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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-10-23
CITIZENSHIP A PRICELESS POSSESSION.

Just at this time the question of neutrality is
claiming much attention, and the matter of the
attitude of our government toward the warning
nations of the Old World is one of deep concern.
And owing to the fact that our government has
had to settle some knotty international disputes
arising from the war, a rather mixed up condi-
ton of affairs is prevailing in this country.
The disputes with Germany and with Eng
land have developed a pro-German element a
pro-British and an anti-British. We are told
that we must concede every claim of Germany or
We are also told we must c~onciiiate Britain or
ALLEVIATE a large Anglo-American element.
Now the thought that naturally occurs to
the patriotic American is: What is the attitude
Of these various elements toward our govern
ment? Are they American citizens or aliens?
That is a question to be settled.
If this pro-German or pro-British element
with whose vengeance we are threatened, are
aliens-not Americans citizens-then their likes
and dislikes are of mail concern to US. If they
do not like our attitude let them go back to their
own country.
If, on the other hand, they are American cit
liens, then another and very large question aris-
es. Are they citizens for revenue only-holding
citizenship for the material good to be derived
therefrom while their hearts and affections are
Will tIIt ou country 1HcH Tile SOOHef Cley come
out in the open the better for this country. Are
they here to Gull the sweets Of our land and re-
fuse to take the bitter? Is it their intention to
enjoy the protection of our laws and our institu-
lions while their hearts are with those who may
at any day become our enemies?
To the man who has crossed the waters to
cast his lot in America, citizenship should be the
most priceless Of his possessions-is so to the
man who is worthy of it. He should be as the
bride who leaves her fathers house to cast her
lot with her chosen mate-for good or i'll.
The man who takes citizenship should do so
for good or for i'll. One sentiment, and only one,
should fire the heart of every American, native
OF ,laturalized, and that should be: my country
may she always be right; but my country,
right or wrong"
And with due respect to the opinions of our
political jingoes, we believe this is the sentiment
of the great mass Of our foreign born citizens.
We can not believe they are more s%olicitous for
the welfare of the land they have left than for
the land that has afforded them a home and plen-
ty. Naturally, fond memories cluster around the
old home, but the allegiance of their manhood
lies here.
And, should the occasion call for it, we believe
that allegiance will hold firm.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-10-23

We haven't seen it mentioned right recently,
but The Daily Commonwealth is more thoroughly
convinced than ever that cotton still reigns su-
preme as King in this section of the country.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-10-23

Many a fellow leads the van in life and winds
up at the tail end In death.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-10-23

should think the Kaiser busy enough without
taking up s~logan-making.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-10-23

shake. "sno-
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-10-23

Modesty is a .1ewel-but, like most jewels, in
this day it is hard to find, "
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-10-23

alone. We" e"oush
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-10-23

Hughes has 0. KID one Wilson law-that cre-
ating a tariff commission.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-10-23

wow doth the busy campaign whirl winder
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-10-23

II you can't be a booster, it's time for you II
join the cutters club, " "
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-10-23

With so much handshaking there are bonn
to be sore arms. "0u'
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-22
CEMENT SHOT PROM GUN.
That Method Used to Waterproof
Surface of Huge Dam.

In order to waterproof the up
stream face Of the Elephant Butte
dam of the United States reclamation
service in New Mexico, a wooden raft
was launched in the water of the
reservoir formed by the structure
and from it a mixture of cement,
sand and water was shot on the face
of the dam by means of a gun oper-
ated by compressed air. The coating
was applied in horizontal strips about
ten feet high and the length of the
dam at water level. The mortar
waterproofing coating was applied in
four layers, each about one-fourth
of an inch thick. Numerous sam
Piles taken from the face of the dam
showed perfect adhesion of the wa
terproofing coat to the original con-
crete.-Engineering Record.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-22
Dash Into Mexico.

Brownsville, June 1.-THE second
squadron of the 3rd United States
cavalry, upward of 400 strong, is
sleeping tonight on Mexican soil, less
than ten miles from Matamoras, the
Mexican town opposite here, where
the Mexican population, fully armed
with pistols and rifles, is awaiting de-
yelopments with anxiety. The cross
ing was occasioned by the pursuit of
cavalry, under command of Major
Edward Anderson and Lieut.. New
man, on ''hot trail' of Mexican
bandits who attacked detachments of
the 26th infantry near San Benito
last night.
The crossing, which was started at
10 o'clock today, had finished at sun
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-22

down, without mishap of any kind,
at a point about ten miles southeast
of here. The point of crossing is
known as Naranjos, small Mexican
river settlement.
Within half an hour after the first
troops had crossed volleys of shots
were heard from the brushy am
bushes of the Mexican side of the
river, indicating that at least a part
of the thirty bandits had been en-
countered. They were known to have
been chased across the river by Lieut..
A. D. Newman and Troop H of the
3rd. No casualties on either side at
tended the crossing.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-22
CHINA'S LOST GLORY.
How Her Great Dependencies Have
Passed Away.

Within the last five years, says the
June Worlds Work, Mongolia and
Tibet have passed from under
Chinese control; Chinese Turkestan,
because of it's geographical position,
has been cut off from direct commu-
nication with Peking; and Man.
churia has gone through another
stage in the process of passing over
to the Japanese and the Russians.
The great dependencies of China,
vaster in extent of territory than all
her provinces, have passed away;
and, moreover, the independence Of
China proper is being assailed and is
already seriously impaired.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-22
BIRD EXPERT PICKPOCKET.
Daring Wren Steals Valuable\ Key
From Railroad Mans Overalls.

w. ]. Trench, agent for the Santa
Fe, a year ago left his overalls hang
ing on a peg when he went for
visit. In one pocket was valuable
key with a string attached to it. The
string dangled out of the pocket.
When Mr.. Trench returned he found
his overalls, but no key. He has just
found the string and the key when
he kicked a wren's nest while STEP
ping over a bunch of cactus.-Mem-
tone (Cal.) dispatch to San Francis
co Chronicle.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-22
Ultimatum Delivered.

Brownsville, Texas, June H.
Carranza Consul J. z. Cara, station
ed here, delivered early tonight Gen.
Alfredo Ricaut's ultimatum to Gen.
James Parker, Brownsville COM
mander, that unless the Anderson
punitive expedition was withdrawn
an attack would be made by Carran-
"a troops. Immediately afterward
Gen. Cara closed the consulate and
moved to Matamoras.
Additional United States troops, in
Guiding a portion Of the 2Sth in
fantry, under command Of Col. A. P.
Blocksom, were en- route to Naran-
jos tonight, the point of crossing OF
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-22
the 3rd cavalry into Mexico today,
to reinforce those already sent in.
Secretary of War Issues Statement.

Secretary of War Issues Statement.
Washington, June 1S.-Secretary
Baker issued the following state
ment:
"In view of the disturbed condi-
tions on the Mexican border and in
order to assure complete protection
for all Americans, the president has
called out substantially all the State
militia and will send them to the bor-
der wherever and as fully as Gen.
Funston determines them to be need
ed for the purposes stated.
eff all are not needed an effort
will be made to relieve those on duty
there from time to time so as to dis
tribute the duty.
''This call for militia is wholly un-
related to Gen. Pershing's expedi-
dition and contemplates no addition
al entry into Mexico, except as may
be necessary to pursue bandits who
attempt outrages on American soil.
''The militia are being called out
so as to leave some troops in the
several States. They will be mobil-
lied at their home stations, where
necessary recruiting can be DONE"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-22
The Centre of Attraction.

Teacher was impressing upon the
class the Importance of accurate OBJ
servation. To illustrate, she said:
Nov each of you look around this
room and tell me what is the most
interesting object to you and why"
Tommy Jones was the first to raise
his hand
"Yes, Thomas, what is the most
interesting object you have observ-
ed?"
"Your desk, please, MISS
"Why?"
BILLY Baker put snake in it,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-22

Doctors are now watching the
cause of scarlet fever to fresh milk.
The streptoccoccus germ which oc-
ours in large quantities in milk is
also present in scarlet fever. The
disease is practically unknown in the
tropics and experts argue that this
is because so little raw milk is used
there
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-22
Safe.

what are the crowds cheering for,
George?"
'The umpire called him safe. It
was a great slide!'
''I'm so glad. When I saw him
tumble I thought surely he'd be
hurt. Detroit Free Press.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-22

Uncle Sam made $2,500,000 last
year from the sale of wood from the
government forests.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-06-22

tuberculosis is contagious, pre-
durable.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1916-01-14
Twas Eyer Thus.

Consider the editor. He wear
eth purple and fine linen, His
abode is among the mansions OF
the rich, His wife has her limou-
sine and his hrst-born sporteth 9
speedy space. eater. Lol All the
people breakcth their necks to
hand him money.
A child is born unto the wife OF
merchant in the bazsar, The
physician getteth ten golden plunks,
The editor wrlteth stick and a
half and teIletl the multitude that
the child tippeth the beam at nine
pounds. Yea, he lieth even as .
centurion. And the proud father
glveith him a chrome,
Behold the young woman grow
eth up and graduatheth. And the
editor pptteth into his paper .
swell notice. Yea, q peach of Q
notice. He telleth of the wisdom
of the young woman, and OF her
exceeding comliness. Like unto
the rose of Sharon is she, and her
gown lie playedup to beat the band,
aud the dressmaker getteth two
score and four iron men. And the
editor getteih Dote ot thanks
from the S, 6. G. The daughter
goeth on a journey and the editor
lhrowelh himself on the story OF
the farewell party. l. runneth e
column solid. And the fair one
remembereth hIm from sfar with
picture postcard that costeth 6
for a jitney.
Behold she cometh out and the
youth OF the city falleth down and
worship, She picketh one, and lol
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1916-01-14
Forest HorR esteads ella
Nati0al Forest,

{ From Forest Service, u. s. De-
partment of Agrieultrre) Albn-
querque, N. NJ.
During the month of Decembe
1915, total OF 5000 acres of land
within The Gila National Forest,
New Mexico, were listed With The
Secretary of the Interior aad will
shortly be opened to entry under
the Forest Homestead Act. TIE
lands thus li+ted ware applied for
individually byfour applicants, and
each OF those tracts was extended
by a Forest Officer and found to
be more valuable fos agriculture
than for forest purposes.
Those whose applications with
in the Gila National Forest were
favorably acted upon during the
month of November are:
Brocklnan L. Dorsey, Silver City.
New Mexico.
Jack G.. Alexander, jackson.
Jackson, New Mexico.
J. "a Hines, jackson, New Mex
leo.
Mrs. Minnie F.. Hism, Jackson
New Mexico.
In addition to this, SlS aores
were listed to applicants within
other National Forests in New
Mexico and .645 acres within Ma
tional Forests in Arizona.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1916-01-14
Thouqht Ills Duty Ended.

The Duo de Raguse once explained
to the Countess de Boigne the nature
of his connection with the emperor as
follows: when 'he emperor said.
AN for France ] served with enthust
asm; when he said, France and L. ]
served with obediance; but when he
said, T. without France, felt the ne
cessity Of separating from him"
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1916-01-14

Off ;e: Room 26, Armijo Buiidins
Cor. 3rd st. and Railroad Ave. Practice
in the supreme Courts of New Mckee
and Texas
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1916-01-14
Yield Of a Grain Of Wheat.

Very few people have an idea of
the bounty of nature. A scientist of
Cambridge, Eng, recently made an in
structive experiment which showed
that q single grain of wheat sown In
June, produced Al pounds ounces.
One acre of fairly good land will pro
duce 80 bushels OF wheat or 1850
pounds of -four.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1916-01-14
No Hope For HIN.

~Do you object to me because | arm
prematurely bald?" he asked after she
had refused for the third time to prom.
lse TO be his WIG.
mo, 1t isn't that" she replied. You
could of course hide your badness by
wearing a wig"
"Then what is 1t? There is some
reason why you will not be mine. Tell
me what It is. II 1t is anything can
possibly change or overcome ! will
DO It."
I'm sorry. but It Is something you
Cannot possibly overcome without los
ing my love-"
you make the thing more mysterl.
GUS. Please tell me what 1t is7 must
know"
We'll, II must I'll tell you. Your
ears stick out so that they get on my
nerves; but II you were to have them
amputated shouldn't care for you at
all"
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1916-01-14
Child. .TralnlnQ.

It ia not fair to small child for the
parents or nurse to be careless about
the little things that develop thought
fulness, self-reliance and self-control
in child Self-control is character
istic absolutely essential to manhood
or womanhood, and 1t is not learned In
q day. 1t Is the result of patient teach
ing and training through all the long
years of babyhood and childhood.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1916-01-14
To Ramoxn Xarnlsl1.

Three tablespoonfuls of baking soda
In a quart of water, applied with
rough cloth, will remove the old var
nish very easily when you wish to
revarnish furniture-Woman's Home
Companion.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1916-01-14
Always There.

A New York theatrical man is 3D.
yertising for the most beautiful wom-
an In the world, as II every musical
show press agent didn't claim that she
was In the front row of the chorus
Detroit Free Pres.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1916-01-14

A whale, weighing five tons, was
buried recently on the Berkwickshire
lScotland) coast. The monster had evil
IDENTIFY been run down by a steamer.
and was cast up by the tide.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1916-01-14
NOTICE 7

When you have nnal proof notices.
to be published, don't forget that the
SIERRA COUNTY ADVOCATE has publish
ell such notices for the past thirtyyears.
and will do the work as cheaply and
correctly as any one else.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1916-01-14
Didn't Appreciate Whitman.

Shortly after Walt Whitman's
Leaves Of Grass" made its appear
ance, J. T. Trowbridge was walking
with Lowell in Cambridge, when the
latter pointed out a doorway sign,
Groceries" with the letters set ziG-
gag, to produce bizarre effect
That" said he, rs Walt Whitman
With very common goods inside"
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1916-01-14
Nlcaraouan nCapote.u

Instead of raincoats, the Nicaraguan
wears "capote," which is piece Of
Impervious material almost square.
with hole In the center large enough
for the wearer to put his head through.
II is made by pouring rubber over un'
kleached muslin.
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1916-01-14
Proof to the Contrary.

II understand that number OF wo'
men have learned to smoke cigars"
said the frivolous observer. II don't
believe It," replied Mr.. Meekton. THE
kind of cigars women buy nobody
could smoke"
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1916-01-14
Motor Car Jumps Three Feet.

n motor car with six occupants
dashed up to a drawbridge at Hadds-
coe, Norfolk, just as 1t was being
closed, and safely leaped across 9
space OF three feet between the two
ieaves.-London Mail
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1916-01-14
ELFEGO BACA,

Attorney and Councellorat Law.
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW ME1
Will be present at all temrs Of Court Of
b Bsrnalillo, Valencia, Sooorro and Sier.
ra Counties.
Deal n good Gold, Silver and Coppe.
Mining eropertiesin New Mexico,
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1916-01-14

(Coptiuued on page n
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1916-01-14

Hot Springs, New Mexico
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-05-26

forage crops such as alfalfa, cane.
sweet potatoes and chufas, which
might be used in conjunction with 9TH
err crops. In pasturing hogs on legumi-
nous pastures 1t will be unnecessary to
supplement a grain ration to large
extent. 1t would be desirable to feed
finishing ration of corn for the last
few weeks before marketing.
Breeding Stock.
Next in the Importance to the pas
ture and forage crops is the selection
of breeding stock. First of all select
regular breeding, prolific sows that
will produce two large litters year.
It is not practical for all to have regis
tered sows but every farmer can Sc
lect good grade sows at home and
breed them to registered boars.-Ciem-
son Agricultural College.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-05-26

1t is possible to produce hogs in
South Carolina at cost varying from
three to five cents per pound, when
they are grown and fattened on a
good pasture and limited amount of
dollar corn. There are two very in.
portant essentials to consider in the
production of hogs for profit. First.
pasture and forage crops; second,
breeding stock.
Pasture and Forage Crops.
The permanent pasture is essential
and should be of good size. Bermuda
and bur clover as permanent pasture
cannot be surpassed, A mixture OF
one-half bushel Italian rye grass, one
half bushels of tall meadow oat grass.
one-half bushel orchard grass and Is
pounds Mammoth clover will also pro-
duce excellent grazing. Either of
these mixtures will furnish grazing
practically IL months in the year and
will give absolute satisfaction In
many sections of the state. The follow
ing rotation of forage crops will go
hand In hand with the above perma-
nent pastures in the production Of
cheap pork:
Lot 1. Pillow and plant In corn May l
and broadcast one bushel cowpeas
after last cultivation. Hog this down
in the fall and pillow remnants of crop
under and put into winter pasture of
oats, rye and hairy vetch. sowing this
mixture about September 1.
Lot 2. Plant one-half bushel each of
early varieties of cowpeas and soy
beans in rows two feet apart and culti-
vate. This lot may be divided with
temporary fence SO as to pasture sep
arately. Turn the hogs in and after
eating off follow in the fall with a
crop of rape, drilled in rows two feet
apart at a rate of four pounds per acre
and broadcast about fifteen pounds of
crimson clover. These crops should
be put in in September and will afford
pasturage during the winter months.
Lot g. Plant three pecks of peanuts
per acre in July, drilling them in IL
inches apart in rows 21s feet apart and
cultivate. After being hogged down
follow with a winter pasture of oats.
rye and vetch.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-05-26
COTTON MEAL FOR CANE
StubbIe Needs Fertilizer High In MI
trogen to Give 1t Good Start
FIJI Furrow Gradually.

Stubble cane needs fertilizer high
in nitrogen to give It a good start.
Cotton seed meal is recommended at
the rate Of 500 pounds to the acre.
Stubble which has been banked
against frost should be barred off and
the crowns of last year uncovered and
hoed so that they can sprout. Split
the middles. Fertilizer should be APP
piled before the barred burrows are
filed, and it will be ready to use
when the roots begin to grow.
Where canes are to be planted cut
them in four or five joint lengths.
Rows should be six to eight feet apart.
according to c. X. McQuarrie, state
agent for the University of Florida
extension division. Plant the canes
in burrows. about Elk to eight inches
deep and Jap them a little to insure a
better stand. Canes should be COW
cred slightly. barely enough to give
moisture for termination.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1916-05-26
TEMPERATURE OF THE CREAM
Thermometer Will Tell How Long
Liquid May Be Kept, Provided
Clean Methods Used.

First-grade cream should not con-
tain over 40 of one per cent (.400)
Tactic acid.
The higher the temperature at
which cream is kept, the quicker 1t
will sour and the more frequently It
should be delivered to the creamery
or churned into butter on the farm
The thermometer will tell how long
the cream may be sept, provided clean
methods of production are used.
According to results obtained, cream
kept at SO degrees F. should be deliv-
cred daily; cream kept at 70 degrees
F. should be delivered every other
Cay; cream kept at go degrees F. may
be delivered every. third day, and
cream kept at SO degrees F. would be
sweet II delivered twice week. and
first grade. II delivered every 9th
day. or possibly once week.-From
Bulletin No. 10S. Oklahoma Agricul.
turA Experiment Station. Stillwatafs