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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-03-30
Says Mistake Made

Mississippi and connected with
the United. States Department of
Agriculture, is issuing the fol-
lowing signed statement tonight
in regard to the efforts to abolish
the branch experiment stations
at Holly Springs, Stoneville and
Mcneil:
1--WE feel sure that every
citizen of Mississippi that be-
lieves in real progress and educa-
ton will be grieved to learn
that the appropriations for our
three branch experiment stations
have met with executive veto.
While personally this does
not affect me at all, but as ex-
ecutive head of the farmers
cooperative demonstration work
| can but view this action of the
executive with keen disappont-
ment. One of the main func-
tions of our work is to carry
direct to the people on the farm
the information worked out by
the stations in the several sec
tions of the state: They have
been of inestimable assistance to
US, as they are the main source
to which the extension depart
ment can look for accurrte data
in the state.
''The contention that the
county agricultural high schools
are taking the place of the
stations can be based upon
nothing but a lack of real
knowledge of the work of the
two institutions. Being we'll ac-
quainted with the authors of the
agricultural high school law, |
know that such a thing was
never contemplated. The agri-
cultural high school is designed
to teach the youth of the several
counties the correct theory of
agriculture and home economics
and to demonstrate it's applica-
ton. They are not designed,
neither are they equipped, for
investigational work. The adult
population must look to the ex-
perimental and extension de-
partments for accurate data for
their guidance. The criticism
that the stations are failures be-
cause they do not make money
is also based on mistaken notion
as to their object. Were the
station forces on a money-mak-
ing basis they would cease to be
experiment stations and could
only be demonstration farms.
They would only carry on such
work as they knew would be a
financial success and could not
undertake real experimental
work. Their real job is to con-
duct experiments that the indi-
vidual cannot undertake for the
sake of information.
THE Legislature has recently, |
with the hearty approval of the
governor, passed a bill carrying
an appropriation of more than
twice that rexuired by the
stations for the Mississippi Gen.
tennial. This, if understand
it, is for the purpose of advertis-
ing the resources and opportuni-
ties afforded by our beloved
state. When the news is car
ried, as it will be, to all parts of
the country, that Mississippi has
decided to cut out her expert
ment stations, cripple the educa-I
tional institutions and turn back
ward in her march to progress,
it will be an advertisement of a |
very effective nature, but in the
wrong direction. Every on
who comes in contact with peo-
pie from the most progressive
sections, such as we desire for
settlers, is famaliar with their
reluctance to cast their lot in a
state that is not progressive. I"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-03-30
PIG Corn Crop in Mississippi
THINGS TO CONSIDER

II. GOOD SEED: If you
Aven't field selected seed buy it
kose to home.
NJ. Soil: A soil filled with
l1mus and we'll drained is ideal.
deep well prepared soil is
Sential for areation, root de-
slopment, and conservation of
Moisture.
rs. FERTILIZERS: Barnyar d
Anure is hard to beat. 1t
ould be applied early and
brked we'll into the first three
four inches of the top soil.
ae high price of ready mixed
rtilizers makes it necessary to
!. e them very carefully. Four
ndred pounds may be used on
Nod soil. Nitrate of Soda may
used at the rate of 100 pounds
the acre when the corn is
Rist high.
a. WEEDS AND GRASS: Keep
g the weeds and grass down at
he Illinois Experiment Station
ve an increase of 1876 bushels
Ter a field in which the weeds
ID grass were permitted to
Ow.
Is. CORN RooTS: A great
Sjority of the corn roots are in
: plowed soil. Cultivating
ep may be done when the
%nts are small, but cultivate
allow after the plants are
re than a foot high.
CULTIvATING: Cultivating
soil warns it in the early
It of the year and cools it in
summer. Cultivating con-
lves the moisture.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-03-30
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.

Examinations for Teachers License
will be held as follows:
White-Houston. Friday and Satur.
day, April 7lh and 8,h
CoIored-Houslon. Friday and Sat-
urday. April 18th end 18th.
White-Okolona. Friday and Sat.
urday. April 2lst and 22nd.
Colored-Okolona. Friday and Sat-
urdey. April 28th and 29lh.
GEO. D. RILEY.
Superintendent.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1916-03-30
IMPLEMENTS

TURNING PLoW: Firs t
lax the soil deep in the fall, or
broken in the spring just a
Ne deeper than the year be-
Ne. Don't plow soil that is too
SECTION HARROW: In the
re of spring breaking harrow
Immediately after breaking.
R.ain just before planting, and
ain just before the little
ghnts began to come through,
"a again after the plants are
and then again before the
nts are more than a foot tall.
Disc HARROW: The disc
.6uld be used to tear up turfy
N, recently broken, and to
shen the seed bed before
hting. Properly used the disc
do in a few hours what it
uld take days to do with a
3fning plow and do the work
Rter. If the soil was plowed
/ last winter, the disc will
it in fine shape for planting.
the soil has been recently
Bken, all that will be neces-
y, in case of heavy rains. and
n considerable weeds and
Iss, will be to use the section
Irow. The section harrow
do a lot more than most
gple seem to believe it will do.
10. PLANTER: By all means
planter, and see that it
down a. good stand. It's
much trouble to thin corn,
it is a lot Of trouble to have
blant over Replants are not
,th while.
SECTION HARROW This
klement is mentioned again
the fact that its usefulness
IAN implement for cultivating
n has mot yet been fully
eciated. When the corn is
W inches high this harrow
aid be- run over it, going
konally across the rows, a
s.days later it should be run
Exactly the opposite direction.
ym ten to twenty acres can be
sivated in one day, depending
he size of the harrow and
hgth of the team. Small
Ids and grass plants will be
d by the million if the Sec
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

Guy and Hubert, of Manchester spent
the weekend in Leslie with relatives.
J. R. Pitcher, C. G. Cheek, Arthur
Cheek, G. F. sutton and Harrison SUIT
ton went to Cordele Sunday afternoon
To attend singing at the First Baptist
church.
F. W Hines has let the contract for
the building of a handsome home on
Bailey avenue, to be occupied by him
self and family. The Cordele Sash,
Door & Blind company has the con-
tract, and will commence work within
the next ten days.
Mrs. John Stevens, of Forsyth, and
two children, Winifred and Louisa, are
expected next week for an extended
visit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
NJ. Summerford.
]. A. Stripping, of Warwick, and
Miss Pearl Dell were married last
Wednesday at the home of the bride
by Rev. R. A. Smith, the ceremony be-
ing performed in the presence of q
number of relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Larimore were
in Leslie Monday, visiting their sister
Mrs. ]. D. Cooke
Mrs. Sallie Wade returned Sunday
from Lamar, where she was with hel
mother, Mrs. ]. w. Clopton. Mrs
CIopton has for some time been con
fined to her bed by illness.
Mrs. B. c. Faircloth, of Seville, i
spending the week with her sister
Mrs. r. F. Thompson.
Mrs. Cora Wilson, of Fitzgerald
come Saturday to visit relatives here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
W00DMEN OF WORLD WILL
UNVEIL MONUMENT SUNDAY

Snduay afternoon at o'clock, the
Woodmen of the World, Camp No. 209,
will unveil a mortment in memory of
the late L. B. Crawford. The exercises
will take place in Oak Grove cemetery.
where the monument has been erected
Sovereign Crawford was a charter
member of the local camp and the cree
ton Of this monument, which is a Gus
tom of the order, is a fitting tribute to
a most worthy man.
Exercises appropriate to the occas-
ion will be observed and carried out by
the uniformed degree team of the OF
der.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
De Soto
Especial to Times-Recorder)

DE SOTO, Ga, March 3O.-Misses
blanche and Ann Duncan spent the
weekend with their grandmother in
Americas.
Mrs. L. K Bagley had as her spend
the-day guests last Friday, Mrs, Ham
West, Mrs. Will Wilson and Mrs. Reid
Wilson, Of near Leslie
Mrs. SalIie Green and Mrs. Hugh
Ferguson spent Tuesday in Plains
Little Miss Emma Westbrook, OF
Americas, spent the weekend with
Miss Rosella Westbrook here.
DR.. Alva BagIey and Mss Bessie
Klosterman were guests at the golden
wedding of Mr. and Mrs. b. J. Meth
vim in the Twenty Eighth district last
Sunday.
A. NJ. Barlow made a business trip
to Americas Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Howe were guests
If Mr.. and Mrs. R. r. Howe, of Mattox
sunday.
Miss Nellie Morris spent Saturday
in Americas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Ferguson motor
ed to Americas Monday.
Miss Emma Klosterman spent the
weekend here with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. H. A. Chadsey.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Wilson, o.
East ST Louis, H., were interesting
visitors to Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Chadsey
this week.
Mrs. A. NJ. Barlow, Mrs. L. L. Wig
gins and Miss Mary Ferguson went to
Leslie Monday afternoon.
Walter C. Herring is attending court
IL Americas this week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

date heirs, so long as AMY survive
and, i'll proper cases, also to the pub
Usher with any vested rights. Herr
Schattmann would have the law made
retroactive, and would also apply it to
German copyrights of foreign books.
The revenue, he believes, would be
very large, and, best of all, it would be
gained with no very perceptible bur-
dening of the general public. An es-
pecially large income would come from
the theatres. The tax on pieces stin
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
Wants Official
Germany to Take
Over Copyright

BERLIN, March 3O.-"Why could not
the state take over all copyrights upon
their expiration-at the END of thirty
years, and thus acquire considerable
new source of revenue?" asks Alfrej
Schattmann, a well known German
composer, in the current number oi
the Allegemeine Musikzeitung. Hl
would have the state pay a reasonable
percentage of the profits to tho fmme
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30

protected by copyright need be but
one or two per cent. after the taking
over OF the expired copyright by the
state, and, under the retroactive pro-
visions Of the law, Mozart, Weber,
Lortzing Schiller and scores of other
popular authors and composers would
tc an additional source of revenue.
Schattmann sees, as further ad-
vantage, the possibility for the state
to exercise its new powers in encour
aging promising talents.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
EllaV1lle
Especial to Times-Recorderl

HghtfuI events of the past few weeks
was the quarterly meeting held at An
drew Chapel last Saturday. Almost
the entire county was represented on
this suspicious occasion, and the
great crowd that gathered were rep
resentative of the best people of the
land
At II o'clock, Rev. T. D. Ellis, D. D.,
of Dawson, preached powerful ser
mon He chose for his subject
"Enoch," a Bible character that stands
for all that is righteous. In language
clear and plain, he pointed the way to
right living and higher ideals of the
Christian religion
At the noon hour a sumptuous din
ner was spread near the church, OF
which all present heartily partook.
In the afternoon an interesting con-
ference was held The reports of Rev.
S A Hearn, were highly commended.
The next quarterly conference will be
held at Hopewell.
Prof and Mrs. W, G. Cults enter
tanned the faculty of Crisp Institute
at delightful tea Tuesday evening. A
bounteous spread was enjoyed. Those
Invited were Mrs. J. H. Robinson, Miss
Jessie Jameson, Miss Irma Murray,
Miss Pearl Lott
The D. D. club were on Saturday at p
ternoon delightfully."- entertained by
Miss Mervin Johnson at her pretty
home on lower Broad street. Miss
Johnson received her guests most gra-
ciously A delicious salad course was
served.
Those present were Miss Mary
Strange. Miss Sara Strange, Miss Hat
tie Arlington, Miss Rosa Walker, Miss
velma Williams, Miss Cleone Collins,
Miss Kathleen Hearn, Miss Mervin
Johnson, Mrs. Arthur Murray.
Monday evening at her home on up.
per Broad street, Miss Hattie AIRING
ton was hostess to a few friends at an
informal party. Conversation and mu-
sic added to the pleasures of the even
ing. Those present were Miss Velma
Williams, Miss Rosa Walker, Miss Ma
ry Strange, Miss Hattie Arlington.
Clyde Hill, Clarke williamson, Lewis
Collins, Grady Royal Ebert billiard,
Dr.. Wilson.
Personals.
Mrs. E. E. Collins and children and
Miss Maude Williamson, motored to
Americas Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. T. D. Scott, of Athens, is spend
ing some time in EllaYille, the guest o.
her daughters, Mrs. B. L. Bridges. and
Mrs. Rogers Williams.
| T, c. Tondee and E. E. Collins were
in Americas Monday.
Col. c. r. McCrory has returned here
after trip toAtlanta.
Miss Kathleen Hearn is attending the
Epworth League convention in Plains
this week
Mrs. S. C. Collins spent Friday :.
Putnam with relatives.
Mrs, b. T. Rainey, of Buena Vista, is
the guest this week Of her mother, Mrs
W. d. Sears.
DR.. J. L. Lightner made business
trip to Ideal this week.
EIIayille Wins, Z to ).
Ellayille and Buena Vista ball team.
crossed bats in a game Friday after
noon on the Buena Vista diamond an,
Ellayille came out winner by scor,
OF Z to 5.
Oglethorpe will tackle Ellayine o.
the Ellayille diamond Friday after
moon
= Those composing the Elayile schoo
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County News Items
Inter esrlng Facts Gathered During the Week by Our
Regular Correspondents.

nine are Harold McCrory Harry Muir,
ray, Joseph Cheney, Edwin Stewart
Hayward Bridges, Julian Collins, Rob
err Williamson, Lem Carter and Nor
ris Hill
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
Leslie

Especial to Times-Recorder.)
LESLIE, Ga, March 30.-Dr. w. S.
Dorset, of Fort Valley, is expected in
Leslie Wednesday to assist the pastor
of the Leslie Baptist church, Rev. C.
IS burden, in protracted meeting.
V. C. Odum and F. A. Wilson, Jr.,
left Tuesday to attend the Epworth
League convention now in session at
Flains.
Miss Jessie Ranew left Monday to
visit Mrs. ]. L. Amason in Manches-
ter.
Miss Mary Carter, Miss Stella Wade
and Miss Nellie Siddall went to Amrrr
Gus Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Wilson are ex-
pected to return to Leslie the latter
part of the week, after a visit to rela-
tiyes in Umatilla, Fla.
Messrs. J. l.. Johnson, ]. T. Bolton,
w. r. Bolton, Mrs. A. r. Johnson, Mrs
Elizabeth Bolton and Miss Bessie
Sims returned to Leslie Sunday from a
visit to relatives at Kissimmee, Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Amason and sons,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
The Royal Candy Kitchen

(Recently Opened up
All kinds Fruits, Candies md Pro.
duce. Bananas 1Oc per doz.; 3 doz, use,
Bananas, 15c per do2; 2 doz. Csc;
nome-Made Chocolate Candy, aud al
kinds homemade candy, zoe lb
Oranges and Apples from 20c per doz
and up Grapefruit loo; 3 for 25c.
GEORGE J. CALLAN, Proprietor.
lOl Lee Street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
Want Advertisements

FARM LOANS-at 8 per cent. inter,
est. Terms satisfactory. RI. May.
nard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-03-30
Ellayille Wins, Z to ).

Ellayille and Buena Vista ball teams
crossed bats in a game Friday after
noon on the Buena Vista diamond and
Ellayille came out winner by a score
OF to 5.
Oglethorpe will tackle Ellayille on
the Ellayille diamond Friday after
moon
Those composing the Ellayille school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-20
GOOD PROGRAMME FOR
 SUNDAY SCHOOL MEET
Handley Memorial Church at 3 O'Clock

The quarterly district Sunday school convention of the East Northside district will be held at the Handley Memorial Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at o'clock. A strong programme has been prepared, including Sunday school meth ods session, short business session and conferences on elementary work, teen age work and adult work. The talk on Up the Sunday School Attendance Dur ing the Summer" and will be discussed by Miss Myra Batchelder, general secre- tary of the Birmingham Sunday School association. The conference periods will be conducted by Mrs. John Guthrie, for the elementary; Miss Emma Ensley for the teen-age. and w. H. Stockham for the adult.
 The following Sunday schools comprise the district: First Presbyterian, Norwood Methodist, Handley Memorial Presbyte- rian, Simpson Methodist, Cumberland Presbyterian, Christ's English Lutheran, First Christian and First Baptist. The newly appointed district president will preside at this meeting.
 A splendid musical programme has been arranged for the occasion. One of the features of this programme will be a strong male quartet, while a number of Instrumental and vocal duets and solos will be rendered, together with a number of anthems.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-20
CHAMBER PLANS
 GENERAL MEETING
New Industries to Be Topic of Dis- k cussion at Get-TOgether
 Banuuet

Following up the plan which prompted the smoker and get-together meeting at the Tutwiler hotel last Monday night, the Chamber of Commerce is making plans to give a dinner for all the members of the chamber early in September. The meeting will be put off until that time in order that the weather may be more propitious, and to give time for gather ling more industrial data.
 A campaign has been started by the Chamber of Commerce to induce more industries to locate in Birmingham, and the banquet will merely be get-together meeting of the 12O0 members of the organ ization. At this meeting it is hoped to have the industrial data of Birmingham well in hand and to talk constructive methods and policies for going after these industries.
 There is much enthusiasm being put into this campaign, and following the get together banquet there is expected to be a warm fight put up for these industries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-20
WHITE BABY FOUND
 IN SHALLOW CRAVE

A newly born white girl baby was found buried in a shallow grave in the edge of the woods near Green Springs late Friday afternoon by negro boy, who herds cows in the vicinity of Green Springs. Coroner Charles L. Spain was notified and went to the scene to investi- gate. Coroner Spain stated that the body was apparently that of a healthy baby only few hours old.
 At late hour last night no clew as to the identity of the dead child was found The body was carefully wrapped in a black shirtwaist, and there were no marks of Identification on the waist. No marks or evidence about the grave in which the baby had been buried were to be seen which could be used in unrav- cling the mysterious case. An autopsy will be held to determine the cause of the child's death. Coroner Spain stated that he would make a thorough investi- gatiOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-20
REMOVAL ORDER IS TEMPORARILY HELD UP
Postmaster Smyer to Try Out New
 Plan for Parcel Post

According to advices received from the department at Washington the removal to Nashville of the railroad Terminal parcel postoffice in Birmingham will be held up temporarily in order to give Post master R. B. Smyer chance to try op- erating it in connection with the post office.
 Letters from the Chamber of Commerce to the Alabama representatives in Wash ington has had this effect. Senator Un- derwood and Senator Bankhead have taken the matter up with the postoffice in Washington and a temporary order restraining the removal until another plan can be tried out. was issued.
 Beginning Monday morning Postmaster Smyer will begin handling the matter re- ferred to by the new order. The matter Is to be handled by the postoffice de- partment is only a small part of the amount of matter handled by the rermi- nal office and is being done to try the plan out thoroughly before deciding upon the removal of the office.
 The removal of the railroad Termina. for Alabama parcels from Birmingham to Nashville has been strongly protested against by the Chamber of Commerce and other civic bodies. In the event 1t is removed it will take about 20 men out of Birmingham that have been doing the work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-08-20
'PRIESTLY TOULMIN
 NAMED AS TRUSTEE

Priestly Toulmin was named as trus- tee for the American Coal corporation who filed petition in voluntary bank SrUptcy in the federal court August 1. MT.
 Toulmin was named yesterday by Judge E. H. Dryer, referee in bankruptcy. fol flowing a meeting of the representatives Sof the creditors
 The liabilities of the company as given lin the petition for bankruptcy are ap- 4proximate $4S2, STA. and the assets, which are mostly coal lands. are $1042,061. Al Fpr esent the property of the company will be operated by the trustee. but later
 may be sold. The lands owned by this
 corporation lie in Jefferson county, near Warrior