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12 A UEAKS'l S SUNDAY AMERICAN, ATLANTA, GA SI NIJAV, SEPTEMBER 7, 1913. CUTTLE RAISING OFFERS GREAT OPPORTUNITY T FURS OF THE SOU Government Quarantine Against the Fever l ick Only Method by Which Section Can Develop Beef Industry. Great Herds Now Things of Past. By DR E. M NIGHBERT. (U. 8. Bureau of Animal Industry.) To-day there la more concern man ifested toward the Importance ol maintaining cattle on all American farma than ever before. Heretofore It waa thought that only oertaln nec- tlona of the United Staten were suit able for cattle raising, therefore auch apparent favored sections hava been depended upon to deliver beef and dairy products to the tables of every American family. The day of the man with his thou sands of cattle In the United Staten, costing nothing for forage and but little for care, Is rapidly passing. The day of this man who In the earlier days permited thousands of cattle to perish every year for the want of feed, water and shelter, not facilitated by nature at certain times, has come to a rather sudden halt In those day's It mattered but little to this man what the prices were. Just so he could get a chance to sell, because It was all profit. Those very early pioneer cattle men who are now living have a kick coming because the great public domain once a free cattle range Is being settled by men and women determined to have a home; and while this home Is be ing established various products, in cluding cattle, are being produced for the benefit of the whole i>eople. Home Means Ambition. Establishing a home is a different proposition than establishing a herd of a half million of Inferior cattle of the early days This home means ambition, economy, many hardships, probably a family and moderate wealth. Now that our population has In creased and will continue to Increase In this country at a rapid rate for many years to come, and owing to the natural change of conditions to suit modern times, it Is necessary to adopt modern methods within the reach of all with a view of produc ing the best at all times. The best in all things has never been cheap The best In all things always sell high and nearly always at a profit. This is a day of getting acquainted In ilie United States Every section of the country is realizing now that we need each other at all times bad ly. in order that our commerce and industries may continue to develop normally and economically and be ex tended among ourselves to the best advantage. Just think what a blessing If Oeor gia with her great rainfall had taken the good advice and produced a sur plus crop of corn and hay, then she would not feel the effect of the pos sible shortage of crops in the drouth stricken sections of our country. Depends on Other Sectors. Many farmers In these sections "had to dispose of a part of their cattle not in condition for the best results, which means that the supply of beef Toy Georgia will be perhaps slightly scarcer and more expensive this year, because Georgia has depended upon these and other sections for the bulk of her beef and dairy supply. Just think what it would mean if these cattle that were scariflced on the market could have been shipped into the State of Georgia for fattening and finishing, then these cattle would have served their full purpose, yes, Amer icans are just beginning to get ac quainted, and the better the acquaint ance the better off we find ourselves, because it means a more amlcalble co-operation. Anything to-day seriously affecting a section of our country affects the ration, because there Is no legitimate business or industry but what all of us are concerned and interested. Why, the sections that can not produce cit rus fruits are certainly interested in the sections that do produce them, and what would the citrus fruit pro ducer.-' do if it were not for people to consume them. These fruits are essential to our health and happiness; therefore, we are all interested. The man in Mon tana wears overalls made of Georgia cotton; In* may be a farmer; in turn this Montana man arranges so that he may directly or indirectly supply the Georgian with quite a bit of spring lamb and considerable fresh beef when the season are good. The Declaration of Independence was a fine thing, and we all stand back of it and its history, but I some times wish that that word INDEPEN DENCE had been substituted bv. sav SELF-GOVERNMENT, because it is found there are some few people who try to take advantage of that word independence and give the whole country a lot of trouble. Importance of Cattle. The whole nation Is interested in every legitimate industry, and wants them developed and extended, for this reason the nation and the State and ail citizens interested wish to see a rattle industry of great proportions developed in Georgia and the South because this industry is the most vital and important subject under consideration for the welfare of our farms and homes for several rea sons, a few in particuar (1) Rota tion and diversification of crops, soil fertility and continued large yields depend mainly on improved cattle on the farm (2) Cattle utilize waste lands for pastures. Cattle build up instead of tearing down, and leave the farm better off because they do not carry off the soil fertility <3> \\> eat cattle and their products These products are essential to our health, happiness and ambition. With only about 40 per cent of the land area of Georgia used for actual farming operations, the remaining land lying idle without fences ,. r cat tle bring in nothing, those who are interested in the full development - f the natural resources of the State have begun thinking over the matter of utilizing this great waste land for cattle, because of the great demand for beef and dairy products and the advantage and importance of main taining cattle on the farm for soil improvement. Cattle Have Decreased. Cattle have decreased several mil lion head the past few years, and the population has wonderfully increased out of all proportions to the number of cattle, which, of course, creates a crying demand for more beef, milk and blitter. Not cheaper beef, milk and butter, particularly, but a good wholesome product and plenty of it. The great free cattle ranges, once overstocked with inferior cattle, and still existing on a smaller scale In some sections, are disappearing, and the great cattle pastures of the Mid dle West and North have been con verted into small farms. To adjust conditions is going to take time and great effort in order that cattle rals ing may continue to be profitable in the sections that heretofore produced the bulk of our beef supply. We need not worry. The cattle industry of the United States is not going to bo a thing of the past, largely because “the way to a man s heart is through his stomach.” 'The old adage, “To make two blades of grass grow where one grew be fore.” is the motto. A few high-class cattle are going to be maintained on every farm in the region of the $ 1 .T0 and 1250 acre land, because it Is found that the better the animal, the quick er and greater the yield of products Therefore, pure-bred, high-producing beef and dairy cattle are going to be established because they have proven profitable. Bsef Developed Quickly. Instead of keeping a beef bullock until three or four years of age be fore fattening and marketing ns of ye olden days, the high-class animal Is converted into beef and Is sizzling In the broiler at 18 months to 2 years of ag*\ and will make more and better quality beef than hie 3 or 4-year-old predecessor. Quick returns and often is the modern method In any line of business, t The State of Georgia le a great farming region; her agricultural re sources when fully developed art- equal to If not greater and better, than most any State Resources are developed according to demand; for that reason the development of a cat tle industry is now under way in the State, but headway in any undevel oped resource is slowly made because people nr.- reluctant to grasp oppor tunity that means considerable Incon venience to adjust conditions* to war rant success nnd profits in the under taking. The cattle In the State of Georgia have been under federal quarantine by act of Congress for twenty years. The people have only fully realized this gr**«it handicap lately when, on account of scarcity of cattle through out the country, the Georgia farmer was called upon to supply a few cat tle to replenish the breeding ground of other sections at prices higher than he wan flcnistomeJ ,to. and, of course, he wanted to sell. It was then that the quarantine restriction* must be complied with, which meant incon venience and expense that had to b* deducted from the selling price. Exposed to Tick Fever. This Federal cattle quarantine means that Georgia cattle harbor or ■ re exposed to a s*orlous cattle dis ease known as* "Splenetic.” "South ern " or Tick fe\ er, produced ana transmitted by the common cattle tick If title harboring this tick wer? permitted to go promiscuously to other sections unrestricted In their movement It would result In the spread of Infection and deuth of sue ceptible ca11le. it is to be seen, then, that a cattle industry will not be developed to Its- full proportions when harboring a serious disease and is handicapped bv Federal quarantine restrictions. The cattle fever tick prevalent In Georgia and the mild climate of the South hinders the development of cat tle and makes the business hazard ous and unprofitable. (1) By produc ing the disease in every calf Infested; the calf usually lives, but is stunted in growth throughout Its life. The young calf possesses a resisting pow er to the disease that older cattle do not have when raised away from the tick (2) Uattle raised away from this tick until past six months of age, then exposed and becomes infested with ticks usually die. (2) Ticks make the introduction of improved sire* and herds for improvement of cattle exceedingly risky, because such animals are susceptible and are likely to die from the disease. (4) Ticks as a parasite prey upon the animal, de priving it of blood and vitality and at the same time transfusing the micro organism of disease that stays with the animals throughout life. There Is no medical remedy for tick fever. Cattle raised in the presence of ticks are inferior animals and never de velop normally. The Federal cattle quarantine was not a discrimination against South ern cattle. It was a necessity, in or der to protect the great cattle Indus try and markets of the uninfected territory. Just as soon as it was found by scientific Investigation that this tick could be completely eradi cated permanently from every farm, even a whole county or State, with a period of from 4 1-2 to 6 or 8 months by regular disinfection of the ani mals and by change of pasture, the Government extended this Informa tion. and at the request of various States interested proceeded to co-op erate with officials and all citizens to free the country of this serious cattle disease This work is going on now in every Southern State with remark able success By September 1. 1913, there will have been freed of this pest and released from quarantine a territory four times the size of the State of Georgia The fact that cattle below the quar antine line nr** selling at a higher price to-day than ever known be fore is on account of scarcity and great demand, and not on genera! im provement. The recent movement of large numbers of cattle from the quarantined area to Northern and Western feed lots and pasture* under S/I 19.50 $2 50 Cash $1 Week Is This Why English Beauties Are So Fair? (From London Herald.) Ever since the discovery that mer- colixe<j wax would absorb and remove a soiled complexion, its use by ladles as a substitute for toilet creams has grown rapidly A perfect complexion can be maintained Indefinitely if this remarkable substance is used Its be neficent cleansing. clearing and preserva tive action is quickly apparent and la dies who have been paying as high as a guinea a jar for "special cream” from beauty specialists, soon recognize that mercolised wax out ranks them all It has become so popular that it can be obtained at all chemist shops in the British Isles American druggists also have great demand for it. in original one-ounce packages The favorite wa) of using is to apply it like cold cream, before retiring, washing it off in the morning The saxolite lotion for wrinkles and the facial contour has also become ex tremely popular. One ounce powdered saxolite is dissolved in one-half pint witch hazel Bathing the face in this has a splendid effect In erasing wrinkles and improving contour.—(Advt.) Government certification of being free of tick infestation was an emergen cy on account of scarcity, and I feel sure that the movement of inferior Southern cattle will continue but a short time, simply long enough that the cattle sections where grazing and feeding take place can be rehabili tated with better improved stock. Now It Georgia's Time, Now' is tiie time for Georgia and all Southern States to take the prop er step to develop cattle of high qual ity, because of natural advantages after the tick has been removed. It is not likely that there will ever be a surplus supply of cattle in the United States, and the chances are that the prices will continue to he tit such a figure that will make the business interesting and profitable. It trUf * the cheaper the land and the better tile cattle the greater the profit. Georgia farmers are producing an nually about one-half million tons of cotton seed. The by-product, cotton seed meal, from these seed will sup ply enough essential feed, balanced with grass and other forage crops that may be easily grown, to fatten annually 700,000 head of cattle. It must be kept In mind this feed is being exported to other States and nations and converted Into beef and dairy products, and these products are being returned for the use of Georgia's population. This great in dustry can be established in the Stall to a better advantage than in othei sections. Besides, the great consum ing centers of the North and East right at our door establishes a mar ket by way of either land or water. Eradication Only Beginning. It is to be seen that eradication of the cattle tick Is only a beginning, but the time and money spent by the citizens, counties, State officials and the Government will be returned in the near future many times over the amount expended. Fences, pastures and forage must be established, then breeding of improved cattle, feeding, fattening and marketing a product of high quality that will be in demand will make the business interesting and profitable. The Georgia farmer and land owner is not to blame for not producing a home supply of beef and dairy prod ucts up to this time, because thqre has been an honest effort In the past by men in nearly every section of the State to improve cattle, but when he Introduced improved sires or herds he suffered losses by death of the cattle or the herd retrograded into unprofitable property and the busi ness was abandoned. However, with the present knowledge of adverse conditions and the positive plans defi nitely known to overcome these con ditions. there need be no excuse for not making a start, and it is believed tlgit the efforts of those interested In the future destiny of Georgia's ag ricultural resources are justified in insisting that cattle must be main tained on Georgia farms that our commerce and industries along every line may be developed and extended. Squandered His Million and Lands In the Poorhouse I Robbed Father, Won Girl in Jail, Dug Fortune, but Finally Faces Death Penniless. BLOOMINGTON, ILL., Hf-pt. An order of commitment to the coun ty farm of Frank Host by Supervisor Bader, of Astoria, marks the final chapter in a remarkable story. Tempted, as a result of extravagant ideas into burglarizing his father's store; marrying the daughter of the Sheriff, after making the acquaint ance of the girl while hr* was a pris oner; accumulating $1,000,000 in mine prospecting only to lose all by a turn of the wheel, and finally to enter th** poorhouse a broken-hearted, decrepit old man, furnishes a life story that ih another Illustration of the old saying that truth is stranger than fiction Forty years ago Frank Kost, trust ed clerk for his father, a wealthy merchant of Astoria, stole several hundred dollar' from the school fund of which his father was treasurer. Detectives fastened the crime on young Kost, who confessed, and later i was released from Jail when his fa ther restored the money. While in Jail Kost won the heart of the Hheriff’s daughter, married her and became a traveling salesman. Good fortune turned his head, he be came Infatuated with other women, and his w*fe secured a divorce at Paola, Kans., in 1889. The last < hapter came when Host drifted back to Astoria tot die. Pen niless. a physical wreck, with none to care whether he lived or died, he had but one haven of refuge—the county farm. Suffragists Barred By Want Ad Suitor Maryland Youth, Refused a Dozen Times, Isn’t so Particular About Other Details. FREDERICK. Me., Sept. 6.—Re fused twelve times, hopelessly singl* at the "ripe" old age of 22, Fauntle- roy Unger, of this city, formerly of Waynesboro, Pa., stalwart and ath letic, has resorted to want ads to pro cure a life-long helpmate. His only requirements are that she be a competent housekeeper, reason ably good looking and capable of loving and making him happy. She must he about his own age, fond of home and without political ambitions "No suffragist need apply," Mr. Unger declared. See Our Big Display of Handsome Brass Beds Can get anything you want in single, double or twin sizes, in satin, gloss or velvet finishes. We have the big gest display of brass and metal beds in Atlanta. The greatest home furnishing values that’s possible to be gotten together are here, ready for your selec tion early to-morrow morning. Let the big store be your first shopping place, for it is here—and especially to morrow—where you can get just the pieces you want at prices much lower than you had expected to pay. Investigate our dignified credit system. You will appreciate its many exclusive features. Do this to morrow. Come in as early as possible. HKarTi-im a Our Special Seven- Piece Bed Outfit Here Is the Greatest Bed Room Suite value ever ottered in Atlanta. See It displayed in Whitehall Street windows. $10.00 Furnished in Golden Oak or Mahogany, with Wood, Brass or Steel Bed. It’s a hand some suite. The “Favorite Trio” is beyond any doubt the greatest of all bedroom values. You get a hand some dresser and wash stand as illustrated, and may take your choice of a handsome, two-inch post brass bed, a truly colonial design wood bed, or a heavy two-inch post white or gold bed to complete the suite. It is offered at a special price and on special terms for to-mor row. Our price is only Crowded again to its utmost capacity, is our blue tag bargain basement. It matters not what you want, you can find it here, carrying a price tag which represents about one-half its real value. Any selection made in this department may he paid for on our usual terms. Come to morrow—and come early. You will appreciate its many exclusive fea tures. A good way to do this is to come to our store to-morrow, make your selections, have them charged, and this will give you an ideal way to determine the value of a charge account at the big store. Anything you want from any department may be charged. Come in to-mor row and get acquainted with our system. Here is an article that every school boy and girl needs. It is exactly as shown in this cut, but can be easily and quickly converted into three more convenient and useful posi tions. It can be made into a table, drawing table, chair or desk chair. It also has a con venient hook shelf. These tables are dis played in our windows. See them. They are four-dollar values, but our BIG MONDAY’S price is only consisting of hea^y two- inch post gold bed, one pair comfort-giving springs, one mattress and one pair of pil lows, sold to-morrow on our special terms of '“'$17.90 This suite is one which will add grace and beauty to any room. The dresser is a handsome, massive, truly colonial design, has two short and two long drawers, extra large gen uine French plate and beveled edge mirror. The wash stand exactly matches dresser, and it, too, has extra large mir ror. The entire suite, in cluding your choice of three handsome style beds, is only $2 50 Cash SI Week Jumbo Bath Tub Our Duplex Guaranteed Pure Felt Mattress is a mattress on which you can at any and all times get genuine comfort. It is made of the purest of thoroughly sanitized felt, will not lump or sag, has tightly sewed edges, grade “A” ticking, and is a mat tress which wc personally guarantee to YOU. Come to our store and see what a fine mattress we are offering on our special terms of only $1.00 cash and $1.00 (JJ'S |V per week, for only ^jJL U This “Jumbo” baby hath tub is 21 inches wide, 5 inches deep, holds nearly ten gallons of water, and is just the ar ticle you need to give the babes their baths in. This tub is made of the purest of Old English Greyware, and is a tul) which can bo used for many purposes. It is a real dollar value, but Rhodes-Wood’s special vQC price for to-morrow—big Monday—is only. I Student ’s Chair--Monday Special A big selection of the newest patterns in rugs and art squares, hall and stair car pets, room carpets, linoleums, cocoa mat tings, and in fact anything yon want for any room. See our handsome art sqnares for $10.98, beautiful rugs for 98c, and many other Monday specials which yon should see to-morrow. Our usual terms apply to any selection made in this department. Our Blue Tag Bargain Basement Investigate Our Credit System See Our Handsome Line of 1914 Models In Baby Vehicles Monday for an $8.50 Sturgis col lapsible cart. It has heavy rubber tires, best retem pered steel springs and folds* com pletely up in one movement. 103-5-7-9-11 Whitehall Street, Corner Mitchell Monday Only Alarm Clocks 48 c Very attractive in appearance, are ex cellent time keepers, have extra loud alarm attachment, and are positively guaranteed for one year.