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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01
WORKING BOYS
ARE CHOSEN
Positions for Working Students in the
A. & M. College Given to
Needy Boys.

Agricultural Colleg, Miss, Aug. 26.
An announcement that all appoint
ments for positions as working boys
for the coming session have just been
made by the student labor committee
of the faculty was given out here this
morning by DR.. B. M. Walker, acting
president Of the Mississippi A. & M,
College. DR.. Walker stated that the
selections were made from more than
500 applications from Mississippi
boys who want an education, but are
without the means Of getting it. The
boys appointed were chosen on their
previous training, experience and fit.
ness for the work that will be. re-
quired Of them. 1t is with regret that
many more cannot be helped to get
start in life.
During the next year these working
boys will be employed as stenograph-
ers In the Offices on the campus, as
helpers about the stock barns, in the
electrical and mechanical departments
in the creamery, at the green houses
and horticultural farm, as well as ir
keeping the campus in order. Appli-
cations for these positions are still
coming in and these with future ap.
plications, will be placed on file unit
other places are open.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01
SHOE PRICES
GOING UPWARD
Mr.. c. r. Cruil Tells Of Market Condi-
tions--Is Golf Enthusiast.

viii the American public return to
wooden shoes or will nature be allow
ed a show and bare feet and cold pave
ment come in contact7 From the re-
ports that Mr.. C. r. Crull brings back
from market with him regarding the
rapid advance in prices that question
is one that will soon confront the
people of Greenwood. Mr.. Crull told
a Commonwealth man upon his re-
turn that shoes had increased 20 per
cent. since April. Regardless of that
fact Mr. Crull while in Chicago and
Cincinnati purchased an up-to-date
line of new and stylish shoes. He has
much confidence in Greenwood's bust
ness prospects this year.
Returning from market Mr.. Crull
stopped off at indianapolis for a day
to visit his sister. While there he
played his first game of golf and is
now an ardent enthusiast and is ready
to help organize a Country Club in
Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01
GREENWOOD LEFLoRE MISSISSIPPI SEPT 1916
PREDICTS BIG
BUSINESS YEAR
Mr.. +. Goodman Returns From Mar
ket Very Optimistic.

Mr.. F. Goodman, head Of the large
dry goods company that bears his
name, has just returned from q four
weeks visit to the New York markets
and reports business the best he has
ever seen it. Mr.. Goodman purchased
the largest and best stock that he has
ever brought on the Greenwood mar
ket and one that cannot be surpassed
in beauty and style, as visit to his
establishment on Howard street will
prove,
Mr. Goodman is confident of the
best business this fall and winter that
Greenwood has ever experienced and
the fact that he has purchased such
good stock of goods is proof conclu-
sive that he will get his part OF
the business, He is preparing every
thing for a large inflow of money.
In speaking of prospects for this
fall and winter, Mr.. Goodman said
that he expected plenty of cotton and
good prices for the feecy staple,
which without fail brings about plen-
ty of business.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01
KNOCKER OR BOOSTER.

When the Creator had made all
good things, there was still some dirty
work TO do, so He made the beasts and
reptiles and poisonous insects, and
when He had finished He had some
scraps that were too bad to put into
the Rattlesnake, the Hyena, the Scor-
pion and the Skunk; so He put all
these together, covered it with suspi-
cion, wrapped it with jealousy, mark
ed it with yellow streak, and called
it Knocker
This product was so fearful to con-
template that He had to make some
thing to counteract it, so He took a
sunbeam, put it in the heart of a
child, and the brain of man, wrapp-
ed it in civic pride, covered it with
brotherly love, gave it a mask of vel
vet and grasp Of steel, made it a
lover Of fields and flowers and manly
sports, believer in equality and JUS
tice, worker for and supporter OF
every good thing, and called it a
Booster; and ever since, mortal mar
has had the privilege Of choosing his
associates
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01
MARKETS HIGH;
GOODS SCARCE
Mr.. ". T. Fountain Has Returned
From Eastern Markets.

Mr.. W. T. Fountain, proprietor Of
Fountains Big Busy Store, returned
Monday morning from a trip to East
ern markets where he spent about two
weeks studying styles and values and
buying an unusually big stock of
new and stylish fall and winter
goods to be offered the buying public
here. During his trip Mr.. Fountain
visited New York City, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Chicago and St, Louis.
Mr., Fountain reports the markets
very high and goods very scarce The
dye situation which has played such
great part in the advance IN fabrics
of all kinds since the beginning of the
war in Europe is becoming acute and
choice materials are almost out of
reach. However, Mr.. Fountain, fol-
lowing his usual way of getting the
best or none has purchased stock
of goods second to none that has ever
been shown in Greenwood.
The business situation in the East
is far above normal according to Mr.
Fountain who returned home in
most optimistic mood, He has pur-
chased large and up-to-date assort-
ment of millinery which will be dis
played under the direct supervision of
Mrs. Mary II. Lowe, of the LaVogue
Trimming Rooms, New York City,
with the able assistance of Miss An
ME NJ. Carter, who comes direct from
the trimming rooms of Gage Brothers,
Chicago.
Mr., P. L, DeLoach, the popular head
salesman at Fountains, left Monday
for Chicago and st. Louis to make ad-
ditional purchases of fall and winter
stock.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01

a general vote in every county Of the
district.
With the large lead we received in
the first primary, in my opinion, we
have the victory won, provided my
friends are as active and yigilant in
the future as they have been in the
past.
To those who voted against me, in
the first primary, | would again ask
that you carefully examine my record
as a Judge, and il you believe that |
am capable and am making an accep.
table Judge, then ask your support
in the second primary.
Please let my friends remember
that this primary takes place on Sep
tember 9TH, and let us all do what we
can to get out good vote.
Again assuring you of my deepest
appreciation, / remain
Sincerely yours,
E. 0. SYKES.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01
CARD OF THANKS FROM JUDGE
Il. 0. SYKES.

To the Voters of the Third or North
ern Supreme Court District of
Mississippi:
Gentlemen:
The official vote of the State Execu-
tive Committee shows that ] have re-
ceived 1900 votes in the first pri-
mary, and that ] led my nearest OPP
ponent 1901 votes, but that a second
primary is necessary.
| sincerely thank my friends for
their loyalty and active support of me
in the first primary. Owing to the
fact that the Supreme Court adjourn
ed on July 9Th, and that until that
time, | was at work attending TO the
duties Of the Office, / only had about
one month in which to make cam
paign. am exceedingly gratifed at
the splendid vote given me. | am
also gratifed to note that | received
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01
REV. HoBSON LAST SUNDAY.

Rev. j. E. Hobson, Of Water Valley,
ably filled DR.. Rennie's pulpit at the
First Presbyterian church here last
Sunday morning. and large and ap-
preciative congregation was present
to hear his splendid sermon. In the
afternoon was taken to Whaley where
he preached to a fair size crowd. Re-
turning to Greenwood in the evening
Mr.. Hobson preached the sermon at
the union services held at the Baptist
church, During his stay in Green
wood Mr., Hobson was the guest of
Judge w. M. Hammer and family.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01
DIR. W. s. LEATHERS ISSUES
A VERY TIMELY WARNING
Urges Preventive Measures Against Infantile
Paralysis, Which Should BE Needed
By All Concerned.

DIR, W. S. Leathers, director of pub.
lie health, for the Mississippi State
Board of Health, has issued the fol.
lowing timely special bulletin relative
to infantje paralysis, and the import
ance of taking warning against its
spread with the opening of the schol-
astic terms throughout the state:
1t is timely to issue Il word of warn
ing to the various school communities,
towns and cities Of Mississippi rca-
tive to infantile paralysis, With the
opening Of school, there is danger OF
the spread of this disease in Missis-
sippi unless every precaution is taken
in its prevention and treatment. Since
Jan. |, 1856 cases of this disease have
been reported to the state board Of
health, Over onc-half Of these have
occurred during the months of June
and July. These cases have been re
ported from as many as so counties in
the state.
The germs of this disease may be
spread by the nose and throat secre.
tions, and bowel discharges of the pa
tients and convalescents. 1t may also
be spread by well persons who become
Carriers" by association with pa
tients. The carrier is perhaps one of
the most common causes of the oc-
and spread Of this infection.
Since the disease is insidious in its
spread, and occurs in the most unex-
pected places, eternal vigilance should
be the watch-word throughout the en-
lire state at the opening of school
The following preventive measures
should be observed:
The proper reporting of all cases or
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01
SPECIAL POSTAL DIE Is GIVEN
TO GULFPoRT.

Washington, Aug. 26.--The house
has passed bill which will permit the
postmaster at Gulfport, Miss, to use
special stamp canceling die in con-
nection with the Mississippi Centen-
nial exposition to be held there from
October, 1917, to April l, 1918.
The bill, which was introduced by
Representative Harrison, authorizes
the postmaster-general to prepare and
deliver the special die to the Gulfport
postmaster, the design to be agreed
upon by the postmaster-general and
the Mississippi Centennial exposition
commission.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01

coming to the market several days
ahead of last year, despite crop that
was reported late throughout the sea-
son. Labor plentiful. Farmers sell
ing freely at present price levels.
LoUISIANA--Boll weevils have
done considerable damage and little
fruiting is expected from now on, but
fairly good crop was matured
ahead of the weevil, Picking 10 rap.
idly becoming general and some
places bales are reported from var
ious parts Of the state. Farmers gen
orally dispose to sell at present prices
TENNESsEE--Weather has beer
favorable and crop has made good
progress since last report. Plan,
generallyof good size and in most in.
stances fruited fairly well, although
the principal complaint is Of fruiting
below normal in some sections
Bolls are beginning to open, but pick
ing viii not be well under way before
about Sept 10th.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01
DETERIORATION OF So PER CENT
in COTTON CROP CONDITION
Estimated From Reports of Commercial Appeal
Correspondents and Published Mon
day, August 18th.

The average condition of the cottor
crop is $40 per cent. of normal, ac,
eordng to the reports Of correspond,
euts of the Commercial Appeal, made
up Of average date of Aug. Oath, and
published Monday morning, August
28th.
This compares with condition of
1872, the government figures on July
25th Of this year, 69.2 on Aug. 25th,
last year, and 10-year average of
72.5 for this date.
Dry weather west of the river has
materially lowered condition in that
portion of the belt, Oklahoma, most
Of Texas and Eastern Arkansas hav-
ing suffered most from this source
The southern portion of the central
belt has suffered further heavy in
roads from the dreaded boil weevil,
while the eastern crop has failed to
fruit as it should. Worst reports
come from Mississippi and Alabama.
Tennessee, that portion of Missis-
sippi lying north of the weevil-infest-
ed territory and Eastern Arkansas
counties lying along the river furnish
the best reports, making the Memphis
district crop the best in the belt.
Cotton is opening practically all over
the belt and 'first bales" are reported
from nearly all sections, while in the
southern districts the movement is
as rule is plentiful, although Texas
anticipates a moderate shortage when
when gathering is under full swing
throughout the state. Farmers, gen
orally, appear disposed to sell rather
freely so long as present values are
maintained. A goodly number in
Mississippi and Alabama are excep-
tons to the rule.
Condition by states, with compar-
isons with last month government
Agures) follows:
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01
COL. ARON OPENS HIS OFFICE
IN ITTA BENA.

Col. Albert Aron, representing the
staunch cotton buying firm Of Edw.
Holland & Co., of Greenville, at Itta
Bena, has opened his office for the
season in that progressive business
town, and is prepared to take care of
the producers of the fleecy staple in
that vicinity. Col. Aron is veteran
in the cotton buying arena, and when
he gets busy his competitors usually
stand up and take notice of the fact
that there is something doing in the
market,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01

slowly, with farmers disposed to SELL
provided present price levels can be
maintained.
| TEXAS-As result of the con-
tinued dry weather in many portions
of the state and some damage from
boil weevil in the south and east, there
has been a further deterioration in the
crop during the fortnight. There are
several localities, including much of
the heavy production section of the
state, that report a good outlook.
Bolls are opening rapidly, many of
them prematurely, and picking is GO
ing forward rapidly, especially in the
south. Labor generally sufficient,
though there are few complaints of
a shortage. Farmers quite generally
disposed to sell readily at prevailing
price levels.
ARKANSAS-In the eastern coun-
ties the crop continues to show an
excellent promise, except for some
moderate deterioration from boil wee
vii and other causes in the south.
Outside the east there are large
number Of complaints of deterioration
from dry weather, boil weevil in local
titles and other causes. Taken alto
gether the crop in the state has lost
rather substantially from the high
condition of a month ago. First
bales" are quite general in the differ
ent counties, but picking has not yet
become general. Farmers appear dis
posed to sell at prevailing prices
GE0RGIA-The crop looks fine as
to the weed, but is fruiting poorly
and recent dry weather in various
sections of the state has caused con-
siderable shedding. Boil weevi ac-
tive in southern counties. Picking
has started and farmers are selling
rather freely at prevailing price
levels.
ALABAMA--The crop in the north
has made some small improvements,
but is yet fruiting far below normal.
In the north conditions have further
deteriorated, despite somewhat more
favorable weather. Some picking be-
ing done, but most farmers are not
to sell at present prices.
SOUTH CAROLINA-Dry weather,
following the heavy rains of July, has
caused shedding from a plant al
ready poorly fruited Correspond
ents, almost without exception, report
the poorest crop on record. Some cot
ton opening, but picking not yet gen.
eral. Farmers will probably sell at
present price levels.
NORTH CAROLINA-Dry weather
following the rains has caused further
in the crop condition.
Plant generally poorly fruited. Some
bolls open, but picking not yet gen.
eral.
0KLAH0MA-Extreme dry wealth
er, with high temperatures, has ma
terially damaged the crop outlook.
The plant has stopped growing and
is shedding very badly, with bolls
opening permaturely over most of the
state. This is evidenced by bales
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01
suspected cases is imperative.

suspected cases is imperative
The isolation of patient In
screened room during acute symptoms
and while conyalescing, Quarantine
must be rigiddly enforced
Collection Of the patients nose,
throat and mouth discharges on cloths,
which should be burned at once.
Olsnfection Of bowel and body dis.
charges is likewise essential before
being put into a sewer or eesspoo.
Whore no sewer or ccsspool exists.
these discharges should be disnfected
and afterward burned
All articles exposed to possible in
iection from these discharges must be
cleaned and disinfected.
Persons who have been exposed to
the disease should be kept under OBJ
'ervation two weeks, and after such
exposure they must not attend any
public or private gathering during
this time. This means that they should
by no means attend school
Dogs, cats and other domestic pets
must be kept out of the house where
nfantle paralysis exists.
Every precaution should be taken
relative to those cases which have oc-
'urred during the past few months in
preventing their association with the
healthy children in school, unless
sufficient time has elapsed to avoid
my possibility of infection Of other
children This should be at least six
weeks.
The prevention and spread of this
disease with the opening of the
schools throughout the state will de-
pend upon healthy cooperation be-
tween the laity and physicians with
state and county health officials.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01

MlSSISS1PPI-Weather has been
favorable, but outside the delta fur
ther deteroration has occurred on ac-
count of the boil weeveil ravages.
The upper delta has an excellent crop,
which fruited we'll during the period
covered by this report, but boil weevil
are reported doing some damage as
far north as Southern Coahoma Coun-
ty. South of there conditions esti-
mates range from is to 70 per cent,
with very few above so. Many places
report practically complete failures,
IN some instances farmers are said to
be talking Of leaving the state, or at
least the locality. Bolls are opening
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01

Mr.. g. T. Howerton, of the business
department of the Mississippi A. Il
M. College, was in the city Sunday
night and few hours Monday morn
ing, and made this Office a pleasant
call, and incidentally to congratulate
us upon establishing The Daily Com
monwealth.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01
INTERESTING FILM is SHOWN.

A motion picture film of much in
terest was shown at the Greenwood
Theatre last Wednesday at the mat
inee showing how the crepe paper is
made at the Dennson factory. The
picture was very instructive and much
enjoyed by those who saw it. 1t was
1000 feet in length.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01

DR., Aven, q distinguished member
of the faculty of Mississippi College,
Clinton, Miss, visited Hon, and Mrs.
w. NJ. Wilmington and children from
Friday last until Monday afternoon,
The Commonwealth enjoyed q pleas
ant call from DR.. Aven while here,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01

The best way to give good advice
is to set a good example. When others
see how quickly you get over your cold
BY taking Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy they are likely to follow your ex-
ample. This remedy has been in use
for many years and enjoys an excel
lent reputation. obtainable every.
where.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1916-09-01

Constipation the Father Of Many Ills
Of the numerous ills that affect hu-
manity a large share start with con-
stipation. Keep your bowels regular
and they may be avoided. When a
laxative Is needed take Chamberlain's
Tablets. They not only move the
bowels but improve the appetite and
strengthen the indigestion. 0btaina.
BILE everywhere.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-12-13

land improve 1t. We are referring to
a general situation, one that econ
omists have faced in the South par
ticularly, for years and one that has
caused a great and admitted detcrioa-
ton in the productivity Of our soil.
There is no just solution OF amy
question unless both sides arc dealt
Justly by So, there is no solution
or rather Improvement Of the renting
system unless the interests of both
the renter and the landlord are con-
served. In case Of being elected by
his landlord. the renter should be
able 10 collect for the Improvement
he has made in the land, both as a mat
ter OF justice and to encourage him
to improve it.. On the other hand,
the landlord should demand and on
force proper care Of the soil. The long
term lease with the option to renew
offers a promising solution.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1916-12-13
NOTICE
OF the
COUNTY TREASURER

The Books OF the County Treasurer
will be opened for the collection Of
State. County and Communication Road
Taxes for fiscal year, 1915, at the
Treasurers Office from October 10th
to December 3lst, 1916. After Dccem-
Der 3lst one per cent Will be added.
After January 31st, two per cent will
be added. and after February 28th,
seven per cent will be added till the
18th Gay Of March, 1917, when the
books will be closed.
All persons owning property In
more than one Township are request
ed to call for receipts in each OF the
several Townships in which the pro-
pcrty Is located This Is important
as additional cost and penalty may be
attached.
All able bodied male citizens be-
tween the ages of 81 and GO years oi
age are liable to pay poll tax OF
$1.0O except old soldiers, who arc
exempt at so years Of age. Commuta-
ton Road Tax $l.50 in lieu or road
duty.
The Tax Levy Is as follows:
For State purposes ). :. ..6R mills
For Constitutional School Tax 3 mill!
For County Purposes ;. 30 mill!
Total "a ..l8R mills
Special School -Laurens Township