Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1905-12-02

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it very profitable, 1t is said that the
visitors were very much impressed
with the evidence produced that the
soil around Wesson was productive and
valuable. This certainly is valuable
way in which to advertise the re-
sources OF section. Nothing appeals
more strongly to the average man than
actual demonstrations, such as made by
| Wesson.
That the soil OF Mississippi offers
| greater return for the time and labor
expended has been contapded for two
years in this department, The follow
ing mention of actual figures from
Aberdeen goes to prove that the asser-
tion is freely backed by actual facts
"Mr, J. NJ. Harmon made on a little
less than a half acre of highly fertii2ed
land 563-pound bale of cotton, which
brought him $62.25. He bought his
place on credit for 81, 600 several years
ago, added about as much in improve
ments, and has made it pay out" "
In support Of the contention that the
land around Philadelphia is fertile and
adapted to trucking, the Democrat
notes that John Tinglc Of near that
| place gathered GOO bushels of sweet po-
tatoes from one acre that was not un-
usually fertilized. The success of Mr..
Tinglc should stimulate others to give
the potato crop trial. 1t is a money
producer where the market can be re-
lied upon, and the establishing OF can
neries to put them up for winter use is
fast solving that problem.
The streets Of Corinth are torn up
for the purpose of laying sewer pipe,
and some Of the citizens are inclined to
to complain at the inconvenience ex-
pcrienced. This is only one of the un-
pleasant things that must be borne for
the sake OF progress. After q short
time all will BE proud that they were
able TO undergo a little trouble for the
/ great convenience secured by so do
ing.
Tho newspapers of Mississippi are
rejecting the prosperity being expert
enced in an unmistakable manner. All
are well filled with excellent advertis-
ing matter, and numbers of them are
being published in sections. The press
of the State compares favorably with
that of any other in the Union. :.
The letter OF Hon, Charles Scott to
the Manufacturers Record with refer
ence to Italian labor for the Southern
cotton fields is attracting attention all
over the country. Mr., Scott made an
extensive study of the matter this past
summer in their homes in Italy, and he
| uuircd TO relieve the labor troubles Of
our section. Let US hope that this will
prove true.
There will be lots Of time for indus.
trial work In Mississippi next year
Politics viii not seriously interfere,
only congressional contests being on
hand. The people can and should do
more than ever before. There is plen-
ty to do, and the man who looks for it
will find it without trouble. Don't let
week pass without having done somc-
thing.
l.. A. Wllhelms of Greenville recently
displayed the third crop of craD apples
The tree from which they We're gathered
is in full blossom for the fourth crop,
which will not mature as a matter of
course, However this is a strong evi-
dence of the fertility of Delta soil and
also goes to show that it is as well
adapted to growing n diversified crop
as to the great staple, cotton.
A drove Of 296 sheep were driven
through Laurel recently on the way
! from Jasper TO Greene county, where
they will be used to stock ranch,
| Wool is worth 30 cents per pound and
the industry In South Mississippi is
growing very fast. There are thou
| sands upon thousands Of acres Of land
in the State that should be utilized for
sheep, goats and other stock-raising
| purposes. 1t would mean a great deal
to the State.
Neshoba claims the oldest citizen in
the State, Mr.. Pinter of that county
being 10 years of oge, Aspiring Sec
tions will please take notice and pro-
duee the man older than Mr.. Pinter.
Woodville has an organization known
as the "Tansy Island Hunting Club
that owns valuable game reserves in
Louisiana and spends portions of the
time enjoying hunting aud fishing over
there, 1t is n splendid idea and affords
/ npplpI 81 tSi =
meu.
Clarksdale Is experiencing a decided
building boom lately and the buildings
are reported to be of an exceptionally
substantial character. 1t has been re-
Gently raised to the distinction of a city
and experiencing an unusually healthy
and steady growth.
Miss Elizabeth Fitzpatrick of McComb
scored great success recently at
public recital given by the pupils of
the New England Conservatory of
Music at Boston, We are proud to be
able to record the success of this bright
young girl and wish for her Il long
score of just such triumphs which the
energy and tact displayed ineures.
The little city Of Silver Creek IL
Lawrence county is growing fast and
promises to be much larger in the near
! future, Tho country around it /, fertile
and especially adapted to trucking as
well as general farming, Listen for
something from Silver Creek
In his report to the Legislature, Su
pcrintendent Of Education Whitfield con.
tinues his campaign for a longer school
term, better schoohouses and more com
peten, teachers, standing on a platform
that has always appealed very strongly
to the masses. During the past two or
three years Mr.. Whitfield has visited
liearly evcry county in the state, preach
ing the doctrine OF longer public school
terms, and in the majority Of the conn
ties the Bo1rd of Supervisor, ht,c
falleH in live rl la&r Ha@,I sH
school lcvy 80 ao 80 give her ,'.' gcr
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