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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04
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compels me to be-
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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04
Will Finance Cotton Crop.

The Mississippi branch of the Farmers
Union and the financial institutions hold
ing membership in the Mississippi Bank
ers' Association, through their respective
executive committees, have perfected ar
rangements for handling the seasons cot
ton crop grown in this state.
The arrangement made is practically
the same as that prevailing last year,
the banks recognizing Farmers Union
warehouse receipts as negotiable instru-
ments- and making liberal advances
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04
Cloudburst at Jackson.

A fearful wind ard rainstorm struck
the Jackson section Wednesday, and,
while the wind was not sufficiently Sc
we're to do any damage in the city, the
rainfall amounted to cloudburst Light
ming put the electric lights out of bus
mess for an hour or more.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04

The citizens of Ruleville perfected a
Citizens Law and Order League, which,
it is hoped, will be powerful factor
for good in this community. Every
member pledges his influence against
every form of law-breaking in minor,
as well as greater degree, and will en-
deavor to discourage all petty offenses
and prevent them by influence alone.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04

William Amerin, popular young bus
mess man of Greenville, was convicted
on a charge of selling liquor, and was
fined 500 and given ninety days in
jail. He took an appeal to the circuit
court, declaring that he did not sell the
whisky, but merely ordered it for a
few friends in his name, and these
friends paid him their pro rata share
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04
Steve veazey Must Hang.

In the supreme court, the case OF
Steve Veazey, who was convicted of the
horrible murder of Boss Veasey, his
employer, committed in Tate county,
was affirmed with the death sentence,
Justice Mayes, announcing the date of
execution as Wednesday, June 80.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04
Galloway Memorial Church.

The board of stewards of the First
Methodist church, of jackson, has un-
der consideration a proposition to build
new church costing from 100000 to
$4,000, as memorial to the late
Bishop Charles B. Galloway, and which
viii be known as the Galloway Memo
rial church, all members of the Metho-
dist denomination in Mississippi, and
the public generally, being invited to
contribute.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04

Mayor F. H. Hoffman fined Frank
Jonce, of Brookhaven, $500 and ninety
days Tor the state, and 500 and thirty
days for the city of Brookhaven, on a
charge of selling liquor. The same fine
was also given to Fanny jackson on a
like charge, the sales having been made
monthly, according to the evidence OF
some of the witnesses.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04
Commercial Travellers Meet.

With more than five hundred members
in attendance, The annual convention of
the Grand Council of Commercial TRAY
elers for Mississippi and Louisiana was
called to order in this city Friday.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04

Earl D. Christian, of Shaw, secured
a verdict of $4,000 against the Y. &
NJ. V. railroad, in the circuit court at
Cleveland. He sued for $4,000 for per
sonal injuries received on the goth OF
last November, when he jumped from Il
Pullman car at Shaw and was paralyzed
by the fall
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04

Invitations have been sent out and
announcement made for the ceremony
of laying the cornerstone of Pearl River
county agricultural high school build
ing, on Monday, June Z, and big
time is being prepared for, and will be
anticipated.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04

A Sunday school superintendent in
stitute, under the auspices of the Sun
day school boards of the North Missis-
sippi conferences of the NJ. E. Church,
South. will be held at Meridian, Miss,
beginning Tuesday afternoon, July 81,
and closing Thursday noon, July 20.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04
Plan Riding Tournament.

thereon to owners OF cotton who desire
to hold their crop for better prices.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04
DAILY DIET HINTS
By DIR. 7. j. ALLEN
Food Specialist.
RIPENlNG BANANAS AT
HOME.

HlPENING BANANAS Al
HOME.
Bananas contain all the ele-
ments of nutrition, being slightly
deficient only in proteId. But as
they must be shipped green,
they are seldom properly
ripened. "A yeIlow-skinned tough
banana is very indigestibIe.
Bananas can be properly
ripened at home. Buy a bunch
of the local dealer and hang it
in a dry place with the stem in
water. There Is enough nutrl-
ment remaining In the stem to
ripen the fruit when are is
enough water to convey It to the
fruit. The temperature should
be about 80 FOR the BEST results,
but the ripening may be delayed
by keeping the temperature
down to 40.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04
DAILY DIET HINTS
BY DR.. 7. j. ALLEN
Food Specialist.
EATING SLOWLY.

Cereals and vegetables should
be eaten very slowly. Vitality is
wasted by hurried eating. But
the benefit from thorough mas
tication is not. SO much in the
conversion of starch to sugar in
the mouth and. in avoiding the
work of reducing food in ston-
ach and intestines as in the eff
feet upon the nervous system.
The relation between food and
thought is intimate, retroactive.
Hurry is worry, poise is con-
dition of health, Measured eat
ing balances the nerve supply
and that means, other things
equal, health. Measured eating
is a natural sedatIve-to be
taken with each meal.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04

Extent of Drink Evil in Australasia.
The official statistics showing the
figures for cases of drunkenness in
Great Britain's Australasian posses
sions for the year 1906 have just been
issued and serve to show the extent
of the drink evil in the islands of the
Great South Seas.
r.r,I han or &C. fcl1
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04

The immediate relatives of Eugene A.
Laurent, who was shot to death by
Charles R. Smith, the wealthy Lowndes
county planter, who was sentenced to
life Imprisonment after a sensational
trial last February, have filed suit
against Charles R. Smith for damages
of every kind to the plaintiffs" for the
sum of $4,000. The bill speaks of
Laurent's being in fine physical health
and commanding a salary of $4,000 per
annum as travelling salesman. Plain
tiffs claim that deceased had an I'M
varying custom of contributing each
month large and substantial sum OF
money as gratuity to the plaintiffs or
to some of them. Plaintiffs allege that
they are in very moderate circumstances
financially, having only what they can
earn, and that the defendant, Chas. R.
Smith, is a man of great wealth, being
worth more than 100000"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04

All arrangements have been completed
for the great summer school to be held
N South Mississippi College, Hatties-
burg, Miss, June to July B, and the
indications now are that it will be the
most largely attended summer school
in the state.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04
Mississippi
Arws

Vicksburg viii welcome the largest
number of celebrated men on June II,
the occasion of Stephen d. Lee memo
rial dedication, that ever came within
her hospitable gates. In addition to
Gov. Sanders, of Louisiana, Gov. Noel,
of Mississippi, their staff officers and
the large number of division officers
who will come from the Memphis Con-
federate reunion, the following well
known men have signifed their inten-
tion of being present; To receive the
Lee statue on the part of the United
States, Gen. Fred d. Grant, of Chicago;
Col Geo. +. Peck, of Washington, will
be the orator OF the day; Col Henry
Watterson, of Kentucky, will be presid-
ing officer of the occasion; Gen. Glenn
emit A. Evans, commander-in-chief of the
United Confederate Veterans, is to pre-
sent the statue to Gen. Grant. Col.
James Kilbourne is coming, as is Col.
John w. Noble, of St. Louis.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04

The damage resulting from the 400
inches of rain that fell at Meridian Mon
dav night will be enormous.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04

tt HIS is the shoe man who found
= In his hand the bill that went round
'Mong all the people who advertised.
He hired man whose work he priced
And paid him with the jewelers. bill
From the hardware merchants till,
Where it went when the clothing deal
er bought
From the furniture man, which the
cIothier got
When to him the dry goods merchant
went
With the bill the butcher wisely spent
When his friend the grocer had settle
ment made
With cash the honest workman paid.
MORAL.
The little st0ry GUe'Ve told IS meant
To sbozU you clearly that money spent
1t home zUiH help as all and then
Return to The oaVner- to spend again
That is, If dealers are also gUfse
.And do not fail to advertise.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04

Latin Proverb.
The asp borrows poison from the
viper.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04

HIS is the clothing dealer who
went
To the hardware store and freely spent
On advertised bargains the very bill
He got from the furniture dealers till,
Where it went when the dry goods
merchant bought
And paid with the bill that the butcher
got
From the grocer who had settlement
made
With the money the honest workman
paid.
P.S.-THe locaLdeaLer 1Vh0's up to snuff
VIII always advertise his stuff.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04

President G.. R. Hightower and Hon. v
Otis Robertson, of jackson, addressed a
large and representative meeting of the
Farmers Union dit Oxford. Both adj
dresses were listened to with marked at
tention and were along the line of the
warehouse plan being advocated by the
Farmers Union throughout the state
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04

We want your friendship.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04

The contempt proceedings against the
Mobile, Jackson & Kansas City Railroad
for failure to comply with the decree Or
dering the construction of the main line
through the town of Pontotoc, was heard
by Chancellor Robins. Chancellor Robins
declined to fine the road for contempt,
but ordered it to proceed within thirty
days to obey the decree of the court and
construct its main line through Pontotoc.
Death claimed two members of Wal
thall Camp, Confederate Veterans, of Me-
ridian. w. @. Draughn, aged Ga, was
found dead In the bathroom at his home.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1909-06-04

President Finley, of the Southern
Railway, and E. L. Russell, of the Mo
bile & Ohio Railroad, addressed the citi-
zens of Uunion county at Tupelo, after
which all attended an old-fashioned bar
becue as the guests of Private John M.
ALLEN.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07
A ouimpe SUBSECTION.

Most mothers know the difficulty OF
making guimpe at on restless child.
Even when apparently well cut and
fitted II will rise in an ugly fashion
with each movement OF the child.
One mother has solved this difficulty
In way that may not be known 70
others. She cuts her small daughters
guimpes TO the waist line or as long as
her underwalst and finishes the edge
with a row Of buttons,
To the buttons can be fastened the
drawers and petticoats. Not only does
the weight keep the guimpe frock
from riding but It is much more
comfortable on warm days not 10 have
the three thicknesses OF underwaist.
guimpe and frock.
The guimpe need be made OF fine
material only as far as II shows be
yond the yoke OF frock. Below II a
muslin. nalnsook or any other material
used for underclothing can be substi-
tuted
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07
WOMAN AND FASHION
Fashions In Writing Paper.

Gray Is undoubtedly the correct col
or for all note paper. the shade varying
10 suit individual taste.
In quantity IL may be either very
heavy or extremely thin. There seems
10 be no medium.
Both rough and smooth finish are
seen. and envelopes, as a rule. have
pointed flaps. Rarely are square ones
used at present.
Persons who do not like gray viii
find various shades OF blue from
which to choose. but great discretion
must be exercised In selecting from
this color.
A decided pale blue IL not good
form. tint just or white is effective.
and a deep cadet is always good form.
Any other examples should be avoid
ed.
Correspondence cards have come
into vogue again. Those oblong In
shape are 20 be preferred TO square
ones.
These come In the same shades as
note paper.
When the monogram Is used IL Is
placed now not at the middle OF the
top, but at the upper left corner OF the
paper. This Is so even when no adj
dress is stamped.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07
A Queen Who Can Sew.

Queen Victoria OF Spain Is one OF the
most expert needlewomen In all the
courts OF Europe. She was taught by
her mother. Princess Henry OF Batten-
berg, who In turn was taught by Queen
Victoria OF England In this Is seen
the value OF example. Victoria proba-
bly, was the first queen 70 take real in.
terest In needlework, and she kept II
up until her eyes failed with old age
She took pains TO teach all her daugh-
tiers and granddaughters the use OF
the needle, and now Victoria OF Spain
In the third generation works most OF
the dainty garments for her babies
Whatever work does not come from
her own hands is personally directed
by her, and doubtless her daughter
now few weeks old has career
with the needle before her.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07
In Real Life.

Daysey Mayme Appleton was read
ing newspaper last night when sud
denly she gave scream and fell TO
the floor I'm dead faint Now. &C.
cording 10 the books and tradition.
Daysey Mayme tainted because she
read the announcement OF an old
swecthearts marriage or death, and It
VIII turn out afterward, according to
the books and tradition, that he was
a cousin OF her old sweetheart by the
same name. But real life Is so un-
like the books and tradition. Upon
being revived Daysey Mayme related
that she saw hosiery advertised FOR
q cents that she had paid 80 cents
for the day before. -Atchison Globe.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07
HUMOR or THE HOUR.
Real Antique.

The collector OF antiques stopped
or at Bacon Ridge.
Good day. SIR" be said, addressing
the postmaster. IL am collecting old
fashioned articles and would like 70
know IL could ind anything like
that In this hamlet-say antique mugs.
for instance"
Uncle Jason stroked his chin whls-
kers.
antique mugs7 BY heck. l know
the very place where thar be two OF
them now"
"You dof Here's a good cigar. Now,
where can / find these antique mugsY'
why, down on Main street, in HI
ram Spruceby's barber shop. Gran
dad Wheatly and Pap Simmons are
in there getting shaved. and, by heck,
when IL comes TO antique mugs
reckon thars be the oldest in the coun-
~. strangerw-Chicago News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07
Rheumatism

Do YOU want to get nd
of it? If so, take DR.. Miles
Nervine modified as di-
rected in pamphlet around
bottle. In addition to tho
direct curative properties
it has a soothing effect up
on the nervous system by
which the rheumatic
pains are controlled, and
rest and sleep assured.
1t has made many cures
of this painful disease,
some Of them after years
of suffering. If it will
cure others why not you.
If your case is compli-
Gated, write us for advice,
it costs you nothing and
may save you prolonged
suffering.
II was 70 crippled that I could
scarcely walk After having my shoes
on for an hour ar two ! could manage
10 walk By suffering the pain Then
I began 60 have pains an through
ny system. MS doctor told mo had
on acute attack 0f lufnmmitory
\ cumatism. ! rcHd about Dr Miles,
J ryinc. bought 4 bottle ANA com-
need 20 get better from the start
= a for the past alN m0ntha lave
. rcely any pain. Esd am ahlo 90
TX as wen ar otcs
JAS. fi SANDERS.
L. o. Box Q, koclHraE III J,
Your dru1clst acl's or Niles, New
lnr, and ~ authorize n.u rs -rlurn
&c OF first hotla furF) 20 u fails
enefit you.
Miles Medical Co, Elkhart. Ind
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07
White Canvas Hats.

Hats made OF heavy white linen and
canvas are becoQsng quite popular.
They are trimmed with ribbon and
soft black patent leather, and some
have cretonne roses applied 20 the
brim and crown.
In Paris women are wearing hats
Of white canvas trimmed with huge
bows OF coarse net embroidered In
soutachc. The bows are wired and
stand mp 10 4 smart aud perky man
npr
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07

adaptation OF which is shown in this
sketch. II is a becoming model Of soft
green or burnt straw, fitting close to
the head, and the effect Of ample trim
ming Is given by the folds OF the veil,
which Is draped around the crown and
laced through two huge coils Of the
straw az the sides. From here the
long ends may be arranged In any
WAY desired
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07

A bin OF sale case before the court
was being argued at quite unnecessary
length by a garrulous counsel. After
an hour the X @. remarked to the
judge, II VIII now proceed, my lord,
10 address myselfto the furniture"
"You have been doing that for some
time,' dryly replied the judge as he
stlfed n yawn.--Iondon News.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07
When She Really Died.

The office boy, red eyed from weep
ing, stands outside the door OF the
managers Office.
IF ! tell him the truth he signs,
'he viii scowl at me and ask me who
Is playing today. and / can't go to her
funeral"
At last he goes into the office and
asks
please. Mr.. Hirem, can l get on
to go to the BAH game this afternoonT
Chicago Post.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07
ENCOURAGED.

What did papa say, GeorgeT
"He said it was too hot TO talk non
sense"
"But did he know that you wanted
TO marry me?"
I'll think he did"
"And didn't he encourage you TO
proceedW
Yes; he held the door open for me-"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07
old and Youno.

Polly's In the parlor.
Dainty. fresh and fair.
With tie sun excluded
It's delightful there
Moily's In Tho hammock
ln @ shady nook.
Quiet. cool. bewitchlng.
with n lovely book
nollys in tho auto,
WmEzing up and dow~.
An insp.ring(ricture
~ the duil old town.
Mothers iu the kitchen.
Doing on the work.
Some one hns 20 DO u.
Mother doesn't ahirk.
-Somcrvlile Journz
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07
We'll Informed.

"Your youngest daughter appears 10
know more about Europe than all the
rest OF the family put together"
Yes" answered Mr.. Cumrox. In
stead OF putting In her time catching
boats and trains she stayed at home
and read the guidebooks Washing
ton Star.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07
No DANCER.

"But don't you think" asked her
maid, that It will be dangerous for
you to wear all your Jewels when you
go bathing?"
mot az ALL don't wear any OF
them below my ankles, you know. -
Chicago Record-Herald.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07
a New Material.

A new fabric FOR wear IN the sum
mcr season Is merccri2cd poplln. 10
Is light IN weight. aud. although II Is
very inexpensive It hhsFho APPEAR
ance ~ q much more expensive fabric.
II comes in solid colors, with an
Invisible stripe. and may be had In
blues. browns and grays rs well as In
the moro delicate shades
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07
Cement Sidewalks

! am prepared 10 build cement side.
walks and sewer connections the com.
ing season. Anyone having work o
tnat kind % have done will consult
their interest by calling on Paddy
vonckx. Work guaranteed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07

Pearl-Let us go out IN the surf, my
dear. ! want TO learn how 10 float.
RUBY oh, YOU are slow! Learn how
10 sink. Then some handsome young
man Is sure 10 dash out and rescue
YOU New York Life.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07

Gadsby Hear about Jaggleton be
Ing thrown from a taxicab last nightf
Galey-Poor chap Did the car turn
turtle?
Gadsby No the chauffeur turned
bouncer, Buffalo News
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07
Reeomina Motor Hat.

Motor headgear Is subject TO fashion
as well as any other kind. No style
has come forward ~ q long time bet
ter suited 10 the needs OF the motorist
than the pretty "heehive" hat clever
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07
III. othsr Side.

"practicc makes perfect" asserted
the teacher
Maybe" agreed the man who was
learning the cello, "but IN my neigh
borhood Il makes enemies '-kansae
city Times
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1909-08-07

First Fly-This is perfectly killing!
Second Fly - / don't see any fun
lodging from pillar TO post with
reward for our capture hanging over
our heads.
First Fly-But II we escape we'll be
freaks in dime museum next year
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1909-07-10
PRICES OF FARM PRODUCTS.

The very high price of all things produced
the farm comes in for great deal of COM
ment these days, and there appears to be no i'm
mediate near prospects of change. It seems
to be evident that supply and demand has much
to do with conditions, although the increased
ability of farmers to hold their products for
good prices is big factor. But whatever the
cause, the farmer is certainly coming into his
own and we are awfully glad of it. He has had
much encouragement in the past and he de-
serves prosperous time. Our population is
rapidly increasing and the producers have not
been keeping pace with it. Many left the farms
to take up other occupations during the period
of low prices but the largely increased prices will
have tendency not only to hold boys on the farm
but will induce others to the tilling of the sol,
and this will be grand thing. 1t will cause
all vacant lands to be occupied by families who
will produce something and this condition will
improve the villages and smaller cities and will
check to degree the rapid centralizing of not
only the business, but the population, of the
country. There is line of business today
more profitable than that of farming and the
prospects are it will continue so for many years
to come-Browns Valley Tribune.