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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
Look After the pIus.

Now, before severe weather sets in,
is the time to push your pigs. The same
food will make more flesh in warm
than in cold weather. The average
tenant or small farmer has not count
ed the value of a fat hog for his family,
A good hog, ten to twelve months old
eau be grown upon the Stops of any
family. Many families could feed two
or three and never miss what they eat,
This hog should now wewigh 25O
pounds or more. Such a hog is worth
more than thirty dollars to the family.
If you have not provided for this
fall, now is the time to look out for
next fall. Get a few pigs and try the
experiment.
Almost any Of the improved breeds
will do. The Yorkshires are being es-
pecially recommended for this purpose
They are perhaps worthy a good trial
They make more meat and less lard.
Keep a pig or a few pigs, but be sure
to keep a clean pig-pen. It is easily
done when once you fix for it. Have a
good, tight floor and slant it so that all
the dorppings will be easily collected
and carried to the farm or garden
Dixie Farmer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
THE BOIL wEEvIL.
moved From the Scene of the
Insects Ravages.

We do not live in the section where
tho boil weevil has put In his appear
ance. We are not personally acquaint-
ed with this new pest, nor are we anx-
ious to- get acquainted.
But we feel a deep interest in the
progress it is making and damage It is
threatening to do.
We are deeply interested II, every
thing that effects the farming interests
Of the south.
For these reasons we ventura TO sug-
gest a thought. 1t may be q foolish
suggestion, but the emergency is upon
us, we must find some way to conquer
this weevil or he may destroy the cot
ton industry of the south, and the great
interests throughout the world that de-
pend upon our cotton.
Would 1t not be better for the farm
ers who live in the infected districts
to quit planting cotton for a few years.
This would be a great sacrifice to them.
But it would be n that would be JUS
titled in view Of the calmity that
threatens them, and through them the
cotton producers and manufacturers of
the American cotton crop,
They can not hope to make a profit
raising cotton while the weevil is pres
ent. Would 1t not then be to their in
terest in the end to starve them out at
once.
Say take ten years, would not the
farmer be better off at the end of The
ten years If he should plant no cotton
for three or four years, and then plant
without danger from the weevil.
We are glad to see the United States
government proposes to take a vigorous
hand in the fight. We hope 1t success.
But we think it would be wiser to
wage a war OF determination upon the
woevil than to spend large sums hunt
ing for resistent varieties. These will
come along anyhow, if there are any
to be found.
This $500 900 might ever bc used as &
premium in some way to induce unity
of action on the part Of all the farmers
who live in the infected district.
Quarantine and starye out the Mex
lean boil weevil.
We offer this suggestion for what it
may be worth.-Dixie Farmer,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

We once knew u farmer in Grimes
county, Texas, who was known as the
w%eed-killer." One of the tenets of
his agricultural religion was to never
let a weed go to seed on his farm.
Often we have seen him ride up and
dismount with a weed in his hand,
make his way to the kitchen, where
he would cremate the weed in the
kitchen stove. 1t is needless to say
that he made money. He bought 200
acres adjoining his farm that was at
the time covered with a vast sea of
waving green cockleburts, with a doz-
en- other weeds, wherever they could
find room to grow, Two years later
we were looking at this farm, and aft
err riding entirely around inside the
fence, failed to find a weed, large or
small. This man had the reputation
of being the best farmer in the county.
And yet hundreds of farmers say they
can not get entirely rid OF weeds
Farm and Ranch.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
SUDDENLY RICH.
Several Drinks of whisky Raised tho
Man from Poverty to
Amuencc.

Representative Bartlett, OF Georgia, was
In one of the small towns in his district cam
paigning last fall, says the New York
World. and heard a conversation between
one of his friends who was about to move
to Dallas county, Tex, and q native:
Hear you-all going 10 Texas said the
native.
Yes; going to Dallas county"
"Well, l wish you'd look up my brother
down there and tell him I'm doing mighty
poorly. The interest is coming due and 1
wish he would send me some money
The native then went and had a couple OK
drinks of local whisky, Shortly afterward
he met the mar who was going to Texas.
u hear you-all are going TO Texas}'
Eyes"
"Well, il you-all run across my brother
Town there tell him | am fine and that
everything is going along all right
The man who was going to Texas prom
ised and the native dropped into the saloon
and had some more drinks, When he came
out he again hailed the man who was going
to Texas and said;
Say, If you see my brother down there
Just tell him to send to me if he needs any
money"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
FRILLS OF FASHION.
Many Small Items OF Finery THAI AAe
Dear to the Feminine
Heart.

A capuchin hood is seen on many
of the newest evening wraps,
Tiny gold buttons lend q bright
touch to afternoon gowns of velvet or
cloth.
Clusters Of flowers fastening on rib
bon bands, or long wreaths and trails
of blossoms appear frequently on cbif-
fon and tulle evening frocks.
The vogue for the shaded ostrich
feather is or the decline.
Velvet fruit decorates a number of
the latest creations in millinery.
Jowelod fabrics are much favored by
Partisan designers for evning gowns.
Fringe and gaugings conspicuous on
new models impart a quaint, old-fash-
toned look.
Gold spangles, braid and passemen-
terie contribute to the adornment of
some handsome evening gowns.
Shirrings over the hips are the
feature of the newest skirts.
Among the new .cravats is a knot Of
colored ribbon without any ends at all.
Colored laces accompany every sort
of gown, but they must match to per-
lection.
Aluminium is the latest medium for
toilet sets. Medallions of pearl or por-
celain impart a decorative touch.
The newest linen collars are fash
toned so as to be worn without a how
or tie, a V-shaped piece in front being
substituted, The fastening is at the
back.
Flounced skirts are in evidence, and
as a rule most Of the flounces descend
in the front and are carried upward
toward The waist at the back.
Recently exhibited was a fetching
opera cloak composed of deep chenille
fringe in white, relieved by an occa-
sional touch of black. The foundation
was white silk.
A charming effect in collar embroid-
cry Is produced by the use of the new
rainbow silk which comes in delicate
tones of pink, blue and green.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
FOR EUROPE
That Continent Proposes to Try to
Raise Its Own Supply.
Africn m Asia Offer Fields for Exc
perimenting-We Produce Three
Fourths of the Worlds Sup.
ply and Set the Price.

Practically all the European
tries that have possessions With a eli
mate at all adapted for the cultivation
of the cotton plant are attempting to
establish cotton-growing industries.
II they succeed, King Cotton some
time may lose his present rank in the
United States. But he has had a long
day. For many years he has been able
to boast that he has brought more
money into this country than any
other one product of field or mill.
England, France. Germany. Russia,
Belgium and Portugal, as well as other
nations of Europe, are %zealously ex-
perimenting in their several available
territories with cotton culture; and, as
we suggested above, hope some day to
be at least partially independent of the
United States as regards this very i'm
portant staple. For long we have been
the cotton producers of the world.
often supplying three-fourths of the
worlds demands, and sometimes four
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

Peruna il known from the Atlantic to
the Pacific. Lettera Of congratulation
and commendation testifying to the
merits Of Peruna m n catarrh remedy
are pouring in from every State in the
Union. DR.. Hartman is receiving hun
dreds of such letters daily. All classes
write these letters, from the highest to
tue lowest.
The outdoor laborer, the indoor arti-
ran, heclerls, the editor, the statesman,
the preacher-all agree that Peruna is
The catarrh remedy Of the age. The
tloge and rostrum, recognizing catarrh
us their greatest enemy, are especially
enthusiastic in their praise and testi-
lnony.
ANY man who wishes perfect health
must be entirely free from catarrh. Ca
tnrrh is well nigh universal; almost ON
niprescnt. Peruna is the only absolute
safeguard known. A cold is the be-
ginning of catarrh. To prevent colds,
to cure colds, is to cheat catarrh ont OF
its victims. Peruna not only cures ca
tarrh, but preventsit. Every household
should be supplied with this great rem
edy for coughs, colds and so forth.
The Governor of Oregon is an ardent
admirer Of Peruna. lie keeps it con-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
AN INDIAN SPINNING WHEEL.

ated. And one calls this neglect very
strange in a land that, in 1897. pro-
duced a crop Of 100000 bales, averag-
ing 400 pounds in weight, a crop that
to-day in quantity ranks next the
crop of the United States. Experiment
tai farms are now being worked with
the idea of arriving at a knowledge Of
conditions best suited to the growth of
cotton in India. In Egypt cotton is
grown under irrigation, and the Brown
Egyptian cotton is very highly priced
because of its silky luster and smooth
finish.
Germany's possessions in Africa
(and perhaps her Pacific island depen-
denotes should also be counted I'M
furnish considerable lands suitable for
cotton growing. German ~colonists
have begun cotton cultivation in the
Quito district in German southwest
Africa; and in German New Guiana
there are in operation plantations of
cotton. In Frances holdings in Asia,
especially in Tonking and Laos, cot
ton is a valued product; and in NADIA
gascar, in French Africa, it is under
cultivation. Russia raises considera-
BILE cotton in her southern territory;
in Trans-Caucasia and Turkestan.
Worth a Celebration.
Mrs Wabash-What is the fifteenth
anniversary, dear?
Mr.. Wabash-Linen, | think, love;
but we've only been married three
weeks.
q know that, dear; but this is my
fifteenth marriage!"-Yonkers States
man.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
Good News from Minnesota.

Lakeheld, MINI, Jan. 4.-Mr William H..
Gentry of misplace is one of the best.known
and most.highly respected men in jackson
County. For As years he has suffered with
Kidney Trouble and now at n years Of age
he has found a complete cure and is well.
His cure is remarkable because OF the
length Of time he had been suffering. Cases
Of 10 years standing might be considered
incurabls, but the remedy that cured Mr..
Gentry seems to know no limit to its cura-
tive power. Mr.. Gentry says:
II have suffered with misery in my back
for about 45 years and had all the trouble
some symptoms of Kidney and Urinary dis
ease. | tried various kinds OF remedies, but
all 10 no effect until | tried Dodds Kidney
Pills. Now | have no pain in my back and
feel quite well in every way, ,,,
II am n years Of age and ! feel better
than l have for the last 40 years. attribute
it all to Dodd's Kidney Pills"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
SRfC,

With the cares of business behind him,
and thoughts of wife and baby IN his
suburban home occupying his mind TO the
exclusion OF everything else, Hilltop hurried
down Chambers street TO tie ferry. lie
paused for a moment at busy crossing just
as a truck laden vita kegs Of fresh Vermont
maple strip backed heavily against the curb;
Down came a tub from the top-most tier and
broke with a dull, slckening thud at llil4-
tops feet. He looked in dlsmay at has slrup-
covered feet and trousers and exclaimed;
Here's a pretty mess. o.,.
"Wdl," responded the driver, tits not
On men. 7. Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
Moravian Barley and Speltz,

two great cereals, makes growing and
fattening hogs and cattle possible in Oak,
Mont, Ida, Colo, yes everywhere, and
add to above Sal2er's Billion Dollar Grass,
Teosintc, which produces 50 tons of green
fodder per acre, Salzer's Earliest Cane,
Saker's 90 Day Oats and a hundred of
other rare farm seeds that they offer.
JUST CUT THIS OUT n RETURN IT
with lOc in stamps to the John A. Salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, and get their
big catalog and lots Of farm seed sar,-
Piles. TX. IL
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
Coffee Custard.

Grind two ounces of freshly roasted
mocha coffee, add n cup of boiling
milk and set in a warm place 40 min
utes; strain it; mix it in the usual
way with sufficient milk and eggs to
make one quart of custard, and pour
into a baking dish or in individual
cups. Place in a pan of water, bake
very carefully and serve cold with
whipped cream.--N, w, Christian Ad-
,-ooato
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
Boiled Tongue.

Have a fine picked tongue, Let It
lie in cold water for an hour or two
before cooking, Then put it into a
stewpan with two carrots, one onion,
a bunch of sweet herbs and parsley,
two cloves, a bay leaf and six pepper
corns. Cover with cold water and
simmei gently for three hours. Re-
move from the saucepan, take off the
skin, trim the roots, and serve on a
hot dish garnished with parsley
Country Gen .leman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

years suficIcu WIN
terrible pain in my
back. l did not know
whatit was to enjoy a
nights rest and arose
in the morning feel
ing tired and unre-
freshed. My suffer-
ing sometimes was
simply indescribable.
When | finished the
first box of Doan's
Kidney Pills | felt like
a different m l
continued until | had
taken five boxes"
noan'g Kidnev pile
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

Bobby say, Mr.. Updyk Ike, what DO you
suppose Clara said about you just before
you came in a.
Mr.. Updy ke-I haven't an idea in the
world, Robert.
Bobby (amazed)-Well, you've guessed
it! That's just what she did Soy!-Stray
Stories
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
strictly Busincss.

She-In truth, ! think he is neglecting his
business to court the rich widow.
He--O, | think not. His business is to
make money, and she has plenty of it,
Stray Stories.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

Buy a strip of asbestos cloth at the
hardware store and use small squares
to interline your iron holders, Keep
a good-sized piece fastened to your
ironing board to save the sheet, and
lay a square under the table pad where
the meat platter restA
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

Mrs. Newlywed-"Let me see, what else
do | want to ordery Oh, yes, you might
send me a peck of those nice big cranber-
ties." Grocer's Clerk (gently)-"Ihose are
not oranberries, madam; they are apples"
Cincinnati Tmes-Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
STATE OF OREGON,

STATE OF OREGON,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus,O o.:
DearSirs-Ihave ~hadoccasion to nso
your Peruna medicine in my family
for colds, and il proved TO be ancxcei-
lent re nIedy. Ihave nor had occasion
to use II for other ailments.
Yours very truly, w. M. Lord.
1t will he noticed that the Governor
says he has not had occasion to use Pc
runa for other ailments. The reason
for this is, most other ailments begin
with a cold. Using Peruna 10 promptly
cure colds, heprotects Instantly against
other ailments. This is exactly what
every other family in the United States
should do. Keep Peruna in the house.
Use it for coughs, colds, la grippe, and
other climatic affections of winter, and
there will be no other ailments in the
house. Such families should provide
themselves with a copy of DR.. Hart
mans free book, entitled, Winter
Catarrh." Address DR.. Hartman, Coz
lumbus, Ohio.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

Crowell-Ssy, some of these old ma1ims
make me weary. Now, there's the one about
a friend in need being a friend indeed.
Howell-Well, what's the matter with
that
"Why. a fr!end, indeed is a friend who
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

There is small excuse for being
idle on a farm. No matter how bad
the weather, the good manager will
always find something for his hands
and himself to do in the barn, the shed,
or the shop, and every farm should
have a shop.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

Mr.. Ireland-"Tois book on swimming is
very useful in sudden emergencies Mrs.
Ireland-"Is IL" Mr., lreland-"l should
say so. II you are drowning, turn to page
l03 and there you'll see how TO save your
self.'-Glaspow Evening Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
A Worry.

Your poor wearied wife losing sleep
night after night nursing the little one
suffering from that night fend for chill
dren and horror to parents, GROUP,
should have a bottle of Taylor's Chcro-
kec Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullen,
an undoubted Group preventive and cure
for coughs, colds and consumption.
At druggists, 25c, Soc, and Sl.W a
hottie.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
Worth a Celebration.
Doesn't Work Both Ways.

Simple-Do you know that I'm some
times taken for you by people in the
street? Are you ever taken for me?
sharpe-Heayens, no! I'd brain the
frsL man that tried Il on.-Ally sIoper
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

Ethel--"Will told me last night he was
hfraid his mind was going" Mabel
Weren't you scared?" E~thel-s"Yes, | was
afraid be wouldn't go with it,"-Cncinnati
Commercial Tribune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

Everybody says the baby looks like you:
Doesn't that please you?" Il don't know"
replied Popley, but | tell you what; I'm
glad nobody thinks of saying | look llke.th
baby."-Philadelphia Ledger.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

act very effectively, very promptly, re-
lieve the aching pains and all other
annoying difficulties. Foster-Milburn
Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all
druggists, price so cents per box.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
The Dat Wonder.

The Editor must tell its readers of this
marvel. 1t originated with the largest
farm seed growers in the world, the John
A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis. 1t
has stiff straw, stands up like a stone wall,
is white, heavy, and has long cars, filled
to the tip with fat, plump kernels. 1t is a
great %stooler, so stocks from one kernel.
IF YOU WILL SEND THIS NOTICE AND
10c IN STAMPS
to above address, you will get a sample Of
this Dat Wonder, which yielded in 1903,
in 40 State@lrom $50 to $40 bu. per acre,
together with other farm seed samples and
their big catalog. TX, L.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

To err is human; but few men have
enough divinity in them to forgive without
saying; Don't let it happen again."-
rugl
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

/ am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
mved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos.
Robbins, Norwich, N. Y, Feb. II, 1900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

Mrs. p. Brunei, wife of ?. Brunei,
stock dealer, residence Bill GrandAve.,
Everett, WASH, says: For fifteen
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
10000 Plants for lGc.

This is a remarkable offer the John A.
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, makes.
They will send you their big plant and
seed catalog, together with enough seed to
grow
1000 fine, solid Cabbages,
1000 delicious Carrots,
1900 blanching, nutty Celery,
1000 rich, buttery Lettuce,
1000 splendid Onions,
1000 rare, luscious Radishes,
1000 gloriously brilliant Flowers.
This great offer is made in order to in
duce you to try their warranted seeds
for when you once plant them you will
grow no others, and
ALL o BUT Ice POSTAGE,
providing you will return this notice, and
if you will send them zoe in postage, they
will add to the above q package of the ia
nous Berliner CRaiiflower. X. IL
That last speaker said the first guest
Of the banquet, was quite entertaining
Yes replied the other. Il thought his
delivery rather slow, though" That's
natural. lie began life as a messenger boy"
philadelphia Press.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

Carpets eau be colored on the floor. with
Putnam Fadeless Dyes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
COMPLETELY RESTORED.

1t i, always easy to forgive other peoples
enemies. Chicago Tribune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

To Cure a Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09
IS YOUR LIFE WORTH SO CENTS7

We defy the world to produce q medi'
enc for the cure of all forms Of Kidney
AID Bladder troubles, and all diseases
peculiar to women, that will equal
Smith Sure Kidney Cure. Nincty-eight
per cent. of the eases treated with
Smiths Sure Kidney Cure that have
come under u observation have been
cured. We sell IL medicine on a posi-.
tive guarantee, if directions are fol.
lowed, and money will be refunded II
cure is not effected. Manufactured by
Smith Medical Co., st. Louis, Mo.
Price so cents and 81. 90. Trial Sample
mailed free. For sale by all druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

Compound has brought to my home. Sincerely yours, Mrs. MAE
p WuARRY, Flat 81, The Norman, Milwaukee, Wis"
- Actual sterility in woman is very rare. If any woman thinks
she Is sterile let her write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass, whose
advice is given free to all would-be and expectant mothers.
S5nn0 s Sos sEEa9 AIa # i: s sHss fiji S%. s s%s4 sS. $s ss tsasia !sss" and "sH''"''''
QnaIUUU Lydia E. PnkhamM d.C 10 Lynn, Mass
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-01-09

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-Iwa was married
for five years and gave birth to two pre-
mature children. After that l took
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and it changed me from a weak,
nervous woman to a strong, happy and
healthy wife within seven months. With
in two years a lovely little girl was born,
who is the pride and joy Of my household.
If every woman who is cured feels as
grateful and happy as | do, you must
have a host of friends, for every day l
bless you for the light, health and happi-
ness Lydia i. Pinkham's Vegetable
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1904-03-23
No Excitement

In Panama under the Columbian
regime, one could get up revolution
almost at a moments notice. Such
slight matters, says the New York
Times scarcely interrupted the routine
of business.
One day number of American trav-
elers had taken their seats at break
fast when they were startled by loud
shouts in the street They FASTENED
to the window, and saw a crowd of
men in greasy, ragged clothes, rush
ing along, brandishing machtes.
What is the trouble?'' one of them
asked their Colombian host.
why" he said, alphabetically, IL am
afraid it is a revolution"
The travellers began to be excited,
but were Gained by the sweet voice Of
the hostess addressing her husband in
ordinary tones:
did put enough sugar in your cof-
fee. Gabriel?''