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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

rhages which would last for weeks and I
was not able to sit up in bed. ! suffered
q great deal with my back and was 30
nervous l could scarcely sleep at night,
and l did not do any homework for three
years.
"Now ! can do as much work a.
any woman of my age in the county,
thanks to the benefit I have received
from Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. I recommend your rep.edies
to all suffering women. Mrs. MARTHA
L. HOLLOWAY, Odd, Va
No other medicine for woman's ills has
received such widespread and unquali-
fed endorsement. We know Of no other
medicine which has such q record Of
success as has Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. For more than 30
years 1t has been the standard remedy
Tor woman's ills.
II you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound will help you, write
to Lydia E. inkham Medicine Co.
(cOnfidential) Lynn, Mass, for ad.
vice. Your letter will be opened.
read and answered by a woman
and held I'm strict confidence.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
BLUEJAY LIVES IN WOODS
Hawks. owls and other Birds Are
leased and TOrmented BY These
Noisy Birds.

The bluejay likes best to live in
thick woods, but 1t often comes into
open fields, orchards and near dwell
ings in search of food. When 1t dis
covers you 1t U a proud and
angry air of conceit and defiance.
The bluejay's upper parts are pur-
plish.blue. The lower parts are pur-
plish-gray. The wings and tail are
bright blue with black bars. The tail
feathers are tipped with white. 1t has
q crested head.
The bluejay builds its nest about
twenty feet above ground. 1t is made
of twigs and fine roots. From four to
six eggs are laid. They are of a green.
ish drab color fiecked with brown.
Doubtless the bluejay helped to
name itself, as its common utterance
Is a long drawn. LAY. Jay, jay" This
cry. with the bright blue color, has
given 1t its name.
While the jay sings no song 1t is
able to initiate the calls Of other
birds, by which means 1t often at
tracts them. It likes to tease and
torment the owl and especially the lit
tie sparrow hawk. This Is done by
initiating the cry Of a wounded bird,
which draws the hawk near. Then
several jays will dart at the hawk
squealing and frolicking about in
great glee, Sometimes the play ends
in a tragedy, for the hawk pounces
upon one of them to the dismay Of
the others. Jays may be Gagged and
tanned like crows and some writer's
say they al be taught to utter words
bird Studies," by Herman c. De
Groat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
MAST TREES FOR THE CROWN
Mark Of the Broad Arrow Was
Placed on Pines In the Plymouth
Colony.

In the provincial charter Of 1891,
under which the Plymouth colony and
the province Of Maine we're united
with Massachusetts,, it was provided
that all trees Of the diameter Of "a
inches and upward of IL inches from
the ground, growing upon land not
heretofore granted to any private per
son, should be reserved to the crown
for the furnishing Of masts for the
royal navy. Harper's Weekly OBJ
serves.
A surveyor general Of woods was APP
pointed to see that this provision OF
the charter was carried into effect.
Near the coast all white pines Of suit
able dimensions were marked with the
broad arrow"-three cuts through the
bark with an az, like the track Of q
crow. This was the kings mark.
Long after the revolution had oblit-
Grated the royal authority men who
had been taught in boyhood to re-
spect the kings mark hesitated to cut
SUCH trees.
In telling a tree 1t was necessary
to bed 1t" to prevent its breaking.
This was done by cutting the small
growth and placing small trees across
the hollow, so that there should be
no strain upon one section more than
upon another when the monster pine
struck ground.
The mast was hauled out Of the
woods on n strong sled, whether in
winter or summer, and so many oxen
were required that the hind pair were
often choked In crossing a hollow, be-
ing hung up In their yoke by the pull.
ing Of those ahead of them.
A mast hauling was a great event,
and everybody within walking dis
lance came to see 1t.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
AUTOMOBILE HAS A WING
Frnech Motor Car 10 Driven In the
Same Manner as an
AeropIane.

A successful trial run was made re-
Gently from Paris to London, about
500 miles, by o motor a driven by
a revolving wing, the Paris Figaro
states.
The vehicle, which was designed by
M. Bertrand de Lesseps, and Is called
the winged car" has the appearance
Of an ordinary motor car, save that
In front It is shaped like the PROV
Of a ship. From the extremity Of
the prov extends a shaft to which Is
attached the propeller-or revolving
wing-invented by M. Filippi.
The wing Is small. strong and thick
and revolves within a protecting cage.
The engine is Of 40 horse power and
rotates the wing by shaft and chain
transmission.
There Is no other mechanism, the
wheels of the car being free, except
for footbrakes. BY the side Of the
driver is a single lever which con.
trolls the clutch and the forward and
reverse movement of the wing. The
wing can be reversed at a moments
notice, thereby forming an additional
brake. In the trial runs a speed Of
62 miles an hour was obtained with
2,100 revolutions Of the wing a min
ute. One curious feature was that the
car made no dust.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
HANDS ITCHED AND BURNED

Warrenton, Va.-"My little girl was
troubled with eczema for three years,
Her hands burned and itched and look.
ed as If they were scalded. She could
not sleep at night; I had to be up all
night to keep her hands in warm wa
ter. She rubbed her hands and large
white blisters came full of yellow wa.
ter. Then sores came and yellow cor
ruption formed. She could not take
hold Of anything with her hands. !
used an ointment and tried a treat
ment, but nothing did her any good,
so I got some Cuticura Soap and Oint.
ment. After bathing her hands with
the Cuticura Soap and applying the
Cuticura Ointment l was astonished
to see the great relief, and Cuticura
Soap and Cuticura Ointment cured her
hands In three weeks" (Signed)
Mrs. John W. Wines, Mar. 8, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cuticura. Dept. L, Boston"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
DIVERSITY IN FARMING
One-Crop System Fails to Bring
Permanent Prosperity.
Not Enough Attention Given to Sys
TEN Of Rotation by Average Farm
ep-Raise More Live Stock
70 Increase Profit.

That q one-crop system has failed
to bring permanent prosperity to any
considerable area Is verified many
times in the history of agriculture.
However, much has been gained by de-
voting certain limited areas to a one-
crop production. We believe the
above fact to be true and that enough
attention is'not given by the average
farmer to a system Of rotation which
In adapted to the soil and climatic
conditions with which he must deal,
says the Gem State Rural Journal.
The fact that one locality will produce
fruit successfully has led men to
squander their means in attempting to
grow commercial orchards where only
failure can possibly be the reward.
A crop rotation should contain only
such plants and products as are adapt
ed to the soil and climatic conditions,
and have a commercial value either
directly or indirectly. However, it Is
not enough to know that q crop will
grow well and produce abundantly.
This is the chief diff now where
there is a superabundance Of alfalfa
produced with not enough foresight
given to the disposition Of the crop
after it Is grown and made into hay.
Too many trust to an uncertain mar
ket for the raw product, and give too
little attention to the conversion of the
raw material into the finished article.
Every rational system Of diversified
farming must embrace the growing Of
animals and the manufacture Of ami
NAL products either on the farm or in
the large central plants. To grow
more animals successfully a wider
range of farm crops is necessary.
More grain and cultivated crops should
be grown to combine with the staple
hay and pasture crops to get. the best
results, and reap the largest returns
for labor and capital invested. Many
Of the old alfalfa meadows should be
plowed up and put to growing other
crops for a term of years; and the
newer and the old worn-out lands
would be much benefited by seeding
to alfalfa. Oats and barley produce
a~bundantly and wheat as well. after
the alfalfa. All kinds Of hoed crops
do well, including the potato and root
crops. In grow lg a young orchard
1t does not hurt to plant some hoed
crop between the trees, such as o
potatoes or beans. This Is putting
into practice the theory Of rotation.
AS the trees grow into bearing the
space between the trees can be seed
ed to clover for a time to advantage,
thus carrying still further the idea
OF growing a variety Of crops on the
land. But above all things see to 1t
that more live stock is produced to
consume the surplus and the waste
material which is found on every
farm, and which should contribute to
the net income Of that farm.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
SET PLANTS IN MIDSUMMER
Henry %JeroIaman, Strawberry King
Tells Of Methods Employed to Get
5000 Quarts to Acre.

In the famous strawberry section
about Hilton. N. j., many growers set
out new beds the last Of July or early
August. says the Agriculturist. Beds
thus set r fruited the following
year.
Immediately after the crop is har-
vested, which usually ends about the
first week in July, the strawberry
mulch Is raked of and the soil worked
with a hoe or rake. Runners for new
plants are put out and layered in the
usual way. As soon as they are
large enough they are set out in the
new beds.
The strawberry king, Henry Jerola-
man. says: "The strawberry ID a Wig.
orous feeder, and should have plenty
of plant food when 1t needs 1t most.
use well-rotted horse and COW ma
nure mixed. Spade or plow it under
and work the soil until 1t Is well dis
tributed.
After the plants are started put
some fine, well-rotted manure or CON-
post around each plant. This may
seem troublesome, but It pays. It not
only fertilizes the plant, but protects
1t during the winter. My rows are
two feet ten inches apart, and the
plants are every IL inches In the row
With this method I have no trouble
in getting six to eight thousand quarts
an acre."
II the plants are set during a hot,
dry spell, they should be watered.
Mr.. Jerolaman always puts a pint Of
rain water to each plant. After drop.
ping the roots In the hole made with
the hand, the water is poured in, and
the dirt drawn around the plant. Each
plant should be shaded In hot weather
during the middle of the day after II
is set, at least two days. Strawberry
baskets are turned upside down over
each plant. II plants are very large,
old peach baskets or anything of that
sort a be used.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
Worth Of a Hen.

France classes the worth Of a hen
more for the production of meat and
eggs than she does for the fine feath-
ers or standard looks. Some years ago
the poultrymen aimed for show REQ
ords, and while they no doubt gained
their point, they at the same time
ruined the stamina and thrift Of the
hen for commercial purposes. To-day
It 10 different. Utility has taken a
front seat and all breeds are bred up
to conform with the ideas Of the mar.
ket po~ultrynan.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
Too Much Of a Good Thing.

II was very happy" said the profess
sor, when, afer years of wooing, she
finally said Yes"
But why did you break the engage
ment SO soon after?" asked his friend.
Man, 1t was she that dissolved It,"
Really" said his friend. How did
that happen"
1T was due to my accursed absent
m%indedness. When, a few days later,
| called at her home, l again asked
her to marry me-"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

Cold 6looded and Death Dealing
CHILLS. Cheatham's Chill Tonic is the
only medicine which has entirely cured
me Of chills. After spending a great
deal Of money for several years to get
cured, / bought and used your Cheat
hams Chill Tonic which cured me and
also two Of my children. I recommend
1t to all as the best Chill Tonic I ever
saw, says Mr.. T. ]. House Of Butcher,
Texas. Guaranteed to cure malaria or
price promptly refunded. All dealers
sell 1t in SOC bottles. MID. by A. B.
Richards Medicine Company, Sherman,
Texas.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

which does not cost much. attach one
end OF wire to spark plug, then run
wire up to ceiling where 1t is out Of
the way. Fasten with some staples
and then run end Of wire down to
top Of tank. When tank is full the
water will touch end of wire and short
circuit the current which stops the
engine. BY this plan the engine may
be started and left for an indefinite
length Of time, for when the tank r.
full the engine will stop.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
eeRHEMED orc
Floor Plan Of Milk House.

dy along about fly time and the drive.
way certainly would be used. The side
porches are for keeping out the sun.
but they would he utilized for stor'
ing many things as well as for sun
ming milk cans, etc. The size Of the
room will, Of course. depend on the
number of COWS kept. but a room Of
the size given on the floor plan win
be found ample for quite a number OF
cows.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
Polar EXPLORATION.

North polar exploration had attract
ed the attention Of adventurous and
ambitious men for nearly 400 years
before Peary reached the top Of the
world. Search for the south pole has
always proved less attractive, and
only during the last 140 years have
explorers turned their attention toward
the goal recently reached by Amund-
sen.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

Lhassa, which is the capital of
Tibet, for generations was known as
the Forbidden City, because Of its
political and religious exc~lusiveness.
In 1904 a British armed expedition
opened the mysterious old city. Pre-
vious to that time practically every
European traveller had been stopped
In his efforts to reach the place. The
population In Lhasa is about $4,000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
Too Much Reconciliation,

How foolish you women are" said
Mr.. Nagg to his better half. "You
don't catch men doing such things as
joining Don't Worry clubs"
"Of course not" snapped Mrs. Nagg.
Men couldn't give up the pleasure of
worrying their wives"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
OPERATION OF A GAS ENGINE
Plan and illustration for STOPPING
Pump When Tank 10 Full
Simple and inexpensive.

]. W. Moeller sends the Iowa Home.
stead an Illustration and plan for
stopping a jump spark gas engine
pumping water when the tank is full.
Take some insulated copper wire,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
Comparative Possession,
I have an abstract theory"
That's nothing. I've got a concerts
cellar"

A woman's mind is continually run
ming to clothes. II she isn't talking
through her hat she's laughing in her
sleeve.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
DIAGNOSIS.

Whats the matter with your hus-
band. Mrs. Mixey?"
THE doctor says he's got a bad at.
tack Of ammonia"
Then | guess it's apt to be fatal,
for it's bound to take his breath"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

The woman who cares for a clean,
wholesome mouth, and sweet breath.
will find Paxtine Antiseptic a Joy for
v At druggists, 25c a box or sent
postpaid on receipt OF price by The
Paxton Toilet Co., Boston, Mass.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

believe i can safely
say now that ! am .
well woman. Twas
reared on 9 farm and
had all kindso of heavy
work to do which
caused the troubles
that came on me Ia
ter. For five years
during the Change Of
Life l was not able
to lift a pail Of wa
ter. l had heYnor.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

II your appetite Is not wnat It should be
perhaps Malaria is developing. 1t affects
the whole system. OXIDINE will clear
away theg germs, rid you Of Malaria and gen.
orally improve your condition.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

To prevent Malaria is far better than
TO cure II. In malarial countries take a
lose OF OXlDINE regularly once each week
and save yourself from Chills and Fever and
other malarial troubles.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
Feed for Lambs.

Tobacco stems chopped fine or to
baeco sweepings mixed with salt are
good to feed young lambs. partieu
larry If they are affected with vor~a
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

A great majority of summer ills ara
que to Malaria In suppressed form. Las
situoe ana headaches are but two symp-
germ and tones up the entire system.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

The old hat on woman's head
hasn't the slightest resemblance to the
new n she has on her mind.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

As a summer tonic there Is no medicine
that quite compares with OXIDINE. 1t not
only builds up the system, but taken reg
ularly, prevents Malaria. Regular or Taste
less formula at Druggists.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

The nearest some people ever come
to getting close to nature Is to sit
In a palm room.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
Easy.

II put the wrong couples together
at that dinner and l don't know what
to do about my mistakes"
why, repair them"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
After Dark.

Honest as the day is long, eh?"
Absolutely. But you'd better keep
your chicken coop locked"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

Mrs. Winslow's soothins syrup for Children
teething' softens the gums, reduces infamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind cole. a5c : ho.4Ie
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
The Lonn and Short of II

The Long and Short Of It.
Struggling young lawyers mix
things up, don't they?"
I'm what way?"
"They seldom have a brief career
| when they run short"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

Marks-So your Italian barber re-
fused to shave you. Why was that ?
Parks-I told him I'd Just had a
Turkish hath.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

More often it is the man who gets
Justice that kicks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

Important TO Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
CRITICAL TINE
OF WOMANS LIFE:
From 40 to so Years Of Age.
How 1t May Be Passed
In Safety.

Odd, Va.:-"I am enjoying better
health than / have for 20 years, and !
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

Men and women who are odd might
get even by marrying.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

Madge-George says he always loses
his head when he goes in the water.
Maude-I should think that would
be the only part Of him that would
keep him afloat.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
Appropriate Trimming

What was that ice palace trimmed
WITH"
Il suppose 1t had a handsome
f~rieze."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

Ideals in America are almost as high
as the cost of living.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
The Marvel of IL.

TIC WdTVeI OF II.
There Is n thing In life which al
ways struck me as queer"
What Is that?"
while so few are successful In look
ing for an opening. almost every one
a find himself in a hole"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
NJ AND BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take tho Old Standard GKOvBS ESS
CHILL TONIC. You Know what you arc taking.
The formula Is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing y Is simply Qulnlne and Iron in 2 tasteless
people and children, 50 cents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06

One way to become popular is to let
other people impose on you
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
No. SOC

This is a prescription prepared especial
ly for Chills and Fever. Five or six doses
will break any case of Chills and Fever,
and If taken then as a tonic the Fever will
not return. 1t acts on the liver better than
Calomel and does not grippe or sicken. a5c.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1912-09-06
Approprlate.

Appropriate.
That angling friend Of yours GER
tainly has a fitting physique"
I'm what way?"
q noticed he has fishy eyes and a
decided catch In his voice"
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-30
S1,4oo.oo NUGGET

X Southeastern Alaska mug get in the shape of a business opportunity faithfully worked, was picked up by ". II. Baily and partner who Ncleaned up S1 ,400.00 this season baking for trollers in the vicinity of Forester island. While the gold nugget (may ? be rare in this section the business opportun- fly makes profitable "diggin's' for an enterprising being. Mir. Bailey, as seen in another col nmn, came in on the Uncle Dan from the west, with $700,00 as his share of the profits from a short season, took passage for Seattle last night.-Wrangell Sentinel.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-30
SEATTLE HAS A BIG CARGO

The steamer City of Seattle of the Pacific Coast Steamship company called in during the early morning hours. The yes sel has one of the largest and most valuable cargoes ever taken out of Southeastern Alas ka on a regular steamer. It con sists of Sl54,000 in bullion from the Treadwell mines; 05 ierces and barrels of salmon and fl. .110 cases of canned sal non.. The latter came from he canneries at Gambler bay, Funter bay, Hawk Inlet and the Pure Food Fish company at ihis place. The latter insti- ution shipping 2SOO cases.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-30
TO ALL WHOM
 IT MAY CONCERN

Whereas the Secretary of Commerce and Labor has been requested to prohibit all com merical fishing in Anan or Humpback Creek on Cleveland Peninsula, Alaska, and Naha Stream on Revillagigedo Island Alaska including the lakes in their catchment basins fre- quented by salmon, and an area CT zone within 800 yards of the mouth of each of the above streams, notice is hereby given under the provision of Section 6 of the Act of Congress ap- proved June 26, 1906, entitled I"An Act for the protection and regulation of the fisheries of Alaska" a hearing to determine the advisability of setting aside the above named waters as pre- serves for spawning grounds and limiting or prohibiting all comerical fishing therein, will be held in the "Hotel Washing ton Annex" at Seattle, Wash ington, on October IS, 1912 at 10 o'clock a. m., at which time and place all persons interested will be heard.
 GEO. M. BOWERS,
 Commissioner.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-30

The Alameda of the Alaska Steamship company arrived up from the south at 10 p. m. yes terday, with a fair passenger list for northern and western points. She left about five this morning, after discharglng 26O tons of freight for local people.
The Ketchikan miner., 1912-08-30
SEE THE FAMOUS
 EDDYSTONE ROCK

A merry party of local folks left on the Truth early yester- day morning to view the fam ous Eddsona Rock in Behn Can al. A pleasant trip is reported, and the crowd: tired but happy returned about ten o'clock last night