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Farmers’ Educational
Tj] and Co-Operative
Union of America
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Matters Especial Moment to
. J the Progressive Agriculturist
No man can afford to have con
tempt for another.
Try wholesale buying for that “high
cost of living" trouble.
The roorback Is a political lie with
boomerang attachment.
Remember that paint la cheaper
than checked clap-boards.
We hope for the best; and If we get
It, we hope for something better.
The cigarette frequently leads a
man on from a cough to a coffin.
Education costs a good deal; but
the lack of It costs beyond computa
tion.
When all a man has is time, strange
ly enough others have little time for
him.
No matter how good your neighbor's
crops may be, try to raise better
ones.
Keep everlastingly at It Is a good
road to success —and to the under
taker.
Why is It that the wise farmer al
ways puts his watermelon patch in
the center of the corn field?
Time robs us of many things, but
wounds our vanity first by Introduc
ing wrinkles and a double chin.
The breeding bull always repre
sents half the value of the breeding
power of the herd if It is desired to
grow calves for the dairy.
The farm history of the future will
read either '‘corporation'' or "co
operation," either failure for the small
man or success for all fho work to
gether.
When a man sits and whistles. It's
no sign that he is lazy; he may be ac
tively working out a plan to sell you a
wind-broken farm or a spavined auto
mobile.
The best farmer Is he who does the
best farming, not he who talks most
about It, or even talks most volubly
about the political menaces to his
glorious native land.
Squeezing the water out of farm
values may be profitable for real es
tate Interests, but it will bring little
Joy to men who have invested in this
form of moisture believing It to be
solid value.
WHAT ARE OUR BRAINS FOR?
Farmer Should Have Library Contain
ing Latest Agricultural Books
and Bulletins.
(By W. C. PALMER. North Dakota.)
It has been well said that a man
from his eyes down is worth a dol
lar and a half a day, while from his
eyes up he is worth up to hundreds of
dollars a day. The reason that so
many people are not worth more is
that they do not use their brains, be
ing content to follow methods and
practices that have been handed down,
that perhaps do not meet present day
conditions —at any rate cannot meet
them as well as what has been worked
out lately. It is necessary to find out
the best that is known on any subject
that one has in hand; then with that
as a starting point, work out new
methods and practices. Oftentimes
one finds a farmer who doe* not have
& good library of agricultural books
and does not even take agricultural pa
pers, and no one had more time to
read and study.
Go into the doctor’s or lawyer’s of
fice and you will find a library cost
ing from five hundred to five thousand
dollars or more, and several medical
or law Journals. When a difficult case
comes up they ransack their libraries,
going through the books that treat of
the particular subject in hand and the
Journals. Then they will call in fellow
doctors or lawyers. They do not pro
pose to take any chances that it lies
within their power to avoid. Does the
farmer turn to his library, to the ag
ricultural papers and to the experi
ment station bulletins -when he has a
problem? A good many do, but why
not more of them? When a crop Is to
be grown—the best that is known on
the growing of that crop should be
brought Into play in preparing the soil,
In selecting the seed, in caring for the
crop. When stock is to be raised the
best knowledge available should be
used in selecting the stock, in breed
ing them, in feeding them, in caring
for them, and in marketing them. And
so on with the different operations on
the farm. This is where the man from
the eves up comes in, and remember
that it Is this kind of work that pays.
The farmer should have a library
containing the latest agricultural
books, the experiment station bulletins
and the agricultural papers. This will
bring into his home the best that is
known on the different phases of
farming. One hundred dollars, or
even twenty-five dollars would make a
pretty good start. And if use was
made of it, its teachings applied to the
different farm operations, the returns
would be several times one hundred
dollars greater each year than under
the hit and miss plan. What would be
even more of a remuneration would be
the interest and satisfaction that
comes from work well done, from be
ing master of conditions, instead of
slaves to them. We like to do what
we can do well. The farmer cannot
Afford to take changes any more than
the doctor or the lawyer. It will be
his own fault if he doss, as the in
formation is to be had it he will sim
ply work his brains.
FARMERS WEAK AND STRONG
In Truly Representative Government
They Should Wield More Influ
ence With Legislators.
In point of numbers, farmers are
strong. They cast more votes In our
general elections than any other class
—they constitute about one-third of
all the voters of the country. In a
truly representative government there
fore, they ought to have more Influ
ence with our law-making and govern
ing powers than any other class, says
the Up-to-Date Farming.
In the extent of their Industry,
farmers are strong. Within the very
borders of our cities, almost within
the shadow of our most magnificent
palaces, adjoining the grounds of our
greatest institutions, and virtually be
neath the eaves of our most Important
manufacturing establishments, the soil
Is tilled, and no corner In all our
broad domain Is too remote to afford
a site for a farmer’s home. Wherever
our flag is unfurled It casts
on a farm.
In respect to the variety, value and
Importance of their products farmers
are strong. The farmers actually cre
ate wealth; other classes only change
or modify It, or find It where It Is
hidden In the earth. No other class
of Industry produces the amount of
value that anually comes from the
farms, and no other Industry Is so
necessary to the life and comfort of
man and beast. But for farming,
every mine would close, every mill
and factory would shut down, and
every railway train would stop to
never start again. Without the prod
ucts of the farms civilization would
die, and man and beast could live
only In a wild and savage state.
But as to concert of action, farmer*
are weak. Their land Is measured by
metes and bounds, and they have ao
qulred the. habit of confirming their
efforts to the acres thus enclosed. As
their labor Is held within these nar
row bounds, their thoughts seldom
wander beyond them. They know
their living comes from the soli they
cultivate and the pastures they main
tain, and they seem not to realize
that interests Important to them lie In
the beyond. Thus is every farmer his
"own man.” In that he feels a de
gree of Independence that appeals to
his Individuality, and builds within
him a sense of pride that blinds him
to the fact that other classes sink
their individuality In united efforts for
privileges and powers even beyond
their callings. No class of people are
so divided on public questions as farm
ers are. Impulse and excitement call
some of them to one standard and
some to another, and when thus ral
lied they shout for leaders and names
without thought as to what the real
results may be to them, or of what in
terests to them may be wrapped up in
those results. We say this not to the
disparagement of farmers. Long hab
it and inborn prejudices are hard to
overcome, and from example dating
far back, they have a trustful confi
dence in everything beyond cultiva
tion and production.
It Is not so with the other
They are all of later origin. They
were born of more modern demands
and lived upon privileges. These priv
ileges, special privileges, are the ob
jects of their constant care, and no
prejudices Influence them away from
the guardianship of these special
privileges and Interests. They unhesi
tatingly sink their combined efforts
to maintain and 'lncrease the privi
leges that give them advantages over
the toiling world, especially that part
of It which tolls upon the farms. It
is no wonder that farmers eternally,
find themselves laboring under such
a weight of discouragement.
What is the remedy? This Is an
age of education. Farmers must learn
from the example of others. They
must overcome their petty prejudices
and cease to worship names without a
substance. They must realize that
their interests extend beyond the
farms, and often center in the courts
and the halls of legislation and the
congress, and they must know what
those Interests are and how to secure
them. The first thing for them to
learn Is, that a single farmer, no mat
ter how skilled, Industrious or suc
cessful, is only a man when national
powers and Influences stand up to be
counted. “In union there Is sthrength”
applies to farmers as well as to others,
and farmers will never come to their
own, will never enjoy rights and priv
ileges accorded to others, will never
have an equal and equitable standing
In opportunities, protection and busi
ness until, like other classes, they
united to make their demands backed
by the combined powers of their great
calling.
Prejudice Against Books.
Many farmers have a strong preju
dice against farming by books. That
is, they are opopsed to what they call
“book farming” or scientific farming.
No doubt all book farmers and scien
tific farmers make mistakes some
times —none of us are perfect.
Some farmers seem to think that
science is not intended for the man
who follows the plow. They seem to
stand in awe of the word “science.”
Now science Just simply means know
how. The farmer who knows how to
obtain the maximum yield of corn
from his land at the m*nimum cost
and at the same time make his land
more productive every year is a sci
entific corn grower.
Silage for Calves.
Silage may be fed to calves safely
when they are six months old as a
considerable part of tbe'.r dally r*
Uoa.
THE REASON.
De Quiz —Are you in favor of a
safe and sane Fourth of July?
De Whiz—No; let the boys have
all the giant firecrackers they want.
De Quiz —But such things are dan
gerous.
De Whiz —I know it. I haven’t any
boys.
HIRAM CARPENTER’S WONDER
FUL CURE OF PSORIASIS.
“I have been afflicted for twenty
years with an obstinate skin disease,
called by some M. D.'s. psoriasis, and
others leprosy, commencing on my
scalp; and in spite of all I could do,
with the help of the most skilful doc
tors, it slowly but surely extended un
til a year ago this winter it covered
my entire person in the form of dry
scales. For the last three years I have
been unable to do any labor, and
suffering Intensely all the time. Every
morning there would be nearly a dust
panful of scales taken from the sheet
on my bed, some of them half as large
as the envelope containing this letter.
In the latter part of winter my skin
commenced cracking open. 1 tried
everything, almost, that could be
thought of, without any relief. The
12th of June I started West, In hopes
I could reach the Hot Springs. I
reached Detroit and was so low I
thought I should have to go to the
hospital, but finally got as far as Lan
sing, Mich., where I had a sister liv
ing. One Dr. treated me about
two weeks, but did me no good. All
thought I bad but a short time to live.
I earnestly prayed to die. Cracked
through the skin all over my back,
across my ribs, arms, hands, limbs;
feet badly swollen; toe-nails came off;
finger-nails dead and hard as a bone;
hair dead, dry and lifeless as old
straw. O my God! how I did suffer.
“My sister wouldn’t give up; said,
‘We will try Cuticura.' Some was ap
plied to one hand and arm. Eureka!
there was relief; stopped the terrible
burning sensation from the word go.
They immediately got Cuticura Re
solvent, Ointment and Soap. I com
menced by taking Cuticura Resolvent
three times a day after meals; bad a
bath once a day, water about blood
heat; used Cuticura Soap freely; ap
plied Cuticura Ointment morning and
evening. Result: returned to my
home in just (fix weeks from the time
I left, and my skin as smooth as this
sheet of paper. Hiram E. Carpenter,
Henderson, N. Y.”
The above remarkable testimonial
was written January 19, 1880, and Is
republished because of the perman
ency of the cure. Under date of April
22, 1910, Mr. Carpenter wrote from his
present home, 610 Walnut St. So.,
Lansing, Mich.: "I have never suf
fered a return of the psoriasis and al
though many years have passed I have
not forgotten the terrible suffering I j
endured before using the Cuticura
Remedies."
One Satisfaction.
"The cook says she is going to
leave,” said Mrs. Crosslots mournful
ly.
“Are you sure she’s in earnest?”
responded her husband.
"Yes."
“Nothing will change her mind?"
"Nothing." r
“All right. Then I’ll go down to
the kitchen and discharge her.”
Awful 1
Mrs Willis —Isn't it awful the way
people paw over goods in a store?
Mrs. Gillis —Shocking. I went over
to the waist counter this morning and
picked up every single garment and
there wasn’t one that didn’t have the
marks where somebody had been han
dling It.
Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
Infants and children, and see that it
In Use For Over 30 Years.
Children Cry for Fletcher’s Castoria
Revenge!
“That fellow cut me out In a very
underhanded way.”
“Yet you are going to the wed
ding."
“Yes; I may get a chance to soak
him with an old shoe.”
Real Optimist.
Bull Dog—Gee, but you look fierce
with that can on your tail.
Cheerful Dog—Ah, get out! That’s
Jewelry.
You Look Prematurely Old
Bocaua* of those u«t>, grizzly, gray hairs. Usa “LA CREOLE” HAIR DRESSING. - PRICE, SI.OO, ratall.
AS TOMMIE UNDERSTOOD IT
Figure Out for Yourself Just What
Had Been Done With That
Dog Ordinance.
One year, in a certain town in
Maine, a tax was levied on dogs for
the first time. It caused quite am ex
citement among the dog owners, as
many of them had dogs good for noth
ing except for pets.
So the next year an article was in
serted in the town warrant to repeal
the dog law. All interested attended
the meeting.
When Mr. W. came home his chil
dren, who had a pet dog, met him,
eager to hear the result. Mr. W. said:
"Well, boys! they have repealed
the dog law.”
Little Tommie, four years old,
catching the words from his father
and entering into the spirit of the oc
casion, rushed In to where his grand
pa sat reading, and shouted: “Grand
pa, they have peeled the law dog!”
“Have what?” asked grandpa.
“They have peeled the dog."
“What did they do with the peel
ing?” asked the grandpa.
“Don't know. I’ll ask papa,” and
he legged It for the door.
“Papa, what did they do with the
dog-peels?”
“Burled them,” said papa, laughing.
Tommie rushed back.
"They put um on berries, grandpa!”
"What did they do with the ber
ries?” asked grandpa.
“Et um, I s’pose!” said Tommie,
thoughtfully.
Wanted Too Much.
The hansom ordered by a middle
aged spinster was late, and the cabby
came in for a good rating when he
finally drove up to the door.
”1 shall probably miss my train,”
the Irate "fare" Informed him, “and I
shall hold you responsible. 1 want to
know your name, my man. Do you
understand? I—want —your —name!”
The driver clucked up his horse
easily. "You’ll make your train all
right, madam,” he assured the woman
inside. “And I’ll let you have me
number If you like. But you can't
have me name. That’s promised ter
another young lady.”
Just Then the Tea Bell Rang.
One of the best repartees ever
credited to a habitual maker of happy
phrases was that made by the beloved
“Autocrat of the Breakfast Table” on
a certain social occasion.
Going to dine with a Boston neigh
bor, Dr. Holmes was met by her with
an apology:
'I could not get another man. We
are four women, and you will have to
tase us all In.”
“Forewarned Is four-armed," he
said, with a bow.—Youth's Companion.
HAVE YOU TRIED PAXTIME
The Great Toilet Germicide?
You don’t have to pay 60c or SI.OO
a pint for listerian antiseptics or per
oxide. You can make 16 pints of a
more cleansing, germicidal, healing
and deodorizing antiseptic solution
with one 25c box of Paxtlne,—a sol
uble antiseptic powder, obtainable at
any drug store.
Paxtlne destroys germs that, cause
disease, decay and odors, —that Is why
It Is the best mouth wash and gargle,
and why It purifies the breath,
cleanses and preserves the teeth bet
ter than ordinary dentifrices, and In
sponge bathing It completely eradi
cates perspiration and other disagree
able body odors. Every dainty wom
an appreciates this and its many other
toilet and hygienic uses.
Paxtlne Is splendid for sore throat,
inflamed eyes and to purify mouth
and breath after smoking. You can
get Paxtlne Toilet Antiseptic at any
drug store, price 25c and 60c, or by
mall postpaid from The Paxton Toi
let Co., Boston, Mass., who will send
you a free sample If you would like
to try It before buying.
Never Forgot Business.
“What would you take for a cold?”
the sufferer said.
“I dunno,” the man who never for
gets business replied. “What’d you
be willing to give?’’
TO DRIVE OUT MALARIA
AM) BUILD UP THE SYSTEM
Take the Old Standard GKOVB'H TASTELESS
CHILL TONIC. You know what you are taking- :
The formula is plainly printed on every bottle,
showing it Is simply Quinine and Iron in a taste- I
leas form. The Quinine drives out the malaria
and the iron builds up tbe system. Bold by all.
dealers for 80 years. Pr.ce 60 cents.
Not Guilty.
“Do you Fletcherize your food,
Auntie?”
“No, ma’am! I pays for every bit
I gets.”—Judge.
For HHADACIIF—Kirks' CAPUDINE
Whether from Colds, Heat, Stomach or
Nervou* Troubles, Capudine will relieve you.
It’s liquid—pleasant to take—acts Immedi
ately Try it. 10c., 25c., and 50 cents at drug
stores.
Life is for the most part but the
union of our individual selves.—Cow
per.
Mra. ▼ *.n slow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething. softens the gums. reduces inflamma
tion, allays pain, cures wind colic, 25c a bottle.
A lot of the money people marry
for is counterfeit.
Chew and smoke untaxed tobacco, cheap and
u u-*ped. Meriwether X Edward*. Cla.kaville.Tenn.
Most sharp retorts are made in
blu’it language.
The One Thing Needful.
“Arms and legs are not so indis
pensable after all,” remarked the man
who narrowly escaped with his life
in an explosion where he lost the use
of both arms.
He sipped his milk In silence
through a straw, shook some change
out of his pocket to the waiter, and,
reaching down with his mouth for the
lighted cigar, puffed vigorously. Then,
bowing his head and jamming it into
his hat on the table, he arose and
turned to go, saying; "But this head
of mine is mighty useful.”
Good for a Warning.
Assistant Editor —Here’s a poem
from a fellow who Is serving a five
year term in the Eastern penitentiary.
Managing Editor —Well, print it
with a footnote explaining the cir
cumstance. It may serve as a warn
ing to other poets.
LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES
one size smaller after using Allen’s Foot-Ease, the
antiseptic powder to be shaken Into tbe shoes. It
makes tight or new shoes feel easy; gives instant
relief to corns and bunions. This is an easy test :
Bprinkle Allen's Foot-Ease in one shoo and not in
the other and notice the difference. Bold everywhere.
25c. Don't accrpt any tubitttute. For FREE trial
package, address AElcn S. Olmsted. Lolloy, N. Y.
All Aboard.
Modiste —Do you want a train on
your gown, madam?
Customer —Yes, and I want on
time, too. ,1
i
For COLDS and GRIP ,[
Hicks’ Capudine is the best remedy—re
lieves the aching and feverishness —cares the
Cold and restores normal
liquid—effects immediately. 10c., 25c., and 50c.
At drug stores. •
The time to make the harvestj-count
is at the time of plowing and: seed
ing—Bishop Berry.
Remedies are [Needed J|^
Were we perfect, which we nre not, medicines would <hi
not often be needed. But since our systems have be- W
come weakened, impaired arid broken down through
indiscretions which have gon& on from the early ages,
through countless generations', remedies are needed to BpHNpMP
aid Nature in correcting our • inherited and otherwise siilsk K**
acquired weaknesses. To the scat of stomach
weakness and consequent digestive troubles, there is gjy y ‘W?
nothing so good as Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discov- **' '
ery, a glyceric compound, extracted from native medic
inal roots —sold for over forty' years with great satisfaction to all users. Fof
Weak Stomach, Biliousness, Lj,ver Complaint, Pain in the Stomach alter eating,
Heartburn, Bad Breath, Belching of food, Chronic Diarrhea and other Intestinal
Derangements, the “Discovery” is a time-proven and most efficient remedy.
The genuine has on Its yO rV s/-~\*
outside the
You can’t afford to accept a secret nostrum as a substitute for this non-alco
holic, medicine op known composition, not even though the urgent dealer may
thereby make a little bigger profit.
Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets regulate and invigorate stomach, liver and
bowels. Sugar-coated, tiny granules, easy to take as candy.
WINTERSMITH’S
.Oldest and Best Cure For SdEirptmUfS? Malaria^
Ageneraltonicof 40 years’success. Contains no
Unlikequinine, it leaves
no bad effects. For sale by druggists and mer
chants. If your dealer can’t supply it, write to
ARTHUR PETER & CO., Canoral Aganta, Louiavilla, Ky.
CHILL^TONIC
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Koken’s fixtures and chairs
In stock in Atladtta. Write
MATTHEWS & LIVELY
21 E. Alabama St.. Atlanta, Ga.
better than cure. Tutt’. Pill. It taken In time
nut only cure, but will prevent
SICK HEADACHE,
blllousne... constipation end kindred diseases.
Tuft’s Pills
Kidney trouble preys
8 upon the mind, diacour-
A 'MT\ ages and lessens ambl
tion: beauty, vigor and
cheerfulness soon dtsap
tt v-'iTix-.i-i pear when (he kidneys
are out of order or diseased. For good re
sults use Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root the
great kidney remedy. At druggists. Sam
ple bottle by mail free, also pamphlet.
Address, Dr. Kilmer A Co., Binghamton, N. Y,
STOP YOUR CHILLS treatment for chills at half
Srice, for thirty days. Price 11.00 prepaid. WIKDEK
tANIiFACTURINO COMPANY, Sedalia, Missouri.
Wan fori men an( * women to preach and teach.
vvaillGU Our Mission affords the opportunity. 7
months study, by mail, secures ordination and
license. Booklet free. Secretary Sutcliffe, Atlanta, (i*.
DEFIANCE STARCH-!S~.1
—other starches only 12 ounces—same price and
“DEFIANCE’* IS SUPERIOR QUALITY.
i best there is, ask IE
i your grocer for ic
I picklesjgl|y
DAISY FLY KILLER sfeWM
fifes. Neat, clean.
*r if - rc anything.
-\ Of ail dealers or
V'•“lit prepay i Ut 20c.
imrmlfllPfl HAR(II.I> HOMF.ua
150 l)« Kalb Ava.
Brooklyn. M. Y.
Immediate Substantial Income
Responsible lady representatives wanted in every
locality. Handsomest line of Fall and Spring press
Goods, Hosiery. Gloves, Handkerchiefs on tbe mar
ket. WEAVER to WEARER plan insures
success. References required. Free Booklet.
CONSUMERS IMPORTING & MAIL ORDER CO.
Depurtiuent 8, Baltimore, Md.
Wyour Kl
HORSE
l r You want him always in the
Pink of Condition IS
Dr. DeWitt’s 1
White Oil Liniment
is a never failing remedy for man or beast
Pup Han Rheumatism, Lumbago, Swell-
I Ol Indll ings. Sprains. Cuts, Bruises,
Burns, Scalds, Chill Blains, Etc.
Pam Daawl Tumors, Saddle and Collar 1
I Ol OwflSl Galls. Sweeny, Wind Galls,
Ring Bone, Poll Evil, Fistula, Cracked Heels. 1
This Liniment has been on the market thirty-six
years and has never failed to give relief when applied. :
Invaluable in the Family and on the Farm. Give .
it a trial.
It Kills Pain enT^tuVaoc
THE W. J. PARKER CO. ( Manufacturing Druggists
Baltimore, Md., U. S. A.
If your dealer dooe not aell this Remedy, write tu.
SPECIAL SUMMER SALE OF FEATHER BEOS AND PILLOWS
Until the stock on hand has been reduced 1
will ship a 36 lb. feather bed and 61b. pillow all
for SB.OO, cash with order. All live new feathers.
We are the oldest and largest feather bed man
ufacturers in the state, and do just as we ad
vertise. Give bank reference. Mail orders have
special attention. Beds shipped same day order
is received. If beds are not as advertised we
will cheerfully refund your money. Don’t wait
but order today or you wTll be too late. Address
MAYFIELD St MARTIN, Covington, Ga*
PATENT BAGGING
AND PATENT TIES
equal to new goods. Batisfaction guaranteed. Good
‘second-hand Sugar Bag Cloth very cheap. Writ*
for prices today.
UNION COTTON BAGGING CORPORATION
Office and Main Plant, NORFOLK, VA.
Branch Office and Plant. SPARTANBURG, 8. 0L
W. N. U., ATLANTA, NO. 26-1911.