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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
CUT DOWN COTTON ACREAGE
Bankers and Merchants Should Refuse
to Extend Credit and Compel
Farmer to Plant Food Crops.

This years cotton crop will be be-
tween fifteen and sixteen million
bales. There was carried over from
last year, over three million bales,
making between eighteen and nine
teen million bales of American cotton
that must be taken care of.
The American mills cannot possibly
use over six million. They never have
used over five and half. If we export
four million bales this year, we will be
doing well. This will leave eight to
nine million bales to be carried over.
II we again produce fourteen to fifteen
million bales in 1915. cotton will be
unstable at even five cents.
With millions of farmers raising cot
ton, 1t is folly to talk about "a gentle
mans agreement" among this vast
number, to reduce acreage. | believe
it is equally foolish to try to restrict
the acreage planted by law or by pro-
hibitive tax Either would and should
be declared class legislation and I'M
constitutional.
But there is an easy, quick and effec-
tive way of reducing the acreage,
writes o. w. Chamberlain in New
Orleans Times-Picayune. Ninety per
cent of the cotton farmers must have
credit to make crop. The three prin-
cipal sources from which this credit
Is drawn are wholesale merchants,
commission merchants and bankers.
By far the greatest amount of this
credit is furnished direct to the farmer
by the small retail merchant in his
neighborhood, he in turn having to
get his credits from the three above
mentioned sources.
Let the banker. jobber and com.
mission merchant refuse to extend
credit, direct to the cotton farmer or
to the retail merchant, who supplies
him, until such farmer signs an agree
ment illegally executed) to cut his last
years cotton acreage one-half. and
plant food crops on the other half.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
LoyemakinQ Of KINGS.

The kaiser was in love with the
daughter of the duke Of Schleswig-Hol-
stein when he married her; the Aus
trian emperor devoutly worshiped the
Inflated Empress Elizabeth, whose
life was always something of an I'M
real romance; the king Of Italy went
a-wooing in true lovers style his very
charming princess of Montenegro,
while the impetuous lovemaking Of
King Alfonso when he sought the
hand of Princess Ena was testimony,
if such were needed, of how strongly
she appealed to his affections.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
A Personal Grievance.

When was boy my ambition was
to join a minstrel company. put on a
red coat and silk hat and parade the
streets of my native village"
Il had some inclination for the stage
myself, but that wasn't what | might
call the consuming ambition of my
boyhood.'
NO? What was it?'
Il wanted to grow up with the ply
sique of a prizefighter and whip the
dogcatcher in our town"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
For itching, Burning Skins.

Battle freely the affected surface
with Cuticura Soap and hot water.
Dry without irritation and apply Cuti-
cura Ointment with finger or hand.
This treatment affords immediate re-
lief, permits rest and sleep and points
to speedy healment in most cases Of
eczemas, rashes. itchings and irrita-
tons Of the skin and scalp Of infants,
children and adults. Free sample each
with 32-p. Skin Book IL you wish. Ad-
dress postcard: Cuticura, Dept. X.
Boston. Sold everywhere-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
The Artificial Kind.

II wonder why it is that terms of
endearment are often followed by
terms of separation"
Il can't begin to say. What prompted
you to ask that question:"
"a friend of mine who used to call
his wife the light Of his life recently
obtained a divorce and made a con-
tract with a musical comedy star to
furnish him illumination"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
DON'T TAKE CAlOMEl

when your liver gets sluggish. and
you suffer from Headaches, Bilious
ness, Constipation or Dizziness, get
a Csc hottie of BONDS LIVER PILLS,
from your dealer. They are small,
mild, safe, effective and inexpensive
and they will relieve you.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
Translatinq by Ear.

Two schoolgirls were busily occu-
pied with their lessons, when the
younger asked, abruptly:
What does 'avoirdupois' mean"
well, couldn't say just what 1t
means in English" replied her friend,
doubtfully, but in French it means,
Have some peas youths Com
panion.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
MEsMERiZED
Isnous Drug still Freely Used.

people are brought up to be-
hat coffee is q necessity of life,
% strong hold that the drug,
In coffee has on the sys.
akes 1t hard to loosen its grip
Then one realizes it's injurious
ny writes: 81 had used coffee
hrs; It seemed one of the ne
u Of life. A few months ago
nth, which had been slowly fail
>ecame more impaired. and ]
that unless relief came from
oource / would soon be q physi-
Reck.
as weak and nervous, had sick
hes. no ambition, and felt tired
My husband was also losing
18th. He was troubled 30 much
Adigestion that at times he could
Ny a few mouthfuls.
ally we saw Postum advertised
ought a package. / followed d.
ns for making carefully. and
cream. which turned 1t to the
ut rich-looking and tasting
! ever saw served at any table,
re have used Postum ever since.
aimed five pounds In weight In
my weeks, and now feel well
strong In every respect. My
,ches have gone. and / am a new
q. My husbands indigestion
eft him. and he can now eat
Ing"
pc given by Postum Co., Battle
Mich. Read "The Road to
ile," in pkgs.
lum comes In two forms:
war Postum-must be well
l5c and 25c packages.
M Postum-is a soluble pow.
easpoonful dissolves quickly
- of hot water and, with cream
hr, makes a delicious bever-
pntly. soc and SOC tins.
but per cup Of both kinds Ii
the same.
eere's . Reason" for Postum.
y sold BY Grocers.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
Wonderful Activities.

Julius Caesar was a great man."
said the reflective citizen.
What did he do?" asked the man
with the high hat and sack coat.
why. he conducted campaigns and
contributed to the enduring literature
Of the world at one and the same
time"
is that so? didn't know there was
bull moose party in them days"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
Plan to Helm Cotton

The latest plan to help cotton Is to
use It instead Of jute for making
Irvine and bags. A Texas authority
says this would consume four million
bales year. That beginning has
been achieved for the new policy is
indicated by the report that wholesale
coffee dealers in several cities are now
using cotton instead of jute sacks.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
Economic Companions.
H. said the cherries person,
is all right, but l be-
prefer an old-fashioned Fourth
un
Cheaper to celebrate. A pack
crackers costs a lot less than a
Rather HopelessIy.

ben a man Is without uplifting
ice he is apt to degenerate" said
niable philosopher.
Ute So" answered the cynic, "but
Dc less than a steam derrick
@plift some men and l hear that
npply Is limited"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
BEARING Troubles.

As we are nearly always RESPONSE
BILE In some way for all the trouble
that comes to us, we can bear 1t bet
ter-should It come-if We are brave
and cheerful rather than weak and
fearful
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
And That HELPS,

How does he keep the wolf from
the door,"
81 don't know; but know his wife
boils cabbage nearly every day."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
SURPASSED,

There aren't as many circuses as
there used to be-"
There is not as much demand for
them. Who wants to see a man turn
somersaults while he rides a horse
when an aviator may happen along
any minute and loop the loop"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
For ladiea Only.

Old Gentleman-There is something
wrong about that slot machine in
there. 1t claims to tell your correct
age. I am over seventy, and it made
me out thirty-five.
Hotel Clerk-That machine is for
ladies only.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
BotanicalIy Speaking.

gard her husband as an oak and her
self as the clinging ivy?"
Well" replied Miss Cayenne, I'D
rather take a chance on being a cling
ing ivy than a wall flower"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
PAVING the wav.

PA, what is meant by the psyche
logical moment?"
when l give your mother a check,
my son. that is the psychological mo-
ment for me to tell her 1 won't be
home until late"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
A RouQhneck Opinion.

do you consider bass drums and
cymbals genuinely musical instru-
ments?"
mo" replied Mr.. Growcher. my be-
lief is that they are put in to keep the
tired business man from going to
Sleep"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
Natural Noise.

did they raise anything In the vel
low dog fund.-"
Certainly; they raised howl"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
WILLING to Follow,

81 can say this much for Wasserby.
He's the most adaptable fellow
ever saw"
"How so?"
"No matter what you order to
drink, he'll take the same"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
Canned.

Four Years Tin Sunday SCHOOL,
We've got a new baby at our house.
Rector (not recognizing him)-And
who are you, my little man?
Four Years-I'm the old one.-Life.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
Fatal Disease.

pung painter who had just fin
Il picture insisted upon a friend
! to see 1t.
IRE now" enthused the artist,
Zee my new picture. What's the
! with that?"
bn't know" replied the bored
"but | should say 1t was a case
h failure. New York Evening
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
Correct ThinQ.

How do you like my gown"
81 may truthfully say, Mrs. Come
up, it is remarkable
Eyes, anybody can see at once it's
from Paris. The French lady over
there called 1t ootray."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
Practical Use.

do you think all this athletic
training in colleges is of any practical
use in life?"
Sure it is. My husband was
great football player, and you ought
to see how he beats the carpets"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
Legal Love Letters.
writes you so many letters,

young lawyer"
"A does he write nice letters?"
q legal way, yes. He says /
beautiful eyes and is constantly
hg to what he calls the afore-
|yes, orbs or visual organs"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
COLDS & IaGRiPPE

5 or doses 666 will break any case
Of Chills & Fever, Colds & LaGrippe;
it acts on the liver better than Gallo
mel and does not grippe or sicken.
Pric 25c.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
There's a Rub!

lad used persuasion and argu-
ID vain. At last he said in des-
10:
ridge, II you will marry me will
cut 100000 francs of life insur-
j Il l die you will be safe from
:" was the reply, "but what II
mt die?"-St. Louis Star.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
RUB-MY-USM

Will cure your rheumatism and all
kinds Of aches and pains-Nsuralgia
Cramps, Collie. Sprains. Bruises. Cuts,
Old Sores. Burns. etc. Antlssptls
Anedyns. Price 2Se.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

A New York inquiry developed that
eggs for which the farmers got only
n cents cost the ultimate consumer
an even half dollar. Who got the
difference and why?
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
Its Character.

They tell me the girl Bill is en-
gagged to leads him by the nose"
"Oh, that report is misleading"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL You
Fry Murine Eye Remedy for Red, Weak, Watery
inst Eve comfort Write for Book of the Rye
by mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

There are hundred different things
to be done on the farm. and the true
farmer likes best whatever he happens
to be doing.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

Wash day is smile day if you use Red
Cross Ball Blue, American made, therefore
the best made Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
To Be Expected.

1--WE been reading Shakespeare.
Hadn't poor Hamlet dogs life?"
We'll, wasn't he a Great Dane?"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

Along the road that leads to failure
we see a lot of pikers sitting on the
fence waiting for something to turn
I'D.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

Sugar exists not only in the cane,
beetroot and maple, but also in the
sap of about 100 other plants and
trees.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
Explaininq II.

Jim says he's a self-made man."
THAT accounts for his seamy ap-
pearance."
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

There's nothing more tiresome than
a gossip who is unable to start any
thing.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

Most fire escapes are patterned after
the straight and narrow way.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

Red Cross Ball Blue, made in America,
therefore the best, delights the housewife.
All good grocers. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

A mother will always excuse her
baby for crying, but the neighbors
never do.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
Not Always.

b is cheap"
4xeYn you're paying long dis
phone bills, sonny"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

1t seems funny, but it is fact, that
there isn't much fun in gambling when
you can afford to lose.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

A mans past interests woman less
than his presents.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

Some men borrow trouble because
they have heard that it drives men
to drink.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19
His Nationality.

as that man a Swedenborgian?"
mo: he's a Welshman. baltimore
American.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

Look for happiness; trouble Will
come without being looked for.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

Fear OF being reformed keeps many
a man in the bachelor class.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

Every day or two Joy ride results
in the amazing discovery that alcohol
and gasoline won't mix.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

There would be a whole lot more
applause if people knew that there
wouldn't be an encore.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

Mountains Of Rock Salt.
A clear conscience is more to be de-
sired than pull with the police.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

When a woman promptly admits
the age you suggest, mark 1t down
she is older than that.-Omaha Bee.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

Among other things that 1t isn't
safe to fool with are toy pistols and
platonic love.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

The school of experience is open
"a hours daily.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

Having a lot Of friends is usually
more pleasant than profitable.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1914-12-19

Trouble is about the only thing
that you can get in this country with
out advertising.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-16
NEELEY BROUGHT HIS
HANDSHAKE TO TOWN

Congressman George A. Neeley
was in town with his handshake. 1t
is the most fearsome wrench that
anybody in Kansas now owns but
he depends on it to get him votes
for United States senator. He had
a rather chilly Job here for this
section is for Brown and Farrelly.
The Democrats keep asking him why
he is not in Washington when the
important votes were taken on the
tariff and currency and how he
could have delivered the address he
is sending out when reports from
Washington say he was not in that
city on the date given. II have sup
ported the president" he claimed to
John Prendergast, chairman of the
central committee. well,
that is no more than you ought to
do" replied John, ''and if you had
MT it wouldn't have been healthy
for you to have come this side the
Missouri river"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-16
SAYS SON WAS NOT
AT FAULT IN ACCIDENT

Mrs. Charles Rissman returned
Saturday from Enterprise where she
was called to help care for her sou
Edward, who was injured a week
ago last Thursday when his motor
cycle collided with an automobile.
The boy was quite badly injured,
but is now getting along nicely. Mrs.
Rissman says the stories sent out
from Abilene to the effect that her
boy was at fault were erroneous.
She says Edward turned to the right,
but the automobile driver did not.
Times.
Rissman was injured when his
motorcycle collided with a car driy-
en- by Eli Quilting. Mr.. Quilting
said Rissman lost control of his car.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-16
HARVEST OVER. COUNTY
- WILL BOOST THE FAIR

As soon as the wheat harvest hal
been completed. Dickinson county
will turn its attention TO the county
fair. which will be held In Abilene
Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday and
Friday. September 22, 2S, "a and
%. This will be the most important
event OF the year in the county. and
the fair association is making every
effort towards a fair that will be
successful in every department.
September 21 and 22 are the en-
try days, the premium lists. printed
and presented to the fair association
with the compliments OF the Abilene
Business Mems association, an
nounce. Thousands OF dollars In
premiums will be awarded. While
people from outside the county may
enter the competitions, premiums
will be paid to Dickinsonians only.
c. w. Taylor is the general SUI
AhO
of the various departments, with
assistants, are: Cattle, @. NJ. Gar
yer, assisted by David Ballantyne
Jr., Harrington; horses. Isaac Kauff-
man, assisted by Kelley Allen;
swine, Blaine Thayer; sheep, Ben w.
Stewart; poultry, Harrison Myers;
mechanic arts, George Minick; farm
products, H. G. Brenizer; horticul-I
ture, H. N. Dyer; dairy and kitchen,
Mrs. L. A. Johnson; flowers, Mrs.
John Taylor, assisted by Mrs. Henry
Stevens; fine arts. Mrs. Elmer Hoyt; !
textile fabrics, Mrs. Frank North
craft, assisted by Mrs. J. Harmon;
W. o. Steen, county SUI
speed ring, George
mercantile exhibits, P.
A. Bowman; G. R. Baer will handle
he publicity for the fair.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-16
AN ABILENE CITIZEN
COMES TO THE FRONT
Tells Her Friends and NeighbOrs Of
Her Experience

Every Abilene resident should
read what a neighbor says. Her tes-
timony can be relied upon. Here are
her own words:
Mrs. L. J. Rossiter, 415 w. First
st., Abilene, says: my back ached
terribly and I could not stoop or lift
without having pains throughout my
boyd. In the morning when I got up
] felt tired and worn out and was
often too languid to do my house,
work. My kidneys were in bad
shape and the kidney secretions were
unnatural. / had nervous spells and
attacks Of dizziness, and whenever
caught cold or exerted myself,
was worse. l tried various medicines
and doctored faithfully but nothing
gave me relief until I used Doan's
Kidney Pills, procured at C. g..
Northcraft & Cos. drug store The
entire credit for my good health Isl
due to the curative powers of this
remedy"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the same
that Mrs. Rossiter had. Foster-Mil-
burn Co.. Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-16
SMOKY HILL ALLIGATOR
MAKES ANNUAL APPEARANCE

The Smoky Hill alligator has made
his annual appearance. junction City
holds the honor for getting first
sight. The gator came over the dam
at 6 o'clock at night and crawled
out on a log. When he was first
seen there was a hasty exodus from
that particular spot, but later on
William Wells shot at him several
times with 20 and 1t is thought
that one of the bullets hit him, for
he dropped off the log and disap-
peared. The alligator was about
three and half feet long, and
up within twenty feet of the
fishermen. In addition to Wells, Tom
Brazil and Charles Richardson claim
to have seen the alligator.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-16
LIGHTNING STUNS
A GIRL AT CARLTON

During the rain and electrical
storm of Tuesday evening, of last
week, the lightning struck A. N.
Bakers house, doing considerable
damage to the roof. The lightning
struck the south end of the roof,
tearing off large patch of shingles
and also knocked off some cornice.
His daughter Florence was sitting
near the door when the house was
struck. She fell to the floor stunned,
but was not otherwise hurt.-Carl-
ton Tribune.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-16
Don't Tinker Your Car

\ Seven experienced men
at your service with the
material and equipment of
the best garage in central
Kansas at your command
Carbon removed by oxy-
gen process through spark
plug holes. Oxy accetlyne
welding, largest stock of
supplies and repairs in the
county. 1t will pay you
to look this place over.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-16
MUST GET A NEW
HUNTERS LICENSE NOW

Your old hunters license is no
good now. With the closing of the
state fiscal year June 80, the hunt
ters licenses for that year expired.
One hundred and thirty-eight
hunters licenses were issued for
the year in this county, a number
much less than that of the year
preceding, before the stringent fed
eral game laws became effective.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-16
Best Dtarrhoea RemedH

If you have ever used Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy you know that 1t is a sue
cess. Sam f. GUN. Whatley, Ala.
writes, 81 had measles and got
caught out in the rain, and It set
tied in my stomach and bowels.
had an awful time, and had It not
been for Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy could
not possibly have lived but q few
hours longer, but thanks to this
remedy, am now well and strong. {"
For sale By all dealers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1914-07-16
Has Your Child Worms

Most children do. A coated, fur.
red tongue, strong breath, stomach
pains, circles under eyes, pale, SAL
low complexion, nervous, fretful,
grinding Of teeth, tossing in sleep,
peculiar dreafs-any one Of these in
dicate child has worms. Get a box
OF Kickapoo Worm Killer at once.
It kills the worms-the cause Of your
childS condition. Is laxative and aids
nature to expel the worms. Supplied
In candy form. Easy for children to
take. 26c at your druggist.