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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08
SHOULD BE REMEMBERED.

Former Governor Noel, who has been elected
a member of the state senate from Holmes coun-
ty, it is announced, has prepared a series Of bills
which he will endeavor to have passed at the COM
ing session of the Mississippi legislature, that will
deprived a good many officeholders Of fat but
useless jobs. If Senator Noel succeeds in the
work he has mapped out there will be an exodus
of state house officeholders amounting to nearly
half the present number, but he will find when
he presents his bills, that he is up against the
hardest fight Of his life, as all these officeholders
have gotten used to feeding at the public trough
and it is going to take a chain and derrick to pull
them aWay.-Jackson Clarion-Ledger.
'Aint it the truth % Yes, State Senator Noel
may expect earnest and bitter opposition to
his effort to deprive a good many officeholders
of fat but useless jobs" but if the press and the
people stand by him as they should twill swing to
his support a sufficient number of his legislative
colleagues to enable him to put up a very interest
ing if not, indeed, successful fight. In a former
issue The Herald took occasion to endorse Sena-
tor Noel's position in this matter, and with the
lights now before it is more than willing to en-
phasize that endorsement as opportunity offers.
There are decidedly too many sinecures in Mis-
sissippi officialism, and as a purely business pro-
position this condition should be remedied.-Mad-
ison County Herald.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08
Wants Bids For
Hauling u. S. Mail

The Chamber of Commerce is adj
vised that the Post Office Department
is asking for bids for handling mails
by autos and auto trucks, in case of
a strike on the railroads.
Bids are wanted for handling the
mails daily, on a schedule of not less
than II miles an hour between Green
wood and
Winona, and intermediate offices.
Grenada, and intermediate offices.
Tutwiler and intermediate offices.
Clarksdale and intermediate offices.
Greenville and intermediate offices.
Yazoo City and intermediate offices.
The form of bid required, condi-
tons, and prospective schedules, can
be seer upon application to the Cham
Der of Commerce.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08
Figures Intended To
Apply To Present Crop
(From Tuesdays Daily

Editor Daily Commonwealth:
The figures in your issue of Oct. 4
based on estimates furnished and cor
roborated by some of the largest land
owners and planters in the county,
were intended to apply to the pres
ent crop, "in the Delta" as is evil
denced by the statement that they are
based on a yield of "one-third of a
bale to the acre." which is claimed to
be about SO per cent. of a normal yield
the expense with the exception of
picking and ginning having been
about equal to that of a normal yield.
Applying the figures used in this
estimate to " normal yield, and max
ing additional allowance for the pick
ing and ginning the cost would ap-
proximate "a cents a pound.
Inquiry vas suggested by claims of
one of the leading cotton firms of
New Orleans, hat the present was the
shortest and most expensive cotton
crop ever raised-written apparently
to bull cotton. It's estimates were in
line with the figures published.
Those figures as stated were esti-
mates Of some of the largest land
owners and cotton planters in the
county, with no intention of being I'M
fair to the producers or depreciating
the value of their own lands. Those
figures are itemized and tabulated,
and if incorrect and unjust should be
shown to be so, and in what particu-
lars and to what extent. The facts
ought to be known.
The figures and the sentiments of
the Chamber of Commerce are on the
bull side of cotton. 1t would like to
see the planters get what their cotton
is worth, and take what precautions
they can against the possibility of an
other SO per cent. crop, with 100 per
cent. cost by increasing the acreage
in $3.50 corn, $50 hay and $50 hogs.
1t is a mistake and misleading to
say or do anything that would lead la
Dor or tenants to believe that the
present crop in the Delta has been
raised at a cost anywhere near SIS
acre, or about $45 a bale, leaving
about $3.50 a bale profit to the plan
ter-either including or excluding
woodland, corn and other crops"
They are too prone now to exaggerat-
ed ideas and dissatisfaction along this
line, and it would not be a bad idea
for the planters of Leflore county to
get together and determine accurate
ly, and authoritatively just what it
has cost to raise this crop, for their
benefit. F. HERR.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08
DROP IN COTTON
CROP ESTIMATE
Condition September 25th Is 54.4 Per
Cent Normal - Yield 1885,
600 Bales
Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Oct. Q A drop
of $4,000 bales of the prospective
cotton crop under forecast of a month
ago, is indicated in the Department of
Agriculture's report today placing the
condition on September 25th, 54.4
per cent normal. The total indicated
yield is 1896, 900 bales. The Sep
TENDER condition declined seven points
compared with an average of under
five. The acreage is estimated at
32,329 900, ten per cen under last
year.
The cotton ginned prior to Septem-
Der 25 is 1,854,l70 running bales, the
Census Bureau
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08
Sl.315.S0
ConstipatiOn.

The beginning of almost every ser
ious disorder is constipation. If you
want to enjoy good health keep your
plished by proper diet and exercise,
but sometimes a medicine is needed
and when that is the case you will find
Chamberlain's Tablets are excellent.
They are mild and gentle in their
action, easy and pleasant to take.
Give them a trial. They only cost a
quarter.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Foley Kidney Pills give quick relief
from kidney or bladder troubles that
have not reached a chronic or bad
stage. They stop bladder irregular
tiles, strengthen the kidneys and tone
up the liver. Don't suffer when re-
lief a be had. Get rid of backache,
lameness, rheumatic pains, and stiff
Joints.
Sold everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

shouting" negroes even with drums and tam
bourines assisting their lung effort, are well e.
nough in the country where the church is isolat-
ed, but such clamor in the small hours of the
night is quite another matter in crowded New
York. 1t is but mildly surprising to read that the
pastor of Pentecostal Church (negro) in East
l31st street has been arrested on a charge of
conducting a public nuisance"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Like our unfortunate Presidents, the Prince
of Wales feels that he must shake every prefer
ed hand lest he be thought "undemocratic." In
consequence the Canadians have squeezed his
right hand into a state of inflammation and he is
now compelled to shake with his left.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Cotton at 40 cents a pound is not
below the cost of production, but on
the other hand it is so much above
the cost of production that we are
prosperous, envied and courted.
Respectfully yours,
CALHOON WILSON.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08
ForeRunners of Sickness.

Indigestion and constipation are the
forerunners of half the ills of man.
kind. When food is properly digest
ed, you r free from biliousness,
gas, bloating, sick headache, sour
stomach, coated tongue. Foley Cath
artic Tablets and invigorate the liver
! Sold everywhere.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

According to Lord Curzon the magnificent
Peacock Throne of Shah Jehan of Delhi, which
the Turks claim to have captured four centuries
ago, was actually destroyed two hundred years
ago, and the golden throne which Turkey now
advertises for sale is not the real thing-a mere
gold brick" for the gullible, in other words.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Perhaps those 10000 Germans who are pre-
pairing to emigrate to Mexico could be induced
to take Emma Goldman and Alec Berkman along
with them. They couldn't do any more harm be-
low the Rio Grande than above it.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

To check profiteering the government sold it's
food stores direct to the people and-according to
Commissioner Day-some of the people who
bought, women at that, right away took their turn
at the game by selling at a handsome profit to
dealers. The profiteering spirit is widely diff
fused.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

In Germany, according to report from that
country, our Senate fight against the League of
Nations "is hailed like the morning red of a new
dawn" Apparently Germany still hopes to jump
once more on Europe's neck without interference.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

The proposal that England pay part of her
debt to us by giving us Bermuda and the Bahamas
will not find favor with those thirsty souls who
have been confidently counting on near and "wet'
islands in which to spend delectable vacations.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08
Itta Bena Man Hurt
When Car OverturnS
(FrOm MONDAYS DailYl

ETTUW NOnudy S DaIIyD
Mr.. Jordan of Itta Bena, driving a
Ford car was injured this morning
near Greenwood on the Itta Bena road
when his automobile turned complete
ly over. His injuries were not seri-
Gus. The Ford was considerably dam
aged.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Carlyle lauded the man who 'sings at his
work and spoke slightingly of him who toiled in
"silent sullenness,' showing that hatred of work
is not a new phenomenon. The difference is that
now it is organized as the l. w. W., Bolshevism
and the like.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Congressman Cooper, Of Ohio, long a union
leader, accuses the secretary and treasurer of the
committee that called the steel strike of bolshe-
vism and unworthiness to be a labor leader.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Professional critics never seem to be aware
Of their inconsistency In one breath President
Wilson is denounced for not righting all the
wrongs of the nations and in the next he is ridi-
culed for attempting to do so.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

OF the 900 kilograms received by Governor
Coolidge all but three commended his firm stand
against the Boston strikers. Striking policemen
will have to go to Bolshevist Russia if they want
to win a larger percentage to their side.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

The Italian government is said to be puzzled
to know what to do about Fiume because Damn
unzio is so popular. Doubtless the greater diff
iculty is that among Italians Fiume is more pop
ular than even D'Annunizo.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Colds Cause Grip and luilueaxs
LAXATIVE BRoMo ounnE Tables remove he
cause. There b only one Promo 0uinins."
Z We - SIGNATURE O bo& ~
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Senator Sherman complains that he can not
afford an automobile on his salary. But the Unit
ed States Senate is not likely to join the FEEDER
alton of Labor to be able to draw wages and strike
to force them up higher.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Ludendorff says the war tactics of the Ger
mans were sound "generally speaking" Perhaps
they were. The chief trouble was that the would
be world-conquerors bit off more than they could
chew.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Some of those striking steel workers are said
to get from $50 to $50 a day, but of course it must
be admitted that shorter hours would give them
more time to buy expensive automobiles and fur
coats.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

In Hungary under Soviet government it is
said to be possible to be married and divorced six
times a week, but not seven times because the
courts do not sit on Sunday.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Prospects for a return to pre-war conditions
would be brighter if there were not SO many fin
ancially interested in keeping them as they are.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Its an i'll wind"-etc.-more than 800, OOO,-
600 riot insurance has been written since the
steel trust started.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

DAnnunzio knows how to raise Cain as well
as how to write brilliant decadent poetry.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

The tax on boards proposed in England may
be accepted as proof that those Tabor members
of Parliament are mostly BARRIERS.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

At all events DAnnunizo has made sure of a
place in history as well as in Literature. The most
famous of living poets heading a sort of Jamison
raid is a spectacle not soon to be forgotten.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

The greater vogue of spats is not unreasonably
attributed to the fact that the cost of low shoes
is somewhat less excessive than the hold-up for
high shoes.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

King Albert wouldn't have visited Milwaukee
anyhow. With it's standard beer gone, there are
too many other cities with larger attractions.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

A disguised editor speaks of them as Won
Knoxburg and Won Lodgendorff. The character
ization may be hardly fair, but THERE is point in it
as we'll as humor.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Maybe kolchak got cold feet because the al
lies failed to give him the aid they had led him
to expect.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

We call them moving pictures, picture shows,
and more often just MOVIES but Europeans
have but one invariable name for them-the
CINEMA" al
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

China did not wait for the United States Sc
nate to give it Shantung, concluding to join the
League of Nations while the joining was good.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Woody insists that bitter enders' of the Sen
ate are only forlorn hopers.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Alabama steel workers did not hear the strike
cal-every mill in the state is reported to be
working 100 per cent.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

1t is asked why Pershing was nicknamed
BLACK jack Perhaps the best answer could be
given by the Huns on whose necks he landed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Should states Fighters need a Presidential
candidate, Speaker Gillett would fill the bill, even
if he is recent convert.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

When the American peoples mind is made up
politicians who try to thwart them are always
punished.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Striking for SO a day and lodging is the con-
tribution of Ohio corn cutters to the movement
against the H. G. L..
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Siberia is "hollering' for foreign capital, but
will hardly get it until better assurance of its
safety is given.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Milwaukee's socialist mayor couldn't have
said. ITO hell with kings" any louder if he held
four aces.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08
AVERAGE COST TO
PRODUCE COTTON
Some Intensely Interesting Figures
Compiled By The Chamber OF
Commerce
(From Saturdays Daily

What has is cost to raise the pres
ent crop of cotton in the delta, and
what is it going to cost to raise the
next crop?
Here is what the Chamber of Com
merce has figured out of a number
of estimates furnished it by some of
the largest and most reliable planters
IN Leflore county:
Rental of 20 acres of land,
based on eight per cent. of
average value of Delta
lands 1900 -------- ----------So2O.UU
Rent of one pillow animal for
n year 4U.UO
Feed of one pillow animal, at
present prices for corn and
nay .---------- 5000 lIo.OU
Ginning $500 lbs. seed cotton
at 80 cents per hundred.-- $3.50
Transportation of farm pro-
ducts and supplies, for
year, about ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 800 5000
Deterioration of farm imple-
ments, at least ..- 1000
Labor of one man one year,
at $50 a month, including
feed, lodging and fuel-- 600.0 90
Extra labor hoeing crop three
times, rs days, at 81 a day 10000
Picking 5000 lbs. seed cotton
at $3.50 a hnudred---.- 144. 90
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

DAnnunzio seems to have provided Italy with
another cabinet crisis by his Fiume stunt.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Most trouble is caused by inability to make
the other fellow adopt your definition of "fair.''
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08
The 0ulnIns That Docs Not Affect the Head

Because Of its tonic and laxative effect. LAXA-
TIVE H2OMO QUININE is better than ordinary
4uinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing In head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature of Z. w. GROVE. 3oc.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Hope U. S. health officials are happy-the
FLU is in Washington again.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Organized labor should remember that the
public, even though unorganized. has some rights,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

President-makers are all ready to work, bu
are shy on raw material.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Too bad that our Anti-Saloon League agita
tors are not making a hit in England.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Adding insult to iniury-Villa's saying that
Wilson is Carranza's friend.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Casualties and steel strikes have always gone
together.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

Total expense, on an estimat-
ed yield of one-third of a
bale to acre-probably too
much for this year .-.--.-$1 ,507.S0
Less 64OO lbs. seed at $50 a
ton 19A.Ou
Leaving actual cost of -~-----$1,315.80
for raising 5000 lbs. of lint cotton,
or more than Al cents a pound.
These figures are offered for what
they are worth. They are at least &C
curate enough to furnish food for re-
Election.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1919-10-08

One thing householders can still count on-be-
ing skinned.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-26
THE COUNTY ROAD PLAN.

OKLAHOMA county needs good roads That is OF county
The defeat OF the eQutabe road bond measure should
in them Oklahoma prosperous
Oklahoma growing The best marketing facilities needed to
urban population The afford bond issue
sufficient make highways possible million dollars
bonds for such would profitable investment
considering such Oklahoma county
and largest the state should lead instead OF follow
Other counties wealth and population other have done
much
development Land values
expands farmers market their produce at less
pense best market Rural living conditions improved
hetered by the closer proximity
Tourist, numbers where highways tempt travel City
opportunities for and recreation in the country
marketing makes for production and has its bearing on the
cost living Automobiles uedl and with
better highways advantages strengthen the appeal
for such plan.
make with such programs, Others will fol-
advantages properly financed and man
plan has Of superiority particularly TO
the coue, large population All the raised the
county pan would be there and poroned to
The result would cheaper mileage for this county
appeal the roads badly needed here and this
county i'll afford TO wait
county federal funds the the drawing
dollar the designated highways approved by
authorities Thus improvement which would be worth full
price had practically half and the burden not made too
heavy a when the and large
proemen being right and left and country this most far
reaching should neglected Good roads needed
II isn't too late Tha, should be made
Laggads highway construction foolish
to wait for cheaper There early
of either Build good roads
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-26
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CLEEr. balmy sleep. Of which tho
- loet writes! with that In stock.
successful are our nights II man
can't sleep when to his couch he goes.
II he cant draw some hours OF calm
repose, n midnight hours but fret hnr
md exhaust. his life In vain. his world
killing frost lie may have fame IN
both tho hcmlspheres, ndmirlng men
may greet his nobs with cheers. lh.
Welcome" sigb may hang acrors tho
street when he to PrunevilIe turns his
princcly feet. but all his honors tawdry
ate and cheap. II night hours come and
he can, go to sleep He may have
wealth heaped up and heaped again, ms
bins and cribs may groan with iron
men. he may have yachts and stately
parks and grounds. and hunting s,eeds
on when To ride to hounds but such
possessions have no worth OF charm. lifu
In fniluf. and false alarm, II rltt p
won't come when rbe rctires 10 bed.
while hours drag"m with weary feet
Of lead while ! ffn sleep | envy no
ones luck the millionaire can keep h.
showy buck. tho statcHman great may
tevcl In his tame. all shining rarks
can play their lustrous game I sleep
the night through like littls man. and
rise Rt dawn TO do the best | can.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-26
Sane Officers, Sane Laws.

TO the Editor:
| have been a reader OF The Daily
Oklahoman ever since childhood, and
of the Times ever since The Okla
homan bought it, and have always
taken great pleasure in reading the
editorials, which have been upbuilding,
progressive and bipartisan,
have never taken the time to thank
you for your splendid editorials, but
it is something the public should no,
neglect: for how will the editor know
he is pleasing the people il they never
tell him about it,
| am writing this because OF your
splendid editorial in today's Times on
Criminal CarelcSSncSs". II voices
my idea exactly abou, usurpated au-
thority ! saw so much OF 1t IN the
army that ! am thoroughly disguS,ed
with it. In fact. | never had any use
for u>urper anyway The man who
committed this outrage OF which you
wrote IS indeed a usutper OF authority
and should be prosecuted IN way
that will serve as notice to other
dangerous officers OF the law who
know no way of law enforcement bu,
by force of arms.
II VIC are to have sane laws we mus,
have sane officers TO enforce those
laws.
Yours very truly,
! DAVID {. ROBERTS. JR
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-26

typhoid epidemic is nexcub Typhoid admittedly preventabe
Suffering loss OF LIE from such aiment result OF
negligence If open the the city must act
promptly temporary has been suggested
adequate Certain public improvements are
necessities Others figure merely, Sewerage
head The duty clear and should be done But the
individual has his responsibility the
drinks that flies excluded from the
breeding destroyed Swat the fly 1t the greatest
convyor typhoid germs Boil the In doubt analysis
need Buy peured milk Do part the city auo
undoubtedly and there will be typhoid epidemic
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-26
One Year Ago Today in the War.

lune 2o 1918 Influenza epidemic
reported along German iroqt Wash
ing,on reported 5+l United States
marines, including thirteen officers.
killed in recent fighting on western
front, Ekatcrinburg important min
ing center in western Siberia, cap
turcd BY Clecho- Slovaks.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1919-06-26
Sounds Patriotic Anyhow.

CHnLLlCOTflE, Ohio--Chillico,h,
folk wan, to know il this is "Liber,
,y Bond" George Washington Gii-
fin married Coro May Rut,er g.
VS. birthday i, on the Fourth OF July
and they are going to live in Liberty
tnMnship. Roc county