The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-10-27

serymen have to strip the leaves from the plant.
A stripped" tree is never as strong as one which
= has lost its foliage naturally. Not only is the
wood watery and immature at the tip, which
causes it to wither up and die, but as the leaves
are the parts of the plant that manufacture it's
food, when these are stripped early the plant,
which stores a large part of it's food in the late
fall may fail to store up a sufficient food supply
to keep it growing until it's roots become estab-
l lished next spring.
In Michigan Hughes was given a cane made
from Lincoln rail, but whether he'll use it for a
walking stick or a club is yet to be determined. ,
Come to think, U. S.. marines did prize shoot
ing before they copied the honors in the enlisted
mems match of the National Rifle Association.
Ireland not only can't get home rule now, but
can't even get rid of martial law, says a 3 to !
vote of the British parliament.
Doves of peace may not be among the smart
est birds, but those in Europe know enough to
keep out of the war zone.
Both sides being proficient at it, don't see how
either can figure that fag-end bluffing will catch
many on-the-fence voters.
Still, that Albany handshaker who tore the
skin off Wilson's finger wasn't the first politi-
clan to skin a President.
Don't rush through life at a breakneck speed.
You may stub your toe just in time to fall into
the hands of the devil.
The issues upon which Wilson will stand or
fall are not made on the stump, but are a part
Of his official record.
Few campaign managers ever get too busy
predicting victory to pick out a scapegoat to be
balmed for defeat.
Print paper makers might be helped q lot if
they could get all the diplomatic protests made
during the war.
No matter how careful it's crew may be, one
candidates special is bound to be wrecked on
November 7th. J
We read a lot about tired spellbinders, but
not a word about tired listeners, who are much
more numerous.
Hot air has been known to get things, but it
won't win the proposed air race around the u. S.
of America.
It's a wise candidate who devotes a little time
to acquiring the qualities that make a good loser.
That strike on the American railroad in Porto
Rico was pulled off while Wilson wasn't looking.
Another scientist has been wasting time to
explain why a woman can outtalk man.
Adroitness is mighty handy in politics, and
l. Il. credits Wilson with a big stock.
But shucks, if one side started with a cinch,
how could public interest be kept up?
While the sword may be less mighty than it
was, the gun is mightier than ever. Ii
Hughes is so fond of the middle west that he'll a
take another talking whirl therein.
Wilson-Hughes talk condensed for voters.
I've made good" "You haven't" s
Possibly when a man objects to being called {
a %highbrow he really is not one.
Managers now claiming landslides will be glad
to pull through by an eyelash. |c
A wise man keeps his mouth shut after being
burnt. Not so with a fool. n
Giving tips on the election is cheaper than
EN- up with cash.
Anybody can be a game winner but it takes a
nan to be a game loser. 7
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Life is never so sweet but what a little tahv H
gives it a better flavor.
:. ,Carranza opened his new campaign against
Villa by getting licked. N
Beng about equally divided, the political hoo. Sc
zoos may be scratched.
Political weather Notwithstanding forei- Sc
less in many states. d
Spite Of all the hullaballoo, there will be q s.
ay-at-home' vote.
y. it's official and important, it must wait
Until after election. to