The Tupelo journal., 1905-09-22

reference to the new school book law,
and complaining that the companies
were requiring certificates that book
was In use by the child Offering it last
year before making an exchange, and
at the failure OF the repositories to fur
nish board covers as well as cloth.
The attention of Governor Vardaman
was called TO these complaints, and his
statement as to what must be done has
been generally furnished by the daily
press. He emphatically announced
that the book companies must comply
with the terms of their contract. That
no certificate was required, but that he
desired to protect the companies against
secondhand dealers who might offer
their books for new ones. That all
books bid in board and cloth must be
kept on hand in board or cloth or forfeit
their contract. Those who know Gov
ernor Vardaman feel assured that he
will do just what he says he will, and
that the contracts by the book compan-
les must le carried out to the letter.
Announcement has since been made by
the State Depository that no certificate
would be required for exchange. There
is still complaint about the failure to
furnish board bound books, the kind
that are in general use in the rural
districts. The companies bid the board
covers down very low and will not fur
nish them if possible to evade the con-
tract Prompt report to Gov. Varda-
man any failure on the part OF the COM
panies to comply with the law and he
will give it attention.
Jackson will likely be the distribut-
ing point soon for a powerful disinfect-
ant that has been used for some time
to destroy disease germs. The stuff
was used in cleaning up Cuba, and it is
claimed by the manufacturers that It
effectively destroys typhoid, malarial,
scarlet fever and all other disease
germs. Such preparation, if capable
Of doing what was claimed for it, would
certainly be worth millions to the South
every year. And why not begin a
campaign to destroy the germ before
it takes hold of the victim? Why not
pay your doctor as long as you are well
and stop his pay when you get sick as
they do in Japan? The writer is of the
opinion that the idea of preventing dis
ease win gain in strength rapidly as the
years 60 by, and that campaign
against disease germs will be waged
from one years end to another. The
idea is backed by a lot of hard common
sense to say the least OF it.
Greenwood handled LOG, l19 bales of
cotton for the year ending Sept. l.
This is an increase of more than Is 900
bales over the year before, and stamps
this enterprising city as one of the
leading cotton markets of the State.
It's location in the rich delta section is
very much in favor, and it is expected
that before the census is taken again at
least $4,000 people will be calling it
home. Greenwood is all right, which
statement is vouched for by every man,
woman and child who lives there, and
that in no uncertain tones, either.
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The hay crop in East Mississippi has
been unusually fine this year and i'm
mense quantities have been housed.
The stock will 60 into the winter in
splendid condition, says the Aberdeen
Examiner, and even if cotton was not
worth II cents, the prairie region will
be in fine condition to pull through to
another crop. That condition of affairs
will insure prosperous country. The
failure of one crop does not put every
farmer into bankruptcy. Diversity is
the word.
Newton announces that a free camp
ward has been provided for the farmers
who market their stuff there and pur-
chase supplies. Two comfortable rooms
l4x28 feet are provided for the camp
ers and large lot with shed so feet
long for their teams. This is evidently
a good move for Newton, or any other
town that desires to build up large
country trade The farmer will natur-
ally 90 where he is shown the greatest
consideration. Other towns could
profit by this move.
Wesson has gotten along without
waterworks and fire protection as long as
the citizens can stand it, and the board
of selectmen has ordered an election
for the purpose of issuing bonds to
raise money for first-class system. If
ordinary business judgment is used in
handling the plant it should never cost
the taxpayer a cent. Light and water
plants can and should be managed so
that enough profit could be realized to
pay the cost of running and finally pay
off the bonds.
The Industrial progress OF Newton is
still gaining impetus as the days roll
by, and the little city is experiencing
a great period of prosperity. A large
number of handsome new brick build
ings are nearing completion as well as
several elegant residences. The Bank
Of Newton has just increased its capital
stock to $50, 900 from S25, 900. Thesnew
buildings for the Merchants and Farm
ers Bank is almost ready for occupancy
and will be credit to the town. New
ton has the right kind of citizenship
and we expect much of it in the fu-
ture.
Begin right now, and don't let up, in
the work of having every city and town
in the State in thorough sanitary
condition early next year. Keep them
in that condition and forget about the
MOSQUITO fever that has cost us millions
Of dollars this year. Nearly 200 cases
and only three deaths in the State up
to date. It is exceedingly mild, and
should not be very hard to forget.
The M. j. & K. G. has purchased 500
box ears for use on its new line at q
cost Of S333, 900. The road is open now
from Mobile to Middleton, and traverses
Mississippi from end to end.
Newton has let the franchise for a
new telephone exchange and in the
future will no doubt enjoy more reason
able rates. Meridian parties will build
the line. and they promise good and