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The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1908-12-12

MekkTG. EultDEs. OHiou 1ouuAt, ~
c.. has. perhaps, the best rural teie-
phone service that can be found in
any county In the South. We have
thirty telephone exchanges IN tho
county. &c OF which are in the rural
districts. There are approximately
two thousand telephones tn the
homes OF farmers OF Union County.
The service Is not confined 10 land
owners. Many OF our renters own
their phones and enjoy this con
venicnce along with their more pros
porous neighbors.
I note with interest tho article In
last weeks Southern Farm Gazcttr
telling Of the convenience of tole-
phone communication. while yon
mentioned tho principal conven-
fences. I, ia impossible for even
those who have the service 90 enum.
crate the many ways tho phone IL
brough, into nsc I'm a rural commun-
ity where a complete telephone sys-
TEN has developed
One Farm~r's Phone saved Him
$50.
In this county IL would be a &c.
mlnder Of past ages" 10 acc a man
going after the doctor" II tho sor.
vice Of doctor Ia NEEDED by = negro
family, or by onc who has no phone
In tho house. he steps on; 10 ihe
nearest phone and The doctor IL call
cd when a mule strsya or tho cows
&C, out. tho phone IN used 70 iocass
them. when priccs arc CALCULATING
the phone IL brought into uso to
keep in close touch wlth tho market.
About i~o years ago ono farmer II
this county saved $50 on hls COTTON
crop by selling his cotton By phone
when n reached tho highest point
when the farmer leaves for in@n
with bis chickens and cgga and
country produce be hno~s whai be
~ going 90 &C; for them News Of 4
sensational nature gets out among
rural phone owners before dslly
paper can put II in type when Nc
Kinicy was sho, farmers In unlor
County knew ~ within an hour altos
IL occurred. And the socsal tessurs
alone 10 worth many times It's coat
when tho faithful wife gross wcary
with the monntonnus work In tbs
home. IL IN ar agreeable diversion Il
call up neighbor for f~w minutes
social Conversation. II rests her and
makes her task srcm lighter. Tbs
uses made OF tho phone by Etrla ane
boys Of courtlag age can be inaasinof
better than described. hut this u
merely Incidental.
Individual Exchanges and Cooper
aiiv~ Iincs.
You want TO know how wa organ
ized the rural SYSTEM Every tole
phone exchange Ia this county. viii
possibly ono exception. IL an indc
pendent exchange. owned by an ind
ylduai. or individuals. as an invest
ment. We have no cooperative cn
changes. but zee have hundreds OF ru
rni lines that we're built on the CO
operative plan. For instance. far
mer living eight milcn from tow'
buys n switchboard aud puts IL In
room OF his residence. lie then run
"a line TO town aud connects with tn
town exchange lfree. on exchange sa
sia). lie then next proposes 10 Civ
his neighbora telephone service IA
60 or 7G cents month. IL they vii
at 80 AL Feh
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1908-12-12
sal scope of the Work.

To pledge Individual members TO
raise at home supplies TO feed their
families and stock. making cotton
aud other money crops surplus crops.
To special Instructions In deep
piowlns aud tho preparation OF the
seed bed. se@d selection. the proper
Kind OF fertilizers for the various
crops. and proper methods OF appll-
cation. late aad shallow cultivation.
To gather through local commit
tees. statistics for purposes Of CON-
parison Of results With those obtain
cd by former methods Of prepare
sioa. fertilization. cultivation. etc.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1908-12-12
@-News of the Farming WORLDS

mittee of from three to FIVE memho..
so distributed that each commpr,,s
will be represented.
The local committee will renor, ;.
and receive instructions from ,ha
County Chairman. Tho dIrarar.
County Chalrmen viii report 10 ana
receive instructions from the Com.
mIt,eemcn OF their respective Con-
grcsaional Districts
t.) Diffusion of Information.
Each State Committeeman shall
take up with his Congressman the
matter of getting the Bureau Of
Plant Industry TO appoint all tho
State commItteemon as Dcmons,ra.
tors OF the Bureau. at salary OF 81
per aunum. In order TO secure the
uao Of the penalty envelopes of the
Department Of Agriculture In which
30 send out information.
To roqucst the Bureau OF Plant
industry To aend It's bulletins In bulk
to the State Committeeman for dis.
trthutinn.
To have State and County commit
te~men TO prepare special articles on
farming for publication.
To secure and distribute the hulle-
iins % the Georgia State Erperlmen,
Station and Agricultural Colleges.
To order the reading and discus
slnn of all bulletins and special ar
ticIrs in the Local Unions for lnsor-
nation of tho illitcratc.
To hold farm Institutes In eonnec-
slon Wish each session of th. County
Union over tho State.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27

Several Old Broom Handles,
Few Screws, Some Ancient
Silk, That's All.

The girl who has no money this sea-
son TO spend on Christmas was quite
In despair about her gifts until she
hit on a new kind OF coat and skirt
hanger.
She took the handles from several
z ooms that had passed usefulness. and
CUt them into twelve-inch lengths. In
the centeC she screwed a large screw
for a handle.
An old pink skirt was ripped, wash
ed, and made 10 look like new. IL was
then cut into strips three inches wide
The pieces Of broomstick We're wrap
ped in cottor wadding and then COW
cred with the strips Of silk. put on
so that the raw edges overlapped.
The ends were neatly finished, the
screw wrapped with narrower strips Of
silk and the top and ends finished
with small rOsettes of bias pieces Of
silk folded over and gathered.
The hangers are so attractive that no
one would guess they did not cost the
maker a cent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
MRS. TAFT TO SPEAK
At ANNUAL BANQUET
Civic Federation Will Hear
Address From President
Elect and Wife.

NEW YORK. Nov. 27.-AIembers Of
the Civic Federation will not only be
treated to an address by President elect
Taft at their annual banquet at the Ho-
tel Aston on Tuesday evening. December
Is, but also to a speech by Mrs. Taft
Mr.. Taft viii take for his subject the
work Of the federation's public en-
ploye's welfare committee. OF which he
is chairman, while Mrs. Taft viii tell
what she knows about the work Of the
Women's department
There was rejoicing today among the
women Identified with the federation
when IL was announced that Mrs. Taft
had consented TO make an address.
They profess to see in il a material wild
ening Of woman's sphere IN ',-4lic af-
fairs. and freely predict that Mrs. Taft,
as the first lady OF the land, viii WELD
great influence In bringing about the re-
forms which the civic federation, Of
which she Is member, has outlined.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
LITTLE SLUMP FELT
IN CENTER MARKET
Prices Hold Up Well Today Fol-
lowing Brisk Thanksgiv-
ing Trade.

Now that the Thanksgiving Day rush
has passed, shoppers viii not only be
able to buy material for their tables
with more comfort, but viii doubtless be
able to supply their needs at prices a
little lower than have prevailed OF late
As yet, however, there is little change
shown IN the figures, for today the de-
mand for Sunday dinners began 10 be
felt and this, Of course, VIII be sJlii
greater tomorrow. Except as 20 tur-
KEYS. the Saturday rush Is usually about
as pronounced as was the activity in
Center Market the day before Thanks
giving Day.
Fresh eggs still come high. The strict
~ high grade quality StlN sells at 40
cents per dozen. Good quality storage
eggs can be had at 80 cents per dozen.
Butter is also high, especially Tor TINS
season Of the year. The iish dealers
did a big business again today, AFTER De
ing almost unnOtiCed yesterday and the
day before. Sass sold at - and 70 cents
per pound. rock at is TO -, and percn
at from 10 10 % cents Mackerel from
the Boston market have reached here
the fish, Weighing about three pounds
selling Tor 30 cents each, Weakhsh SOLD
al from 10 to Is cents, and speckled trout
at 20 cents per pound
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
WEARING Low NECK
QUESTION OF STYLE
Decollette Gown for Theater
Should Not Be Formal,
Low Cut Dress.

Every now and then some fair one is
upset about a rule for the wearing OF
low necks. A young debutante, or an
older woman Of little experience. wishes
to know just how low she may wear a
dress on certain occasions, and II a low
neck is taboo at the theater.
It usually Is for the one who asks
such a question. since the ignoramus
nearly always OverdOes the thing. With
her a decolletage IS so low to be abso-
lutely full dress. which is only correct.
and then not absolutely obligatory, for
opera, formal dinner or ball
4 neck comfortably low is another
matter Women who always dress for
dinner have a way of possessing a few
simple, pretty dresses without stocks.
This type Of low neck which ranges
from the base Of the neck down one.
two or even three inches, is charming.
II becoming. And the woman OF girl
who IS accustomed to wearing it at
home never oversteps tie propreties
away from home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
WHAT BEAUTIFUL HAIR!

How often do we hear that exclama-
ton OF a certain wOmans hair or GER
tain mans hair.
A prominent scientist and hair spe-
cIalist emphatically states. and has
proven. shat any man or woman can
have Iuxuriant. lustrOus hair by using
famous prescription called Partisan
Sage.
Partisan Sage IS now made md sold
in America, Henry Evans, the drug
gizt, Is the agent IN Washington, and
the readers OF The Times can buy from
him for only 90 cents a bottle.
Henry Evans knows that Partisan
Sage VIII beautify the hair, cure dan
druff and stop falling hair. and for that
reason he sells IL under a guarantee TO
cure or money back.
II you cannot obtain Partisan Sage
where you we, you can get bottle Tor
50 cents from GirOuX Mfg Co. Buffalo
n. Y. expresL charges prepaid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
japanese soeiable.

L. S. C.-The Invitations 10 Japanese
sociabie should be written as the ma
tives write-up and down-instead Of
across. and have cherry blossom or q
japanese lady In water cOlOTs in one
corner Of each
The guests should be informed before
hand chat each one is to tell something
or read something about Japan. any
little item Of interest that may have
been heard or read. The hostess and
her assistants should wear kimonOs and
have tiny fans In their hair
Seats IN large japanese corner
easily may be arranged Of boxes with
portieres thrown over them. Numerous
cushions may be piled on these imprOv-
lseu cOGches and on the floor. a Japa-
nese paresol may be hung IN the corner
the walls be hung with beaded curtains
The odor from burning joss sticks will
contribute 10 the reality. japanese Ian
terms should be hung about the room.
After the stories have been told, tiny
bits or PAGER and pencils may be passed
and each guest writes down the name OF
the one WaO did best according 10 her
opinion. A Japanese cup and saucer
are presented to the one who receives
the most votes
A pretty decorative idea is entirely
10 cover The walls Of the room with
branches OF trees, with cherry blossoms
made or pink paper--thSir color in
Japan-scattered prOfusely over them
Souvenirs may be distributed FROM
jinrikisha covered with cherry blossoms.
The dining room easily may be trans
formed into Oriental style with very
little trouble In place 1f the usual tea
table, have several ttbourettes, each
holding a teapot, cu1s and saucers.
lemon and sugar waters, and Japanese
napkins A cushion 4de Of mating
should be placed on the floor before
each tabourette
The menu should be served on Jana
nese plates. and should consist Of sand
wiches folded in japanese napkins,
vegetable salad and rice ia come form
For dessert serve sheFbet. calilnE II
cherry blossom Ice" and with IT have
waters Tea and japanese nuts may Be
served last to complete the japanese
idea
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
l. H. S.

Pewholder-The best authority gives
10 these letters, familiar ia eeclaefa ST.
cal literature and architecture, an old
and interesting origin. They are not
Authorizations for any phrase or watch
word but are an abbreviati0n OF the
word Jesus I'm its Greek form. This is
Ihesus. In a great number Of old manu-
scripts Of mOnkish periOd1, there ap-
pear the letters Tbs or The for the word
Jesus. In some cases there is q dash
above the letter p 10 indicate the ab-
breviation- Gradually this was dropped
and the letters stood alone. Also. grad
uaIly the origin and meaning Of the let
tiers were forgotten. and now they are
chiefly regarded as mysterious symbols
Of the Christian faith.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
What to Wear.

l. o. M-AfterDo0n dress is proper TOR
an at home" A calling costume, either
a dress or a coat suit with a fancy silk
or lace waist would be suitable for you
to wear. Evening dress Is entirely prop
er after o'clock
ance, but II you cannot attend, you
should send your card the afternoon OF
the at home.
Leave cards Tor the hostess ana tho
honor guest
A cali should be made within ten days
after the function
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
WOMEN CAMPAIGN.

Miss Kate Barnard, Oklahoma
state commissioner Of charities, worked
during the campaign with all the eneT-
Nv Of a man. and. in consequence YEAS
worn out before it came to close, and
was obliged 10 go 10 bed. Women do
not seem to have the nervous stamina
required 10 continue tho work OF cam
pgigning as well as men.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
Thanksgivinq Dime IIls

Would undoubtedly have been avoided
had YOU eaten Beren's Bakery Rye
Bread throughout the various courses
instead of unwholesome wheat bread.
never" Try il today.
Not only would YOU have found diges-
ton easier, but the entire meal more
appetizing had Beren's Bakery Rye
Bread been included. Better late than
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
Rules for Card Engraving.

II. II. F.-Afrs- or Miss should always
be used before names on women s
cards The cards Of single women are
smaller than those Of married women
Only the wife OF the Oldest member
OF the oldest branch OF the family may
initials.
A widow should always have Mrs. be-
fore her name, on her cards The use
OF the husbands naIno or the widow 3
choice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
ODD DISHES.

Green peppers stuffed with macaroni,
mixed with white sauce and grated
cheese,
Canned cherries put into orange skins,
mixed with oil and vinegar, with may
onuaise and nuts on top.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
Age for Marrying.

Curiosity.-Write to the secretary Of
State Of New York at Albany. the sec
rotary Of New Jersey at Trenton: OF
Maryland, at Annapolis. and OF Penn
sylvanla, at Harrisburg. for the law
fixing the age at which persons may
marry in these four States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

end Of seven or eight minutes, In ice
cold water. and IL il form a putty-like
consistency in the fingers, take off and
beat, adding the vanilla Turn out into
Duttered tins and score when cool
enough.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
Chocolate Fudge.

ouery-To make chocolate fudge, mix
three pounds OF light brown sugar. one
half pound OF chocolate, one-half cuptuI
OF cream and One-Qua~ter pound or
butter Allow this 10 melt slowly ana
tbeo boU ten minutes. Try. at the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
Cabinet Officers.

NJ r. C.-The Cabinet officers follow;
State Department, Elihu Root; Treas
ury. George p. CoTtelyOu. War, Luke
r Wright; Navy. Truman II NeWber-
~: Commerce and Labor, Oscar s.
Straus: Postmaster General, George Won
I. Meyer: Interior, James r. Garfield;
Agriculture, James Wilson; Attorney
General, Charles J. Bonaparte.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
LOCAL MENTION.
Delicious Home-Raked Pc.

Best ingredients are used in Holmes
Pies and the making and baking are
done IN the real home way All favortte
kinds, delivered direct. DOC. Homemade
Milk Bread, Sc. Holmes Bakery, LIST
and l. SITS. Phones Linen. 1910 and 144l.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
Evening Gowns.

A Constant ReadeT-An attractive way
to make your pink null evening gown
would be 10 have IT slightly empire with
a long pink satin sash. Have the neck
enciennes lace with touches Of pink
satin on the bodice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
CLEANING ENGRAYINGS.

Wnen houses are being refurbished
this autumn il might be well TO know
that yellow stains on the margins OF
engravings may be removed by Spong-
ing with a solution Of hydTOchioride Of
soda
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
Indiana's Vote.

c. c. THE Republican plurality on
the national ticket iH the Presidential
election was 1879, computing the vote
for the first slector on the Republican
ballot. and The first elector on the Dem
OcratIc Hisgen received 5I4 votes in the
State out of a total OF 72l, 900 votes cast
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27

There's Always Cause for Thanksgiving
In homes where Schneiders' Malt"
Bread is used. IT brings good health to
all ousehOlds-nOuTishing satisfying,
readily digested. &c at grocers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
VinebeTg Optical Co.
nNaa 10 COS 14th ST. NV.

WeIsbaeh Lights Order Direct, Mail or
Phone We do not nave csavassers.
1904 g. Z. A Auddlman & Co.. 616 18th.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
Choica potatoes. - p: Oninns.

CSC PIX; Fat Mackerel. sc: Tomatoes. sac
can; Fish Roe, 12c; Cocoa. 19c: Chocolate,
ISc; Coffee, 1890. J. T. d. Pyles' stores.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27

MRS W. H. CHAPMAN,
Wealthy New York Widow Beauty
jet
o
/ Il & W. a
has forum of in here
Is OF
once gowued
In
that proposals
continue
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
Solid Gold Sienet
Ring

Peopef
buy direct from lie manu- ad he
wish
them GvepI
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-09-05
Why Razors Get Tired.

do you know why we dip ran
in warm water before we begin shis
ing. and do you know why some ignf|
ant men say a razor is tired? asked
the barber. well, this is all due ts|
the fact that razor is q saw, not q
knife, and it works like saw, not hfa|
a knife. Examined under the micft|
scope, it's edge, that looks so smooth
to the naked eye, is seen to have III
Vulnerable and fine saw teeth. Wha
these teeth get clogged with dirt aa
the honing and strapping in the worn
will do no good-the razor Ia dull. enc
nothing will sharpen it. Then is ID
time the ignorant say it is tired ane
stop using it. but the wise know il y
only clogged.
THE wise. though, don't sune'
their razors to get clogged. They dlp
them in warm water before they use
them and thus the teeth are kep
clean. 1t is because razor Is . ~
that lather is used on the beard. I'M
lather doesn't soften the beard, Is "
many people think; it stifens IT, "
that it will present a firm and resist
ing surface to the razor. '-Pnllsus'
phia Record.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-09-05
WOMEN AT FARM WORK.

Men from Connectiq It and Rhode
Island met in Worce ,er this week
and each surprised tho other by tell
ing stories of how many women from
the larger cities are going out into
the country and helping the farmers
do their work. They both said that
SO far as they knew, the women are
well paid for their work, as they
count as emergency hands when the
crops have to be gathered to save
them from ruin. 1t was made plain
that hundreds of women leave Proyi.
dence each morning in the summer
and walk or ride out into the country
seven or more miles, work in the high
~ cultivated fields all day and then
walk Or ride home at night. These
are mostly Italian women. Hundreds
OF the best producing farms of Rhode
Island are owned and worked by ItaI.
ians. That is also true over large
part of Connecticut, and especia.;y
about the larger cities, where thew
can get their produce to the markets
by short drives. One of the men said
he has a customer in the market
business in a Connecticut city who
declares that for 10 years he has not
bought per cent. of his goods from
the farms Of native Americans, and
not more than another ) per cent.
from the handlers of garden truck
from the West or South. and that
does a tremendous bust
ness. He buys of Italians and Pc.
landers who are working farms about
this city. They keep right up to the
times and their vegetables are always
fresh and right for the table. They
produce more varieties than the Old
time farmers did. In some cases wo-.
men age running the farms.-Wor-
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-09-05

the milk ne mas sold has cost nim
about SO gallon.
The piggery has been as much Of
a model as the dairy and if Mr.. Will
let's could get about Sis pound
for the pork he would come out even
on his pigs.
The chicken farm has been another
model one, but until the public be.
comes accustomed to paying about
$35 pair for its fricasseed spring
Mr.. Willett's chicken farm will not be
productive of profit-From the New
York World.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-09-05
Divine cIamor Appreciated.

The family were gathered in the
library admiring splendid thunder.
storm when the mother bethought
herself Of Dorothy alone in the nur.
sery. Fearing lest her little daugh.
ter should be awakened and feel
afraid, she slipped away to reassure
her. Pausing at the door. however.
in vivid fash of lightning which H.
lumined the whole room. she saw her
youngest olive-branch sitting straight
up in bed. Her big brown eyes were
glowing with excitement, and she
clapped her chubby hands while she
shouted encouragingly, Bang it
again. God! Bang it again!'-Brook-
Ign Life.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1908-09-05
MISS RICE'S RULES.

Miss Sofa Thornton Rice, the win.
ner Of the Washington Times beauty
contest was asked
What is your formula to make
women pretty and attractive?"
Miss Rice thought few minutes
before replying to the query
That's very hard to answer" she
said in puzzled way, and don't
feel in the least qualified to frame
such formula. but there are GER
tain things. l think, which, if car
ried out. make all girls pretty and
attractive"
What are they?"
WELL she replied slowly. first.
be thoroughly natural and keep away
from all fads and mannerisms. Nat
uralness is SO unobstructive
Secondly, be neat in your dress
and refined in your language. By
that, l mean keep away from all
slang
Third, never cry and never allow
yourself to become irritated if you
can possibly help it,
Fourth. laugh often. Cultivate q
sense of humOr.
Fifth. don't be envious or over
critical. Such emotions are obliged
to leave their impress on the feat.
ures
Sixth. take cold baths, and sleep
eight hours every night
Seventh. do not arise early unless
absolutely necessary. The morning
maps are beneficial to anybody, es-
pecially If one retires late"
Those directions don't sound very
formidable. suggested the mere man.
They're not" said the Washington
beauty. land you'll find that nine out
Of every ten girls follow them