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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-26
Preparing a Given Fertilizer Formula

Preparing a Given Fertilizer Formula
j. A. w, Doerun, Ga, writes: 1 have IA
per cent acid, u per cent potash in kainit
and cotton seed meal. How shall l pro-
portion the same to make fertilizer that
will analyze 1909? Our soil needs but
little ammonia as it causes the cotton to
die
II would be impossible to prepare a fer
tilizer containing / per cent of nitrogen,
10 per cent of phosphoric acid and 3 per
cent of potash from the materials you
have on hand, for the simple reason that
they are not high enough grade to permit
OF making such a mixture. For in
stance, to get l per cent of nitrogen from
high-grade cotton seed meal you would
have to use 800 pounds in your mixture;
to get 10 per cent of phosphoric acid you
would have to use 1923 pounds of acid
phosphate containing IL per cent, and to
get per cent of potash you would have
to use 1900 pounds of kainit. This would
make a mixture, as you will see, of 1929
pounds, and the percentage composition
would vary very much from 1-10-9. You
can make a mixture which will answer
your purpose very well, however, by sub
shutting muriate of potash for the kali
nit. For instance, mix together 300
pounds of high-grade cotton seed meal,
1,429 pounds of acid phosphate and 271
pounds Of nitrogen 207 pounds of phos-
phoric acid and 1O9 pounds of potash.
The percentage composition would run
about l Of nitrogen, 1913 of phosphoric
acid and 9.5 of potash. The highest grade
mixture you can make with the goods you
have in mind would probably be as fol-
lows Mix together 300 pounds of high
grade cotton seed meal, 1,142 pounds of IA
per cent acid, and 55S pounds of kainit.
making in all 1000 pounds This mixture
would contain approximately q pounds
of nitrogen, 16S pounds of phosphoric
acid and n pounds of potash. The per-
centage composition would be about l of
nitrogen, S:4 of phosphoric acid and 35
of potash. The only way in which you
can increase the percentage of phosphor-
ic acid and potash to that desired would
be to substitute muriate for kainit.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-26
QUERIES ANSWERED
Treatment of Distemper In Dogs


p. r.. Pavo. Ca. writes: My dog has
what some people call distemper. / have
done all / know what to do and nothing
seems to help him, and / will be very
thankful if you can give me a remedy. My
father takes The Journal and we all read
il and are benefited by the many helpful
things we find in it's columns.
We are very glad indeed to know that
you find the replies in The Journal help
full and that you are interested in read
ing the same. We are very glad indeed
to hear from the boys and girls and to
know that they are of an inquiring mind.
Now is the time for YOU TO obtain all the
useful information you can relative to how
plants feed and grow. BY so doing you
win become a more intelligent and sue
cessful farmer and will enjoy life better
by reason of the success it brings you.
No preventive medical treatment has
ever been devised for distemper. You
should try to make the dog as comfort
able as possible and keep it in vigorous
condition so II may successful throw of
the disease as debilitated animals are
likely to succVmb to it. During the first
stages of this trouble castor oil in doses
of one-half ounce to two or three grains
of boric acid should be given every six
hours After the animal has been well
purged. give two-grain doses OF qulnine
twice daily. 1t is advisable to sponge of
the nose, mouth and eyes well with warm
water three times a day and rub these
organs with vaseline. Your dog should be
given fresh minced beef, sweet milk, raw
eggs and plenty of pure water to drink.
A tonic treatment is the best for this
trouble The animals should be protected
from cold. as there is danger of pneu-
monia and other troubles following dis
temper. The quarters where the dog is
kept should be thoroughly disinfected
with a solution OF carbolic acid one part
to thirty parts OF water. and the house
should be opened up so that the sun and
air can enter. BY following the treatment
suggested you should be able to bring
about a recovery of your dog.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-26
For SaIe-Farms

FARM FOR sALE-g4 miles east OF Dallas.
Ca 10 acres lies well: good dwelling. s
rooms. 4-room tenant house: good pastures. For
further information. apply 20 ". g Vaughan.
Dallas. Ga, r. r. D.. No. l.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-26
MEN BRAVED HORROR
TO FINR SOUTH POLE

LONDON. March 24.-Professor David.
of the Shackelton expedition, has added
description of the northern party's jour
ney to the magnetic pole to the published
accounts of the already famous dash. The
trip. was undertaken by himself, Marson
and Mackay. The party hauled two
sledges by relays the total weight being
600 pounds per man. They made the start
on October 8, 1905 and had heavy sledging
over the consolidated pack ice.
They proceeded north of Cape Bernacchi
and thence living mainly on seal meat,
crossed the Nordenskield barrier and re-
layed to the Drygalski glacier. Thawing
sea ice made the progress very slow and
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-26
LAW AND ORDER LEAGUE
ATTENDS MURDER TRIAL

Avery BlOunt for the murder OF the Bree-
land family was resumed here today, a dele
cation from the recently formed law and
order league OF Tangipahoa parish in at
tendance. Two members OF this league
among the four Jurors already selected.
The trial Of Ben Kinchen alleged to have
been an accessory TO the triple murder has
been set for Monday.
The state troops are still here. rumors hav-
ing been current to the effect that the law
less element OF the parish might attempt TO
rescue the prisoners 1t was also rumored
that a mob might lynch the men charged with
the murder OF Breeland, his wife and daughter.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-26
TO PUNISH MEN WHO
START FALSE RUMORS

WASHINGTON. March 2S.-If bin. in
troduced by Representative Hamilton. be-
comes a law, retribution viii come TO the
man who helps to circulate false rlimors
about a national banking association.
The measure provides punishment for
persons, who. with the intention of inn
pairing the financial credit of national
banks or to cause it to be believed that
such associations are unsafe for depos-
itors. spread false reports about the
banks
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-26
WOMAN DIES AT los
AFTER UNIQUE CAREER

PENSACOLA, Fla, March 23-Born within
ten miles OF the place where died. LEAVING
there only three times during her career and
never leaving teh county of her birth. is the
record of Mary Pitts, who died at McKinn-
Vile about twenty miles from this city late
last night at the age of 105 years, months
and days.
During her life of over a century, the de-
ceased was never i'll for more than a week
until she was taken in three weeks ago. I'm
I'll then she as hale and hearty and as
years ago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-26
Top-Dressing With Nitrate of Soda

VI. L. H, Princeton, s. c.. writes: l In
tend TO use nitrate of soda for my cotton
and corn, and would like to know when
is the best time to use it, and how much
to the acre for good results.
Nitrate of soda can often be used as
top dressing on corn and cotton with
marked advantage. particularly is this
true when the season is unfavorable. and
the plants on this account need stimulat-
ing. We hardly think il will pay you
to use more than $50 pounds on such
crops as corn and cotton per acre, and we
would be inclined to put this amount on
I'm two applications unless weather condi-
tions are particularly favorable. We
would put one on few weeks after plant
ing. and the other about the time the
squares are setting on and the bolls de-
veloping. There is no objection to using
a little nitrate of soda under cotton and
corn at the time of planting.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-26
POULTRY.

HIGHEST oCALTTT-s c. Rhode Island
Reds. 8 c. white I.s<horn- buff Orpingtons.
white Wyandottes white and barred Plymouth
Rocks eggs n0 per rs Sz7s per 90; Mammoth
Pekin Ducks eggs E.G per II. Mammoth
bronze turkey eggs s. n per 3 Catalogue free.
Hermitage Poultry Farm. Route II. Hender-
sonville. Tenn
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-03-26
Seeds and Plants

s~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~~~-~~-~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
WRITE Monroe Stevens Shellman. Ga. for eab-
bage piantN, a. IS cents per hundred, By mail
FOR sALE-Cotton seed Several hundred
bushels Layton Improved 800 per bushel
fob Austsll. Ca Joel Hurt Atlanta. Ca
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-23
CALENDAR IN
SUNDAY PAPER
Philadelphia North American
Offers Most Attractive Sup
plement to Readers.

The Philadelphia North American
will issue with its edition for Sunday,
December 26, q most attractive cal
|endar for 1910. an appropriate sup
|plement for the season.
The calendar is reproduced by the
|photogravure process. the most artis-
tic known to modern printing. The
|eentral figure of the design is "Kap-
tin Kiddo," the youngster that has
been made SO popular feature Of
the comic section OF The North Amer
lean. This special portrait Of the
"Kaptin' is by Grace G.. Wiederseim,
his regular delineator. His New
Years address to the public has been
penned for him by Margaret c. Hays,
who writes his terrible tales every
Sunday.
Those who are not North American
readers, and who want the most at
tractive calendar Of the season,
should order Sundays North Ameri-
can.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-23
CORNER IN TURKEYS.
Pennsylvania Dealers Find Themselves
Unable to Fill Orders.

Pennsylvania Dealers Find Themselves
Unable to Fill Orders.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Dec. 20. Small
dealers In Bradford, Susquchanna.
Wayne and adjacent farming counties
have discovered that turkeys are so
scarce that they viii be unable to sup
ply their regular Christmas trade, ow-
ing to the fact that the supply has
been cornered by big wholesale and
retail dealers OF this city, Pittston and
Scranton.
One dealer in Towanda, who had
fifty orders from customers for tur-
keys. was obliged to cancel almost all
Of them, the farmers being unable to
give him any. The turkeys are selling
here at from 80 to 30 cents pound,
and dealers say the supply they have
been able to get Is short of the de-
mand. The price is expected to ad-
vance tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-23
wEs1ERvELf GETS is YEARS
State Accepts Plea Of Second Desres
Murder In KILLING Wife.


Hackensack, N. J., Dec. %. william
Ely Westervelt. a contractor Of Tea
Meek, who shot and killed his wife
and was to have been tried here on an
Indictment charging him with murder,
retracted his plea Of not guilty and
pleaded guilty Of murder in the second
degree.
Prosecutor Wendell ]. Wright said he
would agree because be considered It
impossible to cofvict the accused OF
first degree murder. The state was
unable to prove a motive, and there
were no witnesses to the shooting.
In sentencing the prisoner to fifteen
years In state prison Supreme Court
Justice Parker said 1t should be noted
that the relatives Of Westervelt's dead
wife were inclined to believe the
shooting purely accidental.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-23
MRS. WATSON INDIGNANT.


kions Made by Pcets Brother.
New York, Dec 23.--Mrs. Maureen
watson, who, with her husband, VIII
liam Watson. the poet. is now staying
10 Havana. cables as follows to the
newspapers here:
mfr. Robinson Watson's message to
New York newspapers Is wicked at
tempt to ruin my husbands reputation.
1t aceords we'll with bis conduct for
years yea siss past past, =
Robinson Watson, who is a brother
OF the poet, wrote to certain newspa-
pers q few days ago from Montreal a
long statement to the effect that his
brother was unbalanced mentally, that
he was declared insane In 1882 and
that his much discussed poem, "The
Woman with the Serpent's Tongue =
was due to this condition.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-23
Heart Trouble.

Il don't Ike gem heart action the
doctor said, applying the stethoscope
again. "You have had some trouble
with angina pectoris."
you're partly right, DOCTOR said
the young man sheepishly; ''only that
amt her name. ~ I.ippIncott's.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-23
R0cKEFELLER's CHRISTMAS.
To Be Very Simple; No Tree, No Mu-
sic, No Children to Sing.

To Be Very Simple; No Tree, No Mu-
sic, No Children to Sing.
New York, Dec. 23.--John d. Rocke
feller, the richest man In the world
will spend the very simplest sort Of
Christmas day. He will have turkey,
but no Christmas tree.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Mccormick,
from Chicago, have been invited to
come to New York for the Christmas
breakfast. Mrs. Mccormick Is MIR,
RockefelIers daughter.
Later the Rockefellers viii attend
the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church,
after which thoy will 60 by automobile
to Tarrytown, the country home of Mr.,
Rockefeller The dinner there win be
frugal. There will be no music. No
children viii sing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-23
A Blo Difference.

what do you call your mule, uncleT'
"You mean whut's his name, boss, or
whut All calls him n Houston Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-23

ESPECIALLY In Novels.
II the course of true love always did
run smooth it would be much less In
teresting. -somerville Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-23

An snchor TO windward--an ad In
the EVENING NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-23

The Very Best.
The best trimming for woman's
hat is good humored face.--Lippin-
cott's.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-07

of million dollars in the aid of any special charity
would require much thought.
Il should say" he remarked, that of the great
needs Of the day is in connection with the fight
against tuberculosis Recently there has come To our
attention Il proposal to found institution for the
teaching of preventive medicine That would mean
the training of experts who would practically have
the standing of physicians whose duty it would be to
aid the people to care for themselves that they
would be able ward off disease. Ventilation, sari
tation cleanliness and many such things could be
taken up. The Bureau of Child Hygiene is also one
of agencies which is destined to be practical
and useful"
DR.. Orlando #. Lewis, financial secretary of the
Charity Organization Society, who has had wide
experience in ali phases of the work of modern
lief, declared that the extension of homes for the
aged was of the greatest Importance.
"There comparatively few of such instutcns
now" said he, "and those which now exist have long
waiting lists. In order to gain admission to such in
stitutiOnS it is necessary that the applicant hnSelF
one for him shall deposit several hundred
of dollars. Perhaps the time will come when we
shall have old age pensions in this country which the
creating, but until then it will be necessary to have
such homes those of which speak
"One of the great needs of the present age IS way
in which the aged workman clerk who has done
his life work well and has been unable 10 save
enough against his old age, shall be cared for III suc
Il way that there may be no loss of selt-respect The
war against the white plague the establishment OF
homes for the conValeScent and the more huinahe
treatment of the inebrate other objects worthy
OF the attention of man who has million dollars
to spend in aiding his fellow men"
Views such as have been given indicate The trend
of charity in its modern acceptluon aud what might
be expected in general way from an official board
asked to indicate an enterprise to which Il with
ample fortune might devote large sums
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-07

which would aid the destitute and the hungry on
sight and leave to others mnstration to the indus
,ria and sociological ailments which beset them
Why not have a Charitable Charity League? 1t
would have novelty and its usefulness would b. va
ried although it might not come up to the standards
of scientific relief. Many of the tenets of such an
organization could be gained from the Society of ST.
Vincent de Paul which is conducted largely by vol
unteers 1t withdraws its aid if it finds on inyesga-
tion that the object of charity is unworthy. but II
aids first without question far as its means VIII
permit for fear that it might err in not giving the as
sistance which is often sorely required Under
the present regime, however. there is dearth OF
for prompt and rapid aid in cases of extreme
destitution This problem is difficult one from
every point of view.
Those who have made Il study of charity in its
modern aspect take the position that without inves
cation money given for relief is likely to be largely
wasted.
"As far as organized charity is concerned" said Mr.
Robert w. Hebberd, Commissioner of Charities, 1T
must be borne in mind that unless there is lnvestl
cation made money for charity Is likely to be en-
tirey wasted In order to spend their time in nves
gatiOn social workers must live, and in order to i've
they must earn money. The machinery mus be
maintained The actual giving of aims is the smallest
part of the work of charity. for when man gets TO
the condition where he needs such aid something Is
the matter with his method of life usually, which
be remedied. He must be helped to rehaDllltate
himself and in order do that he should have advice
and should be aided in obtaining employment
OF the needs which seemed TO him the most i'm
perative. Mr.. Hebberd thought that the giving of
funds to fight against the spread of tuberculosis
would be good way to expend $l,OOO,UW
"For instance" he said, the city is building a hos
pal for the treatment of tuberculosis patients on
Blackwell's Island. The completion of that institu
tion would be worthy object and OF incaculable
benefit to humanity. Again there recently has been
n complete change in the theory of alcoholism. From
time immemoral the drunkard has been practically re-
garded criminal and has been locked up and
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-07
in the Charity Laundry.
Main Office of Charity Organization Society,
rwen,y.Second Street and Fourth Avenue.

there is full understanding OF the facts To ascer-
notice 1t maintains corps of trained visitors at the
central bureau. in addition to the agents aud assist
ants at the district Offices and carries ON wide COS
respondence.'
SO extensive the ramifcations Of this central
bureau of scientific uplift that years ago bill
was passed that the city should give no more outdoor
relief to the poor with the exception of few nun
dred dollars given out annually dole for the bind
All this was abolished to quote from the directory
'n the belief that private charity would prove ade-
quate to meet the need"
This city of New York is amiable Mrs. Jelyby
ready and willing all times to aid the natives of
far climes and with cent to relieve the misery
of the outdoor poor, except by cartlng them Off to
hospitals and almshouses There is means By
which the city may officially take cognizance of a
destitute home give aid to family in desperate
need without sending the members of it to various
institutions There is no way in which destitute
prisoner may be fed in station house except
through a collection made by the police themselves.
Only recently have the charitable societies, which
have been notified through tortuous channels or ex-
treme desttution, been giving immediate aid and
there still remains wide field for an instant reliet
society which would give food and drink and clothing
at once for temporary needs and investigate later
Suggestions for Relief
AS the city is prohibited by law from aiding the
poor in their homes there might be an association
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-07

able The detectives cared for in asylums. schools
and homes The delinquent adults taken in charge
by reformatores, probation work. prison associations
and societies for the prevention of :rime.
Favorite Forms of Charity.
Preventive social work, Il favorite form OF
modern charity, includes savings and loan associa-
tons beneficial societies, leagues for the improve
ment of social conditions model tcnements, settle
ments neighborhood houses, clubs libraries and read
ing rooms Another manifestation of charity is III
the formation of associations for the purpose OF
giving the benefits of their advice and experience to
the charitable organizations of the city and State
which in turn advise the poor not to get Needy OF
they may be in want Churches and religious con-
Cregaons of all kinds have relief organizations more
or less loosely articulated and employ host OF vls-
itors.
Practically all the charitable endeavors of the city
carry on their campaign under the aegis Of the
Charity Organization Society, which has been de
veoped consistently along the line that poverty Is
disease for which the patient Is largely Responsible
and that the main thing is to teach him how TO llVe
at should be said first of all that the word charity
to quote from the official guide of the Charity Organl
zation Society part of the title of the society ana
of this directory used in technical sense 1t covers
all forms of upift to those who are in any way dc
pendent and 1t is not restricted as commonly sup
posed to almsgiving" And again 1t Is written-
The society is investigation agency 1t IS bas1u
upon the axiom that intelligent and effectual help
achieving permanent results can be given only when
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-07
. On the tuberculosis Ferryboat, in Operation
in New York.

treated as such There is now an effort beng made
to pass law under which he will be considered as
the victim of disease. When a man is found TO have
got into the habit of intoXicaton he could be taken
into custody and placed in a hospital or some such
Institution, transferred to farm colony, where he
could be kept until his unfortunate habits had been
overcome. Much could be done in aiding the victims
Of drink in regaining their place in society.
There exists need for homes for the convaescent.
The city institutions are obliged to discharge many
persons as cured who still require weeks Of building
up and good to fit them TO cope effectively with
life What homes there of this kind are now taxed
far beyond their capacity.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-07
The Sage Idea.

Mr. John NJ Glenn is director of the Sage Founda-
ton the principal object of which is to find the causes
of poverty and to seek the antdote When be was
asked what new charity could be suggested, he said
that he could think of ofhand and remarked that
the giving of advice such subject the investing
Maryland independent., 1909-07-23

The Democratic Party in Balti-
more City has sought to appeal to
the independent voters of that city
by appointing an Advisory Commit
tee to select candidates to run on the
Democratic ticket That old adage
sThat you can lead a horse to water
but you can't make him dritkn be-
comes very applicable to such meth
DDS. OF course, before the time
comes to elect to the Legislature the
men selected by the Advisory Com
mittee we shall know great deal
more as to what they think about the
issues of the campaign. This is 60
ing to be an election in which the
people will have their ears to the
ground.
Maryland independent., 1909-07-23
Peter w. kendrick
SURVEYOR and
DRAFTSrIAN
Postoffioe. NANJEMOY. I'D

PROMPT attention given TO all bust
ness entrusted TO my charge ia the
Counties OF Southern Maryland
Can be seen in La Plata on the first
Tuesday of each month, or will meet
parties by special Engagement, in La
Plata, any day, upon reasonable notice.
Maryland independent., 1909-07-23


The American Star, of Baltimore
will celebrate on August 17tb, its
first anniversary as a newspaper. In
its short life this paper has proven a
marked and wonderful success. Like
the morning paper whichis published
by the same company it, high aim
has been to give an example of same,
cheerful and dilieent journalism
The evening Star has become SO
useful it has found wide circulation
in this County and nothing can be
heard, but praise for it as a wide
awake and useful journal