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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02

cheap writeup. His coat was thrown
over his shoulder for warmth, for there
was no fire in the little sheet iron stove.
On the table before them was what
was left of the loaf of bread he had
purchased that morning with his last
available nickel.
Hope had very nearly died out with
him. Two days previous he had learned
of the award of that coveted first lit
erary prize, SO that cherished antici-
patton was blotted out. There came a
knock at the door. He arose, opened
it and drew back stupefed, for his Wis
itor was Shirley.
81 had to come" she spoke in her
open, impetuous way, and then she
glanced at him and his squalid environ
ment, the desolate furnishings, the
poor lamp, the meager fare on the
table. She sank to a chair, she COW
cred her face with her hands, she burst
into tears, with the words wrung from
her angulshed soul:
"Oh, you poor, poor boy!"
Roscoe stood grounded with amaze
ment. He stared silently at Shirley,
his own lips quivering.
81 say" he broke the silence finally,
"youn have me crying, too, If you keep
this up"
"And I'm more resolved than ever to
play the traitorp sobbed Shirley, but
looking up with starlike, though tear
bedimmed eyes. eyes, / will. You
need good news-oh, I've brought it to
your
slave Duryea & Nevis changed their
minds and sent me the first prize?" he
inquired, with a laugh somewhat bit
ter.
Il hate Duryea & Nevis" burst forth
his irrepressible little friend.
"Hoity-tOityw voiced Roscoe, "you
couldn't hate anybody"
81 do theml" vociferated Shirley
spicily. "Fve left them, and I'm glad.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
FARM LOAN ACT.
III. Amortlzatlon-How Loans
Under the Farm Loan Act
Are Designed TO BE
Helpful to the 6or-
rover.

cBy Frank r. Wilson, federal loan blu.
reau, Washington, d. CD
It has always been recognized that
the most effective aid one can get is
that which enables him to help him
self.
Some critics Of the federal farm loan
act have charged that this act makes
It too easy for farmers to get into
debt, and that there will be tendency
to overborrow.
A careful reading of the bill will
show that this objection is met by very
carefully limiting the use to which the
borrowed money may be put and by
the requirement that farmers gradual
ly each year must reduce their In
debtedness.
The farm loan act was designed to
be helpful to the farmer of average
operations who has heretofore been
denied adequate credit. 1t wisely linn
its the loans to so per cent Of the
appraised value of the secSsity, be-
cause this limitation makes the Sc
curity Of a high character, thus salts
flying the investor, and therefore re-
suits in a lower rate Of interest.
The use Of the money is carefully
limited to the purchase Of land, to pay
off existing Indebtedness, to purchase
live stock, or to make any productive
improvement such as fencing, drain
age, buildings and machinery.
Is Really an Investment.
When money can be borrowed cheap
~ for productive use, a mortgage be-
comes an investment rather than a
handicap. The farmer is enabled to
get money to put his land to better
use, so that the profits Of his invest
ment will pay off his Indebtedness.
Hereafter judiciOus borrowing on the
part Of the farmer will be regarded
as business enterprise, just as 1t is
now considered beneficial for large
commercial institutions to borrow.
The farm loan act creates form of
indebtedness which peculiarly fits the
farmers needs. 1t recognizes that the
farming business Is one Of slow re-
turns.
So, it provides that mortgage made
under the act be paid on the amOrtiza-
ton or installation plan through long
or short period Of years. The mort
cages may be made to run from five
to forty years, at the option of the bor-
rover, and they must be paid off, In
terest and principal, in equal Install
ments through the period of the loans.
Permission is given to pay all Of the
loan or any part Of 1t on any interest
paying date after 1t has run five years.
Table Of Payments.
To give the prospective borrower
an exact idea Of the size of the pay
ments required annually to wipe out
a mortgage in a given period, amOrtiza-
ton tables have been prepared. The
following table shows the amount Of
annual payments required to extin-
guish, in the period indicated, thou
sand dollar loan bearing interest at
5, 51a and 6 per cent:
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
EAT LESS MEAT

Excessive eating of meat is not only
tremendously expensive, but it is posi-
lively injurious to health. In place Of
meat try SINNERS Macaroni and Spa
ghettl the most delicious Of all food
and the richest in nutriment. They
can be prepared in a hundred appetiz-
ing ways at small cost. Write Skin
ner Mfg. Co., Omaha, Neb,, for beaud-
full Cook Book. It's free.-AdV.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
l wouldn't go back and work for them
for a hundred dollars a week.

wouldn't go back and work for them
for a hundred dollars a week"
"Why?"
Because they wronged you, Mr..
Woods decided on your novel as win
ming the first prize. Mr.. Duryea has a
relative who tries to write. He in
sisted on giving him the prize. Mr..
Woods simply resigned. He said he
wouldn't stay with a firm that used
such tactics. He's got better posi-
ton with Doans & Company, took your
manuscript with him, showed it
to Mr.. Doane, and you'll get letter
in the morning offering you $1,000 for
the novel and asking you to write two
more a year. Therel ! oughn't to
have given away business secrets, but
/ just couldn't help coming and telling
you"
Roscoe had to drop to a chair, too,
at this bewildering shock. 1t CHANGED
to be near that In which Shirley was
seated. There were real tears in his
eyes now. He CROPPED for her hand.
She surrendered it willingly.
Shirley" he uttered brokenly, ut
doesn't seem true-$2,00O, a start in
life, oh, my dear! my DEAR share it
with me-"
"You mean?"
"As the real first prize of all-my
wife,"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
Between Girls.

II caught Harold kissing one Of
your gloves"
"Well, as / was away, the dear boy
couldn't kiss me-"
'True. But If he could have got
hold of your powder puff, he wouldn't
have known the difference; would he,
r?"-Kansas City Journal.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
Rate of Interest.

So 1t will be seen that the farm loan
act, In addition to providing way
for the farmer to borrow to the limit
of safety, provides that he must put
his borrowed money to productive uses,
and furnishes the machinery to get
him out Of debt in an honorable and
businesslike way. The farm loan act
helps the farmer by placing within
his grasp the means to help himself.
1t makes for business initiative and in
dependence.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as Gen
eral Tonic because it contains the well
known tonic properties of QUININE and
IRON. 1t acts on the Liver, Drives out
Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds
up the Whole System. so cents
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
Ciyeaway.

Elderly Sister-So, Mr.. Goodcatch
said had teeth like pearls. And what
did you say?
Kid Brother-Oh, nothing, 'cept that
you were gradually getting used tc
'em.-Boston Evening Transcript.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
Would Be DANGEROUS.

Heck-A doctor says it helps diges-
ton to laugh at your meals.
Peck-If l were to laugh at the
meals my wife prepares I'd probably
get plate thrown at my head.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
whv She Could Do It,

Patience-Did you hear that Peggy
gave her hand in marriage to man
one night and two nights later gave an.
other man her hand?
Patrice-Oh, yes; you know she's
ambidextrous.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
Sometime.

81 told him he couldn't kiss me-"
'WeuT'
Nothing. It's rather pleasant to
have people differ with you now and
then, don't you think ?'-Cleyeland
Dealer
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02

Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills are not
"eoal-tar product" nor a CONNECTION"
but good, old-fashioned dose of medicine
for regulating the stomach, the liver and
the bowels. Get box and try them Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
Good News at Last.

Wife Cat 2 a. m. III have no words
to express my contempt for you"
BoozerA "Tha's tn bes' news I've
heard for a long time, m'dear. Dos
ton Transcript.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
AVOID A DocToR,s ann

on the arst of the month by taking
now a bottle of Mansfield Cough Bal
sam for that hacking, hollow cough.
Price 25c and 50c.-Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
Aliens Foot Ease for the TroOps.

Many war zone hospitals have ordered Aliens
Foot Ease, the sntiseptic powder, for use
among the troops. Shaken into the shoes and
sprinkled in the foot-bath, Aliens FootEase
gives rest and comfort, and makes walking a
delight. Sold everywhere Csc. Try 1t today. Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
Weary's Joke.

'De hen must be a gloomy crit
ter"
"WhyT
always broodiR', you know"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02

Send l0c to DR.. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, for large trial package Of Anuric
for kidneys-cures backache.-Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02

There are more than $500 Red Cross
dogs in the war fields doing work
for the wounded.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02

An electric motor of one-fourth
horse power runs a new pump for in
Aating automobile tires.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02

Doubtless the original board Of edu-
cation was the blackboard.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02

Singapore motion-picture theaters
have cheaper seats behind the scenes
for poorer-class natives.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02

DR.. Peerys Dead Shot" is powerful ana
prompt but safe One dose only Is enough
10 expel Worms or Tapeworm. No castor
oil necessary Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02

Honesty is the best policy-for all
your neighbors.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
Only One "BRoMo oUINTNE"

TO get the genuine. call for full name LAXATIVE
RR1JMO OIININH. Look for signature of r. w.
1ii0YH Cures q Cold In One Day. Csc.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02

Some men seem to think that a wom-
ans mission is submission.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
DON'T GAMBLE

that your hearts all right. Make
sure. Take 'Renovine"-a heart and
nerve tonic. Price SOC and $1.00.-Adv.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
Up in Zoology.

What can you tell me
about the rabbit?
Pupil-Its left hindfoot is lucky.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02

French aviation experts have per-
fected a ten-cylinder motor that pro-
duces 100-hOrse power.
THIS IS THE AGE OF YOUTH.
You will look ten years younger if you
darken your ugly, grizzly, gray hairs by
using la Creole" Hair Dressing ADV.
Defined.
aren't the fashions this season less
extremeT
"Oh, extremely less"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02

Portugal makes ability to read and
write a requirement for suffrage.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02

She Emphasized the "You."
He-The fools are not all dead yet.
She-That's as true as you live
Boston Transcript.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02

Fretting tends only to evlldoing.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02
important 10 Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle Of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that 1t
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1917-03-02

By Frank r. Wilson, federal loan bu
reau, Washington, ID. Co
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-11
John Leonard Laneston

On Thursday night, March o.,
1917, John Leonard Langston
quietly passed away at his home
in Saltillo surrounded by his fam
lily and intimate friends. He was
born Octot err /, 1872. He was
married twice, his second mar
rage being to Miss Dora Cooke.
He leaves his wife and two sons
and two daughters and many
friends to mourn his loss.
He held a position as rural let
ter carrier until December %.
1914, when he was stricken with
paralysis and has been almost an
invalid up to the time of his
death.
He joined the Missionary Bap-
list church early life and lived a
consistent member ever after
wards. e
Len" as he was familiarly
called, was of a cheerful DISPOSE
ion and always locked on the
bright side. of life and was al
ways ready to lend a helping
hand to the distressed and needy
He bore his Affections with
christian fortitude. He would Of
ten speak of death and would
say: "All | regret is leaving my
little boys"
Funeral services were conduct
from the residence by Rev. ]. R.
Russell. Following the services
from the home the w O.W. took
charge of the burial. of which or
der, deceased was a member.
He was laid to rest in Saltillo
cemetery.
Dear Len from us has gone,
His voice we loved is still,
His place is vacant in the home,
Which car never be filled.
One THAT LOVED HIM
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-11
incubation
For Love
By SADIE OLcoTT

DR.. Dinsmore had Sent away the last
patient from his morning consultation
and was preparing to make his daily
visits when his colored houseniaid came
In with a shamefaced look.
What is it, Sue?"
MARS DOctah." she said. "can you
i~noculate anybody with a sickness
Certainly"
Sue looked in every direction except
the doctor.
Come" said the doctor. there's
something on your mind. Out with It,"
81 hearn tell, Mars Doctah. dat Tub
is q disease"
"Well?' said the doctor, becoming
interested.
II hearn tell, too, dat long age dey
was Tub potions and If any one took
de potion dey was in Tub. | been think
In dat yo' might glib de disease that
way somehow"
You mean that you are In love and
wish me to make the man you love
love you"
Its about dat" Sue confessed in a
voice scarcely audible.
Whom are you In love with, Sue"
i don't like to tell dat. Can't 20
glib me de potion to glib to him?''
mo; should have to manage the
case myself. If you'll tell me his name
perhaps can do something for you"
II reckon it's Sam"
"Mr. Trotter's Sam?"
"Yes. Mars DOctah."
The doctors eyes expressed amuse-
ment. but he kept a straight face, al
though this was scarcely necessary, for
Sue never once looked at him. Pres
emily he went to a medicine case. took
up a bottle and poured a little Of it's
contents into a vial. Then, handing
1t to Sue, he said:
The next time Sam comes to see you
n asks for q drink Of water or cider
In fact. anything to drink-pour some
OF this into 1t. 1t will make him sick.
Appear to be much frightened and tele-
phone for me-"
Yes. Mars Doctah, do dat.
1t was not long before the doctor was
called upon to cure Sam Of the effects
OF the dose Sue had given the man she
loved. He examined his patient care
fully and gave him something to settle
his stomach. then. pricking his arm
with a lancet. drew a little blood.
SAM" be said. I'm going to test
this blood for the disease you've got.
Come and see me tomorrow morning.
and I'll tell you what 1t is"
The next morning Sam was perfectly
well. but curiosity and fear drove him
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-11
The snai, and the Screw.

1t. is no doubt true that nearly all
human inventions have been suggested
by natural objects. An engineer points
out an interesting example in the case
of the screw, the fundamental Idea OF
which, he believes, vas suggested to
primitive man by the spiral shell Of
the edible snail. 1t was not the shape
of the shell that suggested the screw.
but the spiral motion which it is nee
essary to give to the body of the snail
in order to withdraw it from the shell.
This at once showed that an object Of
a screw shape embedded In a solid
powerfully resisted attempts to with
draw it by a straight pull. The hint
was enough, and the screw became one
of the earliest of mans inventions.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-11
keepina Busy.


Keeping busy is the root of all evil.
Man is by nature so constituted that
he must keep busy. This would be a
fine thing If he could always find
things worth doing, but unfortunately
most of us lack the intelligence and
Imagination necessary to fill our active
hours with useful %endeavor, and ac-
cordingly in Il weakness we fall back
on activities which are not only use
less, but are often positively injurious.
The saying, Satan finds some mis-
chief still for idle hands to do" is stat
ed just right. Hands Tor feet, If you
prefer dancing) must have something
to do. Neither Satan nor anybody
else has the power to keep us In per
feet repose.-Life.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-11
AS You Like 1t Club

The As You Like It Cub. and a
| number Of friends were delight
fully entertained by Mrs. John
M. Witt Saturday afternoon.
April the 18th, insher home on
Jefferson street.
A pink and white motif was
,artistically carried out in the
COINS used for the afternoon.
ink and white roses, carnations
md other spring blossoms being
Effectively arranged in vases and
baskets, while the crystal candle
holders were tied with butterfly
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-11


into DIR. Dinsmore's Office. He was adj
mitted In his turn. and when the ply
stefan had felt his pulse and tested his
temperature with a mouth thermome-
ter he looked very solemn
SAM" he said. you've contracted a
serious disease"
"Fo' de Lawd. Mars Doctah. is it
gwine to kill me?"
Not unless 1t drives you to suicide.
In itself 1t is not fatal. but 1t some-
things. 1t will on rare occasions throw
the patient into a fever. a h~ysterical
condition. In which he- will act like a
lunatic. You have a little of that fe-
v~erishness. about you now"
La sakes. Mars Doctah! What 70.
call dat diseaseY"
"Amormania."
"How you know | got data"
The doctor took down a bottle from
a shelf. put a drop of rainwater on a
bit Of glass. put the glass on a micro
scope and after adjusting a focus told
Sam to look into the instrument. The
darby. saw a lot Of monsters swim
ming about.
Now. SAM" said the physician. Il
don't wish to scare you. but you are
looking at a drop Of your own blood"
Sam collapsed, and the doctor held
him up.
All diseases nowadays, Sam, are
caused by germs. Those creatures are
the germs Of amormania that have got
into your blood. When a man falls in
love with a woman they take possess
sino Of him and
but l hain't in Tub with any wo-
man." protested Sam.
Il didn't say you were, Sam at least
you don't know it. The disease hasn't
developed yet. When it does you'll find
out that you are in love and no mis-
take. II there is no response to your
love you'll suffer from a sort of lu-
Macy"
"FO' de Lawd! 7"
There is a medical theory, Sam, that
like cures like" continued DR.. Dins-
more. Il a take some Of your blood
and inject it into the veins of the
woman you love-
But | hain't in lub."
YES, you are, Sam you're in love
with a good girl. AS soon as these
monsters l have shown you develop
there's only a dozen now; in a few
days therell be a million-you1l have
a regular attack of amormania."
What l do den?" cried Sam. aghast.
Unless your passion is returned you
will act like a lunatic. They all do.
Now, I'll tell you what l propose to do.
l can inject some Of your blood into
the body Of a nice girl. This will give
her the disease and she'll love you des-
perately. Then we shall have a case
OF like cures like"
"Mars Doctah, you do dat right off,"
said Sam, barring his arm.
The next day DIR. Dinsmore called
Sam and Sue together i'm his office and
told them that they were both about
to come down with a case Of. amor
mania and they had better get mar
ried at once. Sue needed no persua-
sion, and Sam thought a marriage with
Sue far better than a term in a lunatic
asylum.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-11

bows of pink tulle.
The music furnished by the
Edison was sweet and interest
ing.
Throughout the afternoon de-
licious punch was dispensed. Fol-
lowing several interesting games
of progressive fifty two, dainty
pink and white ices and cake
were served to the thirty guests
who had the pleasure of being
present.
Mrs. C. E. Brown. Secretary.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-11
KEEP ON


No matter whether il be little
or much, lear, something every
day. One Of the greatest salts
factions in this world is the feel
ing Of enlargement, Of growth, Of
stretching upward and onward.
No pleasure can surpass that
which comes from the conscious
ess Of feeling ones horizon Of
ignorance being pushed farther
and farther away; Of making
Roadway in the world; of not
only getting on, but also of get
ting up.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-11

Friendship is courteous and
gentle. It does not domineer,
does not command, but is salts
fled with proposing without ex-
acting compliance. At the same
time It is indefatigabIe in labor
when labor can achieve a friend
~ purpose.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-11
There l. No Art In Taking Medicine,

Just follow directions on every bot
tie Of plantation" Chill Tonic and see
how quickly those dreadful chills will
leave you. 1t leaves the liver in heal
thy condition and yet contains no Cal
omel. Price SOC. adv.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-05-11
Tupelo Country Club

f1t d ulSctlHS VI tle Clll .eFS
and directors of the Tupt 10 Golf
and Country Club the following
committees were selected to have
charge of the different depart
ments of the club:
House Committee Stanley
Kinds, Chairman, Mrs. J.. E
Motlow, Mrs j. @ Robins, r
! F. Goodlett, l.. G. Milan.
Social Committee Clark Strain
! Chairman John r. Anderson,
Edwin Trice. Jno, HuLter, Mil
ford Bonner.
TIE ms Commit e G o.ge
Maynard, Cha rman, Andy Splght
FAINT Rogers.
Grounds Committee = L M.
Boyle. Chairman, S. j. High, N
B. Buchanan.
Membership Committee-Frank
Walton, Chairman, R.. H Mullen,
S. G. Pecot.
The officers and directors were
very enthusiastic over the work
being done to the grounds and
the preparations being made t.
make the Club the''playgrounds"
for Tupelo. The golf course is
almost compile e and already
some members have tried ou'
the course and it will soon be l.
first class shape for play. Ar
rangements have been made t.
] finish up the tennis courts il
q short time and as they will be
placed in the shady grove behinc
the club house it will be the cool
est place in Tupelo to play tennis.
The tennis committee will also
! havecharge of the play grounds
(which will be fitted up for tn,
children on the north side of the
club house where t ~ al be
left to play. while the fathers ano
mothers enjoy the privileges OF
the club.
The house committee is at
work nov to GIT the house fitted
up with more furniture and fix
lures ard to get the grounds i'm
mediately surrounding the house
in shape where flowers of a
kinds will be planted ard tn,
place beautified in every way
possible.
The club work has been DE-
layed owing to the bad road t
the club but through the efforts
of Mr.. Buchanan the read has
a.been graveled to the club an"
cars can now go there any kim
/. of weather.
The directors were Unanimous
in the decision to uphold the b!
laws of the club and Only mem
bers of the club and their fami.
. lies will be allowed in the
grounds. Visitors from out Of
Tupe,o will be welcomed wher
accompanied by club members
| but citizens of Tupelo or Lee
county are not considered as visi
tors. Members can easily see
why this rule must be enforced
as it willnot be a club otherwise.
All club members who have
4 cars should remember that there
are other members who have M
/ cars and invite them to go with
. you to the club as this is the on
I ly way in which they can ge
there and they are helping to
] support the club and can seldom
enjoy its benefits.
The Country Club is the cool
est place in Tupelo to spend the
hot summer days and will be
| greatly enjoyed by all members.
4 Frank Walton, Sec. and Treas.