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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-04
COTTON MONOPOLY
Of THE SOU \

Early in the fall, when the cotton
farmers were declaring that the crop
was short and they ought not to get
,aes than fifteen cents a pound, some
of the mill men in New England de-
c!ared that Southern farmers would
kill the goose that laid the golden egg
II they demanded such a high price
for cotton. Their argument was: Ii
the Southern farmers insisted upon
fifteen cents for their cotton, they
would thereby cause European coun-
tries to spend millions Of dollars to
cultivate cotton in their colonies, and
the South would lose its monopoly In
cotton, Some Southern men were de-
ceiyed by this sophistry and they be-
gan to say that it would be better Tor
the Southern farmer to get twelve
cents and maintain the monopoly tina
to get fifteen cents and stimulate pro-
duction in other countries. Time ana
again this paper has pointed out the
fact that during the War Between the
States the European countries did
everything possible to groW cotton in
their colonies, had made experiments
since, and would continue to do SO
whether cotton brought six or sixty
cents. and the argument addressed to
the Southern farmers was al Insult
to their Intelligence. Now comes Mr..
&. II. Pepper. formerly a capable
newspaper man and now q special
agent of the Federal Government, Who
has travelled all over the world and
studied cotton particularly. In a re-
cent address on "Packing for Export"
Mr.. Pepper says there is no ground
for apprehension that there Will Vel
be any successful competitor of the
South i'll growing cotton, and adds:
This matter of foreign shipment
has an especial interest to the South.
The time is not coming when the
world viii be Independent of the
southern cotton crop. Efforts Of for
elgn governments TO increase the Cul-
tiyation in various tropical countries
may meet with some measure of sue
cess, but, as yOu know, the appliCa-
tons Of cotton are increasing all the
time. and the crop Of the Southern
States is more and more essential in
AA|&AiAfS Ntr WIZ . liz
is true whether they are supplied in
the form of raw cotton for mills in
foreign countries. or whether a larger
proportion of the cotton is worked up
here at home. as all Of US hope to
see done"
The Southern farmers Will have the
monopoly unless some country is dis
covered that can grow the sort of cot
ton we are making in the South. When
that time comes, the question of price
Will have nothing to do with it. The
thing for the South-farner, mer-
chant, banker-is to fight to get the
highest possible price for cotton. The
price OF cotton is the measure Of
Southern progress and will continue
such for years to come. Cheaper cot
ton means poverty and depression in
town and country. High cotton means
progress, plenty and development Of
every interest AND calling in the
South.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-04
Rural Carriers Meetnp.

Wa~desboro, n. c., Jan. 1.-The As
sociation Of Rural Mail Carriers #
Union and Arson Counties held an
interesting meeting here today. The
subject Of better roads and the need
or the rural mail system was thor
ouShlY discussed. President r. Y.
Howell of Peachland presided. y
large attendance of the rural carriers
of Richmond county were present by
invitation.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-04
Fine No More Bodies.

Trenton, Mo-, Jan. 1.-Search today
Of the wrecl<ase Of the ten ars OF the
California special on the Rock Island
road deraiied and burned near here
yesterday, revealed no further trace
OF bodies. and officials definitely
placed the number of dead at three.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-04
Some Coed Harnett Farming.

To the Editor: Dear Sir-I wish
to show the readers of your valuable
paper hat there are other good farm
ers in Harnet as we'll as Mr.. W. A.
Green, of Neills Creek township. Mr..
W. A. Deal, Of Black River town
ship. near Angler, made on % acres
in cotton % bales. He had 8 acres
that made 6 bales. His cotton crop
was sold as fast as it was ginned,
from II IL to IA 1-2 cents per
pound. and it brought him.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-04

A|N1 T1VTTN
Live with wolves and YOU will learn
20 hoWl.|Spanish Proverb.
When the fight begins within him
SELF, a mans worth something
Browning.
All experience goes to show
NO mud can soil but the mud we
tnfo". Anon.
Little things are little things, but
falthfhlness in little things Is some
thlng great-St. Augustine.
The people who have had a bad no
ton Of God have also a bad state
bad government, bad IaWs.-Hegel.
Z x =
Are there not, Festus, are there not
ear Michael,
y points in the adventure of the
diver
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-04

In very severe, prolonged cold
weather the sheep should have plenty
IF clover hay or corn fodder, or such
other roughness as is available on the
arm. The ewes should be kept In a
o thrifty condition in order that
he offspring may be healthy and Wig
prOuS.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-04
For The HOrSemau.

Plenty OF glass In stables is cheaper
and better than condition powders.
Josh Billings aid that no man can
get TO heaven on a sore-backed horse.
Dc you blanket your horse when In
the barn? If 50, remember that he
aeeds still heavier covering when he
stands out of doors
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-04
Emancipation Celebration.

Especial to News and Observer)
Wadesboro, n. c., Jan. Negroes
celebrated emancipation day here with
a ma&> meeting and addresses in the
courthouse. A large crowd was In
attendance, with good order. There
was a parade in the afternoon.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-04

His many friends will be glad to
near that the wound which Judge
ryan inflicted upon his hand on
thanksgiving day while carving a
urkey' is rapidly improving. and will
doubtless be entirely we'll in q eho-.
'hile.-New Bern Journal.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1910-01-04
One-when, a beggar, he prepares to
plunge,
Cne-when, a prince, he rises Win
his pearl?
Festus, | plunge.

The Sabbath is to give US a chance
to do what we like to do-to carry
out our own character; the use we
make Of it shows whether our char
acter * Christ!ike or not.-Anon.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-22
The Boy and the Book.

The late Edward Everett Hale, :"
said Boston magazine editor. was
great student Of child life.
DR.. Hale once dilated to me on the
incorrigibly bad taste in books that
children have. He instanced the case
OF his own son. now a famous archi-
tect. whose taste be had hard time
forming.
The little boy. it seemed. cared only
for the sensational in literature. Jack
Harkaway and Deadwood Dick seem
ed to him the very topmost pinnacle
OF literary excellence. He yawned
over the splendid historical works his
father read to him.
One day. however. DR.. Vale had a
CLEAN of hope The little boy brought
him volume of English history and
said:
xviii you read me some more out
OF this. pleaseT
Why certainly, my boy the
father answered cordially. What part
would you like to have?
Read me-. said the little boy. about
Mary. queen of Scots, getting her head
cut off and the blood all running down
her back"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-22
SPORTING AFFAIRS.

According to rumors persistently
circulated in baseball and real estate
circles for several days, a baseball
war threatens Pittsburg. 1t is said
that a deal is on for the sale of Luna
park to syndicate of baseball mag
mates who contemplate putting team
here in opposition to the Pirates.
The name of Ban Johnson, president of
the American League, has been con-
nected with the rumoFed deal for Luna
park. John A. Sharp, who has charge
of the property, refuses to affirm or
deny the report
Announcement is made that Stanley
Ketchell and Bill Lang, the Australian
heavyweight, have been matched for
a ten-round bout to be held at the
Fairmont Athletic club in New York
during the first week in August
Packey Mcfarland will return to the
United States and attempt to get a
match with AID Wolgast for the light.
weight championship of the world
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-22
Division.


The new teacher glanced smilingly
over the school and was delighted to
see SO many bright young faces among
her new charges.
Now. children" she said, 80 that
may find out what you know | will
test you on arithmetic. Maggie Will
kins, if I were to divide three bananas
among seventeen boys what would be
the result?"
"A riot" said Maggie. speaking up
like a little drum major.
Possibly" said the teacher. but
that is not what mean. Tommy, you
may take the question. Three bananas
among three boys-that would be one
banana apiece for each boy. Now,
three bananas among seventeen boys
would be what?"
Three bananas. mim." answered
Tommy
ST know. but three into seventeen Isl
said the teacher
Three bananas would go into seven
teen boys once and none over" said
Tommy confidently.
1t was then that the new teacher re-
signed. -Harper's Weekly.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-22
Meredith's Advice to Stead.

w. T. Stead tells characteristic
story of George Meredith, which is all
the more appreciate as it is told
against himself.
HE was a true friend" says Mr..
Stead, mot less faithful in criticism
than he was cordial in his appreciation.
Of the former l remember well the
neat way in which he put me out of
conceit with my first attempt to write
a story. l sent him my little effort
with fear and trembling. My trepida-
ton was not without warrant. have
read From the Old World to the
New he wrote. Some Of the char
acters are interesting and well drawn.
One Of them especially reminds me OF
Cecil Rhodes. But if any one of your
friends tells you that he likes the story
as story don't believe him."
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-22
The Wilderness.

This theater of bloody conflicts is a
vast sea, so to speak, Of dense forest
"a second growth more than a century
old. 1t is made up chiefly of scrubby.
low limbed. stubborn oaks and disor-
dered, haggard pines. for the soil is
cold and thin. with here and there
scattering clumps of alien cedars.
Some of the oaks are large enough to
cut two railroad ties, and every once
and awhile you come across an acre
or two Of pines ten to twelve inches in
diameter, tall and tapering, true TO the
soaring propensities of their kind. But
generally, and above all where the bat
tie was fought, the trees are noticeably
stunted and so close together anf
thick lower limbs so intermingled with
ia thick underbrush that it is very diff
ficult indeed to make ones way
through them.-Atlantic Monthly.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-22

GRIMES AND CASUALTIES

Trying to save his wheat from be-
ing washed into pond at the edge Of
his farm near Black Hawk, William
Miller, member of a prominent family,
walked into the pond too far and was
drowned near Terre Haute, Ind The
man belonged to a prominent farming
family He is survived by a widow
and three children.
At Battle Creek, Mich, six
year-old Earl Schrock, who was in
jured on the Fourth by the discharge
of a toy pistol, died in terrible agony
of tenanus This is the second
death within week in this city from
the same cause. John Reed, the other
victim, was also hurt by toy pistol
While playing the leading part in
a local talent wild West" show at
Stonebluff, Okla, Jacob Winkler was
shot and instantly killed by Everett
Olden, also a member of the cast. A
ball cartridge which had become mixed
with the blanks was responsible for
the tragedy.
Mrs. Frank Stout wife of Frank
Stout of Springfield, ILL.,, confessed she
killed Deputy Game Warden O'Connor,
who was shot while at supper at his
home in Springfield. She said O'Con-
nor had been forcing his attentions
upon her.
While working at his duties as ma
chinist in the coke ovens of the Illi-
nois Steel company at Gary, Ind, John
Coleman, thirty-three years old, was
instantly killed when he came in con-
tact with a live wire.
Chester Huff, mechanic, and Lewis
Nichols, a garage owner, are dead as
the result of a collision between an
automobile which they were driving
and freight train near Willoughby,
Ohio.
One man is dead and two others are
badly wounded as a result of a raid Of
bandits on a Lake Shore construction
camp near Olmsted Falls, o., following
pay day. The bandits got the worst
of it,
John Kratz shot and killed Mrs. Ag-
mes Mccoy and then committed sui
eide at Onawa, Iowa. Kratz was in
fatuated, it is said, with the Mccoy
woman, who resented his attentions.
Henry Hinski, who, as clerk in the
cOroner's Office in Chicago had written
ten many verdicts of suicide at in
quests, committed suicide by cutting
his throat with razor.
Five men, all foreigners, were
killed in the quarry of the Nazareth,
Pa, Portland Cement company by the
premature explosion of charge OF
dynamite.
Bob Vernon of New York is anxious
for another meeting between Jeffries
and Johnson. He said he is willing to
bet $4,000 on jeff if the fight is ar
ranged.
Arthur Darmstaelter was killed and
William c. Manchester and A. Doll
were seriously hurt in an automobile
accident at Detroit.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-22
AS to the Sun.

To what group, If any, the sun be-
longs, we do not yet know, but Delau-
ney has presented reasons for think
ing that those stars whose distances
have been measured Chat is to say,
those which are nearest to u.s., group
themselves around Sirius, the dog
star, in manner similar to that in
which the inner planets are grouped
around the SUM- If this is correct.
Sirius may possibly be the master sun
of which our orb of day is distant
satellite.-Harpers Weekly.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-22
Swiss Flags.

The Swiss flag is red, and it bears
Greek cross in it's center. The Switzers
declared their independence in 1907,
and at the battle Of Morgarten, 1915,
where the Austrians were defeated,
they carried plain red flag without
any device. During the seventeenth
century a white cross was added.
though it is said that the cross ap-
peared on some Swiss flags as early as
1889. The different cantons of Swift
zerland have different coats Of arms
and different flags.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-22
Enterprisino storekeeper.

There is double sign in front of
a store in a New York cross street
that extends to Jersey ferry that is
intended to catch trade coming and
going. On the west side of the sign
are these words: stop In and Get Our
Goods and Leave Them Until You Are
on Your Way Home" On the east side
of the sign is this Injunction: Don't
Forget to come In and Get the Goods
You Bought This Morning"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-22
Verdi's Secrecy.

Verdi observed great secrecy con-
corning his operas. even TO his BUSH
GpsS associates. and it is said that the
first intimation his business managers.
the Records. received of the compost
ton of "Falstaff" was toast offered
by Boito. who at SUPPER one night.
when the publisher and his wife We're
present. slyly glanced at Verdi and
proposed a health to the fiat knight.
at which it seemed Verdi and Boito
had been working for months.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-22
"Foley Kidney pills Have Cured Me"

The above is a quotation from let
ter written by H. M. Winkler, Evans
vile, Ind. II contracted severe case
of kidney trouble. My back gave out
and panied me. / seemed to have lost
all strength and ambition; was bother
ed with dizzy spells, my head would
swim and specks float before my eyes.
took Foley Kidney Pills regularly and
am now perfect'y well and feel like a
new man. Foley Kidney Pills have
cured me. w. G. Atwell.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-22
.Is Life Worth Saving eo

Mrs. Mollie Mckinney, Prentiss, Miss.
writes that she had a severe case of
kidney and bladder trouble and that
four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy
cured her sound aud well. She closes
her letter by saying: Il heartily rec
ommend Foley's Kidney Remedy to any
sufferer of kidney disease. 1t saved
my life. w. G. Atwell.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-22
A Frightful Wreck

of train, automobile or buggy may cause
cuts, bruises, abrasions, sprains or
wounds that demand Bucklen's Arnica
Salve- earth's greatest healer. Quick
relief and prompt cure results. For
burns, boils, sores of all kinds, eczema,
chapped hands and lips, sore eyes or
corns, it's supreme. Surest pile cure.
PIC at w. c.. AtWell's.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-22
The Fresh Kid.

Young man." said the old one, Sc
verely, when | was your age, |, too.
thought I knew it all. Now have
reached the conclusion that | know
very little" Great Scott" exclaimed
the lad, in establishment; ''has it
taken you this long time to find that
out? Why, | knew it the minute |
saw you'll"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-22
OUtcIassed.

Hewitt-"Can you believe what he
says?" Jewett-'If he and Ananias
had been contemporaries, Ananias
would have felt that it was necessary
for him to go out and get reputa-
ton"
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-22
A Few short Weeks

Mrs. J. S. Bartell, Edwardsville, ILL.,,
writes: "a few months ago my kidneys
become congested / had severe back
ache and pain across my kidneys and
hips. Foley Kidney Pills promptly
cured my backache and corrected the
action of my kidneys. This was brought
about after using them for only few
short weeks and | can cheerfully rec
ommend them. w. G. Atwell.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-22
Eskimo Baby Talk.

With the ordinary Eskimo language
consisting of such words as igloo, all
we-li-ah, and ka-loo-ka one can but
wonder what their real baby talk
sounds like.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-07-22

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any
case of kidney and bladder trouble not
beyond the reach of medicine. No med
icine can do more. w. G. Atwell.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-04
4 ~ ~ y 4 4 ~ 4 4
\ CHURCH SERVICES SUNDAY. \
Il 4 4 A 4 4 L 4 4 A Il 4 a 4 4 a Il
Bethany Presbyterian Church.

Sunday school convenes at 10 a.
m. Preaching service at II a. m.
Junior Christian Endeavor at 3 D. m.
and Senior Christian Endeavor at
6;30 p. m. The theme for the morn
ing service will be, "Why Believe in
the Lord Jesus. the Son of Cod" In
the evening, at 1880 o'clock, Mrs. #.
ID. Palmer. field secretary Of the
Woman's Board OF Home Missions,
will give an address on the work that
comes under that board
The missionary society OF Bethany
church will hold an African palaver
In the church parlors on Friday. the
11th, at 3 p. m. Our missionaries In
Africa will be represented In this
"Big Talk" meeting by various ladies
OF the church.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-04

the next month he would banquet
the legion, but II he did secure the
stated number they were to feed him
Tor month. The bargain was sealed
and Mr., Brown made good, securing
2S members In the stipulated time.
and his first feed" was in the form
OF a swell banquet given on satur-
day evening A large number Of
members were present and in add.
ton to the celebration in his honor
Mr., and Mrs. Brown were presented
with a handsome book as apprecia.
tion of their loyalty to the legion.
After the banquet room had been
cleared games and music were In
dulged in for several hours. after
which the merrymakers departed for
home.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-04

society held their regular meeting on
Wednesday afternoon in the church
parlors. About so ladies were pres
ent and the afternoon was one of
profit and pleasure to all in attend
ance, The hostesses we're Mesdames
Gllfillan, Morine and Ireland and
they served the ladies with chicken
patties' pickles and coffee, which
were much enjoyed and the meeting
was set down as another success in
this line and all went home satisfied
at its close.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-04

The members OF Etna Rebekah
lodge gave farewell reception to Mr..
and Mrs Boyer at the lodge rooms
Tuesday evening, Mr.. and Mrs.
Boyer leave this Friday for their east
ern home, after having spent the past
five months In this city. A large
number OF Rebekahs were present
and interesting program of music and
recitations was rendered, after which
the evening was given up to games
and general good time. A dainty
lunch was spread In the banquet hall,
after which the gathering departed
for home In the "wee sma' hours"
This was most delightful affair
and will be remembered by Mr.. and
Mrs. Boyer as one OF their most en-
joyable functions at Grants Pass
Rebekah lodge, The members OF
this lodge wish them n pleasan, trip
and hope to see them In our midst
again In the near future.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1910-03-04
First Christian Science Society.

Christian Science service will be
held in w. o. w. hall Sunday, March
6, 1910, at II a. m, Subject, Man"
Wednesday evening meeting at 1880
o. m. In the same hall You are cor
daily invited TO be present
Reading room, room 5, w o. ",
hall, open every afternoon from TO
4, excepting Sunday.