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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-27
From, the w. C. T. U.

A recent writer has said "No one is
truly himself who is not in effect more
than himself-a factor in forming the
opinions of, others. Right public
opinion is made by contributions Of
this sort.
Everyone is as responsible for i'm
pressing right ideas upon others. at
proper times and in proper way, as
for holding them himself.
Righteous convictions are not pri.
vate property. We can retain truth
with unimpaired virility only by propa-
eating it. 1t is the prerogative of the
law of truth and right to be public
opinion maker"
Every wife and mother, yes. and
every sweetheart, of Macon, as we'll
as the fathers, sons, and husbands,
should let it be known that they are in
favor Of prohibition, and opposed to
the repeal of the present anti-liquor
law, until we can get still more pro-
hibitive one. The curse of drink is as
old as sin, and has sent billions of its
victims to drunkard graves and drunk
ard eternities. caused more tears,
broken more hearts, and ruined more
homes than any other known evil.
Whiskey costs Mississippi over one
million dollars a year, and our country
over two billion dollars year, and
has been sending nearly one hundred
thousand of our young men to dark,
hopeless graves.
1t has helped to send nearly 10000
poor, hopeless, goddess. heartbroken,
bedraggled wives and daughters to
sunless eternjties. The war between
the states cost about one million lives.
Since then, drink in our country has
killed nearly four million. It is well
known that whiskey is the cause Of 85
per cent of the crime of this country.
1t is said that in the state Of Kansas
where no liquor is allowed to come in
the state, that it's people have more
money per capita than any state in
our country, and its jails and prisons
are practically empty. 1t is said that
there is more drinking in the city of
London than any city in the world,
and that there are one million paupers.
1t has proved tie curse If all tire,
and let proud Mississippi break its
chains and defy its power. Every
lover of law, of the peace and happi-
ness of the wives and mothers and the
little ones of the state of Mississippi,
should not only work and vote against
the repeal of the present law, but for
entire prohibition.
And let every wife, mother and
sweetheart of Macon and Noxubee
county, take stand with the W. C. 7.
U. against the repeal of the present
law, and work for the total extinction
of the accursed traffic. Knowing the
ruin | have seen wrought bv its use,
would as soon vote for the spread of
yellow fever, smallpox, cyclones or
hurricanes, earthquakes, pestil ence,
and war, as l would for the accursed
thing.
"Woe uuto him that giveth his
neighbor drink, that puttest thy bottle
to him, and makest him drunken"
F. A. T.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-27
MississippFs Farce

Prohibition in Mississippi ha!
taken a queer turn. The only
real AMI simon pure prohibition
in the state now is against the
freedom of the press in publish
ing advertisements. The legis-
lature which recently adjourned
enacted a law which prohibits
the sale or circulation of any
newspaper or periodical which
carries an advertisement of any
alcoholic liquors. The prohibi-
tion of sale and use of liquors
does not go so far. The law per-
mits the Importation of two
quarts of whiskey or twelve
quarts of beer for each adult
citizen every four weeks. The
people may buy and use liquors,
but they may not read advertise.
ments to guide them in how and
wnere to buy, or what should be
the market price. They may
send to New York or New Or
leans an order for these goods,
which are not contraband in the
state, but they may not read an
advertisement giving them in
formation about wdat they are
to order or what price they are
to pay.
The people of Mississippi have
long resented the old history of
that state, written by northern
men, to the effect that they pro-
hibited the circulation of knowl-
edge among the slaves, but the
new law against advertising of
lawful goods is prohibition of
the circulation of information to
the white people as we'll as to the
negroes of the state. There
might be some consistency in the
laws of Mississippi if the prohi-
bition of the liquor traffic went
as far as does the prohibition of
advertising. But as these laws
now stand, they are absolutely
inconsistent, and more against
the freedom of the press than
the prohibition of the liquor. 1t
might be charged that the Miss
issippi Legislature was influenced
by a boot-leggers' lobby, for it
appears that A,ie legislation
benefits the boot-leggers, who
sell liquors without special brands
or a schedule of prices, taking
advantage of people as to quality
and prices. What man is so ig-
norant that he cannot under
stand the farce of a law which
prohibits him from reading
about what the law says he has
a right to buy and use?- Wash
ington Herald.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-27

learned that other countries will
buy our products just as quick
as they will those Of Europe, if
we only offer them what they
want at prices they want to pay,
and from now on we intend to do
it.
In many respects Americans
have suffered from the war in
Europe, but in other ways they
have profited, and one thing we
have learned is that we are of
much more Importance than we
believed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-27

Noting the killing of her baby
as result of attempting to run
al automobile by an inexperi
cnced woman, the Washington
(Ind. Herald well and truly
says; ut is nothing short of
criminal carlessness to entrust a
car to an inexperienced person on
a public road, especially to a
young girl. There would be just
as much sense in handing over
railroad locomotive or a traction
ear to a child. These instances
where motor cars become uncon
trollable are not because of the
cars, but on account OF the care.
lesSnesS or recklcssness or lack Of
Experience of the drivers.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-27

q brake ON the wheel-it solves
no problems, though it poses
them fast enough or makes ancient
ones more complex, if not abso-
lutely insolvable. Times Plea
Vunp.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-27
FOR SALE OR TRADE

Six combination colts 215 years old,
bays, well grown, out of high grade
mares by registered stallion.
Two jack colts year old, black
with white points, descendants of Ken.
lucky Pilot and Starlight Jennets; /
iennet 8 years old with mare mule
colt at her side. For cash at re-
duced price or trade. Call On or ad-
dress w. Il. SMITH.
Prairie Point, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-27

The >"prosperity" is for the
munition maker, the cotton and
wheat raiser; the rest of US pay
the high prices out of the same
cid incomes Commercial APP
peal.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-27

Vic Murdoch is the right kind
of Progressive-he has pro-
gressed right into the Demo-
cratic party. Glad to see you,
Vic; have two chairs if you want
EN-. -Commercial-Appea!,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-27

Ed. NJ. Murphey has sold lS0 bottles
of Tanlac during the past twelve
months. which breaks all records for
this part Of the country.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-27
ED. M. MURPHEY
Has Sold Since March 18th, 1916
18O BOTTLES

If you want to know more about Tanlac just
ask this well known firm They will tell you it
has not only proven the greatest seller but that it
has given the best satisfaction of any medicine
they have ever sold and that are today selling
more Tanac than any other six medicines put
tcecV "a They will also tell you of scores of peo
pie right in your own community VINO have been
benefited by its use. Ask your neiGhbors about it
and they will tell you the same thing
TanIac is composed entirely of roots, barks
and herbs and contains no minerals or harmful
drugs as do many other medicines. The ingred
tents, or medicinal elements which make Tanlac
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-27

Hawaii, Alaska, Cuba. Porto Rico
and other countries have clamored for
Tanlac. Its fame is worldwide.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-27

Tom Watson's fight on Wood
row Wilson in Georgia is Of no
avail, the Democratic con.
vention OF that state en-.
dorsed the Democratic nominee for
president despite Watson's pro-
test. The strange thing is that,
while he has absolutely no claim
on the Democratic party, and is
fighting the Democratic national
ticket, Watson can still control
the votes of some so.called Demo.
Gratis. Lakeland, Fla, Telegram.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-27
Watson w. Wilson

'To endorse Wilson would stul-
tify half the white men who voted
for Dorsey" said Tom Watson to
the Georgia Democratic state con
vention. Then the convention
proceeded at once to endorse Viii
son with all the emphasis it could
command. So did Dorsey, nom
inee for governor, and supported
by Watson, and the convention
chcered him for fifteen minutes.
There are certain Democratic
nominees in the New Jersey prima.
rics who would stultify all the
hyphcnated vote of the state by
endorsing Wilson, but they may
come to it before the campaign is
over. New York World.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-27

and Now Sold From Coasto to
will the selling
medicine Of all
4 health happiness
Millions have and medicine that has
the mostw widely o omedic n world
ld seller has equaled
the history o this
nd
demand Through the Atlanta Office eighty
been sold and distributed since October
the the
lots sndrs n
ED. M. MURPHEY
Has Sold Since March 18th, 1916
$50 BOTTLES
t
NOR medicines |
hg"w+A lNy VIII also
@ through though
and dtbey
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-27

come from remote sections of the earth-the Alps
Pyrenees, Russian Asia, Jamaica, Europe, Brazil,
West Indies, Mountain States near the Rocky
Mountains, Asia Minor, Persia, India Mexico,
Columbia and Peru contribute the principal
properties of the preparation.
Tanlac aids the natural digestive process
through its psumpt though gently corrective
action bodily nourishment is derived through the
proper wholesome food If you are weak, run
down debiltaed and need good tonic and
system purifier try IanIac. and you will add your
testimonial to the thousands of Others who have
been restored to health by its use
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1916-10-27
TANLAC WEEK !

THIS is TANLAC WEEK-And Eight Thousand Tanac Stores Will
Join Celebrating The Second Anniversary Its Wonderful Sale Fame
Celebrated Whole Nation Like
and is Now Sold From Coast Coast.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-03-16
Care of Matching EGGS.

Eggs to be used for Matching should
be gathered at least once day. Twice
daily or oftener is better II there Is
danger of freezing or severe chilling.
or If they are liable to become muddy
from feet of hens or set on by broody
hens during the day. The egg Is laid
for one purpose only: the Matching Of
a chick Help this purpose along by
taking proper care of the egg before
setting. The fresher the eggs are at
time OF setting the better. However,
eggs can be kept ten to twelve days
before setting When this is done
they should be kept in a cool, reason
ably dry place away from the suns
rays and turned once daily. A temper
AZURE of so degrees to so degrees F. is
right for keeping the eggs. Avoid
keeping them many days, as the vi
tally of the living germ is lowered by
holding. Do not keep the eggs in a
temperature above so degrees F. Sc
lect for Matching the kind of eggs you
wish to produce The size, shape and
color of the eggs are inherited char
icteristics. Select well proportional
eggs. You cannot tell the sex of ths
chicken an egg will produce by 1T
shape.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-03-16
Automobile Distribution

Very few people realize how pains
takingly the service end of automobile
distribution is cared for by the factory
as well as by the dealer considered
worthy of representing a high grade
car with a well earned reputation to
maintain
AS an example OF this personal de-
sire to serve the users of Reos no less
a person than H. T. Thomas, chief
engineer for the REQ Motor Car Com
pany has the Service Department OF
that great plant under his personal d.
rection- When he was asked by Char
lie Menzies, sales manager OF the
Northwest Auto Co., why he devoted
his own time in part to this work he
said;
at has always been my Idea to map
out course where l could be in daily
touch with the performance Of REQ
cars. To do this l know of no better
way than being in immediate touch
with the detail work Of this depart
ment, so l am touching elbows with
the REQ owners through the co-opera-
ton of each department head and
am at all times open to the suggest
| ions of REQ owners. We aim in par
ticular to show our assent in this re-
spect through prompt handling OF all
correspondence which relates to the
service end of the business. l figure
I cannot be in too sclose a personal
touch with each owner and dealer and
regardless of how much of my OWL
time it takes-the results more thar
Justify the efforts made in this di
rection"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-03-16
Text of McLemore Resolutions Which Brought Fight
Between President and House to Decisive Issue

Washington, d. C.-The text of the
McLemore resolution, following a
lengthy preamble, is as follows:
Resolved, That the house of repre-
sentatives of the 64th congress of the
United States do and it hereby solemn
ly does, request the President to warn
all American citizens within the bor-
ders of the United States or its pos
sessions, or elsewhere, to refrain from
travelling on any and all ships of any
and all of the powers now or in future
at war, which ship or ships shall
mount guns, whether such ship by
frankly avowed part of the naval
forces of the power whose flag it flies
or shall be called a merchant ship or
otherwise, and whether such gun or
guns or other armament be called of
fensive' or defensive and in case
American citizens do travel on such
armed belligerent ships that they do
so at their own risk.
"That whenever the President of
the United States or the Secretary of
State shall come into possession of the
actual memorandum of the German
government, containing Photographic
facsimilies of alleged secret instruc-
tions direct that so-called defensive
armament for merchant ships shall be
used Extensively and that so-called de
fensive armament for merchant ships
shall be manned and directed by nava
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-03-16
Farmers of Northwest
Refuse to Sell Wheat

Reports from the Northwest wheat
markets are that it was impossible to
buy. The largest dealers did not ap-
pear to be in the market, but there
was fair demand from other quar-
tiers, but farmers could not be interest
ed to the point of selling. Bids were
unchanged at interior points, but on
the Portland exchange the prices
offered were l cent to cents under
those of a few days ago, as a conse-
quence of the easier trend at Chicago.
March promises to be an interesting
month in the Northwestern markets.
1t is understood that a large quantity
of wheat has been sold for shipment
to the East during the month, and
it is not believed the sales have been
covered to any great extent. With
farmers in holding mood and likely
to continue 80, full prices may have to
be bid to get the necessary supply.
March shipments are expected to equal
those of recent months. Unsold stocks
in the Northwest are vsriously esti-
mated at from Is, 900, 900 to 10000
900 bushels. But little more wheat
will be bought to come this way,
aside from probably 2, 500, 90 to 8, 000,.
900 bushels that California will take
and the remainder, if sold, will have
to go East. 1t will be large guam
tity to move in the ordinary course o.
trade. The prospects are that mucl
wheat will be carried over, perhaps
more than in any former year.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-03-16
LOOK! RESlN0L HAS
CLEARED THAT AWFUL
SKlN-ERUPTI0N AWAY

Every day thousands Of skin-suffer-
ers find that the moment that Resincl
Ointment touches their tortured skin
the itching stops and healing begins.
That is why doctors have prescribed
it so successfully for over 20 years in
even the severest cases Of eczema,
ringworm, rashes, and many other tor
menting. disfiguring skin diseases.
Aided by warm baths with Resinol
Soap, Resinol Ointment usually makes
q sick skin or scalp healthy, quickly.
easily and at little cost
Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap
also greatly help to clear away PIN
pies and dandruff- Sold by all drug
gists.-Adv.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-03-16
MaATEn Everyone to know about DADS
UaU EQ ELECTRIC HARD LIGHT
real great big light safe. handy and cheaper than
OIL wind End storm proof Fully illustrated cir
cuHr. Rsuile1ee SEED fssa Co., 1853 "a S.. Portian<.
Preparation.

An ounce of camphor dissolved In
pound of lard is good antitrust prep
aration that farmers may use to cover
the bright parts of their machines.
The scum that forms In making this
mixture should be taken off. II 1t Is
desired to have the preparation the
same color OF the machine, lead may
be added. The mixture should be ap-
piled to the well cleaned parts and al
lowed to remain about twenty hours.
Any excess may be rubbed off. The
mixture forms coating that will take
a good polish when rubbed with soft
cloth. Axle grease is also excellent
for keeping pillow bottoms from rust
ing and may be used for the bright
parts. Paint is good rust preventa-
tive but is hard to get off.-O. A. c.
Bulletin on Care OF Farm Machines
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-03-16

officers and men of the navy of Great
Britain and that such so-called 'defen-
sive armament for merchant ships
and such naval officers and men shall
be as far as possible concealed and dis
guised when in neutral waters and
ports, with the evident intention to
deceive, the President of the United
States or the Secretary of State shall
at the earliest possible moment trans
NIT such actual memorandum of the
German government, with such fac
SMILES of alleged secret instructions
of the British government and with all
appendices whatsoever to the Speaker
of the house, that it and they may be
laid before the house for its full in
formation and for its assistance in
performing its duty and function of
guarding the welfare of the country
and its citizens, and for its assistance
in performing its constitutional duty
of advising the President of the United
States with regard to foreign rela-
lions.
"That the house expresses the de
termination of the people and govern
ment of the United States both to up
hold all American rights and to exer
else care, consideration and wisdom il
avoiding actions which tend to bring
American citizens and American In
terests into the zone of conflict wher'
the passions of war are raging"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-03-16
Gains FavorIte.

To understand the force of this
story one must first know that Gains
storehouse is the place in New York
where the scenery and properties OF
most of the theatrical productions
that meet an untimely fate are sent
for storage.
group of members sat In the snug
gerry OF the Lambs Club on an after
noon not long ago. A sombre gentle
man, wearing his hair long and wide
rubber rims on his eyeglasses. passed
through.
who is that?" asked one Of the par
ty. addressing Hap Ward. the coined
IAN
Ward looked up and recognized in
the passer playwright who whote no
less than three pronounced failures
last season
"Oh, that" said Ward-"that's
Gains favorite thor."-Saturday
Evening Post.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-03-16
Had Use For Il.

At dinner the other night a speak
er referred to the witty remarks occa-
sionally made by the feeble-minded,
and told this story as an example:
Recently a man happened into a
town where there was county asy-
lum, and in walking past the place he
got into a conversation with one OF
the harmless inmates who had the
privilege of the grounds.
II suppose" remarked the stranger,
that you are familiar with the coun-
try around here"
"Oh, yes" was the prompt rejoinder
of the feeble-minded one, II know all
about it."
Good" commented the stranger
"Then you can tell me where this rail
road goes"
1T doesn't go anywhere" seriously
replied the other. I'VE keep 1t here tc
run trains n."-Philadelphia Tele
graph.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-03-16
THAT cold YOU have

may bring sickness, doctors bills and
loss of work; you know that serious
sickness usually starts with cold, and
a cold only exists where weakness
exists. Remember that.
Overcome the weakness and nature
cures the cold-that is the law of
reason. Carefully avoid drugged pills,
syrups or stimulants; they are only
props and braces and whips.
tits the pure medicinal nourishment
in SCOTS Emulsion that quickly en-
riches the blood, strengthens the lungs
and helps heal the air passages.
And mark this well-Scott's Emul-
sion generates body-heat as protection
against winter sickness. Get SCOTS
at your drug store today. 1t always
strengthens and builds up.
i4-sl Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield. MI.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-03-16
NORTHWEST MARKET REPORTS;
GENERAL CROP CONDITIONS

Portland-Wheat- Bluestem, $1.01;
fortyfold, 94c; club, &c; red fife,
92c; Russian, 92c.
Hay-Eastern Oregon timothy, 1850
@19-50; valley timothy, SIG; alfalfa,
$40.
Millfeed-Spot prices: Bran, $3.50
$3.50 per ton; shorts, $25. so a 26;
rolled barley. $31. 50@32. so.
Corn-Whole, $37 per ton; cracked,
Observation-Disclosures, 85c@s1 per
dozen; tomatoes, $4@4.50 per crate;
cabbage, 81. 50@2. so hundred; garlic,
10c pound; peppers, 20 a 25c; egg
plant, Csc; sprouts, 8@9c; horserad-
ish, 8ac; caulifiower, $2@2- rs; celery,
$3.50 per crate; lettuce, $2.5O@3. rs
per crate; cucumbers, $1.25 a 1.50;
dollhouse lettuce, 75c@$1 box; spinach,
90c@$1; asparagus, 20@25 per pound
rhubarb, 12@14c pound
Potatoes - Oregon, $125 a 1.50;
Yakima, s1.40@. 100 per sack; sweets,
$3.25@3. so per hundred.
Onions-Oregon, buying prices, 81
f. o. b. shipping point
Apples Spitzenbergs, extra fancy,
$2.25; fancy, 81; choice, s1.25@1. so
Yellow Newtonws, extra fancy, 81
fancy, SITS; choice, $135@1 SO
Rome Beauty, fancy, s1.50 a 1.60
Winesaps, choice, $1-15@1.35; Stay
man, choice, s1.25@1.3 49,
Eggs = Jobbing prices: Oregon
ranch, candled, zoe per dozen; un
candled, 18a@19c-
Poultry = Hens, 16@17c; springs
Tic; stays, lie; turkeys, live, 10
21c; turkeys, dressed, choice, 24@25c
ducks, 13@16c; geese, 10c.
Butter-Prices from wholesaler
retailer: Portland city creamer
prints, 60-pound case lots, standar
grades, 32Ac; lower grades, 30c; ORE
gon country creamery prints, 60-poun
case lots, standard makes, 31@313c
lower grades, 2sa@30c; butter packe
, in cubes, &c less. Prices-paid by jol
bers to producers: Cubes, extras,
@2Sac; firsts, 26a@27c; dairy butte
14@18c; butter fat, No. gle; No
28c.
fcai-r ahcJp 11N91Azc POeAu-
Pork-Fancy, 10c pound
: Hops = 1915 crop, l0@13c pount
J 1916 contracts, 11a@12c.
1 Wool = Eastern Oregon, 20 q 30
I valley. 27@28c; mohair, Oregon, %
y 29c.
e Cascara bark = Old and new,
I pound
:, Cattle = Prime steers, 81 a 10
$ choice, $6.50@6.75; good, $3.50
: medium, $3.50 a SIS; choice COW
: Sc. 50@6.75; medium, $5-25@6; hei
r ers, s4@6. 40; bulls, s2-50@5; stag
s $3@5.25.
d Hogs = Light, $7.50@8. 80; heav
l. $6. 50@7.3 80.
y Sleepy earlings, s7@8; ewes,
a al; lambs, $8@9.05.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-03-16

And 1t was Sol ordered.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1916-03-16
-Four Die in Hot Water Vat.

Connellsville, Pa--Four men were
drowned and others injured here We'd
nesday when the roof covering vat of
hot water in the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad shops collapsed in the course
of a religious meeting. The men had
assembled to hear talk by an evan
gelist who is conducting services in
one of the churches, and several
climbed to the top of the vat, which
collapsed. Six men were saved by the
prompt action Of persons nearby.