The Bolivar County Democrat., 1907-01-26

In line with the proposition to estao-
lish an agricultural school in each con-
gressional district of the State is the
proposition of Superintendent Smith of
Holmes county to organize corn club
among the students in the county schools
for the purpose of making corn study,
experimenting with actual crops, breed
ing and improving the seed, etc. The
members of this club will plant small
plat of ground and give it every atten-
tion and improved cultural methods, not
ing carefully the difference in yield un-
der varying conditions. This is by far
one of the most progressive movements
ever inaugurated In the State, and it is
to be hoped that the example will be
emulated by others, not only with ref
erence to the corn crop, but all crops
that are grown in the State. The sue
cess of the movement inaugurated by
Prof. Smith will be watched with the
greatest interest by interested persons
everywhere.
Secretary Muller of the McComb City
Progressive Union sees many good things
in store for that enterprising city for
the coming year. The year just past
was prosperous one, but the future
even looks brighter. With the active
cooperation OF the business men and
the farmers of the surrounding country,
there is every reason to believe that
what Mr.. Muller mas seen will come to
pass. Then, too, it is SO much more
pleasant to see the good things instead
of the bad. The world loves an optimist
and life is much sweeter to the man
who always looks upon the bright side.
Newton is investigating fully the
proposition to erect water system be-
fore deciding definitely what is best to
be done. This is undoubtedly a very
wise movement. Too many municipali-
ties issue bonds, let contracts and begin
work before it is definitely determined
just what is to be done. Some serious
mistakes have been made by Mississippi
towns along this line, but we are learn
ing to 60 more careful and settle all
such important matters as these before
hand.
Centerville is not satisfied with pres
ent conditions and is agitating another
progressive movement. An organization
OF the business people is suggested and
being discussed. They will find it
great help if properly conducted. Cen
terville already has an oat growers as
sociation, cane growers association and
a trucking league. With an organization
of business men to look after rates and
such matters, that little city ought to
show something wonderful in the way
OF development during the year.
The writer has series of short arti-
cles on life insurance, prepared in plain
language SO that all can understand that
will be either published in this depart
ment during the year or in pamphlet
form for general distribution. The peo-
pie of Mississippi pay millions of dol
lars every year for this necessary pro.
lection to their families, and should have
in their possession reliable information
concerning the plans and workings of
the concerns that receive their money.
Another cotton picker is knocking for
admission at the doors of our planters.
1t has been patented by Mr. Lowrey
and promises more in the way of success
than former efforts along that line 1t
is similar to one tried two years ago,
and operates with belts guided to the
open bolls by boys. 1t is claimed that
one machine can pick 1000 pounds of
ordinarily clean cotton in a day. Its
success will be closely watched.
A community is just as good as the
people make it. The man who will not
take advantage of every opportunity to
speak a good word for the section in
which he lives, or speaks slightingly of
it, should endeavor to find one of which
he can speak well or keep his mouth
shut.
Meridian, the "Queen City," comes to
the beginning of the new year with a
strong intention of eclpsing all previous
records for industrial and commercial
The list of manufacturing
plants is continually lengthening, and
other interests are growing apace.
II you have cxperlmented with crops,
stock or anything else of interest, let
this department know of the success at
tending your efforts. The public in gen.
eral would be glad to have the result of
your labors, and if it is worth anything
you could do them a favor by letting
all have it.
The exceedingly warm weather ex-
perienced since the holidays has un-
worked damage to the fruit
crop of the State. Blooms appeared on
the trees in places and the second bloom
ing period will not come Vi cool weather
did not stop them in time.
Believe in your community and take
care to let others see that you do.
Prison Statistics.
During the past year the penitentiary