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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-21

yelopments is the announc cement that
one of the largest banking institu-
tons in America concerned with for
eign trade. the Guaranty Trust Com
pany of New York, has opened a Paris
branch to handle the rapidly increas-
ing volume CT French business
This action may surprise many per-
sons who had thought Of France as
bowed under caiamitous invasion
The bank, however, gives figures indi-
eating that France is not only meeting
her military and civilian problems with
a stout heart and never failing cour-
age, but is re-establishing her export
business with this country.
In 1914, the year Of the outbreak of
the War, imports from France to this
country totaled S141,44G,252. This to-
tai was reduced to $77,15S.7:O in 1915,
but last year the value of French i'm
ports to the United Ste ties rose to $1C2.-
077,O6O
"a nation that can achieve such a
commercial recovery while her terri.
tory is being rayished by the INVADER
says the Trust cOmpany's statement,
possesses recuperative powers which
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-21

would you ever guess that she
weighs 1870 pounds? Of course you
wouldn't, because her gown is special
~ designed to give her long, slender,
youthful lines. This new system of
scientific proportioning gives the fiq-
ure Of ample proportions the sveIt ap-
pearance and stylish silhouette of the
smaller figure.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-09-21
Natural Thrift and Economy
Promise Rapid Progress.
EXPORT BUSINESS GROWING
Our Great Ally Possesses Recuperativa
Powers Which Justify Belief That
She Will Meet and Solve Trium-
phantIy the Problems Which Con-
front Her After the War.

With Paris Boulevards echoing with
@'yives'' for American troops our in
terest in the welfare of our ally vastly
increases, and the facts are not lack
ing to encourage the belief that she Is
already on the road to recovery from
envy. One Of the most important de-
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
SOME DISEASES OF TOMATO
Many Promising Crops Destroyed by
5light-Bordeaux Mixture is
Given as Best Remedy.

Many promising crop OF tomatoes
is destroyed by "blight" or some one
of the other tomato diseases. There
are three or four distinct diseases or
the tomato fruit and vines. but to the
casual observer these diseases usually
appear as dark depressed spots upon
the fruit or as dying and drying up
of the foliage. The treatment Is the
same in all cases and Is as follows:
Spray the plants for the first time
when they are - to Is inches high
and have become well established In
the field, using strong bordeaux mix
ture, that is five pounds unslacked
lime, five pounds of copper sulphate
(blue stone). and so gallons of water.
The copper sulphate and lime must
each be dissolved separately, and
then diluted and mixed. Be sure to ap-
ply as a fine mist spray and do the
work thoroughly. Repeat every two
weeks until three to five applications
have been made.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
Kidney & Co.

The kidneys and the skin work In
harmony. They're companions, the
skin being the second partner. II we
are anxious to keep well and preserve
the vitality of the kidneys and, also,
free the blood from noxious elements,
we must pay special attention to a
good action of the skin and to see that
the kidneys are flushed so as to elimi-
nate the poisons from the blood.
Sweating, by hard work or in bath,
at least once week, helps to keep the
skin and kidneys in good condition.
Flush the kidneys by drinking plenty
of pure water with meals and between
meals. Occasionally obtain at the drug
store Anuric, double strength. which
will help flush the kidneys and the In
testines. You will find that Anuric Is
many times more active than lithia
and that it dissolves uric acid as hot
water does sugar.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10

hay, or mixed clover and alfalfa, is
superior to alfalfa alone, as alfalfa
alone is too rich for the kidneys and
digestive tract.
Calves dropped in the fall and early
winter will do well on pasture the
first summer, if provided with some
grain and shade, while calves dropped
in the spring or early summer are
much better off when properly cared
for In the barn during the first sum-
mer.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
A woman Is never surprised when
she is handed compliment.
GREEN'S AUGUST
FLOWER
Has a Record of so Years OF
Success

Correcting impurities in the stomach,
gently acting on the bowels. Stirs
I'D the liver and makes the despond-
ent dyspeptic enjoy life. 1t is high
ly recommended for biliOusness, indi-
gestion, etc. Always keep a bottle of
August Flower handy for the first
symptom of these disorders. You may
feel fine today, but how about tomor-
row? Remember that IAN ounce Of
prevention is worth a pound of cure"
and that it is both painful and expen-
sive to be sick. For sale by druggists
in all parts of the civilized world in
rs and Is cent bottles.-Adv.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
OK MARBLES ARE INJURIOUS
Flies Cause Serious Losses in Cattle
Every Year-May Be Controlled
by Squeezing Grubs Out.

Ok MARBLE flies, which cause serious
losses In cattle every year, may be
largely controlled by squeezing the
grubs out of infested animals during
the early spring months. The eggs
are laid during the summer mainly
upon the hair on the legs of cattle.
The young maggots are found In the
gullet from September to February,
after which they appear under the
hide. Small Jumps on the back indi-
cate the position Of the grubs.
Hides are reduced in value from one
to two cents a pound by the presence
Of OK MARBLES. Flesh is sometimes so
damaged as to be unfit for sale. MIX
production is lessened by the presence
Of numerous grubs. Cattle in general
are annoyed seriously by these war
bles. Removing and destroying all the
grubs from infested cattle will reduce
the number of egg-laying females for
next summer.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
CAUSE OF WATERMELON WILT
Funuus Which Lives in Soil Plugs Up
Water-carrying Vessels, Prevent
Ing Rise Of Moisture.

Watermelon wilt is caused by fun
gus which lives In the soil and enters
the roots, plugging up the water-carry-
ing vessels and preventing the rise OF
moisture, thus causing the willing and
death of the plant. The leaves Of af-
fected plants first droop. then rapidly
wilt and soon die, the runner dying
with them. Remedies: Do not plant
melons on infected soil, nor Use In
fected manure\ Keep out men and
animals that have been in infected
fields, and likewise the drainage water
from such fields.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
FINE HEADS OF CAULIFLoWER
Plants Should Be Watered Freely Dur
Ing Dry Periods and Liquid
Manure Applied Weekly.

To grow fine, large heads of cauli-
flower, the plants should be watered
freely In dry weather and a weekly
dose of liquid manure applied. Where
water is not available, the dry weather
should be selected for cul-
ture. Caulifiower, though principally
grown for picking, is a most delicious
vegetable either cooked and dressed
with bread crumbs and fried.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
PROVIDE GRAIN FOR CALVES
Best to Feed Cracked Corn at First
and Later on Shelled-WhoIe
Oats Are Recommended.

CBy Fl. KILDEE University Farm, St.
Paul. Mimi
A grain ration of equal parts corn
oats and bran, with small quantity
of oil meal, should be provided for the
calf. Even when only few weeks
old a calf will begin to eat grain. and
nibble at hay. 1t is best to feed
cracked corn first and later shelled
corn. Whole oats are better than
ground oats for the young calf Clover
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
LIVE STOCK DISEASES
tuberculosis Is Most Common
and Widely Prevalent.
Simple Precautions by Which owners
May Keep Ailments From Their
AnimaIs-Guard Against
Infectious Abortion.

(From the United States Department Of
Agriculture.)
/ tuberculosis Is the commonest and
most widely prevalent Of all contagious
diseases. There are many other In
fections, however, which are much
more easily spread, and to which the
body of the average man or animal
is much less resistant. The explanation
Of these apparently inconsistent facts
is to be found in the appearance OF
perfect health which victims of the dis
ease often possess long after they
have become active disseminators of
the tuberculosis germ. 1t is thus pos
sible for the disease to be introduced
into herds and to become firmly estab-
lished in them without the knowledge
Of the owner.
Live stock can be protected against
this insidious disease by the practice
of two rules, which may be stated as
follows:
az. Never introduce an animal into
healthy herd or flock unless there
is positive proof that 1t comes from
healthy herd or flock.
(2) Consult your veterinarian re-
garding the special tests which can
be made to prove whether animals are
free from serious and common diseases
and make sure that no animals are
added to healthy herds unless these
tests, combined with period of segre-
CATION, show that they are free from
infection.
infectious Abortion.
In its insidious and chronic charac-
ter infectious abortion somewhat re-
sembles tuberculosis. The germs OF
this disease may be spread by animals
that are apparently healthy, and pre-
cautions similar to those adopted for
tuberculosis should therefore be taken
to prevent it's dissemination.
The essential cause of tuberculosis
Is the tubercle bacillus. Unless this
germ Is present there can be no tuber-
culosis. Furthermore, as far as we
know, the germ does not seem able to
grow anywhere but in the bodies Of its
victims, and it is not able to establish
itself in a new victim unless the animal
is exposed to it repeatedly or for
relatively long periods Of time. or I'M
der peculiarly unfavorable conditions.
Despite the prevalence of the disease,
therefore, it Is possible to guard
against it by doing away with the con-
ditions that favor its spread.
Unhyqienic Conditions.
Unhygienic conditions prepare ami
mails for the development Of tuberculo-
sis in much the same manner as cult
walton prepares a piece of land for
the production of crop. Nevertheless,
even under such conditions, tuberculo-
sis cannot develop without the tuber-
Gle bacilli any more than crop can
he produced In a cultivated field with
out seed.
To prevent tuberculosis in live
stock, therefore, the germs should be
kept away by the precautions already
outlined: First, prevent the introduc-
ton of infectious animals into the herd
or flock; and, secondly, the surround
Ings of live stock should be such that
the animals are kept In sufficiently
good condition to resist the chance at
tacks Of the germ.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
INJURY TO ALFALFA PLANTS
Hioh Temperature and Excessive
Amount of Moisture In Atmos-
phere Are Injurious.

Practically no injury to alfalfa from
summer heat has been recorded in dry
climates. but high temperatures COM
bined with much moisture in the at
mosphere are so injurious that 1t Is
difficult to grow the crop successfully
Under these conditions.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
THE BEST BEAUTY DOCTOR
Is cutleura for Purifying and Beauti-
flying the Skin-TriaI Free.

For cleansing, purifying and beauti-
flying the complexion, hands and hair,
Cuticura Soap with touches of Cuti-
cura Ointment now and then afford the
most effective preparations at the mini
mum of cost. No massaging, steaming
dreaming, or waste of time.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The larger the bluff, the smaller u
looks when called.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10

covery, so my husband got me bottle.
1 left it at my bedside that night and
just took little sip often, and it soon
allayed the irritation in my throat and
got some sleep. I continued its use and
the change was great, indeed. began to
gain in flesh, my appetite returned and
by the time / had completed two or
three bottles was sound and well" -
MRS. e. S. ANNON, Route l.
LIQUID or tablets. All druggists.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
Cannot Impart Viuor.

II certainly seems reasonable that
an. immature mother cannot impart
that vigor to her offspring that ma
ture one can.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
Snrayinu Paws.

Spraying isn't worth while unless
YOU want good, clean fruit, free from
blotch and worms. If that is what
YOU want, then spray and prune.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
Strawberry Mulch.

Allow the mulch to remain on the
strawberry beds as long as possible.
This will retard their growth and save
many blossoms from being killed by
the late heavy frOsts.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
Misnomer.

"Bliggins says he's pacifist."
"He says that because he is natu-
rally quarrelsome and Is looking for
q fight"
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10

Just as long as there is case there
will be a woman in 1t.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10

II Worms or Tapeworm persist in your
system II is because you have not yet tried
the real Vermifuge, DR.. Peery's Dead Shot"
One dose does the work. Adv.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10

years, but always
with the return OF
w arm weather 1t
would leave me, but
this particular time
even that failed. /
was thin, had poor
appetite and spent
restless nights. A
neighbor advised me
to use DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Dis
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
Horse Should Obey.

A horse will seldom run away II be
viii stop when told 70 do so.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10

Beginning right is half the battle.
The Morgan County press. (Wartburg, Tenn.) 1916-1926, 1917-05-10
IS 1T 4 COUGH?

Montrose, w. Val had cough
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
PROPOSES FOUR YEAR TERM
AND s75OG FOR GOVERNOR

Austin. Tex. Jan. 17.-RepresentstlVe
Tillotson IS preparing a joint resoln-
zion which he will introduce IN the
house proposing an amendment to the
constitution providing Tor a TOUT -, -
-e--r, for the governor and all othel
conetitutiouaI officers of the state II
tbe resolution Is adopted. the amenc-
r,,er7+ will be submitted TO vote OF tile
-,eor,Ie Al the next general election
This amendment also provides Tor An
increase ia the salary Of the governor
from $4,000 TO $500 q year The salary
of rbe attorney general is increased
from $4,000 TO $4,000 a year by the bill
Practically little change is made IN the
salaries of other officials. An amend
rnent along this line was introduced IN
the senate during the last session OF the
legislature. but failed of adoption
Senator W !. Caldwell Of Austin has
preuared q bill which he will introduce
in the senate making an appropriation
of $4,000 TO complete the new state
institution for the blind now in course
Of construction
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
so INJURED, TEN FATALLY
FIRE AT WEDDING DANCE

Binghamton. y. y. Jan. I7--Fire
which started in frame building in
which a wedding reception and dance
were being attended by about half the
population of Hartford, Pa, 80 miles
from here. caused ten people TO be ia
tally injured and 40 others seriously
SO
ceiling on the first floor fell ana soon
the entire floor was blazing The mar
row stairway was blocked by a sudd
rush Of flames and men. women and
children, crOWdinE the floor above. were
panic stricken
a few residents who did not attend
the reception hurried to the burning
hall with ladders. but not before all
those trapped on the second floor had
jumped. Physicians were hurried TO
tine scene from neighboring towns.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
1.-The World Of White


THE crowds which have been not only attending
our World of White, but have been buying extern
sivey are silent testimonials to the values this event
has created
We have been than pleased with this apprecia-
ton of our values which exceptional because of the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
To-day Is
Benjamin
F rankin S
Birthday

Z Is no more than proper upon
4 this occasion to write a few
words in our editorial column
about this American Immortal.
Benjamin Franklin was born to
Josiah and Abiah Folger Franklin,
in Boston. January I706. Of their
ten children. Benjamin was the
youngest son.
AT the age Of seventeen he went
to Philadelphia and became estab-
hshed in business. first as a printer.
afterwards as editor of the Penn
syIvania Gazette.
In 1872. he began to publish the
Poor Richard Almanac. compiled
by himself and full of quaint max
ms. 1t became extremely popu-
lar, and was translated into many
languages
He founded the Philadelphia Ii
brary and the University of Penn
syIvania. He made useful inven-
lions. among them. a kind of open
stove that has not yet gone out
of use.
He also made one of the greatest
scientific discoveries of the age, In
l752. when. by experiments with a
kite. he proved that lightning is
discharge of electricity. He was
also one of the finest prose writ
ers of that century
In 1853. the king appointed him
postmaster-general for America,
and throughout his long life, until
his death on the night of April
u. 1870. he PLAYED an important
part in public affairs.
And just as Benjamin Franklin was
great man. honored by all, and
a great benefit 10 the American
people. so Is The Popular { great
store and a great benefit to the pco
pie of Texas. Arizona, New Me-
leo and the Republic Of Mexico.
signed, tx e47tsas
5sl:I.s5 CO.'S
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17

scarcity Of white merchandise and it has INSPIRED us
to even greater efforts
If you haven't been to the store yet during this phe
nomenal event YOU had better come at once. Real
values in every department Of white fabrics and
white outer and under garments await YOU here.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-01-17
The Spring Suits

TIEEE'S unusual attractiOn m ne
Il new Spring SUITS. both 10 those who
wish 10 buy now and TO those who
wish 10 study them Tor future ref
srence.
The sport models are especially IA
vored again. and they are made up
more attractively than ever Tho ricn-
high colorincs are feature. such as
gold. rose. beet. mustard. chartreusc-
turquoise. cyclamen. etc.
The materials I'm the sport styles run
largely TO khaki kool' and jerseys
The. nor. tailored models are made up
in gabardines. Poiret tWillS. gunns
rurl and tricotine: c1lors featured are
gray. tan. cement and navy; finished
with effective cable stitching. Soutache
rraids. etc.
Prices $500 Upward
(Fifth Floor.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-17
Speaks nj Girls srhooi.
~ AND OuT or row y.

Mr. nnd Mrs. \ :. Butler have re-
turned 10 their home. Poplar Grove"
Mathews County, after 4 short Stag
IN This city.
MIR and Mrs. David English Daiiam.
Jr.. left yesterday for Germantown.
Pa. after a stay of several days in
Richmond.
Miss Ursula Harrison has gone to
Camden. :. G.. wher" she Viii spcnd
some time with relatives.
Miss Josephine Clarke is leaving
shortly for a visit to New York City.
Miss Mercer Catleit has returned to
stanton. after - short visit 10 her
cousins. Mr.. and Mrs. Eppa Iiunton.
Jr, at $40 West Franklin street.
MIR and Mrs. J. Edward Wright. Of
Richmond. who have been visiting the
formers mother. Mrs. Mary Wright.
in Norfolk. have returned TO u-cir
home.
Mr.. and IRIS. W. l.. Roatwri Rh, OF
this city. have been guests OF Mr..
and Mrs Hughes Mabrey. III Newport
News for a brief stay.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-17
WILL PUBLISH MORRlSON'SN
HISTORY OF EDUCATION
Deals With Secondary schools OF Nir-
ginln From 1870 10 1850 aud Conn
plctrS Gap In states Records.

The state Board Of Education ycSter
day adopted a resolution authoriZinS
III" publication IS - state documcnt
OF the. WORK OF Dr. Alfred !. Morrison.
formerly "f tic faculty OF lianpucn.
Sidney college. dealing with secoudat,
education in Virginia during the period
from lii6 10 1860. br. Morrison'S BOOK
* regarded az an invaluable worksy on
the evolution OF the public school idea,
and viii be published az an introduce
'ioh 10 The series Of annual reports on
public education. which had their be-
ginning about 1870.
The board adopted q resolution in,
PRODUCED nv Dr j. VI. Page iustruc,In-s
tn" Department Of Public instruction,
10 ma out whether the division super
int"ndcnts al the State are giving all
their time To school work. and IL not
what part OF ii they are dcvotiug TO
other pursuits. Superintendent Il .
StearneS and In James SouthaI vii
son We're appointed q committee 10
consider aud report to the next meet
ing Of the board ON February - tho
adrisability Of changing The territorial
limits of the various school divisions.
AcQuicscine la tn" Wishes of INC
Richmond Elementary Teachers NSso-
citation. the board adopted a resolution
making thirty nights Of study an the
night school Of the Richmond Git, Nor
NAL school the cVuivalc Of twenty
days Of uornal-school work. required
for the renewal on extension "f a cor
tiiicatc 10 teach
Tho board passed a committee rcSo
luton brought in 10y Colonel H. g
Ford and Dr James Suuthall Wilson.
expressing to Evan X. Chcst.ruau. VINO
resigned several months ago as secrc
tary to the State Board of Education
because Of i'll health their thanks FOR
the high service he has rendered 20
the educational interests Of the state
in the important Office that he has
held and their personal appreciation
OF the pleasant relations that existed
always between the secretary and the
members Of the board"
Dates for the spring and summer
examinations OF public-school teachers
were fixed for April u to -. inclusive,
and July Is TO 90. inclusive
The board adopted a resolution when
carries out the order OF the school,
boards OF Powhatan and Stonchouse
school districts. in James City County
consolidating the two into one dis
trict. to he known as Powhatan Dis
trict.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-01-17
CONFER ON GAS RATES
Attorneys. Tor Norfolk Citizens Com
mittcr Tukc tp Matter with
Corporation Commission.

George G. Cabcll. special attorney
representing a Norfolk citizens com
mittcc appointed to look into the mat
ter of securing Il reduction of the gas
rate an that city. accompanied by Milo
u. Maitbi", city chamberlain OF New
YORK called at the offices OF tho State
Corporation Commissions yesterday to
confer with that uOdy or steps to bring
about Il consideration Of the gas rates
10y thc commission.
The visitors were informed that tho
state Corporation Commission could 80
into a consideration ut ihr matter best
on " COMPLAINT against the present
rates. and the dcputbtion Indicated this
step would probably hc taken by the
committees II represented Th" va"
properties in Norfolk arc operated by
the Virginia halfway and Power .'umi-
panN