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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1918-01-17
PLUcKING AN OSTRICH.
Al White Feathers Arc Carefully Cut
of So More May Grow.

A very small proportion of our
ostrich feathers come from the wild
birds nowadays. Twenty years ago
there were but few ostrich farms
and the great majority Of ostrich
feathers came from wild birds which
were killed by the feather hunters
in South Africa. Of course, after
the ostriches were killed the feaih-
ers were pulled out, but now that
the ostrich farms thrive and the
birds are stripped of their plume
feathers and turned loose to grow
more, greater care has to be taken.
The white ostrich feathers are not
fully developed. There are also
black and drab feathers on the same
bird, but when the white feathers
are fully developed they lose great
deal of their whiteness, and in the
olden days had to be bleached.
Now, the ostriches are blindfold-
ed with a hood on the farms and led
into sort of cratelike coop, where
the black and drab feathers are care
fully pulled out, but the white feath-
ers are never pulled out, as this
would so damage the great sockets
in which the large quills grow that
no more would be forthcoming, 50
the quills of the white feathers are
carefully cut off and the quills al
lowed to remain for several months,
when they come out naturally and
the new feathers start.
Therefore, practically every genu-
inc unbleached white ostrich feath-
er does not have a complete quill
when it is shipped in the rough.
The people who prepare these
feathers for the markets, however,
remedy this easily by adding the
end of other quills in SO clever a
manner that it is scarcely discern
ible.
Fifty years ago there were only
eighty-two tame ostriches known in
all South Africa. And in that year
only sixteen pounds of feathers were
exported, and they came for the
most part from wild birds brought
down by the hunters. Last year
there were about 100000 domesti-
Gated ostriches in South Africa,
and nearly 100000 pounds of
feathers were exported at a value
of more than a million and quar-
ter dollars.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1918-01-17
TRAINING THE DOG
Clever Tricks the Animal May Easily
Be Taught to Perform.

The best kind Of dogs to train to
perform tricks are the smaller ones,
such a> terriers, poodlcS, SpanlclS,
coliics and Gachshunds. The p9n';i
is tie cleycrSct Of ALL
Kindness. iirmn"~s and paticnc"
are necessary qualities in teaching Il
dog. Nothing can be done by cru
city, and ii You lo*c your temper
you will never teach him anything.
Il is very little use trying to teach
an old dog. Begin when he is youn5
and do not ovcrtire him. Also do
not overfeed him, for most OF the
lessons have to be taught by a sys-
tenn of small rewards in the shape OF
6tbits of food.
First of all teach him to beg by
propping him up on his launches Ill
q corner. You can then teach him
to shake hands when sitting up.
Take hold of his right paw gently
and shake it. Then give him his
atbit. Now. hold out your hand
again to him. If he does not put
his paw in it gently touch it and
hold out your hand again till he
does it. Then reward him at once.
Don't forget in all cases to say the
word of command whenever you
want him to do anything.
To teach dog to dance is not so
difficult as You might suppose, but
you should only try it with a dog
that has learned some of the SIM
sler tricks. The whole secret con-
sists in getting him to keep on his
hind legs. Hold titbit so high that
the dog will have to stand on his
hind legs to get it. Do not let him
Have it till he remains on his hind
legs for a second or two and gradu-
ally increase the time Next move
sIong a step or two before you let
Him have it, SO that he is compelled
10 hop a few PAGES. He will soon
learn to do this, and you can grad
ually increase the distance till ne Is
able to hop across the room. Be
very careful that you do not at
tempt too much at first.
It appears rather wonderful to see
q dog shut the door at q word OF
command, but it is quite a simple
trick. 1t works best with a rather
large dog. Go to a door that swings
easily and set it about six inches
.spen. Then balance a biscuit on the
handle and draw the dogs atten-
son to it, saying 'Shut the door" "
He will naturally jump against the
door to get the biscuit, and his
weight will shut it Then praise
Yim for it. BY doing this several
times day he will gradually get to
associate the action with the words,
,AEhut the door," and will do the
Trick when told, even though there
i no biscuit in evidence.-San
Francisco Chronicle.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1918-01-17

love. Into your hands viii he plac-
ed the exact results of your own
thoughts. You will receive that
which you earn--no more, no less.
Whatever your present environment
may be, you will fall, remain or rise
with your thoughts, your vision,
YOUR ideal. You will become as
small as your controlling desire, as
great as your dominant aspiration.
james Allen.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1918-01-17
Anaelo's Verdict.

Once painter notorious for pla-
giarisms executed a historical pic
lure in which every figure of impor-
tance was copied from some other
artist, so that very little remained
to himself. 1t was shown to Mi
shelangelo by friend, who beg
ged his opinion of it. 'E1cellently
done," said Angelo, "only at the
day of Judgment, when all bodies
will resume their own limbs again,
I do not know what will become of
that historical painting, for there
will be nothing left of it."
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1918-01-17
His Quick VIII Won.

At a review, Napoleon, who was
apt to be careless in such matters,
dropped his cooked hat, and ser
geant near by picked it up.
"Thank you, captain" said Ma
poleon, abstractedly, with his eyes
on another part of the field.
''In what regiment, sire?" asked
the ready witted soldier.
Napoleon perceived his mistake,
but he answered promptly, "1n my
guard, for I see you know how to be
prompt"
The newly made officer received
his commission next morning.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1918-01-17
Jade In China.

Light green jade is the favorite
gem of China, and it is difficult to
get the stone in uncut forms even
in that country. Sometimes rich
Chinaman's estate will consist in
part of a lump of jade. Sometimes
it can be obtained in masses weigh
ing one pound or two pounds. But
even the leading jewelers. of Hong
kong usually obtain it in cut form.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1918-01-17
Elephant intelligence.

The elephant is by a long shot
the most intelligent animal under
man. Some horses know a great
deal, some dogs are exceedingly
bright, but for real sound sense and
all around long headedness the ele-
phant heads the list. He is not
only bright-he is deep thinker
and profound philosopher and has
been known to do things that ap-
parently required nothing less than
human intelligence. Next to man,
the brain power of the elephant Is
the greatest among all animals.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1918-01-17
The Bull of Phalaria

Perillus of Athens is said by the
ancient authorities to have invent
ed for Phalaris, tyrant of Agrigen-
tum, B. c. $40, G brazen bull which
opened on the side to admit victims
who were to be roasted to death by
the fire which was built underneath.
The dying groans of the sufferers
closely resembled the roaring Of a
maddened bull" hence, the name
that was given to the invention. 1t
is refreshing to know that later on
the populace rose against Phalaris
and burned the tyrant in the bull
that he had made to be the cause Of
death to 80 many.-Exchange.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1918-01-17
DAYLIGHT and Darkness.

If you want to know how much
of the day is daylight and how
much darkness at any time in the
year, double the hour when the sun
sets and you will have approx
mately the number Of hours Of day
light, or double the hour when the
sun rises and you will have the
hours of darkness.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1918-01-17
Words and Stones.

The home that George Meredith
had built for himself was rather
small, though it was extremely COM
Portable. '1t's strange" remarked
a lady visitor, Gin your books you
describe huge castles and baronial
halls, but when you come to build
you put up a little house like this.
Why is it%
"Well," replied the author, with
a twinkle in his eye, "the reason is
because words are cheaper than
stones"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1918-01-17
Herod's Love For Marianne.

Herod the Great loved Marianne,
his wife, so devotedly that when he
vas summoned to Rome by Angus
tus to answer certain charges made
against him and was afraid he
might never return he left her in
care of three trusted servants, with
orders that if he himself were put
to death by Augustus she was to be
Immediately killed.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1918-01-17
A Mothers Answer.

When Earl Ferrars had been con-
victed of murder great efforts we're
made to obtain a pardon on the
ground that he was insane. His
mother being appealed to and re-
quested to write strong letter on
the subject, answered, "Well, but
if / do, how am I to marry of my
daughters ?"-London Globe.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1918-01-17
Your idoaA.

You will realize the vision (not
ahs idle wish) of your heart, be 1t
Sase or beautiful or . mixture OF
nth, for you will always gravitate
,tuvard that which you secretly must
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14
War Savings Stamps June %.
MAKING THE GERMANS TAKE
NOTICE

The Germans have discovered that
Americans will fight and that they
can fight. 1t is also clear to the
Germans now that the soldiers from
across the sea are cheerful fighters
who smile as they shoot, and that
their craftsmanship is uncapny.
A division of American Marines
on the French front has made
name for itself that is causing it to
be talked about throughout the Ger
man army. 1t has proven to be just
about the toughest proposition the
Germans have found anywhere, and
has already worn out three German
divisions sent in turn against it,
More of this awakening is coming
to the Teuton soldiers. They have
been fighting nearly four years, and
the personnel of their divisions is no
longer comparable with that of an
earlier period of the war. Men too
old and youths not old enough to
make the best soldiers are now SER
wing in the German army to the
number of hundreds of thousands,
and they are meeting on the battle
fields of France Americans who are
the very flower of this country's
manhood-men physically fit for any
task, men who have the best equip
ment that can be given a soldier to
fight with, men who fight with a con-
fidence and enthusiasm which moth
ing can destroy.
By the thousands and tens of thou
sands these fighting men from Amer
lea are reaching France, and the
Germans must meet them and test
them in the fighting that lies ahead.
They are men of the army that the
Kaiser dismissed from consideration
with snap of his fingers year ago.
Albany Herald.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14
GUNNER TOM READ IN
THRILLING ADVENTURE

Our young friend Tom Read, Jr.,
Gunner, is having many interesting
experiences these days He is gun
ner on the ship which the daily pa
pers have been featuring as having
picked up the Captain of the torpe-
doed vessel, "E. H. Cole" recently.
Other survivors of the tragedy, vic
tins of a German submarine, were
rescued also by Toms ship and Cap
tain Newcomb had a thrilling story
to tell of their adventures. He and
his men were kept prisoners on the
submarine for some days. They were
then set adrift with a ration of hard
tack. Fortunately, Toms vessel ef-
fected a rescue before they died of
starvation. Tom sent his mother a
bit of this German hardtack as a
"Those that go down to
the sea in ships" have wonderful ex-
periences in these historic days.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14
JOHN r. LATlMER

Mr. John R. Latimer, 76 years old,
died at his home on Clay Street on
Thursday, juno 9th. The funeral
services were held at the South Side
Baptist Churcr on Friday, the Rev.
Spinks, of Atlanta, officiating, the
interment being in the city cemetery.
The pail bearers were six grandsons
of the deceased, all sons of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Brooks.
Mr.. Latimer is survived by four
daughters, Mrs. Walter Stephens,
Mrs. Wiley, Miss Carrie Latimer, and
Mrs. Frank Brooks, and one son, Mr.,
Claude Latimer, of Roswell, and two
granddaughters, Mrs. John Cheney,
of Suanee, Ga, and Mrs. Bennett, of
Atlanta.
Mr.. Latimer had been a bed-ridden
invalid for more than a year, but has
been most patient and uncomplain-
ing always.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14
Mr.. JEFF BRASWELL

Mr.. Jeff Braswell, II years old,
died at his home on Lemon Street on
June 9Th. The funeral was conduct
ed from the residence on June 9th
by DIR. l. A. White, and the interment
was in the city cemetery. The pail
bearers were nephews of Mrs. Bras
well, Messrs John Roscoe, and Babe
Black, Frank Swalley, Will Franklin,
and Albert Simpson.
Mr.. Braswell has been a life long
resident of Cobb county and has lived
in Marietta for the past quarter of a
century He is survived by his wife,
two daughters, Mrs. Alexander, of
Atlanta, and Mrs. Franklin, of Cobb,
three sisters, Mrs. Kelley and Mrs.
Cochran of Marietta, and Mrs. Reed
of Smyrna, and two brothers, Mr.
Braswell of Alabama, and Mr.. Ben
Braswell of Marietta.
He was an old Confederate Veter-
an and the Red Cross from the U. D.
C.. Chapter was laid on his coffin
with the other lovely flowers.
!, Among those from a distance at
tending the funeral were Mr.. anC
Mrs. Roscoe Black, Mrs. Walter Spar
row and. daughter, Lillian, Mrs. Mon
roe Simpson, of Atlanta, and Mrs
Albert Simpson, of Tallapoosa.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14
MEMORIAL

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His
infinite Wisdam has removed from
our midst Hon. j. J. Northcutt, of
Acworth, Georgia. 1t is therefore
the sense of the Marietta Bar, that
we have lost most valuable and re-
spectful Attorney; a man OF lofty
ideals an dnoble purposes.
That the County has sustained a
distinct loss in his going.
Throughout all his career, both IN
private and public life, and in the
practice of his profession, he was at
all times actuated by pure motives.
Therefore be it resolved by the
Bar and officers of the Court that
we learn of his passing with deep re-
gret, and that a committee composed
of members of this Bar be appointed
to attend his funeral in a body, and
that a suitable floral offering be pro-
cured and sent as a tribute to his
memory and evidence of the high es-
TEEN in which he was held, and that
a committee of three be appointed to
prepare and present suitable me-
mortal to Mr. Northcutt at the next
term of this Court, and that these
resolutions be spread upon the min
utes of the Superior, Court of Cobb
County, Georgia, published in the
press of the County and copy sent
to the members of his family.
JOE ABBOTT, Chairman
FRED NORRIS
HERBERT CLAY
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors who were so kind and
thoughtful during the illness and
death of our father. Also to express
appreciation for the floral offerings,
and the use of the cars at the funeral.
Mrs. Frank Brooks
Mrs. w. P. Wylie
Mr.. Claude Latimer
Miss Carrie Latimer
Mrs. Walter Stephens
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14
1900 New York Doctors
Fighting Poison Gas.

D0you know that you folks at home
as we'll as the brave boys ''over there"
are menaced by poison gas'-the
insidious kind that steals away health
and the Joy of living, in the perpetually
recurring disturbances resulting from
a gassy, sour stomach.
1900 New York physicians regularly
prescribe JOHNS DIGESTIVE
TABLETS as the most perfect form
of relief known for these stomach dis
orders. The TABLETS are highly
beneficial for gastric and intestinal
indigestion, heartburn, acid or sour
stomach, fatulence and gastric catarrh.
They sure do vanish that poison gas
which is the basis of most stomach
ailments, as we'll as Danish bad breath
which usually heralds that gas-fllled
stomach.
Get the TABLETS at your drug
store. They insure quick, lasting relief
by taking three to six dissolved in
glass of water or chewed before swall-
owing. Have JOHNS DIGESTIVE
TABLETS handy in the dining room
for chronic cases OF gastric or intes-
tinal indigestion as one or two TAB
LETS should be taken before each
meal
L. D. JOHNS CO..
1923 Broadway New York City
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14
WALTER GREEN IN FRANCE

Walter Green, an old Cobb county
boy, writes his mother of his safe
arrival in France, and has been as
signed as stenographer in Perish
ing's division.
He volunteered last December and
has been stationed at Jacksonville, a
student of foreign language. He had
been in the employ of the Fruit Dis
patch, as bookkeeper and stenograph-
er, and was told that his place would
be open for him when he returns.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to return our sincere
thanks to DR.. Perkinson, to the Brum-
by Chair Company, and to the en-
ployees of the company, for the gen
erous aid and many kindnesses during
the sickness and death of our brother,
We also wish to thank those who
supplied the cars and made other
preparations for the funeral. We al
so thank our kind friends and neigh
bors.
j. H. Chalker
r. A. Chalker
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14
SHUT THE DOOR. "

There is the old story of the fellow
who proposed to get into Heaven by
going to the door and opening it and
shutting it until St. Peter in exasper-
alton would say "For Gods sake come
in and sit down or get out and stay
out" The recent frequent failure
of service on the part of the light and
power company makes almost think
sometimes that they don't care how
many times they "open and shut the
door" just so they get the raise in
rates they ask for.
By all means, Come in and sit
down."
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14
MISS MAUDE KNIGHT

Miss Maude Knight, 21 years old,
died at her home at Milford on Tues
day morning.
The funeral services were held at
Maloney Springs Church on Wednes-
day, the Rev. George V. Crow offici-
ating, and the interment was in the
cemetery there.
Miss Knight is survived by her
father, Mr.. A. E. Knight, and two
sisters. She was an earnest member
of the Olive Springs Baptist Church
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14
w. v. McCRACKEN

Mr.. M. V. McCracken, AZ years old,
Died at hsi home near Smyrna, on
une 10th 1918. The funeral was
held from the residence on Tuesday,
the interment being in West View
Cemetery, Atlanta. Mr.. McCracken
is survived by his wifi and his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. McCracken.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14
CARD OF THANKS

To my friends and neighbors
wish to express my thanks for all the
kindness during the last illness of my
dear husband
Mrs. J. A. Baswell.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14

DR.. and Mrs. c. L. Poole will en-
tertain at a house party next week
for their daughters, Misses Nell and
Ruth Poole, and their guests, Misses
Louise Carson, Clyde Ellis, Mary Han
nah, Edna Avery, Myrtle House and
Mary Lagan.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14

During the thunderstorm on We'd
nesday evening, the home of Mr..
Ed. Runyan of Elizabeth, was struck
by lightning, setting fire to the house
and severely shocking Mrs. Runyan's
mother, Mrs. Barber.
The sugar allowance has again been
reduced, the sale quantity now being
only two pounds for town folks.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14

Scarce a child in the civilized world
but has felt the pinch of hunger or
cold to satisfy the Kaiser's ambition.
Think of this when you are asked
to buy War Saving Stamps.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14

Rain or shine, hot or cold, / will
see that you get the Constitution on
time Give me your subscription and
get all the news while it is news.
o. H. Cannon, care Hodges Drug Co.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14

While it is yet the first of the sum-
mer, don forget the winter will be
here again, and save wood and coal,
and get it as soon as possible.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14

Give up your luxuries that the Kai-
ser may be made to give up his am
bitions.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14

Many papers and some towns are
making a fight against the Hearst pa
pers.. We always considered Mr..
Hearst a rather unreliable citizen.
The Marietta journal and courier., 1918-06-14

William Marshall, of Norcross, is
the guest of his cousins, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Cheney.
The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1918-06-28


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The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1918-06-28

Don't nAglsct u constant back
ache, sharp. darling pains or lidns,
AND bladder disorders The danger
u dropsy OF hrigh.'s disease ia TOD
serious 10 ignore. use Doan Hid
Insy Pills as have POUR friend. anc
neishbos~. A Dickson care
Mrs, i, c. Foster, College 81.
Dickson. says. / was troubled b,
my kidneys and my back was weak
and sose I found IL hard W do an,
lifting when 81 my hausewofk.
got Deans Kidney Pills At the Gle,
,n9e Pharmacy. Doan's did me I
lot Of good, coon relieving ms VI the
trouble
Price GOc. nj Nil dealers. Desn'l
simply ask Tor sidnsy remedy
get Deans Kidney pills--,hs sams
that Mrs. Foster bad. Foster NJ
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The Dickson County herald. (Dickson, Tenn.) 1907-1979, 1918-06-28

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aouace l.. l.. oaAIs, a. cAn,ssdAte se'
the office vi hexts.ss vt hcAson Go1n
g. subject Ia the vii u the yotess Al
the August election, 1918.
WAIVER We arr authorized "a An
nuauoe h. g. Walker ~ cAadaiAt.
ios the office OF Register. suh.rys 10 ID,
viii Of the qualified voters at the 1915
August elcctiaa,
DICKSON We are .. tAcr,ae>i to an.
nouacs I Il. pssksNa a. tan,ihist,
fos keat.tet, subject ~ the ell el tbs
laAlliici yotess At the August l|ls elec
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rc-@irytioa 10 Are s,eiiyv ~ h+gstsg saa
le~t ~ the qualified voters =, Tho Aug
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