Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-08-20

FARMERS SAVE YOUR COTTONn
III there is any possible way by which
the farmers can get some value from
their cotton crop this fall, they ought
10 have the chance. Hitherto all the
clear money has gone 20 the middle
man. and the Spectator
II Is so arranged now that YOU will
not be forced TO sell your surplus cot
ton. because OF being taxed on both the
cotton as well as the land that raised
H. II has been a crying shame that
such a state OF things have hindered for
50 long. know people who are taxed
on their land TO the limit They got
nothing from the land but tire cotton
rent. Out % that cotton. which repre-
sented all their revenue. they had TO
pay the taxes II they did not dump
hat cotton on the market before Feb
ruary Ist they had to pay tax on the
lsnd-and also tax on the cotton Be
tween the Spectator and the tax man
the cotton owner-was between the dew
and the deep sea, 1 know plenty
Of people who had to take cents fol
their cotton. for which the spectators
realized II. u. and even Is cents;
positive gain OF So and thirty dollars
q hale. II was outrageous-it was cruel
il was unhear1-of tyranny, 70 pinch the
producer. TO give blOated money to
ALU@1 WHO GHCNAA1AEA WA tic ~
cause OF this tax on cotton
Hold your cotton until you get enough
out OF 1t. 10 pay for the labor and
guanO and taxes II there is a reliable
organization anywhere that viii guaran-
tee to you. a price for your cotton that
viii give you a profit-be sure TO accept
H. We have been the slaves OF cotton
spectators quite long enough
.
Iamp chfnneyS often causes a great deal
OF bother. II one viii put all new Chin
neys in a pail Of cold water and put on
the fire to boil for a couple of hours.
the chimney viii last twice as long as
an ordinary one
The Objectionable suffering and frying
d hot fat when eggs. hominy. apples
and like things are dropped into il 10
FRY, may be prevented IL a little flour
Is sifted into the fat just before they
are added
Tie a narrow ribbon bow just above
the handle Of your umbrella Leave a
loop long enough to slip over your arm
when you so shopping. This Is a good
way TO avoid losing your favorite UNI
breIla-
HOUsekeepers who have tried both
> ways say that il IS far better to trim
the selvedge from material before max
ing II into pillowcases- The case will
be much smoother and will not wrinkle
along the seam
II a picture be crushed I'm the mail,
dampen the cTesses. press with a warm
iron and then place under a press or
weight for short time. having first pro-
tected the picture side by covering with
white paper.
Fish scales may easily be removed by
pouring hot water on the fish slowly un-
I'll the scales curl. then scraping quickly.
Wash in several waters, having the last
cold and well salted. and no slime will
be left
When buttons are taken from an old
dress they should be loosely strung on
thread before being put into a button
box This Is a time-saTer and keeps
the billions from getting lost, or several
OF the set from being used
Grease stains on carpets can be taken
out with fresh OK gall-get il from the
butcher-and warm water Dip a stif
brush in this and rub the spots vfgor-
OuSly, going over them afterward with
a cloth dipped In clear tepid water and
wrung out
When washing new gingham dresses
wash also some spare pieces Of the ma
terial used, and make practice of Civ
ing these pieces a frequent washing.
Then. when mending time comes, any
patching that has 70 be done Will hard
~ be noticed.
! find Il a great help In making thick
ening for gravies and sauces to mix the
-four with water or milk in a deep bowl
10 the required consistency and then
make smooth b. beating with q Dover
egg-beateT- 1Eis takes all Jumps out
quickly and easily.
To make string beans or cabbage ten
EDEE TT NnHl AEN G.