THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY, HERTFORD, NORTH CAROLINA. FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1956.
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Although the number of farms in
the United States and employment
in .'agriculture are the lowest in
many years, the productivity of
the average farm worker haa.in-
, creased to the'poiht where he now
raises enough food and other agri
cultural products to tafce care of
- the needs of approximately 18 oth
er persons' jn addition to' -himself. '
The current number of persons
. "supported" by a single farm work-
er Is the highest on record, accord
ing to data compiled by the U. S.
Department; of Agriculture. This
development reflects the interplay
of a number of factors including
the, rising investment of farmers in
my.
- Comparison With Past ,
Back in 1940) when the big boom
i in , farm productivity - got under
way stimulated by wartime needs
for farm products, the - average
farm worker raised enough food
and other agricultural products to
provide for 10 other persons in ad
dition to himself. The comparable.
figure at the turn of this century
was only six. Thus, the productivi
ty of the average farm 'worker, as
measured by the changes in these
1 feed and clothe in 1965. Agrieul- in developin American caoitaliam.
ture's proven ability to produce, After the 'panic of 1797 he became
therefore, is vital as far as the fu-1 IUluve lrom debtor's prison,
ture growth and well-being of the
machinery and other production fa
cilities, better farming techniques, j figures in the 1900-4Q and 1940-55
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and the big increase in the number
of farms of a more economic Size
in keeping with the trend in the
nonagricuitural sector of the econo-
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At left, the striking effect of Chilean Nitrate tidt-dretsing
en corn. Chilean it the only natural combination of nitrate
nitrogen, sodium and minor "insurance" elements.
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CHILEAN NITRATE WORLD'S ONLY NATURAL NITRATE
Whatever the wop1 corn", cotton, tobacco, pastures, small grains,
fruits, vegetables Chilean, Soda top-dressings and side-dressings
give the best results, lowest costs, largest net profits.
Natural Chilean works fast. Corn responds bountifully at rates
up to 500 pounds per acre or more, 40 to 50 days after planting.
The nitrogen in Chilean is 100 per cent fast-acting nitrate
invaluable at the critical stage of crop development.
Natural Chilean boosts yields. On cotton, side-dressings of
ouu pounas or more, oa io w aays atter planting, produce heavy
yielding, early-maturing plants. On pastures, too, it's a more
efficient summer fertilizer than ammonia forms of nitrogen
Natural Chilean contains sodium. "jy,, wll
must be changed to the nitrate form in the S8" "AlCHtl
s6il, but every ton of Chilean contains sodi
um equivalent to 650 pounds of commer
cial limestone for destroying soil acidity.
, Natural Chilean benefits crop and
oil. Because it corrects acidity, improves
potash, phosphate and minor element
availabilities, Chilean is one of the most
efficient and economical nitrogen ferti
Jiersior sid&dressing sifmmer crops. Ask
. forUui.4tf,'Sodi. Look1 fof'tba Bulldog
onthebag, ,
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periods and the proportions of the
rise, increased substantially more
in the last 15 years than it did in
the previous 40.
This productivity trend may
have created certain problems of
surpluses, but from the longer view
it is of basic importance in view
of the extraordinary rate at which
the country's population is expand
ing. The present birth rate in the
United 'States is one of the highest
of any developed nation in the
world today, and the average life
span is lengthening steadily. As a
result, the current indications "are
that the population will cross the
190-million level a decade hence.
This will mean that for every sev- j
en persons in uie population luuay
there will be about eight persons to
nation are concerned.
Factor of Investment '
Evidence of the role played by
capital investment in the produc
tivity rise in agriculture is the
fact the average value per worker
of assets used in agricultural pro
duction is now more than $ 14,000.
This capital investment per farm
worker is more than four times the
equivalent figure of $3,500 in 1940.'
It is now on a par with the equiva
lent capital investment per worker
in all manufacturing, which is cur
rently estimated at in the neigh
borhood of $14,000.
LIBRARY NEWS
Among the new 'books in the Per
quimans County Library this week
is a biography of James Wilson,
who was appointed by George
Washington as Associate Justice of
the Supreme Court He not only
influenced American jurisprudence
but by his industrial ventures lead
His death in Edenton, N. C, end
ed the career of one of the -most
influential and least publicized of
the founding fathers of the nation.
This biography is ably written by
Charles Smith.
Also new in the library this week
is "The Writer's Market," a store
house of useful information for
would-be writers.
"Tlie Master Stunt Book" is a
collection of stunts, contests.
games, etc., for anyone entertain
ing a group of people. This book!
will supplement the "Fun En'cyclo-j
pedia" so much in demand in the.
library.
CLUB MEETS
ject, and all prayed together..'fhe
Lord's Prayer." After the roll was
called and the minutes read and
approved, reports were made from
The Beech Spring Club held its
regular monthly meeting on April
10 with Mrs. Wayland Howell.
Twelve members and two visitors
were present. Mrs. W. J. Perry,
president, presided beginning with
all singing "Fairest Lord Jesus."
Mrs. Joseph Rogerson had charge
of the devotional, using "Three
Rules of Happiness" for her sul)-
REGISTERED
POLLED
HEREFORDS
A. G. PIXKSTO.VS
' Land-Of -Promise Farm
' HICKORY, VA.
Sat., April 28, 19561:00 I M.
IS BULLS 40 FEMALES
This sale will feature a
well bred, top quality group
of polled herefords not high
ly fitted. Many of the bulls
ready for heavy service.
Bred and open heifers. Start
your herd or improve your
present herd at today's low
prices.
For Catalogs And
Information Contact:
Ned Tyler, Sect'y.
Virginia Hereford Association
Warrenton, Virginia
Phone 1028-J
various committees and some an- demonstration on '''Housed '
nouncements made by the home hold HinVfThe"cnKSUwrai'
agent. , by all repeating the Club Collect
The meeting was turned over to Refreshments were' served by the-
Mrs. Webb who gave an interesting hostess. ; . . i
For Tod P
op r rices
SELL US YOUR
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We Are Agents For
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also
ANY VARIETY OF SEED BEANS
We Sell All Brands Of
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