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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-08-25
WHAT SHALL GRENADA COUNTY DO?

What shall Grenada county do?" This and kindred
questions are now revolving themselves in the brain of almost
every man in the county. Our answer is a simple one: Ap.
propriate the experience and the observation of others.
The wolf is at the door in the form of the boil weevil
Yes, 1t is not only at the door, but is inside, and is eating up our
main resource and upsetting our playhouses. We use the word
"playhouses' advisedly for the reason that it looks like we have
been playing children so long in our farming and in our bust
ness methods. 1t is up to US. We must fight now or run. We
must change our plans, otherwise we will soon have nothing to
change with. The situation is not bad unless we turn loose all
holt and let things go heller, SHELTER, pell nell down the hill
We are in the saddle and can guide the horse if we will We
are not in nearly such a bad condition as many sections of the
cotton belt were, Texas, for example, when the boil weevil hit
them. We have the benefit of their experience, and besides,
we have a more even climate we have no drouths and can raise
more things than they can. And our people as a whole were
never so well situated to endure a siege of any kind.
What we are saying has been gone over and over again,
but it takes the world a long, long time to learn a very simple
lesson. We are not dependent upon cotton for money; it is
they gave US the best advantages they could and told us to
profit by what they We're teaching us. They thought we had
more gumptlon than to travel in a rut simply because we hap
pen to drop into one. We can raise as much corn per acre as
they can in Kansas; we can raise as much wheat as they can
IN malt OF the wheat producing states; we can raise Just as fine
oats as can be raised in any state in the northwest; we can
raise alfalfa as good as can be produced in Oklahoma, and we
can raise potatoes, peas, pnders and almost anything else
that can be produced anywhere in the United States. Our
winters are not so severe as in the northwest, and our grazing
seasons are longer. hence we are situated better tn IL the stock
at these things? The cotton door is almost closed; shall we
sit down on the outside and whine. or shall we go in at the door
where opportunity beckons and where better things await?
The Sentinel wants to begin d campaign to help Grenada
county as a county. We want to take the present emergencv
and make OF 1t a leverage for the greatest development the
county ever experienced. How many business men of the
county are willing to put their shoulders to the wheel to help
US? It is the cOuntys business; it is the business of the men
and the women OF the county, and we want to make The Sem
tinel a medium for helping everybody help themselves.
We are open to suggestions, and the columns of the nanerI
are open to any one who wishes to discuss matters looking to
the general good of the community.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-08-25
SPARTA COMMUNITY GOSSIP

The first bale of cotton Of the 1919
crop was carried to Holcomb Tues.
day by Henry Neal, a colored farme,
on j. L. Elliott's place.
The ice cream supper given by Mr.
and Mrs. Groce Carver was an en-.
joyable affair.
Mr.. Henry Frederick and family
of Money, motored out to see their
sister, Mrs. ]. L. Carver, Sunday.
Mr.. Lawrence Yeager and wife
are visiting Mrs. Yeager's parents
this week.
Miss Laura Dubard, Of Charles
ton, is spending a few days with her
aunt, Mrs. w. C. McMullen.
The Misses Baker, of Oakland, are
visiting Miss Loree Atkinson.
Miss Johnnie Elliott is visiting in
Redding.
Mrs. Robert Carver is on the sick
list this week.
DR.. Ferguson, of Grenada, was
called down to treat a horse for Mr..
T. T. Hightower last Tuesday.
Mr.. B. S. Elliott is attending a re-
vival near Water Valley this week.
Mrs. W. H. Clark is spending some
time with her nephew, Mr.. Edgar
Hammons, over in Carroll county.
A good many of our people are
attending the Baptist meeting now
in progress at Holcomb.
w. d. Holman, H. E. Bibb and the
writer spent Wednesday on Wolf
creek lake fishing. Mosquitoes bit
fine.
Mr.. Walter Clark and family spent
last Saturday and Sunday with Mrs.
j. A. Rice, of Holcomb.
Mr.. w. B. Atkinson motored to
Lexington the past week.
classes" making is in full swing
in our neighborhood now.
Come to Sparta Sunday.
The Messrs. McCahay, of Webster
county are in our midst this week,
to make up a singing school.
DR.. C. C. Moore, of Itta Bena,
came through on his way to Holcomb
Tuesday.
Mrs. C. l.. Staten, of Peete, is
spending a few days with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Moore this
Our Consolidated school wagon
drivers are busy getting their sup
ply of winter fuel, so there will be
interference of their other du-
lies. !
Mr.. Acie Dunn reports his health
improving, after having been treated
~ the Herb Doctor"
Ask Mr.. H. f. Bib why he doesn't
ike to carry his little boy to town
With him any more.
One of Mr.. Joe Organs children is
ute sick at this writing.
Quite a crowd of our people at
ended a colored baptizing in Black
reek Sunday. where fourteen dusky
onverts were put down"
Little Jessie Mae Hightower was
ably strangled on gasoline a few
avs ago. but she was found in time
, save her. She can make a noise !
Ike a 'tin Lizzie" but she can't
and the gas.
"NEWSY." u
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-08-25
HOLCOMB LOCALS.

81 F-aH .Nl d.. f
Mr.. B.. s. Elliott left last Thurs
day for a two weeks visit to Mar
shall and Lafayette counties, in the
interest of the Layman work Of the
Methodist church.
Mr.. C. w. Thompson and wife, of
Water Valley, have been the guests
Of MI. and Mrs. M. A. Payne, near
town this week.
DR.. A. S. Hill, who was quite sick
for several days last week, is able to
be about again, which we are very
glad to note.
The Misses Baker, from near
Charleston, r the guests of Miss
Lorene Atkinson near Lefore.
Rev. j. R. G. Hewlett, of Charles
ton, and Rev. Latimer Johnson, of
Water Valley, are conducting the
Baptist revival this week.
Mr.. William Martin, of Memphis,
has been the guest of his father, Mr..
W. H. Martin, this week.
Mrs. Putnam, of St. Louis, and lit
tie daughter and son, Texanna and
Dabney, and Mrs. D. B. Putnam. of
Grenada, visited the family of Mr..
Ben Smith last Friday and Satur-
day.
Mrs. Ada Mason is enjoying a sew
eral days visit to Dawson Springs,
Ky.
Mr.. G. Schroeder Landscape Gar
dener, of the Y. & M. V. railroad,
Company, was in Holcomb last Fri
day, laying off the park that is to
be established at Holcomb. The
work is now well under way and be-
fore long we hope to have as pretty
a park as any town.
Mrs. c. M. Powell, of Hardy, is
relieving Mr.. M. D. Brett as Cash
Ter of the Bank of Holcomb this
week, while Mr.. Brett is away in
the West.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-08-25

There are a number of things in Grenada county that if
We're put into now the financial matters that confront
the people of the county would be greatly simplifed. The
Strengthening of Ialobusha river and the draining of much of
the territory adjacent would add a great deal to the value Of
much of our farm lands. Had this been done prior to the big
rains OF a few weeks ago, the loss by overflow would have been
far below 100000 to the farmers of the county. This is a
very important matter.
Then there is a great deal of fine timber in the county to be
worked. 1t is valuable. Its worth as a whole can hardly be
Appropriated. A few low-water bridges, or bridges of some
kind across the 4alobusha river would encourage capital TAX
ing hold and perhaps lead to a milling plant in Grenada. We
have the resources within our borders. The thing to do is to
get wise to using them.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-08-25
JOE BROWN VISITS
COAL FIELDS

Mr.. j. M. Brown and family are
Just back from a stay of several days
In Kentucky. While there Mr.
Brown visited a number of coal
mines, some of which he had been
purchasing from for the Jay-Em-Bee
Coal Co., of Grenada. Mr.. Brown
states that there has been a strike on
Tor some months among the miners.
winch was only adjusted August 9.
n this accounts for the fact that
1t has been difficult to get Kentucky
coal, and will explain to many WIN
their orders have not been filled
Mr.. Brown was much pleased with
what he saw and gives as his opin-
ION that there is going to be much
higher prices in coal which should
a warning to all to place their or
ders now. Mr.. Brown is a level
headed business mar and n of good
Judgment and his forecasting about
any matter is entitled to far more
han ordinary attention.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-08-25

The daily newspapers throughout the country began Aug
ust 20. to trim their exchange lists. They were forced to take
steps at retrenchment on account of the very great increase In
the cost Of paper and other materials. We miss quite a num-
Der Of them from our desk, but appreciate the situation. The
country paper will have to put on the brakes, too. The country
newspaper will have to apply the very strictest business meth
DDS in order to weather the storm, otherwise very serious fnan-
cal embarrassment will follow. A newspaper is about the only
institution in the wide world that would create a howl by in
creaSng prices: every other business or enterprise varies its
prices with the market of what it buys.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-08-25

A recent issue of La Follettes Magazine, under the cap
ton, who Owns Mexico gives some interesting figures as to
the wealth of that country, which figures answer very emphati-
caHy why so many of the moneyed interests of this country
have wanted this government to go to war with Mexico. The
dollar has been behind their motives in this particular, as in so
many others, but happily President Wilson stated in his Detroit
speech that he did not propose ito make of the United States
government a collection agency for any set of bondholders in
this country" The investments in Mexico show, according to
LaFollette, that the United States has the lions share, as fol-
1oUS.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-08-25

r. D.. @" means Quality Printing
Quickly Done.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-08-25

Remember when you are planning pay day that The Senti
mel should be remembered. Some of our friends we have beer
carrying a long while, but we shall be compelled to insist on the
"dilatory' coming up to the lick log.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-08-25

What in the devil and Tom Walker the State Executive
Committee has to do with primary election returns for distric
Ulcers we are at a loss to know, but the recent Committed
stuck its nose into district business.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-06


II required exactly five days OF Mr..
Hughes's straightforward, sincere and
vital presentation Of his case against
Mr.. Wilson's administration to change
the president and his advisers from
comDlacent, contentcd otliceholdera
TO anxious, apprehenslye politicians.
In that short time Mr.. Vance McCOr-
mlck's patrOni2ing commentary on Mr.
HuRhes's speeches gave place 10 the
agonized protests OF Mr.. Bryan and
Secretary Redilcld against the accusa-
ton that DomocracyR representatives
had heen successful rather as patron
age grabbcrs than ns gtatoBmen. says
tho New York Tribune.
"l'd like to have about six months to
investigate this administration" OK
claimed Mr. Hughes In one Of hls re-
cent speeches. He is able 10 do good
service to the country without such
special opportunity to reveal tho short
cOmings Of tho Democrats. for he las
presented with force and clarity that
challenge attention an arraignmoHt Of
The Wilson administrations weakness.
ignorance, extravaganza and selfish
ness which has left 1t shaking. His
cold. merclless analysis Of Mi. VII
sons eyer-changing Mexican policy
has swept aside the "hc has kept US
out Of war" plea for votes, and has left
clinging to tho presidents shoulders
the responsibility for very ignoblo
war" His discussion Of Democratic
appropriations has punctured the by
ppcrcy Of their talk Of economy, and
hns disclosed to the country an era Of
extravaganza, Of money wasting and
money-grabbing for political purposes
hitherto uncquallcd Himself clean Of
any payroll Dlundcring and paying OF
political debts with public money. he
has revealed debauching Of the public
service for the benefit Of observing
Democrats"
Mr., Bryan calls this criticism vile
and disgusting" Truly, II is not gentle
and gracious work thus to exhibit tho
sores Of wisconsin. but it is necessary
of the country is 10 choose wisely be-
tween the candidates on election day.
The Wilson administration has made
its record-a record 81 brave words.
but of some deeds which do not look
good in print The 'pitiloss publicity"
which Mr., Wilson promised for the
acts Of his administration has long
vanished. along with his belief in civil
service reform, the initiative, referen-
dun and recall. tariff for revenue
only. and Mr.. Bryan Mr.. Hughes as
governor was one who not only
preached pitless publicity but made
his deeds jihe with his words The
country may rest assured that he has
not changed in fitting deeds to words
any more than he has in believing that
The public should have all the facts.
In both respects he stands superior to
his opponent.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-06

"Wo favor a single presidential
term. and to that end urge the adop-
ton Of an amendment 10 tho cons,ltu-
tlon making the president Of tho Unit
cd States ineligible for reelection. and
We pledge the candidate Of this con-
yention to this principle. From tho
Baltimore platform, on which Wood
row Wilson was elected 10 tho prosl-
doncy.
Il have not spoken explicitly. gem
tlemen. Of tho platform adopted at
81. Louis: but II Inns been explicit in
all that have said. have sought
10 interpret us spirit and meaning.
The people Of The United States do
not need 10 be assured now that that
platform is definite pledge. a prac-
tical program. We have proved to
them that our promises are made TO
be kcpt"-F'rom the speech Of
Woodrow Wilson. Mt Shadow Lawn,
accepting the nomination for rc-elcc-
ton.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-06

A customs union between Great
Britain and its allies Is in process Of
formation. It's purpose Will be TO
hold the markets. of England, France
and Russla-wlth their dependencies
- for the Allied producers and to in
wade the markets OF tho world In
competition with Germany. IT Is
easy to see whore the United states
will get of under a scheme OF this
kind. Our markets arc the best in
the world. Despite the war. We arc
already witnessing constantly In
creasing food Of foreign goods AZ our
custom houses and after tho war
this Hood will mount to irresistible
proportions IL we are not defended
by tho dykes Of protective tariff.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-06

township, Beover county the Miles
test well drilled on the John Mont
somery farm, two miles west OF
Hookstown. is through the sand and
q buster.
Good Well in Kanawha County.
A late report from the Weir sand
development in Elk district, Kama
wha county, advises the completion
BIZ the South Penn OIL Company OF
its No. on the F. C. Woodey farm
IN the Weir sand and tho well is
producing fifty barrels a day.
The South Penn oil Company has
completed its initial test well on the
Caroline Taught farm in Murphy
district, Richie county. and has a
five barrel pumper in the salt sand
formation.
The OIL Market.
The prices paid for oil of various
grades by the purchasing agencies
are:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-06

the Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany for the last six years has pur-
chased the Mitchell grocery store in
Stealey Heights Mr. NIatheny ex-
poets 10 move the stock in a few days
TO his new store on Milford road,
where he viii be ready TO serve the
trade with the best groceries at rea-
sonable ces.--Adyerisement
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-06

Having transferred the Craftsmanship
OF the Democratic state committee 10
Fairmont from Charleston, the Demo-
cratic bosses arc said to be bent now
on moving the state headquarters to
that city also. II the object be TO keep
everything under the thumb OF the big
boss. why not move the outfit to Balti-
more instead Of Falrmont2
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-06

rec; cows, poor TO medium grades.
do. Seq 4c; fresh cows with calf, per
head, S35 a $50; poor, thin meadow
stock, per head. $109s15.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-06

There Is a significance in fhe prl-
mary vote everywhere this year. The
Republican totals are very much
greater than the Democratic totals.
Even SO VIII Il be on election day.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-06
Republican State Ticket
Republican County Ticket

Republican County Ticket
Sheriff
LLOYD D. GRIFFIN. OF Clnrksburs.
Judge Criminal Court
CHARLES A. SUTTON. Of bridgeport.
Prosecuting Attorney
WILL (. NORRIS. Of Clarksburg.
County Commissioner
DORSEY w. CORK. OF ut. Clare.
Assessor
IRA L. sW1GER. OF ClarksburE.
Surveyor
CUTHBERT a. OSBORN. Of Clarksburg
House OF Delegates
RoSsI ". FISHER. OF wilsonburs.
6 R. HARRISON. JR.. of clarksbu:E,
JOHN MOORE, Of bridgeport.
GEORGE ". sTURM, OF West Milford
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-06
THE DAILY
NOVELET
THE LAST BUTTON.

oh what is love-" the lover cried.
Who can describe its smart?"
"lt'n like" the tender maid replied,
"A toothnche in tho heart"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
LAWSON INVITED TO
"PUT UP OR SHUT UP'
Chairman Henry Of Rules
Committee Asks Broker to
Prove Leak Charges.

WASIllNGTON, Dec. 90 The con.
ifoNcrsy which has followed Cuupios
man Woods resolution fur iHtcstlga-
ilou oi whether any member of Prcsi.
dent Wilson's family prontod IN the
stock market because of "iusile in
formation on the presidents peace
notes got into s,miofnoial form today
when Chairman Henry. of the house
rules committee tolegriphcd Thomas
v. Lawson of loston 10 come to
Washington ana substantiate his pub
ltshcd statements that he knew Of
the 'o-cnllcd leak and his prediction
that there would bee another.
Put up or shut up" said chairman
Henry IS telegram. cease slaudcring
"ud lih'hur congress and public OH
Gals or make good your charges
Mr. Henry announced that he would
rcintroducc his bin ucXt Tuesday to
r.rul"tc tnc Sew YORK stock eN-
change.
"If Nj Lawson states the truth
about wan street and an alleged
leak, he said. 1T conclusNely shows
th9t the bill introduced 10y me In the
siNtN-third congress TO regulate NCV
YORK stock exchange should lee speed
lily passed and should even be made
more drastic.
This short session should find a
way 10 protect the American people
gainst such crimes as the one Just
porpetratcd by wall street If Mr Law
son is anywhere near the truth
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30

NNrflNl 10 ne NOtld.
BIISTOW. okla. De-. % Rob
hors are getting to Doe ass bold as
Robin Hood Of old one night early
in the week the police raided booze
joint IN the east part of this city and
found evidence enough To- take the
negroes found iu the house. chief
of Police Harrington brought his ovi-
dencc-a quart OF genuine old
Haynor and a quart of white mule.
up To- police headquarters. ana locked
them up n his desk He was pre-
serving thcW ass cVtdouce--as EN-
hihU a" liut yesterday morning
when he went into this office he was
surprised to find that some one had
used q can opener, or other blunt
tool. and pricd the lid OF his desk
open and extracted therctrom sand
"ENh,hit A." No reward has been
offered for the return Of the prop
crty. hut nevertheless the chief is
anxious To- find cut who stole his oVi-
dcucc. The robbers sure are getting
bold whom they viii enter the chief of
policies office and steal two quarts Of
booze
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
INTEREST IN GOOD POULTRY
Rogers County Towns Unite for
Exhibition and Culture.

0Itildl 10 ne NhINu.
COLLGNSNlLLE, OKLA. Dec. 20
According to an agreement entered
into between the Collinsvillc Poultry
try association, the two organizations
have been practically combined for
the coming year and officers elected
as follows N a meeting recently held.
l.. g. HaEgard Of Claromorc. prcsi-
dent. Theodore King of Collinsvillo.
vice president; A. T. Robinson Of
Clarcmurc, secretary, and + \.
Wright of Collinsvillc, assistant sccrc-
tary The next poultry show Will be
held IN CollinsvIllc's city hail next
fan The birds of Rogers county will
hc shown here
Among those interested in Collins
vile are f. A Wright. breeder of
Rhode Island reds; Bert Swishcr,
breeder Of white lcghurns j. l..
Saulshery. breeder of black lang
shangs. Theodore King. breeder OF
white wyandottos. Roy McCrcery.
breeder Of white wyandottcs. j. $.
Sparks, breeder uf barred rocks; W
H. Mcdowell. breeder OF white rocks,
and q. T. Xcnor. breeder OF white
rocks. These men have purchased
some Of the best quality OF fowls thnt
could be had and are Interested in
competing for the highest standard
marks The interest taken i'm pur'
chasing good quality OF fowls is al
ready creating an interest in the
raising Of better quality of birds in
this community Tho farmers have
also shown "a greater interest since
the last poultry show that was held
here one year ago In stOCkinp their
farms with q pure breed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
HERBERT KERN DIES
FROM FALL INJURIES
Body viii Be Taken to Okla.
homa City, Former Home,
Today for Burial.

Herbert G. Kern, p. brother of
Frank Kern of the O'keefe " Kern
construction CO.. died Yesterday
morning at the oklahoma hospital as
the result of injuries received Wcdnes-
day when he fell thirty feet from the
roof of a garage being erected at
seventh aud Main. The combination
OF fractured skull and internal in
lurlos was responsible for death, the
attending physician said altho the
young man also sustained other Sc
we're bruises.
Kern $ body Will be removed today
{, oklahoma city the former home OF
the Kern. for burial 1t will he placed
iu % family burial lot there beside the
bodies ot the Youths father and
mother Frank Kern Of Tulsa will
accompany the body TO Oklahoma
city. The body viii be az the resi-
d,nce OF Tom O'Kccfc. 522 South
Frisco, until II o'clock this morning,
when il viii Toe removed 10 the Frisco
depot and placed on train.
The accident resulting I'm Kcrn's
death occurred Wednesday afternoon.
Kern was laying a stone ON the top of
the garage when he tell to the side
walk below, 10 be picked up uucon-
scious ana fatally hurt
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
FLEES WOLVES ON SKATES
Three Irappcrs Escape bN ShootinL
Into Pursuing Pack.

STANblSII. Mich. Dec. 30 Three
uappcr> Charles Leonard, George
Weston and Bert Parker, reached here
ioda' from a hunting trip In the lake
Superior rcElon ana told Of a rasc fer
their lives with wolf pack while re-
turning from their traps last week
Tho men were cu skates three miles
from the nearest cabin when the
wolves appeared
one Of the trapucrs fired hls rifle
when the pack approached and the
wolves quickly tore one of their
wounded Wcmhors 10 pieces. giving
The hunters time for start Several
times when the wolves were nearly
on them this was repeated, the men
said. until they finally escaped