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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-03-19
FORTUNE
To Be Offered for
a: Boxing Match
Tex Richards, the Yves Tern Promoter
Will Make it Worth While for
Jcffric5 and johnson to Meet
On Labor Day.

New York, March 14.-That game,
hustling fight promoter Of Nevada,
Tex Richard, is on the job again His
latest is an offer of S35, 900 for a
bout between Jim Jeffries and Jack
Johnson, to take place at RaWhide,
New, on Labor day afternoon. Any
body who thinks this is a bluff on
the part Of Tex, doesn't know him.
1t Is true he has been a bit quiet for
a few months, but it is not because
all the noise has been taken out of
him, as some might suppose. There
is another reaSOn--a sacred one. 1t
is because his only child died last
fall and, out Of respect to her men,
Ory, he has sidestepped all publicity
and permitted the fight game to pur-
sue the even tenor, etc. Tex was all
wrapped up in the yOungster, and
game as he iS-a man who, doesn't
quake when he sees a gun flashed or
a knife pulled-when she died it un-
neryed him to such an extent that
he was also Frustrated. One day in
the Imperial hotel, while the child
was i'll nigh unto death and the best
talent in this city Of learned medi~
cine men whispered: There isn't
q chance, Mr.. Richard," he was
standing at the end of the bar trying
to sip pony Of cognac, but he
couldn't swallow it. 1t seemed to
stick in his throat. Turning to us
he said in a husky voice: Il have
about 100000 shares Of copper
stock in Nevada, and, bad as times
are-it is worth about 81 share
I'd just give it all to see her get
WELL" and he made a gesture which
showed he meant the little one lying
i'll upstairs. That night she passed
away.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-03-19

Rickard always has believed John
son to be the best Of the heavies
with the possible exception Of JEFF
fries, and he even comedies him a
good chance against the big daddy
himself. Next to Jcffries he always
has been anxious to secure match
between Burns and Johnson. Be
fore he left for the west the last
time, he exacted q promise from Sam
Fitzpatrick that he wouldn't sign for
a championship fight with either JEFF
fries or Burns until he had a chance
to bid for it. There doesn't seem
to be any likelihood that Jeff will ac-
cept, but now that Tex is back in the
game, it is q cinch he would give q
big purse for Burns and Johnson.
Even if he let the S33, 900 go for
these two. he would make money out
OF the bout as the sports pay big
money in Nevada when you give
them the goods. Don't be surprised
If you read Of Johnson and Fitzpat-
rick packing their doll rags and hik-
ing to England before many days,
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-03-19

Only the sharpened chisel OF ex-
perience can rightly cut the lines OF
true character.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-03-19

Benediction.
Accompanies, Misses Lulu James
and Ethel Spriggs. Z.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08
The Golden Cotton Seed.
Charlotte Chronicle.

SHdflOUte 'JufOulcie.
Only a few years ago cotton seed
was a nuisance at the gin house.
Where gins were operated by water
power, the seed were dumped into
the mill race and foated off. In
other instances they were burned.
How little our farmers knew they
were throwing away gold! From a
nuisance, the cotton seed has devel-
oped into one Of the South's most
prolific sources of wealth. Census
statistics just issued by the Depart
went of Commerce and Labor show
that in the fiscal year ended June
Both, 1907, the production of cot
ton seed in the United States was s.
912,646 tons, of which 3,S43,9S1
tons were coverted into manufac-
tured products; 175, ,724, $40 gallons
of oil, and 1,7S5, ,SO4 tons of cake
meal, as we'll as vast quantities of
linters and hulls were secured. The
exports were S,S14 tons Of cotton
seed, valued at $2O9,493; 1885,
403 gallons of Oil, valued at ST.
O74 .4O3 and 67O,6S4 tons of cake
and meal, valued at $17,O62, ,594.
A decade ago in 1897, while the
production of cotton seed was only
about one-fourth less, there was used
for manufacturing purposes but l.
62S,O4O tons; the oil produced was
65,122,OOO gallons and the cake
and meal 569,SOO tons. There was
exported in 1897 1928 tons OF cot
ton seed, worth $17O, ,6O4; 19,445,
S4S gallons of oil worth $5,476, $40
and 2O2, 400 tons of cake and meal,
worth So, ,740, ,232.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08
HENDERSON. N. c., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1908.

country drives They invite the busi-
ness man to the establishment of
country and suburban homes, such
as he can enjoy only when he is as
sured that the condition of the roads
will be such as to enable him to reach
bis place OF business promptly in all
kinds of weather
| think it may truthfully be said
that there are few matters OF such
general Importance to all the people
OF any community dis the provision
of good roads, and | believe, there
fore, that all of US who have the pro-
gress and prosperity of the South at
heart should do all in our power to
aid in the creation ofapublic opinion
faborable to road improvement.
The system that should be adopted
in any locality is one on which it
would not be proper for me to tender
advice, ever, if were qualified to do
so. 1t is necessarily matter that
can best be determined by the people
directly interested and who are ac-
qualnted with the peculiar needs and
conditions in their neighbOrhood.
The interest Of this Company in good
roads as a means of aiding in South
ern development was evidenced in a
very practical way when, a few years
ago, in cooperation with the Ma.
tional Good Roads Association and
the Department of Agriculture, it
sent Il special good roads train over
the system, carrying road building
machinery and expert road builders,
who built short stretches OF object
lesson roads and delivered addresses
at central points where good roads
conventions were held. The Land
and Industrial Department. of this
Company is keeping in close
touch with the good roads move
ment throughout the territory urav-
ersed by it's lines and will be glad,
at all times, to cooperate with the
people of any locality by giving in
formation, or in any other practical
BILE and reasonable way.
Yours very truly,
W. W. FINLEY,
President.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08

Special Correspondence of the Gold Leaf.
New York, Sept. 30:-Because not
one American in n hundred has been
found who knows the difference be-
tween the pestiferous European House
sparrow. commonly known as the
English sparrow, and the intensely
valuable sparrows native to this
country, an educational campaign
is being launched in this city with
the object of making every citizen OF
the United States acquainted with
our feathered compatriots. Taking
as a text the sins of the foreign bird
which are visited upon the head of
his innocent American cosuins, the
National Association of Audubon
Societies is planning to establish
what may prove a University OF Or
anthology for the nation. When an
adequate endowment for such an in
stitution is provided it is intended
to carry the simple facts of bird ilab-
it's and economic value to every
mind in the land.
That ignorance of the distinction
between the native sparrows and the
injurious species from across the
ocean is causing the wholesale
slaughter of Americas most valuable
bird race has been proven by recent
Investigations of the projectors OF
this scheme. Great numbers of the
little Yankee birds. who it has been
shown clear ninety per cent. OF the
weeds from every garden and field.
are found to be falling before the un-
informed revenger OF the ravages OF
their cockney cousins. That "a
sparrow is a sparrow" has been dis,
covered to be the unhappy belief OF the
great majority of the people of this
country where the pest of the English
House sparrow is being more and
more resented.
With a score of such species as the
Tree, Chipping. Field, Swamp, Lark,
Grasshopper, Vesper and Song Spar
row. Junco and Grosbeak, enlisted
to kill weeds and harmful insects
for the farmers and orchardists in
every section Of the country, the
government authorities have declared
the American Sparrow to be "oi
greater value to agriculture than
any other species and we'll worthy
of protection and encouragement .
Exhaustive scientific Investigations
by these experts have proven that
the native sparrOws are practically
innocent of consuming any cultivated
fruit, while the English sparrow is q
destroyer of buds and blossoms
grain, fruit and garden seed. Thi'
imported House Sparrow, utterly
unlike ours, is also guilty OF driv
ing away native birds from their
fields of usefulness and in addition
is noisy and filthy, befouling vine
and buildings.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08
Are Microbes in Your Scalp?
Many Explanations of Badness Have
Been Advanced. The Most Cor
rect is That of Microbes.

The term ''microbe" refers to "a
parasitic plant or fungi also called
bacteria. A microbe is SO small
that it can only be detected by the
aid OF a microscope. Some microbes
are harmless, while Others produce
various diseases, and derive their
titles through the form of their
growth or because of the diseases
they create, which diseases are in
fictitious or contagious.
Prof. Unna of Hamburg, Germany,
and DIR. Sabourand, the leading der
matologist of France, discovered
that a microbe caused badness, and
their theory has time and again been
amply verified through research cX-
periments carried on through the
observation of eminent scientists.
This microbe lodges in the Sebum,
which is the natural hair oil, and if
permitted to flourish, it destroys the
hair follicles, and in time the pores
entirely close and the scalp gradually
takes on a shiny appearance. When
this happens there is no hope of the
hair growth being revived.
Dandruff is a contagious disease
which a microbe causes, and the lat
ter produces itching scalp, falling hair
and badness. Dandruff is caused by
| the microbes diseasing the sebaceous
matter, which dries up and scales off.
Sometimes the cuticle surrounding
the hair allows the natural oil of the
hair to force its way beteen the flakes
1 nf ri t-Ir TO hn hai
| the microbe being between the flakes
force them apart and they scale off
as dandruff
:, We have remedy which positively
| will remove dandruff, exterminate
the microbe, promote good circula-
tion in the scalp, tighten and revi-
talize the hair roots, grow hair and
| cure badness. We back up this
statement on our own personal
guarantee that this remedy, which is
called Rexall '93" Hair Tonic, will
be supplied free of all cost to the user
if it fails to do as We promise. 1t will
also restore gray and faded hair TO
its original rich, glossy color, il loss
OF color has been caused by disease.
yet it is in no sense q dye. Rexall
''93' Hair Tonic accomplishes these
results by making every hair root.
follicle and pigment gland strong
and active, and by stimulating q
natural flow of coloring pigment into
the hair cells.
Rexall "93" Hair Tonic is entirely
free from grease or sediment, is ex
eeedingly pleasant to use, and viii
not gum the hair or soil the clothing
or pillows.
! We want everyone troubled with
hair or scalp ailments, even though
they are bald in spots, to try Rexal
"93" Hair Tonic on our guarantee
We exact no obligations or ou
promise, and simply ask you to Civ
it a thorough trial, and if not satisfied
tell us, and we will refund the none,
paid US. W. W. Parker, druggist.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08
Would rlortgage the Farm.

A farmer on Rural Route 2, Empire, Ga.
W. A. Floyd by name, says: "Bucklen &
Arnica Salve cured the two worst sores
ever saw. one on my hand and one on my
leg. 1t is worth more than it's weight in
gold. l would not be without it if had to
mortgage the farm to get it," Only 25c
at Melville Dorsey's drug store.
A great deal has been said to the
Western people about the strength
of the young men of the hills. Our
experience among them is that they
are not a whit stronger than the
boys Of other sections. but they are
just as strong. We are all North
Carolinians and the people Of the
mountains are no greater or better
than those of the plains. \ vast
deal of foolishness has been written
and spoken along this line; it has
done no little harm, too. If Bum
combe gave US Vance. Wayne gave
US Aycock.-Thomasville Charity
and Children.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08
Paper From Cotton Stalks.
Wilmington Star.

Wilmington Star.
Every now and then the statement
is made that some one has discovered
a process by which paper can be
made from cotton stalks but no one
has yet perfected process by which
it could be done. That serviceahle
paper can be made out of the cotton
stalk those who have given the sub.
iect attention do not doubt, but how
it can be accomplished is what is
bothering the people who have at
tempted to substitute the cotton
stalk for wood pulp. 1t is claimed
by some people in Atlanta that they
have at last discovered a process by
which it can be done and IL company
has been formed for manufacture of
paper out of this heretofore value
less substance. On this subject, the
Nashville Banner says:
"a company has been organized
in Atlanta with a, capital stock of
$500, 900, to manufacture paper from
cotton stalks. The cotton stalk
affords cellulose of the best quality
for making paper and it is claimed
that the supply of stalks in the South
is practically inexhaustible. 1t is es-
timated that there is ton of dry
stalks for every bale ofcotton raised.
and that it would require nearly l, 800
paper mills, turning out pa tons OF
paper per day, to consume the stalks
of one cotton crop. As the stalks
are valuelesss for any other purpose
it is claimed that a supply OF raw ma
terial can be secured at cost that
will enable the company to make a
superior grade OF print paper that
will readily compete in price with the
wood pulp paper made by the paper
trust"
1t is to be hoped that this Atlanta
company will make a success OF its
effort. 1t would be great thing for
both the users of paper and for the
farmers of the South if this could be
done 1t is said that by-product
can be made in the process OF turn
ing the cotton stalk into paper-a
commercial fertilizer which will add
greatly to the profits OF the paper
| making
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08
VOL. XXVII.
COMMON SENSE

Lea3S most Intelligent people to use only
med9ines OF known composition. There
fore It is thai DR.. Pierce's medicines, the
makefs1of wAich print every ingredient
entering kAo fhcm upon the bottle wrap
pers and attest its correctness under oath,
are daily grSRing in favor The COM
position Of Dtl Pierce's medicines is open
to everybody,VDr. Pierce being desirous
Of having The search lIgLt OF inYestiga-
Ton turned fully upon his formula, being
cOniIdent That Tic better the com lQsIII0n
0ILlGse medicines IS known the more
yill .he!r- -gIeat cIrafIve merIts 6e recog-
niZcd. Being wholly made Of The active
medicinal principles extracted from ma
tive forest roots, by exact processes
original with DR.. Pierce, and without the
use Of drop OF alcohol, triple-refned and
chemically pure glycerine being used in
stead in extracting and preserving the
curative virtues residing in the roots
employed, these medicines are entirely
free from the objection of doing harm
by creating an appetite for either al
cOhoIic beverages or habit forming
drugs. Examine the formula on their
bottle wrapperS-the same as sworn to by
DR. Pierce, and you will find that his
Golden Medical Discovery" the great,
Dlood-purlHer, stomach tonic and bowel
rcgulatOr-the medicine which, while not
recommended to cure consumption in its
advanced stages (no medicine will do that
yet docs cure all those catarrhal condi-
tiOns of head and throat, weak stomach,
torpid liver and bronchial troubles, weak
lungs and hang-on-cOughs, which, if neg
icctrd or badly treated lead up to and
finally terminate in consumption
Take the Golden Medical Discovery n
IN time and it is not likely to disappoint
you IL only you give it thorough and
fair trial. Don't expect miracles. 1t
won't do supernatural things You must
exercise your patience and persevere in it's
use Tor reasonable length of time to get
It's full benefits. The ingredients of which
Dr. Plcrce's medicines are composed have
the unqualified endorsement of scores of
medical leaders-better than anv amount
OF lay, or nOc-prOfeSsOnal, testimonials.
They are not given away to be expert
mrntcd with but are sold by all dealers in
medicines az reasonable prices.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08
TOWN TAXES.
OFFICE OF Town TAX COLLECTOR.
HESDERsoN. NC SEPT. .. 1908

OFFICE OF Town TAX COLLECTOR.
HENDERSON, N. C, SEPT. 8, 1908
THE TAX BOOKS FOR THE TOWN OF
l. HENDERSON for the year OF 1908.
have been placed in my hands for collection
All persons liable for town taxes for the cnr-
rent year are hereby requested to come for.
ward and settle Immediately ns the law re-
quires. 1t will be well therefore to apply the
first money that comes into your hands to-
ward getting your tax receipt.
All privilege licenses, for boarding houses
and other business, are Fast due and those
who have not paid must do so at once
Zss-0ffice in Allen-Moss Hardware Com
pany's store. W. II. WESTER,
Town Tax Collector.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08

Low Tounu TRIP per capita rates for
Military Companies and Brass Bands in
uniform, 20 or more on each ticket, will
be sold on basis Of one cent per mile in
each direction. not including admission
coupons to Fair Grounds, tickets to
bear same limit and conditions as for in
dividuals with exceptions that party
has to travel on one ticket.
Special trains VIII be operated from
Weldon, Oxford, Louisburg, Hamlet and
points on the Aberdeen Il Asheboro H.
r., and Durham & Southern Railway to
Raleigh and return on Wednesday and
Thursday, October 14th and 18th
For schedule see flyers or confer with
your local ticket agent. Any additional
information will he furnished upon ap-
plication to the undersigned.
G.. III. GATTfS,
Travelling Passenger Agent.
Raleigh, \. &.
F! The truth often gives jolt to
pride.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08

Woods Liver Medicine in liquid form fol
malaria, chills and fever, regulates the liver
kidneys and bladder, brings quick relic
to bihousness, sick-headache. constipation
Pleasant to take. The $1.O0 bottle con
taias 21a times the quantity of the soc size
First dose brings relief. It's tonic effects fell
at once. Sold by Kerner- MacNair Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08

Pineules for the Kidneys, 30 days trial
81 90. Hundreds OF people testify to the
merit of this preparation in the relief OF
kidney trouble, rheumatism, lumbago, back
ache. Pineules act directly on the kidneys
purify the blood and make you feel like q
new person. They tone the system. Sold by
kerner-MacNair Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08
SPECIAL LOW RATES TO RALEIGH
VIA SEABOARD ACCOUNT STATE
FAIR, OCT. IL toIz.

The Seaboard announces round trip
ratee from all points in North Cralina in
Guiding Portsmouth Norfolk and Suffolk,
Va, to Raleigh, at very low rates plus
fifty cents including admission coupon to
Fair Grounds, tickets sold October 9th
to 10th, inclusive, with final return limit
October 10Th.
Round trip rates from principal points
FGrounds, as follows: From
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08

A pain prescription is printed upon each
zoe box of DR.. Shops Pink Pain Tablets
Ask your Doctor or Druggist if this formula
is not complete. Head pains, womanl,
pains, pains anywhere get instant relief from
Pink Pain Tablets. Sold by all druggists.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08
Farmers Alone to Blame.
President kenon L. Butterfield in Rur'
prOrreSS

President kenon l.. Butterfield in Rural
Progress.
OurAgricultural Colleges have been
criticised because they have gradua-
ted so few farmers But the fault is
not all with the colleges. The farmers
are largely to blame. They have not
had faith enough in the farm to ad-
wise young men to 60 to college to
prepare for farming. They admit
the value of education for law, or
building railroads, but not for farm
ing This must be changed, is being
changed. The last ten years have
seen a revolution in this respect and
the result is a mighty increase in ag-
ricultural educational interest
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08

ManZan Pile Remedy comes ready to use
with nozzle attached. Soothes, heals re-
duces itching and Inflammation An noperation
for piles will not be necessary if you use
ManZan. Price soc Money refunded if not
satisfied. Sold by kernerMacNair Co.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08
Our Feathered Friends.

Movement to Defend Yankee
Sparrow-America Will be
Taught Virtues Of Its Birds
Vice of Foreign Sparrows
Make Native Songsters Suf-
fer---National University of
Ornithology May Right the
Wrong.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia 4. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills.
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacemcnts, inflammation, ulcera-
tion, tibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges'
ton, dizziness or nervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
made her as well as ever.
Maude f. Forgie, of Leesburg, Va,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
~ want other suffering women to
know what Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vege
table Compound has done for me. For
months l suffered from feminine ills
SO that thought / could not live. ]
wrote you, and after taking Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
using the treatment you prescribed
felt like new woman. l am now
strong. and well as ever, and thank you
for the good you have done me-"
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08

The truth often gives "a jolt to
pride.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1908-10-08
DR.. F. S. HARRIS,
DENTIST,
Henderson, N. c.

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