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The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-07-02
Occupations

Of the 31,473 blind males 10
years of age and over in 1910,
only 1876, or 25.3 per cent, were
reported as being gainfully en-
ployed, while of the $4,000 blind
females 10 years of age and
over, only 1,345, or Sc per cent,
were reported as %gainfully en-
ployed. The corresponding per-
centages with reference to the
total population were 81.3 for
males and 23.4 for females. It
does not follow, however, that
more than 5000 blind persons
were actually self-supporting,
since in most cases their earn
ings were far from sufficient to
constitute a livelihood, and often
amounted to a mere pittance of
less than 500 a year. In this
connection it should, of course,
be borne in mind that a very
considerable proportion of the
blind population have already
passed the age when retirement
from active employment usually
occurs, so that the number of
blind persons not reporting an
occupation does not by any
means indicate the number of
individuals lost to the working
force of the United States by
reason of blindness.
OF the 1876 blind males re-
ported as gainfully employed, L.
768, or % per cent, were return
ed as farmers; SOS, or 8.3 pei
cent, as broom makers; GAG, OF
81 per cent, as musicians anC
teachers of music; GIG, or rs
per cent, as retail merchants
and dealers (other than buck.
sters and peddlers) 4O1 or
per cent, as hucksters anC
peddlers $40, or 4.4 per cent, a,
piano tuners and 242, or 3 PEI
, cent, as chair Gamers.
Particular interest attaches t,
i the figures for those trade.
which have been found especial
: ly available as a means of EN-
: ployment for the blind, and tn.
/ reporting Of which presumabl
Z indicates the receipt of specia
E vocational training after tn
5 loss Of vision. The most impoI
E tant Of these trades are broor
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-07-02
Song of Nero.

An instructor in one Of the
colored schools in Mobile asked
her pupils one day who Nero
was. A little darby held up his
hand.
"Do you, Arthur, know who
Nero was ?"
"Yessum, he's the one we sing
about in our Sunday School,"
What is the song like?"
Nero, My God, to Thee"
Elk.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-07-02

A bulletin on insect Pests of
Field Crops" is soon to be issued
by the Agricultural Experiment
Station of the University of
Missouri. A description, life
history, and means Of destroy
ing each insect is included, the
bulletin is illustrated.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-07-02
More MissOuri-isms.

IAk1lLuAbOAC 10 O&hAH96
through it's Farmers Institutes
and other publicity work in the
interest of home and home
pride. ]. Kelly Wright, in the
new Board lecture, Missouri,
Illustrated" has collected "MOre
Missouri-isms' that are a rev.
elation to the reader who has
not posted up on the farm facts
of the hour, as follows:
The worlds greatest harness
horse, Nala, was foaled in Mis-
souri,.
The worlds greatest active
roadster, Peter Pan, was fOaled
in Missouri.
The worlds greatest walk
trot horse, Panama, was foaled
in Missouri.
The worlds greatest saddle
horse, Rex Mcdonald, was
foaled in Missouri.
Missouri has the largest fine
jack and jennet farm in the
world.
The streams of South Mis-
! souri, are the finest fish hatcher
! les on the planet.
Missouri leads all other states
!, in the Union in pure-bred Here
! ford cattle.
Missouri has the largest stock
: er and feeder cattle market in
the United States.
The home of the oldest herd of
Shorthorn cattle west of the
> Mississippi river is in Missouri.
From a standpoint of butter
, production Missouri has the
{ greatest college herd of dairy
: COWS in the world.
n Missouri has the only herd Of
pure-bred cattle in the world
u with five grand champion bulls
in active service.
Missouri held the first ham
{ and bacon show in the United
9 States, and leads all other states
! in the perfection of pork pro-
ducts.
First in war, first in peace and
first in the hearts Of countrymen
A" the Missouri mule. Missouri
leads all other states in the quail
% ity of mules.
: Missouri leads all other states
? in the production of light horses.
- Buyers from various states in
! the union and from foreign
z countries patronize our light
~ horse markets.
Missouri has more sheep than
any of her border states. With
,e the exception of one other state
n no other state has so many
70 sheep worth so much money per
is head.
Missouri has the hens biggest
10 nest, the poultry products ex-
coed annually in value the COM
10 bined annual output of gold and
silver of California, Colorado
and Arizona, and is annually
greater than one-half the annual
production of gold in the United
States.
Missouri has the largest wild
no animal market in the United
States, at the farm of w. P.
Is Hall of Lancaster, Missouri.
who has a corner on the elephant
market of the world and is the
largest individual horse buyer
/ in the United States.
y Gentry county grows more
bluegrass than any other coun.
S ty in the world. Missouri is
credited with growing more
bluegrass than all the states
combined north of her northern
border and more than all The
- states south of her southern
,ss border. Missouri bluegrass seeC
% is shipped to Kentucky ant
there mixed with local bluegrass,
~ seed in order that the Kentucky
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-07-02

J. L. Kinkead went to indie
pendence Wednesday to spend
the day on business.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-07-02
And So 1t Is.

What do you consider the
greatest human paradox"
"a secret session of a woman's
club" philadelphia Ledger.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Knapp
spent Sunday in HigginsvilIs.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-07-02

This years improvements
alone will cost us S500,000
yearly. Most Of this goes
into extra rubber-all into ex-
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1915-07-02

Joseph A. Hill, expert special
agent in charge of revision and
results.
Blindness in Foreign Countries
The total number of blind per-
sons in the world is roughly es-
timated at 2,39O,OOO. The total
number enumerated at the most
recent censuses of the blind in
all countries in which such cen
suses have been taken is 1884,
346. These countries represent
all of Australia, nearly all of
Europe and North America, and
portions of South America, At
RIGA, and Asia, together with
certain of the insular possess
sions of European and Ameri-
can countries. The only coun-
tries and provinces in which
the ratios Of the blind to the to-
tai population are lower than
that for the United States 1928
per 100000 are Canada, where
the ratio was 44.9 per 100000 in
1911; Belgium, where it was
43.5 in 1910; Denmark, SIT in
1911; Germany, 500 in 1900;
Netherlands, 46.3 in 1909; New
;, South Wales, 61.4 in 1911
Western Australia, SOB in 1911 /;
and New Zealand, AIS in 1911.
, Where Blindness Is Most Pre-
> valent.
In the United States blindness
. is most prevalent in New Mex
, leo and Nevada, in which states
the ratios of blind to total pop
ulation in 1910 were 1898 to
} 100000 and 1885 to 100000, re-
spectively. The high ratios for
these states are due to the fact
that Indians, among whom
trachoma (granulated eyelids)
, is of frequent occurrence in
those sections of the country,
constitute relatively large ele-
ments in their population. In
Arizona, Kentucky, Tennessee
9 and Vermont the ratios are also
high-95.9, 81, 1915, and 84.6
respectively. The relatively
i, large Indian population of Ari
iona is responsible for the high
ratio in that state; trachoma is
prevalent in certain parts Of
Keneucky and Tennessee; anC
in Vermont there are relatively
more people of advanced age!
:, than in other parts of the coun
!, try, to which fact is DOUBTLESS.
due the high ratio for that state
since susceptibility to blindnes.
increases with advancing age.
IS &s&
= Sex, Age, and Martial Condition
In 1850 and at every succeed
ing census the proportion bin.
has been greater among male
ST than among females. In 1911
Sc the ratio Of males to female
a among the blind population wa
d 1907 to 100, whereas in the t.
d tai population the correspondent
is ratio was LOG to 100. In tn
le majority of foreign countries
ne similar condition exists
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-05-07
Negro Killed.

Sunday night on the Hussy
place, ten miles east of town,
Paul Sampson, a young negro,
was shot and instantly killed by
Jerry Harris. The negroes had
been to preaching and after leav-
ing the church they got into the
difficulty which led to the shoot
ing. The Harris negro fired two
shots which took effect in Samp-
sons head near the eye and fore
head and resulted in instant
death. Harris claims that Samp
son attacked him with a brick
and knife, and that he shot
while running from his 'assailant.
The difficulty arose from atten-
tions which Sampson was paying
to Jerry's sister-in-law.
Harris was brought to town
and placed in Jail. He was taken
Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff
Hoyle, accompanied by County
Attorney Rankin. before Esquire
Reedy at Richmond where the
preliminary trial was held.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-05-07
TUPELo MISS. FRIDAY MAY 7, 1915

The Tupelo Uolf Club held 1.
annual meeting Thursday of last
week and elected the following
officers for this year: Alan
Robertson, president; Ira F.
Archer. secretary and treasurer.
There is prospect of large
increase in the number of men,
bers who will actively take up
the game for this year. Local
conditions are much improved
over the last two years. and it is
believed that our local club will
keep up with the pace being set
by a great many new clubs which
have recently been organized in
the state.
There will be held a State Golf
Association Tournament at jack
son June Z, 8 and 9, at which
time play will be held for the
state championship. There are
already six clubs who are mem
bers of the Association.
Tie following members of the
local club will attend this tour
nament: J. E. Motlow, Alan
Robertson. Stanley Kinds, Ira F.
Archer, Hal Robins, L. M. Boyle,
H. j. Newbill, Richard Clark,
Clark Strain. S. J. High, R. G.
Kennedy, Harold R. Archer, w.
K. Kinds. Out of these members
it IS believed that there will be
a winners of trophies in the
coming state meeting.
"A professional golf instructor
fro.l one of the Country Clubs
of Memphis will be with the Tu-
pelo Club early next week for
the purpose of giving instruc-.
tic Is, and this viii be q splendid
op nftunity tor each nember Eo
ags faseIs f heIpfal ilastel,es
tons and It is expected that the
profss sional viii be kept busy
during his few days stay.
Plans are being made to have
an invitation tournament here
later during the year.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-05-07
Miss Irene Blair to Return

The many friends of Miss Irene
Blair whose talent and art in her
chosen work has elected the ad-
miration of Washington City,
will be pleased to learn that she
will reach Tupelo tomorrow for
stay of several months.
Miss Blair has been engaged a
number of years in teaching
rhythm in Chevy,Chase College,
Washington, where she has won
a most enviable reputation.
Speaking of the production of the
story of Endymion. the Washing
ton Post of April 22nd, has the
following to say of Miss Blair's
work.
''The story of Endymion,
shepherd prince in love with
Pheoba, a Greek maid, was in
terpreted by the classes in rhythm
of Miss Alice Irene Blair at Gun
ston Hall, 1906 Florida avenue,
northwest, last night before pa
irons and friends of the school.
The exhibition was really one of
rhythmic Interpretation.
4 * The setting and the
Greek costumes of the players,
together with a specially selected
program of music, which was
chosen by Miss Blair for its adapt
ability to the story, added con.
siderably to the effectiveness of
the STORY dance" which is the
description given by the instruc-
tor. The arrangement
of the story and the dance are
Miss Blair's original interpreta-
tions, and the music was chosen
for its appropriateness to the.
subject. =
Elsewhere will be found d no
tice OF Miss Blair's purpose to
ssass os day
18th,
The opportunity to study the
art under her direction will no
doubt be accepted by many of
our young people.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-05-07
Coke-Brown

Their many friends will be in
terested to know that on May 2
a pretty home wedding took
place at the home of Mrs. J. G.
Long at Guntown, when Miss
Dorothy Brown, of Tupelo, be-
came the bride of Mr.. Edward
Coke, of Wenasoga, Rev. j. L.
Willbanks, of Middleton, Tenn,
officiating.
The bride wore a travelling suit
of blue chiffon broadcloth and
carried an arm bouquet of brides
roses.
Miss Blanche Hardin, of Pom
totoc. acting as maid of honor,
wore a gown of crepe de chine,
trimmed with point lace, and
carried an arm bouquet of BRIDES
roses.
DR.. Edwin l.. Baker, of Che
walla, Tenn, served as best
man.
After the ceremony the guests
present were served a four course
dinner by the sister of the bride,
Mrs. Will Brown.
Out of town guests present
were Mrs. Chas. Carothers and
children, Jim P. Mcneil, Eula
Filgo, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Shell
ton, of Tupelo: DR.. E. E. John
son, Mrs. A. B. Griffin, BALDWIN;
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown. Miss LOWE
Webb, Saltillo; Mrs. w. T. Steen,
Geo. L. Paysinger, Wenasoga;
DR. and Mrs. E. L. Baker, Che
walla, Tenn.
After an extensive eastern
trip, Mr.. and Mrs. Coke will be
at home to their friends at Wen
asoga.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-05-07

Vice-President Marshall will
definitely appear as formerly sta
ted, at the Comus theatre Mon
day evening at 8 O'Clock in his
lecture on Political. Tendencies. .
An ERRONEOUS impression was
created by a telegram from Meri-
dian that appeared in the daily
papers stating that he would ap-
pear in that city on the night of
the 10th. This error has been
corrected by a message received
here.
Just what time Monday the
Vice. President and Mrs. Marshall
will arrive cannot at this time be
definitely learned. tits supposed,
however, that he will be here
early in the day. Arrangements
are being made for d public re-
ogsaless to tha ice- Pfssis eiis assss
Mrs. Marshall Monday afternoon
the hour to be selected to suit
their convenience and pleasure.
The reception will be held in the
rotunda of the Y. M. C. A. which
will be fttingly decorated by the
ladies.
The opportunity of hearing so
distinguished a speaker is rarely
given and everyone who can do
so should be present to hear the
interesting lecture which the
Vice President l., delivering on
his tour of the South.
The 1885 Frisco train east
will make the Accommodation"
at points between Tupelo and
Amory for the convenience of
those coming in over that road.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-05-07

Our local banks were represented at
the State Bankers Association at jack
son by the following gentlemen: R. B.
Clark, cashier of the Bank of Tupelo;
D. E. Turner, cashier of the Bank of
Lee County; S. J. High, cashier of the
Peoples Bank & Trust Co.; N. H. Cren-
shaw, cashier of the Bank of Guntown;
Forrest Prather, Cashier of the Bank
of Baldwin.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-05-07

The local inspectors have placed
'Tupelo in the competing list of
towns and there should be suffic-
lent town pride for every man,
woman and child to do their duty
in the contest now on.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-05-07
improvements in the City

Spring finds the usual number
of improvements in progress and
the city is keeping pace with the
record of former years in the
building line.
The lumber and contracting
firm of Leake & Goodlett have
the following contracts under
way:
The Pound -Kincannon-Elk
drug store on Main and Spring
streets is receiving improvements
that will add very greatly to the
convenience and beauty of the
store. A new plate glass front
with commodious show windows
has been put in. tile floor has
been laid and the overhead will
be finished in beaver board.
The Misses Kinney have just
completed extensive improve
ments on their home on Maga-
zine street, making of it one of
the most attractive and modern
of Tupelo's new homes.
Work is progressing rapidly
On w. H. Topp's new home on
Main street. which will be one
of the prettiest homes and most
delightfully."- located in the city.
A lovely bungalow on South
Church street, being constructed
for George Maynard, will be one
of the attractions of the city in
the new type of modern homes.
The Tupelo Lumber Co. are
adding the second story to A. H.
Hutchinson's residence on Main
street and the addition will make
of the residence a very attract
i've and desirable home.
The lovely home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. 7. Mitchell on North
Church street is nearing COM
sles.oIa aaoSmlff scon De really
for occupancy. The home is one
of the prettiest to be found any
where and has every modern
convenience.
S. r. Russell has purchased a
lot on Madison street, opposite
Judge CIayton's, and will in the
near future construct a hand
some, modern residence.
Leake & Goodlett also have
the contract to build a pretty
home for Miss Rena Rhodes in
Shannon.
The new federal building is
now receiving the finishing work
on the inside, and adds very
much to the appearance of Main
street at the intersection OF
Broadway.
The Mutual Culture Club has
spent considerable time and
money beautifying the school
grounds, which present a very
attractive and pleasing appear
ance.
Mr.. Frank Goodlett has added
no little to the beauty of his
home on the corner of Broadway
and Jefferson. The addition of
a pergoIa and other attractive
features have enhanced to no
small degree the attractiveness
of his pretty home.
The city officials are busy grad
ing Magazine. Broadway. Frank
lin. Green and Church streets
where macadam will be laid.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-05-07
Christian Science Service

We are requested to announce that
the Christian Science services will be
held atltheir hall Sunday yemorning at 10
o'clock ipstead Of II, the regular morn
ing hourl Everybody cordially invited.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-05-07

A. HIGH CLASS MAN by acting promptly secure
clsye for Lee Coaay. Mis- ta hsnasf fe1es
stance Hone Office Jackson Miss The radeat-h -homes
sentiment becoming strong il Mississippi people are
questing that their insurance be written in the Lamar Life, the
States oldest and best home Its policies and rates
any kind of competition We have Special County Con-
tract who is capable of handling Lee County AG
dress W. O. COLE President c. W. WELTY. Secretary
Jackson, Miss.
The Tupelo journal. (Tupelo, Miss.) 1876-1924, 1915-05-07
Card From Worthinston Con
struction Company

The Tupelo Journal:-In view
of the article that appeared in
The Tupelo Journal a few weeks
ago in regard to the Frisco Rail-
road raising the rates on the
Worthington Construction Co.,
on surfacing material to be used
upon the state highways along
the Frisco Railroad. we deem it
in justice to the Frisco R. R. to
say that as soon as we got the
matter before the proper officials
they reipstated the switching
charges named that we based
our bid on and will refund all
freight charges that we have
paid in excess of this switching
charge and for the information
of the citizens of beats 4 and 5
will state that these roads will
be built Of noyaculite, as original
plan, and that we will begin on
the Nettleton division laying
macadam on or about the 1st Of
June, depending upon the wealth
er.
Worthington Construction Co.
By G. B. Hard.
Lord Kitchener promised that
the war would begin the first of
May. The Germans grew little
impatient and some of the blood
lest battles of the war took place
during the past month.
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-12-10

sumed that the young folks viii set.
tie on farm IN the Elk Dale vicinity
on their return home.
The friends and neighbOrs Of Mrs
Elvis Redmon marched In on her Sun.
day, when sill. was least looking for u
1. being the anniversary Of her birth.
Every one brought something go"d to
eat. The occasion will long I've remem.
bered by Mrs. Redmon, not because II
was her birthday. but because Of the
tribute Of love and honor shown by
her friends.
The nes buildings In erection on
L e burned out section are rapidly
being completed and will most proba.
bly, he occupied by Christmas G. ".
wicklser moved his meat market and
grocery to the rear Of the Rife build.
Ing. Sunday, and was transacting
business there early Monday morn
Ing. The remodellng OF the room Is
practically finished aud has the ap.
pearance OF Q substantial improv, .
ne u over the former arrangement.
Analysis OF the sputum OF Is. T..
Root by the state chemists depart.
ment, disclosed germs Of tuberculosis.
In a mild, though decided, form. Mr..
Root has been suffering for some time
Application for admission TO the Mod.
ern woodmen sanatorlum. near Colo
RADIO Springs, Colo. Is being made.
lie has been q member Of tina, society
for twenty live years. having Joined
a. q charter member al E,inshan
Kan. The sanatorium IL full At this
time and has more than iifty appli.
canis on the list. An additional hos.
! pital Is being built aud will soon he
ready for use.
Coon. ENoruu.
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-12-10

evening and will continue this week
and perhaps longer Rev. Cooley
through mis- cesseless efforts has
aroused . great deal OF enthusiasm.
His interesting sermons merit good
attendance - we'll as appreciation.
Mrs. Chas. IIoltsclaw and Mrs.
Joe Catron went to Quitman. Mo-,
Tuesday, to attend the funeral Of
their aunt, Mrs. Elizabeth Harris.
Mrs. Harris had gone TO Kansas City
10 visit relatives when she was taken
l with pneumonia and lived only six
days after size was stricken with the
disease She was ~ years old al the
time OF her death
lrrNt/tu
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-12-10
Forbes News.

Master Kenneth Williams Is quite
sick
Miss LYDIA Acton spent Sunday
with home folks
w. :. iIodgin spent Sunday with
his family at Oregon.
"A protracted meeting al the N.
T.. church IL still In progress.
Quite a number from here attend.
ed court At st. Joseph, saturday.
blanche katon and Lydia spent
Saturday shopping In st. Joseph.
5. G. keiter has just returned
from q business trip TO Oklahoma.
Mrs. Mark iIudsin and Mrs. Eli
Grsenlee we're shoppers at st. Joseph,
Saturday.
A Christmas tree aud program
will he given at the church, lee. -.
Every one invited.
Mrs. :. F.. Taylor spent Saturday
and SUNDAY with her daughter, Mrs.
Albert Morley, IN st. Joseph.
Mrs. Erwin Metzler started
"Wednesday to Join her husband In
Montana, where they expect to make
their home.
--Quite an accident happened here
Thursday, a. Mrs. Murphy, county
superintendent, VAS leaving town.
Her car hit horse and buggy, driven
by Mrs. Noah Sipes and son, Earl,
throwing Mrs, Sipes from the buggy
and bruising her up considerable.