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The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1908-10-22

The Florida State Presbytery was
in session last week at Crescent City.
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1908-10-22

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF TIE
FINEIIA UNION GINNING COMPANY.
The undersigned hereby associate themselves to-
lSiher 2. corporation und-r the laws Of the State
charter.
ARTiCIEL.
. 80 he name ~ tbs corporation shall D., pINETTA
UNION GINNlN G COMPANY, md :; ,bai
The enterprise-recorder. (Madison, Fla.) 1908-1933, 1908-10-22

ARTICLE VI.

The highest amount of In iebtedness or liability
70 which this corporation can at any time subject
itself shall be Seven thousand Dollars
ARTICLE VII.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-03-18

hind in the ranks of wealth-producer
of the world. He must practice a
wise rotation or crops, of not too long
periods, and in this rotation grass, or
its equivalent, is imperative. In a
state of nature the average soil of the
great agricultural area of the United
States-East, West, North and South
was inexpressably rich in all the
constituents of plant food. The aver
age farmer has cultivated on the the
DRY that these constituents are in
exhaustable. He and his father be-
fore him have cropped and cropped,
each year robbing the soil of it's treas
ure, diminishing it's power to produce
and adding nothing to counterbalance
the drain upon it. If agriculture con-
tinues to follow this mad pace, she
will soon cease to count her bales, her
bushels and her tons by the billion.
Nature teaches another lesson, She
despises nakedness and vacuums. No
sooner is a piece of her work worn
out and worthless, thrown back on
her hands, than she sets her energies
to work to restore it. She plants the
waste land in something to hide its
nakedness and shield it from the sun,
it may be only weeds and brambles;
It's beginning, 1t may be reforestra-
ton, where once was virgin timber
Her work of redemption is begun.
The intelligent farmer can redeem
these WORKOUT and abandoned lands.
He must have patience and divest
himself of the "get-rich-quick" cross.
Use rigid economy. Save and apply
every pound of manure from the farm
yard. The henery, wood ashes, no
matter what anything that will feed
a plant and all unite to soil fertility.
Sow leguminous crops. Stimulated by
commercial fertilizers. Follow with
grass while the land is resting; let it
rest under a covering of grass while
another plot is being built. At inter
walls turn the grass under for humus.
Raise a crop or two and return again
to grass In proof of this millions Of
acres of wornout lands in the East
have been and are still being redeem
ed by skillful and patient effort with
profitable returns to the farmers,
H. Bingham, Gladys, Tenn.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-03-18
SOUTHERN
AGRICULTURE
WHEN THE HENS LAY.

Our family is extravagant,
And always want to buy
Every pesky thing they see,
Though the price be low or high;
But moneys gettin' awful skerse,
IT'S skerser every day,
And Pa says we can't do much
Till the hens begin to lay.
Ma wants bran new range,
And a kitchen cabinet, too;
Pa says we can't afford EN-,
And Ma is in stew
She frets and scolds about 'em
Most all the live long day,
And says she'll surely have EN-, too
When the hens begin to lay.
Pa wants new spring wagon
And a first-class set O. gears;
Ma says he can't afford 'em
Unless he sells the steers;
Pa can't afford to sell EN-,
But then he needs the pay,
And | guess he'll surely get it
When the hens, begin to lay.
The preacher came out yesterday
To see about our dues;
Pa said he wouldn't see him
1t just gave him the blues
But Ma set as dignified,
When he asked our monthly pay
And told him he could have it
When the hens began to lay.
Twentieth Century Farmer
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-03-18
Use Of Lemons.

Gargle bad sore throat with a
strong solution of lemon juice and
water.
The juice Of half a lemon in q cup
Of black coffee without any sugar will
cure sick headache.
Lemon juice and salt will remove
iron rust.
Wash fruit-stained hands n lemon
Juice to take or the stains. Astfong
unsweetened lemonade taken before
breakfast will prevent and cure hu
ius attack.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-03-18
Mr.. Hartman gave $4,000 Tor the
determination Of rats. and pert par
agrapher adds that the determination
Of Fish cost him even more.

Foley's Orino Laxative is sold un-
der positave guarantee to cure con-
stipation, sick headache, stomach
trouble, or any form Of Indigestion. If
it fails, the manufacturers refund your
money. What more can any one do.
Sold BY St. Clair Drug Co.. Tupelo.
and all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-03-18

pal" said the little Pennsylvania
boy. "WeIl?" is the moon made Of
green cheeseP" ''Not if the contract
called for green cheese, son. But run
along. Little boys mustn't monkey
with politics"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-03-18
THOUSANDS PERISH.

Thousands perish every year from
consumption resulting from a cold
Foley's Honey and Tar cures the
most obstinate racking cough and ex-
pels the cod from your system and
prevents consumption and pneumonia
II has cured many cases Of incipeni
consumption,
Il is guaranteed BY St. Clair Drug
Co. Tupelo, and all dealers.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-03-18

Senator Bailey says thut Mr.. Roose-
veIt IS q mixture Of good and evil.
This is better than some Of the people
down in Texas say of Senator Bailey
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1908-03-18
SHERIFFS SALE
DELINQUENT Tax Lands ChiCkdSdW Go.

Pursuant to Section 1926 Annotated Code Of 1905 G. Bean
sheriff and Tax Collector will second Monday April being the
18th dav April 1908 front Of the house door in Okoon Miss
within e hours the highest bidder for cash the following lands lying
and being in the End District Chcasaw Miss and delinquent tor
taxes for fiscal year 1907
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26

spot where the party should be held. Wootsy- -wimp had gone down to the river and bathed himself till his pretty brown coat glistened like a new one Then he had polished his little tusks on a tuft of grass till they shone as white as snow. He had looked at himself In the water and felt that he need not feel ashamed of his appearance, for he was as spick and span as any little two-year-old elephant could be-
 In the middle of the party grounds the feast was spread. great lot of nice grass was there to be eaten by the yege- tarlan animals: the fine tender leaves on the trees would also supply food for the Giraffes, for 1t was proper that they should eat with their heads in air. And there was a vast supply of nuts, juicy roots and an assortment of meat. Of course the meat was for the Lions and Tigers, for they had never learned to be yegetarians.
 Very early in the afternoon the guests began to arrive. Mrs. Elephant gave o each her trunk to shake in greeting. She was most amiable hostess, and every animal in the country who knew her loved her. Even the Lions, a very high tempered and ferocious family, declared ludI they could never nave hn unlrleuuly feeling for Mrs. Elephant
 And Wootsy-wimp was the happiest lit tie fellow you ever saw. He scampered about, making merry every minute of the time. As soon as the young Giraffe came her name was Skylark-he began teas ing her till she slapped his little big ears with her pink tongue. telling him that unless he behaved with better manners she would tell his mother about him.
 Now, don't be so finiky' urged Wootsy- wimp. "You are here for a good time and not to fuss and quarrel like young wild cat"
 And so little Skylark Giraffe became more playful and did not mind the teas ing a bit. In fact, she got to teasing Wootsy- wimp till he wished she would let him alone and go off after some of the little Lion children. But she stayed pretty close to him all the afternoon, giving him as good-or better-than he gave her.
 Of course, all the little animals joined In the play from time to time, but would grow tired and go off and lie down In the shade of the trees and rest Not so with Skylark Giraffe. She was as wide awake as could be, and made little Wootsy- -wimp sorry that he had ever en- gagged her in the play of teasing But he enjoyed little Skylark immensely for all that and tried to hide the fact that she was getting the better of him.
 At o'clock the dinner was announced, and the old and young repaired to the clearing where the repast was spread. And how they did enjoy the meal II was the first time they had ever come together in this way, and the experience was not only novel, but most enjoyable Old Mir. Lion presided at the head of the table and served the guests. Mrs. Ele- phant, at the foot of the table, performed the part of hostess in dignified manner. But there were several guests present who brought bushes to Mrs. Elephants face on account of their conduct. They were the Monkeys-mischievou little imps that wouldn't sit still and be served like well-bred animals. One old ehap-too old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
BY HELENA DAVIS.

funny little toes an liners. I fink she's awful running. What If the stork would take her to Misses Dayf Oh, then. we touldn't have her fer ours at all any more. She's very ute. Maybe--
 For a whole minute Tottie sat silent. thinking very hard. Then she Jumped up from the sand pile and ran to her mothers room. On entering, she beheld her mother writing a letter. Maybe It was to the stork. Oh, that letter must not be finished! Without a word. Tottie sprang close to her mothers side, grasped the sheet of notepaper on which she was writing and tore 1t into pieces before her astonished parent could stop her.
 Don't write to the stork, mamma, for us wants our baby. Don't let anybody else have her; she's so ute an darlin'. love Baby, I do."
 "Ah, knew you would as soon as you got acquainted with her." assured man. ma, as she took Tottie in her arms and hugged her very tightly. And so we'll keep our precious little girl to play with our precious big girl, and we'll all be so happy together. won't we, dearier
 'Yes, mamma dear" Tottie replied. An l wish Baby would grow big very twick, fer want her to play wifi me in the san pile. Won't 1t be fun?"
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''Little wootsy-wimp," said old Mrs. Elephant, speaking to her two-year-oid son, tits your birthday tomorrow and I've decided to give you a party"
 "Oh, you are a good, dear mammap cried little Wootsy- -wimp, throwing his tiny trunk out of the way of his lips 50 that he could kiss his big and affectlonate mother. ''And who will you inyiter' he asked.
 "Oh, all of our woods friends" said Mrs. Elephant. ''There are the Giraffes, both the grownups and their little daugh- ter And there are Madame and Mir. Lion and their two cubs-pretty children, too. for lions. But they can't compare with elephants children-especially mine" And proud Mrs. Elephant stopped and caressed the funny little big ear of her fine son. .You are the finest little elephant in the world, Wootsy- -wimp," she added affec- tionately. "Now, we'll finish naming the guests. We'll have the Lions. the Giraffes. the Tigers. the Camels, the Hippos. the
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But at this minute there was a terrible commotlon at the head of the table, ana Mrs. Elephant looked in that direction to see the young Monkeys in an altercation with the young Lions. The little Lions had behaved themselves as long AS they could under the young Monkeys fire Of mischievous pranks. While their father, old MT. Monkey, had been plying his trnde of mischief-making at the expense of old Mir. Lions peace of mind and the fulness of his plate, the young Monkeys had been busy at the expense of the young Lions. And the latter would not endure as much as their older and cooler-headed parent could, and fin a fury of temper attacked the young mischief-makers and rolled them over upon the table, much to the embar- rassment of the hostess.
 Like a flash, Wootsy-wimp had one of the Monkeys in his strong little trunk, and had choked him loose from his an- tagonist a roaring little cub Lion. And while he held the struggling fellow in his clutch old Mrs. Giraffe lowered her head across the table and seized the ear Of old MT. Monkey and lifted him to the top of tall tree, where she deposited him on a shaking limb.
 At sight of the parents and brothers dilemma the other Monkeys began to scream and scamper about like wild, forgetting the appetzing meal and the presence of the distinguished company.
 If l let you come down, sir, will you take your ugly little ones and begone7" asked Mrs. Giraffe of the old captive in the tree.
 "Yes, madame. I'll take my children and our part of the dinner ari depart for merrier fields if you will please to let me come down." replied old Mir. Monkey.
 And you let go of that impudent little one," commanded Mrs Elephant, address ing Wootsy-wimp, who was still holding the small Monkey in the grip of his trunk.
 Wootsy-wimp obeyed his mothers or ders and released the struggling Monkey. And then all the Monkey family made a quick departure, going off at a run through the woods. They did not even stop to gather up their share of the picnic spread, for as soon as old Mir. Monkey got to earth again old MT. Lion, whose temper had at last become aroused. gave one look at him and followed the look with a roar that caused the earth to tremble; and beckoning to his children and better-behaved wife to follow him, the disorderly old Mir. Monkey took to his four feet with the feetness of bird on the wing.
 NOW, my uedr IrleuuS, bdlu mrS. Eie- | phant, smiling upon those assembled, we'll finish the repast unmolested by rude outsiders. I owe you all an apolo- gy for having invited the Monkey family, | but I had hoped they would behave nicely when in the company of so aris- tocratic an assembly. I cannot tell you how humiliated I am over their conduct | at my table, where, in the capacity of guests, they took the advantage of me"
 we quite understand your position l and your generosity in inviting that family" declared MT. Lion. And we sympathize with you, my dear; but do not for one minute condemn you. And | now, since the disturbing element has been banished, let us proceed with the
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TOTTIE AND THE STORK.

Tottie was four years old, but a very, very smart little girl for her age. In- deed, mamma said she was as knowing and sensible as fve-year-old child, while papa declared she was equal in intelligence to a 10-year-old child. Of course, both mamma and papa might have been mistaken. but the fact remains that Totte was a very dear little girl and ex- tremely knowing for one of her years. One morning Tottie nran Into her mamma's 8 room crying out excitedy: ..Oh, mamma, what do you fink? = Patsy Brown-she jus, now tol' me at new baby Is at their house. An a stork brought 1t. too"
 Tottie was all excitement and interest, her brown eyes full of wonder Say, Mamma, why don't you dit little baby fer me to pay wifi? Tant you see Misses Brown an ast her where she dot stork?'
 Mamma laughed; then replied: 'If Tottie is a very, very good little girl Mamma will send for the stork ana have him bring us baby. Won't that be nice?'
 "oh, yes, Mamma, do 1t right away. want one like Patsy Browns"
 But do you know how Patsy Browns little baby brother looks?-or Is the baby a girl?'
 "Oh, I never ast her." said Tottie. 'T fordot to fink bout whever 1t is a boy or dirl. But I know it's pretty, for Patsy said It's awful ute. I dess it's
 
 Well, we'll try to get boy" promised Mamma. But If the stork has no more boys shall we take a girl?"
 ''Yes-s-s," hesitated Tottie. But my frs choose Is boy"
 Then Tottie. ran out to play fin a big sand pile, and for the time forgot all
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her yet" declared mamma. .Now, SUD- pose you stay indoors this morning and get to know your little sister. Won't that be nice?''
 And although the suggested program for the morning did not promise great pleasure to Tottie. she decided to act upon her mammals suggestion. And in spite of her determination not to make up'' with the new baby girl. Tottie found herself laughing at the funny little faces the baby made; also found that the baby's dimples and kicking feet and threatening tiny fists were very cute and dear And once or twice the baby got her hands in Tottie's curis and made her laugh in spite of herself. And how pretty and fat Baby was getting! Tottie could not help noticing that. On the day of Baby's arrival she had been so little and uninteresting. But now she was as round as ball and could kick and kick; and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-07-26
Be Kind to Your Toys

Some children have way of tearing and breaking their toys to pieces as soon as the newness has worn off them. These children have the same small regard for their clothing and their rooms and books. Now, the thoughtful boy and girl will never abuse a toy just because 'it can't feel" as I heard a destructive boy say once in regard to a beautiful toy he had demolished ruthlessly. The thoughtful boy and girl will know that there are many poor children who never have toys unless some of their more fortunate little comrades give them their workout play things and will therefore keep their toys as nicely as they can while enjoying them and as soon as tired of them-or they are replaced by newer and more in- teresting ones-will give them to those who will appreciate the gifts.
 l have seen little girls wilfully pull the hair from a beautiful French dolls head, merely giving as an excuse: "Oh, we've had her since Christmas. and are tired of her and want new one." NOW, those same little girls might have made some poor child very happy by presenting to her the beautiful doll they had grown tired of. There are little girls who are obliged to play with empty spools, balls wrapped of bits of twine, old barrel hoops and any odd pieces of gay-colored cloth that may fall to their hands. A real toy, new and pretty, is never theirs and seldom do they have the pleasure of secondhand toys that other children have become tired of. So, let every child who reads this make himself or herself a commit tee of one to take care of his or her toys so carefully that. when tired of them they will be in fit condition to give to the poor children. It is sorrowful to pass down a tenement street in a great city and see the poor little folks that are deprived of the simple pleasures of life, and to think of the thousands of dollars worth of toys that are ruthlessy de- stroyed by children of the well-to-do class.
 Be kind to your toys and when tired thus cultivating and enlarging your own sympathies and usefulness by making others bit happy.
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Zebras and the Monkeys"
 At mention of the last name Wootsy- wimp sat down and clapped his fat paws together in glee. "Oh. yes, the mon- keys!'' And he laughed merrily at the thought. "How they'll make us all laugh till our sides ache" he said. lBut Wootsy- wimp changed his mind the next day).
 And now I must take the invitations round," said Mrs. Elephant. You see, have them all written. 1 did 1t last night while you slept. my darling son. And with her trunk she lifted from among the branches of q nearby tree a bunch of nice ly written invitations on big green leaves
 len she went off, wagging her short tail as she waddled along, swaying from side to side. Soon she had deposited the invitations at the doors to the caves and jungles, and at the base of trees where the desired guests lived.
 The next afternoon Mrs. Elephant had all in readiness for the party. A big clearing in the wood was selected for the
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BY MAUD WALKER.

And then the day passed So pleasantly that none remembered the unpleasant- ness caused by the Monkeys, and at its close they each declared they had never. never enjoyed so pleasant a time before.
 Please have a birthday every week" whispered Skylark to Wootsy-wimp as she was taking her leave.
 "No; you are on for the next birth day spankings," laughed Wootsy wimp. But be sure not to have the Monkeys at your party"
 ''Oh, never, neverI'' cried Skylark. Then she added; But they made it lively while they remained, didn't they. eh2" And Wootsy-wimp had to say that they had done so. ''The trouble with them is that they-they are"
 Monkeys said Skylark. And then all were gone, and Wootsy-wimp sat down to chat over his birthday party with his fond mother.
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and cap. sitting beside little basket cradle As Tottle entered the room the nice-looking lady smiled at her and said in ever so gentle tone: Come, my dear, and take peep at your little sister,
 Tottie's heart beat very quickly, and without word she tip-toed to the side of the basket-cradle and peeped down into the cunningest little face she had ever seen. But even as she did so q pang of Jealousy came into her little breast. There was papa, smiling fondly at the little stranger, too, and not uo- ticing Tottie at all. Was this wee mite to suppiant her? Tottie didn't like the idea. which, of course, did not frame itself into words such as I have used. No, she really was not pleased with the newcomer. Turning to her papa she asked: 'Where Is my Mammar'
 You can't see mamma today, Girlie," explained Papa. "Sho isn't feeling very
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well, and her little elder daughter must be good and not ask to go to her room. But tell papa what you think of our dear little baby girl"
 But Tottie was too full of emotion to try to express herself just now, and turned about and ran out of the room. "I wish toud fin dat ole stork an tell him to tum an dit his baby-chile," she muttered as she ran up to her own room, to be bathed and dressed for breakfast.
 For two or three weeks Tottie would take no notice of the new baby sister. When her mother and father called to her to come and kiss little sister" she would pout and run away. Don't you want your little sister to stay here?" Tottie's mamma asked her one day,
 ''No, I want the stork to tum an dit her, spoke up Tottie.
 "But you haven't got acquainted with
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shall I do about Old Monkeys conductr she whispered, using her trunk as speak ing tube, for otherwise Mrs. Giraffe could not have heard her.. e---s--Hss-
 'Send him home," advised Mrs. Giraffe, stopping very low, so as to speak in her hostess ear.
 'I can't very well do that" explained Mrs. Elephant. "He was invited here by me and 1t wouldn't be proper for me to bid him leave"
 'Well, If he keeps up his pranks--so unsuitable at table-I'll do something to make him mend his ways" declared Mrs. to me-"
 "very well. my dear," agreed Mrs. Elephant.
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pleasures of the occasion and forget that our spirits have been rufled.''
 You are more than kind" declared Mrs. Elephant, her voice tremulous with emotlo-. And now let's all be merry and happy"
 And after the dinner let's each give Master Wootsy-wimp a spanking to add to his birthday luck" So spoke up Mrs. Tiger, a pleasant and refined lady, whose voice had not been heard that day be- fore, so shy was she.
 "A spanking!" And little Skylark jumped up and down in gIee. "oh, won't we get even with Master Wootsy-wlmp, thought Oh, how Jolly to spank him good and hardi"
 And in spite of the promised spank ings Wootsy- -wimp laughed gally, throw ing his trunk about the slender neck of Skylark and giving her hug she did not soon forget.