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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09

land, Miss Mary Finley, Miss Janette Fin ley. Mrs. Falkner and MT. John Holmes.
 The following cards are out. Mrs. A. H. Rawlinson, at home, Friday afternoon, May IA, in honor Miss Mary Finley, linen shower, to clock.
 The Women's Missionary society of the Methodist church, south, will give play, Engaged by Wednesday," at the city hall, Pratt City, Friday night, May IA S:30 D. m. Admission of 25 cents will be charged.
 Mrs. Edna Wolf and sons, John and James of Guthrie, Ky, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs Charles A. Hasseler.
 Miss Emily Dryman, who has been teaching school at Brookside, has re- turned home for the summer.
 Mrs June Rogers and two children, who have been visiting Maj and Mrs. George Georff, have returned to their home ir Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Robert

the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Robert Bainbridge, in Green Pond
 MT. J. W. Jones is in Helena.
 Mrs E. B. Cowan of Decatur is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Jesse Chantz.
 Mrs. F.. O. Edney and children have re- turned home after a pleasant stay with relatives in Louisville.
 Miss Mary Young has returned to her home in Vernon, after spending the win ter in Inglenook
 Miss Ola Walker is the guest of her parents in Athens.
 Mir. and Mrs Elmer Finck have re- turned to Atlanta after visit with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Finclx.
 Mir. Charles Mills, MT. Ben Bibbs and Mir, Perry are enjoying fishing trip at Swan Lake, near Decatur.
 The Rev l.. F. Goodwin leaves this afternoon for Kissimee, Fla, for two weeks stay.
 Mrs. Annie Bradley of Hartselle is the guest of MT. and Mrs. R. V. Bradley.
 Miss Clersy Keith has returned to her home in Argo after spending the winter with Mrs. A. D. Mckinney. The Baptist Ladies' Aid society will meet Tuesday afternoon With Mrs. W. l.. Doyle. The Rev. J. w. Stewart will preach the morning sermon at the Baptist church today. Mir and Mrs. J. D. Maddox have moved to Decatur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09
East Lake

Mrs. Paul Johnson and Miss Lillie Wood were joint hostesses to their class in the junior department of Ruhama Baptist Sunday school on Saturday, taking them for a picnic on Red mountain. On their way up the mountain they were enter taned in the home of Mrs. Winston Hale At the summit of the mountain beautiful stories were told and then put into action by the boys and their guests. This, to- gether with their picnic lunch, made for those in attendance day to be remem- bered.
 Mrs. T F. Eagles and Mrs. J. M. Shell burne were joint hostesses at very
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09
InglenOOk

Mrs. J. F. Carlisle and Miss Ola Walker were joint hostesses this week, when they entertained the pupils of the primary de- partment of the Inglenook school with an outing in the woods near Bartons country home At noon a luncheon was served picnic style" to Mrs. Isom and Mrs. j.. Cater.
 The Cabin Boys club enjoyed an outing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09

Clifton Brookes. is very i'll at St. Vim cents hospital
 Mrs A. C. Jernigan is visiting Mrs. Charles T. kesmodel at Camp Hill
 Mrs. Irene Denny is visiting relatives at Vinemont.
 Miss Anna Belle Kendall of Lexington, Ky, is the guest of Miss Jessie Carter. Miss Kendall will be the inspiration of a number of social events for the coming week.
 Miss Mataleigh Plant. who has been quite ill, is improved.
 Mrs. l.. A. Christian is visiting her mother, Mrs. Bell. who is i'll at Selma.
 The Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Howard of Columbus, Ga, are visiting their daugh- ter, Mrs. J. B. Knight.
 Miss Clemmie Jolly is visiting relatives in St. Clair
 Miss Laura Lee is visiting friends in Argo.
 All Teen Age Girls are urged to at- lend the mass meeting at the First Bap- ust church this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09
FRECKLES
Don't Hide Them With Veil; Remove Them With The Othine Prescription

This prescription for the removal of freckles was written by prominent physician and is usually so successful in removing frecllles and giving clear, beautiful complexion that it is sold by druggists under guarantee to refund the money if it fails.
 Don't hide your freckles under "a veil; i; get an ounce of othine and remove them. Even the first few applications should show wonderful Improvement some of the lighter freckles vanishing entirely.
 Be sure to ask the druggist for the double strength othine; it Is this that is sold on the money back guarantee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-09
3 E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
This from Mrs. s. IT, Richmond, Providence. R.

PRouDENcE, R. l,-"For the benefit of women who suffer as have done wish to state what Lydia E. Pnkham's Vegetable Compound has done for me. did heavy lifting and the doctor said caused dspace ment have always been weak and overworked after my baby born and inflammation set n then nervous Prostraton from which did until had taken Lydia F. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound. The Com- with troubles like mine try to induce her to take your medicine Mrs. s. T. RICHMOND ro9 Waldo Street Prov idence Rhode Island.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-18

For Ere, Lightning, Tornado and
Plate Glass Insurance, see A. S.
Jayne.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-18
LIVED ON
RAW EGGS
Or. Richards Experience With Dir.
ferent Diets. Peaches and
Buttermilk for Three Years.

Cecilton, Md.-MT. George Richards,
Of this place, during the past IL years,
has probably tried more different dieta
than the average person would ever use
In a lifetime.
What he has to say about his expert
ments, must therefore be highly interest
ing to anyone suffering from indigestion
or stomach troubles of any kiRd.
He says: "For more than IL years,
I suffered with stomach troubles, and
paid hundreds Of dollars for doctor bills
and medicines. was also operated on
for piles.
lived on dried peaches and buttermilk
for nearly three years. The only thing
that would not give me pain was raw eggs.
was a physical wreck. ! could moi
sleep, and was as near crazy as man
could well be.
must say that after taking two 25-cent
packages Of Thedford's Black-Draught,
Il did me more good than all ever spent
for other medicines.
have been working daily on the farm
ever since, and ! am as hard as iron."
This purely vegetable remedy has been
In successful use for more than 70 years.
Tryit. Butbe sure that it's "Thedford's."
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-18
Lazy Farmers, DoRt /; ad Th,s

hc United States nsu"u aeDt .'
4. .,Culiure, the Syaic b. aud
" Experts ali over the clu' ~ .tt
j.2inG the farmers Of Aueri1a to
,,It'vate every available acTo dui.
ing the coming year. III" war il
Europe assures the sale Of almost
everything that can be raised Ev-
cry article that is exported 70 fed
tie soldiers and the citizens ct
TIE stock of Europe means jus; b.
Uluch less for home consum, .,...,,
therefore, even with big crops o,
everything, the prices will be high
II it is not a good crop year the
farmer will at least raise enough for
home use and will not have to pay
the hign prices that will prevail
Utilize every available acre fot
grain, grasses and vegetables. In
many sections farmers are urged TO
try double acreage of potatoes. Ii
should not be necessary. under
proper conditions, to import pota
toes into any agricultural county.
Put the hens and the turkeys to
work and give them a square deal.
Raise pigs, cattle and horses in as
large number as the accommoda-
tons of the farm will justify and
any losses that any farmer, planter
or rancher may have sustained last
year will be more than made good
The war in Europe may last for
months or years. but while it con
tinues there will be an active de-
mand for everything we produce
Should the war end this week the
nations engaged will need all our
surplus products for a year at least
Take our advice, TO. once. and dc
not permit good, tillable land to lie
idle in 1915. ~
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-18

We have sent out many state-
ments during the past few weeks.
The returns have not been what
they should be. 1t is true the
amount due us from each individu-
al is small. In the aggregate they
make quite a sum. We need mon
ey to pay our expenses as we 90
and ask that prompt remittances
be made. If you have not yet re-
ceived a statement, please do not
put US to the expense of mailing
you one. Pay us at once.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-18
Tx COLLECTOR
Il YEARS OLD
Expected to Resign on Account
of FeebIeneSs - Gained
Strength and TWenty-four
Pounds by Taking vinol.

Corinth, Miss: az am a city tar
collector and seventy-four years Of age.
] was in a weak, rundown condition 20
that became exhausted by every little
exertion. My druggist told me about
Vinol, and / decided to take It. In .
week noticed considerable improve
ment; 1 continued its use and now
have gained twenty pounds in weight,
and feel much stronger. I consider
Vinol a fine tonic to create strength for
old people. ii. A. PRICE, Corinth,
Miss.
AS one grows old their organs act
more slowly and less effectually than in
youth, circulation is poor, the blood
gets thin, the appetite poor and diges-
ton weak. Vinol, our delicious cod liver
and iron tonic, is the ideal strengthener
and body builder for old folks because
it creates a good healthy appetite,
strengthens digestion, enriches the
blood, improves circulation and in this
natural manner builds up, strengthens
and invigorates feeble, rundown, nerv-
GUS and aged people, and if it does not do
all we say, we will pay back your
money
L. M. Wood, Druggist. Monroe City
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-18
Be Economical of Mother.


The farmer sat his easy chair,
Between the fire and the lamp
lights glare;
His face was ruddy and full and
fair.
His three small boys in the CHM
ney-nook,
COINED the lines of picture-bo
His wife the pride Of his home and
heart,
Baked the biscuit and made the
tart,
Laid the table and stepped the tea
Deity, swiftly. silently
Tired and weary and weak and
faint,
She bore her trials without com
plant.
Like many another household saint;
Content, all selfish bliss above.
In patient ministry of love.
At last, between the clouds of
smoke
That wreathed his lips, the husband
spoke:
There's taxes to raise and interest
to pay,
And if there should come rainy
day,
Twould be mighty handy, I'm
bound to say,
T have somethin' put by; for folks
must die.
An there's funeral bills and grave
stones to buy.
Enough to swamp a man, pretty nigh
Besides, there's Edward and Dick
and Joe.
To be provided for when we 90.
Dick and Edward and little Joe
Sat in the corner in a row;
They saw the patient mother 60
On ceaseless errands to and fro;
They saw that her form was bent
and thin,
Her temples gray, her cheeks sunk in;
They saw the culver of lip and chin
And then, with a warmth he could
not smother,
Outspoke the youngest, frailest
brother;
You talk of savin' wood and lie,
An tea an sugar, all the while,
An you never talk of savn'
mOther!"
- Eva Sadler.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-18

At the Iowa experiment station
they have been comparing the pro
ductive power Of short, fiat potatoes
short. round potatoes; long, fiat pc.
tatoes; long, round potatoes, and
long. pointed potatoes AS the re-
suit of a number of experiments.
they found that the short, flat pota
toes yielded from 20 to 80 bushels
more per acre than any of the 9TH
er three. The long pointed pota
toes gave the poorest results, The
indications are that under corn belt
conditions, two things to look for in
seed potato shape are shortneSs and
flatneSS. Wallaces Farmer
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-18

An exchange digs out the follow.
ing questions that will keep most
people guessing: You can any
day see a white horse. but did you
ever see a white colt? How many
different kind of trees grow in your
neighborhood and what are they
good for? Why does a horse eat
grass backward and a COW forward?
Why does a hop vine wind one way
and a bean vine the other? Where
should a chimney be the largest, al
the top or bottom? Can you tell
why a horse, when tied with a rope
always unravels it, while a COW al
way s twists it into a kinky knot?
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-18
An Interesting Game.

Can you make sense of following
rhyme:
| saw a pigeon making bread;
| saw a girl composed of thread;
l saw a towel one mile square;
] saw a meadow in the air;
| saw a rocket walk mile;
| saw a pony make file;
| saw a blacksmith in a box;
I saw an orange kill an OK;
/ saw a butcher made of steel;
| saw a penknife dance reel;
| saw q tailor twelve feet high;
| saw a ladder in a pie;
l saw an apple fly away;
| saw a sparrow making hay;
/ saw a farmer a dog;
/ saw his daughter mixing grog;
saw three men who saw these
two;
And will confirm what l tel
you.
Solution-Remove the semicolo
from the end of the lines, an.
place it after the first noun
each.-Ex.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-18

Sears, Roebuck & Co, declarded
SO per cent dividends, you paid
them the cash and they did not
give you any tickets to the show.
Patronize your home merchants
- Marion County Herald.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-18
Administrative Notice.

Notice is hereby given that let
tiers of administration upon the es-
tate of Emmett j. Crawford, de-
ceased. were granted to the under
signed by the Judge and ex-officio
Clerk of the Probate Court OF Mon
roe County, Missouri, in vacation,
bearing date of January IL. 1915.
All persons having claims against
said estate are requested to exhibit
them to the undersigned for allow
ance within six months from the
date of said letters or they may be
precluded from any benefit Of such
such estate; and if such claims be
not exhibited within one year from
the time of the last insertion of the
publication of this notice, they will
be forever barre.
ADA CRAWFORD.
Eli Administrative.
Meriwether G Mtriwelher
At $. for ESt9te.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-18

A C. Johnson of Centralia has
been visiting relatives here.
E. w. Williams was the guest of
his sister, Mrs Eva Vaughn the last
of the week.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-18

Miss Helen Hagemeister of Green
Bay, Wis. who has been the guest
Of Mrs. Frank Proctor, left Friday
for q visit in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-18
Circle Tours
to
California

By virtue of its many
through trains, via its
numerous main lines and
close connections, the
Burlington offers you the
choice of through service
to California, either direct
or via the North Pacific
Coast, via the greatest
possible combination of
routes. This makes it
easy for you to go one
way and return another.
Colorado, Utah, Estes
Park, Glacier Park, Vel
lowstone Park, the Black
Hills, and the Wyoming
ranch resort country, are
all reached via the Bur-
lington. Come in and
let me help you plan your
trip. S. B. Thiehoff,
Ticket Agent, Burlington
Route.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1915-02-18
SEED OATS
SEED L CORN

SKID CATS: RAtekln'e New Alberta Canada CIown
Bggest Heaviest Yielding Oats Known or Crown Adapted
any State In the Union We have handled and sent ou
thousands Of bushels Of these Oats eyewhee during the a
Eve They yield good land 100 10 TO loo busheh
per We also handle all other leading best varieties.
SEED cORN Diamond JOe's Big Early White Seed
Germ. Largest Eared Earliest Mature Thoroughbred and
Heaviest Yielding Field Corn In existence Every stalk pro
duees and good Seed Scientifically Prepared
Thoroughly Dried and Properly Cured Can be relied upOp
grow and give perfect stand. We also grow all the Lead
ing. Best Varieties. White and yellow, RArly Medium
Late. adapted to your locality.
Our BIG CatAIOaue and Samples Mailed Rree. Send along
names Of neighbour who arc interested in Better farn
Grass and Garden Seeds Address
RATElcHNS SEED HOUSE. Shenandoah. lowe
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-02-06
irl. r. Hicks 1915 Almanac.

The Rev. Irl X. Hicks Almanac
now ready, grows more popular
and useful with each passing year.
It is a fixed necessity i'll homes
shops and commercial establish
mcntS all over this continent. This
famous and valuable year book on
astronomy, storms, weather and
earthquakes, should be in every
home and office. Professor Hicks
completed this best issue of his
great almanac at the close of his
seventeen year. The almanac will
be mailed for IS cents. The Rev.
lrl K. Hicks fine magazine, Word
and Works, is sent one wear, with
a copy of this Almanac, for ONLY
one dollor. Send for them to Word
and Works Publishing Co, S4O1
Franklin Ave. St. Louis, MO. You
Will never regret your investment.
Try it for 1918.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-02-06
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT..
STNTE OF LOUISIANA.

WHEREAS, Ambrose NJ. Smith. OF the
Parish of Ncrmiion. State of Louisiana.
has applied to me for tn cancellation of
one Bond drawn and subscribed by
Ambrose NJ. Smith rs principal with
American Surety Company of New York
as surcties, dated February lst. 1908. and
for the sum of Twelve Thousand Dollar.
IN favor of the Governor OF the state of
Louisiana. aud conditioned for the faith
ful performance aud DISCHARGE bv elid
Ambrose NJ. Smith of his duties as Suprr-
intcndent and Ex- OfiiCio Treasurer of the
Public School Fund of Ncrrilion Parish
Now, therefore. |. Luther Egbcrt Hall.
Governor of the State Of ouieianl. have
thought proper To issue this INV procll-
nation with the view OF giving public
notice to all persons herein Interested
and concerned to show cause in vri,i-..
at the OihCe Of tn" Secretary IF Stat, at
the City of Baton x uge. La. within
ninety days from and aiter the last pub
LEGATION hereof Why said Pond and the
mortgage result'u. thcrcfrom should not
be cancelled aud anulled and the above
named securities al discharged from any
furthcr Liabilities III the premises.
Given under my SIGNATURE and tic
Seal OF the State of Louisiana 90 tie CITY
Of Bacon Rouge, this 18th d-vof January.
i. /. 1918. l.. l.. HAII..
SEAL Bv the Governor:
Alvin l.. IIcbert.
Secretary of State.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-02-06
n r. Hargravc. It al.


IIy virtue Of q writ of iicri flciaS. to me issued
ont r the Seventeenth Judicial District Cou,t
state of Louisiana in thc above entitled and
numhctcd suit, fully authorizing and en-
PIONEERING M in the premises ! have this day
seized aud talsou into my possession To- satisfy
said writ and will offer for sale. 60 the last and
highest responsible bidder with apprliec-
mcnt ut the principal font door Of the Court
House in the town Of Abbcvi,lc Parish of vcr
million. It.. on
Saturday, February 20, 1915.
between the legal hours prescribed by law. the
followir- described property, to-wit
one certain tract of land situated in Vcrmiliuu
Parish, La. containing Thirty llOl acres. more
or less, and described as being In, south part Of
North East Quarter of the North West Quarter
Section Thirty Three Gs'. Township Ten GOl
South. Range Two East
Being the tract which r., stou Morgan acquired
from lsidorc Lehman. January 2oth. lpoS.
Terms. Cash on day Of sale
Shcri1's Office Abhcvillc. Ia this 9th day Of
January \. ID. 1915.
AUG MORTON,
Sheriff. Vcrmilion Parish, La.
S. p. Watts, Attorney.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-02-06
Constitution

When Cootivc or troubled with Cou,ii-
patton take Ch1mbcrlaiu's Tablets. They
Ar" easy to take and most agreeable i'm
effect Obtainable cvcTvvhc-c. adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-02-06
More Farmers
Farming Better,

Hauing diversified products, grown OF
government drained lands, over good
roads to local cash markets where
thrifty home labor i'll our factories NAV
convert the raw into finished products.
and with adequate. transportation
facilities, supplying proGtably the
world market, is the object of the
Southwest Louisiana
Development Bureau
Let's Get Together" The Abbeville
Progress is member, Join With Us.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-02-06
II. $. cote.

Constable Fifth Ward
Collections a Speciality
Work Done Reasonably
INDIAN BAYOU,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-02-06
RATE Increase
HEGE:SSee.RY
FARMERS UNION OFFT-
GALS THINK RAILROADS
ARE ENTITLED TO
MORE REVENUE.
Products of Plow end Farmer
Who Lives al Home Should
BE Exempt From In
crease.
Ely Peter R7dford
Lecturer National Farmers Union

The recent action of the Inter
state Commerce Commission in
granting III increase in freight
rates III the eastern classification
OF territory; the application of
the roads by state and interstate
commissions for an increase in
rates, and the uttcranccs of Pres
ident Wilson on the subject
bring the farmers of this nation
face to face with the problem cf
an increase IN freight rates. 1t
IS the policy of the Farmers
Union to meet the issues affect
ing the welfare Of the farmers
Squarcly and we will do so in
this instance.
The transportation facilities OF
the United States are INADEQUATE
TO effectively meet The demands
OF commerce and particularly in
the South and West additional
railway mileage is needed - &C
commodate the movement Of far:1
products. Ii in the wisdom Of
our Railroad Commissions a. in
crease in freight rates i; ncccs-
Sary to bring about an improve
ment i'll our transportation scr.
vice, and IN extension of our
then an increase should
be granted and the farmer is will /
ing to share such proportion of
the increase as Justly belongs to i
him, but we have some suggeS-
tons to make as to the manner IN
which this increase shall be lev
led
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-02-06
Rates Follow Lines Of Least Re-
slstance.

|
The freight rates of the nation
have been built up along lines OF
least resistance. The merchant.
the manufacturer, the miner. the
miller. the lumbcrman and the
cattlcman have had their traffic
bureaus thoroughly organized and
in many instances they have pur-
sued the railroad without mercy
and with the power of organized
tonnage they have hammered the
life out of the rates and with un-
restrained greed they have eaten
the vitals out of our transporter
ton system and since we have
had railroad commissions, these
interests, with skill and cunning.
are represented at every hearing
in which their business is in
volved.
The farmer is seldom repre-
scented at rate hearings as his or
CARNATIONS have never had the
finances to employ counsel to de-
velop his side of the case and as !
a result, the products of the pillow
bear an unequal burden of the
freight expense.
What is Fair Rate?
We do not know what consti-
tutes basis for rate making and
have never heard of anyone who
did claim to know much about
it, but if the prosperity of the
farm is a factor to be considered
and the railroad commission con-
cludes that an increase in rates
is necessary, we would prefer
that it come to us through ar
ticles of consumption on their
Journey from the factory to the
farm. We would, for example,
prefer that the rate on hogs re-
main as at present and the rate
on meat bear the increase, for anv
farmer can then avoid the burden
by raising his own meat, and J
farmer who will not try to raise
his own meat ought to be penal
zed. We think the rate on coal
and brick can much better bear