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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-26
PACKERS MOS Thy
RESPONSIBLE
Sweet Corn Grower S
Obeyed Orders
Foreign Seed and Late Planting
Brought Needless Hazards Into
Growing End of Sweet Corn Indus
try.

The action of some of the sweet
corn packers in shutting down their
factories before the corn is delivered
leaving the growers to suffer heavy
loss naturally interests all those
seeking to foster our agriculture. In
our own town it is reported that this
loss will exceed $4,000, while all
through the packing section some
factories have prematurely closed,
throwing the corn back upon the
farmers in a condition where it has
little or no value.
All through the winter agents of
these packers were busy soliciting
acreage, contracting with growers.
Now a contract is not one-sided. II
a man agrees to grow one or ten
acres of sweet corn the factory is
under obligations to accept the prod
uct thereof There must be mutual
obligations. II a man signs for two
acres and plants four it is the duty
of the packers to protect every other
person to the extent of their contract
yield before accepting any surplus
yield from any individual The fact
that a factory has packed to its full
capacity is no excuse il there is one
man left out who contracted to plant
and whose corn has not been packed.
Having made the contract it becomes
the duty of the grower to use all
diligence and skill in perfecting the
crop and of the packer to receive the
same when the corn is ready.
We do not believe any packer can
relieve himself from payment for the
corn contracted for simply because he
has reached the limit of his cans or
has packed all he had planned for.
But there is another problem more
intricate. to be settled. In former
years the corn planted the first
of June was ready for packing by
Aug. 20 to 25th, when the factories
started operations. AS the packers
reserve the right to furnish seed, I'M
der the plea of uniform grade o.
corn there has been a gradual length
enine of the season by use OF later
maturing seed, so that the grower
was forced to take additional chances
of freeze Thus this season some
Of our large factories did not start
until Sept. II, simply because the
corn was not ready, and when the
heavy frost of Sept. - struck there
was of necessity a very large per
cent of corn in the fields. For this
tho 'armers was not responsible and
should not be forced to suffer the
heavy loss resulting.
There is neither justice nor good
policy in the treatment our growers
are receiving If their corn was not
ready for picking when the frost
came then the question of seed sup
ply, and length of time necessary for
maturity, must become a prominent
factor in settling the question of dam
ages Maine grown seed would have
matured in season to have been pack
ed If planted at the proper time.
If the date of planting was delayed
at the request of the packers. as was
often the case, in order to extend the
Season for packing, then surely the
growers should not be held respon-
sible.
1t is a we'll established fact that
corn is peculiarly Influenced by en-
Vironment and that seed brought
from southern Massachusetts,, the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-26
ITCH! ITCH! ITCH!

Scratch and rub-rub and scratch
until you feel as IL you could almost
tear the burning skin from your body
Until 1t seems as If you could no
longer endure these endless days Of
AWFUL eorture-those terrible nights
or sleepless agony.
Them few drops OF D. D. D., tho
Famous Eczema Specific and, Oh! what
relief! The itch gone Instantly! Com
fort and rest at last!
ID. ID. d. Is a simple external wash
that cleanses and heals the infiamed
SKIN as nothing else can. A recognized
specific for Eczema, Psoriasis Salt
Rheum or any other skin trouble.
We can give you a full size bottle
OF the genuine d. d. d. remedy for
$1.00 and II the very first bottle fails
to give relief 1t will not cost you a
cent.
We also can give you a sample bot
tie for rs cents. Why suffer another
cay when you can get D. D. D.?
Frank w. Bucknam, Skowehgan, Me
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-26

The best plaster. A piece of
flannel dampened with Chamberlain's
Liniment and bound on over the af-
fected parts is superior to plaster
and costs only one tenth as much
For sale by G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-26

1 " III n6T FOuSneSs
and other annoying
symptoms, and ]
can truly say that
Lydia E. Pinkham's
I've etable Com.
pound has proved
worth mountains OF
gold to me, as il
restored my health
and siren g t h. ]
never forget to tell
Imy friends what
III ,vdia r. Pipkham's
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-26
CHANGE
IN W0MAN'S
LIFE
Made Safe by Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

.Graniteville, vt TT was passing
through the Change of Life and suffered
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-26
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Stimulate the soil to a vigorous
production by means of thorough cul-
tiyation and liberal use of fertilizer.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
CUT SALARIES OF EDUCATORS.
Board of Trustees Makes Many Changes
at States Institutions.

Jackson.-The new general board of
trustees Of the four big educational in
stitutions of the state of Mississippi,
the University, the Industrial Institute
and College at Columbus for the girls,
the Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege at Starkyille for the boys, and the
Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical Col
lege at Rodney for the negroes, held
its meetings at Browns Wells, a resort
near Hazlehurst, at which a general cut
was made in the salaries OF those en-
ployed at the state university.
DR.. Alfred Hume, vice-chancellor and
who holds the chair of mathematics, has
had his salary cut from 81, 200 to $4,000,
DR.. Brothers of the department of eco.
Monies and sociology has found his chail
abolished. DR.. Drane, teaching civil and
mechanical engineering, has also had his
department abolished. A number of the
assistants to the heads of various de
partments have been abolished.
1t is also learned that the board LEI
out President Rowan OF the negro A
and NJ College, has fired Prof. TanHor
the truck farmer, and Prof, Patton, TIL
farm demonstration.
In the other institutions there hay,
been no noticeable changes and the OIL
der OF things has not been greatly in
terfered with.
It is also learned that a number o
changes will be made in the faculty u
the Industrial Institute and College. Sew
eral teachers have been granted leave o
absence and two or three have resigne
and the faculty will have a number o
new members when studies are resume
next September.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
MASONS MUST PAY BENEFIT.
Husband Died Two Days After Lodge
Issued Certificate.

Jackson.-A decision which threatens
to change the charter of a number of
state benevolent associations was rem
dered by the supreme court in the case
of the Masonic Benevolent Association
against Anna Hoskins. The case was
instituted in Yalobusha county by Mrs.
Hoskins to recover 5000 for the death
of her husband. The court gave her
q verdict and the society brought the
case on an appeal to the supreme court.
The decision of the lower court was af-
firmed and the society will be compelled
to pay the death benefit.
The facts in the case are interesting.
Morris Hoskins, the husband of the
plaintiff, was a member of the society,
and in 1895 he procured a certificate
which entitled his widow to recover a
certain sum of money in the event OF
his death. A provision in the constiu'
ton of the order is to the effect that
each holder is required to pay 81, with
out notice, to the endowment fund, oil
forfeit the certificate.
The testimony taken on the trial Of
the case shows that 1Ioskins failed tt
pay dues for March, April, May, June
July and August, 1907, and that undeI
the charter of the society he forfeited
his certificate. He took sick two o.
three days prior to August 10, and Oh
that date he applied to the secretar.
for a renewal certificate and paid S.
required by the laws to have himsel
reinstated. The renewal certificate wa
issued on August IA, and on its fac
it provided that it would not be vail,
until thirty days after its issuance.
He died on August 81, seven day
after he appealed for a renewal, an
two days after the certificate had bee
issued.
The attorneys representing Mrs. Hos
kins contended that she was entitle
to the benefit by reason of the issuanc
of the renewal certificate and the a
ceptance of the dues. The court hold
that the defense is without valid rel
sons, and must pay the claim.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
HINTS ON MUSHROOMS
SIMPLE WAYS OF COOKING
THEM USUALLY ARE BEST.
stewed With Cream, According to q
Favorite Waldorf Reclpe-How tho
Button Variety May Be Dried
for Future Use.

Mushrooms bought in the market
these days cannot compare in favor
with the delicate mama which now
springs into existence owe night and
may be plucked in all its perfection
by the early bird" who is willing to
forego her forty winks;,"
In Cooking MushroomsAIn cook
Ing mushrooms simplicity rules. 1t Is
a great mistake to conceal their deli
cate favor with high ~seasonings.
One of the incest ways to prepare
the meadow mushrooms is to peel
them, trim off the stalks and lay
them In a porcelain lined saucepan
with a tablespoonful of sweet butter.
Let the juice gradually be drawn out,
then add as much cream or milk as
you have mushroom liquor. Simmer
six minutes, season lightly with salt
and pepper and turn over d~elicately
Drowned slices Of toast.
Mushrooms Stewed With Cream
This is a favorito Waldorf recipe.
Prepare a pound Of mushrooms by
pairing off the ends. Clean and wash
we'll, and If very large cut In halves.
Drain and place in a saucepan with
three ounces of butter, Season with
salt and pepper and cook five min
utes. Add two tablespoonful of the
white sauce made from a tablespoon
full of butter and one of -four, blend
ed, then cooked with three-fourths
cur milk to a smooth cream
And also a half cupful sweet cream
to the mushrooms, cook three minutes
longer and serve in a hot dish with
eight heart-shaped bread croutons fol-
a garnish.
To Dry Mushrooms.-For this the
button mushrooms are best, Take
them when perfectly fresh, place OF
clean sheets of paper and dry thor
ouahly in a slow oven. When quite
dry they may be powdered or pu
away as they are, in clean dust an
insect-proof bags. When needed TO
use put into cold gravy or stock AM
heat gradually,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
MANUAL OF ARMS CAMP FEATURE
National officials Will Conduct InstruC-
ton School.

Jackson.-A novel feature Of the en-
campment of the Mississippi National
Guard, at Vicksburg, will be the school
of instruction under the direction of
Capt. Fasset and Lieut.. Coffey, OF the
army corps, who have been selected to
assist Adjutant General Arthur Fridge
to hold camp. The instructions will be
for officers and men, and will comprise
a complete curse in the manual of arms.
The important instructions will he on
the establishment of a permanent camp,
and a dress parade by the First bat
TALON, Second infantry, in conjunction
with the Third battalion, Second in
fantry. There will be a lecture, on the
first day OF camp, by the surgeon gen
eral on "First Aid" The officers school
of instruction will comprise "Map Read
ing" by Capt. Fasset. The non-com-
missioned officers school will be con-
Quoted by Capt. Walker. The principal
course will be on the National Manual.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
A Clothes Sprinkler.

| have found a new way to sprinkle
clothes, that not only lessons the task,
but saves the hands as well, if they
have to be in water a great deal. My
happy inspiration was a quart fruit
jar having a metal screw top lined
with porcelain. | removed the por-
celain by breaking it with a hammer
and then, taking an awl, | made a cir
Gle of six tiny holes in the metal over.
When ready for service, | fill the jar
about three-quarters full of water and
screw the on tightly, using the
rubber ring the same as when p%reserv-
ing. This i~mprovised sprinkler has
been a great help to me, saving time,
strength and doing the work much bet
ter than the old method,-T. A. o., in
McCall's Magazine.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
ALL CANDIDATES CONFIDENT.
Remaining Month of Campaign Will Be
Warm.
respectfully
FORD BROS. CO.,
Per H. B. Ford, Sec.

Jackson.-That in a little more than
one month there will be some of the
most badly fooled and thoroughly dis
appointed people under the sun within
the state of Mississippi is the straight
est line of dope" than can be yentured,
so far as the result of the senatorial
contest is concerned, it is a sure-thing
forecast, not that the Vardaman or the
anti-V ardaman forces either will have
the cinch thing on the situation, but
that one side or the other is going to be
right badly fooled when the votes are
all counted and the returns are all in.
Both sides profess to see victory writ
ten in these blue June skies, and this
is given as the straight tip after a care
full survey of the statewide field. Tho
forces at work to promote the campaign
interests of both Mr.. Alexander and
Senator Percy are as optimistic and sure
that ex-Gov. Vardaman will be defeated
as are the supporters of the latter that
he will secure a majority over both his
opponents in the first primary.
Never before in the history of Missis-
sippi politics or within the history of the
present generation, has the interest in
the canvass for general state offices
been as decidedly subordinated in the
popular mind to that felt in the contest
for United States senator as in this
present year. But then interest in con-
tests for general offices has generally
hitherto centered in the all-important
gubernatorial end of the campaign, which
on this occasion has been as good as
cut, dried, delivered and settled for sew
eral months.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
Chicken Pot.Pie.

SINCE, clean and cut up a pair OF
chickens as for fricasse; cover them
with boiling water and simmer until
fairly tender, Make a plain paste Of
rich biscuit dough; roll out moderately
thin and cut it into long strips. But
ter the sides Of the pot and line it
with the paste. In the bottom sprin-
kle some diced ham and raw potatoes,
then pieces of the chicken, busting
each well with salt and pepper. Fill
up in this way until all the chicken is
in, using altogether one-half Of a
pound Of ham and one pint Of the
diced potato. If plenty of the crust is
desired a small piece may be laid here
and there through the meat. Roll out
the remainder Of the paste to form a
top crust and cut a slit in the center,
through which pour in the chicken
gravy, slightly thickened and season
ell. Cover and simmer steadily for an
hour and ten minutes before taking up,
add one tablespoonful of butter cut
in bits. When done dish carefully and
pour the gravy round.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
Coin to Meridian.

Meridian.-Meridian has attracted the
attention of another large corporation,
which has selected the metropolis Of
the state as headquarters for the dis.
trict. Mr.. W. R. Edmundson, district
manager of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, who has charge of the
company's interests throughout the state
of Mississippi, will take up his head.
quarters and residence in this city dur
ing the latter part of this month, NOV
ing from jackson where the headquAr
tara are now located
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
A REMARKABLE SHOWING
Banks Have More Money on Deposit
Than Ever Before,

0HkN4AN
Than Ever Before.
Jacksonville 342 state banks In
Mississippi have aggregate resources of
S76,4S9 ,527.45, an increase of nearly ten
million dollars within the past wear.
according to an official statement issued
from the auditors office this morning.
The prosperity generally prevailing
In the state is shown by the individual
deposits, amounting to $43, 1885, 900. 81,
an increase of $9,4O9,653.S7 within the
past twelve months.
Time deposits also show a heavy in
crease, being s11,242,S55.s5, an increase
OF S2,256,97o.27 since last year.
This is the largest volume Of money
ever carried in the banks of Mississippi.
Within a few days statements showing
the condition of the thirty-two national
banks will be published, and they will
make an equally good showing.
The 342 state banks on June 2 were
carrying loans and discounts amount
ing to $49,901, 926.36, an increase Of
$685. 1893, 90 over the same date last
year.
The banking capital increased from
s12,724,Oo3.42 in 1910 to $4,000, ss6.49
in 1911, a jump of $578,SS3.O7. Bank
ing surplus increased from $2,79s, Oe4.S7
last year to $2,sS2, 99S.9s in 1911, an
increase of $84,934.11.
Undivided profits show a total Of
$2,9O8,121.7o, which, on the capital stock
above stated, represents a dividend OF
1873 per cent earned within the first
five months of the current year.
In every respect the statement is the
most remarkable ever made by the bank.
ing institutions of the state.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
"BOYS UF '9s" WILL MEET.
Spanish War Veterans in Camp at Gull
port, August 5.

Jackson.-Capt, J.. o. Fuller, acting
commander of the Mississippi depart
ment of Spanish-American War veter.
ans, as senior vice-commander, during
the physical disability of Col. John B.
Mcfarland, department commander, was
in conference with some Of his comrades
here in regard to the best time at which
to hold the annual encampment or re-
union. Those in conference with Can't.
Fuller were zen. Arthur Fridge, Capt.
Edgar n. Coffey and Ma. ]. o. S. San
ders, who went over the subject gen
orally. The intent and purpose of the
veterans is to arrange the time so that
the date will not conflict with the dates
that may be fixed during July for the
general state encampment of the Ma
tional Guard at Vicksburg. The result
of the conference was that Saturday,
August 8 be fixed as the date of assem-.
bly,, at Gulfport, which had been pre-.
viously decided upon, continuing through
the 9Th and 18th, and notice will be
sent to all camps in the department &C.
cordingly. The railroads will give a rea.
sonably low rate of fare to and from
Gulfport, and this will be an added in
ducement to the boys of '98" to make
the hike to the city by the sea.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
Velvet Sashes.

The velvet sashes are lined with
gold cloth and are embroidered with
gold on the ends and on the square
bows, with medallions around the cir
die in the front also. The soft chif-
fon sashes are double, in two shades,
to give the changeable effect so popu-
lar this season. Some of the sash
ends are gathered into tassels at the
ends, some are knotted half way up,
while some are heavily fringed. There
are styles to suit all wearers, ever
lace sashes coming in for their share
of popularity.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
Profit of Ss.s75 ON Nine Acres.

Centreville, Miss, June Is, 1911.
DR.. ]. G. Robert, Sec. Centreville BUSH
ness League:
Replying to your request for informa"
ton relative to u truck farm we state.
Last December we bought so acres
of land for $1,000 adjoining the town of
Centreville. eve put on it improvements
amounting to $500, including therein q
good deal of woven wire fences for our
herd of pure bred Berkshire hogs. Twelve
acres of this ground W. put in tomatoes,
of which three acres were killed about
the 10th of March. From the remaining
nine acres we have gathered and sold
$5,176 worth of tomatoes after paying
freight and express charges. The cost Of
growing and gathering was 1868. Cost
of $500 crates, $432. Total expense,
$1,000, leaving net proceeds on nine
acres $3,S75. The twelve acres that
were planted in tomatoes will now be
put in peas with double purpose of max
ing feed for stock and of enriching the
land. On this ffty-acre tract we have
also twelve acres in pasture, six in sweet
potatoes, sixteen in corn with peas
broadcasted therein, one acre in sorghum
and an acre or two in woodland.
We have ten select Berkshire sows and
a fine crop of spring pigs. We expect to
sell $4,000 worth of pigs this year, l
would further say we have averaged
$500 per acre OF tomatoes the past two
years.
Respectfully,
FORD BROS. CO.,
Dor IT ID Eou1 Co.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
Students to Hold Reunion.

Bay st. Louis.-At a meeting of the
officers of the ST. Stanislaus College
Alumni Association to discuss plans for
the annual reunion on Sunday, July 2,
the Brothers generously offered the use
of one of the large dormitories to the
former students who will arrive on Sat
urday evenings train. An elaborate
banquet has been planned for the occa.
sion. A very enjoyable feature of the
reunion will be a boat ride on the bay
after the banquet. A large gathering
IL expected.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
Campaigns for R~eformatory.

Jackson.-While most of the Missis.
slppi school teachers are either taking
their well-earned vacation or else en-.
gagged at some one or other of the sum.
mer normals, there is one of the profes.
sion who is buster than ever, namely,
Miss Emily Butt, of Jackson High School
faculty, in the interest of juvenile re-
formatory, and is laying the wires for u
vigorous campaign before the next leg
lAlature.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
935, 900 Methodist Church.

Jacksonville work on the magnih.
cent new West Capitol Street Methodist
Church which is being erected by the
congregation at a cost of approximately
$4,000, is progressing rapidly. The
contractors report that the structure
will be ready for occupancy about the
first of November.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29

Jacksonville resignation of Judgs
W. A. Roane, presiding magistrate OF
the circuit court of Oxford, has been
presented to Gov. Noel. The resignation
is to become effective September l, 1911.
at which time Judge Roane leaves fol
Atlanta, to become general counsel of t
Columbian Woodmen.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
Want STATED Built Roads.

JaCl;son.-Among the forces who are
leading the campaign for statebuilt
highways by state convicts, and who
will be heard from when the Legislature
of 1912 assemblies, are the members of
the Meridian Board of Trade. As any
remedial measures must come from the
legislature, the advocates of good and
better roads are putting in their blows
where they expect them to be most eff.
%fective, and that is before the primaries,
in which the ultimate winners must suo.
! Ceed in their ambitions.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
For Experiment Station.

Vicksburg,-An application has been
made to the various state trustees to
establish a ~long-needed branch agricul-
tural experiment station near Vicksburg.
Those interested in the project offer to
donate about 224 acres of fine land upon
which the station can be located.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
Broom the Dishes.

Using a whisk broom to clean
dishes is better than scraping them
with a knife, says the Ladies' Home
Journal. Right after clearing the ta-
BILE the broom will be found uesful for
this purpose, especially II 1t is damp
ened occasionally,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29

jackson. - Adjutant General Arthur
Fridge, after comforting with Major
George Hogaboom relative to state en-
campment prellminaries, states that
there will be no special detail of Of
ficers and men designated, as has been
the custom heretofore, a few weeks in
advance of the encampment date, for
the purpose of preparing the grounds
and environments for the occupancy Of
the troops. All this work will be at
tended to by Major Hogaboom, with sucb
hired assistance as may be necessary.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1911-06-29
Chocolate Bars.

One cup graduated sugar, half a
cup butter, two eggs beaten light,
half cup -four (full measured, one and
a half tablespoons of milk, two
squares chocolate melted, half a cup
walnuts chopped fine. Flavor with
vanilla. Bake in dripping pan. Cut
into bars when done.