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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-28
COUNTY YIELDS
 BOUNTIFUL CROPS WITH
 INTELLIGENT FARMING

Calhoun county combines special az ricultural possibilities and large min eral deposits. There are no known de- posits of coal in commercial quantities in the county, but other minerals have been found; iron ore copper, zinc, lead silica rock, fire clay, holding sand, kaolin and other useful clays.
 These deposits are not confined alone to the mountains, in fact, the most of the deposits are found in the level lands. The foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains cross the county diagonal ly from northeast to southwest: Between these mountains stretch away for miles fertile valleys. The subsoil of the vallays is generally red clay and capable of producing immense crops. In some of the valleys the soil has been depleted by constant cotton growing, but there is probably no soil in the world that yield so bountifully to intelligent management and gives so large a return of increased fertility. Every crop known in the temperate zone fourishes in these valleys, and there is nothing in the soil or climate that compels the one-c crop system. :
 The northern part of the county. Is traversed by shale formations which contain a alrge percentage of phos-, phate; thereby, making those shale lands more productive than the ap-s pearance would indicate. The yield of the shale lands is proportioned very largely upon deep blowing. The shale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-28

lands also contain a good degree of lime; thereby making them the natural home for legumes, alfalfa, COW peas, clover, oats and large hay crop. The land also produces cotton well and corn, where proper subsoiling is done
 The county is splendidly watered and there are probably more bold, beautiful springs in Colhoun county than in any county of the state. There are number of good streams of water and an in- viting number of branches; thereby making of the county wonderful place for live stock.
 Calhoun county is pre- eminently live stock county. The crops yielded in the county have always been satisfac- tory. The rainfall is evenly distributed and complete crop failure is unknown in the county; some seasons are better than others, but failure is not known. With intelligent management the oat yield is 50 bushels per acre. cotton yield one bale per acre, corn yield 40 bushels per acre, hay yield five tons per acre, and potatoes 100 bushels per acre. The average for the county would probably be 50 per cent of this, but. with intelligent management the land responds so readily that the above esti-' mate is not an exageration. E.
 Good roads traverse much of the county. Anniston is the largest market and it is a manufacturing town. The citizens of Anniston manifest a great. interest in the agricultural develop ment of the county The banks all over. the county are very liberal with the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-28

found their brown and gray lands pecu- liarly adapted to the production of all falfa and many of them are securing five cuttings a year and an average of two tons of hay per acre. Corn, pota- toes and fancy stock come in for large share of attention and Hill Crest Farm. situa ted one mile south of Jacksonville, is one of the show places of the state.
 This farm is the property of Mir C. B. Henry, one of the great factors in the present prosperity of Jacksonville. The
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-28

story of his achievements will be told elsewhere in this section by Dr. John Rowan, who will present more fully the work that MT. Henry has accomplished
 Let me say in passing. however, that the Hill Crest Farm demonstrates beyond all cavil that stock raising is one of the most profitable lines of agricultural en- deavor, and the example set has done much toward promoting stock raising in dustry in this section of Calhoun county
 Jacksonville. the unique, has not only
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-28
Fly sE. 0. M'CORMICK Mayor of Jacksonville

The most impressive thing to the stranger in Jacksonville is the open hearted hospitality of its people. They still retain in the fullest measure the courtesy and the hospitality of the old southland second only to this impression comes the conviction that all the people or Jacksonville are for Jacksonville fiist." They are enthusiastically recep tive to any plan which looks to the prog ress and upbuilding of the city of which they are all so proud.
 Jacksonville is one of the old towns of the state and was at one time the county site of Calhoun county It is situated F miles northeast of Anniston, on the Rome and Selma division of the Southern railway, and on the Tredegar spur of the Seaboard Air Line. It is F niles from Anniston and AS miles from Rome, 60 miles from Birmingham and 1OS miles from Atlanta. It is connected with Anniston by one of the most splendid pike roads in the state and 30-minute automobile service over this road sup plements the fine train service of the Southern railway, which operates four rs ssenger trains daily over this division the Seaboard operating six over it's lines giving to Jacksonville splendid trans portaton facilities In addition to the Annistcn-Jsck ksonville pike, work is pro- gressing rapidly on the Jacksonville Piedmont pike. which will soon be con nected with the wonderful network of reads leading to Rome, Chattanooga At 1anta and other points, north and east
 Jacksonville presents unique combna- ton of resources. It lies in one of the most fertile valleys in Alabama, sur rounded by the beautiful rolling foot Hills of the Appalachians. From an agri- cultural standpoint the country around Jacksonville leaves nothing to be desired Its altitude of 742 feet above the level oi the sea gives it pure, clear air; the majestic Appalachians lend the required scenic touch and contribute to climate which is almost ideal. This is written on November 4, and the temperature to- day at noon was "A, and the sun shone undimmed from dawn to twilight Every field product, fruit or vegetable, which the temperate zone produces may be grown in the country immediately con tiguous to Jacksonville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-28
Calhoun County

The Age Herald today presents Magazine Section devoted exclusively to Calhoun county Alabama Aniston the great county seat of Calhoun is well known all the south other communities of the county widely heraded perhaps doing things which will prove inspiration every Aabamian
 This edition tells of the achievements of the people Calhoun county They stand in the forefront in industry education and in high thinking and right living
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-28
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

The government of the city of Jack sonville is in the hands of Hon. E. o. Mccormick mayor. assisted by Hons. D. w. Goodlett, Mayor pro tenn, and George Ii. Rowan, H. H. Montgomery, w. H. Franklin, A. P. Johnston, councilmen. These gentlemen make up civic gov erning body which has an eye single to the welfare of the city Under their guid- ance conditions in every department or the cty's work have been materially bet tered Cement sidewalks have been built, electric street lights have been installed, cement bridges constructed and they are taking care of each and every problem as it arises to the satisfaction of the people.
 Jacksonville is indeed fortunate to have such a set of men at the head Of its affairs
 This splendid city has long been known as a center of culture and refinement and some of the oldest and most aristocratic families in the state are proud to call Jacksonville their home
 From religious standpoint the city Is unusually blessed, every denomination be- ing represented; and the social life of the city is famous throughout the entire state.
 Come to Jacksonvillel The invitation is extended to you, and behind it you will find every loyal heart in Jacksonville. Come and see for yourself the beauties which surround us, the splendid farm nds we have told you of, the hustling industries, the unequaled school facilf- ties the roads that make travelling pleasure and last, but not least, meet our people and see if we are not your kind of people.
 In every line of business there is an opportunity for a live one in Jackson vile We need more good farmers, more good merchants, more good mechanics, nt ha best town of it's size in the world.
 Come to Jacksonville. We haven't got any big electric sign which will wink the word Welcome" at you in a thousand incandescents, but you will find welcome written in the hearts of our people-andN in the cooperation they will give you if you will cast your lot with us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-28
COTTON FAR ABOVE NORMAL

All over the state the government re- port gives the cotton condition at 57 per cent normal The most reliable figures Show that in the country around Jack scnville the production is 70 per cent of normal. which means that the farmers of tbis section of Calhoun county will realize about 40 per cent more for the cotton crop this year than they did last. However, the Idea of diversification has met with much favor with the progress sive farmers of this section and they have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-28
JACKSONVILLE HUSTLING INDUSTRIAL CITY OF 25OO
 PEOPLE WITH UNEQUALED EDUCATIONAL FACILITIESi

uneaualeo agricultural resources, but sbe is an industrial center of importance as well, Here are located the splendid mills of tue Profile corporation, where 50,I1 srinGles whrr six days every week and 4oe happy, well cared for people live in contertment and earn better than liv- ing wage. The Profile Mills and the mill village are remarkable for their spotless cleanliness General Manager Greenleaf believes that cleanliness is indeed nigh unto godliness and the mills and the town might be likened to the fabled spot less town" Next in importance is the cotton seed oil and fertilizer plant ot the Profile Oil and Fertilizer company wl,ieh is prospering under the efficient management of Mir. s. II. Henderson, Jr. The industrial list is swelled further by tho plants of the Calhoun Cooperage com- rany and the Manifestation Lumber company, both of which are in opera tior and give employment to more than F mon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-28
CENTER OF EDUCATION

But Jacksonville is not only agricul- turally and industrially great; she is also a center of education and culture, and has thei distinction of being the home of the state Normal college. This is one of the four institutions owned and oper ated by the state of Alabama. and the splendid corps of teachers at this great school, ably headed by Dr. c. w. Dau- sette, are doing a great work in pre- pairing students not only for the ordinary duties of life, but to serve as teachers the direction of pr. Daugette the Jack sonVille Normal school has made a won derful record. In every department the nest thorough work is being done and ii the number of blue ribbons hanging on the wall of the presidents study is any criterion, they have been making competing schools hit a lively step in the manual training and domestic science departments which exhibited at the Ala bama State Fair. Elsewhere in this sec tion will be found complete history of this great institution and of the work Of it's distinguished president.
 Commercially, Jacksonville is right ip step with the times. Every line of com the merchants of Jacksonville reflect the optimistic spirit of the citizens. It's Jacksonville First with the men who arc building the business of Jacksonville.
 The financial needs of the city are cared for by the First National bank of Jack sonville, a strong. growing institution
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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-11-18
AGAINST GREATER EXPENSES.
Governor Gives Views on Proposal to
Increase Pay of State Officials.

Columbia, Nov. 15.-"The present
financial condition of the people of
South Carolina makes it of the ut
most importance that the cost of
State government be decreased rath-
er than increased" said Governor
Manning today, when asked for his
views on the question of increase in
salaries as proposed in statement
printed in Sundays papers. "While
the salaries paid our judges and
State officials are low,'' said the gov
ernor, 1--WE are just now recovering
from the financial hardships of the
recent panic caused by the low price
Of our products as the result of the
European war. and it behooves us
to watch closely every item of ex-
pense in order to hold down the tax
levy to minimum.
'The last session of our legisla-
ture created the South Carolina tax
commission for the purpose of re-
forming the tax laws of the State and
equalizing the burdens of taxation
so that all our people would be
placed on the same basis. Until this
commission shall have completed it's
work I feel that we should dismiss
from our minds the subject of in
creased expenses.
Cause of Education.
The awakening of our people on
the subject of common school educa-
tion makes it of the utmost import
ance that we provide facilities for
increasing the efficiency of our ru-
raj and common schools. These ia
cilities cost money, and until means
for the education of every white
child in South Carolina are provid-
ed l shall oppose increase in other
departments. If we have any extra
money to spend, said the governor,
lets put it in the common schools
of our State, where it will be the
means of furnishing to the boys and
girls, the future men and women of
South Carolina, the education to
which they are entitled and which
will make of them better and more
efficient citizens. This is, in my
Judgment, a most important matter,
and one in which the people are
vitality interested
II shall continue to urge such
economy as is consistent with the
absolute needs of the State and the
financial condition of our citizens
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-11-18

emptied in time to prevent the hasty
descent.
1--WE try to make everything in the
navy foolproof," remarked an officer
closely identified with submarine op-
erations. Every once in while
somebody gets careless, however, and
mistakes are made, which, of course,
is only human. The navy has been
very successful in making things fool
proof, or very nearly so, and efforts
toward improvement along this line
are being made constantly. AS a
rule, members of submarine crews
are less inclined to take chance
than those on surface vessels, realiz-
ing that so much depends on every
man doing his duty promptly and
with due caution. However, the man
who insists on taking chance turns
up every now and then
But submarine cruising is hazard
Gus at best. The structure of a sub
marine is necessarily delicate. Any
one of many things might be re-
sponsible for wrecking an underwa-
ter boat. They could not stand much
of a bump from hidden obstruction
in the water, and nothing could keep
them from reaching the bottom if a
hole were punched in the hull large
enough to permit the ingress of a
considerable volume of water.
When sea water comes in contact
with storage battery, chlorine gas,
very destructive of life, is developed.
Some of the older batteries of the So
called open" type are more liable
to develop chlorine gas than are the
| newer batteries, which are of the
closed" type and much more ex-
| pensive knowing the danger from
the ''open" batteries, members OF
submarine crews are constantly on
| guard against the menace of sea wa
| ter. Theoretically the battery deck
is watertight but from one cause OF
another sea water sometimes gets in
70 the batteries. There have been nc
fatalities from this cause, but in a
few instances members of a .subnla
rine crew have been temporarily
! overcome.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-11-18
Receiving the Discard.


One of our trenches in the first
line suddenly received fire of shells
The occupants perceived with dis.
tress that the projectiles came from
the rear and were from our own bat.
terry.
The battery was telephoned: 'tYou
are firing upon us!'
Not at all. We are firing on the
German trench"
'tBut we are getting all the pru-
neaux," (the prunes, that is, the
shrapnel.)
At what distance are you from
the German trench"
Twenty meters
The battery commander then re-
piled with mathematical sangfroid:
Twenty meters? All, you are prob
ably getting the discard! lie Cri
de Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-31
CALOMEL WHEN BILIOUS? NO! STOP!
 ACTS LIKE DYNAMITE ON LIVER
guarantee Dodson's Liver Tone will you the best
 Liver and Bowel cleansing you had

night and if it doesn't straiEhten you right up and mako you feel fine and vigorous by morning I want you to go back to the store and get your money.
 Dodson's Liver Tone Is destroying the sale of calomel because it Is real liver medicine entirely vegetable. therefore it can not salivate or make you sick.
 l guarantee that one spoonful of Dodson's Liver Tone will put your slug < gish liver to work and clean youc bowels of that sour bile and constl Z pated waste which Is clogRing your system and making you feel misera : ble. I guarantee that a bottle of Dotl-
 family feeling fine for months. Giva 1t to your children. It Is harmlsss doesn't grips and they Ike its pisasant taste.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-31

ton of accidents. More than 100 1ec- lures or lessons were given in the schools. The children carried the en- thusiasm and the instruction home to parents, and to servants, and the safety idea permeated the very air of Bir- mingham. The campaign left an im- press for good and respect for life and limb that can never be obliterated.
 As 1t closed, after having aroused the city through the children to the necessity of each persons taking rre- cautions for safety, there were many inquiries-"Who is financing this?' Its splendid idea, but who is paying for it?" "Is it some foreign benevolent so- ciety?"
 It was not known that great local
 corporation, charged by many as being
 irredeemably selfish and grasping, was paying those two expert lecturers high
 salaries for the two weeks work in
 Birmingham. The name of this corpora
 tion was not mentioned in connection
 with the movement. If it had, the charge
 would have been made that 1t was seek
 ing advertisement or that there was some other selfish motive. It was case of one of the city's business concer IFS |aiding in social and educational work for tho good of all concerned
 Early in tho month of April another business corporation distributed through the schools 10000 young trees which the children carried home to plant. Some body said it was good advertisement. Granted that it was. that did not iu- terfere with the growth of 20,000 trees nor prevent Birmingham from being a
 more beautiful place for years to come because of these. trees.
 Two Funds Collected Annually It has been the custom of tho schools for years to give a voluntary offering each Thanksgiving Day, to be used in the school or elsewhere. for assistance; and at Christmas the children always sell or buy Red Cross stamps. These nre the two funds collected each year through the schools. with the twofcid purpose of helping in cases of need and to encourage the habit of remembering less fortunate people. The value of sucn training has been demonstrated thii winter and the results of 1t were shown
 in the response the children made wher
 asked to aid in promoting White
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-31

Stop using calomell It. makes you sick. Don't lose days work IF you feel lazy, sluggish, bilious or consti- pated, listen to me!
 CaIomel is mercury or quicksilver which causes necrosis of the bones. Calomel when 1t comes into contact with sour bile crashes into it. breaking it up This IS when you feel that awful nausea and cramping. If you arc "all knocked out" if your liver is torpid and bowels constipated or you have headache. dizziness, coated tongue, if breath is bad or stomach sour just try a spoonful of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone.
 Here's my guarantee---So to any drug store and get q 50 cent bottle of Dod- sons Liver Tone. Take spoonful to-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-31

by powerful guns, so that any Zeppelin that might happen to stray over London would get warm reception. l fancied one running out of petrol and settling down slowly into Leicester square But would hate to contemplate what would. happen in that event to the aviators. The war spirit Is rampant in London. and ey- erybody would demand & souvenir
 One sees soldiers everywhere, in the biz and little hotels, the streets, in the restaurants-Tommy Atkins is omnipres- ent. He is the hero of the day, and it Is a poor family of whatever degree that cannot exhibit a member fin khaki or in kilt. Up and down the streets march the recruiting squads in service uniforms, and following in line tramp young men--soue of whom look to be mere boys-who have succunbed to the urgent call for troops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-01-31
TO OVERCOME WINTER
 COMPLEXION TROUBLES


 If the chill air causes your skin to dry and scale or become unduly red or spot ted, before you go to bed spread thin layer of ordinary mercolized wax over your entire face. Remove next morn ing with warm water. This is the ideal complexion treatment for the winter girl The wax gently absorbs the dead particles of surface skin, so gradually there's no discomfort This gives the un- deriving skin chance to breathe and to show itself. In week so the new and younger skin is wholly in evidence and you have a really matchless com appear with the discarded cuticle--as chaps, roughness, blotches pimples, freck1es, blackheads Usually an ounce of mercolized wax. procurable at any drug store, is enough to renovate even the worst conlplexion.
 Wrinkles need bother you no more if you'll use this-simple face wash: Pow dered saxolite, 1 oz., dissolved in witch hazel, E pt Just one application will affect even the deepest lines, and soon your skin will be smooth as a childs.