davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

has prussic acid in It's fangs. deadly
poison, but which will strike only
when you get between it and its
nest. And the splitting snake which
spits in your eye and blinds YOU.
There are. however, more lives
lost In the heart of Africa by con-
tact with crocodiles than any other
way. They will lie in wait, flip their
tail. knock YOU into the river, open
their great jaws and kill you. then
let you lie in the water until you
are-seasoned-and then eat you.
It's wonderful death if you care
for that sort of thing.
"Of course there are all kinds Of
wild things. thirty-odd species of
deer. the hippos. leapards, lions,
panthers, and birds of beautiful
plumage. Monkeys, balloons, apes
of many species, some of them al
most human. We watched some
balloons playing tag, apparently that
was it, like a lot of children. There
are wild hogs, which have good
meat, and the natives love the meat
of the hippo. This hippo is a use
full animal, in fact Nature has seen
to it that nearly every wild thing
has its function. The hippo eats the
grass in the river beds in the dry
season. otherwise it would be filled
in a short time and then when the
rainy season came on there would
he foods. The hippo's hide is two
inches thick and the only way to
kill them is to shoot in a soft spot
on the back OF the neck"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

Mrs. William F. Thl who have re-
Gently returned from drakcst Africa
whore Mr. Uhl, Boston man, is
consulting engineer for the Union
Mniere du haut katanga, a Belgian
English corporation which is devel-
cping the copper mines in the Congo
Free State. Among the little things
TO be done will be the building of an
enormous dam which will store the
waters of the Congo in an artificial
lake, 75 miles long and 10 miles wide,
the largest in the world.
When seen at the home OF Mrs.
Henry Lawrence Doyle. his sister in
law, at her summer cottage in Bel
fast, Mr.. Uhl told of many expert
enccs, and Mrs. Uhl, who went out
with him, bride, added many side
lights.
How to Get There
To get to this land of mystery
these Americans sailed from Boston
to England, where they took another
steamship bound for Cape Town, a
three weeks voyage. On their way
out they met many returning to
Africa and We're filed with blood
curdling tales, for nothing so deli 4hts
n easoned traveller like soaring the
tenderfoot half to death. Arriving at
Cape Town they took a railroad jour
ney of $500 MILESTONE little trip
we would call it. in America, and at
the end Of the railroad went deeper
into the wilds 800 miles on foot. That
is, they We're on foot when not in a
maschila or on bicycle. Mrs. Uhl
was carried a large part of the way
by the katiirs in a maschila, a canvas
hammock on two poles. The first day
her Kaffirs started on the run with
her. for it is said that they prefer
running to walking and the heavier
the load the faster they run. Now
Mrs. Uhl is little body but they ran
just the same and before she realized
1t she discovered that she was miles
and miles away from the white men
in the party. alone in the depts of the
African jungle surrounded only bv
naked blacks. She was nearly petri-
fed with fright and commanded them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

about two inches wide and IL YOU
try to stop them they lose their
heads and scatter and-well, you
are in for it then, for they are all
over YOU" Scratches from the lis
teners.)
Il remember one night we were
awakened and found the Belgian
who had charge of the blacks, with
his wife and baby all with their
shirts off, scratching for dear life,
while the blacks were burning the
cabin in which the capito was sleep
ing. The red ants on their march
had travelled directly through their
camp and nothing but fire would
destroy them, and at that many es-
capped. 1t is not so much the size
of the armies as it is the large num-
her of the armies, they are an aw-
full pest
Then there are the destructive
white ants which work under cover
always, and are very rarely caught
at it. Wood is their special prey
ard YOU might have a white painted
door one day, and next morning
nothing. You may find your shoes
some morning and YOU may find a
heap of nails and eyelets and the
tins from the ends of the laces.
Nothing more, oh. yes, there will
probably be a little hole in the
ground whence the ants made their
entrance and exit. Just how they
can tell they are coming up under
the boots is their secret.
"One day we saw approaching
what appeared to be an enormous
black and white snake, crawling to-
ward the camp, so long that it could
be seen as far as the eye reached.
Crawling in its serpentine motion it
nearly scared the camp to death,
that is. the white members. but the
black are afraid of nothing Of that
kind and told it was an army Of
black ants. Each ant was carrying
a grayish-white egg on it's head or
shoulders IT, ants have shoulders.
and that gave the effect of a spotted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
Land of Mystery
Explored BY
Adventurous Folks

F''' 's', Me, June 2-tSpeciaD-
"''-h.N' 80 foot high made of solid
'''. 'rm."s NJ rod, black and white
aug Tnhcs that spit in your eye
"'' "'i' lou others that crush and
..''"V q Whole deer. roll like a hoop
i'''nh you with prussic acid:
.''' M" tho depths Of Africa where
'.'.S A'No never boon; wild animals
.' N'rds ~ all kinds; insects that
Won sleeping sickness: beautiful
..''N''Sht nights, sunny days. river
-' l'o" feet deep. grass houses.
'-.N@ c'nibals and other interesting
s'' N"t frequently heard of things
'''i IN eye witness, were told to the
''"'0ll representative by Mr.. and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
FINANCIAL
Business Opportunities

FOR BUSINESS CHANCES READ
'INNESTING FOR PROFIT"
A monthly magazine having. perhaps,
the largest financial circulation in
America. Sent months free to new
readers for introduction. 1t demon
strates the earning power OF money
in business; how small sums have
grown into fortunes: how $1,000
grows to $4,000. Readers say it is
worth $40 copy to anyone who has
invested unprofitably, who has not
learned the art of investing for profit.
or who desires to make money
through intelligent investments
Write us now and we'll send it six
months free. Address Investing for
Profit. 20 w. Jackson Blvd, Dept A
104. Chicago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

VULCAN repairing of all
kinds. Bring your tires for expert
attention. AlAo new auto top MAX
you wait. Service day and night.
Augusta Auto Supply &: Vulcanizing
Co. opp. Colonial Theatre.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
To the HomeSeeker

Would you look this beautiful new home
over with me on Htllcrest st.: A wonder
full location; 1t is now vacated. All fin
ished throughout in craftsman style, con-
sisting Of three nice sleeping rooms, bath
and sewing room, kitchen, dining room
and living room. also den. Hardwood
floors throughout, electric lights and gas,
furnace heat, cement cellar, inclOsed veg
etable and preserve rooms. rOllway; large
garden spot: - lot Of young fruit trees
bearing for the first time this year. Craw-
ford coal range, gas range, window shades
and refrigerator go with II. Possession
given Mt once. and the price Is low for all.
Shown by appointment at any time.
THE RICE AGENCY
Tel. 1061-W Augusta, Me-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
Statesmen and Agents

door Jiny Handles
make YOU S7J weekly. Sell all gar
ages. dealers, Ford owners. Catalog,
descriptive circulars free. Dept. 4,
Peoria Novelty Co.. Peoria. Ill.
invention, 1000 profit.
Quick selling patented accessory for
Ford and Chevrolet. Selling season
now on. Patented Devices Co, 1910
CaXton Bldg. Chicago:
AGENTS-and Statesmen. or men and
women canNaSscrS. who have started
with us selling our merchandise
Mems Ladies' and children'S Hosiery,
are making big money. Great de-
mand, can earn from $1,000 To $4,000
extra in addition to regular work.
More, if entire time is devoted to the
work. Write for particulars II. & $.
Hosiery Mills, Reading, Pa. The
knitting Center OF L. s. A.
a day easy. | start
YOU in Auto Accessory business. No
investment, no experience necessary.
Free Accessories, write Excl, 1907
1907 Michigan Ave, Chicago.
AGENTS-Sell Guaranteed Hosiery,
lowest prices. manufacture : COM
rlcte line, direct to home and family.
Delivery direct if desired. Samples
submitted without charge. Part time
acceptable Joseph Bros, 335 Broad
If you want advertising in want ads,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

WANTED-Bundle Washings. work.
ing mems preferred. Address, Box
10. Route :. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

WHEN EIYING--A used Ford. don't
forget tho little shop with tho big
hargans Arsenal street Garage.
Tr p---W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

SEQ CAR RARGAINS-In Ford.
Chevrolet and Oakland cars. at Brad
street Motor Co. Hallowell. Prices
INV Tel rGE-W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

.iasslned Advertisements that are
viii aohed to The kennebec Journal
Vii, above But the cash rate cost
oss,.e accepted at full payment II
davs % the Journal ONCE within I
in ~ iter any such ad 10 flrst printed
thu ~ paper. Otherwise the cost at
ee'ed By messenger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
Wanted-Real Estate

FARM-Wanted in exchange for time
ana care OF one or more aged people.
References exchanged. Write M-3,
care Journal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
$1,000 Secures
Farm, 4 Cows, 2 Horses and

Hens, farming tools. cream separator
and furniture. This is forced sale
and must be sold Immediately, so it is
big chance for some one. If you
don't miss it. Cuts 20 tons hay, S-cow
pasture. wood and timber. apple ORCH
ard, 9-room house, barn, stable. Well
located. easy drive to town and city.
down; and if you will come / will show
you tremendous value. for am going to
sell. Got to! II. II. Johnson, Rich
mond, Maine. Tel. 1913.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

GIRL TO-Run the elevator. apply to
Mr.. Adams. d. w. Adams Co, Au-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

w A n Z Il d A superintendent of
schools for district No. 40. consisting
of the towns of Chesterville, Vienna,
New Sharon and Industry. Apply to
Mrs. Amy n. Gray. Sec. New Sharon,
Maine
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

want Ads viii tell you where to secure
bargains listed under Specials at the
Stores" on the classified page.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

GIRL OR WOMAN-For general
housework at Centre Winthrop.
Write Mrs. c. +. Smith. r. l.. D. q.
Winthrop. Tel 1913 Winthrop, or
inquire of Mrs. c. L. F'lynt. l Union
AnpnSfa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

Read OF the Wants ana offers or people
you know. Turn to the Want AID
Section.
Everything for everybody. Father.
mother and the children can use the
articles advertised in the merchandise
ella Ssifications.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
EMPLOYMENT
Statesmen and Agents

AGENTS - Money back guarantee
makes Premier the fastest seller.
Dozens arc getting rich. You can.
Write Premier Mfg. Co.. SO2 +. CIR.
Blvd. Detroit, Mich.
EXPERIENCED PAINT SALESMAN
-Connect with a Manufacturer and
receive courteous interview and or
ders. Purchasing Agents and Super
lntehdcnt are tired of interviewing
- "a :" statesmen a day. $3.50 Of
Whom represent subsidiary or jobbing
hrms. Expenses advanced to men
with established trade. Apply w. A.
Cornwall, The Stewart Bros Paint
Company, Alliance Ohio.
MEN AND WOMEN-To handle city
trade and retail the original and gen
ulne Watkins Products, Remedies,
Extracts. Spices. Toilet REQUISITES,
Household Specialtics. Automobile
AccrSSories. etc. over $50 guaran-
ICED products: Our values are I'M
cqualled and Watkins Quality is in a
class by itself. Write today for free
sample and full details Of our ofIor
ana what 1T means To YOU. The J. X.
Watkins Co, Dept. ~ "a Washing ton
g., North, Boston Mass.
Sal .ESMAN-As district manager. APP
point statesmen. Sell full line paints
and roofing specialtics. direct to con-
sumner. Profit sharing plan. Touranc
Paint Co. Cleveland. o.
SAI.ESMEN-lf YOU have selling abil-
lty, YOU can earn from $1J-$200 week
~ with earnings in YOUR pocket every
day. Sell our business Stimulating
and Merchandising Proposition"
Livery retail merchant IS a prospect.
on every $40 sale YOU will make
$40. You Canot afford to miss this
opportunity. Gladly give YOU full
particulars. Manufacturers business
Association. 1874 Broadway, New
York.
SPECIALITY SALESMAN-Live wire.
wanted by an old established COM
panN to sell a line of oils and ereaSeS
70 garages, repair shops, accessory
dealers and large consumers. For the
right man this is an opportunity sell
dom encountered through the medium
Of newspaper. Write, C. l.. Wilson,
Sales Manager, 221 Essex St, Salem,
Mass.
$50 WEEkLY-75c hour spare time
selling hosiery guaranteed to wear
Tour months or replaced free. Sc
STYLES. Free samples TO workers.
Salary or 1000 commission. Manager,
Dept. CLOS Darby, Pa.
III YOU can't bring your want ad to the
office. telephone it to Want Ad
Iaker 1t costs no more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

AMBERMAID-And two Mattresses
al Atlantic House. ocean Point. APP
ply at once TO c. L. Hoxie AZ State
St. Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
Summer Places TO- Rent

COTTAGEi--To rent for summer with
boat, on Pleasant Pond, jefferson.
Mrs. Leslie Boynton, Tel. 452-W., Au-
EuSta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

TIE want ad that tells most sells
most
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

$50 WEF,kI.Y-75c hour spare time
selling hosiery guaranteed to wear
four months or replaced free Sc
STYLES. Free samples TO workers.
Salary or 1000 commission. Manager,
Dept. G-10S. Darby, Pa.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
EMPLOY MENT
Help Wanteo-Eemale

AT ONCE ladies' to travel. demon
startc and sell dealers; $40 to SIS per
week: Ry. fare paid. Goodrich Drug
co. Dept. 4Ol-EEE. Omaha. Ncbr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

Nfi Don't tuuting car. run loss than
5000 uI.e. htr good tires. viii sell
f,r t1uH n real bargain. \. A. Soule,
~ Melville - Tel 1J9-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
Who Want Buy What Want to Sell Read the Classified Ads
EMPLOYMENT
Situations Wanted-Fsmals

take home, anywhere
in Winthrop. Called for and deliv-
cred. Prices reasonable. Write Box
81, R-23.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

Ii YOU can't bring your want ad to the
office. telephone it to a Want Ad
Taker. 1t costs no more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
|LASSi.lED ADVERTISING
kENNEHEC JOURNAL
tadsaed For Quich Reference

u .t RATES PER DAY
count words to the uns)
l p,, Prepaia charge
/, CCay. four lines or more &c 90
q consecutive pays 60 10
consecutive pays So &c
s,..,sa .ccepsso for less snan asc
se'A iong.term 1atss for ousinsss
advertfssfs uroD Deo ueSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

CLERk--At Winslow's candy shop,
30t Water ST.
All round at a small
hotel. w. w. Dcnsmore, Richmond,
Nc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
EMPLOYMENT
Help Wanted-Male

Help Wanted-Male SO
WANTED AT ONCE-Rcliable man to
handle our high grade line of goods
in Augusta section. A big opportun-
ity for a hustler Apply Grand Union
Tea Company, Watnrvillc. Me.
Help-Male or Female "a
EARN-Weekly income, addressing
envelopes, spare time. Instructions
, 10c. Box 642, Portland Conn.
TWO COOKS-For Summer camp, pre-
ferably man and wife. Steady en-
ployment il desired White Box 295,
Watcrvile. Me.
WANTED-Persons of education and
good personality to represent us in
their own locality and devote part
of their time to the sale of the IA
nous keystone StcrcoScopcS and
Stcreographs. These official third
dimension photographs of the World
War give a Soul-Stirring. thought
compelling. historical eye survey" of
the greatest conflict of all ages. Write
for terms and territory. References
required Address Acme View Com
pany. SkowheEan. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
Poultry and Supplies

BABY CHICK PRICES Reduced:
Brcd-To-Lay popular breeds: prepaid
guaranteed delivery; send for circu-
lars: breeders s4.75 up. Roy Clark.
East Hartford, Conn.
COLUMBIAN WYNDOTTt,-Hatc
Eggs. Fine layers, heavy poultry
Sl.2J per u. Abbott Farm, 6S1-W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

You don't have to be an ad-writer to
get results from classified advertis-
ing. A Want-Ad Taker will help
you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
Wanted-live Stock

DRESSED CHICKENS - And fowl.
Highest market price paid. Weber
< Hewrtt. Augusta.
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EMPLOYMENT
HeIp Wanted-female


GENERAL HOMEWORK-Wo for
small family. Family to spend July
and August at seashore, good wages
to right one. address p. Q. Box 3S6,
Gardiner, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
Wanted-To Rent

COTTAGE-Seven rooms at Ocean
Point. Preferably near wharf or post
office. Must have view Of water. Tel.
104.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

SMALL COTTAGE-At Weber Pond
last 3 weeks in June also month of
Sept. Address NJ. X. 51a Cony ST.,
Augusta. Tel. 676-J.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
INSTRUCTION

Private instruction As
horseback riding, 81 per
hr Louise .Skene, East Winthrop,
Tel. 33-3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
Seeds, Plants Fertilizers

BtCKWHEAT, = $3.50 a busheI. 5
pecks for l acre. Oats Wheat Barley
and Canada Peas $3.50 bushel. u
blu. for ! acre, never yielded less than
81 and as high as 40 bu. to an acre
with me. Heavy with Peas. SOW any
time before June Il. S-yr.-oId Ter
sey COW, and calf 10. days old. II cts.
persistent mixer, also 10 tons loose
straw: Augusta, Me-, II. ]. Merrick,
Tel. SCAR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

SMALL CAMP-At Hammond's Grove
for the season. or for shorter stated
periods. Special terms for June. Miss
Cross. No. 159 Pine street, Lewiston.
Tel 2419-R
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

ROOMS-With cottage privilege by
the day, week or season at Herseys
Island. Board furnished If desired
Mrs. w. J.. Stevens. Inquire Viewers
Restaurant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
LIVE STOCK

Horses. Cattle, Vehicles 4S
CONCORD WAGON-I. n. Leighton,
SO. Gardiner.
HOLSTE,IN BULL-Pure bred yrs.
old, grandson of King Pontiac. one of
best bred and one of best individuals
in Maine. viii exchange for stock.
i. II. Page. Williams ST.. Richmond.
IORSE-Black. Weight 1925: eight
years old. Good straight work horse.
New milch COW. j. NJ. Mckinnon,
Readheld Depot Tel. e6-4l.
PAIR HORSES-Wcighing 1850 lbs.
with harness and farm wagon. Price
right if sold soon. Prescott Stable,
Augusta.
PAIR HORSES Weight 5000. their
harnesses, fran wagon and dump
cart. Cheap for cash il taken at
once. Frank w. Morrow, Sidney. X.
3. Augusta.
TWO SINGLE-HORSE GEARS-Just
a right for hay racks. etc. Two low
double-horsc farm trucks. J. r. Me
Cormicll x Son, Augusta.
WAGONS-25 new and second hand J..
c. Barker. East Eassalboro. Phone
o6-3
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03
Repairing

LAWN Sharpcncd. cleaned
and oiled. John T. Colburn, 2S5 State
ST.. Tel. SS9-M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

GIRL-Or woman a once to assist in
house work. good home and good
wages to right party. Tel 272-W or
call at 142 Sewall St.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

Situationss Wanted-Male 81
DAIRYMAN-Positio as dairyman or.
assistant herdsman. References Tel.
IL. Norman l.. Merrill, 20 Brunswick
Ave. Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

GIRL-To assist with homework for
the summer,-No laundry work. APP
ply to Mrs. Charles Z. Kinsman, IS
Summer street. Tel. III.
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AUTOMOBILES
Auto Accessories

AUTOMOBILE OWNERS = Garage
men, Mechanics. Repairmen, send to-
day for free copy of this months
issue. 1t contains helpful, instruc-
tive information on overhauiing, ig-
milton troubles, wiring. carburetors,
storage batteries. etc. Over 40 pages
illustrated. Send for free copy today.
Automobile Digest, 95 Butler Bldg,
Cincinnati.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-06-03

COTTAGE-At Hammond's Grove, for
summer sea- on; s rooms. large fire.
place, broad piazza. On shore lot.
All modern conveniences. Inquire
Mrs. c. B. Rurleigh. Hammond
Grove. Tel. 1924
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1922-06-29
How to Poison Sir Weevil.

COME AND SEE HOW 1T IS
DONE. w. Bruce Mabry, Field
Extension Entomologist, of the
Department of Agriculture, has
been secured to make a weevil
poisoning demonstration, next
Wednesday afternoon, July 5th,
at A o'clock, on the farm of A. w.
Porter, near the Hamer farm, on
the sandhill road in Wolf Pit
township.
Mr.. Mabry has been doing ex-
pert work in this line for a num-
Der of years and should be able
to offer some frst-hand informa-
ton worth while. | hope every
farmer in the county will be
present and see the demonstra-
ton and hear what he has to say.
w. H. BARTON.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1922-06-29
Treat Him on The Level.

Some folks say, "the weevil is the DEVIL
He's our friend, if treated on the "level'
Some poison with arsenate and any sort
O. molasses;
Others trust luck and call the rest asses
The more economical pick up all the
squares;
These same folks even pluck the fares
And argue with excellent reason:
Every square burnt, saves thousands in
a season"
Uncle Sam dusts with calcium arsenate
as best
But the machines too costly" argue all
the rest;
Meanwhile the weevil gives US all the
dodge,
And we examine our squares and find
them "hodge-podge."
Forthwith we cry: 81 wish l hadn't
planted
All tested methods are then freely
granted.
But weevil, oh weevil, you'll still play
the devil Ssas-
, Till we change our methods and treat
you on the level"
We fill our larders with fat back and rice
While our hogs are hungry or infested
with lice.
Our -four and molasses we buy in the
West,
And sell our cotton for less than we
invest.
The fertilizer bill is an awful nightmare
When thru legumes we'd get it from the
air.
Soil ability another name for trash
Is related to success as whiskey is to
mash"
Our bank account is small, our credit
also rotten
As it ever will be, if we depend upon
cotton.
Cotton as surplus will enrich all the
South,
Cotton as single crop, robs every mouth
Cooperation with nature will fill our
every want,
Then to Sir Weevil, we'll command,
"avaunt!"
Weevil. oh weevil, you're not like the
devil,
You're shining angel if treated on the
"level."
w. H. BARTON.