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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
ROAD >
BUILDING
MOTORTRUCKS AND HIGHWAYS
Farmer Enabled to Secure Better
Prices by Delivering Products Oi-
rect to Market

There is n worthy movement on foot
for better roads. Every business man,
every home provider and every motor
list should support it. Good roads ben
eft all classes of people in their every
day life.
This vast country has grown so
enormously and 50 fast that its rail-
roads cannot deliver the goods nor
carry the people as the prosperity Of
the country and present demands re-
quire.
With good roads the farmer can de-
liver all his products direct to towns
within radius of fifty or more miles
and though making more profit him
self, he is reducing the high cost of
living.
The merchant is able 10 take ad
vantage of new sources of supply, to
buy his stock under favorable condi-
tons, and give 1t on sale to his GUS
toners in less time than he could have
secured delivery by the slower and
cOstlier railway express and freight
service. With mOtOrtrucks he can then
re-deliver 10 his customers and give
better service over a larger territory.
Automobile delivery will increase his
business. lessen his costs and increase
his profits.
Millions Of dollars are lost every
year through perishable goods spoil
ing on the railroads. because of freight
delays and complications. lnter-city
motorexpress over distances of 100 or
more miles has already become a prof
liable business where good roads ex-
list. Single large firms have actually
saved over 100000 yearly by using mo-
tortrucks and they will undoubtedly
contribute largely TO organized i'm
provement of roads.
Good roads are paying investment.
Local authorities in cities, towns and
counties should act without delay TO
meet the growing national and local
demands before trade goes in other
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
Baked Honey Custard.

Take five eggs, half cupful of
honey, four cupfuls of scalded milk.
one-fourth of teaspoonful of CHINA
mon, the same of salt. Beat the eggs
just enough to unite the whites and
yolks, add the other ingredients and
bake in cups. Set the cups in dish
Of water.
For a boiled custard take two cup
fuls Of milk, the yolks of three eggs
half cupful of honey and a pinch OF
salt. Scald the milk and pour 1t over
the other Ingredients. Cook in q
double boiler until thick.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
THE ROMANCE OF WORDS
WHIST"

MANY persons, In seeking the
1VA derivation of the name of
the popular card game. have
come TO the conclusion that II
originated in any one of the pop
ular CALCULATIONS calling for ST.
lence or attention-the Latin
IS" the German hist" or the
Scotch whist" This explana-
ton sounds logical. but there
are others who as stoutly main
tain that the name was derived
from the fact that trumps
sweep" or "whisk" the board,
a contention which is supported
by a study of at least three of
the languages which enter into
the groundwork of English.
Thus, in German. we find
"wisch," meaning a mop" In
Danish. the equivalent of the
verb ito wipe" Is "viske" and
in Scotch II is "wiska"-all of
which bear a striking resem-
blance TO the English whist"
Another form of the same word
may be found in the term
"whisk-broom," meaning a broom
which whisks or fiecks or wipes
particles of dust from clothing
and the like.
whist" therefore, instead of
signifylng silence or attention,
takes its name from the use of
the trump-suit and naturally
dates back to the days when the
mo trumps" declaration was I'M
known.
tCopyright.)
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
LESPEDEzA AS FORAGE CROP
1t Is Valuable for Soil improvement
and 1t Is ReIished by All Glasses
of Stock.

LespedeZa, also commonly known as
Japan clover, is one of the most valu-
able forage crops for the southeast
ern part of the United States. Ex-
cep on alluvial bottom lands, it rarely
makes sufficient growth to justify be-
ing cut for hay; nevertheless its wide
spread adaptation to grazing cOndi-
tons gives 1t value that is difficult
to estimate. Being legume. il is valu-
able for soil Improvement. and also
1t is relished by all classes of live
stock. The United States Department
Of Agriculture has a new Farmers Bull.
letin, No. 1143, on lespedeza as a for
age crop.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
HAUL ON UNIMP0VED ROADS
Average Cost Per Ton Mile Estimated
at 22.7 Cents-Avera9e Haul
Was "a Miles.

In 1906 the bureau of statistics Of
the department Of agriculture deduced
an average cost per ton mile of 22.7
cents based upon replies from in
quiries sent to about $500 county
correspondents. The average haul re-
ported was ga miles. Since at this
time less than per cent of the roads
in this country were improved. these
figures indicate the average cost Of
hauling on unimproved roads.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
Honey PUDDING.

Use half a cupful of honey, six
ounces of bread crumbs, half cup
ful Of milk. the rind of half lemon,
two eggs. two tablespoonfuls Of but
ter and half teaspoonful Of ginger.
Mix the honey. bread crumbs, and add
the milk seasonings and yolks of the
eggs. Beat thoroughly, add the butter
and whites of the eggs beaten stiff.
Steam for two hours In a pudding
mold or pan.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
FARMERS "MUD TAX" HEAVY
Slogan Adopted by Good Roads Advo-
Gates of Alabama in Campaign
for Needed Funds.

"The heaviest tax the farmer pays
is the mud tax"
This is the slogan adopted by the
good roads advocates of Alabama in
their campaigns TO put across ~
year 100000 road-building pro-
gram. The farmers were shown that
good roads would benefit them in a
dollars-and-cents way. besides bringing
them many advantages which they
never had before.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
PLACES FOR GROWING TREES
Unusual Corners, Steep Slopes and
Poor Soils Afford Good oppor-
tunities for Timber.

Steep slopes. poor soil, rocky land
unusual corners, quilted and wooded
tract-all these afford opportunity for
growing timber profitably. Certain
kinds Of trees, like the locust, build
up poor soil through the nitrogen
gathering bacteria In the root nodules
Small gullies can be stopped up by
closely packed brush and treetops
Large. open gullles are checked only
by planting over the entire gully basin
supplemented by low brush dams
across the large units of the gully.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15

directions. It is almost impossible to
get back the lost advantage after 9th
er districts have won it.
This country has more than 6.Oi0.O 900
automobile owners, one to every Is of
the population, and about 10 of those
ride in automobiles.
Owners will not 90 where bad roads
exist and risk costly damage to their
cars, not only to tires, but to the bat
terry equipment used for starting,
lighting and ignition. With ignition
gone wrong a car cannot travel
Southern Good Roads.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
Earlna spoon Bread.

Take two cupfuls of cooked farina ;
add two well-beaten egg yolks and one
cupful of milk, one cupful Of white
cornmeal. two teaspoonfuls of baking
powder, one-half teaspoonful of salt
Mix well and fold In the stiffiy beaten
white. Pour into well-buttered bak-
ing dish and bake 40 minutes. Serve
from the baking dish.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15

How sweet the quiet when the day is
done
The hush that follows after wind and sun
How calm the slumber after weary toll
The gift to those who brave LIES IONS
turmoil.
How cool the balm Of healing after pam
The dew to flowers thirsting for ram
How rich with meanings never FOUND De-
fore
The peace that fingers after grief is DER
How glad the deep contentment that ap-
pears
In hearts which are the comrades of the
wears Arthur Wallace Peach
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
drilled Eco Plant.

Cut the egg plants in halves length
wise. then in slices one-half inch
thick Remove the peeling, brush with
oil or butter. then roll In buttered
crumbs seasoned with salt and papri-
ka. Broil over q hot fire or under gas
for eight minutes. turning often.
Serve on hot dish, sprinkle with sea-
soning and dot with bits of butter.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
BULKY FEEDS OF ADVANTAGE
Serves to Assist Digestion and Pro-
notes Health of Poultry-variety
Is Valuable.

Bulky food is of great advantage TO
poultry, as it serves to assist digestion
and promotes health. Variety in the
ration is also most valuable. If less
grain is given, and more bulky food,
the hens will often do better and the
feed bills will be reduced.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
Just Like a Man.

you fool, what kind of a husband
are you? A burglar came into the
house a while ago and like to have
frightened me TO death. Didn't you
hear me screamingT"
yves. my dear, but / thought you
were singing."-Florida Tmes-U Union
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
HONEY DAlNTlES.

THE flavor of good honey combines
i especially well with the flavors
and spices generally used in cookery
and it takes the place of sugar and
molasses. If one has a hive of bees
they are Independent of other sweets.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
Honey Ice Cream.

Take a pint each of milk and cream,
the yolks of six eggs and cupful OF
strained honey. Heat the milk in a
double boiler and cook until 1t thick
ems with the honey and eggs beaten to-
gether. Then add the cream and a
little flavoring. When the mixture is
cool freeze as usual.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
Salad Dressing.

Take one teaspoonful each of salt
and mustard. two tablespoonfuls of
thick sweet cream. one tablespoonful
of butter. three tablespoonfuls- of
honey. one-third of a cupful of mild
vinegar and two well-beaten egg yolks.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
Business Proposition.

The highways of today must be
built as commercial and business
proposition, and so must be Of the
best type to insure reasonable per-
manency.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
Like the BalkY Mule.

Like the balky mule. the almighty
dollar refuses to move where mud and
mire constitute the road from field to
farm and from farm to market.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
Fruit Salad Dressing.

When serving a fresh fruit salad Of
any combination honey may be used
with the fruit juices for Il dressing.
making most tasty sauce.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
Treatment for POSTS

Fence posts that are to be treated
with a preserving fluid should be cut
in the spring and piled so that tho
will have plenty Of air.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
No More Misa
After EatinI
Just Takes An Eafoa

"The first dose of Eatonic dll
wonders. l take it at meals an
no longer bothered with indigeS
writes Mrs. Ellen Harris.
Thousands Of people, like this
lady, gratefully testify about Eal
which does its wonders by takin
aid carrying out the excess acldlr
gases which bring on indigs
heartburn, bloating, belching and
repeating. Acid stomach also
about seventy other monogram
ments. Protect yourself. A ba
of Eatonic costs but a trifie viii
druggists guarantee.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
Oranue Ambrosia.

Slice very thin, nicely peeled or
anges. Arrange in individual dishes,
pour over honey and sprinkle with co
cODut.
,0. 1921. Western Newspaper Union.)
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
caves Make Good Mulch.

Dead leaves in the front yard may
offend your esthetic nature, but the
leaves make a mighty good mulch.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
Department Devoted TO Attractive MAGAZINE Material
M H0oK Ro0S : ~Nu4 Me-t~sea

Nix the dry ingredients, add the re-
mainder and cook until smooth and
.hick.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
Farm Values Doubled.

In many communities farm values
have almost doubled when roads have
been improved.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
EVERYTHING Better.

Better schools and better roads
mean better farms and better farm
ers.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15

Straw manures and grain straws
must decay for several months before
they nitrify.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15

HIS PARENTAL DUTY

HIS PARENTAL DUTY
al suppose, my dear, I'll have to
perform the parental duty and take
Willie to the circus"
"But ! don't want him to 90 this
year."
"Then I'll have to 90 with Smith"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
inefficiency and Efficiency-Extreme
Types but True Ones.

these same farmers could make more
money with higher yields. Profits in
crease at least until YIELDS are OBJ
tanned considerably above the aver
age for the region, but beyond this
limit very high yields are liable to he
obtained at the expense of farm prof
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1921-01-15
Quality of Live Stock important.

Quality of Live Stock Important.
On farms where live stock Is an inn
pOrtant enterprise, the quality of the
stock is very important. On major
| ity of farms. except in the South and
| certain of the Western states, more of
the crops are fed TO live stock than
| are sold direct. On many farms the
animals are the market for the crops,
hence the production of these is a
most important factor in farm profits
The best of corn and hay crops will
count for little when fed to animals
that make returns below the market
prices for these crops. On the other
hand. good live stock on the individual
farms may not he profitable IL not fed
and cared for economically.
The exceedingly diverse nature of
farm operations makes wide oppOrtun-
ity for inefficiency to enter into their
performance. In factory with mod
ern machinery Il man is eXpeSte2 ~ do
certain amount of work, and in
pace for him. Generally the worker
on the farm must be his own boss and
must set his own pace. He must also
work under most adverse weather con-
ditiOns at certain times. Often a
great deal of work must be devoted
to things which add little or nothing
TO the profits of the business. 1t re-
quires twice as much time for some
men as compared with others to do a
certain kind of work. Work may also
be so organized that a given amount
of effort accOmplishes more than the
| average. The efficient use of horse
labor is also very important and bears
Il close relation to size of business.
On the one-man farm the horses must
necessarily be unemployed every time
| the farmer finds it necessary to do
work not requiring horse labor. On
the larger farms the work can be SO
arranged as to have one man keep tie
horses busy while others attend to
| the work where horse labor is not
needed.
WelI-BaIanced Farm Profitable.
A well-balanced farm business is
nearly always profitable. The farms
| that are as good or better than the
! average of their community in all -four
of the factors here mentioned seldom
fail to make a good profit. Thus, il
farm is devoted to a type of farm
| ing adopted to its conditions, If it is
as good or better than the average in
size of business, yield of crops, produc
ton of live stock. and efficiency in the
use of labor, and is adequately ant
economically equipped, it is almost
certain to be profitable. The weak
est factor is the one that needs atten
ton i'm improving the business. If the
| quality of the live stock Is high. great
er improvement In the farm bushes.
can usually be obtained by devotinl
attention to developing the size of tn,
business or sale of cash crops, or in
creasing labor efficiency, rather thar
by further improving the quality o.
live stock.
The Department Of Agriculture hal
recently prepared bulletin" A Meth
oil of Analysing the Farm Business,
which contains valuable information
for farmers who wish to organize thei
operations on an economic basis. Thi
bulletin and other printed matter OF
the subject may be had by intereste,
! persons free.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-29
GEORGETOWN FOLK
BITTEN BY DOC

Georgetown, July 28.-It has just
become known that a dog with rabies
bit four people near Georgetown
last Wednesday. Mrs. William West
and her three-year old child, the
child of Mrs. M. M. West and Mr..
Stubs, all of whom are under treat
ment by DR.. o. L. Bruorton of this
city. The dog was killed and, the
head sent to Columbia for analysis,
at the same time hydrophobia serum
was applied for, which arrived
promptly and was administered to
theGpatients. The report on the ami
NAL was that it was afflicted with
hydrophobia. It was while attempt
ing to separate. the mad dog from
household pet which it had AT;
tackled that the adults happened g, to
be scratched. The children were rbit,
ten during the fight between the
dogs. Mckinney Butler, in pulling
the attacking dog away from ;, the
pet, received some of the saliva from
the mad dog on an abrasion on. his
hand and he also is under treat
ment. Up to this time no trouble
has been experienced by any Of the
unfortupates and the slight wounds
are healing up normally. -.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-29
LEAVES FOR NEW YORK

Tomorrow morning, Mrs. Alfred
James Derbyshire, ST., leaves for
New York where she makes her home
in Flushing. She goes over the South
ern to Greenville, where her son will
put her on the through train. She
has been in Abbeville since June 9th,
and has had a most pleasant stay.
Many people have added to her pleas
ure by listing her and showing her
the beauties of the town, and she has
enjoyed every minute of her stay.
On Wednesday, she was treated to
a real feast when she went through
the country to Shiloh and attended
the meeting of the County Bible So
ciety. She will have wonderful tales
of the Southland to take back with
her, and she appreciates heartily all
the KIND deeds which have made her
stay here so pleasant and restful.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-29
COMPANY F, PATH REGIMENT
HOLDS ANNUAL REUNION
Survivors of Old Organization Will
Meet at Carswell Institute
...... August 10. .....

Capt. W.. C. Shaw Of Lowndesville,
commander of Company F, Twenty
fourth South Carolina Regiment Of
Confederate veterans, was visitor
in Abbeville this morning and while
here he announced that the annual
reunion of Company F will be held
at Carswen Institute August 10.
Captain Shaw says there are only
about ten survivors of this company
now living, but they viii meet in ses-
sion as in days of old, and the old
enthusiasm that made the company
a dauntless fighting machine in the
old days will be present again at this
annual occasion. Compny F was or
ganized early in the beginning of the
Confederate war and fought to the
finish, having been engaged in the
last battle Of the war, Captain Shaw
says, in North Carolina. .....
At this reunion there are to be
several prominent speakers. Not only
are all the survivors of Company F
expected to be present, but the Span
ish-American war veterans and
World War veterans are invited to
share the honors of the day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-29
NEGRO MISSING FROM HIS CELL
No Clue Left By Those Who Re.
moved Prisoner at Greenwood b..

Greenwood, July 28.-At noon to.
day the police had no clue to the
whereabouts of Jim Slappey, negro
who was taken from the city Jail at
/ o'clock this morning by unknown
men.
Slappey was lodged in jail Tues.
day night on charge of peeping in
a window of home on Phoenix
street. The key to the jail was taken
from it's locker in the city hail q
fire axe being used to pry open the
locker, and the Jail door unlocked
When Slappey was removed, the
door was again locked and the key
put back in it's place.
The police believe the negro was
given a whipping by the mob and or.
dered to leave town. So quiet were
they that not even fremen, asleer
in their quarters over the city hall
were awakened. The discovery ot
Slappey's absence was not made un.
til the Jail was opened for the cook
to give the prisoners breakfast this
morning at 6 o'clock. Prisoners de.
elared that at o'clock two white
men, apparently mere boys, had
opened the door and told Slappey to
get UP: and put on his Clothes They
then tied his hands beind his back
with rope. an marched him through
the corridor of the city hall and down
Main street for a few PAGES where
he was carried away IN an automo.
bile. Two other automobiles follow.
ing.
Assistant Chief of Police M. A.
Corley, who is usually on duty in his
Office at the city hail at that hou,
had gone opt on a tour OF inspection
had gone out on tour Of inspection
an the delivery OF the prisoner oc.
,ctFred while he was away. Police
believe the mob had watchers nea,
the Jail 10 give the signal as soon al
officers left the city hall. City coun'
Gil and the police department have
begun. an investigation and an eff.
fort is being made to locate the ne.
pRo.. ........-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-29
OFF TO THE MOUNTAINS

Rev. A. ]. Derbyshire, leaves to-
morrow morning with Mrs. Derby;
shire and baby Ruth Ansley Derby.
shire for Greenville, where he will
preach at Christ Church. After the
services Sunday, they will leave fo,
a. stay of a month in the mountains
of North Carolina, at Waynesville
There they will be the guests of Mrs
John, Franklin De Lacy who jspeni
some. weeks here recently, and who
will entertain them at the Georgia
Home. There they will renew the
friendship of the many people who
made their stay there last year sc
pleasant.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-29
DANCE AT SHOALS

The members of the Rapley
Shoals Country Club and number
Of invited guests enjoyed a delight
full dance at the club house at the
Shoals last evening. Chaperones
were DR.. and Mrs. J. R. Niches, Mr..
and Mrs. Charlie Mckenzie, Mr.. and
MRS. Ottq Bristow and others Of the
younger married set. Kay's Orches.
ira furnished the music.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-29
BACK IN HIS OLD HOME

Hon. M. M. Mann and his son,
Marvin, Jr., arrived in Abbeville TO-
day for a visit to his sister, Mrs. j.
M. Wilkinson and other relatives in
the county. Mr.. Mann comes from St.
Matthews where he has an excellent
law practice. He is also clerk Of the
State Senate having succeeded the
late Gen. Hemphill thirteen years ago.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-29
THE BOOK CLUB.

Mrs. Allen Long was hostess to the
Book club Wednesday afternoon.
The meeting was well attended THERE
being several guests in addition to
the regular members.
After the business the hostess was
assisted in serving delightful cream
and cake by her young sons, Allen
and Billy Long.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-29
Outlaw Publications

+ Shreveport, La, July 2s.-Dis-
trict Attorney L. C Blanchard Thurs
day announced that it was unlawful
and illegal to sell the, Wampus Cat
or Whiz Bang anywhere in Louisiana
and that all news stands carrying
these papers would be prosecuted.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-07-29
PICNIC AT RAPLEY SHOALS

Enjoying a picnic outing at Rap
ley Shoals club house this morning
were Mr.. J. S. Morse, Mr.. A. B.
Morse, Misses Oney and Caro- Morse,
Mrs. A. B. Morse, Mr., Albert Mo1ss,
Mrs. A. M. Smith, Sarah Smith and
Mrs. Van Noy Wier of Athens, Ga;
Swimming and picnic dinner were
enjoyable features. .