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COASTAL PLAIN FAIRASSOCIATIONIncorporated.

OCTOBER30TH 31STNOVEMBER1ST 2ND1917

TARBORO,EDGECOMBE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.

DO YOU SUFFER FROM EYE STRAIN?

Twitching of Eyelids, Spells of Dizziness, Nausea and Headaches? These are Some of The Symptoms.

EYESIGHT INSURANCE

The glasses I furnish after an accurate and thorough examination of your eyes, represent an optical insurance policy against weak and impaired vision.

I have had seventeen years experience, use no drops or drugs in your eyes and am registered, and licensed by the State to examine them.

DR. W. L. BELL

At Bell's Jewelry Store

Member North Carolina Optical Society

American Optical Association

Constantine's LADIES CAFE GENTLEMEN

GIVES YOU BETTER FOOD, MORE ATTENTION AT POPULAR PRICES

REMEMBER

SPECIAL COMFORT OFFERED FAIR VISITORS. COME TO SEE US.

N. Constantine

ARTHUR FOUNTAIN, President.

W. H. KILLEBREW, First Vice-President.

GEO. HOWARD, Treasurer.

C. A. JOHNSON, Secretary.

B. F. EAGLES

M. C. BRASWELL

ARTHUR FOUNTAIN

GEO. HOWARD

R. B. PETERS

J. E. SIMMONS

W. H. KILLEBREW

M. P. EDWARDS

GEO. A. HOLDERNESS

H. C. BRIDGERS

B. F. SHELTON

T. P. JENKINS

R. B. HYATT

DR. H. B. MARRIOTT

C. A. JOHNSON

OLD STYLE COTTON SEED HULLS have more nutritive value than common hay, which costs 50 per cent more, is more convenient to handle, is perfectly free from dust or foreign matter and is healthful and appetizing.

COTTON SEED MEAL is the most concentrated and richest food known. Has about six times the nutritive value of corn and more than four times that of wheat bran, while its cost is one and a half times that of either.

THE MIXED FEED forms a “Balanced Ration,” giving better results, increased milk and butter production in cows, and in flesh, fat and general condition in all animals, and for cattle, horses and hogs, will reduce your feed bills and GIVES BETTER RESULTS than any other feed.

ALSO SOYA BEAN AND PEANUT MEAL

Tar River Oil Company

Tarboro, N. C.

Mills at Shiloh

FOR BEST RESULTS USE JOSEY'S Cotton Seed Meal and Fish Scrap GUANO None Better

MANUFACTURED BY N. B. JOSEY GUANO CO.

TARBORO, N. C.

WILMINGTON, N. C.

It is the desire of the officers and members of the Coastal Plain Fair Association to make the Fair for 1917 the best in the history of the County.

It is also their desire to encourage, in every way possible, the display of agricultural products, the products of the farm.

Read this Premium List very carefully—it will pay you to do so. And remember, too, that the following Rule will be rigidly enforced this year.

Entry books will be opened all day Monday and Tuesday until 11 a. m., and no exhibits will be entered later.

No peddling, hawking, vending, or distributing of advertising matter, or side shows will be allowed upon the grounds at any time except by special license from the Secretary.

Joe Sumara

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER IN

ALL KINDS OF FANCY FRUITS AND CONFECTNONERIES

MAIN STREET

Tarboro

North Carolina

Roberson-Ruffin Co.

GENERAL MERCHANTS

WE ARE PREPARED WITH THE GOODS.

SHOES OUR SPECIALTY

CROSSETT SHOES FOR MEN E. P. REED & CO. FINE SHOES FOR LADIES TESS & TED SCHOOL SHOES for Children.

Novelties in Dress Goods, Silks and Trimmings. High Grade Men's Furnishings. Complete stock Ladies’, Children's and Infants’ Underwear.

GORDON HOSIERY—KABO CORSETS

BUGGIES, CARTS, WAGONS, FARM MACHINERY, WIRE FENCING

IT PAYS TO SEE US FIRST

Every reasonable care will be taken by the officers of the Association for the protection of the property on exhibition from loss or damage in any way, but the Association will not be responsible should loss or damage occur.

The officers of the Association will withhold the premium in any case in which it appears that fraud or deception has been attempted or the Rules have not been observed.

Reasonable space will be allowed all exhibitors up to the capacity of the buildings and grounds, but exhibitors must provide for their own tables, shelves, show cases, etc., unless such as are now on the premises and will suit their use.

The officers of the Association will appoint the judges, who shall award the premiums in such manner and at such times as they see fit. They will also see that that no premium is awarded to any animal or exhibit not individually worthy or meritorious, as it is not the

Tarboro Vulranizing Co.

REPAIRERS OF AUTO CASINGS AND MOTORCYCLE TIRES

All size Casings and Tubes in stock. Don't throw your old casings away until you have them examined by us. We can fix them whether they be rim-cut or blown out.

’Phone, write or call on us. All mail orders given prompt attention. FREE AIR..

Tarboro Vulranizing Co.

110 West St. James Street

TARBORO,

NORTH CAROLINA

THE MAN WHO SAVES

Is Making Sixty Miles An Hour On The Road To Fortune.

Trade With W. S. Clark and Sons AND SAVE EVERYTHING FOR EVERYBODY

intention of the Association to encourage indifferent productions of any kind.

Exhibitors will please note carefully the special rules for each department and comply with same.

In no case will a premium be paid any exhibitor who accompanies the judges when awarding the premiums.

When the judges deem two separate exhibits for the same premium of equal merit; the premium will be divided between the exhibitors.

The Secretary will enter and care for all articles shipped prepaid to him, but all articles shipped “collect” will be refused.

Please notify the Secretary by mail of all shipments.

No exhibitors will be permitted to remove any exhibit before 3 p .m. Friday.

Merchandise Of Quality And Moderate Prices—

Is The Predominating Feature At BENJAMIN'S

You are cordally invited to make this store your headquarters while visiting the Fair in Tarboro.

W. BENJAMIN & SONS

309 Main Street

’PHONE 105.

TARBORO, N. C.

S. S. Johnson

Visit my place of business at 204-206 Main street, while in Tarboro, North Carolina.

Best Prices paid for all Country Produce, Hides and Furs.

I carry a complete line of Fresh and Cured Meats, Groceries, Fruits, Vegetables, Fish and Oysters.

S. S. Johnson

204-206 Main Street

TARBORO, N. C.

’PHONE 226

Adults, 50 cents; Children (7 to 12 years), 25 cents.

Double teams, 50 cents.

Single teams, 25 cents.

Automobiles, 50 cents.

Special rates to school children on Friday, named on application.

On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Fair Week absolutely no parties will be allowed to pass the gates free of charge for any reason whatever.

All officers and employees will be properly badged and will pass on their badges.

All others must have regular passes or tickets, and everybody must respect the gate-keepers, marshals, police officers, etc., in their efforts to preserve the peace and maintain perfect order and decorum.

C. B. KEECH & CO.

RETAIL

GROCERS

TARBORO, N. C.

“QUALITY ALWAYS”

THE MORE DIFFICULT IT IS TO SECURE

Satisfactory Merchandise

THE MORE LIKELY WE ARE TO HAVE IT.

Visit Us While At The Fair and be Convinced!

We have been dealing in groceries for twenty-one years, and have been distributors for some of the following well-known brands:

VOIGT'S GILT EDGE AND ROYAL FLOUR FRANKLIN SUGAR ARBUCKLE'S COFFEE

A Complete Line of Heavy and Fancy Groceries Wholesale and Retail

FEEDS AND FEED STUFFS

We have the capital, the organization, and the experience, and will appreciate an opportunity of serving you.

R. B. Peters Grocery Co.

TARBORO, N. C.

209-211 Main St.

’Phones 35 and 84

Warehouses: Corner of Granville & Albemarle Ave., Battle Ave.

H. C. BOURNE, Superintendent.

FIELD AND GARDEN CROPS FOR EDGECOMBE AND ADJOINING COUNTIES

All entries in this department must be made in the name of the producer.

In cases of close competition in regard to the quality, the judges will take into consideration the neatness, etc., of the manner in which it is displayed.

MACNAIR DRUG COMPANY

(TARBORO'S LEADING DRUG STORE)

Headquarters for Everything Carried in a First Class Drug Store.

Let Our Store Be Your Headquarters During The Fair

’Phone 60.

Tarboro, N. C.

SEVENTH ANNUAL

Johnston County Fair

SMITHFIELD, N. C.

NOVEMBER 7-8-9, 1917

One Of The Oldest, Largest and Best County Fairs in The State.

BIG MIDWAY

FINE EXHIBITS AND GOOD RACING!

Free Attractions On Ground Every Day.

OPEN DAY AND NIGHT

Thursday, November 8th, Will Be Special Patriotic Day

YOU WILL NEVER FORGET THE DAY IF YOU COME

Virginia Garolina Chemical Co.

Manufacturers Of HIGH GRADE FERTILIZERS

To The Farmers of North Carolina:

Use V-C Fertilizers For All Crops—Ask Your Dealers for the Celebrated V-C BRANDS

For Sale by Dealers Everywhere

Write for CROP BOOKS—They Are Free

Address: E. G. MUSE, Manager, North Carolina Sales Division DURHAM, N. C.

Best by Test

It has been absolutely demonstrated that the BENTHALL Peanut Picker

Is the best machine on the market—the machine that picks the peanuts off the vines without breaking the hull, and saves the vines in the best condition for feed.

It is necessary to book your order immediately if you want a Picker this season.

Write—

Benthall Machine Co.

(INC.)

Suffolk, Virginia

HIGH GRADE JEWELRY AT LOW GRADE PRICES

HEILBRONER'S

My store is the center for good Jewelry only. Come in and look over my stock, even if you are not ready to buy. Am always glad to show you my stock.

BIG LINE OF WATCHES AND JEWELRY JUST RECEIVED

HEILBRONER, The Jeweler

UNDER HOTEL FARRAR

Help Us Put “Kin” In Kinston

BY COMING TO THE Kinston Fair OCTOBER 23, 24, 25, 26, 1917

Only four days in which to take in a program carrying a year's fun of the MADDEST MIDWAY, the RACIEST RACES and the most FAMOUS FREE ATTRACTIONS.

The very best exhibits of Stock, Poultry, Agricultural Products and Everything else that makes us known as the most wonderful and best attended FAIR in North Carolina.

Parade Each And Every Day Splendid Speakers Marshals’ Ball Victor's Band

The man who wants to tell you all about this is E. B. LEWIS, Secretary

KINSTON FAIR ASSOCIATION,

Write Him.

Kinston, N. C.

BAKER BROS.

—Dealers In—

HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE

AGENT CAMERON STOVES.

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED

We Do a Credit Business. Make Our Store Your Headquarters In Tarboro, N. C.

Call At My NEW STORE

WHILE IN TARBORO. I AM JUST OPPOSITE ROBERSON RUFFIN & CO.

I HAVE A VERY ATTRACTIVE REST ROOM FITTED FOR THE COMFORT OF THE LADIES WHO VISIT OUR TOWN.

I CARRY A FULL LINE OF FANCY GROCERIES AND AM READY TO SERVE YOU AT ANY TIME.

O. O. Boykin

421 Main Street.

’Phones 267 & 160

Feed Furnished Free by Fair Association

LIVE STOCK

C. C., AUSTIN and T. P. JENKINS, Superintendents

Live stock exhibited for premiums must be entered in the name of the owner and must be owned in Edgecombe or neighboring counties.

All animals must be individually meritorious, or the premiums will be withheld.

All livestock must be under the care and attention of owners.

The premiums are liberal and stock passes will be furnished attendants.

In all cases where an animal is entered as a particular

R. B. PROCTOR

STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES, FRUITS AND CANDIES

We Pay Highest Prices For Chickens, Eggs and Produce

It Will Pay You To Investigate My Store

Corner Main and Granville Streets

Edgecombe Homestead and Loan Association

38 SERIES OPENS OCTOBER 6

Offers its superior advantages and extends an invitation and a helping hand to every man, woman and child in this community, and points with pride to the large number of HOMES in and around Tarboro, which during the TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS of its constantly growing and successful career, it has assisted in the building of.

AS AN INVESTMENT nothing could offer greater advantages. Founded on a rock of over $300,000.00 of gilt-edge assets and paying 6 per cent free of taxes.

AS A SAVINGS PROPOSITION see the Secretary and let him explain how easy it is by laying aside 25 cents a week, to accumulate sufficient to earn One Hundred Dollars.

And who engineers all this? Here is the answer: A Board of Eleven Directors, who are:

C. A. JOHNSON

H. T. BRYAN

W. G. CLARK

R. B. HYATT

THAD HUSSY

GEO. HOWARD

HENRY JOHNSTON

J. M. BAKER

ED PENNINGTON

W. J. THIGPEN

S. S. NASH

Officers:

C. A. JOHNSON,

President.

GEO. HOWARD,

Vice-President.

S. S. NASH,

Secretary and Treasurer

38 SERIES OPENS OCTOBER 6

breed or as a standard breed, his authenticated pedigree must be shown if the judges demand it, and approved by the judges.

This rule will be strictly adhered to, as the premiums offered for Standard Breeds are liberal and are offered to encourage the breeding of better stock and the keeping for breeding purposes of standard and registered bred sires.

IF YOU WANT TO LOOK GOOD WHILE YOU ARE AT THE FAIR, DON'T FORGET TO STOP AT

HARRELL'S STEAM PRESSING CLUB

Where You Can Get Up-to-Date Pressing And Tailoring done on Short Notice. ’Phone 390.

GEORGE L. HARRELL, Proprietor

Next to Carolina Telephone Building

TARBORO,

NORTH CAROLINA

RACING PROGRAM COASTAL PLAIN FAIR ASSOCIATION

Tarboro, N. C.

October 30, 31, November 1, 2, 1917

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30TH

Mule Race—Sweep Stakes—$5.00 each, $50 added, half mile heats best three in five, entries to close 10 days before Fair, half forfeit, money sixty, twenty-five and fifteen.

C. A. Johnson, Secretary.

R. L. SMITH

W. E. BARDIN

DEAR MR. FARMER:—

You can't plow with your automobile. You must have Horses or Mules. We sell them, and of the very best breeding. A visit to our stables will convince you.

Everything is guaranteed and terms to suit you.

Yours very truly,

R. L. SMITH & COMPANY

’PHONE 174.

TARBORO,

NORTH CAROLINA

E. C. Winslow

HORSES AND MULES

Direct From Breeder To User

BEST STOCK, LOWEST PRICES, TERMS TO SUIT

TARBORO, N. C.

Some Young Registered Stock for Sale

Polled Herefords

DON'T FAIL TO SEE THE EXHIBIT AT FAIR GROUNDS

MAPLETON FARM

B. F. SHELTON, Proprietor

SPEED,

NORTH CAROLINA

TOY DEPARTMENT

’PHONE 31

Quality Best

Prices Consistent

W. L. & J. E. Simmons

—DEALERS IN—

Imported and Domestic

TOYS

Promptness and Satisfaction Prevailing Features of This Establishment.

TARBORO, N. C.

MR. AND MRS. EVERYBODY:

Everywhere, N. C.

Toys for “1917” are now ready for your inspection.

We don't want to make extravagant statements but toys at W. L. & J. E. SIMMONS’ this year contain so many new ideas and models, and so many items and such big values that we are tempted to say that this is the BEST LINE that was ever offered by any one.

Any way won't you come in and let us show you just what a swell line of toys we have?

An early visit will pay you well and whether you come in to buy or just to look, we shall hold ourselves ready to extend you every courtesy.

Won't you come?

Santa Claus has just wired us from the North Pole that he would be here in his airship in a few days.

Look out for him.

W. L. & J. E. SIMMONS

The Live Toy and Furniture Dealers

P. S.—Our Service is Courtesy Plus Common Sense.

You Want Our Kind of Service

People are unanimous when it comes to drugs and drug store service; all want the best.

It is worth while to know where the best and none but the best can be had. During 40 years, we have built and maintained a reputation in Edgecombe for upholding the highest standards of pharmacy.

Observing people have learned that when they come to us for any drug store need they can do so with confidence that they have procured just what they should have and at the most reasonable price.

STATION & ZOELLER

Famous for 40 Years as THE RIGHT PLACE FOR RIGHT DRUGS

403 SOUTH MAIN ST.

TARBORO, N. C.

Running Water and Steam Heat in Every Room

NEW FARRAR HOTEL

THOS. J. FARRAR, Proprietor.

EROPEAN POPULAR PRICE CAFE

TARBORO

NORTH CAROLINA

B. S. SPRAGINS

High Grade Groceries and Country Produce

The Best The Market Affords—Prices Right—Everything Guaranteed.

Halco Coffee

Special Brand.

Treat Man and Man Alike

Mr. August Blum, Vice-President of the First National Bank of Chicago, in discussing “Some Modern Bank Problems,” had this to say in regard to our Government:

“Whatever our theoretic views may be, we must recognize that the Government, which means the people, through its collective organs, has a right to dictate, and insight upon certain methods which square with an enlightened democratic spirit, has a right to insist that public institutions treat man and man alike.”

This thing of treating man and man alike is nothing more than the “Golden Rule” expressed in other terms. It is in accordance with the very foundation of our Government.

Can you think of any other reason than the giving of every man perfect safety, courtesy, and incentive to growth, and something directly helpful to him in the handling of his business that has made the Farmers Banking and Trust Co.

We want the business of every man who has the handling of any money, and we will serve each and all alike, faithfully, and with the purpose of becoming necessary to him.

Farmers Banking and Trust Company Tarboro, N. C.

GEO. A. HOLDERNESS, President.

C. A. JOHNSON, Vice-President,

ED. PENNINGTON, Cashier.

You Are Invited

To Visit My Market when in Tarboro. We sell Best Beef, Mutton, Pork, Fish and Oysters, and buy and sell Country Produce, Furs and Hides.

R. W. JONES

Telephone 271

SAVE MONEY

BY TRADING WITH The Marrow-Pitt Hardware Company

NOW LOCATED IN THEIR NEW STORE, NEXT TO COURT HOUSE

QUALITY is the first consideration in the selection of our large and varied stock.

OUR ORGANIZATION and unsurpassed railway facilities enable us to render PROMPT DELIVERY.

All Mail Orders Given Personal Attention

THE MARROW-PITT HARDWARE COMPANY

HARDWARE AND AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS—MILL AND STEAM SUPPLIES

TARBORO,

NORTH CAROLINA

’PHONE 274

F. H. PENDER, Superintendent.

Poultry exhibited must be owned by the exhibitor in Edgecombe or adjoining counties and must be meritorious and worthy of premium or same will be withheld.

The American Standard of Perfection (revised edition)

ARRANGE TO SPEND A WINTER VACATION

—IN—

FLORIDA AND CUBA

THE RIVIERA OF THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE UNEXCELLED SERVICE BY THE

ATLANTIC COAST LINE

THE STANDARD RAILRODA OF THE SOUTH SEND FOR A COPY OF

“TROPICAL TRIPS”

A beautifully illustrated descriptive folder, containing a list of hotels, boarding houses. Golf Courses and Gun Clubs in Florida, Cuba adn the South, with complete tabulated information regarding each, also copy of the

“PURPLE FOLDER”

Which is replete with schedules and information.

Any information desired will be promptly supplied.

ATLANTIC COAST LINE

THE STANDARD RAILROAD OF THE SOUTH

The Pamlico Savings & Trust Company

FORMERLY

THE PAMLICO INSURANCE AND BANKING COMPANY

THE OLDEST BANK IN EDGECOMBE COUNTY

Pays Four Per Cent. Interest, Compounded Quarterly

The Next Quarter Begins October First—Start An Account Now and See How It Grows

Officers:

GEO. A. HOLDERNESS, Chairman of Board.

C. A. JOHNSON, Active Vice-President

H. H. TAYLOR, Vice-President

F. L. DANCY, Asst. Cashier

will be the guide of the judges in awarding the premiums.

Regular prizes are as follows:

THE J. B. PENNINGTON MOTOR CAR COMPANY

TARBORO, N. C.

—Agents For—

Buick, Studebaker and Grant Cars

It will be to your interest to see him before buying a car.

J. B. PENNINGTON, Manager

WHEN YOU THINK OF

Shoes, Clothing, Dry Goods or MILLINERY THINK OF W. R. Worsley

The Store That Leads YOU'LL GET THE BEST GOODS, THE BEST PRICES AND THE BEST SERVICE HERE

Agency for Ed. V. Price & Co. Made-To-Measure Clothes

F. S. ROYSTER,

President.

C. A. JOHNSON,

Secretary and Treasurer

F.S. Royster Mercantile Company

(Incorporated)

WHOLESALE PROVISIONS AND HIGH-GRADE FERTILIZERS

TARBORO,

NORTH CAROLINA

WE HANDLE

Famous Royster Fertilizers

MEAT, MEAL, FLOUR, BAGGING AND TIES.

Call on us before you buy.

J. P. KEECH, Superintendent.

The Plants must be owned or raised by the exhibitor; and, of course, must be meritorious, or the premium will be withheld. Space will be awarded for displays as long as it holds out, but all expenses of displaying plants and flowers must be borne by the exhibitor.

A booth will be reserved for all historical relics and curios. All parties are respectfully invited to contribute to the exhibit. It will be in charge of competent persons.

CANNING CLUB EXHIBIT, 1916, COASTAL PLAIN FAIR, TARBORO, N. C.

Select only ripe tomatoes for canning. Any fruit less well colored may be used for soup mixture or ketchup.

Scald by placing in wire basket and plunging this into boiling water for one minute, then immediately into cold water. The skin will slip off easily. Do not peel any more than may be immediately canned, as tomatoes ferment quickly.

Be careful to remove with sharp knife the hard part of tomato at stem, but do not cut into seed cells.

Put into cans as many whole tomatoes as possible, cutting them only when they are too large to slip in. Fill to within 1-4 inch of top, press gently and shake down fruit to fill crevices.

A level teaspoonful of sugar and a level teaspoonful of salt to a No. 3 can or a quart jar of tomatoes improve the flavor of the product.

Use no water with tomatoes. If the can is properly filled the juice will be sufficient. A No. 3 can of tomatoes when filled should weigh 38 ounces.

Exhaust No. 3 tin cans 3 minutes; seal; process 25 minutes.

When canning tomatoes in glass jars, process quart jars 40 minutes.

Process pint jars 30 minutes.

To can string beans select those that are young and tender and which have few strings. The Green Pod Stringless is a good variety. The trade likes a green bean about the size of a rat-tail, hence the term “rat-tail beans.” If the beans are gathered when young and tender, and every vestige of string is removed, there is no doubt of a market. Snap the bean at both ends, string, and put in the wire basket of the canner or in a thin cotton bag, and plunge into boiling water for from 3 to 5 minutes, and then into cold water. This removes certain acids and makes the flavor of the beans better. Never forget this when canning beans. Pack tightly in sterilized cans to within 1-4 inch of the top, and fill with hot water. Add 1 level teaspoonful of salt. (Instead of hot water and salt a brine may be used—1 gallon of water and one-third cup of salt.) Seal, exhaust No. 3 can for 3 minutes, tip, and return to the canner for 1 hour's processing.

Always can beans the same day they are gathered, remembering the motto, “Straight from the vine to the can.” This insures

MAKE YOUR PLANS TO VISIT THE GREAT EASTERN CAROLINA FAIR

—AT—

NEW BERN, N. C.

October 16, 17, 18, 19, 1917

“The Fair By The Sea”

Fine Racing—Splendid Exhibits

Showing Our Development in Agricultural Industrial Lines

Every Day Featured With Big Things—State and National Speakers Coming

UNSURPASSED MIDWAY AND FREE ATTRACTIONS

Big Parade—Marshals’ Ball—Moonlight Sails

Pageant by Thousands of School Children

A good time waiting for you at New Bern. Any information freely furnished by writing

J. H. PARKER, Secretary-Manager, NEW BERN, N. C.

sterilization in 1 day's cooking. Stale beans or old beans necessitate the three-day process.

When canning string beans in glass jars, process quart jars 1 hour and 25 minutes. Process pint jars 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Five quarts tomatoes; 2 quarts corn; 2 quarts okra; 2 tablespoonfuls sugar (level); 2 tablespoonfuls salt (level). Scald and peel tomatoes, cutting out green or hard spots. Chop and measure. Cut young and tender field or sugar corn from cob. Slice okra in rings 1-2 inch thick. Peel and quarter tomatoes. Place all in open agate kettle and boil until thick. Pour in No. 2 can while hot, seal, and process 1 hour. Process a No. 3 can 1 1-2 hours.

Always use an asbestos mat under the kettle when boiling soup mixture. It is very easily scorched.

When canning soup mixture in glass jars, process quart jars 2 hours. Process pint jars 1 1-2 hour.

The Norton yam or other varieties of yellow potatoes are best for canning.

Select potatoes of medium size. Place in wire trays or sacks and boil until three-fourths done. Remove peeling. Cut in slices three-quarters of an inch thick, pack No. 3 can full, using only 2 tablespoonfuls water in a can. This is known as a dry pack, and is the proper commercial pack.

Exhaust a No. 3 tin can 3 minutes; seal; process 3 hours.

When canning sweet potatoes in glass, process quart jars 3 1-2 hours. Process pint jars 3 hours.

Sauerkraut is made by the natural fermentation of cabbage in casks. The cabbage heads are stripped of all outside or green leaves, leaving only the white, sound head. It is then cut into thin slices in a specially constructed machine. The long, fine-cut cabbage is evenly spread and well packed in casks. To each layer salt is added at the rate of about 2 pounds per 100 pounds of cabbage. The salt is used as flavoring and to modify in some degree the fermentation. If too much salt is used, a pinkish color results; if too little, the fermented product may become more or less slimy. The temperature of the weather at the time of putting up the cabbage also influences the fermentation. If the weather is very warm, the fermentation is too rapid, the product has a very white but more or less slimy appearance, and the cabbage is tough rather than of a natural crispness. If the temperature

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is very low, the fermentation will be arrested. The best temperature is probably between 60 and 70 degrees F., and the process requires about four weeks. Fermentation begins as soon as the cabbage is placed in the cask, but there is only a slight rise of temperature as compared with most fermentation processes. A heavy foam rises to the top, which must be skimmed off every day, and when this ceases to form the brine goes down and the process is complete. Use can be made of the kraut at oncet, though it seems to be better after standing. The kraut will keep in the casks for a long time, provided there is no leakage, and the spoilage is usually limited to a few inches on the top.

Kraut is easily canned, which is the only clean way of dispensing it in groceries in small quantities. The canning should be done while it is in the freshest possible state at the point of production, when it is from 4 to 6 weeks old. Kraut is easily kept. The cans should be filled full, weighed, and sufficient hot water added to fill the can; then exhausted for 3 minutes, capped, and processed at boiling temperature for 25 minutes. This is for No. 3 cans.

When canning sauerkraut in glass, process quart jars 40 minutes.

The peppers should be picked in the early morning and handled carefully to prevent bruising. This can be done by placing them in shallow trays, from which they can be easily sorted. The medium-sized, uniformly sound peppers should be canned whole. The irregular, broken ones may be cut into strips and canned or used in relishes, sauces, or soup mixtures.

Standard Packing in Tins.—Select sound, uniform peppers of medium size. To remove seeds, cut around the steam of each with a slender paring knife and remove the inside partitions. To peel, place the peppers in a hot oven from 6 to 10 minutes (until the skin blisters and cracks), being careful not to allow them to burn. Then remove the skin with a slender paring knife. Flatten the peppers and pack in horizontal layers. Place whole, uniform peppers in the cans, putting four peppers into the flat No. 1 can and eight into the No. 2 can.

This number makes the standard pack, the net weight of which should not be less than 1 pound in a No. 2 can and 8 ounces in a flat No. 1 can. The peppers should be so selected as to fill the cans. No liquid is used. The processing brings out of the peppers a thick liquor, which almost covers them in the can or jar. Cap and exhaust flat No. 1 cans for 2 minutes and No. 2 cans for 3 minutes. Tip and process in hot water at boiling

The Thomas CompanyWelcomes You to Tarboro And The FairWe especially invite you to make our store your "hanging out place."Our display of Fall and Winter Suits, Coats, Dresses, Waists and Millinery is more elaborate than ever before. The styles, the season's newest creations--the prices as low as Good Quality will permit, and variety abundant.Your inspection will be appreciated.Men's Shoes, Women's Shoes, Children's ShoesDon't fail to see our shoes, they are beautiful as well as reasonable, in all the new leathers and lasts. If you look, you will buy.THE THOMAS COMPANY

The Thomas CompanyWelcomes You to Tarboro And The FairWe especially invite you to make our store your "hanging out place."Our display of Fall and Winter Suits, Coats, Dresses, Waists and Millinery is more elaborate than ever before. The styles, the season's newest creations--the prices as low as Good Quality will permit, and variety abundant.Your inspection will be appreciated.Men's Shoes, Women's Shoes, Children's ShoesDon't fail to see our shoes, they are beautiful as well as reasonable, in all the new leathers and lasts. If you look, you will buy.THE THOMAS COMPANY

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Fireworks and Other Free Attractions—Open Night and Day.

OCTOBER 9TH, 10TH, 11TH, 12TH.

For further information address

HERNDON W. TUTTLE,

Secretary.

GOLDSBORO, N. C.

YOU ARE WELCOME IF YOU VISIT GOLDSBORO

temperature, the flat No. 1 cans for 15 minutes, the No. 2 cans for 25 minutes.

When canning peppers in glass, use a 12-ounce or a pint jar and process 40 minutes.

In canning corn, select when it is young, tender, and at the milky stage. It is best to take it straight from the garden to the canner, as corn deteriorates very quickly.

Sugar corn is best, but if this corn cannot be had, use field corn; but be sure it is fresh and tender.

Blanch the corn on the cob for 2 minutes, then cut the corn from the cob, using a sharp knife.

Select only ripe tomatoes for ketchup; wash, but do not peel; cut out green cores and bad places; quarter, measure, and place on stove in open-top porcelain-lined or agate vessel. For every gallon of tomatoes add 1 level cup of finely chopped onions. Boil until both tomato and onion are soft. Strain juice and pulp through a coarse wire sieve, mashing through all the pulp possible. Measure this strained pulp and juice and proceed as in the following recipe:

Place strained tomatoes in agate vessel; add spices, sugar, and salt; boil until thick; then add hot vinegar slowly and let boil 30 minutes before beginning to bottle mixture.

Use clear flint 10-ounce grape-juice bottle. Wash well with soda and place in vessel of hot water until you are ready to use. It is best to put wire netting in the bottom of the vessel, place the bottles filled with water thereon, and let come to a boil, thus sterilizing. Pour out water. Fill hot bottles with boiling ketchup. Cork tightly.

The measures for all recipes must be taken level. Scrape off spoons with a knife, patting and scraping until measure is level. These measures have been taken accurately, and one should get good results if directions are followed to the letter.

A good ketchup may be made in winter by using 5 cans of 4-H

THE ROCKY MOUNT FAIR

OCTOBER 2, 3, 4, 5, 1917

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OCT 4TH—Everybody's Day.

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tomatoes, 1 cup of chopped onions, and half the quantity of all other ingredients mentioned in the above recipe.

Tomatoes for chili sauce are mashed through a colander instead of through a sieve, thus allowing the seed to remain in the finished product. Use the same recipe as for tomato ketchup, adding 2 level cups chopped green sweet bell peppers (leaving out seed), another level teaspoon of ground red pepper, and 1 level tablespoonful of salt. Boil until quite thick—much thicker than ketchup. Put up in pint or half-pint glass jars, sealing as in canned products.

Gather figs when just ripe. (They must not be soft or cracked.) Peel carefully, trying not to cut too near the seed. Use 1 pound of sugar to each pound of fruit and the juice of 1-2 a lemon to each pound of fruit. Peeled figs will bear a much heavier syrup at the beginning of the preserving process than most fruits.

Put sugar in preserving kettle with enough water to keep from sticking. Stir occasionally until it begins to boil. Add lemon juice. This will prevent crystals forming. Add part of the figs; let them boil until clear and transparent. Remove to a platter, which should be placed in the sun if possible, and add more figs to syrup until all are used. When all figs are removed, boil syrup down until it is thick like honey. When this is done, pour in all the figs which have been sunning or standing; boil 2 minutes. Set aside until next morning, when they may be packed in jar No. 5042.

Process for 15 minutes.

Ten pounds of pears, peeled and quartered; 7 1-2 pounds of sugar; 4 ounces of ginger root or 2 level tablespoonfuls of powdered ginger; juice and the grated yellow part of the rind of 3 lemons.

Grind pears through meat chopper. Place all ingredients in enameled kettle. Cook for about 2 hours, or until amber colored and of the consistency of jam. Pack while boiling hot in jar No. 5042 or in 4-H jam pot.

In making apple jelly select a good tart apple, firm and juicy. The winesap apple is excellent for this purpose. Wash well and take out all defective spots. Cut into quarters straight through the core and do not peel. The core and peeling give a great deal

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of pectin, which is needed in jelly-making. Put these pieces in a porcelain-lined or agate vessel to cook. For each measure or weight of apple taken there should be added at least 1 measure or weight of water. With some fruits which are hard and difficult to cook it is the practice to add 1 1-2 measure or weight of water to each measure or weight of fruit taken. Cook until they are quite soft. Have ready a bag of unbleached muslin or flannel, which should be hung from a strong nail or hook, pour into it the cooked apples, and allow them to drip overnight into a large bowl. The juice thus obtained is measured next morning; and for every pint of juice add 1 level pint of sugar. Cook this mixture in a porcelain-lined or agate vessel until it jells—that is, until it slides in sheets from the spoon. Practice will make one expert in determining when jelly is cooked enough. If a centigrade thermometer is used the jelly should be done at about 105 1-2 degrees temperature. If cooked too long the product becomes sticky as do preserves, and then cannot be called jelly. Should one be fortunate enough to have any quinces it would be well to make the jelly half of apples and half of quinces. Quinces jell more easily than almost any other fruit.

After jelly is done, pour it in glasses which have been sterilized. Set away in a cool place, covering with a cloth, and next morning melt paraffin and pour a thin coating over every glass or jar. Never seal jelly while hot.

Put the top on the glass, write name on label, and paste it under the bottom of the glass. This will serve until the jelly is ready for the market, when the 4-H label may be pasted 1-4 inch from the lower edge of the glass.

Grapes should not be fully ripe. Wash and place in vessel both the grape and the hull. It is best to pop the grape from the hull before cooking. Cook until soft, pour into a bag, let drip, measure 1 pint of juice to 1 level pint of sugar, and proceed as in apple jelly. Scuppernong jely made without the hulls is of light amber color and quite flat and insipid. When the hulls are added a beautiful red color and a delicious acid flavor is obtained.

To prevent cream of tartar crystals forming in scuppernong or any other grape jelly, can the boiled juice in glass jars and leave until the crystals form and deposit. The juice can then be poured off and used as given in the recipe.

It is hoped that North Carolina will make a specialty of its

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scuppernong jelly, and that the club girls will take great pains in putting out a fine product.

Sprinkle sliced tomatoes and sliced onions with salt. Let stand 4 hours in separate bowls, then soak in cold water 4 hours. Drain well, pressing out the water.

Put in porcelain kettle, mixing the mustard and celery seed, sugar and pepper, thoroughly with chopped ingredients. Cover with good vinegar to which the spices have been added.

Boil slowly until quite soft and tender. This pickle is not good if removed from the fire before the tomatoes are tender. After coiking, leave in the jar with plenty of the prepared vinegar. Take spice bag out after 3 days.

Pack in commercial jars after six weeks. Use jar No. 5042.

Process 30 minutes.

Soak the pepper in brine (1 cup salt to 1 gallon water) for 24 hours. Freshen in clear, cold water for 1 or 2 hours. Drain well. Remove the seed and coarse white sections. Chop separately, and measure the chopped cabbage, peppers, and onions, before mixing. Add spices, sugar, and vinegar. Let stand over night covered in a crock or enameled vessel. Pack in small sterilized jars—No. 5042.

When ready to pack, drain off the vinegar from the relish, in order that the jar may be well packed. Pack the relish in the

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jars, pressing it carefully; then pour over it the vinegar which was drained off. Paddle the jar thoroughly, to get out every bubble and allow the vinegar to displace all air spaces. Garnish each jar with two quarter-inch pointed strips of red pepper 3 inches long. Place these strips vertically on opposite sides of the seams of the jar.

Process for 15 minutes at boiling temperature.

MRS. JAS. H. JOHNSON, Superintendent.

PANTRY AND DAIRY SUPPLIES

All articles entered in this department must be entered in the name of the housekeeper or other person whose skill they exhibit.

Nathanson-Morris Company

(INC.)

Tarboro's Newest Store

Welcomes you to the Fair and requests an inspection of Tarboro's most up-to-date store. Every thing ready-made for men, women and children. Don't buy until you see us.

Nathanson-Morris Co.

(INC.)

Glover's Medicated Salt Cake For Stock

Drawing of Horse, Mule and I.N. Glover

Is rapidly becoming the most extensively used Stock Remedy on the market. It has proven its merits by its rapid growth in demand and sales. It is heartily endorsed by all stock owners whose stock need a tonic, or that are in a poor condition. We have on record a sworn testimonial from a user who says that he owned a horse that gained 180 pounds in 30 days and shedded his coat, with the additional use of it, under normal conditions. This may seem amazing but yet it is true. Your stock needs a tonic. It will cost you but a very little to give them what they need, and they will find it in Glover's MEDICATED Salt Cake. Constant use of it insures sound, hardy and vigorous stock. It relieves them of all diseases and wonderfully increases their worth and appearance. Glover's Medicated Salt Cake contains more medicines than any other Medicated Salt Cake sold, and is “Sold on a Guarantee.” It contains no cement, plaster parish, grits or detrimental ingredients, but is composed of pure drugs, lime and dairy salt. “A reward will be paid to anyone who produces one of our Medicated Salt Cakes that contains any grits, cement, plaster parish or detrimental ingredients.” Make Glover's Medicated Salt Cake your preference by purchasing a Cake now. When once used it insures a permanent customer. It is easy given and stock like it. Good for horses, mules, hogs, cows, and sheep. BUY IT FROM YOUR DEALER. Take no substitute, look for the name GLOVER'S, Price 25 cents.

TO MERCHANTS: We would like to make you one of our many pleased dealers. Write us for terms and prices or send us your orders. We use your mailing list and furnish display racks FREE.

MISS SALLIE PENDER, Superintendent

NEEDLE AND FANCY WORK

Articles in this department must be entered in the name of the party whose skill they exhibit and must never have been awarded a prize heretofore.

Automobiles

Our Garage is handled by expert workmen, and with the machinery we use, we are able to do the BEST REPAIR WORK. When in Tarboro call on us.. ’Phone or write us your wants.

WE ARE AGENTS FOR FORD CARS AND SUPPLIES

Save money by buying your Repair Parts, Gasoline, Oils and Greases from us.

The Jenkins Garage Co.

Dr. J. D. Jenkins, Prop.

NEXT TO COURT HOUSE.

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MISS ELIZA PENDER, Superintendent.

FINE ARTS, PAINTINGS, ETC.

All pictures must have the owner's name and address on the back of same, and must be suitably framed or under glass, etc.

Heard In Smoking Car

“Talking about money, have any of you fellows seen the last statement of the FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF TARBORO, N. C.? It's a corker—over Six Hundred Thousand Dollars, and going right along up every day.” “Say, how do they get all that money anyway?” “Well, in the first place, it shows that the country is in good shape—there is plenty of money. Then those fellows in the First National are so accommodating. It doesn't make any difference whether you bank with them or not; they seem anxious to do you a favor, and of course when a fellow has been treated that way he deposits money with them when he has any.”

“Another thing: It's the LARGEST BANK and the only NATIONAL Bank in Tarboro. And too, the officers are wide AWAKE. They are not narrow. Why, you know they go out after business from other sections, towns and counties, and get it too. Yes sir, they get lots of it by mail, you just ought to go in and see those fellows.”

The Officers of This Bank Are Always Glad to See You, or Communicate With You.

The First National Bank

Tarboro, N. C.

HENRY CLARK BRIDGERS,

President.

DON WILLIAMS,

Vice-President.

H. H. TAYLOR,

Active Vice-President.

M. G. MANN,

Cashier.

J. P. KEECH, Superintendent.

CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT

The premiums in this department are offered for exhibits of children under 18 years of age at the close of the year. The age of the competitor will be taken into consideration by the judges.

Who Handles It?

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Who Drinks It?

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TARBORO, N. C.

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TARBORO, N. C.

The premiums listed in this book are offered by the State Department of Agriculture to the District Fairs. No applications will be received later than September 1, 1917. All applications will be filed and arranged for in the order in which they are received. This list is considered simply as a start for each district, about which it may build its premium list to best suit its local needs.

The Department's list may be printed altogether in one place in the fair catalogue or may be distributed into the different clases as desired. If the Department's list is printed altogether it should be under the heading Premiums Offered by the State Department of Agriculture. If the Department's premiums are distributed into the different classes of the District Fair list, each premium should be preceded by Dept. of Agr. B....., and number of premium, 1, 2, 3, etc.

It is planned to send expert judges, free of charge, to all fairs where application is made sufficiently in advance so that arrangements can be made. The judges will be glad to explain to exhibitors their standards of excellence and give reasons for their

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Edgecombe Drug Co.

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TARBORO, N. C.

decisions. The judge will mark in the blank column the premium number of each winning entry.

W. N. HUTT,

Chairman of Fair Committee,

Department of Agriculture, Raleigh, N. C.

Anson, Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Camden, Carteret, Chowan, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Edgecombe, Gates, Greene, Halifax, Harnett, Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, Johnston, Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Martin, Moore, Nash, New Hanover, Northampton, Onslow, Pamlico, Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Pitt, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Tyrrell, Union, Washington, Wayne, and Wilson.

Instead of giving premiums for the greatest amount of corn grown on any one acre, the prizes are offered for the most prolific and best exhibits, to consist of ten ears, accompanied by one stalk with ears attached.

Cut the stalk off about one foot above the top ear and at an equal distance below the bottom ear in making the exhibit.

In judging corn at the fairs the awards will be made according to the following scale of points:

(1) Prolificacy shall be interpreted as the total amount of shelled corn per stalk.

(2) Trueness of ears to variety type shall consider size of ears, color of grain and cob, and shape of ears.

(3) Market condition shall apply to the maturity of the ears, their sappiness, chaffiness, adherence to chaff to tip cap, adherence of tip cap to cob, plumpness of tips of kernels, soundness and lustre of kernels.

(4) In judging the character and uniformity of the ears of the exhibit, consideration shall be given to length and diameter of ears, shape and filling out at butts and tips, straightness and

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arrangement of grain rows, purity of color of kernels, and space between grain rows.

(5) Character and uniformity of kernels shall apply to size and shape of kernels, size and condition of germs, filling out of space on the cob, color and purity of kernel, uniformity of kernels throughout length of ears, and depth and width of kernels.

In the corn contest for both men and boys (Nos. B 1 and B 2) the State is divided into three sections or divisions. Each entry will compete only against those coming from the same division of the State in which it was grown. Then the best of each division may come up for the grand sweep-stakes prize at the State Fair.

B 1. Most prolific and best exhibit, any variety, to consist of ten ears, accompanied by one stalk with ears attached, of the same variety.

B 2. Most prolific and best exhibit, any variety, to consist of ten ears, accompanied by one stalk with ears attached, of same variety as the ears exhibited.

B 3. Sweepstakes for the district for ten ears, accompanied by one stalk with ears attached, of the same variety as the ten-ear exhibit. This is open only to the highest scoring ten-ear exhibits from the section or division exhibits of Premiums B 1 and B 2.

Bales to be not less than 50 pounds in weight.

Hay entered for these premiums must be neatly baled, cut at the proper stage to make good hay, well cured, free from mold or mustiness and containing not exceeding 10 per cent of other grasses or hay than the one under which it is entered, except in “Mixed Grasses.” Failure to observe these rules will debar it from a premium.

Every exhibitor must file with the Secretary of the Fair a certified statement showing that he grew not less than one acre of peanuts during the year of exhibit.

All prizes shall be awarded on the following scale of points:

Each single exhibit shall consist of one peck of peanuts, accompanied by three vines with nuts attached.

B 105. Best half bushel of Sweet Potatoes:

Premiums for Sweet Potatoes will be awarded according to the following score card:

Premiums for Irish Potatoes will be awarded according to the following score card:

Premiums for Irish Potatoes will be awarded according to the following score card:

Rules to Govern Stock Judging Contests

1. Contests to be under the supervision of the Animal Industry Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. Young people who enter this contest should write to the Animal Industry Division. Raleigh or West Raleigh, N. C., for score card, literature, etc.

2. Any boy or girl 18 years of age or under may enter the contest.

3. Contestants may compete for prizes at one county fair only.

4. Number of classes of live stock to be judged to be determined by the representative of the Animal Industry Division upon his arrival at the fair; but several classes will be used. Write Animal Industry Division for additional information.

5. The judging contest to be held at 9 o'clock a. m. the second day of the fair. To illustrate: If fair is advertised for October 3, 4, 5, the judging contest will be on October 4.

(a) For Coastal Plain Fair, Tarboro:

B 141. Boys or girls making highest grades in judging sheep:

W. N. HUTT,

Chairman Fair Committee,

Department of Agriculture, Raleigh, N. C.

MISS EFFIE VINES, Director, Edgecombe County

Assistant Directors for Edgecombe—Mrs. J. J. Thorne, Miss Ruth Brake, Mrs. J. G. Martin, Mrs. D. B. Batts, Mrs. Annie Anderson, Mrs. Harry Smith.

Assistant Directors—Miss Willie White, Wilson county; Mrs. Cornelia Morris, Halifax county; Miss Laura Wingfield, Pitt county; Miss Rosa Hooten, Green county; Miss Emily Guilford, Beaufort county; Mrs. W. F. Earley, Bertie county; Miss Alice Stribling, Nash county; Miss McQueen, Washington county; Mrs. Brown, North Hampton county.

WASHINGTON

For Boys and Girls Who Are Bonafide Poultry Club Members and Are on Enrollment.

RULES—All specimens to be judged according to the latest revised edition of the American Standard of Perfection. Any specimen awarded first prize gets first money. Same applies to second awards:

Class 1—American

Plymouth Rocks—Barred, White, Buff and Partridge.

Wyandottes—Silver, Golden, Partridge, Columbian and White.

Rhode Island Reds—Single and Rose Comb.

Class 2—Asiatic.

Brahmas—Light.

Langshans—Black.

Class 3—Mediterranean

Leghorns—Single Comb White, Brown, Buff, and Black.

Rose Comb White and Brown.

Andalusians.

Minoreas—Single Comb Black and White.

Anconas—Single and Rose Comb.

Class 4—English.

Orpingtons—Buff, Black and White.

Sussex—Red and Speckled.

Cornish—Dark.

Silver Spangled Hamburgs.

Class 5—Guineas.

Pearl, White.

Class 6—Geese

Toulouse, Embden, Chinese (Brown and White).

Class 7—Turkeys

Bronze, Bourdon, and White Holland.

A special prize of $2.00 for first and $1.00 for second is offered for the best composition of not over 500 words. Subject: My Experience with Poultry.

R. W. FREMAN, Superintendent

The following premiums are offered for county exhibits in charge of the local Farm Demonstration Agent:

First $100.00 typewriter; Second, $80.00 typewriter; Third, $65.00 typewriter; Fourth, $50.00 Stereopticon outfit; Fifth, $40.00 Stereopticon outfit; Sixth, $25.00 mimeograph; Seventh, $25.00 mimeograph; Eighth, $25.00 mimeograph; Ninth, $25.00 mimeograph.

Entries for this exhibit are open to the following counties: Beaufort, Edgecombe, Greene, Halifax, Martin, Nash, Pitt, Washington, Wilson, North Hampton and Bertie.

Exhibits for this contest shall consist of specimens of field, orchard and garden crops, live stock products and canned goods of the farm other than Canning Club products. The proportion of each class of products to be left to the discretion of the county agent. Every specimen must be of 1917 production except cured meats.

The following score card will be the guide for the judges in awarding premiums:

All products for exhibit in this contest must be in place in the Agent's booth not later than 6:00 p. m. Monday of Fair

week, except where products (shipped prior to Monday of Fair week) are delayed in transit.

The premiums will be awarded to the various counties for the use of County Agents in the conduct of Farm Demonstration Work, but will be the permanent property of the County to which the premium is awarded.

Drawing of houses with telephones behind

There should be a telephone in every home—“Backing it up” with its dependability—against emergencies—against loneliness—against fear.

When sickness strikes—the telephone summons the doctor quicker than any known agency—It brings help that prolongs life.

When thieves break in to steal it summons the police once.

When fire breaks out—it puts you in immediate touch with the fire department. Home—possessions—lives—are saved.

Truly—the telephone is the guardian of the home!

Don't delay putting a telephone in your home.

It means so much—costs so little!

Ask today for details.

MR. FARMER:

Even greater are the advantages of rural telephone service to those who live outside the city. You can be kept in constant communication with friends and neighbors, and have the assurance of better protection, because you will always have a physician within talking distance of your home.

You can obtain telephone service at your country home at a small cost. Why not be progressive and make inquiries of any representative of the

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EDUCATION IN EDGECOMBE

COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION:

C. A. JOHNSON, Chairman.

JOHN MAYO, Bethel, N. C.

H. L. BRAKE, Rocky Mount, N. C.

SUPERINTENDENT:

GEORGE HOWARD, Jr., A. B. Davidson.

SUPERVISOR OF SCHOOLS

MISS EMMA COBB, E. C. T. T. S.

INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR

MISS EFFIE VINES

State Normal and Industrial College

SUPERVISOR OF COLORED SCHOOL

MISS ESTHER BRYAN

St. Augustine's School

NO. 5 TOWNSHIP CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL, ONE OF OUR MANY FINE SCHOOLS

COUNTY COURT HOUSE

HISTORICAL DATA

Edgecombe County, according to Wheeler's History of North Carolina, was formed from Craven County by Governor Burrington as early as 1733. Not until eight years later, however, or about 1741, did the Legislature which then met in Edenton, confirm the action of Governor Burrington. The new county was named after the Earl of Mount Edgecombe, a British naval officer who attained much fame about that time. Edgecombe in the Saxon meaning: “a valley environed by hills.”

History records that, notwithstanding Edgecombe's

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inland location, and therefore its remote situation from the dangers that befell the country in the efforts to throw off the British yoke, a great many of this county's sons distinguished themselves in the brave fight and many are the names of Edgecombe's citizens which have gone far to make the history of the Old North State one so full of brave, patriotic deeds. Amongst the most prominent of these gentlemen so active in the early days of Edgecombe County are to be counted: Robert Bignal, Henry Irwin, Duncan Lamon, Thos. Hunter, Thos. H. Hall, William Haywood, Elisha Battle, Jonas Johnson, Isaac Sessums, Wm. Horn, Nicholas Long, Jethro Sumner, Sherwood Haywood, Joseph Moore, Henry Horne, Exum Lewis, Simon Gray. All of them, through their civic spirit and untiring efforts towards the welfare of their county, attained high ranks.

The progress which has been Edgecombe's for nearly

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two centuries, has manifested itself whenever occasion demanded it. Thus, as early as 1812, and contemporaneous with Raleigh, New Bern, Wilmington and other towns in Eastern North Carolina, George Howard, Jr., was printing in Edgecombe's capital, Tarboro, the “Tarboro Free Press.” It is to be noted that in those days no paper was being printed in the Tar Heel State west of Raleigh.

Again, when the Bank of the State of North Carolina was incorporated in Raleigh, in 1833, eight branches of this banking institution were established in some of the most prosperous towns in Eastern North Carolina, and Tarboro was one of them. Here the interests of the branch bank were intrusted to James Weddell, President; P. P. Lawrence, Cashier; R. Chapman, Teller.

Thus, early in its history, did Edgecombe County become

prominent amongst the leading counties in the State.

An old county, but it has steadily improved with age, and is still going forward, in manufacturing as well as in agriculture.

In the county are five cotton seed oil mills, three cotton mills, two fertilizers.

Thirty years ago cotton was the only money crop in the county. Today the county raises crops to feed all the men and beasts within its borders.

Its peanut crop is almost a million bushels annually. Before the premium list is out it will have received over a million dollars from tobacco, with the crop not over a third sold. The cotton crop of the county averages 30,000 bales.

Many carloads of cattle and hogs are now shipped to northern markets.

Good roads are helping in the county's development. Sand and clay roads reach out into every community, linking all sections together. These roads never exceed a 2 1-2 per cent grade, thus enabling the wagon loads of former days to be more than doubled. These roads are prime factors in our school development. The one-teacher school is giving place to the many-teacher school centrally located in a large community to which the children are carried for miles in wagons and trucks.

As the county has progressed industrially so it has humanely—the home for the Aged and Infirm has every department and room lighted by electricity. These have the two other modern improvements—water and heat.

But seeing is believing, so come to the Fair at Tarboro

and you will see for yoursellf what the county is doing and what is only a beginning. If you come over our roads you will see that wooden structures have been replaced by shapely enduring concrete ones.

Come to the Fair and see for yourself that Edgecombe County is really the excellent county.