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Purely Personal Mr. Mack Baker was the guest of friends here Sunday. Mrs. Rilza Byrd and children have returned from Fales. Mr. O. F. Deen spent Wednesday in Macon on business. Mrs. A. W r . Ball has returned to her home in Thomasville. Miss Blanche Haddock has return ed from a visit to Fitzgerald. Mrs. J. G. Acton left this week for her home in Shreveport, La. Mrs. Lewis Davis is visiting rela tives in Blackshear this week. The Agricultural School has pur chased a six-cylinder Buick car. Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Fielding spent Tuesday in Milltown with relatives. Mr. Joe Sapp has retured to Al bany after a visit to relatives here. Mrs. Julia Foster has returned to her home in Lumpkin for the vaca tion. Mr. R. IL Roquemore, of Atlanta, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Lige Sapp." Mrs. W. 1. Christian and little daughter are visiting relatives in Alabama. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Byrd, of States boro, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Deen. Mrs. W. A. Wilcox is spending a few days with her mother n White Springs, Fla. Mrs. T. H. McKey and children, of Valdosta, are the guests of Mrs. M. D. Dickerson. Misses Marie Ward and Mary Burns are spending a few days in Fitzger ald this week. Miss Clyde McCrane is spending a few days at the home o-f Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dent. Miss Ada Fielding, of Kirkland, is spending a few days in the city as a guest of relatives. Mrs. G.'M. Sapp and Miss Mabel Vining spent a few days with friends in Fitzgerald this week. Sheriff David Ricketson is in Ma con this week on business connected with the sheriff’s office. Judge J. W. Quincey and Attorney M. D. Dickerson spent Monday in Atlanta on legal business. Misses Mary Lou Peeples and Leo nel Jones, of Valdosta, are guests of Miss Daisy Relihan this week. Miss Lovie Turner spent a few days here before leaving to visit friends and relatives at Metter. Messrs. C. E. Baker and J. C. Ellis, two of Coffee’s commissioners, spent Wednesday in Macon on business. Attorney D. L. Stanfield, of Reids ville, a former student here, is a guest of the commencement this week in IP s= interest, and upon very desirable terms. By reason of the direct connection which ! have loans can be handled without delay. : Union Banking E* A, f? TP DOUGLAS, Company Bldg 1 * TT * 1 GEORGIA DfinNCV I fIANETI or coffee lIUIUjI UUfill DU County farms AT 6 PER CENT. The borrower has the privilege of paying SIOO.OO or any multiple thereof at any in terest paying period, thereby stopping in terest on the amounts thus paid. : : : : J. W. QUKNCEY Rev. R. M. Mann, of Fitzgerald, preached both morning and evening at the Presbyterian church Sunday. , Mrs. H. N. Haroley and son, of Fairfax, S. C., are spending a few days with Mrs. A. L. Dowling, her sister. Misses Hattie and Julia Wideman. of Fitzgerald, are guests this week of Mrs. G. F. Dixon and Mrs. Harvey Barrett. Miss Mary Crowder, of LaGrar.ge, has returned to her home, after a visit to her brother, Mr. George Crowder. Col. and Mrs. A. J. McDonald, of Fitzgerald, came over Sunday to at tend the opening of the G. N. C. and B. I. commencement. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dale left on Thursday for Byromville where Mrs. dale will spend a few days before going on to Pelham for a short visit. One of the splendid programs ren dered at the auditorium this week was the recital of Miss Grace Gaff ney’s music and expression class. The whole program was thoroughly en joyed. Prof. W. A. Little, Prof. C. M. Wil liams and Mr. Clarence Little, of Jacksonville, will leave Friday morn ing for an extended trip thru the west. They will be away for over a month. Miss Marie Ingram was the guest of Mrs. T. A. Wallace Sunday, and Misses Mary Kelley, of Sparks, and Marie King,'of Jesup, were their guests, this week during the com mencement. On Monday evening Mr. Ben Lane entertained at a picture show party and informal dance in honor of the Misses Dyer and their guest, Miss Ethel Smith, and other fair visitors to the city. Dr. W. A. Mizelle and Miss Julia ’ Puckett, of Rhine, Ga., motored over Sunday and were guests of Miss Lil lian Goodyear. Miss Pucyett remain ed for a longer stay. The town is full of old students and friends of the present ones, and we wish that we had the names and space to publish them. Their faces are familiar and we are glad to see them back for a few days with us. Mrs. A. H. Owen left Tuesday for Montezuma to spend a short time be fore going to Troy, Ala., for summer. She was accompanied by Col. L. E. Heath, who went on to Macon to attend to legal business. Invitations have been issued for the approaching wedding of Miss Nola Johnson to Mr. C. A. Williams, at Broxton Methodist church, on June 26, at 6:30 o’clock. They will be at home after July 20, at Columbia, Tenn. ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH. There will be services in St. An drew’s Episcopal church Suday at 11 o’clock in the morning and at 8 o’- clock in the evening. Everyone is cordially invited. W. W. WEBSTER, Minister™” THE DOUGLAS ENTERPRISE, DOUGLAS, GEORGIA. JUNE 24, 1916. Some Mistakes About Animal Ailments (W. M. BURSON, Prof. Vet. Sc., Ga. Stale College Of Agriculture.) "HOLLOW TAIL.” A disease of the imagination of inan. The tails of cows are not hollow. In many cows there is a section of the tail near the end in which the framework of gristle has failed to become changed into bone. This renders the tail very flexible at this point. It is not a diseased condition. Examination ol the tails of the cows in a large herd wilt disclose that many cows that have never been sick have the condition as described above. Splitting the tail and rubbing salt or other substances into the fresh wound is very poor treatment for a sick animal. It is better to make a proper diagnosis of the ail ment and administer the proper treat ment. When in doubt call your veterina iian, it is his business to know. LOSS OF CUD: Rumination or chewing the cud is an essential pro cess of digestion in all animals hav ing multiple stomachs. Among the domestic animals these include the cow, sheep and goat. Rumination or regurgitation and re mastication consists in the animal belching up from the stomach a quan tity of coarse food that has soaked for some time in the paunch, remasti eating it and again swallowing it. The process is carried on usually when the animal is lying or standing at rest, it cannot occur when the animal is an gry or excited, it is stopped also dur ing periods of serious illness or de rangement of the nervous system. Loss of cud is usually indicative of a de ranged condition of the digestive sys tem of the animal. Bow To Make Bordeaux Mixture (T. H. McHATTON, Prof. Horticul ture, Georgia State College of Agr.) Recommendations are being made for spraying Bordeaux mixture for many fungous diseases or wilts,, and care should be exercised in making it. By following the formula here with given an effective mixture can be obtained: Dissolve 3 pounds ol blue stone in a small pail of water. When dissolved dilute to twenty-live gallons. Slack f:x pounds of lime in a small amount of water and dilute to twenty-five gallons. Pour the two so lutions at the same time into a bar rel through a screen to catch the lumps of materia] remaining. While pouring stir the contents of the bar rel vigorously. Mixing thoroughly in i hi'* way is very essential to prevent crystals forming and thereby bring about a reduction of the strength of the mixture. o O | AMBROSE SOCIAL NEWS. ji o o Rev. Mr. Elder, of Richland, spent the weekend here. Mr. Julius Caslov spent Sunday at Alma. Miss Austine Sangster is spending some time, at Douglas, the guest of her sister, Mrs. T. J. Watkins. Mr. W. T. Royal spent a few days in Atlanta during the week. Mr. H. I). Stewart spent Sunday at Enigma. Mr. and Mrs. John Young, of Fitz gerald, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Royal Sunday. Mr. W. J. Royal, Sr., Mr. C. A. Royal, Mr. John Royal and son, spent one day at Ambrose, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Royal, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Weathers vis ited at Douglas Tuesday. Miss Eulalie Chambers, of Fitzger ald, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. D. F. Gore. Mrs. R. J. Vibbert has as her guest; Miss Dyals, of Mcßae; Miss Sarah Tower, of Americas, and Miss Ida Cox, of Madison. NICHOLLS NEWS. d o Far te it from us to grumble, but if these little showers keep on we will sure be a ripe subject for the in come tax collector. Miss Lula Newman had as guests this week the charming Misses May Eva, Ola Mae Martin, and Sarah King, of Fitzgerald. Little Vernon Meeks, who was down; by an automobile last week, is alright again. When ques tioned upon his miraculous escape he exclaimed, “aw, it was only a Ford.” Someone gained access to Mr. Ray mond Cason’s flivver and stripped it of three tires and all tools that were there. The thief left the bare wheels and the body. We don’t know what office Mayo J. A. Davis has his eye on, but it does look sort o’ suspicious to see him try to keep in our good graces. A quiet marriage this week was that of Mrs. H. P. Wilcox, to Mr. L. M. Royeb, of Jacksonville, Fla. The writer will leave on Tuesday mornirg for his home in Brooklyn,' N. Y. Mr. John Kirkland, well kncwii oratory, is much in evidence here on the Mexican problem. Claims that he would welcome the change from licking postage stamps to licking Greasers. SHORTY. What County Agents Are Being In Georgia Adding Wealth To Farming Sections Of Georgia By Many Helpful Contributions (ANDREW M. SOULE, President Ga. State College Of Agriculture.) Last year the adult demonstrators raised 15,105 acres of corn with an av erage yield of 40 1 bushels per acre; 0,396 acies of cotton with an average yield of 1,315 pounds of seed cotton per acre; 7,712 acres of oats with an aveiage yield of 52 bushels per acre. Compare these figures with the aver age for the state and see the influence for agricultural betterment which has been conferred on these farmers through the work of the county agent. In addition, the agents- were responsi ble for the seeding under approved methods of $2,639 acres of clover, 4,- 013 acres of wheat, 1,0X5 acres of pea nuts, 661 acres of rye, 3,040 acres of cowpeas, 126 acres of vetch, 759 acres of soy and velvet beans and 750 acres of hay crops. The agents also aided in the estab lishment of 10,402 acres of pasture land, 10,953 gardens, in the prepara tion of 62,200 tons of fertilizer, and the pruning and spraying of 4,115 acres of orchards. They have encour aged the stumping of 50,920 acres of land, the terracing of 2,350 acres, and the drainage of 600 more. They are also largely responsible for the pur chase of $500,000 worth of improved machinery. Through their efforts 1,569 pure bred cattle, principally of the beef breeds have been brought into the state. Ad vice has been given relative to the purchase feeding and management of thousands of beef and dairy Cattle, and hogs. At least 50,000 hogs have been inoculated with protective serum, thus effectively controlling the spread of swine plague, and encouraging the development of this industry on a basis somewhat commensurate with Geor gia’s needs. One hundred and twenty eight modern farm buildings have been erected through their influence, as well as 262 silos, and 619 dipping vats. Waterworks and lighting systems have been installed in 350 homes and telephone connections placed in 300 more. Groups of farmers have been organ ized in 77 local co-operative clubs, 46 county or school fairs promoted and 255 special meetings held. The agents have made over 3,10 Q visits to the schools and met personally 49,000 teachers, parents and pupils. They traveled in their own conveyances 335,000 miles. Preventing Forest Fires J. B. BERRY, Prof. Forestry, State College Of Agriculture.) The exceedingly dry spring, togeth er with the ignorance and careless ness of people in the forest, is respon sible for the great fire damage this year. Everywhere throughout south and central Georgia, the air is hazy with the smoke from many small for est fires. Thousands of acres of tur pentine orchards have been burned over with corresponding loss in trees, cups and equipment. In the swamps the fire has eaten down through the humus often times many feet to the mineral soil, destroying in a few days the slow accumulation of many years of fertility. Forest fires are not a necessary evil! They may be prevented even during such an extremely dry season as this. Many fires originate from live cinders from a railroad or logging locomotive or from a steam skidder. A good spark arrester will take care of the situation; only it is necessary that it be properly fitted to the smoke slack and that the engineer be held responsible for any holes punched in it. Many other fires originate from deserted camp-fires, cigarette and cigar stubs, live coals from a pipe and matches which are thrown away without being fully extin guished. Surely a hunter or fisherman should have enough gratitude for the privilege of using another man’s land to do all he can to prevent fires on the property. Still other fires orig inate in the neighborhood of farms, especially where fire is used in clear ing land. Naturally, this work should be deferred until a safer season. All forest fires have small begin nings. In the history of every fire, there was a time when it might have been controlled with one pail of water or one shovel of sand. If ev ery one did his duty at such time, there would be no forest fires. There are, however, reasonable precautions which every forest owner should take. A fire line consisting of three or four furrows may be j lowed about a wood lot, or, in the case c.f a larger tract, a number of lines may be run through the forest at right angles lo each oth er. Even a double furrow cutting down to mine’-al soil will effectively check a ground fire. After a fire has •arted it is often possible to get cul with a small plow and prevent Its further extension. In the ease of a tur pentine orchard the needles and other inflammable material should be kept raked away from the trees at all sea sons of the year. Along railroads there should be a double fire lane on each side cf the right of way, the first at a distance of 50 to 60 feet from the track, the second at a distince of 100 to 150 feet. If such simple preventa tive measures are taken, and every one extinguishes the small fires, there will be no great loss through the agen cy of fire in the forest. "ULTEX” Oatepiece Invisible Bifocal Lens s Bifocal Lens Perfection Achieved in the oravoSomajj: “ULTEX” ®®c«a:tus woffloffira MHWrnitlM not U HIM It has the merits of all bifocals and the faults of none. Ophthalmic experts m-knowledge that the toric(or curved! form with a large and comfortable residing portion makes the most effective bifocal lens. This you have in the “ ULTEX ” without the disagreeable colors of the rainbow. We recommend the “ULTEX” bifocals to our customers, and w ill be pleased to further explain its advantages. 1 If you are particular about the wel fare of your eyesight, come to us for glasses. You will find us with the best in Lenses, Frames, and Service. W. R. WILSON Optometrist and Manufacturing Optician. For quick loans on improved farm lands, at low rate of interest and least expense, see F. \V. Dart, Douglas, Ga. RUB-MY-TISM Will cure Rheumatism, Neu ralgia, Headaches, Cramps, Colic Sprains, Bruises, Cuts, Burns, Old Sores, Tetter, Ring-Worm, Ec zema, etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used internally or externally. 25c v/ Entirely v V,' / \ New Management —u 4 St. Simon’s Hotel ST. SIMON’S ISLAND, GA. Open June Ist Finest ana Safest Beach on the Atlantic Coast * , *«»*&*****llim w»i Great place for children. Special attention to fish ing parties. Bring your car we can care for it. Beau tiful hard shell roads over this historic island. Plenty ol automobiles for hire. A. Special attention to cuisine ” assured. ” Sea food daily. Good home cooking. Service will be unex celled anywhere. Good orchestra. v Through sleepers v to close steamer connections to St. Simon’s Island. Everything improved under m. ns*gement of Mr. C. H. Jewett, formerly of the Atlantic Beach Hotel, Tampa Bay Hotel and Hotel Knickerbocker, New York. Rates reasonable. V For further information, address the Manager. EXCURSION TO ATLANTA VIA A. B. & A., JUNE 27 Leave Douglas 7:45 a. m. and p. m. Round trip .$4.00. Return 1$? it July 2, 1916. W. W. CROXTON General Passenger Agent, 1 Atlanta, Ga. 3 PATENTED BEE HIVES FOR Sale. A. S. Day, City. 2t