The Tupelo journal., 1907-04-12

Let's have a full and free discussion of
this important subject.
1t has been contended by some for
years that Mississippi had within her
borders valuable deposits of phosphate
rock which is largely used in the manu-
facture of fertilizers. A recent visit CT
Land Commissioner Nall to the coast.
taken together with a notice that APP
pears in the Manufacturers Record to
the effect that G.. II. Wood of Moss Point
would develop phosphate properties dis
covered on Greenwood island, leaves the
impression that something has been
found down there, although it would
come as something of a surprise if the
immediate coast country was to develop
phosphate mines. There is likely good
phosphate in the State, and it is to be
hoped that the geological survey will
show this to be a fact.
Hon. Walter Clark of the Cotton AS
ISOLATION is giving to the people of Mis-
SlSSlpDl SOUlc NuUlGoOiIC dQh lCC lIcoC
days, and it is safe to follow the coun
sci of this gentleman. He is a man of
vast experience and does not say what
to do unless he knows that it is prac-
ticable. With reference to diversified
ton he says: "If we would see pros
perity in Mississippi this fall, let us
plant corn and grasses ~abundantly and
then all of the cotton we can work and
gather. To every farmer l would say:
See that your tenants plant and cult
vate their gardens well, and do not for
get YOU own. This policy will reduce
very much your buying bills. If you
are buying feed a few acres of sorghum
broadcasr, three bushels to the acra, will
give you a supply of green feed by the
middle Of May which will reduce your
feed bills"
Talk about what can be done in Mis-
sissippi-just see the following from
the Senatobia Democrat: "One farmer
whom we know feeds and clothes his
family from the proceeds from the but
ter and milk which he gets from one
Jersey COW. The records of this cow
last year was 600 pounds of butter and
1000 gallons of milk, which Melted the
owner about $3.50" Does a cow in the
Elgin district of Illinois pay the owner
better than this Tate county cow? No.
Mississippi offers as much or more to
tho man whn iS Winipn fn Wnrk anH
mix a little brains with his labor than
any state in our great Union. Get this
fact in your head.
Prosperity having struck Louisville in
large quantities, it transpires that the
school building is inadequate to the
needs of the town, and the good people
are arranging to erect a new one with
sufficient capacity to take care of the
situation for several years to come. 1t
is proposed to build one that has all
modern co~nveniences and in a thorough
ly substantial manner 1t is character
istic of Louisville to do things right and
the new school building will not be an
exception.
Charleston will turn out to welcome
the "kyars" in a few weeks. The rail-
road is almost completed, only a little
more work being necessary. The town
has shown a wonderful growth ahead of
the cars and this will no doubt be great
ly stimulated when the steam horse
comes in.
Beautifying our cities and towns is a
highly commendable work and the
leagues for civic improvement being or
ganized at West Point and other places
are steps in the right direction and de-
serve the hearty support of every one
interested in the towns, and all citizens
are.
The Free Press at Poplarville is al
ready a splendid paper, but in the near
future a type-setting machine will be in
stalled that is guaranteed not to smoke
cigarettes, chew tobacco, swear, get
drunk or stay out all night. Poplar
vile and the Free Press are all right.
Are you doing your part toward build
ing the Union warehouses? 1t is a mat
ter that deserves your support, both
with sympathy and financial aid. 1t is
the sensible plan for handling cotton
and should be pushed until warehouses
are in every county and community.
The state and county fairs will prove
of inestimable value in creating a ri
valry among our people for excellence
in the production of field crops and live
stock. Give the fairs your hearty sup
port.
Supreme Justice Whitfield rendered a
decision in the Supreme Court a few
days since that has a far-reaching
meaning and import. Something will
be said of this decision in this depart
ment next week.
Japanese sugar cane is said to be one
of the best forage crops that can be
grown in Mississippi, yielding well and
excellent for feeding.
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