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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-11
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FOR a HOME IL FLUSHING
See HALIERAN Agency. Flushing. n. Y.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
CULLING POOR HENS
RESULTS IN SAVING
Many Fowls Eliminated From
Missouri FIocks in 1919.
Forty Per Cent of Birds in Average
Farm Flock Are NonproductiVe
and Should Be Fattened and
Sold or Eaten.

In Missouri last year, 1875 birds
were eliminated from 1893 fOcks
which were culled under the super
vision of the home demonstration
agents sent out by the United States
department of agriculture and the
State Agricultural college. This re
suited in a saving Of approximately
500 161 to their owners.
In another state, 4S6 local leaders
were trained, with the result that Ill.,
47S birds were cvlled OF this num-
Der 274,399 were found to be nonprO-
ductive.
About 81 per cent Of all the poultry
in the country is cared for my women.
For that reason special attention is
given to poultry by the home clubs
supervised by the department of agri-
culture and the state colleges. and
farm women are taught best methods
of poultry selection, breeding, raising,
feeding, housing. culIing. canning sur
plus birds for home use, preservation
of eggs, and cooperative selling of
poultry products.
Lack of proper culling thus far has
proved to be, in the majority of cases,
the principal reason why a flock is not
profitable. Forty per cent of the hens
in the average farm flock today are
nOnproductive. and should be sold or
eaten. 1t costs about 50 a year to
feed each hen. If she does not produce
more than that amount in eggs she is
improbable.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
ROTTED MANURE PREFERABLE
Its Mechanical Condition Is Improved
by Organic Matter Being
Broken Down.

Manure loses much of its plant food
in the process of rotting. Its mechan-
ical condition, however, is much I'm
proved, because there is a great deal
Of the coarse organic matter broken
down Much of this will be lost
through decay, and the percentage of
mineral plant food remaining may be
greater per ton of manure in the rot
ted than in the fresh condition. These
facts make rotted manure preferable
for truck crops where quick results
are desired and where a large amount
of manure is used. says f. L. Duley of
the University of Missouri college of
agriculture. Too heavy applications
Of fresh manure may often burn
plants, especially during dry seasons.
The coarse organic material keeps the
soil open and reduces its capacity to
retain moisture. However. there Is
too much loss Of plant food in rotrfng
and il is advisable to apply manure
as soon as possible.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
PRODUCTION OF
SORGHUM URGED
Keen Demand for Sugar SubSti-
tutes FaVorS Growth of Crop
in Every State.
YIELD STEADILY INCREASING
Inquiries Still Greater Than Supply
Despite High Prices Which Range
From 90 Cents to S1.5o Per
- GaIlon-Two Varieties.

A marked increase In the production
Of sorghum strip is indicated by re-
ports received by the United States
department Of agriculture, which has
been engaged IN a special campaign
70 induce greater production OF this
crop because Of the keen demand for
sugar substitutes.
Yield Has Increased.
At the beginning Of the world war
the annual yield of sorghum strip in
the United States was approximately
100000 gallons This has increased
steadily until for the past year 1t was
approximately 3O,OOOOOO gallons. The
average yield of strip per acre has
been about 100 gallons, but the fact
that this figure can be increased is
indicated by the departments expert
ments. in which more than 400 gallons
per acre have been produced in some
localities.
In urging increased paintings to sor-
ghum the departments experts point
out that despite the increasing yields
the demand is still greater than the
supply. as shown by the price for strip,
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
SOME PIGEON POINTERS

Ii is never TOO late to clean
out and whitewash the lofts.
Better put up few new nest
boxes. Now.
Careful attention to all details
viii assist you In bringing about
the best results obtainable.
A good pigeon lice destroyer
can be made from a tea Of quas-
STA bark which is placed In sew
eral pans about the lofts.
Pigeons will not do well If you
neglect your part of the duty.
such as proper feeding and wa
tering.
Don't handle your birds while
nesting unless you want them to
throw away their eggs.
Peanuts make first-class
summer food for pigeons.
A small quantity of vaseline
put down the throat of pigeons
that are affected with canker
will cure them.
Give plenty of fresh water at
this season of the year and note
the results.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for
urable ailments of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
TO be just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands of distressing cases.
Swamp Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect is soon
realized in most cases. It Is a gentle,
healing vegetable compound
Start treatment at once Sold at all
drug stores in bottles Of two sizes, medi-
UNI and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to Dr.
kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y, for a
sample bottle When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
SWEET CLOVER GAINS FAVOR
Enables Farmer to Grow Regular Crop
and Then Secure Manure Crop
to Picw Under.

The problem of the farmer has been
to find a crop that was legume to
take the place of clover when II fails
With sweet clover It will be possible TO
grow a regular crop on the soil and
then SECURE a heavy green manure
crop the same. year to pillow under
Much of the future policy Of farming
depends upon a cheap supply of nitro
gen TO build up that lost from the soil
by cropping. and no other crop has
given so much promise as the new an
nual sweet clover.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
OBTAINING PROFITS IN PIGS
More Money Made in Maturing Animal
Early Than Other~Ise-Skimpy
Feed Is WastefuI.

Profit comes not in how little we
can keep the pig on. hut in how much
we can get him TO eat of balanced
ration. The younger the animal the
more thoroughly IT digests its food.
Therefore. mature pigs early. The six
months oO0-pound pig costs one-haif
tile 2OO-pound eighteen months pig.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
EMERGENCY CROP FOR SWINE
on Account OF Its High Protein Value
Iowa Expert Recommends II for
Making Pork

According to John NJ. Evvard of the
animal hushandry department of the
Iowa agricultural experiment station.
raDe Is one of the hest emergency for
age crops for hogs. because 1t Is of
high protein value and will carry
more hogs per acre than any other
crop Of its kind. A good stand OF rape
viii carry y TO is hogs per acre.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16

For a year D. T. McRoberts. bust
ness man at New Castle. Pa. had not
been able TO open his safe on account
of the combination being lost. and so
had been unable 10 get at papers and
other property inside the safe. One
night recently burglars broke ii open,
found no money. left the papers and
other property. and Mr.. McRoberts felt
very much obliged.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
LOOK FOR INJURY TO TREES
Painting Wounds Caused by Mice and
Rabbits viii Help to Heal-5ridge
Grating Is Good.

Go over the orchard and look for
rabbit and mouse injuries TO trees.
Sometimes painting the wounds with
white lead or grating wax will help
the trees to heal quickly. Bridge graft
ing over the wounds will also often
bring the trees through.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
WATER SUPPLY FOR PASTURE
Half-Hogshead VIII Answer Purpose
Fairly Well, but Cement Trough
Is Much Better

Pasture springs are often made ex-
cetsangly foul, because the stock de-
files the spring with droppings and
makes a mudhole of the place by
trampling 1T with their feet. The cut
shows a way to keep the water pure.
Put fence about the spring and
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16

~They seem to be having a row over
at Bflkins' house. Difference of opin-
ions. / suppose"
mo. Usual trouble there-identical
opinion"
"How's that?"
Mrs. Bilkins thinks she is not going
to be able TO get hold of dollar Of
his wages this week. and he is of the
same opinion"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
Mater Supply for Cows.

Don't forget that Jour cows like
good water as well as you do: also
that they need more Of II. They can't
call you when they want a drink. so
have II handy for them.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
cuticura comforts Rahx,s skin

When red, rough and itching with hot
baths of Cuticura Soap and touches of
Cuticura Ointment. Also make use
now and then OF that exquisitely scent
ed busting powder, Cuticura Talcum,
one of the indispensable Cuficura
Toilet Trio.-Adv.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16

PrfckIy pears may be fed to live
stock in a green. succuient condition
right from the field. as needed They
require no curing. housing. or stor-
age. In this they offer an advantage
over most crops.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
pleasant Remlnlscence.

at suppose that as an uninstructed
delegate you were the object of some
fiattering attention.
Il was" replied the delegate. Il
want 10 say it was one of those cases
where ignorance is bliss
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
The Best Hen.

The hen that gets the best kind of
feed. the best kind Of housing is early
Matched and Is bred right is the best
aIl-round chicken. This holds true of
any breed. In other words. there Is
more in the arrangement than In the
breed or variety.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16

In justice to John Shell and his family, it
should be said that neither he nor they have ever
claimed the extreme old age that giver In some
of the reports published in the daily press. story
of the kind grows in the telling and the desire for
doubt the for the interesting fiction founded
on fact) that has been published about old Uncle
Johnny She'll
Facts, howe ever, in many cases, aresjast in
teresting az fiction, and we have endesIvored in
this article to give the facts we have been able
to find them.
THE CHATTANOOGA MEDICINE co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
Aave clean Potatoes

If won want clean potatoes at har-
vest time nIant clean seed In clean
sa1 ~ Is also hest to trent MI pota-
foe< for Scab before planting.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16

Insist on having DR. Peery's DEAD shot. far
Worms or Tapewcrn1 and the druggist viii
procure IL. II II the only vcrmifuge which
operates thoroughly after single dose.--Adv
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
Too VAGUE.

81 don't know whether her husband
is excitable or an aviator"
How do you mean?"
"She said he was always going in
the air"
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16

Patch of Sweet Sorghum Stripped and
Topped, Ready to Be Cut for Sirup
Making.
which has ranged from 90 cents to
$50 per gallon, and in a few cases
even higher.
Grown in Every State.
There are abundant opportunities
for increasing the sorghum production,
the experts say, since this crop can
be grown in every state In the Union
with the possible exception of Maine.
In the northern states it is necessary
TO plant early-maturing varieties of
sorghum. EARLY Amber" and Fol
gers" are among the varieties recon-
menGed by the department. which is
prepared to supply inquirers with full
information regarding the cultivation
Of this profitable plant.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
Now In the Time to Get Rid of
These URly Sp0kx.

There's longer the slightest need Of
feeling ashamed OF your freckles. as Othine
double strengths guaranteed to remove
these homely spots
Simply get of Othine-doubie
strength-from your druggist. and apply a
little of II night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst treckles
have begun to disappear. while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. Il seldom
that more than one ounce is needed TO com
pletely clear the skin and gain a beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure TO ask for the double strength
Othfne, as this is sold under guarantee of
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16

The Antarctic is the shallowest of
the oceans. the depth averaging 1000
fathoms or less.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16

nave Know nele tommy Sae for 80 or more years
from the few who lived here when he said he
older / have talked with him asst year and he
d. tartar
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
Oldest living NON
o. Only a IOMngSteI'
of IS tOIOO SuInnlerS2
INVESTIGATORS REPORT

FEy HE age-old puzzle. Glow cd Is Ann -
IS now put into the shade b 1s-e
question lately agitated IN the pubic
~ press as to How old IS John
Old "Uncle'' Johnny Shell. the
Kentucky mOuntaineer, who paid a visit 20.
the Kentucky State Fair at Louisville Fast
fall, has become famous over night ~
result of this controversy.
Such papers as the New YORK
Herald the Literary Digest" and otheE
periodicals of national circulation, have
printed his picture, with comments on the
question at issue.
So much interest has been shown 5z2
the matter, that special investigator was
sent to Greasy Greek, Kentucky b. Thu
Chattanooga Medicine Company (Ehose
medicine-Thedford' Blacl1-DrauFht Liver
Medicine-had been used IN the Shell fam
lily for many years. in order to get nor
information the subject
The inv estigator's report is given on an
other column of this page The result OF
this investigation seems to show, on tes-
timony of friends and neighbors. that John
Shell is about 112 years old, that his health
is good for man of his age, and that
his mind is clearer than that Of the
average centenarian-
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16

have known Uncle Johnny all my life I an
almost S. would place his Johnny wa
Older than mother, would Ia
she lived till now f. G. LEWIS
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
Facts VS.. Fiction

eighth / have met"
investigator. ellis memory is
derful. The that he and his family come
be that age The records that burned in
the court house at Harlan the date of his BIRTH
age of his first wife, the
age of 107.
"John Shell read or write but for many years
expert fnt-lock rifles Shell rifles,
marked with his private mark just behind the lock-
priced by collectors.
an order to get consensus of opinion to his
probable thought it best to statements and
adavs from members of the family and neighbors who
statements from Judge A B Cornett T H Howard attor-
ney-ataw w. B. Kelly, e-United States maroha and
Others These the most substantial and reliable
of Kentucky
Extracts from their statements given below:
OVER SAYS W; B. KELLY -.
sGSd qe aGps s Efn ap the FTG the a as
judge
Subscribed and 70 ,.,or. nj. s Marshal
anu F. BoGGEN. Notary Public .'t Harlan Co.. KY
FAMILY RECORD SAYS
he known: my uncle A. Shell
Subscribed and befeFe 6i sfth day
LEAST SAYS T. S.
as called % @ w dsE s.
Gyl SATISFIED he
a vi" ss' % for n Ss true say would not make
Subscribed and '~oG G. fFf me 6 s R Ssy co. e.
ATTORNEY HOWARD SAYS OVER 100
coming SsnueS & S fhs h the s ss Sfn told and aSSa
at hst me years % o rf and a paPe
S @ n % aa l. sT 9s s:E
to 'oAA Shs k'if va Der A to- Ia
ana Notary a9 FaSu Harlan AR i CO. KY
OVER 100 AND AN HONEST
s1 for 80 the : 0s Of # as as Tss ana sA'
IL @ mil sSs ns says s hs Ia. sns
as i' AaSd f h@ have sRs a ss
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1920-07-16
ATTnRNEY HoWARr Save nvER
OVER 100 AND AN HONEST MAN

I
of man Smith He
together. about the m had red
he wourU be little a hundred
who raised miles She'll
100 talked TO Shell last year He knew and talks
inteligenty I / have ways
John Shell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-10
RANDOM NOTES

 7 Miss Clifford Stone has returned to Montgomery, after short visit 10 friends in the city.
 Mrs. J. A. Elfard and Miss Vera Ellard are making trip of several weeks through the east and Canada MT. H. S.. Ryall and son. Henry, are visiting relatives at Shelbyville, Tenn. Rudolph Scott.- son of Rev. Scott of Jasper. is ill at the Birmingham ln- firmary.
 Mrs Cliff Powell and Miss Sarah Le- Grand of Anniston are the guests of their sister, Mrs w. c. Spence. in Norwood. Mrs Tom Pankey and children have returned from visit to points in Ken lucky.
 Mrs. Alleyne Crenshaw arrived in Bir- mingham yesterday, after a months trip in the west. She will be at home at 1127
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-10
THIN PEOPLE SHOULD
 TAKE PHOSPHATE
Says nothing like plain Argo Phosphate to put on firm. solid. stay there flesh and muscle and increase strength. vim, visor and
 nerve force.

Physciians claim there is nothing that will increase weight. strength and endur- ance like organic phosphate commonly known by druggists argo-phosphate: it is inex- everywhere under guarantee to give satisfaction money refunded. Weakness and thinness are usually due to starved nervous conditions.
 Our bodies need more phosphates than are contained in the foods we eat.
 If you wish more rounded figure and plump wel-developed arms, neck and bust in place of hollows you should simply take plain argo-phosphate it builds up and restores rundown nervous conditions by appearance and an increase in weight is often times quickly produced.
 The increase in weight also aids in ina- proving the general health. Sleeplessness. nervousness, lack of energy and ambition quickly disappear.
 Pale cheeks are changed to rosy ones and dull eyes become bright.
 Miss Lena Brown of Atlanta, Ga. who only weighed 90 pounds, reports that she gained l 0 pounds in two weeks time and says arRo- phosphate has made a different person of her and she has never felt better in her life.
 SPECIAL NOTICE lowing to the fact that so many physicians and druggists are recommending argo-phosphate for relieving all nervous. worn-out facilitated conditions and the unusually large sale for argo-phos- phate there will be found ih the market numerous substitutes for the genuine article. All limitations inferior preparations and owing to it's unusual flesh producing quali- tes it should not be used by any one un- less they desire to put on flesh and increase in weight.
 Dispensed by Eugene Jacobs Drug Store. Hagan- Dunlap Drug Co. Dewberry Drug Co, Wilmington Pharmacy. Harduvel Phar- macy. Ensicy.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-10
Passengers Leave With
 Horse and Buggy

Henry Warren, negro hack driver, reported to officers at police head quarters yesterday afternoon that his horse and buggy had disappeared.
 According to emergency call officers who conducted the investigation. the negro stated that he picked up two white men at the Louisville and Nash vile railroad station yesterday aft ernoon. who asked to be carried to an address in West End.
 The negro stated that one of the men said he didn't have anything less than $20 bill, and that he left his horse and buggy and went to a drug store about block away to get the money changed.
 When he returned few minutes later he found that his two passengers as well as his horse and buggy had disappeared
 Two members of the detective de- partment have been assigned to in- vestigate the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-10
Thirty-flrst street. Norwood. for the

Ihirty-first street. Norwood, for the winter I'd MT. Tom Pankey has returned from a visit to New York City.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Waite and chit dren left today for Battles, where they have cottage for the remainder of the summer
 Mrs. Thomas Dillon is the guest of her daughter. Miss Pearle Dillon, in Mobile. Later she will be with her daughter Mrs. Robert Waite, at Battles.
 Mrs. James Garber will leave tomorrow to visit her sister, Mrs. S l.. Galbraith, in Anniston.
 Mrs. E. A. Lively will leave tomor- row to visit Mrs. J. E. Price in Mont gomery.
  Miss Myra Powell of Greenville is the guest of Mrs. NJ. C. Hawkins.
 Miss Cinthia Fowlkes and Miss Laura Lee Evans are the guests of relatives in Greensboro, where number of social af. fairs have been given in their honor.
 .tss
 Cards have been received from Mir. and Mrs. T. F. Vest, reporting a de- lightful trip through the west. visiting Denver Pikes Peak, Manitou Springs and other points.
 Mrs. S. A. Smith and children of An niston are visiting friends in the city. Mrs. Philip Hunter Watkins and lit tie daughter Emily. have returned from a visit to relatives in Mont- gomery.
 ~
 Mrs. J. K. Murphy and children have returned from visit to her parents. MT. and Mrs. J. B. Garland in Eufaula. Miss Helen Jackson will leave today for Anniston to be the guest of Cath crime Sproull. Misses Mabel and Marie Cook of Montgomery are the guests of relatives in the city.
 Miss Eleanore Murdock is spending several weeks at Camp Junaluska NC, Mrs. S. l.. Nabers1 has returned from a visit to relatives in Mobile.
 Miss Alice Hale and Miss Mildred Walters are visiting in Montgomery and will later go to Clairmont Springs. Mir and Mrs. James Keith left Satur-i day for months stay in New York Later they will visit MT. and Mrs Rich- ard Massey at their summer home at Lake George.
 Mrs. Henry Sanford has returned to Atlanta. having spent delightful time With Mrs. NJ. A. Bunstead at Owenton MT. and Mrs. Charles Rush of Decatur are in the city, Mir. Rush having come for an operation at local infirmary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-10

recommend the Vegetable Compound to other women. You can use these facts as testimonial" Mrs. M. THEALL BEssEY, 46 Chestnut St, Lowell, Mass.
 Why women will continue to suffer so long is more than we can understand, when they can find health in Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound!
 For forty years it has been the stand ard remedy for female ills, and has re- stored the health of thousands of women who have been troubled with such ail- 'ments as displacements, inflammation, alteration, irregularities, etc.
 If you want special advice write to Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (coni- dential), Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by woman and held in strict confidence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-08-10
PRIMARY
 ELECTION TODAY
Governor and One Senator Are to Be
 Chosen


 Little Rock, Ark, August s.-Arkansas democrats in a statewide primary to- morrow will select party candidates for United States senator, governor and other states offices, with interest cen tering in the contest between United States Senator w. F. Kirby, who is seeking renomination, and Represents tive T. H. Caraway, and the race for the subernatorial nomination in which there are nine contestants.
 The candidates for governor are: J. A. Riggs, Hot Springs; Tom J. Herral, Lit tie Rock; J. c. Floyd, Yellville; Henry Booneville; Smead Powell, Cam den; Harry E. Walsh, Little Rock; G. R. Haynie, Prescott; Rev. Frank M Wells Little Rock, and T, c. Mckee, Pres colt.
 Gov. Charles H. Brough is not can didate for renomination.
 In Arkansas the democratic nomna- ton is considered equivalent to election