The Tupelo journal., 1908-05-08
The revival OF water traffic on the

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river traffic comes from Marks, in Quit
a county, where a number of gentle-
men are constructing a small boat to
ply in the waters of the Tallahatchie
and Coldwater. The boat is being CON
structed of light draft and will be able
to run at almost all seasons of the year.
The Pearl river trade is looking up
and interest is growing all over the
State. The general government is be-
ing importuned to make appropriations
for improving our rivers so that they
will afford safe emu of commerce.
With the expenditure of a reasonable
sum Mississippi streams could and
would carry millions of tons of freight
each year.
Financial Agent Whitney of the
Cotton association is doing nicely in his
campaign for funds to keep this excel.
lent organization going. He is con-
stantly engaged in the work of solicit
ing and finds the people generally lib
eral in their donations. While there
may have been a slight feeling against
the ASSOCIATION and union on account of
the holding movement inaugurated last
fall, fair-minded men will appreciate
the benefits to be derived as coming to
all and come to the aid of the farmers
in their fight. Occasionally some fell
low who has his toes pinched will emit
a lusty squeal, but generally the busi-
ness people realize that the campaign
benefits them in the long run and lend
the movement encouragement. What
benefits one class in Mississippi indi-
rectly benefits all, and there should be
thorough and complete cooperation.
The bulletin Of the department of
agriculture and commerce will contain
IN illustrated article this month on
clearing stump lands in South Missis-
sippi. 1t was prepared by James A.
Hearn OF Hattiesburg and describes
the methods employed by p. NJ. keller
OF Moselle, Jones county, who has
cleared hundreds of acres of pine land
of stumps. Mr.. Ikeler uses a machine
which costs about $75. 1t is a capstan
with wire rope and block attachments.
The strongest stump in an acre is Sc
lected to fasten the machine to and the
cable run out and fastened to those
around it. Two hefty yoke of oxen are
used for power and the stump does not
grow too large or with too strong roots
to resist. The experience of Mr.. keller
should be of value to the people in
general, hence it's use in the bulletin.
If interested, write a card for copy.
Il r
While it might not be safe to esti-
mate the cotton acreage in Mississippi
| yet awhile, there can be no doubt but
that the acreage of corn, oats and for
age crops has been greatly increased.
The delta section especially has a large
ly increased corn acreage, and 4 trip of
the writer through a number of coun-
ties two weeks since impressed him
with the fact that with favorable sea-
sons the delta will make more corr
than ever before in its history. The
crop was in splendid condition and rea-
sonaoly well advanced for the season.
1t is expected that the first report from
the state as to acreage will show a
gratifying increase in all sections as to
corn, hay and forage crops.
No state in the union is richer in
valuable mineral waters than Miss1s-
sippi. Thousands Of valuable springs
are to be found in the state, awaiting
the man with capital and energy to
develop them and bring the water
properly before the public. A few Of
these have been developed and have
proven money-makers for the proprie-
tors. There are yet opportunities for
those inclined to develop properties of
great value.
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 $50 feet long and shed
space of almost equal area, without
cost. This is fortunate indeed for the
promoters of that organization. This
is by far the most commodious fair
building in the state, and will easily
house a 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 condition and preparations
being made for the best exhibits and
largest attendance In their history.
The people are showing more interest
than ever, and the spread of the fair
spirit means much for the future pros
perity OF u commonwealth.
The men at the head of the Farmers
Union are a guarantee that its affairs
will be conducted in a safe, sane and
business-like manner. 1t is an organi-
cation of God-fearing people, and there
is no ground whatever for the fear ex-
pressed by some that it will degenerate
into lawlessness akin to the night
| riders of Kentucky. 1t is the height of
foolishness to even suggest such. -
Mississippi is beginning to be recog-
nized as a c~orn-growing state. Capt.
| Merry of the Illinois Central railroad
invites US to make an exhibit at the
| National Corn Show to be held at Oma-
ha, Neb., in December. He expresses
confidence in Mississippi showing up
we'll with the best Of them.