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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
WORK is RUSHED ON
NEW DALTON HIGHWAY

DALTON. Ca. Aug. 15--H- ]. Smith.
chairman Of the local committee for the
building OF the Whitfield county branch
or the DaIton-Ringgold highway. has
just returned from a trip of inspection
over the route and reports the work as
being scientifically carried on. All OF the
contracts have now been let and the
work will be completed before the win
ter freezes set in
The judgment displayed in carrying
On the work makes Mr. Smith certain
that the highway viii be one OF which
both counties win be justly proud when
completed
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
COMMISSION TO PROBE
FRUIT RATE COMPLAINT

WASHINGTON. Aug. 15.-Unjust dis
elimination In freight rates on canned
and dried and evaporated fruits and veg
etables produced in Missouri and Ak
kansas and shipped 70 Wichita. Kan. is
alleged in a complaint filed today with
the interstate commerce commission b.
the transporting bureau Of Wichita
It Is ayerred that other whoIesaling
centers like Kansas City, and Hutchin-
son. Kan. are given by the St Louis
and San Francisco railroad and other
carries better rates than are granted TO
wichita Ii Is urged that the rates on
the commodities named be placed on an
equitable basis.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
MANCHESTER BOOMING;
MANY REALTY DEALS

MANCHESTER, Ca, Aug. ls.--The fan
outlook for the development of Manchess
ter is very bright indeed The new
roads which the county commissioners
agreed to build have about been CONS
pleted. There remains only a short
stretch to be finished up by the city. tho
county gang having about completed
their part of the contract
The new hotel project seems certains
ty. Rumors are that the contract has
been let.
The new Methodist church, which win
cost about 5000. is another feather in
Manchester's cap. Then there Is Tho
school building. one Of the handsomest In
the state, which win attract wide atten1
ton. Added to this is the fact that ther6
are some half-dozen residences Under cont
struction in the city and more being
planned.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
DOCTORS FIGHT FOR
DEPUTY SHERIFFS LIFE

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Aug. 1.-Two
doctors are in the Brushy mountains
fighting to save the life of Deputy Col
lector of Internal Revenue Robert Hen
ry. who was shot yesterday afternoon
when raiding moonshine plant, and
heavily armed, determined posse is scour-
ing the mountains for his assailant, a
man named Lane The revenue officer
was hit just above the left eye and his
condition is considered critical
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
WILL BURN BOAT
TO DODGE TAXES

BOSTON, Aug. 15.-Rather than pay
$500 annual tax imposed by the United
States government on all foreign built
vessels. Lindey Loring has directed
that his boat, the Helm, be burned at
her dock in South Boston. Everything
of value has been stripped from the
boat, including her cotton lead keel, her
masts and rigging.
The Helm was built at Southampton
in 1899, and was brought to this coun-
try as a racing boat. She was 90 feet
long and valued at about $4,000.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
MACON VETERANS PLAN
FOR BIG 1872 REUNION
One Hundred and Sixty Camps
of State Will Be Asked
to Aid
Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
MACON, Ca, Aug. 1.-THE local camp
of Confederate veterans held very en-
thusiastic meeting Sunday afternoon for
the purpose of helping the general COM
mittee in entertaining the veterans here
next year at the reunion. The local camp
win aso act as host during the three
days reunion.
One of the features of the meeting was
the adoption of a resolution providing
that every member of the camp wear
the gray uniform like the one used
during the four years war and the broad
brimmed gray hats. A cooperation of
the 100 camps of the state Is being
sought for the purpose OF entertaining
the vets most royalty when the event
is pulled off.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
NeuroeS Arrested

MACON, Ga, Aug. 15.-Ten negres
are now behind the bars at the county
jail as a result of a raid on a gambling
joint by the sheriff and his deputies re-
Gently. The half score of "crappers'
were caught in the home of Rich Free
man, of Gums Hill, and were diligently
rolling for seven and eleven when the
officers walked in. Over 100 pints and
half pints of whisky were also found
concealed on the side Of the house. Free
man will have to answer for the charge
of gaming and violating the prohibition
law at the next term of the city court.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
MOB OF ARMED NEGROES TAKE
POSSESSION OF WESTERN TRAIN

DURANT. Okla, Aug. 5.-That his
train had been captured and boarded by
IS armed negroes at Atoka last night.
was the statement made by Conductor
]. r. Mckee upon the arrival of his
train here. He declared the negroes left
the train at Caney. Okla, and that the
blacks are organizing there. He says
he sent the kilograms received here and
at Caddo, telling of the seizure Of the
train.
When messages were received 800 men
armed themselves and met the train, but
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
AGED Woman Injured

CHICAGO, Aug 15-Mrs. r. r.
Dawes, of Marietta, Ohio who came to
Chicago to attend the aviation meet,
tripped on a rug at the home of her
son, Charles G. Dawes, Chicago banker
and former comptroller of the currency,
and fractured her hip. She was taken
to the hospital in a critical condition.
Mrs. Dawes is the widow of Gen. r. r.
Dawes
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
AN INSANE BAKER
STARTS A SENSATION

NEW YORK. Aug. 15.-Henry Held
ecker, well-to-do baker in Astoria,
Long island, went suddenly insane last
night and chased his wide down the
street, firing at her repeatedly with a
revolver. Then he shot himself dead.
The woman had fallen PROSTATE from
fright and Heidecker apparently thought
he had killed her. She was not serious
ly hurt. Heidecker's oversight had been
failing for some time and he had been
increasingly Respondent.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
Pest Kills Cotton

MACON, Ca, Aug. 15.-Little Red Spi-
der is the name given TO strange in
sect that has greatly damaged many
acres Of cotton here and in several sur
rounding counties in the past several
months. c. J. Langston, a farmer living
about six miles from the city. has lost
Is acres in the last two months as a
result of the work of the spider. It's
origin and what kind of remedy to use
in its destruction is still a puzzle to the
experts.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
FOREST FIRES RAGE
I'M NOVA SCOTIA

HALIFAX, N. S., Aug. Is. 4More than
half of the village of Clyde River has
already been destroyed by forest fires
sweeping before a northward gale. Thir-
three houses and two lumber mills are
in ashes and the fire is still advancing
One man is missing and probably per-
ished in the flames. Two other villages,
Port Clyde and Cape Negro, are In
grave danger, while Liverpool is practi-
cally surrounded by fire. Millions of feet
of fine standing timber is being de-
stroved
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 15.-Four-Year-
Old Andrew Ceraino played
about the city hospital here with a
toy wagon yesterday as gay as
though he had not been shot
through the head with a bullet
which pierced his brain six days
ago.
Physicians who said he could
live only a few hours were surpris-
ed at his remarkable recovery.
They say 1t is one of the only few
cases in which person so injured
have recovered without serious
mental injury. Members of the
hospital staff are watching the
case with interest and say they ex-
pect nature to knit together the
part of the skull removed. Andrew
was shot Tuesday by a playmate
while they were playing cowboy
near the Ceraino home.
The bullet struck the boy in the
forehead above the left eye, went
through his brain and passed out
through his skull
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
OCILLA. Ga. Aug. 15.-Saturdsy night
Miss Vera Wells. the 16-year-old daugh-
ter of b. w. Wells, of this place. and w.
c. Christmas, of Vienna. Ca, were mar
ried by Rev. B. S. Sintell. OF the Meth
odist church.
Before the young couple could get out
of town the irate father appeared. chas-
tised the young man and took the bride
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
ONE PERSON DIES
IN AUTO ACCIDENT

LOWELL, Mass. Aug. 15.-One per-
son was killed, three fatally injured
and two others Hess seriously hurt when
a 6O-horsepower automobile travelling at
q rapid rate. turned turtle on the Boule-
ward late last night. One of the rear
wheels came off ana this caused the
machine to turn over, throwing out all
of its occupants. Fire destroyed the
wreckage.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
Odd Fellows Picnic

DALTON, Ga, Aug. 15.-Hon. John
W. Bale solicitor general of the Rome
circuit: Mr.. George Chidsey, of Rome;
Rev. j. 7. Richardson, of Tunnel Hill.
and Messrs. s. E. Berry and Arthur
Broadrick. of this city, were the speak
ers at the big picnic held by the Odd
Fellows and the Woodmen of the
World at Mount Vernon Saturday. The
picnic was largely attended.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
GERMANY TO ACCEPT
ARBITRATION TREATY

WASHINGTON. Aug. 15.-Germany
has accepted the general principle for
arbitration in the treaty with the Unit
ed States as laid down in tentative
outline OF convention submitted by Sec
Rotary OF State Knox TO Count Bornsdo-
fer. the Geraman ambassador. several
weeks ago.
This was definitely learned today at
the conclusion OF a conference between
the secretary and amba ssador.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
First Cotton Boil

TALLAPOOSA, Ca, Aug. 15.-P. 8.
Troutman. a prominent farmer of ITALIA
poosa. exhibited the first cotton boil in
the window of the Farmers and Mer-
chants bank, the first of the season.
This is Mr. Troutman's first experience
raising cotton, as he came from Ohio
to Tallapoosa several years ago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
SKUNK is CAUSE
OF TROLLEY WRECK

wEsTBRooK. N. J.. Aug. 15.--A
skunk asleep on the TRACES is held re-
sponsible for the partial derailing of j
Shore Line trolley car here yesterday
afternoon, tying up traffic for several
hours. When the car struck the skunk
the forward trucks left the rails and the
car ran into a trolley pole, bringing
down the feed wires which caused a sus-
pension of all traffic on the line.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
FATHER WHIPS BRIDEGROOM
THEN GIVES HIS BLESSING
TO HIS ELOPNG DAUGHTER

back to the parental roof.
Christmas at once appealed to the
courts for a habeas corpus writ and
soon had the father and daughter be-
fore Hon. James Whitley in custody of
the sheriff. Without going into trial
the father withdrew his objections and
the young couple took the first train out
for their future home, with the father
reconciled.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
Dissatisfied With Bill

MACON. Ca, Aug. 15.-The people Of
this district are very dissatisfied at the
reapportionment bill that is about to
pass the legislature, adding three more
counties to this district. They protest that
it will add too many counties and in
crease the population of this district en-
tirely too much.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
STANDARD OIL HAS
DECLARED DIVIDEND

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE directors of
the Standard Oil company today declared
the regular dividend of Sc share for the
period This probably will be the last
dividend the company will pay before it
distributes the stock of SO of its SUBJ
sidiary companies to it's stockholders in
accordance with the decree OF the SUI
preme court.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
Shoots Self to Death

NORFOLK, Va, Aug. 15.-Benjamin
K. Rhyder, a travelling salesman from
Littleton, N. c., committed suicide at
the Lynn Haven hotel late yesterday.
A bell boy found the body lying across
bed in the room occupied by Rhyder.
There was a bullet hole in the head.
The weapon used was cheap % caliber
revol yer. Rhyder was about 30 years
old
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18

MACON, Ca, Aug. 1.-the Baptist
Young Peoples union have succeeded in
permanently organizing city union. The
object of the organization Is to bring
together every union of the Baptist
churches in the city once month. About
300 members comprise the union.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
DETECTIVE ARRESTED
I'M SHIRER CASE

AUGUSTA, Ca, Aug. 15.-Thomas
Howard, private detective, who had war
rants issued upon which c. v. Kissel
and ]. II. Cunningham were arrested,
charged with the murder of r. G.
Shirer was himself arrested on a war
rant issued by Chief OF Police George
Elliott on charge of subordination of
perjury.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
Key's Grandson Dead

BALTIMORE, Aug. 15<-Clarence Key.
rs years old, grandson of FRANCIS Scott
Key, author of the Star Spangled Ban
ner," is dead at the Confederate home
at Pikesville. Mr.. Key fought through
out the civil war in the Texas cavairy
He was for many years foreign secreta-
ry of the Chinese legation in Mexico
Citv
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
STRICKEN by BLINDNESS
WALKING ON STREETS

LOUISVILLE. KY. Aug. 15-Wn-
liam A. Hardy, laborer, was striek-
en- blind last night as he walked
the streets. He CROPPED about aim
IessIy for a time until he realized
his plight, then prevailed on chill
dren to lead him to a policeman,
who saw that Hardy was taken
home. A specialist who examined
the patient said that loss of sight
probably was due TO the bursting
of a blood vessel and that there
was a chance Hardy would see
again.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
WOOL BILL VETO
is COMPLETED

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16.-Although
the compromise wool bill agreed to by
the senate and house is not expected
to be received at the White House un-
til late today, President Taft hopes to
have ready his veto message to send
the house tomorrow or Friday. The
message is practically complete now.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
Asks Auto Injuries

MACON, Ga, Aug. I'D. +. Arnold, a
carpenter living in South Macon, FLED
suit yesterday morning for $4,000 in the
city court against Herbert Block and
his father, N. M. Block. claiming that
he received permanent injuries when run
over by an automobile driven by young
Block, several months ago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
HASN'T MISSED MEETING
or SUNDAY SCHOOL FOE
2 CONSECUTIVE YEARS

DALTON, Ga. Aug. 15.-Miss
Mamie Copeland, one of the at
tendants Of the Sunday school
OF the First Baptist church, is
is now entering upon her seventh
consecutive year in which she
has attended Sunday school reg
ularly. In being present at ev-
cry service, Miss Copeland has
probably established a record un-
equaled by any other person in
the state. For six years she
has not missed a Sunday. and
at the completion of each the
Sunday school gives her a gold
medal as a sign of appreciation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
Manv "Drunk" CaSS

MACON, Ca, Aug l5.-Out OF the 60
odd cases tried before Recorder DAILY
Monday morning, over two-thirds of the
delinquents were tried for drunk. This
is evidence if how leniently the chief of
police and his 60-odd officers are dealing
with the blind tiger operators
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
Mrs. Myers Is Dead

MACON, Ca, Aug. 15.-Mrs. Lucinda
Myers, aged Sc years, exp4I/d at her
home, Holt avenue, early yesterday
morning, following a brief illness. Two
sons. Henry and George Myers. and one
brother, j. S. Hightower, survive her.
The funeral was held at Hart s. NOR
tuary chapel this morning, and the in
terment made in Cedar Ridge ceme-
terry.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
DooIv crons Fine

BYROMVILLE. Ga, Aug. 1.-The
crops here are the best in the history of
Dooly county. This is true especially
of the cotton crop and our farmers are
more hopeful than for years
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18

TROUVILLE, France, Aug. 16.-Jules
Vedrines, the French aviator. flew from
Paris to this place today in IL hours
He missed landing on the beach and
fell into the sea but was rescued I'M
harmed.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18
RrynmviIle Bank 0nens

Farmers and Merchants bank of this
place opened her doors for business to-
day under very fiattering conditions.
This is the second bank for this town
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-08-18

Grader will GRADE HIS OWN COTTON
andk grade worth
standard grades cotton,
20 inches
with DIFFER
printed thereon These differences
York Cotton which the
portanc to the
cotton with each Grader
Give You One of These Standard Cotton Graders and
$4,000 who
cotton SELL -f s-e-
today few and thew going fast
USE THE COUPON BELOW:
the Semi-Weely Journal,
please The Weekly Journal
Grader with full Instructions
TOWN STATE
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-05-23

the Peabody Conservatory in Balti-
more and the singing of the students
is often a pleasant surprise to the
visitors to the chapel service.
During the year, President Wright
has been successful in securing a series
of ten lectures by some of the most
prominent educators in the country,
The list of lecturers has included DR..
Geo. D. Strayer, Of the Teachers Col
lege in Columbia University, superin-
tendent Of the city schools of Balt1-
more and most recently Messrs. [. O..
Schaub and 0. H. Benson, of the State
Department Of Agriculture.
The enrolment for the year was 226.
Only 1914 could be accommodated in
the dormitories, the others finding
homes in the town. More than 125
were refused admittance during the
year. During the two regular sessions
and the one summer session the school
has given instruction to approximate
ly 700 people.
Commencement will begin with the
baccalaureate sermon on the morning
Maddry, pastor of the Baptist church
Of Statesville, n. G. Sunday night at
8 o'clock. the Y. w. C. A. will hold it's
last service for the school year.
On Monday afternoon at 6 o'clock,
the graduating class Of thirteen in
number will hold their class day ex-
e~rcises on the campus lawn.
On Tuesday at 1890 Hon. Josephus
Daniels, editor Of The News and OBJ
server will deliver the commencement
address and the diplomas will be pre-
sented by DR.. J. Y. Joyner, president
Of the board of trustees. A feature of
this commencement that will be re-
be the absence Of senior theses by the
graduates.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-05-23
so Receipt Free,
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Send Name and Address To-
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and Be Strong and
Vigorous.

I have in ray possession a prescription
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ened manhood, failing memory and lame
back. brought on by excesses, unnatural
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cured so many worn and nervous men
right in their own hOmeS-wlthout any
additional help or medicine-that 1 think
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should have a copy. So l have determined
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yelope to any man who will write me Tor lt.
This prescription comes from a physl.
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men and am convinced it is the surest
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think / owe it to my fellow-man to
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lust drop me a line like this: Dr.. A. D..
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writing out a prescription like this-but |
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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-05-23
TO DEATH
FROM BOAT WINDOW
ING FROM STATEROOM OF
STEAMBOAT AND SUPPOSED TO
HAVE COMMITTED SUICIDE.
(By the Associated Press.)

Norfolk. a., May 2O.-George B.
Todd, aged AZ years, president of the
Todd Implement Co., of Norfolk. il
supposed to have committed suicide
leaping from his stateroom window On
the steamer Florida. while en- route
last night from Norfolk to Baltimore.
He had just recovered from an eight
weeks illness and was going to James
town, New York, for a brief rest He
is survived by a wife and three chill
dren.
Upon the arrival Of the steamer
Florida at Baltimore, today the
chambermaid on starting to clean the
room which had been occupied by
Mr.: Todd found it locked from the
inside. Whe it vas forced the ton
clothing and a number of Iuabl
belonging to Mr.. Todd was found but
the occupant was missing. The win
dow was open.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-05-23

Salisbury, May Observation-Disclosures
the intense heat that prevailed in this
section of North Carolina triplets ar
rived at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
James Myrick, Of Faith, Rowan conn
ty. yesterday afternoon. This gives
Faith ten sets of twins, the aggregate
of which it is said constitute a large
per cent Of the population of the VIII
lage.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-05-23
SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS.

SEVEN SENTENCE SERMONS
All I have seen teaches ne TO tf"'
the Creator for all l have not -fTh'-
Emerson.
Be what thou SeemSt. live thy cr't"'
Hold up to earth the torch dl'ih't'
-BOnar.
If you intend to do a mean In III
wait till tomorrow: IL you are -
a noble thing do it now.-Dr. "d'"N
'Many people who are ~conloan,I
OF not getting a square dca' lex
complain a good deal more II nv
got it."
God has so arranged the Chfo"Tn r.,
try of our spirits that there III ~.
thousands of silent mom'"t~
tween the striking hours.
Shadow and sun-SO. too, "h
are made ,prs
Yet think how great the sui
small tho shade.
''Tlie way TO heaven AWAY
your neighbGr's door.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-05-23
Tobacco habit t.. Bae!s''':

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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-05-23

Tuesday Next the Principal Day OF
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Work OF
Training Teachers Which it Started
Out to Do Two Years Ago is Fully
Exemplifed-It is Strictly in the
Glass With A.. & Nj. and the Normal
and Industrial at Greensboro.
The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1911-05-18
BANNER YEAR FOR
ENTIRE SOUTH
AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS PAR.
1ICULARLN PROSPEROUS.
COTTON EAVORALBE-

WASHINGTON. d. c., Special -
President w. W. Finley, OF the south
ern Railway Company. who has re
eenuy returned from an inspection
trip on which he was accomDaniad ~,
members OF the board of directors in
speaking today of business conditions
IN the southeastern States, said:
Inc agricultural outlook through
OUT the entire southeastern section
seems to be very favorable. WbUe
IN some localities in the southwestern
part OF the territory rains have some
What retarded cotton planting. and
while replanting will be necessary i'm
some small areas. it will have To- he
uohe TO a very much smaller extern
than was necessary last year. NOT
wlthstanding the increased attention
oelhg given by Southern farmers to
corn and other crops. the agrregste
acreage devoted to cotton will be
somewhat greater this year than last.
Ihe average preparation OF the soil