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The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19
Test Your Seed. Corn.

It is not too late In most sections to
test Seed corn. Five or six days are
ample for the test. Never before has
1t been of such Importance to deter
mine the termination of seed corn be-
fore planting. Because of unusual con-
ditions last season, much of the seed
held over will not be fit to plant, Mt
least at the regular rate of seeding.
The termination test Will show how
much of the seed will grow. Let the
rag doll tester make this determine
ton for you. Your county agent or
your agricultural college or. If you
have time to write to Washington, the
department of agriculture. will describe
the use of this simple device. 1t will
be well, specialists Of the department
of agriculture say. to retain all ears
showing a termination OF 60 per cent
or more. The poorer gernninating ears
will have to be used II the supply of
seed terminating so per cent or better
is not sufficient. Keep the poorer seed
separate and If 1t must be used plant
1t thicker than the rest
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19
How Potato Spraying Paid.

Some potato growers, according to
a recent statement from the depart.
ment of agriculture, have expressed
the opinion that 1t does not pay to
spray potatoes for late blight. That
thorough spraying will control the
blight in seasons Of bad Infection has
been proved many times in the past,
says the statement, and most recently
In Aroostook county. Me-, in 1917.
Among other places in the county this
was shown conclusively at Aroostook
farm, where extensive experiments
were conducted by the United States
department of agriculture in co-opera-
ton with the Maine Agricultural Ex-
pertinent station. In one block where
small test plots sprayed with standard
bordeaux mixture were interspersed
with untreated plots, the average
yield on IL of the former was at the
rate of 1912 bushels per acre, while
that on an equal number of untreated
plots was at the rate of 143.5 bushels
per acre, an increase of 37.7 bushels
per acre, or more than % per cent In
favor of bordeaux mixture.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19

to the gutter around II, and at the
same time sweetly smiled and said !:
skipping the rope, are you? Well,
that will bring roses to your cheeks,
and you will grow up to be handsome
girls. No one should complain of
you. Here Is dime to buy candy
for all of you"
Just at the corner were two trnmps
leaning up against a fence. They
saw Mr.. Bowser coming. and saw
that he was contented and benign.
This led them to the conclusion that
things were all wrong In this world.
and that he ought to be made to
share his money with them. They
did not strike him for anything as he
passed. but one of them called him an
old robber. Mr.. Bowser heard 1t, and
turned about and said:
Boys, you shouldn't feel that way
on such a beautiful day as this is.
What money l have, and 1t is not n
great deal, l have made fairly and
honestly. / have not robbed nor op-
pressed any man. and l certainly
should be glad to see you earning $40
day. Here is quarter for each of
you, and you can do what you like
with It."
The mems attitude changed at once,
and they lifted their old hats to him
and begged he would not have any
hard feelings on account of their mis-
take.
Mr. Rowser mot tho nIurnbor Tbov
had not been good friends for the last
six months. owing to the fact that the
plumber had been called to mend a
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19

with you about that bill. I happen
to have the amount of 1t In my
pocket and you must take 1t. do not
think l understand the true cost of
plumbing as well as you do. I always
want to do the-fair thing"
"Mr. Bowser, you are a fair and
honest man." replied the plumber. rs
he took the money. BY George. but
1t does my heart good to meet up
with such a mani"
The smile on Mr.. Bowser's face
broadened as he walked on. Here was
another case where he had made
person believe that life was worth the
living. and his heart swelled as he
the motorman on passing trolley
car looked at him and wished he had
time to stop his car and borrow u dol
lar. Presently a boy came along with
robin In an old cage. Mr.. Bowser
smiled at the boy and at the robin
and asked OF the boy:
MY son. what nre you doing with
that birdY'
Il am taking 1t home." replied the
boy. II bought him of a boy for 10
cents"
"Oh. but It is wrong to fmprison a
bird like that. He has got mate
who is looking for him, and. perhaps,
young robins. who are pining for his
care"
But you won't take him away
from me, will your" appealed the lad
as he got ready 10 run away.
mo. my son. I won't. but will
buy him of you and give him his
freedom. and next year. II he comes
back. he may light on my window
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19
CALL FOR MORE CORN

Wheat excepted, corn is the
most valuable and Indispensable
of the worlds grain crops. 1t
holds a commanding position In
the agriculture of the United
States. Its vast acreage and
heavy yields are responsible to
no small extent for the success
of agriculture. The department
of agriculture. in its program is
sued early in February, which
re-emphasized and amplif1ed the
food production program for
1918 published by the depart
ment in August. 1917, recon-
mended that an acreage Of corn
approximately equal to that Of
1917, which was the largest on
record, should be planted in
1918. with possibly slight reduc-
tions In certain sections to free
areas for spring wheat. In 1917
the acreage devoted to corn was
approximately 119.755.0O0 acres,
compared with 105.672 900 acres.
the average for 1911-15, and
with 107 7,0S3,00O acres for 1912
and 106.197 900 acres for 1915.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19

machinery, economizing labor and
doing the work in less laborious
manner.
Much of the corn that is now busked
from the shocks could be handled more
economically and with a saving in feed
value of stover by substituting ma
chine huskers and shedders for hand
labor. The use of corn pickers would
accomplish similar results In the case
of corn husked from the standing
stalks. Unloading and elevating ma
chinery at the crib should be intro
duced and more generally used in
many sections where 1t is now un-
known or not commonly used. Where
such facilities are not available cribs
should be constructed in such q
manner that they can be filed and
emptied with the least possible labor.
For level ground double cribs with
an elevated driveway and approaches
that will enable the loads to be driven
through the cribs and dumped or
scooped out of the wagons without
any high pitching are very satisfac
tory.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19

Sill and sing his thanks to me. I will
give you half a dollar for the bird"
you can have him In q holy min
ute," exclaimed the boy. And as soon
as the coin was passed over he set
the cage down at Mr.. Bowser's feet
and went away shouting with glee as
he went.
The cage was lifted up, the robin
taken out and given a toss into the
air. and as 1t flew away Mr.. Bowser
almost had tears In his eyes. He had
done another good deed. Three or four
people had gathered around him and
they saw the bird go and expressed
their astonIshment. Mr. Bowser smiled
at them and exclaimed:
Mankind has a right to freedom,
and why shouldn't our birds have the
same right? And any Of you can have
this cage who wants It."
Down a cross street. two blocks in
advance of Mr.. Bowser, some bad
boys who had never been talked to
by benign man. were encouraging a
fight between dog and a goat.
Neither animal cared to fight. They
were also somewhat benign. They
shifted Mt each other and bluffed a
little. but each hoped to get out of
the situation without conflict. The
boys persisted. however. and finally
the dog was encouraged to go In for
shindy. He sprang forward and
gave the goat bite. and the goats
courage was not equal to the occa-
sion. He turned and ran. 1t was just
what the dog was hoping for. and he
made vigorous pursuit. Facing the
rear end of the goat Is a far differ
ent thing from facing his horns.
1t was pretty even race to the
corner. and the gont arrived there Just
as Mr. Bowser did. There was a col.
lision and Mr.. Bowser went into the
gutter with cane and hat and the be-
nign smile scattered all around. The
dog stopped. and. after moment. the
goat put on speed and soon vanished
from view.
And what did the benign Mr. Bow
ser do when he picked himself out
OF the dust? He looked around for
somebody to hold him to blame for
the calamity. He found three or four
men and shook his fist under their
noses. and he swore by rhe beard Of
his father TO lick the whole town
The benign smile had faded forever.
Mr.. Bowser went home. His hDt
was broken and his cane 'Yas splin
tered. and there was dust all over him
He found Mrs. Bowser up and ready to
nsk him questions. but. instead OF re
plying. he went upstairs and was seen
no more until the evening meal was
ready. During garre> retirement he
did some thinking. and the thinking
was expressed to himself on the way
downstairs:
by thunder. but being benign and
happy man don't pay i've cents on y
dollar. snd | ar1 going TO quit ii
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19


1t was pleasant Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Bowser had laid down to get
nap, the cook had gone on visit to
her mother. and the cat was on the
alley fence taklng sun bath and half
asleep. Mr.. Bowser lighted his cigar,
arranged his necktie and took his cane
for walk. He had had good nights
sleep the night before. He had had
good breakfast. He had read the pa
pers- The day was so beautiful that
he felt to forgive all enemies and find
no fault with anything in nature or
mankind.
Up the street half block, as Mr..
Bowser sauntered along. he found a
rope stretched across the sidewalk and
each end held by n child. There
had been rope skipping. but they had
stopped at play to have little sport
with MIR. Bowser. Instead OF order
ing them to drop the rope, he took
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19
WHERE FARMING
IS PROFITABLE
The Future Of Great Possibilities

Some idea of the great wealth that
the Western Canada farmer had in
view few years ago is now being real
lied. The amount received from the
sale of wheat, oats, barley. fax and
rye In 1917 was S270,O00,000, while the
sales of live stock at Winnipeg alone
netted s40,0oO,G00 additional. OF this
sum hogs alone gave over eleven mil
lion dollars. The increases at Calgary
and Edmonton were over 6A million
dollars.
This money. so easily earned, Is be-
ing spent in Improvements in farm
property, purchasing additional land.
buying tractors, automobiles, and i'm
proving home conditions. providing
electric light, steam heat, new furni-.
ture, pianos. buying Victory bonds.
paying up old debts, etc.
Over five hundred tractors were sold
in Southern Alberta in 1917. One
implement agent reports that the in
crease In his business In 1917, over
that of 1916. WIS equal to the total
business in 1915. 1t is the same story
all over the country. And 1t Is not
this evidence alone which proves the
advancement and growth of the three
prairie provinces. but the large in
crease In the number of settlers; the
Improvement in the extent of the cul-
tivated areas and agricultural produc-
tion the increase in value of which
over 1916 was $77,0O0,000.
This wonderful progress that has
been made In agriculture In Western
Canada is but the beginning which
marks the future of the greatest agri-
cultural country on the continent,
showing a future of great possibilities.
There are millions of acres yet un-
TILED, and of land as good as any of
that which is now giving its owners a
return of from twenty to thirty dollars
an acre, figures that in many cases
represent the cost of the land, with all
cultivation costs included. 1t is true
that the cost of production has In
creased during the past few years. but
the price of the product has also in
creased to a figure which leaves a
large balance to the credit of the pro-
ducer.
The following table shows how this
works out. 1913 1917
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19

up in the morning at four o clock, do my
housework, then go to a factory and work
all day, come home and get supper and
feel good. / don't know how many of
my friends I have told what Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
dore for me. Mrs. ANNA METERIANo,
SO West 10th St, Peru, Ind
Women who suffer from any such all
ments should not fail to try this famous
root and herb remedy, Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19
500 Reward. SiOO

Catarrh is a local disease greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. II
therefore requires constitutional treat
ment, HALLS CATARRI MEDICINE
Is taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sys-
tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
destroys the foundation of the disease,
gives the patient strength by improving
the general health and assists nature in
MEDICINE fails to cure.
Druggists 76c. Testimonials FREQ.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19
Eonu Quest.

Mrs. Blobbins, I had an extra pair
of trousers in this house"
$50 you did, Henry"
"Yet they are nowhere to be found.
Did you give them away to some
tramp, Mrs Blobbins?"
mo. indeed. Henry. I gave them to
a most deserving man. He told me he
had been hunting work for seven
years"
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19
cutleura Beauty Doctor

For cleansing and beautifying tn.
skin, hands and hair, Cuticura Soap
and Ointment afford the most effective
preparations. For free samples adj
dress, "Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston," At
druggists and by mall. Soap 25, Oint-
ment 25 and 5O.-Ady.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19

uoWn pain n 8 SO
badly that at times
/ could not be on
my feet and 1t did
not oeem as though
/ could stand it. /
tried diff erent
medicines without
any benefit and
several d o ctors
told me nothing
but an operation
would do me any
good. My drug
gist told m o of
Lydia e. Pink
h ANS Vegetable
Compound. / took
1t with the result
that l am now well
and strong. / get
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19
Up for INSPECTION.

This is n story told by man home
on furlough from Camp Custer:
The soldiers were lined up for in
speetion and every man was clean
shayen but one.
"Why have you such beard?"
asked the sergeant.
"I couldn't find any barber shop
any place." said the man.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19

Percentage increases are shown too
In another way, leading to the same
conclusion. from consultation of the
Department of Labors review of
prices. Taking 100 as the index num-
Der OF normal production in the de-
cade from 1890 to 1900, the increases
In prices of farm products have
slightly outdistanced the increases in
his needs. Pct.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19

Our most exclusive circles-silve
dollars.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19
All Knitting.

Jane-Do you knit?
Susie-No.
Jane-Get busy. kid; even bones
knit.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19
A New Man.

Son and heir was in one of his
boastful moods. asserting that he was
not going to be this. that or the other
when he grew up he was going to be
something else. Auntie felgned all In
terest and begged to know what he
was going to be.
''rm going to be big papa, and not
work at all"
"Oh, you don't mean that? Not
work at all? I never heard of papa
not working at ALL" auntic exclaimed.
mo, I'm not going to work at all.
Just going to stay at home and be
new papa" AT this auntie burst out
laughing and said:
"Oh, you mean you're going to be
sort of new womnn?'
mo, no, no." the tot retorted. "Pm
going to be new man."
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19

One good way to derive an income
from literature-seIl books.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19

pin-hole leak in water pipe and
had charged $3.50 for about 80 cents
worth of work. Mr.. Bowser had re-
fused to pay the bill. and the plumber
had Threatened law suit. The plumb
er turned aside when he saw that a
meeting was about to occur. hui Mr..
Bewser walked up and slapped him on
il.. hnck and said:
''plnp,ber. perhaps | was too short
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19
WOMAN WORKS
IS HOURS A DAY
Marvellous Story Of Woman,s
Change from Weakness
TO Strength by Taking
Druggisrs Advice.

Peru, Ind.-"I suffered from a dis
placement with backache and dragging
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19

Her conversation is naturally flow
cry when girl tnlks through her
Easter hat
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19
The Infant Mind.

T ne InfdH MTnu.
"Where are you going. mammn?"
"To surprise party. dear"
Cant I go, too, and Archie and
Edna?"
mo. dear, you weren't invited"
"Well. don't you think they'y be lots
more s'prised If you took us alp
Boston Evening Transcript.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19
Vindictivc

vindictlve.
Friend What would you like best
to plant this year?
Farmer-My summer visitors.
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19
BOwSer
Was Benign
But An Old Goat
Spoiled 1t All
BY M. QUAD.

eesesesssssss . . . . .
Copyright Mcclure Newspaper syndicats.I
The Elbert County tribune., 1918-04-19
Work Done by Hand.

large percentage of the cutting
and shocking Of corn Is done by hand
labor. In some sections. because Of
unfavorable topography or other
reasons, 1t Is not practicable to use
machine cutters. However. the greater
. part OF the corn that is now cut by
band labor could be harvested by
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-13
Circuit Court Convened Monday.

The September term of the Drew Circuit Court convened in this city last Monday morning, with Judge Turner Butler on the Bench and all other court off cials at their posts of duty The Judges charge to the Grand Jury was unusually strong and impressive, particular stress be- ing put on the necessity of en- forcing the law compelling own CTS to dip their cattle, as well as the enforcement of all criminal laws on the statue books of the State. The Grand and Petit Juries were each empaneled on Monday morning and the work of trying cases was begun in the af- ternoon. Mir. c. T. Harris is forman and Mir. J. B. Posey Clerk of the Grand Jury. The first three days were consumed in disposing of cases of minor inn portance, and, on account of registration day, court adjourn
 ed on Wednesday evening until l Monday morning of next week.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-13
In MemOriam

Mrs Jane Raines was born Feb. 3rd, 18i1, near Ridgeway, Fairfield County, South Carolina, and fell asleep in Jesus, Aug 17th, 1918, at 9:40 F. M., after an illness of three and half months.
 Mrs. Ranes was Miss Motley, until 1870, when she was married to w. R. Ranes. To this union was born 12 children, of whom preceded her to the grave.
 They moved to Drew county, Arkan- sas, in 1883.
 She became believer i'll Christ at the age of fifteen, an united with the Missionary Baptist Church. of which she was q faithful member until her death
 She bore her long suffering not as one without hope but as one with the greatest faith. Dear grand mother was so kind and gentle; her sweet voice and gentle footsteps will be missed so much. Altho while we mourn to part with one we loved so dear, we know the angels rejoice to re- ceive her
 "We loved her, yes, we loved her,
 But the Angels loved her more, And Jesus has taken her to her home, On that beautiful shore, " here all are at rest in peace and love, And we pray to God to meet her in
 that Heaven above
 She leaves an aged husband, six children, a number of grand children, great grand children and other rela- i tlves.
 l Funeral services were conducted by Rev Carroll D. Wood, then she was laid to rest in Mt Pleasant Cemetery, Sunday afternoon at five O'clock.
 Her grand daughter,
 Hattie.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-13
LaWSOn-McNeese.

Mir. Spencer Lawson ssand Miss Fife McNeese, both of this coun- ty, were married at the home of the brides father, Mr. James McNeese, , miles East of this city, on last Sunday afternoon, Elder B. Phillips officiating. The Monticellonian joins with their many friends in offering congrat- ulations.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-13
MT. w. K. Brown Buried Satur-
 day.

The remains of Mir. w. k. Brown, who died at Clifton, Arizona, mention of which was made in these columns last week i, were brought to this city last Saturday afternoon and inferred in Oakland Cemetery, after fun eral services at the grave, con ducted by Revs. F. Shepperson and s. R. Twitty. The last sad rites were attended by a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends, and the esteem in which he was held by his ac- quaintances was attested by the beau tiful floral offerings brought and sent to the grave. The re- mains were accompanied to this city by his wife and little son.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-13
Boys Arrive Safely.

The following of our towns men, that we have heard of, have arrived safely overseas since our last issue: Col. Joe s. Harris, Capt. R l.. Gordon, Lieut.. Earl Spencer, Sergt. Grady Green, Corporal Shannon Jaggers, Guy McOlerkin, Floyd Trantham, Joe Sanderlin, R. L. Colrman and Roy Binns.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-13
SPRAYED.

From the Matthews pasture, near this city, since Aug. lst, 1918, one grey horse colt, coming 3 years old, and one dark bro wn mare mule, ) years old; nearly Is hands high. Suitable reward for any information leading to their recovery.
 R. T. WELLS,
 Monticello, Ark.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-13
Winners in Rural School Contest.

Sack Raee-Virgie Chambers, Bow ser school
 5o yd. Dash-Earnest Rogers, Flor enee school
 100 yd. Dash--Jack Gill, Jones School.
 Broad Jump-Jaek Gill, Jones School.
 High Jump-Jesse Breedlove, Flor enee School.
 Map Drawing-Stuart Nedrenhouse, Union Ridge.
 Agriculture-Fe Wilson, Union Ridge.
 Declamation-Pete Wilson, Union Ridge.
 SoIo-Clemmie Maxwell. Jones School.
 Quartet-Bowser School. Reading-Alva Lee Wilson, Union Ridge.
 Ghours-Jones School The Association extends thanks to Professors ]. W. Mccain, B. E. Hart T. Roy Reid, and other judges for their work in connection witt the contest.
 REPORTER.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-13
METHODIST CHURCH
Saturday, 8 P. M.-Choir Practice
 Sunday Services


 10 A. M.-Church School. Organ ized Class for young men. F. H. Scott, teacher.
 Il A. M.-Morning worship. Ser mon to adults by Dr. M. B. Corrigan. Sermon to the Junior Church by the pastor. All boys and girls under 16 years of age are invited to attend the Junior Church.
 7:15 P. M.-Epworth League. 8:15 P. M.-Eveniag worship, with sermon by the pastor. Special music by the choir. Mrs. Carroll D. Wood and Mrs. J. J. Alexander will sing. The orchestra will play.
 Ours is a growing church. Make it your church and grow with us.
 RICHMOND WITTY, Pastor.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-13


 Lucas County, ss.
 Frank J Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J.. Cheney X Go, doing business in the City of Toledo County and State of aforesaid, and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL LARS for each and every case of Ca tarrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
 FRANK J. CHENEY. sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day of Deeem- Der, A. D 1SS6. A. W. GLEASON,
 Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken in- formally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send for circulars and testimonials. F. J. CHENEY X CO, Toledo Ohio.
 Sold by Druggists. 75c. Halls Family Pills for constipation Advertisement
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-13
NOTICE TO GINNERS.

Ed Ahrens, County Food Admins trator is in receipt of the following telegram which is self-explanatory: Ed Ahrens,
 Monticello, Ark.
 Uniform charges established foe ginning and wrapping to eliminate an= fair practices and all ginners are eX- pected to observe rules without vari- ation.
 HAMP WILLIAMS.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-13
WANTED.

For the next 10 days, fat cotton mules and pit mules, from 36 inches to 5S inches high; ages from 1 to 10 years.
 R. F. WELLS X BROS,
 Monticello, Ark.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-13

Miss Fay Hughes delightfully."- entertained her young friends at the home of her ptrents, Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Hughes on College Avenue, on last Monday night. Various games of amusement were indulged in and delicious refreshments served.
The Monticellonian., 1918-09-13

Miss Bertha McAdams, of Williamsville, Mo, arrived in this city last Sunday, and is en- gagged as bookkeeper for the Goodwin & Jean Produce Go.