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Fergus County Democrat., 1915-10-21

The seven years which Roosevelt
spent in the White House was regard
ed by the new Spaner men as the
golden era of Washington reportorial
experience. Teddy was forever break
ing beyond the bounds Of the beaten
path, and each unexpected executive
diversion produced the setting for a
story. A man of almost ceascless
physical activity and one possessed of
original opinions, which he was by
no means lOath to express with nm
pXampied vigOr on every subject.
Teddy kept the correspondents con
Stantly on their toes to keep track OF
his manifold activities. When he WAS
not lambaSting the 'malefactorS Of
great wealth some Of them hr was
reading the riot act to the nature
iakirs'' or catalosning few contll-
maciOus individuals as members Ol
the "Ananias club. Whether al work
or at play, Teddy was always pulling
the unexpected, and his reign was a
period OF perpetual Joy to the boys
who camp about the executive man-
son in quest OF news.
Fergus County Democrat., 1915-10-21

AS an inspirer OF good copy. 7 y
was Tie exact antithiss to his nbHli.
tons and strcnuously lonnatious pre-
deccssor As the posScSSor and cX-
enplar Of the judicial tempera-
ment." President Taft seldom dcvi-
ated from the routine, He didn't cut
any capers on the tennis court or
demonstrate the finer points of the
manly art of self defense To any
Muldoons His discussion Of men
and affairs was wholly devoid Of
either punch" or pungency, ana ne
punctiliously observed every tenet OF
Of the sacred canens of precedence.
He did just what custom decreed
tlat as chief executive OF the ma
tion he should do. and did it with Il
strict regard for judicial poise,
which. while entirely proper, was
seldom interesting The -four years
of Taft was "A verilable newspaper
writer's Sahara with scarcely one
oasis on the whole dreary route
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-19
PAY YOUR STREET TAX.

Now is q mighty good time to
pay your street tax. Have you
paid yours? City Marshal ] A.
Forester is in receptive mood
and will be pleased to have you
fork over your $3.50, whereupon
he will issue you a receipt for same.
Under new city regulation
street tax in the City Of Leesburg
becomer due on the first day Of
August each year. This change
was made in order to give plenty
Of time for the collection Of the
street taxsand the formulation Of
report on this matter to the city
council by the end Of the year.
Though the notice that street tax
was due was made the latter part
Of July, only about a fifth of the
citizens Of Leesbug who are liable
for The tax have paid it up to date.
It is the duty Of every citizen to
pay his street tax promptly.
Marshal Foarester now has in prog
ress the cleaning off Of the princi-
pal street Of the city, which is great
~ appreciated by the various resi-
dents OF the town. But can't you
show your appreciation in apractical
way by paying your street tax?
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-19

! Sumter's farmers rallied strong
Wednesday at Leslie, where a great
meeting in the interest Of tobacco
culture in Georgia was held. En-
thusiasm was at a tense degree
throughout the session, and the inn
portance Of growing tobacco as a
valuable money crop yrs strongly
stressed by able speakers including
Mr.. 7. Y. Cunningham, demonstra-
tor from the national department
of agriculture, H. A. Pitts Of
Nichols, Ca, and others interested.
The meeting was called at the in
stance of the Americas and Snmter
County Chamber Of Commerce, and
Secretlry e. H. Hyman was pres
cnt and demonstrated his usual
energy in making the meeting q
success.
The meeting presided over BY
prominent citizens Of Leslie, vas
largely attended by farmers Of that
section Of Sumter and from other
districts as we'll. The business SEES
sion was held in the auditorium Of
Leslie High school and numerous
addresses pertinent to successful
tu,1aeeo culture were delivered.
The excellent cornet band Of
Americas and Sumter County Cham
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-19

Washington, Aug. 14.-Increased
manufacture Of cotton in tile south,
heavy linters and almost normal ex-
ports are features Of the yearly cot
ton consumption distribution re-,
ports which were issued by the cen
sus bureau today. The cotton states
used 3,026, 900 bales which is an in
crease Of $4,000 bales over the
amount used during the same period
the year previous. The report
shows that the exports are only
607 600 bales less than they were
on The same date last year.
The cotton consumption in the
United States for the year ending
July 31st amounted to 1888, 1858
bales. The number of bales Of
linters used during the year total
403, 389, according to figures Issued
by the United States census bureau
this morning. During the year
preceding 5 1893, 500 bales were con
sumed.
At the close Of the year thereEsre
on hand in all ESTABLISHING is
8, 1873, 1896 bales and 2S2, 274 bales Of
linters. Last year the cotton on
hand amounted to 1,33O,S64 and
1900 and 1884 bales Of linters.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-19
NEWS.
BY S. H. Rountree.

Crops in Lee county have suffered
very heavily within the past month
owing to the lack Of rain and some
very marked falling off is noted
among many Of the farms.
To look at the crops a month ago
the prospects for a good average crop
was encouraging. Most Of the crops
in Lee county we're late, but the
severe drouth which we had in July
and the first Of August did much
damage. Corn as well as cotton was
hit very hard.
The rains during the past week
and this week have been Of great
value to crops over the county. Late
cotton most especially was helped by
the late raining.
Acreage has been cut considerably
and only about 40 per cent Of the
fertilizer used to cotton last year
has been used this year. More in
terest has been turned to the raising
of Hog and Hominy'' and Live
of Home - which means much to
the farmers Of this county and sec
ton of the state.
Crops will by no means be a
failure, but the depression of the
present existing circumstances COM
pared with 5 weeks ago is very
marked.
We should plant grain and more
grain. This is one OF the best farm
ing practices there is at this time OF
the year, and little expense and lit
tie trouble. Where CHS practice is
followed better crops result. other
than being equal, than where the
practice is not followed. Plant grain
in your cotton middles. This has
been practiced in many sections Of
the state and proved quite a success.
And to you who have oats, / would
suggest and entreat that you do not
feed up to your stock any more Of
them than possible, but sell them to
your neighbors for seed, and to these
neighbors" of the oat growers I
would say: PLANT plenty of oats,
in addition to those you plant in
cotton middles for cover crops, SO
you will not have to buy seed
another year.
1 have not heard from many Of
the different club members and a
gain I ask each and every one of
you to communicate with me at
once. seH. Rountree,
County Agent.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-19
SUMTER FARMERS TO DIVERSITY
BY GROWING MORE TOBACCO
Enthusiastic meeting held at Leslie yesterday
to discuss methods Of planting and har-
testing.

Der Of commece Mr.. Pitts believes it
the greatest money crop, and fine
opportunity offered for its profitable
cultivation in Sumter county.
Many farmers present today agreed
to plant tobacco next year.
A superb dinner was served the
visitors ard friends generally by the
ladies Of Leslie, and the meeting to-
day in the interest Of tabacco cul-
ture was most successful one.
Methods of planting, cultiyating,
curing and marketing tobacco were
explained in detail by speakers.
Secretary Hyman exhibited sam
pies OF both green and cured tobac-
co, taken from Sumter county
farms where it is being grown pro-
fitably, and explained the process
Of cultivation and sale Of the pro-
duct.
4 similar farmers rally will be
held tomorrow at Desoto. There
win be a big barbecue dinner serv-
Ill, and the new Americas and
Sumter County Chamber Of Com
merce Cornet Band will be on hand
to enliven the situation. --Americus
Times-Recorder.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-19
KEEPING LEESBURG A
CLEAN TOWN THIS YEAR
Streets are cleaner and general
conditions better than in many
years.

It is matter of much comment
and general satisfaction that the
streets Of Leesburg as a general
thing are much cleaner this year, as
is the entire Gown. that has been
true in many years. There are
fewer weeds around, especially on
the streets, than ordinarily.
The rebuilding Of the Anderson
vile Townsville highway has
helped very greatly in effecting these
results. After this link Of the road
leading out south Of town had been
rebuilt, the city authorities added
their help in the way Of giving the
sidewalks a thorough cleaning. This
makes the entire street and side
walk excellent.
Not only has the Andersonville-
Townsville highway been improved
and rehabilita.ed, but practically
every street in the city has received
attention The city authorities
seem to have been unusually vigilant
this year, 50 that the general effects
on keeping the town clean have beenI
unusually good.
It has been pointed out by certain
citizens, however, that there are
patches Of weeds about on pirate
grounds in various parts of Lees
burg that ought to De cut down, as
they act as breeding grounds for
mosquitoes and Objectionable in
sects. One OF these is just south of
the telephone exchange on ths west
side of theroad. It is said that the
town has a right to demand that
citizens keep such places clean if the
demand is made by the right au-
thorities.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-19
A CORRECTION.


In last weeks Journal there was
a personal notice concerning the visit
Of party Of ladies and gentlemen
from the Central Settlement to Al
bany. III the personal it was stated
through an oversight and entirely
unintentionally that Mr.. S. ]. Eng
fish was a member Of the party. 1t
has been called to the attention Of
The Journal that Mr.. English was
not a member Of the party, and this
correction is gladly made to correct
the false impression given.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-19
WANTED LAND.

Wanted to buy three to six
hundred acres land cheap.
Don't care about improve
ments or location but must be
cheap. Small cash payment
long time on balance or very
cheap for all cash. Answer
giving no acres and lot num-
bers. P. o. BOX 30,
Albany, Ga.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-19
LUNSFORD
is HOME FROM ATLANTA
Lee cOunty's Representative has
returned from Atlanta.

Representative w. H. Lunsford,
Lee countys representative in the
session Of the general assembly Just
closed, has returned to his home at
smithville Mr.. Lunsford is serv-
ing his first year as representative
from Lee county. Though the reg
ular labors Of the summer session
have been brought to close, it ID
only matter Of 4 short time be-
fore the legislature viii be called
upon to resume their duties in ain
extra session.
Mr.. Lunsford is at home III
in the interim between
the regular and the special session
He talks interestingly Of the work
IF the general assembly, which be
staunchly defends from its detrac-
tors. It is Mr.. Lunsford 5 opinion
that the vets and not the dry
were responsible for the muddle in
which the legislature was left at its
close. He predicts an active and
satisfactory session Of the general
assembly when il meets at the call
of the governor.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-19
LEESBURG SEED MARKET
LEADS ALL AROUND HERE
Prices offered for seed last week
about the best anywhere.

In considering the advantages. Of
ferel by I.eesburg market to farmers
who have seed to sell it is interest
ing to note that last week the prices
offered for seed here were the best
to be found anywhere in this part
Of the state.
Last week the farmers who sold
their seed here were offered from
$18 to $20.50 per ton for their seed,
while most Of the ether markets
nearby we're offeriog mainly the
lowest IF these quotations for the
seed brought to them. The Lees
burg market on seed was strictly in
the swim, and the farmers were not
slow 70 see it as the large number Of
seed received here last week shows,
What was true Of cotton seed was
true largely OF cotton, too, as the
local market offered good prices for
the staple all throughout the week.
It is the purpose Of the enterprising
warehousenlen and seed buyers here
to keep the market lively all the
season. They will offer the very best
prices possible for cott1n and cotton
seed. The farmers 81 this county
and entire section are as
sured Of the most courteous treat
ment and the very best prices pos
sible when they sell their cotton and
cotton seed here.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-19


According to some of the oldest
inhabitants the present August is
one Of the most unusual ones Of
which they have any recollection.
It is very seldom that any August
i'll this climate passes with as little
rain as has fallen here up to the
twelfth day Of the month. During
tilt time only about one good rain,
or season as the farmers term
it. has come to cheer the farmers
who needed rain to freshen their
cotton and corn. Even this rain
came too late for many, as their
cotton and corn has been so badly
damaged that the rain had but lit
tie wholesome effect upon it. No
wonder that predictions as toa very
cold winter, and other unusual
representations, are being made
by old negro mamnlies and Others
supposed to be yersed in matters
pertaining to the weather.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-19
GENERAL NEWS.

Washington, Aug. 17.-Official
announcement Of the decision Of the
allies to put cotton on the contra
band LIST is expected here at any
time.
The exact position Of the United
States will be underlined until it is
officially advised Of the new action.
It is generally understood that the
move will be protested.
The state department has been
advised unofficially but authorize
lively Of the coming action and such
Information as officials have re-
ceived, coupled with latest advices
from London, indicates that devlop-
ment Of plan for uniform treat
ment Of the subject by all the en-
tente powers is all that is delaying
a formal announcement.
American officials have been as
sured that Great Britain and her
allies will take every action to mini-
mize the embarrassment to Amer
lea, although it is contended it
will substantially make effective the
order in council! and accomplish by
strictly legal means what has been
attempted under the orders.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-19
BIG EDITION ATTRACTS
ATTENTION EVERYWHERE
Journals Merchants and Trade
Edition receives favorable mem
ton in many quarters.

Even before it is issued from the
press the big Merchants and Trade
Edition of The Journal is attracting
much favorable attention not only
from the many patrons who will
make use of its columns but also
from the papers Of the state.
The eyes Of the people Of the
state have been fixed upon Lee
county for years, especially since
this county forged to the front last
year and led practically all counties
Of the Cotton Belt in formulating a
plan for the curtailing Of the cotton
crop, known as The Lee County
Plan. . The interest Of the people
Of Georgia and Of those who would
make their homes here has been
fixed upon Lee county of late as
never before.
It may readily he seen that there
is unusual interest to be manifested
in the big edition which The jour
nal is to issue soon. There exists
a large circle Of readers who are
waiting to see the big edition and to-
learn more about Lee county.
Especially is this true since the
special edition will have a large
circulation. It will go into every
county in Georgia and its circulation
throughout the Cotton Belt and
elsewhere throughout the country
will be general.
If you need helpful publicity,
isn't the moral plain to your 1t is
simply this: There is no better
medium for advertising Lee county
and this region Of the state than
The Journals Homeseekers' and
Trade Edition will afford. It will
be worth its weight in gold to any
one who needs crisp, helful adver-
Using ia the right place at the right
time. It is the wise advertiser who
sees this big advantage and make
use Of it before it is too late.
There is still time for you to get
in on the big edition, but you'll
have to hurry. The work has been
going on SO well and rapidly with
the special edition tLat things are
pretty well IN hand now. One
section of the edition is ready for
the press and is being cotton out in
the most attractive manner OF
which one can conceive. The type
setting. the printing and the write-
ups are tip-top in every way. II is
no cheap edition that The Journal
is getting out. You.may count on
that, Mr.. Advertiser, if you are
thinking of getting space in the
edition. Everything is all right in
every way. Call on the Editor or
on Mr.. L. H. Kimbrough, if you
want to know how reasonably you
can still get The very best publicity
in this very best Of advertising
mediums.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1915-08-19

WANTED-The supertendency
Of farm, orwill work it on shares.
Have experience, and get results.
Address e. L. Campbell, Leesburg,
Ga. Route 5.
Evening journal., 1915-01-04
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Evening journal., 1915-01-04
CHTROPODISTS
If THIS is YOUR BIRTHDAY
JANUARY 4.

Many of the most famous actors ana
actresses are born on this date The
sign governing this date is Capricorn
and it represents the shadowy things
of the earth, those which are not easily
explained. and which pcrtl rs to the
occult. Sometimes the gift of prophecy
comes with this birtbdate also the gut
of knowledge with11s study of books.
While this nature loves to work ,aard
and diligently, IL scattars its fcrces,
trying to do too many things at cnce.
This should be guarded against, as
great success will come 20 this percon
if the forces are all concelirlted along
one line.
This character is true, loyal, friendly,
to be trusted and the temperament is
undemonstrative, although deeply low
ing and inclined TO be Jealous.
The Want Ads viii locate desirable
apartments to rent. houses FOR sale and
business opportunities.
Evening journal., 1915-01-04
n. P. d. HELPs NEEnY.

Twenty well-filled baskets of good
things were contributed and distrib-
uted to as many poor families in this
city on New Years Day by the women
Of the National Protective Legion un-
der the direction of Aaron Willis. the
manager of the legion. It is under
stood that the women will continue
their distribution during the year. All
the cases were pathetic ones and in
one instance a woman is to be evicted
today if she does not pay her rent.
The women, it is understood, contem-
plate making a collection for this
woman Another case was that of a
woman and daughter, both of whom
were sick, the daughter being the
main support of her parent.
Evening journal., 1915-01-04
PUBLIC SALE

o.
ID UBLIC SALE-HOUSEHOLD GOODS,
L Bedding, Rugs. Draperies, Linens, Etc.
will be sold at STIDHAM & SONS AUG
TION STORE. NO. III r. FOURTH
STREET. FRIDAY. JANUARY 3. 1915, at
] o'clock, Z. NJ.
Household goods as follows; Brass Beds,
Ennmeled Beds, Mattresses, Dressers in ma
hogany. bird s-eyc maple and quartcred
oak Mission Librury Suit Turkish Rockers.
fine Diningroom Suit complete. Couch,
Chifoniers. Upright Piano. in good order
Cook Stove prince Beaver and shelf; sew
eral good used Rugs in various sizes
Blankets. Sheets Comforts. Spreads, Table
Linen, Lace Curtains, Couch Covers. Pillow
Cases. Brica Brac, S.lverwarc, 5piece ma
hogany frame parlor Suit. upholstered in
Verona; small Rugs, Vacuum Cleaner
Dishes Refrigerator Rockers and many
other articles used in o good home.
These goods are all in good condition and
must be sold at this sale for the highest bid
Parties looking for bargains should actend
this sale We will deliver free and store free
any article purchased at this sale Terms
cash. STIDHAM & SON
ian4,5.7. Auctioneers for Owners
Evening journal., 1915-01-04
MIR. sCHNEPF DENIES PURCHASE.

Denial is made by Henry r. Schnepf,
former proprietor of the Atlantic Gar
den, that he has arranged to purchase
the saloon at No. 726 Market street,
which was conducted by Mrs. Sarah L.
Legg, who is awaiting trial in the
Court of General Sessions on charge
Of alleged sale of liquor to minors.
Evening journal., 1915-01-04
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

~ HARLEs WARNER COMPANY, OF
- Delaware-rhe regular quarterly divi-
dend, No. "a, Of one and three fourths per
cent. q Sd per cent? ON the First and Second
Preferred Capital Stock Of the Charles War
ner Company has been declared payable
January 2s, 1915 to holders Of record Janu.
AIRY /, 1915.
dividend Of one-half per cent (i-2 per
cent? on the Common Capital Stock Of tho
Company has been declared, payable january
s. 1915, 10 holders Of record January /,
1918. Checks will be mailed
A. ID. WARMER, JR
lani,o,h. Treasurer.
Evening journal., 1915-01-04

There is in existence at the present
time a wcll-tried and proved means of
obtaining employment which succeeds
when all other means fail and that
method is through the Want Ads of the
newspaper.-Adv
Evening journal., 1915-01-04

Just turn back now to the Want
Columns and see for yourself the
great variety of lines of endeavor they
cover and you will be convinced. as
hundreds of others have been. that
they can be of infinite service to you.
ADV
Evening journal., 1915-01-04
CAPTAIN SUFFERS EYE INJURY.

Captain C. w. Brand, a pilot on one
of the Wilson Line boats which will
go into service tomorrow, is having
one of his eyes treated at the Wills
Eye Hospital, Philadelphia. Some
time ago Captain Brand was struck
with flap of piece of canvas which
in some way irritated the eye.
Evening journal., 1915-01-04
TYPEWRITERS.

4, YPEwRITERS RENTED - THREE
i months. $500. Rental applied on pur-
chase. Sold, $500 monthly. iypewriiers
repaired Royal Typewriter Agency, Type.
writer Exchange No. 015 Market street
sug23-n.
Evening journal., 1915-01-04
BOARD WANTED

A LADY OF REFfNEMENT. 4 sCH00L
IA teacher, desires board in refined private
FAMILY. Congenial surroundings Walk TO
radius Of ten squares from Twenty second
and Market streets. Address W.92. Evening
journal Office. jan4-2t
Evening journal., 1915-01-04
EMPLOYMENT AGENCY

DOMESTIC AND GENERAL HELP FUR.
, nished on short notice. Lqborers spe.
cialty. Delaware Employment Bureau. N. W.
corner Sixth and Tatnall streets. Wilmington.
Del. dec.Im.
Evening journal., 1915-01-04
SITUATION WANTED-FEMALF


n OOKs. MATTRESSES AND HOUSE.
~ work girls on German. want places.
Apply Mrs. n. Reedel, No. 400 Madison
street. iani-12t.
Evening journal., 1915-01-04
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITITS-

It in mertorious paying business
nave an exceptional opportunity TO offer.
Not so much cash 90 handle this business, as
it Is the right man Address B. r. care
The Evening journal Once jan2 g.