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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01
KNOWLEDGE ss POWER.
The Power 70 Get the Most Out Of Z
Farm With Least Energy.

The farmer may not raw political
or social power. but II he Is a mar
oil ordinary ambitions he raves the
power to succeed In his business. II
takes power to succeed at farming.
1t used to be said that when a boy
wasn't good for anything else that
he'd make a farmer. 1T takes brains
to be a merchant, 4octor. or preacher.
but f~armer-why anybody can farm!"
But times have changed, and farming
successfully on high priced land is no
snap. The brains necessary to well
manage a farm would make for sue
cess anywhere after sufficient expert
ence 9 gained to know the
rope
But It Is astonishing that SO many
farmers are content to go along In
such a reckless and Improbable way.
They never have a definite knowledge
OF their business operations. They
know not whether it is the COWS or
pigs that are carrying the mortgage,
whether 1t is the sheep or the chick
n or the cornheld that Is falling to
pay expenses. They reed timothy hay
because they have II, and they have
1t because 1t Is easier to cur than
clover. and know not that there Is a
better feed than timothy and a better
crop for the soil.
The shackles OF ignorance Is hold
ing many a man down. knowledge
Is the power that can set free. 1t
isn't enough to know how to hold a
pillow straight, He must know why
he plows, when best to pillow, how
best to do for a particular crop or
season. II is not enough that he know
how to milk a COW. He must know
how to feed her SO she will do her
best. and he must know how to breed
her so she will perpetuate a better
race than her own, he must know
whether she is worth keeping at all or
not.
It isn't enough to know how many
pecks TO SOW Of grain. but how to
combat the fungous and insect pests
that lessen the yield. He must know
what n Of a great many varieties
Of these grains IL best adapted to his
farm.
knowledge Is ~power-the power to
get the most out Of a farm with the
least expenditure Of vital energy. the
least waste, and the greatest net pro
fits per acre.-Successful Farming.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01
Take Your Eyes to the cornAeld.

lake tUuV Eyes W kU0 wv HlcsVs
This is the time to selet the seed
corn in the field, provided 1t has not
already been attended to. It has been
fully demonstrated that varieties bear
ing two or more ears to the stalk
wal yield more corn per acre than
varieties bearing only one a to the
stalk. At the Edgecombe Test Farm
last year there was a difference at the
rate OF about twenty-nine bushels per
acre In the yield Of different varieties
Of corn, and the yield at the other
Test Farm Of different varieties bore
about the same ratio to each other.
These facts should impress us with
the importance of seed selection.
In field selection, we advise taking
for an ideal a strong. vigorous, sym
metrical stalk, not too high, bearing
two or more good ellshaped ears,
some four or five feet from the ground,
and that have medium shanks SO as
to permit the ears to turn down and
sheu the rain. We do not advise Sc
lecting ears that stand upright SO as
to permit the rain to run in and cause
the grain to rot, neither do we adj
wise the long shank so often seen In
corn. A medium between the two ex-
tremes is best. Use n in selecting,
for II one selects only a dozen or two
stalks In a day and the stalks SO se-
lected are of the ideal type for plant
ing a seed plat, 1t will be time well
spent. Make a start on such selection
this month.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01
TAKE THEM OUT
Or Feed Them Food They Can
Study On.

When a student begins to break
down from lack Of the right kind OF
food, there are only two things to do;
either take him out Of school or feed
him properly IN food that will rebuild
the brain and nerve cells. That food
is Grape-Nuts.
A boy writes from Jamestown, N. Y.
saying "A short time ago / got into
a bad condition from ovcrstudy. bui
Moths having heard about Grape
Nuts food began to feed me on It. II
satisfied my hunger better than any
other food. and the results mar
veious. l got fleshy like a good fel
low. My usual morning headaches
disappeared, and l found | could study
for d long period without feeling the
effects OF It
my face was pale and thin, but Il
now round and has considerable color
After l had been using Grape-Nuts fol
about two months ! felt like = Q
boy altogether. b vc gained greati,
II strength a. well ~ hesh, and It Il
. pleasure to study now that ] an
not bothered with my head. passed
all Of my examinations with . reason
ably good percentage, extra good n
some OF them, and It u Grapefruit
that has saved me from 2 years della,
In entering college.
Father and mother have both beer
improved By the use d GrapeNuts
Mother was troubled With sleeplest
nights and CT very thin, and looked
care worn. she M gained her nor
mal strength and looks. and sieeot
ven nights.s 4Thefs's : Reason Z
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01
Tine Dinner Muldoon Serves.

A certain Gotham dining establish
ment features what 1t claims to be a
replica Of the spread regularly served
at the White Plains gym" made ia
nous by the recent medicine ball test
taken by Secretary Of State Elihu
Root. Boosting the caption "Mul.
doon's Vegetable Dinner" the course
in detail consists of fried sweet pc.
tato. egg plant, %succotash, stewed to-
matoes, cauliiower. bread and butter.
1t is said that when the sponsor Of
this meal bearing his name was a
member Of the Finest" and was
jocularly known as "Muldoon. the
Solid Man" he adhered to the regi.
men above described.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01
Had Tried II,

"You ought to wear glasses. They'll
W. your eyes," said his friend.
Muffin in It," CONTEMPORARY an.
swered Bill de Bruiser. II fought dey
would meself wunst, an I put on a
pair when l heerd a big chap wuz lay.
in fur me. It's agin de law, ye know,
to hit a ma wild glasses on i'm.
Well, SIR, de big chap happened along.
He reached over, lifted dem glasses
on me face, an den he bunged me
eyes up, good an proper"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01
Gathering and Saving Cotton.

While. It is well to pick the cotton
A rapidly as Is necessary. we should
mot do that at the expense Of every
thing else; and especially do we ad-
wise against the custom Of picking
and ginning Immediately. II viii be
far better to let the cotton lie In
hulk for s0me time before ginning.
provided the seed cotton % dry when
picked. No gin can make it, best
tnrn~,Ms either "a quality or quantity
- ercen cotton. Again. ~hen cotton
a. gtuned. put Il under cover.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01
catarrh Cannot Be Cured

With LOCAL APPLICATIONS, o. they cannot resell
the seat o. the disease. Catarrh IL . blood or constt
tuuonAl disease. and 10 order 10 cure u you must take
internal remedies. Hairs stsrrh Cure 10 taken IN
ternaliy, and acts directly on tho blood and mucoua
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure 10 not . quack medi
n this country for years and 10 . regular prescription.
~ y composed OF the best tonics known, combined
wltn the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous s%urfaces. The perfect combustion Of the
TWO ingredients Ia what produces such wonderful re-.
suits In curing catarrh. Send for Testimonials. free.
eoid by Druggists. price 7sc.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01
An Ambition.

$50 you want to become an ambas
sador," exclaimed the mar OF power
YES" replied the opulent person.
81 thought you were devoted to your
automobile. When did you become in
terested in diplomacy"
I'm not especially interested in
diplomacy. What / want is to get
some position where Ill have govern
ment protection against arrest for
violating the speed regulation"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01
ELLEN M. OLSON

The responsibility for a daughters
future largely rests with the mother.
The right influence and the infor-
nation which is of vital interest to
the daughter impaired at the proper
time has not only saved the life but
insured the success of many y beau
tiful girl.
When o girls thoughts become
sluggish, with headache. dizziness or
a disposition to sleep, pains In back
or lower limbs, eyes dim, desire for
solitude; when she Is u mystery to
herself and friends, her mother
should come to her aid, and remcm-
Der that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound, made from native
roots and herbs, will ut this time
prepare the system for the coming
change, and start this trying period
in q young girls life without pain
or irregularities. 1t has been thus
depended upon for two generations.
Hundreds of letters from young
girls and their mothers, expressing
gratitude for what Lydia u. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done
for them, are constantly being re-
ceived.
Miss Ellen M. Olson, Of AIT N. East
St., Kewanee, III. writes:-
Dear Mrs. Pinkhnms--
al have had the best doctors IN our town
for my sickness and they all thought that
an operation was necessary. had headache,
No other remedy has such
ills. Thousands Of women resi-
States bear willing testimony +
L. Pinkham's Vegetable Compou
LYDIA E. Plnkham's Vegetable Compoa
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01
A Standard Measure.

After being ten years in the maxi
Ing there has Just been deposited In
the government standard weights and
measures strong room q new standard
yard measure. 1t is made OF 90 parts
Of platinum and ten of iridium, which
when combined are not upset by
either heat OF cold. After the elabor-
ate marking 1t was submitted to a
number Of tests, coming through all
with high honors. Every year OF the
next ten years 1t will be examined,
and II 1t varies by the millionth part
of an inch 1t will be consigned to the
rubbish heap, otherwise 1t will be-
come q Standardization News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01
Omissions Of History.

Henry VIII. had taken another wife.
"How many does that make" he
asked his private secretary.
six, your majesty" answered that
functionary.
Are you sure?"
II have kept the count correctly.
your majesty"
We'll, I'll stop at that" he said.
II was with some reluctance, how
ever, that he Kept his promise by dy.
ing before he had a chance to marry
No. 7.-Chicago Daily News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01

The fact that It has been demon
strated by good farmers that oats can
be raised more cheaply than corn
should stimulate oat growing. With
this croI. as with wheat, the land
should be well prepared. and only good
seed should be used. For oats, SOW
two bushels Of seed per acre Of some
good winter variety.
Rye IL another crop that should ra-
ceivc more attention than we are Civ
Ing It. Almost any land will grow
some rye, bu. the better the land the
more re we win get.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01

back hurt me ter
ribly. ] had sharp,
shooting pains,
changing to a dull,
raggin 6 ache. ]
could not stand for
any length of time
and my back hurt
me when l sat down.
My feet and ankles
e r badly swollen
every evening, and
my stomach was oui
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01
A {. ~DARMsTADTER

sdeache, and my feet were 80 sore1 could
hardly stand | took two bottles Of Lydia II.
rnkbams Vegetable Compound when my
periods were established and now l am
| perfectly well. Mama says she won't he
| without your medicine In the house l have
| told one girl what Lydia Il, Pinkhamw
Vegetable Compound has done for me
and sho is taking II now"
Miss Clara Il. Da~rmstadtcr, OF 4a3
Breckenridge ST., Buffalo, N TX, writes;
Dear Mrs. Pinkbam.--
"For about a year, except during tho past
few months, / suffered with severe pains
every month, with backaches and headaches.
! had tho blues so bad that ! was In despair.
1t is n pleasure 10 tell you that Lydia II.
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound has cured
mo-. The change In my appearance b won
derful and l desire that this good may come
10 every sufferer. Any ono desiring to know
further details may writc TO me and ] shall
b. glad TO give them."
IL you know Of any young girl who
Is sick and needs mothcrly advice.
asl her to address Mrs. Pinkham, ut
Lynn, Mass, and tell her every detail
Of her symptoms, and 10 keep nothing
back. She will receive advice abso-
lutcly free, from o source that has no
rival In tho experience Of woman's
Ills, and 1t will, II followed, put her
on the right road TO q strong. healthy
and happy ~womanhood.
Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound made from native roots
and herbs cures where Others fail.
D record Of actual cures Of female
in every part Of the United
the wonderful virtue Of Lydia
ID and what it has done for them.
d; q Woman's Remedy for Woman's lls.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01

A small herd can be fed aover tho
fence IN the pasture. small patches Of
soiling crops being grown near BY for
this purpose. Where this practice 10
followed. the forage should be vel
scattered on clean ground. % that
evsry COW has q chance to get her
share, with herds Of ten Dr morn
COWS, Il Il generally more satisfactory
to ICED them in The barn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01
X l E9SEY . I! 4! sg !! ]! Pc 800 sEEsSs - 80
Terrible Fate.


There Is something which will ap.
peal to every American in the horror
of a fate invoked upon Henry James,
ST., by his son. the novelist, and
recorded in the letters Of Il. l.. God.
kin.
The young man had been worsted
In argument, and exclaimed:
Then may your mashed potatoes
Always have Jumps In them!"-
Youths Companion.
1napostane 10 Metssso.
7xanins csssfuIiy every botsle Of CASTUMA,
! safe anil sars ssnsdy Ia infanss ~ eAndrsnt
nd go thAs
.' =: :: !, lMNzzM
4 N ros Over 20 Years
n Yinl Yos HaVs Alwsys BougAk
Whom fortune favcrs the world
savorA-0sfman.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01

OF order. Deans Kidney pills cured
me Of these troubles in 1902, and for
i've years I have had no return"
All dealers. so cents q box. Eos
ter-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01
BACK GAVE OUT.
A Typical Case Of Kidney Trouble and
Typical Cure.

Mrs. Chloe Page of $40 S. Pitt
Street, Alexandra, Va, says: MY
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01

The man who thinks he Is weighty
because he Is wordy usually is short
weight when 1t comes to works.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01
undtsturbed.

M tF IHE
Does the strike you have on hand
seriously inconvenience your com
pany?"
NO. answered Mr.. Dustin Stax:
ION the contrary, 1t affords US a bet
ter excuse than usual for the bad serv-
leo that 10 constantly complained Of"
Washington Star.
FITS, 81. vitus Dance and all Nervous
Diseases permanently cured by Dr.. klines
Great Nerve Restorer. Send for Free 200
trial hottie and treatise. Dr.. r: H. Kline,
Id, al Arch st., Philadelphia, "a.
Many = ma would rather lie when
asked for Information than say: 7
don't know
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-11-01
BAD BLOOD
THE SOURCE OF ALL DISEASE

Every part Of the body Is dependent on the blood for nourshment md
strength. When this life stream is flowing through the system in a state Of
purity and richness we are assured Of perfect and uninterrupted health.
iecausc pure blood Is natures Safeguard against disease. When, however.
the body Is fed on weak, impure or polluted blood, the system Is deprived OK
its strength, disease germs collect, and the trouble Is manifested In various
ways. Pustular eruptions, pimples, rashea and the different skin affections
show that the blood is in fvcrish and diseased condlioa as a result OF ton
much acid or the presence Of some irritating humor. Sores and Ulcers are
the result OF morbid, unhealthy matter IN the blood, and Rheumatism, Ca
tarrh, Scrofula, Contagious Blood Poison, etc., are oil decp-seatcd blood
disorders that will continue to grow worse as long as the poison remains.
These impurities and posons find their way into the blood In various ways
Often q sluggish, inactive condition Of the system, and torpid state q the
form uric and other acids. which are taken up BY the blood and distributed
throughout the circulation. Coming In contact with contagious diseases -
another cause for the poisoning Of the blood we also breathe the germs and
sufficient quantity it becomes a carrier Of disease instead Of health. Some
are SO unfortunate as to inherit bad blood, perhaps the drcgs Of some old
constitutional disease of ancestors is handed down 10 them and they ars
constantly annoyed and troubled with it. Bad blood Is the source Of all dis
case, and until this vital fluid is cleansed and purified the body IL sure to
suffer In some way. For blood troubles Of any character s.. s. S. Is the best
remedy ever discovered. 1t goes down into the circulation ard removes any
and all poisons, supplies the heathful properties 1t needs, and completely
and permanently cures blood diseases Of
every kind. The action Of s. s. &. is 10
thorough that hereditary taints ire removed
and weak, diseased blood made strong and
healthy 80 that disease cannot remain. II
cures Rheumatism, Catarrh, Scrofula, Sores
plIRElY VEGETABLE and Ulcers, Skin Diseases, Contagious
Blood Poison, etc, and does not leave tho
slightest trace Of the trouble for future outbreaks. The whole volume or
blood is renewed and ceansed after q course oil S. S. s. II is also natnreS
greatest tonic, made entirely Of roots, herbs and baIks, and is absolutely
harmless to any part Of the system SIS. s. Is for sale at all first class
drug stores. Book on the blood and any medical advice free to all who write.
1HE SWWT ScEcsEnc co. ATLANTA, "a,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-21
PROSECUTOR TAKES STAND.
Tells of Receiving Mercury Tablets
From Woman Accused of Murder.

New York. Feb. 20.-At the coroner 5
inquest today into the death of Mrs
Ida Bauer Binge, alleged to have been
poisoned and in which connection Mrs
Lottie Wallau, her daughter, was ar
rested. Prof Rudolph A. Witthaus. an
expert chemist testified that he had
found SO of a grain of mercury in the
POI lions Of the dead woman's body Civ
en- to him for analysis.
An unusual feature of the session
was the appearance Of Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Corrigan who is conduct
ing the case for the prosecution, in the
witness chair. DR.. Samuel Gluck when
asked if he remembered Mrs Wallau
producing a bottle containing bichlor-
ide Of mercury tablets. said he did not,
whercupon Mr.. Corrigan took the
stand and testified that it had been
given to him.
The principal witness was Miss
Elizabeth Devihe, one of the nurses in
attendance on Mrs. Binge. She told of
seeing a powdery substance at the bot
| tom of a bottle from which Mrs. Wal
lau had given her mother cham
raisn.
County Detective Edward Reardon
testified that he had been at the Binge
house on Feb. and :, and that he had
found in a small closet in a bath room
next to Mrs. Wallau's room, a bottle
| containing tablets, composed principal
ly of bichloride of mercury. Reardon
said that at the time of making this
discovery Mrs. Wallau's son was with
him. and that on seeing the bottle, he
trembled violently and exclaimed:
My God. is that what you have
been looking for?" During the cross
examination of Miss Devine it was in
Dictated that the defence would try to
show that Mrs. Binge committed sui
eide when counsel elected testimony
| that Mrs. Binge had on one occasion
expressed the desire to die in the
nurses presence. Miss Devine also adj
mitted that she had purchased bichlor-
ide of mercury tablets as a disinfec-
tant. She also testified that both Mrs.
Bingc and Mrs. Wallau seemed devoted
to each other. Adjournment was tken
until tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-21

ed by Col. C. H. Cram of Augusta. The
officers:
Commander, c. X. Tilden; Sen. Vice
Com, Trott f. Davis; Jun. Vice Com,
Fred II. Fuller; Sec, Emery L. Smith;
Treas, Lloyd Q. Powers; camp coun-
ell, Dana c. Skillin, E. r. Anderson,
G. S. Patterson: chaplain, D. c. Skill
lin; S. of G., E. r. Anderson; c. of G.,
Bertrand NJ. Johnson; c. G., John
Meader; p. G., Will E. Johnson;
musician. Webster T. Gatchcll; color
bearer. VIM. G.. Fish.
At the close of the meeting excellent
rations. prepared under the direction
of Acting Commssary Geo. S. Patter-
son were partaken of by all present
with apparent relish. The camp was
honored by the presence of a number
of veterans There is an increasing
field for usefulness for this patriotic
order and it should have the cordial
good will of the community.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-21
LIBEL Is FILED.
Joy Line Brings Suit Against Owners
Of the Harry knowlton.

Providence, r. l., Feb. 2o.-E. D. Bas-
sett, attorney for the JOY Line shortly
after 8 clock this afternoon filed a libel
against the owners of the schooner Harry
Knowlton in the United States district
court here.
Another body, a victim of the Larch-
mont disaster, was identified at the
morgue today. Two employees of the But
Ter hospital Of this city recognized tho
body of James Edward Franklin, Wa
tertury. Ct, young man. Franklin was
p years Of age, single, and lived with his
mother, Mrs. Daniel O'Brien, at A Dover
street, Waterbury. He left his position
at the hospital on Feb ard was bound
for New York, where he expected to
look for work. The body was shipped to
his home this afternoon.
At the morgue there are now four I'M
claimed bodies. The first has been identi-
fed as an oiler on the Larchmont, an
other as a fireman on the steamer, the
third has been recognized as John Mar
tell who. crazed with suffering, commit
ted suicide. The fourth has not been
identified. In this mans pocket was
found a Boston &c Maine mileage book
and on the book is written Frances Bat
tley, North Reading, Mass"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-21

The reception was held at it's hall in
Danforth block and was largely attend
ed.
About 125 delegates were present
from different parts Of the State and a
most pleasant hour was passed by both
the delegates and the members Of the
lodge. Music was furnished by an or
chestra of five pieces.
After the reception of the delegates
those present sat down to a bOunteOus
repast, about 200 being seated. The
banquet was as plendid one and was
enjoyed by all. After the banquet was
over and the dishes taken away
speeches were made by the leading men
of the lodge. being introduced by Frank
Groenleaf of Dirigo Lodge. who acted
as toastmastcr. The following splendid
list of speakers were heard from: Ed
win stone. G.. NJ, Biddeford: MIR. Long
lev, G. F., lewiston; w. II. Paine. q.
O.. Skowhegan; a. G.. Andrews, G. r.,
Augusta: C. r. Roberts, G. Rec. Wat
..ryille; John McMann, G.. Guide, Wat
erville: Everett johnson, Dirigo Lodge;
Joseph Hall, G.. P. NJ, Bangor; d. b.
Phelan, Pittsfeld: j. j. Maher, Angus
ia: John Towle. Dirigo Lodge.
The crowd dispersed at late hour
after a most successful time.
The Grand Lodge will meet at the
hall this morning when a welcoming
address will be delivered by Mayor
| Knight and the business of the lodge
undertaken. The business will be con-
tinued in the afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-02-21
Temperance Union Mcetinu,

The meeting of the Lizzie H. Towle r.
c. I. Union held in the G. A. r. hall
Tuesday evening was well attended and
interesting. the meeting being called to
order by the president and opened with
singing. Miss Inez Hill presided at the
organ. The delegation from Augusta
were Mrs. Feva, Miss Hill, Susie Smith
and Inez Page, who entertained the au-
dience with Rotations and select read
ings, which were listened to with clos .
attention. The invitation given to sign
the pledge was responded to by Lyman
Clark, new member. and two re-obli-
gated. Remarks and testimony by the
members and others were interesting. The
closing hymn was sung by the audience,
with organ accompaniment. Chaplain
Burrage pronounced the benediction.