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THE FRANkLtN PRESS AND THE HIGHLANDS ItACOHiXH tHURSDAY, SEPT. 15, MS SEED CEREAL HAY jlXTURE County Agent Suggests Early Planting Of Grain And Vetch By S. W. MENDENHALL County Agent Last year farmers were encour aged to'.s,eed a mixture of small grains and vetch for winter pasture and cut it early in the spring for hay. A large number of farmers throughout the county" seeded this, mixture and approximately all of ' them reported exceptionally good results. In many cases this mixture was pastured through. March and then a cutting of from two to four tons of' hay per acre was secured in May. . Due to the fact that in many cases farmers secured very little or no results from the oats in the mixture it probably would be best to seed only wheat, . barley and vetch. Two bushels wheat, two bushels barley, and 20 pounds of vetch. However, farmers can seed any mixture of grains or any one grain which they feel is best adapt ed to their particular soil type pro viding ' that in all cases an ex tremely heavy rate of .seeding is ap plied. Rye does not work well in the mixture since it matures so . much earlier than any other of the grains it becomes ripe, therefore is worthless for hay. If the mixture is to be seeded on land where vetch has never been before the vetch should be innoculated. This, can be done with commercial innoculatiom or with soil from where vetch has been grown. If vetch has been grown on the land where the mix ture-is to be seeded the rate of seeding should be cut down to 10 pounds per acre rather than 20 pounds and it is not necessary for it to be innoculated. - The two essentials in seeding this hay mixture is to seed it early, right now if possible, and seed it heavy. State College Answers Timely Farm Questions Q. When is the best time to sow hairy vetch? A. This legume can be seeded any time during September, Oc tober, or November, but early sow ing gives best results. Use about 20 pounds of ,s,eed to the acre and cover from two to three, inches deep when sowing. Do not use rye with vetch where the crop is o be turned under, as the rye, will reach the proper stage for turning about one month earlier than vetch. Oats or wheat may be used for this mixture. Hairy vetch also makes good hay in combination with small grains, increasing both the yield and protein content of the hay. Q. What are the symptoms of birds infested with worms?.. A. In young birds there is an emaciated condition, the birds are lazy and inactive, and the face parts appear drawn. Where there is a severe infestation of tapeworms leg weaknesses may appear. The symptoms are relatively .similar in adult birds. There is usually a noticeable decline in eerg production The only sure way, however, of de termining the presence of worms is to examine the intestinal tract of the birds. Control measures for the various internal parasites are contained in Extension Circular No. 160 and copies of this may be ob--tained free ,upon application to the agricultural editor at State college. Qj What is the best "fertilizer to use tojlawns? A. If thTeoil is deficient in 6r-gajpe-ouatteo liberal quantities of Tarm-yardnTanure, of woods-mold should be added and thoroughly worked into, the top two or three inches of soil before seeding. From five to six hundred pounds per acre of fertilizer containing 5 to (6 per cent nitrogen, 10 to 12 per cent available phosphoric acid, and 4 to 6 per cent potash .shoidd then be broadcast and worked in the soil for piedmonti and mountain sections. Im the coastal plane sec tion the fertilizer should be a 4-8-4 mixture. Good Breeding Pays With Laying Flocks The value of good breeding is demonstrated beyond a doubt when pullets start' laying in the fall, said C. J. Maupin, extension poultry specialist at State college. "When you see a flock of large- In Europe's .f" &-nzm I-. 8 i ft P As Europe fights to stave off war In the German-Czech crisis, these scenes highlight the situation: (1) Sir John1 Simon, English chancellor of the exchequer (left) and Lord Halifax, British foreign minister, leave the London foreign office after a conference; (2) Italian troops, certain to help Germany, "goose-step" before Premier Mussolini; (3) Herr Frank, one of the Sudeten German leaders, attends a harvest festival and la greeted with the Nazi salute. Practicing a Famous Ticklepuss 4 x- V, 1 ilfrtiffl faAlliMniir. Tm i. ' Annie Farley Lawson, granddaughter of South Carolina's Sen. Ellison D. ("Cotton Ed") Smith, imitates the famous "picklepuss" expression that helped her grandfather win renominatlon In his state's recent Demo cratic primary. - I. bodied, healthy pullets that are pro ducing large quantities of eggs," he added, "you can be .sjure they have good blood. And with proper feed ing and management they should continue laying heavily through the winter. 'Then when you" look at a flock in wjhich the birds are underweight, of uneven . size, and irregular in egg production even though they are fed a good, well . .halanced-ration, it is safe to ,say that in most cases those thirds are of inferior breed ing." Bad breeding, however, is not the only cause of inferior birds and low production,- he continued. The flock may be infected with disease or parasites, the birds mav not be adequately protected from " the weather, and they may be the vic tims ot bad feeding and manage ment. ' Successful poultrvmeh who keen egg production at a hich rate and make a fair profit from fheir flocks take pains to see that everything possible is done to maintain their jiirds in good condition. The extension poultry soecialists are seeking to raise the average production of North Carolina poul try flocks to 170 eggs a year per hen, a little over 14 egg.s per month. Producing eggs at this rate, flocks will return a orof it. Later. the standard will be set higher as most flocks give promise of being atDle to attain it. BRIGHT EGG OUTLOOK Continued improvement in the fall and wniter outlook for egcr pro ducers has been reported by C F. rfcrrish, extension poultryman' at State college. ' Swiftly Moving Military Drama ' J ". s&i3 McKinley Edwards Is Nominated For Senate The executive committee of the Republican Q party for the 33rd North Carolina senatorial district, in a meeting held in Andrews Sat urday unanimously nominated Hon. McKinley Edward, of Bryson City, as Republican candidate for the of fice of state senate, to fill the va cancy caused 'by the resignation of Hon. Frank W. Swan, of Andrews, who was. nominated in the June primary. ., Mr. Swan is a prominent resident of ' Andrews and is very active in American Legion circles, -being at present the District Commander for the 20th district and service officer of the local past. He was a captain in the United States army during the World War. His resignation was due to' ill health and his con nections with the American Legion. Mr. Edwards is a prominent at torney of Bryson City and is' coun cilor of , the North Carolina State Bar. He is a graduate of Wake Forest college and is active in-business, civic and church affairs. Jack Morphew, of Robbinsville, is the Democratic nominee and will oppose Mr., Edwards for the State Senate, in the general election. SEES LOW PRICES Wheat prices for the 1939-40 marketing year will remain low re? lative to prices in recent years un less there is a material reduction in acreage next year or a consid erable improvement in world eco nomic' conditions and in the' world price level," predicts the U. S. bu reau of agricultural economics,' ..ww.MHwwwTwiw,AVrtv,,iiv.w.wiwn -. . . .;. . : 'XV' x-,','.-:--pfc. v.V: v -.IW '.-? v.','.v.WA'.',,,-,'.',' '.l All Counties Asked To Exhibit At Fair County farm agents, boards, of commissioners, and superintendents of education all over North Caro lina have been invited to 'prepare county progress exhibits for the state fair, October 11-15, according to an announcement from F. H. Jeter, agricultural editor at State college. . "v At the fair, the counties will be given space to feature the achieve ments they have made in education, rural life, and industry, said Mr. Jeter, who has been named iSMperr intendent of the county progress department. ' He stressed the desire of the management; to Jiave the exhibits present a true and well balanced picture of the work" that' is being done in : these ' three outstanding fields, and said that the way an exhibit is prepared will count more than the quality of "individual arti cles that may be .shown. , In the field of education, he suggested, may be shown the new progressive ideas and accomplish ments in the public schools that have been fostered by county or city 'departments of education. In the field of rural life, improv-' ed farm and home methods should be displayed to show definite ac complishments on the land by rural men and women, boys' and girls, along with some of the major pro grams that have received the sup port of all farm people. - ', In the field of industrial develop ment should ie exhibited the prog ress made in the major industries and commercial development of the county, whether in mining, manu facturing, lumbering, catering; to tourists, or other permanent enter prizes. The winners of the first four prizes will probably receive $1,750 in cash. v , Ellijay By HAZEL AMMONS J. W. Henry, who has been ser iously ill, has improved. ." Parker Clouse, Buren Leopard and Roy Stiwinter made a business trip to Atlanta last week-end. Ed Jennings and family were vis iting his brother, Yance Jennings, Monday. Frank Williams and son, Edward, visited his sister, Mrs. Robert Hen ry, Sunday. ' John Moore and sister, Irene, ; of Gastonia visited their parents Mr. and, Mrs. Jack Moore,"of Higdon ville, recently. Misses Sarah and Nannie Am nions spent ' Saturday night with Miss Callie Henry. Troy' Bowman is visiting his sis ter, Mrs. Gordon Everett, of Glen ville. ' '. , . ' Buck Creek By RUTH WOOD Mrs. Josephine Rogers, was visit ing Mrs. Luther ; Rogers Sunday. Eldon Roeers snent Sundav with Algie Miller. Dorothy Russell made a business trip to Mrs. Daffie Tilson's the first of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Bafnes were in Franklin Saturday shopping. John Earnest Woodall and How ard Stiwinter visited friends on Walnut Creek last Sunday. Erastus Wood, of the Otto CCC Camp, was visiting friends and re latives here over the week-end. Ethel and Launa Rogers visited' their grandmother, Mr.s. Elizabeth Rogers, on Walnut creek over the week-end. i Ezra Shook made a business trip to Atlanta, Saturday of last week. ' Nelson Stiwinter was visiting his son, Glenn, Sunday. s Lois Tilson was visiting her grand parents, Rev. and Mrs. Tom Tilson, part of last. week. Homer Wood and Linie Tilson made a business trip to South Car olina last week. Mr. and Mrs, Will Barnes visited their daughter, Mrs. Bell Franks, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Russell were visiting relatives at Cullasaja part of last week. j TO PURCHASE BUTTER The Federal Surplus. Commodities corporation has been authorized to purchase 10,000,000 pounds of butter from the Dairy Products . Market ing association, producer coopera tive organization, for , distribution through state relief agencies., 6 PER CENT FOR DOCTOR Medical services for the farm family represent about 6 per cent of the cost of all goods and services required for farm family living, the U. S. bureau of agricultural eco nom found in a recent survey. While North Carolina ranked third among the states in 1937 in cash income from crops, the state was first in the production of 'only two crops tobacco and lespedeza seed, reports the state department of agriculture. Loyal Order of Moose Franklin Lodge, No. 452, Meets In Americal Legion Hall Every Friday Night 8:00 O'Clock Billy Bryson, Secretary HORN'S SHOE SHOP SAYS WE ARE STILL MENDING SHOES ' When you're down and out And your feet are bare ' We'll help you shout In a bran' new pair ! HORN'S SHOE SHOP Box 212 Troy F. Horn Opposite CourthoiiM Country Ham Good Steaks CAGLE'S CAFE FRANKLIN SYLVA HOME OF FINE FOODS COURTEOUS SERVICE CHICKEN DINNERS . EXCELLENT COFFEE We Appreciate Your Patronage ' A. G. CAGLE, Prop. Help Them Cleanse the Blood of Harmful Body Waste Tear kidneys are eonetaatly flltertaf waste nutter from the blood stnam. Bel lddaeys sometimes lag la their work de sot set as Nature Intended fall te re Mere Imparities tbet, if ntaued, may CMoa the system aaa npsst the whole xly Bkeehlneiy Symptoms may be easing aaskache persistent headache, attacks of dkabMse getting op nights, swaUlnf. puffioaee tuder the eyes a feeling of neryoaa anxiety and loss of asp and strength. -Other signs of kidney or bladder die order may be burning, ecsnty or toe Iremient urination. There should be no doubt that prompt treatment Is wiser than neglect, Uee itate's Pill. Doom's hare been winning new friends for more than forty years. They have a netloo-wide reputatloa. An recommended by grateful people the eountry orer. A$k voar eeirsterl