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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24

n heavy windstorm Will often reveal
weaknesses In the corn plant that are
not manifest I'm fair weather. Perhaps
the injury Is done by the corn root
louise, the corn root worm or the stalk
borer. which works higher up. but n
any OF these pests have been getting I'm
their work II Will come TO light Mt such
times.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24

In the course OF two years enough
Will be saved 10y covering the hay
stack with canvas cover To pay for
the Improvement. In addition To this.
1t may bc used as a cover for machin.
cry temporarily, TO pile apples on and
as thrashlng floor for beans
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24

No farmer can be said to be living
up TO his opportunities If he resides
within reasonable distance and fails
to attend his own state fair. II Is an
education all by itself. and the inspira-
ton to he got from it ought 20 pay the
expenses OF his trip several times over
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24

AS soon as the tops of the potato
vines are ripe and dry 1t Is just as well
TO dig the potatoes at once and put
them into n dry. cool place MS TO leave
them In the ground through the Sep
TENDER rains. with the likelihood that
some OF them will rot. II is good
thing from the standpoint of the pota-
toes and likewise enables one To clean
the weeds from the field before they
shed all their seed.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24

Automobile owners in two central
Iowa towns have formed clubs and
voluntarily taxed themselves so each,
which is put into road fund. Imme-
diately. after every rain man is hired
ut 40 cents an hour to go over the coun-
try roads with II King rond drag. which
puts them in tiptop shape in short
time. 1t is said that farm lands lying
adjacent TO the treated roads have
risen materially in value and that rs Il
result of this farmers In nearby local.
ties are anxious to have the same treat
ment extended TO the roads in their
neighborhood. The plan is practical
BILE one and is worthy of extension.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24

report issued by the bureau of sta
tistics OF the department of agriculture
under date OF July 81 last gives the
average condition of cotton on July %
as SO per cent of normal ms com
pared with 40 per cent on July %. 1907,
and Sl.4 per cent. the average for ten
years. The report shows that this year
Texas will produce 80 per cent of the
country's cotton, Georgia II per cent,
Alabama IL per cent and Mississippi
10 percent
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24

The real standing OF man IN com
munity Is often as accurately Indicated
by his rating In the county credit
book as by the presence of his name ON
a church membership roll.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24

The estimate Ia which one is held by
the members OF his own family and
the dumb animals OF which he has the
care constitutes n truer rating OF n
mans worth character than the
lines Of poetry that may be carved on
his tombstone
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24
How 10 CLEAN windo,yo E,.iI,

Take cotton sock and moisten with
common Kerosene and rub over the
panes Of glass several times. Then rub
the glass with a cloth that f. free
from lint until the oil disappears ard
the glass IS bright Your windows will
be clear with only half the work re-.
quircd by the ordinary way. Leave
the windows open for q few minutes
and the odor from the oil viii quickl
dIsappear
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24

The rather stringent way in which
the pure food officials OF several states
are enforcing the pure food laws rcla-
tive TO the sale OF stale and added
eggs would seem 10 call for some
changes In the care OF poultry on the
farm which will result I'm the hens do.
ing moro OF their busy work In the
henhouse and less In the haymow.
managers and straw stacks on the Mace.
Perhaps little can he done to bring
about n reformation, but fixing UP
of the henhouse where needed and the
arranging Of plenty of clean and at
tractiye nests will go far toward caus-
Ing the hens to lay in their own quar-
tiers. If the poultry house is fixed up
as well as may be I'm the particular
mentioned. there will still be need of
looking in inviting places over the
farm for eggs. but smaller number
will be found there.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24

a report made during July by Pro.
lessor Woodwork. head OF the ento-
biological department of the University
OF California. was to the effect that the
cantaloupe louise, which had lately
made its appearance in California. was
doing extensive damage to the lima
bean crop in the vicinity OF Carpinte-
ria, the pest being quite extensively
distributed over the fields Inasmuch
as the lima bean crop Of California is
valued In the millions, the appearance
OF this new pest can only be viewed
with alarm.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24

While leader OF other nations in
many commendable lines the United
States surpasses them also in some
that are not pleasant 10 contemplate
A recent report issued by member of
the imperial railroad administration OF
Germany states that out of every thou
sand railway employees injured each
year In the three countries the United
States stands first with 43.5, England
second with 11S ana Germany with
but IS out of 10000 employees there
are killed annually in this country 26.1.
In England 1913 and in Germany less
than T.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24

\ brighter day is dawning for the
Irish peasant as result of the move
ment which has lately been made by
the government which enables the
poorer classes 10 borrow money on
long time at low rate OF interest for
the purchase OF small tracts of the
landlord estates. 4 recent bond issue
by the government for So, 1000 900 on n
3 per cent basis was oversubscribed
forty times. Various schemes for bet
tering the lot of the Irish peasant have
been suggested by English and Irish
statesmen. but none of them has be-
fore proved practicable or effective.
ignoring the fact that the highest de
gree of thrift and enterprise can only
be awakened i'm a man when he owns
the land on which he labors to earn
his daily bread.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24

80. connects with % & o No. vest
outd and No . casthomd
~ rOnuecie with BE-. Il OfNus "a and
q fgtr1tnf aGd SO IS westbOInd.
lil.NkY BANSf General Manager.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24

Those afflicted with tuberculosis
should derive both comfort and real
benefit from the fact that after years
OF patient and thorough research into
the causes of and cures for the white
plague" no single thing is today con
sidered OF so great value In checking
the ravages or the disease as album
dance of sunshine and pure, fresh air.
tonics that are free and ought TO be
available for all. In view of these
findings those afflicted should spend
every possible moment OF their waking
hours in the open, in light work or rec
reation, as circumstances may require,
while the sleeping room at night should
nave windows wide open winter and
summer or Importance, but less so.
are a nutritious ration and plenty OF
sleep.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24

The thoughtful parent will he as
concerned touching what his boys
and girls do with their spare time as
he Is with the progress which they
make In the prosecution Of their school
work. Often purposeless and idly
spent vacation will undo much Of the
work which the student and teacher.
working jointly, have been able 10 ac-
complish during the preceding school
year. Because OF this fact the boy or
girl Is better or who has with a rea-
sonable amount Of leisure and recrea.
ton enough definite work TO keep his
faculties and his energies occupied dur
Ing the vacation season. 1t is well II
this Is largely physical thus giving
needed change from the necessarily
combining work Of the school room.
Passed in such way. the school work
viii be resumed in the fall with n zest
and interest that will give It a maxi
mum value
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24
Keyser Preparatory Branch
West Virginia University.

a state school offering Classical, Sci
cntilic, aud Engineering preparatory
courses, q Teachers course, Commercial
course Shorthand and Typcwritng, Music
and ElOcutiOn. Tuition is free except in
Music and Execution Tho building IL
excellent and modern in all respects.
The school has good library gymna-
sium. athletic and Christian associations.
Fall term opens Wednesday, September
-, 1908. For catalogue or information
address the principal,
LORAIN FORTNEE, PHI D..
~ Kcyscr, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24

The strength OTIS rsncc Ike that OF
chain is determined by its weakest
t.af.e
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1908-09-24
M oRcANlowN & KrNGwooD X. R.

uhiect to change without notice.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-28
Alfalfa.

The hay crop that withstood the
great drouth this summer in sew
eral northern states is alfalfa or
lucerne. Wherever it had been
planted in this section it has grown
to perfection, much better than
clover, but strange to say many OF
the colonists, customed to the crop
have not made any, practical ex-
pertinent since coming to south
GEORGIA. We will make tins offer
to any man who will plant as much
as half an acre if he will properly
prepare his land, seed it at the
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-28

Col. and Mrs. J. j. Bull enter
tanned several guests Thanksgiving
day, a sumptuous repast being a
large feature of the occasion. Those
present were: Mrs. r. A. Matthews,
of Talbotton, Mrs. J. L. Googe,
and Mr.. and Mrs. G. IT. Matthews,
and children.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-28

A telegram from Mr.. and Mrs,
G. c. Smith Thursday announced
their arrival in Pasadena, Califor-
MIA, where they expected to spend
a day with relatives of Mrs. Smith.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-28

Rev. S. L. Morrill,, who preach
ed for pastor Flanders last Sunday
will give numerous lecture in
this city next Thursday evening,
Fec. 3rd. We will announce in
Tuesdays paper where the lecture
will be given.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-28

right time and give it the attention
that is necessary to make a crop
n Ohio or Missouri, we will pay
for the labor and seed if the crop
proves failure. 151-tf
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-28

Miss Fannie Morris, one eone of
fetal teachers ofthe publicSchools,
went to Cordele Thursday to spend
the Thanksgiving holidays with
her cousin, Mrs. I. w. Cannon.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-28

There will be preaching at the
Presbyterian church Sunday as
usual. Services at IL a. M, and Z
p. m. Morning subject, "Civic
Righteousness" evening "Babes
in Christ" Sunday School $50 a.
m. Y. P. S. c. E. 6 p. N. Prayer
meeting Wednesday 7:15 p. m.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-28

Mr.. j. G. Anderson who has in
charge the experimenting Of the
sewer system is quite busy now
making preparations to begin the
work. He vent to Atlanta last
night where he will have blue
prints made of the plans in detail.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-28

Mr.. Henry Stewart returned n
day afternoon from spending Sd
eral days with relatives at Abb
Vile, bringing with him little M
Annie Joe Johnson who will VII
awhile with her aunt, Mrs. j. i
Pittman.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-28

w. w. D. Branch, tax col,
lector of Irwin county will be at j..
A. Justices office Thursday, d &c.
3rd. One day only.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-28

Mrs. W. ii. Roberts returned
her home at Hawkinsville Frida
after spending several days ND
her daughter, Mrs. Jno. w. Gre
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-28

Services at U. B. Church Sun
day morning at the usual hours.
Sunday School at $3.50 d. N. Y. p.
G. U. $50 p. m. Prayer meeting
Thursday 1880 p. N.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-28

Have your buttons covered to
match your suit, any size same day
order received at The EmpiIg store.
151-6t
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-28

We extend a hearty WELDON
everyone Monday to COM
Santa Clause Sk01a
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-28

Mrs. W. J. Josey, of Americas,
is expected today to visit relatives
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-28

All size buttons covered by The
Empire Store. 151-6t
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-11-28
Silk Department.

Silk Department.
Prices every piece of silk in the house our stock
large.
81 80 and 1 IS Black SO inch days 1.N
81 25 silks including Black taeta Crepe declines
etc only 79c
75c waist and suit silks this sale 59c
All 50 and 65c silks solids and fancies 42c
Ladies Tailor Suits, Skirts and Goats.
$5 Tailor suits all wool and made up in the very latest
styles days Sl94o
S15. 90 and Is. 90 Tailor suits special days $50
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-22
Walking Sticka.

The sixteenth century Is that In
which the walking stick became not
merely useful imp.emcnt. but an ar
ticle OF fashion, dignity and luxury.
In the seventeenth century it was gold
headed and made of rare woods 1t
was sign of leadership.
For long period there was little
variety among Englishmen in the ma
terial used for the majority Of walking
sticks. The "oaken towel" as it was
pleasantly termed when an enemy was
to be rubbed down." shared popular
ity with the crab tree cudgel, which,
among rural folk especially. was much
valued and classic from the con fiict in
"Hudibras," when
With many stffY thwack many bang.
Hard crab tree on old iron rang
Classic, too, is that stout oaken stick
which sturdy DR. Johnson, who, Ike
Knox. never feared the face OF living
man." provided himself with when he
went to the pit of the little theater in
the Haymarket In full view Of Foote,
who had announced his intention Of
taking him off" on the stage, an In
tention which In view of the stick he
did not carry into effect-Gentleman
Magazine
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-22
CARTWRIGHT.

Cartright. Texas. Oct. 20.-Every-
body is busy. Cotton picking is the
order of the day.
Mr.. Albert Hale has been sick for
the past week.
Mrs. Bruce visited Mrs. Barber
Sunday.
family of Houston are visiting Mrs.
Alison's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
l.. King.
Mrs. Hillyer and Mrs. Jones of
Bardwell visited at Mr. Albert Hale's
Sunday.
Miss Cassie Bruce was shopping
in Ennis Saturday.
Cary Williford. who has been Wis
fting in this community for two
months. has returned to his home at
Frankston.
Mrs. Hale visited Mrs. Carol
Tuesday.
Mrs. NJ L. King and daughter,
Mrs. ]. T. Allison. spent Sunday at
Avalon
Carroll Bruce, who is attending
school at Lancaster, visited home
folks on the 10th and 18th.
Miss Florence King and sister,
Miss Laura, will leave Wednesday
for Houston where they will spend
two weeks visiting friends and rela-
tives.
Mr.. Carter is still very sick.
Miss Viva Turns, who has been
visiting in this community for the
past week, returned to her home in
Italy Saturday.
Misses EVELYN and Laura King at
tended church at Elm Branch Sun
day.
NJ. L. King and J. T. Allison went
to Ennis Tuesday on business.
Miss Cassie Bruce spent Sunday at
BardWell with friends.
c. H. Youngblood and wife were
pleasant callers at Mr.. Kings Thurs
day night.
]. T. Allison went to Waxahachie
Thursday
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-22
Linked Eyebrows.

1t is popularity believed that II ones
eyebrows meet 1t indicates deceit
Charles Kingsley indorses this belief.
but Tennyson has other Ideas and
POLITICALLY speaks OF married brows."
In Turkey meeting eyebrows are
greatly admired, and the women use
artificial means to bring the brows to
this condition, and If art cannot in
duce thin eyebrows to grow they make
up by drawing black line with paste.
1t would appear that the Greeks adj
mired brows which almost met, and
the fashionable inhabitants Of Rome
not only approved Of them. but re-
sorted to pigments to make up the
lack which sometimes existed.
Some proverbs state that the person
whose eyebrows meet will always
have good luck. while others state ex-
actly the reverse The Chinese say
that people whose eyebrows meet
can never hope TO attain to the dig
nifty of q minister Of state" and In
Greece Of today the man whose brows
meet Is said to he vampire. while in
Denmark and Germany It Is said he
Is werewolf. Il .ondon Standard.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-22
RANKIN.

Rankin, Texas, Oct. 21.-The
Baptist church met in conference on
Saturday and called Rev. T. E..
Leake of Ennis to be pastor for the
coming year. He is to accept or re-
ject the call next third Sunday. He
is to preach here again.
Rev. Crawfo filled his regular
appointment here Sunday afternoon.
The congregations were smaller than
common this Saturday and Sunday.
A number Of the Rankin people
attended services at Push College
Sunday night.
Bailey Curd went to Ennis Sun
day.
Mr.. Lee Parr from Milford was
in Rankin Saturday evening and
Sunday.
How many Rankin people know
that the school has real live work
ing literary society which meets
every Tuesday afternoon? Well, they
have and it Is good one, too. II
you don't believe 1t (also il you do)
go and visit them.
Miss Nora Rains is president;
Master Homer Ing, secretary; Miss
Maud Ing. critic. The program last
Friday consisted of Rotations,
songs, dialogues, etc. The song by
the first grade was especially good.
Homer Ing's story was well told and
Fred Rankin's riddles were ap-
plauded
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-22
FORRESTON.

Forreston, Texas, Oct. 21.-Next
Sunday the Methodists will hold
quarterly conference.
Mr.. Henry McCarter went to Dali
las last Saturday.
Mr.. Stanley Matthews and father
visited in Milford and Hillsboro Sun
day.
Miles Grigsby of Italy was in For
reston last Sunday.
Mr.. Ras Calvert has just COM
pleted nice dwelling and is now oc-
cupying it.
Mr.. j. C. Cooper is building a fine
residence near the college. R. E.
Hampton is also building nice res
idence on the east side.
Forreston school opened Monday
morning with Prof. w. c. Shofner
at the helm, Miss Maggie Cum
mings has charge of the intermedi-
ate and Miss Virgie Jackson the pri-
mary department, and Mrs. w. E..
| Cox the music. The attendance is
good and all are determined for a
good years work.
Quite number from here have
attended the Fair.
Miss Minnie Harwell has been
confined to her room for Two weeks
with fever but is now improving.
Mrs. w. e. Cox entertained her
music class last Tuesday night.
Those present were Misses Flossy
Webb, Lila Ellison, FTossy Marks,
Kirtley Walker, Maude Harris, Vic
Itoria Cain, Mittie Edmondson, Pearl
McCarter, Marie Matthews, Ruby
Watson, Mrs Matthews and Messrs.
Arthur Trull, Erdie Webb, and Earl
Harris. Quite a number of invited
guests were also present. Music and
games were the feature of the even
ing. Refreshments were served. All
report very enjoyable occasion.
Arthur Trull was passenger to
Dallas last Friday
Ulam McCarter was in Dallas Sat
urday
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-22
kaiser's Son Weds.

Berlin, Oct. 22.-Prince August
Wilhelm, fourth son of the German
kaiser, today took unto himself a
wife. The bride was his cousin, Prin-
cess Adelaide, of Schleswig- Holstein-
SonderburgG lucksburg. The bride
groom is II and his bride 10 years
of age. The ceremony and attendant
festivities were of an elaborate ma
ture, although not so imposing as
those identified with the marriages of
the Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm
with Princess Cecilia of Mecklen-
burg and Prince Eitel Frederick with
Princess Sophie of Oldenburg. Today
was also the 50th birthday of the
empress, who received many gifts
and messages of congratulation from
the monarchs of Europe.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-22
Mace Over Presentations.

There is one loss sustained by drug.
gists that very few people know
about" said the experienced clerk
THAT is IN the prescriptions that have
to be made over, the same as clerks,
stenographers. writer's and artists, nc
matter how painstaking. frequently
have TO do their work over. The most
careful drug clerk in existence is bound
to make mistakes sometimes in meas
uring and milking. He may pour in too
much Of some kind Of liquid or sift
In too much Of certain powder. In
most cases the overdose would not real
" affect the value Of the medicine, but
the conscientious clerk isn't going to
take any chances on numbering any
body. 80 he throws away the whole
mixture and pakes up another pre-.
scription. New York Globe
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-22
History In July.

IN ut least four countries perhaps the
most important event In their histories
was recorded IN July-namely. the es
adjustment of their independence In
our own history we have the memora-
BILE Fourth Of July, while the patriotic
efforts Of the liberator Simon Bolivar
for the Independence Of Venezuela
were consummated on July 8, Colon bia
Kidding herself Of the Spanish yoke on
July 20. Then there is France. with
her July a. marking the date when
the suffering French people stormed
the famed and fearsome Bastille. The
Spanish forces at Santiago. Cuba, ca
pitulated on July 16.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-22
Record Time for Circus.

A record time for heavy trains
was made recently on the Houston
and Texas Central railroad, when the
Barnum & Bailey circus was trans
ported from Houston to Mexia and
from Mexia to Denison- The run
from Houston to Mexia, distance
of 1S1 miles, was made in seven
hours. The run to Denison, a dis
lance of 1871 miles, was made in APP
proximately the same time. When
the weight of the circus train is con-
sidered, it may be easily seen that
the average of approximately twenty
ty-six miles per hour made between
Houston and Ennis is excellent time
Superintendent M. Sheehan made
the run with the train out of Hous-
ton.-Houston Post.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-22
To Improve Ohio River.

Louisville, KY, Oct 22.-Several
hundred influential citizens of six
states-Pennsylvania, West Virginia,
Ohio. Kentucky, Indiana and Hi
is-congregated today at the Seel-
bach for the annual convention OF
the Ohio Valley Improvement Asso-
citation. The sessions will be occu-
pied with discussion of the import
ant problems connected with the Sc
curing of a nine-foot stage, of the
Ohio river from Pittsburg to Cairo,
III. The gathering II the largest and
most important In the fourteen
years history OF the association.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1908-10-22
A Eamous Yaar.

1t is commended that the year 1909
gave more celebrities and persons Of
genius to the world than any other
year Of the nineteenth century Among
those who were born in that memora
BILE year were Abraham Lincoln, Edgar
Allan Poe, Oliver Wendell Holmes
William Ewart Gladstone, Charles Oar
win, Lord Houghton. Alfred Tennyson
Edward Fitzgerald, Professor Blackie.
Mary Cowden Clarke and Felix Men
delssohn.