Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1910-07-15

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forty years experience in many
states, this land in Noxubee
county would compare most fav-
orabIy to any land anywhere for
stock-raising purposes. The nat
uraI pasturage was excellent. wa
ter plentiful, the grazing season
long and full feeding season
short, the climate suitable and
tbs land admirably adapted to
the growing Of the most valuable
stock foods"
Mr.. w. H. Pullen, the expert
agricultuaist and manager for
Messrs. Clay and Yates, made
an interesting talk on Agricul-
ture, comparing this county with
other land he swas familiar with.
which embraces land in several
states from the Atlantic to the
Pacific. He had visited nearly
every state in the Union and
thought this county the equal of
any in its inducements. He
dwelt upon the plant life best
adapted to restore the fertility Of
old, worn-out nd. and to make
humus where needed. He also
explained the difference in the
temperatures Of light and red
post. oak land and black bottom
lands and their differences in res
ponse to fertilization. He also
spoke of the best fertilizers for
each kind of land. Mr.. Pullen's
speech was full Of valuable infOr-
nation and listened to with
marked attention. He gave a
practical demonstration of much
of his speech. using the crops on
the Shaver place as illustrations.
Mr.. Mark Coffman, a dairyman
from Old Virginia, spoke next to
the toast Our Health and Pros
perity in Our New Homes. His
practical experience in Virginia
as dairyman added force to his
remarks. He said he spent much
time and care in selecting a new
home and believed he had made
the wisest decision in selecting
his home here. He had found a
place which supplied sufficient
grass for grazing, good farming
land, good climate and a good and
profitable market for the products
of his dairy. All of this he found
here. For the two years they had
been here they had not once been
under necessity of employing a
physician new experience to
them. Prosperity was coming to
chem and health and good friends
alrea6y theirs.
The Messrs. Goussett, Philip
and George, both made short ad-
dresses. both emphasizing the
value Of IesDedeza as q stock food,
They voiced the opinion that with
the same care and cultivation it
would prove as valuable a crop as
alfalfa.
Mr.. Jay Carpenter spoke briefly
on alfalfa in bermuda sod, giving
his own successful experience and
inviting his hearers to come and |
see the result on his farm.
Mr.. Mark Crosby, Mr.. c.. E.
Apple and others made impromp-
tn remarks. The speech of the
Toastmaster. Mr.. M. G., Weyburn,
was a splendid finale to a most
instructive and enjoyable occa-
sion. His toast was to The La
dies as and was briefly as fol-
lows;
To me as postmaster wat Civ
en- the privilege of responding to
the toast to the ladies, and thank
ing them for their assistance, and
the, host and hostess, Mr.. and
Mrs. Shaver, for their hospitable
efforts that have made this meet
ing so pleasant and successful
and homelike.
'Tis said God made man IN his
own image and gave him attri-
butes that would lift him to and
a little lower than the angels.
When it was done and pronounced
good, Omniscience said This
masterpiece can be improved up
on, and the story is told that he
created from and upon his con-
ception of man a superior being,
Woman.
To her as Mother, giving of
her mental attributes, her
strength. her life, her all in the
care of her loved .ones. Her re-
linquishing the task only when
called to her eternal home. To
her as sweetheart, the embodi-
ment of our fondest hopes, our
IDEAL raised to the pinnacle of
our faith in her, and the strength
of our best manhood her.
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