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The Tupelo journal., 1917-04-13

on the lawn. The dinner was
served by Mesdames Houston
Russell and Toomer. The boys
and girls then went to the Fair
Grounds where those with ami
mails and fowls for sale ahad
brought their collection. Those
with hogs were ]. A. Conwill,
Plantersville route 2, Duroc Jer-
seys; Sam Flack, Shannon route
g, Big Bone Poland Chinas. j. C.
Kennedy, Shannon route J. Big
Bone Poland Chinas; Albert
Sims, route 2 Tupelo, Big Bone
Poland Chinas; C. l.. Merchant,
route g. Duroc Jersey; Bruce
Gentry. route 1 Belden, Duroc
Jersey; Lee Conoway, Belden
route1, Duroc Jersey; O.. B. Rog-
ers, Tupelo, Big Bone Poland
China; o. B. Rogers. Jr., Tupe-
10, Duroc Jersey; j.. A. Hawn,
Tupelo, Duroc Jerseys; Ben
Francis, Verona. Big Bone Po-
land China. Owing to the scar
city of beef cattle there W as none
on sale.
The children were all treated
to an interesting picture show at
the Comus at 2:3O.
The banks of~the county real
ize that great good can be done
in educating the children on the
farm in the line of diversified
ton, They see in them the
hope of a more prosperous and
independent citizenship. The
children are responding to the
appeals made to them and with
in q few years Lee county will
be recognized as one of the
greatest stock and poultry coun-
ties in the South.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-04-13
Il rood SUPPLY.

Before the span of 20 days has passed the War Department
ants who cling to the single crop system to raise their own
food and feed. MI sb 6 -s9H4s
This act will be prompted by the military necessity which
makes vast production OF provisions by the south this year es-
sential to the success Of American arms and the existence Of
the American people. @
1t will be enforced in the manner in which all military ord
efs are enforced.-Commercia Appeal. a
The writer was in Memphis Saturday and heard Assistant-Secre-
tary OF Agriculture Carl Vrooman speak before the Business Mems
Club and representatives from the states of Arkansas, Mississippi
and Tennessee who had been invited to hear Mr.. Vrooman talk.
In his remarks, Mr.. Vrooman called attention to the serious stu
alton that the South is found to be in from a lack of food for both
man and beast. He stated that if the railroads were to stop bring
ing food supplies into this country that many of us would be
hungry within three weeks. He also stated that when the rail.
roads are called on to haul soldiers, munitions of war and food for
the army, that we need not expect the roads to haul foodstuffs to
us. The government would not let them do it but the roads will
be commandered to do the bidding of the United States War De-
partment. ~
The situation from a food standpoint in a serious one. Not since
the Civil War has the South ever raised the necessary amount Of
food. Our acreage planted in foodstufs is always short. Com
bined with this shortage of acreage the July rains of last year made
it impossible for us to raise the usual quantity of food. This dis
aster has told heavily against us and we are now experiencing the
greatest shortage OF corn, oats and meat we have ever known in
the history of the county. 1t is useless to speak of prices; they
are sky-high and getting higher every day.
What are we going to do about it? Are we going to plant again
our greatest acreage in cotton? Are we going to disregard the ex-
perience that we have had forced upon us by the appearance of the
boil WeevH, the storm disaster of last summer and the war that is
now making unusual demands upon us, or will we live up to the
admonition OF the government and plan to raise our own food? If
we do this the situation next fall will not be so bad. With plenty
of hog and hominy at home we will be Independent of the outside
world and the boil weevl and the war will not so seriously affect
us. This month is going to. settle the question one way or the
other. If we go on as usual and plant all our lands in cotton, then
next fall our supply of foodstuff will be as short as ever. The
matter is up to the farmer to decide this very important question.
This is not mere newspaper farming" as some are pleased to term
newspaper suggestions to the farmer, but plain every day common
sense Which we feel is not out OF place at this time.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-04-13
a. NJ. MAER GOES
WITH RAILROADS

The railroads of the country
are interesting themselves in the
very difficult problems now con-
fronting the people due to the
ravages of the boil weevil in
this state. The roads are max
ing a combined effort to help
their patrons in working out
these problems as far as possible
and in order to meet the growing
demand for scientific help in
this work, the Mobile & Ohio
road and the Southern Railway
in Mississippi have added another
strong man to their force now
engaged in agricultural work.
The new position will be filled
by Mr.. R. M. Maer, of Column
bus, brother to the talented edi-
tor of the Columbus Dispatch,
and a man well equipped for the
work in the agricultural depart
ment. His education and ex-
perience splendidly equip him
to help the farmers in the
difficult task which is before
them in meeting the new condi-
tons which are growing more
serious each year.
Mr.. Maer will be in this ter
ritory and we assure our friends
in Lee county that he will be es-
pecially pleased to assist them in
every way that may be practical
and beneficial in his combined
work for the roads and their
patrons.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-04-13
Easter Services at Saltillos

TIA
Union Easter services were
held at the Presbyterian church
in Saltillo Sunday and all the
Sunday schools came together
for Sunday school, there. being
208 scholars present.
A program was rendered that
was a rare treat to the large au-
dience. The children's program
consisted of recitations and songs
appropriate to the occasion, and
was conducted by Mrs. Leonard
Wesson in her usual pleasant and
efficient manner. The musical
program was greatly enjoyed.
conducted by Mr.. Robert Card
ner. followed by a talk by the
Rev. Simpson. of the Methodist
church, which was very appro-
pirate and well received.
We wish that Easter would
come twelve times a year if such
q good program could be render
ed, making everybody feel bet
ter and honor the resurrection of
our Savior and Lord. Y
The Tupelo journal., 1917-04-13
Piano Recital

A charming recital was given
Tuesday afternoon at the home
OF Mrs R. F. Robertson by the
pupils of Miss Miily Brown. The
following program was rendered:
July Fourth. Froggie Wee,
Grandfather's Clock, Jewels
Leonora Mentzell.
The Larks, Doves Sad Story,
Petite Musette = Dorothy Brown.
The Mill Song, Vacation Waltz,
Sallie Kate McWhorter.
Reading Virginia Bossung.
Little Patriot March. Swinging
on the Birches-Gladys Siddall.
Woodland Waltz Virginia
Bossung.
Sommersaults, Brownie
Dance, A Little Waltz Margaret
Long.
Clement Sonatina, WaterIily
Gavotte- Mary Nell Mentzel.
Valse-Lucile Savery.
Valse Noble-Virginia CARR
son.
After the program Miss Brown
served delicious ice cream and
marouerites.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-04-13
Club Members Meet

Wednesday the Pig Club, Corn
Club, Baby Beef Club Poultry
Club and Canning Club. COM
posed of the boys and girls of
the public schools of Lee county,
assembled in Tupelo at the invi-
tation of the Lee County Bank.
ers Association to listen to ad-
dresses by speakers familiar with
farm demonstration work, to Sc
lect their animals and poultry.
which the banks Of Lee county
are advancing them money with
which to make the desired pur-
chases.
At ten o'clock the court room
was filled with a crowd of heal
thy, bright-faced Lee county
boys and girls with whom had
gathered a number of parents to
enjoy with them the pleasures of
the day.
Chancellor Robins, chairman
of the Lee County Bankers AS
ISOLATION, called the meeting to
order and stated its purposes.
Addresses were made by County
Superintendent Milan, set
ting out the great opportunities
now offered the boys and girls
of the county. Professor E. P.
Clayton, of the Poultry Depart
ment of the A. & NJ. College,
spoke along the line of poultry
and showed the children what a
successful and inviting field was
offered in poultry. Mr.. Lem
Banks, of Memphis. followed
with a practical and instructive
speech which gave the children
much valuable information in q
general way of the necessity of
diversiicationin all lines of farm
operations. Mr.. Crenshaw. Of
Guntown, also made a very com
prehensive and practical talk in
which he appealed to the children
to make every necessary prepa.
ration for a successful career.
County Demonstration Mingee
also made a short and practica
talk encouraging the work be.
fore the clubs.
After the addresses the entire
membership and visitors. headed
by the Tupelo band and Chancel.
lor Robins carrying a large U,
S. flag, paraded through Spring,
Main and Broadway to the west
side of Court Square where Jess
Huffman made a picture of the
crowd. Members Of the clubs
were then marched through the
court house where each was
furnished with a splendid dinner
enclosed in paper sacks. which
was greatly enjoyed and relished
The Tupelo journal., 1917-04-13
Singing at Court

There will be singing at the
court house in Tupelo Sunday
afternoon. April Is. All singers
and music lovers invited.
D. A. Robertson.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-04-13

Death Turks in a Weak Heart,
so on first symptoms use "Renovine"
and be cured. Delay andpay the awful
penalty. "Renovene" is the hearts
remedy. Price $1.00 and 59c.-Adv.
The Tupelo journal., 1917-04-13

What is the best gait for a hungry mar
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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-27
With the Colors

Ira Keeling, a member of the
draft army came home last week
from Camp Doniphan, Fit. Sill,
Okla. having received an honor
able discharge on account of his
physical condition.
Irwin Il. Shaw, a former stu
dent of the University of Miss
ouri who went TO France with
the first squad of American avIa
tors, died of ptomaine poison Nov
%, according to "A recent tele'
gram from the Adjutant Gener
al at Washington. Mr.. Shaw
went into the aviation service
from Ava. He was in the signal
service in France.
The Wright County Medica'
Advisory Board has organized
by electing Dr.. Hubbard ot
Mountain Grove chairman ant
DR.. Ames OF Mountain Grove a.
secretary. The other members
of the board, which was appoint
ed to al ! in the execution of the
selective army draft law, a"e DR.
Rogers of Mansfield ard Dr.
Farmer of Hartyilla.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-27
Obituary

The body Of H B. Weed, recent.
ly disenterred from the Mans
field cemetery by T. f. Lenhart,
was shipped last week to Sims
bury, Conn.
Our citizens were shocked yes
terday by the news of the death
of in. Craig at a Springfield hos.
pital, to which place he went Fri.
day. The body was brought here
today for interment, accompan.
led by the widow. He was one
of our best known citizens, hav-
ing for many years been tele'
graph operator for the Frisco
here and at Cedar Gap. An OBJ
ituary will appear next week.
Mrs. Claude Shelly, aged 80
years, died Friday. at her home
at Oronogo, the body being sent
here for burial in the Mansfield
cemetery. Rev. j. W. Roberts
conducted the funeral Monday
from the G. P. church. Deceased
was reared here, being a daugh.
ter of Oliver Smith and wife.
She was a member of the Metho.
dist church and lived a Christian
life. Her husband and three
and her brother, Henry
Smith, and wife were among
those who accompanied the body
She also leaves three sis.
ters and other relatives.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-27
Left-Overs

Singing at Antioch SUNDAY
night was vel atterd6d and so d
singing reported.
Tie Christmas tree at Rev.
Nuil's Tuesday night for the
Antioch Sunday school class was
we'll attended and a most enj y
able time reported.
J. f. Dsckard of Hartviile lad
the misfortune of wreckins his
car near Midway Sunday morn
ing.
Emmons Skies and wife visited
the latter's par, nts during Xmas
days.
Several from around here at
tended the funeral OF Mrs. Shu
mate at New Grove Saturday
PEGGY SHORT
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-27
Red Cross Notes

The Red Cross met yesterday
with Mrs. w. M. Divan.
The local branch Of the Red
Cross now numbers about $50
members, 100 of which were Sc
cured by O.. L. Robinett.
Gus Brdzeal, teacher of the
Spence school, has contributed
SO 81 to the Red Cross as a re.
suit of a pie supper held last
week.
Hon. j. Lon Dennis completed
a Red Cross speaking tour at
Pagan Monday, a. a result of
which 81 new members were Sc
cured, % being added at Pagan.
Thursday he and Alex Salisbury
spoke at Oak Ridge, securing 20
MEMBERS; Friday they both
spoke at Lead Hill, where II were
added, and Mr.. Dennis also Sc.
cured 16 after a speech at Ma
comb. Sunday Mr.. Dennis and
Rev. J. W. Roberts made an ad.
dress at Mission Temple, where
8 were obtained. The same day
they and Mr.. Salisbury talked
at No. 5, where w. A. R%osevear
had been actively at work, and
10 more we're secured there. Mr.
Salisbury also delivered an ad.
dress at Cedar Gap during the
campaign.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-27
Is Your Name Here?

The following have our thanks for
cash on subscription since u last re-
port:
Mrs. James Poorte. Hurricane
Mines, Ark.
Alvin Hudson, Grove Springs
VIM. Brand. Mansfield.
j. N. Hall, Mansfi, d.
John A. Hensley, Mansfield.
Minnie Kirk, Laramie, Wyo.
F. d. Case, Mansfield.
Herman Barnett, Lindsay, Cal.
Y. E. Shinpaugh, Mansfield.
w. II Hensley, Gerl me, Kans.
J. r. Rosevear, Mansfield.
M. Morris, St. Louis.
W. Fl. Tarbutton, Mansfield.
DR.. r.. M. Rogers, Mansfield.
j. II. Ayers, Mansfield.
Alex Moore, Mansfield.
Sam King, West Tul,a, Okla.
C. V. Ashworth. Mansfield.
VERNE Borders, Adair, Iowa.
W. H. Fuliington. Crimson.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-27
And They Were Wed

Mr.. Bishop of Springfield and
Maggie Bradtirld of Mansfield
were married Saturday The
many friends of the bride here
join in congratulations and bes,
wishes.
Chessley Hi,e and Miss Edith
Pope were married Friday.
o. We extend congratulations and
best wishes. The ceremony was
performed at the home of the Of
fici1ting clergyman, Rev. c. v.
Ashworth.
Otto Bowden of Eldon and Miss
Daisy Coday were married Sun
day at the home of the brides
parents, Lon Coday and wife, at
Hartville, Elder brennan OF Sey
mnur performing the ceremony.
Troy Montgomery and Miss
Sarah Taylor were united in mar
rage Thursday afternoon at>the
home of the brides sister, MIS-.
Homer Tarbuttor' the ceremony
being performed by Rev. Chad.
well. The groom is a brother of
Mrs. AT. Friend, and the bride
a daughter of D. A. Taylor and
wife. We join in congratulations
and best wishes.
Emerson Latiner, who recent
w returned home after serving
in the Us Navy, and Miss Bob
bic Seal were married Xmas day
a. the home of the BRIDES par
ents, Rev. j. E. Seal and wife,
Rev G.. Chadwell performing the
ceremony. Tbh bride is a grad
uate of the NJ, H.S.and is a popu-
lar young lady. We extend con-
gratul4t!ons and best wishes to
this worthy young couple.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-27

. HEARTBURN is a Symton of in
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Price SOC Sold by Fuson Drug
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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-27
B. Y. P. u. Program,

Dec so.
Subject, China's Call.
Missionary meeting.
Sentence prayers bv members
Introduction. Leader.
China's call is China's need.
Alma Draper.
China's appeal is also for men.
tai emancipation and develop
ment. Elva Turner C.. a. Stephens
China's call is her mute appeal
for social up.ift Beulah Steph
MS and W. B. Fullington
China's call is a mighty appeal
for spiritual religion, Ruth Den
mis- and j. W. Brazcal
China's ca | a divine challenge,
J. n, P'P,ol.
Song. Nc. - Red Rook.
News notes on China. Sla-
Seal.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-27

Rev G. Caldwell was in Nor.
wood yesterday where he bought
the Matthews property OF .
acres to which he expects to
move soon.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-27
ADVERTISING RATES

Display, loo per inch each insertion.
Front page, double rates.
Locals, SC per line per insertion; .
average words usually make one line.
Card Of thanks, 25c.
l-egals at usual legal rates
No advertisement accepted for less
than 25c
No liquor advertisements accepted
All advertisements inserted until
ordered discontinued.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1917-12-27

~ -
A Year to Try. Them
That is our motto and slogan.
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Farmers Produce Company

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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26
UPPER CHAPEL

BE We therefore perfect even as
your Father who is in Heaven is
perfect was the text of Doctor
Roberts sermon in Upper Chapel
Sunday night. In very interesting
and mastery way he placed before
his audience the truth that all are
created in the image of God and for
to do His bidding. We must see be-
fore us the Christian ideal, and just
as the runner lays aside all burdens
that he may run the race better, so
should we lay aside all things which
tend to burden us and hinder our
course toward that Ideal. We must
be alert, active, and have soul exer-
cises; these are just as essential to
the Christian as alertness, action,
and exercises are to the athlete.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26
BEREA RECOGNIZED

Berea was represented in the
State Peace OratOrical Contest
which was held i'm the University
Chapel at Lexington Friday night
by Homer H. Lewis, who won the
first place here in the local prelim-
mary, and won second place there.
The subject Of his Grafton was THE
Peaceful Disposition" II was a well
thought out production which won
the praise Of all who heard il.
Georgetown received the honOrs of
first place by very small margin.
The other colleges represented were
the State University, Kentucky
Wesleyan, and Center College. Those
attending the contest from here
were Dean Rumold, William Dean,
Burnley Hoskins, and Hargis Martin.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26
Academy Column
ACADEMY TRIMS VOCATIONAL

The Academy Murder Association,
Incorporated, convened at the west
athletic field "Wednesday afternoon,
April IL, transacted routine business
and adjourned.
On motion of Mr.. Wilson, support
ed by Counts, Perry and Fry. car
ricd by reclamation, IL was voted to
resume the task of tearing the hide
of the vocationalitcs. Clark and
Perry were appointed as special
committee of two to carry out the
work and eight other loyal Acad-
cmites were assigned to assist them.
After the meeting refreshments
consisting Of screaming liners, swift
pitches, singles and fast plays were
served. A good time was had by all,
except Bowles and hiS employees
and friends, numbering about three
hundred, from all departments ex-
cept the Academy.
In the fifth inning Academy
Jumped two hits with wild heave,
thereby scoreing two runs. In the
seventh Vocational came in with a
desperate attempt to score but lost
on pretty peg to first by Van
Wrinkle after a hot grounder had
gone thru Mckinney. BY this time
Bowles' men were getting hungry
for supper so they did not make
another attempt for a score.
To Penn Perry deserves the lions
share of credit for the win. Nobody
knew much about him before We'd
nesday's game. Even his own de-
partment didn't have the right dope
on him. He allowed Vocational
only one hit, which resulted in a
man reaching third. This wearer
of the yellow and white died peace
fully between that corner and home,
however. Oh. FL
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26
University Column
Y. m c. A.

The meeting Of the Y. NJ. G. A. in
Upper Chapel Sunday night was led
by John Miller who spoke on the
Life in the U. S. Army Mr.. Miller
has spent several years in the
Army and was well able TO give an
interesting as well as instructive
talk ON the conditions Of life in the
army as they presented themselves
to him through experience. He told
both the good and vivid sides Of the
life. and the trials and hardships
that one is sure to meet. Too many
fellows are led To wrong conclu-
sions by the attractive posters
found around the recruiting sta
tions, and think that soldiers life
il nothing but play. The great mes
sage brought out by the leaders
talk was that wherever one might
be there was still the opportunity
10 live a life for Christ, and the
Army is no exception. Young man,
il you are going to the army don't
forget that you can have God there
If you will.