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VOL. XI. NO. 22 LESSONS FROM THE COTTON CROP r Taught During the Past Year---Condition Under Which Cotton Was Grown--801l Weevil and of Good Drainage. ■ *■; The season of 1909, while one of the worst we have ever known for the cotton crop in all but the Atlan tic States, taught some valuable lessons: First —lt demostrated that a crop of cotton, under heavy boll weevil infestation, could be made after Ju'y Ist, provided the farmers pick . up the punctured squares and work the field intensively In fact, there were-vtry few bobs on the cotton plants in Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi on July Ist, 1909. The weather then became drv aud wtrm, and such as followed the instructions of Hie Government Demonstration Work made a fair crop of cotton, both 011 ihe alluvial bottoms and 011 the hill lands, and the planters who failed to follow such instructions made very little. Louisiana has always had years. «>f a short co'ton crop, due to adverse weather conditions. The crop of 1905, though practically unaffected bv the weevil, was only 511.738 bales, which is less thin half the product ot 1904 Owing to loss of labor and fear of the boll weevil, about thrty per cent less than nor mal acreage was planted to cot?on in 1909 and when practically 110 cotton was made up to July i>t. such was the alarm that a large area of cotton was plowed up and planted to other crops. The amount plowed up or abandoned is estimat ed by good judges at forty per cent. But allow that it was twenty per cent, deducting from the piobable crop in such a season, to wit, 511, 738 bales, the thirty percent not planted and twenty per cent plowed up or abaudoned, and the crop of Louisiana, without allowing any thing for weevil damage, should have been about 286,574 bales. As far as can be ascertained the crop was about 270 000 biles This clfarlv proves that the fright is more damaging than the weevil. The second item emphasized by the experience of 1901) is the im portanee of picking up and burning the punctured square*. There uever had been any question but picking up the squares in the fore part of the season would check the weevils, but it was proven in 1909 that it was effective after the field was fully infested if rapid cultiva tion was continued. .The third item of value demon strated by the season of 1909 is the importance of having the land well drained so the crop can be worked as soon as the ceases. Under boll weevil conditions the heavy land and the poorly drained fields should be devoted to other crops because intensive working of the crop is a necessity; - There must be no weeds and 110 grass in the crop. Fourth—The past season has ad ded its conclusive testimony in. favor of the plan for making cotton under boll weevil infestation which plan, approved by the United States Department of Agricdlture, is as follows: The destruction of the weevils in the fall bv bnrijing a.ll rubbish and material in and about the field which might serve for hibernating quarters of the weevils, and break fng (plowing) the soil as deep as * conditions will allow; the shallow cultivation of the soil if no cover crop «s used; delaying the planting till fhe soil and tempera ture are warm enough td make it • sate; the planting of early-maturing varieties of cotton; the use of fer tiufr-B.* . . y , THE ENTERPRISE tilizers; leaving more spacefoetwecii the rows, and uo ordinary uplands having a greater distance between plants in the row than is usually allowed; the use of the section har row before.au;! after planting and on the young cotton; intensive shallow cultivation; agitation of the stalks by means of brush attached to the cultivator; picking up sunt burning the squares that fall under weevil conditions,especially during the first thirty or forty days of in festation; controlling the growth of the pi uit if excessive by and close cultivation while the plant is young; selecting the seed; the rota tion of crops and the use ol le gumes. It wtll be noted that the systarn, as outlined, has a two-fold object: (1) To reduce the number of weevils and (2) to aid early maturity. The foregoing method inay require modification to suit the soil atul climate. Where there is 100 much food and a surplus ot moisture .tvailable for cotton in any soil, common sense dictates that there conditions should not r>e increased by deep fall l breakings. We therefore advise the following plan under boll weevil conditions on such lands. burn all the cotton stalks, aud after the weevils have gone into winter quarters burn all the rubbish in and about the field - as early in the fall as possible. In the spring, bed ou the firm ground giving more space between the row. Pre pare a good seed bed before plant ing and maintain ridge cultivation through the seison. The foregoing is especially for lands where, uuder weevil conditions, there isau excess of plant growth- Fifth—The lands must be well drained and no larger area planted than can be intensively worked Sixth—All the supplies of food and forage must 1 be raised at home aud can be on the lands not plant ed to cotton. Seventh—lt is practically safe to make advances in boll weevil terri tory if the farmer follows Govern ment instruction*. Fight—There should be a rigid system of inspection to see that the Government plan is followed. The great drouth and the intevse heat in July and August last year throughout Texas and Oklahoma accentuated the importance of deeper tillage and more thorough preparation of the soil. I ask every Agent of the Far mers' Cooperative Demonstration Work aud every farmer iu the Southern States to do his best to make a banner crop of all farm staples in 1910. S A. KNAPI' Special Agent in Charge. Jurv List for Marcii Court O. H. Guion, Judge Jatnesville Township John A. Getsinger, J. R. Hardi son, L. P. Hoiliday, J. M. Long. Williams Township N. S. Cherry, W H. Hopkins, J. IT. Manning, John E. Moore. Griffins Township Noah T. Daniel, P. TE, Getsinger, John Griffin, J. J. Roberson. Bear -Grass Township Robert E. Harrison, Mc D. Mob ley, John R. Rogerson. Williamston Township F. U. Barr.es, S S Brown, J. G. Godard, Alonzo Hasselt, J. L. Woolard. Cross Roads Township Joseph Leggett, A. L. Robuck, E. A. Roberson. Robersonviile Township J. A. Coffield, A. S. Everett, W M. Green, J. L. Speight. Poplar Point Township J. A. Everett, J. K Gurganus. Hamilton Township G. A. Baker, H. L. Everett, F. L. rfaislip, J. D. Hoiliday, S. R. Stalls. Goose Nest Township J. R. Coencil, W. J. Johnson. WILLIAMSTON, N. C., FRIDAY, MARCH 18. 1910 In Memory of Stanley Ayers Bro Stanley Avers, one of our oldest preachers, departed this life and went to his reward, on Satur day, March 12th, 1910. He lived and died about four miles from Everett?. Bro. Avers was swnty-niue years old. He was baptized about sixty years ago by holder S*'th Tyson, and has been preaching for fifty-fire years. He was a man that will lie badlv missed in his community. He has probably preached more funerals than any of our ministers as that is the cus tom in that section. Bro. Ayers preached because he loved the cause, and for the goo 1 of Chmt's Kingdom. He received little re numeration, though he went far J and near, and had regular work as long as his health would permit. Hi- had cancer of the eye a good tniny years ago, but wis cured by Dr. Ivey. He was the means of the organic zatibn of our good congiegations in different sections. Christian Chapel owes much of the good which has been done to the life and work of Bro. Ayers. The good that had been done bv this faithful minister shall last through the coming years. lie was married twice, and leaves a widow and six children to mourn their loss. He was stricken with pneumonia and died in the triumphs ot faith, and could say like Paul: "I have fought a good fight, I have kept the faith, I have finished my course, henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of life which the Lord shall give me at that day." The funeral was conducted by the writer in the presence of a large crowd of friends, and the inter ment was in the family cemetery. We shall meet again. S. W. Sumrell. County Medical Society There will be a meeting of the Martin County Medical Society 111 Williamston on Monday, March 21 st, 1910. Every member is ear nestly requestlv to be present. Wm. K. Warren, Sec'y. I 0 Hlggs Industrial Institute Located at Parmele, North Caro lina, is in one of the most needy ; sections of the State, and has fcr its purpose the industrial training and betterment of the youth of the colojred rnce. The- session began October 12, 1909, and has an enrollment of about 50 students. 011 account of poor equipment and not having funds, a number of applicants have been refused. Poor boy* and girls are constantly knocking at the door of the institution, begging an opportunity to wont their way, but the financial conditio!! of the school will not permit. The Institute has twosmall frame buildings, one of which is incom plete, two acres of cleared land. Three teachers are, employed, to carry'oti the work including a night school for those who h »ve to work J during the'day. * Willi money to complete the buildings and to put the land in better shape for cultivation, more students could be accomodated. The school has 110 money, ~mr s«>urce from which to secure any, except frc, 111 voluntary contributors. •Locattd as it is, in the rural dis-, tricts, among the deserted fertile fields in the South, it seeks to dis courage the Negro youth from crowding the slums and alleys of the cities, and at the same time convince them that in the«e for saken regions may be found the greatest opportunities for wealth, for health, and for moral uplift, that these fertile fields rebel not against those who would gain from them a livlihood, but yield freely and ungrudgiugly to all who seek their treasures with industrious bands; that he who is able to get the most out of the soil is a bene factor to all mankind W. C. CHANCK. To tbe Pcopie 0. The Episcopal Church and All Fronds GREETING: Archdeacon Percy C. Webber a venerable and godly man is to spend a few days with 11s early in April, for the purpose of holding a Mission 111 the Church. He is a saiu'lv man and well equip ped for this work, a man of mag netism. eloquent, with long exper ience in efforts to revive the work of the 1.01 d among men Crowds greet hitu wherever he goes and many whulu ar him gladly welcome bis message and become obedient unto the Word In order therefore tint we may the better be prepar d for a great work to be drine through his efforts, I bid you to join us in earnest and repeated prayers to Almighty God for His blessing on this our tindei taking. We would like for all Christian people to remember this out cause before God, that we may thus pre pare ourselves for hearing and re eeiving a message from onlitgTn 7 The date appointed for these ser vices is frotu Ap* i 1 (>th to loth ir clusiVe. We ask for the prayers ot Grid's people on this work th it we and they may become recipients or divine l>lei»siiig aud guidance In particular I would impress upon eiir people of the Episcopal Church to be diligent in prayer, to attend all services al their church and in every way possible endeavor to create interest in this mission Lo" k teir and expect a great bless iug to come to you and yours from these services. Seek to lead some one to Christ and His church. Repent, believe, Obey the Gospel ami thou and thine shalt be saved. Yours sincerely, W. J. GORDON, Rector , An Awful Eruption of a volcano excites brief interest, and your interest in skin eruptions will be as short, if you use Buck len's Arnica Salve, their quickest cure. Even the worst boils, ulcers, or fever sores are soon lualed by it Best for Burns, Cuts, Bruises, Sore I.ips Chapped Hands, Chilblains and Piles. It gives instant relief. 25c. ut All Druggists*. _ f Engagement Announced Friends here have been told of the engagement of Miss Mary Lee Woodard, of Wilson, to Mr Cush ing Biggs Hassell, of Williamston, the marriage to take place in Wil son early in April The news has beeiivreteived with great pleasure by the friends of these popular y..nng people, and the vmldiug wfM be one of tfje leading society events of the post Lenten season in i Wilson Miss Woodard is the attractive daughter of Hon. and Mrs. JoTffrWr Woodard. She was educated in the Convent of Notre Dame in Mary land and is a young lady of personal charms and culture of the highest. She lias visited Williamston often, and has always been aecharihrirgl acquisition to its society. Mr. J.Jassell is the.to 11 of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hassell, and a grand son of the late Elder C. B. Hassell, .one of Martin county's ino-t dis tinguished an! highly respected cTtueus. Mr. Hassell is connected | promiuently with the business, social and chib lrfe prf WiHtanrs*rm, and is very popular with his friends, who del'ght in the fact that he is to bring s eoliarmiHg a.|lady to live iii Williamston. Stubborn As Males are liver and bowels sometimes; seem to balk without cause. Then there's trouble, Loss of Appetite. Indigestion. Neivousness, Despon dency, Headache. But such trou bles fly before Dr. King's New Life Pills, the world s and remedy. So easy. 25c at All Druggists. Notice to Telephone Subscribers i Subscribers of the Williamston ' Telephone Company will please, make the following changes in j Telephone Directory of July Ist,' 1909: Change Brown Bros, from j number 17 to 102 1 ; r .« Daniel &j Sraton from ro2 to 1 14-3 x/ . ; j. p j Hardison Irom JOJ to 114-1 Simon K. llardisoti Irom 102 to' 114-4. Discontinue the following: Icej Moure; Adams & Ward; Ellington | & Leggett; Beu Ward; JllO. E- I Pope. Add to Directory the following j new subscribers: Bunch, E. P., I Residence No. 126; Dixie Tobacco! Warehouse No. 121; Gurganus, George N,, Residence No. 127; Hoyt. F. W., Residence No 120; Hopkins, J. W., Residence No. I 114 3; Leggett, W. H., Market, No 52; Mobley, Sidney A .S'abhs 122; Resileme No. 123; l'eed, Thos A., Re-idence No. 87; Pope, Mrs. liettie, Residence No. SX; P« e*, R. J., Residence No. 125; Peel, Jis S., Office No. 103 I; | Roanoke Warehouse, Office 89; S'mpsoti, J. Paul , Office No. 17; Ward, J Herbert, Maiket No, 44; I Waters. Jas 8., Residence No. 124; J Williams, Dr. John W., Office No 103 3 y 2 \ II M. Hurras, Residence No. 12N; S W. Manning, Store J No. 114 2; Junes A . Roberson, Residence No. 114 'jt. J W. Watts & Co., Stables No. 37; Gur ganus, J. Heiirv, Residence 109 4; Gtiffiu, Wm. W., Residence 102 4; Maidjsou, Joseph A , Residence 114 2 y> ; Leggett, W. 11. Residence 7.5; {stijhbb, ilarrv W., Office 130; Taylor, Eli, Residence, 107-1-$ 1; Harrison, Louis C., Residence 73; Simpson, J. Paul. Par 111 107-5. Carper, John 1.., Residence, 131; Cook, John S., Residence, 132. Respectfully, Williamston Telephone Co., This February iotli, 1910. Are you frequently hoarse? Do you have that annoying tickling in \our throat? Does your cough an noy you at night, and do you raise mucus in the morning? I >0 you vvrfnt relie ? If so, take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and you will be pleased. Sold by Saunders & Fow den and All Dealers. A Letter Washington, I). C March 10th. To the Editor; The U S Department of Agri culture has just published a Circular by Dr. S A. Knapp, entitled "Cot toil, the Greatest of Cash Crops." This publication should be read by eve 1 y farmer who cultivates cotton I should be very glad to have a copy mailed to any fanner who w ill ula k e appli eat i (>n, Please write name and address plainly. Respectfully, J no. 11. Small. 1 ; .1 Medicines that aid nature are a! ( Ways most .successful. Chamber-1 lain's Cough Remedy ads on this j plan It loosens the cough, re lieves the lungs, opens the secie tjons and aids nature m restoring I the system to a healthy condition ; Sold by Saundeis & , Fpwden and All Dealers. Civil Calendar, March Term, 1910 . 'VV HUNKS DAY, MAHCH 23. Peel vs Interstate Cooperage Co. ' Bennett vs(tod win Harrell, it als v.s llojjC Ins et • | 1 ■ TH MAPW Wynn and wifevs Bullock. Warrington vs Askew. Peel vs Askew. Davenport & Co. vs Batik. Mizel, et als vs Warren., ct als. Hassell vs Steamboat Co. FRIDAY} MAKCII 25, . -- Sinipsou vs Gurganus and Clark. Wilson vs Graham. Whitehurst vs R. R. Co. Whitehurtit vs R. R, Co. Williams vs Johnson. Cases not heard on the day nam-, ed will have precedence on the fol lowing day,,. SI.OO a Year in Advance KUBfcKSOiNVILLE NEWS ITEMS Local Mappenings an d People who are Coming and Going, Here, There and Yonder as Gathered by our Regular Corres pondent. J H. Smith is heie with bis family. Miss Annie Roberso* was in tow* Tuesday. M ss Dora Everett was in town Tuesday. * J Will Salsbury went to lfass»-H Tuesday. Miss Jennie Everett is on the sick lisk., W. /.. Morton left Tuesd-iy for. _ Richmon. 1. T 11. Grimes spent Sundny i* tlie country. Mi-S Vivian Robet HOß spent Sun day in town. f Harvey Kobtrson spent Sunday j in Gold Point. Miss Mintre Brown left Moudar I for Greenville. Mrs. T. C. Johnson and children spent' Sunday here. Elder G. IV Roberson went to I Parmville Suudny. VV. A Roberson went to House oti business Tuesday. Mrs. Julius Outterbridge went to Greenville Tucs lay. 11. A. Gray and wife, of Oakley, were in town Monday. Mrs. Walter Brown, of William* ston, was here Tuesday.- W. D. Gardner, and family of Bethel, have moved here. K. Rogerson aud J. I. Jauies, oir Leens. were litre Sunday. The Primitive Baptist are pre paring to build a church here. Miss Euzelia Riddick, ot Everetts, was in town Sunday. Miss Lena Leggett, of Stokes, is visiting Mrs. John Edmondson. Rev. E. C. Andrews, oi Ply mouth, li led his appointment Sun day. A. C. Smith and A. B. Wb.tfield 'of Gold Point, were in town Tues i day. I Policeman Bullock took a pri soner to jad in Williamson Mou lds v. I | The many friends of Mos' lyde [Tripp ,-ire softy to learn J ler iIF \ i)ess.. Missjocobs, of Baltimore, has I arrived and will triin hats inr Jen kins and Roberson. Paul Salsbury, of Hamilton -j>c nt Monday night here with l i-, sister, Mrs. W. /.. Morion. . Messrs. Edgar Craft, Paul Withers aui Walter Which irrt, of" Bethel, were in town Sunday. -M4wes-'-- Met tie ■R Ro c ar ~ Baker ai d Myrjra™ Hight with Iter \\ hichard, of Betbe', went to Pannele Sunday. » Misses Blanche and Nina Rober son, Ktlul Peel, and Messrs. ju k Taylor, W. T. Jiuawi iCecil Everett and Will Taylor weut to Pafinele Sunday. Fully niueOut of everyteu cases* of rheumatism is. simply rheuma tism of the muscles due to cold or datap, or chronic rheumatistg, neither ot which require any inter nal treatment. All that is needed to afford relief is the free applica- . tion of Chamberlain's Liniment. Wye it a trial. Yon are certain to pleased with the quick relief which it affords. Sold by Saunders &\Fowden and All Dealers.
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