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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06

'tomorrow's world is to be what we all
nope it to be, the babies must be con-
tinuously cared for. And one of the
newer and more far-reaching ques-
lions in the old world is the baby
question. The child-section in the
woman's exhibition in this quaint Hol-
land capital shows progress in its
study and solution.
Congested City Life Stays Infants.
The reports of European congresses
and of the more recent English-speak-
ing Conference were displayed in pop
ular form. The effect of the crowded
conditions of city life upon infants
was suggested by chart and picture.
Figures furnished by John Burns, Brit
ish Minister of Health, were shown.
Mr.. Burns figures contrasted the per-
.centages of infant mortality in con-
.gested and open districts, In districts
where mothers worked and neglected
their children, with others more ia
vored. In Hampstead, London, the
rate of infant mortality was II per
thousand; in Shoreditch, at the other
and more crowded end Of London, the
infant mortality was 145 per thousand.
In Lancashire, where women worked
in factories and where many children
were therefore uncared for, the infant
mortality was exceedingly high, three
or four times the rate in districts
where women of the same class did
not work. With such facts European
governments are studying plans
whereby mothers should be mothers
and not machines.
Doctors are more successful at saw
ing their own babies to become
adults. Mr.. Burns found that doctors
babies died at the rate Of only 40 per
thousand, while in the case Of the up
per and middle classes OF Great Brit
ain the rate was n, in the case Of
artisans 100 to 1870, in the case of
miners 100. In the case of unskilled
laborers $50 to ESQ, and in the case Of
farm workmen. despite their brutally
dow wages, only 81 per thousand. The
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
(By ANNA GALIGHER0

(By ANNA GALIGHER.)
A large proportion of the losses, es-
pecially among the young poultry,
could easily be prevented by the use OF
common sense and little forethought.
priced eggs because we placed the
thermometer too near the water pipes
In the incubator. Instead Of setting 1t
ON level with the eggs it was fast
ened to little box. where 1t could not
be overturned. We thought It very
too late that we had made mistake.
Being so near the pipes, the heat
caused the thermometer to register
several degrees too high. That is, 1t
was several degrees higher than the
temperature down where the eggs
were. Only one chick Matched. and 1t
died. The eggs were broken and ex-
amined. We found that they contained
chicks in nearly all stages Of develop
ment This taught US a lesson that
has never been forgotten, and that
was not our last by any means. In
the poultry business 1t Is just one les
son after another; and still we don't
pretend ito know it ALL" One never
gets too old to learn, but we never
make the same mistake twice, but try
TO learn something through every mis-
take made, and that Is some consola-
ton when things go wrong. Whatever
the trouble is, we try to find the cause
and remove 1t.
A neighbor of ours lost nearly hun
dred young chicks last year because
of ignorance or probably
q little of both. The chicks were not
properly cared for and they became
very lousy. They had been Matched
with hens, but were placed In a small
brooder, inclosed In a small yard
where not spear of grass could grow.
In. spite Of the fact that there was no
lack of grass on the place, and also
plenty OF shade, not BIT Of either was
provided for the chicks.
They would probably all have died
boomer or later. anyway. but as stated
above they got very lousey and the
owner made short job of it by apply
ing lard. This did the work-it killed
all the chicks inside of an hour or two,
and 1t is not at all likely that any lice
escaped.
Now 1t was not the lard alone that
did all this mischief, although 1t had
been applied too freely This hap
pened to be when the thermometer
registered 80 degrees in the shade.
The chicks had no shade except the
brooder, which was about as good as
none; to make matters worse, the own
er. after treating the chicks to lard.
went to call at neighbours house, and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
Should Be Cleaned at Least Once
Every Year-Frequent Sponglng
viii Help Appearance.
(By A. JOSEPH. Genessee, Cal)

By A. JOSEPH, Genessee, Cal)
Harness should be cleaned thor
oughly at least once year, the spring
being the best time.
Take the harness all apart and soak
the parts In wash tub of luke warm
water with handful of washing soda
in 1t.
Let the harness soak fifteen or
twenty minutes and then scrub with
an ordinary scrubbing brush. When
the leather is nearly dry use edge
backing. 1t can be obtained from
harnessmaker If you cannot get 1t,
take half gallon of vinegar and put
pieces of iron in 1t for three or four
days or until the vinegar Is a rich
golden color.
Give the leather a good coat Of this
fluid, and rub the harness thoroughly.
Take quart of neatsfoot oil and a
half pint OF kerosene. Mix and warm
them and give the harness two coats
OF this, using 1t freely.
When the oil has dried, sponge the
harness with luke warm water and
CASTLE soap. Use the imported cas-
tile soap, as the oil in It also helps to
soften the leather.
Harness treated In this way will
look like new and give about double
wear, and can be kept looking we'll
by sponging with the CASTLE soap fire.
quently.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
TAKE CARE OF THE HARNESS NOTES OF THE DAIRY FARM
Dairying Is One Of Few Absolutely
Permanent Systems of Agriculture
Name Your Cows.

A cows ancestry is valuable only
her counterpart.
Give each COW a name and call her
by it, and you will be surprised to see
how soon she will answer to 1t.
Surrounding conditions have much
to do with the milk producing value of
any ration.
Dairy cows cannot make as good
use of whole grain as they can OF
grain that has been ground.
In the generality of cases, heifers
with their first calf do not show as
high a test of butter-fat as they do
at a more mature age.
A period of rest before freshening
will usually produce a larger flow Of
milk than where the animal Is MIXED
close up to calving.
A man can better afford to sell but
ter at the cost of production than to
sell grain, that is, when the selling
price of the butter includes the feeds
and labor at their marketable.
Much farm butter sells at low
price, not because 1t Is In itself bad,
but because 1t is made to suit the
maker and not the buyer.
A stud, of the kind OF butter liked
best In ones market Is quite essential
to high prices--as much 80 as a
knowledge of the principles underly-
ing good butter-making.
We can warm water more cheaply
in some other way than through tho
COW.
The dairy cows stable should com
bine warmth, ventilation and drain
age.
Dairy farming is one Of the few alb,
sclutely permanent systems of agri-
culture. Do not try to cheat your
cows by giving them an ounce less Of
anything than they will probably con-
sumo, nor crowd them at anytime be.
yond their normal capacity.
Progress in dairying is greatest
where there is the most interest. Cow
test associations stimulate interss
and progress
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06

never knew what was taking place In
her poultry yard until 1t was too late
to render aid. This reminds the writer
of similar experience that proved
only little less disastrous to the
chicks. We had fine lot Of brown
Leghorn chicks, nicely feathered out
and growing to beat the Dutch"
They we're kept in house never be-
fore occupied by any kind of poultry
and quite distance from any other
poultry house Suddenly we became
aware of the fact that they were
lousy. Several had died after droop
Ing around with wings dragging. We
had been busting the chicks with
''louse-killer" and were therefore very
much surprised to find their bodies
eaten into raw" spots by the lice.
The powder had possibly lost ita
strength Something had to be done.
and done quickly. We could think Of
nothing. then, but lard, which we ap
piled In generous quantities. None
was applied to their heads, as no lice
were found there. Their wings were
fairly saturated. They had free range,
however, and plenty of shade. Only a
few OF the chicks died, but good
many were injured. The lard seemed
to take the life out Of their wings;
they hung down Imply and dried that
way; the skin between the feathers ap
peared as dry and lifeless as parch.
ment. We have never used Lard or any
kind of animal grease on young fowls
since. Kerosene is worse. If some.
thing of this sort must be used, let It
be olive oil, vaseline or even castor
oil. We have used these with good re-
suits. When hunting lice, always
raise the short feathers on the outside
Of the wing, there may be some lice
on the body of the chick. but as
rule they are most numerous among
the feathers on the outside; that is,
under the short feathers among the
large wing quilts.
Don't be deceived. When chick OF
turkey poult begins to drop without
any apparent cause 1t is sign of lice;
when you see the little feathers in the
wings either ruffle up or outgrow the
body, look for lice. When their shanks
or heads look pale or shrunken. search
for lice.
II there are any lice or mites on the
premises go after them with a ven
geance, they will take possession II
given half chance. Where lice thrive
noultry will not. Don't give the rats
chance, either. Last year rat
crept in at one Of our chick house
doors, which was left open a few
inches, and killed nine chicks in less
than half an hour. This was caused
by lack of forethought.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
UOrld:
THE ORIGIN OF ADULTS

Burns figures are duplicated from
practically every other country.
Save Babies and Make Soldiers.
Continental Europe and, more latter
ly and more leisurely, Great Britain
are establishing medical inspection of
children at school and, to a less de-
gree, at home, to reduce the infant
mortality. They seek thus to have the
doctor do for other children what he
has been able to do for his own.
Medical inspection came in Great
Britain as sort of by-product of the
Boer war. A London journalist, of the
staff of the New Statesman, in relat-
ing the discovery of babies in the
United Kingdom, said that during and
after the war many would-be recruits
suffered from physical defects and an
official inquiry was set on foot to In
quire into physical training in Scot
land. The report was unsatisfactory
as regarded the conditions found. BY
a bold hypothesis, certain observers.
however, were led to inquire whether
these spoilt adolescents had not once
been younger and DR.. Leslie Macken-
zie verified this induction by visit
to the North Canongate slum Of Edin-
burgh, where certain small creatures
were found, who might be regarded as
inchoate specimens of the spoilt sol
diery already encountered. Having
examined the children at school then
the first official medical inspection
in Great Britain-he came to certain
conclusions which led to a general In
quiry in England also. It seemed
probable that no known type Of dumb
bell, Indian club, or strangulation ap-
paratus for strapping ones self to
ones bedroom door, would have the
effect Of Strengthening knees bent by
ricketts, or replacing teeth lost ten or
fifteen years before. Then came med
ical inspection of schools in Great
Britain as 1t had come In Germany,
France and other nations earlier.
Government Care for Mothers.
Beyond care of the child at school
by medical inspection and the success
full effort to reduce infant mortality
it has been diminished 80 per cent in
ten years, though the general death
rate has been diminished only Is per
cent and the ravages of tuberculosis
that great captain of the men Of the
death"-to borrow Bunyan's phrase,
only Is per cent-there has come
consideration of the mother. If in
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
Knew What Would Happen.

Lovely weather, isn't it? A lady
whom we know went to see the doctor
yesterday
well. how are you today?" said the
physician cheerfully
"Well. DOCTOR" she replied, "tht
cold l caught Tuesday is little BET
ter, thanks to your prescription. Blu
the one l caught Thursday is much
worse. The thing called to see you
for, however, is the severe cold /
caught last night"
long line of hieroglyphics.
Here" he said, sis something for
the one you catch this evening with
that V-neck and those skimp skirts.
Good afternoon"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06

the direction of group of enterpris-
the banks of the Amstel, to show the
evolution of the social and intellectual
position of woman since 1913. Feat
ures of the exhibition were contrast
ing middle class houses of 1913 and
of 1918, each with its kitchen, dining
room, bed rooms and furnishing COM
plete. Other departments showed
the change in the kind of product of
woman's work in the one hundred
years. as nurse, housekeeper, teacher,
in business and professional life.
Europe Awake on Baby Question.
Inspecting the exhibition, under the
guidance of the honorary secretary,
Mrs. ]. e. Van Buuren-Huys, no more
significant section was seen than that
devoted to child-life In this was set
forth, by charts, maps, official reports,
and wax figures, the changed thought
of the world, particularly of CONT.
mental Europe, regarding babies. Ap-
propriately was the exhibition held in
Holland, where the beloved Queen
Wilhelmina and her baby rule.
The baby has just now been off,
.cially discovered in Europe. AS the
real maker Of tomorrow's world the
infant is being studied by the state.
The fact is that you can not have a
farmer or a merchant or even a jour-
nalist without first saving baby. Elk
,cept Adam and Eve, and Minerva, the
goddess-professor, it seems clear
enough now that the origin Of adults
must be traced back to babies. II
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
Control Boil WeexII.

Occasionally the theory is an
nounced that the boil weevil can be
controlled by late planting better than
by early planting of the cotton crop.
The bureau of entomology has con-
Quoted many experiments to deter
mine whether late planted cotton will
produce satisfactory crop. The re-
suits have all been negative.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06

Amsterdam. -
Holland, full OF
Z a s c | n a ton al
ways to students
of history and
life, has last year
had more than
its usual fasci-
nation because Of
its international
congresses an d
its local celebra-
tions Of the cen
tenary Of the
freedom Of the
Netherlands. Per-
haps no celebra-
ton was more at
tractive than that
a t Amsterdam
where, a m o n 6
other exhibitions,
was held, under
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
Within the Law.

A real negro nanny" Of the old
type came up the walk through the
old-iashioned garden to the side porch.
She had a basket Of fresh aigs" ON
her arm and was offering them for
sale.
Are you sure they are perfectly
fresh, auntie?" asked the lady who
came out of the house.
"Yes'um, they sho is all right, Miss
Bess. Amt nary disorderly aig
amongst 'em."-New York Evening
Post.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
Paw Knows Everything.

Willie what is piece de re-
sistance?
Paw--A steak after your mother
gets through frying it, my son.
Maw-You go to bed, Willie.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06

Shade and shelter should be in
every sheep pasture. II there are
olenty of trees, we'll and good, other
Wise cheap building should be put
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
Advantage of Education

''If man is naturally bad. do you
think that education would make him
better?"
Maybe not; but 1t would help to
keep him out of jail"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06

Constipation causes and aggravates many
serious diseases. 1t is thoroughly cured by
Dr.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. The favorite
family laxative. Adv.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06
Iiuinn LIN to Theory,

LIVTHu Up 10 THeuTys
HE never spanks his son, does he2"
mo, he's an efficiency crank"
whats that got to do with it?''
"He says the upward stroke is lost
motion" Houston Post
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06

important 10 Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
Infants and children, and see that Il
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-06

signature ssssl enc ., AszAZzzw
In Use For Over 80 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher's Castoria
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-25
HOUSEKEEPING HINTS

Flowers have direct influence on
health and beauty.
Spare ribs are much improved by
Iarboiiing before roasting.
Meat broths should be made only
In porcelain or agate ware utensils.
To beat the whites of eggs stiff, al
ways have them cold and add a pinch
of salt.
Camphorated oil will clean the
marks made by hot dishes on the pol
ished table.
Open canned fruit or vegetables and
pour into a dish several hours before
they are served.
A gas stove should be wiped of
each time it is used and washed with
turpentine once a week.
Prunes are greatly improved II a
little cider is added to the water in
which they are cooked.
If the skin is oily try wiping the
face off occasionally with diluted alco'
hol, % per cent strength.
Dreamed cauliilower served in
green shells makes a dish as tasty as
it is satisfying to the eye.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-25
THE BEST TREATMENT FOR
ITCHING SCALPS, DANDRUFF
AND FALLING HAIR

To allay itching and irritation Of the
scalp, prevent dry, thin and falling
hair, remove crusts, scales and dan.
drun, and promote the growth and
beauty Of the hair, the following spe-
cial treatment is most effective, agree
able and economical On retiring.
comb the hsir out straight all around,
then begin at the side and make q
parting, gently rubbing Cuticura oint-
ment into the parting with bit Of
soft flannel held over the end of the
finger. Anoint additional partings
about half an inch apart until the
whole scalp has been treated, the pur-
pose being to get the Cuticura oint-
ment on the scalp skin rather than on
the hair. 1t is well to place a light
covering over the hair to protect the
pillow from possible stain. The next
morning, shampoo with Cuticura Soap
and hot water ShampoOs alone may
be used as often as agreeable. hut
once or twice a month is generally
sufficient for this special treatment
for women's hair.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample of each
free. with 32-p. Skin Book Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept L, Boston. ADV.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-25
AS A SENsIBLE PROPOSITION
oamsei Put Question Of Little Nap or
silly Talk Up to Her Escort
and 1t Was a &C.,"

He was taking her home from the
theater. The car was crowded. but
they had obtained a seat together,
and they were in each others exclu-
sive company for As minutes.
Are you thinking of going away
this summer" said he. trying to con-
ceal a yawn.
Il guess So" she answered. making
a lady-like motion with her muff.
Il went away last summer" he con-
tfnued, several blocks later. did
your"
Il think we did" she said. Say,
may l ask you something?"
Anything"
Now, listen, I'm having just as
hard time to stay awake as you
are. II you'll just shut up until we
get to my street, l can have a nice
little nap. So can you. And you'll
like me lot better than If we'd try
to converse, and I'd fairly love you.
And maybe I'd invite you out to call.
Is it a go?"
Angel 1t Isl" 1t was with diff
Guilty that he kept from embracing
her. Girls like that are so rare.
Later they lived happily ever after.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-25
Eats Freely But
Has No Dyspepsia
a Little PepSfu IN a Mid Laxo.
fiOe Promptly Corrected
a Bad Indigestion.

Fortunate is the one who can eat
anything" without suffering the tor
lures of dyspepsia, but as few are so
fortunate. care should be taken In the
matter of diet. Eating slowly, masti-
eating the food thoroughly and taking
a short walk after the heavy meal of
the day will do much towards assisting
digestion. Any growD-up person ought
to know the peculiar foods that do not
agree, and these should be avoided.
When these common-sense aids fail,
the next thing to do is to take a mild
digestive tonic with laxative proper
ties, and there is none better than Dr.
Caldwel's Syrup Pepsin. 1t contains
the greatest of all aids to digestion.
good pepsin. 1t has other ingredients
that act mildly on the bowels, which
together form a combination for the
relief of dyspepsia or indigestion that
is unsurpassed.
Its action is to tone and strengthen
the stomach and bowel muscles so
that they can again do their work nat
urally without outside aid, and when
that happy moment comes all medi-
cine can be dispensed with. II is the
best remedy obtainable for any dis
order of the stomach, liver and bow
els, for dyspepsia, constipation, bilious
ness, headaches, drowsiness after eat
ing, gas on the stomach. etc. Thou
sands of users will testify to this,
among them Mr.. j. w. Goucher. Sites,
Idaho. who for several years had all
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-25
Head Waiter Not Worried.

Mr.. H was in the habit of stop
ping at quiet, conservative hotel Gar-
ing the frequent absences of his fam
lily. On one of these occasions he
observed during dinner that the wait
er when serving the coffee produced
the coffee spoon from his waisteoat
pocket.
Mir. H did not use the spoon.
Instead, he sent for the head waiter
and told him what he had seen. That
individual blandly and gratefully as
sured him:
'Oh. that's all right, Mr.. H.
They're all searched before they leave
the house, you know"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-25
AWAY WITH DRY SWEEPING
Unsanltary and Dangerous, the Mod
srn Housewife Should Substitute
Dustless Cleaning Methods.

The various methods of dustless
cleaning are deservedIy popular in
these days of preventive medicine
Dust is dangerous TO health. Air
germs are mostly dust germs, and
the number of disease germs in the
air is usually in direct proportion to
the amount OF dust contained in it
Disease germs which are cast into
dry, dustless air soon lose their pow
er to cause disease. But when they
can attach themselves to dust parti-
Giles, they are protected and retain the
moisture which is necessary for their
life, for long periods of time.
tuberculosis germs, for example,
will live and retain their disease-pro-
ducing power from one to nine months
on indoor dust, and as long as two
months on street dust.
Dust found indoors, especially in
dark, damp, poorly ventilated places.
is more dangerous than outdoor dust
which is dried by being blown about
and is subjected TO the purifying action
of the direct rays of the sun.
beslues Delng carrier OF disease
germs, dust IS an enemy OF health in
an indirect way. 1t acts as a mechani-
cal irritant to the delicate mucous
membrane lining the breathing or
gans.
This irritation. If continued. causes
mild inflammation. or catarrhal con-
dition, lowers the natural resistive
powers of these delicate structures.
thereby preparing the soil for the
growth of disease germs which may
tnd their way there.
Floors, carpets. walls and furniture
the whole house, in fact. can and
should be cleaned without making
Dust Dry sweeping and dry busting
simply stir up the dust from one place
TO let it settle again at another.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-03-25
For Window Curtains.

Artistic but inexpensive portieres
are made from burlap embroidered In
raffia. There should be a fringe top
and bottom about three inches deep,
double knotted. The embroidery may
be border down the edge or across
the ends. or large design may be
placed in the center of each curtain.
Choose colors that will harmonizs
with your wallpaper and look well
on the natural tan of the buI!ap.
For a bedroom sash curtains Of the
crinkly crepe that is sold for under
wear are pretty and practical. This
hangs well and needs no ironing. The
overhanging may be made of gray-blue
bingham, stenciled in a conventional
design in dark blue.