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Edentonians J 50 Years Ago >. Capt. Wm. B. Shepard ■f This is another sketch in a series of write-ups about prominent Eden ton people 60 years ago, taken from "Historical and Descriptive Review of the State of North Carolina,” pub ' lish'ed m 1886: r Capt. William Blount Shepard, a bulwsifc of the material prosperity and social standing of Chowan, is re garded as one of the most success ful farmers in this section. Both his farms are located in this county, are worked on the hired labor system and to them he gives his undivided personal attention. In one he has 460 lucres cultivated and some 500 acres uncleared land, while the smallest one has 130 acres cleared. He raises crops which are a fine advertisement of the quality of land and the profit that can be made l>y tilling the soil jtfi this country. He raises some Meventy-five bales of cotton and 6,000 Waushels of peanuts, in an average year, besides corn, oats, rice and other small grain. He runs fifteen mules, three horses and employs on an average between thirty and forty hands; he has also recently gone into the life insurance business and rep resents the far famed Connecticut Mutual and Equitable of New York, is rapidly building up a comfortable custom. He also buy 3 cotton at this point, shipping mostly to Norfolk. Mr. Shepard is a native of Eliza beth City; his father (who repre sented this district eight years in Congress), died when he was only seven years ?©ld, he and his sister shortly after removing to Edenton. When the war broke out, though *only a boy, he volunteered his ser vices and was <m the staff of Gen eral Pettigrew till that gallant officer was killed; he was then in artillery and later in the .ordnance depart ment. In 186'i he commenced farm ing, in which he has been ever since engaged, amassing large and well won profits. His residence, commanding a mag ificent view of the sound, has been an his mother's family over 100 He first married Miss Harri son, of Alabama, by whom he has two children, and secondly a daughter of Hon. Paul C. Cameron, of Hills boro who has given him one more; he commanded the Albemarle Guards several years; he is master of the Ancient Lodge of Masons here, is a K. of H., Senior Warden of the Epis copal Church. I Timely Questions On Farm Answered * Question: Should hogs be taken off feed before they are killed ? Answer: Yes. The animals should not have any feed for at least 24' hours before they are slaughtered, a I When You Leave A 1 1 SHELL STATION 1 I You Leave With Confidence I I By Using | w Super-Shell Gasoline I r and Shell Motor Oil | | You Can Be Assured Os A Smooth | | Tom’s Service Station j Broad Street -*+ Edenton, s.C. I ; •?.. . S' 1 PI t " i ~T~ . 73 ... •" "nr,-.n- - II- -I - i-T-r.-r-,- -I-. -. ,j . ■ I.n I,U - ~~ “/ Made For My Bedroom ... ” wan pasta H ■Hlpfe, ■ : Yj ■'■ ■ w \ -appi-K ■BF 0- y 0 \ t! V: | |»jL (Being The Domestic Becrets of An American Housewife.) By NATALIE ABBOTT WTHEREVER I live, whether its in a hovel or a mansion, there’s one room I always want to have Just as I want it and that's my bed room. This isn't so hard as it sounds, because I want my bedroom to be furnished simply and in good taste with things that I have made myself, things which I can be proud of because I created them. I like the homey touch which these hand croeheted articles gave to my bed room. The crocheted insert on the pillow case is matched by a mat for the arm of the chair and a lamp shade made entirely of very (fine mercerized crochet cotton. Any woman can make this Insertion for her pillow case and she doesn't have to he very expert either. Here 1 is how ft is done: Materials: Mercerized crochet eotton size 30 or 50; steel crochet hook No. 8,7, or 8. To begin, ch 37, turn. Ist row: 1 d c in 9th ch from hook, * ch 4, skip 4 sts of founda tion ch, 1 d c in next st, and repeat from * till there are 6 sps made, ch 2,1 d c in last st. Ch 6. turn, ’nd It is easier to get a good bleed when the system is not gorged with food and the meat always cures better when the small blood -vessels are free from blood and food particles. The animals, however, should have plenty of water before them at all times so as to flash out the intestines. Question: Will the use es artificial light increase egg production? Answer: This method of stimulat ing production is being used with success in majjy parts ot the country. The use of artificial lights is to lengthen the feeding hours which will increase mash consumption and this will naturally increase egg produc tion. The lights should be so regu lated that the binds have from 12 to 14 hours a day in which to eat. Be sure that the entire house is well THE CHOWAN HERALD, EDENTON, N. G, THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 29, 1934. row: --Skip Ist sp, 6 d tr (thread over 3 times) in Ist d c of previous row (this forms a shell), • 1 si st in next d c, ch 4, 5 d tr in same st in which si st was Just made, and repeat from * 3 times (now you wnll have 5 shells in all), 1 d c in next d c, ch 2, skip ch-2, 1 d c in next st, ch 6, turn. 3rd row: 1 tr in Ist d c of previous row, ch 4, 1 d c in point of Ist shell, • ch 4, 1 d c in point of next shell and re peat from * to last shell, ch 2, skip ch-2, 1 d c in next st, ch 5, turn. 4th row: Idc in Ist dc of previous row, • ch 4, skip ch-4 1 d e in next d c, 4 d c in ch-4, 1 d c in next d c, and repeat from * once, ch 4, skip ch-4, 1 d c in next d c, ch 2, ' skip ch-2, 1 d c in next st, ch 5, turn. sth row: 1 d c in Ist d c of previous row, * ch 4, skip ch-4 of previous row, 1 d c in next d c, ch 4, skip 4 d c, 1 d c in next d c, and repeat from * once, ch 4,1 dc in next d c, ch 2, skip ch-2, 1 d c in next st, ch G, turn. Repeat from Ist to sth rows incl for as many inches as desired. lighted. Two 40-watt bulbs for each 400 square feet of floor space Will give sufficient light provided that each bulb has a reflector about 16 inches in diameter and four inches deep. Extension Circular No. 158 gives the various systems of lighting most eommonly used and this can be secured free upon application to the agricultural editor at State College. Question: Who pays the process ing tax on cotton? Answer: This tax is paid by the consumer when any product manu factured from cotton is purchased. It is added to the manufactured ar ticle before it is sold to the retail merchant. The rate is 4.2 cents a pound net weight of cotton used in the manufactured article. The aver age amount paid by the consumer is about 8 cents on sheets; 3 1-2 cents on a work shirt; 8 1-4 cents *>n a pair of overalls and about one cent per yard on unbleached muslin. Masons To Hold Past Masters’ Nig-ht Dec. 6 A large crowd was present Thurs day night at the regular meeting or Unanimity Lodge, No. 7, A. F. & A. M., at which time it was decided to call off the meeting this Thurs day due to Thanksgiving. The lodge decided to observe Past Masters’ night on Thursday, De cember 6. This occasion is always looked forward to with a great deal of interest, the various stations and places being filled by past masters of the local lodge. Refreshments will be served on this occasion and past masters, as well as present officers of Perquimans Lodge, No. 106, in Hertford will be invited. A. S. Hollowed, master of the local lodge, is very anxious for a large attendance at this meeting, which always proves to be an enjoy able affair. In Memoriam In loving memory of our dear wife and mother, Mary Christian White, who departed this life three years ago, November 22, 1931: Three years have passed since you left us, Left without saying goodbye; Since we stood over your casket with tears in our eyes. For we knew we were going to miss you, Wife and mother we loved so well, And the kindnesses bestowed upon us Too numerous to tell. We have been sad and lonely Since you went away, You have been in our thoughts Every minute of the day. We have longed to see you, Wife and mother so true, Who had a smile and kind word For everyone she knew. We have placed a monument on your grave As a token of our love, Though we know you are not in Beaver Hill, But an angel up above. But now we are not grieving For we know you are at rest For the dear God who created us Sees and knows what i 3 best. —Written by her daughter, Mary W. Spencer, expressing the feelings of S. J. 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Since some form of crop control will be necessary to save cotton grow ers from a return of ruinous prices, he says, the adjustment contracts which were signed on a two-year basis for 1934 and 1935, will be con tinued in force regardless of the vote on the Bankhead measure. Experience gained during the first year of the act’s administration will enable the AAA to prepare a more efficient and flexible method of ad ministering the act another year, Schaub adds. Changes in the policy of administering the act are now be ing planned. The allotments under the act, if if is continued, will be somewhat larger than this year. The contract allot ments will be around 25 per cent larger next year, as the maximum reduction that can be called for un der the contracts is 25 per cent be low the base average. In voting on the act, Schaub says, the grower will not be voting for a certain allotment or tax rate, but on the question as to whether the secre tary of agriculture shall have the power to make allotments and levy a BAYVIEW BARBER SHOP! ERNEST L. WHITE, Prop. j HAIRCUT 35c SHAVE 15c [ MASSAGE 35c SHAMPOO 35c j .■r i PROMPT, EFFICIENT SERVICE AT ALL TIMES f ■" '■ ————. .iiM ————_—* 104 East King Street Edenton, N. C. j THE BEST AND MOST ECONOMICAL ACCESSORIES YOU CAN BUY-MADE ESPECIALLY FOR CHEVROLETS CHEVROLET accessories are Chevrolet products through and through—designed by Chevrolet in accordance with the very latest developments in engineering and style, and built for Chev rolet to the same high standards as all Chevrolet cars. The prices of these quality accessories are amazingly low, due to Chevrolet’s great purchasing power and large sales volume. PAGE SEVEN ¥ tax on excess cotton. The act does not set a fixed allot ment for each grower or the amount of tax to be paid on excess'" produc tion, but empowers the secretary of agriculture to determine the allot ments and the tLi by the needs, of , the market. COLLEGE PRESIDENT HERE Dr. Charles E. Brewer, president of Meredith College, spent Tuesday night in Edenton as guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Lassiter, at the Hinton ’ Hotel. Cotton PEANUTS SUFFOLK SEND YOUR COTTON AND PEANUTS TO US IN SUFFOLK, WHERE THEY WILL BRING HIGHEST PRICES WHEN YOU W ANT TO SELL. FIRST CLASS STORAGE AND LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES. i Richard Winborne, Jr. Manager Warehouses Winborne & Co. i j and J. W. Perry Co, ,
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