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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-31
Rev. A. B. Colt Dies Suddenly

Death came very suddenly to goO1
man in Meridian yesterday.
Coming to pay his last respects to a
friend who had ''passed over" before
the day was done this good man lay
cold in death beside that friend. and
last evening the same funeral service
was said for both of them.
Little realizing how soon he would
meet his old friend face to face in that
Land where partings shall be no more.
the Rev. A. B. Colt, well-known and
much loved retired Presbyterian min
ister, left his home in Enterprise yes
terday and came to this city, his in
tention being to got Macon to attend
the funeral of his old-time friend. the
Rev. DR.. J. f Jones, also Presby
terian divine Of note in this section.
The Rev. Mr.. Colt alighted from the
train at the Union station at l:50, hay
ing learned that the body of DR.. Jones
would reach Meridian last evening. He
complained that he was not feeling
well. He entered the waiting room
and inside of ten minutes he had quietly
passed away The cause of his death
was supposed to be paralysis or
apoplexy.
The body was conveyed to local
undertaking parlor, and notification
sent to his wife and children at Enter.
prise. These latter arrived in the city
later in the evening and took the re-
mains of their loved one to Enterprise
for burial.
The deceased was one of Gods good
men-a blessing to humanity during his
long and faithful ministry.
The body of DR.. Jones was carried
to Cedartown, Ca, for interment, and
the body of DR.. Colt to Enterprise
where the interment will be made
Several appropriate musical numbers
were rendered.
Testifying in a slight way to the
deep affection in which the deceased
ministers were held, an immense num- |
Der of floral offerings were sent to he
church last evening.
The Dispatch has been called upon to
record the demise of three prominent
ministers, who, after |
ong and faithful service in Gods vine
ward, have been called to the reward Of |
the faithful. The end of earthly |
things came to all three within com
few hours of each other.
rhev were DR.. J. E. Jones of Macon,
he Rev. A. B Colt-who started to
see the former in death but met him
n Life Everlasting the Rev. w.
r. Self. To each of these undoubtedly
,ame the welcome words. "Wel done,
hou good and faithful servant" Con-
the good they have done
md the rich iegacies of helpful infu-
,nces and precious memories they have
eft, one is constrained to say, 'It
,ays to live such life. Meridian
Dispatch.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-31
,Noxubee County Over the Top.

Noxubee county's quota for the Sc
cond Red Cross War Fund was $4, 375.
The campaign executive committee
launched campaign on the basis of
Sc, 500, but the subscriptions far sur
passed this amount. The following are
the amounts according to districts.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-31

Diana Second hand piano for sale cheap.
''u'VApply az Beacon offiee,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-31
FOR SALE

One Royal Typewriter.
One Sidebo ,rd.
One Kitchen Cabinet.
One DELAY II Separator. No. Is.
One Shove Sc.
Cne Oil Tank.
One CommJde.
W. W LOREN,
Box 233. Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-31

For SaIp 1,ooo. 900 feet Hardwood tim
Oi SuiS Der located s miles west of
Macon, miles west Of Brooksville.
L. J, GEORGE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-31
Gard of Thanks

To the Brooksville Red Cross District:
/ take this means of thanking you
for your loyal and hearty cooperation
in making the second Req Cross War
Fund drive in this district success.
The quota for Noxubee County was
$4375 90. We accepted two-fifths of
this amount as Brooksville Districts
quota.
/ beg leave to submit the following
figures:-
Amount received from Auction
Oale. ...........,.....,.. .Sl0ZJ 10
Due. unpaid. from Auction Sale 500
Net amount received from sale
of Brunswick Stew, etc. .... 107 85
Cash Subscriptions Paid. ....... l42l 62
Pledges unpaid. ...... ...... 76 so
Total Observation-Disclosures. .$3140 90
Yours very truly,
A. G. WILKINS,
Chairman Brooksvile District
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-31

Yours very truly,
A. G. WILKINS,
Chairman Brooksville District
Red Cross War Fund.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-31
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
Peachblow Irish Potatoes planted
from Goth of June to 10th Of July.
Guaranteed TO come up. Address
D. N BARNETT,
5-N 4t Ravine. Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-31

OSt-Thursday night between Lyceum and the
"Oo' DR.. Minor corner. pink cameo pin. Re.
ward paid for its return to Beacon Office
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-05-31

FOr (aIp-Bay Stallion Director son ci
Tvs '"'~ Walter Direct 2O6S4 was trained
several years ago and made Sood time Call Or
Xte II. j. LENOW,
0'2iu Mcleod Miss
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-11-28

Wanted to Attend the National
Congress Next Week

Any farmer, man or woman, in
this section, who may wish to at
teend that great gathering, the
Farmers National Congress,
which meets next week in Jack
sonyille, should apply at once for
appointment as delegate. Mrs.
ID. j. Meadows Of Punta Gorda,
has received her appointment as
delegate, and she will be glad to
aid others in securing appoint
ment.
The session of the congress will
begin on Dec. 3rd and close on
Dec. 9th. 1t will be attended by
farmers from all over the United
States and will be the largest and
most important assemblage of the
kind yet held in this country.
Reduced railway rates are offer
ed to all wishing to attend. See
the station agents for these rates.
1t is hoped that a large delega-
tion from DeSoto county will at
tend the congress.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-11-28
Editorial Pathology

Not only the Times Union,
which is far from the stream, but
even the Fort Myers Press, which
lives on it's shores, calls it the
"Caloosahatchee river" What s
Thorn doing, that he doesn't cor
rect those distinguished newspa-
pers? - Punta Gorda III ra ! d.
Those editors must be related to
the old lady who said her son was
going to buy some land down on
the Caloosahatchee river and
raise avocado pears. After which
she called her maid and said,
"Call the chauffeur driver to
bring out the automobile car as |
wish to go down on Main street
thoroughfare and buy some sheep
mutton for my canine dog and fe-
line cat"-Orlando Sentinel.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-11-28
Story Rewritten and It's Sequel

Editor Jordan of the Punta
Gorda Herald, hadn't told a fish
story in a long time; but, last
week, he broke the silence and it
was good one. According to
The Herald, some of John Olsen s
boys went afshin' and took their
dog along. The pup was not a
real good sailor, and, as they were
afraid it might get overheard, a
rope was made fast that a little
later carried doggie up into the
rigging. Later, the boys decided
to teach the dog to swim, and
chucked it overheard, only to see
it gobbled up by a big jewish
The story goes on to say that the
Jewish could have swallowed one
of the Olsons without being
scratched by the boys buttons,
which is allowing that it was a
fish of considerable size. This
tale, having passed the rigid CEN
sorship of Editor Jordan, must be
accepted as absolutely true and
reliable, Times Union S hor
Talks.
Now comes the sequel to that
story. On Saturday, we saw
John Olsen and his boys coming
off the railroad dock and they
were followed by a good looking
dog.
"Hello, John!" we called;
"what dog is that?"
"Why, that's the dog that the
jewish swallowed" answered
John.
"The thunder you say! What
did you have me print such a
whopper for? You'll have peo-
pie believing that I'm the biggest
liar in Florida. !"
"But it is all true" John in
sisted. "The Jewish did swallow
the dog, and then he kept swim
ming around the boat, and | de-
cided to catch him. So, ! baited
a hook with little piece Of fresh
beef and threw it overheard. The
fish immediately swallowed the
bait and | hauled away on the
line, and out and up came the
dog. He, too, had swallowed the
bait; and when [ hauled on the
line, | pulled him out of the fish s
stomach--and he wasn't hurt a
Bit
We were so dumbfounded at
Johns story that we told him to
come around to The Herald office
and get the championship belt.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-11-28
War Time Comicals


reau in Washington must be the
merriest bunch in the country, for
they have reason to be. They
are receiving thousands OF COM
munications, many of them con-
tanning the funniest expressions
ever written. A column OF these
is published in the Chattanooga
Times of Nov. 18th, from which
the following specimens are clip
ped:
II amt go no book-learning and
| hope / am writing for infamma-
tion. j"
"She is staying at dissipated
house"
"Just a line to let you know |
am widow and four children. :
II have a four-months old baby
and he is my only support"
II received $61 and | am GER
tainly provoked tonight. y
Your relationship to him? Ans
wer, "Just a mere ant and few
cousins
"And he was my best support
er."
II receivcd my insurance polish
and have since moved my post of
fice."
"You ask for my allotment
number. | have four boys and
two gilrs.
"Please correct my name and ]
could not and would not go under
a consumed name"
A boy writes his mother: II am
writing in the Y. M. G. A. with a
piano playing in my uniform, =
"Please send me wife's
form.
II have been in bed thirteen
years with one doctor and | in
tend to try another" ("
"Dear Mr.. Wilson: | have al
ready written to Mr.. Headquar-
ters and received no reply, and if
| don't get one | am going to
write to Uncle Sam himself. ("
81 am a poor widow and all /
have is in the 'front.'
"You changed my little girl to
a boy. will that make any diff
ference2"
81 amt received by husband s
pay and will be forced to lead an
immortal life. =
"Please let me know if John
put in an application for a wife
and child"
II am writing to ask why I
have not received my elopment.
His money was kept for an elop-
ment which ] never received" !"
II have learned that my hus-
band is in the constipation camp
in Germany"
well, well, well! And we
thought there were school teach
ers in these Uniteed States. But
maybe they know we get fun out
Of their neglect.-A. P.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-11-28
IF SENT BY EXPRESS
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
Going Outside of Florida Must be
Started
NOT LATER THAN DEC. 9th
In Order to Reach Their Destina-
tion by Christmas. Officials
Give Timely Notice, Which All
Should Heed.

Vice-President d. S. Elliott, in
charge of traffic for the American
Railway Express Company, has
informed all operating officials
and agents of the express organi-
zation throughout the United
States, that it is the purpose of
the company to uphold in every
way the request of the Council of
Defense that Christmas express
shipments be started on their way
by December 5th.
A concerted effort will be made
in every city and town of the
country by the 125, ,000express en-
ployes, to emphasize the import
ance Of preventing any possible
congestion of transportation facil-
tiles during these critical times.
Although the express facilities are
very elastic, so much of the equip
ment is now used for strictly war
purposes, that all gift shipments
for long distance travel should be
delivered to the express company
not later than December 5th, and
for short hauls not later than De-
cember 10th. This will allow am
|ple time for sorting and deliver
ing before Christmas Day.
"We wish to emphasize strong
|ly," said Mr. Elliott, "the point
raised by the Council of National
Defense, that nothing should be
forwarded, which will interfere
with essential war business. Just
now the movement of equipment
and supplies for the Over Seas
Forces is heavy and exacting, and
there should be no domestic bur-
den placed upon transportation,
which would tend to lessen the de-
livery of war shipments.
"Also during the winter months
there Is a tremendous movement
of foodstuffs to all of the larger
cities. These foodstuffs are per-
ishable and next to war ship
mcnts must be given first consid-
Grafton. "
"We are asking our men every
where to bring these points be-
fore our patrons, and to empha-
size more strongly than ever the
vital Importance of proper pack
ing and legible marking. We are
asking them to refuse all ship
ments which are not packed
strongly enough to reach their
destination with ordinary hand
ling, and to insist that the address
Of the sender and of the consignee
be placed on q card and enclosed
inside the package. ("
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-11-28

Recent Investigations at Talla-
hassee shows that Florida is due
over $4,000 from the federal
government for road work. Re-
cent developments of the world s
war will probably make these
funds Immediately available and
there is no debut that continu-
Gus program of development OF
Florida's highways will be inaug-
urated before long.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-11-28

With peace comes the lowering
of prices and the lowering of un-
heard-of wages granted by the
government, especially as to over
time work. Those that have not
saved anything out of their big
wages, had better start in at once,
for they are going to hear some
thing drop soon and it will drop
hard in certain localities. The
government needs certain arti-
cles in war times and does not
need them in times of peace
Moore Haven Times.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-11-28

Oranges are leaving Wauchula
at the rate of from five to eight
carloads per day and are bring
ing good returns, netting the
growers So or better per box on
the trees. While the fruit passes
the test of the state and eats well,
the color is off, and there is some
complaint about this, but the cool
weather viii soon paint the fruit
a golden hue.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-11-28
Big CROP INCREASE
FLORIDA'S RESPONSE
To Call for Greater Production of
Food Stuffs
WORK OF COUNTY AGENTS
Acreage Planted Increased from
Ten to Thirty-Five Percent
Large Yield per Acre. Results
Prove Patriotism of Farmers.

| d
Certainly no one has done more
patriotic work in helping to win
the war than have the county and
home demonstration agents. They
have been called upon to take the
lead i'll the various war work
drives that have been put on, and
have responded nobly. AT the
same time they were asked to en-
courage the production and con-
servation of more food and feed
crops. And here they have not
been found wanting.
The total acreage in cultiva-
tion in Florida this year was in
creased 10 percent, and this in
crease was largely due to the
work of the county agent. In
view of the great decrease in,
farm help, this acreage is truly
wonderful and demonstrates the
spirit of patriotism of our Flori-
da farmers, who have worked as
never before. A great part of
the increased acreage was plant
ed to velvet beans and peanuts,
and are being harvested by cattle
and hogs.
The September report showed
that the meat hogs in Florida had
increased 5 per cent over the prev
ious year. And this number is
gradually increasing.
The corn acreage this year was
increased 16 percent. The yield
has probably not been as good in
some sections as in previous years,
due to unfavorable weather condi-
tions, but this has been no fault
OF the county agent in urging the
increased acreage to this impor-
tant crop, and to the farmer in
putting it in.
| The sweet potato acreage was
increased 10 percent, with an av-
erage yield of 100 bushels to the
acre. And the farmers are find
ing a ready market for this crop
at good prices.
| Taking the peanut crop as a
whole, that to be harvested by
livestock and that for grain, the
acreage was increased 19 percent.
The acreage planted to peanuts
for grain was increased 264 per-
ent and an average yield of a.
round "a bushels per acre was
made.
| An increase of so percent was
made in the acreage planted to
rec this year. A great many farm
ers planted rice for the first time,
and reports came in that the yields
generally have been satisfactory,
and in a great many instances
more than enough for home use
has been grown.
The average yield per acre of
Irish potatoes this year was SO
bushels against 81 bushels last
Year. The acreage to this crop
was increased 35 percent.
More velvet beans were planted
the past season than ever before,
and more of these are being harv-
ested in the field by livestock
than formerly. The acreage was
increased 10 percent.
The acreage to hay was in
creased 4 percent, and great
part of this has been saved in
splendid shape for winter use.
And the acreage to peas for grain
purposes was increased 35 per-
cent.
Due in a measure to the coming
of the boil weevil and to the eff
forts of the county agent in adj
vocating the production Of more
food and feed crops, the cotton
acreage in Florida was decreased
IL percent this year. The acreage
heretofore planted to cotton was
(Top nl,xIa1 ~, v~n~n Gf
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-11-28

successfully grown here are in
great demand upon the Northern
market; and good money can be
made in their cultivation, but you
will have to give thought and
sweat for every dollar you make
from them.-Allen Maull in VIM
ter Haven Chief.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-11-28

Reports in Lafayette county
show yields of so bushels ormore
per acre of Spanish peanuts. This
splendid crop is encouraging the
farmers of the section for larger
acreage next year.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1918-05-10
SHALL LIGHT AND POWER
PRICES BE RAISED?

We again call attention to the pro-
posed raise in light and power rates
which will be argued before the Rail-
road Commission May 22nd. So far
as we know the City of Marietta will
not make any protest, but the At
lanta Council Citizens Committee has
made an examination of the affairs
of the company, and has filed re-
port saying that instead of raise,
that the rates should be lowered.
We are not in position to Judge
of the matter at all, but we trust
that those who are will give it full
consideration so that justice may be
done at the hearing, of all interests
involved. May 20 will be the last
chance to make protest if one is
to be made.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1918-05-10
BANKS HELP BUY TRACTORS.

Federal reserve banks are to re-
discount notes secured by farm trac
tors, the United States Department
of Agriculture announces. lnstruc-
tons have been issued by the Fed
eral Reserve Board to all Federal re-
serve banks authorizing them to re-
discount tractor paper presented by
any member bank, provided it has
maturity not exceeding six months
and the tractors are purchased for
agricultural purposes.
This action of the Federal Reserve
Board, explains the department,
means that notes given for farm trac-
tors will be treated in the same man
ner as other agricultural paper, thus
making it easier for farmers to OBJ
tain tractors where needed.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1918-05-10
OUR MONEY NOT WASTED.

All of the money being expended
for war purposes is not going to be
shot away; some of it is going to be
sunk at sea; some of it is going to be
invested in machinery that will be
useless in time of peace.
But a very great portion of 1t is
being spent for things that will be as
valuable when peace comes as now,
though not so imperatively needed
then-ships for instance. And as for
the immense amount spent in adapt
ing our manufacturing plants to war
purposes, it is estimated that 80 per
cent of our war machinery can and
will be used for other manufacturing
work after the war.
The invisible and intangible forces
the moral forces of the world, the
soul and conscience of mankind are
fighting on our side.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1918-05-10
REINFORCEMENTS FOR
SPRING DRIVE

The likelihood of our Nation is advancing
to the Front for the spring drive, and we
have no fear of the final outcome. Soon
will be the glory of the Americans America
needs its strong men, and the Allies are
calling them because they are strong. 1t
takes iron nerve, men with red blood and
the Drawn ito do" to go lover the top"
with courage to meet the night attack.
Energy is the most valuable thing m the
world. You need energy every day, every
minute of the day. 1t is the same behind
the lines, in the workshop, on the farm,
and in the office. In the spring, after weeks
of overwork your system is run down. AT
the time that Nature seems to be glad, we
sometimes experience our greatest ills.
The important thing is to make this life
worth while When you easily catch cold,
are nervous, rundown, sleepless, blue, }"
suffer from indigestion, or notice the skin
breaking out with pimples let this be a
warning to you that the blood is in dis
order You viii not suffer from spring
fever if you keep your blood clean as you
keep your body clean. You don't wait
until your body is foul before you cleanse
it. What is most needed is an herbal tonic
that will put your whole body in good trim.
If you have poor appetite, sleepless nights,
lassitude, there is nothing that will put you
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1918-05-10

in good trim so quickly as tonic which has
sold largely in this country for the past
fifty years, now to be had in tablet form in
almost every drug store, in 60-cent walls
This is Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery This wonderful herbal tonic
helps to restore your stomach to it's
natural health and strength, gives you
a good appetite, invigorates the liver,
regulates the bowels and purifes and en-
riches the blood. 1t acts directly on the
blood-making glands, increasing their activ-
ity, and so increasing the supply of pure
rich blood, which is the life Of the body.
Put fresh, clean blood in your arteries and
veins by taking the Medical Discovery
tablets. They give you snap and pep
vim, vigor and vitality; not only blood
maker but strength and courage builder
and nerve tonic.
Send ten cents to the Invaids'. Hotel
and Surgical Institute in Buffalo, n. Y,
for trial package.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets prevent
and cure Sick and Bilious Headache, Con-
stipation, Indigestion, Bilious Attacks, and
arrangements of the liver, stomach and
bowels.
They're small, sugar-eoated easy to
take. Druggists sell them for 25c the vial