The new South-news., 1908-05-09

Financial AScu, Whliney of the
Cotton Association. y doing nicely
IN his campaign for funds to keep
ihls excellent organization going. lie
Is cons:sn'ly engaged in the work Of
soliciting and finds the people gener-
ally liberal in their donations. While
there may have been Sigh, feeling
against the association and union on
account IL the holding movement, in
angurated last fall. fair-mindei men
will appreciate the benefits to be .ie-
rived as coming 10 all and come 10 the
aid Of the farmers IN their fight. De-
caslonally some fellow who has his
toes pinched win omi, a lusiy squeal,
but generally the business people real
ixe that the campaign benefits them
in tho long run and lend the move
ment encouragement. What benefits
one class in Mississippi indirecil,
benefits all, and there should be thor
oagh and complete cooperation.
The Delta fair to be held at Green
vile this fall has been rendered by
the owners, a splendid brick building
$50 feet wide BY 450 feet long and
shed space for almost equal area,
without cost. This is fortunate indeed
Tor the promoters Of that organixa-
tion. This is by far the most COM
mosiious fair Building in the state,
and will easily house display Of
products that would do credit to any
of the great state fairs. Information
receised at this Office is TO the effect
that the fairs are all in good conii-
tion and preparations being made for
the best exhibits and largest attend.
ance in their history. The people arc
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 Hsttiesburg, ana des-
cribes the methods employed by p. N.
keller, Of Moselle, Jones county, who
has cleared hundreds Of acres Of pine
land OF stumps. Mr.. keller uses .
machine which costs about $75. 1t
is = capstnn with wire rope and block
attachments. The strongest stump
in an acre is selected to fasf6n the
machine to ana the cable run for
power and the stump does not grow
too vlAaG1h or wi&h - strong rpots -
resist. 1hs sspfrieses or Mr. lkslsr
should - Of vafue 70 the people IA
general hence its uss in The BuIle-
tin. If interestd, write a card for
copy
While it might not be safe to esti-
mate the cotton acreage In Missis.
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 cs.
pecially, has a largely INCREASED corn
acreage, and a trip of the writer
through Z number Of counties two
weeks since, impressed him with the
fact that with favorable seasons, the
delta will make more corn than evev
before in its history The crop was in
splendid condition and reasonably
we'll advanced for the season 1t i
expected that the first report from the
state as to acreage will show a 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.
lsture. He js- furnishing the local
Of his county with series
Of articles that will acquaint the peo-
pie with the Importance anl advan- |
tsges Of such an institution as vel!
AZ 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 o. the county in behalf Of the
and it Is safe to assume
that he viii be successfui.
A. c. Fant, Of Escon, last week
exhibited on the streets Of Macon,
zlfalia that wss SO inches in heighth.
It was grown by DR.. Clarke, who has
IN extensive acreage and finds il .
most profitable plant for the prairie
'ection Of our state. General 8. d.
Lee has one hun!red acres in alfalfa
hat bids fair to net him over and
'bovs Ill expense this season $4,000.
Soxubes county has large number Of
thst make Alfalfa, one Of
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