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DESTROY COTTON STALKS EARLY 13 CM BOLL WEEVIL DAMAGE Atlanta, Ga., September.— (Special.) “Destroy, absolutely destroy, at tlie earliest possible 'jaoment, every cot ton,stalk in your field,’’ is the warn ing advice which the State Hoard of Entomology gives to cotton planters in and upon the borders of the district infested with the Mexican cotton boll weevil. Stalk destruction is one of the most Important phases of the boll weevil light. Pick the cotton early and just as soon as it is picked, DESTROY' THE STALKS! The entire cotton crop in southwest Georgia will be open by September 15 to 30. The boll weevil is now doing serious damage in many south Geor gia counties, some twenty to twenty live of them. Farmers in these in fested areas should not be misled into thinking they are going to get more cotton by the appearance of late bolls. These bolls which would ordinarily open, are, many of them, infested with the weevil; in the absence of squares the weevil attacks the boll, even when nearly mature, and many of these will not open. Destroy Stalks Early The quicker and earlier you de- Btroy the stalks in the field, the bet ter the results you will get from it. The weevil remains in the field until Uie first killing frost and then seeks winter quarters, under trash, around stumps and along fence rows. Many weevils are killed off during ! the winter, but we want to reduce the 1 number that goes into winter quarters. j If the stalks are destroyed from Sep- j tember 15 to 30, only 2 weevils out j of every 1,000 will survive the win- J ter and be ready to attack the young crop ia the spring. If the stalks are I destroyed from October 1 to 15, there | will remain 21 out of every 1,000, from October 15 to 30, 68 out of every 1,000 j and November 1 to 15, 121 out of every 1,000. It is easy to see, therefore, why it ! is necessary to destroy the stalks a? j early as possible. The best and most 1 satisfactory method of stalk destruc- i tion is to PLOW THEM UNDER DEEP. Use a big turn plow and get j them buried under at least four Inches of dirt; this will destroy millions of weevils, and thus prevent their going into winter quarters. If the stalks are very large It will he necessary to attach a steel rod or W. M. Oliver & Company ANNOUNCES THEIR ANNUAL FALL OPENING SALE ©jpisiß Friday, September 29th - Stem Monday, October 9th 9 An interesting event (More so this sea son on account of the unusual high price) to every lady in this Southern part of Georgia. A $60,000,00 stock of the finest mer chandise in Georgia to select from. COAT SUITS-COATS-DRESSES-SKIRTS MILLINERY. Ladies’ and children’s SHOES SILK-DRESS GOODS, in fact everything that Women and Children need. EVERY ARTICLE in the store REDUCED duringtheseTEN DAYS. W. M. OLIVER. COMPANY VALDOSTA, GEORGIA Does the largest exclusive ladies business done between Macon and Jacksonville. some other dnYice to the plow beam in order to force them over for suc cessfully turning them under. May Be Cut And Burned Another method is to cut the stalks and burn them. If the land is free from rocks and stumps it will be practical to use a V-shaped harrow. Any farmer can construct an outfit of this kind. All that is necessary Is to make two blades at the blacksmith shop out of old cross-cut saws, and attach one blade on each side of the harrow. A pamphlet giving instruc tions regarding this method, will be mailed from the office of the depart ment upon application. If it is not practical to plow the stalks under or cut them up and burn them, the department would advise plowing them up and thus putting an end to their growth at least four weeks before the first killing frost. This will not kill the weevils, but they will leave your fields and go some where else in search of food. If every farmer in or adjacent to territory infested with the boll wee vil, would destroy the stalks as here advised, it would not be necessary to pick weevils off of young cotton by hand in the spring. Restricting Its Progress The boll weevil is making rapid ad vances in Georgia, and has already traveled more than 50 miles eastward in South Georgia. The department is doing everything within its power I to restrict the movement of cotton ; seed and other articles which are like ly to carry the insect, so as to hold it down to its natural spread. The department cautions every one not to carry live weevils to their farms. If you go into the infested ter ritory don’t take back any live wee- Vila with you. Outside of the danger i of establishing the weevil ahead of his natural spread, there is a heavy penalty attached to it, both by state | and national governments. Any further information or assist ance desired, will be gladly supplied by the State Board of Entomology. The department has a specially prepared and recent bulletin on the history and control of the Mexican cotton boll weevil, a copy of which will be sent |to any one on application. Address, State Board of Entomology, State Cap itol, Atlanta, Ga. THE DOUGLAS ENTERPRISE, DO UGLAS, GEORGIA, Sept. 30 1916. “LARKLAND” WILL PJitNiSR BIG FUN FOR VISITORS TO ATLANTA FAIR Atlanta, Ga. — (Special.)—Fun and plenty of it will be the slogan at the first annual Southeastern Fair in At lanta, October 14 to 21, inclusive. You can plan for it right now by going to 3'our home bank and buying one of the little blue keys for fifty cents, which will admit you to the fair, and may result in making you the owrner of a thousand dollar Reo auto mobile on the closing night. This little blue key is nothing more nor less than an admission ticket with which you unlock the gate yourself, and at the same time put your name on the list of those from whom the lucky owner of the Reo automobile will be chosen. These keys will be on sale in every country bank in Georgia before October 1. They are good for admission just like a ticket. One of the Splendid Concrete Buildings Erected To House the Display of Agricultural Products. Go Over To ‘‘Larkland” When you use the blue key and pass in, you may look around at the exhib its which are going to draw $60,000 in prizes, or you may run right on over to “Larkland,” where all sorts of fun and frolic will be ready for you. Larkland is a Coney Island all to itself transplanted to Lakewood. There is an old mill boat ride through caves and tunnels with magnificent scen ery. all ready for the frolic. This is the only device of its kind at a Southern Fair, and it cost $14,000. Next there is the greyhound coaster, an old time, safe switchback with plenty of speed and thrilling rides, built at a cost of $14,000. It cost $20,000 to build and house the permanent merry-go-round which is the finest in the South. There will be daily concerts by a band of national reputation, and vocal music in the woman’s department. ! Three other Georgia bands will add to | the music. Then, of course, ther 3 is 1 the horse racing by the Grand Circuit ! every afternoon during the week. There is a horse show at night, with a magnificent fireworks display on the lake. Concrete Grand Stand I The Grand Circuit races will be gir ! en upon a mile track built around a l beautiful lake, while there is a con- I Crete grand stand seating many thou- sands, cut and built into the side of a hill. The Southeastern Fair with all of the many attractions and amusements it offers, is really a southeastern fair. It will be distinctly representative of the enterprise and industry of this en tire section. The Georgia legislature in its last session by a special resolu tion officially commended the South eastern Fair, indorsed it as a great educational exposition, and invited the I people not only of the state, but of , the nation, to come and enjoy it. IYou have to have it — H if you hope to get any iM . . pleasure from driving your car. No fun at all running a car that won’t throttle down in I traffic or “pick up” quickly. And FLEXI BILITY is one of the §B 40 H. P. mOSt noted features Of H Seven passenger the new SERIES 17 M FOUR $875 Studebakers. Come in K 50 H. P. today for a trial ride. Seven passenger For Sale By SIX SIOBS Wo L. ®g« i F. O. B. Detroit Douglas, Georgia £ Q Chronic Catarrh is Curable Nothing is more distressing to the sufferer and his friends. Chronic* catarrh is systemic—thatia, it is present throughout the body, though* it may manifest itself in a local ulceration. % Only a constitutional treatment will overcome systemic catarrh. ' Local treatments sometimes help the acute manifestations, but they cannot overcome the systemic disdorer. PE RUN A Has Helped Thousands Iti* a foe to catarrh. The voluntary testimony of thousands es tablishes that. Peruna benefits in a numberof ways. I’erunabuilds up the digestion, restores the strength, and helps put the system in condition. " 1 " . Peruna has special value in catarrh; It iwon _ 1 gives vitality to the system, restores tone I to the membranes and enables these to per- B rv! *1 at-1 1 form their functions. In many cases its \ \\\M rc*tw.(roi«ow».cA«wwAjL I benefits begin at once, and it rarely fails W&l L I When treatment is continued properly. \ 111 Oia tcyjON 5- "zzjtz. I The Peruna Medical Department will be 111 * I glad to assist you to overcome this disease. \ III 1 The doctor's advice is free. Don't delay J treatment. \fIPMBJJJ THE PERUNA CO., Columbus, O. SAFETY FIRST Our first aim is safety, next to treat our customers fair an< square , and loan them money according to their balances, and extend then any other favor that is consistent with sound banking. May we not havi a portion of your Banking business? We will appreciate it. FARMERS & MERCHANTS BANK, Ambrose, Ga.