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jjv G, A.* OA.RD W klLIr. | .erl«nlt“rnl ond Industrial Agent At Inntic Coast I.ine Railroad Co. Springtime—Strawberry time Is hero '^H iB an inspiring experience to take trlp through the strawberry belt to ", the tightening up, the increased a^t'vity and new life springing into existence with the opening of the ,-a"-berry shipping season. ‘,rhf, berry patches are things of . uty, the soft dark green of the haves making an effective setting for tin lovely white blossoms, and the „orEeou9. brilliant red fruit. b The pickers, mostly darkies, women' (5 children, are in the fields by the hundreds, happy in having their light nrl profitable task to perform, and f„ )n the thought that Winter is and spring with its joyous mild and freedom from discomfort, in the open, is here. the packing sheds there are erenes of activity, here the berries are received by an experienced workman j ■nho carefully grades and packs the j fruit, *o as to Pass the Inspection, later" on. of the buyers, and to uphold , h,, standard of the Carolina berry district in the markets of the north. v visit to the buying and loading , platform discloses a continuation of j the feverish activity previously noticed ’ in connection with the handling of J this golden crop. Here the close ob- i server will see an interesting game in j progress. Note the apparently care- i less*!n|erest of the buyers, as the fruit j in 3: Stuart crates is brought in for' s;lle. |A n d note the anxiety of the | grower- until the sale is made. Now ,'ne trn|ie has been made, a satisfactory price Waving been offered. The grow er has the buyers check in his pocket, and is on his way to the bank in a happy frame of mind, after having de livered his load of berries to the care taker of the iced car, standing ready I for the '■protection-' the fruit, or after having: staoked' the crates of berries on* the express platform, for early loading: lnto( express cars, for quick transportation by passenger or spealal express trains to destination. Rapid transportation, both freight and express, plays a most important part, for without the highly specialized ser vice provided bn the railroad, this highly perishable industry could not survive, much less prosper. Let us follow the luscious com modity and see what becomes of It. After golnpr through the hands of sev eral middlemen, it finally 'reaches the consumer. In the early season It will find its way Into the homes of the rich in New York, Philadelphia, Boston, and other large centers of population In the east.1 It will be found In the cold storage rocfms and refrigerators of the most expensive hotels and restaurants, listed tipon the menu cards, ready, upon call, to tickle the jaded palet ot those who are able to pay for the first breath of. spring; for this "food for the gods.” As the season advances, the volume of shipments rapidly Increases, and then the moderately wealthy, and a little later on, the artisan, the ihlnqr and other day laborers, and all olasses of people, jbyfully watch for the time when the price asked will permit them to purchase this delicacy from the "Nation’s Garden Spot.” What does this, the nations most popular small fruit, mean to eastern North Carolina and a small Section of South Carolina? To, the growers, the lines of business, it means money In an ever Increasing flpw, the life blood of trade, to the extent of pos sibly a million and a half dollars. This wealth flows In at a season when money is needed to support business until- tthe sections major crops, cotton and tobacio, can be made and market ed. The history of the strawberry orop In eastern North Carolina enters large ly Into the history of the growth of the towns of Chadbourn, Whltevllle, Tabor, Wallace, Rocky Point, Rose Hill, Teachey, Warsaw. Mt. Olive , Crippled by Corns? Use“Gets-lt” The only good com la a dead com. A few drops of “Gets-It” will quickly start any com NERVOUS WOMAN COMPLETE WRECK Tells How She Was Made Well by Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Indianapolis, Indiana.—"Now I want to tell you just what induced me to take your meaicine, it seemed that I had some kind of, weak ness so that I could not carry a child its full time. The last time I was troubled this way I had a ner vous breakdown and was a complete wreck. The doctor thought I would not live, and if 1 did that Lwould never be well and strong again. But I told them I was going to get well, that I was not going to die just then. My husband got me Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com pound and I took six bottles of it. I soon got strong again and had three more children. I nave recommended die Vegetable Compound ever since, and If you could see me now you would think j bed always been well.”—Mrs. Mary F. Herrick, 284 Detroit St, Indian apolis, Ind. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound is an excellent medicine for ex pectant mothers and should be taken during the entire period. It has a gen eral effect to strengthen and tone up the entire reproductive system, so that it m may work in every respect effectually I is nature intends. I c6rns ind CjWuMi or callous on'the way to "the happy hunting giound.” "Gets-It” brings. Instant relief from all pain and hurting. One bottle contains enough "Gets-It" to remove a dozen coma, hard or soft, old or new. Costa you nothing if itfalls—but itdresn't fail. Let your druggist tell you why millions demand it. E. Lawrence & Co., Mir., Chicago. Sold In this city by Brooklyn Drug Store, R. R. Bellamy, Miller Pharmacy, J. Hloks Bunting Drung Co., Blvington’a Drug Store, Green's Drug Store, Ahrena Brothers, Hardin Pharmacy. MERRILY IT RUNS ALONG That’s the only way to describe the light running, quiet-running Royal Typewriter. At least that’s what stenographers say. Wilmington Typewriter & Supply Co. Phone 2283 ■ 1®® N» *'roB* **• *Compare Bie*XVorkJ and some others to a leas extent. Many of the men and, women of today, living In these thriving places were sent to college on strawberry money. Their homes were built, or painted and otherwise improved, automobiles and other necessities and luxuries were ‘’bought -with money derived from this t crop. In fact, it has been often stated, | that etrowberry money has done more to raise the standard of living in our section than has, any other crop. A partial analysis of this Industry during the ‘past 15 seasons may be, in teresting to some. In 1908, there were shipped by freight 1095 oars. In 1909, 1816 cars; in 1910, 1570 cars. Follow ing the 1910, season,^there was a steady decline in production each' season, with two exceptions, when there was a slight upward tendenoy, possibly due i to favorable growing seasons. The I lowest ebb of the industry was in 1920, when only 420 cars were moved • to the markets. The chief faotors entering into the decline of this Industry, during the period mentioned, were the strawberry weevil, shortage of labor, higher prices received for cotton and tobaoco, and in some instances lack of success in marketing. As a general thing, those farmers who continued to grow berries made money out of the crop. Having con vinced himself of this fact, the writer concluded that conditions did not Justify the abandonment of this for merly highly profitable crop, and that it could be made to again yield large returns. A movement was therefore smarted to revice the industry. It took about three years work to put the idea across, and for the rehabilitation to cofnmence; but in 1921, the records show the shipment of 60 cars more than in 1920, or a movement of 480 cars. During* 1920, and 1921, much addi tional acreage was planted to straw-* berries, and in 1922, the carload ship ments Jumped to 1018 care, an In crease of 688 cars over the previous year. This increased production meant a gain In wealth produoed, ofr very nearly or quite a half-million dollars. It was estimated that the shipments this season would probably be 40 per cent greater - than last year,- but the recent oold weather has damaged pros pects, Just how much no one knows, possibly 16 peroent, more or less. The first carload of berries shipped this year from the Carolines, was shipped from Chadbourn on Saturday April the 14th, this being only four days later than last year, although weather conditions Have been some what unfavorable for the ripening of the fruit. No one can accurately forecast the seasons market condition, but the writer is hopeful that the present sea son wiy yield the growers a fair average price In return for their in vestment and labor. The Louisiana shipping season open ed March 27th with satisfactory prices being paid for the fruit, and the mar ket has continued strong, the present prices being paid to the growers rang ing from $10,00 to $11.60, based on a 32 kuart container. While Florida is still shipping berries in carloads, and Alabama has com menced to ship, the prloes paid in the market centers continue strong for the best varieties, in good condition. The North Carolina season has open ed at about $10.00 to $10.60 per 32 quart crate paid to growers at points of shipment. Howdever, Government Market News Service, a few days ago, made the following comment regard ing Carolina berries on the Washing ton market, "North Carolina 32 quart orates, various varieties, wide range quality, best 26-30 cents, poorer 15 cents per quart.” Of oourse these berrlee were not up to the proper standard, and they represent the first picking, after un favorable weather conditions, but the quotation contains a..most wholesome lesson or warning to each and every grower, and to the buyers as well. The market wants good fruit of uni form kind, and quality. We should bear this In mind In fixing the North Carolina standard. ■ Freshnes, honest and oareful grading and packing, and a well built clean container will pay handsome profits, while a lowering of the standard by careless, indifferent growers, and buyers, will reflect un favorably upon the Industry as a whole. Let us raise the North Carolina standard high, and fight, If necessary, to see that it Is not lowered. AMERICAN PUBLIC INVITED TO ENJOY PARKS OF NATION Interior Department Has Sent Invitations to the American People—Opening Dates ■WASHINGTON, April 21.—Prepara tions to handle a million and a half visitors In the national parks this year have been made by the national park service. Public camp grounds for the motor camper are being extended, hotels and permai?fent camps are increasing facil ities for handling visitors, and the transportation lines are ,adding much new equipment. In announcing the Need Building Up ? If You Have a Cough or Cold at This Time Take ThU Advice ■ Ft Thomas, Ky.—‘‘I have success fully used Dr. Pierces Golden Medi cal Discovery for colds and La Grippe and as a general tonic. My mother also has used it as a family medicine for a long time. We both think it should be kept on hand.at all times jn every home. Mrs. C# W. Craft, 121 Ft. Thomas Ave. • As soon as you start to take this ■"Discovery” you begin to feel its bracing, appetising effect. . Buy at vour neighborhood drug store, m tab lets and liquid, or send 10c to Dr. Pierce. President Invalids Hotel in JBuffaloi. & X* foe a trial pKfc opening: and closing dates for the parks. Secretary Work of the interior department sends the following invita tion to the American people: ' “With a lavish hand nature has moulded throughout our land the most magnificent and awe-inspiring scenery, surpassing in beauty and grandeur that offered by any foreign country. These spots—our national parks—have been set aside by the American government to be maintained untouched by the in roads of civilization so that you and your children may enjoy them. ' "Roads have been built through deep-cut canyons, across towering mountain ranges, beside rippling streams filled with fighting trout, and into primal forests. Hotels and camps have been erected to provide oomfort able accommodations in the most dis tant and inaccessible places. Free camp grounds have been provided for those t^lio wish to bring their own equipment and came out. These un spoiled bits of native America are for you. The yare the playgrounds and the recreation parks of the people. To visit them and see them is to inspire pride and make more real your love for America.- In the name of the Gov ernment I Invite vou to be its guest.” - The opening and closing dates of the park seasons are: Opening Closing Park. Date Date Crater Hake, Ore ... ... July 1 Sept. 30 General Grant, Cal.May 24 Oot.lO Glacier, Mont. —.June 15 S=>pt. 15 Hawaii, H. I.Open all the year Grand Canyonfl Ariz. Open all the vear Hot Springs, Ark. ... Open all the year Lafayette, Me.Open all the year Lassen Volcanic, Cal... June 1 Sepu 15 ,Mesa Verde, Col.'... May 15 Nov.-1 Mt. MdKinley, A1.July 1 Sept. 15 Mt. Rainier, Wash ... June 15 S-jl. 15 Platt, Okla..Open all the year R-.cky Mt., Col. ..... Open all the year Sequoia, Cal. .. N.. .a.. .MiGgvC Vat a Sequoia, Cal. .. May 24 Oot. 10 Sully’s Hill. N. D.June 1 Sbpt. 30 Wind Cave«S. D.June 1 Sept. SO Vi ilo.vS'ono Wyo. ... June 20 Sept. 20 Ycsemite, Cal.Open all thf year Zion, l: th . May 15 Cot. In Plantl, p and restocking of waters in national aprks promise one oi the big gest flsh.ng years on record, aco nlut u deiertment officials. Toe streams and laic- s are expected to -e teeming with trout and other game fis.- «htr. the season o> ms and aprks are thrown open to ang’eti Ah nim tin ii-bued by the Interior Department which is available for the asking, describing the nature of the fishing, the limitations on catch, feet and other data, has recen- y been com oiled for the rational puric visitor. The honeymoon is what ends when he learns she can cuss. Heaven is a place where a man i« fired for getting to work on time. Let Us Dq Your Dyeing and Dry Cleaning With a complete plant such as ours we are in position to look . after all your dyeing* and dry cleaning needs. We use the most Up to-date methods. We call for and deliver by auto. Ideal Cleaning Plant 204 S. Front Street Telephone No. 831 \ Our laundry work is quality work. We send back your1 clothes clean and beautifully laundered. Join,the army of our patrons by phoning. A modern plant means minimum wear and tear. IDEAL LAUNDRY Telephone No. 29 KINSTON MAN'S RELATIVE DIES IN FOREIGN COUNTRY KINSTON, N. C.. April 21.—Dr. Frank McCallum, of this city, a former Brit ish army captain, has-been apprized of the death at Kolliher, Sask., of Lieut. Peter F. Fleming, for many years a tflose' friend of the local man. Lieu tenant Fleming was a retired -officer. He had the distinction that cannot be shared by many at a time, even the even the seventh son of a leventh son of aristocratic old Scotch lineage, as he was. In . his' youth he was an officer in the famous Scots Greys, pictures of which in action have been familiar to generations of people the World over. He Waes with the Greys, 25 years, re tiring as a lieutenant. Proomtion is : rare in the famous old outfit. A son,j Alec Fleming, was under Dr. McCal-, lum's command .for a brie< time. The young man won high honors for valor. Another former Grey, a minister in Northern Canada, conducted the fun eral of Lieutenant Fleming. Tuition is what you »ay at college. No* as valuable as intuition. y * i An onion Is a seed that took advan tagre of its opportunities. SINGLE-SIX SEVEN-PASSENGER SEDAN $3525 at Detroit It is common knowledge that hundreds of Packards are round' ing out fourteen years or more of consistent daily service. With the Single-Six inheriting the ripened experience of more than twenty years, it is safe to say that exceptionally long life may be counted on with certainty. Undoubtedly this has a strong bearing on the general accept ance of the Single-Six as the greatest value yet offered in the fine car field. Owners testify to a cost of operation far lower than has been hitherto possible with performance of Packard standards. The combination of long life and low cost of operation means just one/thing—that the Single-Six is the best possible investment. Without this conviction there never can be complete satisfaction. W. D. MacMILLAN, JR. WILMINGTON . WILSON A S K T H E MAN WHO O W. N 8 ONE
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