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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-06-17
"GRoWN IN MISSISSIPPI" cONvEN.
TIoN URGES THAT FARMERS
GROW PRODUCT NEEDED.
CLEANEsT TOWN DECIDED
Greenwood Wins First Place in First
Class, While West Point and
Magnolia Lead in Their.
Glasses.


The first Grown in Mississippi" an
hual convention, which convened here
June 10, closed the following day, after
a successful meeting in which the ele
mental principles of progressive farm
ing, the marketing of farm products
highway upbuilding and living at home
were all fully discussed by men quail
fled by study and experience to ad
wise and instruct
Perry G. Holden, the Iowan, in his
address, urged the farmers of Missis-
sippi, among other things, to keep
the $S4,00O,000 that has been sent out
of the state to buy food for man and
beast at home. You can do it and
have something to sell each week, he
said. Don't buy farm products; grow
them"
A feature of the closing meeting was
the adoption of resolution commend
ing and indorsing President Wilson on
his stand in the German matter.
A large display of Grown in Missis'
sippi" products were on exhibition in
the hall of representatives.
Greenwood Wins Contest.
After running for more than two
months, the "Cleanest Town" contest,
which was staged in Mississippi dur
ing the months of April and May, has
been decided, according to DR.. Willis
Valley, state sanitary Inspector, who
has acted as official umpire or ref
cree.
According to the official reports,
Greenwood wins the first prize for
towns in the first class, with Biloxi
second and Greenville third.
In the second class, or towns having
population of between $500 and
1902 West Point headed it's com
petitors. Grenada second and Brook.
haven third.
Magnolia wins first place in the
third class with Winona, in Montgom-
cry county, and Bonneville, in Prem
tiss county, second and third, respect
lively.
In fourth group, or towns from 500
to 1000 inhabitants, Magee, in Simp.
son county, leads; Fernwod, Pike
county, second, and Clinton, Kinds
county, third.
The awarding committee, composed
Of Mrs. J. H Fox of the health com.
mittee of the Federation of Women's
Clubs; DR.. w. S. Leathers, director of
hygiene and sanitation, and DR.. Wal
ley, has prepared summary, which
will be of general interest.
Book Hearing Finished.
The Mississippi text book commits.
lion completed the Investigation Of text
books for the state schools June II and
It is believed the adoptions for the next
uuinquennial period can be publicly
announced soon.
During the week several thousand
folks were examined by the commits
sion. The members also heard oral
presentation of the merits of the book
by various publishers representatives.
Blind School Faculty Chosen.
Official announcement has been
made of the selection of faculty and
teachers and special instructors at the
Mississippi Blind Institute for the year
1856. DR.. B. S. Curry was chosen
superintendent.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-06-17

Sheriff Gregory, at Fulton. on June
10 received telephone message from
the Fawn Grove settlement, about 10
miles northwest from that place, that
two men had shot each other. The
men reported shot were Ed Rogers
and Ramsey Prather, the former be-
ing killed. 1t was learned that Rogers
and two of his brothers went to
Prather's home, where the shooting
occurred, both Rogers and Prather
using shotguns, each firing about the
same time.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-06-17

Will Scroggans, who was shot and
seriously wounded at Senatobia, by
Bob Manning June 8, was carried to
Memphis hospital June 10 for treat
ment It is claimed by Manning that
Scroggans insulted his wife few
hours before the shooting. Manning,
on learning of the alleged insult,
armed himself with a shotgun and be-
gan to look for Scroggans. He dis
covered him about dark and opened
fire. Scroggans was armed, but did
not return the fire. The men are
neighbors and live near Strayborn, in
the western part of the county.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-06-17

Information has reached Iuka that
John Graham, aged 10, of that place,
was instantly killed, and his COM
panion, w. Clark Williams, 20, also
of Iuka, was badly hurt, when west
bound Rock Island freight train cross
ing bridge east of Magazine threw
the men from box car on which they
were en- route to the harvest fields Of
Oklahoma. With two others they were
sitting in the doorway of box car.
They did not know of the approach of
the bridge, and when their car passed
through the structure they were
crushed between the bridge and the
car.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1915-06-17

julius Scheider, planter living five
miles south of this city, was the vic
tim of a dangerous accident June Z,
when he was thrown from buggy
and his neck broken. Mr.. Scheider at
the time was driving young horse,
which had not been entirely broken to
harness. The injured man was at once
taken to Memphis and placed in a san
itarium, where an operation was per-
formed While his condition is ex.
tremely critical, he is still lalive.
The Jones County Times, a local
weekly newspaper, has leased the
building formerly occupied by the
Farmers and Traders Bank, which will
be converted into rest and reading
room for farmers and their families.
The project, which is unique in this
section has the Endorsement of mum.
Der of the local business men.
Natchez is planning for big time
on July 4. On this date a picnic, horse
racing, public speaking, sporting tour
nament and baseball games will take
place at Concord park under the aus
pices of Volunteer Phoenix Fire COM
pany No. Z. Among the entertainment
features of the day will be dancing,
baseball. trapshooting, horse racing,
boy and girl races, and other contests.
George Constan, a Greek merchant
Of Clarksdale, was arrested June 9 and
is now confined in the county Jail to
await trial in the federal court on a
charge of blackmail It is alleged this
man has been sending unsigned letters
to Il. P. Peacock, president of the bank
OF Clarksdale, threatening the lives OF
Mr. Peacock and his wife
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-24
Bungalow Aprons.

Two styles. Bingham Bungalow Aprons in
checks, stripes, button back and piped with plain
colors, complete with pocket and belt CSC.
Three styles. Bungalow Aprons open side
half way kimono sleeves, and made of ginghams
and percale in floral striped and checked patterns,
also plain colors, soc.
Four styles. Bungalow Aprons of percale and
Bingham, open all the way down front, others
half way down. gathered back with belt
Choice of checks, figures and plain colors, 7sc.
Four styles. Bungalow Aprons, open front all
the way down Of fine Bingham in stripes and
checks trimmed in plain color strapping, $I!oo.
Plain White Bungalow Aprons open all the
way down the front with long sleeves, $3.50.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-24
Waist Aprons.

Choice of ten styles. Gathered and fitted; trim
med in tucks embroidery edge, ase.
Choice of three styles, trimmed with rick-rack,
tueks and embroidery, CSC.
Choice of twenty styles. Gathered and princess
effects. some with embroidery trimming in
skirt, soc.
Choice of twelve styles. Princess and gathered
effects. trimmed in embroidery scallops and edge,
some with inserting down skirt and around bot
tom. Also of dotted swiss, 75e.
Choice of ten styles. These are fitted or gath
cred. effectively trimmed in embroidery or seal
lops $I.oo.
Third noor-F Ct.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-24
Mattresses Aprons.

Choice of three styles Fitted Aprons, cut round
with "Ve" bib, trimmed with hemstitched ruffle
or square bib with ruffle, a5c.
Choice of FIVE styles. Aprons with square
and We bibs, trimmed in blind and open-work
embroidery, some scalloped or with rick-rack, 5sc
Choice of fifteen styles, square and I've" shape
bibs, trimmed in embroidery, some OF dotted swiss
with embroidery or scalop trimming soc.
Choice of fifteen styles, round and square
shapes, trimmed with embroidery insertion down
skirt, some plain hemstitched and scalloped, 75c
Choice of fifteen styles in the better quality
Aprons of Dotted Swiss and lawn, We" and
square bibs trimmed in beautiful embroidery, SI.oo.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-24
Warm Sweaters in Smart Styles.

For crossomy walks golf and all kinds of sports the undo
edy the appropriate and the variety styles
KNITTED SWEATERS with convertible collar and pockets: made
French electric blue Alice blue
golden brown white and black $500 each
ANGoRA FINISHED KNITTED SWEATERS convertible collars po
blue brown white black and French
Beach.
KNITTED SWEATERS style collar and pockets;
Lavender black
belt and bands front and pockets $S7S each
ANGoRA SWEATERS. collar and pockets
bsma sen band SS7S
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-24

StylCo III oPiOilS III Viz NieSi~A 49,
dinins-room. Whatever the need it can be gu
Maids Aprons.
Choice of six styles. Made OF White Lawn with
I've" and square bibs, tucked bibs and flaps and
embroidered bibS, 75c.
Choice OF two styles. Square and I've" Bib
Aprons some hnisLed with rick-racl. others with
hemsttching, 3sc.
Choice of ten styles. Materials are lawns and
cambrics with square and I've" bibs, scalloped,
plain and embroidered trimmed, soc.
Choice of FIVE styles. Square and ave" shaped
bibs trimmed with hemstitching or scallops, 75e-
Choice Of ten styles. Fitted Maids Aprons with
square and I've" bibs, plain or embroidery trim
med. soc.
Choice OF fifteen styles Fitted Maids Aprons,
with square and ave" bibs, trimmed in embroid-
cry scallops and hemsttching, 7sc.
Choice of ten styles Maids Fitted Aprons,
square and ave" bibs, trimmed with embroidery
scallops, hemstitchng, and blind or open work
embroidery inserting down side of apron, sI.oo.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-24
Last Minute Needs for the
Thanksgiving Dining Table.

Carving Cloths hemshed damask Sizes from l6xZ7 to Z4x3Z
40c to $500 each
Table Padding or Silence Cloths S. co. and II inch widths.
Soc to S1.25 yard.
Sanitary Table Mats for protecting the table from hot dishes;
of FOUR heavy with fnnged ends.
S1.00 set.
Asbestos Table Mats round and oval shapes; and
Small Hemstitched Damak Napkins IS inches square.
$500, $780, $4OO $3.50, and $500 dozen.
Madeira Napkins with aoped edges; IA and IS inches square
$500, $780, $500, and $3.50 dozen.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-24
Rosseau Amme and Crepe de Chine Fashion
Some of the Seasons Prettiest BLouses.

You viii these dainty bou They lovely for with
the and number of pretty styles offer good selections ROsseau mure
Silk and has soft finish which penddy.
At $32s Crepe de Chine Waists with ll 'front.' convertible
collars embroidery henehns
tive and lovely in flesh and white.
At $3.50 Crepe de Chine Boues button trimmed. tucked and
embroidered styles One especially model has tucked front and
with flat collar chine
Another of white de chine with black embroidery collar and cuffs
Rau Amure Bouses distinctive styles plain mode has convertible
$325 Another model
collar. and priced $3.50 formed by hemsttched
wih collar back which
II flesh only Price, $S!5
These and other beautiful Hou of kinds Of silks and in oil of
desirable obtained
makers uhO EXPERT in their line and offer TO patrons OUe
for the brcees reasonable
Hsr-GE
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-24
Tea or Cha6ng Dish Aprons.

A myriad of pretty styles to choose from. These
aprons cut square or round, and made of fine
lawn or dotted swiss, trimmed with embroidery
insertings, scalop edge; plain, many with
pockets and ties. Very dainty and the prices
range a5c, CSC, soc, 75c and $I.oo.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-24
Cooking School Sets.

These cooking school sets consist of white
lawn apron, sleeves and cap; in Dutch or gathered
styles, soc.
very dainty Net Set, consisting of round or
pointed apron with "Ve" bib; trimmed in lace and
plain collar, cap and cuffs to match at sI.as set
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-24
Bingham Bib Aprons.

Excellent quality Bingham Bib Aprons with
square bibs and round high bibs, gathered and
princess styles, asc, ssc, soc and 7sc.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-24
@0o0war0 & q0Gbr0p
New York-wAsIINGToN-
Made Wells and Neilings in
Becoming NeU Effects

Lovely wells and velnss and dainty styles which fas
cmatnsy pretty.
They absolutely the perfect costume this and
IN many designs that selection s a simple =
Hand in fancysc
black.
7S, $l00, andS so yard
Mesh Viings in plain and beautifully designed black
brown and navy 49, H.
Wells IN many coors
$3.50 and$ 0eaeh.
Made Wells hattie style with broad bnm the
turban continental shapes and othen and desirable effects
Circular Wells Hexasona Wells
Ultra Run Wells
LaceVe Automobile Wells
In
black blue brown and with Roman bands around
Price, $500 each.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-24
Bingham Waist Aprons.

Many different styles, all generously wide and
with deep hens. Gathered and fitted waist aprons
with and without pockets, asc and soc.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-24
From the NeckWear Stores
NeU Things for Personal Use or for Gifts

Every few weeks goes the New York markets search Of all
lovely of all kinds The displays
here make desirable place which seek Christmas gifts
there is such variety you will Be delighted
We mention just few of the many things shown
CEEMSEITES of lace and embroidered straight
sin a fastening back
in Extensive display. and splendid assorme
and 5oeaeh
henthch and
beautifully made of and ogande; large medium
sized One especially dainty design hemsched about inch from the edge
n Troy anern
s10o, Sl5o andsz EACH
plated edged
with lace
andS each
fur ncckpeee Small flowers several eolo tiny band boxes
and
candle. chiffon and n dainty
Csc 371ae and Soc yard
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-24
Maids Caps.

A most varied line of Maids Caps, ruffled,
with bows, some with lace ede- and many fancy
effects at prices ranging, &c TO ase
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-24
Nurses Aprons.

Nurses Fitted and Gathered Aprons of CAM
brio lawn, with long straps that fasten at waist
or button at the neck, soc, 7sc and sI.oo.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-24
Maids Collar and Cuff Sets.

Real dainty styles in Maids Collar and Cuff
Sets. These in band turnover styles, in
scallop edge and dotted Swiss and embroidery
edge, a5c set
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-24
Cloves for the Weekend
Trip or for Street Wear.

Perfectly made and fitting gloves. from reliable
makers has been our standard and made widely known
the values we offer in our Glove Section for women
and children.
These are not specially priced but every woman
will appreciate their values.
Women's One-casp P. x. NJ Washable
Kid Gloves. in putty. oyster. ivory oak. tan
and gray. with self or black embroidery.
Sl.50 pair.
Women's one and two button Doeskin
Gloves, in white and natural.
S1.00 and $3.50 pair.
Women's Six-button Pull-on Washable
Gloves. with strap at wrist; spear point en-
broidery.
$3.50 pair.
nOOr-Cener.
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Aprons Are Especially Needed al
Thanksgiving Time.

in kitchen and dainty with fl and h for the
dHnnsroom quickly filled here from
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Wonaen's Silk Hose
at 9Oc pair.

Good quality hosiery in plain colors or novelty
patterns. well made and shaped. and in colornss to
match almost any shade. The novelty patterns are
in striped boot effects and are very unusual and smart
IN appearance.
There are about 81 different colors in the plain
hose. which are all silk. Of silk with isle tops
Main noor-G
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1915-11-24

The finest qualities in select edbles that
the Thanksgiving dinner.
FRUITS
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-04

TO-DAY'S POEM
THE NEW YEAR.

Gaze forth on the bright, shining sun
 of tomorrow, Think not of the faults and mis-
 takes of the past, Nor drink from the gall favored
 goblet of sorrow Take one backward look and let
 that be your last. s The old year has gone and the new
 is before us, The road to the future is open to
 you So mingle your voice with the joy
 swelling chorus And heed to the call of the year 2A that is new; Away with the thoughts and the
 words pessirnistic, The wrongs of the past and the
 things that annoy; But substitute action and deeds
 optimistic And anchor yourself in the haT1bor
 of joy. The future depends upon striving
 and trying And doing your best with your
 own little part, The slogan of all should be Doing or Dying''- Just swing into line with a good
 running start. Forget all things past that are bor- dered with sadness, M Retain only that which IS whole.
 some and sweet; OhI may the new year be oe'rfIowing
 with gIadness- A gladness unstinted, rainuteIy
 complete. So keen straight ahead on the new opened highway, The sunshine is bright and the sky is clear bluey Retrace not the past's marrow, roughened old byway, But travel the road of the year that
 is new.
 Ray T. Hoppman.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-04
UNEMPLOYMENT. AND
 WOMEN'S FASHIONS

The dncessant changes in styles for women were called a great acuse of unemployment at the convention held to discuss this subject the past week al; Phalade1pf1ta- Miss Juliet Stuart Poyntx, who has made a study of the reasons why peop1e are out of work, said that women continually make so many changes in weatdng apparel to make until the hast n1ingte They shut down while style hcangaz are pending. then work overtime.
 The reason why the average man spends less for clothes than the aver axe woman is not that masculine clotn5rs is gerntdssalz zss less expensive. It is more that the man wears his suit until it looks shabby The wo- man merely wears herss until it looks behind the game, though it may still be perfetc1y neat and attractive
 As more and more women enter commercial careers and see things
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-04
GEORGEs RANDOLph CHESTER

this being 8 genuine Diskertoa des<,1 How very interestfngl'' Commented Blackie. "hEaybs there are some more sa1c7 things ana he proceeded n ham sut the drawers and stack them on ehe desk.
 Tt ain't no use'' urged MT. Day has tily and obviously i'll pleased with fhs proceeding. T never heard 4elI Of their putting more than one secret drawer ia a piece Of fufniture.D
 They might, insisted BlaeAie. hleh- ly interested, and he kept piaor6usfv at his work, proving Into the fuas4f,7 Of the empty deek and thunanfns ft- panels and Investigating it thoroHelIv. Why. here's eaother one, up under aeath the topl The regular one aIls right nndRr it,'' and he drew forth a fat, narrow drawer. nEed with tare nished half dollars
 He set 1t on the corner Of the dez, and the two men looked though iy at 1t ana then at each other
 q reckon Mfr. Wal1fnEford 1oald Eaise bis price tf he knew taisss specu- lated Mr. Day with short z1ttls 1au h
 %Kess reckon he would, i" nlanel5l- edged B1ackie. echofng tAe 1auh, sga he knew it.
 Mr. Days available eye sazed On BlackIe with kind regard. s1 s1tpoaa you're kind of attached te your boss,' he guessed.
 s1'm attached to anybody who hands me money" declared B1acAle.
 What he don't know wen't hurt him." unused Mir. Day, his now dflatsd eye rolling greedily in the direction of the bookcase.
 Blaelie went into the kitchen and re. turned with stout -four bas, into which he dumped the half dollars. "T1et's slam these drawers back and look somewhere else,n he suggested. 'sHow much did you get out of that other drawer2s Hf
 MT. Day glared at him moment and from his pocket produced ten sii- yer dollars and small handful Of pea nies. .'It ain't much,' he declared. emitting to mention the four flye-dolIaEA gold pieces which he had slipped into his waistcoat pocket, ssbut every little bic heips.s'
 They had a mad, merry search for secret drawers. and the bag grew stead fly heavier The deposits seemed to be richer, too. as they proceeded, and AIr. Days greed was. .whetted to ravenous point with each successive find.
 Book learning pays,'' he triumphed as they wrenehed its long hidden SC cret from chifEonier and rescued some faded greenbacks of an early vintage. T don't know much about old furHl- ture myself, but once I found $50 in an old bedpost, aad I've been reading up on secret drawers ever ainco. Now. take that bedetead. HI bet Mt leaat on1 Of them posts ts hollow, if not all fsur.ss z
 He tried the caps Of each one, and the third one unscrexed. EEe reached his long fingers into the cavity, and at first his upturred eye took on look of abused disappointment then it heightened ana it's lid screwed nearly shut asjhe drew forth small. glitter ing object and held it in the palm oe his hand.
 "A diamondy' gasped BlaelEis. @Whys that one's worth eight hundred Of a thousand dollars! This rock I'm wear ing cost me six hundred"
 ATr. Day replaced the cap and asrew- ed it tight. BIaelzie held out hia hMnd
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-04
MARITAL DIPLOMACY.
All About the Man Who Fooled His
 Wife

All About the Man Who Fooled His
 Wife
 A we'll known lawyer is resp onsfble for this. He swears it's true There s no reason to suppose. though that the narrative is based on a personal ex- perience. It certainly took all the joy out of one mans merry Yuletide
 The man in question is inclined to be a gay dog at times. His wife doesn't approve of his gayety, and his wifess disapproyaI is a pretty weighty matter.
 On the day before Christmas she visited her husband in his office. As she sat by his desk the telephone rang Through the receiver he heard the murmur of an attractive but feminine voice. The nurnur was enough; he didn't stop for details. With ready mind he iblurted out:
 "Oh, that's all right: that's all right Tell Jack not to trouble,'' and banged the receiver on the hook.
 He sneaked a look at his wife and her placid face showed him that he had .'got away with it.'' He felt prel- ty good over his presence of mind Of such stuff are great generals made, he told hinlself-the kind that are ready for any emergency.
 But he lost his feeling of satisfac- ton yesterday when he learned that the feminine voice had belonged to the stenographer of friend of his who had called up to find out if he would be in his office as Ahe friend wanted to drop in and pay him $500. on an overdue debt before sailing for Europe to be gone six months.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1915-01-04

more in business light, they seem somewhat averse to needless changes. The business girls neat suit and walking shoes look more like standard masculine styles than anything the feminine world has devised for twen- ty centuries Manufacturers that pro duce this kind of goods must be able to run with some desree Of steadi- ness.
 The number of women who follow closely the caDrices of fashion is paob- ably exaggerated. Hard working families have no money to throw away on whdn1s. Slight concessions of price by merchaaBts on goods that seem hlDely to go out of style are quickly snapped IT'D.
 The free use of advertising is a great sta:bdlfzer The merchant with stock affected by a fashion change knows how he can sell it without a great loss. All which tends to pro- mote regularity Of labor and employ ment
 Nine counties. in Kentucky became dry at midnight, December 31.