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"llinrsHay, Xpril 3, 1933 McCORMICK MESSENGER, MoCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA PAGE NUMBER TWO HeCOBMICK MESSENGER /Published Every Thursday ■iKstablished June 5, 1902 I EDMOND J. McCBACKEN, Editor and Owner EUtered at the Post Office at Mc- ' Osrmlck, S. C., as mail matter of tBfm second class. EOBSCREPTION RATES: — ■Strictly Cash In Advance —- dose Year $100 ■flBBx Months .75 Yf&ree Months .50 Spring Farm Calendar CS.CEMSON COLLEGE, April 3.— CShwe-space the cotton plants, says IWL W. Hamilton, ei^ension agrono- Koafi, "whose April farm reminders limited to the importance of a stand of cotton. About 20,- ^ plants per acre are necessary, Is* says, to obtain maximum re- srjfts from land, labor, and fertili- "ZXsl To obtain a good stand, Mr. JEhaailton suggests further: Prepare a finely pulverized seed- feed. Msx fertilizer thoroughly with the Plant 1.5 to two bushels of good * ■ - ,■ s - . v.' * * Sif. J « % Oarer seed well at uniform depth. for good weather. Suggestions on horticulture are ^i*cn hy A. E. Schilletter, on agri- xcvitaral engineering by J. T. Mc- ^SlBcter, on insects and diseases by Lutken. Horticulture sweet potatoes if not already tomato seed for midseason late crops. vw asparagus seed if not al- sown for plants next season. Mteit tender vegetables. TBcansplant tomatoes, pepper, te, in coldframe and gradually i—dm for setting later. Rhxtllize fruit trees and start w ition. Agricultural Engineering idition fertilizer distributors [planters to insure uniform dis- in of fertilizer and seed, lelinted cotton seed hill- will give a good stand and neared and labor. ’Xtoo-horse cultivators can be and adjusted to open a distribute fertilizer, and ;one operation. ;e fields and combine patches for longer rows and : efficient use of machinery. Insects and Diseases •’ t spray equipment in good order and have materials ' a& jBEodiness for summer sprays on apples and peaches. and bum rough bark and moth bands from apple :x*res and secure new bands for use jk May- seed of watermelons (Cucumbers with a 1 to 1000 eft corrosive sublimate to anthracnose. 2n setting out plants, discard any tsa-t. are affected by disease or root Spray with Bordeaux mixture to rcK&EDl fungus disease. Plant wilt-resistant cotton where ons from this disease has occurred. County Agent Gives Few Formulas For Mixing Fertilizers To McCormick County Farmers: For the information and con venience of those who desire to mix their fertilizer at home, I am giv ing you a few practical formulas with the analysis of each. In selecting a mixture to use a farmer should consider (1) the ma terials he has on hand or can ob tain, (2) the food needs of a par ticular crop on a particular soil; (3) the comparative cost of ma terials that can be used to give a particular analysis; and (4) the ef- scenery was installed by the Ameri- fect on the soil of the chemicals can scenic Company. son College. If I can be of fur ther service to you with your fert ilizer problem or you desire a copy of Circular 126, let me know. Yours very truly, E. L. ROGERS, County Agent. McCormick, S. C. Troy Thanks Advertisers Since giving the “Dixie Jubilee Minstrel” in Troy School Audi torium the school authorities have received many compliments on the new stage scenery. The minstrel was the first performance since the -txt used. 1000 lbs. acid phosphate. 400 lbs. cotton seed meal. 200 lbs. sulphate ammonia. 400 lbs, manure salt. 2000 lbs. approx. 8-4-4. 962 lbs. acid phosphate. 200 lbs. cottonseed meal. 264 lbs. sulphate of ammonia. 152 lbs. muriate of potash. 422 lbs. limestone. 2000 lbs. Analy. 8-4-4. 962 lbs. acid phosphate. 200 lbs. cottonseed meal. 264 lbs. sulphate of ammonia. 389 lbs. 20 per cent manure salts. 194 lbs. filler. 2000 lbs. Analy. 8-4-4. 1000 lbs. acid phosphate. 320 lbs. sulphate of ammonia. * 571 lbs. 14 per cent kainit. 109 lbs. filler. 2000 lbs. Analy. 8-4-4. 1000 lbs. acid phosphate. 444 lbs. nitrate of soda. 400 lbs. 20 per cent salts. 156 lbs. filler. 2000 lbs. 8-4-4. 962 lbs. acid phosphate. 200 lbs. cottonseed meal. 255 lbs. nitrate of soda. 280 lbs. 20 per cent manure salts. 303 lbs. filler. 2000 lbs. Analy. 8-3-3. 837 lbs. acid phosphate. 857 lbs. cottonseed meal. 307 lbs. 14 per cent kainit. 2001 lbs. Analy. 8-3-3. V 400 lbs. acid phosphate. 200 lbs. cottonseed meal. 100 lbs. nitrate of soda. 200 lbs. 20 per cent manure salts. 900 lbs. Analy. 7.7-3.S-4.9. 200 lbs. acid phosphate. 100 lbs. nitrate of soda. 200 lbs. 14 per cent kainit. 500 lbs. Analy. 6.4-3.6-5.6. 200 lbs. acid phosphate. 100 lbs. .nitrate of soda. 100 lbs. 14 per cent kainit. Kesistant Varieties Against Cotton Wilt i CXtEMSON COLLEGE, April 1.— Hie annual loss of about five per csaft of the cotton crop due to tho vrafcfc fungus can be eliminated to a Xacxe extent by growing wilt-resist- aaafc.varieties on infested land, some <if the best wilt-resistant varieties il3fsr& Dixie Triumph, Coker-Cleve- Strain 3, Lightening Express :Sfc*In 3, and Super Seven Strain 5> x&s Alfred Lutken, extension en- fciXEoJogist and pathologist aaDCR these varieties differ some- wrhfit in length of staple, Mr. Lut- suggests that the variety best 400 lbs. Analy. S-4.5-3.5. 400 lbs. acid phosphate. 100 lbs. sulphate of ammonia. 200 lbs. 14 per cent kainit. 700 lbs. Analy 9.1-3.5-4. 200 lbs. acid phosphate. 100 lbs. sulphate of ammonia. 100 lbs. 14 per cent kainit. 400 lbs. Analy. 8-6.2-3.S. 100 lbs. acid phosphate. 200 lbs. cottonseed meal. 300 lbs. Analy. 7.3-4.6-1.3. 200 lbs. acid phosphate. 200 lbs. cottonseed meal. 100 lbs. 14 per cent kainit. to individual conditions be 500 lbs. Analy. 7.6-2.8-3.6. If It does not seem prac tical to purchase good seed for the <en&re infested area, a small acre- s> can be planted on the heaviest .Infested land, and from this can be jsavzti seed to plant the entire area t&e following year. WjM is spread throughout the .said and from field to field by cfnuxkage, cultivating tools, and the Ysrtfc of laborers and livestock. JEfemaiodes that cause root knot smtt often Important factors in the disease from plant to the control of root knot it is to practice rotation with _ resistant to root knot, such small gfhins, velvet beans, Lar- i soybeans, and Iron and Brab- n oowpeas. 100 lbs. acid phosphate. 100 lbs. cottonseed meal. 100 lbs. 14 per cent kainit. 300 lbs. Analy. 6.3-2.3-5.3. 200 lbs. acid phosphate. 100 lbs. cottonseed meal. 300 lbs. Analy. 11.6-2.3-0.6. 100 lbs. acid phosphate. 100 lbs. cottonseed meal. 200 lbs. Analy. 9.5-3.5-1.0. The patrons and friends of the school are very happy over having this scenery and we wish to take this means of thanking the ones who made it possible for us to se-„ cure it. The following is a list of the peo ple and business firms who bought advs. for the drop curtain and thereby paid the expense of the scenery: W. J. Creswell, Troy. J. M. Cox, J. C. Creswell, J. F. White, Trustees of Troy School. J. S. Strom, McCormick. H. Drucker, McCormick. Stroms’ Drug Store, McCormick. Browns’ Inc., McCormick. M. G. & J. J. Dorn, McCormick. Gallant-Belk Co., Greenwood. E. M. White, Sheriff, Greenwood. C. E. Bourne, Greenwood. Efird’s Dept. Store, Greenwood. Greenwood Lumber Co., Green wood. J. H. Davis, Purol Pep, Green wood. E. L. Brooks, County Supervisor, Greenwood. Oregon Pharmacy and Jewelry 0o., Greenwood. Greenwood Packing Co., Green wood. City Market, Inc., Greenwood. Carolina and Liberty Theatres, Greenwood. Greenwood Supply Co., Green wood. Maxwell Bros, and Benson, Greenwood. Kirkman’s Machine Shop, Green wood. J. B. Wharton & Co., Green wood. R. J. Cartledge, Judge of Probate, Greenwood. Good Gulf Gasoline, Greenwood. Anderson’s Dept. Store, Green wood. Greenwood Creamery Co., Green- ■ . *« « wbod* E. O. Ridlehuber, Greenwood. Gambrell Hardware Co., Green wood. Simmon’s Furniture Co., Green wood. Rosenbaum’s Dept., Store, Green wood. X District Forester Reports Increase In Tree Planting Forest tree planting in the Aiken Forest District for the spring plant ing season just past, totaled 203,- 755 trees, according to District Forester H. Y. Forsythe of Aiken. The Aiken Forest District includes the counties of Richland. Green wood, Lexington, Fairfield, Newber- ry, Saluda, Aiken, McCormick and Edgefield and 64 tree planters in these counties took advantage of the offer of the State Forestry Commission to obtain tree seed lings at the cost of production. Slash Pine, the South’s fastest- growing pine, led the list in the Aiken District only, with over 151,- 000 trees. Longleaf Pine came sec ond with 25.900 trees and Loblollv Pine, Shortleaf Pine, Black Locust, Red Oak and Black Walnut fol lowed. Depression or no depression, there has been a brisk demand for the tree seedlings grown at the State Forest Tree Nursery at Cam den and distributed for reforesta tion purposes by the State Forestry Commission. H. Y. Forsythe, District Forester, said that the output of the Cam den Nursery has been sold out, ex cept for some loblolly pine. “All of the Longleaf, Shortleaf, Slash, Black Locust and other hardwoods, which were grown in limited quan tities, have been sold,” he said. Mr. Forsythe says the sales this year “indicates a growing interest in planting abandoned farm lands to trees and of this method of us ing sub-marginal lands In the State. I believe that the move ment towards reforestation will in crease and the (demand on the Poultry Letter, For April, 1933 Mrs. Nell A. Stallworth, Home Demonstration Agent, has received the following from Miss Juanita Neely, State Poultry Specialist, which will be of interest to poultry raisers in McCormick County: It seems most essential to ask you again to “Adopt the Grow Healthy Chick Program.” Your future flock depends on the qual ity and care of your chicks. Breed ing stock, baby chicks, and hatch ing eggs may be purchased but Sanitation must be practiced. Suc cess in the poultry business is largely dependent on the produc tion of clean, healthy chicks. Obtain More Profit by Adopting These Six Factors 1. Hatch Early.—Hatching o buying chicks at the proper tim is one of the secrets in successful management. For pullets to go in the laying flock, hatch during February, March and April. Broiler prices are highest in the early spring. The United States Department of Agriculture says “Early hatching means early ma turity, early laying, better prices, and larger profits.” 2. Clean Chicks and Eggs—Pur chase chicks or eggs from flocks free of disease. Insist on vigor and quality. Poor quality chicks means higher chick mortality. 3. Clean Brooder House.—Clean brooder house before moving to clean land. Suggestions in clean ing: (a) Remove all equipment (b) Clean walls and ceiling (c) Scrub walls and floor (if any) with iye water (1 lb. concentrated lye in 40 gal. water) (d) Spray entire house with good coal-tar disinfectant or whitewash (e) Clean and disinfect all equipment (f) If dirt floors are used take out and fill in with new, clean clay. 4. Clean Land—Not used for chicks previously for two or three years, and not spread with poultry manure for that length of time. A three to four year rotation is safer and very desirable. Soil contam ination must be avoided. If clean land is impossible, raise chicks in confinement on wire floors inside and outside for a period of four to ten weeks. Battery brooders are being used more and more for broiler trade and for short period brooding of the chicks to make up the flock. 5. Clean Balanced Ration.—For the normal growth and develop ment of chicks, properly feeding a balanced ration is necessary. Adopt a suitable and economical feeding practice and follow it in detail. The aim of all poultry raisers is to produce maximum growth at the least cost, taking into consideration mortality, etc. Milk is a very valuable asset to a chick ration. All feed should be put in hoppers that Insure against waste and contam ination. 6. Clean Management.—Do not crowd chicks. Avoid traveling from hens’ quarters on to the chick range and brooder house. Use dis infectants. Keep visitors out. Clean brooder house every third to fifth day and put in clean litter. Provide perch poles when chick*: are about six weeks of age. Sep arate pullets and cockerels at ter weeks of age or earlier if possible Give pullets plenty of room on a clean range. The more factors not adopted the higher the chick mortality. Th: Florida Extension Department finds that the three most import ant factors are: clean chicks anr eggs, clean brooder houses, and clean land. Please join the ranks of our South Carolina poultry raisers ir adopting the “Grow Healthy Chick Program” in order to: 1. Lower Chick Mortality. 2. Produce Quality Pullets. 3. Obtain Greater Profits. This is a partial list of formulas taken from Circular 126 “Home- Mixing of Fertilizer” by R. W. Ham- State Forest Tree Nursery will be ilton, Extension Agronomist, Clem-1 considerably larger next year.” April Livestock Guide CLEMSON COLLEGE, April 3.— Spring is an important time in the care of livestock, say extension livestock specialists, giving below reminders to guide busy farmers. Animal Husbandry By all means plant some soy beans for hog grazing. Put sows and pigs on territory where hogs have not been for sev eral months. Give sows with suckling pigs all they will eat of a well balanced ration. Castrate pigs at six weeks of age and wean them at eight weeks. Dispose of all non-producing sows. Give lambs grain in a creep, say five parts of corn to one of cotton seed meal, and have them fat to market as soon as they average 70 POULTRY TRUCK AT ATCORMM SATURDAY, APRIL 8,9 A. M. TO 12 M. Heavy Hens 10c !b. Leghorn Hens g c jj>. New Barred Rock Broilers, (iy 2 to 2*4 lb.) 16c lb. Other Heavy Breed Broilers, (1 *4 to 2*4 lb.) 15c lb. Leghorn Broilers, (l 1 ^ to 2% lb.) 13c lb. Cox 5 C lb. Turkey Hens 12c lb. Young Toms 10c lb. Old Toms g c 10. DO NOT FEED DAY OF SALE DO NO TIE FEET Buyer: Eller Produce Co., North Wilkesboro, N. C. E. L. ROGERS, County Agent. MRS. NELL A. STALLWORTH, Home Demonstration Agent. ' ky l\fv. Charles E. Dunn, JESUS REQUIRES CONFESSION AND LOYALTY Lesson for April 9th. Mark 8:27-38. Golden Text: Mark 8:34 This Palm Sunday lesson deals with one of the most significant incidents in the ministry of Jesus, the famous in terview with His disciples at Caesarea Philippi, a high, mountainous town in the Jordan valley far to the north. Here was a shrine to the Greek god Pan, and a temple built in honor of the emperor Augustus. To this spot where men worshipped the forces of nature typified by Pan, and the political power incarnated in Augustus, Jesus and the dis ciples came seeking, in this Gentile territory, a reftigC front Jewish opposition. In the light of this background, note, how intensely significant is the confession of Peter. When, in answer to Jesus momentous query, “Who do men say that I am?” the impulsive apostle, the leader of the twelve, cried; “Thou are the Christ,” he paid tribute to a leader more at tractive than Pan, and more compelling than Augustus. And the importance of this confession is heightened by the fact that, as far as we can tell from a study of the all too brief gospel records, Jesus spoke here to His disciples about His Messiahship for the first time, and they, on their side* acknowledged it for the first time. Why did the Master delay so long in speaking of the secret of His Person? This incident comes late in His career, near the end of the Galilean ministry. The answer to this difficult question seems to be, first of all, that our Lord felt the Messianic title to he misleading. His people dreamed of a mighty ruler, who would shatter the Roman world with the sword, and establish a victorious empire in Jerusalem. Obviously this conception did not at all ex press the meaning of His mission. Secondly, he knew that when He declared Himself openly as the Messiah, He would arouse volcanic hostility. Remember that the open announcement of His Messiahship at Caesarea Philippi meant a resolution on His part to return to the hostile Jews and the death their hate was preparing for Him. Here the Master set His face toward Jerusalem and the Cross. pounds. Temper horses and mules which have been idle to the soring work, instead cases early rt. other am lots and feed oats if a, of corn, thus ca of colic. Dai Continue liber; cows in milk e: Plant plenty and grain fj ter. Save la: peavine hay Keep cows% April to give Remove all fly-breeding r and premises. Keep salt boxes in pasture filled. Poultry Brood young chicks on clean ranges and avoid carrying diseases and parasites from old stock to chicks. Feed chicks liberally a well bal anced ration in clean hoppers. Select best cockerels for next year’s breeders. Keep old hens laying by provid ing a laying mash; get more eggs when prices are low. Woman Killed; Butler Is Held Tragedy lurked in the darkness at Pioneer Gold Mine, three miles south of McCormick, during the early hours before dawn Tuesday. A violent knocking on the door of W. A. White, president of the Caro lina Exploration company, whicli operates the mine, revealed Archie Hughey, the colored butler, who claimed he had found the colored cook, Della Colter, murdered in her one-room cabin near the mine mess hall. He said he had been away to see his mother, who lived nearer town, and came back to find the woman dead. Upon investigation, a suit of clothes, spattered with fresh blood, was found in the wo man’s cabin. Coroner M. L. B. Sturkey held an inquest Tuesday morning and the verdict of the coroner’s jury was that the woman came to her death from blows on the head. In flicted with a blunt instrument in the hands of Archie Hughey, * is being held In jail here.