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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13

Va, bat now of Carter, South Dakota;
the wedding win be celebrated next
month.
Personal.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman l.. Jude have
returned from their wedding trip, and
are at home to their friends, s0T York
street, Barton Heights Mrs. Jude
was formerly Miss Maude Harvey, OF
Barton Heights.
The Misses McAdoo. daughters Of
Secretary McAdoo, of the United
States treasury, are the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. John Shelton Williams. In
their home on the Hermitage road.
Mrs. nesha Breckenridge. of Ken
lucky, who has recently been the
guests of Mrs. b. b. Valentine, of
Monument avenue. is now visiting her
brother. Judge II. c. Mcdowell. on
Diamond Hin, Lynchburg, Va. where
she will lecture on suffrage,
Miss Ellen Douglass waldrop. Of
Norfolk, is visiting friends in Rich
mond.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. L. Middleton. of
Raleigh. stopped in Richmond n few
days en- route for st. Louis. where
they will attend the Southern Bap-
list convention.
Mrs Charles ". Robinson is the
guest this week Of Mrs, II. c. Hunt
ley. Eighth avenue. =. w, Roanoke,
Va.
Mrs. T. A. Weller and son, Master
william. and Miss Ames, OF DanvilIe,
are spending few days in Richmond,
after which they will leave for New
y ork city to stay some time.
Count and Countess Vladimir Le-
dochowski, the latter formerly Miss
Louis Warfield. sailed Saturday from
New York by the Prinz Friedrich Will
helm for Plymouth, whence they will
go TO London. They have sent out
cards stating that they will I've Eat
home" after June lat, at Ostropol.
their country place In Russian Poland.
Miss Mary Meredith. of Whitewater,
is visiting her cousin, Mrs, Linwood
Antrim, In West Grace street,
Miss Lucy Catlett. Of stanton Is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Fppa Hun
ton.
Miss Lloyd Tabb. of West Point.
who has been the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Warner Lewis Tabb. has re-
turned home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13
MAYOR FORCED TO
LECTURE HIMSELF
WITH OTHER CITY OFFICIALS,
HE Is SUMMONED TO APPEAR
IN OWN COURT.

NORFOLK. VA. May 12.-Eight
city officials of Suffolk. including
Mayor j. E. B. Holiday. were ar
raigned. in the Mayors court this
morning for violation of the traffic or
dinance.- As they were all first of
tenders, Mayor Holiday dismissed
them all with a lecture, in which he
included himself.
Besides the mayor, the following
were arraigned: DIR. L. G. Holland.
John II. Mitchell and John Is. Pin
ner, members Of the council: A. V.
Sturgeon, clerk of the school board /;
s. F. Everett, Commonwealth at
torney. and E. G.. Privott, justice of
the peace.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13
GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY
Is TO RECEIVE PEARY

PARIS, May 12.--Dr. Jean Charcot,
the explorer. writes to the Excelsior in
regard to the decision OF the Geo.
graphical Society to give n reception
to Rear admiral Peary on Juno 9Th. He
adds: "It would have been an ex-
preston of doubt OF the explorers dis
coveries IL this society had abstained
from receiving him. The societies OF
London, New York, and Berlin have
already received him, and II would not
have been proper for us to fail to fol-
low suit"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13
6y Betty Dean

but am sure you are mistaken in
saving 1T Is ruined" All it needs,
is-lined and tiabby it can be restored
to fresh firmness by this simple means
Get one ounce of alInozoin and mix
with two teaspoonfuls of glycerine;
stand two hours. Apply freely and
note the contracting OF the skin, which
acts as pore cleanser and stimulatog
grow hair. l have found great benefit
In. this lotion because of its healthy
effect on the pores and outer cuticIe
as well as on the tissues beneath.
Il. L. p: I sympathize with you in
the sickness as you call 1T Of your
h holr' r am glad I can tell YOU just
and at the same time avoid the brittle
dryness caused by soap shampoos. Get
some, canthrox at Your druggists and
alssorve N e teaspoonfui In a cup of hot
throx Is enough. leaving the scalp
perfectIy clean and the hair fluffy. CIV
ing tne appearance of an. abundant
growth whether you have 1t or not.
Mrs. B. w: From what you say
about your eyes. I am sure all they
need Is a little care. Get an ounce Of
cry ,a ana nndr dissolve $50 in a pint OF soft
eye, or oftener If the lids are In
famed. This treatment faithfully
USED restores brightness and color to
the eye as well as clear sight. Many
actresses use crystos to make the eyes
sparkle, and 1t has this effect without
the slightest harmful results.
B. B.: Your excessive flesh will be
even more troublesome AZ the weather
Grows warmer. and you are quite right
TO take some simple means of re-
ducing " Ask your druggist for 4
ounces or parnotis. Dissolve this In
one and half pints OF water. Take
Tablespoonful. Of the solution after
each meal. This L. simple, ankA and
establiehing a normal assimiiatlon .of
food. You do not have 70 AxerciDe
violently or restrict your diets
Betty Deans Beauty ncot Nv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13

trade and confidence Of the people Of
MartinsviIle and has also established
q growing business over a large sur
rounding territory. They make a
specially Of tin roofing out OF town.
The business was established in 1900
and has grown steadily ever since. All
work is made satisfactory. Accetylene
light systems for country homes in
stalled Agents for Ideal Epworth
generators. Also prepared for in
stalling hydraulic rams. Leader water
systems and well pumps.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13

Continued from First Page)
Harriet Eiler, Miss Lucy Withrow,
Miss Matte Stultz and Miss jamie
Ford.
Normal School
The Virginia State Normal school
conducted in this building during the
summer months is the second in point
OF attendance in the State. 1t is next
to thar conducted in connection with
the State university. Professor Gates
is teacher Of mathematics In the nor
NAL school.
The people of Martinsville are good
people to know. The spirit OF open
sociability is felt everywhere. The
and is shown every possible courtesy.
The hearts and the souls of these peo-
pie have not been poisoned by the
vitriol of suspicion and human indif-
ference. They magnify the virtues
and excuse the weaknesses OF their
fellow man. They love their families.
their homes and their country.
They are true Americans. ..
A new and handsome postoffice has
been provided for the town.
Most Of the leading Christian de-
nominations have good churches that
are well supported. ....
Many miles of good cement side
walk have been laid and are now be
ing laid The streets are kept in
good condition,
Henry County.
Henry county was named for that
great patriot Patrick Henry. 1t was
from this county that Henry went to
attend the convention in Richmond
where he sounded the keynote Of
American independence, Give me lib
erty or give me death" The fine stuff
of which Patrick Henry was made has
not been entirely exhausted. 1t lies
latent in the blood and bone Of every
true American. 1t was aroused in
Henry. There are Patrick Henrys in
Henry county. Virginia today. Here
one finds the truest type of American
ism. Rugged honesty and industry
mark its people as distinctive.
The county is located in the foot
hills Of the Blue Ridge mountains. Its
soils are varied and fertile. Its hill
sides and its valleys produce bounti-
fully in response to the industry and
skill OF the people
The officers of the county are: T.
G. Matthews, clerk: j. M. Davis,
sheriff: II. l.. Byrd, commissioner of
revenue: ID. s. Davis treasurer; ]. b.
Taylor. Commonwealth attorney.
Under the administration of these gen.
tlemefl the affairs Of the county are
prospecting and the people appear to
be content
SAfla<a-Aalkk-0 Gsa<iksaty- --kaGsslnzan1n9k.
The Virginia EnnEa ard Handing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13

jentz, of Denver, whose attorneys
raised a question of the government
right to deport her. and two other
women who were taken with her on .
similar charge The Supreme court
held that the government had author
ity under the law to deport any alien
woman no matter when she may have
come to this country. at any time she
should be found to have violated the
prohibitions fixed by the law OF 1910.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13
COURT SAYS LAW
IS RETROACTIVE

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE SUI
preme court today construed the i'm
migration act Of 1910 to authorize the
government to deport alien women
who enter on an immoral life after
arriving in the United States, even II
proofs show they came in before the
law was passed. A test case was
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13
KAISER wTTHDRAws HIS
INVITATION To MANUEL

BERLIN. May 11.--It IL rumored that
the kaiser has withdrawn the invita-
ton he sent to former King Manuel,
Of Portugal. to attend the wedding OF
Princess Victoria Luise, on May 18th
in the most recent uprising in Lisbon,
as q letter found In the pocket of one
Of the evolutionary prisoners Ia said to
bear the signature Of the former king.
This II expected to strain the rela-
tfonss between the kaiser and Manuel.
who n engaged to the daughter Of
Prince Wilhelm, OF Hohenxollern.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13

The Virginia Spoke and Bending
company makes high grade rims and
spokes for automobiles and carriages,
h8Qdles and Ehipstncks. Thes hicknxy
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13

The Misses McAdoo. daughters Of
Secretary McAdoo, of the United
States treasury, are the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. John Shelton Williams. In
their home on the Hermitage road.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13
MARTINSY|LLE IS TOWN

Continued from First Page.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13

Va, bat now Of Carter, South Dakota;
the wedding will be celebrated next
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13

Personal.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman l.. Jude have
returned from their wedding trip, and
are at home to their friends, s0T York
street, Barton Heights. Mrs. Jude
was formerly Miss Maude Harvey, OF
Barton Heights
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13

Miss Mary Meredith. of Whitewater.
Ia visiting her cousin, Mrs, Linwood
Antrim, in West Grace street,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13

Harriet Eiler. Miss Lucy Withrow
Miss Matte Stultz and Miss JAM,
Ford.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13
o. II. Gregory.

0. r. Gregory is proprietor of a
"Jam-up" little planning, lumber and
building material plant that would be
a credit to any town. Being an ex-
perienced lumber man as well as
builder of knowledge and taste he is
able to comprehend the wants of his
patrons and guarantee satisfaction.
His plant is kept in good order. There
is an appearance of businessHke sys-
tenn and good taste. Mr. Gregory has
good eye for the attractive. He
sells lumber and building material
with the same pride that the con-
fectioner sells choice selection of
chocolates.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13

Miss Lucy Catlett. Of Staunton, Is
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Fppa Hun
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13
Monthly Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Richmond Chapter, L. d. C.. will be
held at Lee Camp hall Wednesday.
at ii o'clock. The Memorial asso-
citation and their auxiliaries are re-
onested To send n committee from
these respective organizations to con-
fer with the chapter on most i'm
uarfant business
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-03-26

Messrs w. M. and Marion Schwartz
of Columbia, spent Easter with their
mother here.
We were glad to see Mr.. Otto Heg-
man, on our streets Saturday. His old
comrades of Company Z, will be glad
to learn that he is still living at home
and boarding at the same place.
MissJennie Buckley, who is a trained
nurse at the Hospital for the Insane
in Columbia. spent Easter with her
parents here, Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Bick-
ley.
Mr.. G. B. Wingard, was in town
Saturday. Mr.. Wingard takes an
active and CONSPICUOUS part in all
movements tending toward the devel-
opment Of the agricultural interest of
the. county.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-03-26

Dress Fabrics for Spring.
New Meteors, New Foulards, New
Brocades, New Charmeuse, New
Crepes, New Messaline.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-03-26
THE BEST Proof

Given by a Lexington Citizen.
>Doan's Kidney Pills were used-they
brought benefit.
The story was told to Lexington resi-
dents.
Time has strengthened the evidence.
Has proven the result lasting.
The testimony is home testimony
The proof convincing.
1t can be investigated by Lexington
residents.
Charles A. Geiger, Depot St., Lex
ington, S. O., says: "For several
months I was subject to dull pains
through the small of my back and as
they did not seem to 60 away. l
thought that my kidneys were affect
ed. At night when lay down, my
back panied me and had too frequent
desire to pass the kidney secretions.
Finally I got supply of Doan's Kid
ney Pills from the Kaufman Drug Go.
(now the Harmon Drug Co.. and they
helped me 50 much that I am pleased
to endorse theca."
A SECOND STATEMENT.
When Mr.. Geiger was interviewed
on March %, 1911, he said: 81 am
glad to confirm my former statement,
regarding Doan's Kidney Pills: This
remedy has certainly been of benefit
to me.;'
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster -Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.-adV.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-03-26
CLERKS SALE.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
County of Lexington.

County of Lexington.
In the Court of Common Pleas.
William J. Platt, in his own right and
as Executor of Conrad Shull,
deceased, plaintiff,
VS..
Caroline Platt and others, defendants.
PARTITION,
In ooedince to the decree of the
Court in the above entitled action,
signed by His Honor Judge I. w.
Bowman, dated February 28th, 1913,
will sell to the highest bidder for cash
In front of the Court House door, at
Lexington, South Carolina, during
the usual hours of sale, on the first
Monday in April, the seventh day of
said month, the following tract of real
estate to-wit:
All that piece, parcel or tract Of
land, situated and lying in the County
and State aforesaid, consisting of
forty-fye acres, more or less, upon
which. testator resided, adjoining
lands of Kinsler Cromer and S nm.
TERMS OF SALE: Cash, pur'
chaser to pay for papers.
FRANK W. SHEAKY,
Clerk Of Court.
Lexington, S. c., March II, 1913,
Albert M. Boozer, atty. for plff.
Nelson, Nelson & Gettys, attys for
defendants. %
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-03-26
Not Paint

The worst mistake in painting is not
putting-off. That costs about 10 per-
cent; you keep your money year and
pay 10 per cent for it.
Paint would have to come-down 25
per cent to make 10 percent on the job,
for wages do not go.down.
The worst mistake is ''cheap" paint.
1t costs from so per cent to 100, first
cost, and another in wear.
What liar "cheap" is! "Put-off"
is baa-enough; "cheap" is ten times
worse. DEVOE ,.
Harmon Drug co, sells it
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-03-26
PENCIL AND SCISSORS.

All kinds of fishing tackle can be
found at Harman,s Bazaar, namely,
hobs. corks, hooks, netting, staging,
lead and lines.
Reduction in parcels posts rates is
believed to be justified by..Postmaater
General Burleston who has been gath
ering data on the cost of the new
service.
A fresh shipment of Nunnally's
Candies in dainty Easter packages.
Harmon Drug Co.
Seven negroes took leg bail from the
Colnmbia chaingaug on Tuesday while
working on the streets. The guard
fired at them, but did not hit any one.
Cabbage plants! Garden seed!
Harmon Drug Co.
Eleven mules were burned to death
and over 3 thousand bushels OF corn
were destroyed by fire that destroy
ed the barn of r. @. Hamer, a farmer
Of Richland county, near Acton, Sun
dan NIGHT. The loss is estimated at
5000; insurance not stated.
A tornado struck Jordsnvilie, Horry
county, Sunday night. killing one man.
iniuring a half dozen more ana oe'
stroying much property.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-03-26
For Sale or Rent.

will sell my land, containing about
(i9O acres, more or less, recently sur.
veyed by Mr.. J.. L. Lown, which was
divided up into six Co. tracts. Plat of
said land can be seen in Frank W.
Shealy Esq's. office who can give all
necessary information, OR will rent.
There is cut about (150O) Turpentine
boxes which has been in nse about
three years. There can be cut about
$40 new boxes more, which I will rent
to reliable parties cheap.
The land is we'll located on the (2)
Two Notch read hetWe u Lexington
Depot and Bars station. For further
information, call on Mr.. Frank W.
Shealy, or PHILIP EPSTIN,
1909 Gerva!S street, Columbia, $. c.
Mar. 1S-1ma5
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-03-26
The Forty Year Test.

An article must have exceptional
merit to survive for period of forty
ve,rs. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
was first offered to the public in 1872.
From small beginning it has grown
in favor and popularity until it has at
tained a world wide reputation. You
will find nothing better for cough or
cold. Try it and you will understahd
why it is a favorite after a period OF
more than forty years. 1t not only
gives relief-it cures. For sale by All
Dealers. AdV
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-03-26
The Mothers Favorite.

"A cough medicine for children should
be harmless. It shonld be pleasant to
take. It should be effectual. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is all of this
and is the mothers favorite every
where. For sale by All Dealers.-adY
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-03-26
Sewing Machines.

l have 10 second-handed Sewing
Machines for sale at bargain, and q
lot of new ones to sell or trade, and
do all kinds ofrepair work on Sewing
machines if brought to my office, at
Swansea.
% @. G. CAN'T.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-03-26

MIR. Robert Marks, wife and child, of
Columbia, spent a few days this week
with the parents Of the former, Mr..
and Mrs. A. Marks.
Mai. J. Wilson Butler we'll known
s'Knight of the Grip" spent Baster at
home with his family. y
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-03-26
Chamberlain's Tablets
for Consultation.

For constipation, Chamberlain's
Tablets are excellent. Easy to take,
mild and gentle in effect. Give them
8 trial. For sale by All Dealers. rs.-adv.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-03-26
Lovely Cotton Dress Fabrics.

Fancy Ottomans, new Irish Pop]in,
Crepe Ratine, Eponge Cloth, Bedford
Cords, Ramie Lines, Balkan Crepe,
Shantung Linen. These fab brics are
excellent for wear; made up oeauti-
fully and good washable colors. Per
ward .25c
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1913-03-26
New Waists.

Linen Tailored Waists-Robespier
Collars, natty, stylish Waists, all
sizes. Price. ........... .$1.25
Lingerie Waists-Large assortment.
Trimmed with Cluny Laces and Val.
Prices. .S1.25 to $500
Fancy Mannish Silk Skirts-Stripes
in various colors, all sizes, "a to 40.
Price. $500
Fancy Chiffon Observation-Disclosures
and fancy trimmed. Our special, price
$500 to $500
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-11-25
SEE new ANGLE
IN M'BA|N CASE
Parole May be Recommend
ed if Young Couple Will
Live Together. =.

T'i,t- !.
Jamestown. n. D., Nov. 25.-CharE-
es eminatfng from Bismarck with ref
erence to the conviction and sentence
Of William McBain, aged 20, who was
separated from his 16-year-old wife
and brought into court to face the
charge Of performing an illegal op-
Grafton on her, are declared here to be
somewhat overdrawn.
Judge Coffey, who sentenced Nc.
Bain to one year in prison, made the
suggestion to States Attorney Whip
pie OF Wells county that the boy be
paroled, but the prosecuting official
contended that the prison sentence
should be carried out.
The alleged misdeed charged against
young McBain occurred several weeks
oe1ore the couple were married, their
marriage occurring at Crookston Ias,
month. They had only been welded
three weeks when officials tooll them
In charge.
After the sentence of young McBain.
the girl was ordered deported to Cam
ada, but 1t Is understood that she In
now in Fessenden, where the original
arrest was made.
Recommendation Of local court
omcials to the pardoning board, which
Will consider the case at its meeting
opening next week. depend entirely
upon. the willingness of the young
couple to live together. II they 90 dA.
sire, 1t is understood that recommen.
cations for q parole will be forthcon.
ing.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-11-25
MORE CAPITAL,
INCOME SHRINKS
Railroad Expert Testi6es to
Increased Cost of Rail
Operations.
COMPARES FIGURES
OF 1908 AND 1913
Shows Vast Increase in Receipts. while
the Outlay is Even Greater-Main-
tsins the Necessity for the Advanc-
ed Rates.

Washington, Nov. c5.-witnesses
before the commerce commission to-
day continued testimony that the cost
of railroad operation is greatly in
creased. w. c. Maxwell of st. Louis,
traffic manager of the Wabash. sub
mitted figures for several railroad
groups, showing a loss of many mil
lions in the last few years through in
creased expenses Of every description.
Maxwell directed special attention
to the condition Of the group Of roads
embracing twenty-eight railroads, ov-
er 23,167 miles Of track, or 51.5 per-
cent of the entire mileage in the ter
-ritory, including such lines as the Big
Four, Vandalia, Chicago, Eastern H.
linois. Grand Trunk. Western, Grand
Rapids. Illinois Central, Alton and the
Wabash.
''In 1913 the roads of this group"
Maxwell asserted, learned $4,000, 900
more than 1908, which is known as
the panic year, yet the operating ex-
penses and taxes were $4,000. 900
more. The net earnings, after paying
expenses and taxes, were only $751;
900 more than in 1908. The net cor
porate income Of these properties is
actually $S,000.000 less than in 1909.
although during this five year period
$190,000,0O0 Of new capital has been
put into these properties"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-11-25

brides taste in the selection of her
trousseau which is of fashionable ma
terials and made ON smart models
without a vestige of exasgeration in
any detail.
Pink in VARYING shades is the color
Of the dresses worn by the five at
tendants. The palest tint of all was
worn by the maid of honor. Two
of the bridesmaids were dressed in
a rose shade and the two others in
a much lighter pink. The material
is charmeuse and the over drapery
of chiffon on waist and skirt matches
the satin underneath. Marie An
toinette collars and flowing sleeves
of creamy lace are smart touches. In
their pink moirc hats. the trimming
is of silver lace
Mrs. Wilson, wife of the president,
wore chiffon brocaded in velvet in
an ecru tint. Lace in the same tone
and fringe of mink tails is the
chief establishment.
The brides travelling suit is in
dark green and her hat is in the
same color.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-11-25
GOOD YIELD.

Barnes County Boys Have Fine S.
Buabel Average In Corn Contest.
Valley City. N D., Nov. 25.-
Barnes county boys who participated
in the annual county, corn contest
raised an average OF hfty-eight BUSH
average being established during the
show Just concluded here. Over 900
boys participated In the contest, and
the average production is considered
remarkably high. The lightest aver
age reported was Just under twenty
f1ve bushels, while the highest was
seventy-one bushels.
Tho corn show proved to be q big
success, attracting an attendance OF
over 500 farmers and their sons from
all parts Of the county. It was con-
Quoted under the Joint direction OF
the Better Farming association and
the county educational department..