Extension Service at the State Fair in Raleigh, Oct. 23, 1919

From the front page of The Alamance Gleaner, Graham, N.C., Oct. 23, 1919

Extension Service at State Fair. . . Davidson Lady Demonstrator Goes to Fair in Airplane

Raleigh, Oct. 22—By far the largest individual organization taking part in the State Fair at Raleigh this week is the Agricultural Extension Service of the State College and Department of Agriculture. In the Horticultural building is the general exhibit of the State Department of Agriculture under the Direction of Curator Brilley of the State Museum. This exhibit shows North Carolina’s growth in crop production and her position now among the States of the Union. A model farm, the family cow, insects of importance, and diseases of plants are some of the things stressed.

Here also is the first attempt on the part of the State to advertise its newspapers. “The Newspaper is the Beacon Light of Community Progress” says a big sign just back of a model of the Cape Hatteras Light House. Placards and charts go to show the importance of the press in developing the agriculture of the State and in building up the community. Ribbons as rays of light lead to each placard.

The pig club, the corn club, the State veterinary division of home demonstration work are all well represented. At the head of each agricultural department is an extension worker. Most of the judges will be men who have been secured form outside the State by these workers. Miss Aubrey Chin of the Department of Agriculture at Washington will judge the woman’s exhibits. This department, under Mrs. Jane S. McKimmon’s direction, is probably the largest yet shown at any fair.

One of the home demonstration agents, Miss Eunice Penny of Lexington, Davidson county, came to the fair in an airplane with the pilot who is to furnish the thrills for the crowd this week. Miss Penny found that she could have so much time and could make the trip in such comparative safety that she is advising all the agents to purchase a plane for their work of covering the counties during the canning season.

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In Superior Court in Rutherfordton, Oct. 23, 1919

From the Forest City Courier, Oct. 23, 1919. When considering the fines, Inflation Calculator says a $5 fine in 1919 would be the same as a $72.57 fine in 2018. Those $500 fines for carrying a pistol are the equivalent in purchasing power to $7,257.42 in 2018.

Superior Court in Session at County Seat

The fall term of the Superior court convened Monday morning of last week, Judge Jas. L. Webb of Shelby presiding, and Hon. J.E. Shipman, solicitor, prosecuting on behalf of the State.

The criminal docket was finished on Tuesday of the second week, the following cases being disposed of:

State vs. A.C. Hook, false pretense, continued.

Ed Freeman, assault, $150 and costs.

Ed Freeman, carrying pistol, $500 and costs.

Frank Robinson, assault, $25 and costs.

Frank Robinson, assault, $25 and costs.

Frank Robinson, carrying pistol, $500.

Matt Lynch, murder in second degree; 10 years in state prison.

John Twitty, murder; not guilty.

William Miller, murder; not guilty.

T.W. Cogdell, assault; judgment suspended on payment of cost.

T.W. Cogdell, abandonment; judgment suspended on payment of cost and payment of $200 to Mrs. Cagdell.

Joe Hodge, assault, $5 and cost.

Sallie Scruggs, slander, judgment suspended on payment of cost.

Martin Bradley, incest; nol pros with leave. (charges were dismissed)

Martin Bradley, attempt to rape, nol pros with leave.

Jim Crane, making liquor, not guilty.

John Whiteside, possession of liquor, six months on the road.

Will Whiteside, possession of liquor, six months on the road.

Missouri Miller, slander, not guilty.

Bob Harrill, crime against nature, not guilty.

Verno Bradley, forcible trespass, judgment suspended.

Jesse Robinson, forcible trespass, judgment suspended on payment of cost.

Thomas Walker, forcible trespass; $25 and cost.

Lewis Bryant, forcible trespass; $25 and cost.

Frank Belknap, possession of liquor, prayer for judgment continued on payment of cost and good behavior.

K.T. Davis, possession of liquor, $5 and cost.

R.M. Phillips, speeding; nol pros.

Roy Boone, reckless driving, $5 and cost.

Will Ingle, housebreaking and larceny; prayer for judgment continued on payment of cost.

General Mooney, larceny; prayer for judgment continued.

Coot Hodge, making liquor, not guilty.

Sam Carroll, found guilty of making liquor, judgment not yet pronounced.

Charlie Adams, possession of liquor, guilty; judgment not pronounced.

Classes in Citizenship for Women Such a Good Idea, Maybe They Should Be Offered to Men, Too, Oct. 23, 1919

From the editorial page of The Alamance Gleaner, Graham, N.C., Oct. 23, 1919

The bureau of extension of the University of North Carolina is working out a series of studies in citizenship for women in anticipation of the enfranchisement of women. Local, State and national government will be embraced in the series of studies. Good enough as far as it goes, but what about men—the lords of creation? Are men born full-fledged with all the necessary qualifications for managing governmental affairs? It is suspected that woman’s intuition in a large way surpasses man’s boasted mental superiority. Why not a course for men to fit them for the exercise of citizenship?

Prize Winners at Mt. Pleasant Fair, Oct. 23, 1919

From the Forest City Courier, Oct. 23, 1919

Prize Winners at Mt. Pleasant Fair

The following is a list of prize winners at Mt. Pleasant community fair.

Farm and Field Crops

Best General Farm Exhibit—1^st, A.B. Price; 2^nd, G.W. Hardin; 3^rd, D.M. Harrill.

Best 10 ears of corn—1^st, J.R. McDaniel; 2^nd, J.S. Wall.

Best stalk of cotton—1^st, J.R. McDaniel; 2^nd, J.S. Wall.

Best peck peas—1^st, Gordon Toms; 2^nd, J.S. Wall.

Best peck oats—1^st, A.B. Price; 2^nd, D.M. Harrill.

Best peanuts—1^st, D.M. Harrill.

Best soy beans—1^st, J.D. Smith.

Best wheat—1^st, A.B. Price; 2^nd, J.S. Wall.

Home made molasses—1^st, Joe Hardin.

Horticultural Products

Best home orchard collection—1^st, Claude Elmore.

Best irish potatoes—1^st, Joe Hardin; 2^nd, Mrs. Elizabeth Hamrick.

Best sweet potatoes—1^st, Dan Smith; 2^nd, J.D. Smith.

Tomatoes—1^st, Mrs. Claude Elmore.

Pepper—1^st, Mrs. L.A. Holland.

Pumpkin—1^st, Joe Hardin.

Collection of garden seeds—1^st, Mrs. A.B. Price.

Home Economics Department

Collection of canned fruit—Mrs. A.V. Hamrick.

Can cherries—1^st, Mrs. C.M. Holland.

Can apples—1^st, Mrs. J.D. Smith.

String beans—1^st, Miss Selma Price.

Soup mixture—1^st, Mrs. L.A. Holland.

Tomatoes—1^st, Miss Ola May McDaniels.

Sweet potatoes—1^st, Mrs. Claude Elmore.

Beets—1^st, Miss Ruby Holland.

Corn—1^st, Miss Selma Price.

Peas—1^st, Mrs. Claude Elmore.

Okra—1^st, Mrs. C.M. Holland.

Best five jars fruit and vegetables by club girl—1^st, Miss Mary Alice Smith.

Best pound butter—Mrs. J.R. McDaniel.

Best cottage cheese—Mrs. J.R. McDaniel.

Best jam—Mrs. L.A. Holland.

Best jelly—Mrs. G.W. Wells.

Best cake—Mrs. A.V. Hamrick.

Best chocolate cake—Mrs. Claude Elmore.

Best jar home canned meats—Mrs. J.R. McDaniel.

Best dress scarf—Mrs. J.S. Morgan.

Best baby—Mrs. P.L. Kennedy.

2^nd best baby—Mrs. Dewey Holland.

Best house dress—Miss Selma Price.

Best jar preserved tomatoes—Mrs. J.D. Smith.

Best crocheted yoke—Mrs. J.S. Morgan.

Best boudoir cap—Miss Selma Price.

Best picture—Mrs. B.L. Davison.

Best underwear—Mrs. Nettie Holland.

Best baking powder biscuit—Miss Selma Price.

Best milk biscuit—Mrs. Joe Hardin.

Best ribbon camisole—Miss Selma Price.

Best sewing apron—Miss Ida Cannon.

Best counterpane—Mrs. A.D. Lancaster.

Best pillar (pillow) cases—Mrs. J.S. Morgan.

Best collection of crochet—Mrs. J.S. Morgan.

Best quilt—Mrs. C.K. Trout.

Best tatting—Miss Selma Price.

Best crocheted center piece—Mrs. J.S. Morgan.

Best needle work—Miss Leona Holland.

Live Stock Department

Heifer calf—1^st, G.W. Wells; 2^nd, T.J. Toms.

Family cow—1^st, G.W. Wells; 2^nd, A.D. Lancaster.

Pig—1^st, C.B. Harrill.

Pen of chickens, any breed—1^st, O.A. Linch.

Team horses—1^st, G.S. Trout.

Team mules—1^st, J.R. Morrow.

Barred Rocks—1^st, Miss Flora Matheny.

Rhode Island Reds—1^st, Burch Doggett (club member)

Beef calf—1^st, Clarence Lancaster.

Bull—1^st, A.D. Lancaster.

Best pen of chickens by poultry club member—1^st, Burch Doggett; 2^nd, Florence Matheny.

White Orphington chickens—1^st, O.A. Lynch.

Brown Leghorns—1^st, O.A. Lynch.

How Guilford College Students Spent Saturday Evening in 1919

From The Guilfordian, student newspaper of Guilford College, Greensboro, N.C., October 22, 1919

Readings by Professor Balderston and Singing Conducted by Miss Rudisill

Instead of the lecture that the Guilford College students were expecting on Saturday evening, October 18, a unique program consisting of a collection of reading sand songs was given.

In the first part of the evening Prof. Balderston entertained the audience with a variety of readings. The first of these was “The Cremation of Sam McGhee” by Robert W. Sewise. Next the spectators were held spellbound by “The Trials of a Bachelor.” After an indefinite number of fruitless efforts, the bachelor finally succeeded in sewing on a button, and while the look of triumph was still on his face discovered to his utmost horror that the button was on the wrong side. A collection of the poems of Vachel Lindsay, “The Flower of Mending,” “Hone Sampson Boose Among the Gates of Gaza,” and “Two Old Crows” followed. The first part of the program was ended with a poem by Alfred Noyes entitled “The Barrel Organ.”

The remaining portions of the evening was spent in singing. Under the capable direction of Prof. Balderston and Miss Rudisill this feature was one very much enjoyed by all. Everyone seemed to enter heartily into the spirit of the singing. Rounds, Guilford songs, songs of the Old North State and the national hymns were entered into with a hearty zest. Just a few of the more modern songs were sung at the request of some of the members of the audience.

Even when “Hail Dear Old Guilford,” which was to be the closing song, was finished the crowd seemed loathe to take its departure, but kept starting other songs. At last when these no longer seemed to be any excuse for staying, a reluctant band its steps homeward, but it was not until long after the music loving throng had reached the various dormitories that the last notes died away.

One Day You'll Be a Senior and Know it All, Says John Pitts, Oct. 22, 1919

From The Guilfordian, student newspaper of Guilford College, Greensboro, N.C., October 22, 1919

“The Janitor’s Corner”

By John Pitts

The Seniors of this college think they have all the knowledge; but of course this isn’t true, for besides them there are a few who know a thing or two. I don’t need a moment’s ponder to tell who the person is standing yonder that will hardly ever talk and hold his head so high that he can scarcely see to walk. (Oh, that’s a Senior.)

Some folks say it’s hard to bluff, but in that line of Seniors have the stuff. Oh! you’d think they owned the place if you go by the look on their face; it’s a thing you can’t erase—from your memory. I’ll tell you what I’d like to do. I’d like to tell them a thing or two, wouldn’t you? I’d just say I would, but they don’t think I could ‘cause I don’t know much what’s in books and I don’t get quite so many envious looks as they. The girls dress finer than in their former college days and oh, they’ve changed in so many ways and they think all this pays. (Lou-cher-c.) The boys never stay to talk when you meet one on the walk, but probably he’ll take time to say “howdy-do”—or just a very polite word or two—whereas used to he would greet with a “hey!”

Don’t be discouraged though ‘cause every dog has his day—or that is what I heard someone say. Some time you’ll be big and tall, be a Senior and know it all.

Alumni Notes From Guilford College, October 22, 1919

From The Guilfordian, student newspaper of Guilford College, Greensboro, N.C., October 22, 1919

Alumni Notes

J. Wilson Carrell, ’00, is principal of the Guilford Graded School.

J. Waldo Woody is spending the winter with his parents here.

Matthew Perry, ’15, is completing his medical course at the University Pennsylvania. He was the recent winner of a $450 reward for the best grades of his class through four years’ study at the university.

Herbert Howard, ’11, is a railway postal clerk on the Norfolk and Southern road between Raleigh and Charlotte.

Ed Carroll, ’18, is principal of the school at Walnut Cove. He paid a recent visit to the college and did also Clara Blair.

George Bradshaw, ’08, is principal of the school at Rich Square.

Mabel Raiford, ’08, is assistant principal of the school at Courtland, Virginia.

Ellen Raiford, ’18, is teaching Home Economics at Black Mountain.

Ernest Shore, ’14, is spending the winter at his home at East Bend.