Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1908-01-25

| how to mix these materials in order to
secure the most economical results from
their use. 1t is of course, impossible
for any man to tell farmer Just in
| what proportion to mix these materials
in order to secure the most profitable
returns on the purchase money. There
is one way, and only one way, for a
farmer to gain this information, and
that is by experimenting on his own
farm. While il is impossible to say
just what is the best combination of
these materials for our different crops
ON varying soils, we can be guided
largely by the results obtained at the
experiment stations on similar soils, and
suggest with considerable confidence
formulas for cotton and grains. With
these statements in mind, suggest the
following formulas for grains; Cotton
seed, 1,400 pounds to acid phosphate
600 pounds; stable manure, 1,700
pounds to acid phosphate 300 pounds
cotton seed meal, 1000 pounds to acid
phosphate 1000 pounds. The follow
ing formulas arc ssggcsted for cotton;
Cotton seed, 1880 pounds to acid phos'
phatc $50 pounds; stable manure, 500
pounds to acid phosphate 400 pounds;
cotton seed meal, 500 pounds to acid
phosphate ] 200 pounds. The total OF
each of these combinations is 1000
pounds, or one ton.
"1he amount q ! fertilizer that can be
proftably used depends mainly on the
mechanical condition OF the soil, II tho
soil is thoroughly pulyerized for from
six TO fifteen inches deep, and full OF
vegetable matter. it will generally pay
you to apply large quantities, If the
soil is void of vegetable matter and
broken into clods for only about two
inches deep, it is not advisable to apply
more than 200 pounds of ready mixed
fertilizer. The fertilizer should be ap
piled about two weeks before planting
time 1t does not pay to make two
applications, except when large amounts
are TO be used
The corn club idea is taking root
early this year, and the prospects for
good work is excellent. Superintendent
Il. p Clayton Of Lee county has already
sent out notices for organization, and
will take an active interest in the move
ment, assuring its success. Lee is one
of the most productive counties of the
State, and will give hearty encourage
ment to this progressive idea. The yielC
of corn up there is already 22j bushels
to the acre, and if Superintendent Clay
ton can increase this yield only one
bushel to the acre for 1905 it will bC
approximately 10000 bushels, or esti
mating at sixty cents per bushel, S24,
900. A pretty fair earning for county
superintendent. If each superintendent
would give the movement his influence
and add only one bushel to each acre il
the State, the increase would be approx
imatcly 100000 bushels, valued at 81,
100000. Superintendent l.. r. Massey
of Jasper county and others have taker
up the work also, and old Mississippi
bids fair to soon become one of the lead
ing corn States of the Union.
The matter of fair telephone servic,
at reasonable rate, one of the most
important matters before the people o.
Mississippi at this time, again comes tc
the front through suits brought by At
torney General Fletcher to oust the Cum
bcrand Telephone & Telegraph Com
pany from the State. A competing com
pany at Meridian was forced out Of
business and bought up some years ago
and General Fletcher is prosecuting un
der the antitrust laws of the State II
is generally to be desired that this suit
will prove an entering wedge to the
regulation of rates, and that our people
will be given protection in the future
The rural rate, known as the "farmei
rate" has been increased by the big
company that practically controls all
the business in Mississippi, from two
dollars per annum for connection Il
several times that amount within the
past two years, and the rate is now
almost prohibltive. Reliable service al
an equitable rate is a necessity, anC
the law must guarantee it to the pub
lie.
The Legislature of Oklahoma, now ir
session, desires to establish agricultural
colleges and experimental stations ant
have written the Department of Agri
culture and Commerce for information
concerning those in Mississippi The
Importance of these institutions and the
splendid results obtained commend our
system above all Others to the goot
people of Oklahoma May they profit
by the example set by our Legislative
bodies years ago and continued from
year to year
The legislative bodies have gotter
down to the regular grind of business
and work is being expedited rapidly
The uneasiness expressed in some quar-
ters that drastic legislation will be en-
acted is gradually wearing away, ant
the impression that good and wholesome
laws will be made is taking its place
The members generally display deter
mination to acquant themselves with
the facts in every case before acting
upon it. While it may be- too early tc
forecast action on important matters
it is safe to assume that the work
done will be for the best interests oi
the State in general.
The trouble at the A. & NJ College
has been amicably adjusted between tn,
faculty and student body, and thing;
are again serene at that splendid iusti
tuition. 1t is to be sincerely hoped that
the affair of few days since will not
materially affect the support given by
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