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PACE SIX1 tMS FRANKLIN PR ESS ANtT THE " HIGHLANDS'' &X&N1AN THURSDAY, DEC Zfc 13 Ten Ways To Succeed With Poultry Given Poultrymen of North Carolina face 1939 with a knowledge that their industry . is in a relatively sound position and has required little or no subsidy. . This state is iiot producing poultry products up to its market. Therefore, there is room for expansion. C. J. Maupin, poultry specialist of the State college extension ser vice, . has compiled a list of 10 ways for North Carolina farmers and poultrymen to succeed with poultry during 1939. Here they are : 1, buy early chicks ; 2, buy chicks of good quality; 3, brood chicks in clean, well-lighted, well ventilated - quarters; '4, feed mash from the first feed to market or maturity; 5, raise chicks on ground that has not been run over by chickens year after year, but which has been cultivated and used for producing a crop ; 6, house birds in comfortable, sanitary quarters ; 7, control lice and mites; 8, feed a balanced ration to the layers; 9, follow a good management pro gram; 10, cull, cull, cull. Possibly the greatest weakness at the'present time in North Iarolina lies in breeding. Poultrymen have been backward in accepting and applying the findings of the gene ticist. Nutrition has undoubtedly advanced as far or further than any of the many phases of poul try science, however, poultrymen of North Carolina can still make much improvement in the construc tion of more modern houses for their flocks. The first hatch of the winter season is about ready to come off in commercial and home hatcheries. There is more money v in broilers when the chicks are bought early then time is still available for us ing the same houses for a second crop from which pullets may be produced for fall and winter layers. New FSA Supervisor Takes Up Duties William G. Davis, who has re cently been appointed county super visor of the farm security adminis tration in Macon and Jiackson coun ties, has arrived to take up his duties. Mr. Davis will fill the va cancy caused by the resignation of Thomas C. Mimm, former county supervisor. Mr. Davis is a native of Waynes ville. He is a graduate of North Carolina (State college and was serv ing as assistant county supervisor in liurnsville at the time of his ap pointment here. He comes highly recommended by the college of ficials and the farm security ad ministration. Thomas C. Mimms, who recently resigned as county supervisor, has gone to take up new work in Knoxville, Tenn. Mr. Mimms serv ed as county supervisor, in both Macon and Jackson counties and for the last , six months lived in Franklin. He has many friends here who will regret to hear of his leaving. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our fripnrls and neighbors for itheir many deeds I ot kindness and expressions of sym pathy .shown us in the recent sick ness and death of our mother, Mrs. Octa Stiles. THE STILES CHILDREN, adv.ltp . - Macon County Supply Co. FRANKLIN, N. C. Mishap TJ? ' JW'.'.W-U"Mli ill II III I f 1ft 4 s -5K vi Sr 1 A i nnnitonriinnnnillnaMMlffi K A 4, S a? St S ? is, 4 jr-.-.-.vr. 4CO-'VjK:-K-.Y,'iCv The season for accidents like this Is well under way In many cities. Mishaps, frequently amusing: to the more fortunate, happen often on icy streets, and they're by no means confined to cities. In New York the worst early fall snowstorm in years brought grief to many a pedestrian, and Impeded traffic In the busiest sections. Accidents on slippery streets each year result. In an alarming: number of deaths,-and exact a costly toll in damaged automobiles. "Fight Infantile Paralysis" Drive Will Start January 1 1 Funds collected in this year's "fight Infantile Paralysis" cam paign will be used by permanent local -and national organizations to conduct a continuous battle against this "maiming death," it was ex plained by C. C. Potts, chairman for Macon county of the committee for the celebration of the Presi dent's Birthday. Half of all money collected will be retained in this county to be ad ministered through a local chapter oi the , National Foundation for In fantile Paralysis. The other half will go to the national foundation to be used for (1) research work for the prevention of the disease; (2) epidemic first aid ; (3) public education; and (4) development of better methods for after-treatment. The permanent organization will be formed in this county after the completion of the drive, , which starts January 1 and. concludes January 30 with the celebration of the birthday of President Roose velt. This year's campaign will be nation-wide under the direction of a chairman in each of the 3,071 coun ties of the United States who will be assisted by community chair men in each city, town and hamlet. The drive will take many forms, the purpose being to provide an opportunity for all to contribute. Balls, parties, athletic events, etc., will be held on or near the Presi dent's Birthday, but during the month of the drive there also will be a March of Dimes button cam paign and a drive for the collec tion of dimes, nickels,, and even pennies to swell the total. The present organization, to' be expanded after January 30, is the outgrowth of celebrations held since 1934, when the first series of President's Birthday Bialls were held throughout the nation on the birthday of President Roosevelt, January 30. As every person in the United Season Gets Early Start 1 4 aw , . , .... States knows, President Roosevelt was stricken in manhood with this disease which is usually associated with childhood. His splendid fight against the malady and his rise since then to the highest position in the gift of the American people has been an inspiration for1 thous ands who have been similarly ; afJ flicted. Since he has been President, Mr. Roosevelt has dedicated his birth day to the battle against Infantile Paralysis, although he is not. con nected in any way with the organ ization administering funds. A year ago, the organization of the National Foundation for In fantile Paralysis was effected. It was incorporated, with a board of trustees composed of -prominent men throughout the country. Prom inent physicians have accepted po sitions on an advisory board. The national organization's research de partment faces a tremendous task, since the exact nature of Infantile Paralysis is not yet known. The greater the success of the coming campaign, the more effec tive will be the future work of the national .foundation, the county chairman pointed out. "The campaign is non-partisan, and non-,sectarian," the chairman emphasized. "We want the help of everyone. Community chairmen will direct the campaign during the month and assist in providing for the success of the general celebra-f tion." One of the first things is to vol unteer services to the drive in this county tand its communities, the county chairman said. Each com munity is t have a chairman, and the drive will start soon after Jan uary 1. Details of the county and community plans will be announced as they are formed. FSA To Help Farmers Cut From WPA Rolls Farmers dropped from WPA re lief rolls will be aided by the Rural Rehabilitation Program of the Farm Security Administration if they have, or can get, adequate land for farming and can meet FSA requirements, County Supervisor, William G. Davia, said Wednesday. "Farmers without adequate land should make plans at once for the coming crop season, ."Mr. Davis said. "Where the land is sufficient to allow a farmer to benefit from the RR; Loan Program, and let sound farm plans be made, the Farm Security Administration stands ready to extend help." The RR Program is helping more than 600,000 farmers in the United States to get back on their feet. Present personnel of the Farm Security Administration cannot car ry a very greatly increased numb er of farm people. . County Supervisor William G. Davis urged that .every ordinary source of , credit ana assistance be sought by farmers for whom WPA is no longer open. County Farm Security Administration offices will give advice on loans or . other help to families in this group who can". J mMmmmmmmmmmmm MHHHNM not get ahead with their farming through using the regular kinds ot credit. Surplus Products Help Many During November There were 298 cases represent ing 1,658 persons certified by Ma con county welfare officials as elegible to receive surplus commo dity products during the month of November, Arthur E. Langston, state director of commodity distri bution with , the state board of charities and public welfare, an-t nounced this week. i A state-wide total of 174,710 per7 sons comprising 38,105 cases were, certified during the month, 94.3 per cent of the number being ac- tually serviced during the period, Langs ton said. Horticulturist Explains rorcing bulbs In Home Many bulbous, plants, such as nar cissi, hyacinths, tulips, etc., can ; be" grown out of . their regular season in the home. Forcing of common" bulbs is not difficult, yet to grov them successfully requires consid eration to certain requirements. Glenn O. Randall, associate pro fessor of horticulture at State , col lege, says the ideal room for in door culture of bulbs is one that is- light and airy, free from gas fumes, where a uniform tempera ture of about 65 degrees Fahren J heit is maintained, and where there' is a moist atmosphere. Because the" average home does not provide this necessary moist' atmosphere, it can be overcome to some extent by placing water in suitable recep tacles in out-of-way places, as be hind radiators. ' Plantings at this time of the1 year will take only two or three weeks to flower. The method of planting generally used is that of placing in the bottom of the con tainer a thin. layer of gravel, sand, peat moss or some similar sub stance. Then place the bulbs in po sition and pack the gravel or other material around the bulbs so that only the tip ends stick out. Add, water next so tnat . the Dasal ends of the bulbs will be moist or in water. The water . used, especially after the plants start growth, should be at room temperature. . It is sometimes recommended that the' newly planted, narcissus bulbs be placed in the dark while they are making their; first root development, but this practice is not desirable for .the reason that it tends to promote abnormally tall foliage and flower stems. A better method is : to place the bowl in a light, sunny window. -The sunlight will promote a shorter, sturdier'. growth... ' WHAT NEXT? In .Idaho, beavers are cautrht bv trappers, and. out to work bv the government in building dams. The beavers can do about $300 worth of dam building a year at a cost of $8 per head. . .; HOG PARASITES Its not so much cholera affect ing hogs in the Kelly community of Bladen county but parasites? showing the need for erowine Dies under sanitary conditions. Start the N ew Year i Right by Buvi A Few Shares of Building r oan In ernes Now Open lave a .Part of Your In come and L COUNTY BUILDING & LOAN MSN.
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