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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22
THE scHooLME,aM AND TEN
ACRES


There Ii little doubt that the con-
sentative purchase Of favofably sit
uated fruit lands In many sections Of
the west Ii perfectly safe PROPOSE
ton. but Klen purchase ought 10 be
made With furry comprehensive
knowledge pf the future contingencies.
especially in some Of the heavily tim
bered sections. The point We would
make In this Il nicely illustrated In the
case of m eastern schooling am whose
purchase wa Detailed ID IL the other
day This girl. who has saved a nice
little nest egg. huH thought 10 insure
her materlal vel being for coming
years by purchasing ten acre traet
or raw lnila In neaxIly fImbered sec
ton. not seenling IN hive Iaken Into
account the faeI TIM the eozt Of clear.
ing The laHH None before the little
trees ARE sci vii range from s125 to
sits per nffe. fhe HofI Of jealous real
estate agents 10 Tie contrary nowlth-
standing. It bel there must BE- a
walt of dse or sIz years before the
trees begin II bear. and then not
enough tn naY for their annual care
or course nofnfaes. sfra wberrles and
other snlall fruit crops my be grown
between the Tree rows during the first
few years. bnI Ihls means degree of
hard aud painsiakIng work that one
who has MOI bud experience in hort
culture has little conception Of. On
the other hnnd. Il the tract In 1ues.
tion was bought u m investment
only. 10 Dr sold II Hnme one else To de
velop the question i entirely different
SO far n lle sehaolma,nm l. concern.
ed. When she starts 10 develop her
tract she VII doubtless consider III
wise TO sell
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

During the past year or two folks
n North Dakota have been biting vsfy
hard On the grocery pcddler'S bait
briefly. the agent goes through the
country districts. shows excellent satfl.
ne. Of staple groceries and on the
strength Of these takes orders. Later
IloHs who hive ordered goods are ssnt
notices that on n certain day the car
containing the groceries will be at the
depot When the purchases arrive
the patrons are told that the distribut.
IN agent l. In great hurry and that
the railway folks have ordered the chr
olT the EIdelrHck within a specified
tine This means that the stun bought
: loaded on TO the wagon without
careful inspection. On arriving home
tn housewife looks into the purchases
md dnds. along with some fairly good
stuff. LOT that Il cheap and ahoddy-
; good deal cheaper than the price
paid These chaps mover visit the
same place = second time. as their
victims usually remember their pre-
FIous experience However, In the
Dakota easn there was another good
reason The state pure food commls-
sloner got utter these fakers ana
found TINT the bulk Of the stun sold
va IN direct violation Of the pure food
law. which seeks to prevent the adul.
ITERATION Of food products, when the
fine assessed against them soon out
ran their profits The same game has
BEEN tried In other states with about
The same results. II would seem that
! .as about time for rural inhabitants
u Get xIHs IN the KHme
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

Some agures tint are worth while
remembering relative 70 ensllnge nnli
hay - farm rafIona IRE thu the former
REQUIRES but IIIIY cubic feet If Storage.
while hay occupies - enhlf feel
Again. 1t costs II cent per ton 10 lail
In ensllage and sI.I0 10 secure II lon
OF hay. Lastly. the installation of II
silo means the doubling d the value
OF the corn crop. These are practical
arguments ana should be sufficient to
induce many : corn belt farmer to
build Hllo lhIe summer Tor the more
economical disposal Of hIz corn crop.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

It is little wonder that good many
cows contract tuberculosis when one
takes into account the poorly lighted.
poorly ventilated. dusty ana fllthy afa-
bles In which they aze housed during
several months OF the year. Human
beings who existed under similar con
ditions wouldn't live - long ~ the
cows do.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22
INSURANCE.

ITO THE PuBLIc.--.If yon vat
Il Fire Insurance. Life Insurance.
Accident Insurance. WIndaIorm N
surRnce. Steam Boiler Insurance. EIsn
me a call. Lowest Rates Best Stock
Companies, No Assessments. 10
Premium Notes. Quick Cash Settle
menta.
JAMES :. SMITH.
General Insurance Agent.
Main and Church streets.
Westminster. d.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

These are all kinds Of boys IN their
teens today who misuse or at least
waste their spare hours who when
Ihsy ct TO BE- forty Will be blaming
Providence or the government or some
body else because they have not fared
better IN financial way. These same
boys overlook the fact that the men
Who achieve and make good tomorrow
are The boys today who, while they
have their playtime. and very rightly
80. devote the hours not given to
hszIthful recreation 10 self improve
ment b. reading. thinking and storing
their minds with 4 fund OF informa-
ton which will stand them IN good
stead IN future days. And usually 1t
+ these same level headed boys who
tend to business In school and make
the study hours Of their sehoolmaies
and the work of their teachers pleas.
une instead Of bans and bugbear.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

II Is a bit strange that the chief
movers for the repeal OF the present
oleomargarine law before the recent
congressional hearing were represents.
tives from southern states. where for
every dollar which cotton belt firm.
ers receive for cottonseed oil madr
into bogus butter they receive si07 for
bona eide dairy products. 1t looks n
II these beef trust allies from thr
south were putting u small carl before
n pretty good sized horse.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

|ne10oTNitho ut
myIIieart liuitering
md could not even
mWImZaZIetter
month | had
ancha bearing down
sensation. rs If the
|loweT.mrts would
fall out Lydia T.
nnklam's Tegeta
|be.ompountl has
done my nerves q
gUtlleal of good
1 u
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

Experiments carefully conducted
show that caIves and pIgs. Ike grow
ing plants, make the most rapid growth
when they have abundant sunshine.
1t is cheap tonic and should be used
without stint.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

The expenditure of the same Inc
nuity and energy VIII give largar
financial returns from the raising D
onions than fsissing With ginseng md
from the growing OF ..murphIea's than
monkeying with mushrooms.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

1t bids fair to be serious problem
what the women viii DO With their
spare time when they all have vacuum
cleaners. nreless cookers and electric
ity for washing and ironing. Doubt
less they will be out In the back yard
trying the old mans alrship.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22
Foley
kidney
Pills
What They WIN Do for Won

What They VIII Do for You
They will cure your backache,
strengthen your kidneys, cor
rect urinary irregularities, build
p the worn out tissues, and
eliminate the excess uric acid
that causes rheumatism. Pre-
vent Bright's Disease and Dia-
bates. and restore health and
strength. Refuse substitutes.
For Sale BY SHAW DRUG COMPANY
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

As soon as the breeding season :
over the hens will endure the hot
weather .and shed their feathers Just
as well II the ROSTERS are put IN :
yard by themselves or Into potpleE.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

Young breeding animals OF whatever
kind should be given roomy ard com.
Portable quarters By themselves where
they viii be quiet and unexclled and
have conditions which WIN b moi
conducive to the development Of the
vigor and vitality which are . essen
tiai to their usefulness - breeders
when they have arrived At maturity.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22
MO. 2s2S EQUITY.

-
In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
In the matter Of the Trust Estate Of Usher ca
bauQh. deceased.
Ordered. this 18th day o. JUL. - :. 10
that the twelfth account Of the Auditor nd n LhIz
cause be finally ratified and eonfrmed unlszs ezase
to the contrary thereof be shown On D before he
ist day Of August next. provided copy d this
order be inserted for two successive weeks before
the last named day in some newspaper published
OSCAR D. GILBERT. CLARK.
True Copy Test:
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

Pouring q small quantity Of Kerosene
into the hills OF ants near the house =
said to be an effective means Of drIy.
ing them away.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

EEansy al bladder zIImzaxz re . azFssas In
Their consequence I'D : HHnh@zAaa - oftap
fatal thai any HHznzzI. aIHHa IaT their cure nuat
b Aizose zaspaeaaH. Fezsv Kidney fIiia eoasAin
NJ harmful drug zHd nazH successfully atoed
Ing I'D tbaTaazE Tt ~ szls - EkAH Drug
Co
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

Owing TO the difference In tie
amount OF gluten In houF made froH
hard and soft wheat. the housewife
moving from the east 70 tie HezI.
where the soft wheat Hour prevails.
should increase The amount 81 four
used In her recipes close 10 third II
get the texture OF bread Or cake which
she has been used 10.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

Inconsistencies NOTICE.

The County Commissioners Of Carroll
county will meet ct their Office. IN West
minister, every Monday in July. IoI0.
for the transaction Of business.
BY order,
o. EDWARD DoDRER,
july1 Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22
NO. 4s24 EQUITY.

In the Circuit Court for Carroll county.
Mordecai B. Stockadale. plaintiff, y.
John II. Stocksdale, defendant.
Ordered this 18th day Of July. :. D.
1910, that the account Of the Audi
tor filed In this cause be finally ratified
and confirmed, unless cause . the con
trary thereof be shown on Or before the
LIST day Of Augntnext; provided : copy
of this order be inserted for Iwo zne-
cessive weeks before the laaL named
day In some newspaper published n
Carroll county.
OSCAR D. GILBERT, Clerk.
True copy, Test
july15-2t OSCAR d. GILBERT, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

Dy buying your Ontario and Super
, Tor Grain Driils, Dairy Maid Sep
aralora. Champion Binders and Mowers
from P. 7. Bennett, of Sykesville, you
I'll save money.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22
MBUEILIEE0UE
MORE
PINKHAM
CURES
Added u tie Long List due
to This Famous Remedy.

0ronogo. Mol was simply ner.
Yous wreck. could not walk across
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

Estimates OF the 1910 cotton crop
received by the department Of agrIeuI-
ture place the average at .. $4,000 -
compared with 322o20o0 last ysar.
which is an increase of %. 900 acre.
or % per cent. The condition q Ihs
crop on June was piaced nj s. Of the
normal ms against 81 per cent year
prior and 500 per cent the ten year
average.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

A Mr.. Archer. who received IrzI
prize for the highest yield Of corn II
the Virginia state fair In I000. raIsed
IA bushels to the acre On bis farm
one mile south of Richmond. on fne
James river flats. the land raIsIng
corn year after year md not having
been re-enf0red with any kind Of fer.
tlllzers. The yuriety grown Has
Cookies Prolific. rhe rows being three
feet apart and the stalks averaging
ten inches IN the row. TIE seed nns
plnnted early In ainy md given three
cnl,Irntions during the senson. the dirt
being thrown tn the row With turn
pillow he first time. the cnlIlraIor lie.
ing run close and deep the second
time, while Ia the last filling the earth
was ridgnd up TO the corn With 4 turn
pillow. To mature the crop IN question
required III days
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

Investigations which hive lately
been made by the commission appoint
cd Ia New York to look Into the opefHz
lions OF the milk trust show IhaI tie
dalrynIan milk producer i geIIIHE
from pa TO 3h cents pr quart faf h
milk, barely enough 10 reimburse nIm
for cost OF feed aud care. While lie
consumer 10 the lafge cities i paying
from = to 10 cents = quart for IL
same milk. II looks nightly n + tie
transportation companies aud the MI
trust were robblBg the faTmeT On lie
one hand aud prucfielng extoTtion IN
the consumer with the other. There
will likely he something doing Hhen
the commission gets through With IT.
hearings.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

Tank outfits for treating posts with
preservatives nre now on the market
and can be- bought for about 80. This
In quite n blt larger outlay thai The
man with average fence building On
his hands VIII feel TINT be ean AFFORD.
yet way out would seem 10 offer IN
the purchase OF such m outfit b. him
self and several OF his nelghbors. The
equipment could be installed 1t : cen
trail point and the posts taken there
for treatment with post timber Be.
coming scarcer every year ana n view
of the fact that the treatment Of them
with creosote or other preseryatlvea
increases their life from three to IITe
times. the protitsblenesa Of the opera
ton would seem TO be clearly proved
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22
TO CREDITORS.

NJ OthE I'D CkEDaIURs.
This Ia 10 give notice that the sub
scribcrs have obtained from lhe Orphans
Court Of Carroll county. n Maryland.
letters Of Administrator On the Personal
Estate Of
MARY A. NELSON.
late Of Carroll county. deceased. II
persons having claims against The d.
ceased arc hereby warned to exhibit Ihe
same. with the vouchers thereof legally
authenticated, to the subscribers. n oF
before the LIST day Of February. ieII /.
they may otherwise b Ia b excluded
from all benefit of SAID estate
Given under our hands this 9TH daY
Of June. 1910.
WM. b. NELSON.
EDWARD o. WEAET.
July i-4t Administrators.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

Those school directors Who excuse
school when the big circus comes 70
town-rareIy oftener than once year
give practical recognition Of the fact
that attention TO the subjects In hand
on the part OF an active boy i ; prime
requisite to the acquisition o. lnformaz
ton. incidentally they make YeTy
warm spot for themselves In the hearts
Of the youngsters of the communix
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR CAR.
4 ROLL COUNTY.

4 ROLL COUNTY.
sitting - ; Court Of Equity.
NO. 1905 EQUITY.
Hanna B. Lantz, ct a., Plaintiffs, y.
Rachel Hyde, ct al. Defendants.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
The creditors Of Elizabeth Lambert,
deceased, are hereby notified to lie
their claims with the vouchers thereof
with the Clerk of the Circuit Court Tor
Carroll County, within thirty days from
the 30th day OF June, 1910.
JOHN NJ. ROBERTS. Auditor.
True Copy, Test:
Jul l-5t OSCAR d. GILBERT. Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-07-22

While hawks will now and then xaFY
their bill OF fare by bouncing down On
Juicy young chicken. 1t L rare INDEED
that they do so. Especially IL this true u
the so called hen hawk. which spends
the greater portion Of 1T time eireIIHE
over Geld and meadow In search af
mice. gopbcrs aud rabbits. Of which It
kills large numbers In the course 81
summer sPnSon When the amali boY
brings down hawk tand this applies
with equal force TO owls be puts on
Of business one of the beHi friends
the farmer aud the frull grower hase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
.$3.5O Recipe Cures
 Weak Men = FREE
send Name and Address Today-You Can Have 1t Free and Be Strong
 and Vigorous.

have in my possession a prescription for nervous debility, lack of vigor, weakened manhood, failing memory and lame back, brought on by excesses, un- natural drains, or the follies of youth that has cured so many worn and ner- vous men right in their own homes without any additional help or medicine that I think every man who wishes to re- gain his manly power and virility, quick iv and quietly, should have copy. So | have determined to send copy of the prescription free of charge. in a plain. ordinary sealed envelope to any man who will write me for 1t.
 This prescription comes from a physi- c,an who has made special study of rnen and I am convinced 1t is the surest- nnt,ng combination for the cure of def1. ciant manhood and vigor failure ever put together.
 think I owe. 1t to my fellow man to ssnd them a copy in confidence so that any man anywhere who is weak and discour- ayad with re peated failures may stop drug s;ng himself with harmful patent medi- cines. secure what believe is the quick est-ac,ing restorative. upbuilding, spot touchif-k remedy ever devised, and so cure himself at home quietly and quickly. lust drop me line like this: Dr. A. E. Pobinson, 43O2 Luck building, Detroit. Mich, and l will send you a copy of ,h,s splendid recipe in a plain, ordinary envelope free of charge. A great many doctors would charge ss to s5 for merely writing out a prescription like th16-bul | send 1t entirely free
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
News Of Bay Minette

Bay Minette, December 13.-(Special)- The 1910 convention of the Baldwin County Farmers Educational and Co-op- erative Union of America convened here yesterday afternoon and this morning, a full attendance of delegates being pres ent. The work of the union Is for the most part held behind closed doors. but large amount of work is reported as having been done during their conyen- ton.
 Jake Markstein and Paul P. Lockline filed with the judge of probate here yes- terday afternoon 93 leases which they have secured from land owners in the vicinity of Foley for the purpose of al- lowing oil operations to be carried on on their land. It will be remembered that several years ago Markstein sunk a well near Foley and found small quantity of oil The company has been reorgan- ized and plenty of capital secured, and it Is announced that within a short time operations will be resumed in the same locality that the first well was drilled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Pension Agencies Combined

Washington, December 1S.-The IS pen sion agencies throughout the country will be centralized in one agency if the Sen ate agrees to the pension appropriation bill as passed today by the House of Representatives Attempts have been made for many years to have such ac- ton finally agreed to- but so far without effect. although last year the House con- ference. on the bill fought to the last ditch, as it was expressed today by Rep resentative Keller of Ohio of the appro- priation committee to have the Senate conferees agreed to the abolishment of the agencies.
 Tine bill as passed by the House carries $153, ,614,oo0 which Is s74,00O less than was recommended in the bill as presented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14

out examining them you don't show that you have a soft heart. You show that you have a soft head"
 The government, he said, should deal with corporations on the same basis as q man deals with his grocer, in giving and
 exacting justice.
 The colonel said there had been good deal of loose talk" about proposed changes in forms of government. The eff fort to get more complete control over the agencies of interstate commerce for the
 federal government represents, he said,
 not an innovation which was not con- templated by the constitution. but real ization of>the purposes of the constitu- tion.
 "A century and a quarter ago no such legislation was needed, he said; now 1t was imperativeiy needed. "The forces striving for social and eco- homie betterment are certain to find an outlet" he said. 'The question is, will it go forward wisely? Our fathers in this country have solved many great questions. To us in this gen eration have come other great questions.
 It rests with men like you to determine whether they shall be solved wisely and soon. or, when they are solved, whether they shall bring with the good, untold evil to the country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14

church. She also gave splendid lec- ture on the subject of foreign missions at the Meth odist church Sunday night, which was most interesting and in spring.
 There has been a street fair In pro gress in West Blocton for the past week and from all appearances they must have done record business. The merchants and business interests are growing tired, though, of this form of amusement as the cost is too great for the returns.
 Rev. c. F. Driskell, to the delight of the entire community. has been re- turned to his charge as pastor of the Methodist church for another year.
 The Baptist people have been re- modelling the front of their church here, and it adds quite a bit to its appear ance and conyeniences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Must Close On Sunday

Huntsville December 13.-(Special) J. the sale of beer and whisky in Huntsville, we are going to keep the cold drink stands closed on Sunday if we are con- pelied to get new police force to dc it." declared Mayor R. F. Smith in the police court. Two soft drink men were in court on charges of keeping open on Sunday, and both were convicted. Mayor Smith cautioned the police against al lowing any of the soft drink men to sell goods on Sunday and told Chief Bullard that where a place is found open on Sunday, the police are to enter, take an inventory of the stock and confiscate the whole business. Unless Sunday selling is stopped by the present police department
 the mayor said, another department will be provided within the next two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
News of BI0ctOn

Blocton, December 13.-(Special.)- )-- Saturday was pay day throughout tEe Bloctpn district and the busy merchants bear witness to the prosperous condi- tions that exist. Not usually do we have as quiet and orderly conditions after so many concerns pay off at the same time, but minimum amount oi lawlessness has been reported.
 Last night at Stewards opera house Mrs. Barnett of Pensacola. Fla, gave an entertainment which consisted of read ings, songs and music' which easily outranked anything of its nature ever presented here Mrs. Barnett was en- gagged by the ladies of the Methodist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
A Prominent Lady of Ensley Cured
 of Indigestion and Rheumatism

and says Quaker Herb Extract has made her new woman, and heartily recom- mends it to all people who suffer from rheumatism, kidney. liver, stomach, in- digestion or constipation" He says this Is just one more proof of the powers Of Quaker Herb Extract and Oil of Balm. Call at Gunn's Pharmacy, corner Third avenue and Nineteenth street; let hiln give you the names and addresses of hum dreds of the best people in this city who have been made well during the past four months.
 Quaker Extract. sI, three for s2.5O. oil of Balm, 25c, five for Sl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Huntsville U. ID. C. Meets

Huntsville, December 13.-(Special.) J. Virginia Clay Clopton chapter. United Daughters of the Confederacy, met yes terday afternoon in the McGee hotel and heard the report of the president, Mrs. Frank Webster, on the Little Rock con- vention The chapter decided to send a box of good things to the old soldiers at the Mountain Creek home and committees were appointed to make a collection of contributions. The historical programme consisted of a paper on Christopher C. Memminger, secretary of the treasury, by Miss Sara Lowe, and a paper on Stephen R. Mallory, secretary of the navy, by Miss Edna Rodgers. Mrs. Alice McGravey read. My Suit of Confederate Gray" by James w. Clay.