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History oi American Agricultur
Total ruction of 765 ooaooo feushels Forecast-Aver
age Spring Crop WJ1 Put Year s Production Over a
Billion Bushels.
Washin.Kton, Fee. 20.-A hu K c win-
h eai crop, lar;od by 80.000.0i ')
,cr * te than any yield In the hlsUry
b Mmerie«n agriculture, was forecast
0 ' iv the department of agrlcul-
today v >
'"rho government’s appeal, made be-
,he coming of peace was in sight,
,|, a i an acreage of 47,500,000
,a jgjirablo, and the guaranteed
" aS e of jj.jo a bushel for wheat,
ilnulated extraordinary effort on the
f . ,■ far:ncrs, said the department's
announcement. As a result, 49,027,-
000 acres were planted during a long
and almost perfect season.
The fall growing srnson has been
pRP of th finest ever known .result
ing in the crop being in the best con
dition ever recordod on December 1st,
and giving premise of heavy yields.
Allowing Tor the average spring a-
bnmlonment of acreage due to winter
killing th' department announced
that winter wheat g; Ves proml8e of a
total Production of 76.5,000.000 bushels
An average spring wheat crop would
Puce next year’s pr * Uo „ wf w j|
m.cml a billion bushels and exceed
the record crop 0 f 1915. Lust year’s
mZZ™ Pr ° ,luction W
mWilT haV ‘ ng S0Wn ,norp than a
m °n of winter wheat, the per
cm or lncrea8e « n , the condIt f on
f the crop on December 1st. include
d,2t: a ’ u26 - ooo;i -~
North Carolina, 1,025,000 acres- 1
per cent (decrease); condition 91.’
Texas, 2,109.000 acres; 20 per cent;
condition, 100.
Oklahoma, 2,350,000 acres; io PGr
cent; condition 100.
Washington showed the largest per
centage of increase in acreage, it he.
ing l.i.i, with the acreage 992,000.
those open-window cranks THE ORIENTALISM ANi) CARGO OF SUPPLI
I HE WIN TEs< COIFFURiz GOES TO AflCHAHGEU
NOTICE!
{:.>• e you -a pot piant you could
spp.re for the G. Ivl. C. dinir.fr tables?
]f so ?cnd to Mrs. Johnso- ’-it the
Barracks. Any not plant you send
will be greatly appreciated.
Comm re G. M. C. tables.
SATISFYING RELIEF
FROM LUMBAGO
Sloan’s Liniment has tha
punch that relieves
rheumatic twinges
Tills warmth-giving, congestion-
icattcring circulation-stimulating rem
edy penetrates without rubbing right to
the aching spot and brings quick relief,
surely, dcanly. A wonderful help for
external pains, 6prains, strains, still
ness, headache, lumbago, bruises.
Get your bottle today—costs little,'
means much. Ask your druggist for it
by name. Keep. it handy for tne whole
family. The big bottle is economy.
Sloan's
Lin mic n \
Kills P.i i :
CANNED MUSIC LURES SEAL
Experiment Being Made by Waahinr
ton Fish Commission.
Canned music to lure seals to tlieir
denth is tiie experiment being nmdi
tlds summer by deputies of the state
fish commission’s office of Washington.
I lie senl herd hunter anchors his row
boat near u rookery or salmon trap
puts on n record and when the seals
gather around to enjoy the concert,
the deputy with his trusty rifle picks
off the audience.
Fishermen have found the hnlr seal
is very Inquisitive, with a keen sense
of hearing. When the animal hears
a strange sound curiosity prompts him
to investigate. Indians have long
known thisr characteristic of the seal
and have lured it within striking dis
tance with n spear by using a sort of
whistle which hns n peculiar attrac
tion for the anlmnls.
For earache, toothache, pains, burns,
scalds, sore throat, try Dr. Thomas’
Eclectic Oil, a splendid remedy for
emergencies.—Adv. 4
Tin Qulnlro That Dom Not Affect the Head
Because of its tonic and laxative effect. I.AXA-
TI\ K BROMO UUININEisbetterthan ordinary
Quinine and duea not cause nervousness nor
ringing In head. Remember the lull name and
*ook ior the signature oi 8. W. CKOV8. 30c.
Writer Cives It as His Opinion That
Thsy Are Actuated Soleiy by
Selfishness.
One of tiie most pronounced mils-
r "'' '• ith which seasoned travelers od
railroad trains have to contend is the
open-window crank.” Tills fellow-
tor lie is usually a male instead of a
etiiuh persists In having ids window
0 l"'n, no matter whether other occu-
r 18 of tlu ‘ car dislike it or not; and
it usually results in tiie oilier passen
gers thereabout receiving u liberal sup
ply of dust and fine cinders, as well
as enough soft coal smoke to last them
the remainder of their lives. These
open-window cranks are nlmost nlway-
occaslonnl travelers. It is noticed by
those who have taken the pains to ob
serve that the re.-mlnr traveler—that
Is, the man who rides every day In
summer—never opens the window be
side the sent In which he Is riding. It
does not mean any more comfort fot
him to do so, us lie long ago discov
ered, but much discomfort instead.
As soon ns a railroad car starts tc
move there is more or less air stirring
and if the open-window cranks would
only compose themselves 11 few mo
ments they would be far more com
fortable than they would to breathe
coal dust, smoke and cinders. But the
average occasional traveler will push
up his window as soon as he enters tiie
car.
It makes no difference to him how
much tiie rest of the car suffers-^lio is
the only one to he considered. It is a
practice that causes great discomfort
to passengers who have the necessary
sense to know that everybody Is bettor
off if the windows are closed on hot
•lays. And it is always noticed that
these open-wlridow nrtists invariably
leave the window open when they de-
pnrt. The first, last and only thought
is for themselves—no one else counts.
—Hartford Courant.
Eastern Influence Will Also Be
Felt In Frocks and Wraps
Durfng Next Few Months
New York, Dec raber 16. — Tim
opening night cf the opera always
marks the opening cf the formal s a-
son in town. And this year the au
dience was Ju3t as brilliantly clad as
ever and there seemed to be no re
laxation in the pomp and ceremony
that 0:10 lnvarlab’y (onneot3 with the
first night at the opera. As the cur
tain rang d \\n qti tiie first act and
the lights blazed glaringly, many gor-
gi ous costumes cante to light, and it
may be said that the many preiotts
stones were worthy of rivaling the in
tensity of the electric blaze.
PREPAREDNESS.
This is the slogan of the wise man.
Stock are continually exposed to cuts,
wounds, scratches, etc The man who
is prepared has his healfng remedy on
hand to stop all chances of blood poi
son. Farris’ Healing Remedy is High
ly Antiseptic. It is economical. One
50c Kettle makes $2.00 worth of a
healing oil or ointment. Money re
funded if you are not. satisfied.
BRISCOE WALL.
*3 .
FOR SALE—Packard Piano in good
eendition. Address Mrs. E. R. Cook,
Atkinson Hall, Milledgeville, Ga.
-in-
itching piles provoke profanity, bat
profanity won’t remove them. Doan’s
Ointment is recommended for itching,
deeding or protruding piles. 60c at
iriy drug store.—Adv. ■ 4
IT
QUICK ACTION-
YOU’LL TAKE IT WHEN YOU SEE THE
fITFORM
clothes for Young Men that we show for
Fall
Always in the lead in Style, in Fit, in
through-and-through character, the new
Fall Fitform models are better than ever.
ONE OF THESE SUITS WOULD BE JUST
THE THING FOR XMAS
’ll find them clothes that not only show a lot of class when they re new;
they stand up under service because they are made with more care and
iter skill than ordinary clothes.
Don’t try to get along with
cheap clothes. You wont
buy satisfaction. Better get
Fitform and be safe.
Remember only 4 more Shopping Days Before x mas.
IV. S. Myrick’s Dept. Store
My attention, however, was attract!
cd by the many new and startling
headdresses that most of the women
wore. Although the contours were ail
different, the one similar point was
in the orientalism that inkuenced
them all. One that bespoke ail the
mystery of Egypt was of violet chif.
fon with a hand of pearls laid lightly
around the head over the'chiffon. A
tall, defilant plume of the palest of
turquoise coloring, rested with abund
ant ase ranee on tiie forehead and
sprouted up to a rather unheard-of
altitude.
Type To Be Considered
Of course the type of women to
wear this must be over average height
and be a bit arrogant in manner. How
absurd to see a petite, pouty little
thing in this regalia! The little per
son, however, is not to be refused the
privilege of an oriental headdress, so
for her Is the low cap shape arrange,
ment of pearls. A wee bit of chiffon
peeps beneath, falling over the eyes,
and the entire effect Is delightfully
and distinctively Persian..
To have one’s coiffure truly oriental
and to wear a gown of teh Renais
sance would, of courso, in its incon
gruity, be a tragedy (unworthy even
of mention. So Dame Fashion very
thoughtfully created seme bowns for
our smart women that fairly brought
the Far East within the stately ortals
of the Metropolitan. The beautiful
straight line of the Eastern mode
makes the costume entirely, dependent
on the material and workmanship.
Materials Gorgeous
Some of the materials that I saw
far surpassed any dreams that one
could have of harmonious colors and
fantastic designs. For the most part
tiie fabrics were heavy brocades and
velvets, with luxuriant satins holding
their own. One gown that was the
center of the line of vision of many
was developed in dark blut silk Geor
gette and blue green velvet. The
Chinese atmosphere that enveloped
pei.sen that wore tiie dream of the
v as a lovely blonde with the
1 in of a liliy.
track which I must tell you
1 s of black velvet. Absolutely
;t, trimmin gand worn by a am-
.cn whoso white hair in its direct
.litrcst with the blackness of tho
-n r :.’tn(!c(l one almost instantly
Of the first snowfall so beautifully etc.
necklace. She made an ideal picture.
The Basque
What soems to he one < f the most
welcome blouses is the basque. This
:-.:y!e appears on many of the smart
frocks that are forecasting tiie spring
modes. The attractice one shown
hero is developed in velvet and finish
e.i nsatly at ti e edges with Hero -lea
llraid.
How astere and solemn is thk
charming thing in black velvet. The
hk;h neck and !■ ng, tight stfeves re
riind one of the days when the old
monks wmt about on their elevatin
missions. The heavy cord about th(
waist adds to the monastic appear
ance of the frock, but oqe may indeed
ok oute modern when 1hlr. girdle is
evelen- d in nieny colors and man;,
brilliant bead3.
“MAKE GOOD” WITH CHILDREN
A Revival—The Basque
scribed by Whittier. Around her per
feet neck peactfully lay a diamond
this creation was perhaps the cause
of the tremendous sensation that it
occasioned. Let me mention that the
Scheme of Life That Is a Beautiful
Thing for Both Parents and
•Offspring.
From year to year we find every
where n constantly growing apprecia
tion by parents of their responsibility.
It Is not the kind of a responsibility
really that puts blue specs on life and
blurs the distant road, but Is tiie kind
of responsibility that nukes n father
want the companionship of his son and
tiie mother tiie confidences of her
daughter. Tiie parent knows It cannot
have these tilings without getting und
bidding, truly enruiug, the child’s re
spect.
A man of nf.'nirs, the fnther of three
boys, told me Jurt a few dnys ago of
certain tilings he had to do that Just
tiien he did not feel that he could
spare the time nor tiie money to do.
But ho snld, “I’ve got to make good
with my boys.”
"Making good” with your children Is
about us good a thing as any parent
enn do. It means keeping a grip on
your temper, discretion in your speech
and sunshine In your heart. And that
is a scheme of life good for you both.
—Woman’s World.
Fore* of Compr**Md Air.
The effect* of air resistance are
well known in the twelvd and one-
half mile Simplon tunnel, % where an
exceptionally high amount' of energy
is required for running the electric
trains. The tunnel, which le fifteen
feet wide and eighteen feet high,
with a sectional area of two hundred
and fifty square feet, has a ventilat
ing current of 8,530 cubic feet of air
per aecond, maintained by two large
blast fans at the Brig end and two
exhaust fans at laelle. Trains going
with this current encounter less re
sistance than in open air np to fifteen
and a half miles an hour, but at
higher speeds or In the opposite direc
tion the resistance la much greater
than Outside. Coasting by gravity
down the seven per one thousand
maximum gradient, a train, even go
ing with the current, cannot exceed
thirty-five miles per honr on account
of the braking by the air.
" ■■ i ’’
One Way to Ost a Past.
"Madam, if I didn’t know I would
tell you,” eald the pollse commanding
general to the Indy asking for Infor
mation to which she was not entitled.
The Important thing in military cen
sorship Is to know just where end
when to draw the line. In our Civil
war the colonel of a Pennsylvania reg
iment went to Secretary Stanton to
ask for a pass for an old man to visit
his dying son after a battle. The pass
was gruffly refused. Whereupon the
applicant snld to the secretary, “My
name la Dwight, colonel of the 149th
regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers.
You can dismiss me from the service
if yon like, but I am going to tell you
here and now what I think of yon,'
which the colonel proceeded to do la
language not fit to print
He got the pass. ^ : vt
Red Crcns Sends Relief Ships for
Allied Soldiers and Civilians
in Starving Russia.
A relief ship was recently sent from
this country to Archangel by the
American Red Cross with 4,000 tone 1
of drugs, food, soap and other sup
plies for the use of the Allied soldier*'
and needy civilians ID that part ofi
Russia. The vessel’s cargo wus val
ued at $1,511,233.
I-nter, another ship was dispatched
carrying 200 tons of simllnr supplies'
furnished by the American Red Crose,
the total expenditure for tiie two ship
ments amounting to over $2,000,000.
Major C. T. Williams of Baltlraorei
was In charge of the party of thirteen-'
"'filch accompanied the shipment from
this country, lie was formerly n mem
ber of the Red Cross Commission for
Ilotimania. Major Kirkpatrick, atone
time u member of the latter commis
sion, hut recently attached to the
Army Medical Corps, heads the medi
cal end of tiie Archangel oxpcndltlon.
Drugs and general hospital supplies
constituted the greater part of the
cargo sent from America.
Wldle tiie chief concern of the ex
pedition was providing comforts for
American nnd Allied fighting men in
that part of tiie world, all efforts were
bent to get relief to the Russian sol
diers who were returned from Ger
man prison camps at the rate of nhout
ir»,0(K) a week. The condition of these
men was pitiable, it lias been esti
mated thnt IK) per cent, of them were
tuberculn r.
In addition to drugs nnd food, al
most every Imaginable nrtiele on the
list of supplies scut over was for the
comfort, convenience und pleasure of
the Allied soldiers. Just a few of
these articles Were playing cards,
razor Idades, Jewshnrps, mandolins,
accordeons, ukuleles, phonographs,
cameras, skates, wigs, whiskers,
grease paints, footbnlls, snow-shoes,
slippers, hockey outfits, Indoor linse-
bnlls, moving picture outfits, Bibles,
prayer books, boxing gloves, gnmea,
music, hooks, cigarettes, candy and
dried fruits.
The need of prompt relief for th*
Inhabitants of towns along the const
the White Sea nnd on tiie Kola
peninsula, ninny of whom were facing
starvation,, wns found to be Impera
tive. Scurvy had broken out among
the people at these places, adding ta
the general distress.
The towns to wh(ch the relief ex*
pendltlon wns sent nro virtually Iso
lated from the outside world beenus*
of the treacherous const line, shifting
sand bars and uncharted waters. An
exceptionally early frost, even for that
part of the world, ruined the harvests,
which were expected to improve coo*
dltlons. Statements, printed In Run*
slan, explaining the work of tlib Red
Cross, were distributed among the la*
habitants.
TRIBUTES FROM 1
SECRETARY BAKER
Following a tour of Sooth England,
Secretary of War Baker made thl*
comment on the work don* by th*
American Red Cross for oar boys;
“These ere the things which count.
The American Red Cross la to be coo*
gratulated on the way in which It I*
looking after our boy* It Is doing
fine work.”
Following his return from Francs,
Secretary Baker wrote this note t*
th* American Red Cross In London:
”1 left London eo shortly after my,
drive to Winchester that I bad no
early opportunity to thank you for
the courtesy of the touring car which
you placed at my disposal for the trip.
On this trip to Europe I have received
fresh and noteworthy evidence of the
"astonishing efficiency of the America*
Red Cross operations In France and
England. I have been delighted to se*
how much the American Red Cross
has done to weld hearts of the silled
people together."
_ " '
Fear to Leave Beats In Sen.
Along the troubled shores of the
North sea the fishermen take anxious
care of the boats In which they earn
their livelihood.
When the bonts return from a fish
ing trip—which may be ail night or
one of many days, according to the
luck of the catch—there are men and
horses waiting to draw the boats safe
ly upon the land. For the sweep of
the winds across the seas are strong
enough in winter, and even during the
most favorable summer season, to con
stitute a menace to even the best-
anchored boats If. they were permit
ted to lie off the const.
Replacing the Orchard*
The American Red Crose has give*
$10,000 to assist In tbs replanting #f
trees In the orchards laid bare by th*
Germans. With this sum 40,000 fruit
trees will be replaced in the dovae*
tated orchards of Belgium and north*
era Franc*
No Worms in a Healthy Child
All children troubled with worms have an ud
healthy color, which indicates poor blood, and aa n
rale, there la more or leaa stomach disturbance.
GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly
hr two or three weeks will enrich the blood. Im
prove the dlgeedon. and act as a General Strength-
eoing Toole te the whole system Nature will then
throw off or dispel the worms, and the Child will be
is perfect heakh. Pleasant to tags. «0c per bottle.
COUGHS AND GOLDS
Q'WOm&IEYED
Dr. Kln4’$NewDUcor«t*uhed
since Grant was President
Get a bottle today '
It did it for your grandma, for youf
father. For fifty years this well-known
cough «"4 cold remedy has kept an
evergrowing army of friends, young
and old.
For half a'century druggists every
where have sold it. Put a bottle to
your medicine cabinet. You may need
ft in a hurry. Sold by druggists
everywhere.
vi —■ - ■■ n=sic=m
.Bowels Acting Properly ?
They ought to, for constipation
makes the body retain waste matters
sod impurities that undermine the
health and play havoc with the entire
system. Dr. King's New Life Pills are
reliable and inud ta action. All
druggist*