The progressive farmer and the cotton plant. [volume], September 26, 1905, Page 13, Image 13

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Tuesday, September 2G, i905.
PROGEESSIVE FARMER AND COTTON PLANT.
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STATE NEWS
FROM CURRITUCK TO CHEROKEE
Items of Interest Gleaned from Our
Correspondents and Exchanges.
The Carolina Central Fair will be
held at Greensboro Uctober 1V-16.
An apple fair, at which North
Carolina grown apples are on exhibit.
is progress at Asnevine.
The Woman's Christian Temper
.inCp Union will hold its annual
State Convention at Raleigh Octo
ber 1-4.
Charlotte is to have another cotton
mill. The Calvin Manufacturing
Company are the incorporators and
the capital is $300,000.
As a result of Tuesday's election
in Wadesboro, saloons carried by a
majority of fifty-three, and there was
a majority of seventeen for distil
leries. The Anson County Farmers' Asso
ciation has pledged itself not to sell
cotton for less than eleven cents, or
cottonseed for less than twenty-five
cents.
Albemarle, Stanly County, has
voted $25,000 of bonds for the con
struction of the proposed Southbound
Railroad from Winston-Salem to
Wadesboro.
Leaf tobacco buyers say that the
crop this season, except in the west,
is liirht and thin; the further east
ward one ?roes the lighter and thinner
the leaf is. West of Raleigh it is
much bettor than elsewhere.
James E. O'Hara, colored, once a
member of Congress from the Sec
ond District, and a lawyer of some
prominence, died at his home at New
Bern Saturday. lie was born in the
West Indies and was sixty-five years
old.
Colored girls have been substituted
for white ones in the Balfour Knit
ting Mills at Henderson, in this
State, says the Gold Leaf. The own
ers did not want to make this change,
but were forced to do so because they
could not get white labor enough to
operate the mill.
District Attorney Holton was in
Washington this week consulting the
powers in regard to the indicted
Federal officials in this State. It is
announced that the Department of
Justice is behind Ms. Holton in the
prosecution of these cases, and that
none of them will be compromised.
II. Murray, who killed his un
cle at Durham some months ago, was
convicted of manslaughter and sen
tenced to two years on the roads,
fnis case was appealed and the Su
preme Court has affirmed the lower
court. Murray will have to serve his
nn unless the Governor pardons
nun.
The farmers want eleven cents for
eir cotton and ought to get it, says
an exchange. The Messenger says
tbat much of the cotton received at
"Umington is consigned with in
structions to hold until cotton reach
eleven cents. The exporters and
freat spinnesa are resolved to keep
ro 1 levon cents- Jt is a battle
If the farmers ean keep cot-
ln on the market, they can win.
tr . four attendants at the State
JlPital in Raleigh, charged with
liag ailSed the death of Thomas
;0,, ; a Patient from Chatham, by
on v Isa?e' were last week released
bonds of $1,000 each under habeas
isTl VToceedings. Their release
nuS abJy due to the fact that a
fced ?h promient physicians testi
romi Aall's death was not due to
attJf-Saee' but to over-exertion in
"Opting to escape.
Last Week's North Carolina Crop
Bulletin.
TVl Ci lino 1 . Z . .
"' uccu iiu improvement in.
the cotton crop during the past week.
ine warm, dry weather caused it to
open rapidly, and in some places
prematurely. The croD will
be more than fair, and in places it
:n t. i'i . t .
wiu. uc very ngni. j.t is generally re
ported that there will be no top roD
: a. -i i t '
owing io sneacung; many correspond
ents state that the bolls are small and
the lint short; in the south-central
counties and in the extreme north
eastern portion the bolls are opening
prematurely, owing to rust; army
worms are doing considerable dam
age 1 to late cotton in Beaufort,
Craven, Jones and Duplin Counties.
lobacco curing is completed in the
eastern postion of the State. Cut
ting and curing is in progress in the
central district, where the crop is re
ported improved and in good condi
tion, except in Rockingham County
where some of it is badly burnt and
specked; it is curing well, color and
texture are good, but the leaf is light.
In the western poriton slight dam
age by worms is reported.
Corn improved during the past
week, but late corn in some places
suffered from drought, and some cor
respondents report that it will not
mature; a poor crop is expected in
the eastern, while the prospects are
for good crops in the western and
central portions. Fodder is about
all secured in the eastern and central
districts; cutting is in progress in
the western. The saving of peavine
hay is under way and good yields
are being secured. Clover was bene
fited by the rains and is looking good.
White potatoes have improved and
digging is in progress in the west
ern counties; sweet potatoes are do
ing well and a good crop is promised.
Peanuts, turnips and beans are gen
erally reported good; cabbage poor.
The sorghum crop is in good condi
tion, and in places molasses making
is under way. .The buckwheat crop
will be good. Apples are reported
good in some of the western coun
ties, but there is complaint of drop
ing and dry rot. Pastures are fair.
County Alliance Meetings.
Wilson.
The Wilson County Alliance " will
meet with Rock Ridge sub the sec
ond Thursday in October, 1905. We
would be glad to have a full dele
gation, as this should be a meeting
of great importance. Let us attend
this meeting with a new determina
tion to make it the most interest
ing meeting for a long time.
J. II. FLOWERS,
Secretary.
Franklin.
The Franklin County Farmers' Al
liance will be held with Pughs Sub
Alliance on the second Thursday in
October. The hour for opening is
10 o'clock a. m. We hope all the
Subs will send duly appointed dele
gates, and then as many visitors go
as can. We want a good large crowd
and a nice time.
W. II. STALLING S,
Secretary.
Telegraphs His Order.
Those who have used Tetterlne for skin
disease waste no time using other remedies.
The following telegraphic order Illustrates
the fact that once Known, no suDBiituie win
be accepted for Tetterlne. Norfolk, Va., Feb.
18, 05. J.T. Shopirlne. Savannah, Ga.
"Please forward to day four boxes Tet
terlne. Collect or send bill. David Humph
ries."
Tetterlne cures all forms or Ekin diseases.
Fragrant and quick relief. 60 cents per box.
J. T. Bhuptbink, airr., eavannan, ua.
Telegraphy, R. R. Agency and Typewriting.
QK Pays Board 7 II HQ This Insures
' and Tuition MUOi good position.
"G. T. S." established 1888. Catalog free.
GEORGIA TELEGRAPHY SCHOOL,
Senola, Ga.
TWO JUMPS AHEAD.
THERE BE LIVELY IMITATORS BUT
VICK'S
Turtle Oil Liniment
" Is the largest Bottle of Good
Liniment on the market for
25c. Don't take any other
if you want the best.
All dealers.
L. Richardson, Mfg. Chemist,
GREENSBORO, N. C.
The Rierson-Copple Sanatarium
An institution equipped with the latest
modern app iances for the treatment, of
chronic diseases.
The Static and X-Ray machine, Finsen
Light, Supemeated Air and Electric Light
bath. Galvanic and Faradic Batteries.
Vibratory Massage Machine, etc., and
used with most excellent results in treat
ing Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sciatica,
Syphilis, etc., Neurasthenia, Nervous Ex
haustion, Indigestion, Skin diseases, such
as Eczema, Acne, Cancers, etc., Inflamma
tory Joints, Chronic Ulcers, etc.
Birth marks and superfluous hair re
moved. Diseases of the Stomach, Bladder, and
Kidneys. Also special diseases of men
and women. v
All treatments are painless. Literature
on application.
DRS. RIERS0N & C0PPLE,
127 S. Main St., Winston Saikm, N. C.
BREEDERS' DIRECTORY
FOR SALE.
YOUWG REGISTERED BERK
SHIRE BOARS, ALSO SET
TING OF EGGS
from 20 Different Strains of Poultry.
Write to the
Pineiiurst General Office,
Plnehur8tv N. C.
I$ED POLLED CATTLE,
Best for Milk, Butter and Beef. Smooth
blocky, and very handsome. The most use
ful of all breeds. Five very fine young Bulls.
Some Heifers and Cows for sale. Also ma
ture Bull.
POLAND CHINA HOGS. The elres of our
Boars and Sows are the greatest prize-win
ners of the breed, and sold for from $2,500 to
97,000 each. A pair of Pigs of this breeding for
$15; In the West they would cost you from 40
to $50.
ARROWHEAD STOCK E ARM.
8AM'ii B. Woods, Charlottesville, Va.
Proprietor.
Oak Ridge Farm
Has 18 choice
Berkshire Pigs
for sale, all en
titled tor- gistry.
Price $5.00.
Address,
"EIS, R. F". D .2.,
Chapel HIM, INJ. O.
0AKW00D FARM.
Jersey Cattle
AND
Berkshire Hogs.
BULLS IN USE:
Blltmore's Torment, No. 60761; Sultan
of Blltmore, No, 66300. In order to make
room for spring calves will make special
prices on bull calves from five to ten
months old. All stock shipped guaran
teed to give entire satisfaction.
?. L. OMUrORD,
Newton, Mm C.
FARMERS
Improve your chicken stock by buying
BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCKS.
I have a number of
fine Cocks for sale.
MRS. C O. MOORED,
Charlotte, TSt. O.
US
Berkshire PIGS
Imported English blood with best Ameri
can blood. Try one. Price 85.00.
H. H. WILLIAMS,
Chapel Hill N. C
Essex Pigs, Southdown Sheep
And one half grade Angus Heifer Calves.
I have a fine lot of Pigs ready for ship
ment August, September and October,
atd Angus Calves and Southdown Sheep
ready for immediate shipment.
Andreas for tiriees. etc.
L. Q. JONES, Bcthanla, N. C.
ARLEIGH FARM
REGISTERED BERKSHIRES.
11 Choice Pigs for sale from Arlelgh's
Queen No. 80224. Price $5 00.
Try one and get a bargain.
J. W. TERRY,
Cedar Grove, Route 1, N. C.
SWIFT CREEK
Stock and Dairu
Farm.
has for sale a large
number of young
Registered A. J. C.
C. Jersey Bulls and
Metiers. Nnnn het..
ter bred, combining the best and most noted
up-to-date blood in this country. Also Poland
China Pigs. All at "live and let live" prices.
Tm P. BrasweH,
Rattleboro, N. C
ANGUS CATTLE, BERKSHIRE
PIGS, FINE POULTRY.
3 Seven-months old, unregistered. Berk
shire Pigs, and they are Thoroughbred and
fine Price $15.00 each.
One hundred "Rhode Island Reds," con
sisting of Pullets and Roosters. These, too,
are flrBt-c.ass. One Cockerel and four Pullets,
85 00. Single Cockerels, $1.50 each. Eggs, per
13, 81 00.
One bull calf, (Tick-proof or Fever-proof)
Sired by Thoroughbred Angus bull, and his
dam a last pedigreed Shurthurn tow. He
will go to the first offer wuen five or six
months old for the little price $25.00.
C. A. WILLIAMS,
RINGWOOD, - - - NORTH CAROLINA!
BERKSHIRES 1
We have pigs from
the best ot register
stock for sale at
bargains
Cottage Broue Farm
Greensboro, N. C.
REGISTERED POLAND-CHIN A3,
the old reliable fat breed, and TAM
WORTHS, the best for lean meat and
breaiast bacon, and for crossing on the
fat breeds. Fine,thrifty pigs for sale at
reasonable prices; also a few bred sows
and service boars.
J. C. GRAVES,
Barboursvh,!, Orange County, Va.
NEVIN POULTRY YARDS,
Charlotte, N. C.
R. F. D. No. 7.
Eggs at $1.00 per setting balance of
the season from S. C. White and Brown
Leghorns, Houdans, White Wyandottev
B. P. Rocks, Sherwoods, S. C Black
Minorcas, Cornish Indian Games and
Pekin Ducks.
This year's breeding stock for sale to
make room for youngsters. Now is the
time to get bargains.
Write for circular and show record.