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Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-05-24
RED CROSS RALLIES

There will be Red Cross Rallies at
the following times and places. The
speakers mentioned win be at these
points and address the people in the
interest Of the Red Cross Fund.
Friday night, May 24-Ephesus,
Ed. Joe Netherland and Marvin Ne
Askill. Swindle School House, j. ".
Williams and P. W. Maddox. Bar
rem Springs, DR.. j. B. Cox, J. Sam
johnson and Frank Priest.
Saturday, May 25-Westport, 2 P.
M, P. W, Maddox.
Saturday night, May 25-Poplar
Springs j. T. Peeled and Geo. Murphy
Wilders School House, J. T. Hester.
L, F, johnson, Boyd's School House,
(i2th Dist Geo. S. Price, Poe Mad
dox and W. R. Montgomery. Woods
Hill, Geo. T. Mccall and A, W, bod.
son. Cobbs School House, DR.. B. c.
Dodds, r. E. Traywick and Dwayne
Maddox. Buena Vista, P. w. Mad
dox. Thompsons School House, Dr.
]. B. Cox, ]. Sam johnson and Frank
Priest. Cavvia, ]. w. Williams, j.
T. Hester and G. W. Parish.
Sunday, / p. M, May 26-Cedal
Grove, j. Sam johnson. Hollow Rock
Geo. T. Mccall, Rev. H. G. Ryan
Vale, John 7. Peeler and Rev, C. c.
Hines.
Sunday night Huntingdon grand
rally, DR.. Witherspoon and Capt
Guest, returned British officers.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-05-24
JAIL DELIVERY
Carroll CountS's Bsstile Empty
of Prisoners

Lum Shoffner, colored, is again &
free man. He sawed himself out Of
the county jail last Tuesday night
and Geo. Hoskins, white man, who
had just been put in Jail that day
also made his escape.
Shoffner was serving out federal
court sentence for boot logging, hav-
ing been sent here by the federal
court at its recent term in Jackson.
Hoskins was waiting a preliminary
trial. charged with breaking into
freight cars at Hollow Rock Junction.
Shoffner sawed out of one of the
steel cells and must have been at work
on the job for some time. After get
ting out Of the cell he picked hole
through the wall near a north win
dow and let himself down by tying
together blankets. They escaped dur
ing the latter part of the night. Shoff-
ner had escaped from this jail before.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-05-24
GOOD BYE BOYS

The Democrat wants to heartily
endorse this beautiful sentiment eX-
pressed in the following editorial
taken from the Commercial Appeal.
Boys, we will miss you, but God
bless you, we honor and respect and
glory in your courage and your splen-
did manhood.
You are going on a mission that
we have every faith and reason to be-
lieve that you will honorably fulfill.
You are pitting your lives, your vital
ity, your physical and mental strength
against the ruthless and merciless
destroyers Of civilization.
Into your keeping God Almighty
and just and generous government
has placed a grave responsibility. The
country, the civilized world, all hu-
manity, looks to you and xpects you
to justify American traditions and
sustain the faith of the founders of
our republic for honesty among ma
tons, for integrity among men and
for humane understanding among
all people.
You are leaving US in the best
period of your young lives. You
have before you your part in the
establishment Of world peace and in
maintaining for future generations a
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-05-24
McLemoresville News

Earl Wood spent the week end with
his parents near Cedar Grove.
Lieut.. Earl Carter spent Friday
and Saturday with home folks.
Mothers Day was observed at the
Methodist Church here Sunday.
Nelson May, who has been at Kans-
as City for some time is visiting his
parents here.
Eugene Frazier and family are
moving to Mckenzie this week. We
regret to lose this family from our
community.
Percy Spellings and wife, Rev. w.
l. Hart and Misses Lillian Gardner
and Lillian Mckinney attended me-
mortal services at Pleasant Hill last
Saturday.
Prof. w. L. Mckinney went to
Republican Grove in the afternoon
and reported small crowd owing to
the fact that it was not well known
throughout the community. He left
an appointment for Wednesday night
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. 0. Harvey have
returned from Memphis and report
their daughter, Miss BERTHE much i'm
proved. 1t is thought she will under
60 an operation Friday of this week.
Hon. G. 7. Mccall and Mr.. Dodson
of Huntingdon were here Sunday and
made speeches at the c. P. Church
in the Red Cross Drive. A chapter
was organized with H. L. Carter, as
chairman and d. P. Bramley secretary
A good membership was enrolled and
committee appointed to solicit
funds over the district.
Prof. E. H. Harrel went to Union
Academy Sunday afternoon and spoke
to a good crowd. More than hun
dred dollars in cash and subscrip-
tons were raised. The speaking was
announced to be at Zion; there was
Sunday School at Union Academy, so
the crowds were united at the latter
place and speaking took place after
Sunday School.
D. P. Bramley, ]. A. Bramley, E.
H. Harrell, w. L. Mckinney, Warren
Gardner, Connie Mckinney and S. E.
Carter spent one afternoon and night
fishing and hunting at the Davis Mill
Bottom last week. They caught some
nice fish and killed squirrels and had
a splendid time. Bramley Brothers
and w. L. Mckinney remained for
another day and night and were join
ed by J. H. Bramley, w. L. Hart,
and E. E. Adams. They found plenty
of game and had a good time.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-05-24
THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH

THE PRESIDENTS SPEECH
If there are those who think
President Wilson is not in dead
earnest in his determination to
fight this war to a successful finish.
they should read his speech, deliv-
cred in New York York last Satur-
day night at the opening Of the
Red Cross drive.
The president announced clearly
the purpose of the United States
to set no limit on its efforts to win
the war. II have heard gentle
men recently say" said be that
we must get five million ready.
Why limit it to five miliionQ |
~have asked of congress to'name no
limit, because congress intends,
am sure, as we all intend, that
every ship that can carry men or
supplies shall 90 laden upon every
voyage with every man and every
supply she can carry"
He has no faith in the sincerity
of any approach on the subject OF
peace coming from Germany.
Il can say with a clear con-
SCIENCE" he said, that | have
tested these intentions and have
found them insincere. | now rec
ognlze them for what they are, an
opportunity to have a free hand,
particularly in the east, to carry
out purposes of conquest and ex-
ploitation. Every proposal with
regard to accommodation in the
west, involves reservation in re-
gard to the east. intend to stand
by Russia as we'll as France"
German rulers, the president de-
clared, are mistaken, if they think
the United States will sacrifice
anybody for its own sake.
IF they wish peace, let them
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-05-24
FROM cAMP FoREST

To the Red Gross Society of Hunt
ingdon:
haven't words to express my APP
probation of the nice comfort bag
and nice lunch you gave me the day
/ left for the training camp, May 13.
think it is the incest and most
useful present / ever had given to
me. ! find that / need something
every day that the comfort bag con-
tains and somthing can loan to my
comradu to add to their comfort.
May Gods richest blessings rest
upon you all is my prayer. y Y
~ ~ JAMES D. OWEN
A Soldier Boy.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-05-24
ADVERTISING RATES
FRIDAY. MAY "a, 1918
RED CROSS WEEK

This is Red Cross week. 1t has
been so designated BY the Presi.
dent Of the United States, The
campaign started last Saturday.
At least 100000 men, women
ald children took part in the pa
Fade Of mercy held Saturday in
hundreds of cities. towns and vii
lagos t, mark the opening of the
$lOO.oo0,0oO war fund drive for
the Red Gross.
The demonstrations were de-
scribed as the greatest humanitar,
ian olt-polring the nation has ever
witnessed. Big cities from coast to
coast and from Chicago to New
Orleans saw celebrated parades
and much enthusiastic interest was
manifested.
President Wilson opened the
campaign with a great speech in
New York Saturday night. In
the afternoon be had marched on
foot through Fifth avenue at the
head Of $4,000 soldiers of mercy.
Then standing in the reviewing
stand, he gtavely saluted the col
ors as the women Of the Red Cross
filed past, in a seemingly endless
line, bearing their flags as brayely
and wearing their uniforms as
proudly as the nations fighting
men. 1t is claimed that New York
had never before seen such dem
onstration of patriotism.
Inc war is coming closer home
every day. AS the casualty list
grows, and AS the letters come
home from the boys wounded in
service all paying tribute to the
great work being done by the Red
Gross, the more the people will
realize the value this great organ
ization is to the army and the
great importance of us contribut-
ing to its support and maintenance.
1t is an organization of mercy,
watching over and caring for the
sick and wounded on the fields of
battle and in the camps. Where
ever danger is this organization
goes and administers a service of
mercy. No one should fail to con-
tribute to this great cause.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-05-24
PRIMARY BOARD NAMED
Carroll County Committee Held
Meeting Last Saturday

The Carroll county democratic
executive committee held meet
ing last Saturday and nominated
FIVE members of the committee to
be appoited by the democratic state
board Of primary election commits
sioners to compose the democratic
primary board OF this county.
The members elected are: G. NJ
Watson, Allen S. Eason, j. NJ.
Thomas, J. T. Moore and E. NJ.
Moore. The committee organized
BY electing Mr.. Watson chairman
and Mr.. Eason secretary.
The state committee met in
Nashville yesterday and named the
men selected, and they are now
empowered to hold the primary
elections Of the county, and es-
pecially the primary Of August /.
Judge Roberts, candidate for
governor, was present at the com,
nittee meeting and met the mem
beFs of the committee and in a
very happy manner referred to bis
candidacy.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-05-24
PICKLER-ALLEN

Mr.. Obie Picker and Miss Vadie
Caroline Allen were married at
Buena Vista last Sunday, Squire
John Palmer officiating. These are
clever young people Of that commu-
nifty and they have many friends.
The marriage was quite surprise.
They were accompanied by few
friends and after the marriage drove
to the Humble church for church SER
vices.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-05-24

and can use every available dollar
Great wave Of patriotic enthusiasm
sweeping the state. Please continue
your patriotic program until close Of
campaign"
So all citizens will see what our
country is expecting Of us. Let every
citizen give literally All workers
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-05-24

come forward. and lay their
terms on the table. We have laid
ours and know what they are" he
said.
The war, the president declared,
is a war to save the world. The
conflict he said, will knit the world
together.
His speech was received with
wild enthusiasm. and it certainly
makes clear that this country
means business and the war will
close only when victory comes.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-05-24

safe and sane and secure civilization.
God bless you, boys, the love and
respect of Tennessee, Of your home
and Of all the men of the nation you
carry with you. It is a proud thought
that you also should carry with you,
that you are Of the elect, you are Of
the chosen, although many have been
called,
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-05-24
F. P. FonviIIe Dead

Frank P. Fonville, we'll known
to many in this county, died at his
home in Martin last Saturday
evening. Mr.. Fonville was prom.
inent in every good work and VAS
a man of blameless character. He
at one time represented Carroll
and Weaklev counties in the Ten
nessee legislature. He was a mem
Der of the BAPTIST church and an
earnest christian worker.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-05-24

win continue their work. On the
other hand all citizens are expected
to come with their subscriptions and
not wait for the workers to give to
the Red Cross rests on every one
and those who are able to do SO
should give their ifties and hun
dreds Of dollars to this worthy cause.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-05-24
Suns New Editor

Joe ". Cooper bas become edi-
tor Of the jackson Sun. The Suns
former editor joined Uncle Sam in
putting down Prussianism, and r.
H. Perry acted in that capacity
for a while and resigned. Mr.
Cooper is an old, experienced
newspaper man and will give the
Sun good service
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-05-24
RED CROSS TELEGRAM

The chairman of the Second Red
Cross War Fund Campaign for Car
roll County has received the follow
ing telegram from the State Cam
paign Director for Red Cross Cam
paign.
CAL war fund chairmen are advis-
ed by the state Red Cross campaign
headquarters that campaign should
be continued until every one has given
regardless Of quota. Red Cross needs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-14
Specialists at Auburn

A very important meeting of the Ala bama extension service specialists and administrative staff was recently held at Auburn These meetings are held occasionally for the purpose or discuss ing the problems with which the work CTS are confronted They partalfe of the nature of experience meetings as well as instruction. At the recent meeting farm labor problems were discussed at considerable length. MT. G. A. Maloney of the United States department of agri- culture and Mr. F. D. Stevens, agricul- tural adviser of the district board at Birmingham, were present. MT. Ma loney pointed out the urgent need ol utilizing to the very best advantage all labor for food production purposes, ana MT. Stevens showed how necessary 1t was for skilled farm workers to be ex- empted, solely on the ground that food production is important in maintaining the fighting front
 statement was made at this meeting by Director J. F. Dusgar that after cor respondence with agents in the various countries and after a series of confer ences, it seems advisable to ask the farmers to aim at an average increase of 5 per cent over the 1918 wheat acre age-this increase to vary in dlneren' parts of Alabama, as shown by statement on the wheat situation. The farm demon stration agents, said Prof. Duggar, nave been consulted regarding varying h. crease in pork production Various other topics along extension lines were discussed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-14
Don't Plant Seedlings

It has come to the attention of the nor ticultural department, of the~ Alabama extension service at Auburn that sev- eral nursery firms are making claims with reference to their fruit trees that are rather far-fetched to say the least Some are claiming that their trees are from pedifreed stock; others that they can analyze the soil of any given farm and tell exactly what variety is best suited to that farm. These claims are without any foundation, and no farmer should pay any attention to them. If in doubt write Alabama extension service, and information regarding varieties etc, will be supplied gladly and without cost
 It has also come to the attention or the department that considerable quan- titles of seeding fruit trees are being sold This is unfortunate, because 1t IS a well known fact that standard varie- ties of fruit and nut trees dN not re- produce true to name except When budded or grafted. The budde or grarted trees are just as valuable for shade or ornamental purposes as seedlings, ana therefore there is not the slightest Yea- son why anyone should buy seeding trees for on orchard, and there IS every reason why one should not. Of course many fruit tree agents are absolutely reliable, but unfortunately some are not, and for this reason ane should be quite careful about taking the advice of these in selecting the varietles of fruit to be planted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-14
To Protect Woolens

Experiments by the bureau of ento- mology, United States department Of az riculture, have demonstrated that naph- thalene is uniformly effective in protect ing woolens from clethes-moth infesta- tion and in killing all stages of the insect
 A red cedar chest readily killed all adult moths and showed considerable killing effect upon young larvae. It did not prevent the hatching of eggs. but killed all of the resulting larvae almost immediately.
 Red cedar chips and shavings, while not entirely effective in keeping the adult moths from laying eggs on the flannel treated, appeared to protect it from ap- preciable damage when used lberally.
 Varying results were obtained from ex- perinnents with other exterminators oi moths. The experiments are described in bulletin TOT, Results of Experiments with Miscellaneous Substances Against Bedburs, Cockroaches. Clothes Moths, and Carpet Beetles" Copies of the bull letin may be procured from the superin tendent of documents, government print ing office. Washington, D. C.. at cents a copy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-14
Hearing on Corn Meal

A public hearing to consider the ad- visibility of adopting definitions and standards for corn meal and corn flour will be held by the joint committee on definitions and standards at 10 a. m., December 3, at the bureau of chemistry. United States department of agriculture, Washington, D. C.
 Products made, from both whole corn and degerminated corn will be consid. cred The committee desires informa- ton concerning sterilization and other means of insuring sound product under market conditions, and suggestions ara desired on the rules that should be used in differentiating between sound and spoiled corn meal and corn flour All persons interested are invited to at tend and present pertinent facts Those who desire may present their views in writing on or before the date of ths hearing to the secretary of the commit tee, bureau of chemistry, Washington D. c. The hearing will be held at 2ld Thirteenth street. southwest. Washing ton, D. c.
 The committee on definitions anu stands Is composed oF representatives oi the United States department of agrl- culture. the Association of Amertcan Dairy. Food and Drug officials, and the Association of Official Asricultura' Chemists
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-14
Farm Items of Interest

The condition of fall honey plants. this year, is somewhat lower than a year ago About 37 pounds of surplus honey per colony of bees was the estimated average yield by September l, this year the bureau of crop estimates announces. This compares with S6 pounds to the same month in 1917 and 46 pounds in 1916
 For the wheat crop of 1917 the farm CTS of this country received an average price of s2O5 per bushel; for 1916, $l.44; for 1915, 9S cents; 1914, 99 cents; 1913. 79 cents, as estimated by the bureau of crop estimates, In the past year, state averages excluding staes producing less than 100000 bushels) ranged from $.S3 Yer bushel in Utah to $2.66 in South Carolina
 The ordinary washing of dairy utensils is not sufficient to insure freedom from bacteria The only safe method of des- stroying in utensils germs which affect the hygienic and keeping qualities of milk and cream is by sterilization.
 Undoubtedly many moving machines have been or are about to be scrapped, though still capable of doing several years of useful work if only a small percentage of their original cost were expended upon them for repairs. The proper time for overhauling these ma ehnes is during the period of inactiv~ ity and before the rush of spring work.
 Rice varieties are changing places ir popularity among growers. The Hondu- ras and Louisiana Pearl varieties are losing, and the Blue Rose, Japan and Early Prolific are gainng, according tt the bureau of crop estimates.
 It is estimated by the bureau of crol estimates that stock hogs on September | 1918. numbered 65,o66,o00, all increase of 4,Sisoo0 in year.
 The Philippine islands are steadil. gainng in the production of raw sugar From crops of 345,o1 short tons in 1913 and Of 40S. S3a tons in 1914, the crop 0 1917 advanced to 42s,25S tons.
 A ton OF sugar cane has produced iron 1l9 to l5l pounds of refined sugar il Louisiana in recent years. The 'suga product of Q ton of heets has been 2lo t .S5 pounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-14
Feeders Favor Changes

The recent announcement of the gov ernnlent policy of buying beer for the fiehting forces of Uncle sam and the allies On quality basis has met the approval of cattle feeders Wlth quai- itv. irrespective of weight, as basis feeders can make a quick turnover on their money invested in cattle They can markse well-finished and conditioned beeyes which weigh less than lcoo pounds for army or navy disposition IL is believed the regulation will stapiiize ,,r,,,,ctio,, and better balance the live stock industry. The abandonment of the old schedule which called for beef of spe- cific weights drops the bars so that here after lightweight baby beef will be avail able for feeding our soldiers and sailors. The new ruling favors the increase III the nroduction of baby beeves, a branch of meat making which affords an attrac- tive opportunity for dependable ana qulek profit to the producers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-14

sible, such as improper equipment for immunization and disinfection, insuf- ficient doses of serum for hogs exposed to infection, the application of treat ment promiscuously by anyone chosen by the buyer of the hogs. and the use of the serum alone treatment, which produces an immunity of very short duration. These are proofs positive that
 haste makes waste;' but these obJec- tionable features are being overcome,
 Where proper equipment is being in- stalled, dosage of serum increased and the treatment placed in the hands of competent veterinarians, losses occur ring in shipments of this character have been reduced to minimum.
 There is reason to believe that the various agencies in each state, such as county agents and farm bureaus, in- terested in the increased production of meat animals, assystem of exchange could be established to bring together framers with surplus of hogs and no feedsand those having more feed than hogs with a view of having the trans fer of these animals effected locally and avoid the long and dangerous jour- ney to public stock market and bacl, to farms oftentimes in the same con- munity- In fact, such exchanges or clearing houses have proved of great beenfit in getting buyer and seller in closer touch without the medium of l public stockyard, thereby savoidne commissions, heavy freight charges danger of infection and consequent losses.
 The danger of shipping sick hogs to market is, of course, obvious. Farmers and others who knowingly endangsr their neighbors' property through the marketing of diseased stock instead of properly disposing of such animals on the farm and disinfecting the premises are guilty of wrong doing and should be restrained or punished by the prop CT authorities Such men re.ard the work that is being done by state ant federal agencies to eradicate cholera and to make the swine industry a prof sitable investment
 Conservation is necessarily the basis of increased production. and until farmers are fully advised not to pat ronize infected localities. to shun stockyards having no federal or state supervision when purchasing stockers or feeders, and to immunize against in- fectious and contagious diseases of live stock. particuarly hog cholera. eff