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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-03
Farms, Land and Real Estate
I WANT A FARM,

I prefer to exchange city property
for it; can give you either vacant or
improved, and will give you good hon
est values; am willing to let anybody
be the judge. Will give or take the
difference, if any. 1 also have several
farms for sale, some near Atlanta, and
some at a distance. Mention this
paper. o. Nj. SUTTON, President Union
Realty Co., 121O-11 Fourth National
Bank BLDG, Atlanta, Ga.
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WONDER RUGGIES are the best yet.
Money cannot make or buy better. Sold
by Milton W.ArrOwOOd Co., Atlanta Ga.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1910-11-03


national in the largest sense
1t has state organizations on
the Pacific Coast, state organ
izations on the Atlantic Coast, state
organizations on the Gulf Coast and
on the Great Lakes. In seven years
it has grown from a handful of ener-
getic and hopeful men captained by
Newt Gresham, at Point. Texas, to
an American army varying from two
million to two and a half million
members, covering men engaged in
every species of agriculture in the
United States.
l think I can detach myself suf-
ficiently from my love for and inter-
est in this work to realize that this
expansion represents achievement
and phenomenal achievement at that.
/ cheerfu1ly venture the assertion
that no agricultural organization in
the civilized world has ever recorded
so marvellous a growth. The best
feature is it's stability.
We have organized the American
farmer "for keeps!
Yet even in the face of this notable
achievement, and the shadow of
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and there within the order, and here
and there from carping critics with
out the order, questioning as to why
we have not made vaster strides.
The perfection of national or inter-
national organization is the most
arduous and gradual task in the
range of humanity's endeavors. l
might cite two overshadowing or
CARNATIONS from the industrial world
as illustrations: The Standard Oil
Company and the United States Steel
Corporation. In their way and in
their peculiar spheres they are
models of organization-at least the
average citizen who feels the effect
of their force, will not deny the fact.
Now the Farmers Union has no
desire or intention to rival these
overreaching monopolies, but their
matchless triumph of organization
can teach us something beneficial.
We can profit from the constructive
lesson they have to offer and reject
the practices that have placed some
of their promoters upon an evil emf
nence in this country.
Now, then-it took decades and
decades to perfect these two great
organizations. They began first
with struggling and struggling
groups. At various stages in their
history they were dealt blows that
would have been deadly, had not the
men behind been actuated by fixed
purpose and unwavering courage.
Another thing-these two concerns
have always, or nearly always, had
at their disposal all the advantages
afforded by command of unlimited
capital and the best order of trained
brains in the country.
Yet they have grown piecemean,
so to speak, by process Of evolution,
through infinite backsets and discour-
agements and panics, until today they
stand as the supreme embodiments
of organization.
The Farmers Union has made
progress even more phenomenal than
these two organizations, and that
without the advantage conferred by
money, for the reason that our guild
ing principles have been righteous,
where theirs have been those rising
from greed.
But on the side of patience and of
the value and efficiency of organiza-
ton, and of the spirit that is willing
to wait for results, perfectly conf
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SOUTH GEORGIA AND FLORIDA

We are now prepared to locate you.
DO you want Home? We have it. Do
you want a Sawmill or Turpentine To-
cation? We have it. Do you want an
investment that will double in a short
time? We have it. Try u.s.
GEORGIA-FLORIDA LAND & IN
VESTMENT COMPANY,
Triton, Ga.
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Charles S. Barrett.

TO the Officers and Members of the
Farmers Uuion:
TODAY the Farmers Union is
national in the largest sense
1t has state organizations on
= the Pacific Coast, state organ
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1910-11-04

occupied 5000 years.
Within 100 years after the Introduction
OF sugar into the New World the produc-
ton therein became so large that the inn
porters OF Europe turned to 1t for their
supply, which had formerly been OBJ
tanned mainly from the East. Egypt,
Spain and Italy. large producers of sugar
at that time, were unable to compete
with the American output and soon ceased
to cultivate sugar commercially. Free
land and slave labor enabled the planters
of the West Indies to grow cane In sue
cessful competition with any part of the
world.
Today the industry is carried on under
the most diversified conditions. In many
countries. such as India. Malaga and the
Philippines, cane is raised and sugar
by the cheapest labor. OF course, the
product is low grade and the percentage
of extraction small. In other countries,
such as Cuba and Hawaii. the most i'm
proved machinery is used. skilled and
high-priced labor employed.
The competition between cane-produc-
ing countries is so close that an advan-
tage gained by one will frequently de-
stroy the industry in another. Such was
the case when our reciprocal tariff or
rangement with Cuba resulted in closing
the sugar mills Of Jamaica In recent
years the keenest kind Of rivalry has ex-
listed between cane and beet sugar. At
frst the latter had great difficulty in
forcing a place for itself In the worlds
markets. But with government subsi-
dies. improvement in cultivation and
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excess of the silver production OF the
state. The growth that has taken place
in Colorado is being rapidly duplicated In
Idaho and Montana, and in Wyoming a
commencement has been made.
The chief drawback to the industry IL
the shortness OF the campaign as the
season during which the factory can be
kept running is called. This is limited to
a few months. the entire capacity OF the
mill being dormant during the greater
part of the year. This unfortunate con-
dition is due to the fnct that each seasons
supply or raw material must be disposed
of before it can be touched by frost, which
would destroy 1t. Realizing the great
dement's that would accrue to factory and
farmer from an extension of the cam
paign," experts nave been working on the
problem for years. and its solution APP
pears TO be In sight.
The high rate of labor in this country
is the only serious and permanent handi-
cap affecting our sugar beet industry, but
to Offset 1t we have several peculiar ad-
vantages. In Europe the land on which
beets are raised is valued from $1,000
to S4,Op per acre and requires more fer
tnfzing than that In America. Our COM
petitors are exporters and the United
States are their chief market. We have
a demand right at hand for all the sugar
We Gay DE dOie 10 pFouurc IoF many
years to coase. Our iaboring classes : e
characterized by a higher degree Of In
teliigence and industry than are those OF
Cuba and other tropical countries that
produce cane sugar and the European
countries that produce sugar from Der !
We are bending our energies to the de-
velopment OF the industry by the pro-
duction OF a larger tonnage to the acre.
by the production of beets OF a higher
quality and purity. by the commercial
consumption of all by-products OF the
factory, by the invention aud use or
improved implements and by the employ
nnent Of the most economical processes
and the best machinery In factories
The industry Is In its initial stage with
us. but the progress already made JUST
hes the grestest hopes for the future and
confidence that we shall In time over
come the lower wage scale and cheaper
production Of competing countries
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Boiling Department

cultivation of it. The wise promoter
makes up a party Of them and takes them
to q section where the industry rs success
fully carried on. The objectlesson will
almost Invariably decide the question.
The relations of the factory and the
farmer extend far beyond the agreement
of one to produce beets and the other TO
buy them. In order to do a paying busi-
ness the factory must receive beets of a
good grade and the contract provides that
the grower shall adopt certain methods
under the direction of the representative
Of the factory. This involves a feature of
the industry which is exerting a wide
aud beneficial influence on farming in gen.
eral.
There are upwards of 10 beet sugar fac
tories in the United States. Each Of them
has an oE6cial who is known as an agri-
culturist and who has several skilled as
sistants. This corps Of experts study the
problems presented by the soil, climate
and other conditions of the locality. They
are In constant communication with the
farmers under contract with the factory,
advising and directing them. not only with
regard to beet cultivation. but also In
respect to almost all problems that have
to do with the farm. Thus the factory
carries on a highly valuable educational
work as indicated by the. constant rise in
the scale of proficiency which is invariably
exhibited by a beet-growing community.
1t Is a fortunate feature OF the indus
try that the interests of the manufacture
SHOULD prompt this educational service. for
we are fnr behind Germany and France
In efficiency. With lnnd less rich than
ours and twice as costly, those countries
are, by better methods, producing beet
sugar more cheaply than we can. In 20
years Germany has increased the average
yield per acre from II tons to L. 73 tons.
n pretty good refutation of the oft-re-
peated statement that beets exhaust the
soil. In the same period the German fuc-
tories have increased the proportion of
sugar extracted from 5.55 to 1850 per
cent. We are far behind this achieve
ment, but the condition of the Industry
with us is fast improving. The sugar,
beet Is becoming one of the leading agri-
cultural roducts of our semi-arid states.
where 1t is grown under irrigation. Ten
years ago the value of the output In
Colorado was 100000. Last year 1t was
approximately $4,000 900. a sum much In
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a sufficient supply of the raw material to
keep II running could be depended upon.
Before erection of a beet sugar mill the
promoters of the enterprise generally con-
tract with a certain number of the farmers
adjacent to the site for crops Of beet dur
ing a period OF I've years. and rely on the
satisfactory experience of the growers for
renewal of the contracts. In some in
stances companies secure tracts of suit
able land. erect a factory and sell or lease
farins on the express conditions that they
shall be devoted mainly to the production
of sugar beets. This lis the more specula-
tive method; but, when it Is successful.
the more profitable.
These arrangements are usually only
perfected after lengthy negotiations and
the application of much diplomatic argu-
ment. The American farmer Is conserva-
tive and slow to embark in experimental
ventures The proposed fead OF pert ton
is usually one in which the beet has not
before been grown. The farmers of the
district must be convinced that 1t will
be to their advantage to undertake the
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TenerW

- IL yearly consumption of sugar in
the world is upward of 80, 900, ooo.-
600 pounds This enormous guam.
tity is used ny a population OF
1870, 9O0, 900. The distribution Is
very far from even. however, some coun-
tries accounting for next to none of 1t.
while In several others the average ex-
ceeds 30 pounds for every inhabitant.
Strangely enough some of the oldest peo-
pies, to whom manufactured sugar has
been known since time immemorial. are
only now beginning to develop q sweet
tooth. This may be said OF the Chinese
and the various races Of the Philippine
Archipelago
The rapid growth In population nntu-
rally accounts for a constant expansion
In the consumption of sugar. but this Is
greatly enhanced by the increase in indi-
vfdual use. For instance, in the United
States the per capita consumption has
risen eight pounds over what it was a
few years ago. We dispose OF so pounds
annually for every soul in our population.
while 70 years ago the average was little
more than so pounds. Only in Great
Britain are figures higher. There they
rise toe100 pounds. Denmark comes next
with rs pounds. then Switzerland with
about 90 pounds. Thrifty Germany, which
produces the largest beet crop In the
world. uses comparatively little sugar
itself. Its per capita consumption Is AZ
pounds. being about the same as Hol-
lands. Italy. Rumania, Bulgaria and
Servia each consume less than 10 pounds
per head of their population.
Sugar In some form has been used by
the Inhabitants Of the globe since the
earliest times. The chief source of sup
ply was honey until the fifteenth century
before Christ. The value of cultivating
the wild sugar cane was discovered about
that time in India. For hundreds of years
only the raw Juice was expressed. until
about 700 B.. c. the employment OF fire in
concentrating II came into practice. From
India the art spread rapidly among all
ancient nations. but did not reach West
ern Europe for several centuries. Column
bus carried sugar cane from the Canary
Islands to the West Indies, whence 1t ex-
tended to the mainland, and thus en-
circled the earth after a progress that
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X01ZYAcIe@ OF 5000

opening of the eighteenth century the
sugar beet had been introduced into Hol-
land, France and England, and as early
ass 1880 1t was brought to the United
States. And yet it was not until so
years later that a successful beginning
was made In the cultivation of the sugar
beet in America by the establishment at
Alvarado, Cal. of Il plant. Meanwhile
Europcau countries. ard especially Ger
many. had mad greater progress In the
cultivation of the beet and the msnufac-
ture of sugar from 1t. Their govern
ments recognized the Importance of the
industry and by subsidies aud other as
sistancc fosteTed il.
Whilst the handling OF sugar beets is a
highly profitable enterprise for manufac-
turers and farmers, 1t is so only under
proper conditions. The latter have not a
general aud unrestricted market for their
product as they have for corn or wheat.
There must be n factory close at hand to
take the output. On the other hand, 1t
would be extremely hazardous TO invest
$500. 900 or $1,000. 600 In a factory unless
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economies In manufacture 1t gradually
became an irresistible competitor. Dur
ing the past 10 years It has come to the
front with great strides. and now it d.
yides the worlds consumption about
equally with the cane product
1t is strange how long an opportunity
In the field of agricultural development
may be latent. Beet sugar cultivation is
now recognized as enc of the most profit
able forms Of farming aud its manufac-
ture as one of the most paying enter
prises- The industry opens up for the
United States the greatest economic pos
sibilfties. 1t raises a reasonable hope
that this country will ultimately produce
all the sugar that 1t consumes.
Although the manufacture of sugar
from bests has assumed considerable pro-
portions only In late years, as early as
1747 q German chemist made the discov-
cry that sugar could be extracted from
the common beet. Another German be-
gan q few years later the systematic cul-
tivation of the root with a view to IN
creasing it's sugar content. Before the
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-05-27

III. b. 4. Andersoa and Mn. Geo
Bryson have returned from : visit &c
Memphis
Chambefi1in's Stomach anil Liver
Toblets will clear the Sour stomach
sweeten the breath and create q h, althy
appetite. They promote the f1ow Of
gastric juice. thereby inducing good
digestion. Sold by all druggists.
DR.. 8. IL. Guess attended the State
Dental Association at Jackson this
week.
Mr.. Andrew Montgomery has decided
to erect = home on South Boulevard in
Congress Heights.
The splendid work Of Cbamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets il daily com
ing to light. No such grand remedy for
liver and bowel troubles was ever
known before. Thousands bless them
for curing constipation, sick headachs
b~ilioasness, jaundice and indigestion.
Sold by all druggists.
Capt. A. C. Smith, Of Nashville, Tenn,
was in the city this week aud last at
tending to business interests in this
atty.
DR.. G. v. Edwards and Hon. W. NJ.
Wilmington attended the Worlds Sun
day School Convention at Washington
last week.
Votes can be had on the Common
wealth piano contest with all cash pur-
chases made at scates Bros. Drug Store
and Confectionery.
Miss Susie Pettey leaves the latter
part of this week for a visit to Clinton
where she will attend Commencement
at Hillman's College.
The Chauffeurs leave Monday
for Jackson where they tie up
with the Lawmakers for three
games. Look out Sorrell.
Mr.. w. s. Dundas, of this city, has re-
covered from a very serious illness last
ing several days.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-05-27

PROTENA
the alfalfa dairy feed
MORE MILK
at
LESS COST.
Contains corn, oats, alfalfa
hay, cotton seed meal. 100
pound sack 1.65
WILSON FEED STORE.
Mrs. Chas. Eandifer and Miss Hoffman,
two charming young ladies OF Seattle,
Wash, have been the appreciated guests
Of Miss Minnie Attlesey for the past
two weeks.
Rev. Hal S. Spragins, OF tho First
Methodist Church of this city, left Mon
day afternoon for Batesville to assist
in a series Of revival meetings. His
pulpit will be filed on next Sunday BY
Rev. ". N. Duncan, of B~atesville.
Scales
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-05-27


Judge Jas. J.. Sims and Mr.. PC. White
were down from Minter City on bust
ness Monday.
Votes can be had on the Common
wealth piano contest with Ill cash
purchases made at Bernstein's Mems
Wear of Quality.
Miss Leise Jones has returned to her
home in Memphis after 4 most enjoyable
visit to Hon. and Mrs. s. L. G win.
Votes can be had on the Common
wealth piano contest with all cash pur-
chases made at Fountains Big Busy
Store.
Hon. w. M. Wilmington has returned
from a delightful business visit to
Washington.
Hot tea rolls, mornings and after
Moons. Phone 635. Greenwood Bakery
LIZ w. M2rK0G 81.
Hon. j. L. Gillespie was up from
Jackson the latter part of the
week.
The best is the cheapest in the
end. Mrs. Spurrier is busy early
and late making photographs.
There's a reason"
Judge j. ]. Sims, of Minter City,
was among his many Greenwood
friends the first part of the week.
Greenwood now has an Ex-
pert Accountant. Phone or
Cali on CHAS. r. N
Miss corinne Turnage, Of Grenada,
has been the charming guest of Miss
Clara Bell this week.
John D. Rockefeller would go broke if
he should spend his entire income try
ing to prepare a better medidine than
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diasrhoea Remedy for diiarrhoea, dysen-
terry or howell complaints. It is simply
impossible and SO rays every n that
has used 1t. Sold by al druggists.
Catcher Frakes has made his ar
rival in the city, and we have
watched his work with interest.
He has the ball trim and eye, and
we believe that he will make good
and give our management the best
Of satisfaction. He comes to us
highly introduced as a gentleman
and we wish to assure him that
Greenwood is glad to have him
among our ranks.
We are selling ont cur classy Gun
TIERS World Famous Candy, put up in
fancy assorted boxes, at cost just to ad-
vertise The Dixie Confectionery Co
Telephone AS.
Mr. A. E. Jennings, of this city has
received thousands Of thanks out of ap-
probation of the recent 10000 gift he
donated to the Baptizt Tri-state Mem.
orial Hospital to be erected In Mem.
phis.
The Harvey and kitchel
Brick Plant, General Con
tractors aud Dealers IN SAND
and Bick, has moved theil
office to AIS Main street.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-05-27
A ROUND THE TOWN
Gathered In the Round Up.

Mr.. Fox Swift was up from Swift to
spend the day in the city shopping.
A. M. Stoner's prices on corn and hay
are always the best.
Mr.. Eli Abbott, of Minter City, had
business in the city Monday.
Special orders filled on short notice
Phone 635. Greenwood Bakery, ia w
Market st.
Judge r. w. Hatch attended to bust.
ness in the city Wednesday.
1t will pay you to trade where you
gan get votes in the Commonwealth
piano contest.
Sheriff S. z. Prophet made a business
visit to Jackson Monday.
Special orders flied on short notice.
Phone e35. Greenwood Bakery, ia W.
Market st,
Mr.. Sam Coleman spent part of this
week at Allison's Wells.
Hot tea rolls, mornings and after
noons. Phone 635. Greenwood Bakery
ia W. Market st.
Deputy J.. w. Cartwright was up from
Swift on business Wednesday,.
Mr.. Robert Portwood was over from
Itta Bena ON business Monday.
A touch of rheumatism, or a twi4ge OF
neuralgia, whatever the trouble is
Chamberlain's Lininent drives away the
pain at once and cnres the complaint
quickly. First application gives relief
Sold by all druggists.
Mr.. w. N. Stroud made a visit tc
Shawnee. Okla. this week.
Illustrated books and Myrtle Reeds
Wost popular gift books at 6. E. GIL
LEspIE & CO.'S.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-05-27

Mr.. A. E. jennings, of this city has
received thousands of thanks out Of APP
probation of the recent 100000 gift he
donated to the Baptist Tri-State Mem
orial Hospital to be erected In Mem
phis.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-05-27


The faculty Of the jefferson Davis
High School will never forget the de-
iightful entertainment given In their
honor by Mrs. ]. e. Mann in her beauti-
full home on West Washington avenue
last Saturday afternoon. This pretty
home was Hastily decorated on that oc-
casion and the afternoon was Of true
pleasure to the honored guests. Deli
cious refreshments were served.
Summer Music School, ten
weeks term, beginning May
31st. Mrs 0has. p. Mont
gomery, Graduate Chicago
Musical College.
Commonwealth Piano Contest low on
Jump in; the waters fine.
=
Nj. E. b Keisker, the popu.
lar piano tuner, passed through tn
city enroste to Grenada Female Col.
lego and will return to our city q
Wednesday.
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Miss Leila Jesty, one OF Winona'.
leading musicians and popular ladies,
who is we'll known in our city, is plan
ing to sail on July Ind for Europe where
she will study voice during the sum-
mer. Miss Jesty will return In the fall
and resume her vocal class in this city.
Never hesitate about giving Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy to children. It
contains no opium Or other narcotics
and - be given with implicit conf
dence. As = quick cure for coughs and
colds to which children are susceptible,
it Il unsurpassed. Sold by MI druggists.
=
Nj. H. B. Carter, che popular and
capable Janitor Of the jefferson Davis
High School, entertained Friday after
noon out Of compliment to the gradual
ing class and faculty Of this excellent
school Rock WA enjoyed after which
cream and cake was served 4 yellow
and white color scheme was effectively
carried out.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1910-05-27

The Standard Of tho Candy World.
Soates Exclusive Agents. Phone II.
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SCateS'

Exclusive Refreshments up town and
at the ball park.