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UFFIE PROGRESS
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THOMSON, GA., MAH. 20, 1909
THE PROGRESS IS RIGHT.
The Greensboro Journal Bays:
“The McDuffie Progress is beg
ging farmers to plant corn—nnd
plant it right now. The Prog
res* is right. The time to plant
corn is nearly hero. We mist
that Green county farmers will
pis lit a large crep of corn. ”
And so it goot. Nearly every
county piper we pick up is urging
the planting of a large corn crop.
The truth of the matter is that
nearly all of the counties are in
the same condition that McDuffie
ie* The recent high price of cot
ton has caused a curtailment of
the corn crop and neglect in culti
vation.
U.it a change is going to be
made. The acerage in corn will
be increased this yoar and more
attention will be given to its cul
livfttion. The increaso in Me
Puffin county will exceed 811 per
cent, and in some counties it will
be more. It may take some time
to work a revolution in our me
thods cf farming, but it is coming
sooner or later, and when it doe
the South will be “independent
and cotton will sell at 15 cents
ET TU BRUTE.
The Lincolhtoii Journal hands
Thomson the following notice
winch will be read with interest
by our citizen*:
“Thomson svems to be awaken
ing. They have juBt passed an
ordinance making .t unlawful for
hogs to run loose on the streets.”
Now if this had come from
Washington or Warrenton we
v/ould not have been surprised.
But to think that it comes from
our good friend Lincolnton! The
next thing wo know Mesena and
Camak will be giving exhibitions
of jealousy and putting out little
“Bings” at us.
But perhaps we are mistaken,
and Bro. Boykin really didn’t
know that for a quarter of a cen
tury wo have bad stock law all
over McDuffie county, and hogs
could not legally run loose on the
streets.
The ordinance to which ho re
fers runs the hogs out of the penis
and beyond the limitsof the town.
TRADING IN AUGUSTA,
Are you doing your trading in
Thomson or Augusta? I* your
l.ving made in Thomson or Au
gusta?
Quite recently we were asked
“Why do so many Thomson peo
ple do their trading in Augusta?”
We were unable to answer the
question or to furnish a reason
for it. And yet it is true. Nor
is it confined to ladies alone,
for u number of our men are buy
ing supplies etc in Augusta. Wo
know a man wno acknowledges
that he borrowed money of a
Thomson bank, went to Augusta
to buy a years supplies, and after
paying the freight acknowledged
that he had lost mouoy by the
transaction.
Ofcourse. purchasers shoirid buy
in the cheapest market, but the
point is that Augusta is not cheap
er than Thomson. A man bought
a pair of ladies shoes in Augu-tx
and paid fifty cents more than
the same shoes could be bought
Anouncement
Millinery
Opening
On Monday and Tuesday
March 29th and 30th, I will
have my spring Millinery
opening*
My Display will include
the latest novel patterns,
and millinery novelties.
You are cordially invited to
call and inspect my display.
Payable on Demand.
np-
the
be
LEARN FROHI McDUFFIE.
The Washington Reporter
pears to b« disguested with
roads of Wilks county as will
seen from the following clipping
from their issue of last week,
“How long will Wilkes stand
for this child's play at road work
i«g? The time must come for
some permanent, road building
even though a bond issue should
pave the way.”
Now wo suggest to the Reporter
that they have a delegation sent
down to see how McDuffie works
her roads. Judge Gheesling will
take them in charge and show
them some permanent work that
is not child’s ploy. He will grant
them the privilege of spending
few days with our road force, and
they will learn how permanent
work is done without a 1h>w1 is
sue.
And whilo the delegation is
Thomson they will sco many of
their fellow county men from
across the river, attracted here
by our good roads,—and tho cheap
prices ut which our merchants are
eelling goods.
DO FRENCH MOCKING BIRDS
CRUCIFY SPARROWS.
Mr. John R. Samuels wns in
town Saturday and had with him
a limb cut from a plum tree, and
. impaled on one of tho thorns of
the plum tree was the body of
dead sparrow. Mr. Samuels in
forms us that the sparrow was
killed and placed there by
French Macking bird, and that
the said mucking bird has a hap
py way of killing sparrows, ratB
and lizzards and stickiug them
around on thorns to be oateu as
his appitite demands.
We knew that ^ie old Blue Jay
would kill aud eat sparrows, but
this is the first we have heard of
t ho French mocker doing the same
Never the less Mr. Samuels vouch
es for it, and we do not doubt
that it is true.
Aud just hear wo wish to say
that if the French mocker ha« a
good appitite for English sparrows
we hope there will be an influx of
several thousand to Thomson
this spring.
A Religious Author's Statement
by. Joseph II. Fespertunu, Saltsburj ,
N. C., who is the author of several hooks,
writes: "For oe xeml veers | was afflicted
with kidney trojhle aud last winter | was
suddenly stricken with a severe pain in my
kidneys and was confined to bed eight days
unable t. get up without assistance. My
■rite contained a thick white gcdiiuvut
and I passed >u»*ue frequently .Jay aud
night. I commenced taking Foley's Kid
ne.v Remedy, and the paid gradually i^bat-
ad and floally ceased and uiy urine became
normal. I cheerfully recommend Foley's
Kidney Remedy." 'A J. Mathews.
If you carry on your person, or keep it in your
house, no matter how secure you think it is, “it is
payable on demand” when the burglar comes around;
you not only lose your money, but your life is in
danger. If the house burns down where is your
money
Don’t ever let this happen to you, but deposit it
with us.
We are insured against every loss and your earn
ings are safe and secure*
The First National Bank
— OF THOMSON—
L. A. Sparks,
Main Street. Thomson, Ga
Next to Express office.
THE COTTON CROP Of 1908
Tho final report of the Depftrt
mont of Agriculture of the United
States, puts the cotton crop of
1908 at 18,408.811 bales. Ami it
would bo well for every farmer to
remember that this is 2,082.959
more than the crop of 1907.
Think of itl An increase of
moro than two million bales in
one year I And what was the re
sult? The price of cotton declin
ed from 12 cents to nine cents, or
about $15.00 per bale. When it
is remembered what an enormous
increase there wns it can be under
stood how eneily the bears and
tho spinners have manipulated the
market.
But what of this ysar? Will
the crop bo inerensod another two
million boles? Or will there be
another thirteen million bal
crop? What would be the result?
Where would the price pf cotton
go?
These are matters that vitally
interest us n(l, and appeal to us
powerfully to plant corn and other
food crops and be prepared for
low price cotton if it should come.
AMBER CANE
Some of the best farmers in
McDuffie county testify tint a
small patch of amber cane proper
ly planted and fertilized, will
produce as much horse feed as
five acres of corn. Is it true? If
so wo farmers had better get busy
planting amber cat e seed. Al
ready it has taken nearly all of
our money to buy feed for mules,
and if it is to continue until crops
aro laid by we will nave none for
campmeeting.
Tho enormous expense of feed
ing stock to make this year’s crop
has never boon fully realized, and
every expediency that will reduce
this expeuso should bo resorted
to, and utilized to the frillest ex
extent.
By all means let us all have an
amber cano patch!
How's This?
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
(or aujr case o( Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY A CO., Toledo, O.
We, tho uudersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney (or the last 15 years, and believe j
hint perfectly honorable in all business
transactions ati<l financially able to carry
oat any obligations made by bis firm.
WttDisu, Kuna* A Miins,
W hob-solo Druggists, Toledo, O
Hall's Ca’arrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly tuton the blood aud mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sen
(roe. Price 75 cents i<er btttle. Sold by
il Druggists-
Take Hall's Family Pills (or constipa
lion.
in Thomson. Another priced a
suit of clothing and found that
the Augusta merchant was four
dollars higher on the identical
suit than the Thomson merchant.
And so with ladieB dress goods.
The Augusta merchant reaps an
enormous profit on them when the
same goods can be bought in
Thomson at a lower price.
Those things are worth considei-
ing. All things being equal, the
Thomson merchants are entitled
to tho Thomson trade. They pay
taxes to maintain the stnte, coun
ty, and municipal governments
and otherwise servo tiie communi
ty. Sunpose that every one should
Bond all of their patronngo in all
lines to Augusta? What would
bocome of Thomson? What
would become of all tho people in
Thomson.
Foley's Kidney Remedy will euro any
>aa« of kidney or bladder trouble that in
not beyond the rcacli of medicine. Cures
hnckuche and irregularities that If neglect
ed might result In Bright's disease or dla
betc». A. J. Mathews.
Little Brier Creek
By Urlle.
Ah I, have been absent for some
time, 1 come again to greet our
jolly band.
Wo are hnving plenty of rain in
lhis part of the country.
Mr* Cicero McGakoo waa a visitor
in Watren county Inst Saturday.
Mrs. G. W. Simons nnd daugh
ter Miss Sophie visited Mr. nnd
Mrs. Albert McGaheo and Mr. and
Mrs. Ad Benson this week.
Mifs Florence Pendrey and Miss
Ruby Brown were welcome visitors
at the home of the writer last mon-
day night.
Miss Gussie Pendrey visited
Miss Florence Pendrey and Miss
Ruby Brown Sunday.
It has been announced that Mr*
Willie Johnsoa will preucb at Gil
ead ebureh the third Sunday
morning in March.
As news items are scarce in this
part of the world. I will close
Tatham Mines.
Hannah.
Hannah will try nnd find a little
news to send to the dear old Prog
ress this week as she was absent
last week. I try to write as often
as I ca 1 but I live in such a thinly
settled neighborhood I just cant
write every week.
The farmers around here are
wearing long faces, they are get-
iugrway behind with their work.
We certainly had a rain last
Saturday night.
I am glad to say Mr. Murray
Wynn who was so unfortunate as
to break his leg about three weeks
ago is doing very nicely under tho
skilful trenmentof Dr. Culbertson
and his many friends hope to set
him allO. K. hood.
Mr. I). P. Wilson visited rel
atives at Amity Saturday night
ard Sunday.
Mr. W. *J. Flukor paid a brief
visit to Washington Monday of
last week.
Misses Almeda Sistrunk nnd
Jennie Duvey were pleasant visi
tors at tho home of Mrs. Jennie
Wynn Saturday afternoon.
Messrs. Edgar, Otis and Millard
Smith all visited Washington Fri
day last.
Mr. Bob Hardaway of Amity,
was visiting friends at the Mine
Friday and Saturday.
Mrs.J. W. Wynn and little
eon Roy visited Thomson Wedoes-
lay'ol Inst week.
Messrs Paul Tyler nnd George
Boswell of Thomson were pleasant
visitors at tho home of Mr. W. J.
Wynn Sunday afternoon.
Mr Edgar Smith of near Wash,
ington has accepted a position at
tho Story, Banks A Stnndbnek
Mine near the Parks and Colum
bia Mines.
Mr J A Davey visited Thomson
Monday of this week.
I was very glad to see Jack and
Jill’s nice letter and was glad to
see they have awakened from their
long silent slumbers, dont sleep
so long again.
Brown Eyes I was glad to sec
you was present. 1 always de miss
you when you fail to write. And
Mizpah I was glan to sec your let
ter look like you cotqd write often
as you live in such a good neighS
borhood where you can head all ?he
news.
I will close with very best wish
es to the entire Progress bad in
cluding the Editor
Announcement
TX7E have pleasure in announcing that we have secured the
* V exclusive agency for the famous “Queen Quality” Shoes
for women. You are invited to see the new styles we have just
received. Here are some impressive facts that tell their own story.
“Queen Quality" Shoes are worn by more women
than any others in all the world.
For a decade the sales of "Queen Quality” Shoes
have far exceeded those of all other women’s shoes.
Ten thousand pairs are made each day in the great
“Queen Quality” Factory, yet this output does not
keep pace with the demand.
No need to tell you that there must be good reasons for this.
This leadership cannot be a matter of chance. We might
give you a dozen reasons why you should wear “Queen Quality”
Shoes, yet one pair on your feet can tell you better. Will you let it?
Made in all leathers, shapes and styles at
Oxfords—$2.50 $3.00 $3.50
The T. A. Scolt Co.
BANK OF THOMSON
OEu3
THOMSON, GEORGIA.
CAPITAL, j
JOHN E. SMITH,
$25,000.00 j
President.
We solicit the
SURPLUS,
business of all
$25,000.00
B. P. O’NEAL,
classes of our
people, and of
fer them every
favor consistent
UNDIVIDED
PROFITS,
Vice-President.
$25,000.00
with safe bank-
STOCKHOLD-
J. T. NEAL,
ing, that can be
extended by a
bank with large
ERS LIABILITY,
Cashier.
$25,000.00
resources and
AVERAGE
exp e r i e n c e d
DEPOSITS,
H. A.'BURNSIDE,
management.
$125,000.00
As’st. Cashier.
TOTAL, j
$125,000.00 j
Deposit your money with a safe strong bank. 1 )
Foreign Exchange Soh By Our Check Direct On All 'Principal Points. ^
STATE OF GEORGIA—McDufflo Conn
To Whom it may concera:
A. 8. Gliatt, guardian ut Shiver W
Shields, has filed bit application asking (or j tract, it la in his legal rather than in his
an order to mII tho ouc—half undivided in- religious capacity
is simplicity itself.
The Turkish Marriage.
In Turkey marriage is a stricly civil
act, the validity of which cunsiat in its
being attesed by nt least two witnesses;
and although an imam, or priest, is us-
ueily present at the signing of the con-
tereat in the store—house and lot on Main :
8t., iu the Town of Thomson, belonging to
said ward, (or the uurpose of paving I ho
with 4 v., l. e ., (expeuaea of said ward, and the same will
v ah many mauy thauke for the ‘ hekrd „ my o(T) .„ on the rtrgl Mo0(Jay
! in April, 19051. W*. F Ghkhsu.vu, Ordinary.
Delineator.
[Rwaived too late last week.]
The best known pills aud tl»e he ,t" pills
made ate Do Witt's Utile Early Risers.
They ure small, easy to take, gentle and
cert*:' 4, aud arc sold by Gibson Drug Co.
kill™ couch
u> CURB m LUNCS
w ™ Dr. King’s
New Discovery
for C8i!£f * wsE&u
AND ALL THROAT AND LUR0 TROUBLES.
GUARANTIED SATISFACTORY
ob. xo»xt BxrmiDXD. ■
Mrs- H. 5. Palmer Entertains.
Mrs. H. 8. entertaneU the Woman’s
Foreign Missionary Bsciety of the
Methodist church, at her residence on
Jackson 8trcct, Thursday evening from
5 to 9 o'clock. The hostess was assist
ed in receiving by Mrs. C. A. Farmer,
and Mesdame P. II. Johnson, J. O.
Sheihls and \V. T. Martin assisted in
serving an elegant salad course in the
dining room.
A large number of the society mem
bers nnd their friends were present to
enjoy the hospitality oi the Paiuier
home, ami it was unannimousiy voted i
one of the most enjoyable occasions
&eflfbodifS
yFGagaziae
You’ve got no use for anv maga
zine i No ?
Don’t need EVERYBODY'S? No?
Doesn’t concern you ? No ?
B UT high-priced freight, coal, and
lumber—pure food—cheap water
way!? That hits you? Yes? That’s
what EVERYBODY’S is for.
Get it; cut out an article occasion
ally and send it to your congressman.
Things will begin to move——you
won’t feel so powerless.
For 8a!e by \V. W. Moody.
j and his witnesses repair to the home of
the bride, in the selamlik of wl ich her
male relatives discuss with them the
payment of the nekiali. This question
settled and lhe conlract drawn up, tlie
, bridegroom thrice tepeats his desire to
marry the daughter of the house upon
r ri ,. .... „ „ j which lhe imam proceeds to the door
rheiciul ce ' emo, 0 communicating with the haremlik, be.
The bridegroom ' hind which the pride and her female
relatives are assembled. After announ
cing the amount of phe nekiali ngaeed
upon, the imam asks'the maiden if she
accepts the suitor for her husband, the
question and the affirmative answer
having been thrice repeated, the imam
returns to theselamlik, where he attests
the consent of the bride, and thecoui le
are considered to be legally married.
The bride and groom do not meet,
however until the conclusion of the
dughttn zisfetia, or week oi redding
festivities, which may not be held for
ome months afterward.—R Alexan
der Powell, in the April Everybody’s
Rev. T. H. Timmons Visits Schooi
Itev. Tho*. H. Timmons visited the
schools at C'nbbhatn, lioneville, Iron
Hill, Marshall and White Ook last
week, and delivered excellent IeC ores
before tiie pupils of each.
How oar any person ilxk taking some
unknown cough remedy when Fulev’s
Honey and Tar costs them no more? It is
a safe rerardy, contains no harmful drugs,
and cures the most obstinate coughs and
colds. tVby experiment with ymir health?
Insist upon haring the gemtinn Foley's
Honey and "ar. A. .7. Mathew*
A“BiIious
Attack.”
Symptoms. Sour stomach,
nasty taste in mouth, sick
headache, sallow complex
ion, the world your enemy.
Constipation, ine :t-
ive liver, overflow of bile
into the system. ^
Relief. Treatment for two
nights before retiring with
Rweta
AMD TC>'!'! PELLETS
One» night, uon’t worry, si r>
wrll and Nature’ll do the rest
-entire Treatment 25 Cfs
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