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Potatoes Move From Elizabeth City Early Next Week HURTS MARKET DIG TOO SOON: Premature Gathering of Po tatoes May Have Disastrous Effect Upon the Prices Say Experts. Potatoes are about to move. The first shipment from Eastern North Carolina is believed to have been made from Currituck County Thurs day. About 50 barrels went in the first lot which was routed by way of Norfolk according to accounts reaching this city. Two patches were being dug in Currituck County on Thursday to be shipped Friday according to Earl Griggs, manager of the Carolina Po tato Exchange who returned from that county on Friday morning. The patches were located at Grandy and Coinjock. Currituck potatoes as usual are a little earlier than those in this coun ty. It is expected that the first po tatoes from here will move north next week. There is a report that one or two may dig a few thin wi-pk, "Farmers will make a great mis take to dig their potatoes too soon" said S. G. Scott, of Brock & Scott, Friday. "If they go to the markets too green they will turn black on the way and will bring low prices and ruin the market. 1 believe it will be a mistake to dig next week." Others feel as Mr. Scott does that it will be better for the markets to wait until June 10 to dig potatoes but from all reports there are some who will not wait that long. A number of potatoes have been brought to town for exhibition. They are about the size of goose eggs and some larger. The potatoes shown are good sizes for the table but their greengss and tenderness makes them perishable when shipped. Mr. Griggs attended a meeting of the members of the Carolina Potato Exchange Thursday night in Curri tuck. He urged them to try machine graders this year. After the confer ence which lasted until after 11 o' clock it was agreed to put the grad ers to a test and Mr. Griggs was authorized to purchase eight. Fri day morning he ordered the graders from Spence Hollowell Company and will have them shipped immediately. Mr. Griggs found the situation of Currituck County favorable. There will be a fairly good crop there, he says. The majority of the potatoes are too green to ship at present however he believes. South Carolina is tuning a little closer to the North Carolina crop this season. The price in that state is around $5 f. o. b. Many are shipp ing on consignment however as the demand is not strong. It is expected that the North Caro lina crop will open at close to the South Carolina figure. If the grow ers wait until June 10 to dig the price should be much firmer and Mr. Griggs believes they will receive practically as high a price as that now general in South Carolina, un less something unforseen happens. The potato market is not to be relied upon and no sure estimate can be made even one day in advance. The commission houses in Elizabeth City are hoping and expecting an opening at $4 f. o. b. however. GIVES DEMONSTRATION OF ALFALFA GROWING J. H. Aydlott. whose farm la In Kixonton Township cut the crop of alfalfa from bin demonstration acre this week. The yield Is considered to be very good at two tons, worth $30 a ton or $60 per acre for the first cutting. Mr. Aydlett used 2 tons of lime on his acre and seeded with 25 pounds of seed which he Innocula ted. County Agent Falls considers this demonstration as one more proof of the adaptability of this section for alfalfa growing. The deep soils of Porramouth and Norfolk series are favorable he says. Innoculatlon Is essential to Rood yield and the use of lime is highly beneficial, says Mr. Falls. A number of farmers have se cured quanlties of insecticides In the last few days. Among those who have purchased chemicals from the Duxton White Seed Company are IJoyd Tattle. Route 6; Dan Morgan, Route 5; Herman Newberfi. Cam den; and W. H. Gallop. Jarvtsburg. THE SELECTION OF A L'KCPEP. INVESTMENT For jonr Imllilrinal nw<l?, con he?? br ohtalnrUhy krlrrtlng A llnniKlnl Innllluilnn of riperl "!<-<? and on* whlrh offer* a l?rgr lint of HtnrHla ?o wlwl from, W? off*r h(>, ?i?*r??lljc In vestment*, "tillable to every In dividual n?4. flOXn DF.PARtME^'f AMERICAN ^RUST CO. jr. o. M. B. Sample of Route 5 is spray-, inn his potatoes with a home made mixture of copper sulphate, lime and arsenate of lead. Discovering blight in his crop Mr. Sample is using a mixture that will not only combat the blight but will also kill the bugs. P. D. Ires of Route 5 has a fine Duroc- Jersey male that is expected to give other swine growers trouble at the Albemarle Fair this fall. Mr. Ires' new male is said to be of the very finest breeding. A meeting of the sheep and wool i committee, H. C. Meade. Cliff Prlt chard, E. P. Cartwright, W. T. Brick house, W. J. Saunders, and W. O. i Etheridge, was called for Saturday afternoon at the office of County? Agent Falls. The pool will be held I on June 11. John Overman of Route 5 has been busy picking strawberries this week. Carlton Jennings added an auto-1 matic poultry fountain to his equip ment a day or two ago. Some visitors to Eli&abeth City1 in the last day or two for poultry supplies and feeds and such are: W. G. Mercer, Shiloh; C. C. Meads, Weeksvllle; Coston Sawyer, Shiloh; W. H, Scott, Weeksvllle; W. 8. Meads, Weeksvllle; and W. R. Perry, City Route 2; R. D. Fisher, Jarvlsburg; J. W.j Ballance, Shiloh; L. S. Parkerson; ? J. W. Harrison, St. Brides; Lowry! Davis, City Route 3; L. B. Wood-j house, Grandy; Walter Owens, Shiloh. POINT HARBOR FARMER MAKES RECORD ON PEAS One of the best records for a high yield on the May pea crop is reported on a two acre field raised by T. G. Griggs of Point Harbor. Mr. Griggs produced 308 baskets on u planting of 2 bags. The average yield is about 50 to 1 and rarely over 100 to 1. Mr. Griggs yield averages 154 to 1. This is con sidered quite an accomplishment for this Currituck County farmer. ISIG STRAW BERRY CHOP Onancock, Va., May 31.?Straw berries in tremendous shipments will be moving from the eastern shore of Virginia to northern markets by the end of the month. Northampton county will have the largost crop In its history. The crop in the I)el niarvia peninsula will total 35,000, 000 quarts. COTTON AND CORN IS LOOKING FINE If Alheitiarle Farmers Can Successfully Fight Boll Weevil Cotton Crop May l?e Good. Corn and cotton are looking fine these clays. There Is apparently a good stand of both crops in all direc tions from Elizabeth City and there is some feeling that with proper care in repelling the weevil there may be a good crop of cotton after all. Some of the finest corn may be seen between Elizabeth City and WeekRville. One or two places In this district have corn patches with stalks over a foot high and flourish ing. The corn everywhere Is looking pretty. Some of the farmers who have the best showing of corn are F. P. Markham, Jr., Mason True blood. of the Weeksville section, C. L. Ball, W. S. Jennings, and B. F. Bray. About half the farmers in this section have an excellent stand of cotton, according to the estimates of County Agent Grover Falls. Three quarters, approximately, have a good . stand, he believes, while about 25! per cent of the growers have only ] a poor showing at this stage of the game. 4 The recent rains and cold nights have combined against some farmers and have cut their stand consider- j ably. Mr. Falls finds in his trips i about the County. In some cold soils the cotton has I | had a tendency to die, says Mr. Falls. | It is hard to estimate the cotton situation at present as many of the! farmers have not chopped it out yet. ! Mr. Falls calls attention to the fact that thick spacing of cotton has pro- ' ved better under weevil conditions and recommends that growers not | chop out their cotton to wide spac- i ing. The width of a hoe blade is re- 1 commended. This is the season when prepera tions tor weevil fighting should be made. Cultivation Is now in order and in a f*?w weeks it will be neces sary to go into the fight In earnest to save the crop from the boll weev ils. After the first squares appear It is recommended that the crop be cul tivated every 5 to 7 day*. May Peas PROSPECTS AKE GOOD Let us handle them for you. Our prices, service and ap preciation of your patronage will not he excelled. Spence-Holiowell Co. Must Sell WE WILL SUBDIVIDE THE FARM LANDS OF J. J. MOKHIS AND H. D. MOKKIS LOCATED NEA1? THE WEEKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL, AND PRACTICALLY BOUNDED BY THE ESLIP AND RAMSEY ROADS. THIS PROPERTY MUST BE SOLD EITHER IN SUBDIVIS ION OR AS A WHOLE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SEE Gallop-Sawyer Realty Corp Only 3 More Days Reduction on our Bed Room and Dining Room Suites 10%TO 40% ?OFF ? On any Suite of Bed Room or Dining Room Furniture in our Store. THEY WON'T LAST LONG AT THESE PRICES DontDelay-BuyToday We will store for future delivery M. G. Morrisette & Co. The Main Street Furniture Store You'll Get Better Results with a BUCKEYE Cultivator "DUCKEYE Cultivators are built ^ right ? all the way through. They're remarkable for simplicity of operation, lightness of draft, bal ance arid flexibility?highest quality cultivators you can buy. Several different outfits?for every need. It-will pay you to see us before you buy your cultivator. ELIZABETH CITY BlIGGY CO. Alemite Lubri cation If join* car is not equipped wllli Alcmlte flttlngH let us equip it for you. C<wtH from #;MM> to If it U, let us Kiease it for you ami clinni{c your oil In the motor. Tide-Water Buick Co. I Vegetables X Spring Cabbage, Spring Greens, Spring Onions, ;1; Squash, Beets, Turnips, New Irish Potatoes, May Peas, Strawberries. W. Slitmiionliouse & Son PHONE 187 NORFOLK SOUTHERN R.R. announce* Popular Excursion to Jacksonville, Fla/t Tampa, Ht. Pc tcMhunr, llrarientown, Fort Myers, Moore Haven, Fla. I ton ml trip fare* to Jacksonville from the following points are a* Indicated: Edenton. $14.50; Elizabeth City, $15.00; areenvllle, $13.00; Klnston, $12.50; New Hern, $12.50; Ply mouth. $14.00; Washington, $13.50; Wllfion, $13.00. To polntii south of Jacksonville, $7.00 higher. Tickets on sale May 29. 1924; tickets to Jacksonville limited four days .n addition to date of sale, and to points south of Jack sonville limited to 8 days In addition to date of sale. For further Information apply to Norfolk Southern ticket agents or write to J. V. DALTON, General Passenger Agent. Norfolk. Va. NORFOLK SOUTHERN R.R. Announces Third Educational All Expense Tour To Washington, D. C. June tth-13th. 1914, Rpeclal stopp er will be operated to Norfolk where night ride require* name and all ex IM'imi'H of the tour will be Included Id the far* which will coTer trana portatlon, hotel accommodations bertha, meals, automobile tours, guide foes, etc. For full Information apply to any Norfolk Southern tleket ?gent, or communicate with the un dersigned. J. F. DALTON Ooneral Paaaengtr Agent
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