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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22

ties Of life that could better be pro-
duced at home. The solution OF the
problem. therefore. Is to reduce your
acreage Of cotton and grow other
crops. The results being secured in
Mississippi this veal indicate that
peanuts IS one crop that should be
grown.
r , peanut crop is not what it
should .be this year. because OF the
poor stand. the lack of proper prepare
ton of soil. lack of good cultivation.
Wherever we find q good stand and
where the peanuts were properly cult
waited We find a good yield. Many
farmers who planted peanuts had no
faith in the crop. and what work they
did was done in q h~alf-hearted way.
We would not expect good results from
any other crop under these conditions.
and should not expect them from pea.
nuts. Considering all OF these factors
the crop is good. The yield will varY
all the way from 10 to Is bushels pei
acre., with the average for the state
% to 80 bushels per acre. Thirty
bushels is about an average, but is not
a good yield any more than one-third
Of a bale of cotton is a good yield
We find many farmers securing 40. 81
or 60 bushels Of peanuts and from
three-fourths to a ton Of hay per acre
Throughout Mississippi we find
| poor stand of peanuts and e resulting
poor yield. The poor stand Is due 4
the use of immature and broken seet
and to poor preparation Of the seet
bed and unfavorable weather condi
tons. The immaturity of the nuts wa
due to the fact that they were har
vested too soon and picked from tn
vines before they we're properly file
out. The nuts we're badly broken II
threshing. We will look for better re
suits next year, because the farmer
will save their own seed and in man,
cases pick them off by hand. Fac
farmer who is growing peanuts, shout
save his own seed and make a selet
ton of the best plants at harves
time. The ideal plant is n with
heavy yield of large, uniform nut
clustered around the base. Wheneve
such a plant is found it should b
thrown aside and put up in a separat
seed stack"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22

now, and the message Of peace and
good will has been carried every
where. Somehow, when you lay a
newborn babe in q mans arms, You
are pretty sure to bring a smile tc bis
face. and a ~softening to his hear: As
well. An infant is a great pHce-
bringsr. What has touched and soft
ened the heart of this grim world
o than anything else, is the re
membrance that Christmas brought a
blessed child down to earth and laid
him confidingly in the arms Of hui
mainly, brought him from home. and
left him outcast, that the opportunity
might be given to every man to take
him in and give him the love and
tenderness which is every child's
birthright
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22
SUCCESS IN PEANUTS.
Recommended as Ore Crop in
Diversification Scheme.
Believed That as Large Returns Can
be Secured as From Cotton, Even
Before the Advent Of the Little
Boil Weevii.
CBy 81. c.

(By II. C.. THOMPSON.)
With the advent Of the boil weevil
IN Mississippi, farmers and agricultural
workers Of the state and national gov
eminent began to look for a money
crop which would in part at least take
the place of cotton. Peanuts bad been
grown successfully In Louisiana for a
few years SO 1t was natural for the
farmers of Mississippi to give them a
trial. Aside from a small area in the
southwestern section of the state.
a few enterprising men have
been growing peanuts for two or three
years. the industry is a new one. This
is the first yea In most sections and
the acreage for market Is about so, 900
with indications for a large increase
next year.
While l do not claim any big things
for peanuts, and do not advise anyone
to grow. them who has no confidence
in them. l do believe that we can Sc.
cure as large or larger returns per
acre than has been secured from cot.
ton, even before the advent of the boil
weevil. I do not believe in growing
peanuts to the exclusion of other crops
but recommend them as one crop tc
be used in the scheme Of diversified
ton now being advocated.
The boil weevil forced you to change
your methods and in a few years yor
will be better off than you ever have
been, because you have been taught
to live at home. Wherever we find 6
section or a a growing feed for the
stock and food for the table we find s
prosperous section or a prosperou!
man. It is a we'll known fact that IL
years past the Southern states spen
half of their cotton crop for necessi
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22

AS a matter of course, at the Christmas dinner
Gas on other occasions) the. table was waited upon
by slaves, who did duty as house servants. Two
were allotted to each guest, SO that quite q num-
Der were required. All of the eatablcs had to be
fetched a considerable distance, the kitchen being
detached from the mansion. with which it was
connected by a covered way.
At the houses of the great Virginia families at
that period it was customary for the slavesto wait
On the table In their ordinary plantation garb.
But at Mount Vernon many things were on a
scale Of exceptional luxury, and the negroes who
performed such service were clad in Washing
tons own livery of red, white and gold, which
was handsome and striking.
One may suppose, then, that the conversation at
the Christmas dinner was more than ordinarily
entertaining. AS a matter of course, everybody
was hungry; for, according to the custom OF
those days, there were only two meals-breakfast.
which was early, and dinner. The necessity for
supper was removed by a great prolongation OF
the dinner, at which each person was expected to
eat all that he or she possibly could. In fact. 1t
was the duty Of the hostess gently to persuade
her guests to gorge themselves to repletion. while
the host made 1t his business to press wine and
other drinkables upon the men to an extent which
in these times would be considered most i'm
prudent.
The ladies, however, drank little or nothing.
So far as they were concerned. the prohibition of
stimulants was much more strict than it is today
"a rather curious thing, when it is considered
how copiously the men imbibed. AS for the lat
ter. If on occasions a gentleman took too much,
the matter was politely ignored-such an acct
dent. it was considered, being more or less. likely
to happen to anybody. But 1t should be under
stood that the really hard drinking was done,
not while the ladies were present. but after their
departure from the table.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22

plans which many q maid devised to
secure the coming Of the true Prince
Charming. and they also intimate.
most c~urfously. that such q lassie
would often spur on her timid sutton
by coaxine him to be her First foot"
ON Christmas day.
This idea could be gayly carried out
by = party OF young folks on Christ
mas Eve. Just before midnight the
men may be quietly usherod out Of
the oom by the hostess and on the
flnal stroke Of II each GIRL In tuTn
should be placed before The roeept16n-
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22
Valuable Bulletin.

Every live stock grower should write
to the secretary of agriculture. Wash
ington, D. c., for bulletin No. 1913 of
the bureau of Plant Industry. 1t on
tains much valuable Information on
the feeding of scrub and pure-bred
cattle.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22
Selection by Elimination.

Much depends upon the selection Of
the dairy COW. Do not expect the beef
<vne of animal to I'LL the require
ments of the dairy. The best way to
obtain good cows is to raise b
haffer calves from your best dairy
cows. thus In a short time you are
the of good young cows.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22
Feed for Rams.

The rams should never be fed fat.
tening food, but should be given the
kind OF food that will add strength
and stamina. They must be
allowed to run with the ewes at will
hut should be separated from them.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22

& e. fssIssssas..s aase
a. .,e. 49, era nnffo ia. sfAaAs. q ansss are bound
r. hanpen occasionally, and II Is not likely that
anv Of the women will have the bad tact to ASK
what has become of them.
There is a good long evening, which. approprl-
ately to Christmas. is given up TO a roHp. oucn
old -fashioned games as blind mans bun and nuns
the simmer furnish incidental opportunities TOT
much incidental filtration and love-maklng. Fer'
haps there may even be a kissing game or t"o'
and a spray of mistletoe fastened over a doorway
gives excuse for some osculation and a great deal
If merriment. 1t is all very delightful. CHRIST
mas gifts are exhibited, and Nellie Gusts. 1t IL
likely, plays a bit on her harpsicnord.
A negro fiddler, one of the slaves on the estate
in picturesque plantation gaso. starts some merry
music, while the young people choose partners
for the dance. But the older ladies' and gentle
men prefer cards, and sit about little tables,
shutting and dealing. The host himself plays
for small stakes only, gambling for money to
considerable amounts being one or the wees ne
most abhors. AS for Mrs. Washington, she talks
to a n%eighbor and knits. When not otherwise
busily occupied she always has knitting IN her
hands, having acquired the habit in camp during
the Revolution, when she made stockings for des-
titute soldiers.
Fortunately, the frame, or setting, as 1t might
be called. of the Christmas festivities here de-
scribed in such crude outline is still preserved
intact. thanks to the efforts Of a few patriotic
women who have made this their loving task.
The United States government has never PAID
one cent to keep the home OF Washington from
destruction. Many years ago congress refused 70
give the money to buy it. But in the hands OF
the Mount Vernon Association the historic man
sion and its immediate surroundings are Kept In
such excellent repair that Mount Vernon today
is practically as it was more than a century ago.
when George and his wife, Martha. kept open
house and offered a generous hospitality, not only
at but at all other seasons OF the
year.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22

One may view the scene in imagination. as, the
moment having arrived for an important act of
ceremony, Washington rises to his feet from his
Mace at the table, holding a glass of Madeira in
his hand. He is a very tall man, two inches
above six feet in height and large OF frame. His
nose is slightly aauiline, his mouth broad, MS
chin square, his cheek bones high, and his COM
plexion rather ford. He is dressed in a suit OF
costly black velvet, with knee brooches, black
silk stockings, and silver buckles on his shoes. Al
his wrists are fine lace ruf1es, and his hair IS
drawn back and done up behind in queue
Gentlemen" he says, bowling right and lelt'
81 drink to my guests!'
The natural response, at-the instance Oh ,ne
most distinguished guest present. is a heai'n
d,,nt- adv Washington. This is followed
nerhaps. by five or ten minutes OF general consei-
sation. after which Mrs. Washington gives tne
signal by pushing back her CHAR ana ~ ~
80 ), +ako their denarture. The General himself
walks to the door, throwing it wide open' anu
each of the ladies courtesies deeply as sne goes
out- in response to the bows of the host ana the
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22
Feeding the Unthrashed Wheat.

MANY hog rs4sers think that I'M
.hrashed wheat is better for sows and
Young hogs carried through the win
tar than thrashed grain. By taking
the grain from the straw they get COL
adorable roughaSe, are compelled to
eat more slowly and chew the grain
batter.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22
Swinging OF a Wagon Box.

holes bored in it ear the center, to
balance the box, A is a chain fasten-
ing B to the framework above. D is
a small double block, E is a single
block, F is the rope, the hook G at
the end of B fastens into a chain at
the end of the box. H is a ring sta
pied to the opposite end of the box,
to which the block E is fastened.
When ready to raise the box pull on
the rope and the box will swing free.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22
III ~f,Rsr o

Our MISREPRESENTATION In
merry old England must have suffered
many q pang on account of the iden-
tity Of the man or woman who first
set foot over their threshold on
Christmas morning. II q woman APP
peared It was considered q symbol Of
wretched m-luck! unavoidable spins
terAood. A light-hafred man was IL
most 10 unlucky % woman. though
obviously for other reasons. 0ossipy
.oAronlclerp ten m q the ingenious
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22
Fertility in the Garden.

Soils that are heavily MANFRED for
cabbage. lettuce, celery. and other
crops will not need very much ma
nure the following year, when planted
with tomatoes, peppers and root
crops, especially II a fair amount OF
commercial fertilizer is used.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22

tree standing upon a mound OF holly
is not new, but nothing better seems
that some trifing souvenir of nom
sense verse or fortune" (hidden In
gilded walnuts) be given to each per-
son present
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22

He was getting to be an
old man. and his adopted
son, George Gusts, de-
scribes him as wearing
habitually at that period
plain drab clothes, with a
broad-brimmed white hat,
and carrying an umbrella
with a long staff attached
to his saddle-bow when he
rode to shelter him from
the sun. his skin being
tender and burning easily.
While yet a young man
he had inherited the
Mount Vernon estate from
his half-brother. The
house was much smaller
than it is today. being
what was then called a
''four-roOm cottage'-that
is to say. with only that
many rooms on the ground
floor. 1t had been built in
1743 by Lawrence Wash
ingtor by the labor of
transported convicts from
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22

room door. At the same time one Of
the ladies will open the door and
step over the threshold. The type of
man to which this FIRST footer" be-
longs will. indicate that of her future
spouse. At any rate. the question OF
her partner for dinner viii be set
tled.-Ladies' Home Journal
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22
SWINGING OFF A WAGON BOX
Detailed Instructions, With ilIustra-
ton, Showing How to Make
Handy Device.

One of our subscribers sends the
following suggestion for swinging on
a wagon box, say the Homestead.
B is a piece of AKA with a series of
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22
Led by the Eye That Never Sleeps.

Led by the Eye That Never Sleeps.
Il will guide thee with mine eye"
FPS. 32:S.) When We are in the dark
God can and will see for US, When led
nv a friend who can see. a blind man
may walk as safely as any one. We
have often seen M led about through
crowded streets by his wife. and he
always had a happy confident smile
vn his face. for he knew that every
step taken was being directed by n
who loved him. and who could plainly
see they way. 1t would be that way
with us If We would only trust more
In the Eyes of the Lord for guidance.
and not grove koSg alone in doubt and
misgivinG.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22

HR1STMAS at Mount Vernon In the
peaceful days which ollowed the Revo
luton was always exceedingly merry.
The Virginians of those days. being
cavaliers, made the most of the holiday
which the grim Puritans of New Eng
land ignored.
1t was a season of profuse hospitality.
But in all the northern neck of Vir-
ginia no house was the scene of more
joyous doings than that of George
Washington. Often mere strangers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22

bearing letters OF introduction, came and went at
will sometimes staying for weeks, or even months
Though stern, Washington could unbend consider
ably q N such N occasion.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1911-12-22
Religion as
Satisfaction
By Rev. Hugh T. Ken.
Pastor Of Fullerton Avenue
Presbyterian Church.. Chicago

TEXT-one thing tnou ackest--Msrk
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-16

and yet sleepless Hiram Scranton.
OF Clay City, ILL.,, coughed and cough
ed. He was in the mountains on the
advice of five doctors, who said he
had consumption, but found no help
in the climate. and started home.
Hearing OF DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry, he began to use it. II believe
it saved my life." he writes, ''for it
made a new man of me, so that
can now do good work again" For
all lung diseases, coughs, colds, la
gripe, asthma, Group, whooping cough.
hay fever, hemorrhages, hoarseness
or quinsy, it's the best known rem
edy. Price soc and s1.00. Trial bot
tie free. Guaranteed by Ringer Drug
Co.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-16
ONE MORE DAY
OF WORD CONTEST
MISSING WORD CONTEST ENDS
WITH ToMoRRoW's ISSUE
NEW PAGE IN FEW DAYS.

The missing word contest page o.
ads appears for the last time in to
morrow's issue of The Ardmoreite
That this contest has been big sue
cess and that it has brought about
the ends intended, is a fact. 1t has
gotten the people-the ones who read
newspapers-in the habit of looking
M the advertisements and when n
person looks up an ad they usually
read every word in it. That's just
exactly the purpose Of the missing
word page-to attract the readers
attention to the ads. The Ardmoreite,
in an endeavor to stimulate ad read
ing has in this instance given away
thirty dollars in cash-and it has
been worth many times more that
amount, not only to the Ardmoreite,
but to the advertiser.
I'm today's page of ads the same
words are omitted that were left out
Thursday and the prize for the nrst
correct list opened by the contest
manager Monday will entitle the win
ner to s3OO-the last prize in the
present contest.
Just as soon as another page can
be arranged for $4,000 more will be
gwen away in like manner. Watch
for announcement of the second con.
test-and be sure you get your share
OF the money!
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-16
WAS
A BUSY DAY HERE
FOR THE MERCHANTS OF ARD
MoRE-sToREs CROWDED AND
TRADING BRISK.

The merchants OF the city were
exceedingly happy last night after
the close of business, and they had
counted up the days sales. People
from the rural districts began to
arrive early yesterday morning. and
by the noon hour the streets were
nearly impossible Clerks in all the
stores were busy waiting on the
trade that did not abate until near
ly nightfall.
The rains Of the past few days
have been OF incalculable value to
the farmers and they are CORE
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-16

She consigns to the bottomless pit
a
She talks in a very learned manner
About certain inalienable rights,
And to denounce the tyranny OF man
IS one of her chief delights.
She prates about inequalities
And declares that woman is opprest,
But her reasons for making such
statements
She can but leave to be guessed.
She enters into an argument,
Oh Logic where is thy rule
That she does not break before itI
is DER,
To the discredit of her teacher and
school?
When asked why she has abandoned
The mission she was made to fulfill,
Why she attempts to do mans work
And thus to thwart Gods viii.
She regards her imprudent questioner
With a naughty and cynical smile
AS if to say, You're too ignorant
now.
I'll tell you after awhile"
Yes, these are the times that try
mems souls
lr a manner they will never forget,
For they have with them constantly
The ever persistent suffragette.
A Bachelor.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-16
A WOMAN'S APPEAL

To all knowing sufferers OF rheumatism. wheth
er muscular or Of the joints. sciatica. lumbagos
backache. pains in the kidneys or neuralgia
pains. to write TO her for a home treatment
which has repeatedly cured all of thes- tortures.
She feels II her duty 10 send II 10 all sufferers
FREE You cure yourself at home thousands
Will teStify-no change Of climate being neceS-
sary. This simple discovery banishes uric acid
from the blood. loosens the stinened joints pur-
lfes the blood and brightens the eyes. giving
elasticity and tone 10 the whole system. II the
above interests you. for proof address
Mrs. NJ. SUMMER Box Il, South Bend, Ind
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-16
Hicks Capudine
Cures Headaches-All kinds-Gripp
Colds, Aches From halarious
Conditions, Etc.

Capudine cures Headaches, whether
from heat, cold, brain-fag, over-exertion
IT stomach troubles. 1t cures sick head.
iches and nervous headaches also.
Capudine is also the quickest and
best remedy for attacks of Cold or Gripp
1t relieves the aching and feverishness
md restorcs normal conditions.
Capudine is liquid-easy and pleasant
. take-acts Immediately 1oc., 25c.
nj soc. at drug s:ofes.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-16

spondingly happy, from all sides
could be heard the remarks that
the prospects for a food crop were
never brighter in Carter county than
at the present time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-16

Miss Abby Hanna, director of the
choir of the Presbyterian church, in.
vites you to her Easter song SER
vice at the church this evening.
Following is the program:
Hymn.
Prayer.
Anthem, "Ohirst is Risen"
Anthem, Christ is lsen'-Choir.
Solo, selected-W. A. Edwards.
Ladies' quartette, Christ is Risen"
Misses Hanna, Williams and Nc
Coy, Mrs. Foster.
Anthem, God Hath Appointed
Day''-Choir.
Solo, 'Olivet"-Sallie Mays Mccoy.
(Trombone obligato played by 10
Frank Williams.)
Male quartette, "Wondrful Peace"
-Messrs. Foster, Buchanan, Hutchin-
son and Edwards.
Solo, The Good Shepherd"
Announcements and offering.
Anthem, Arise, Shine"-Choir.
Remarks.
Solo, Resurrection Morn"-Miss
Hanna.
5.f++S
Tha following lines We're written
in lowing memory of Glare Fielder,
who died in Kansas City, Mo, Jan.
25th, 1911:
This little child, so white, so calm,
Decked for her grave,
Encountered Death without a qualm,
Are you as brave?
So small and armed with naught be-
side
Her mothers kiss,
Alone she stepped into the abyss.
Tis ever thus-'tis ever true-with
all that's best below;
The brightest, fairest, loveliest, are
always first to go.
The bird that sings the sweetest
the vine that crowns the rock;
The glory of the garden-the flower
OF the flock:
'Tis ever thus-'tis ever thus-with
beams of mortal bliss,
With looks too bright and beautiful
for such a world as this:
\ little while they dwell with us
blest ministers of love;
Then take the wings we had not
seen.
And seek their home above"
"E. +. r."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-16

roctly prepares the system for tho
coming Of baby. Mothers Friend
assures a quicl: ard natural recovery
for every woman who uses It. Il is
for sale at drug stores. Write for
free book for ex2ecta' : Ilothers.
BRADFLGIC ! I T- - 10. CO.,
Atlanta, Ga
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-04-16

The trouble with some men who are
always willing to help their friends
is that they have on time to do things
for themselves.