Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1907-11-07
Br II Z. BLAKEsLEE. JAorso..

month at Lexington and the affair was
splendid success from every stand
point. More than eighty bows who en-
tered the contest in the spring stuck IL
out and had their corn on display ut
the roundup. The judging was done
by Profs. Perkins and fox Of the A. &
NJ. college. The handsome list Of valu-
able prizes awarded By the business
and professional men of Holmes county
were distributed among the successful
contestants. The home culture con-
tests among the school girls was also
the subject OF much attention and the
display of work shown would compare
favorsbly with that produced anywhere.
The ysung lady receiving gold medal
for the best loaf Of bread has the high
est honor that can be bestowed by any
community or organization Give Us
girls for wives and mothers who know
how themselves whether it is necessary
for them to cook and sew or not, and
life At home will be much more pleas
ant,
The roundup was attended by an i'm
mense crowd who we're attracted by the
novel contests and were interested In
the future welfare of Holmes county
and her already splendid citizenship.
A regular county fair was launched
and men selected who will push IL to a
successful termination by next fall. II
has been great year for Holmes coun-
~, and Superintendent Smith Is en-
titled to the greatest consideration and
esteem for the hard work he has done
curing the year, and the phenomenal
results obtained. II every county in
the State had ono or more such
"Smiths," there would be an entirely
different tale to tell within the next
few years.
1t is the earnest desire OF the writer
to see more than half the counties Of
Mississippi with such organizations In
the public schools next year. A circu-
lar has already been sent each superin-
tendent-elect, and |. is to be hoped that
the matter will be taken up Immediate
ly in the teachers meetings and a call
made for organization early in the year.
During the roundup OF institutes o.
the A. l. NJ. College, the Mississippi
Live Stock Association was formed with
the following officers: II. b. Hardy,
president, Columbus; d. A. Saunders,
vice-prcsident, Starkville; Arch Smith,
secretary-treasurer, Agricultural Col
lege. Directors, W. G. Evans, Colum-
bus; T. w. jackson, Prairie Point; T.
w. Taylor, Port Gibson; g. NJ. Aldrich,
Michigan City; J. w. Day, Crystal
Springs. A meeting Of the officers and
members, as we'll as those desiring to
become members, il called to meet in
jackson November L.. 1907. The pur-
pose Of the meeting Is to consider legis-
Etion Of Importance to the cattle In.
duetry In the State, more ESPECIALLY the
establishment of live stock sanitary
board for the enforcement Of sanitary
regulations, the eradication OF the cat
tie tick, the extension into Mississippi
Of the quarantine line, the utilization
Of q fund Of alb, 500 appropriated by the
United States government for tick erad-
ication and other matters Of deep in
terest. The one fare for the round trip
; rate TO the State fair can be taken ad-
vantage Of and Q large turnout is de-
sired. Write Arch Smith, secretary,
Agricultural College, for particulars.
The Farmers' Union is undergoing
crucial period ut this time. Tho de-
mand for reasonable price for cotton,
backed also by the Cotton Association,
is being bitterly fought by the interests
that would be interfered with and
every obstacle possible thrown in their
path. a desperate effort is being made
To hammer the price to eight cents as
has been threatened, and the battle is
q royal one. The Union chain Of ware
houses is being extended and next year
the organization will be stronger than
ever To wage campaign for IN equita-
ble price. 1t is encumbent on every
member ito stand firm now and use
every legitimate means TO hold up the
hands of the officials who are in the
forefront Of battle. Do not be discour-
aged il the price is manipulated to q
price that is too low, but bear in mind
that long pull will ~ necessary to
change . condition that nearly q CEN
tury has been used in perfecting. Don't
become discouraged and say that the
Farmers' Union and the Cotton Asso-
citation are no good, but add your mite
in the way Of dues and good counsel to
keep the organizations together and at
work. Results arc bound to follow such
q course.
Join the Farmers Union and the Cot
ton Association and add your mite to
the splendid work undertaken by these
organizations.
The writer would like to hear from
all who are putting up cane syrup for
the general market this fall, giving
quantity and size Of can used. 1t Is
necessary to begin early making ar
rangements for disposition Of the crop.
The same aid will be given this year in
finding . market as last, and there il
encouragement that good price will
again be realized.
Remember that there Is something to
do for the man who is really anxious to
do something.
The people in the vicinity Of Gloster
are determined to truck next year on
m extensive scale and the league form
ed some time since is particularly ac-
tive, holding regular meetings and dis
cussing matters of general interest to
the project ard those going into IL.
Now Is the time TO begin arrange
msnts TO make next year the banner
ono for general improvement 10 our