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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
The Youths Companion In 1909


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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
REDUCE THE ACREAGE
IS AGAIN Tilt ORDER
LAST Years Large Crop Is Responsible
ter Heavy tess to Farmers.

J. "A. Taylor, president of the National
'iinners' Association, with headquarters
in Memphis, addresses the following
letter to cotton growers everywhere:
"A year ago ! strongly urged you to
reduce the acreage in cotton and grow
more feedstufIs. 1t seems from the
acreage report last year that only a
part OF the growers reduced their acre
age and in some sections q small increse
wa shown. The result has been about
as l predicted, the lowest prices we
have had for several years. 1t nov
looks as II the crop will bring $550,0OO,-
600, or over $50, OOO, 900 less than last
years crop, which was nearly 1000, 900
bales m it q a loss to the South
OF over . hundred million dollars.
THE time has arrived when you mus I
decide on the acreage for this season.
l strongly urge you to reduce your
acreage in cotton at least 10 per cent.
and raise more grain and hay so you
will be more independent at marketing
time. When the spinner is assured
there is enough cottd grown to supply
his needs he is very independent and
will only buy at cheap prices. With a
possibility of a shortage he is a very
eager buyer.
while the consumption for the first
half OF the cotton year ending March
LIST will likely be a little less than half
the crop the consumption the last half
VIII be very much larger so that he will
likely have about the same visible u
ply that we had last season, SO that We
should raise next year at least a million
bales less than the consumption in order
to get good prices for il.
Nov don't think that every n else
Will reduce and you can plant more and
get a big price, for that is what too
many of you did last season. Ii will
a UNIFORM reduction in order to get
the proper results. You should only
plant enough so that the most I favorable
conditions the crop would not exceed
1880, 900 and then if the weather con.
iitions reduce the yield to 11,000,O 900
you wilf'get more money for 1t than il
you raised Il, 800, 900.
II hope that every merchant reading
his article will call his farmer custom
'rs' attention to it and urge the reduc-
ion. 1t is the extra hundred million
dollars the cotton crop brings that
makes trade good through the South.
that meetings be held in every
school house in the South Saturday,
7th, 80 that uniformity of action
nay be taken"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
Just received a new line Of
famous Manhattan Shirts at
all prices.
]. kANTROVITZ & BRO.
DOES THIS SUIT YOU?

s. L. Raines, the enterprising drug.
gist of Greenwood, is having such a
large run on "HINDIpO," the new Nerve
Tonic and Restorer, and hears 1t so
highly praised that they now offer to
guarantee it in every case to sure all
forms of Kidney Troubles and Nervous
Disorders.
They pay for it If 1t does not give you
entire satisfaction.
II you use 1t, 1t is their risk, not yours.
A 50-bottle box, Blue Liable Extra
Strength, 81. 90, will put life In a dead
one. Sent by mail under positive guar
antee, (O
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
Best on The Market.

Phil Campbell, Ala, R. No. l,
Nov 1, '08.
Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Co.
Florence, Ala.
Gentlemen -
have been using your fertilizer for
eight years, and am glad to say it has
given entire satisfaction. regard II
40 one OF the best fertilizers on the
market. The kinds | have used are
King Cotton Grower and Ashcrafts
Formula for corn, cotton, and peas. !
have handled the above goods by the
car load with satisfactory prices.
When ! can serve you. command me.
Yours truly,
/. NJ. BISHOP.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
Notice.

l have bought the interest Of my for
mer partner, Jake Cohen, and will con
tinue the business at the same stand
No, 104 Market street. The patronage
Of the public is solicited and will be ap,
preciated. Resp'y,
JAKE PoDBEREsKY.
Greenwood, Feb. 2, 1909.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
Buffet Service.

The Southern Railway Company II
Mississippi that Pullman
Drawing Room Buffet Sleeping Carr
are operated On Trains II and IL between
GreenvilIe and Columbus. For all In.
formation apply to nearest Ticket
Agent Of the southern Ry. Co. In Miss,
OF H. 4. Jones, Jr, 7. p. A. Meridian,
Mis-.
JEO. M. BEALL, q. P. 4.
~. Loaisy No
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
Death Of Mr.. G. N. Melton.

Mr.. G. NJ. Melton, one of Green
woods most highly esteemed Cit.
zens, died yesterday afternoon at
about 5 o'clock, and his remains
were taken to Grenada this morn.
ing for interment. Mr.. Melton had
been in failing health for the past
two years. The Commonwealth ex-
tends sympathy to the heart. broken
widow and daughter, and other rel
atives in their sad bereavement.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
Lost.

One white setter dog. lemon colored
spots On ears. Answers to name "Snow."
Liberal reward for return.
j, W. BARNWELL,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
FOR.SALE.

One 5O-Horse Power En-
CINE and one IS II. P. Boiler
IN good shape; only been IN
use three years. win be sold
a q bargain.
Apply to
B. UllENDORF,
Cruger, Mss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
Lost.

One large fountain pen at Postofice
Feb 5. Finder will please return to O.
M. Commander and be rewarded.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19

We handle the famous Man.
haitian Shirts, and can fit you
both in measurement and price
J. KANTROVITZ & BRO.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
Lost.

Knights Of Honor Pin, on streets Of
Greenwood. Return to this office and
receive reward.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
AT THE PIANO:
BRAIN VAN DEN BERG

ii. Il. THEARLE AND J. SAUNDERS GORpAN
Boxes, $3.50. Lower Floor, $500.
Balcony $l.00-75c.
Subscription and Mail Orders Re.
ceived now. Regular sale opens Mon
day, Feb. %, at OPERA HOUSE.
Mail orders should be explicit and ac-
companied by self addressed and stamp
ed envelope to insure prompt service.
Make checks and money orders payable
to WILL ISENBERG, Mgr.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
For Sale.

Soda Fount. J. B. Pace, Greenwood
Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19
ThP Commonwealth
J. L. GILLESPIE, EDITOR.
ROUND THE TOWN
Gathered In the Round Up.

~ pho CieJ idSe Cdeurudy.
Mr.. J. 7. Talbert, Of Minter City, wa,
in the city last Saturday.
Mr.. ]. B. O'Neal was over from For
Loring on business Saturday.
Mr.. W. 7. Shurley was over from
Winona on business Monday.
Capt. P. W. Shearer, of vicksburg
was in the city Wednesday.
Mr.. +. M. Southworth was up from
Sidon On business yesterday.
Look at our Black and Tan STRAP
Pumps. D. G. PETEET g. BRO.
Miss Denman, Of Charleston, visited
Miss Sallie Stevens this week.
Mr.. T.. J. Harvey, Of Carrollton, was
in the city the first Of the week.
For Pure Milk and Cream. Phone
542. MRS. f. II. AUSTIN.
MI. j. L. Mcmillan was over from
Valley Hill on business Saturday.
Mr.. W. B. Watkins, of Aberdeen, spent
the latter part of last week here.
Mr.. ]. D. billiard, of near ..Schlater,
was in the city the first Of the week.
Huylers, Jacobs and Lowneys Candies
fresh every week-at SCATES.
Mrs. G. Fl. Gossom is visiting relatives
and friends in Yazoo City for a few
days.
MI. and Mrs. e.. A, Wilson, Jr., Of
schlater, visited Greenwood the first of
the week.
A hint to the thirsty Is sufficient.
BROWN Il WORDS FOUNT.
"Nothing but the best"
Mr.. D. n. Nichols came up from Bel
zoni and spent last Friday with friends
and relatives,
Mr.. ]. H. Watson, one Of Itta Bena's
substantial citizens, was in the city on
business Tuesday.
We have Just received our complete
line Of Stetson Hats.
D. G. PETEET & BRO.
Mr.. W. T. Hodge, Of Itta Bena, made
this office an appreciated call while in
the city last week.
Mr.. T. M. Kirby was down from Le-
fore on business last Friday and made
this Office a pleasant call.
Turkey, chicken and ham sandwiches.
BROWN & WORDS FOUNT.
"Nothing but the BEST
Mr.. r. A. Beard was up from Roebuck,
saturday, and remembered The Com
monwealth substantially while here.
Mr.. ]. Elwood Cox, a prominent bank.
or OF High Point, n. c., was the guest Of
mr.. and Mrs. W. y, Dundas, this week.
Scales.
nrinks-Hot or Cold-we have them.
Our Chocolate is unexcelled.
Mrs. Kate P. Joiner, of Sunny Side,
was in the city yesterday and honored
Ane Commonwealth with a pleasant call
non. Rowe Hays, . prominent sttor-
NY OF sumner, was In the city Satur-
Jay, and made The Commonwealth . d
appreciated call.
'nst received the largest and most
complete line Of ladies' Oxsords, and by
- Tue most stylish In the city.
D. c. PETEET q BRO.
MI. and Mrs. J. B. Romine, OF near
.olean' we're in the city shopping last
r'day and made The Commonwealth 1
pleasant call while here.
me Common wealth Job department
slned ont one order Of 10000 impress
.'Dns last Taesday-and some more
printing also on the same day.
~. wm- Irvine, Messrs. ". +. Foun.
~ = lulow and ". 4. stinson a.
49, she Laymen's Missionary Con
y Birniaghan al wssl.
Sa8Sl Il Il .s
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19

Mrs. J. L. Gillespie has returned from
a visit of several days to Sardis and
Como relatives. She was accompa-
MED home by her sister, Miss Annie
Bridger.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19

Grand Chancellor Will A. Sessions, of
the Grand Lodge X. Of p, was a pleasant
caller at The Commonwealth office yes
terday. He is here attending the 45th
anniversary celebration of the order.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19

Rev. A. Brill will hold services at the
Jewish Synagogue on Sunday, Feb. 2lst
at four o'clock in the afternoon. The
subject of his lecture will be, Religion
in Life" All are cordially invited to
attend.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19

Mrs. B. L. Young gave a magnificent
reception Wednesday afternoon in honor
of the brides of Greenwood. Ten
beautiful brides were in receiving line,
the house decorations we're appropriate
and lovely, and delicious refreshments
were served in a faultless manner.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19

Hon. H. M. Quin, of jackson, Grand X.
OF R. & S. of the the Knights of Pythias,
is in the city attending the anniversary
celebration Of the order. We acknowl-
edge the pleasure of a call from him
while here.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1909-02-19

sm. Irvine, Messrs. W. 4. Foun-
~ Inflow and ". a. stinson a.
sas Laynen's Aisslopasy Con
y B~arniagham al wssk.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-27
The Trans-Nlississippi Congress.

The TransMississippi congress
held its session in Denver this year
and adjourned last Saturday Just
before adjournment the Pinchot-
Ballinger controversy broke loose
just as President Taft and the other
peacemakers thought they had Sc
curely bottled II up.
The first rumble was heard when
the resolutions committee reported
favorably on resolution which read:
Resolved. That we indorse the
purpose of the National Public Do
main league, with headquarters at
Denver, to aid bona fide homeseekers
and prospectors in locating upon and
obtaining title to the public lands In
compliance with the acts of con-
gress."
The resolution was introduced by
former United States Senator Frank
j, Cannon, OF Utah Some OF the
Pinchot men Immediately leaped into
action, under the leadership OF Frank
c, Goudy, who called on the congress
to resent what he termed an insult
TO an invited guest.
Former United States Senator
Henry NJ, Teller in reply scored
Goudy for trying TO suppress critic.
ism, and the debate continued bit
terly for three hours.
Pinchot Faction Wins.
The Pinchot faction, however. OBJ
talned victory In the adoption OF a
substitute resolution offered by
Goudy, which declares.
Resolved, That we favor the en-
torcement OF the land laws OF the
country, and to the end that no valid
obstruction be allowed to intervene
against the full exercise of rights of
those who may be entitled to take up
land as homescekers, or locate a min.
ing claim or any other entryman. "
The effect OF the Goudy substitute
is to rob the league Of Endorsement
Just previous TO the final adjourn.
mcnt OF the congress this afternoon.
George n. Green, ot Peoria secretary
~ the Retail Merchants association
OF Illinois introduced and succeeded
In having passed IN the face VI earn.
est protest q resolution calling on
the national congress to reduce the
tax on olcowors.nc and colored but
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-27
SELMA NOTLS.

Deer Creek valley has produced
some luscious fruit this season,
When we get that electric railroad
from Grants Pass there will be some
thing doing in this neck of the
woods.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Clark, of
Portland, came over on Sunday and
will visit here for fortnight.
Our prosperous farmers were all
compelled TO take threshing last
week. H. s. Woodcock did the busi-
ness with his steam threshing ma
chine.
Ed +. Hathaway and family visit
ed relatives at Merlin on Sunday, re-
turning home on Monday Of this
week.
Abram Sargent's little child, who
died at the Grants Pass hospital, was
buried In the Deer Creek cemetery
on ouHuhy'
The post office department. has
granted free rural route for the
valley. starting at Kerby, And still
the good work goes on.
Misses Merle Hathaway and Myrtle
Tuttle, of Grants Pass, are visiting
relatives at Dryden and later on will
join a party en- route to Crescent
City. Cal, for an outing at the sea.
shore,
Lou Schmitt, who was supposed to
have been lost in the mountains, was
seen on Sunday down below Merlin
hunting dear" Lou had lost his
hat but otherwise seemed to be en-.
joying himself. SCHOOL MA'AM
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-27
MURPHY.

Everyone is talking hopyard these
days and several families are pre-
pairing to go camping and pick hops.
Owing to the fact that nearly all
the Sunday school pupils are go
ing to the hopyards, it was decided
to adjourn Sunday school till the
first Sunday in October.
Wheeler Osborn returned from
Seattle and Portland Tuesday. He
reports having a fine trip
The Gilmore-Leith party returned
from their trip to Klamath Falls
and Crater Lake Thursday They
report having a very enjoyable time.
l.. NJ Mitchell and l.. w. Carson
departed for the Seattle fair Mon
day evening.
We learn that Mrs Mulkern and
children will soon leave for Dubuque,
Iowa We understand she will be
accompanied by her brothers, John
and Ben Williams, and sister Miss
Geneyieye Williams.
John Meek returned home Tues
day, after an absence Of several
weeks in the vicinity Of Jacksonville
When, oh when are we to have
satisfactory telephone service again
1t has been more than a month since
Grants Pass has been able TO cal
Ianyone on our line, or Provolt either
for that matter. The writer knows
of several instances Of parties having
to hire a rig to come to Murphy OF
business that could just as well hav,
lbeen transacted over the telephon,
had the line been in working order
Yet we are expected to come up will
our assessments just the same as |
we had the best of service.
BUSTER BROWN
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-27
Teach Your Children to Swim.

The Portland Oregonian has the
following editorial which should be
read by everyone. Every community
offers its victims annually to the
water god Just because parents dc
not take the trouble to teach their
boys and girls to swim. The dumb
brute Is instinctively endowed with
"a knowledge of swimming and the
human species can be taught It with
the greatest ease.
one OF the simplest and most
healthtul Of outdoor recreations is
swimming. In land where water
is AS plentiful as II Is In Oregon there
should be more OF an effort on the
part Of parents to instruct their
children In the simple art. Every
year there Is a long list OF drowning
accidents In the city and state. and.
In a very large percentage Of the
cases loss OF life would not nave oc-
CURED had the victim known how TO
swim The report OF the United
states Volunteer litcsayinr Service.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-27

Frank Mitchell has his new house
about finished and a load OF furni-
ture has come. Guess there Is some
thing doing every once in while.
Bob Jackson and Chas. Buck
started to Gold Beach but run across
two bears. They came back but the
bears came also. Now they say they
only went a-hunting.
Mr.. Perjay, Jr., and wife left our
camp for Portland the first OF the
week.
Jess Harrington left for Pickett
Creek to work the first OF the week,
Wonder who is lonesome?
Carl Barlow has completed his
house. He is going to enjoy living
for while now he says.
RED WING
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-27

The LATEST Man in the World

would not be contented to be kept
in the house and doing nothing
by rheumatism. Neither are you
who are always busy and active
Then don't neglect the first twinge
of an ache or pain that you might
think is just "crick." Rub well
with Ballard's Snow Liniment and
no matter what the trouble Is, IL will
disappear at once. Sold by National
Drug Store.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-27
iAIiICE.

j G. Mattlson, superintendent of
the 0riole mine, returned the first
OF the week from San Francisco,
where he went to buy machinery for
the mine.
H. Crouch, superintendent OF the
Almeda, made flying visit to the
Pass Saturday
The U, s, marshal Is in camp from
Portland and ls looking things over.
Jack Casey and family, Of Almeda,
leave this week foor his ranch He
says II is better than mining these
days
Mrs, Edna Smith went to the Pass
the last OF last week. Ike says
batching don't go very we'll
Roy Smith, the jolly clerk at Bar
lows, left for Bollingham, Wash.
after working for the summer here,
20 start work In the plumbing trade,
Miss Hattie Smith has been on the
sick list for the last few days but is
feeling better now.
The big drodgor is under way at
the Copsy's place, 3 miles below
Gallco, These men understand their
business and will soon be making
things move. Every little bit helps
Galice, and they are doing their
share
Harley Keith made a trip TO Hugo
20 see his homestead. He liz back at
the Oriolc again
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-27

The best remedy we know OF In
all cases OF Kidney and Bladder
trouble and the one we can always
recommend, is DeWitt's Kidney and
Bladder Pills. They are antiseptic
and at once assist the kidneys to per-
form their important work. But
when you ask for these pills be posi-
tive that you get DeWitt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills. There are imita-
tions placed upon sale to deceive you.
Get DeWitt's. Insist upon them, and
If you dealer cannot supply you're
fuse anything else in place of them.
Sold by all druggists.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-27

for the month of June shows an
awful total Of 1926 lives lost IN
drowning accidents, while in May
there were 621 fatalities from the
same cause. Some of these accidents
may have been unavoidable, but, as
most of the victims were children,
inability to swim or keep afloat in
the water was responsible for most
of the tragedies"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-27
He Loved Her but there was Another

One Of our young men who is Of
a poetic turn Of mind and an ardent
lover as well, was telling some of his
experiences in Portland on his last
trip. II seems he called upon a
former Grants Pass girl and later in
the evening went with a friend to q
place where there was a game or
two going on. He thus with true
poetic ardor explained the situation
Last night | held her hand in
mine
Her hand so slender and divine,
Endowed with all the graces;
But now another hand hold
A handful worth its weight in
gold;
Just think of it--four aces
When II is considered that there
is such thing as poetic license and
that the bard is always entitled to
make use of it, this is not so bad.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-27
ters from 10 cents to 1 cent per

ters from 10 cents to cent per
pound.
Waterway Appropriations Wanted.
Other resolutions adopted favor
liberal appropriations for the con-
tinuance of work at Arkansas Pass;
call for the deepening of the channel
at Port Arthur; indorse deep water
way from the lakes to the Gulf and
the enlargement of Galveston harbor,
as we'll as general improvement Of
navigable streams in the Trans
Mississippi region.
River and Harbor Appropriation.
Federal appropriations OF at least
$50 900 900 annually for rivers and
harbors are asked, with bond issue
of $500, 900 900 for river and harbor
improvement.
Industrial education is indorsed.
1t is urged that private capital
should have the first opportunity in
the development OF natural resources
and that Federal assistance should
be limited to great enterprises be-
yond the efforts of individual enter
prise.
It is also urged that waters i'm
pounded by the Federal government
in excess of immediate needs be made
available to private enterprise on ar
equitable basis.
Good roads are heartily indorsed
and Federal and state appropriations
urged.
The Culbertson-Smith car ant
transportation service bill is in
dorsed.
Congress is urged to adopt a Law
preventing long and short haul dis
elimination.
More general observance of Labo
Day is urged.
A law requiring the quotation o
freight rates in writing to ever,
shipper is demanded.
Respect for state Law Enioincd
The resolutions also declare it tn
sense of the congress that the feder
al government in the requirement O
any water rights or privileges in an
state or territory should acquir
them only by conformity with tn
laws of that state or territory gov
ernng the use and appropriation q
waters, as was clearly intended b
the reclamation act"
Officers Elected.
The officers elected for the er
suing year were: President, Colont
Ike T. Pryor, San Antonio, Texas
, first vice-president, A. c. Trumbt
Muskogee, Okla; second vice-pres
, dent, Samuel F. Dutton, Denver
third vice-president, W. f. Bake
+ Council Bluffs, Iowa; fourth vic,
5 president, H. A. Jastro, California
: secretary, Arthur Francis, Cripp
I Creek; treasurer, ~ s. Graham, Sa
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-08-27

The best results are obtained by
buying Folgers Golden Gate Coffee
Whole Roast and grinding II at
home Just before using.