LENOIR, N. C.
LENOIR NEWS-TOPIC, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1919
Page Eleven
HOME AND FARM
DEPARTMENT
By D. W. Roberto, County Agent
BetUr Bull Cost Leva When Farm
ers Co-operete ,
. The difficulty in getting good pure
bred bulls for North Carolina dairy
herds ca nbe partially lessened by
organizing co-operative bull associa
tions, thinks the dairy experts of the
agricultural extension service. Bet
ter bulls at less expense to each
farmer are possible by the co-operative
method, and the number of
bulls repaired each year to supply
dairy herds is less.
The co-operative bull association,
is an organization of farmers of one
community, a bull being provided for
each block or group of farmers in
the" community, and all bulls paid
for by the entire association. Not
fewer than three bulls and often
four or five are purchased. From 15
to 30 farmers are represented in the
association, and from 50 to 150 cows
in a block. If th bull is expected to
serve cows belonging to farmers out
side the association this should be
considered in determining the num
ber of herds in each block, for it is
not wise to figure on each bull serv
ing more than 150 cows. .
The advantages of the co-operative
association, according to the exten
sion workers, are these: Better bulls
are used, and the expense to ach
farmr is less. The period of service
of good bulls is greater, and the poor
bull is found out early enough to be
condemned. One breed is developed
in a community, which is a great ad
vantage when it comes to marketing
surplus stock.
Barring accidents and poor bulls,
an association owning four bulls
would have to buy only once in nine
years. The economy to the breeding
industry through the association is
evident when it is known that the
average age of pure-bred bulls in
service is only three years, largely
because the bull's usefulness to the
herd at that age is canceled by the
danger of inbreeding.
the commercial production of all the
different kind sof fruit, but every
section may produce at least one or
two, or perhaps more, for market use,
and a much greater number for home
use. It is simply a question of se
lecting those kinds which are adapted
to the particular section.
In order to asssit in the proper se
lection of different varieties, and to
eliminate the common complaint of
uose wno state teat tney ao not
know what to nlant the deDartment
of agriculture has issued a bulletin
on "The Home Orchard," which gives
the varieties of. fruit recommended
for planting in the coastal plain,
piedmont and mountain sections.
This bulletin also gives the plan of
the orchard and the number of trees
needed for a certain area. By fol
lowing the recommendations outlined
at will be poss'We for the home owner
to supply frui tfor his table as well
as to have some for the local mar
kets. In addition a well kept or
chard will add greatly to the appear
ance and salability of any plantation.
Most anyone wishing to buy a farm
will be glad to pay n advanced price
for the land when it has a well kept
orchard. This bulletin, which was
issued in February, 1918, is avail
able to any citizens of North Caro
lina free, upon request, as long as
the present supply lasts.
In addition to the bulletin the ex
tesnion service has now added an ex
tension horticulturist, Mr. Paul E.
Schooley, who is ready to assist the
fruit growers of the State on any of
their problems.
area, received by the United States
department of agriculture.
it was found that when pure-bred
sires were used the average herd of
20 grade cows returned $540 more
profit during 1918 than when grade
or scrub sires were used. It has been
estimated that the elimination of
inferior pure-bred sires would in
crease the average profit in each herd
irom ? 540 to 980U annually.
Women and CirU Show Result
The preliminary report of Mrs.
Jane S. McKimmon for the year 1919
shows that the girls and women en
rolled in the club work of the home
demonstration division have again
accomplished reat things during the
year. The work has been greatly
extended, as there are now 62 coun
ties organized with home agents in
charge. These ladies have estab
lished 666 women's clubs, 425 girls'
clubs and 226 community clubs, with
a total membership of 77,194.
More Fruit Tree Needed
The present high prices of fruit
Bhould have the effect of stimulating
larger plantings of both home and
commercial orchards throughout
North Carolina, is the opinion of the
horticultural specialist of the North
Carolin aextension service.
Though a fine fruit State, North
Carolina has never produced a suffi
cient amount of fruit for local use.
It is a fact that numerous farm
homes, both in our lowlands and
mountains, do not even have the
semblance of an orchard, and that
our city and country people alike
are greatly dependent upon outside
sources for their fruit supply.
North Carolina is not excelled by
any State in the diversity of its fruit
crops. It is possible to produce
choice fruit of one kind or another
from the mountains down to the
lower mucklands. Of course no one
locality in the State is adapted to
Pure-Bred Pay in Poultry
That the value of pure-bred males
counts as much in poultry raising as
in stock raising is shown by the rec
ords of three flocks of Leghorns, the
data for which have been supplied
the United States department of ag
riculture by the North Carolina ex-
production of which is included in
ihens; flock 2 was produced by breed
ing these hens to common males;
flock 3 was produced by breeding
flock 1 to a rooster from a high-pro-
(ducing hen. The following year the
original nock laid 89 eggs a hen;
flock 2 laid an average of 88 eggs a
hen, and flock 3 laid an average of
136 eggs a hen. This increase of 54
per cent in one year tell very spe
cifically the benefits of using a pure
bred male. But the percentages
alone do not tell the whole story,
for a big proportion of the increase
come at a season May and June
when the production of flocks 1 and
2 was relatively low and the prices
were good.
JAP BATTLESHIP IS GREATEST
WAR VESSEL IN THE WORLD
The 40,000-ton battleship, largest
warship yet built in Japan and said
to be the largest fighting sh!p in the
world, has been launched, but it is
understood that the American navy
has projected dreaddanghts that will
be even larger than the Japanese
vessel.
The Japanese leviathan' will be
armed with 16-inch guns having a
range of 40 miles and her engines are
expected to develop a speed of 25
knots. ' She will carry several air
planes and will be armed with six
anti-aircraft guns.
In Iceland whistling is forbidden as
a breach of divine law.
LAND ENTRY
Scrub Pure-Breds Counted
Of particular interest in a live
stock survey recently completed in
South Dakota are figures on the
quality of pure-bred sires, as well
as on the number of scrubs and
grades in that region. Fourteen
counties typical of livestock condi
tions in the State were included in
the survey. Of the sires in heTds of
cattle 65 per cent were grades or
scrubs, and about 25 per cent of the
pure-bred sires were classed as in
ferior, according to a part of the re
ports. This is the first count of
scrub pure-breds, over a considerable
State, of North Carolina,
Caldwell County.
R. L. McGowan and J. H. Carlton
enter and claim 15 acres of land,
more or less, in Lower Creek town
ship, in said county and State, on
! the waters of Lower creek.
Beginning on a Mulberry on the
west bank of Lower creek, Lola E.
Kirby's corner, and runs with said
Kirby's line a northwest course about
(200 poles to a black oak, McGowan's
and Carlton's corner; then south 30
degrees west 50 poles to a stake in
the line of the County Home land;
then with line of said land a north
west course 60 poles to a stake in
the Lenoir and Wilkesboro public
road and McGowan's line; then with
said line various courses with the
meanders of the ridge to a black oak;
then a southeast course with said
iCarlton's line about 200 poles to
Lower creek; then up said creek to
,the beginning, so as to include all
vacant land in said boundary.
Entered this Dec. 15th, 1919.
R. L. McGOWAN,
By W. W. McGowan.
J. H. CARLTON,
By H. H. Carlton.
Filed Dec. 15th, 1919, at 10
o'clock, a.m.
A true copy. JNO. M. CRISP.
Entry Taker for Caldwell Co.
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Christmas without candy would be a dull Christmas indeed. Every
piece of it should be pure and wholesome qualities that
have established the reputation and renown of
Martha Washington
Candy
As long as men smoke
CIGARS
will be the eternal gift. Give the kind you would like to get. We
have his and yours by the box.
SPECIALLY PREPARED FOR CHRISTMAS GIVING
Get your Christmas Nuts and Fruits here. We have a good stock of
the choices grades that can be found
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You have heard the old saying, "A prophet is not without honor
save in his own country." Is this true of business, or of manufacturing?
Is butter or flour from Catawba county any better than that of Caldwell
county? Does a Phonograph have to come from New York to be
SUPERIOR? If you think so, just come into the Lenoir Hardware and
Furniture Company's store and see one of Lenoir's latest productions
The Thomas Phonograph
For some time we have been running under the name of the Universal
Phonograph Company. .From this time on we shall be known as
THE THOMAS PHONOGRAPH COMPANY. We have decided to
name the phonograph in honor of Thomas Triplett, son of Mr. Molton
Triplett, whodied of influenza Feb. 1, 1919. Although only fifteen
years old at .the time of his death, he had proven great mental acute
ness and mechanical genius. He and his father constructed the first
phonograph ever built in Lenoir. At the present time this work is
being continued by two of our own citizens, Messrs. Molton Triplett
and J. S. Barlow.
Our Customers
Among our many customers the following citizens of your town
and county have one of our machines: J. A. Bush, Jr., Dr. A. B. Good
man, Mrs. J. A. Knox, John Ragsdale, Charles Dockery, R. L. Barlow
and Todd Cook of Mortimer.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
"In my home I have a THOMAS PHONOGRAPH bought from Mr.
Molton Triplett. I would not consider exchanging it for some other
phonographs sold at much higher prices. In every respect it has given
entire satisfaction." J. A. Bush, Jr.
"The THOMAS PHONOGRAPH I bought of Mr. Molton Triplett
has given entire satisfaction. In quality, tone and mechanical finish
I consider it the equal of some other phonographs sold at higher prices."
Dr. A. B. Goodman.
PATHE RECORDS
We are agents for the Pathe Records. Price eighty-five cents and up.
These records have our unqualified endorsement. Can be used on the
THOMAS PHONOGRAPH and other machines, too.
$90. PRICE
The price of the THOMAS .PHONOGRAPH is only $90. In any
other kind of phonograph OF EQUAL QUALITY we do not believe
you can find such a low price.
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LENOIR, NORTH CAROLINA.