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Thursday, October 24, 1912.] THE CAROLINA UNION FARMER Page Three Worth while. People are worth more than money. Farmers and everyone else enjoy living where it is easy to set from one place to another, and Where everything is kept neat and elean. Hard, clean roads, flowers, ®hrubs, grass trimmed to a straight edge along paths, hedges clipped, ^ke time and money, but they make Qglish farm life attractive. They t'^fll make Iowa farm life worth e^hile, too, when we take time off rom growing corn and hogs to look Ground. Somehow, I feel sorry for the oung English farmer. He doesn’t t^^^ ^uch to do except to keep up all ® improvements his father has ade. These young farmers must re- sir the roads, trim the hedges, see St the vines cover the houses, and j^^ow their crops and stock in the (jQ^t Way, which has already been dis- under the conditions. Their hi kave bred live stock to such a point that there is very little ^ for further improvement. taj.^°uldn’t you think the English jo^ keys would like to come out to Snd^ our other Western States cha work where they can things, where they can push hre building of good roads, larg of fine stock, production of the of grain, and improve ^^d? They can make more ten Iowa farm conditions in in than they can in England thin]- '^^O'tinie. But perhaps they ^Soin English farm life still has they , improvement. Perhaps seen many fine points of Us. *p^ which have not occurred to tish f ^^^ups a life spent on an Eng- Ufe ^tll do as much good as a fate >“^t on an Iowa farm. At any he ’ Suppose Iowa, some days, will lan^ more beautiful than Fng- hoj-g 3 think, too, that the low? hriij , dn something to do with ^'dg it about. ilr. the neav south. *un, v/(iiw- "hadQ d recent issue of the Parmer ^rtigj^^ddie comments on a previous tion h uiine. In his communica- tive ^ites several instances where ^^dduc ®.^°dk industry has been in- Wei] ® ^uto the south and is doing ^Outh ’» ^ writing of the ‘‘new *hentiQ ^°te that all these things he J^st have occurred during the Old sq'^ ysars. I was writing of the \dOsas ftook a corner of Ar- ° illustrate my points. I de- ®i(Je an!] around by his ^ovgj^^ dall attention to the new hea south” is an expression ?dans , often, and it really ^^'dhs We find manifes- Texas, where whole J^^dwher--®® kuve gone to raising n truck crops, and deaoii communities are setting 1® dud by the wholesale. Cat- being introduced l^dtatinn famous old cotton a®disiana ^ i-b® river front in Tt® ^i-owin ^^*®d^ssippi and Alabama tkJ^'dgirie- banging. Factories are Nei, .''bich Is a glorious ig ®^ railroads are being built, j>^d are Some of the leading to ^®^®®^®d in getting immi- b^^b. and n°^® largely to the an ^ ^bing. But j. ’ c ucation is taking a new dc^*" is ^ Sood, big, start, too. Of to note the ovi- in m-i Interest In edu- ty '■b® south^^ widely scattered parts ti, ^®st an,i 1 almost every coun- u 1^ havo considerable size School ^ ®J*®d, there Is a nice. W*'.®’cvervh wbat Is aboiif°^^ proud and enthus- f ^bey are paying outnM^ fbeir teachers, and ® falent in many cases. ; L. French, of North Caro- In one high school in a town of 2,000 they have two graduates of the Uni versity of Chicago as teachers. The people are patronizing and appreciat ing the public school rather than the private schools that used to be the only place to which the better class of people were willing to send their children. The real modern spirit in education is in full swing, too. The sciences, agriculture and vocational subjects are being taught. I came across a township union school in a backwoods district, or ‘‘out in the sticks,” as they say, where several districts had been combined into one, and covered wagons were bringing the children to the school. The school-house was a nice two-story building, and the people were taking a great deal of pride in it. The hope ful thing about all this revival in school matters is that it is not some thing forced upon the people from the outside, but it is something that comes from the people themselves, and everybody seems to be interested and proud of the advances already made. This is surely beginning at the right place. It will have its results in time. In fact, it is having results right now. How have they gotten the money to build these school-houses? In many cases in l.ouisiana and Arkan sas it has been gotten from the lum ber companies that are cutting the timber. Until outsiders came in and erected big saw mills and built log roads, the timber was thought to be worth nothing, and brought in prac tically no taxes. But now that stand ing timber is worth from $10 to $50 an acre, and especially as it is owned by outsiders, it is a great source of ’evenue. These taxes raised from the lumber companies in many cases have built the school-houses and are paying the teachers. Another thing that is helping the south is the farmers’ co-operative demonstration work being carried on by the Department of Agriculture. Doctor Knapp surely did a great thing for the south when he inaugu rated and devolped this form of edu cation. The boys’ corn clubs are an especially valuable part of this work. In the last county in which I worked, the boys’ club averaged sixty-nine bushels of corn per acre, while their fathers averaged but twenty bu^aels. Think what that will mean when the boys get to be farm managers. Di versification is a word heard very of ten in the south, nowadays. I can not say that the bulk of the farmers are practicing very much diversifica tion, but the better farmers have started, and everybody is having it impressed on him that diversification is the word now. Even in Arkansas I heard the following conversation between a couple of farmers. One of them said: ‘‘If the southern farmer would get to growing what he needs on the farm—his corn and hay and meat, etc,, instead of simply raising cotton and bnying everything, it would be a wonderful blessing to all, and things would begin to pick up right away. The other farmer replied; ‘‘Yes, and it is coming, too, gradually.” As an evidence of the agricultural revival in the south, land values are going up. I know places where land values have advanced four and five fold within the last ten years. The ‘‘new south” does not mean that there is an entirely revolutioniz ed south with the work all done. It means that a genuine reform has started and gotten well under way. It means that the old cavalier civili zation is being conquered in a peace able way by the weapon of the Pil grim civilization—education. E. B. WATSON. Bureau of Soils, Washington, D. C., in Wallaces’ Farmer. SMALL LOCAL, AURORA, N. O. Please allow me space in your pa per for just a few words. We the members of Small Local, No. 1503, are just getting ready to erect a store house at Small and hope to get some merchandise to a good advantage. I am very much encouraged to see what a great success the Union is, not only in North Carolina but every other State in which it is organized. The farmers union has done more for the laboring class of people in the south than any other one organiza tion. I am very proud of the farmers union officials of this State. May we ever strive for better things, is the prayer of your humble servant. LEE SMITH, Secretary. Aurora, N. C. GUILIX)RD COUNTY. The Guilford County Union met in regular session in Greensboro, Octo ber 12. The officers for next year were elected as follows: J. G. Fraz ier, president; C. T. Weatherly, vice- president: Thos. Wakefield, secre tary-treasurer; G. T. Lane and Hen ry Hayes, door-keepers; W, J. An derson, conductor; Geo. Wood, chap lain, J. C. Kennett, E. J. White, W. A. Aydlette, executive committee; O. M. Rockett, lecturer. The warehouse question was taken up and it was learned that much ad vancement along that line was made. It is believed that the State ware house at Greensboro will be in opera tion soon. About $5,0 00 is in sight and more than a hundred certificates of stock were issued, running from one share to eleven. No longer are there any doubts apprehended about this, the greatest enterprise North Carolina has undertaken in the twen tieth century. It means fully nine millions of dollars saved annually to the laboring people of the old North State. A little more loyalty, a little more stickability, a little more confidence, will make Tar Heeldom the greatest State in the south. Let all members do their duty and the victory is ours. Yours for success, W. T. SWANSON. WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO ABOUT IT? North Carolina gives $344,000 to three of the higher educational in stitutions of the State, the benefits of which are enjoyed by less than 3,- 000 students, most of whom are able to help themselves. To the public schools of the State, in which there is an army of more than 500,000 boys and girls, only $275,000 is giv en. It looks like helping the strong and neglecting the weak. Is it right? —Wadesboro Ansonian. To Put Down Eggs for AVinter Use. One pint air-slaked lime, one quart of salt, three gallons of water. Let this brine stand two days, then as you gather fresh eggs put them in, do not try to put in too many as to pre serve them, the brine must thorough ly cover the eggs. Good Home-Made Vinegar. One gallon of syrup or molasses, four gallons of soft (rain) warm water. Keep in a warm place, in the summer, this will come and be ready for use in about three weeks, but in cooler season will take longer unless kept warm and free from chilling. To Pickle Beef. To ten gallons of water add fifteen pounds salt, five pounds brown su gar, five ounces saltpeter, two and one-half ounces soda. Use just enough brine to cover your meat. Boil and skim, when cold pour over the meat and let stand for six or seven days. Then pour off brine, bring to a boil, skim, and when cold cover the meat again. ECZEMA (Also called Tetter, Salt Rheum, Purltas, Milk-Crust, Weeping Skin, etc.) ECZEMA CAN BE CUBED TO STAY, and when I say cured, I mean just what I say—C-U-R-E-D, and not merely patched up for awhile, to return worse than before. Remember I make this broad statement after putting: ten years of my time on this one disease and handling In the meantime- a quarter of a million cases of this dreadful disease. Now, I do not care what all you have used, nor how many doctors have told you that you could not be cured—all I ask is just a chance to show you that I know what I am talking about. If you will write me TO-DAY, I will send you a Free Trial of my mild, soothing, guaranteed cure that will convince you more In a day than I or anyone else could In a month’s time. If you are disgusted and discouraged, I dare you to give me a chance to prove my claims. By writing me to-day you will en joy more real comfort than you had ever thought this world holds for you. Just try it, and you will see I am telling you the truth. Dr. J. E. Cannaday, 1827 Park Square, Seclalia, Mo. References: Third National Bank, Sedalla, Mo. Could you do a better act than to send this ..notice to some poor sufferer of Eczema?.. ~ for”sale; One million Strawberry Plants, lead ing varieties; Haverland, Lady Thomp son, Excelsior, Bubach, Gandy. Single thousand, $2 per thousand; larger quan tity, $1.75 per thousand. HICKORY SEED CO., [Oct 31] Hickory, N. C. " FOR SALE. Lewis’ Upland Long Staple Cotton Seed (staple selling now for 18 cents a pound) at $1.50 bushel. Tamworth Swine, all sizes, at reason able prices. Registered Cockerels and Pullets from my prize-winning pens. Leghorns, Black Langshans and Rose Comb Black Mi- norcos. Write me your wants, brother farm ers. I can please you. G. H. LOGAN, Route 5 King’s Mountain, N. C. [Nov 14j Dark Bay Mare; 9 years old; 15i hands; weight 1,000 pounds; a first-class farm, family and brood mare; safe for ladies and children to ride and drive; reliable in all harness; not afraid of anything. Price, $185.00. WILLIAM M. WATKINS, SAXE Va. 0.1. C. Pigs 8 to 10 wteks 0 d Lt $5 each. W.M. WATKINS, - - SAXE, Va. Pure Bred O. I. C/s Service Boars, Bred Gilts, Bred Sows; pairs no akin Purs 8 to 10 weeks old $15 per pair. Pedigrees f rn'shed. OWEN BROS., Route 2, Bedford City, Va. Frost-Proof. Cabbage Plants From seed grown by the ORIGINATORS of the Jersey and Charleston strain—the best ob tainable. Price list and cultivation sugges tions free Send $1.25 for 1,000, $3.25 for 3,000. Special prices in lots to Farmers Unions. Agents wanted. WAKEFIELD FARMS, Charlotte, N. C. Indian Runner Ducks ONE DOLLAR EACH Fawn or Penciled. All kind of Chick ens. Write us. MUNNIMAKER POULTRY CC . Crothersvllle. Indiana. FARM FENCE 41 INCHES HIGH 100 other styles of Farm, Poultry and Lawn Fencing direct from factory at_ sare-the- dealer’s-profit-prices. Our large catalog Is free. KITSELHAN BROS. Box 13 Hucie. Ind Farmers SonsWanted:^;-.^;; atock and fair education to work In an office| S80 * month with advancement, steady employment, must be nonest and re- liabla. nranch officei of the association are being established In each state. Apply at once, giving full particulars. The Vel* erinary Salanea Asaoelatlon, Dept, aa, Lendeni Canada. When writing advertlsere, please mention this paper.
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