Poultry raising is receiving considerable attention in Johnston County, and state specialists in this line have been cooperating with the county home agent, Miss Minnie Lee Garrison, to the end that more purebred flocks, better egg production, and higher prices may prevail. Saturday afternoon Mr. C.L. Salter of the State Marketing Division, Raleigh, was present at a meeting of the County Council and discussed the shipping of a car load of poultry from Johnston County next spring. He gave suggestions as to how a shipment may be made with profit to poultry raisers, how they might cull their flocks, and when and how to hatch chickens that will be ready for market as broilers at a time when young chickens are scarce.
In addition to the visit of Mr. Salter, Miss Garrison is announcing that Mr. C.F. Parrish, assistant to Mr. A.G. Oliver, state poultry specialist, will be in Johnston County December 4 and 5 to inspect purebred flocks where owners desire it. He is prepared to give valuable instruction in culling, housing and feeding for winter egg production. Those desiring flocks visited are requested to notify Miss Garrison not later than November 30 in order that she may plan his itinerary in the county.
Besides Mr. Salter, Miss Janie Roberts, home demonstration agent of Wayne County, was present at the meeting of the County Council Saturday and gave a most interesting demonstration in gesso work. This part of the program dealt with the making of Christmas gifts, and she showed that gesso can be used effectively in home-made gifts. The meeting was well attended.
From the front page of The Smithfield Herald, Tuesday morning, Nov. 24, 1925
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