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'AC FOUR ' i , , i r By GUYA..CARDWELL ''A gricultural and Industrial Agent Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Co. Th -fact that lespedezas will im ; f prove' the soil on which they are vrawn.' (m that subseauent croos of , ,( " - ----- ' small grain, corn and cotton will be larger than before lespeileza was ' planted, is well established. The de gree of this improvement as measur ed by increased yields will depend upon the way the lespedeza is handled and on soil and climatic conditions. When the lespedeza is cut for hay, in creases of from 50 to 100 per cent in the yields of corn and cotton havt frequently been recorded in Nortl. , Carolina. The best practice appears to be to grow lespedeza for 2 or 3 years, utilizing it for hay or pas ture, and to follow with 1 or 2 yean of seed crops. When land has become so worn as not to be worth cultivating it is often "turned out." Lespedeza comes in. but it takes several years to cove: such poor ground through natural spread. A better plan is to disk am level after the last crop of corn oi cotton and seed down to lespedeza. Superphosphate or basic slag, 300 to 400 pounds per acre, will help the lespedeza materially, and the lespe deza can be used for hay or pastur age, or, if the farmer ha3 no use for it, left on the ground tto reseed and enrich the .soil for a year or two. Three species of lespedeza two an nual and one perennial are of inter est to the farmer. The annuals are (1) the common (Lespedeza striata), with two improved varieties, Tennes see No. 76 and Kobe, and (2) the Korean (L. stipulacca), with one ex tra early variety. The perennial is L. scricea. The annual lespedezas are grown extensively in the South, for hay, pasturage, soil improvement and seed production. Culture The culture of lespedeza is simple. The seed is best sown on winter grain about the middle of March ir the latitude of North Carolina, and somewhat earlier farther south and later farther north. If seeding is done too late for the freezing and thawing of the ground to work the seed under the surface, the field should be lightly harrowed after seed ing. If 25. to 30 pounds of seed per acre is used a hay crop may be ex pected that fall, provided soil and moisture conditions are suitable, or good grazing may be had beginning soon after grain harvest and lasting until frost. The 3ecret of success with lespedeza is to get a full stand early. With a full stand, adverse conditions are less harmful than with a thin 3tand. Soil And Fertilizers Lespedeza will grow on poor, worn soils and on soils too sour to grow clover without the use of lime. On very sour land lime i3 beneficial, but except on such soils lime has not proved necessary. Phosphates have caused increased yields and should be used unless the soil is good, in which case they are not necessary. Mois ture 3 usually the controlling factor in growth. While lespedeza, especi illy Korean, have shown remarkable ability to live on heavy soils during periods of severe drought, not much growth is made. For a growth tall enough to cut for hay, moisture is essential. On dry sandy soils lespe deza may survive, but the growth i: insignificant. Lespedeza For Hay The best crops of hay are secured on moist bottom lands. On such soils the difference in growth and yield between common lespedeza and the improved varieties is less than on upland. On bottom land from 2 to A g tons of hay to the acre may be ex pected. On good upland the improved sorts will outyield common lespedeza. It is generally believed that with a good stand 4 inches of lespedeza above the cutter bar will yield 1 ton of hay per acre. The Kentucky Ag ricultural Experiment Station says of Korean that when a good stand is 8 to 9 inches high a ton of hay may be expected; when 12 to 14 inches, 2 ; tons, and when more than 24 inches. 4 tons of hay may be expected. At any rate, xne yields oi hay are sur prisingly heavy. ' - -When cut early, that is, before ?i bloom when tall enough to make a ton -, of hay per acre, and if not cut too -short, -say 3 to 4 inches from the around, lesnedeza mnv tw rruutal f;maice new growth and to make a good '..A seeed crop in addition to the hay. i ' pedeza is' not more than 15 inches Jj high. When taller, it is more Btem- 1 . mot ' : writ It a kmi.Ha. ui .--r. wv lui , hi niirr iiniriiiii n y ' leaves To make the best hay lespedeza shdtfld be cut when in full bloom or shortly after. , When it is left until a considerable ' part of the seed i ripe the resulting hay is, of poorer grade. Lespedeza contains leBs mots, ture than alfalfa or red clover, is co""eiuently more quickly cured, and C -.field-cored hay contain some tv' "tumors dry matter than, similar ly lared 'alfalfa st clover hay, ' ! - V.'lien the lespedeza is from 8 to 10 " i 1 "h' cutting- may be dore In Jit; t' e hay shoul l bo wi'w r'lrifl drowed soon after being cut cut, Sd in good weather it may be hauled. the barn the next day, t When the lespe deza is more Jhao 15 inches high it should lie In the windrow 2 or 8 days.' Most lespedeza hay 1 consumed aj; borne or to the neigh wrnooch where it is produced. No grades for lespe deza hay have been established, and there is no general .market. Good lesnedeza hat falls but little short oi alfalfa in protein and is eveS ' su perior in carbohydrate' eontenV: :Ko. rean lespedeza hay has been used in Missouri to prepare fat cattle 'for stock shows and has - given jrood re sults. Lesptdem For Pasturage Lespedeza is more widely used for pasturage than for hay. Throughout the southeast lespedeza of one vari ety or another is or should be an in gredient of every pasture mixture. Lespedeza is a hot weather plant and should not be expected to provide early grazing. In North Carolina June 1 to 15 is a fair date to expect early grazing from lespedeza. Ko rean grows more rapidly in the spring than other lespedeza, but dies earlier, so that it is not so good for late grazing. When cattle are graced mostly on grass pasture it .is advisable to have a reserve field of lespedeza upon which the cattle may be turned from July until frost This will maintain gains or keep up and even increase the milk flow while resting the grass. A good pasture of pure lespedeza may be expected to reproduce year after year as long as it is wanted. This is also generally true of grass lespedeba pasture. The carrying ca pacity of a good stand of lespedeza may be roughly estimated at from 1 to 2 mature cows per acre from June 1 or July 1 to October 15 or frost, depending on the variety and loca tion. Timely Questions On Farm Answered Question: How can lice on dairy animals be controlled? - Answer: A two percent solution of creolin applied with a spray pump or brush is a fairly effective measure for control. A second application should be given- in about ten to four teen days to kill any lice that hatch after first application. There are sev eral standard dip solutions on the market that are also satisfactory but, when using them the directions given should be closely followed. Question: What green feeds are available for use in the poultry ration during the winter months ? Answer: Where there are no grow ing crops, cured alfalfa hay, lespedeza or clover hay make good greens for winter use. When fed in racks the birds will eat only the leaves and the stems can be thrown in the litter. Alfalfa leaf meal, provided it is green in color, also makes a satisfactory green feed but should not constitute more than ten per cent of the mash. This meal is much preferred to the regular alfalfa meal but neither is as satisfactory as the alfalfa hay fed in racks. Question: What is the best temper ature for hot beds in growing early vegetables ? Answer: For the cool season or early crops such as cabbage, lettuce, and onions the day temperature should be from 60 to 65 degrees. Warm season crops such as tomatoes, eggplant and peppers grow best with a day temperature of 70 to. 75 de grees. The night temperature should not drop below 55 to 00 degrees. Care in ventilation will give air for the growing plants and will also regu late the temperature. Albemarle Hospital Gets State Publicity Much publicity is given the 'Albe marle Hospital in Elizabeth City in the December issue of the Bulletin of the North Carolina Hospital Asso ciation. A beautiful picture, of the hospital appears on the front page of the Bulletin entitled " . . . f urtherest east . . . Editorially a, brief history of the hospital is given, which has recently become a member of the association The Bulletin ia widely distributed over the State, which should ac quaint many with the only hospital in a block of 18 northeastern., comi ties, and is serving great need Plan Crop kocajtioas. , ,: Considerable thought ! going to be needed Je plauJt3a, crop! rotations so as io nwom aaraage Trom ehlncb bugs. It Is not so easy to' plan for the elim ination or .reduction of acreage iof the grass crops such as wheat, etta and-rye. Care; cttn be fhn.' however. In planning -field arrangenrente so that these crops are more or leas Isolated from the cornfields. tf .t!- wheat fields are separated fromcora-by'vCIda.of clover, soy bean v potato, or , ether crops such as sujat' beta Cat bugs are not likely to. migrate through them ij we corn.-rriine rz.r-tr, , . ' TERffinUNd Wes&LY' Hertford "N. cy fridXy "January 4, sir 'SUITABLE tAi;0 'i t : iHVv -i.f t iJSt l- Vf x ls hfo ' - mh - - i THK FAMILY DINNER fllti family dinner does not rate aic uu eueoio ieeui. rjere is a eeumg iur H ainillie, two-coUJ80 dinner en famllle. with one wine served throughout. Tho cloth Is ot hltc Irish linen damask with napkins to mch. The .design Is as Die as the occasion a scroll over a satin bang, its gleainlnp surface ; .ts thu candlelight and is a cool complement to tbo cprlnglll- .-j ci.ovv Jounuils. MODERN TOURIST CAMPS DEMANDED Motorists Want Stopping Place to Have All Conveniences The motor tourist no longer is con tent to pitch himself and family into any sort of a wayside camp for the night. He i3 demanding accommoda tions, conveniences, sanitary arrange ments, etc. In more prosperous times the tour ist was content with what offered by the wayside. For that matter, he was always prepared to pitch a tent and look out for himself, even pay ing a fee for the privilege. . ..It was during this era that cabins and inns sprang up by the thousands. Farmsteads were converted to this purpose, many of them clean and at tractive, but offering none of the comforts to which the city dweller was accustomed. Now, the Better Housing move ment of the Federal Housing Ad ministration provides opportunity for the modernization of such lodgings. Grounds can be cleaned up and landscaped. Walk3 can be repaired and new ones put in. Extensions to garages may be made and exist ing ones repaired. The interior of the. camp build ings proper should be overhauled. Wherever possible, running watet should be installed, and baths, show ers and toilets provided. At the end of a hard day's drive, this is of first importance to the tired tourist. Then furniture can be repaired and linen mended. After everything else has been done, the entire place, including fences on the approach to the place, can be given a coat of paint in at tractive colors. Study Fertilizer Needs Before Planting Time Before planting time, every farmer should take an inventory of the crops he intends to raise and determine the amount and kind of fertilizer needed, suggests C. B. Williams, head of the State College agronomy department. This will enable him to buy or mix his fertilizer and have it ready be forehand so as to avoid delays that might result from waiting until the fertilizer is needed, he said. As a guide to the fertilizers needed Williams has given the following mix tures for use on one acre of land: For cotton in the coastal plain area, 500 pounds of a 4-8-4 mixture should be drilled in just before planting time. Or the grower may mix h own fer tiliser from 238 pounds of 16 per cent superphosphate, 70 pounds of cotton seed meal, 80 pounds of sulphate of ammonia and 88 pounds of muriate of potash. The latter' mixture has the same fertilizer value as 500 pounds oi 4-8-4 ready mixed. - In the Piedmont, he recommends 500 pounds of 4-10-4 to the acre drill ed in before planting. Or a mixture of 804 pounds of 16 per cent super phosphate, 52 pounds of cottonseed meal, .88 pounds ti sulphate of am monia, and 88 pounds of muriate' of otashs ..,'," v, 9 For tobacco, on light and less pro ductive soils, he recommends 800 lb, of 8-8-0 per acre -drilled in1 before planting or a mixture of 888 pounds of '16 per cent supersulphate, 70 lbs. of cottonsead t meal, 44 pounds or animal tankage, 60 pounds of nitrate of soda, 39 pounds of sulphate of am fflonfoj 24, pounds of muriate of 'pit ash, and 134 pounds of sulphatei of, potash-magnesia., ' f ? Oir hc-vy or more .productive soils, Williams recommends' 800 'pounds of . 3-'t? 2 ir. ar fixture of -4rS pound of 16 per cr.t superphasjhate, 70 r -3s U r-"--- r--', 4 r-" 'i ' "i r.:,3 i . ! t ; i if i ' r f i V sloppy service just because there j soda, 39 pounds of sulphate , of am monia, 24 pounds of muriate of pot aash and 134 pounds of sulphate of potash-magnesia. Prepare Breeding: Stock For Hatching: Season The poultryman who gets his flock and poultry plant ready for the hatch ing season will have better succeSs with his chicks. A final check should be made to see that the breeding houses are clean and protected from extreme cold and that only healthy, good lay ing bird3 are left in the breeding flock, says Roy S. Dearstyne, head of the poultry department at State College. " " " " " Birds that are underweight or have major disqualifications should be culled out Since egg size is inherit ed, it is best to hatch eggs from birds which lay big eggs. If the flock is not of high quality, it will pay the poultryman to get his hatching egg3 elsewhere from pure bred birds, Dearstyne says. In some; cases it would be best for the poul-j tryman to ouy cnicKs irom a reii-i able hatchery to start his next year's! flock. ; ! Plenty of good mash and clean,! fresh water should be in the breed ing houses at all times. If the front is on, a curtain should be placed j across the opening for use in severe; weather. The curtain may be raised) on warm days when the sun is shin-) ing. j The mash should contain one per; cent of biologically tested cod liver. oil. A supplementary feeding should; be given of sprouted oats, sound cab-! bage, lettuce or collard leaves when possible. Or a good grade of alfalfa leaf meal may be substituted if green I feed is unavailable. 1 1 i r. Soi)!-5eehow1hot point chorues the "cppeorWe of ' I wis'fllwwuoki TOPAY - .. . So u 'i - of Uauliful lMfe avllUr im point for -of chroiin - ' ATHEV'S " 0. M. jUKIY PAINT 0. J 4 ili.'" lasi MjtS. BA-YNES DIED BEFORE , J THIS ISSUP WAS, PRINT" ED ' X fi y. fi-if X ' A V- : Since the front page oi thi, issue of the Perquimans Weekly was print ed vofd'Wf received that Mrs; David A Baynes, Jaister of Mr. W, E White, who had "been in1 a critical condition in 1 Pitt County, ' died: ' She passed away Thursday, night at about eight j'clocki V 'I;.. rM": Mrs. ' Paynes- . native of Per quimans County, 1 being the former Miss Julia :Whitet daughter, of ,the late Mr. nd Mrs. Darius. ;White. Surviving aref her husband, D. A. Baynes, of Columbia, S. C; ope irother, W.: White, of Hertford, and two sisters, Mrs.- RV D. Elliott, lotWeldoa, andr Mrs. Mj,le S.'ElUott, ofEdenton, . Funeral services will be held Sat urday morning at ll.-o'clock. at?.the home of W. E. White, with interment being made in " the family plot in Cedar Wood Cemetery. Sunday School Gass Has Christmas Party The members of the Judson Mem orial Sunday School class of the Hertford Baptist:., Church enjoyed their annual Christmas party given by the teacher, Mrs. Charles John son, at her home: on Cavent Garden street, on Wednesday , afternoon. . The parlor and library ' were gay with Christmas decorations .and ' the brilliantly lighted Christmas tree. At the suggestion of the teacher, it was decided that, instead of ex changing gifts, as is the custom of the class, to put the money together and make a donation to the church building fund. The amount so raised and donated was $15,05. Various games were played, after which a delicious salad course was served. Those present Included Misses Anne Barclift, Virginia Boyde, Bes sie Copeland, Ellen Chappell, Arny Lane, Mattie Lou Lane, Hazel Lane, Lucille Sutton, Gussie Wood, Bennie Wood, Ruth Jordan, Mattie Catling White, Dorothy Hoffler, Mrs. William Boyce, Mrs. Clarence Dail, Mrs. C. E. Johnson, Mrs. Calvin R. Scott and Mrs. Thomas Tilley. Visitors includ ed Mrs. John Broughten, Mrs. G. H. Parker, Mrs. R. A. Sutton and Master Bobby Barefoot and Harrell Johnson. During cold weather the hatching eggs should be gathered several times a day, since excessive chilling tends to reduce their hatchability. The-eggs should be stored in a dry place where the .temperature remains between 40 and CO degrees. Fi-esh Flowers - Right Prices - Quick Service Mrs. W.E. White, Agent Mildreds Florist Shoppe 1 Elizabeth City, N. C." Day.Phone 88 -:- How perfectly f jpeQumuu-ana just- think, how . . as . U ecnnomiccM i oo ' 1 astj fc keepdeort with soapond water k fo color ud. (loriouo aMortaMBl volbjrad woodwork tNTERIOR )R ClflSS ' t Li 7 ,f. i : 'jl.'j - S:rf H h rl r ' ' I! k-l! ai;i C, 'Ml "eY ; 4 ' JT J , 1 u li biriMMteut cotar. . r lif EMBEZZLETL ISJSI lk rU r-'ATQ ILLICIT LOV I Wagesof Crim-IaDou!;!?CII : DofaolUna OuhUat' tm.v r' f vr i ft'", , Chicago. It required only ten dayt for , an attractive, . forty-two-year-oia lias'I'aur Davidson, that; illicit Kk mance 1b a flellon and snare, an'- s that the wagea of crlnie is th unubto, , cross. . , Smith, who Is iorty years, old, Ile4 from New York 1 with- tte. Brunette - Dorothy Ralney, and I35.01W .belpnglna; to the Long' Island railroad, for,tfhIch, he 'was cashier in ma, rwwfwuf station. Behind him Smith leffhlf ' wife and two children, , - r The fugitives came to Chicago. JThef disappeared. Later officials; Of tbe Lonf ,-, Island railrond received a Jetfe?; ffQUJ Smith. It contained a confession o Jils crime. . , Woman Departs Wllb I2IM99 ' In substance, Smith declared that h - Mrs. Ralney had Uyed, togethet a and Mrsv Paul Davidson,' In thfi Barry" apartments for, tea days, hen, he said.- Mrs. Ralney left blm. taking '$25,000 ha had entrusted ,to her. The railroad company could .send thelnrep resantatlye? to three -W'e tePWt Vaults i In Chicago, rented, under the name of Davidson, and get back, nearly $0,000, he wrote. 1 Ki "I have been double crossed, he add ed. "I have made a inessof :Hblrigf. Now l am setting out for Niagara1 falls, and when I get there 1 am going to . Jump' .ln the gorge" - - The' fetter was sent to the flnltertoo Detective nftency In Chicago,, andthe 'aid of the police was enltsjted In search, for the couple, and In pfirtco r lnr for Mra. Ralney. . Detective Edward Doley and Donald Conklpy wereas-: signed to visit the Barry apartments. There they found William T; Barry, the owner. " ?' Barry Remembers Tham, ' A "Yes," he snld, "I remember them. Mrs. Davidson did all the talking and transacted nil the business.' She tras very shrewd. Said her husband was under treatment for a nervous break down. She paid cash down for six montlis' rent, but only on the. agree. jnent.that we'd. take jW a month less than we haTfiskedr"" " ; ' " "Davidson stayed In his room all the time and drank a lot" In .New York It was learned that SmltbV before he fled had sent WW in paper wrapped packages -to his ret . ntlh-es. The relatives, puaated.' as to the source of the .fpnds, took; the pAck nires to the police, and Investigation Night Phone 100-J'l - v V it-. ; j' mm '0- .