Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1906-05-12

An exchange truthfully says concern
ing the raising of sheep in Mississippi:
The sheep industry in Mississippi is
one that seems neglected, and yet it is
one OF the best paying investments.
No farm or plantation, especially in the
hill country, is complete without from
twenty to thirty or fifty head of sheep.
They eat weeds in the pasture that
other stock refuse; corn and cotton
stalks and weedy hay they relish. They
are the only kind of live stock that will
pay for their feed and care and have
the original flock clear in one year.
Many western farmers have been
handling sheep for the past five years
and come out ahead each year on their
Investment. Statistics show, however,
that Mississippi raises more dogs than
sheep
What is said concerning the produo-
tion of dogs is evidently too true, but
that the sheep crop is increasing and
the dog crop decreasing is evident to a
close observer, The sheep industry is
gaining daily, and the success of those
who have engaged in it will encourage
others to do likewise. Raise moro
sheep and weed out the dogs.
The oyster industry of South Missis-
sippi has not been destroyed by the loss
of the contested territory to Louisiana,
as is enormously supposed by some.
There is still an immense area from
which the oyster is taken, and by sys-
TEN of renewal and planting adopted it
will increase instead Of decrease as the
years go by. The present area is stated
to be 81, 800 square miles with a yield
ing capacity of 100000 barrels of
oysters per season. This capacity will
be largely increased when the system of
planting has been put into full opera
tion. The power to create artificial
reefs is almost illimitable, and the an
nual appropriations for that purpose
will be used to the best purpose. In
stead of a declining industry, the oyster
production OF our waters viii be largely
increased for years to come.
A friend has seen fit to remark: 1.-THE
kickers on the farm are not so hard to
get along with as those in the towns.
On the farm there is the kicking COW
and our long-eared friend, the mule,
while in town there is the old m0ssback
who wants all the privileges of munich
pal living without paying for them, and
blocks so far as he can, every munich
pal Improvement. The cow may be
sold for beef and the mule traded for
shot gun, but nothing but funeral
will get rid of the town kicker
Mississippi editors will be accorded a
hearty welcome by the progressive citi-
zens of Gulfport at their meeting on
/ tIt lpbu, luull anu liJhs AhVi iANiAg
deserve every courtesy rendered them,
and the annual meeting is the one oasis
in desert of unusual proportions.
The attendance this year promises to be
large, and those who know Gulfport
can assure the treatment that will be
accorded every one of those present
Every citizen of the State who de-
sires to keep in touch with the agricul-
tural and other interests is invited to
read this department in his county pa
per- and when opportunity presents,
contribute something to it. BY this
means an interchange of ideas can be
had that will be of great benefit The
experience of a man is worth great
deal of theory, and for that reason ex-
periences are especially desired. AS
sist in making the department inter-
esting and instructive.
The little city OF Marks, in Quitman
county, is making a strong effort for
development and advancement in every
way. The latest move is the organlza-
ton OF a business league composed OF
the best people of the town, who will
work as a unit for everything that will
make it bigger and better. Such a
spirit manifested so freely will not be
without results, and the good people OF
Marks will not be disappointed
Farmers, truckers, stockraisers and
others are cordially invited and urged
to contribute short articles for this de-
partment upon live topics. Sugges-
tions and experiences are especially
desired.
Mississippi is all right, and the day
of the calamity howler is fast coming
to an end. If you have a hammer con-
cealea anywhere about your person
carry it out and bury it at once.
The farmers of Oktibbeha county
have organized an association that IS
strikingly unique and original in Mis-
sissippi. 1t is styled the "Cornbreed-
ers Association, " which, by the way, is
capable of doing vast amount of good.
This association will look after the pro-
duction and marketing of the corn crop
as does the Cotton Association the cot
ton crop.
Have you spoken that good word for
Mississippi today? II not, do 1t right
now before you forget.
The agricultural papers are having a
great deal to say concerning cure for
the tick pest, notably the Cuban dip,
water cure and others of less promi'
nence. The writer would like to have
the experience of those who have tried
the water method especially, as that is
Inexpensive and practicable OF being
put into general use at moderate COST
Philadelphia Is still announcing new
buildings and other items OF industrial
interest That enterprising city is ex-
neriencinq a growth that is the center
Fl intere,. in East Mississippi.