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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-31
Kiln BISHOP

ers in American shortcomings and
vices and follies as typified are i'm
mortal and, moreover, can be studied
with great profit by all of us today.
Dickens was an iIl-natured, selfish cad
and boor, who had no understanding
of what the world gentleman meant,
and no appreciation of hospitality or
good treatment. He was utterly in
capable of seeing the high purpose ant
the real greatness which Gin spite of
the presence also of much that was
bad OF vile} could have been visible
all around him here in America to any
man whose vision was both keen and
lofty. He could not see the qualities
of the young men growing up here,
though it was these qualities that en-
ab1ed these men to conquer the west
and to fight to finish the great Civil
War, and though they We're to pro-
duce leadership like that of Lincoln,
Lee and Grant. Naturally he would
think there was no gentleman in New
York, because by no possibility could
he had met one. Naturally he would
condemn all America because he had
not the soul to see what America was
doing. But he was in his element in
describing with bitter truthfulness
Scadder and jefferson Brick, and Eli
jah Pogram, and Hannibal Chollup,
and Mrs. Hominy and the various
other characters. great and small, that
have always made me enjoy Martin
Chuzzewit.'' Most of these charac-
tiers We still have with US.
Ito Be contnued.)
Copyright, 1919, Charles Scribner's
Sons.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-31
PALE, ANEMIC
GIRLS NEED A
BLOOD TONIC
Pepto- Mangan Enriches and
Builds Up the Blood
PaIlor, Headaches and Shortness
of Breath Disappear
PcptO-Mangan Sold in Liquid
and Tablet Form

Why should any girl or young
woman continue to have pale, sallow
complexion and istless. run down
system devoid of energy and vitality?
Such young folks are continually
unhappy and detected simply because
they accept such condition as their
misfortune, and envy their friends
who are in the bloom of health and
enjoying all the good things of life.
If such young women would real
iZe that their anemic condition is
probably due to thin. impoverished
blood, which could easily be enriched
by GUIDES Pepto- Mangan. how much
happier and attractive they would be.
Guides Pepto- Mangan is safe,
beneficial and pleasant tonic for any
one suffering from any ailrnent caused
by poor blood If taken regularly for
a few weeks it will enrich the blood
with thousands of the healthy red
blood cells that are needed to carry
nourishment to every part of the body.
Pepto- Mangan is sold in both liquid
and tablet form. Both contain the
same medicinal ingredients.
Buy -Mangan at your drug
gist's. Be sure the name Guides, is
on the package. Without Guides II
is not Pepto- Mangan.-Adv
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-31
BAPTIST BOY SCOUTS
LEAVE FOR CAMP

About "a members of the Boy Scout
troop of the Baptist Sunday School
will leave this morning for Eleven
Mile creek, where they will spend
three days on camping trip, The
boys will be in charge of f. L. Smith
ard S. Seaburg.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-12-31

To Fortify the System Against Grip
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE
Tablets which destroy germs, act as a
Tonic and Laxative, and thus pre-
vent Colds, Grip and Influenza. There
is only one -BROMO QUININE" E.
w. GROVES signature on the box.
30c.-Adv.
A Tickle is The Beginning
of a threat cold or painful cough.
HAYES HEALING HONEY Stops ths
Tickle by Healing the Throat. S5c
per bottle.-Adv.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09
prepared by the United States Depart
nent of Agricultural

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
Fowl cholera-a poultry disease
rather rare in this country except in
the far western States-demands fire
department speed in combating it.
Drug treatment or home remedies only
waste the time of the poultryman and
allow the malady to spread. Strict
sanitary measures must be applied at
once to control this infectious disease
Of poultry which spreads rapidly
through the flock with high mortality.
Turkeys ducks, geese, pigeons, cage
birds and chickens are all susceptible
to fowl cholera.
Cholera is transmitted from flock to
flock by means of sick or recently re-
covered fowl which have been placed
in the flock without being subjected to
period of quarantine. The disease is
also spread by wild birds or by per-
sons, animals, or utensils which have
been on infected premises. A yellow
ish coloration of the drOppings is an
early indication of the disease. Soon
diarrhea develops, considerable fever
is shown, and the bird loses it's lively
appearance, separates itself from the
rest Of the flock and appears dull, de-
jected, and sleepy. 1t no longer
searches for food, but sits with head
drawn down to the body or turned
backward and resting in the feathers
about the wing. The plumage soon
loses it's brilliance, the wings droOp,
the appetite is diminished and the
thirst increased; the comb and wattles
may be a dark blush red from en-
gOrgement with poorly oxygenated
blood, or they may be pale and blood
less on account Of the congestion of
the internal organs, especially the
liver.
Symptoms OF Stricken Birds.
The affected birds soon become very
weak, drowsy, and often sleep SO
soundly during the last day or two OF
their lives that it is difficult to arouse
them. If obliged to move they staggeT
forward for a few steps in an uncer-
tain manner and with dragging wings.
The crop is generally distended with
food and apparently paralyzed. The
weight and strength of the bird rapidly
diminishes, 1t breathes with difficulty
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09
HOW EGG PRODUCERS
CAN REDUCE LOSSES
Cooperation viii Help Save
$45,o 100000 Worth Of Food.
Organizations Urged to Prevent Care
Iessness Which Permits MonereI
Stock, Dirty Nests and Other
Undesirable Conditions.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
If egg producers would work togeth-
er to reduce egg losses much of the
$45, 100000 toll which results annually
from careless handling could be ellmi-
mated. Egg circles, the name given
to associations of egg prOdue ave
been urged by the United 81 de-
partment Of agriculture for number
Of years. The work which these or
CARNATIONS can do now to save food
is of the utmost Importance.
Egg circles wateh the egg crop, not
only in it's handling, but in its prOduc-
ton. They strive to prevent the care
lessness which permits mOngrel stock,
dirty nests, stolen nests of brOody
hens, unconfned males, late-maturing
pullets, and other undesirable condi-
lions to exist on egg farms. Every eff
fort is made to reduce the high per-
centage of small, cracked, dirty, stale,
heated and rotten eggs. Many market
Ing problems are also overcome.
One very successful organization Of
egg producers has large incubator
house OF 1900 egg capacity where
early chicks are produced for the MEM
bers at a low cost. This is done in or
der to obtain early maturing pullets,
thus securing eggs during the fall
when -eggs usually are scar .e. The
company also has receiving room for
eggs where they are eandled, sorted
to weight-about "a ounces to the
lozen-packed in cartons and shipped
on contract orders. Their eggs are all
guaranteed to be according to grade,
they advertise the fancy grades on
their cartons and cases, and market
prices are paid to the members. Twice
year dividends are paid each mem
Der in proportion to the amount of
eggs marketed through the company
and the time Of year eggs are brought
IN, larger dividend being paid per
dozen for eggs brought In during the
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09

sits with beak open, and the breathing
may be heard at some distance,
Finally the weakness is such that
the beak is rested on the ground, and
a little later the bird dies. In very
acute cases no symptoms are seen
the birds may be found dead under
the rOosts or they may fall at the feed
ing trough and die in a few minutes.
Cholera may destroy the greater part
of a flock in q week and then dis
appear. or may linger for months, only
occasionally killing a bird. The time
between exposure to the contaglon
and appearance of symptoms is from
two to five days, while the duration
of the disease is from "a hours to 10
days. Most characteristic changes seen
after death are red spots on the SUR
face of the heart, which give it the
appearance of having been sprinkled
with blood, congestion of the intes-
tines, enlargement of the liver, and
swelling of the spleen.
Stopping Infections Spread.
Since treatment of the affected birds
is almost futile, the aim should be to
prevent so far as possible the spread
of infection. The first fowls showing
acute feverish symptoms should be de-
stroyed by a method guarding against
contamination of the premises by in.
fected blood. The carcasses should be
burned or deeply buried. The healthy
fowls should be moved to new quar-
tiers, If possible, and carefully watched
for signs of disease. Houses and runs
should be thoroughly cleaned fire.
quently and disinfected with per
cent solution of carbolic acid, a 2 per
cent solution of compound cresol, or
reliable coal tar disinfectant in
proper dilutiOn. The drinking water
may be made antiseptic by adding one
dram of permanganate Of potash to
each gallon. This serves to prevent
the spread of disease through the
water and also is a convenient means
of administering an internal antisep-
tic. Prevention and treatment to con-
troll fowl cholera by means of anti
serum and vaccine have not proved
sufficiently satisfactory to warrant
recommendation Of the use Of such
| preparations.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09

fall and winter than for those re-
ceived during the spring and. summer,
estimated by months. A regular trade
is established with discriminating con-
sumers, with city clubs, with the best
class hotels and restaurants, and with
fancy grOcers for a supply each day
or week.
The reputation that is established
enables the association to fix it's prices
at several cents a dozen above the reg
uIar market quotations, as fancy trade
is willing to pay a premium for guar.
anteed article. Most egg circles buy
chicken feed and other poultry sup
plies in quantities for their members.
While at first the number of eggs to
be marketed may not warrant a CEN
trail station with manager to inspect,
grade and market the whole product,
the aim should be to develop to that
state
Specialists Of the department Of ag-
riculture will aid producers In organ
izing community egg circles and. also
in problems of production and market
ing In Farmers Bulletin 656 sugges-
lions and forms are offered as. aids in
organizing and managing such coop
erative associations.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09
PoUETRYNoTHs
LNNa9&A ~ eS9an,.. ]
Keep the chicks quarters clean.

Keep the chicks quarters clean.
The flavor of the egg is influenced
by feed.
Hens cannot carry parasols and
chicks suffer from too strong sun.
Young chicks should not be fed un-
til they are about fOrty-eight hours
The rooster does not help egg pro-
ductiOn-he merely fertilizes the germ
OF the egg.
The shell Of the egg being porous, it
will quickly absorb OdOrs and these
viii affect the flavor.
The sex Of eggs cannot be foretold,
not one Of the Old-time theories In this
particular having been proved.
Excessive heat win take the life and
yigor out of a little chick, ana fill
stunt the growing young stock to such
an extent that they VIII never mature
to full size and weight.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09
---- -.
CURING HAY BIZ
USE OF TRICKS
Simple, cheaply ConstruCted.La-
bor-Saving Devices Are
Quite Effective.
SIMILAR TO ORDINARY RACK
Protection Afforded From Moisture In
Ground and Canvas Cover Pre-
vents Injury From Rain-con-
siderable Labor Is Saved.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment or AgricuIture.)
A new method of curing hay eco
nomically and effectively, even under
unfavorable weather conditions, is
made possible by the use of hay trucks,
which are simple, cheaply constructed
labor-saving devices similar to ordi-
nary hay racks. A hay truck consists
of frames mounted on two low wheels.
A number of them are placed about
the field, and are used to stack the
partly cured hay on. The hay is thus
protected from moisture in the ground,
and canvas cover prevents injury
from rain. When the hay is to be
hauled to the barn or baler no reload
ing is necessary, for the team can be
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09
SBRGHUMS ARE GOOD
CROPS FOR SILAGE
Urged That They Be Grown More
Extensively for Feed.
PIants Need Less Moisture Than
Com nd in Many Sections VIII
Produce Larger Yield Of For
age-DesirabIe Variety.

prepared by the United States Depart-
ment of Agriculture.)
Because sorghums are good crops to
grow for silage in regions of light rain
fall, the United States department Of
agriculture is urging that they be
grown more extensively in those sec
lions to insure ample feed for stock.
Sorghums need less moisture than
corn and in many sections will pro-
duce a, larger yield of forage per acre.
When properly made into silage they
supply a succulent feed which has a
high feeding value. Either the saccha-
rine (sweet) or the .-nonsaccharine
(nonsweet) varieties are used. Of
the former the orange and amber va
rieties are the most desirable vari-
cites and Of the latter kafir, milo, and
feterita are common varieties. Exper-
iments at the Kansas experiment sta
tion show that silage made from kaflr
and. sweet sorghum is nearly equal in
value to corn silage for feeding cows
that produce milk. Since the differ
eBce in the results was not great, it is
apparent that when the sorghums give
a considerably larger yield per acre,
as is the case in seasons of drought,
and in sections where there is limited
amount of rainfall, they are the more
profitable source of silage.
To obtain a good quality Of siIage
from sorghum it is very important that
they be cut at the proper stage of ma
turity. This stage is reached when
the seed is mature. Testing the stage
of maturity of sorghum may be done
by twisting a stalk in the hands and
noting the amount of sap it contains.
If it contains much sap, the crop is
too green to be made into silage, and
if put up at this stage sour silage is
sure to result, especially with the
sweet sorghum, which is high in sugar
content. 1t is better to risk frost than
to put the sorghum into the silO be-
fore maturity. A crop that has not
been sliced before frost should be put
up Immediately after, and water should
be added to keep it from becoming
dry.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09

vas cover, where it is protected from
the sun and rain. When the yield Of
hay is light, 1t is a good plan to NOV
it in the morning, rake it in the after
noon and put it on the trucks in the
evening or next morning, after the dew
is of. When the yield is above a ton
per acre, the hay should be moved In
the morning, tedded the next morning
and raked in the Windrows before
noon, where it should be allowed to lie
for about two hours before put on the
trucks.
The use Of the hay truck effects
considerable saving in labor over the
common method Of cooking and load
eng from the cock by hand. Indeed,
the hay truck method requires even
less labor than that Of curing in the
cock and hauling to press, stack or
barn with the push rake.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09

this legume as a soil builder. On one
demonstration farm, when the work
was begun in 1914, the average yield
OF corn was ten bushels an acre and
500 pounds of cotton an acre. The
next year corn which followed clover
made 10 bushels to the acre, and dur
ing the following year cotton which
followed clover produced 1000 pounds
an acre. Last year corn which fol-
lowed clover made 40 bushels an acre
and cotton 1900 pounds an acre.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09
cRoWDING IN HOT WEATHER
coops Should Be Open Enough So
That They viii BE cooI-Keep
but Few Chicks In Coop.

Chicks are as likely to crowd in the
coOps when the weather is hot as
they are when it is cool, particularly
IL frightened; therefore but few
should be allowed in each coop, and
the coops should be open enough so
that they win be cool.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09
london CabbNIs eaIIantrY.

A cabman was driving a very stout
old lady one day, and had some diff
ficulty in getting her in and out of the
vehicle.
Pm afraid Pm a bother to you"
said she, as he was helping her out.
"Not a bit" answered cabby, mean
ing to be gallant. 81 likes fare what
steadies the cab. Tit-Bits.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09
CORNsTALKs AS FERTILIZER
Estimated Value Is Placed at From
Five to Fifteen Dollars Per Acre
Save Them.

1t is estimated that the fertilizing
vslue of cornstalks, when they can
net be fed, is from five to fifteen dol
lars per acre, according to the quality
and conditions obtaining in the soil.
At present prices of fertilizer a con-
sentative average would be ten dol
lars.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09
A RestrIcted suburb.

eff / sell you lot in this suburb
you agree to build house costing not
Tess than $2O,O00P
Eyes, if that is the rule"
"And might suggest that my broth
er is an architect. He'll see that you
observe the rule" Philadelphia Bulle-
tin.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09
CLOVER AS A SOIL BUILDER
Large Increases in Crop Yields Fol.
low Use Of Legume in South
Carolina County.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture)
Glover demonstrations started sew
eral years ago by the county agent in
Mccormick county, South Carolina,
are beginning to show remarkable re-
suits. Farmers in neighborhoods
where the demonstrations are being
conducted are becoming interested in
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09

Main Frame OF Truck (A)s With Hack
Indicated by Dotted Lines.
hitched to the truck. These trucks
can be used to advantage when pro-
tecting bound grain from the rain I'M
TIL it is ready to be thrashed and for
hauling to the silo, etc.
1t is estimated that truck and the
necessary canvas 60 feet by IA feet)
costs about $40.
How the Truck Is Made.
A hay truck II feet long by feet
wide will hold about 1890 to 1000
pounds of cured hay. 1t consists Of
a rack which rests on an A-shaped
frame. At the rear, the frame is sup
ported by two 16 to 20 inch wheels
placed about A feet from the end.
The front is supported by by 8-inch
wooden block Of sufficient length to
hold the truck level. This is known as
the trigger, and is fastened by heavy
bolt between the two main frame tim
bers near where they come together.
Upright standards arr placed at each
end of the frame in an A-shaped posi-
ton. At the top Of each standard a
notch is cut to receive a 2 by 4 inch
ridge pole that supports the canvas
covering and keeps it from lying fiat
on the hay, thus permitting the air to
circulate freely at the top. The truck
is moved by means of 2-horse team
and a 2-wheel running gear, similar to
the front running gears of a lOW-wheel-
ed wagon. This gear is attached
to the front end of the truck by means
of long clevis pin. and when the
team starts the forward movement
causes the trigger to trip and drag
ON the ground, the weight of the load
being. thus shifted to the running
gears. Upon reaching the barn or
baling machine the team is backed
step or two, which causes the trigger
to assume an upright position and
again support the front end Of the
load.
How to Use the Truck.
Hay may be partly cured before it
is placed on the truck to avoid danger
from heating and spOf1irs. 1t is de-
sirables to do the last third or fourth Of
the curing on a trucJx under cam
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09

Nothing is humber than ambition
when it is about to climb.-Anony-
nous.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09

If people could get along on love and
lettuce, living would be cheap indeed.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09
One Thing Spared.

One Thing Spared.
He-"What do you think of these
luxury taxes?" She-"Well, thank
goodness, they didn't tax good cry !'
Judge.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09

Despite its scope Swift &
Company is a business of in
finite details, requiring infinite
attention.
Experienced men must know
livestock buying with a knowl-
edge of weight price, the amount
and quality of meat the live
animals will yield.
Eachmanufacturing operation must
be done with expert skill and scientific
precision. A highly perishable product
must be handled with speed and care
to avoid loss.
Chemists, engineers, accountants,
and other specialists are required to
take care of our intricate problems.
Alert wisdom and judgment must
be used in getting stocks of goods into
the open channels of demand through
our four hundred branch houses.
Branch house organizations must
show activity and energy to sell at the
market in the face of acute COMPETE
ton from other large packers, and
hundreds of small ones.
All these requirements ofintelligence,
loyalty, devotion to the task, are met
in the personnel of Swift & Company.
Yet the profit is only fraction of cent
per pound with costs at minimum.
How can the workings of this deli
cate human mechanism be improved
upon?
Do you believe that Government
direction would add to our efficiency
or improve the service rendered the
producer and consumer
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09
How to Use the Truck.

Hay may be partly cured before it
is placed on the truck to avoid danger
from heating and spofIirA. 1t is de.
sirablee to do the last third or fourth Of
the curing on a truck under can
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-08-09

prepared by the Unitsd States Depart
ment or Agriculture.)
The Washington times., 1919-10-07

FRENCH classes, open Oct. o. rapid con
versational method native teacher PR-is
University register. IS. ROOM sol. Rich
mond Hotel. -
The Washington times., 1919-10-07
COURT
OPENSFALLT Term

UPPER MARLBORO. Oct The
autumn session Of the circuit court
for Prince Georges county opened
here yesterday, and indications point
to an extended term. In the absence
Of Chief Judge John p. Briscoe, who
reported seriously ill Of double pneu-
monia, Associate Justice Fillmore de-
livered the charge TO the grand jury
Samuel G.. Townsend, Of Chelten-
ham, is foreman OF the grand jury.
The other members are Jefferson
Beall, Owens S. Loveless, Francis H
Shipley. William Meredith, Bernard
G. Kirby, James r. Cross. Joseph S
Fowler, John B. Alsop, c. /. Donald
son, Lewis S. Branson tclerk), Frank
W. Hill, Walter S. Dutton, W. Harper
Beckett. Lloyd F. Prather, William F.
Keys, Herman p. willard, Charles
Hartman, George 3. H. Phelps,
Charles A. Mcpherson, John z.
Weast, and John Weldon.
The most important case to be con-
sidered is that Of George Cummins,
colored. now in jail in Baltimore,
charged with the murder Of George
Peters, white, farmer at his home
near Bowie, Sunday afternoon, Au-
gust Il. last. II is understood that
the grand jury will consider Cum
Minis case within the next week. II
indicted. his trial will take place the
latter part Of the. month.