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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-09-30
STOCK FARMING
IN SOUTH GEORGIA
HOUSTON'S ADVICE
The Atlanta Journal News Bureau,
e23 Riggs Building.
BY THEODORE TILLER

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 27.--
Encoura cement of better methods
of production and marketing for
the peanut and tobacco crops of
Georgia is suggested in a letter
which Secretary Houston, of the
Department of Agriculture, has
written to Senator Harris. The let
ter also suggests that in south
Georgia, dairying, hog raising and
general stock farming probably offer
more advantages at this time than
enlarged crops of peanuts and to-
LaCco.
Senator Harris today made pub
lie the letter of Secretary Houston,
believing it to be of general inter-
est and information to the state.
The secretary's letter saysH You
will recall that recently you con-
ferred with me about the condition
of the tobacco a ndpeanut crops
in southern Georgia and raised the
question whether it would be de-
s1rab BILE to stimulate the production
of these crops.
Il have discussed the matter with
the experts of the department and
they confirm your statements that
there was a very large increase in
the tobacco acreage in Georgia this
year. They are inclined of the view
that the acreage will be further
enlarged next year if the farmers
meet with success and that there
may be tendency to plant in ex-
cess of the demand. 1t is their
judgment, in view of the disastrous
effects which such action would
undoubtedly have on the prices to
the growers, that it would not be
advisable to issue any publications
or to take any other measures
tending to promote the expansion
of the acreage at this time.
Essentially the same situation
exists with reference to peanuts.
che farmers of Georgia are thor
ough1y familiar with peanut pro-
duction and are growing this crop
on a large scale, particularly FOR
hog grazing and for hay. The fore
cast for the crop of 1919 indicates
that there will be harvested approx
ilnately 5S,783,000 bushels of pea
nuts as compared with 54,434,000
bushels in 1918. The most recent
reports indicate that the condition
of the crop is 81 per ctn of the
ten-year average on September 1.
The extent to which peanut pro-
ductlOn Tor market can pc prOnC-
ably enlarged will be determined
by the extent to which improved
methods of culture, harvesting,
threashing and marketing are
adopted. Such improvement is nee
essary to insure the production of
a quality of stock suitable to COM
pete in the market with that of
ether sections. There is need of
considerable educational work to en-
courage the adoption Of better meth
oGs. The bureau of plant industry
and the extension forces are rem
dering al feasible service in this
direction. I am sending you four
bulletins issued by the department
regarding peanuts and peanut Gull
ture. In a general way it may be
said that in south Georgia dairy
ing, hog raising and general stock
farming are more attractive posi-
bilities for a stabilized and pros
porous agriculture than the grow
ing Of either peanuts or tobacco as
a cash crop"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-09-30
Influenza Gains No
Headway in America,
SAYS Census Report

WAsHINGTON.-Fear Of the re-
currence of influenza in epidemic
form is offset by the weekly
report of the bureau OF census,
which shows only twenty-five
deaths in fifty of the larger cities
of the United States during the week
ending September 20.
Out of this number only five
deaths are found in the Southern
cities named in the report as fol-
lows: Birmingham, 1; Nashville, 2;
and New Orleans 9.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-09-30
Rockefeller Donates
Twenty Millions, to
Medical Education

NEW YORK, Sept. 27.-A gift of
S2O,0OO,OOO from John D.. Rockefel-
Ter for the improvement of medical
education in the United States has
been announced by the general edu-
cation board.
Official announcement of the gift
says that the income of the $20,000,-
900 is to be currently used and the
entire principal to be distributed
within fifty years.
His gifts to that organization now
total about $300,000,000.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-09-30
WAREHOUSE PLAN
OF COTTON MEN
IS BEING PUSHED

More and better warehouse facili
ties for cotton are being urged by
the American Cotton association in
the interest of uniform cotton prices
throughout the entire year, which is
one of the main issues in the fight
for fair prices which the association
is undertaking in behalf of the cot
ton growers
Through the efforts of association
officials, an office was established in
Atlanta recently for the warehouse
section of the bureau of marketing,
United States department of agri-
culture, and inspection headquarters
have been established here with F.
G. Crout, inspector, in charge. This
office is located in the Trust Com
pany of Georgia building.
The cotton association and the gov
eminent warehouse section are CO.
operating in a campaign throughout
the cotton belt for the building of
warehouses in every part of the belt,
with federal or state inspection, so
that all the cotton which is stored
may carry receipts that are readily
negotiable in any bank in the coun-
try.
In this way, tenant farmers and
those who are hard pressed for cash
at the time when cotton is picked
will be relieved of the necessity of
throwing their cotton on the market
in the fall, thus depressing it to very
low levels; and will be able to secure
money with which to hold it for ia
vorable prices. Should the campaign
for adequate warehouses prove sue
cessful, those in touch with the sit
uation declare that the annual fall
slump in cotton prices will be done
away with entirely, and the farmers
themselves will be the controlling
factor in the price Of their products
The American Cotton association
plans to push its warehouse cam
paign through every available chan
nell In many instances, the country
units of the association will sub
scribe for their own storage facili-
ties. Other associations or private
enterprise which put on a building
campaign will receive cordial back
ing.
During the past week, at farm
ers' union rally at Wrightsboro, Sec
retary-Treasurer j. A. Davis, of the
Georgia division, American Cotton
association, who was present to
speak in the interests of his organ
1zation, found that the real purpose
of the meeting was to raise funds
for a farmers union warehouse at
Thomson. He Immediately devoted
his entire energies toward boosting
the warehouse idea and was largely
instrumental in raising the necessary
subscriptions.
In Spartanburg, S. c., the Spar
tanburg county unit Of the American
Cotton association has subscribed
100000 among its members for the
purchase of warehouse facilities for
the storage of practically the entire
crop of the county. It is proposed
to supply the Spartanburg mills di-
rect from this warehouse, thus doing
away with commission and shipping
charges to the buyers.
Similar action is contemplated in
many other counties, both in South
Carolina and other parts of the belt.
AS soon as the Georgia membership
campaign is set in operation during
the month of October, under the di-
rectorship of Major D. f. Nc
Clatchey, it is expected that a num-
Der of warehouses will be similarly
financed in this state.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-09-30
Scientists Will Try
To Signal to Mars
From Huge Balloon

Leo Stevens, balloon instructor at
Fort Omaha, Neb., has announced
that Prof. David Todd will attempt
to communicate with the planet
Mars this fall in a balloon to be
constructed and piloted by Stevens.
The balloon, to be the largest ever
ade, will ascend $4,000 feet, Stevens
said. It's capacity will be 100000
feet.
The Balloon will be enabled to rise
to the expected height, Stevens said,
by use of an invention which divides
the balloon in two compartments
the upper containing hydrogen gas
and the lower fresh air.
Prof Todd, just returned to Am
herst College from Brazil, has per-
fected g. signaling apparatus for the
experiments, Mr.. Stevens said.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-09-30
Dresses of Leaves
Worn by Russia

PARIS.-People in some of the viii
lagos Of southern Russia are wearing
dresses made of leaves or grass
sown together with bamboo fibre,
owing to the difficulty in obtaining
cloth, says Major G.. NJ. Towse, who
is in charge of the Red Cross activi-
ties along the shores of the Black
Sea.
ut is an ideal costume for the
summer when southern Russia has
a temperature like that of the Gar,
den of Eden" said Major Towse.
but I SILVER when I think of what
will happen to those little girls
when the snow begins to fly
The Red Cross is expected to dis
tribute a shipment of clothing in
southern Russia before autumn.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-09-30
PEL[AGRA Sue
CESSFUL[Y TREATED
Wonderful Results Obtained
by Use of Baughn's
Treatment

LAUREL, Miss.-Parrie Nicholas,
of this city, stated, Seems to me II
[ had not obtained your treatment
when I did 1 would not have lived
much longer. I am glad you dis
covered this wonderful treatment for
Pellagra. When 1 began taking
Baughn's Pellagra Treatment my
weight was 60-odd pounds; now 1t is
9O-odd. 1 would like to have this
published and sent to sufferers OF
Pellagra."
If you suffer from Pellagra or know
of anyone who suffers from Pellagra,
it is your duty to consult the re-
sourceful Baughn, who has fought
and conquered the dreaded malady
right in the Pellagra belt of Ala,
bama The symptoms-hands red
like sunburn, skin peeling off, sore
mouth, the lips, throat and tongue a
flaming red with much mucous and
choking, indigestion and nausea;
either diarrhea or constipation:
There is hope if you have Pellagra.
You can be cured by Baughn's Pei
agra Treatment. Get a big free
book on Pellagra. Address AmerI'
can Compromising Co., Box 587-L,
Jasper, Ala, remembering money is
refunded in any case where the treat
nent fails to cure.-(Advt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-09-30
u. S. STORE SELLS
$4,000 IN FIRST
DAYS BUSINESS

Atlantians spent $4,000 for com
modities at the government store in
the Gershon building on Stewart
avenue on Thursday, the opening
day, and on Friday the crowd ap-
parently was as large as on the first
day.
Two thousand dollars worth of
blankets were sold before noon
Thursday and on Friday blankets
again were in big demand. There
also was a tremendous demand for
subsistence stores.
Friday found additional commodi-
ties on sale and it is expected that
the variety will be increased from
day to day.
People are flocking to the govern
ment store in 1imousines, by street
car and on foot. Rich and poor alike
are clamoring for an opportunity to
make purchases.
Envelopes were invented in 1880
by S. K. Brewer, a bookseller, of
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-09-30
Women Built 500
Miles of Stone Road

MARASH, Mesopotamia. --- Five
hundred Armenian women employed
by the American Red Cross have
built 400 miles of stone roads and
reconstructed several steel bridges
in this section within the last four
months. The roads were rebuilt in
order to facilitate transportation Of
Red Cross supplies. There were no
male laborers to be employed SO
Captain Edward Bickel, of Seattle,
who had charge of the engineering
work, engaged the women, who were
glad to have employment of any
kind
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-09-30
Joins Victory Dance
THOUGH She Is III

Though she's said to be III
years old, Betsy Arnold, of
Bryngwyn, England, danced about
the Verdun oak at the liberty
celebration there recently with
the youngest of them.
When she was younger she was
stronger than any man for miles
around her Irish home and gain
ed fame for her weight-carryin
ability. Up to four years ago she
smoked.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-09-30
Navy Will Attempt
Seaplane Flight to
Philippine Islands

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-Tenta-
i've plans now under consideration at
the navy department call for a sea-
plane fight from San Diego, Cal, to
the Philippine Islands some time this
winter or in the early spring. Steps
will be made at Hawaii, Wake Island
and Guam, under present plans.
The total distance to be covered
in the fight will be more than 1900
miles or twice the distance covered
by the NC-4 in flying across the At
lantic. The longest leg, from San
Diego to Hawaii, will be more than
1000 miles.
Egyptians developed the science Of
geometry primarily to measure land
areas.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-09-30
Horses Chn9ner

LONDON.-The value of horses in
western England and south Wales
has slumped more than 90 per cent.
The maximum price for heavies now
is $500 The increasing use of popu-
lar. priced automobiles from America
is believed to be largely responsible"
for the depreciation in the value of
the horse.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-09-30
CONGRESSIONAL SCALPEL PUNCTURES
WAR TINE FAME OF u S. SPRUCE INDUSTRY

Showing up the spruce indus
try: Representative Clarence F.
Lea (upper), of California;
Chairman James A. Frear, Wis
consin (center), and Representa-
tive Walter w. Magee, New York
(below). Do you see the tiny HUI
man figure high up on the giant
spruce tree? That illustrates the
risks of the lumberman's daily
work.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-09-30
Cracksmen Take
$4,000 in Bonds

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, Sept. 27.-
Opening the vault of the New Wa
terford Savings bank at New Wa
terfard, Ohio, early today, cracks
men made a getaway with between
$4,000 and $4,000 in Liberty Bonds
and stamps,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-09-30
Prince of Wales to
Visit Capital Nov. 10

VICTORIA, British Columbia, Sept
27.-The Prince Of Wales will leave
Ottawa for Washington on Novem-
Der 10 1T was officially announced
here TODAY
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-09-30
PRESIDENTS DAU GHTER ALAWYER

INDIANAPOLIS-The daughter
Of Benjamin Harrison, former
president of the United States, is
now an attorney at the bar in the
state of Indiana. Miss Elizabeth
Harrison, at the age of %, has
passed the bar examinations nd
been admitted to practice.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-09-30
NVE@NA SNREWNsHETHNDRT G1gTy6ATDTT0

RSsN1ES Apparel Dresses,
OF materials
FALL AND WINTER SPECIAL. ~ ~ '"S Ia o"' unoeEP6'c7@
EES Excellent
..u styles that will skilnlIy
tailored and artstcaly finished E 1" 0""9
than uUouidIex enovad
you get straight guarantee of satisfy please YOU
UNIV GUUUS Sauyng showing Gingham
AND WINTER SPECIAL Write ' WV " "'0 40 O HFAA
EHEn5T3E sin
ing Room Bedroom and Kitchen,
washing Machines Slverware, 0 0"@ 1"SSS"
all
L incIud
Trunks Jewel Candy
@o9s0feV wall want these
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1919-09-30

Envelopes were invented in 1880
by S. K. Brewer, a bookseller, of
Brighton. England.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-14
Soldiers Can Vote.

The State Democratic Executive
Committee decided at its recent
meeting that soldiers who were not
enrolled could not vote. This decision
of the committee was very disappolnt-
ing to the soldiers who felt that it
was not their fault because they did
not enroll as many of them were
overseas while others were in the
cantonments at home. This difficulty,
however, can be removed by permit
ting the soldiers 10 vote in an envelope
write their name and the name of
their company and regiment on the
back of the envelope and hand 1t
over to the managers. II the coun-
ty or state executive committees do
not see fit to count these votes this
method of voting will not invalidate
the election. 1t is the opinion of men
who have studied the rules of the
party that votes cast in this manner
will be legal, but the executive COM
mittees in canvassing the ballots
may take the opposite view Of the
matter. AS stated above, however, no
harm can result from this method Of
voting. If the committees decide the
votes are not legal they can refuse
to count them and that will end the
matter.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-14

Rev and Mrs. H. Floyd Surles and
his two children are visiting the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. P.
Surles of this city. Rev. Mr.. Surles
is now pastor of the Baptist church OF
Ada, Kans., where he has served for
two years He is Dillon county boy
but has been out of the state for
eleven years. Previous to his present
pastorate he served as pastor in both
Kentucky and Missouri. 1t has been
three years since he last visited in
L Lllon and of course he is glad to be
with friends and relatives once more.
He is away on his summer vacation
and will spend the most of August
in this state.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-14
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Lupo and chill
1ren have gone to Henderson, N. c.

Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Lupo and chill
dren have gone to Henderson, N. c.
Austin Smith spent several days the
past week in Birmingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Harrelson of
Richmond spent several days las
week with Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Har-
relson.
Preaching services at Little Rocl-
Baptist church next Sunday morning
at IL O'Clock by DR.. R. w. Lide, also
Sunday night at $3.50.
Master Harry Fass has returned
home after a months stay with his
sister. Mrs. Elfenbein at Brighton
Beach, N. Y.
Miss Nell Carmichael and Miss jan
lie Mccoy left Wednesday for Ashe-
Vile. N. c., where they will spend
some time with Mrs. Howard Clark.
Mr.. E NJ. Hale, The Herald's limo
otype operator, was called to South
ern Pines Tuesday by a telegram an
nouncing the serious illness of his
brother.
Mayor Hamer has letter from
Mrs. Ragsdale thanking the citizens
Of Dillon for the pretty wreath they
sent to the funeral of the late Con-
gresham Ragsdale.
Prof. C. E. Schaible of Coker Col
lege began a series of protracted
meetings at Piney Grove Baptist
church Sunday morning. The meet
ings are being well attended but ow-
ing to the fact that Prof. Schaible
will have to leave this week it is
probable the meetings will close Fri
day night. 49,.
Last Saturday morning about 10
clock Will Lowell was accidentally
shot through the left hand while
cleaning up his pistol. While th,
wound is very painful it is thought
that it is not serious as there were
no bones broken.
Prof. w. D. Roberts, principal Of
the Dillon schools, is in town this
week arranging for the opening Of the
schools during the second week in
September. Prof. Roberts will leave
next week for Saluda, N. c., where
he will enjoy brief vacation with
his family, and upon his return to Dill
Ion will occupy the Carmichael resi-
dence on East Main street which he
has purchased.
Mr.. Hoyt Watson of Latta has
been appointed Alumni Chairman for
Dillon county by the Alumni Asso-
citation of the University of South
Carolina, which has undertaken to
raise a fund of $4,000, payable in
three annual installments, with which
to employ an Alumni Executive Sec
retary at the University. Dillon coun-
ty's allotment for the three years is
$3zS. AS there are approximately
forty Carolina Alumni in Dillon coun-
ty it is anticipated that the allotment
will be raised with ease.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-14
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PERSONAL MENTION. :


Miss Ray Candy of Darlington is
visiting DR.. and Mrs. A. ]. Evans.
Misses Lacey and Alice Jackson
spent Sunday in Hamlet.
I Mr.. Leon Bryant was in the Latta
section visiting last week.
Mr.. John Moore was in Hamlet last
Sunday.
DR.. A. ]. Evans is leaving Satur-
day for short trip up North.>
Mrs. S. Elfenbein leaves for New
York Sunday night.
Mr.. Glenn Patterson spent Sunday
in Florence with friends.
Miss Aline Bethea is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Lutte Bethea.
Misses Catherine Mather and Eve
lyn Carter are the attractive guests
of Miss Margaret Melvin.
Miss Jessie Oniel Of Clio is visit
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Wallace.
A. ]. Evans has returned to Union
after a short stay with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Evans.
-,
Mr.. and Mrs. Junius Evans OF Char
lotte are visiting DR.. and Mrs. A. J.
Evans.
Miss Maye Blizzard Of Greenville
is visiting Miss Louise Blizzard this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Watson and
children returned Sunday from New
York and other points north.
Miss Louise Manning Of Bishop
Vile is visiting Mrs. B. A Beden-
baugh this week.
Mrs. Marie Brunson of Sumter is
spending some time with relatives in
town.
J.R. Regan, cashier of the First
National Bank, is enjoying short
rest at Glenn Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Hampton OF
Leaksville, N. c., are visiting Mr.. anc
Mrs. A B. Jordan.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Martin of
Winston-Salem, N. c., are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. T. L. Manning.
Mr.. T. S. Richbourg and son, Les
sesne are visiting in Landrum, S. c.
and Tryon, N. c., this week.
%
Miss Columbia Rowland spent the
past week In Cheraw the guest OF
Miss Rosalie Stricklin.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-14

gathering device with which nine peo-
pie can gather and string as much
obacco in a given time as it now takej
twenty-seven to do. Another big thing
in favor of the invention is that the
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-14

tobacco is handled fewer times in the
gathering, which would probably
make the weed sell for much higher
price.
Mr.. w. H. Lowman, has received a
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-14
The G.. & B. Hat Company
1923 Broad St.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA.

the owner OF and is carrying on the
Mail Order business formerly hand
led by the H. w. Clarke Hat Com
pany. All orders should be sent to
them.
AGENTS WANTED
SEND FOR CATALOGUE
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-14
HabituaI Constipation Cured
in II to u DAYS

"LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN" is specially
prepared Syrup Tonic-Laxative for Habitual
Constipation. It relieves promptly but
should be taken regularly for IA to 81 days
to induce regular action. II Stimulates and
Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. 60c
per bottle.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-14
ASKS FOR PATENT ON
TOBACCO GATHERER.

Timmonsville, Aug. 6 - Mr.. w. L.
Copeland, Of this place, has made ap-:
plication for a patent on tobacco
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-14

wire from hon, Lieut.. w. H. Low
man, Jr., that he has arrived at New
port News, Va, and will soon return
home.
The Dillon herald. [volume] (Dillon, S.C.) 1894-????, 1919-08-14

Austin Smith spent several days the
past week in Birmingham.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-25
TIMES REPUBLICAN. MARsHA11rowN, IOWA lilly Is 1915

dentistry; DIR. Il. ID. Fairs. acting d.
rector Of child welfare bureau: Mrs..
Grace p. Smith. Greek; Prof. Frank b.
ThAyer, journalism: Prof. +. b. Ho-
man, education: Miss Avis Wood, bot
any; DR.. L. Kline, DIR. w. J. Kelson.
DIR. Carl Anderson. dentistry, to prac-
tice: Misses Ellen Geyer and Rather
inc Paine, English, and Miss Margaret
Condit. elementary high.
Numerous new appointments to Iowa
University faculty posts were made at
the July session of the state board OF
education, during the July session, just
ended. Aside from the major appoint
ees, named in dispatches to the Times
Republican, who take headships In de-
partments. ETC.. the foil owing selections
were made: DIR. Clifford II. Farr. or
the United States department of agri-
culture an alumnus Of S. u. l.. 1911, to
be assistant professor Of botany. He
was formerly head Of the Texas agri-
cultural college department of botany;
DR.. II. l.. DIN, of Oklahoma and Vas
sar, associate professor chemistry, to
succeed DR.. 4. w. Hixson. called to
Columbia University; DIR. Kirk II. Por-
ter. o. Earlham College, Michigan
alumIus, to be assistant professor In
political science. to succeed DR.. Ivan l..
Pollock, who goes to State Teachers
College, Cedar Falls; DIR. Frank IL.
Wright. Of Cornell. Chicago, and Ten
nessee Universities, TO be associate
professor Of economies: DR.. Harry I.
Nightingale. Oberlin, to be assistant
professor in political science.