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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
FOR A SHORTER SKIRT.
Illinois Medical Society Puts Ban on
Trailing Skirts and Hanging
Them Uncleaned in Closet.

In the educational crusade against
consumption, now being planned by the
Illinois Medical society some attention
should be given to prevailing fashions
in woman's dress, says the Chicago Jour
nal.
The street dress which sweeps the
sidewalk Is a death breeder. II the
wearer of this dress went out deliberate
ly to gather up the germs OF disease and
distribute them in her own home and in
the homes of her friends, she scarcely
could succeed better.
The woman with the train to her dress
goes downtown. dragging the %pestilence-
making contrivance behind her. or
course, she holds It up sometimes, but
often It trails along in the dirt, gather.
ing into it's folds millions of microbes
of unnumbered breeds.
When she gets home again this WON
anan who conforms to the prevailing
fashions hangs her dress in a closet.
The closet no doubt is dark, The rays
of the sun never penetrate 1t. Tubercll-
losis microbes and most other disease
germs love the darkness. They like to
get away from the fresh air, They gloat
and flourish in this woman's dark closet.
After a time some member of the
woman's family falls i'll, The dread con-
sumption attacks the fairest one of the
lot, perhaps, or a little child is taken
off with scarlet fever or w%hooping
cough.
Then this grief-stricken woman won
ders where the disease came from.
It is high time the dressmakers abol-
ish the train. There are enough other
ways of contracting diseases.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
Vegetable Soup.

Cut fine two OF three onions and place
on fire in a spider with one-quarter
pound butter. Fry until onions begin to
turn yellow, then add three tablespoon
fuls -four, and, stirring constantly, fry
until a nice even brown. Add slowly one
quart or more of water, flavor with salt,
a very little pepper, nutmeg and one bay
leaf, CRATE a carrot, cut in small dice two
or three potatoes, cut a few tender cab
bage leaves very fine, and let all this
simmer slowly or top of the stove until
done. Color is given to the soup by the
Drowned butter, onions and -four, and
the grated carrot.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
W ON THE FARM.
It Does Not Take Much Time and the
Results Repay One for All
Trouble Fourfold.


There are many ONE who point out
the impossibility of having flowers on
the farm for three or four reasons. Some
say, Il have no time for such things"
while others declare that the chickens
scratch out everything, and that is the
only reason they have no blossoms. II
is hard to keep chickens ont of the door
yard or garden unless tight board or
wire fences are used to enclose them, but
It is better to shut up the chickens dur
ing warm weather than to try to enclose
the small fruits, vegetables and flowers.
II takes less wire fencing, and the chick
less they are crowded too much,
Even if you have only a few minutes
a day to work in your flower beds have
a few posies. Get some old lady to
divide her hardy chrysanthemums with
you, plant some hollyhocks and Irvine
morning glories about your kitchen win
dows. The trouble lies in buying nov
elites or plants hard TO take care of, and
then condemning the whole race of flow
ers as too much bother, if you fail with
the dollhouse pets.
Even if you have to put your flower
beds in the vegetable garden, with a
little work, you will have plenty for
yourself and plenty to give away. The
buds for the tiny coffin, and the bright
blossoms for the living cannot be passed
lightly by. Have you never envied tho
lady who could go to the house of
mourning with her hands filled with
flowers and soothe the stricken family
with her kindly gift? If you have, why
don't you begin now to make plans for
the coming summer? Start geranium
slips in old tin cans. SOW pansy and YER
bena seeds in shallow boxes to be ready
to transplant when warm weather
comes, look up your seeds and order
what new ones you want in time, and in
every way be prepared for the early
sunny days.
If your time is limited stick to a few
favorites like marigolds, nasturtiums,
pansies, geraniums and snapdragon.
These require little care and will give
m abundance of bloom all summer In
the hardy flowers your friends will sup
ply you with golden glow, lilacs, hardy
nhloy, crysanthemums and p%eonies, for
there never was a true flower lover who
did not like TO spread cheer and com.
fort by dividing her treasures. DO not
make the mistake Of undertaking too
much, Summer brings many cares for
the bouse-mistress and 1t is better to
have n small bed well cared for than
a dozen weedy ones.-Prairie Farmer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
A Refreshing Bath.

A warm salt bath is very refreshing to
anyone suffering from exhaustion OF
travel or a long shopping expedition,
which is as trying to mind and body as
anything that can be undertaken by a
woman. Away from the seashore, a
very simple substitute for sea water is a
cup of rock salt dissolved in warm water
and added to the bath. When the salt is
irritating to the skin, take a warm bath
and sponge off with a mixture of violet
or lavender water and alcohol, about
half and half, and rub briskly with a
warm friction towel. Such a method
prevents the exhaustion and dangers of
cold which follow a warn bath.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
RACIAL IRREGULARITIES.

Sewing on buttons is not a wifely duty
In Japan-there are no buttons.
Japanese mothers do not kiss their
children, though they may press their
lips to the forehead or cheek of a very
young baby.
A Burmese mile nearly equals two
English ones. The word for mile" in
Burmese means ito sit" and so a mile
Is the distance that a man goes before
he considers it necessary to sit down.
In China the stage is considered the
lowest of professions. Actors share
with BARRIERS the pain of exclusion from
competition at literary examinations,
in which every successful candidate is a
probable mandarin.
The wives of several prominent New
Zealand gentlemen are tattOoed upon
the chin. These ladies are true Maorics,
or aborigines, and they are women of
much charm and refinement. One is the
wife of a learned judge.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29

"Before | wrote to you, telling you how ]
felt, | had doctored for over two years steady
and spent lots of money on medicines besides,
but il all failed TO help me. My monthly pc.
RODS had ceased and | suffered much pain,
with fainting spells, headache, backache and
b~earing-down pains, md ! was so weak |
could hardly keep around. As a last resort
| decided TO write You and try Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and | am so
thankful that ] did, for after following your
Instructions, which YOU sent me free of all
charge, my monthly periods started | am
regular and in perfect health. Had it not
been for Won ! would be in my grave to-day.
az sincerely trust that this letter may lead
every suffering woman in the country to
write you for help as | did"
When women are troubled with ir-
regular or painful mcnstruation, weak
ness, leucorrhma, displacement or ul-
ceration of the womb, that bearing
down feeling, inflammation Of the oya-
rics, backache, latulcnce, general de-
bility, indigestion and nervous prostra-
tion, they should remember there is
one tried and true remedy. Lydia +,
Pinkham's VegetablcC Compound atouce
removes such troubles.
No bother female medicine In the world
has received such widespread and un-
qualified endorsement. Refuse all sub
stitutes.
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women
10 write her for advice. She has guided
thousands to health. Address, Lynn,
Mass.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29

Congressman J. II Bankhead. of Ala
bama, one OF the most influential mem
bers of the House of Representatives, in
a letter written from Washington, u. Go
gives his endorsement to the great ca
tarrh remedy, Peruna, in the following
words:
"Your Pcruna Is one Of the best
medicines I ever tried, and no family
should be without your remarkable
remedy. As a tonic and catarrh cure
I know of nothing better. "---J n.
BaHkHcad.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29

It is stated in Washington, that under
the Townsend rate bill. if q rate is fixed
by the Commission it cannot be lowered
by a railroad. Should an emergency
arise calling for a decreased rate, the
railroads or shippers would have to APP
peal again to the Commission, there be-
ing no latitude allowed, whatever the
circumstances. Hitherto a maximum
rate has been the rule, but no such con-
cession is made under the proposed Leg
islatiOn.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
THE TEACHERS FOE
A LIFE ALWAYS THREATENED BY
NERVOUS PR0STRATI0N.


Uue no bfOkc Down from SIX t"nTB Ol
Overwork Tells How She Escaped
Misery of Enforced Idleness.
81 had been teaching in the city
schools steadily for six years, said Miss
James, whose recent return to the work
from which she was driven by nervous
collapse has attracted attention. "They
were greatly overcrowdod, especially in
the primary department of which ] had
charge, and | had been doing the work
of two teachers. The strain was too
much for my nerves and two years ago
the crisis came.
IL was Frustrated mentally and ply
sically, sent in my resignation and never
expected to be able TO resume work. 1t
seemed to me then that / was the most
miserable woman on earth. was tor
tured by nervous headaches, worn out by
inability to sleep, and had SO Little
blood that ] was as white as chalk.
CATER my active life, it was hard to
bear idleness, and terribly discouraging
to keep paying out the savings of years
for medicines which did me no good"
GLOW did you get back your health?"
"a bare chance and n lot of faith led
me to a cure. After l had suffered fol
many months, and when | was ON tbs
very vergeof despair, | happened to reat
an account of some cures effected by
DR.. Williams Pink Pills. The state
ments were so convincing that / some
how felt assured hat these pills woult
help me, Most people, ] think, buy only
one box for a trial, but ] purchased sil
boxes at once, and when | had uset
them up, I was indeed well and had III
need Of more medicine.
CDR. Williams Pink Pills enriched my
thin blood, gave me back my sleep, re
stored my appetite, gave me strength tC
walk long distances without fatigue, il
fact freed me from all my numerous all
ments. l have already taught for several
months, and I cannot say enough III
praise of DR.. Williams Pink Pills"
Miss Margaret NJ. James is now living
ct No, 1873 Clay street, Dayton, Ohio,
Many of her fellow teachers have also
used DR.. Williams Pink Pills and arc
enthusiastic about their merits, Sound
digestion, strength, ambition, and cheer
full spirits quickly follow their use. They
are sold il every drug store in the
Word.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
For GROWING Girls.

West Pembroke, Me, March 2l.-Mrs.
A.. L. Smith, of this place, says that
Dodd's Kidney Pills are the best remedy
for growing girls. Mrs, Smith empha-
sizes her recommendation by the follow
ing experience:
My daughter was thirteen years old
last November, and it is now two years
since she was first taken with Crazy
Spells that would last a week and would
then pass off. In a month she would
have the spells again, At these times
she would eat very little, and was very
yellow. even the whites Of her eyes would
be yellow,
"rhe doctors gave us no encourage.
ment, they all SAID they could not Aelp
her. After taking one box Of Dodd's
Kidney Pills, she has moi had one bad
spell. OF course, we continued the treat
ment until she had used in all about a
dozen boxes, and we still give them to
her occasionally, when she is not feeling
well. Dodd's Kidney Pills arc certainly
the hest medicine for growing girls
Mothers should Iced the advice OF
Mrs. Smith, for by so doing they may
save Their daughters much pam and sick
ness and ensure a healthy, happy future
for them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
ANTICIPATING WANTS.
Suggestions to Younger Folk as to
How They Can Make Life Pleas
ant for Elders.

Most young people are willing to do
trifing acts of courtesy and kindness
when they are asked for, even when it
is at "A cost of some sacrifice on their
part, they generally make the secrifice
| with agreeable promptness. But there
is special grace to he given the favor
that is done before it is asked or with
out any previous knowledge of the re
cipient.
It is such a pleasure to find things
| and without having to beg some one to
do them that the timely thought of
somebody is gratefully appreciated;
and, although the thought may not be
easy to give at first, it grows by prac-
tice.
Suppose as some older person enters
the room where the feather-hearted
younger person sits, the most com
Portable corner of the o is found
vacated, the relief of not needing to
turn some one else out adds greatly to
the zest of occupying it.
y llt Eyes Hlu II Hdluti W
thread needles mat they used to do
found needles threaded in the work
baskets, what a delightful surprise!
Suppose the stockings, the nightmare
of the busy mother, We're suddenly seen
to be sorted, folded, and put away;
those to be mended laid in order, al
though the invisible worker might not
be able to darn well enough to mend
the ~rents-another delightful surprise,
Suppose heaps Of such little things
of the sort which are always waiting
to be done were silently accomplished,
with a loving wish for the comfort of
somebody's tired body and mind, 1t is
well worth while for mothers to under
take the work of Zine upon line and
precept upon precept,' which will train
their little ones into habits that viii
later on prove of solid comfort.-Al-
bany Argus.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
Fatal Curiosity.

In a house in the English town o.
Exeter sat two men. One of them in
formed his companion that the las
time he was in the town he suffered
from smallpox in that very room. "Ir
that corner" he said, was a cup
board where the ~bandages were kept;
1t is now plastered over, but they are
probably still there" And he took 9
poker, broke down the plaster and
found them. From their find" the
two men contracted the disease, and
it spread through the town and worked
fearful havoc.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
Where They Go Lame.

S~he-There are at least three things
that no man can keep-a t~iye-dollar
bill, a good joke and an appointment
with a dentist.
He-Yes, and there are three things
20 woman can do-point a lead pen
ell, cross a street in front of an auto
mobile, and Understand the difference
between ten minutes and an hour -
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
Save the Babies.

gNFANT MORTALITY is something fighthl. We can hardly realize that Of
all the children born in civilized countries, twenty-five per cent, or nearly
one-quateG, die before they reach one year; thrtyseven per cent, or more
than onethrd, before they are five, and one-half before they are fifteen!
We do not hesitate to say that a timely use Of Castora would save ma
imty ofthese precious lives. Neither do we hesitate to say that many of these
nfantle deaths are occasoned by the Weo fnarcoto preparations. Drops, tnctures
and soothing syups sold for childrens complaints contain more Or less opium, or
morphine. They are, in considerable quantities, deadly poson. In any quantity
they stupefy retmd circulation and lead to COMPOSITIONS, sickness, death. Castoria
operates exactly the legerS, but you must see that it bears the signature OF
Chas +, Fletcher Castoia causes the EOOd to circulate properly opens the
pores of The skin and alaVs fever.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
The Agra Diamond.

Speaking of the Agra diamond,
which was sold recently in London, a
London newspaper writer says: u
am disposed to think the Agra only
became famous about 1892, when it
was the subject of a lawsuit, 1t had
been sold for 100000, but the Jury, in
the litigation referred to, by their YER
dict rescinded the contract A curious
circumstance is that this jewel is not
mentioned in the only standard work
on diamonds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
None Left TO Chloroform.

"Shall we chloroform the old folks Of
the next generation asked the sage Of
%Plunkville.
"If cigarettes an tight lacin' keep their
present hollis on the respective sexes, re-
tortcd the Pohick philosopher, there
amt aoin' to be no old folks IN the next
generation ."-Pittshurg Post,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29

at was thrs' years ago that ] used
Doun's Kidney Pills for an attack of
kidney trouble that was mostly back
ache, and they fixed me up fine. There
is no mistake about that, and II |
should ever be troubled again ! would
get them first thing, as | know what
they are
For sale b. all dealers. Price 90
cents. Foa.er Lallburn Co, Buffalo, Ny.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29

nc CduNt anu Chlb
the kidneys. Use
Doan's Kid Y
Pills which have
cured thousands
Captain S. D.
Hunter, Of En-.
Finc No, IA, Pitts
burg. Pa, Fire
Department, and
residing at 2729
w vile avenue,
says:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29

'The automobile by any other mama
would smell no sweeter.' remarked the
Observer of Events and Things,-Yonker
Statesman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
Persons over SEVENTY Years Of Age.

Persons over Seventy Years Of Age.
A canvass of this city and township
just made by George Phillips, an old
'esident, to ascertain how many per
sons were living at the age of 10 years
and upward, found 200. viz: Males, 95;
females, 105. The oldest person found
was Mrs. Emily Cattlen %(colored)
aged SO years. Quite a large num-
Der were born in this city and vicinity,
Salem Cor. Cleveland Leader.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
NO BARGAIN DAYS THERE.
For the Reason That Everybody
Would Wait for Them to DO
Their Buying.

Gov. La Toilette of Wisconsin was de-
scribing the sharp business methods, the
intense economy of a certain company OF
business men, relates an exchange.
Those men," he said, should live in
Duckwater. Perhaps it was from Duck
water that they originally came. They
have certainly all the Duckwater char
actecistlcs.
What, you have never heard of Duck
water? Well, then. here is an illustration
for you of the character of the town.
"a drummer went to Duckwater one
winter, and to the leading merchant, in
an effort to sell a line OF cotton goods,
he said:
"'Thcse goods, sir, would make a tempt
ing line fol a bargain day
"a bargain day. sad the merchant.
we have no bargain days in Duckwater,
sir.
Ono bargain days in Duckwater? Why
is that" asked the drummer, quite amazed.
Because replied the merchant. Il
we had bargain days here, nobody would
buy anything on the other days, sir"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos
Robbins, Norwich, N. Y, Feb, II, 1900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
PUTTING Him Wise.

He-But what does your father see in
me to object to?
She-He doesn't see anything in you
That's why he objects. Chicago News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29

''Peruna / can recommend as q very good medic
cine. It's an excellent strengthening tonic, and i:
is also an efficaciouS cure for The almost universal
COn7pLainf of ~Cafarrf. "---GOnzaiO De OucSQda.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29

When a man is his own worst enemy,
an offer of mediation is always consid'
cred impertinent.-Puek.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
Heln-Eat.

Many a man would starve If his wife
didn't keep a few boarders.-Chicago
Daily.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29

The Easter bonnet may be a dream, but
the Easter bonnet bin is simply a night
mare. Atlanta Journal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
HIT SAVED MY LIFE
PRAISE FOR A FAMOUS MEDICINE
Mrs. WiIIadsen Tells How She Tried Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound lust
In Time.

Mrs. r. G. Willadsen, of Manning,
Iowa, writes TO Mrs. Pinkham:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham -
81 can truly say that you have saved my
life, and | cannot express my gratitude tc
you in words.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29

Does your husband ever win at the
races mo" answered young Mrs.
Torkins. Sometimes the hookmakers let
him hold a few dollars of their money for
a little while, But he never actually
wins. 49, Washington Star.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29

Senior Quesada, Cuban Minister to the United State, is an orator born. In
an article in The Outlook for July, 1899, by George KEENAN,, who heard QucSadl
speak at The Esteban Thcater, Matanzaa, Cuba, he SAID; " haveteen many aud
fences under the spell Of eloquent speech and in thcGnp OF strong emotional eh-
element; but have rarely witnessed such a scene as q the close OF Qalesadas
cuocy upon the dead patriot. MART" Ina letter to The Pcruna Medicine
ComnanH. wrttcn from WASHINGTON. D. g. scnor Qne-nL1 saws:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
CURE YOUR KIDNEYS.

When the Back Aches and Bladder
Troubles Set In, Get at the Cause.
Don { make the mistake of believing
back ache and bladder ills to be local
nilmnntr Cot 1T The rnnSn and cnrn
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
Or NnarlX.

Ut WEAKLY.
Every girl is as old as she doesn't
dare think she is.-Life,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29
Letters from Prominent Physicians
addressed to Ci1aS. HI. Fletcher.

DR. A F. Teecr of ST. Louis Mo- Gays: 81 have prescribed your CaSor1 IN
many cases and have always found it an efficient and speedy remedy"
Or n Down. Of Philadelphia, Pa. sns: 81 have prescribed your Cnstona In
my practice Tor many years win great satisfaction to myself and benefit to my
patients
DR. j. T. WaEponcr. Of Chicago, H.. gays; 81 can most heartily recommend
your Castorl to the public as Il remedy for chlldens complaints have tried
1t and found 1t of great value"
Or Edward Inrisn, of nrodyn, N Y, says: 81 have used your Castora in
fol- ism mild laxative effect ant freedom from harm"
nr. j b. Elliott of New York City says: Having during the past six years
prescribed your CaIora for inanlle stomach disorders, most heartily commend
Its USE The formula containsn nothing deeterious 10 the mostd delicate OF children"
Dr. G g. sprague Of omaha, Sch, says: Your Castora is an Ideal medicine
for children, and frequently prescribe it. While do not advocate the inds-
ciminate use Of proprietary medicines, yet Casbria is an exception for conditions
which arise in the caeo Of children.
DR. j. A. Parker of Kansas city. Mo, says: your Caaorio holds the esteem
of the medical profession in n name held by NJ other proprietary preparation. 1t
Ia n sure and reliable medicine for Infants and children In fact, 1t is The universal
household remedy for inGanuhe ailments"
Dr. II. 7 Merrill. Of Augusta, Me. avs: "Castoin Is one Of the very finest
and most remarkable remedies for infants and children. In my opinion YOU Caspna
hns saved thousands from an earl grave can furnish hundreds Of testimonial
from this locality as to it's efficiency and merits
DR. Norman NJ G@r of Cleveland. Ohio. says During the last twelve years
have frequently recommended your Castoi1 IS one of the best preparations Of tho
kind being safe in the hands Of parents and very effective in relieving chldrens
Is Il great advantage"
Ir. ?. II. Kyle of St. Paul MINI. says; ut affords mo pleasure to add my
fact Of the Ingredients being known through the printing of the formula on the
wrapper is one good N sufficient reason for the accommodation of IN. physician,
/ know OF Its good qualities and recommend it cheerfuny."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-04-29

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