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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-10-19
WISE USE OF MONEY

The Feder9LsFarm Loan Act is be-
ing benefeial\ Tennessee farmers in
that it is encouraging them, and pro-
viding the means as we'll, to use more
capital. The fact that they have to
combine in order to get it, and that
they have to present a definite plan Of
action to those from whom they secure
the funds, and the further fact that
their investments and the wisdom Of
the undertaking will be censored at
least discussed, by a number Of farm
ers as we'll as business men, will tend
to bring careful investments for pros
ductive purposes. In this sense the act
will tend to prevent the unwise use of
capital.
Few if any farmers have too much
but some 81 them make poor
use Of the taev hava Met
lnssE aNfAgt 81 ere -
a farmer frequently invests capital in
the wrong things.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-10-19
BIGGER YIELDS PER ACRE OUR
BIGGEST FARM MANAGE
MENT PROBLEM.

Farming is a business, and as such
must. nc less than any other business,
look closely to the matter of profit
snd loss. The margin between the cost
of production and the selling price of
our products must be kept wide enough
to insure an adequate return for our
effort. If this is not done, then our
bushes viii be losing money, and fail
ure will be straight ahead.
In a farm management survey made
in Sumter county, Georgia, the United
States Department of Agriculture
found that on farms averaging less
than one-half bale of cotton per acre
the netprofts, after allowing fair wa
ges for labor, were practically moth
ing. On the other hand, on a group of
farms averaging two-thirds of a bale
per acre, the average net profit rose to
a very fair figure, while on thosefarms
averaging over two-thirds of q bale
per acre, the average net profits were
excellent.
These facts serve to emphasize anew
a point to which we have long called
attention, namely, that our average
yields are too low, and that the very
first step toward making our farming
operations more profitable is to raise
them. The sooner we grasp this fun
damental truth and act upon it, the
sooner will the south come into it's
own agriculturally.
But in doing this, in raising our cot
ton yields to two-thirds, three-fourths
and wen a bale per acre and our corn
and oats yield to 80 or 40 bushels per
acre, it is vitality important that these
increases be gotten economically
that is, that while we are ~inceasing
yields, we are lowering production cost
per pound or bushel.
Doing this is a farm management
problem that calls for our best thought
and effort-a problem, indeed, requir-
ing as much study and keen and ac-
curate thinking as the law, medicine,
banking, or any other calling or pro-
fession.
The key to its solution lies in a rich
soil. If our land are not rich, we must
make them SO. "A legume on every
acre every year. must become the
watchword; every possible pound Of
farm manure must be saved and put or
the land; all straw, litter and other
refuse must go back to the soil; and
commercial fertilizers must be used
literally to supplement all these. FL
nally, scientific soil conservation must
be ~practiced, that none of our soil fer
tility be wasted by teaching.
At present prices the difference be-
tween fifteen bushel of corr per acre
and 80 bushels is a matter of some $50
the difference between poverty and
prosperity; multiply them by all the
acres in the south, and we have the
difference between a opor country and
one of the most prosperous countries
under the sun. Is not the lesson plain?
The Progressive Farmer,
EZH Il
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-10-19
USE OF DRAFT MEN
IN THE FARM WORK
Urged by Governor of New Jersey
Where COnscripts are Idle.

Trenton, N. j., Oct. 8.-Permissior
to use the draft machinery to mobil.
ize Immediately for farm work such
conscripts in the balance of New Jer-
sey's quota as wish temporary employ
ment pending the preparation of can
tonments to receive them has beenask-
ed of Provost-M Marshal General Grow
der at Washington by Gov. Edge.
There are about 5000 yet to be call
ed into service, but the governor has
been informed that the quarters al
Camp Dix will not be ready to receive
them all for sometime.
"Many men selected for that section
of the chosen army scheduled to leave
for camp October 3 have given up
their positions" Gov. Edge said today.
For them to remain idle for q month
or more is not only a personal hard
ship, in many cases, for of course
while idle most Of them r receiving
no pay, but it is also an appalling
waste of man power SO essential just
now to the country and its industries.
"The farmer is short of help. His
work is as vital to the prosecution Of
the war as the mobilization of troops.
Why not, therefore, create the oppor-
tunity for these men to volunteer serv-
ice on the farm at the usual wage, ben
citing themselves, the farmer and the
country?"
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-10-19
CUT THIS QUIT is WORTH
MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose it with SC and mail it to
Foley & Co. 1886 Sheffield Ave, Chica-
go, ILL.,, writing your name and address
clearly. You will receive in return a
trial package containing Foley's Hon
ey and Tar Compound, for coughs,
colds and Group; Foley's Kidney Pills,
for pain in sides and back, rheumatism
backache, kidney and bladder ailments
and Foley's Cathartic Tablets, a whole
some and thoroughly cleansing cathar-
tic for constipation, biliousness, head
ache ard sluggish bowels. Sold by ]. D.
Curtis Drug Co. oct
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-10-19
How,s Thisl

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned. have known +. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years. n believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations mad by his flrm.
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.
Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
eous surfaces OF the system. Testimonials
cent free. Price Is cents per bottle. Sold
By all Druggists.
Tsks Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-10-19
CARELESSNESS RESULTS IN
FAILURE.

That is why we say feed B. A. Thorn
as Hog Powder according to direc-
tons" DO NOT FEED IT SLOP-
Ply, but mix it with ground feed and
moisten with just enough water to
make a crumbly mass. Then each hog
gets a beneficial dose. See full direc-
tons on package. Your money back
if you are not satisfied. All deal
ers. oct
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-10-19

Neuralgia of the face, shoulder,
hands, or feet requires a powerful
remedy that will penetrate the flesh.
BILLIARDS. SNOW EMINENT pos
sesses that power. Rubbed in where
the pain is felt is all that is necessary
to relieve suffering and restore nor
NAL conditions. Price 25c, SOC and 81
per bottle. Sold by all dealers. oct
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-10-19

ra% NesA@ lannea,A ~S
A 3A,g5~ sas ~ss lrRRapseeA
National Retail Monument Dealers
Association and II members were fin
ed Individually in the U. S. district
court nsBaltimore the other day, fol-
lowing an Indictment against them for
violation of the Sherman antitrust
law. The defendants had entered a
plea of 'nolo co~ntendere," subjeeting
themselves to punishment without adj
hitting the truth of the charge against
them.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-10-19

Having sold all my interest in Black
well-H Hendrix Lumber Co. to Richard
Hagerty, notice is hereby given that
he assumes all liabilities of the firm
that may be due by me. 7. H. Black
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-10-19
WILSON APPEALS
TO ALL AMERICANS
Urges a Pledge of the Fullest Measure
of Financial Support: Proclamation
Issued by President Sets Aside We'd
nesday, October "a, as Liberty Day.

Washington, October 15.-Presi-
dent Wilson, in behalf of the liberty
loan, has issued a proclamation set
ting aside October "a as liberty day
and urging the people of the nation
to assemble on that day in their res
pective communities and "pledge to
one another and to the government
that represents them the fullest meas
ure Of financial support"
Let the results be so impressive
and emphatic" the president urges,
shat it will echo throughout the en-
pire of our enemy as an index of what
America intends to do to bring this
war to a victorious conclusion
The presidents proclamation fol-
lows:
by tie President of the United
States of America:
Il proclaim,
"The second liberty loan gives the
people of the United States another
opportunity to lend their funds to their
government to sustain their country
at war. The might of the United
States is being modified and organ
lied to strike a mortal blow at autoc-
racy in defense of outraged American
rights and Of the cause of liberty.
Billions of dollars are required to arm
feed and clothe the brave men who are
going forth to fight u country's bat
ties and to assist the nations with
whom we are making common cause
against a common foe. To subscribe to
the liberty loan is to perform a serv-
ice of patriotism.
eNow, therefore, | Woodrow Wilson,
President of the United States of
America, do appoint Wednesday, the
twenty-fourth Of October, as liberty
day, and urge and advise the people
to assemble in their respective COM
munities and pledge to n another
and to the government that repre-
sents them the fullest measure of fin
ancial support. On the afternoon Of
that day, l request that patriotic
meetings be held in every city, town
and hamlet throughout the land under
the general direction of the secretary
Of the treasury and the immediate di-
rection of the liberty loan committees
which have been organized by the fed
eral reserve banks. The people res
pended nobly to the call of the first
liberty loan with an over-subscription
of more than fifty per cent. Let the
response to the second loan be even
greater and let the amount be so large
that it will serve as an assurance Of
unequalled support to hearten the men
who are to face the fire Of battle for
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-10-19

unable to attend to business. l began
to use Foley's "idney Pills and soon
found the pains we're gone and | have
had no aches since. They have been
worth their weight in gold to me-"
J. d. Curtis Drug Co. oct
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-10-19
MY SECRET.

I'm fat and forty and far from fair,
All. pretty women make friends with
me,
Yet sometimes | win a ~resentful glare,
For many men WOO me-watch and
see.
What is my secret, sisters lone?
Watch my smoke-take a leaf from
my book,
What grace can for ugliness atone?
Sisters, my sisters, l can cook!
Chatting dish dainties, rich and brown
That is the way l am known to
fame,
That's why my bids don't come back
turned down,
And it isn't all smoke, for there's
lots of flame.
Sisters, so lonely, who long to be loved
Cease from your sighing-a vain
pursuit.
Many a time has this truth beenproved
Don't ogle nor angle, but "feed the
brute"
ANONYMOUS.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-10-19
LUCK'S FAvORS.

It's hard to convince
Either Stacker or shirkers
That what they call luck
Always favors the workers.
Detroit Free Press.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-10-19

emphatic VT win echo throughout
the empire of u enemy as an index
Of what America intends to do to bring
this war to a victorious conclusion.
"For the purpose Of participating in
liberty day celebrations all employees
of the federal government throughout
the country whose services can be spar
ed, may be excused at twelve o'clock,
Wednesday, the twenty-fourth of De-
tober.
"In witness whereof, | have here
unto set my hand and caused the seal
of the United States to be affixed.
Done in the District of Columbia,
this twelfth day of October, in the
year of our Lord, thousand, nine
hundred and seventeen, and of the in
dependence of the United States Of
America the one hundred and forty
second.
"By the President.
WOODROW WILSON,"
"ROBERT LANSING,
Secretary of State"
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-10-19

We want several bright, able bod
led young men, not subject to militia
ry service, to become connected with
one Of the departments Of our large
factory. We need machinists, boiler
makers, blacksmiths, molders, and pat
tern makers. Here is a good oppor-
tunity to learn a valuable trade with
good pay coming while learning. Ad-
vancement rapid for intelligent work.
Give references, and write to Southern
Engine & Boiler Works, jackson,
Tenn. toe and nov
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-10-19

For sale by
Davis & Rainey, Brownsville.
Glass Drug Co, Brownsville.
Brownsville Produce Co, Browns.
vile.
H. M. Nash, Stanton.
j. s. Rawlins & Son, Stanton,
And ell good dealers.
Oscar H. johnson, Brownsville, Tenn.
F. B. Shaw, Tibbs.
Robert Trip, Dancyville.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-29
SPORTS
STREAT0R SEEKS GAME
WITH LOCAL All-STARS

Neaotl,tlonS are under way 10 ar.
range an inGoor baseball game hc.
tween and allstar team representing
the !. NJ. {, A. and a team from Ut.
tawa. says the StIcstor Free Pre- H..
The boys from tho county seat hnve
conquered a team from Joliet. and
according TO letter received helie}c
they could treat local team in Tho
same manner There are % number Of
star players In the local \ league ani
Physical Director Curtiss Is consider.
Ing the proposition very seriously.
The fans are also asking for a game
with Ottawa. and Il t. likely one v II
be arranged in the near future. Great.
er interest las been taken in indoor
ball this year, and he ATTENDANCE
haa been large. One OF The pleasing
features OF the league II that all the
games start on time, and there is no
unnecessary waiting. II game Il So
cured With Ottawa, Il IS likely that
Purccll, the veteran star OF thc West
orn Glass will do the hurting. as the
big star sceme to be better than ever
this year. Eddie llnll ID also display.
ms old time form Hnd would probably
be In The line up.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-29
ROUTING EXPERTS TO
HELP r. R. PROBLEM

New York. Dec. % Experts n the
booking aut routing Of circu5cs will
com" - he aid Of he Government
IN It's problem Of transportation for
the country, 1t vas learned here To-.
day. and the efficient methods of tho
saoN business viii hc applied direct.
" TO the work Of moving supplies
for the United States.
Nor will the circus methods ta be
placed on the military roster BE- con.
fined 10 ne booking Of uansporta.
ten Tia" kitchen system of The biz
tops NIL also be transferred to the
army caDtonmcnts. and men who
have long travelled with the circusrs
and established the ki.chens % tho
outdoor organizations viii shortly he
enlisted In;o the service OF the conn.
try for the purpose OF s,andarlizing
the kitchens a. the various army can.
tonmcuts
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-29
JOHNNlES KICK BECAUSE
GIRLS WORK LONG HOUR

Topeka, Kan. Dee. 2o.--At las. the
the Ions hours Kansas girl clerks
have TO endure have been brought 10
HIGHT. They are bot the girls fam.
HES. nor the State inspectors. nor
the girls themselves. who have com.
planned on the long hours ], Is tho
'Johnnies' who have 10 stand around
IN front of the stores while their
sWee:heartS arc Inside working an
extra hour or two TO please some
lnusty old store owner. II Is under.
stood here that the boys made the
complains that he girls are made to
work TOO long and tina, got the State
officials started. with she result that
an investigation has resulted in the
shortening OF hours.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-29
AMERICA CREATES
FRENCH POSTER

Paris - hldgeWay Knight. The
American painter. whose works are
known on ho'h sides Of the Atlantic.
haa achieved another notable success
In a design for poster for the new
French loan which has been accept
Cd by the government and now adoru
the walls and windows of Paris
Thru slight modification of his
painting lie Bias dc Lainc. the orig.
insl OF which was purchased by James
MacLoan. OF New York, and which
poHraya an old peasant and his wife
counting the pieces OF silver they
bavc treasured up in an old Wool,n
stocking tbas dc lainc. which Is zig
niiican' of saYiug) the artist repre-.
aents the peasant fastening 10 cars
his savings to subscribe Tor national
defense bonds. While his wife loOh
on arproringlA.
Jao design has been awarded lirst
prize by tho committee Which passes
on The posters and the original IS now
on exhibition ut a local art gallery.
Mr.. knight who is nov seventy
cen years .. age, vas born IN Phil.
adclphia. a Uumbcr OF bis works are
n The museum OF hat city. among
tAcm Les Layenuscs" aud "L.'Appol
an 'aSsc1r' while a number of 9th.
err have been purchased by brooklyn.
M!lWoukce and New York. mos, not
ably ahoug the lntlcl, ia Graudc
So"ur.' Tho artist is an officer o!
the Legion OF lIouor and las turned
his chateau at roissy auto Il home for
convalcd'ent French soldiers and 10.
ugocs. His only grievance against
Franco Is that the people porsis, IN
calling hin Monsieur ko.roet or Mon
aicur Kt neccbt.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-29
JAPANESE BUILD
ESQ SHIPS A YEAR

Toxic. Japan Is able to nuild 2jU
ships "A year. their tonnage totaling
100000. according to o govern.
mont statement The shipbulldlng
business Of Japan has had an unpre.
codentel growth since the beginning
OF the war. aud on September there
were ll3 ahip building slips owned by
forty.two Ilrms, besides tWonty.!our
slips which are building and viii be
ready before the end OF the year.
These facilities are more than three
times as great az ut the beginning OF
tho war. Each slip Is capable OF turn.
Ing out o ship of more than 1000 tor
mage IN less than u year
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-29
GAVE COMMAND FOR
FIRST SHOT AT KAISER

R.pt 'J-e it-Caa.rai Illinois has
IA dissection OF Eivins to- Uncle
sam ne man Who ordered tEs lii q
American -a.ll urH against tle Ger
man 'n rreury lie is Maior John
Il. Sfare.y, of this ,iJy. And IL uas
an irish 'auuno- from Illinois Who
fred M" ar- shot Major Startny
designated ft. gun ANA the glnnc.
vino srft 'sc FIRST historic sarapncl
a' Nv kai.gr
Wur' to ,A.s effect has been re-.
c"i'cd here .g relatives +r a l,.tcr
from III, hora when tbc var broke
ou the major Uas detailed To G,n.
rlal John j. Per hin-'s command and
is nov serving With Ghck Jtek'
Cover there
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-29

Msude Marie ostello-on ofthe worlds mos,
elninent, II not the mos, eminent OF Domestic
SSientsts just completed series OF articles
OF vital interest and value 10 housewives
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-29

VOa QUICK h-aGLis Try THE
""AST" ADS. IN Tf;r FREE
r7AnEa.lcr.SAr.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-29
MAY USE COhvICTS TO
MAKE WAR SUPPLIES

Washing on. Great britain and
Canada have already employed con
Wet labor 10 manufacture war sup
plies And now Senator Iiokc Smith
OF Georgia, proposes that the same
thing be done In this country.
It's idea Is TO equip Federal pris.
onS with necessary manufacturing
machinery and utilize the prisoners
TO turn out the finished product. 9th
or non-contract prisons may PARTED.
pate.
The Introduction OF the prison labor
Dill Is the result of cooperation OF
The American Federation of Labor.
the department OF labor. the depart
ment Of war and The national commit.
Tee on prisons and prison labor. ut :"
so q statement says, marks the TAX
ing OF new trench in the fsh,
against the exploitation of the prls
oner and free labor, in addition TO
freeing his labor tor war work"
At its last session congress ap
rroprlated money for shops at A.
lan'a, Fort Leavenworth and Nc.
Neul Island pcnilcntiares. This Dc.
velopment was approved by the Off
GERS OF the American Federation OF
Labor, which Is pow pressing tho ma
tlon-Tide IF this Is done. The Fed
oral government can increase the ma
lions productivity. economic for IN.
snibelent labor power ana benefit the
prisoner and the free working man.
The bill authorizes the secretary Of
war and the secretary Of the navy
10 employ military prisoners In the
manufacture Of war supplies and IN
the construction OF military roads
Army prisoners arc already used Oh
road work within national army can
comments, The bin would make DOS.
sibie their use on roads leading TO
The caEtonmcnts.
In many instances the lack OF good
road connections With the railroads
and main highways makes ,ranspor.
tation OF food and supplies q matter
Of considerable difficulty in bad wealth.
or.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-29
OWNS HISTORICAL FLAG
RESCUED FROM SHIP

Savannah. Captain Thos. II. Laird.
savannah harbor master, Is dying
from the balcony OF his residence u
beautiful American flag which was
rescued by his son, Gilbert. from the
city OF Memphis, Oh which the latter
was frst officer, when the ship was
torpodoed and sunk by German sub
marine last March On account of the
unusual connections OF tho Tag, Cap.
tatn laird tlcs thc Dag only SUNDAYS.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-12-29
SnRAP-NEL

On or about the 3lst day OF pecem.
Der. 1t seems 10 be the established or.
der of things for all newspapers 10 sit
up and pat themselves On the back
They look over the circulation lists
and Ii they find more subscribers than
their disgusting contemporary they
give a loud vhoop and a correct imi
tation in large type OF Mr.. Hearst dis
covering something spicy.
II the circulation list doesn't show
an Increase they whoop louder than
ever about something else II the
town has put down n block of pave
mcnt and put up six houses and
chicken coop its usually good for
supplement-, Progress of our city dur.
ing the year umpsteen."
Pictures of leading citizens used to
30 great, but they haven't been used
so much since leading cts quit wear
Ing uhiskers, Very few leading citi
zens can stand the strain. and Nhon
people want to laugh nowadays they
60 to the movies.
Then the progress number goes on
TO admit that Podunk l. great little
place teypanding all the time. three
neN families moved In 10 1917 alonol.
and II tho Chamber of Commerce
lands the new glue factory /, NIL have
Detroit backed off the mop and Chi.
eago looking scared
50 ne gotta follow tradition and
review our noble work
Important Events Of 1917.
Oct. I've discover the Free Trad.
crJourual
Oct Ottawa discovers a regular
colyum.
Oct. 20 First pay day.
Oct. Give take a vacation
Nov. 2te7--We report the Dan
Dlneen case.
Nov 2S-We get outa town.
Dee. I've comeback. and have
grip,
Dee. % We write this.
Other Events.
January Potatoes 20 up. President
Wilson writes note number e1se7l3.
SERIES H-2ia. Coal goes IN.
February Somebody sees robin
Riley Mooney forgets what day il IS
Marh Dan Dlneen walks into the
limellsht
Aprli--Wc plant beans and things.
May-Ncwspapers report a gtca.
crop Of war brides.
June Glenn Mills decides To hc
farmer State hoard OF Health IN.
Vesugatcs the water of Ottawa bath.
Ing leach. Jim Shcehsn scizcs "a,
OF beer.
July. Hot wave Open s.a.on TO,
summer furs at Mckinley pari;.
state Board Of Jcath goes on inves..
icating
Z. August Nothing happt ned S,s'c
Beard Of Health siill investigating.
September Glenn Mills decides
not 10 be farmer, Coal goes w.
October State Board of Health
announces that we ain. 90, no more
bathing beach than A rabbit. We 10
TO harvest our beans ana things and
rant find en-.
November Prominent resident OF
north eide discovers The South Utapq
town hall
December Frank Swegcr dscov.
ors there aint no Sanity Claus.