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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
THINGS WORTH KNOWING

Lime powder well sprinkled where
cockroaches abound will drive then
away. If pancakes or griddle cakes
will not brown to a turn, add spoon
full of sugar or half spoonful of mo
lasses to the batter. The bit OF sugar
and molasses does not change the
taste or proportions of the other in
gradients.
To test the purity of coffee, pour cold
water On it. If the water assumes a
brownish hue, it may be concluded
there is chicory with it.
When starching holland pinafores
put a little strong tea into the starch
This keeps the garments a good color
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18
ALMA GLUcK MAKES HISTORY.

Alma Gluck, prima donna soprano.
who appears at he Burtis opera house,
Davenport. Tuesday. April 2S, under
the auspices OF the Harmonic chorus.
coaching with Marcella Sembrich at
the Sembr!ch villa in Nice, is provid-
ing musical history with a new and
valuable chapter Long ago. Sembrich
occupied the highest niche in the art
of bel canto. and ever since her debut
five years ago, Gluck has delighted the
world by. her God-giyen voice. Both
Of these women have brains and what
the result OF their present labors will
be IS a matter about which the know
ing speak with much enthusiasm.
Much that they are doing is still Sc
cret, but it Is reasonable to believe
that Gluck will emerge from the course
with Sembrich a greater artist. Mean
while many are longing TO hear the
glorious voice again. Perhaps in ali
the history of American singers Alma
Gluck was the only one to attain the
first rank within FIVE years OF her de-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-18

sense of rythm was as noticeable as
the breadth of his phrasing and the
distinctness of his words. Possessed
OF a fine voice and a style that
combines sincere feeling and acute
intelligence. MIR. Tanning is distinctly
an artist to hear"
The reservation of seats will open
at the Illinois theatre next Monday
morning. Mr. Tanning comes under
the auspices OF the Sisters of the Wis
itatiOn OF the Villa de Chantal.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19
II MEANS HUCH

Washing ton, D. Gle who make s
two blades Of grass grow where one
grew before, must be regarded by
the world As benefactor to man
kind. but il bill ints oduced il the
House by Representative Kinkaid is
passed, that gentleman will have
the distinction Of doing better thaa
that. His bill calls for an appro-
priation of $4,000 for experiment.
ing at the National Fores. Reserve
in Nebraska in grass growing il.
more abundant quantities in tie
sandy hills and tracts Of land thru
out the country. These experiments
it is claimed, will eventually produce
grass that can be grown in sandy
country in ratio of twenty blade
to one that Is grown now. 1t hi:
can be done it will indeed prove
welcome news to those living on q
adjacent to sandy hills and lands.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19
Southern CattIemen Organize to
Conduct Active Campaign for,
More and Better Live Stock
in the South.
WILL IMPROVE THE BREEDS
Cattle Tick the Greatest Hindrance to
Stock Growing in South-Pest
Costs Over 100000, 900 Annually
Prominent Men at Conven-
ton Discuss Best Plane
Tick Must Go.

The Southern Cattlemens associa-
ton was organized at Montgomery.
Ala, July 9, 1913. A hundred or more
cattle growers and shippers, national
and state live stock officials and rep
resentatives Of the stock yards and
railroad interests were present and
took an active interest in the organ
ization of the association.
The avowed object of the associa-
ton are as follows:
/. The eradication Of the cattle
tick
2. The development Of a profitable
cattle industry in the south.
g. The promotion of effective and
uniform national and state live stock
sanitary legislation.
The means which have been sug-
gested for the accomplishment OF
these objects are in part as follows:
l. The holding of meetings for the
discussion Of live stock problems and
| the dissemination of live stock infor-
nation. 2. The organization of local
or county associations which will pro-
mote the work of tick eradication and
| the improvement Of the cattle of the
| locality by the introduction of pure
| bred bulls. 8. By assisting the small
! live stock producer in marketing his
products.
| 1t has been suggested that an active
| field agent may be employed by the
association to assist local cattlemer
in the attainment Of these purposes
At Memphis, Tenn, on December
| 10th and 18th, 1913, the first regular
| meeting was held and a constitution
and bylaws adopted fixing the an
nual membership dues at $500 per an
mum. At that meeting a large mum
Der of cattlemen were in attendance
from all the southern states, from
Kentucky to Florida and from Wiz
ginia to New Mexico, and enthusiasm
ran high. Every southern cattlemal
owes it as his duty to join this as
ISOLATION, and bankers, professional
men and merchants can we'll affor'
to give it encouragement and assist
ance.
The initial work of the associs
!. ton will be directed toward the erae
ication of the cattle tick.
: The work will be carried on in CT
operation with the government, tn
Cattle Growers associations Of tn
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19
HUSBAND RESCUED
DESPAIRING WIFE

| had gotten so weak could not stand,
and gave up in despair.
At last, my husband got me bottle OF
Cardui, the woman's tonic, and COM
lnenced taking it. From the very first
dose, could tell it was helping me. I
can now walk two miles without its
firing me, and am doing all my work"
If you are all run down from womanly
troubles, don't give up in despair. Try
Cardui, the woman's tonic. 1t has helped
more than a million women, in its 30
years of continuous success, and should
surely help you, too. Your druggist has
sold Cardui for years. He knows what
| il will do. Ask him. He will recom-
mend it. Begin taking Cardui today.
Write to-: Chattanooga Medicine Co.. Ladies
Advisory Dept. Chattanooga. Tenn. for Spectd.
Instructions your case ami 81 page book. Hon
| Treatment for Women. sent in plain wrapper. 1c:
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19
Feel Miserable?

Out of sorts. depressed, pain in the
back-Electric Bitters renews your
health and strength. A guaranteed
Liver and Kidney remedy. Money
back If not satisfied. 1t completely
cured Robert Madsen, of West Bur.
llngton, Iowa, who suffered from
vlrulent liver trouble for eight
months. After four doctors gave
him up, he took Electric Bitters and
is now a well man. Get a bottle to.
day;it will do the same for YOU.
Keep in the house for all liver and
kidney complaints. Perfectly safe
and dependable. Its results will
surprise you. Soc and $1.0O.
II. E. Rucklen & Co..
Philadelphia or st. Louis
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19
In Honor to State Normal Philatheas.

Greensboro, Feb. 9.-On Friday
evening, February 6. Mrs. E. l..
Stamey, the teacher of the State
Normal Philathea Class of West
Market Methodist church, rendered
a delightful reception in honor of
her class at the elegant home of DR..
and Mrs. C. W. Whitsett. TIE
lovely home was appropriately dec
GRATED for the occasion with beauti-
full flowers and ferns. The Barracks
of West Market church were the
invited guests.
During the evening numerous
amusements were INDUCED in. One
of the most delightful features Of
the occasion was the rendition OF
several selections by Mrs. Ber
Sharpe, the elocution teacher at TIT
Normal. Music was furnished fe1
the occasion by the college girls tn
entire crowd singing together.
great deal Of merriment was create
by the introduction of the Baby O
Babylon" to Drs. Byrd and Whitsett
Delicious refreshments were serv
Ell. consisting of block cream, cal.
and sailed peanuts. At 10 o'clocI
tie girls Eade TIE hostess farewell
declaring they had never enjoyed 81
occasion more.
EVA MOORE, Reporter.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19
{. Notice..

Fair warning to al! persons! We,
the undersigned do hereby forbid
any and all persons from hunting
witt, gun or dog on our lands under
penalty Of the lay. We will try to
stick to what we say. Our lands
adjo;,1 the lands Of the N. c. Lum-
Der c., J. c. Branch. Noah Biggs,
Balforr Dunn ond others.
fSisnedl VIII J. Partine, Henry
Weeks. E. r. Weeks, L. w. Barn
hill. !. F. Lawrence. l.. E, DeBerry
C. T. Pope, w. B. Barnhill, Reuben
Clark t-2-15
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19
Profitable Farming Keeps Boys OF Farm

Farming is a business the same as
any other industry, and until our
schools teach some of the funda-
mental principles governing profita-
BILE farming, the farm boy is likely
to seek work elsewhere Consider
ing that the farm boys of today will
be the farmers of tomorrow, too
little attention is given to their
training.
Many boys leave the farm because
they. see no future in it Another
reason is the lack Of profitable work
at home. A moderate sized farm is
necessary to give employment to the
farmer and his sons. The small
farm does not provide work; hence,
the boys must find employment else
/ where. Let them fully understand
how farm profits and losses are
made and there will be an incentive
to remain. First make the farms
profitable, and the question of keep.
ing the boys there will solve itself.
Successful farming is an individu-
al, economic problem. The farm is
combination of enterprises, anc
their individual organization will
determine, in large measure, it:
profitableness. Sufficient area anc
a proper organization of well-select
ed farm enterprises. to permit tbs
maximum use of men, horses anc
machinery, are the essential charac
teristlcs of the most successful
farms.-Durham Sun.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19
Thorough Work.
How Scotland Neck iti2ens
Can Find Freedom From
Kidney Troubles.

If you suffer from backache-
From urinary disorders
Any durable disease Of the kidneys,
Use tested kidney remedy.
Doan's Kidney Pills have been
tested by thousands.
Grateful people testify.
Can you ask more convincing proof
of merit?
G. w. Tye, Cedar street. Weldon,
N. c., says:
my kidneys gave me great deal
Of Il lb!e and l had pains through
my loins. After taking Doan's KID
ney Pills, all these aches and pains
left and the trouble with my kidneys
became a thing Of the past
Price soc as.Fall dealers. Don
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Dcan's Kidney Pills-the same
that MIR. I've had. Foster Milbu!r
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19
Notice

Having qualified as administrator
Of the estate of Annie r. Lawrence,
deceased. late of Halifax county,
STAT. of North Carolina, this is to
,,ity all persons having claims
against said deceased to exhibit them
to the undersigned on Or before
the 22nd day Of January, 1915, or
this notice will be pleaded in bar OF
their recovery. All persons in.
debt 4 to said estate will please
make immediate payment.
Til, January 22nd, 1914.
w. O. LAWRENCE,
l.2Jw Administrators.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19
Notice

Irving quslifi. d rs executors Of
the last will ami testament cf Mrs.
Laura Hopkins, deceased. late Ct
Halifax cou:::. We hereby rct.fy
al! persons having claims against
hef estate. 20 pre>e,t them 10 the
undersigned for PAY inert wi hin ore
year from the date If This notice, or
said notice will he p'ea.st4+: in bar of
their recovers. All persons isldeh,-
I'd 10 said estate VIII IDEAS. max
I'm mediate se'' ienen..
This the 18th fes .: !n~::;.ry. 1914
(L&rpE KrrCH1N,
RAY BOYETrf..
FIX cutOrs.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19
Executors Notice.

Having qualified as executor Of
the will of Talithia Harrell, late Of
Halifax county, this is to notify all
pers,ns having claims against her
estat. to present them to me at
cnce. If not presented in one year
from date. this notice will be plead
ed il bar Of their recovery. All
par+ IA indebted to sal! estate will
pleas. make i,nmed;a:.. .t!Iemen,
This 6 :, January 1914
~ G HEDGEPErH.
Exc 1to- 80 relithia ii.rreli. de,. q
uobsnoi- \ t.. i-S-6t
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19
Horrible BlOtches OF EcZelr a

Quickly cured by DR.. Hobson' S
Eczema Ointment. c. P. Ca!dwcl.
Of New Orleans. La. states: My
doctor advised me to try DIR. Ho.,-
son S Eczema S4lve' | used thrcc
boxes Of Ointment and three cakes
Of Dr.. Hobson's Derma Zema Soap.
To-day | have MT spot anywhere
on NY body and can say | am cured
1t will do the same for you. Is
soothing, healing, an :iseptic act:o.
will rid YOU of all skin humors
blackheads, pimples. Eczema b,otch
es, red unsightly sores. and leaves
your skin clean and healthy Get {
box to-day. Guaranteed All drug
gis's, SOC, CT i,E mail
| PIE itfer C3emica! Co,
Phi ;sIephia or St Louis
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19
Claims Rates Are Discriminatory.

Raleigh, N. c., Feb. 1O.-Colonel
Alex ] Field was the principal wit
ness examined before the special
legislative commission to investigate
the conduct of fire insurance COM
panies in this State today. Colonel
Fields, has. as editor of the State
Journal, been conducting campaign
for insurance investigation and re-
form.
Colonel Field testified that the
combination of the companies had
served to give power that is arbi-
trarily exercised to fix the insurance
rates without any public or govern.
mental check on them whatever.
Owing to the public nature of the
business, this is wrong, said this wit
ness. His observation was that the
companies having power to, have
greatly increased the rates to the
great injury Of the people. He cited
Instances of increased rates on spe-
eific properties. He gave figures
to show discrimination in rates
against North Carolina and in favor
of other States, notably, Virginia,
Kentucky, Maryland and New York
Colonel Field insisted that there
are discrimination in policy condi.
tlons, especially the co-insurance
clause that is enforced in this State
and is prohibited in number of 9th
ers. The absence of the valued
police law in this State was c;ted a:
a deficiency in the North Caroline
insurance legislation, this law beine
declared by the witness to be work
ing we'll for the public in number!
Of the other States.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19

assist in organizing county associa-
tons and in otherwise promoting the
work. DR.. TAFT Butler. progressive
farmer. Memphis, Tenn. was appoint
ed treasurer, and will receive con-
tributions to assist in developing a
greater cattle industry In the south.
Every man in the south Is expected
to encourage and assist this organiza-
ton in It's great work, especially every
cattleman and business man.
Representatives Of the St. Louis
packers offered to assist the organ1za-
ton in q substantial manner.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19

ExPoSiLiCn. fSlS, OWF1SO ny w. ~.
Davis, jackson, Miss.
southern states, and many other or
CARNATIONS, together with prominent
stock men and farmers of the south.
Some of the things advocated at
the convention are:
l. That the railroads put cheaper
rates on breeding cattle.
2. That the government stop all
interstate shipment of tick-infested
cattle. This includes cattle on the
way to market for immediate slaugh-
ter as we'll as animals being used for
stocking purposes.
Resolutions were passed soliciting
the cooperation of the oil mills Of
the south in building up the cattle
industry and suggesting to the bank
ers of the south the Importance OF
making cattle basis Of credit.
Professor Holden, director of Ag-
ricultural Extension Department Of
the International Harvester Company
of New Jersey, addressed the conven-
ton. He considered the organization
OF the southern cattlemen the begin
ming Of successful live stock growing
on a large scale and the opening gun
for the Intelligent Investigation OF
crops in the cotton belt. He was very
enthusiastic in his remarks relative
to the future of the south, and offered
to assist the people in every way
possible to carry out the objects OF
the association
OHRcors olocted arc.
D. S. Combs. Hickory Valley, Tenn.
president.
DR.. TAFT Butler. Memphis, Tenn.
! secretary.
/ The vice-presidents are:
DR.. c. A. Cary, Alabama; Mcqueen
Chaires, Florida; Dr. P. F. Bohnson
Georgia; w. r. Norman, Kentucky
r. K. Roney. Louisiana; J. Nj. Max
well, Mississippi; A. L. French NORTH
Carolina: z. T. Miller, Oklahoma: DR.
g. R. White, Tennessee; E. F. TIL
man. Texas: s. D. Cross, South Caro-
lima; H. G. Stewart, Virginia.
A committe was appointed to wori
with the railroads for the purpose O,
securing better transportation rate,
on pure bred cattle for breeding Dur
poses.
An active campaign for members /,
contemplated, and sufficient funds viii
be raised to employ field agent t.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19

By A. L. FRENCH, Prominent Cattle
Grower, Cascade, Va.
As our country grows older other
problems besides securing the pres
ent dollar thrust themselves upon the
man who handles the soil, and to the
thinking men Of the south, soil con-
servation stands in class by itself
as our most pressing problem and
practical means looking to this end
demands from year to year an ever
increasing proportion Of our thought.
The crop that is Indigenous to a
country is not always the crop that
continues to be held in the highest es-
TEEN by the leading thinking men of
that section. For instance, in the
finest blue grass section Of Indiana ]
know a leading live stock raiser and
feeder who Is discarding blue grass
very largely for timothy. herds grass
and sapling clover as pasture crops,
because Of the greater amount OF
feed the new pasture crops are pro.
ducing. So while the grass has not
been much in evidence upon the farms
over much of the south up to this
time the change of sentiment that is
everywhere present among our PEG
pie regarding the care of the soil leads
us to believe that the matter will be
tried out in a large way during the
next ten years.
Grow More Grass.
And where the trial is intelligent,
made grass will surely follow, fo1
abundant rainfall, much sunshine, {
fair quality of soil and lime make,
grass growing. We have the rainfall
and sunshine ever with us, the skele
ton of good soil is ours yet and
million or two tons Of lime are within
our borders awaiting our awakening
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19
A King of all Laxat1yns

For constipation, use DR.. King. S
New Life Pills. Paul Mathulka, Of
Buffalo, n. Y, says they are king
OF all laxatives. They are a bless.
ing to all my family and l always
keep a box at nome" Get box and
get we'll again. Price 25c. Ali drug
gists or by mail.
H. E. Bucklen & Co.,
Philadelphia or St. Louis
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19

YOU
as the formula printed label
tonic properties of
tonic and Is IN Tastess
nones ana Pale siky Children pugg
and
blood
family should wi1outit
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19
If You are a Trific Sensitive

About the size Of your shoes, it 5
s,me satisfaction to know that many
reopie can wear shoes size smaller
by shaking Aliens Foo Ease into
them. Just the thing for dancing
parties. and for breaking IN new
shoes. Sold every where. Csc. Sample
free Address Allen S Oims, ed
laR Y, y 7.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19

joe What IS the easiest way t.
drive a nail Wi iluut smashing ny
fin yers?
l.seph;ne Holi he hammer IN
both hand - Ohis. Sun Dial.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19

Bring up a child in the way he
should go. and he will be more ait to
get there.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19
GROW MORE CATTLE.

Prominent Cattle Grower Urges
Southern Farmers to Raise Cattle
Conserve Soil Fertility, by Grow
ing Grass and Feeding Cattle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19
WHENEVER YOU NEED
A GENERAL TONIC TAKE GROVES

he Old Standard Groves Taseless chill Tonic is Equally
Valuable General Tonic because Acts on the Liver
Drives Out Malaria Enrches the Blood and Builds up
the Whole System. For Grown People and Children
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19
After -Four Years Of D.couasins
Conditions, Mrs. Bullock Gave
Uph Despair. Husband
Came to Rescue.

Catron. Ky.-ln all interesting letter
ssom this place, Mrs. Bette Bullock
writes as follows: IL suffered for four
years, with womanly troubles. and during
this time, could only sit up for little
while, and could not walk anywhere al
all. 1t tines, l would have severe pains
in my left side. =
The doctor was called in, and his treat
mert relieved NE for while, but was
soon confined to my bed again. After
that, nothing seemed to do me any good
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1914-02-19

cures Otd Sesos, Other 1e0e6io9 Wop'f ea9n
The worst cases. no matter Of how long standing.
are cured by the wonderful, old reiiahIe D1'
Porter's Antiseptie Healing Oil. It relieves
Pain and Heals at the same time. 16s 6oc 81 oo
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1914-09-18

For Sae-A good oak dining table and some
pieces of old furniture. Inquire at Register
office. 97tf
Wanted at Once Good strong girl in dish room
at The Addison. Pay $500 per week. Steady
employment. 33u
Two Young Women Clerks wanted Cham
pagnes five and ten cent store Middlebury.
Vermont. 3stlp
Bird. motor and colored glasses at Brough
The latest ideas in printing, new type faces and
expert workmanship at Register Office.
harrington Hall Coffee. steel cut and no chaff
at Gorham only.
To RENT - Large Room under Mddlebury
Supply store. Apply at store 15tf
For SALE-An Eastman No. 9 A. Brownie
camera cheap. j. S. Chandler, Ripton. Vt. 18tf
For Sale Pair of good horses, weight 2650 lbs.
Further particulars inquire of John Belts, New
Haven, Vt. Telephone. 36t6p
Lost Between Middebury station and Robert
BIinns. dark rain-coat and ladys pocket-book.
Leave for reward at Clement store. 3stlp
Wanted sewing. repairing; will go out. Mrs
w. H. Wilson, IA South St. Middlebury. Vt. 3Stlp
For SALE Three male Registered Hostein
calves bargain if taken at once; also two yearling
bulls, ready for service L. M Bingham. Vail
Farm. l6tf
If you have money to loan come and tell me
about it. If you wish to borrow money come and
tell me about it. A. W. Dickens. 25tf
Farnsworth & Co., have good second hand
thresher one corn harve and new
Mccormick corn harvesters for sale cheap. 35tf
Perennials for fall planting. Foxgoves sweet
williams. canterbury bells and hollyh ock. Mrs.
W. H. Wells. Middlehury, Telephone No.
1921 3st8p
Miss Carrie Noonan will have a display of coats.
suits. dresses and waists on Thursday and Friday.
September p and 25. at her residence q Sey-
mour street. Public cordially invited 3stl
A few barrels of Macintosh Red Apples ready
for delivery now. Orders taken for Greetings,
Spys, Ben Davis and Macintosh apples to be de-
livered next month Mrs. d. c. Noble. 36tf
Wanted A woman to do General housewoik. nc
children in the family, washing and ironing sent
out Willing 10 pay good wages for a competent
woman. Inquire at Register Office. 35tf
Wanted-A competent housekeeper for a small
Vermont family living in modern elevator apart
ment on Moruingsde Heights New York City.
Address, Mrs Z. " n. Harwood. - Washington,
St. Rutland. Vt 3Stl
Two nice Holstein bull calves for sale. Although
not eligible for registry. these calves from ex-
ira productive ancestry. Of good conformation
and well grown. and thrifty L. c. Litchted
Miidlebury, VT. 3stf
For SALE Nearly goo bred sows for August
and September farrow including o. l. c. 5, York
shres. Chesters Poland Chinas. ESSEX. Berk-
shiies and Muefeet. About l25 boars ? to g months
old, O. !. C.s. York shires. Chesters, Poland Chinas
Essex and Berkshres. Pigs shipped at two
months old in lots to suit purchaser from to a
carload. We do not get fancy prices. and We
guarantee shipment of nice stock. We have APP
proxmately 500 head to select from. New Eng
and Live Stock Co., Peabody, Mass. 32ts