seen in this section.
Gentlemen and Lady Marshals
Two splendid Patriotic Balls ? Tuesday and Friday nights ? Everybody invited. Music
furnished by the famous Meyer Davis Orchestra and Jazz Band of Washington, D. C.
Remember there's something of interest
Every day for Everybody.
Always the greatest possible value al the price
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