The Kemper herald., 1908-05-07

IiuuuCldl hSCHt NhitHCy VI bhC
Cotton Association, is doing nicely
in his campaign for funds to keep
this excellent organization going. He
is constantly engaged in the work Of
soliciting and finds the people gener-
ally liberal in their donations. While
there may have been a slight feeling
against the association and union on
account of the holding movement in
augurated last fall, fair-minded men
will appreciate the benefits to be de-
rived as coming to all and come to the
aid of the farmers in their fight. Oc-
casionally some fellow who has his
toes pinched will omit lusty squeal,
but generally the business people real
ize that the campaign benefits them
in the long run and lend the move
ment encouragement. What benefits
one class in Mississippi indirectly
benefits all, and there should be thor
ough and complete cooperation.
The Delta fair to be held at Green
vile this fall has been rendered by
the owners, splendid brick building
$50 feet wide by 450 feet long and
shed space for almost equal area,
without cost. This is fortunate indeed
for the promoters of that organiza-
ton. This is by far the most COM
modious fair building in the state,
and will easily house display OF
products that would do credit to any
of the great state fairs. Information
received at this Office is to the effect
that the fairs are all in good condi-
ton and preparations being made for
the best exhibits and largest attend
ance in their history. The people are
showing more interest than ever, and
the spread of the fair spirit means
fuch for the future prosperity of our
commonwealth.
The Bulletin Of the Department OF
Agriculture and Commerce, will con-
tain an illustrated article this month
on clearing swamp lands in South
Mississippi 1t was prepared by Jas.
A. Hearn, of Hattiesburg, and des-
cribes the methods employed by P. M.
Ikeler, of MoselIt, Jones county, who
has cleared hundreds Of acres of pine
land of stumps. Mr.. 1keler uses a
machine which costs about $75. 1t
is a capstan with wire rope and block
attachments. The strongest stump
in an acre is selected to fasten the
machine to and the cable run for
power and the stump does not grow
too large or with too strong roots to
resist. The experience OF Mr.. lkeler
should be of value to the people in
general, hence its use in The Bulle-
tin. If interestd, write card for
copy
While it might not be safe to esti-
mate the cotton acreage IN Mlssls-
sippi yet awhile, there can be no
doubt but that the acreage of corn,
oats and forage crops has been great
ly increased The Delta section es-
pecially, has largely increased corn
acreage, and trip of the writer
through number of counties two
weeks since, impressed him with the
fact that with favorable seasons, the
delta will make more corn than ever
before in its history The crop was in
splendid condition and reasonably
well advanced for the season 1t is
expected that the first report from the
state as to acreage will show crafty
ing increase in all sections as to corn,
hay and forage crops
Supt. Waldrup, of Jones county,
has begun a systematic campaign for
the location of an agricultural high
school in accordance with the provi-
sions of the law passed by the legis-
lature. He is furnishing the local
of his county with series
of articles that will acquaint the peo-
Pile with the Importance ana advan-
tages of such an institution as we'll
as what is required of the county de-
string one located. After this cam
paign of education has advanced far
enough he will make personal cam
paign of the county in behalf of the
movement, and it is safe to assume
that he will be successful.
A. C. FAINT, of Macon, last week
exhibited on the streets of Macon,
alfalfa that was SO inches in heighth.
1t was grown by DR.. Clarke, who has
an extensive acreage and finds it a
most profitable plant for the prairie
section of our state. General S. d.
Lee has one hundred acres in alfalfa
that bids fair to net him over and
above all expense this season $4,000.
Noxubee county has large number of
plantations that make alfalfa, one of
the leading crops, and its popularity
is growing rapidly.
Mississippi is beginning to be rec
ognized as corn growing state. Capt.
Merry of the Illinois Central railroad
invites us to make an exhibit at the
National Corn show to be held in
Omaha, Neb., in December He ex-