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OOUlfTY A0BNT8 ATTEND O ,>:V.f)??* ?, ;?*';? 7^ ' ? J Raleigh, N. C, Doe. 21.- The pro gress in agricultural extension work; during the year, 1827 "Iraa reviewed and pian# made fo* the coming ye* by the 130 farm and home agents who attended the conference; phd short course at State College,'during the week of December 12. i*. The agents spjent, the> entile -week in refreshing themselves with thr lat est facts found about scientific farm ing and borne making. The afternoon* were spent on attendance; at class*? and demonstrations, wtiile tho <norn insr hours were occupteJ with la-> tures, speeches, and amfewwi dis cussions. Attention was given to live stock and field crops, poult y nnd horticulture, plant diseases and insect pests, farmo rganization and better methods of serving the agricultural population of North Carolina. The evening hours were left open for social diversion which included gatherings of the men and wesiicn at various affairs given in their honor. <jThere were a number of dim er part ies, a Christmas tree, and evenings devoted to games and other diversions The agents went to their work each morning at 8:45 o'clock ind renam ed on duty until five. Some of the outstanding agricultural leaders of North Carolina and of the Nation were on the program during the week. The United States Department of Agriculture was represented with so/n of its best known scientists while the faculty of State College was aiso drawn upon for some of the lectures. Miss Maude Wallace, assistant state home demonstration agent, had charge of proTram for the women afld of extension was in charge ot ,he farm agents. Dean L 0. Kchaub of the School of Agriculture presided at all the joint conference. Despite tho intensive program of work, the agents ^tated that it was one of the most profitable confer ences that they had ever held. POWER FARMING INCREASES IN EASTERN CAROLINA Raleigh, N. C., Dec. 21.?Farming methods are changing from the muie and small plow to tractors and mod ern equipment as diversified farm ing replaces the old one crop system i tory adjacent to Washington, Bean fort councy, during theflast two years ia bat .one, good indication of tiu? ?hawe;being made in farming in that Mima,-*' says A. T. Holman, agri cultural engineer at State Colleg-. "Small tractors have been used on many 'North .Carolina farms during recent Jgars. The chief use, however, has been in preparing land for plant ing. Recently the field of the tractor has been broadened *4o include the planting,' cultivating and harvesting operations". ' . N\. Mr. Holraan states that successful diversified farming requires the use of good farm machinery and the trac tor' t^t is adapted to planting, cul tivating and harvesting as well as for plowing, disking and bolt work is findfng a warm reception among fanners. ? \ * The New Holland Cooperation ol* Hyde County is now operating some sixteen tractors on its farms. Eacn of those tractors, states Mr Holmau, is used in plowing, disking, planting, cultivating harvesting on 100 acres i of land. Next year, the plans art to use 32 tractors on 3,200 acres com prising part of pie bottom of take Mattanoskeet. his corporation wil". also use the "combine" to cut, thrash and. sack the soybean crop. Two men *an operate this machine with little loss of time. . v ^ Mr. Holman states that the use of the tractor and its equipment * is rapidly growing and that this is but another sound indication of the pro gressive farming ideas that are being adopted over the whole State STATE'S BEST FARMERS RECEIVE HIGH HONOR; Raleigh, N. C. Dec 21.?Twenty four farmers, the best in North Car lina were honored in Raleigh last week through the joint action of the North Caiolina State College and th Progressive farmer. Eighteen of these Master Farmers chosen through a careful and painstaking survey con ducted during the present year wl.ile the other six had alreadydteen honor ed by the college for achievements in the post. In addition to the twenty-four mo who received the gold medals ai.d ?4 ? "S * ,""W ' --- significant ? er on ^ __ ? ??<*. forty four other men and women received honorable mention for the fine results they have achieved as farmers und community builders. ^ The idea of searching out the best farmers of the State was developed at the conference of extension workers held at State ollege in December 1926. The plan was put under way early in 1927 and a painstaking search was at once begun. The extension workers and other agricultural leaders assist ed the Progressive Fanner staff lit finding the men wanted. The/work Was begi i-j in the counties through the aid of a special committee "an<i then the various men and women win were nominated were visited and their farms carefully inspected and scored. The score card used took into con sideration the character and general reputation of the nominee the oper ation and organization of his far 1, his business methods and ability, the general appearance and upkeep of his farm, bis home life and: citizen ship. Those lionored with the gold me?I als were: J. L. Beall, Davidson county J. C. Causey, Guilford; U H. Kit chen, Halifax; 0. J.vHoller, Ruthtr ford; Charles F Cates, Alamance; S. L. Carpenter, Gaston; Charles E. Fuller, Vance; W. B. Harris, Iredell; Fred P. Lathan. Beaufort; B. S Lawrence, Randolph; T. E. Osborne, Henderson; Blancey Sumrell, Pitt; B. N. Sykes, Hertford); CL W. Teague, Macon; C. B. Wells, Buncombe; John D. Winstead, Person; L. 0. Moseley Lenoir; G. W. Trask, New Hanover; W. D. Graham, Rowan; S. A. Lathan, Union; B- F. Shelton, Edgecombe; R W. Scott, Alamance; R. L Shuford Catawba and E. A. Stevens Wayne j County The Mexican^ Bean Beetle is the worst pest, of garden beans in t'ic United States today. The pest may be controlled by thorough spraying with poison mixtures. George Washington was one of the first farmers in America to promote a farm organization. <5 The cow is the basis of all progress in dairy fanning yet a good coc may be kept at the level of the scru if she is not well fed. The Most Appreciated Gifts Jewelry?always a symbol of beauty?is the aristocrat of all gifts. Its glittering sparkling beauty will reflect as nothing else can, the , brightness of Christmas Day and the careful thought and good taste of the donor. And th's is in truth, the house of a thousand gifts ? in an exquisite assortment that embraces ev erything from qp inexpensive trinket to a costly jewel. Our mark of quality will stamp the gift?regardless of its price?as one to be loved and treasured for years to come. No gift will be more useful or more deeply appreciated than a watch. Always desired, it will bring to the recipient a thrill of ap preciation and pleasure in its possession. An assortment of lovely brooches. 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