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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Lono-Lived Family.

The record for longevity is held -
the Garrett family of Stranracr, SGs@
land, the oldest member of which. MA
James Garrett, has just passed away
Mr.. Garrett claimed to be the os0ssg
fisherman in Scotland. A native %
S~tranraer, he was almost q hunGEssR
years old. His mother and faeSsss
who were also natives Of the distrSc&$
lived until they were n hundred an
one hundred and three years vespses
lively. His oldest surviving DCn -
low well over seventy years Of aga
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Women Change Subject Too often7

In the WOman's Home Companion
Margaret Busbee Ship, writing a love
story entitled Sweet Margaret" pre-
sents a character who comments, as
follows, on woman's conversation:
"I never had a sister, and | have
never known how to talk to women.
They embarrass me; they - er -
change the subject Sc often, / never
seem quite to catch up"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
|PoULTPYNoTES
NR@ II 9aeso

The Chinese geese make good sae-
kers.
Grit enables the gizzard To prepare
the food for digestion.
II possible only infertile eggs
should be sent to market. =.
Abundance without variety WILL
wsar the breeding stock out quickly.
Fertile eggs deteriorate rapidly IN
warm weather and r the cause OF
much loss. -.
Cood feeding sometimes consists
more In utilizing waste products ana
> na.n feeds tA@n II getting larger re-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
FARMER MAKES TWO PROFITS
Need for Making Special Study Of
Combining Feeding Crops to
Realize Increased Returns.

We need to make q special study o.
combining our feeding crops II we
would realize an increased profit from
feeding them out on u own farms.
To make q fetish Of u manure crop
and conduct improbable stock feed
ing can never work out az . safe prin-
ciple in farm management The man
who grows crops at less cost than
they cell for and feeds them out IN
his farm and realizes more for them
than the market price 4 making two
profits.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Can't Find This Perfect Woman.

Belgium has been trying to discover
the perfect woman. According to a
symposium in Brussels, she must pos
sess the figure of an American, the
elegance of an English girl, the hair of
an Austrian, the eye of an Italian and
the profile of a Spaniard. So far the
creature has eluded discovery.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
No Use.

When visiting the wounded men In
q field hospital an army chaplain came
to one poor fellow who was groaning
pitifully.
Come, my poor fellow. bear the
pain like a man." said the chaplain.
ITS no use kicking against fate"
"Bedad, SORT" murmured the suf-
ferer, you're right, especially when,
as in my case, they're the fate of an
army mule"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07

dow pains ana
backache, and had
. good
deal of the time and
very little appetite.
The pains e SO
bad that I used to
sit right down on the
floor and cry, be-
u it hurt me SC
and / could not do
any work at those
times. An old wo-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07

Miss Jinks-And where's ycGr MtSAe
brother today, Jimmy?
Jimmy (pointing to the Snow AaAG
That's i'm, miss. He fell down O.
the ton of the hill, and rolled down %
the bottom.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Preferred the Lesser Evil.

Preferred the Lesser EVIL.
What are you going to be when
you grow up, Jennie?"
I'm going to be an old maid"
IAN old maid, dear! Why"
"'Cause / don't think I'd like to
kiss a man a hundred times and tell
him he's handsome every time do
shopping. I'd rather earn money and
buy things for myself"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Whenever You Need o General Toas<
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as a
General Tonic because it contains he
well known tonic properties Of QUININE
and IRON. It acts On the Liver Drives
out Malaria, Enriches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
EAS.IT

A PRESCRIPTION prepared especially
for the immediate relief of all kinds of
Headaches, Neuralgia, Nervousness, Ma
larial and Rheumatic Pains. Absolutely
GUARANTEED. Money back if you
want 1t. Contains NO OPIATE. Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07

Englishman-The suffragettes sa-
luted the prime minister this morn
ing.
American-Did they fire Il guns?
Englishman-No; houses.-Life.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
A Mere Tow.

Silas-That city fellow follows his
vocation closely and yet he spends
all of his time at play.
Hez-How does he manage that?
Silas-He leads a string orchestra.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
How To Give Quinine To Children

FEBRILINE Is the trademark name given to an
improved Quinins. Iii g Tastelsss Syrup. pleas.
Children take Il and never know Il is Quinine.
Aiso especially adapted 20 adults who cannot
take ordinary Quinine. Does not nauseate nor
cause nervousness nor ringing In the head. Try
Il the next time you need Quinine Tor any pur-
name FEBRILINE is blown In bottle. IS cents.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Piles Cured In 6 to IL Days

Your druggist will refund money il PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure any case Of Itching.
Blind, Bleeding or protrudins Piles in 6 to IA days.
The first application gives Ease and Rest. SOC.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
RUR.MY-TlSM

Will cure your Rheumatism and all
kinds Of aches and pains-Neuralgia,
Cramps, Collie, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts,
Old Sores, Burns, etc. AntiseptIe
Anodyne. Price 25c.-Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Marked Down.

why do you suppose Alice married
that poverty-stricken count?"
Got him at a discount, l guess"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07

Fewer men are driven to drink by
misfortune than are driven to mis-
fortune by drink.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Very Much So.

Are those colors fast, ANN"
well, to see the way they ran In
the wash, I'd call 'em speeders.'
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Mean Observation.

Miss Oldgirl has such raven hair"
Eyes, but 1t doesn't match her
crows-feet."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Reverse Method.

What did his wife do?"
"She nailed him On the spot, and
then she hammered him."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
IN such PAIN
WOMAN CRIED
Suffered Everything Until Re-
stored to Health by Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
bic Compound.

Florence, So. Dakota. -"1 used to be
Verv sick every month with bearing
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07
Old Sores, Other Remedies Won't Cure.

The worst cases, no matter ofhowl long standins,
are cured by the wonderful. old reliable DR..
Porter's Antiseptic Healing OIL. It relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. Csc. Soc, el.oo.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07

Tuscany cultivates 1,4S6.554 acres
Of grapes.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-08-07

important TO Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle OF
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that 1t
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23

large ones because of convenience III
handling Care should be exercised 10
prevent birds from using them lol
roosting.
The open front" or fresh air
house is becoming quite popular. The
south side is built very low, usually
three or four feet high. and is left en-,
tirelv open. One might think 1t wouio
he too cold in northern climates, 0ut
experience has proved otherwise. An
open-front house should not be built
more than IA to 20 feet wide. Ihere
should be windows built in the ends'
which when removed, make perfect
circulation Of air in the house during
the summer. Commercial houses OF
any great length are not built on the
open-front plan because of the prop
lem of lighting the house, and also De
cause of the difficulty in cleaning from
the lower side, but for small houses
they are meeting with unusual sue
cess.
Properly lighted poultry houses are
essential for successful egg produc
ton. Dark quarters are always con
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23

he raised six or eight inches above the
ground level to prevent surface water
from affecting 1t. Earth floors are
probably the most desirable II damp
cause of the shorter periods IN Whlch
a hen can feed Too much Wlndo"
space is equally disastrous, especially
in northern climates. Such a house
is subject to extremes in temperature
due to warming up on sunshiny days
ness can be prevented. On wet SOILS
there should be a two or three-lnch
fill of some coarse material, such as
cobble stones or coarse cinders, ana
| this covered with layer OF thick clay
/ so that the loose soil from above VIII
not work down between the coarse
material. BY covering the clay WIN
two or three inches of sand or SOIL
dryness is secured and an ideal nool
* obtained. Concrete floors are
RAPIDLY coming into use. The hrst cos'
is high. but it is probably the cheapest
floor of all in the end The litter does
not require changing so often as OF
earth floors. 1t is rat proof and car
easily be disinfected in case OF disease
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
The Foe of BOGUS Art.

Photomicrography has come to the
aid of the art expert in the detection
NJ false works of art. Through the
sure eve of the camera lens, fakes are
readily detected. The finest points OF
the masters technique are recorded
and stand as a record against which
&c exposed to a mathematical certain
tv the attempts of imitators.
Given one absolutely authenticated
masterpiece of a painter, and the art
expert. with the aid of the photorn-
crograph. can invariably and assured
ly detect limitations.
Through the micrograph, hidden Sc
crets of pigments and color comoina
tions are exposed to the expert Inc
finest lining and shading erects are
recorded lin black and white. The
masters work is shown to such de
gree of certainty that limitations. hith
erto considered SO good as to leave ne
Doubt as to their genuineness, are ex
nosed "a almost coarse boggies.
Differences in brushwork. recorde'
on the plates of the photomicrograpn
form evidence Of genuineness or I'm
tation against which no argument
nrevious decision can stand.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
PROTECTION FOR
SORE SHOULDERS
Collar From One Horse Used In
Discriminatory on Others
Causes Much Troubles

The shoulder is tender spot. II a
collar does not fit well. 1t causes the
horse about as much discomfort as
poorly fitting shoe. You know how
comfortable it is to wear shoe that
ets acme one else. Taking the collar
from one animal and using the same
unfortunately on others causes
about the same trouble. When start
ing the horses at hard work, bath
ing the shoulders every night with
water is an excellent practise.
Always see that the collars are
cleaned up before you put them away.
After the team has been working q
few hours in the morning it is always
ueII To lift the collars and clean them
of Many teamsters take on the
names during the noon hour IN order
that the strain may be taken on the
horses necks.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
IMPROVEMENT OF
LOOSE SANDY SOIL
Lime Makes Them More Com
pact and RetentiVe OF
Moisture.

Lime may improve loose sandy SOILS
nv making them more compact ana
more retentive Of moisture For this
nurpose some form Of carbonate OF
lime is usually recommended, and IN
much smaller quantities than for clay
soils. Clay soils will stand more lime
than sandy sofia The improvement
OF sandy soils Win often be much
greater II the lime is applied 70 a
green crop turned under.
Lime hAstens the conversion OF the
Vegetable matter into humus, ana
this with the lime helps to MI the
open spaces between the sand grams
II ia claimed by those who have given
much attention to light sandy SOILS
that there are no other types OF soils
that will respond quite 30 readily 2"
lining. provided the necessary vege
table matter is supplied In the rorn
q, a green cover crop turned under
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
INGREDIENTS FOR DRY MASH
corn Meal. Wheat Bran, Alfalfa Hay
and Bone Meal With Cracked
Grains Is Excellent.

A yround-food mixture composed OF
corn meal, wheat bran. aifaifa meal
wheat middlings. beef scrap. and Done
meal produced better growth when
fed with cracked grains than did tne
mash mixture composed OF enure
grain ground with bran.
The mash mixture composed Oh
whole grains, finely ground was leu
without cracked grain. and II mos.
tened. gave good results to the age OF
six weeks. When the attempt was
made to feed the mixture OF corn mesl
and wheat byproducts Witnou'
cracked grain. the result was disas
.rous. In both cases, beef scrap was
hopper-fed.
Chicks that we're given cracked
grain and beef scrap did not make 81
good growth as did others fed on th'
same foods with the addition OF
mash mixture made of corn meal
wheat bran, wheat middlings and tn
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
AVOIDING GRUB IN
THE SHEEP FLOCK
Veterinarian Can Relieve AMI
mails, but Prevention OF In
lection Is Much Better.

The condition known as grub IN
the head is caused by the presence Ill
the cavities of the head between 'he
ewes OF the larva worm stage) OF the
sheen bot-fy. The trouble is con-
fined to sheep and occasionally goats
The eggs are laid in the nostrlls
of the sheep during the summer
by a yellowish gray fly somewhat
larger than the house-fy. The eggs
hatch and work their way up INTO
the cavities Of the head between the
ewes. but not into the brain. Ihey
attach themselves there and remain
about ten months. when they loosen
their hold and are sneezed out ano
burrow into the ground. There they
pass through another stage, emerging
I'm a month or six weeks an aouI'
fiy and the life cycle is begun again
A few grubs may not cause enough
trouble to be noticed However L
there are many, a thick, dirty Whit'
or yellowish discharge is caused VIII
coughing and sneezing, tossing
the head and weakened gait Some
/ times death results.
veterinary can relieve the sheel
by trephining, but prevention OF IL
lection is better practise. In u
time the noses of the sheep shoui
he tarred often. Some force thel
eheep to take their salt through a
auger hole, and keep 1t smeareo VII
far during fly time A dark she
where the sheep may escape the HE
is a great help.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23

troughs should be frequently washed
and placcd where the sun will shine In
them This is especially true OF those
used for feeding small pigs. Clean,
dry straw should be placed In every
house for bedding. as it Is essehllai
that the SOW have a warm, dry Deo
when she farrows. Many young plgs
are lost each year from cold and eG-
posture at narrowing time. The young
pigs must be- kept warm. dry anu
should have plenty OF sunshine uhtl'
they are several weeks old.
\ good shelter for little pigs during
the summer months may be made by
setting four poles into the ground anu
securely mailing two by SIX men ma
terial around these about three iee'
from the ground, and upon these Few
light poles may be put crossWlse anO
straw or coarse hay piled on top.
II the pigs show indications ci
securing keep a mixture OF charcodI
tone bushen, hardwood ashes tone
busheD, salt Ceight pounds all
slaked lime (eight pounds sulphur
-four pounds and pulverized coppera'
two pounds where the hogs can ca
II at will. This is not only gooC
remedy for scours, but Is one OF th'
pest preventives for worms.
1t is also well to remember ina
pork is more in demand than eithe
. beef or mutton, and the danger o
, overstocking the market is remote.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
PREDIGESTED CORN
TAKEN FROM SIL0
Moisture Essential to Continue
ance of FermentationS That
Make Fodder Palatable.

Why is 1t that when the corn plant
is cut up into small bits and packed
in a silo. perhaps with the addition OF
water, ii comes out after while trans
formed into feed stuff essentially
different from corn of the same kind
left outdoors, even though the latter
may also receive an abundant wetting
from the rain, questions Northwestern
Agriculturist Why is snage succu'
lent, mildly sour, and tender, while the
plant outside becomes tough, dry and
tasteless?
The answer is that, as soon as the
corn plant is severed from the ground,
and it's life processes stopped, num-
Der of chemical changes begin, such as
the change of sugar into Tactic acid
the same that is produced In the sour
ing OF milk. Air and light being ex-
cluded by the tight walls and covering
of the silo. and by the packing OF
| the silage under trampling and It's own
weight, the moisture essential to the
continuance of these chemical changes
or "fermentations' is retained, heat
IA generated. and the fodder under
goes a ripening process which, makes
il palatable and easy of digestion. In
fact. the shredded corn plant is, in a
, measure. like the breakfast foods,
which we enjoy so much, 'predigest
ed" The outside plant. on the con
trary, exposed to sun and air, quick
" loses its moisture, so that the chem
icaI changes cease, and it dries up
at last. almost to point of worthless
ness
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
rrslNOL EASILY STOPS
SKIN TORRENTS

The soothing, healing, comforting
in resinol ointment ana
Tesinol soap sinks right into every
+;r,. ro,o Of the skin. clears it OF I'M
purities. and stops itching lnstan'iy'
Resinol speedily heals eczema rashes'
ringvorm and other eruptions ana gets
I'D Of disfiguring pimples and black
heads when other treatments prove a
waste OF time and money.
Resinol is not an experiment. 1t Is
doctors prescription which proved
60 wonderfully successful for SKID
trorblas that it has been used by
other doctors all over the country ioi
nineteen years. Sold by all druggists
res;nol ointment, soc and 81, reslno
eoan CSC. Try them today.-AdV.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23

An abundance of fresh air is the
most essential feature IL satisfactory
poultry house The problem is 10 So
cure a sufficient amount OF fresh ar
and vet avoid drafts. Poorly Nehu-
lated quarters are indicated by damp
conditions, such as moisture on the
walls. roofs and indOws; by the inter
being tough and damp. also by Ioui
odors or a closeness in the house. Huch
conditions result in an abundance ol
colds and i'm weakened vitality of the
stock.
With the exception OF the open
front the openings should be hlgh
enough so that the air clrcuia'es
above the birds during the day time
when they are on the feeding no"r'
Muslin and burlap are being used quite
extensively for convenience IN NehIlla-
ton. the former being preferred be
cause il admits more light and Is more
durable. There is constant movement
/ Of air through the cloth ana TINS ho'
only supplies fresh air. but carries Oh
the foul air and the moisture. ne
muslin-frOnt house is exceedingly
popular. because Of its low cost anI
the efficient ventilation it permits
without drafts. Since muslin has be
come so popular and the frames arr
raised a large portion of the day, eN
cept in very cold weather many pouI
trymen have abandoned the use o
glass almost entirely, although a con
bination OF glass and muslin is prefer
able Small frames are preferred I
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23

ducive to flth. dampness and disease,
and also lessen egg production be-
and radiating a corresponding amount
of heat at night. The chickens
combs become tender and are much
more liable to freeze.
A common mistake is TO place
windows too low. Direct sunlight IS
as effective in the middle of the house
as near the window. A convenient
! sized light to use is by 10 inches or
| 10 by u inches. Smaller sized panes
| OF glass obstruct the light and larger
ones are expensive to repair. Wire
screens over the windows exclude
sparrows and serve as protection 70
the glass in addition TO contining the
birds.
The walls of poultry house should
be free from cracks which permit
! drafts to enter. Single rough boards
are perhaps the cheapest material,
and will prove satisfactory if the
cracks are covered with battens. A
shee;ing of boxing covered first with
building paper and then with another
laNer Of boards affords an eXcellen'
wall although somewhat expensive
Concrete is not extensively used be
cause OF the expense and likelihood o
, dampness. Hollow blocks counterac
this tendency and make d satisfactor,
wall. A good floor should eXciud
f rats and other vermin and proven
= dampness. The common types o
. floors are earth, wood and concrete
D The floor in a STATIONARY house shout
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23

SOW with several little pigs can be
conveniently and profitably main
tanned by the average suburban house
holder. The SOW and her brood can
not only be kept by the surplus waste
from the kitchen. but the pigs in No
vember or December will prove good
source of supply for fresh meat; then,
too, some OF the pigs may be sold al
a profit
The feeding and care OF the pigs is
as important as the breeding in pro
ducing a good hog. Plenty OF feed
and good care may make a good hog
out of a runt, but the lack of ii Will
always make runt out Of a good pig
Young pigs must have a dry bed and
plenty Of sunshine. Begin feeding
them as soon as they will eat and
keep them we'll fed until they are ma
ture Always keep plenty of clean,
fresh water where the pigs may drink
at any time The more milk a SOW
Will give the faster her pigs will grow
Hog lots should be built where the
sun will shine in some portion Of them
et all hours of the days. Sunshine Il
one OF the greatest factors for de
stroying germs and keeping down dis
eases A supply Of clean. fresh wa
ter at all times is essential III
trough should always be kept cieal
and not so much feed given at on
time that it would be left in tn
trough to become sour and filthy. In
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
TIPS TO TURKEY RAlsERS.

Keen the old shotgun handy. Crows
and hawks are turkey lovers.
Mark your birds with web psnch.
Nav save a lawsuit in the fall.
Don't forget that the wet kills young
stock when they shoot the red at two
months.
If insects are scarce you must feed
meat scraps because the birds cannot
thrive without some animal food.
Don't forget to feed curds when
poults show signs of swollen joints or
rheumatism.
Don't allow feed 10 lie around to
sour. Always turn them from the
table a little hungry.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
DA& FORGET TO Spray.

No farm work pays better IMAM
.nraytux the trees, berry bushes ana
grape vines Attention TO TINS mat
ter At the proper time assures immu
n,,x from the insect enemies ana
good crops Of perfect fruit are 'he 70
suits. 49,,
Don't spray trees while the bloom
ia on for that kills bees. and bees are
v.luabIe assistants In poilenizine
fruits.
A spraying outfit for the farm neeC
not be large and costly. and VIII save
ia own value the first year II is useo
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
Consolation,

Yeast-It is said that one-ffth more
milk will be given by COW when rs
sung TO as she is MIXED.
Crimsonbeak-Afte all, there seems
to be some good reasons Why man
should thank his lucky stars that he
Uas not born a COW.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1914-05-23
Hot Water for incubators-

On some of the large poultry FARMS
incubators are now heated with not
water from a boiler which burns coal
and these incubators contain as many
as fifty or seventy-five thousand eggs
at one time