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The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22
.AYoru FIR TITLE TO FAME.

Missouri is celebrater for many things. She has lately become celebrated for a hen that laid two eggs day. Now she prances into the arena as the boss corn and cob State. According to good au-
 thorities, the highest average amount of corn to the cob that can be raised is about SS per cent. corn and 12 per cent. cob. But the high authorities had not
 heard from Missouri when they figured
 up their average, and two Cooper coun- ty farmers have recently made it look
 small. W. J. Mcfarland, near Boon
 vile. recently weighed seventy pounds
 of corn in the ear. He then shelled the corn. and weighed corn and cobs sep- arately. The corn weighed 6415 pounds and the cobs 51a pounds, making 92 1-7 per cent. corn and 6-7 per cent. cob.
 The corn was exhibited at the Boon- vile corn show. R. B. Johnston, of C1arlS's Fork, who made display at the
 BoonvilIe show of thirty-nine pounds of corn, sound. after shelling it, that his
 corn weighed 341S pounds and his cobs 41s pounds-that is. he raised sS 6-13 per cent. corn to Il 7-1S per cent. cob.
 More power, more helpful hens and more corn and less cob to Missouri. She
 is a great State, and next year she will
 have the Worlds Fair to blow about.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22
SMALL TOWN NEWSPAPERS.
Glinpses of the Life and Works of the Rural People,

Glimpses of the Life and Works of the
 Rural People,
 A British visitor to this country not long since was quoted as saying that he estimated the character and quality of the people largely by the newspapers. A fairly accurate estimate may be made in this way. no doubt, but could not come from inspection of the papesr which in all probability fell into the hands of this Englishman. He would naturally see the prominent metropoli- tan papers, and at furthest only the leading ones of the smaller cities. From the character of these he could draw certain correct differences as to the peo- pie for whom they were printed. He would know, first and most distinctly, that these people were full of enter prise and energy and were ready for any commercial undertaking, however vast: he would learn that they were generous in a large way, somewhat boastful, rather careless, individually, of their public obligations, but on the whole having rather high standard by which to measure public men. These and numerous other conclusions he could draw from the papers that would in all likelihood fall into his hands, but unless he made @ study of the country press he would miss view of these same people quite necessary to proper understanding and estimate of them
 The metropolitan papers deal with af- fairs of general interest--fereign and national events, politics, matters rela- ting to public men, news that concerns many classes of readers, etc.; the pa- pers of small towns and villages deal with matters of another sort; they are in close touch with their readers and treat of local and personal affairs. Pol
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22

part of his intellectual capital for pleas ure and profit throughout fife. But
 much the possession of which will be
 most greatly to his pleasure and profit is beyond his reach after the Shades of the prison house begin to close
 Upon the growing boy.
 Careful fathers give thought and
 sharp endeavor to equip their sons with that material capital which is supposed
 to ease their struggle in the business world; but too many fathers neglect to help their sons to gain their intellectual capital which saves their lives from
 mental poverty and from starved imag- ination.
 Let us at the outset take an example; every boy of seventeen should have had an opportunity to read Robert Louis 1 Stevenson's essay on "Gentlemen." |" The boy has been taught to read; the
 book is in his fathers library, or at
 least he has access to the public library,
 but still he lacks something to complete
 the opportunity which is meant in the title of this article. The boy is entitled
 to a personal introduction to the essay,
 which will make him eager to know it,
 It Is usually idle, not to say foolish, cas-
 ually to recommend any healthy boy to
 read "an essay on any subject, and es- pecially one on Gentlemen, ''-a subject
 about which he probably supposes he
 has heard quite enough already. More over, this particular essay is hidden
 away in the Thistle Edition' of which,
 as q whole. has little or nothing else es- Ipecialiy appropriate to the boy. 1 The boys affinity for
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22
Iu Intlsient Idsa..

Some people seek pleasure in such hard That l ilnueh rather work than have their
 kind O play.
 They're chasing a golf ball all over the Or bettin' on horses for more than they're
 worth. They haven't much use for a man of my
 kind.
 I jes' go ahead with Hfe's everyday grind. An when some spare time now and then
 have found jes' take things easy an trifie around. I don't yearn for palaces spacious an
 grand,
 Nor yet for the honey an milk O the land, But ies' fur some time to myself now an
 then.
 To feel like the slowest an idlest of men. Jes' to whittle stick an to sit on step, Or to drive down to town without sayin'
 ''giddep," ,,,, Is pleasure s that's mighty complete I'll be Jes' taking things easy, an loafn' around.
 Washington Star.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22

Lee. Then is the time to tell the boy what his friend, the author of Treasure Island,'' has said about the one sentence that Grant added with his own pen to the articles of equalization before he signed them, and how in that one sen- tence, "All officers to retain their side arms" the Silent Man. wrote himself down to all the world as great gentle man, if not a fine one.
 5. The chances are good that, under such circumstances, the boy will read the es- say; but whether he reads it or not, he has had the opportunity, which is our point in question. American Monthly Review of Reviews.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22

An expert for the Engineering News who has been Investigating the typhoid epidemic in Butler. Pennsylvania, says that the infection was caused by the use of unfiltered water for about two weeks while changes were being effect ed in the waterworlSs system. there be- ing a number of sources of infection on the creek from which water was sup- piled during that period.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22

Attached to a human skeleton found in one of the old mines in the Wichita mountains was a strangely carved medal. It is four or five inches in di- ameter On one side is a raised figure representing two hands clasped; on one cuff is the American eagle, on the other are three bars extending lengthwise of the cuff Above the hands are a pipe and tonahawk crossed. On this side of the medal are the words, Peace and Friendship" On the other side is a bust of President Jefferson, with the inscription, Thomas Jefferson, Presi- dent of the United States, A. D! 1S01." 4 silver ring is fastened to post on the top of the medal.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22
schoOnerg, islands and maroons,

And buccaneers and buried gold, will probably have drawn him to ac- quaintance with Treasure Island' without any particular introduction fur ther than the verdict of some other small boy. ,.....<z. .A
 The first time that the boy comes to the study of the civil war and it's dra- matic close at Appomattox Court House his heart will be warm with enthusi- asm for Grant and with sympathy for
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22

A Texas court has sentenced erirn- inaI to thousand years of imprison- ment for crime which the laws of the Lone Star State did not make punish able with death. That will be about long enough.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22
ADVERTISING RATES.

Situations. Wants. Rents, and other small advertisements, One Cent Word each in- serti0n; Five Cents Word for q full week.
 Display advertisements. per inch. one in- sertion, $1.2O; each subsequent insertion, 40 cents; one week, S3, 20: one month, s10; one
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22

That last speaker" said the first guest of the banquet" was quite enter- tainiug."@5
 Yes" replied the other. q thought his delivery rather slow, though"
 That's natural. He began life as a messenger boy."-Philadelphia Press.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22
A RnY,s REhnIMG

The great treasure of English iitera- ture Is the birthright of our boSs and girls. So much of the store as each one can, by reading and understanding, make his own is freely his, and forms a
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22

For years Rev. J. E. Herman of Mill ford, New Hampshire, has been study ing law, and now he has been admitted to the bar. T have done all this study" he says, without in any way sighting my duties as preacher of the gospel. For instance, Monday, instead of being the so-called blue Monday was devot- ed by me to the study of some branch of law. The knowledge of law is help full to all professions and as much to the ministry as any other Is not your congregation the jury, and will not 8 convincing argument carry weight in matters religious as in matters of law?"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22

William p. Curtis finds taxes the most fashionable institution in Italy. Everybody has to pay upon every ar- ticIe owned or produced. Every egg, every chestnut. every melon and head of lettuce that is brought to market by the old women is assessed. A housekeeper pays a franc for every ser want employed; there is 8 tax on win dows and doors, and you have to put stamp upon every document of a business nature. Nothing escapes the assessor, neither the books in the li brary, the music on the piano, nor the bric-a-brae in the cabinet, while the tax on incomes is 20 per cent.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22

A few days ago Speaker Cannon or dered one of the officials of the House strictly to enforce the standing rule against smoking. That same afternoon, as soon as the House adjourned. he took cigar from his pocket and began to puff contentedly. The official ap- preached and said: ''Do you want the anti-smoking rule enforced, MT. Cam non?' "Of course I do," said the Speaker. "oh, forgot" he continued, and hurried into his private room.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22

Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria says: People talk as if were an autocrat. The plain truth is that I have not the powers of most constitutional sover- eigns. At best am a mild sort of pres ident, and my sphere of action is limit ed to being a sort of bailiff for my people and some time their educator or schoolmaster. We can stand a joke at our expense, but if some of those who make indignantly merry at our expense would take the trouble to come and see they would be compelled to testify to the great strides being made in civill- zation."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22

Illinois holds the proud position of contributing each year toward the to- tai of the internal revenue receipts a. far larger amount than any other state In the Union. Last year the figures for that great commonwealth amounted to $50 0,562,45 Indiana was second with s2S, s3,61O. New York followed with s26,749,64s, while Kentucky was fourth with s21.115,626. The payments of taxes on spirits, tobacco and beer make up the biggest proportion of these impress i've figures.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22
Furs, Scarfs and
 MuHs
Rain-Coats

100 Genuine Cravenette Rain Coats, exclusive designs and styles, including the new Military Coat. A much-favor- ed gift for Christmas to men and women.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22
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TaiIor-Made Suies

Regular Prices s15.0O tp $5o0o Sale Price ....... ..$1o.oo to s2O.eO
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-22

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Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19
NOTICE.

Parties desiring to take advan- tage of the reduced rates to points North and to the South east during the holidays will oblige us if they will notify us a day or two before they intend leaving, so that in case we do not have the ticket on hand that we can procure them. 98btd
 THos. H. REAMEY, Agt.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19
LIVERYMEN FARMERS DRAWN

And all users of axle grease that want the best grease on the market and that recognize a good thing when shown it's merits, we recommend our Golden and Cas- tor Oil brands of Axle Grease. It is put up in 1 pound tin boxes and 8 pound tin buckets. For sale by all up-to-date merchants. Ask for it and take no substitute. It is guaranteed to have no equal for quality on the market.
 WATERS-PIERCE
 OIL COMPANY.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19

Reforms that cost something are hard to secure, but we have one to offer that would not bear down heavily upon any one indi- vidual and yet would greatly im- prove the appearance of our busi- ness section. Down with the overhead signs and wooden awn- ings on Front street. Let the latter be replaced by canvas avn ings and the former by window signs or short shingles projecting not over three feet from the buildings. Let the council take up this matter and enforce the ordinance upon the subject and if supplementary legislation is needed, pass such an ordinance. The people approve it.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19

The next time you board an Iron Mountain train, take a look at our familiar old Front street and note it's village-like appear ance because of the wooden avn ings and signs that extend over the walk, so low in many in stances as to knock from his head the pedestrians hat. Just for the looks of things" they ought to go.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19
FOR SHERIFF.

To the voters of Jackson county.
 am a candidate for reelection to the office of sheriff of Jackson county, subject to a Demo- cratic primary, if one is held. Feeling that I have discharged the duties of that office in such q manner as to merit your confidence, and thank ing you for your support in the past and asking your help in the future. If elected l will do my duty. Your fellow citizen R w. BANDY.
 We are authorized to announce Shell simmons a candidate for election to the office of Sheriff of Jackson county. subject to the action of the Democratic party.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19

With the chance for paving Front street gone glimmering for another season, why not improve on other lines? Tear down the old frame shacks that make nn- slightly our substantial brick buildings.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19
FOR SALE CHEAP.

One good full top, double seated carriage. Inquire at the 5 and 10c store, 115 Walnut St,
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.

We are authorized to announce John D. Neal as candidate for the office of circuit clerk of Jack son county subject to the Democratic primary election
 We are authorized to announce James s. Jones candidate for reelection to the office of cir cult clerk of Jackson county, subject to the Dem ocratic primary election
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19

Rainy days are not very relish ing to the Newport merchant just at the commencement of the holiday rush, so here's hoping to fair skies and good roads.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19

It's a hard matter to select Christmas presents, but the dilemma of the shopper may be simplihed by first reading the ads of our progressive New port merchants.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19

A candidate for mayor on the reform ticket is the latest bit of gossip at Riley's Place.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19

The city is to be divided into three wards, so say the political prognosticators. At present there are not enough offices to go around.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19

The Iron Mountain claims to have a passenger schedule, but there are those who say it has been lost in the rush of Christ mas business.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19

"Jeffie" has been forgotten. The Jackson county politicians have troubles of their own.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19

Arkansas Life" is the name of a new monthly mag azine published in Little Rock. Only a hundred pages are con sumed in the first issue with short stories and other home matter, but the reader must wait a few months to note the prolific productive powers of Arkansas in an exuberance of spring poe try. It is not we'll for begin ner at verse to risk a frost 1T this uncertain season.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19
Here and There.

| nlS nOlludy VdCdOlOii.
 Poplar Bluff and Butler county are reported to have gone wet" in the local option election held Friday.
 Mrs. Narcis Mayhan came down from Newark Friday to spend Christmas with her son, J. R. Mayhan.
 The Newport club is preparing for a masqne ball upon New Years eve. Invitations will be issued next week.
 For rent Nice front room furnished, with bath room ad- 1 joining. Apply to 505 Laurel street or Abe Ballew. 86dtf.
 w. E. Bevens, successor to J. L. Sells, keeps a beautiful line of fancy stationery of all kinds. No Christmas present if more appre- ciated. 00dtf
 Misses Noreene Kinman, Lucille Taylor and May Whitaker were expected e home from Memphis over the Choctaw Saturday afternoon.
 When it comes to watches, clocks and jewelry, go to Mosby's for a complete stock of handsome offerings. Mosby leads, but others follow. 00dtf
 Mr. and Mrs. W. A. O'Neal have gone to Memphis to see the Silver Slipper" and will return Sunday with Misses Neill and Imogene Randy.
 Silver service of every descrip- tion and a large stock to choose from at reasonable prices make Mosby's a popular resort of the holiday buyers. 87dtf
 We have been fortunate enough to secure the agency for Huyler's candy. You all know its stand ard of excellence, Bracy Con- fectionery Company, 88dtf
 1000 selections of music at l. D. Prices, vocal and Instrument al, violin, piano, guitar, mando- lin and banjo. Any music not in stock will be ordered prompt ly. 87btf.
 Her Only Siny as a play by far the greatest production of Lincoln J. Carter, presented by high-salariad artists in every part, at the opera house Satur- day night. dtd
 Go to |. IT. Price for Christ mas goods. A full lime of Juve- nile books. dolls. toys, dOlR bug gies, rocker horses, fire works, in fact everything to please the little ones. g7bt
 Mrs. Robt.. Hn0ker and daugh- ter, Elise, aTe expected home from St. Louis Sunday might and MT. Hooker and Mrs J. Bran denburg may go as far as Hoxie to meet them.
 Misses Lettie McLain and Pearl Earnheart of Bstesville, who are attending Maddox College, Little Rock, came up Friday night to spend the holidays and the latter will be the guest of the former until Monday
 Did you know that you could buy indemnity against burglary just as you can against fire? We will sell you a policy in one of the best companies in the world very cheap. Call or phone Phillips & Ferguson Agency. 176
 The rainfall Friday night and early Saturday morning amount ed to 90 of an inch and has al ready placed the roads in bad condition. A good crowd, was in town despite the rain anc threatening weather.
 Misses Esther Neill, Kirk Mar tin, Agnes Maxfeld, Nelle anC
 T.. frian,, of potacv;lIo Mrs T
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19

Nursery rhymes tell us that the highest beef ever went was when the COW jumped over the moon, but the market now pre- sents another broken record. Eggs have been selling at 40 cents a dozen at Hot Springs and 35 cents at Fort Smith. The Kentucky colonel must have his Christmas egg nogg, however, and Paducah is offering 60 cents a dozen for the necessary egg. Mint and eggs always bring toI prices in old Kentucky
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19

The political bees are playing favorites with the press and have found their way into the bonnets of our contemporaries.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19
FOR TREAsfrRrR

We are authorized to announce Dr. r. c. Smith as candidate for the office of treasurer of Jack son county, subject to the Democratic primary election.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOB pEpRrsrNTArIvE.

We authorized Go announce T. T. Ward as q candidate for the office of representative of Jack son county, subject 10 the Democratic primary election.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19

Boss Croker, whom current talk has long reported enjoying the races with English lords, is
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19

butted m on local
 lslcs. He has many of the facial features of William Jen- nings Bryan and the likeness follows further in that he is quite an agitator. Secretly, he is good friend of the newspa- per men and by his efforts at enlisting new candidates in the field is adding materially to the coffers of the pencil pushers.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19

A Visit to This Store Wi1 Save Yon Time, Money and Worry Because Yop Win Fand Something to Seit All Tastes and POrses.
Newport daily independent., 1903-12-19

As Varied & Handsome a Line of Furniture as carried in the larger cities at Holiday Prices.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-06
NAME OF OWNER.


NJ = Henderson
Alex Shawver
John King
Chas Bennett Est
- %
Lucy Moore
j A Arnold
w A Taylor
Bill Edwards
RObt Edwards
Israel Porter
Jordan Hester
Rafter White
Gene Rogers
Mrs. l. ] Irby
Charlie Baker
w H Robins
Jack Ferguson
Gene Rogers.
B l. Dallas
C N McGill.
w H Robins
j A Young
Peter Harrison
| Jim Augustus
I s Long
Sam Agnew
p + Archer Jr
6.
Sc
j d Barton Est
| Unknown
g L Stanford
Boston Belts
Lewis Hambv
Sophia Lee
Dennis Rhodes
NJ J Iopp
A r Ratliif
Ned Roger
AT Hall
Mrs. NJ H Honnell
Fannie Lagrone
} / Cunningham Est
r L Moseley
J. J and w L Coggins
Mrs. / J Irby
Tom Hopkins
Frisco r X Co
j 8 Grice
J + Cannon
j w Rains
CIV Mcintosh
Young & Moore
Unknown
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-06
Buildings.

We hear OF a considerable number
of new buildings that will be erected as
soon as brick can be made for their con-
struction and other material procured.
The out look now is that every mechan-
ic in the city will find ready and prof.
table employment. throughout the en-
tire year. A number OF business build
ings will be erected on Main and Spring
streets, some of which will be handsome
structures. One or two of them will
probably excel in style and costliness
any o standing. A number OF fine
new residences are projected and many
bare lots will be adorned By comely
homes. A few oil these will be tlne edifces
surprising any of the beautiful man
sions recently built. Mr.. Lee Hines has
signified his intention of erecting a
costly modern ediAce on his lot on
Jefferson street. Mr.. Written Duncan
will also raze the house in which he now
lives and erect in it's stead a lovely and
beautiful home. There are many Others
who expect to build homes. The good
work steadily goes on and our prosper
ing citv is nov OF the verge Of a lively
boom. There is great need Of houses
and we await impatiently the time
when they will be built.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-06

Landreth's new Garden
Seeds. All kinds of Bulk
Peas, Beans and Corn.
W H Topp.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-02-06
Snow Drop Flour, finest
made. Swift's Premium
Hams and Bacon, sweetest
and best. W Fl Topp.H
Board Of

The board Of supervisors met in regu-
lar session Monday morning. A full
docket was made before the board and
it required three days to dispose Of the
business. At noon Monday the Lower
Chiwappa Swamp Land bonds were
sold to the highest bidder, the entire
issue going to s. r. Harkey, President
OF the First National Bank. Messrs
]. B. Alternately, N. D. Temple and A.
NJ. Smith were appointed commissioners
for the Coone and Messrs O. +.
Vaughn, j. M. Clark and A.. C. jackson
for the Chiwappa Swamp land districts.
The board also issued an order
posts and wire to be erect
ed around the court house yard for
hitching purpnsed.