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THE McDUFFIE FROGRESi,
&
Forest Protection Week
Is Proclaimed By
The President.
Forest Protection Week for 1924
has been designated by President
Coolidge for April 21-27, inclusive,
announces the Forest Service, United
States DDepartment of Agriculture.
In his proclamation, President Cool
idge calls attention to the appalling
losses that occur each year from for
est fires, and urges all citizens, either
in association or as individuals, to
protect all wooded areas from fire.
Governors of many States will issue
proclamations supplementing the one
issued by the President, and Arbor
Day in several States will be observ
ed during Forest Protection Week.
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace
and W. B. Greeley, Chief of the For
est Service, have many times empha
sized the importance of preventing
forest fires, about 36,000 of which
every year sweep 11,000,000 acres of
land.
People Are Careless With Fire.
Secretary Wallace has stated that
eight out of every ten forest fires
result from human carelessness and
will not happen once the public is
brought face to face with the serious
losses those fires cause. These losses
fall especially heavy on the Ameri
can public since the United States
uses more sawtimber than all other
nations combined.
Chief Forester Greeley says it is
not difficult for everyone to be care
ful with fire while in wooded areas.
Here are simple rules which if ob
served will go far toward reducing
the appalling number of man-caused
forest fires reported every year: Be
sure your match is out before throw
ing it away; don’t throw cigars, cig
arettes, and pipe ashes along the
roadsides; build small camp fires
away from brush and email trees;
never leave your camp fire unwatch
ed; make sure your camp fire is
dead—then bury it; keep in touch
with Forest Rangers and fire war
dens and report all fires you may see,
no matter how small; be as careful
with fire while you are in wooded
areas as you would be in your own
home.
IMPROVED UNIFu.d* INTERNATIONAL
Sunday School
■ Lesson *
(By REV. P. B FITZWATER, D.D., Taach.r
of English Bible In the Moody Bible Instl-
tute .of Chicago.)
(©. 1924. Western Newspaper Union.)
Lesson for April 13
ELIJAH AND THE STRUGGLE
WITH BAAL
LESSON TEXT—I Kings 18:17-46.
GOLDEN TEXT—"No man can serve
two masters • • • Ye cannot serve
God and mammon.”—Matt. 6:34.
PRIMARY TOPIC—God Hears Eli
jah’s Prayer.
JUNIOR TOPIC—Elijah on Mt. Car
mel.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IC—The Conflict between Jezebel and
Elijah.
YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC—How Elijah Won the Victory.
EAST THOMSON AND
LULLWATER MILLS
BONEVILLE NEWS
Z. B. W.
Messrs. L. Lavigno, E. J. Wilson
and J. L. Lokey wore in Thomson
Thursday.
Mr. Herbert Williams, of Gibson,
Ga., was in Boneville' Thursday en-
route to Augusta.
Mr. Benj'. II. Boyd, of New York,
lectured here last Friday night.
Miss Ollie Lavigno left for Stone
Mountain last Saturday where she
will visit Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Wilson.
Messrs. Hillman Street and J. E.
Ansley were in Thomson Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Johnson and
Mr. O. D. Johnson went to Augusta
to spend the week-end with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Ivey and Miss
Esther Friend were in Augusta Sat
urday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Crawford, Mr.
R. W. Crawford and Misses Sallie
and Ruby Crawford, of East Thom
son, visited Mr. Hillman Street here
Sunday.
Miss Naomi Lavigno spent Thurs
day afternoon with Misses Mary and
Clyde Spear of Iron Hill.
Mrs. C. C. Ansley spent Tuesday
afternoon in Dearing.
Q. When was the first hall lighted
by gas?
A. A theatre in Philadelphia was
lighted by gas in 1816, it being the
first place of amusement so lighted.
The neatest and
dressiest Men’s
Hosiery we ever
had in our store
is the new Spring
line of
I. Elijah’s Message to Ahab (vv.
17-18).
When Jezebel became the wife of
King Ahab, she waged a savnge war
fare against God's prophets, killing all
she could find, thus seeking to abolish
the true religion and set up Idolatry
Instead. Elijah suddenly appeared, an
nouncing the suspension of moisture
(I Kings 17:1) as a Judgment upon
the people for their Idolatry. He
sounded three striking notes In his
message:
(1) "As the Lord God of Israel llv-
eth"—He knew that he represented
the living God, therefore did not fear.
(2) "Before whom I stand”—Be
cause Elijah stood before God, he
could stand before Ahab.
(3) “There shall not be dew nor rain
these years, but according to my word."
Drought was the punishment for
idolatry (Dent. 11:16, 17).
II. A Challenge to Baal Worship
(I Kings 18:17-46).
As soon as Elijah had delivered his
message concerning the drought, he
retired from the king’s sight, while
the penalty of the king’s sins should
be visited upon the land.
1. Elijah Shows Himself to Ahab
(vv. 17, 18).
(1) Aliab’s question (v. 17). His
aim In this question was no doubt to
Intimidate Elijah, to awe him Into
submission. The devil goes about as
a roaring lion (I Pet. 5:8).
(2) Elijah’s answer (v. 18). He
denied the charge and boldly declared
that the calamity which had befallen
the nation was caused by the Idolatry
of Ahiih and his family.
2. The Bold Challenge (vv. 19-24).
(1) The people assemble (vv. 11),
20). At the urgent^request of Elijah
the king convened the people.
(2) The ringing call to decision (vv.
21-24). .
a. The question asked (v. 21). Many
of the people had not wholly forsaken
God. They attempted to worship both
God and Bnal.
b. The silence of the people (v. 21).
This may have been because of fear of
the king , or ignorance, for many were
of the opinion that to be religious was
the only thing necessary, irrespective
of the being worshiped.
c. The method of decision (vv. 22-
24). Two sacrifices were to be pro
vided, one to be offered to Baal, the
other to God. The one who answered
by fire was to be the God.
3. The Test Applied (vv. 25-39).
(1) Offering by the prophets of
Baal (vv. 25-29). Elijah gave the
prophets of Baal the first opportunity
to prove to the people as to whether
Baal was a real god.
(2) The offering by Elijah (vv. J30-
39).
a. People Invited near (v, 30).
There are no secrets In God’s wor
ship.
b. The altar repaired (vv. 30-32).
Elljuh took twelve stones represent
ing the united nation.
c. The offering on the altar (vv.
33-35). After the bullock was in place
he hud four barrels of water three
times emptied upon the sacrifice and
the wood so as to till the trench about
the altar.
d. Elijah’s prayer (vv. -36, 37).
This was a model prayer.
(a) It was based upon covenants
(v. 36). All real prayer rests upon
covenant relationships.
(b) Its object was God’s exaltation
(v. 36). Elijah was jealous for God’s
glory, but the only thing that he asked
for himself was to be known as God’s
servant.
(c) It was for the salvation of the
people (v. 37). His heart yearned
after Israel. He wanted them to come
to know God.
e. The result (vv. 38, 89).
(a) The fire of the Lord fell and
consumed, not only the sacrifice, but
the wood, stones and dust, even lick
ing up the water In the trenches.
(b) The people fell on their faces
and confessed that the Lord was the
God.
4. The Execution of Baal’s Prophets
(v. 40). Israel’s government was a
theocracy. God was their King. Idol
atry was treason against the King.
Miss Sibbie Peek visited Mrs. S.
W. Geter Sunday.
Mr. S. W. Geter motored to Au-
gusl Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W.
J. Siu.j.
Miss Elsie Paul is visiting relatives
in Augusta this week.
Rev. and Mrs. R. P. Gill have taken
rooms with Mr. and Mrs. T. Paul on
the Boneville road.
Mr. A. W. Roper and family have
moved to Thomson.
Mrs. M. A. Mathews visited Mrs.
S. W.’Geter Tuesday.
Mrs. B. Proctor and Mrs. I. H.
Hartley visited Mrs. R. P. Gill Tues
day evening.
Preaching services will be held at
the Mill Chapel next Sunday night
at 7:30. Everybody is cordially in
vited to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Crawford and
children, Mr. R. W. Crawford and
Misses Sallie and Ruby Crawford
spent Sunday at the home of Mr.
Hilman Street near Boneville.
Messrs. Eddie Poss and Harvey
Sills, of Columbus, are visiting rela
tives here.
Miss Doris Lazenby spent the week
end at her home near Boneville.
Mr. R. W. Crawford made a busi
ness trip to Warrenton Wednesday.
New shipment beau-
ful pattern and tailored
Hats just arrived for
Easter. Mrs. Estelle
Martin.
OF IMPORTANCE TO RAILROADS
Atlanta, Ga., April 10.— Railroad
men, and those who have their money
invested in railroads, it was stated
in railroad circles here today, point to
the recent decision of the Supreme
Court of the United States sustain
ing the constitutionality of the so-
called "recapture” clause of the
transportation act as marking the
epoch in the determination of the
policy of governmental regulation of
the railroads of the country. It was
further stated that every case so far
carried to the Supreme Court, as to
the constitutionality of the act, has
been upheld.
This section of the act provides
that if the net earnings of any indi
vidual railroad, under a general level
of rates established by the Interstate
Commerce Commission to yield “as
near as may be” a fair return on
railroad property in the aggregate
—the definite percentage of return
being determined by the commission
in advance—amounting to more than
6 per cent, on its property valuation,
one half of the excess over 6 per cent,
should be paid back to the govern
ment to establish a fund to be used
in the interest of transportation as
a whole.
The “recapture” provisions were
the corollary to the rate making
provisions of the act, for rates ad
justed to enable the lines in light
traffic territories to survive would
necessarily produce excessive earn
ings to the smaller number of carri
ers in heavy traffic districts.
To meet this problem of carriers
differently situated operating under
the same general level of rates, Con
gress in the act provided for the di
vision of the excess earnings of in
dividual roads resulting from a rate
level fixed to adequately sustain the
country’s transportation system as a
whole.
The general railroad contingent
fund under the decision is not to be
used for the benefit of the weaker
carriers, it is stated. On the con
trary, it is shown that the fund is to
be employed for the aid of all roads
alike—both the strong and the weak.
British Bank Note Paper.
The paper used In printing Bank of
England notes is manufactured at a
special mill, where no worker Is al
lowed to enter any part of the build
ing other than the room where he la
employed.
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HADAWAY’S
Loyalty to Christ
No Christian ought to be afraid to
take his religion out where there Is
none. All the same It is easier to be
loyal to Jesus when we keep with.
Jesus’ other friends.—Christian Cyno
sure.
A Wise Selection
Life Is a piece of material pnt Into
your hands to do with as you like. But
in cntUng it out be sure to use the
only reliable pattern. Christian
Cynosure.
Refreshing Fragrance.
A few drops of oil of lavender in an
ornamental dish of some kind, one-
half full of very hot water placed in
the dining room Just before dinner is
served gives a delightful freshness to
the atmosphere of the apartment.
Chance for & Bachelor.
The Ripley, Surrey, parish magazine
contains the following: "There has
been no wedding In the parish for
over six months. Who will break the
leer
Digs Up Meteorite.
A workman In a field in England
recently saw a meteorite flail near
him and dug it up. Only about fif
teen falls of such ‘‘stones from the
sky” have been recorded In the Brit
ish Isles.
RUBEN’S
716 Broad Street. 716 Broad Street.
Augusta’s Newest Dry Goods Store.
Everythin# New and Up-to-the-Min te—Direct from the Big
gest Markets in the united States.
150 NEW SPRING AN ) EASTER DRESSES
Just for a big flyer for Monday and the coming week. In Crepe
de Chine, Canton Crepes, Satins, Flat Crepe, Crepe Meteor and
other popular materials.
Values to $20.00 to go at $9.85
Special group, values to $29.50, to go at $11.85
EASTER MILLINERY.
Classy new line, beautifully trimmed in a vari
ety of styles. Values to $10.00, at $3.95
SPECIAL GROUP. Values to $5.00, at___$2.95
EXTRA SPECIALS.
$2.00 Crepe de Chine, all shades, at yard $1.29
$2.50 Sport Silks, special, yard $1.39
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. 24c
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_ 49c
. 25c
_ 45c
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C OMEDIANS and others who
profess to obtain merriment
from the contemplation of the
various Ingredients which enter
Into the dish now known as
"hash”—a form of food which
runs n close second to prunes In
its mirth-provoking propensities
—owe a debt of gratitude to the
French language, because we oh-
1 a in “hash" almost directly
from the French by the elimina
tion of the final syllable of
lincliis.
The hnshed-up or cut-up food
in question did not begin to be
known us “hash" until our fore
fathers tired of calling it
“hnshee” in close imitation of
the French word In which the
final “s” is not sounded.' This
noun is derived from the verb
hnehcr, to chop, or slice or
shred, and, in Its turn, came
from the same ’Teutonic source
as our own verb "hack.” Being
famous for their cooking, the
French early recognized the
lusty appetizing qualities of
cooked meat, cut into small hits
and highly seasoned with vari
ous kinds of sauces and condi
ments. This "hushis” mnde its
.appearance in England many
years ago, but It did not take
long for (lie word to lie short
ened by Ihe elimination of the
final "ee” sound, and now,
speaking literally, "hnsh” Is a
synonym for a little of every
thing. There Is no foundation, ;
however, for the legend that !
name of the dish came from the ■
fact that the cook who orlg- ;
tnated it conceived Ihe Iden
while under the influence of
"hashish" or hemp—from which
the word “assassin” is directly
derived.
(© by Whfifilcr Syndicate, Inc.)
HOW THE FARMER GETS HIS
FERTILIZER ANALYZED.
Quite recently one of our local
farmers and an honorable citizen of
the county, having planned to plant
a considerable acreage to melons,,
procured a special brand of guano
with which to fertilize them, and
wishing to know if the fertilizer he
had purchased would measure up to
the requirements, he prepared a sam
ple from the stock on hand and sent
it by mail to the State Chemist, writ
ing him at the same time, to kindly
give him a correct analysis from the
sample which he had forwarded, he
wanted this information for his indi
vidual benefit.
Now this farmer did not say what
Company manufactured this fertili
zer, nor did he say what analysis
was shown on the sacks that contain
ed the fertilizer. Consequently under
those conditions, I expect it would
have been a very difficult matter for
him to get a correct analysis, at any
rate here is what he got:
Laboratory of State Chemist,
April 4, 1924.
Dear Sir:-
“I am in receipt of your letter of
April 3, and also a sample of ferti
lizer which you wish analyzed for
warded under separate cover.
“The fertilizer law requires that
all fertilizer samples shall be taken
by official inspectors of the Depart
ment of Agriculture. The Depart-
Too Much for Aunty.
An elderly lady of very prim and
dignified appearance was seated near
u young couple who were discussing
the merits of their automobiles.
“What color Is your body?” asked
the young man of the lady at his side,
meaning, of course, the body of her
car.
“Oh, mine is pink. What Is yours?”
“Mine Is brown with yellow stripes.”
The old lady was astounded and
promptly left the room in indignation.
O
AUGUSTA U. S.
ARMY GOODS
& SPECIAL
TY STORE.
We carry a full line of Army
Goods, including the following:
New U. S. Army riding
breeches $1.95 and up
New U. S. Army leather
puttees $2.95 and up
New U. S. Army dress
shoes $3.95 and up
New U. S. Army Bal-
briggan undershirts
and drawers—SPE
CIAL 40c garment
Used U. S. Army riding
breeches $1.25
New U. S. Army Khaki
shirts 95c
New U. S. Army McClelland
saddles, steel stirrups,
SPECIAL $5.45
Used double bit, double rein
riding bridles, Special._ $1.95
Also many other items too
numerous to mention. Mail or
ders .given prompt attention.
20 per cent with order, balance
C. O. D..
MERTINS OLD STAND
854 Broad St. Augusta, Ga.
been signed by President Coolidge,
ment is glad to make this inspection the . additional time of one year, or
5»he Young Lady
O Across the Way
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for you, and I am today turning your
letter over to Mr. T. J. R. Johnson,
Chief Clei-k of the Department, an 1
requesting that he have the proper
inspector call at your place at once.
When this official sample reaches the
laboratory it will be analyzed and
you will be notified. Regretting tha
I am not in a position to analyze the
sample you have forwarded, I am,
Very truly yours,
State Chemist.”
Now lets see what the Department
of Agriculture says about making
this analysis:
Office of the Commissioner,
April 7, 1924.
Dear Sir:-
“Replying to yours of the 3, we
have instructed our inspector to call
upon you and take sample of ferti
lizer you have on hand, as the law
does not allow us to make analysis
of samples coming tfo us through any
source other than one of our sworn
inspectors, Yours very truly,
Chief Clerk.”
Now there are some things that you
can send a sample of to the State
Chemist and he will analyze it
promptly and advise you the result,
but don’t be foolish and waste post
age sending samples of fertilizer to
be analyzed, for it is against the law
for him to make this analysis, un
less the sample should reach him
through an employe of the Agricul
tural Department. I am curious to
know who is responsible for that law.
J .P. W.
The young lady across the way says
she’s seen several pictures of eminent
Egyptologists lately, and they look al
most like Americans, and she would
have supi used they were a good deal
darker.
TIME EXTENDED TO FILE
CLAIMS.
Atlanta, Ga., April 10th.—Millions
of dollars in taxes, apparently lost
through failure to file claims, may be
put back into the pockets of South
ern taxpayers as the result of a new
law extending the time for making
claims, according to announcement
made here today by tax experts.
The new law, as explained here by
Frank Hempstead, tax consellor of
Atlanta and Washington, affects
claims for refund on taxes erroneous
ly collected for 1917 and 1918. The
time limit, under the five-year period,
where no claims had been made, ex
pired on March 15th.
Under the new law, embodied in
house resolution No. 6901, which has
until April 1, 1925, has been allowed
for filing claims for refund for 1917
tuxes, and the time for filing claims
for refund for 1918 taxes has also
been extended until April 1, 1925.
Waivers on claims for the year 1918,
however, must be filed before June
15th of the present year. The waiv-'
ers for the previous year are already
on record, though the additional year
is allowed for filing the claims on
which they are based.
The legislation, involving as it does
many millions of dollars, as Mr.
Hempstead pointed out, is of far-
reaching importance to tax payers
in every section of the country, as
they will now be enabled to make
claims on which the time limit had
previously expired.
Q. What is All Fool’s day and is
it generally observed outside of the
United States.
A. This is April first, and the cus
tom has long prevailed of seeking
victims on that day for practical
jokes. Its origin is unknown, but
the observance is common in Eng
land, France, Germany and other
countries. In Scotland the subject
of the trick is called a gowk, in the
United Spates an April Fool; ia
France an April fish.
Q. What birds make the longest
flights?
A. The Arctic tern essays a mig
ratory flight from South America to
Alaska, a distance of 10,000 to 12,000
miles.
Q. Where did Cuba get its hame?
A. Cuba, the largest of the Antil
les, in the Caribbean sea, was discov
ered by Columbus on his first voyage,
1492. Who named it is not known,
but it has always been, Cuba.
Q. Can you tell me who was the
Wild Man of Borneo?
A. His biography is not found in
the Congressional Directory or in
Who’s Who.
Q. What is Abyssinian gold?
A. A yellow metal made of 20.74
parts of copper and 8.33 parts of zinc,
plated over with a small quantity of
gold. It is sometimes called alum
inum.
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