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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16
FROG IN W0MAN'S STOMACH

Mrs. Guy Weaver Of Toledo, O., is
recovering from her Illness Of many
months, during which she was suffer
ing from a stomach trouble the nature
of which baff1ed her physicians. It
was caused, it is now said, by the pres
ence of a frog in her stomach, which
was removed by a local doctor. The
intruder is a browntsh yellow in color
and is about two inches long. 1t was
a lively specimen, and straightWay
demonstrated it's kinship with its
brothers and sisters of ponds and pud-
dies by q series Of lively leaps. 1t is
though that Mrs. Weaver swallowed
a frog egg while drinking at a spring
on a farm of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Smalley, in Freedom, and that 1t
Matched and developed to nearly nor
NAL size in her stomach. Hundreds
have seen the frog, which was placed
on exhibition.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16
SNAKE is BABY'S MASCOT

The following story. taken from a
Purulia Qndia) paper, has the flavor
of the Arabian Nights:
"a child was born to a Brahman in
the village Of Shapur six months ago,
and since the very date OF birth q
serpent has been a constant attendant
on the babe. One day the reptile was
caught and thrown in the river. At
night the Brahman heard the serpent
say to him in a dream, II you kill
me I shall completely destroy your
family. II you do not, l shall not
harm you, but, on the contrary, do
you good Since this oracle from the
serpent the Brahman and the mem
bers of his family have left 1t alone.
when the child is on the ground
asleep or awake the serpent spreads
it's hood over its head like an UNI
brella. When the child is on the bed
the reptile quietly lays itself down
under the cot. Once the child's
mother took the child to the house of
a relation near. The father was fol
lowing her with an umbrella under
his arm. On opening the umbrella he
saw that the serpent was inside 1t.
He threw It away, but it forthwith
returned to his house.
The serpent is still there. The
Brahman gives the reptile milk twice
a day, which he drinks"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16
BOIL WEEVIL MARCHING EAST
Time Is Not Far Distant When Whole
Of Cotton Belt VIII Feel Its
MerciIess Attack.

Slowly, but surely, the boil weevil
keeps up it's eastward advance, it's
gradual approach being as remorse-
ger Of time" said Col. James N. La
Prade, a cotton planter OF Macon,
Miss, while in Baltimore the other
day.
For many years the pest had it's
habitat in Mexico, but while the plant
ers of Texas had heard of 1t they were
not alarmed, deeming that the Rio
Grande river would prove an impos-
sible barrier against an invasion of
the Lone Star state. They reckoned
in vain; the detestable bug did cross
the boundary stream, and for the past
six or seven years has been feasting
on the cotton fields Of Texas, destroy
ing crops in that period to the extent
of many millions.
From Texas 1t crossed the Sabine
into Louisiana, where its ravages
caused many to abandon the ~cultiva.
ton Of cotton; then it crept healthtly
onward into Mississippi and before
the end of this yea there Is not g
shade Of doubt that 1t will make Its
appearance in Alabama. That 1t will
ultimately carry It's destructive work
into Georgia, Florida and the Caro-
linas is certain. That Is to say thc
time is not far off when the whole Of
the cotton belt will feel the merciIess
attack. This year the pest has no
accomplished It's usual mount O.
harm, for the farmers have fought /
more successfully than of yore, ant
in time they may get to the point o
reducing its depredations to a mini
num-"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16
PRESSED HARD.
Coffee's Weight on Old Age.

When prominent men realize the in-
furious effects of coffee and the change
In health that Postum can bring, they
are glad to lend their testimony for
the benefit of others.
A superintendent OF public schools
In a Southern state says My moth
er. since her early childhood, was an
inveterate coffee drinker, had been
troubled with her heart for a number
of years and complained Of that weak
all over feeling and sick stomach.
Some time ago l was making an of
fetal visit to a distant part of the
country and took dinner with one OF
the merchants Of the place. l noticed
a. somewhat peculiar flavor Of the cor
fee, and asked him concerning It. He
replied that it was Postum. l was SO
pleased with 1t that, after the meal was
over, l bought a package to carry
home with me, and a wife pre-
pare some for the next meal; the
whole family liked it SO well that we
discontinued coffee and used Postum
entirely.
81 had really been at times very
anxious concerning my mothers con-
dition. but we noticed that after using
Postum for q short time, she felt so
much better than she did prior to It's
use, and had little trouble with her
heart and no sick stomach; that the
headaches were not SO frequent, and
her general condition much improved.
This continued until h was as well
and hearty as the rest Of us.
ST know Postum has benefited my
! self and the other members of the fam
lily, but in a more marked degree in
the case of my mother, as she was q
victim of long standing"
Ever read the above IetterR A new
ono apuears from time to time. they
are genuine, true, and full OF human
interest.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16
LIGHTNlNG's QUEER STUNTS

Lightning has been known to PLAY
queer freaks, but a streak OF the Jer'
sey brand which struck b home OF
John Alderman in Rochelle Park, N.
j., q few days ago seems to have
done more queer things Ia a homer
than had been done since Ajax defed
the fluid. From removing the four
castors of a table to shipping off the
steel stub of a pen with which a
young woman was writing in an ad-
joining house, the ~zigzagging bolt
managed to disrupt or injure most
everything in it's path.
The bolt melted the telephone wire
and hurled the molten metal against
a window with such force as to make
mosaics Of several panes, the spattef-
ing hot metal SO deeply ENGRAVING
itself in the glass that there has been
no getting 1t out.
One side Of the hall was ripped out
and from there the lightning hashed
into the parlor, where a broken lamp
and scattered and broken ~brtc-a-brac
told Of it's passage through that apart
ment.
Then 1t tourneyed to the dininS
room, where Mr.. Alderman was SIT
ting. The walls, blackened, scared
and bulged out on three sides, show
that the bolt struck the room II
three places, and Alderman Is still
marveling how it was that the light
ming flashed all around without eve
touching him.
In the kitchen was an old-fashioned
clock, quite heavy and fully two feet
In height. The lightning removed this
from the kitchen and deposited the
wreck in the dining The ives
side OF the kitchen wall was blow
out. The kitchen floor was blown up
ward. The kitchen table was spin
tered into bits and the range WA
shattered into many pieces.
A young woman next o o was wri
ting a letter and her pen-point disap
peared as the bolt shook he place.
Yet, strange to say, although there
were four persons in the house at tn
time not n of the occupants sui
fered any injury from the freakisl
bolt, other than the shocked surpris'
that would be expected on UGH al
exciting occasion.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16
ORANG- OUTANG NEAR HUMAN

A curiosity recently arrived in San
Francisco from Hong Kong in the
shape Of an o~rang-outang, which is
called Mary, and is as near human as
1T is possible to be without TALKING.
h is nearly three feet high when
erect, but she favors a sitting posture.
and looks about her in the wisest kind
OF a way. Her skin is black. and the
entire body and head are covered with
short, dark reddish hair, that is not
Over-thick on any one part, while the
extreme length on the back is less
than one inch. Mary is Of a cIeanly
as we'll as Industrious disposition
Twice a day she has a good wash. A
tub of water, soap and a towel are
given her, and she handles the scan
with an expert hand, afterward polish
ing off with the towel. When she is
through she wrings out the towel and
hangs it up to dry. On the VOYAGE
from China, Mary was once given a
tubful of towels from the wash, and
she carefully wrung out every one
and hung them on the clothesline with
the neatness and dispatch Of an ex-
perienCed washer-womau
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16
Rod Cross Christmas Seals.

Arrangements for the sale Of Red
Cross Christmas Seals for 1910 have
been announced by the National AS
ISOLATION for the Study and Proven,
ton Of tuberculosis and the Amerk
can Red Cross. "A Million for Tuber
culo SIS will be the slogan OF the 1910
campaign. Two features OF the sale
this year are unique and will bring
considerable capital to the tuberculO-
sis fighters. The American National
Red Cross Is to issue the stamps as n
former years. but this organization
will work in close cooperation with
the National Association for b Study
and Prevention Of tuberculosis, which
body will share in the proceeds OF the
sales. The charge to local assOcia-
tons for the use OF the national
stamps has been reduced also from 20
per cent. to 1874 per cent, which Will
mean at least $4,000 more for tuber-
culosis work In all parts Of the United
States. The stamps are to be desig-
mated as Red Cross Seals this year
and are to be placed on the back OF
letters instead of on the front
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16

The common sea-turtle, found IN
large numbers on the coast Of Florida,
INDUCES in a large family, being no
believer in r~ace-suicide. She lays $50
round white eggs during the two days
she remains on her nest. She then
fills in the pit, which is about a foot
deep, and leaves the eggs there to be
Matched out by the heat of the sun
The eggs of the turtle are considered
quite a delicacy and many persona
make a living by digging them out
of the sand when they are fresh-laid.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16

It may be used to advantage IN fat.
tening hogs that run with the stock
hogs. After putting out the feed the
feeder raises the gate and let's In
those to fatten, then let's 1t fall; all
others are kept out, yet those In the
pen may go out when through eating.
This style of gate is also conve-
nient for the lamb lot where one uses
a creep. The gate should be just large
enough to admit a good-sized lamb.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16
CONVENIENT PIG TRAP DOOR
Excellent Arrangement for Use in Fat
tening Hogs and Will Be Found
Handy In Sheep Lot.

In feeding pigs with older hogs, r
is necessary to have a separate feed
Ing pen for the pigs.
The sketch shows how { o keep the
older hogs out and also to prevent
pigs from entering pen while the
troughs are being filled.
The hanging gate swings outward
only. 1t is held up while the pigs en-
ter the feding pen. and being light
they can push 1t forward and 60 out
at will.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16
MGen0rUl s.


F0T1llWLCS
Every bruise on an apple will in
time result In decay.
Do not sell the SOY that raised a big
spring litter and sucked them we'll.
The pig that makes a good steady
growth from birth to market gives a
good steady profit.
Getting the most out of swine is
nothing less than putting the most
into them.
One King road drag in the n%eighbor-
hood is worth more than all the dogs
in b country.
Get out to the fairs this fall n Sc
lect a good boar and a SOW or two to
add to your herd.
Do not worry much about disease IN
hogs. Try to keep them right. and
you will be troubled but little.
It would be better If you could keep
all pigs of about a certain size to-
gether. though you can not always do
this.
No good orchardist would ever
shake apples from the tree to be sent
to market, although many people con-
tinue to do it.
If you keep the sheep IN dark cool
places in the heat of the day they are
not likely to be troubled with grubs in
the head.
The largest mixers are the great
est eaters. This rule is one you can
tie to and follow without danger Of
being deceived.
Wash milk things first in cold wa
ter and then scald them. To scald
them first makes It much harder to
| get them absolutely clean.
There is no doubt that straw mulch
ing destroys weeds and retains the
moisture In the ground whatever
other objections may be made to 1t.
Pigs intended for market should
weigh between ESQ and 300 pounds az
ten months of age or less. To make
this weight they must be pushed from
birth to market day.
Don't use wooden milk pals. Tin
makes the best milk containers foI
any purpose, provided the seams are
smooth and there are no sharp angles
to catch and hold p1iuute portions OF
milk in which bacteria a breed.
Fruit Of every kind should be thor
cughIy cooled before being packed fol
the market. Even strawberries pack
ed while warm from the field and sem
directly to the cars unless allowed Il
get chilled will quickly deteriorate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16
Remarkable Young Lady.

From a feuIlleton: Her voice was
low and soft; but once again, as Janet
Fem withdrew from the room and
closed the door after her, the fendish
CLEAN came into her odOrless eyes
IF we hear any more Of Janet we
will let you know."-Punch.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16
Local ENTERPRISE.

Tourist-Why do you call this a vol
cano? l don't believe 1t has had an
eruption for a thousand years!
Guide-WeI, the hotel managers in
this region club together and keep a
fire going in it every year during b
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Blaetter.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16

The doctor said that Bill was
drunk when we took the poor fellow
to have his head attended to last
night after he fell"
Doctor never said anything Of the
knd!"
Didn't l hear him? Said 1t was a
Jagged cut"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16
SUFFICIENT LIGHT FOR BARN
Lantern That VIII Withstand Wind
and Drauahts Should Be Used,
suspended In Center.

To give light to one OF two places.
the light should be suspended in a
window, or else in about the center OF
the barn, where a much better light
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16

The largest ancient mosaic known.
covering more than $500 square yards.
has been unearthed on h site Of
Aquieleia, a Roman city that was de-
stroyed in 425.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16

DIR. Pterce's pleasant Pellets euro constipation.
Constipation is the cause of many diSea ScS. cure
the OAuSO and YOU cure the disease. Easy to taxa
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16
Selecting Breeds.

IN selecting a breed of any kind of
stock, the matter of vitality is a thing
which should be taken into considers
ton
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16
. DRIVE OUT

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AND BUILD Up THE SYSTEM
Take the Old Standard GROVES TASrELESa
CHILL TONIC. You know what you are taking.
The formula 10 plainly printed on every bottle
showing 1T - simply Quinine and Iron ina taste
Less form. Tho Quininc drives out tho malAriP
and the Iron builds up the system. Sold by All
dealers for 80 YoAFA PHcO % centA
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16

If the strawberry bed has borne
TWO crops pillow 1t up and set out late
cabbage.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16

There is genius and power in per
sistence.-OrisOn SWEET Marden.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16

The more worthy any soul Is, the
larger its compassion-John Bright.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16

most economical shoes for you to buy. w. l..
Douglas name and the retail price are stamped
on the bottom value guarantees.
TAKE NO SUBSTITUTED If your dealer
cannot supply you wIite for Mail Order CataloR.
w. l. DOUGLAS, Brockton, MaAA.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16

Makes the skin soft 40 velvet. Improves any
complexion. Beat shampoo made. Cures NOSE
akin eruptLOns-
Munyon's Hair InVigorator cures dandFuRs
stops hair from falling out. makes hair grow.
If you have Dyspepsia, or any liver trouble
use AunyonS PRw-PAw Pills. They cure Biz
iousneSs, Constipation and drive all impurities
from the blood. - MUNYON'S HOMEOPATHIC
LONE REMEDY CO.. Philadelphia. Pa.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-09-16
~. L. DOUGLAS

MEMS $500, $3.50, $500,
WOMEN'S $3.50, S., IS. so, {
BOYS $500, $3.50 g. $500
n NDARD
FOR 80 YEARS
They are absolutely the
most popularand bestshoes
for the price in America.
Shey are the leaders every
where because they hold
their shape, fit better,
look better and wear lon
ger than other makes. =
ThaU arr rOsitivAIU the ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-03-24

cation has made an enviable record,
especially through the southern part
of the state and in Wisconsin. This
season the club has been trained by
Professor Pease of St. Paul, one
of the best and most widely known
directors in the middle west, and a
more extensive tour has been
planned.
They will be assisted by Mr..
Edwin Rachel, reader of exceptional
ability and a student of the Leland
Powers School of Oratory and Ex-
preston of Boston, Mass, Victor
Storberg, pianist and humorist, and
Mr.. Roy Holmes, a violinist who has
been associated with the Mime
apolis Symphony orchestra.
The concert promises to be good
one and no one should miss the
opportunity of hearing them.
The boys will arrive in the city
Friday noon and will probably treat
the High School with a number
Friday afternoon.
Tickets at Hanson's drug store.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-03-24
Home Cure for Eczema.

Does it not seem strange that
so many people suffer year in and
year out with eczema?
A ascent bottle of a simple wash
stops the itch and will surely con-
vince any patient. ...g
This wash is composed of mild
and soothing oil of wintergreen
mixed with thymol and glycerine,
etc., and known as D. d. D. Pre-
scription. We do not know how
long the D. D. D. Laboratories will
continue the Csc offer, as the
remedy is regularly sold only in
$1.OO bottles and has never before
been put on the market on any
special offers.
If you want relief toni ght try a
bottle at Csc on your personal
recommendation. Barker Drug store.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-03-24

the Sons of Herman, and he can be
heard raising his voice aloft rehears-
ing the difficult high c's" contained
in the several new selections which
will be rendered this summer by the
Die Yacht am Rhein" double
octet, the five principle singers of
which are Matt Thome, Henry
Schmidt, John Schmidt, Frank
Silversack and Adolph Klein.
The Nymore schools are progress
sing nicely, under the very able
direction of c. L. Hebron, superin-
tendent, and his splendid corps of
assistant teachers. There are 149
pupils enrolled in the school, aud
the average attendance has been
very good during the present term.
Nymore has good school building
with four rooms and an Office. with
the following corps of teachers: C.
L. Hebron, principal; Inez Cell,
Sixth and Seventh grades; Ella
Parker, Fourth grade; Tenie Pender-
CAST, Second and Third grades;
Viola Warfel, primary grade.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-03-24
HamIine University GIee Club.

The Glee Club of Hamline Uni
versity will give a concert in the
city opera house Friday evening of
this week. The club is making its
annual spring tour, through North
Dakota and Minnesota, and Bemidji
will have the opportunity Of hearing
rare musical treat.
In years past the Hamline organi-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-03-24
NYMORE

There is considerable building in
progress in Nymore this spring,
which is indicative of the feeling of
prosperity which prevades the breast
Ct the average Nymore citizen.
President O. ]. Tagley and Recorder
Peter Void are building a new six
room cottage, on block IS. Mrs:
Emma Barlow is building a substan-
tial addition to her home. William
Kaiser has a new house in course
of erection, in the southeastern part
of town. Ole Lowe will build a new
residence, on block 7, work being
now started on the excavation for
the building.
Many of the retired lumberjacks
have been making their headquarters
in Nymore during the past week.;
and money has been quite plentiful.
Some of the boys" are quite liberal
with their "coin."
Many Nymore folks have been
going up the M. & I. tracks to the
Mississippi outlet of Lake Bemidji
for the purpose of spearing rough"
fish, should any be running. The
fish have not begun to run yet, to
any great extent, but it is expected
that if the present pleasant weather
continues that suckers and pickerel
will be coming up the river in large
numbers.
Henry Schmidt, Nymore's
butcher, better..known to his friends
as the knight of the cleaver," is
very visibly affected by the prema-
ture summer weather.. Henry is
official leader of the chorristers of
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1910-03-24
Band Concert Thursday Night.

Band Concert Thursday Night.
The Bemidji band, under the d.
rection of Professor Harry Masten,
will give one of their most excellent
concerts, at the Armory Thursday
night of this week.
Professor Masten has been drill
ing the boys" on some new music,
and the coming concert gives
promise of excelling all previous
efforts in this line.
Beware Of olntments for catarrh that
Contain Mercury.
as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when entering 1t through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescl fption Of reputable physi,
to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by f. J. Cheney & Co., Toldedo. o. contains
no mercury. ard is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous services
Of the system In buying Halls Catarrh
CUE be sure you get the genuine. It is taken
internally and made in Toledo Ohio, by F.
J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, 75c per bottle.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-12-15
Tho Llama With a Saddle.

In his native country the llama is
trained as n beast Of burden. and in
this capacity is very useful for. hard
and wirv by nature. he can carry as
much us Il 100 pounds. AS mount.
too. be IS quite easy to train. Indetd
both the llama and the oneiko take to
the saddle as to the manner born
when once they have assured them
selves that their teacher wishes them
we'll. Their most striking popularity
as saddle animals. however, Is a strong
objection to having their heads in any
way pulled about by their riders. So
long as their mouths are left alone
they will amble along quite contentad-
ly at fair rate Of speed, but If they
are ridden by some one with heavy
hand they show a tendency to stop at
once. whipping round in manner dis
tinctly disccncerting to those who do
not quite realize what is going to hap
pen.-Wide World Magazine.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-12-15
THE CLIMAX" Will
here FRIDAY night
BISMARCK FORTUNATE IN BE.
ING ON TRANscoNTlNENTAL
RAILROAD.
Great Play With Music Has Been
Here Before and Made Good impress
sion - Exce..ent Company.

1.-The Climax" the play with the
music, which made such a great hit
here last winter, has been billed for
an appearance again on Friday even
ing of this week.
Bismarck is fortunate in being on
a transcontinental RAILROAD, as the
company which will stop here is one
of the best and is on their way to
the Pacific coast after an extended
tour through the east, and is only to
break the big jump that they have
been prevailed upon to stop here.
All one needs to do to find out
about the show is to ask anyone who
was at the Bijou when it was here
last winter. There are only four char
acters in the play but all of them
have plenty to do and the managers
have selected high class artists to
interpret the parts.
The story is one that will appeal to
all theatre goers and the production
has made the biggest hit of the past
several seasons in the eastrn part
of the country.