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r'?vVERt The Mountaineer's P" 7"' br ' ^ It * 4 A ^ ' "'iu ^K ?"< .< *?!??. J t Decrease xte Corn ige Indicated from .Norm v.aiuuua i 1955 prospective plant He that 2.085.000 acres of be planted. A crop of rould be 4 per cent less 2.172.000 acres planted nd 7 per cent less than 53 average plantings of acres. reage allotments are in 5 eastern North Carolina bis year. The 1955 acre ent. in counties with al ii both 1954 and 1955, is >er cent above last year, j ndications point to a to- | planted corn acreage, of acres. This is about the e 1954 planted acreage of acres, but is 5 Per cent he 1944-53 average plant- ! , j Kant Ad# for result* 'Corn War' Being Waged In Warren This may sound "corny," bu^ , there's a corn war going on in War ! rer County, according to assistant farm agent Carter J, Jones. The war, which is really just a 1 battle of words, is befween farmers | who are sold on the new hybrid ! corr. varieties and the old "die-1 hards," those holding on to open j pollinated corn. I In the thick of this scrap is the j Re\. William Burgess of Baker communitv. w ho makes the earthy . comment that "our agricultural ! workers are not just fanning the air when they come to us with ! these new practices and crop vari- j etles." He adds that he has faith | in these workers and will go along ; with their recommendations. The oldsters counter that open-1 pollinated corn brought them to j J Like Humans, Bees Welcome Spring's Arrival 11 the cuming of warm weather made you happy, think how it must have made the honey bee feel. W. A. Siephen. extension beekeeper at State College, sajs this suitable weather for bees, to obtain pollen after a long, hard winter, was hail ed by college bees "with great alac rity". Saturday, February 19, was the first day when the bees could ob tain pollen in any quantity. Although mere humans wonder ed what plants were blooming, the bets had already found them and during the ensuing two warm days, collected a good deal of this "bee bread," Stephen sJid. ? lie pointed out that quite liter ally, pollen is the "bread of life" for bees. Without it the nurse bees art unable to feed the young lar vae or grubs in their cells, and the young bees, after hatching, do not have the supply of food necessary for their proper development. Some people believe that nature provides necessities in accordance with future needs of her children, if this is so, spring will be late because colonies of honeybees will noi be ready for an early honey flow. according to Stephen. The North Carolina wheat crop estimate of 6.8 million bushels in 1954 is 17 per "cent less than in 1953 and about average although the acreage was the smallest since 1866 with the exception of one year?1930. - ?_ Prices of corn, oats, and milo. arc , expected to be higher in North | Carolina this year than in 1953- i 54, with corn showing considerable i strength alter the 1954 harvest. where they are, and it's good enough to carry them the rest of the way. The Rev. Burgess, who has been planting hybrid corn and following recommended practices seems to have won an early skirmish. He was the only farmer In his immedi ate area that made corn enough to supply his needs. He has some corn from his 1953 crop left, and corn ' from his 1954 crop is still in his ; corn bin untouched. It looks like he has pretty good ? ammunition on his side. Loss From X - Disease' Cut Sharply Hyperkeratosis, more commonly called X-diseasc, in cattle has been practically eliminated during the past year according to the Ameri can Foundation [or Animal Health. No new cases were reported to the U. S. Department of Agricul ture during 1954. The Foundation says this indicates the disease has been reduced to such an extent it is J of little importance in the animal health field. Successful control of this costly animal health problem came through veterinary research which isolated the cause as a highly chlorinated naphthalene, a chemi cal frequently used in lubricating oils and greases to give them body. Some animals became infected by licking greased machinery or by getting access to used crankcase oil. Other cases were traced to grease used to lubricate feed manu facturing equipment, that accident ally found its way into the process ed feed. Following the research, the USDA issued a request to manufac turers of petroleum products, feed manufacturers and oil companies that they cease using chlorinated naphthalene in oil and grease" de signed for use on farms or in food processing plants. Wholehearted cooperation by these groups is giv en credit for eliminating X-disease as a livestock health threat, the Foundation said. Irish Potato Acreage In N.C. To Be Unchanged March 1 reports from Tar Heel farmers indicate intentions to plant a total of 39,000 acres of Irish potatoes this year. If current intentions materialize the 1955 acreage will be the same as was planted in 1954( but 38 per cent be low average. The commercial early crop is ex pected to total 14.000 acres?4 per cent more than the 13,500 acres harvested last year. U. S. growers' intentions-to-plant reports indicate prospective pota to plantings at 1,434,000 acres in Milk Production At New High For February Production of milk on farms in 1 North Carolina during February 1953 totaled 121 million pounds. 1 million pounds more than last year, but 15 pe rcent above the 1944-53 February average. The number of milk cows on i farms in the State during Febru-' ary was estimated at 370 thousand, < compared with 382 thousand dur ing this same period last year. The production per cow was 326 pounds ?the highest of record for the mcnth oi February. Production of milk on U. S. farms in February totaled 8,884 million pounds, 1 per cent less thau last year, but 9 per cent above average. Milk production was be low the corresponding month a year earlier for the third consccu 1 live month. This resulted from the smaller number of milk cows on farms as milk production per cow was record high for February. Weather during February was quite variable with storms and ex tremely cold weather reducing milk production in some areas. Freezes extending to the Gulf reduced win ter grazing in the lower South, but rains in some sections helped 1 pasture prospects. 1955. Thish acreage is 1 per cent abeve the 1954 planted acreage, > but Is 28 per cent below the 1944 53 <10-year> average acreage of 2,-1 004,000 acres. 1 State College Answers Timely Farm Questions QUESTION: What can I do to control cattle guibs? ANSWER: The three inosl effec tive ways are washing, dusting, and spraying. If many cattle are to be treated, the spray method Is eas ier. Rotenone is the best killing agent to use. The preparation is available through insecticide deal ers. WE STILL HAVE A LIMITED SUPPLY OBACCO SEED !heck Your Tobacco lied Now To See What lamage Has Been Done ? If It Needs Re-seed ig You Will Want To Get It Done As Soon As 'ossible ? HAYWOOD COUNTY RMERS CO-OP, Inc. H. M. Dulin, Mgr. ? iL 6-1621 Depot Street ? f ?! i p [!jTiyTi|y >'1 ^ K In [\ 4ii BtrTiiinMBS "SO" PARTAN QUALITY ? Chick ! Starter _ I L ?- *=? CHKK STARTER j| P~^^ ^ T yaiMt *M*'^ . ? ? N the first days are II itical. You've got to start flBSlBfll^l ? right... right from * start! *rtan Quality Chick Starter is the right ?* for the job. It has everything chicks * to live and grow ... perfectly ba anced 1 that every bite counts. Its reall>-g?t * start in' quality you want! CT Parton's Feed Store |J ?? Depot Street p H. S. Ward BA l.ake Junalusku 0%CUf?U6od @OUKfy t CHECKERBOARD . NEWS By Joe Cline v and Dick Bradley CUNE- BRADLEY COMPANY We have 800 White Leghorn pullets, 9 weeks old for sale. These are the Keystone strain of Leg horns and will really produce eggs. These pullets will be in produc tion all during the year when egg prices will be the highest. They are priced right, and if you are in terested, please contact us at the store. Planting time is here and we carry a complete line of garden and field seed; also lime and fer tilizer. We are featuring the Bur pee line of garden seed LAWN CARE?Now is the time to fertilize your lawn and to seed new lawns. Our lawn mixture has been giving good results ? it is composed of seeds that are adapt ed to this area. We also have a fertilizer spreader for rent. For your lawn needs be sure to visit us. Visit our store and look over our Garden Shop. CHECK YOURSELF AGAINST OUR PROFIT STANDARD More than 3,400 litters have been farrowed with an average of more than 10 pigs per Utter at the Pur ina Research Farm. That's a total of 34,000 pigs, Huskier pigs at farrowing stafid a better chance of surviving the early, critical period. At the Re search Farm pigs average betwecnj I 2l2 and 3 lbs. at birth. The average hog man weans only about 6.47 pigs per litter, but 9.13 pigs were weaned per litter at the research farm. It takes 5 pigs to break even. At weaning the average weight per litter is only 193.2 lbs. Purina Research Farm litters weigh Just twice that . . . 386.09 lbs. ? The average hog man markets only 11 hogs per sow per year, and the Research Farm markets 17 hogs per sow per year. It takes 12 bushels of com alone to make 100 lbs. of pork. On the j Purina Program 5 bushels of corn and 45 lbs. of Purina Hog Chow will make 100 lbs. of pork. YOU SAVE 7 BU. OF CORN. Ask about the Purina Hog Profit Plan for 1955. HEALTH HINT Sufla-Xox is a wonderful aid in controlling coccidiosis, ty phoid, and fowl cholera in chicken and turkey flocks. Just put in the drinking wat er at first signs of droopiness or bloody droppings. It's easy and inexpensive to use. CLINE-BRADLEY CO. I POINTS HAZELWOOD ?^lteBei1weSe?* \w0$ ' Are Here! ' \ Enjoy the extra flavor of fresh vegetables from your own garden. /4/*\ ?f \ and be sure of big savings on food \ costs ^'s summer. Have color and fragrance too, wfrfffi with Burpee's beautiful flowers. liHe'Tft 'O^r \ ('rl """r *ee^* ar"t pordvn nuppliet now! Cline - Bradley Co. 5 Points Haselwoed \ ' J Stop-?cok-Stave f good/year SPRING FARM TIRE featuring the famous SURE-GRIP D-15 Sale priced at only . . . ^ ^?95 J I recappabU tir? ,/T ^ 9-24 jrt|gg|1 I 4 ply rating w||H| TOP SPRING PLOWING VALUE! V An Outstanding value at the regular price JP^l ? and now for our big sales event, we W,. give you a wonderful buy on this great #39Li Sure-Grip D-15. Hurry ? get more FULL, longer wear at this sale price. SPECIAL LOW PRICES ON OTHER SIZES TOO I ^ SIZE PLY RATING PRICE* J? 10-24 4 $49.95* U 10-28 4 57.45* 10-38 4 73.60* 11-38 4 M.Ai* "12-38 6 102.95* ON-THE-FARM SERVICE PHONE GL 6-4606 WE'LL BE RIGHT OUT ' ? Plu? tax and racoppabl* Hr? ' Situational now "oat front" roluol FARM RIB FRONT GOODYEAR xjjjpIff flBa ? <IU MICI* This new low cost fare is do- ^ tmm ?? ^ . signed to give plenty of trouble- C IC 4.00 x 1V $14.73* free service. Continuous triple U1 H H 5 00 x 15 14 75* ribs mean lonpr wear-easier ? ? H g g)> w iXSI*? steering. Wicker tread means H H p ,. . 5.50 X 16 14.95* better traction and flotaOon. Get ? ? ^JmO, ,5 6.00x 16 1 f6.95* trie rarm Rib Front now ? j_?-j SALE PRICED! ? Plot tax and racappabla lira jf ALLISON & DUNCAN TIRE CO. I p| "Tire Service Headquarters" Georgia Avenue ^ Hazeiwo^^Jp Mfflir \ J with AH Gear Transmission ? Y 3 Ferward Spstds and REVERSE New 5 HP Simplicity Model V provides selective transmission, 3 forward speeds and reverse, plus "Quick-Hitch" for less-than a-minute implement change, without tooli! New 10-inch mold board plow and new rotary tiller ... plus full line of Simplicity attachments to do more than 28 farm job#. l/et us show you Simplicity in action on your farm! It's Amer ica's biggest utility tractor value. nericjs NoSGarden IracfbrUne^ FARMERS FEDERATION Depot Street W'aynesville HERE IT IS-THE FIRST TIME IN THIS AREA OUR "ON-THE-FARM" FEED SERVICE MIXES YOUR FAVOR ITE FORMULA ? FROM YOUR HOME-GROWN INGREDIENTS ? RIGHT BEFORE YOUR EYES. GRINDS AND MIXES ANYTHING FROM EAR CORN TO HAY, AND DOES THE SMOOTHEST JOB OF MOLASSES BLENDING YOU'VE EVER SEEN. A SCHEDULED SERVICE. f ? , ? SAVE MONEY ? SAVE TIME ? CALL OR DROP A CARD FOR FURTHER INFORMATION v &' MOUNTAIN FEED SERVICE P.O. BOX 1183 ? 348 DEPOT ST? ASHEVILLE ? PHONE 7162
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