Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1919-03-07

per dream" instantly vanishes, for the
Czecho- Slovaks control within their
territory this vital line Of communion
ton between Germany and the Bal
kan peninsula.
1t Is an elementary axiom OF econom-
les that the prime factor necessary
to the successful existence of a coun-
try is its capacity to produce a suffi-
cheney from the soil to properly sus-
tain its people. Bohemia fulfills this
prerequisite; nay, it does more, 1t
reaps such bumper crops that her
neighbors are dependent on her to
supplement their meager and INSULT
cient harvests.
More than 80 per cent of the total
area of the country is devoted to ag-
ricultural pursuits The well-kept
meadows and the intensively cultivat-
cd fields. particularly those known as
the Garden of Bohemia, remind one in
beauty and productiveness, of the Mo
hawk valley of the empire state. The
yield of grains is SO abundant that 1t
meets the domestic requirements and
allows for large quantities to be ex-
ported. AS q matter Of fact, the 9TH
er countries of the former Austro-
Hungarian empire invariably depend
ed upon the Bohemian surplus cereals
to supplement their scanty crops,
which at all times are far short Of sat
isfying the peoples needs.
For its supply Of refined sugar Bo-
hernia looks to her beets. The annual
bounteous yields are such that they
supply the Czechs with sugar and per-
init the export Of approximately five
| hundred thousand tons, or about 70
per cent of the total. In England the
Bohemian sugar finds ready market
] here it has been favorably known for
many years. Potatoes are a staple
food Of the country and the return OF
the soil is such that none are imported
| Cattle raising Is another major In
dustry The model country In this
field, in Europe, is Denmark, therefore
a comparison is permissible. Denmark
maintains about seventy-three head Of
cattle to the square mile, while Bo-
hemia boasts of 81 head. But this i'm
portant distinction must be borne II
mind that Denmark is an exclusively
embarrassing country, while Bohemia
is both .cattle-raising and agricul
tural community. Therefore this phas,
of the natural productiveness of 30
hernia is strikingly Illustrated.
In the poorer lands those unsuitable
for tillage, the rearing of sheep is {
thriving industry. The supply of WOO
is but slightly less than the require
ments of the people. Hog raising |!
another important factor and thos
raised annually answer the country
needs, and the surplus, which is i'm
mense is eagerly absorbed by foreign
consumers.
Bohemian hops have a world-wid,
reputation. They are one Of the mos
important ingredients Of a popular
though at present much banned, bev
erage-beer.
The climate OF Bohemia Is well suit
ed to horticulture and the wines ant
fruits of its orchards. especially tn
plums, enjoy extensive and Favorable
markets. The annual yields are plen
tiful. After providing for the domes
tic demands the excess is disposed o
to less fortunate people. for these ar
entirely dependent upon the Bohemian
! production.
i Mineral Deposits Varied.
Directing attention to the minera
deposits of the country we are as
founded by the lavishness Of nature
for It endowed the country with near
| " every useful metal and mineral ez
cent salt, which Is entirely absent. Tn
tonnage yielded BY the bohemian col
lieries is Of considerable importance
for it satisfies the coal requirement
OF the homes and of the domestic In
, dustries, while the surplus. which /
large. is absorbed In foreign markets.
: The iron ore deposits Of Bohemi
! are extensive and are one of the mos
valuable Of Its natural resources
About one-half Of the yearly produt