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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
TRI-STATE FARMERS
WILL HAVE CONTEST
Planters of Georgia. Alabama
and Tennessee viii Enter
for Prizes
Special Dispatch to The Journal)

Especial Dispatch to The Journal0
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, March g.
Plans are now practically complete for
the farmers contest open to all farm
ers in the 16 counties in Tennessee. Ala
bama and Georgia. lying in close juxta-
position to this city. The prize list is not
entirely completed but will be announced
by the officers of the contest within
the next ten days.
ALI farmers, either male or female, will
be eligible to compete for one or all OF
the prizes. There will be contests in
growing corn, soy beans. COW peas, cot
ton, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes.
onions, tomatoes and cabbage. Two or
more prizes will be offered in each con-
test.
The counties eligible in the contest are
Hamilton, James. Bradley, McMinn, Sc
quatchie and Marion, in Tennessee; Dade,
Catoosa, Whitfield and Chattooga, in
Georgia; and Jackson, DeKalb, Marshall.
Etowah and Madison, in Alabama.
All farmers living in these counties who
wish to enter the contest are urged to
enroll their names with Prof. w. w.
Brown, of Hixon, Tenn, secretary of the
movement.
Among the prizes are a number Of
farming implements, including pea-hull-
ers. disc harrOws, plows. wheel hoes, bug
gies, wagons and a liberal amount in
cash. The eager Lime company. Of this
city, has also offered one car load of
ground lime stone.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08

doctor and the little boy is Mr. Somebody and
you tell him you have a new remedy for his
cold. As rule children respond noblv to
all games. But you must play fair and when
you need medicine You must let him be the
doctor and ask him IL such-and- such wouldn't
De good for you and let him see you take it.
know little girl years old who wrings
her little hands and shivers at the thought OF
her tonic, but she swallows Ii without word
of complaint, wish that every mother would
keep a bottle OF antiphlogistine in the house.
many a settled cold would be avoided and
many poor little sufferer eased.
find wet cloth the best ever for sore
throat. l was once in a hotel. the girl the
room next to mine had a bad sore throat and /
wrung a cloth out OF cold water and offered
to put it around her neck. She rather in
dgnantly refused to "allow such a thing -
Next day / met a doctor in the han and was
told that Miss Blank had a bad case Of ton
solitis. / smothered my feelings and went in
to see her. She gave me a sickly little smile
and said she was paying the doctor 50 to
come to see her, and Instead OF my wet cloth
he had ice pack on her throat Some OF
you may not know how to use the water
Wiring the cloth Just enough to keep the water
from running. Pin carefully around the neck
and over il put a well folded towel 50 that
the gown win not get wet. This steams the
throat and helps sore throat or Group. 1
keep 'vaseline and grease the children's noses
inside and out even as high as between the
eyebrows and II they persist in sleeping with
see IL they have adenoids. Many a child with
weak eyes OF bad hearing can be helped by hav-
ing the adenoids taken ont. and the operation
+ seldom painful. Let some Of the other moth
ers tell us how they get along. Yours truly,
MRS. BELLE WINDSOR.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08

millions are used every year-and when
every other man or woman that you
meet will recommend Stuart's to you if
you will but inquire-why do you con-
tinue to suffer from stomach trouble?
What more evidence can you ask? And
as still further proof you can even send
and get a sample package entirely free.
The sample will surely convince you.
The reasons why Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets accomplish such results are
very easy to understand. These tablets
contain almost the same elements as the
gastric juices of the stomach. And
when your stomach is sick and not work.
ing just right, it does not give out
enough of the natural digestive juices to
properly take care of the food you eat.
So if you will only give the stomach
little help by taking a Stuart's Dyspsp-
STA Tablet you will relieve it of it's chief
duty and allow II the rest it needs to re-
cuperate. One grain of the active prin-
ciple in Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablet will di-
gest 5000 grains of food. whether you
place it in glass jar or in your stom-
ach.
All druggists sell them. The price Is
50 cents per box. If you prefer to try
them first write to f. A. Stuart Co.
2l5 Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich, and
a SAMPLE package will be sent you free.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
OUR CRICKET HAS AppEAPrn
CAROLYN.

Dear Household: I'm wondering il INV long
absence debars me from my former nook In
the Household. ! still love it and viii cave
my place of Information long enough TO try
Tor admission. / feel that I am due YOU
and al the faithful contributors many thanks
for the preservation of this congenal retreat
| enjoy your chats about Florida much, and
think Of the contrast i'm climes. Only a
few days have elapsed einsce we had a heavy
snowfall. and oh, how pretty everything looked
robed in this lovely whiteness. 70 complete
the picture a heavy mist fog, lowered around
to garnsh everything not covered with
snow with frost work. ] have read Of the
beautiful silver fogs on the grand banks Of
Newfoundland, AMI / wondered if this was not
"a miniature likeness. The beauty Of the Scene
cannot be described by this unframed pen OF
mine. 50 ] will pass and tell something Of
today. I
The sun shines brightly now, and among the
bara branches Of the trees numlcr of brave
little birds aud giving vent to their happiness
Mr.. WOodpecker Is busy solving the food prob
lem. From the holes made in q maple tree
with his wonderful littl,. beak, generous sup
ply Of sugary fluid IL flowing, aud how wise
he looks while refreshing himself rom those
little cups OF sweetness,
Opal. your letters are greatly enjoyed; come
often. youE lsttcr csaer Is believe II was
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
BIG AK HANDLE PLANT
TO LOCATE IN MACON
Especial Dispatch to The JournaL)

Especial Dispatch to The JournaL)
MACON. Ga, March 6.-Within the
next so days Macon will have one OF
the largest axhandle factories in the
south. B. Jordan. of Monticello, who
has been connected with this kind of
business for many years, has agreed
to establish a large factory here and
has already rented a site for the estab-
lishment. Mr.. Jordon will receive his
timber from the Ocmulgee river swamp
and is now drawing up contract with
the timber owners. He expects to work
at least 100 men at the opening of the
business and will increase the force as
his business demands. The Macon
chamber Of commerce influenced Mr..
Jordon lin locating his plant in Macon
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
PYTHIAN BANQUET HELD
AT LOCUST GROVE

LOCUST GROVE. Ca, March 6.-The
annual banquet Of Locust Grove lodge
No. 252, Knights Of Pythias, occurred
at their Castle hall on the night OF
March 2. 1t was the most successful
banquet yet given by the lodge.
Prof. Paul A. Cousins acted as toast
master and toasts were responded to
as follows:
"Brotherhood~-P Aldine Combs.
"A Modern Knight''-Cary Ragsdale.
The Ladies'-Prof. S. A. Boles.
Professor Gay, a guest, also made a
happy response.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
ELSIE ADAMS WAS
MURDERED BY POISON

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. March e.
The preliminary hearing Of L. c. Har-
kins at Nowata, charged with the muir
der OF Harvey Hurst and wife and
Elsie Adams; at Delaware. early in Feb
ruary, has brought out the fact, accord
ing to chemists. that Hurst and the
girl were poisoned. The hearing began
yesterday.
State Chemist Debarr and DIR. Sud
duth, Of Nowata, testified that morphine
was found in the viscera Of Hurst, and
cyanide in that of Miss Adams. The
body of Mrs. Hurst was too badly
burned for the examination to prove
OF value Other witnesses stated that
HarSins bought candy for the girl the
Sunday night before her death, while
they were on the way to church. The
hearing was resumed today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
HELPS FOR THE MOTHERS

Dear HDuSenOiO.
III there is one thing I like better about your
department than any other it is the variety.
1t is so easy to get into a rut, and so many
Of us are so prone to look for nothing but the
one thing that is absorbing us This Household
tells us about books and how other people live
as we'll as some of the most important current
topics So l am going to talk to you about
some things that have learned.
I heard a young mother say that II made
her sick to have to give her little boy castor
oil She knows that oil and turpentine is the
best thing in the world for q cold but to have
TO hold his nose and pour 1t down Is awful
why not give ii TO him in something"
asked her and che said she didn't believe that
She could fool him. don't believe In fool
ing children the trouble in this case is IN
having his mind poisoned with the idea that
castor oil is awful. The next time any of you
have occasion to take. or give, castor oil just
get a tablespoonful of orange or lemon juice,
or If yon haven't either get some vinegar and
put in the bottom of a small glass or cup that
has been rinsed in hot water, then put In the
oil and cover the top of 1t with the juice or
vinegar and you will never taste it, / believe
in playing with children Play you are the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
BUTTS FARMERS PLAN
MAMMOTH CORN CROP
Especial Dispatch to the JournaD.

Especial Dispatch to The JournaD.
JACKSON, Ca, March 6.-Though
the farmers Of Butts county are fully
a month behind with their work this
spring, they are not discouraged over
the outlook. The weather has been suen
that they have been able to do but
little work so far. and but little fer
tiIizer has been moved up to date.
The land will not be dry enough for
blowing for several days yet. but the
farmers are busy with other work and
feel that they viii be able to get their
crops planted in plenty OF time to make
large yields. The people Of Butts
county are preparing for the largest
corn and grain crop in their history.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
"C0ME AND SEE" REPLIES
BURLY BLACK BURGLAR

Especial Dispatch to The Journal).
BUTLER, Ga, March ga burglary
was committed in the southern portion
of Taylor county last week. Mrs. Mitchell,
living near Southland. hearing a noise
in another room of the house, and not
quite sure that one of the children was
in the room, called out:
What are you doing in thereT'
Come and see," was the gruff answer
which she received.
Mrs. Witchel went to the door and dis
covered burly negro was ransacking
and rifling her trunks.
She procured apistol and shot three
times at the negro, who escaped. A
possee failed to capture him.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
FREEZING cHINAMEN
FOUND IN BOX CAR

DETROIT. Mich. March 6--Neariy
dead from cold and exposure and with
their feet SO badly frozen they could
not walk. two Cinnamon who had been
smuggled across the Detroit river, We're
found hiding in q box car by immigra-
ton Inspectors last night. The China
men had been placed IN the car some
time Sunday night. while the car was
in windsor. and they had been with
out food or water since. They-w were taken
10 a hospital. where physicians said it
may be necessary to amputate the feet
Of both.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
ROOSEVELT AS JUROR
EARNS So PER DAY

MINEoLA. March 6.-For the first
time in his life, Colonel Roosevelt serv-
ed today as a juror. and at the county
court house here he is earning SO a
day.
When the supreme court opened, JUS
tice Putnam, announced that the case
which had been continued from yes
terday, would take up most of today
session. 1t is likely that Colonel
Roosevelt would not be called TO sit in
a case today. the court officers said,
but because the present case might be
completed in time to necessitate the
selection OF another jury today. the ju-
rors were not excused.
Colonel Roosevelt, accordingly, had to
put in the time as best he could. He
was led into the grand jury room,
where he settled down in chair with
book.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
BESSIE TIFF TO HAVE
FOUNDERS CELEBRATION

Especial Dispatch to The JournaL) :.
FORSYTH, Ca. March Con March
%, Founders day is to be celebrated at
Bessie Tiff college That is the date
on which the college was accepted as
the property of the Georgia Baptist
convention.
Elaborate plans are being made for
the program, which will include march,
es, songs and addresses. The prin-
cipal speaker of the day will be Rev.
Lansing Borrows. He was pastor of
the Americas church where the con-
gention met when the college was
adopted by Georgia Baptists. Invitations
will be issued to the alumnae and
numerous friends Of the institution.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
CHANGE OF VENUE
ASKED FOR WOMEN
CBy Associated Prsss.l

MOBILE. Ala, March e.-Attorneys
representing Mrs Mary T. Goiau and
Mrs. Theresa Wasserlaben charged
with killing policeman Fred Wasserla-
ben By shooting him through the head
three times and then dragging his
body TO a pond Of water, have asked
for a change OF venue on the ground
that the wide publicity given the case
here has prejudioed possible jurors
against the defendants.
Policeman Wasserleben was the SON
in-law OF Mrs. Godan and the bread
winner Tor the family. The appliea-
tIon viii be heard March Is.
Last night Mrs Godau was intercept
ed BY the Jailors attempting TO pass
a note TO her daughter. The missive
was written on tissue paper and placed
in a loaf OF bread.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
CAUGHT IN WHEEL;
BODY BEATEN TO PULP
Especial Dispatch to The Journal.)

Especial Dispatch TO The Journal)
LOUISVILLE. Ga, March 6.-Almost
completely dismembered, with his
brains crushed out and mangled beyond
recognition. was the fate of r. H. c..
McNair. a young man about p years old.
who was employed as miller and ginner
at POnder's Mill. nine miles east of here,
today
In adjusting some portion of the ma
chinery. which was operated by water
power. his clothing became entangled in a
wheel and he was beaten into a pulp
before assistance could reach him. He
leaves a wife and one child.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
ATLANTIANS GUESTS
OF CHATTANOOGA BOARD

Especial Dispatch to The Journal)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, March 3D.
President Wilmer Moore of the Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce, and Chairman
B. NJ. Hood, of the committee on IN
dustries and statistics. spent yesterday
in this city Their trip here was 20
look over the local field. and to get as
much information as possible with re-
gard to the workings of the chamber Of
citation.
They spent most Of the day in con-
ference with the officials of the Manu-
facturers' association. During this time
they went through the exhibit building,
and wondered at its great scope and
variety They devoted much time to
every exhibit, and asked many ques-
lions relating 10 the system used IN
the Office of the association.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
HOW no rREAr nrL1nArr nAnrre


Dear Household: Well, you know a woman
- proVerolal Tor changing her mind 1 init
nlated IN my last letter that it would probably
De TWO years before l would get to come again
but you know our Miss Thomas, and what a
way she has. She gave me such a nice invf
latlon to tel you about my home made kitchen
caolnet ana how l feed my babies ami Won
ser l didn't do thing but hurry as fast az !
could to get back. - =
Now, ! will tell you about feeding the baibies
l nave four little children, and as 1 am NOT
strOng 1 never gave sufficient nourishment for
them, anu have had 10 raise all of them partly
by hand. get nice clean wheat wash il ana
pick out all trash and parch till it is thoroughly
done, then / grind or beat Ii up and make a
tea Of 1t By pouring boiling water over II and
let IL boil or stand until strong or when II
is about the color of tea. While still hot add
little sugar to make it palatable and cream
II desired Then crumble a soda cracker into
1t and let stand TIL mllk-warm ana until me
cracker has become a soft pulp. Feed it to
the baby from a spoon. You will find the
DaDy VIII soon learn to suck it down quite as
easily as milk.
Give just a little at the start, and gradually
increase as the child grows older.
Ny baby is four months old, and I give him
only one cracker at a time in just enough Of
the wheat tea to dissolve it well. 1 only feed
him three times a day and let him nurse the
breast between times.
A lot of mothers because they give but If
tie milk, think 1t does not pay to bother with
II, and take the child from the breast entirely.
But think this is a mistake for Won will
find the mothers milk great helm I'M making
other food digest even if you do give but
JUST a little. and 1t not sufficiently rich to
nourish him. This wheat tea. you win find.
Is very strengthening, and will not injure the
most delicate stomach
My husband was a great sufferer from ipdi-
gestlon. He could not eat vegetables or meat
or even bread, except the unbolted rye bread
without Il hurting him, when he began using
the wheat tea just at meal time instead OF tea
or coffee. Now he eats nearly everything be
wants and scarcely ever feels a touch Of indi-
gestion. When he does he Just goes to the
can and gets handful of the parched wheat
and eats it, and he is soon all right We have
used 1t for about eight years instead of tea or
cot1ee and we think could not do without
II Anothe~ tine you shall hear about the
kitchen cabinet.
CAROTyN
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
0. B. PERRY is DEAD
AT HOME IN VIENNA

Especial Dispatch to The JournaD.
VIENNA, Ca. March Go. b. Perry,
a prominent farmer and chairman of the
board Of commissioners of Dooly at his
home one mile east of Vienna, Tuesday.
OF drOpsy after an illness OF five months.
Mr.. Perry, who was about so years of
age. moved TO Dooly Is years ago from
near Cochran. where he was reared.
During his residence here he accumu-
lated considerable property. He is sur
vived by his wife and six children, two
OF whom. Messrs. W. T. and Patrick, live
In HattiesburE. Miss.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
Is FATALLY BURNED,
SMOKING IN BED
CBy Associated Press.


MEMPHIS, March 6.-John A. MagIey
IS. an expert accountant, who came from
Binghamton. n. Y, was fatally burned
in his apartment in a downtown building
here today. The flames destroyed the
bed. but did not spread further.
An attendant says Magley often read
and smoked in bed before falling asleep.
The authorities are investigating Mrs
J. V. Magley. his mother. in Bingham
ton, was notified.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08

from Inflammation, and your Sanative
Wash relieved me. l am glad to tell
anyone what your medicines have done
for me. You can use my testimonial in
any way you wish, and / will be glad
to answer letters. - Mrs. CHRISTINA
REED, los Mound St., Peoria, Ill.
Mrs. Lynch Also Avoided
Operation.
Jessup, Pa" After the birth of my
fourth child, 1 had severe organic infam-
nation. Iwould have such terrible pains
that it did not seem as though could
stand it. This kept up for three long
months, until two doctors decided that
an operation was needed.
'tThen one of my friends recommended
Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Com
pound and after taking it for two months
/ was we'll woman. Mrs. JOSEPH A.
LYNCH, Jessup, Pa.
Women who suffer from female ills
should try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound, one of the most success
full remedies the world has ever known,
before submitting to a surgical opera
ton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
FLORIDA CONGRESSMAN
GIVES LIE TO GOVERNOR
(By Associated Press. )

WASHINGTON, March 5.-Representa-
tive Clark. of Florida, made a sensation
al attack on Governor Gilchrist, in the
house today. It was in reply to a pur-
ported interview from the governor In
which he is alleged to have expressed
surprise at the attitude of Representa-
tive Clark in the Everglades investi-
cation.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08

you who had the brother for sale. You
must not forget TO tell US about your success
as an auctiOneerI
Noble T. Beall, where are you? / met a
sweet little girl at the S. n. 5. last spring
who showed me your picture and also compli-
mented you very highly. Write us more.
II seems that the venerable bachelors have all
dispersed or IT may be that they haze secluded
themselves on account of this being leap year,
and can't scrape up courage to stick their
heads out
Some one has recently asked for a home
coming, and, oh. please let's have it. could
call the names of many who have gained a
place in my heart through the medium Of this
page, but il would consume too much space.
But. myl Miss Thomas is calling for the
wastebasket, and ] presume that it is her in
tention TO consigned TO 1t
CRICKET ON-THE-HEARTH
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
WANTS TO EXCHANGE


May I step in and chat awhile?
Winter will soon be- over and then the spring
time will be here with its beautiful flowers
and birds. live in Taylor county now and
like 1t fine. have nice, good neighbors. But
/ haven't a yard full of chickens, Have only
one hen and a rooster, and 1 would be glad
to exchange some fancy work for some hens.
Just common hens.
l will exchange a set of drawn work.
table cover. dresser scarf and washstand scarf
for five hens and the express charges paid.
All that want the sets for the hens express
the hens TO me and write me and / will send
the set. / will send out three sets for hens.
/ win exchange crochet hand bags lined with
silk I; the bag has fancy balls and a crocheted
rose in center of each side. They are very
stylish and pretty. l viii send for six
yards OF blue and white percale. Now that is
only half price.
l have shadow embroidery waist fronts, eye
let waist fronts center pieces, eyelet baby caps.
I win paint sofa pillow tops with flowers
for ten yards Of quilt calico. red and blue.
Mothers. teach your little boys not to throw
at nor kill the little birds. the little things
will come and sit on our door steps and eat
crumbs of bread
Let me hear from you all.
MRS. A. L. CARRINGToN.'
Tl,rfTor A
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08

The working man of the
South is a mighty big factor
in the wonderful growth of
our section. On all things his
opinion is worth considera-
ton. He has given the stamp
of approval to our line of
"Work-in-Comfort'' Shoes
they're $3.50.
This Shoe is all that the
name implies; built of strong
but soft chrome tanned leath-
er with heavy flexible sole.
Made in three colors and sew
eral different styles.
Ask your dealer for Work-in-
Comfort Shoes, made in Georgia
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08
SAVED FROM
AN OPERATION
How Mrs. Reed of Peoria, ILL.,,
Escaped The Sur
geon's Knife.
Peoria, I'LL wish to let every one
know whatLydia E. Pinkham' sVegetable

has done
for me. For twoyears
/ suffered. The doc
tor said l had a tumor
and the only remedy
was the surgeons
knife. My mother
bought me Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound, and
today ! am a well and
healthy woman. For
months / suffered
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1912-03-08

HOW TO ORGANIZE


would be glad to tell Old Member how
to start a missionary society in her church.
truly believe that will build mp weak churches
more than anything else. They have to have
the missionary spirit to live Now. ii anyone
doesn't believe in missions please keep it to
yourselves until you better informed on the
subject Read your Bible. most especially
PauI's writings. Our society has been a help
and a blessing to the church. the community
and to each individual member.
MRS Il. NJ. WEIGH.
ThomasviIle Ga II. f. d. No. l. Box 10.