The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-10-04


Glen w. Herrick, state entomoo-
gist, calls attention to the law with
reference to the importation of boil
weevils into the state and again en-
phasizes the rules promulgated TWO
years hence. A quarantine is placed
against all infected counties and par
ishes of Texas and Lauoisiana, pro-
hibiting the importation Of seed,
hulls seed cotton, sacks, pickers
sacks, etc. Shipments of household
goods from infected areas are prohlb-
tied unless accompanied by an affi-
davit attached to the way bill to the
effect that the shipment contains mona
of the articles mentioned above. The
eatomologist has tn epower to inspect
any such shipment as his discretion.
Cotton being shipped to the state IN
the bale must come in tightly closed
, box cars and not opened upon any
pretext in infected territory. No per-
son except duly recognized entomolo-
ogist is allowed to bring live weev1l
larvae or eggs into the state in any
way. The common carriers are en-
Joined against infracting the rules and
are subject to the penalties prescribed
by the same as individuals. An IN
fraction of these rules and regulations
is punishable by fine of not less than
as far as possible, these rules are en-
forced and calls upon all good citizens
to assist him in the work. 1t is I'M
portant and imperative that a clost
watch be kept and that the rules b'
strictly enforced. The inroads of thu
weevil can be confined to the ordlnar!
migratory distance by this means ane
| it will be two or three years before Il
reaches all portions of the state. Il
is the duty Of everyone to report
promptly to Mr., Herrick any infrac
ton Of these rules.
1t was the writer's pleasure to visi'
the homes and farms of w. B. Mer
cier and c.. L. Dewey while on receni
trip to Amite county. Both of thest
gentlemen have splendid places witt
all conveniences and improvements
Each has his water works plant with
water in the home and outside for the
stock. Good fruit, stock, vehicles and
an abundance of everything is theirs
Ii is needless to say that they are con-
tented and firmly fixed in the belief
that Mississippi is the greatest state
in the Union. Mr. Mercier is Mis-
sissippian and a graduate Of the A. d
NJ, College, while Mr.. Dewey is ar
Iowan who sought a milder climate and
settled in Amite county. Such mel
are to be desired in every communit,
and the effect of their progressivenes!
is Like the measles catching. Others
see what they are doing and follow
The entire community is helped by
their example and the good they dc
will live for years after they have
passed away.
A recent visit to Ceatreville dis
closed the fact that the Red Snapper
Sauce Co., of that place had rebuilt
their factory destroyed by fire some
thing like a year ago, larger and bet
ter than ever. A magnificent two-sto-
ried concrete building has been erect
ed and fitted with modern machinery
for the manufacture Of pepper sauce
and condiments. Thirty acres of pep
per was raised this year and the crop
will be increased next season. Thi
people in the surrounding country are
encouraged to raise pepper and onions
for use in this factory, and it not only
furnishes employment for labor In the
factory proper, but provides market
for large quantities Of these two pro,
duets. 1t is a great institution and
one that should be, and is appreciated
by the people of that section.
The Register at Clarksdale will is.
sue d UduuSOuc ldll bIdu6 cuitlOu Cdi'
ly in this month. Five thousand:
copies will be distributed in the ter.
ritory adjacent to Clarksdale and il
will be worth great deal to the bus
mess men of that thriving delta me.
tropolis
Our good newspaper brethren, An
derson of the Ripley Sentinel aa(
Brown of the Guntown Hot Times have
a rather spirited contention that is at.
tracing attention in that section Of
she state. Politics does not figure il
! his good-natured difference, but tn,
ability of their respective counties Il
raise corn, melons, pumpkins, beets
etc. Anderson exhibited corn tina
weighed amost two pounds to the eal
and beet that weighed seven pound.
and two ounces, being 26 inches in cir
conference. Brown has corn tina
weighs as much and contains 1,22l
grains to the ear. load of water mel
ons that weighed from Sc to 8.
pounds and other products in proper
ton. The differences Of these edito
lilal gentlemen are to be commended
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