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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-10-26
AFRAID OF THE wAsTE-BAsKET,

Dear P. G. c.: villa you admit an
other Georgian into your happy band
of boys and girls? I hope Mr. Waste
Basket will have has mouth shut. Be-
cause this is nay first attempt to
write. Hope it will escape I have
one sister and four brother, my old
est brother is married. How many
of you cousins like to pick cotton?
l don't. My papa takes beth Of Mr..
Watson's papers and thinks they are
fine
Now I will describe myself. l have
light hair, grey eyes, aad fair COM
plezion. How many I4a1e to so to
school? I 60. for oae. I an in the
sixth grade, and twelve years old, and
like q sapling. l an Ave feet and
three inches tall. Veal, I guess that
you all are wishing that would stop.
l hope TO see this ia print. / would
like to correspond with some OF the
cousins. II this escapes the waste
basket I will come again. Wishing
much love to all, your new cousin,
NEI'rIE FLURY, Sparta, Ca, r. F.
d. Nc. 1.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-10-26

CHANGE TIE POST GARD WONDERS WHERE THE COUSINS
HAVE GONE.

Dear Cousins: Will you let me
come in again? or are you all gone?
I do not see but five letters from the
cousins. I think it is a shame the
way we all are doing. We all say we
love Mr.. Watson and our papas tell
Us about him. They tell us he is
working for our good. and We pre-
tended to be little Jeffs or at least
Watson cousins, and all have about
quit writing to The JeTersonian.
Have they all got frightened at the
Roman Catholics. and left? We GER
tainly are not acting very loyal to
Mr.. Watson by giving up our P. G. C.
after he has given US a page in his
most valuable paper, through his
kindness to us. Now Cousins, lets
all OF US little Jeffs put our shoulders
to the wheel and help to put Mr..
Watson on top Of the ladder sooner.
by papa says he sure will get UP
there. So push, push just as hard
as we can. Come back, all Of you
Cousins and enjoy each others let
ters and ideas. I think it is
find 10 read each others letters, don't
you? am not afraid of the
Roman Catholics if Mr. Watson keeps
living, but he might send in the
waste basket, SO l will go for this
time. With love to all the Cousins.
BESSIE BURGESS, Rentey, Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-10-26
sozEE POST CARDS FOR ANSWERS


Dear Cousins: How are you all
enjoying these warm days? Fine [
hope. We are having se1ne dry
weather in this part Of the country
I wish you would tell Us what to do
about it; we haven't had any rain
in about enc month and a half Well,
Cousins I will ask some questions:
1 When was Sir Walter Raleigh
born? 2. When did he die? 3. When
WIS games Oglethorpe born? a.
Which ocean is around tAe North
Pole? To the first one that an
sswews these questions correctly, will
send a card Well Cousins [ viii tell
you how many brothers and sisters |
have: Ihave ten brothers and FIVE sis
ters; sixteen Of US in ALL Who can
beat it?
l will close with love to Mr.. Watson
ard tao Cousins, HENRY L. WHITE
Meigs, Ga.
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a NEW COUSIN ASKS SDaIE DUES
TEONS,
TEONS

Dear P. G. c.: Will you please let
a Jolly little girl enter ycar happy
bana OF girls and boys? As this is
nay 1gst visit. I will describe myself:
[ am fourteen years old, 5 #. in.
high, weigh 108 pounds, have dark
hair and dark eyes and am dark
complicated. Will ask a few Bible
questions and close: 1. What is
prayer? 2. Why do we pray to God?
3. What man lived to be the Oldest
one in the world, but he died
before has father did? To the one
answering those questions correctly,
I will send a post card. l hope this
will escape the waste-hasket; amybe
he will have his mouth shut. With
best wishes, I remain yours truly,
CORDELIA QUINN.
Graham, Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-10-26

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE WANTED
LOG CAL RGPRESENTATIVE WANT
ED, Splendid income assured right
man to act as our representative after
learning. our business thoroughly by
mail FoCner experience unnecessary.
All we require is honesty, ability, am
billion and willingness to learn 1ucra-
tive business. Ne soliciting or travel
ing. Tiais is an exceptional opportuni-
tg for a man in your section to get into
o big paying business without capital
and become independent for life. Write
at once for full particulars, Address e.
r. Merden, Pres. The National Coop
eratiVe Real Estate Company. L. 631
Marden Building, Washington, D. G.
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SONG WRITING,

BIG MONEY WRITING SONGS. Thous-
ands Of dollars for everyone who can
write successful words or music. Past
experience unnecessary. Send us your
soug poems, with or without music or
write for free particulars. ACCEPT
AfTCE GUARANTEED If AVAILABLE.
Washington only place to secure copy
III, Washington, D. c.
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WANTS TO HEAR FROM AIRING
T0OTT!E.

TF@EFl!zH.
Dear Post Card Club: Here I come for
the second time. How are you all
these hot days? Fine, hope. Come
again, Airing Tootie, ycur letter was
fine. / live Rear the little town Of
Orianna, and think it the best place
in the world. Say" boys, you had
better quit drinking waiskey and
smoking cigarettes. If YOU don't the
girls won't love you. 1t is a disgrace
to the world. Guess I had better ring
off. Will come again some time. Bye
bye. MYRA LEE SEAS, Adrian, Ca,
Route /.
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One Kindred YtsIIEing Cards

and address, IL desired. for 60 cents: or
for $i.25 will send the zoe cards with
g. yearly subscription to either Of The
5eGTS.
Fer Sls0 will send a German Silver
Key Tag, with your name and address
neatly stamped on same. a polished
ring and years subscription to either
JEFF.
Foe $1.3S will furnish you the Key
Tag, Ring, and the 100 cards, with IL
months subscription to either of The
JeETs.
Forty styles of type to select from.
Samples on request
IL. e. POL%ILL, Agent,
81 Hendrix Avenue. Atlanta, Ga.
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FOR SA44E-Thoroughb Male Berk-
shire Pigs, $50, ca for q na3r not re-
lated, $2S. Pedigree papers furnished
with each Address J. r.. Shipp. Look
oEt Plase, Berkshire Farm, Chatta-
nOOEa. Tenn.
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FARM LANDS for SALE.

OWN h HOME in North Louisiana; fine
Iarsni2g lands at very low prices;
splendid climate, fertile soils, s4b1;n-
dance OF pure water and free grass
Excellent schools, good health and no
crop failures. Write for descriptive
literature, r. T. JONES, Box 104, Cou-
shatta. La
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STAR SURET.

MRS. J. SMITHS STARsURET is an
excellent compound for immediate
removal Of superAous hair. 1t is sold
only by Thomas B. Hughes 1925 de
Mcyne ST., Chicago, Ill. Price soc.
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GOOD SEEDS.

CRyHEFoN CLOVER. zoe per lb. Alfalfa.
chGdce, soc: Yetch, hairy. 15c; Oregon
10c. MARK w, JOHNSON SEED CO,
Atlanta. Georgia.
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TO- SAAE.

PURE bred Prize Winning Single
Coslb Brown Lega1eTn Eggs and
stecZ1 to sell. Prices way iow-qualtty
high Write me yo9r wants, Guar
anteed delivery, Bay OF w. NJ Mich
oils, Powtatan, Virginia.
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AGENTS WANTED.

w91o can't earn at least three dollars
day at car work. The best and iivest
canvasaaSas proposition IN the South
Big commissions. The Jeffersonians
Thcsa as9E1. Ga.
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EDUCATIONAL.

RFGAgD the Educational Department In
RefseTl'S Jeffersonian Magazine, and
yoh Will learn things, a dollar a. year
VIII give you @ liberal education.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-10-26

TO handle household necessity. Rapid
Seller one Indy sold 73 in enc day.
Send Csc. fer sample. You make 800
per cent profit. No con1plaints: ali
customers weal pleased and you enjoy
q clear conscience. Rnewer Adjustable
Shade Hanger Co, 1I6 w. Harris St
Atlanta, Georgia
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1911-10-26
PECAN TREES.

FOR SALE, 600 Grated end Budded
Trees, Best varieties. Bears Pecan
Nurseries, PaIatla, Fla
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INSURANCE.

THE Georgia HeSae Insurance Co, OF
CelGTbus. GE., is nearly half cen
fury old It is a home institution.
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NJ US!C.

THE CITY BOY" a sweet song by s.
Willis Thomas: music by Dugdale.
Ten cents. Jeffersonian Publishing Co..
ThomsoE, Ga
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CLUB.

-.. 1INCE Daddy Jim left The Jeffs,
there have been some changes
I, y made in the. departments, and
- as he had charge of the Post
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When writing to advertisers please
mention The Jeffersonian.
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! CLASSIFIED

THE J1FFERSONIAN reaches $4,000 prosperous
Southern homes in small cities, towns and rural
EEie<s.
IL there is anything want to buy, sell *
change reach these homes eheapAy and eff
feetiyely through the Classified Columns THE
LkaFE,ERSoN1AN under amy of the following head
ings.
LIVE STOCK REMEDIES.
MEDICAL.
BUELDf%GS MATERIAL
BEE or PCULTRK SUPPLIES.
MISCELLANEOUS.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
OR AMY CE4ASSEE1CATgONS YOU
HOOLS. MAY DESIRE.
Voz SasertiOn. No advertising for less
anita Office, No. Wall Street.
bic TSEE yErFFERsONxAN PUB Co. Thomson Ga
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-05
MAD DOG ATTACKS
 MOTHER AND CHILD
Pet Becomes Rabid and Bites Mrs. W. C. Baxter and Her Infant Probably Will Go to
 Pasteur Institute.

Little Rock, Sept. 29-Mrs. w. G. Baxter and her infant son were bit ten by mad dog yesterday at their 24i5 State street. The animal was a pet and had been ac- customed to following the child at play. It was first discovered that the dog was mad about 3 o'clock when it was on the front porch roll ing and frothing at the mouth. Mrs. Baxter screamed and before she could get in the house the dog had bitten her twice. It then attacked the baby before the mother could carry it in the house. Mrs. Baxter telephoned to police headquarters and Officer Rotenberry shot the dog.
 Dr. w. B. Flynn was called and at tended the injured mother and child and took the brains of the dog to his office, where he examined them, If he decidees that the dog was a victim of hydrophobia the victims will be forced to go to Pasteur in- stitute.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-05

Mir. Jones had assured him of pro- tection.
 Amos came to Pine Bluff last Sun- day and cashed a check for $40, the money being given him by President l. R. Speers of the Citizens Bank. He said he left the money ill the hall at Mrs. Whitehead's home on Monday morning, where she could get it, and she did. She left Cum mins after securing the money and has not been seen since. Amos de- clares that he never loved the wo- man---that she was infatuated with him, and that she encouraged him to such an extent that when he made up his mind to leave she told him that if he did not take her with him she would tell her husband of their friendship. Rather than face death, as he termed it, he consented to take her along.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-05
BETTER TORPEDO PRACTICE.
United States Overhauling Other
 Nations in This War Feature.

Newport, R. l., Sept. 28.--After tagging behind other great naval powers in torpedo equipment for many years, the United States navy is fast overhauling the leading European powers in this respect, according to the annual report of the naval torpedo station here. American warships now have more than half the requisite number of torpedoes, whereas few years ago the number was greatly below this.
 Recently the destroyer Reid made eight bulls eyes with eight shots, while the submarine Octopus, at underwater practice, scored 70 per cent of hits.
 The armored cruisers Washington and North Carolina and the battle isiIip Georgia, with the third sub marine tlotiila, are this week having their torpedo work in Narragansett bay. The station here is working up to its capacity in turning out torpedoes and naval officers say that it will be only short time be- fore the United States will not have Ito depend upon Europe for any part of it's supply.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-05
BLUE AND GRAY WOULD
 NOT MARCH TOGETHER
Memphis Reaps Dismal Failure in First Attempt at Reunion of
 Old Veterans.

Memphis. Tenn, Sept. 28.-Al- though movement was launched at the session of the old soldiers yes- terday to hold a monster joint re- union of the Blue and Gray in Washington, D. C., ill 1913, on the fiftieth anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg, the first effort in this section of the South to hold a na- tional reunion of surviving veterans of the North and South resulted ill a dismal failure.
 Less than two hundred veterans from both sides marched in the pa- rade last night, which was filled in by local militia and fraternal organ izations. Neither the commander in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic nor the Confederate com mander- -in-chief attended. The former mmander-in-chief of the G. A. R., $. R. Vansant, was the most prominent veteran from the North.
 Many of the Southern survivors living in Memphis or in nearby towns refused to sanction the reun- ion and were missing.
 The monster barbecue arranged during the afternoon was partaken of by the few soldiers and their friends. Many carcasses that had been prepared were later left un- touched and were turned over to charitable institutions.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-05
NOW HOW CAN TAFT
 SQUARE HIMSELF?
Declines Ride in Sedalia Behind Eight Big Missouri Mules Says He Preferred
 Automobile.

Sedalia, Mo, Sept. 29.--president Taft will not ride about town in 8 carriage drawn by eight of the big and long-eared animals which make Missouri famous, when he comes here tomorrow to open the Missouri State Fair. The mule team plan, much to the disgust of the reception committee, does not meet with the approval of the president, wh) hint ed that he would really prefer to ride in motor car.
 Missouri claims to be the home of the best mules on earth and it was the intention to demonstrate this fact to the world on the occasion of the visit of the president. Despite the preference oi Mir. Taft for gaso- line-propeiied vehicles, there are plenty of fine examples of Missouri mules here and they will be on view at the opening of the staie fair to- morrow. When the president sees them it is expected he will regret his decision.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-05
JUNK DEALER HID MONEY.
Died at Age of 92, Leaving Fortune
 for Someone Else to Spend.

Seattle. Wash. Sept. 2S.-James Costello lived in hut and died in the county hospital. William H. Curry was appointed by the Super for court to conserve his estate, es- timated to be worth between S5O.000 and Si50.000. It is said to consist of a hoard of S20,000 in gold pieces buried near iha nar.h s.;. .,,. ,s ti,,. Great Northern tunnel under the city. Costello was 92 years old and came here before the fire. In all the years since he has done a thriv- ing trade as junk dealer. He al- ways had plenty of money on his person. Edwin Pearson, a neighbor. who came as near as any one to be- Ing In the old mans confidence. is authority for the statement that the estate will not fall below $50.OO0. Deputy sherlffs are guarding the hut and seeking for the buried treasure. The place has often been broken into by persons intent upon theft.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-05
TO OBSERVE FIRE
 PREVENTION DAY
Governor Donaghey Has Fixed De- tober for Arkansas-Spec- ial Effort to Impress
 Children.

Little Rock, Sept. Ex-Governor Donaghey has fixed October as the date for general observance throughout the state, and to be known as fire prevention day. The matter is the result of general movement inaugurated by the state insurance commissioners at their annual meeting in Milwaukee re- gently and was the direct outcome of a communication sent to the gov- ernor by State Auditor lobe, who is ex-ofIlcio state insurance commits sioner, yesterday, calling the atten- ton of the governor to the resolu- tion passed by the National Associ- ation of Insurance Commissioners and endorsing the plan as state com missioner of Arkansas.
 Governor Donaghey heartily ac- cords with Mir. lobe and has set the above date for general observance, believing it will do much toward re- ducing the enormous fire waste an- nually in the state, which now amounts to several millions of dol lars. Among the other governors who have issued proelamations fix ing a state fire prevention day are the governors of Ohio, Indiana, Illi- nois and other progressive states.
 The plan contemplates program of exercises in the public schools to impress school children with the enormous waste through careless fires and 10 show how these can be avoided by keeping clean premises, removing trash, etc., to places where 1t will not endanger build ings. etc, and such programs for the adult population as will teach them similar lessons in prevention.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-05
Cures Blood. Skin Diseases. Eczema
 Greatest Blood Purifier Free.

If your blood is impure. thin, diseased. hot or full of humors. if you have blood poison. cancer, eating sores. scrofuia. eczema. itching, risings and pumps. swell ings or superating sores, scabby pilnpiy skin, ulcers. bone pains. catarrh, rheumatism. or any blood or skin disease, take Rot. anic Blood Balm (B.B.B.) Soon all sores heal, aches and pains stop and the blood is made pure and rich. Druggists or by express Sl per large bottle. Sample free by writing Blood Balm Co. Atlanta. Ga. B. R. B. is es- pecially advised for chronic, deep seated cases of blood or skin diseases, as t cures after all else fails. Sold in Mena, Ark, by ". c. Vandiser
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-05

The best plaster. A piece of fan mel dampened with ChamberIain's Liniment and bound over the af- fected parts is superior and costs only one-tenth as much. For sale by all dealers.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-05
POLK COUNTY VISITOR WRITES.
c. c. Sweet of Warren Approves
 Many Things He Found.

A letter has been received from |C. G. Sweet of Warren, telling of his visit to Polk county and the hospitality, the fine mountain breez- es, the delicious fruit, etc. MT. Sweet came to visit his son, located at Cove, but while here also was en- tertained at many other Polk coun- ty homes, among which were Mir. and Mrs. Sims, near Old piney, where he saw an apple tree that had been bearing fruit for 4i years; Tim Scott, Charles T. Smith and Steve Wintars.
 MT. Sweet says he can recommend Polk county not only as good farming country, but advises peo- pie to go there for pretty women, red apples, good wate and fine cli- mate.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-05
EASY TO OWN RAILROADS
0klahoman Buys Three, Aggregate Stock 13 Millions. for Less
 Than $200.

Lawton, Ok, Sept. 29.--Charles Orth of Walter, Ok, has bought at public auction for S70, the Kansas, Lawton & Gulf railroad, capitalized at $5,0O0.000. The road was char tered to build from Coffeyville. Kas., to the Red river. Orth is also owner of the Gotobo X Southwestern rail- road, capitalized at s7,000.OOO, and the Lawton & Wichita Falls line, capitalized at $i,000,000. The three cost him less than S200.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-05

Lige Stepeson, merchant of Sims. Montgomery county, was replenish- ing his stock in Mena last week.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-05

Ask your friend, your preacher. your druggist for hls opinlon of Swamp Chill and Fever Cure; ask anyone who knows or who has ever used Swamp Chill Cure. and you will find they one and all will say Swamp Chill Cure IS as nec- essary as food; to those who dwell Tn any section of the country where chills and fever prevail. Prove it for yourself. 1t is guar anteed absolutely to cure.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-05
LABOR DENouNcEs GOVERNOR
Also Adopts a Resolution Condemn
 ina the Roy Sc0ufs.

Evansville, Ind, Sept. 2S.-Gov- ernor Marshalrs acts ill the extradi- tlon Of John ] MaNsaafsi;sTa MaNafsi;sTa in t;aii- fornia were denounced as grossly unjust lacking in consideration of the rights of an American citizen. III advised and beneath the dignity or the chief executive of state,r in resolution adopted yesterday with out a dissenting vote by the Indiana State Federation Of Labor, now in session here.
 A resolution denouncing the Boy Scouts also was passed.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-05
BRYAN ADDRESSES
 CONSERYA
Address of Nebraskan Brings to Close Third National Congress at Kansas City-Man the Im-
 portant Factor.

Kansas City. Sept. 2s.--William J. Bryans address brought to close the third National Conservation Congress, in session here for the past three days.
 Officers were elected as follows: |. E. White of Kansas City, presi- dent; Thomas Il. Shipp of Washing ton, executive secretary; D. Austin l-atchawa of Kansas City, treasurer; James c. Pipe, Of Clark, Pa, re- cording secretary. All save MT. White were reelected. The selec- tion of the next meeting place was left to the legislative committee.
 Conservation, said Mir. Bryan Ill his address, is subject that grows. Begin, for instance, with the conservation of forestry and you are confronted with the soil question. Agricultural colleges are the panacea for farm ills then come before you But at last you come to the matter of social conditions. This is the question of man himself. His health, his hopes, his character are the great controlling principles that govern life and conduct. These be- come primary subjects and all other forms of conservation become methods through which he works out the problem of advancement"
 Secretary of the Interior Fisher strongly urged the leasing of gov ernngent coal lands with particular reference to those in Alaska. A letter from Theodore Roosevelt to President Wallace, expressing re- gret at being unable to be present WAS read
The Mena weekly star., 1911-10-05
Department of Health.

Among the resolutions was one recommending the bringing to- gether as a department of health the various human activities of the United States government as a CO., ordinate branch of it's administra- tive work"
 Another resolution recommended the early opening of coal lands and other researches of Alaska for in dustrlal and commercial purposes on system of leasing, national ownership to be retained pending such development of that portion of our territory as to permit the loca- ton of states within it's area and as a means of projecting industry and commerce in Alaska.
 A resolution was adopted in- structing the secretary to send a telegram to Clifford pinchot, one of the officers of the congress, ex- pressing the regret of the congress that he was unable to be present.
 The city at which the next con- vention will be held will be select ed by the legislative committed in about four months.