Mississippi leader. (Jackson, Miss.) 1892-1895, 1894-10-09
Report of Mrs. Annie l.. Harper,
State Supt. of Press Work.

state Supt. OF Press WORK.
DEAR SISTERS: Thus far have
written to ffty-two Unions dead
and alive included, | judge, and
have received thirteen replies,
which were promptly given, and
chcercd me accordingly. Start
ing with Mrs. Dean 5 report OF
last year (to whose efficient and
conscientious work, | know you
will bear testimony, she reports
that after writing to every W.
and every Y. in the State, she
only received eight replies. Now
| have only written to all the W.
and received thirteen answers. |
write this for your encourage
ment, hoping that it indicates Il
greater interest. As less faithful
work has brought this result.
Will not all who received a line
from me, and have not answered,
reply at once! | thank all who
have, but, sisters, what report
for a State. 1t would be small
for District, but for the great
State of Mississippi. | confess !!
am ashamed, and | wish | could
say all this where no one would
see it but ourselves, but as | can
not, we must all blush together.
Port Gibson and Okolona re-
port no press work.
Thanks for your courtesy, sis
tiers. Starkville has had col
umn, but its present editor is not
favorable to our work.
Edwards promises to begin the
work at next meeting.
Crystal Springs reports occa-
sional work. | would urge this
Union to PRESS this work at once,
while a Christian editor Is in the
chair.
Natchez can get 10 column in
local papers, bat is trying TO Sc
cure 100 subscribers to little
paper mt 10 cents per year, OF
which they can have the Use Of
two sides. We hope they may
obtain so strong Il Beverage for
good. Iuka reports supcrintend-
cnts of press for both VS. and
Us, but meagre reports as the
editor is opposed to Prohibition,
and often does not publish arti-
cles sent. Dear sister Dean asks
for the "stirring article of last
superintendent. " Well, if she
will just read the one she sent out
herself she will get it. Our best
workers are ever the most mod
est.
Canton reports no press work.
Corinth reports occasional
work, but for want of room in
papers, they often fail to get re-
ports.
Greenwood reports no press
work. ! wish some sister would
60 there and re-organize their
Union, woman who replies so
promptly; under such depressing
circumstances, ought to be Presi-
dent of a live Union. Her name
is Mrs. N. w. Thayer.
McComb is moving right on
with well edited column, and
Mrs. w. H. Wood as its active
superintendent. Some of us must
visit McComb and catch some en-
thusiasm. Walden has been ac-
tive in the past in press work, but
present editor cannot spare space
though willing to insert notice.
Greenville has no superintent but
frequently publishes articles in
Greenvllle lines.
Fayette VS. keep well-flled
column in Chronicle every week.
Miss Francis Willard once said
that Mississippi women were the
brightest and most progressive
women in the South, and she look !
ed for them to lead in this great
reform work. There was q time /
when / believed this. When our
dear White Ribbon was yoicing
our activities and our capabilities,
but surely we have fallen from
our high estate, and are content
cd to march in the rear of our
great procession. This will not
do. Mississippi women must
come to the front, where they be-
long, and through our paper