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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
7
Annie Wheeler Chapter of the U D C presents an official column listing members and officers including Mrs E BL Meadows Mrs G F Cheney Miss Helen Brow Mrs Geo Copeland Mrs A O Hale and others with credentials committee names and officers such as president secretary treasurer and vice roles.
A reflective piece argues against idolizing either Jefferson Davis or Abraham Lincoln. It outlines their birthplaces and dates, social origins, schooling, character traits, and attitudes toward humor and leadership. The author advocates fair, nonpartisan history, highlighting both strengths and flaws.
A Georgia farmer notes Bermuda grass should be planted using sets rather than seed due to seed scarcity and uneven stands. Recommend preparing 50 acres with a root bed, broadcasting, rolling, and pressing into soil. Best seed trio includes Japan clover and bur clover, sown in April and August respectively with inoculation optional.
Roy F. Irvin reports on a 69 day poultry feed and labor test at the Georgia State College of Agriculture comparing four hen breeds. Costs and projected yearly profits per hen are given for Rhode Island Reds White Leghorns and Barred Plymouth Rocks with notes on feed, labor, and egg yields. John R. Fain explains test conditions and stock quality. Also details on a Summer School for Teachers at the University of Georgia June 28 July 1 offering agriculture instruction for teachers in slow month trades and high school programs with emphasis on lab work and farm experiments.
Guy W. Firor reports higher farmer turnout at Georgia College of Ayr four day schools and summer meetings. Attendance rose about 6 percent at the four day schools and 94 percent at summer meetings over last year. Schools required a 1.00 advance enrollment. summer meetings will be free and plans are underway for immediate scheduling in counties yet to plan.
tests in southern Georgia show lime applications from 1500 to 3000 pounds per acre yield limited gains under corn cotton or oats yet significant benefits appear for legumes on acid soils. Pulverized limestone at one ton per acre recommended for normal legumes as a top dressing before fertilization with harrowing to mix into the surface.
R. W. Burson, professor of veterinary science at Ga College of Agriculture, describes sorehead of chickens as a germ disease with germs highly resistant to disinfectants. It causes wartlike growths on the comb and wattles and ulcers in eyes, mouth, and throat, especially in damp seasons. Prevention includes sanitary housing, dry litter, frequent cleaning, and cresol disinfectant. treatment involves removing scabs and painting with tincture of iodine or creolin, chlorate of potash for ulcers, and boric acid in eye drops.
W A Worsham professor of Agricultural Chemistry and Ga Lt Col of Ayr notes Turner County soil survey has been completed and work is underway for Washington Laurens and Wilkes counties. Physical survey maps soil types and publishes bulletins with descriptions suitability to crops and soil nutrient content from chemical analyses in the College of Agriculture labs. Crop tests by the Department of Agronomy supplement the surveys.
A rambling 19th century advertisement touts Switt Specific Co. 8. 8. 8. as a miracle rheumatism cure. It claims rapid blood filtration through the intestines, relieving joint pain and purifying the body. The copy urges readers to request the company’s hook and orders a bottle now.
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