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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
ARRANGE GRADES OF COTTON
Agricultural Department Builds Up
Elaborate Systems Of Checks,
Balances and Precautions,

One of the most elaborate systems
OF checks, balances and precautions
that surrounds any of the administra-
tive activities of the government has
been built up in connection with the
machinery in the department of agri-
culture for settling disputes as to
grades of cotton under the cotton-fu-
lures law. The department has had to
guard carefully against the possibility
of the good faith of its agents being
questioned, and to accomplish this has
worked out a plan that should satisfy
even the most chemically suspicious.
After the receipt Of small quantities
of the fiber. agreed on by both parties,
from each bale of cotton in dispute.
the samples are carefully locked up in
a vault until clerk to the board of
examiners opens the packages and ar
ranges them in readiness for examina-
ton. Each sample is marked only by
number so that nothing can be
known of the parties to the dispute.
An examination sheet is prepared for
each dispute, also bearing the number
and statement of the contentious of
the parties to the dispute, but with
out names
Finally the board of examiners, COM
posed of expert cotton classers, is d.
vided into squads of three men each,
the personnel of each squad being
changed daily so that no three men
constitute the same squad for two con-
secutive days. The examinations are
made by squad, its decision being the
basis for the findings by the secretary
OF agriculture. The findings have the
effect of prima facie evidence iH all
United States courts.
In the six-and-a-half months follow
ing the PRONUNCIATION Of the various
standards, December Is, 1914, the dis
putes referred to the secretary of
agriculture totaled 41S and involved
S9.OSO bales of cotton. The fees as
sessed for determination of the dis
putes amounted to $13,378.45. The de-
partment does not profit by these
fees, however, for they must be turned
into the treasury as miscellaneous re-
ceipts.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
TELL SIZE OF COTTON CROP
Remarkable How Close People Living
In South Come in Their Guesses
Before the Picking Season.
(By JOHN J. NEWMAN. Washington
n Cl

(By JOHN J. NEWMAN. Washington.
D. c.
It is remarkable to find how close
the government comes to ascertaining
the size of the cotton crop a month or
two before the picking season and
still more remarkable how close peo-
pie living in the South come in their
guesses.
I was in Georgia in May and asked
several cotton men about the probable
size of this years crop. The reply
In each case was between 10000. 900
and 100000 bales. Later on the
United States agricultural department
estimated the crop at 12,50O.OOO. In
July ! met a cotton man from Texas
in Washington and when | asked him
about the crop. he said 1t would be
slightly under 100000 bales. This
same man came within about SOC. 900
bales Of calling the figures on the rec
ord-breaking crop in 1914-two months
before the crop had matured.
| am told that the decrease in the
use by fertilizer accounts more for the
falling off in this years crop than the
decreased acreage. although that
to Is per cent.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
PROFITABLE TO GRADE EGGS
Difference In Prices Between Lowest
and Highest Quality Ranges From
Ten to Fifteen Cents,

II certainly pays to grade eggs. In
many city markets the difference in
prices between the highest and low.
est grade is often fifteen or twenty
cents on the dozen. First-quality eggs
should be fresh and of fairly large
size. weighing around twenty-four
ounces to the dozen. II first-quality
eggs and eggs of a lower grade are
shipped in the same case. all the eggs
In that case will take the classified
ton represented by the lowest grade.
All the dirty, small and odd-shaped
eggs should be used at home. Brown
and white eggs should not be mar.
xeted together.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
Cotton Declared contraband-

England has automatically settled
all controversy with this country over
her orders in council" by declaring
cotton absolute contraband. Well. at
least this action by the British gov
eminent definitely places the cotton
shippers on notice as to where they
are at" and while that affords poor
consolation for the injury wrought this
great industry. the friends of the
staple will have to govern themselves
accordingly and look out for their in.
terests as best they can.-Houston
Post.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
Man for the Farm.

The ideal hired man on the farm
is one who farms because he is in
love with the work, and who studies
the best methods Of agriculture. both
by observation and books and papers.
and who prefers the clearly. orderly
and healthy occupation of farm life
to the squalid and disturbing infiu-
ences of the city.
The hired man who receives from
thirty 10 forty dollars per month and
his board the year around. is better
of financially and more often be-
comes independent. than many city
workmen. whose wages are three
times as much.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
WAY OF THE MODERN MAIDEN
Lure Of Romance Not as Strong as It
Was in the Days Of Her
Grandmother.

Apropos of young girls rich mar
rage, Mayor Rockwell said at recep-
ton in Akron:
Our girls don't marry disadvanta-
geously as often as our boys do. In the
whirl Of love the female doesn't seem
to get as dizzy as the male.
"A pretty girl told me the other day
that she was engaged to a very rich
landowner.
We'll, WE'LL said, and here we all
thought you'd marry the eloquent
young preacher who took you about so
much last summer
THE girl smiled.
Deeds speak louder than words
she said"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
HELPED Considerably

i presume there was Lovers lane
at the summer resort you visited?"
Il think not"
But, surely. there were some &C
commodations for spooning?"
We'll. the power plant was defec-
tive and the lights went out two or
three times in the course of an eve
ming"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
Magic Washing Stick

This is something new 70 housewives
something they have wanted ell their lives.
but never could get before. It makes IL pos
sible - do the heaviest, hardest washing N
less than one-haf the time it took by old
methods, and IL eliminates all rsbbag and mus,
cular effort. No washing machine is needed.
Nothing but thi. simple little preparation.
which Is absolutely harmless 10 the finest fabries-
white, colOred or WOODEN. II makes the
hardest task OF the week a pleasant pastime-
q delightful occupation You will be de
lighted at the clean, spotless, snow-white
clothes that come out of the rinsing water:
and all without any effort on your part. The
Magic Washing Stick does Il sl-and remember
without injury to the most delicate goods,
colored or white, woolens, blankets, lace cur.
tains, etc. Contains DO acids, no alkalies, no
poisonous ingredients to make its use dan.
gerous. Is vzshngs IS eea.s
Sold by all Druggists and Grocers every.
where. II yours doesn't handle IL, show him
this ad-heli get IL for you. Or send Sc In
stamps to L L hcxARos CO.. shsmsa lena
Arkansas pisiribuisrs
6umEHlMaaI enc CO.. Lite asek. Artassss-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09

and others in your community who
are interested in the development and
Improvement of it's potato industry.
Many people are acquainted only
In general way with the character
istics of the different varieties of po-
tatoes. Among the early varieties
are: Early Ohio: an extra early and
popular market variety. Also in
strong demand for seed. Early Rose,
a medium early vigorous grower, par
ticularly popular for sandy loan soils.
Triumph. an early maturing variety
in strong demand as seed for southern
truck markets. Irish Cobbler, grow.
ers in many sections specialize on this
standard eastern white variety for
seed trade.
Among the late potatoes, the Rural
New Yorker Is leading commercial
variety which Is being adopted as
standard in many community centers.
The Burbank is a well-known variety
which is well adapted to new and
well-drained soils.
The Green Mountain is another
good late potato which is rapidly in.
creasing in favor.
1t is greatly to the advantage OF
every grower to learn all about the
stock he intends to raise. Set high
standard and work for Improvement
every season. The results will be
gratifying and profitable.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
Water.GIass Eons.

Water-glass eggs are practically as
good as fresh eggs for post cooking
purposes. II it is desired to boil them.
prick a small hole through the large
end of the shell before placing them
into the water. The pores of the shell
have been sealed with the water.glass
solution and without this pinhoIe the
expanding air within the shell would
burst 1t.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
How Is Your liver7

II your liver is inactive you will be
bilious, dizzy, have headaches, bad
breath. pimples, etc. One BONDS
LIVER PILL at bed time will cure
these troubles promptly. They are
small, mild, safe and inexpensive. II
your dealer will not supply you, send
Csc to Bonds Pharmacy Co., Little
Rock, Ark. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
Keen Sire's Record.

A breeding association provides it's
members with a practicable way of
keeping their good bulls until their
usefulness is past, and Of giving sew.
eral farmers the advantage of know.
ing a sire's record on one of their
farms without all OF them doing the
experimenting
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
Safe Retreat.

"Yassah, likes dis jail" cheerfully
said a colored citizen who was in
durance vile. Il sho' likes it fine! De
lookout fun dat winder dar am ele-
CANT and de bars acrost it adds to it's
traction. Inside it's as comfortable
and cozy as"
Look here! What in the world are
you in for?"
"Bigamy, sab. l done got three
wives"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
Underground Fiuhtinu.

Mrs. Church-Wouldnt your hus-
band like to go and fight In the
trenches?
Mrs. Gotham-No; trying to get
seat in the subway is about all the
underground fighting he wants.-New
York Telegram
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
NO DOUBT THAT RESlN0L
DOES HEAL SICK SKIN

When you know physicians have
prescribed resinol for 20 years in the
treatment of eczema and other itching,
burning, unsightly skin eruptions, and
have written thousands of reports say
ing: 1T is my regular prescription
FOR itching" "Resinol has produced
brilliant results" THE result it gave
was marvellous in one of the worst
cases of eczema etc., ETC., doesn't it
make you feel that this is the treat.
ment I can rely on for MY skin
trouble!" The moment resinol oint-
ment touches itching skins, the itch
ing stops and healing begins. Sold by
all druggists.-Adv.
The ex-husband is apt to think that
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
Carefully Treat
Children'SColas

Neglect of children's colds often lays the
foundation of serious lung trouble. On
ternal medicines or to keep the children
always indoors.
Plenty of fresh air in the bedroom and .
good application of Vick's swap Grub"
Salve over the throat and chest at the first
sign Of trouble, will keep the little chaps
free from colds without injuring their de
gestions. 25c, 60c, or $1.00.
ZhZ aENtzWr MAS ms Trade A[4Rx'
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
Object ofITestino Association

A cow-testng association is Just be.
ginning its fork when it keeps rec
ords on its members cows 1t should
lead to bettir dairymen. better feed.
ing. a cattlebreeding association. and
better community life generally.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
PROTECT Orchard Trees.

When piiwing the orchard. wrap
the pillow faces and the ends OF the
whippietree to prevent bruising the
bark of ffuit trees. Even q small
bruise of this nature may result in
the death II Q valuable tree.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
Harvesting Onions.

Harvesting cnions should begin as
soon az most bf the tops wither and
fall over. Several rows should be
thrown together and the onions left
in the field few days to dry out be-
fore topping ind storing.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
GROWING Lettuce

Some growers OF head lettuce main
tain that II costs from three to five
times as much to grow head lettuce an
the loose-leaf sorts.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09

Inc man with coed silo at the end
OF MS barn Is not worrying percepti.
OILY ABOUT an early frost. Insurance is
a good thing to quiet the nerves
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
Keep Even Tbriftx

ns Solo weather approaches, the
- should b kept strong and in a
condition. There is no profit
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
Use of Bordeaux Mjxture

Remember that bordeaux mixture
is not intended to kill insects but to
control fungous diseases.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
Queer Talk.

rs Jones firm really going up?"
Yes, heard yesterday they were
going under"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
XIII the Garden Worms.

Do not be afraid TO kill "currant
worms" cabbage worms" with paris
green or arsenate of lead.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
Do II Mil Grit With Eeed

Don't mix grit with the feed. Place
1t in boxes or some particular place
where the fowls will have easy access
to it.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09

Grasshoppers Dislike Bordeaux.
II grasshoppers attack garden and
orchard plants use bordeaux when In.
sects appear. They do not like Il.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09
WoMAN's GROWING CLIO,

WOMAN'S GROWING GLORY
is her hair. II yours is streaked with
ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use La Gre
ole" Hair Dressing and change 1t In
the natural way. Price $1.00.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09

s,.ss mixture for Pasture.
: mixture of grasses will
ore nay or pasture than a sin.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09

Leap before you look and you will
look foolish.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09

snley Excellent Fruit.
not have to own a large
. enjoy excellent fruit OF
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09

Among other pipe lines are those
written In favor of smoking.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09

factors in determining the value OF
potato seed. These can be secured
only by careful inspection. There are
few simple rules which, II carefully
observed, will surely result in better
yields, better quality and better prices.
1t is a foolish practice, not to say a
very expensive one. to plant potatoes
that are not up to the standard In
quality. II is a waste of time and
money and only results in a loss Of
most or all of ones crop.
AS the crop is growing and as 1t ma
lures, watch 1t most carefully: select
the choicest plants and the potatoes
from these for next years use.
The following are few of the ways
by which you may improve your po-
tato seed: By cooperating with your
neighbors in securing pure seed which
can be obtained from the most reli-
able growers. By planting this foun.
dalton stock by itself where 1t will
not be mixed with other varieties.
By learning the vine and tuber
characteristics of the variety you
plant. BY discarding as seed all hills
which do not have these characters.
tics.
By selecting seed for next year on
the field at digging time this year.
By organizing the growers. dealers
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1915-10-09

The ex-husband is apt to think that
alimony means all the money.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-14
"FO0LS BOTHER HER"
SO Says Sally Salt. Heroine of Mrs
Wilson WoOdrOw's En-
trancing Story.

Il can call publicans and sinners,
brothers." says Sally, but fools both
er me-" Summed up in a few brief
words is the character of this re-
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The book is full Of good things,
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If you have overlooked clipping
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this charming book.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-14

It is reported that the sultan Of
Turkey has made a vigorous COM
plant 10 the German ambassador de-
cIaring that Turkey has been "aband-
oned by her allies. bereft of munitions
and money, while sustaining single
handed the unequal struggle in the
Dardanelles and the Caucasus"
The story may. OF course. be a fab
rication. Nevertheless. it calls atten-
ton to the serious plight in which,
Turkey finds herself. and doubtless
represents the popular feeling among
the Turks
The Turkish people did not want
war They realize that they were
dragged by Germany into a tremend-
Gus struggle which may end in their
destruction. It has doubtless dawned
on the nation that the war can serve
no Turkish purposes but at best can
only promote the aims of Germany
leaders whose own ambitions have
lead them to league their country with
the Teutonic powers.
Germany and Austria undoubtedly
meant to give Turkey more help. And
If valiant fighting ever deserved sup
port. the Turks deserve it. Both in
terest and honor bind the Germans to
come now to Turkeys aid.
They have tried to do so by means
OF diplomacy But diplomacy has not
won passage through Roumanis. Tor
munitions destined for Constantinople
Diplomacy has not yet insured the
neutrality Of Bulgaria and Greece,
though it has thus far checked their
inclination toward a junction with the
allies.
If Germany and Austria are to give
Turkey any real help in her hour OF
need, they will first have TO make a
road to Constantinople. And that
means driving through southern Rus
STA or piercing the Balkans with an
invading column. The next German
effort has seemed destined for that
theater of war. II was the logical
move. 10 follow the German drive in
Russia.
But now the allies are beginning to
batter the German line in the west and
the Austrian line fronting Italy
doubtless to counteract just such a
maneuver. SO the Turk is likely TO
/ be left alone 10 fight his own battle,
and TO lose inevitably unless the cen
trail powers can hold the British,
French and Italians and simultaneous
lily duplicate their Russian success in
] the Balkans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-14

attend that fair. and learn something.
IL would by no means be out of place
il it were insisted that each pupil
write a report on his observations at
the fair-affording them a little prac-
teal training in English compost
ton. To talk pract;calizing the learn
ing in the public schools, and then
shut off an opportunity such as this.
is too inconsistent for righteous con-
sumption.
And the same principle should ap-
ply down through the grades where
we have it that the pupils are to be
let off only upon letter Of the parents.
The annual fair should be made a part
Of our public school curriculum. II
beats going out into the country for a
hike" to look up weeds, bugs, and
the like. and beats il all TO smash,
and yet we understand these hikes
are pulled off quite frequently OF
course, TO incorporate the fair into
the school curriculum, might upset
the even pose Of the superintendent.
and the professors, somewhat. but the
purpose Of the schools is to afford in
structiOn for the pupils rather than
snaps for the which may.
or may not, be 10 the point.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-14
Letters Of the People
RAPs THAT FENCE.

Editor News-Times.
In your editorial columns Sunday
You gave a timely and very proper
jab at the city administration for
allowing that eye-sOre of a fence on
Lincoln way Z. across the river from
Howard park, TO disgrace that thor
oughfare.
1t is not even a decent looking
board fence. as boards are partly Off
at places. and II is plastered with
signs, both of tin and cardboard
much against the law-and never did
have a drop of paint on it.
But what may be expected OF an
administration that allows weeds and
grass and underbrush TO grow rank
on its property to menace peoples
health, 10 say nothing of the insight
liness? Small wonder that citizens
all about the city do likewise, and
little wonder also that q fence would
be given any attention, no matter
how dilapidated and obnoxious.
Still, one couldn't help hope that
with the Interstate fair being held
out that highway and thousands of
visitors using ii, that the city beau
tiful committee or some kindred
body, would have aroused the mem
bers of the reform city administra-
ton to a real sense Of their duty
for the apparent reason they have
none-and have that particular ave
nue. presentable this week AS it is
now weeds and underbrush, for near
ly the full length of the way TO
Springbrook park, hide the view of
the beautiful St Joe.
At the time the street car company
built the cement walk and fence
along Vistula av. il was hoped the
city would get busy and complete the
| job by extending the work in front of
its own property. But no such good
luck. I don't know why it didn't
| Probably no money in the treasury
the usual cry of this administration
or the lack of influence Of the
people of this section with the pres
ent as we'll as several preceding ad-
ministrations and school boards with
regards to living this part of the city
any attention.
Anyhow, there is that dilapidated
| old fence, rank weeds and under
brush, Sample st. bridge nearly as
dark as a coal mine; Franklin school
once condemned but still in use, dust
I-usually-as thick as fog off the
coast of Maine, all along Lincoln
| highway e, the most used thorough
fare in the city-and no friend in
/ court.
BY the way, why isn't Lincoln high
way T.. being sprinkled this week
/ No money in the treasury. or didn't
think of it, or don't care continent
al" which?
LINCOLN WAY.