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\ Thursday, May 31, 1928 M. cCORMICK MESSHJSG&K, ivt c* jkjRM South Curohu Page NiimEer Tfiret Expect Edgefield To Help In Paving Of The Highway (By J. Frank Carswell In Augusta Herald.) a purely agricultural people under present farming conditions. While Colonel Thurmond made no direct statement as to his attitude it was inferred from his conversation that he was favorably impressed w.th the surface t eatment plan for Edg-f eld's highways. “The Dixie and other highways in Edgefield are now standardly locat ed, graded, drained and bridged, and are therefore i n fine condition for surface treatment, which serves ad- gravelled That Edgefeld County, the last county in South Carolina on U. S. Route No. 25, generally known as the Dixie Highway, without a paving mjrably 'to prevent 'the program, is also “patching the fev- highway {rom bei dusty jn dry e.’ and may soon arrange for hard weather and muddy and sli in surfacing this and other highways wet weather „ This fotm Qf stlrfac . was reported Thursday. J. William ing is finding wide use in South Car . Thurmond, leading citizen of Edge- ^ . field and prominent South Carolina ol, "t. at th l preSen ! tlme and . „ ,S lawyer, having served as district at-; meeting with great favor, especially tomey of the Federal Court during I ln coun ‘ ,es which (eel unable to fin- the regime of President Wilson, also anc « a h'/’V bond issue for concrete well known and highly regarded in [ roads -. If Colonel Thurmond comes Augusta, was in the city Thursday! ! nto l me ‘h® hard surface advocates and let it be known that considers- 1 ‘n Etlgef.eid will have won a valu- tion was being given by the people iabl * all 5l- according to those con- of Edgefield and its highway offi cials to a proposal for surface treat ing the highways for Edgefield. Colonel Thurmond is recognized as an influential factor in Edgefield County and it is reported that here tofore he has been unwilling to lend his support to any large bonding versant with conditions in Edgefield. If Edgefield were to adopt a hard surfacing program it would prove of tremendous importance here, as sev eral of the most important trunk lines entering Augusta pass through Edgefield. First there is U. S. No. 25, or the Dixie Highway, which gees v.Re* Lexi'ngto.i, Cincinnati, Totv a d Detroit. The famous Elac Dear Traii is identical w.th i... route as far as the city of Green wood, where it branches to Spartur burg and through western Nortl Caiclina to the North and East. A fay as Fine House, the Wilson High way follows U. S. 25 proceeding the. ee through Trenton and Johnstc to Saluda, Newberry, Wh tmlre an- northward through Ncrth Carolina and Virginia to Washington. Identl cal with the Wilson Highway as fai as Jchnston, ako, is the Ridge Route to Columbia via Ward, Ridge Spring Batesburg and Lex'ngton, forming a junction at Monetta with U. S. No. 1, alternate route from Augusta to Columbia. gusta the present excellent earth roads furnished ample opportunity for anv of la ora to come to Augusta, and local traffic from them into Au gusta could not possibly be incicas- ed by paving these highways. He recognized that through traffic created the demands for hard-sur faced highways and that the earth roads cotold not be maintained to withstand the wear and tear incid ent to the increasing use of the hund reds of tourist cars which daily pass through Edgefield County. txx • uced early n the sea"on. Where e is a degree of crcwd- . 1., which ’ cprer.so- rogetat.ve growth. \v n iind bv mid nsor. ; re o e nr and bolls per i'vei area thr.-i the indivhlua dents hi ve r> ru lessee o. ro. yield. 2. Clr se rpacir.g tends towards the production of a maximum number of ilowers pe; piaxit and per acre early in the season. Spacing of one to two plants every eight to 12 inches r. I is recommended. To Control The Boll Weevil F:t>m the above it may' be aeen I Cultural And Fertility Pract how vital are the highways of Edge- . e . t, ices—some suggestions Ke garding Spacing, Cultiva tion And Fertilization measure fei* Edgefield’s highways be- northward out of Augusta and cause the interest charges would probably have to be taken care of by direct taxation, as there is not enough of the two cent gasoline fund allotted to Edgefield County to car ry a large issue, and he felt that this would be too great a hardship upon across a corner of Aiken County and strikes Edgefield County less than ten miles out. Nineteen miles out at Pine House, near Trenton, it forks to the left and going through the town of Edgefield proceeds to Green wood, Greenville, Asheville, Knox- field to Augusta and why this city is so tremendously edneerned over Edgefield’s program for highway im provements. There would be almost as much local interest in Augusta over the hard surfacing of these three highways as there was over paving those of Richmond County. I As a matter of preparedness in the Except for local county traffic they fight against the boll weevil during To Promote Early Fruiting mean almost as much to this city. Colonel Thurmond ridiculed the j suggestion that any opposition to hard surfacing these highways in| Edgefield County might be based on j the fear that Augusta merchants I would draw the local trade of Edge-] field, Trenton and Johnston merch- the oncoming cotton growing season farmers of South Carolina will be furnished by the extension service of South Carolina with informatior and adv'ce indicating the most ap proved practices in boll weevil con trol. Both the direct methods of con trol by poisoning and the indirec methods of cobtrol involvnig varie- ants. He declared that with fh®i+. . ... , , ... , . , . .. ties, spacing, cultivation and fertili- dose proximit/y and intimate rela- tiens of residents of those with Au Years of Service •f in Model T Fords Expenditure of few dollars may enable you to get thousands of miles from your old car THE Model T Ford is still a great car. It led the motor Industry for twenty years and it is used today by more people than any other automobile. More than eight million Model T Fords are in active service in city, town and country, and many of them can be driven for two, three and five years and even longer at very small up-keep expense. The cost of Model T parts and of necessary labor is unusually low because of established Ford policies. New fenders, for instance, cost from $3.50 to $5 each, wfth a labor charge of $1 to $2.50. Tuning up the motor and replacing commutator case, brush and vibrator points costs only $1, with a small charge for material. Brake shoes can be installed and emergency brakes equalized for a labor charge of only $1.25. A labor charge of $4 to $5 will cover the overhauling of the front axle, rebushing springs and spring perches, and straightening, aligning and adjusting wheels. The labor charge for overhauling the average rear axle runs from $5.75 to $7. Grinding valves and cleaning carbon can be done for $3 to $4. A set of four new pistons costs only $7. For a labor charge of $20 to $25 you can have your motor and transmission completely overhauled. Parts are extra. All of these prices are approximate, of course, because the cost of materials needed will depend on the condition of each car. They show, however, the low cost of putting the Mode! T Ford in shape for thousands of miles of additional service. See the nearest Ford dealer, therefore, and* have him estimate on the cost of re-conditioning your Model T Ford* He will tell you, in advance, exactly how much the complete job will cost. Ford Motor Company Detroit, Michigan : zation will be dealt with and al county farm agents and other lead ers will be prepared to supply infor mation in printed or other form. The extension service is now print- : ng circular 95, entitled controlling the boll weevil, the data and sugges tions therein being based on experi mental work done in South Carolina ard elsewhere by the South Carolina experiment stafon and the United States department of agriculture and o n the experience of practical farm ers who have had success in fight ing the weevil. This circular, like all publications of the extension service, may be had free upon appl cation to the county farm agents or to the di vision of publications, Clemscti Col lege. Of timely interest just now is some of the information from circular 95 on indirect control measures involv ing especially spacing, fertilization and cultivation to promote earliness of fruiting* in the cotton plant. Earliness Important. In the culture of cotton under boll weevil conditions earliness is of prime importance, although quality should not be sacrificed in the pro duction of an early crop. Fortunate ly those varieties and cultural prac tices best adapted to Sctith Carolina conditions also tend toward earliness. It is net so much the production of the f’rst flower as the production of a large number of flowers early in the season and their retention and development to the point where they will be resistant to boll weevil attack as quickly as possible. The flowers that appear during the first three to four weeks of the fruiting period largely determine the yield, as a large percentage of these normally develop into open bolls. After about thp third week of flowering there is a marked reduction in the percent age of blooms which may be expect ed to produce open bolls of cotton Observations made by the South Car olina experiment station during the past several years indicate that one flower during the first to third vreek is worth as much as six or more the last of the season when shedding is sd much greater eve n in the absence of boll weevil activity. This illust rates clearly the necessity for fol lowing those practices which will re sult in the rapid production of flow ers during the first pait of the sea son. The variety determines in a large measure the rapidity with which fruit buds, flowers and subsequent ly bolls will be borne on the in dividual plant. In addition, the cul tural and fertility practices deter mine to a large extent the early* production of fruit. Spacing A perfect stand of cotton is of great importance in the production of the crop under any conditions, and especially so where boll weevils are present. It is an extremely wasteful practice to fertilize, cultivate and poison a field where there is only a partial stand of cotton. The ideal number of plants per acre varies ac cording to different conditions, but generally speak'ng 15,000 to 20,000 plants should be left on each acre of and. A spacing of one plant every eight inches in rows three and one- lalf feet apart allows for metre than 18,000 plants per- ^cre, provided a perfect stand is secured. It has been clearly shifcwn by care- f ul studies conducted by Olemson col lege that where the planted© not have an excessive amount of space !kr the development of vegetative parts. Thus is shown the necessity for leaving the plants relat’veiy thick in the drill, although they should not be unduly crowded, as the size of boll and quality of li.:t may be ad versely influenced by such practice. Fertilizers An abundance of plant food and moisture are absolutely essential if the cotton plant is to pioduce a large amount of fruit. Obv'ously the farmer has no control over the amount of rainfall, but he does have control to a very marked degree over the amount which may be retained for the benefit of the growing crop. The presence cf an abundance of "rganic matter in the soil will aid materially in conseiving the soil mo'sture, and by proper terracing less water is lost, and mere retained for the benefit of the growing crop. Phosphorus: Of the three plant food elements supplied in a com plete fertilizer, phosphorus • has the most marked effect upon the stimu lation of early season flowers. Where liberal quantities of available phos phorus are supplied to the cotton plant, the produckon of early flowe is hastened, which, as explair.ee above, is very necessary. Nitrogen: Nitrogen is the element in which most South Carolina soils are particularly deficient, and there fore the one wh : ch has greatest ef fect upon the production of the cot ton crop. This element when in an available form is readily lost from the soil through leaching, therefore it appears advisable to apply a con siderable part of the nitrogen, or ammonia, as a side appl'cation early i n the life of the plant. If the growth and fruiting of the cotton plant are to be stimulated early in the season, it would appear very necessary to apply the nitrogenous plant food in a readily available form early in the season when vigorous growth is just commencing. This, in fact, is the recommended prac tice, although under certain condi- tichs the late applications of am monia is a rcadTy available form may be advisable. Potash: Potash docs not have as great an effect upon the produc tion of early season flowers as other phosphorus or nitrogen. It is neces sary, however, in order to produce a strong, vigorous plant and it does appear to prolong the fruiting period. That is to say, where potassium is applied in addition to the other ele ments there is a tendency for the plants to continue to fruit prolifical- ly later in the season. Cultivation Frequent shallow cultivation of the crop will aid in its general growth and development, paiticularly by pre venting the growth of weeds which would utilize moisture greatly need ed by the cotton crop. But very lit- ;le reliance should be placed in cul- ivation as a direct means of con- rol, for although somle punctured squares may be covered with soil during cultivation this is not a re- iable control method. Under normal conditions approxi mately one-half of the young bolls shed before reaching the mature stage. This is exclusive of boll weevil injury. Therefore, the loss of a few squares and young bolls as a result of weevil activity need not necessarily be considered as alarm ing. This loss by shedding is es pecially heavy late in the season anc occurs most often within a week after blooming. Natural shedding is largely caused by a shortage of water and the consequent inability of the plant to develop all the bolls borne on the branches. The length of time required for the development and maturation of the boll is dependent upon a number of factors, particularly the variety, climatic conditions and time of sea son. Approximately 55 days are re quired fot the bloom to develop into an ope n boll under normal con ditions at Clemson college. As stat ed above this varies greatly with the variety and season. For instance, in 1925, a very dry year, the boll period was about ten days less. The early season flowers also have the ability to produce open bolls quicker than those appearing late in the sea son. Inasmuch as this is true, it would appear that the early season bolls would be developed to the point where they are resistant to boll weevil attack in a shorter period thus again emphasizing the im portance of early production of fruit where ootton is grown in the pres ence of this pest. Indirect Control Measures. 1. In growing cotton under boll weevil conditions it is very im portant to observe all practices which will result in the production of flowers early in season, as these 3. The nceess’ty of following di rect methods of control early in the flowering season is very great, for, as stated above, the flowers ap pearing during the firrt three weeks of fruiting largely determine the final yield. 4. An abundance of available plant food is necessary for the production of a normal yield. An application of approx mately 600 to 800 pounds of complete fertilizer is recommend ed at planting with an additional side application of 20 to 30 pounds of ammonia from readily available sources shortly after chopping. This may be supplied by 80 to 120 pounds of sulphate of ammonia or 110 to 165 pounds of nitrate of soda. 5. Frequent shallow cultivation of the cottcn crop is recommended. A. B. BRYAN, Agricultural Editor. Clemso n College. txi Harold Lloyd Delights In “Speedy” Comedy Performance Typical Of Actor Producer; New Ideas Featured Dixie Theatre, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, at 8:30 p. m. Again Harold Lloyd has registered a big success as a comed an and film producer. His latest Paramount re leased comedy entitled, “Speedy,” will be released at the Dixie Theatre Thursday, Friday and Saturday and from all accounts, it surpasses any thing yet attempted by the versatile film star,— ? f that is possible. Characteristic of all Lloyd com edies, and perhaps the biggest fac tor of the screen comedian’s success lies in his ability to '“nj^ct good, whtlesome and novel comical situa tions *nto his films. With “Speedy,” Harold has come up to his standard and many new and hilarious sequences are features of the picture. Everythirg is new, and treated in a typical Lloyd manner. The bespectacled comedian is said to be a stickler for authenticity in his pictures, which leads us to be« lieve is the reason for the many in teresting scenes of New York City incorporated within the film. Trans- port’ng an entire ccrmpany to New York for the sake of authentic at mosphere is ambitious (to say the least), and helps swing the picture along in a delightfully smooth man- nei - . Ore of the surprises in this latest) Lloyd effort, is the appearance of Babe Ruth himself, who figures in one of the baseball sequences. His appearance and subsequent perform ance adds to' the already bright lustre of the comedy. The great laugh in store for all those who see the picture, is the highly amusing sight of a horse draw n street car traveling through the heavily congested streets of New York with Harold at the helm, or in this case, the diiver’s reins. The an tiquated mode of transportation is the subject around which Harold has built his bright story. Ann Christy is Harold Lloyd’s new leading lady, and an accomplished actress she is. There is every rea son to believe she will fulfill all that is expected of her in the future. To anyone who could pass up this new Lloyd comedy, little could be said, unless it would be “quite in comprehensible ! ” X Card Of Thanks We wish to express thanks to our physician and friends for their many acts of kindness during the recent illness of our son, Radford Owens. May the Loid richly bless eacb one. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Duncan. Notice Of Final Settle ment And Discharge On June the 16th, 1928, we will make a final settlement on the es tate of A. R. Langley, in the office of the Judge of Probate, at ten o’clock a. m., and ask for a discharge as administrators of said estate. All persons holding claims should pre sent them before that day or be de barred. D. H. LANGLEY, SARAH A. LANGLEY, Administrators. May 19, 1928.-4t. for the development of vegetation growth, there will be more l^ruit pro- flowers largely determine the final When the school term ends, pa rents find trouble just starting, as most of the discipline has been left up to the teacher.