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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-06-10

the songs, Let the Little Ones
Come Unto Me-" and ASLEEP in
the Arms Of Jesus Our pastor
Rev. MIR. Davis preached sweet
sermon.
Safe with the Lord in Paradise,
Among the lilies fair and white
lie Angels hold with loving care.
Our darling that we miss tonight.
Not far away is he from US,
Inc little darling that we love and
miss
A flmy veil is all that lies,
Between that other world and this.
And when the last call comes for us.
And Heaven CLEANS before our
eyes;
| think We'll see our darling waiting
near,
To lead US into Paradise.
Another little lamb is gone,
10 dwell with him who gave
Another little darling babe, -
is sheltered in the grave.
God needed one more angel child,
Amidst his shining band;
AND 50 he bent with loving smile,
And clasped our darling's hand.
Thanking all for their kindness
shown US in this great time Of trials.
May we all meet in the sweet be-
yond. His loving aunt P. OIL.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-06-10

1t behooves every citizen within
the corporate limits of Scotland
Neck to assist the Civic. Improve
ment on Thursday and Friday Of this
week in cleaning up the town. The
Dersons who want to see the town
clean generally keep a clean home.
The health status of Scotland Neck.
Fir. Citizen, or Miss Citizenress, de-
Ponds on it's sanitation. Won't YOU
CO your share during these two DAYS
II identifying and healthifying
your town.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-06-10
10 The Citizeu OF Scotland Neck
And Vicinity.

For fully thirty five years the !,
q NJ. Semmi-Mixed Real Paint have
been extensively used throughout
the United States and also in South
America. They have therefore
been subject to the test of eyerv
sort Of climatic conditions-most
successful-there by proving their
extreme durability and supreme
value.
See our advertisement on other
page, telling property-owners how
to make their own paint, and there.
oy save sixty cents a gallon on every
gallon used.
LONGMAN & MARTINEZ.
! e'''i' niahers' New York.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-06-10
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that from
his date the store Of N. B. Ausbon
has changed ownership from n. =.
-Ausbon to E. +. Ausbon. This
business is situated in Palmyra,
Halifax County, North Carolina.
Any transactions OF business with
firm subsequent to this notice bill
be vailed if it is with 2. r. Ausbon.
t1ay 9Th, 1915.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-06-10
Some Suggestions in Corn Cultivation

In cultivating corn the nearer
F., level and smooth the surface Of the
. ground can be kept the better, be.
, cause there is less surface exposed
and therefore the evaporation is re.
duced to minimum. Thorough
, cultivation is needed, but that does
not mean deep cultivation, the whole
surface should be cultivated but not
over 3 Or a inches deep. While corn
does best on a soil which is deep and
loose, the deepening and loosening
Of the lower soil should be done be-
fore the seed is planted, and the
shallower the later civilizations can
be kept the more satisfactory will
be the results. Corn has no large
taproot like that of cotton, but is a
surface feeder, having a large num-
Der of long roots distributed
through the upper soil, and when
ever the soil is cultivated so deep as
to disturb any Of the roots the plant
is necessarily weakened by having
its supply of moisture and nourish-
ment decreased. A constant supply
OF food is as necessary for a grow
ing plant as for growing animal,
and the cutting off of so many of
the corn roots as is done by deep
cultivation gives the plant check
from which they never fully re-
cover.
Cultivation should begin immedi-
ately after the first rain that follows
the planting. There is no better
for this work than a
light smoothing harrow or weeder.
This breaks the thin crust and kills
and weeds that are just germinat-
ing. The harrow is best where the
crust is thick, the soil packed and
where there are clods. Cultivation
should follow each rain to prevent
the formation Of a crust and to kill
the weeds assIsoon as they germi-
nate, the harrow and weeder NAV
be used several times to an adj
vantage.
Ry all means keep crust from
forming on the top soil, keep this
broken up thinly SO as to make a
dust mulch by this the evapora-
ion is checked, and although the sur
face may become dry and dusty the
soil Immediately pillow this ''dust
mulch, will remain fresh and
moist, much longer than where the
surface is allowed to become COM
)act.
Much Of the corn grown in this
section is cultivated only three
lines. though it is the uniform ex-
oerience that more frequent cult
7atlons, result in greatly increase
Yield. An increase of two bushels
Der acre is ample pay for three addi
lonal civilizations, and it is rare
hat the additional labor does not
give good profit. Corn often suf-
:ers seriously from the want of
cultivation, but never from to fire.
luent, shallow stirring Of the soil.
The figures from below show the
composition Of white and yellow va
'ieties Of corn
Nitrogen
Protein Fat Fere Fiber Ash
White 11.6 So 1874 25 ~
fellow lis Sd 789 o51o
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-06-10

And yet there are those living on
the green banks Of the Contentnea
who believe that Josephus Daniels
could take a row boat and a fobert
rifle and stand off the whole German
navy,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-06-10

The weather spy reports from the
front that General Green has gained
I, vantage point to head off the dis
astrous operations of General Cut
Worm, the enemy.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-06-10
Notice..

All persons holding notes or ac-
counts against the late Mrs. Anna
:. Morrisett, deceased, will turn
them in to Mr.. J. Harper Alexander
at the Scotland Neck Bank for col
lection. J. H. ALEXANDER. In
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-06-10
his IS
Top Dresser: Year

you have fortified lightly planting used fertilizer
lacking potash il late cu2edy provided YOU Ton ~
necessary elements Of plant Acid and Potash
10 not make mistake
tAmmonia only such Nitrate increase II
as well stalk and foliage ROYTRs DRESsEP whcb
acid and POTASH. 7 - 49, S@o8L'AoiHs
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-06-10

Thursday, June 10. 1915.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-06-10

Entered at the postoHice at Scotland
r eek, n. c., as Second Glass Matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11
A FTVE-MINUTE CHAT WITH DIR. CAROLYN
 E. GEISEL OF THE FLYING SQUADRON

fant ill arms as yet" Dr. Geisel said, having been launched last October year ago at the great temperance meet. ing in Columbus. 0. Dr. Ira Landrith, EX-Governor Frank Hanly of Indiana and Mir. Richard Pearson Hobson wera the real instigators. J. B. Lewis of Bos- ton gave the first $10,000 to the fly ing squadron work, and that started our activities. pr. Landrith. who foi 20 years has been fighting for prohibit tion in Tennessee, and was one of the greatest personalities and powers in fi- nally making it possible for Tennessee to go dry had this Idea in hisamind all along. The slogan he carried safely fixed in his heart all the while, and which, by the way. he gave out to the Christian Endeavorers a short time ago, A Saloonless Nation in 1920.' The motto. A Saloon1ess Nation: a Sober People, and a Stainless Flag carries with it all that is intended in our work How has the flying squadron helped the w. C. T. U?' I asked. "Is it bet. ter way of waging war against liquor?"
 "No; not better way" said pr. Geisel. That was not the intention; il was merely to assist; to inspire a na- tion-w wide work for prohibition. Three divisions compose the s>uadron. and the second division, of which I am mem-
 Der, and which is now visiting In your city. enters today upon it's one hun dred and fifteenth day of activity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11

HELPING HAND HINTS
Ny MARION HARLAND No Chance to Hear Music

''I am shutin with five children liV- ing on a farm, and don't go out much We are all fond of music, but can't af- ford any instrument. We are trying to buy our farm. Before We came here P years ago we lived in Chicago. l was born and lived in London for 9 years have been able to hear some of the best music in the world Since coming here have had no chance of hearing any We should be more than glad if you are able to put us in the way of getting a talking machine or musical instrument of any kind. We willingly pay freight.
 A S.
 The doubly exled woman sets before us simply and plainly her isolation and her longing. When we asked some weeks ago for mandolin for a blind man we had dozens of offers of the coveted in- strument. It would be d most Christian ly deed to send mandolin to his mother A kinder thing would be to provide a photograph that would reproduce for her the music poured into the magic ma chine by the worlds finest performers It would bring back the days of her youth and cultivate in her children a love for really good music such as their mother reveled in in good old London town I leave her and her story with the constituency They could not be in better hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11
Preparations Made
 for Road Conference

Chattanooga, March 1O.-(Special.)
 Elaborate preparations are being made
 locally for the good roads conference here on April g. when the governors of In-
 diana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennes-
 see, Georgia and Florida will assemble to determine upon final plans for the
 proposed Dixie highway from Chicago to
 Jacksonville.
 Entertainment of the city's distin-
 guished guests and all other good road
 enthusiasts who may attend is entrusted to the Chattanooga Automobile club All other organizations in the city, however, are actively cooperating with the city and county officials.
 Among prominent automobile manufac- turers who have already expressed their intention of attending are E. R. Benson. vice president of the Stakeholder corpora ton, and M. l.. Pucher sales manager of the Federal Motor Truck company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11


 Size died. My wofk with the W. C. T. U. took the form of featuring. My third excuse is educational work. Those three things are my hobbies, my very own-we all have a hobby, you know-and when l accepted a position in Shorter college over in your sister state Georgia, it was my l ambition to establish a chair of health anu motherhood. which 1 did, and also in five other colleges
 Explain to me, please" 1 asked just what this chair of health and mother hood means"
 Briefly" said Dr. Geisel, it is educat- ing a girl physically as well mem tally You know the physical side of so many girls is dreadfully neglected and while they are sent forth into the world from college, mentally well equipped and ready to compete with any | forces that may arise, physically they are as innocent as unborn babes. The science of living, of taking care of the body, of knowing how to honbr and adorn the position of motherhood when they reach that stage-yes, that is my idea in this especial branch of work An endowment of $S0,00O was given to Shorter college for this chair, and it , has been a source of great qualification to me that it has been so successful" Tn your work with the flying squad ron, what is the most satisfactory fea- turea" I asked.
 "The existence of the flying squadron itself" Dr. Geisel quickly replied "It Is not an organization, you understand, but an aggregation of workers from various fields banded together to as- sist the w. c. T. U. in the promotion of nationwide prohibition"
 "The flying snnadron is merely an in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11
Reads to the Blind

The inclosed appeared in your Corner some time ago. I should be glad to get the name and address of the blind woman, as I may be able to assist her in making a living am vice chairman of the com mittee organized to read to the blind and assist them in every way possible. l in- close stamped and elf-directed envelope for her address and any information that you may be able to give me.
 MRS. F. K.'' Do you comprehend what boon you confer upon the blind woman in opening to her an avenue of usefulness and a means of support? Her address went to you by mail, but could not refrain from telling our fellow workers of your woman ly act and the practical sympathy that melted you to it. Heaven bless and re- ward youi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Council of Jewish Women will hold an important meeting this afternoon at o'clock at Temple Emanu-El
 Mrs John Dwyer will entertain her crochet club this morning at 10 O clock at her home in Norwood
 At 2:S0 o'clock this afternoon Miss Fay Tor will give talk on H'Story Telling at the regular meeting of the School I'm provement association of the Ullman school Refreshments will be served
 Mrs. Acton will be hostess to the mem- bers of the Mothers Self Culture club of West End Friday afternoon at her home, 2lS Hawkins street
 The Fenelon club has issued invitations to silver tea to take place Thursday, Marcn IS, from 3 to o'clock at the home or Mrs. E. L. Martin, 2714 Tenth avenue. for the benefit of the M. P Cole man endowment fund.
 Mrs, A. M. Boyer will be hostess to the Friday Night Bridge club at her home in Norwood
 Anno uncement was made yesterday that the tea for the Misses Fashion will be repeated Friday afternoon at the Southern club and motion pictures will be made of the entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11

The chief event of society day in Fash ion Week were the many delightful infor- nal luncheons given by the various compliment the many lovely visitors who are in the city for the week. Miss Kath- erlne Earle entertained a. party of nine at the Country club in honor of Miss Carrie kDox of Anniston the guest of Mrs. Frank Nelson. At another table were Mrs. Harry Jones, her guest, Mrs. Me- Lean Triton, and a few friends. And among other hostesses were Mrs. Felton Winberly and Mrs W. G. Matthias. The terday for the pleasant weather foretod the coming of spring, and shoppers were much in evidence, stopping at their fav
 orite place for d bite of luncheon. Dr. Carolyn Gesel noted speaker, was ten dered a pretty luncheon at the Tutwiler and others noted in the dining room were: Mrs. Louis Coleman Morris, Mrs. Rick Woodward, Mrs Robert Jemison and others. Among the large parties at the Southern club were Mrs. H. l.. Badham's luncheon for Mrs. Charles Stillman and Mrs. Richard Massey's entertainment complimenting Mrs. Samuel Benton, the guest of Mrs Richard Johnston. Prom- nent among the guests yesterday at the Birmingham Newspaper club were: MT. and Mrs J. L. Yancey, Miss Lila Mae Parker, MT. and Mrs. w. B. Smith, MT. and Mrs. ". G. Bellinger, MT. r. R. All lison of Gadsden, Miss Ina Shepherd, Mrs. G. E. Jones of Anniston, Mrs. Frank V. Evans, Mrs. John M. Corr, Mrs. c. G. l<ershaw. Mrs. D. B. Dimmick, Mrs. J. o. Jackson, Miss Erie Conville, Mrs. H. B. AberEathy, MT. and Mrs s. M. Baker, Miss Kathryn Donahue, Miss Hazel Dooley, Mir. and Mrs. c. C. Esdale, MT. Frank S. White and Judge E. c. Crow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11
OFFICERS OF BANK
 TO BE PROSECUTED

Jackson, Miss, March 1o-Attorney Gen. eral Collins returned to the city last night and stated today that he will go to En- terprise next Monday to assist in tho prosecution of the officers of the BanH of Enterprise, which failed sometime ago. The officers have been indicted by the Clarke county grand jury on the charge of receiving deposits after they knew the institution was insovent
 s. F. Birdsong of this city and H. C. Brown of Meridian are now in Enter- prise as the representatives of the at- torney generals office, and will check over the books and accounts and inves- tigate the affairs of the defunct bank as thoroughly as possible before time to go to trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11
MRS. BADHAM'S LUNCHEON FOR MRS. STILLMAN

Another interesting event with Mrs. Charles Stillman as honor guest was the luncheon at the Southern club yesterday with Mrs. Henry Lee Badham as hos tess
 A mass of jonquils and violets centered the daintily appointed table and cards bore the following guests names; Mrs. Edward Cabaniss, Mrs. Charles Stilman Mrs A. l.. Fulenwider, Mrs. Harold San sen, Mrs Pascal Shook Mrs Ross smith Mrs. Campbell Maben Mrs. Harrison Mathews Mrs. w. H. Kettig, Mrs Charles DeBardeleben, Mrs. Viola Roden- Redin Mrs Alfred Levert and Mrs. Cupepper E,Xnm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11
More Requests for Music

q am a girl 10 years old and have not any music of my own. I would like some of the music that Mrs. r. P. offers.
 MILDRED L. 'I came across a kind offer of vocal music that Mrs. F. P had mace. I am trying to earn enough money to take up vocal music and cannot at the present time buy any pieces I would be glad to receive some. I will remember the Cor ner in case I have anything to offer.
 ''S. S." I bracket the two letters and must re- turn one answer to both. The music you seek to get was given away before your applications reached us. I am hopeful of good results from the publication of your appeals-results that will give you abun- dant and visible reasons to remember the Corner"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11
Asks for Violin and Music

Some time ago I read in the Corner of an offer of violin music, which some one had to give away. I will be glad to pay express charges on it, and If the vio- lin that was offered is still available I should be only too glad to pay charges on that. If not, could you find out if there is anybody who wants to get rid of one? May be some one has one for me-just now. FRANCES s.
 That violin was ''one of kind and was snapped out of our keeping almost as soon as notice of it appeared in print. It may be that some boy, having fallen in love with a new toy, would not mind getting rid of his fiddle. It IS more likely that a father, who gave over playing when business demanded all his time and thought, may take compassion upon Frances S" and disinter the instrument
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11
SOCIETY IN GREATER
 BIRMINGHAM

Mrs. A. A. Chancey was hostess to the
 members of the Sorosis club and few ex- tra guests yesterday afternoon in Wood lawn. The house was made attractive with ferns and narcissi and crochet and em- hroidery were the diversions of the after neon, an ice course being served later.
 Mrs. R. Bowen was hostess to the
 Wednesday Afternoon Rock club and after the game the members were served a light refreshment course.
 Mrs. Bradford Ansley is convaIescent after a serious illness.
 Miss Eleanor Gillian has returned from a stay in Alexander City and Columbus. Ga
 Miss Mamie Mullino and Miss Irene Brooks will give a farewell party for Mir Carl McGinnis, who expects to leave Sat urday to make his home In Georgia. this evening at the home of Miss Brooks in Ensley.
 The Fairfield Bridge club met Tuesday with Mrs. w. G. Bickell and three tables were arranged for the players, who were later served dainty salad course.
 Mrs. S. H. Mann was hostess to the Ems ley Highland Forty-two club yesterday, when jonquils and ferns decorated the rooms and the same color motif was used i'll the score cards and refreshments. Only the members were present.
 The Inglenook School Improvement as- socation will hold business meeting this afternoon at the school at 2 o'clock. Mrs. c. w. Adams is the guest of rela- tives in Montevallo.
 Mrs. C. C. Moore was hostess at a
 spend-the-day party yesterday in East Birmingham, including the following guests in the courtesy; Mrs. s. T. Cobb. Mrs. T. N. King, Mrs. A.. c. Whetstone, Mrs. w. c. Green, Miss Snow Slaton, Miss Irene Whetstone and others. MT. Rufus Wakefield of Illinois is visit ing his mother Mrs. M Wakefield. Mrs. R. F. Smith expects to leave Fri day forsa stay with friends in Atlanta. The K. D. C. class of Wylam will give a St. Patrick social Tuesday at the home of Mrs. R. l.. Glasgow.
 Mrs. W. A. Stephens and Mrs. J. F. Stephens are visiting in Selma. George Priestly is i'll at the home of his parents in Vivian.
 Mir and Mrs. w. T. Morris have named
 their little son John Milton Norris The Mothers club was entertained yes terday afternoon by Mrs. F. o. Sanders Of Pratt City and the members of the club or the same name of Ensley and several other guests were included in the hospi- | tality. An interesting musical and literary programme was given by the various members, after which sandwiches and tea were enjoyed. Mrs. J. B. Handy and Mrs. John Meagher presided at the tea table. Miss Annie Barnhill. Miss Ella Mccain ano Miss Byrdie Mccain have gone to IiLeville after stay with Mrs. J. M. Rarnhill. The latter accompanied them
 home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11
Never Have Enough to Read

If any members have any magazines to spare I will gladly call for them, as my son of 10 years and myself never have enough to read. Are there any for us?''
 M. w" Watch the Corner for offers of maga- zines. and write at once for the addresses of donors. And will readers whose shelves are piled with back numbers send to me for the name of the mother whose son is as hungry for. reading of the right sort as herself?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11
MRS. ROBERTS BOX
 PARTY FOR VISITORS

Mrs. J. B. Roberts entertained CO., terie oi friends yesterday afternoon, giv- ing box party at the Lyric compliment ing Miss Marcia Snyeer. the guest of Mrs w. l. Lassiter
 Besides the honoree and hostess the guests seated in the box were: Mrs. Frank Wood, Mrs. Gregory Johnston, Mrs. C. C. Blackwell and Mrs w. b. Hillhouse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11
CITIZENS WORK TO
 IMPROVE ROAD

Mountain Creek. March 10-(Special.) "Cobern's red hll' has been reduced. Thirty-one citizens of the town met and elected the Rev. J. A. Cannon chairman of a road improvement association, and then proceeded to "Coberns red hill" When they were through work old sol- diers and others living on that road could reach the village comfortably.
 They worked for two days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AUCTION
 CLUB MEETING

The regular weekly meeting of the Wednesday Night Auction club was held at the home of Miss Margaret Chenoweth.
 Those participating in the game were Miss Marguerite Nabers, Miss Belle Rob- erts, Miss Arlington Butt Miss Augusta Clark, Miss Bland Tomlinson, Mir. Rob ert Thach. Mr. Alfred Shook, MT William Bell Mir Carey Baker, Mir Val Kolb, MT. Townsend and Mr Meredith Roberts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11
- BRIEF MENTION

Mrs. F. R. Simms of Columbus, Miss. l Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. P. Till man.
 Mrs. R. F. Williams and her little son Robert Williams, Jr., left this week to join Mir. Williams In Little Rock Ark, Where they will make their future home MT. and Mrs. Borden Burr are in Talla- dega attending the Otey-Henderson we'd ding. Mrs. Robert b. Weiss is resting well after an operation at Tally's infirmary
 Miss Josephine Setliff was the recent
 guest of Mrs. s. D. Weakley and Mrs. w. R. Miller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11
LOCAL MUSICIANS
 TO ACT AS JUDGES

Mrs. Charles J. Sharp. vice president from Alabama to the National Federa- tion of Musical clubs. announced yes- terday that the following had been chosen to act as judges of the na- tional federations contest for a place on the ninth biennial convention at Los Angeles, Cal. from June A to July ?. 1915:
 Piano. Mrs William Gussen. Voice. Mir. Robert Lawrence. Violin. Mr. c. Klenk Orchestra, MT. Philip Memoli Music critic, Mrs. Julia Nicely Finch. The contest will take place Friday morning at 10:30 at Cable hall and the three contestants selected will gc to Memphis about May 10, After the contest at Los Angeles they will be given 100 engagements throughout the whole country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-11
MISS FASHION, BOX PARTY
 AT BILLY BURKE MATINEE

The Saturday matinee at the Jefferson when Miss Billie Burke will appear in Jerry" will be one of the gala events of the season. Through the courtesy of the management of the theatre four boxes will be occupied by, the Miss Fash ions.' who have been conspicuous in con-