The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-03-05

Mississippi, The raising of these an
mails for profit has gotten far beyonI
the experimental stage in many sec
tons OF the country, and the write
believes that the hills of our Stat
would prove especially well adapte,
to their propagation.
They were first introduced into thu
United States in lS49. The sultan o
Turkey presented DR.. James B. Davis
of Columbia, S. c.. with nine of thes,
animals. They were shown at fair
and other public places aud every
where attracted much attention. Ii
1858 the herd was purchased by Col
Richard Peters, of Georgia, who Ia gen
orally looked upon as the pioneer OF
the industry In the States. In 1881
the Importation was prohibited by the
sultan and none have been brought
over since. Those in the country now
came from the importations Of a very
few years.
For many years but little interest
was paid them, but later on the PEG.
pie OF the West became interested
and now in some States the augora !s
the principal industry, Texas. New
Mexico, Arizona, California, Missouri.
Iowa and other States have numbers
OF them and interest Is increasing 10
such an extent that II is believed that
1t will result In establishing an indus
try that will extend to every part OF
the country.
The angora is a hardy animal and
only suffers by very cold rains, The
heavy fleece tends to exclude cold, but
when full Of water becomes a menace
instead. The greatest expense of A
goat ranch in most OF tn States men.
toned is protecting them during the
long and severe winters. This Is one
strong point In favor of our State,
with its short and mild winters. The
cost Of raising a goat here would be
much less than In the colder coun
tries. They are browsers, not graz.
ers, and could almost go through with.
feed. getting nourlshment from
tender twigs and small branches of
trees, For this reason alone they are
much priced where it is desirable to
get rid of underbrush preparatory to
clearing land. A small herd of an,
goras will In an incredibly short time
clear out all underbrush, The lower
grades are used for this purpose and
are commonly called brush c%learers.
They are raised for their fleece, flesh
and hide. The pure angoras produce
a fine quality of mohair that com.
mands a large price on the market.
This mohair brings from fifty cents
two dollars per pound. according to
the length, fibre and handling. The
flesh is especially priced where known
and In some of the larger cities there
are markets that make a specially of
their meat. The hide with fleece on
Is used for rugs, trimming, etc, and
a good price.
The staid old city OF Aberdeen has
awakened to the necessity of indus
trial development and Is now forging
20 the front as a manufacturing city
If the latest type. A new light and
power company has been chartered, a
factory put In successful oper.
ltion, a factory for the manufacture
If buttons from mussle shells ls build.
ng and there are many evidences OF
prosperity In all lines. Who would
ave taken seriously the proposition
make buttons from shells Of the
mussle q few years ago? But
{ Is being done, and at a profit. This
opens up a field for using these
bells and will afford employment to
great number Of persons in gather
ng them. Several towns In Arkansas
ave such factories and they are do
ne well. What Is good for Arkansas
5 also good for Mississippi. We need
industries that will use material
eretofore considered worthless.
The Home Steamboat Company, OF
'azoo City, has just purchased an,
Their fine new boat to put In their
to the South. This company al.
eady owns a number of boats and
as had great success In handling
hem. The business Is increasing, as
evidenced by the desire for better
and more boats. The mat
Of water transportation Is attract
ig more attention yearly and some
that have been considered un.
ayigable will be made to carry the
'hite mans burden of commerce. The
PIPER Pearl, Tallahatchie. Yazoo and
Tiers will likely be piled by small
raft in the near future.
Mississippi will show at the fair this
as fine oranges as any State In
le Union. Also pecans that can't be
anywhere. Not only these. but
lndreds Of other prize winners In the
ay of products. II would be a good
ca for the progressive people OF the
tate to make up a purse and compel
| sore-heads and chronic grumblers
attend the fair and see just what we
I've. II that did not stop their
rocking, then make arrangements to ,
port them.
Jackson is building two skyscrapers
ID innumerable smaller buildings,
ne capitol city is fast becoming a s
edit to the State.
A decided Improvement is noticed in
9 newspapers Of the State In both
g mechanical and editorial depart
Papers that formerly looked {
If they were made up with a scoop s
d printed on-a hay press, as the say, j
3 goes, begin to show signs Of typo. 4
aphical excellence and increased en-. !,
gy In the editorial and repertorial Il
partments. Take it as a whole. Mis-
isippi has cause to be proud OF her
untry press.
Meridian will soon begin the con. d
Of another s~lyscraper. II Il
be used for business houses below r.
d Offices above. v
Push Mississippi and your reward
Il be great in many ways, The man