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Macon beacon., 1917-05-18
Notice to Bridge Contractors
No. s263

Sealed bids are invited to be filed with the
dersigned Clerk or before Two O'Clock .. M.
on Monday the 4th day Of June, 1917. for furnish
ing the material for and constructing according
to plans and specifications now on fse In the
Cbancery Clerks office of Noxubee County. Mis-
sissippi the following:
A wooden bridge over Poag Ditch the War
saw and Cooksve Road. about and y. miles
west Of Cooksville. Mississippi
Said work to be completed within 30 days from
the date of awarding the contract.
The contract will he let to the lowest bidder
who must during the meeting at which the con.
tract is awarded enter in4o formal contract and
furnish bond. with sufficient sureties, for the
prompt, proper and efficient performance OF the
contract in penalty not less the contract price:
The Board reserves the right to reject any and all
bhis -.
By order Of the Board of Supervisors this iith
day OF May 1917. Ia
Bv ERNEST d. HUNTER. Dep. Ch'y CHI,
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18
SOCIAL DOINGS.

Miss Eleanor Jones was hostess of
the Needle Craft club on Tuesday MORN
ing.
Mrs. James G. Horton entertained
the seven-hand euchre club No. Tues
day afternoon.
On Wednesday afternoon the Music
Lovers club gave a musical. Patriot
ism was the theme for the afternoon
and it was attractively carried out in
the decorations and in the musical pro-
gram rendered, Every number was
beautifully given. A delicious ice was
served to fifty guests.
Misses Stennis and Huddeston and
Mrs. McMillin entertained the gradua-
ting class of the Macon High School on
Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs.
W. <. Dorroh. Progressive forty-two
was enjoyed by the guests.
Mrs. W. L. Sherrod entertained on
Friday afternoon, honoring Mrs. Frank
S. Simmons of Louisville.
Mrs. julius c. Cannon was hostess of
the Fortnightly club on Friday after
noon.
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18
Notice.

The law office of Magruder. Walker
& Martin, at Macon, Miss, will be
closed for the present owing to the
fact that | have accepted place with
the Government at Fort Roots, Ark.
Any legal business of this firm, how
ever, will be handled by the Office of
Magru1 der, Walker & Martin at Stark
vii lie, Miss. L L. MARTIN.
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18
Excursions on Following Dates via M.& ORR.
Tickets will be on sale on following dates
by NJ. & O. Agents

Birmingham, Ala, May 1ith17th inclusive, tickets good
until June st Kate round trip p..,,..,.........&6 1856
To New Orleans La June Sd and 9TH returning on or
before June 18TH Rate round triD ~ ........ 80 az
To Lincoln ILL.,, and return May lith, 10Th and 10th 1917
returning before May Goth Fare round trip $25 60
To New Orleans May 18th to 10Th returning May 3lst
TO Dallas Texas May 10Th to llth and 18TH returning
June Sth 1917 Round trip fare ....,.. 1922 80
To A. & M College and Starkvle June Sd to 9TH nth
and 2th 18th and 25h, July I'd and 9h 1917 good return.
ing July 23d 1917. Rate to A. NJ College ~ 55 to Stark
vie Iouhu Sl6O
TO Nashville Tenn, and return, June lth 18th and 18th
returning June 2lst 1917. Fare ............. SlO55
To Atlanta, Ga, June 18th to 18th inclusive returning
June 25th, 1917. Round trip fare ............ 1906
To Coden, Ala, May 2oh 2st good returning May 3lst
l9l farc...,. ..........TOO
The NJ & o. will sell tickests to Coden and Bayou La
Bare I following dates May 9th and 28th June 3D.
4h 10th 1th H. 18TH oath and 25th, July and ID Sth
9th 18th 10TH 22d and 3d. 29h and 3Oh August 9th
and 9th 10Th 3h 10th 20th 26th and eth Sept I'd
and 3D. 9th and 10h 10th and 7th 23d and 24th 3Oth Oct
1st 1917 Limited 10 days after date of SALE Fare 800
w. c. McCULLAR, Agent.
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18
Notice to Farmers.

| have the agency for Noxubee coun-
ty for the Papec Pneumatic and Pro-
peIer Ensilage Cutters. Farmers and
dairymen wanting any machinery of
this kind will please address or phone
me. BOSWELL STEVENS,
r. F. D. 2, Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18

The Macon base ball team found the
5cooba boys as formidable as they
found the football team Of that town,
nd vert down in Gefeat TO them here
last Friday afternoon and again Tues
day afternoon at Scooba. The: Macon
boys played good ball, but they were
oltclassed in age, experience and train
ing.
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18
Gard of Thanks.

Mrs J. T. Sargent, Jr., Mr.. and
Mrs J. |. Sargent and family wish to
express their appreciation of the many
acts of kindness and sympathy ex-
tended them in their recent sad be-
reavement.
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18
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IHukChES
METHODIST

Preaching services IL q, m. and 7:45
p. m.
Epworth League 7:l5 p. m.
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Prayer meeting 7:45 p. m. Wednes-
day.
The Rev. Robt. Selbv, commissions
of Emery University for Mississippi,
will preach both morning and evening.
All are cordially invited.
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18
Picture Show Program
FOR THE WEEK
Beginning Monday, May u
Pictures Start Every Night at $50 p. m.

MONDAY NIGHT
The FOX FEATURE Picture
LITTLE MISS HAPPINESS
Featuring June Caprice
TUESDAY NIGHT
The PARAMOUNT Picture
THE FORTUNES OF Fiji
Featuring Marguerite Clark
WEDNESDAY NIGHT
The PARAMOUNT Picture
THE TYPHOON"
Featuring Sessue Hayakawa
THURSDAY NIGHT
The PARAMOUNT Picture
THOSE WITHOUT SIN"
Featuring Blanche Sweet
FRIDAY NIGHT
The METRO FEATURE Picture
THE SPELL OF THE YUKON ;"
Featuring Edmund Breese
SATURDAY NIGHT
The FOX FEATURE Picture
A TORTURED HEART
Featuring Virginia Pearson
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18
Furniture Repdiring

All kinds furniture repaired, painted
and upholstered. Work guaranteed.
am located next to old Jail. Will call for
work and deliver same when wanted.
3l-3t GRANT JOHNSON.
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18
Acco npanists. Aisses Bush and Jones

Miss Rosetta HoIberg of the Junior
lass of the Macon Hi1h School has
zen notified that she won first p ace in
the county contest for the best paper
IN Temperance. The contest was
held under the auspices of the W. c. 7.
j., and an award Of two dollars was Of
tered for the best paper.
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18
fO-Cent Loaf of Bread.

On account of the high price Of flour
we will bake a 1O-cent loaf of bread
only, commencing Monday, May 81.
T. w. CRIGLER,
H. Nj. JONES,
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18
The Study Circle

IHV OIuuy OHCVe
The Study Circle met with Mrs. Vi.
Wan Jackson May 18th.
Roll call, ''Old Masters of Italy.
Lesson Study.
Paper, The Twelve Worlds Paintings
Mrs. Jones.
Poem, Leonard s Mona Lisa Dow
dem Mrs. |. L. Dorroh.
Poem, "Honored Old Age" (CiceroI
Mrs. NC Millin.
Paper, Italian Art Galleriea, by Mrs.
Holt, read by Miss Dorroh.
Mr.. Satterwhite was in Vicksburg on
brsness the early part of the week.
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18
Memorial Services.

Will be held at Lynn Creek Cumber-
land Presbyterian church, Sunday, May
27. at O'Clock p. M, Rev. MIR. Self,
of Brooksville, will preach the sermon.
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18
UNCLAIMED LETTERS

List of letters remaining in the post
Office for week ending Nay l6:
Walter Ames Eliza Beasley
Justa Brown Mrs. Emma Croofet
Ernest Cotton Zulamae Davis
Leila Dabbs Jas. David Davis
Mary Erwin Maggie R. Goodwin
w. NJ. Henry Mrs. W. K. Luckett
Lucy Jones Minnie Miller
Mrs. Mary Mobley Leila Prize
Mrs. Lena White Mrs. Williams
Robert Mccormick Smith
When calling for above letters,
please say advertised, and present one
cnet at the general delivery window.
PACKAGES REMAINING IN PoSTOFFICE
Bookie Mcdaniel Estella Cooper I'll
L. B. Rupert Z. h. Carr
L. M. Spade Mrs. Bud Hughes
Henry |. Hall E. Jones
Mrs. Matilda Bush Jno. B. Bell
Mrs. Lena Falkner h F Pike
Lille James Cotton Osker Conner
A. c. FAINT, P. M.
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18

Srayed or SOen6Er5Soer Dry erssR b!sTss6 ns9
5th and 9Th. one high.grade Jersey heifer. dark
Ismon color. about l-2 years old; slight white
spot in one flank Branded ''E'' on right hip. but
not plain; can be observed by running hand over
Vim Reasonable reward to finder. j. r. Evans.
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18

Memorial service will be held at
Salem church on Thursday. May 2lst,
at 2:3O p. m. All are cordially invited.
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18

The Juniors of the Macon High
School entertained the Senior at the
home of Mrs. l.. +. Holberg last Fri
day evening. The guests were ushered
into the parlor and sitting room which
were thrown open for the occasion.
The color scheme was carried out in
the patriotic colors and the decorations
consisted of flags and numerous vases of
flowers. After a number of games OF
forty.two, a delicious ice course bear
ing OFT the color scheme was served.
Tiny flags were given as favors.
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18

Annual Reception of the Music Lovers
Club.
The Music Lovers Club entertained
at delightful reception Wednesday
afternoon at the home of the president,
Miss Edna Bush. The club, during the
past year, has devoted itself to the
history and development of opera, and
to the cultivation of the best there is
in music, and this meeting marked the
close of very helpful and pleasant
years work. Two pianos were used.
and the following program delighted
large and enthusiastic audience:
Parade Review w...........
Misses Dorroh, N. w. Jones, Eleanor
Jones, Mrs. Herbert.
MY Laddle. ,,...,.,..,.....,. mayer
Miss Bass.
Conzonetta Observation-Disclosures. Thomas
Mesdames Boggess and Thompson.
Flower Song from Faust) =. .Gounod
Miss Dorroh.
Evening Star (Tannhouser)
...................,.Wa Wagner-Liszt
Miss Bush.
Haymaking ...,.......,....,.........
Mrs. McMillin.
Marche Triomphale. ............ Goria
Misses Eleanor and Mamie Warren
Jones.
Voices of the Woods (adapted from
....... Rubinstein's Melody in F.
Mesdames Richmond and Boggess.
Sextette (from Lucia de Lammermoor)
.,..,...'..,...... 'DOnlZeItl
Mrs. McHerry.
Greeting to Spring (adapted from
Blue Danube Waltzes) ... Strauss
Mesdames McMillin, Richmond, Her
bert and Boggess.
Der Freischutz. utz............. Weber
Miss Bush, Mrs. McHenry, Mrs. Patty,
Miss f. Jones.
The concert hall was hung in the
nations colors, and Mrs. McMillin,
draped in the starry banner, led in the
closing song, our glorious "Star
Spangl Banner" After the pro-
gram, tempting plates of ice cream
and cake were served.
Macon beacon., 1917-05-18
Notice to Bridge Contractors
No. 82A

JNV n 7 IoUN. VHHH CEefk.
BY ERNEST ID. HUNTER. Dep Ch'y Clerk
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-08-24
HARVESTING SWEET CLOVER CROP FOR SEED

machinery which is to be used. If
the plants are to be harvested by q
self-rake reaper or a grain binder,
they should be cut when approximate
ly three-fourths of the seed pods have
turned dark brown to black. At this
time some flowers and many immature
pods will be found on the plants, but
the field will have a brownish cast.
Where grain header is employed the
plants may become somewhat more
mature before cutting. More seed is
shattered when the plants are cut at
this stage than when cut earlier, but
this is not necessarily a loss as the
grain header is used for the most part
In semi-arid sections where shattered
seed is depended upon to reseed the
land.
Much seed may be lost If harvesting
is delayed for only few days. Many
fields have been observed, according
to the department specialist, in which
90 per cent of the seed had shattered
in less than two weeks after the time
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-08-24
BENEFITS OF CONCRETE ROAD
Enables Farmer to Haul Two Loads
at One Trip, Instead of One Load
at Two Trips.

Reduced to simple terms, concrete
road helps the farmer haul two loads
at one trip instead of one loan at
two trips; or, it doubles the size Of
the load and cuts in two the tractive
power necessary to transport farm
produce. With less capital tied up in
horses there is more cash to put into
equipment to produce more cash. The
concrete road reduces the strain on
horses and lengthens their lives. 1t
reduces wear on wagons and harness.
Where motortrucks are used it less
ems tire and fuel expense. 1t puts
the farmer in a state of preparedness
to reach markets quickly when prices
are best, and he can take his profits
and get home with more cash than he
could by slow hauling on a bad road.
1t adds to the acreage value of farm
because 1t increases its earning pos
sibilities. A concrete road makes all
of these advantages permanent, bring
ing its toll of profit to the farmer
daily in the form Of time, money and
effort saved.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-08-24
SAVE In HARVESTING
OF BIG IMPORTANCE
Assistant Secretary Vroman
Urges Prevention of Waste in
Handling Grain Crops.

| (From the United States Department of
| Agriculture)
| Conservation of grain through eff
cient methods of harvesting, including
| stacking wherever labor conditions per-
init, is recommended to farmers by AS
sistant Secretary Of Agriculture Carl
VrOOman.
"The nation needs every head Of
grain that can be raised this summer"
declared Mr.. Vrooman. Effort must
be made to save every ounce of wheat,
oats and rye at the harvest. Each year
hundreds, If not thousands, of bushels
midsummer rains occur, because it Is
allowed to remain on the ground, a
prey to the weather. Keep In mind
that a bushel of wheat will furnish
bread for one person for about rs
days.
Harvesting machinery should be adj
justed so that there is as little loss
as possible in cutting. Care should be
taken also to harvest all grain clearly
in the corners, along the edges Of the
fields, and in lodged spots.
"More than usual attention should
be given to shocking in order that there
may be as little waste as possible from
exposure to the weather. If at all
practicable, the grain should then be
stacked as soon as it is cured In the
shock. Stacks of bound or headed
grain should be built carefully SO that
they will shed water. Every blade
saved equals a blade produced.
"In threshing, special attention
should be given to the adjustment Of
the concaves and separating machin-
cry, to make sure that none of the
grain Is lost with the straw and chaff."
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-08-24
PREVENTING HORNS ON CALF
When Animal Is Week or Two Old
Rub Caustic Potash on Little Nubs
Protect From Rain.

North Dakota Experiment Station.)
Horns can be prevented from grow
Ing on q calf by rubbing caustic pot
ash on the little nubs that develop
is, when the calf Is week or two old.
WNp one end of the stick Of caustic
In piper to protect the fingers, moisten
the dther and rub on the nubs. Be
careful that 1t does not run down the
face and into the eyes. Removing the
hair helps. Make three applications,
allowingNi 1t to dry between each appli-
cation. The calf should be protected
from raih to keep the caustic from
spreading.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-08-24
Holding Cows Leg.

easy and safe and worked just fine
In a little while the heifer would stand
without the strap.
A very good method to cure COW
from kicking and to teach her to stand
still while milking is to fasten 2-by-4
timber securely to the floor and cell
ing just back Of the COW, then have
good, strong strap, with a buckle, pass
around her hind right leg and then
around the 2-by-4 and draw up tight
and buckle it. Drive a spike in the
2-by-4 part way to keep the strap from
slipping down when the COW struggles
to get her leg free.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-08-24
SPEED OF STEAM SEPARATOR
Farmers Should Be Careful to Follow
Directions Given by Manufacture
ers of Machine.

Some tests conducted by the Indiana
station show that much cream may be
lost by not running the cream separa-
tor the proper number of revolutions.
Farmers should be particular about
following directions of the several
makes of separators. 1t has been es-
timated that over 95 per cent of the
dairymen turn their machines too
slowly. The question of speed, there
fore, becomes one of much Importance,
and dairymen should look after this
feature Of milk and cream handling
with as much carefulness as they do
any other detail of milk handling.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-08-24

ond crop for seed. The shorter growth
Of the second crop is very desirable
feature as it may be cut with an ordi-
nary grain binder without difficulty. 1t
is possible to equip the grain binder
with pans and extensions to the rear
elevator plate and binder deck so that
at least 50 per cent of the seed which
skaters when the crop is cut may be
caught as it falls and saved. The bull
letin explains in detail, with drawings,
how to make at small cost, this seed
growing attachment. Other machines
which may be used to harvest sweet
clover are the self-rake reaper, the
grain header and the corn harvester.
Time of Cutting.
The time of cutting the seed crop
should be governed largely by the
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-08-24
SOLD SHOTGUN
FOR TEN DOLLARS
And Filed on Western Canada
Land. Now Worth $4,000.

Lawrence Bros. of Vera, Saskatche-
wan, are looked upon as being amongst
the most progressive farmers in West
ern Canada. They have had their
'ups-and-downs," and know what 1t
Is to be in tight pinches. They perse-
vered, and are now in an excellent
financial position. Their story is an
interesting one. Coming in from the
states they travelled overland from
Calgary across the Battle river, the
Red Deer river, through the Eagle
Hills and on to Battleford. On the
way their horses were stolen, but this
did not dishearten them. They had
some money, with which they bought
more horses, and some provisions.
When they reached Battleford they
had only money enough to pay their
ferriage over the Saskatchewan river,
and this they had to borrow. 1t was
in 1906 that they filed on homesteads,
having to sell a shotgun for ten dol
lars in order to get sufficient money to
do so. Frank Lawrence says:
"Since that time we have acquired
altogether a section and half Of
land, In addition to renting another
three quarters of a section. If we
had to sell out now we could probably
realize about $4,000, and have made
all this since we came here. We get
crops in this district of from 80 to
30 bushels of wheat to the acre and
oats from 40 to 80 bushels to the acre.
Stock here pays well. We have 1,700
sheep, 70 cattle and 60 horses, of which
number are registered Clydes."
Similar successes might be given of
the experiences of hundreds of farm
ers throughout Western Canada, who
have done comparatively as well. Why
should they not dress well, live well,
have comfortable homes, with all mod
ern equipments, electric light, steam
heat, pure ventilation, and automo-
biles. Speaking of automobiles it will
be revelation to the reader to learn |
that during the first half of 1917, 49,
600 automobile licenses were issued in |
Alberta, twice as many as in the whole |
of 1916. In Saskatchewan, $1,000 Ii
censes were issued up to the first of |
May, 1917. In its monthly bulletin for
June the Canadian Bank of Commerce
makes special reference to this phase
and to the general prosperity of the
West in the following:
Generally speaking the western
farmer is, in many respects, in much
better position than hitherto to in
crease his production. Two years Of
high prices for his products have en-
abled him, even with normal crop,
to liquidate a substantial proportion
of his liabilities and at the same time
to buy improved farm machinery. His
is reflected in the demand
for building materials motor cars
and other equipment. 1t is no doubt
true that some extravaganza is evil
denced by the astonishing demand for
motor cars, but it must be remembered
that many of these cars will make for
on the farm and economize
both time and labor. Acknowledgement
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-08-24
METHOD OF PAVING REPAIRS
Cleveland Contractor Reduces Gang by
Use of Pneumatic ChiseI-Gaso-
line for Power.

A paving contractor of Cleveland o.,
has reduced his repair gang to two
men and a foreman for such work as
is shown in the illustration, where a
brick pavement is to be patched. The
city is said to have a larger mileage
of brick than any like area in the
world, and economical methods of re-
pair are therefore important. This
contractor first has all the old paving
removed with pick and sledge, except
along the edge of the patch. There
the old bricks are loosened for re-
moval, with a pneumatic chisel. This
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-08-24
THRAsHINe SWEET CLOVER WITH GRAIN SEPARATOR.

the plants should have been cut. Cut
ting the plants when they are damp
from rain or dew also will reduce loss
by SCATTERING.
Thrash Direct From Field.
When it is possible to thrash in a
week or ten days after cutting the
crop should be thrashed directly from
the field as little seed ordinarily will
be lost during this time and the work
of stacking will be avoided. The seed
may be thrashed either by failing or
by the use of a grain separator or a
clover huller. The yield of sweet clo-
yer seed varies from two to ten BUSH
els of redeemed seed to the acre.
Sweet clover straw may be utilized for
soil Improvement or as a roughage for
stock.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-08-24
Disturbing Remark.

country lawyer was defending a
prisoner who had killed a man by hit
ting him on the head with a brick.
The case against the prisoner being
quite clear, the counsel endeavored to
get his client off by making a per-
fervid speech. He said: "The respon-
sibility of defending my client is al
most overwhelming. This morning, as
l was walking in my garden enjoying
the lovely sunshine and balmy air, lis
tening to the birds singing, and look
ing at all the beautiful flowers, / said
to myself, My poor client, immured in
his cell, can see none Of these
things ="
Just then a spectator mt the back Of
the court shouted: Neither can the
man he hit on the head with a brick !"