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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09
A NEW era is P US.

Adams and Leflore counties, this State, enjoyed
the distinction Of having been the first in all the
country to ship wheat to the northern markets from
the 1915 crop. The yield in Adams county this
year averaged SO bushels per acre, while that of
Leflore county averaged about 40 bushels per acre.
These yields demonstrate beyond the shadow of a
doubt that Mississippi is one Of the best grain coun-
tries in the United States. And it also opens up a
new field Of industry for our great Mississippi Del
ia. The oat crop in the Delta, as we'll as other Sec
tons of the State, is the largest and best this year
ever raised in Mississippi. Attala county, as was
stated in these columns recently, is producing a
large crop Of grain. The change in the farming
methods of the State, brought about by the advent
of the boil weevil and given further impetus by the
breaking out OF the European war, augurs well for
the South. 1t proves beyond cavl that WI are not
entirely dependent upon cotton for a money crop
and teaches us the great lesson of relying upon our
soil and other resources rather than those of other
sections of our great country. It keeps our money
at home. 1t imparts to us a spirit of independence.
1t has a tendency to abolish the home racking, home
w~recking credit system which has been keeping
our noses to the grindstone" for 10, these many
years, say ever since the close of the civil war. An
other gratifying fact is that our people are giving
more attention to the raising of cattle; are now i'm
proving the breed and preparing better and more
extensiveNpasturage with the gratifying result that
this fall many farmers who have heretofore paid
little or no attention to their few head of cattle, will
have for sale from 800 to $500 worth of cattle this
coming fall. Some of these cattle are half breed
Herefords and Aberdeen Angus from the males in
troduced here two years ago. This does not mean
that we will quit raising cotton entirely-the South
is the best cotton country in the world-but it in
dicates better and more independent living.
We are glad to see this change taking place. We
hope our farmers will keep it up until every farm in
Attala county is self sustaining.-Kosciusko Herald.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09
QUIN GREETED BY LARGE CROWDS.

An ovation was given Hon. Hillrie M.
Quin, candidate for governor, who spoke at
the court house in this city last night. He
was not only greeted by a large crowd in
this city but spoke to several hundred people
at Brooksville in the morning and Caledonia
in the afternoon.
Mr.. Quin was introduced by DR.. J.. W..
Lipscomb, who paid him some we'll deserved
compliments, emphasizing the fact if he was
elected the people would be proud OF his ad-
ministration.
The candidate spoke for more than an
hour, and his forceful and convincing argu-
ments, with his evident sincerity, won for
him many new supporters. From time to
time during his speech he received enthusi-
astie applause.
Reports coming from all over the county
indicate that there is a growing sentiment
in GUMS favor-Columbus Commercial,
July 7th.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09

Contractor G. G. Mitchell informs The
Commonwealth that the Veldop Company,
of this city, have been experimenting with
Weldon on his place north of Greenwood,
and that he is highly pleased with results
from the experiment.
Two applications were made within ten
DAYS each, the last application Of the poison
being made about a week ago, and a de-
cided absence of the boil weevils is conspic-
uous; and compared with the tract adjoining
the two acres on which the veldop was ap-
very much improved difference.
Another application will be made short
", MIR. Mitchell informs US, and he unhesl-
tatingly praises the benefit the two acres re-
ceived from the experiment, and believes
hat Veldop will be of wonderful assistance
in the fight against the ravages of the wee
wills, even if not effecting their complete
eradication.
We congratulate the Veldop Company
upon the success which their product is scor'
ingsin the destruction Of the boil weevll pest
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09
WOULD INCREASE OUR TAXES AND
REDUCE OUR REPRESENTATION.

Citizens of the Delta, did you know
that ever since Bilbo has been in public life
that he has advocated a constitutional con-,
v%ention, and all the while whenever in South
Mississippi he has tried to array the people,
of South Mississippi against North Missls-
sippi, and especially against TIE Delta? He
tried every way he knew how for the last
three and q half years to force a constitu-
tional convention and the avowed purpose
was to take a portion Of the representation
away from North Mississippi and give it to
South Mississippi.
One of the purposes he states as the
greatest necessity for calling a constitution
al convention is that the people OF South
Mississippi are paying S. an acre tax on
their land, and that this land is only worth
SIS per acre, and the lands Of the Delta are
worth 500 and only assessed Tor $40 per
sefsment by about ten. In other words, he
wants to take the representation away from
the people of the Delta and increase their
taxes from five hundred to one thousand
per cent.
It is passing strange that a few Of our
Delta politicians, in order that they may be
able to suck the Levee Board pap, are will
ing to turn the State over to Bilbo, have
their neighbors taxes raised out of all reason
and have their representation cut down and
given to South Mississippi.
We don't believe our people will stand
for this sort of thing-but on the other
hand that they will go to the polls at the
Forthcoming August primary elections and
vote against the man for Governor who has
been trying to increase their taxes and try
ing to do that which would reduce then
representation in the Legislature.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09
R~E-ADVERTISING FOR BIDS.

The City Council attheir meeting last
Tuesday evening did not award the contract
for the paving, curbing and guttering of
Carrollton Ave. from the Y. & M. V. right
of-way east to the corporation line: The
Council decided to postpone letting this CON
tract until Tuesday, July goth, in order to
include Washington Avenue from Howard
street to Mary street, and thereby get per-
haps lower bids by virtue Of letting a larger
contract. The paving of these two pieces
of thoroughfare will add materially to the
convenience and appearance of same. The
contracts will be awarded on the Goth inst.
and prospective bidders on the work can
therefore govern themselves accordingly.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09
SCHOOL TRUSTEES RESIGN.

DR.. S. L. Brister, J. w. Quinn, and M.
Andersen at the meeting Of the City Coun-
ell last Tuesday evening rendered their re-
signations as members Of the Board Of Trus-
tees of the City Schools, and the same were
accepted by the Council:
The Trustees and the Council could not
agree as to the matter of the expenditures
incident to the conducting Of the schools:
The expenses of the schools have exceeded
the revenues received for school purposes
for the past two or three sessions, and the
Council commended that the expenses must
be reduced sufficiently to come within the
available revenue. This the Trustees were
Unwilling to do-hence their designations.
The Council will elect their successors as
Trustees within the next few days, we learn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09
is MR., BARRY A CANDIDATE FOR
REELECTION, OR NOT?

Mr.. Editor: It has been stated in print
several times that Hon. w. S.. Barry was
election"that he agreed to withdrew if any
one else offered for the legislature.
There are a number Of his friends who
would like to know the facts in the case.
They have never seen any statement from
him, and would like to see one. They feel
that the county was we'll represented by
him in the last legislature, that he not only
has the ability to fill the position, but exer-
cises considerable influence, and is we'll able
to make the sacrifices demanded. He is a
successful business man, which is a pretty
good recommendation for one who is called
upon to handle the business of others, or Of
the public. He also has the benefit Of the
experience, acquaintanceship and influence
gained by one very creditable term in the
Legislature, just expired.
Mr.. Barry has a number Of friends who
would like %tossupport him and can see no
reason why he should withdraw,
N OF HIS SUPPORTERS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09
ELECT A COMPETENT Man.

We don't know, personally, the
several candidates fer State Land
Commissioner, but we do know,
Judging from the statements of
the several sheriffs and chan
Gerry clerks of the State, and those
who have had business with that
office, that our present incnm-
bent, M. A. Brown, Land Commits
sion, is thoroughly incompetent
to fill the job. He is q man with
out any. education or experience,
so we are informed, and is de-
pendent upon the kindness and
consideration of the State officers
and the bar of the State. II would
be well for the voters to look in
to Mr.. Browns efficiency or lack
Of efficiency before casting their
votes at the coming primaries
Indianola Enterprise.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09
1908 NAMES ON LEFLORE COUNTY
REGISTRATION BOOKS.

The new registration Of the voters of
Leflore county closed on the End day Of July,
and there are now registered on the books
at the circuit clerks office 1903 names of
people who claim to be qualified electors.
the largest number ever recorded in this
county by several hu~ndred-being distrl-
buted as follows at the different precincts:
Greenwood 1863, Itta Bena 26O, Schlater 139,
Sidon "a, Morgan City "A, Minter City GA,
Swiftown A, Money. 43, Sunny SIDE "A ana
Shellmound 13. Of course, when County
Election Commissioners YIN. Z. Sanders,
r n. Brown and P. H. Cain meet m July
10th to purge the poll books, quite a good
many of the names of those registered will
be stricken off for various legal causes:
The Commonwealth estimate Of the
number of votes that will be polled at the
approaching August 3rd primary election is
135O
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09
GREENWOOD'S R

comes to going after things. This spring many
acres were planted in small grain and instead OF
quietly letting each fellow hunt a market for him
self the wholesale dealers of that city got together
and sent out the announcement that they would
handle all sorts of grain. Two car loads of wheat
were shipped from there last week, which brought
in Memphis one dollar and four cents per bushel.
Don't get excited. It took money and labor to
get the wheat ready for market. Do some figuring
for yourself and see how much profit there IS in
bushel and then you have the straw for rough feed
and fertilizer, and can grow another crop on the
same land, either Of corn or peas which will be gath.
cred in time for the fall planting.-Yazoo Herald.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09
QUIN IN NOXUBEE

Macon, Miss, July 8.-Hon. H. M. Quin,
candidate for governor, spent yesterday and
this morning in Noxubee, speaking at Shu-
qualak, Mashulaville, Brooksville and Ma
con. Good crowds attended the speakings,
and he made a distinctly fine impression on
s yota pe0p His 81 sp 5eas inni Mae eoa Ea1ne nia ha1 :
the general topic of conversation here today
and It is the common remark that he dealt
with state conditions and the issues of the
day much more ably and sensibly than any
of his opponents.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09
o AT MY RECORD!

Mr.. Bilbo is q great Il am" sort Of fellow. He
can, in the choicest language. invite the public to
look at his record and according to his statement he
has been a power for the betterment Of conditions
in Mississippi for the people.
One to follow his talk would think that he hadI
been the salvation of the great State of Mississippi,
but when Mr.. Bibo asks the public to investigate
his record this same public should take him at his
word and do so.
If Mr.. Bilbo has done anything that would
inure to the good of the people of the State we
would like to be put wise to it. He has been en-
gagged rather actively for more than two years in
telling how some politicians in the State are after
his scalp, but even if this is true we fail to see
wherein the plain people are interested in his private
troubles. If he had ever really done anything to
show that he was after the office of Governor in
order to help conditions in the State it would be
somewhat different, but we fail to see just why he
should expect the public to be interested in his
sore toe.
If he is having trouble getting into fat official
job, that's his trouble and of no concern to the peo-
pie of the State.
If he really has merit that would entitle him
to aspire to the high office of Governor why does
he not tell of his peculiar fitness instead of snap
ping viciously at the other politicians of Mississippi?
Mr.. Bilbo had things pretty much his own way
up at the capital during the last session of the Leg
lSlature. ASK hlm some time what he did to lessen
the burden from your back.
If he can prove that he has ever done any
thing to better business. social or moral conditions
in Mississippi to take the burdens of the masses and
put them in equal measure on the backs of the
classes, then consider his ability to office of Gov
ernor:-Gulfport Booster.
The Gulfport Booster places Bilbo before its
readers in an honest, conservative way. If Bilbc
has ever done a single act, politically or otherwise
in the State of Mississippi to entitle him to consider
alton, even from the thoughtful Democrats of Miss
issippi, such act has never been proclaimed by either
Bilbo or his friends. He came to the surface il
Mississippi politics as a self-accused bribe-taker ane
has been mixed up with such things time and time
again since his original confession. How any Miss
%issippian who loves his State could ever feel prout
! of Bilbo as his Governor, is beyond our comprehen
! sion. And we have tried to look at the situation
calmly, without prejudice, and simply as a Misss
sippian with no thought in view save the honor an,
best interest of the State we love.-Greenvill
Democrat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09
THEY ARE TAKING NOTICE.

The production of such large quantities
of oats, wheat and corn throughout the
Delta this year is attracting widespread at
tention throughout the whole country, and
a great many home-seekers will be coming
to Mississippi as rapidly as they can dispose
sections of the United States. A cordial vel
come will greet the thrifty and worthy
home-seeker throughout the Delta-a coun-
trv which will yield for the double the
amount of grain they have been making per
acre on their farms in the West and East.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09
PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH.

II has exhausted MS energies IN pro-
and it will never do for them who
advised him to grow corn, wheat, oats, po-
tatoes and other things, not to exert every
a market for these products, even if they
are not fully up to standardization rules and
regulations. The banks and merchants Of
our towns in Georgia should arrange for as
sorting, sacking, packing, marketing, and
where there is no immediate market, then
for storage and financing Of these crops.
We regard the situation as critical and ap-
peal to you to help prevent what will un-
doubtedly be a great calamity to our State
should there not be found local markets for
the diversified crops grown by the farmers
of Georgia this year."
The above is the essence of an appeal
sent out by Charles ]. Haden, president Of
the George Chamber of Commerce, to the
bankers, merchants and other business men
Of his State, and it is just as applicable to
conditions in Mississippi, says the Jackson
Clarion Ledger.
Cotton IS the only non-perishable crop
grown in this State, and yet it is the only
crop for which a market may be had at all
times regardless of the size of the crop.
The appeal for Investigation has been
dinned into the ears of the farmers Of Mis-
sissippi for so many years that they have at
ldSL n0dTU lI.dIlu II0Cu6u IL.
Many different sorts Of crops are being
grown in this State, but for only one, and
that an unperishable one, a ready market is
at hand.
Those who have preached diversified
ton, and it is the doctrine of salvation for
the South, should practice what they preach.
You have told the farmer to diversity
and he has accepted your advice. It is now
up to you to make good IN this advice by
providing him with a place to dispose Of
what he has produced.
Should the farmer, who has accepted
the advice of the business man, find upon
bringing his products to town, that there is
no demand for them, he cannot be expected
to pursue a policy which means ruination for
him.
He will be forced to go back to his one
crop method Of farming in spite Of his dis
inclination to do so.
Diversified farming is the road to wealth
for the South-provided, that the farmer
does the diversifying and the. business man
attends to the matter Of providing a market.
Otherwise it is a failure.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09

We firmly believe within the
next few years the main crops in
the Delta will be grain. Cotton
is year by year growing to be 50
uncertain that the planter has to
take too much risk for the amount
Of money made. Since it has been
demonstrated by actual expert
ence that grain can be grown
here satisfactorily. with les ex-
pense than cotton. it GOES with
out saying that Il = the proper
CROP Myevgvi1s SpeeteAoe.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09

Governor Slayton, of Georgia, has prov
himself a man. A man of true worth, a
with convictions and the courage to
maintain his convictions. And vet q North
ern newspaper has suggested him as q can
didate for vice president Governor Slayton
deserves greater consideration, pertinently
observes the esteemed Greenville Democrat.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09

If the wal continues in Europe very
much longer and the export OF American
fort to make vegetarians of Americans may
meet with success by the force of necessity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09
A BIG ADV. IN A BIG PAPER
FOR A BIG o

The stability of q paper. the es-
timation in which it IS held by the
reading public and its scope
of circulation are the evidence
that decides the discrimiEative
man Of business to use its col
umns for his advertising. The
greater the circulation the greater
the advertising value Of that pa
per in its representative commun-
ity. for every additional pair Of
eyes that scan the columns Of q
paper means) to the progressive
business man who has foresight
enough to use its columns another
possible customer who may be
reached by properly constructed
advertising and retained by SER
vice, quality and consistency Of
price.
Many newspapers with q multi
tude of subscribers and offering
an unusual field to the expert
enced advertiser are oftentimes
held to be unfruitful as an adver-
Using medium by the general adj
vertiser. This attitude is occa-
stoned by the failure of the adj
vertisement to obtain results,
which traced to its proper source
brings to light a poorly construct
\ ed, hurriedly written advertise
ment that has neither appeal nor
force, hence failure to produce is
in no sense the fault of the me-
! dunn.
e One of the most effective adj
vertisements it has ever been our
good fortune to publish comes
s forth with this issue heralding the
annual July Clearing Sale Of
Fountains Big Busy Store.
This advertisement is compre-
hensive in its scope and will ap-
: peal to nearly every subscriber,
Gas we'll as the 500 extra people
= to whom the paper is sent this
9 week. that reads The Common
wealth, as it forcibly presents at
= very low prices many things for
the whole family that are con-
stantly needed and are always
; priced much higher than quoted
in this big advertisement.
The woman whose duty it is to
CONSERVE the family funds will
find as great an opportunity
awaiting her as the woman whose
income has no limitations. as the
prices reveal a surprising disre-
gard for value and when the high
m quality that is constantly found al
rs Fountains is considered none
Of should hesitate to be among the
e. first to enter the store Saturday
morning when the doors oper
n for this Annual Clearance Sale.
a, The big advertisement that Gov
ers two pages of this issue wa:
set up and printed in The Com
monwealth office and gives {
as comprehensive:idea of the supe
rior workmanship that this Office
~ is capable of producing. Typo
graphical errors are eliminated
and every word is clear and legi
y. BILE, demonstrating that we are a
careful as we are experienced
Glance carefully over the big ad
vertisement, and be you man
woman or child, there is surel.
y something enumerated that yo1
will need during these hot sum
mer days, and it can be pur
chased at a price that will eve
ny make you glad you went Il
Fountains.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09

Joe Coward, the Bibo candidate for Chancellor
IN the Gulf Coast District, run . very poor third.
'''Stzaws show which way the wind blows"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09

H YOU want to subscribe for The Com
|monWealth YOU can do SO now BY paying
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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09
OUR BANKS IN FINE SHAPE.

The four banks Of Greenwood are in
frst-class condition, as is evidenced by the
statements of three Of them published on
the first page of this issue Of The Common
wealth.
It will be observed that the four banks
Of our city have on deposit subject to check
right here in the dullest season of the year
the magnificent sum of 81, TIA, 595. sc.
Each OF these splendid banking institu-
at Schlater, are being managed strictly &C
cording to the best business principles.
Below we give a few of the figures taken
from the statements Of our four Greenwood
banks and the bank at Schlater, which
speak eloquently for this section of the Delta:
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09

The above are all very creditable show
ings, and we congratulate the officers and
stockholders upon the prosperous condition
of their respective banks.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1915-07-09

FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
Deposits. .$74l, 454.8l
Loans and discounts =. 761, 844.12
Capital stock.......... 250, 00O.00
Surplus ........... SO, O00.0 90
Undivided profits 80. 74,816.28
BANK OF COMMERCE.
Deposits. $685.. ....$443, 634. SO
Loans and Discounts. =. 389, 759.26
Capital ............ 100, 100000
Surplus ...... 12,000.0 90
Undivided proits...... 38, $3.50
WILSON BANKING COMPANY
DCpOSlCS ..PCCf YOU. Ot
Loans and Discounts. 419, 229.4O
Capital stock. ........ Is, 900. 90
Surplus. ............. Z5,OUO.OO
Undivided profits, net. 14,3O2.Ol
GREENWOOD SAVINGS BANK
Deposits. 81 425.93
Loans and discounts. :. 142, 461.31
Capital stock. 100000
Surplus. 100000
Undivided profits ...... 4,997.42
PLANTERS BANK, SCHLATER.
Deposits. ............. 56,O6l.86
Loans and Discounts. 1O7, 1892
Capital stock.......... 100000
Surplus. Is, 100000
Undivided profits. 49,. 5.6O8.27