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The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-10
DO NOT PLANT HALF-AND-HALF
COTTON--STAPLEI is TOO SHORT
Following is What the Department of Agriculture
Has to Say Warning Producers Against Cotton

It has brought to the attention of the Department that
districts still raising the variety of cotton called half
andha despite previous warnings by the Department OF the
many disadvantages and penalties which the growth of this
riety means to any particular locality.
AS variety of seed planted is the primary factor in de-
termnng the length of staple and there early maturing
prolific varieties which produce staple of at least 8 of an inch
length farmer community justified in planting an in
ferior variety expecting the full market price for inferior
article of commerce.
Cotton of less than sevenghths of inch in staple be-
low the average American quality and it untenderabe fu
ture contracts the provisions of the United States
cotton futures Act Various cotton exchanges in the Southwest
ern states taken official action prevent the delivery Of
this variety Gotten contracts made between their members
The lint of hafandha variety is Of poor character hreg
lar wasty and very short Many inferior buyers well
ticay the large cotton firms have declined to handle this cot
any price, Spnnes have stated that this variety produces
so short fibre render it wholly unsuitable for the class Of
work which the bulk of the seasons growth
Whenever cotton firms find large pa of the cotton in any COM
munty falling below seveneigh of IN inch they withdraw from
that particular district
In view of these facts the Department the producers
that the introduction Of Haandaf any other variety Of
cotton producing fibre Of less than sevenegths Of inch in
average length will be likely to seriously damage the reputation
of their local market
February 25 1920.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-10
Qacumber Contracts Sought - Time
Limited I'd March 18th.

Mr.. G. A. Kennon, of Kentwood,
Field Manager for the Oscar Dowl-
Ing Food Products Co., of New Or
leans, was business visitor in
hfookhaven Yesterday.
H. M. Hollingsworth who has sue
ceeded to the position of acreage
manager for the Brookhaven Station
has begun. as far as possible during
the present siege of weather, to call
upon farmers to secure contracts for
cuoumbers. Tobasco peppers, ripe
sweet peppers. and small white on
Ions will also be used at the pickle
factory here that will buy from the
growers. With this sort Of begin
ming the enterprise may develop into
g much larger institution demanding
all kinds Of produce for canning.
The Leader hopes the people will
rally to the call, especially since the
seed for planting the acreage speci-
ned In the contract will be furnished
at cost price. Contracts must be
signed by March 18th.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-10
FIRST MARCH SNOW
IN THIRTY YEARS
Freeze Will Put Land in Good
Condition for Spring
Flowing.

1t is stated that it has been thirty
years since March blew in with such
an avalanche of zero weather as we
have had and we are hoping It will
be at least three more decades be-
fore we have another such spell. Peo-
with big fires, good homes and warm
beds have suffered regardless. What
must have been the state Of those
who had not the common cory ks
of life!
In Brookhaven English peas and
early greens" were covered with
snow Monday morning after suller-
ing from hard freezes four nights
previous. But be it known that like
the invincible Brookhaven spirit
they have not succumbed yet and
are struggling again toward our
springtime dinner tables.
While the unusual cold weather Of
the past ten days has greatly retard-
ed farming operations in MiHsissip-
pi, it has also been quite beneficial
to the soil, according to the state
and federal demonstration agents.
The freezing of the ground. follow.
ing the recent heavy rains, they say
will result in nrellowing Of the soil
and it will be in hne shape when
plowing is again commenced.
The rainfall since the hrst Of jan
uary has been far above the average
and many thousands of acres Of land
in the delta, especially the lower
counties, are under water.
The weather moderated yesterday
and just as we were beginning to
brathe easy" after paying $500 for
a cord of wood, not knowing what
might happen next, the rain set IN
and we are now engaged in hiring
labor to float the logs to the house.
There is no limit to surprises in
our weather. The sun may shine
the next minute and spring cleaning
be in order. We are ready for any
fate, except sleeping out on the porch
until the weather settles.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-10
s. A. Walker Out for Alderman from
Third Ward.

Mr.. S. A. Walker is announcing
for the office of Alderman from the
Third Ward today.
Mr.. Walker is a ruggedly honest
and highly esteemed citizen .Qf our
city, where he has resided for d num-
ber of years and is well acquainted
with the needs of Brookhaven and of
his Ward in particular, in which he
owns a valuable home and IS we'll
and favorably known.
Mr.. Walker has occupied several
positions of trust among our fpromi-
nent business enterprises and is an
accountant of ability which will serve
him well on occasions If he is elected
to the office to which he aspires.
He deserves careful consideration
at the hands of the voters before the
die is cast.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-10
Notice to The Public.

have ppEr 3sed the restaurant
business pf Roberts on West
sfs rs wiil serve the
pubf eth the best to be had at
reasonable prices, / have had a
number Of years experience in the
restaurant business and know how
to treat the people. My motto will
be Service and Cleanliness and
you will at all times be treated in
the most courteous manner possible.
The public is invited to call and
give me a trial.
w. M. HoLBROoK.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin c. Swan, late
of Houston. Texas. are now located
in Brookhaven and are making their
home with Mrs. j. A. Hobbs. Mr..
Swan has accepted the position of as
sistant Sales Manager for the New
man Lumber Co. Mr.. and Mrs. Swan
will be an accession to Brookhavcns s
church, social and literary circles
and arc cordially welcomed on w.
Cherokee.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-10

Mr. Emmett A. Herring, secretary
of the Hammond Chamber of Com
merce, will become a benedict April
8. when he will take as his bride
Miss Fay Bailess of Brookhaven,
whore the wedding ceremony
will be performed at the home of the
prospective's sister, Mrs. Ed. Penn.
Miss Fay has been very popular in
Brookhaven and many are the good
wishes that await her and her ac-
eepted companion upon their coming
union.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-10

If the bowels are clogged up poi
sons get into the blood causing loss
Of strength. skin eruption, dizziness
and vertigo (blind staggers.) Prick
ly Ash Bitters will open the bowels
drive out the impurities and restore
strengths~ energy and cheerful spir-
its. Price s1.25 per bottle. Sold by
all dealers.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-10

The households Of Messrs. Percy
DUNCAN. Hamilton Case and Marshall
Douglass have all been seriously af-
fected with cases OF the fu, almost
the entire families of each. with the
exceptions of the heads Of the house
have had their tussle with the dis
ease.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-10

Mrs. /. ~. Click " as taken to the
Hospital Monday by advice Of her
physician Ilr. r. T. Iigdon Mrs.
Click has pneumonia in both lungs
and her condition ia serious at this
writing,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-10

Between. the thaw and the snow
and the ram and the blow one gets
dizzy. wondering whether to turn on
the heat or turn It Of. The wealth
sr is All things to all men at one
and the same time,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-10

Mr.. ]. E. Porter, Of Bogus Ehfftu,
R 8, was in with beam & scuulss s
nance yesterday. Mr.. Porter is near
ing his fiftieth birthday--has been
married three times-and has just
welcomed to his heart and home his
first child-little Fannie Catherine.
who is six days old and well spring
of joy to her parents and her little
step-sister and brother.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-10

There's a reason why 80 many
drink at Hoflmans Foupt,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-10

Mics Belle Bowen has been . yls.
itoE to Bogalusa,
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-10

Mrs. C. G. KEGS has been quite Ill
but is UP again.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1920-03-10
BRIGHTEST. EEws1EsT AND BEST

SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $500 BY THE YEAR
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-12
Buy Your Coal Direct
From Mine-Big Saving

The high cost of coal is thing OF
the past! At least, there are no COM
plants on this account-since0 0tne -e-
moval of government restrictlons-
among those who have learned how I'd
buy coal. The way to buy coal Is 70
get it direct from the mines: This
saves several middlerlen's profits. It
saves hauling expenses. Anyone can
now buy at mine prices, whether car
load buyer or one who uses only ten
or fifteen tons year. This mas
been made possible through plan
evolved by large and o!d-esIao- o.
lished concern, THE BERNICE COAL
COMPANY, with main offices at e4o
Como Building, Chicago.
This company has thousands Of Gus
toners in various sections OF the
United States who receive all OF their
coal direct from the mines. These Gus
toners are pleased not only because
of the many dollars they save every
year, but also because of the quality
of coal they are getting. Many write
that they never before had coal that
makes SO little dust. that burns so
well, leaving so few ashes. If you are
a coal user-whether you use hard Or
soft coal, much Or little--it will be
greatly to your advantage to write the
Bernice Coal Co. ct once for prices.
stating kind and quantity OF coal you
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-12
COTTON LETTER
(John F. Clark & Coz

New Orleans, May 1O-New crop
months opened off because of lower
cables and local selling due to fair
weather over Sunday but the market
rallied and in the afternoon ruled very
dull at about Friday and Saturdays
final prices. The map showed very
heavy rains in North Texas and the
forecast was for showers over the
greater part of the belt. The weather
keeps mostly unfavorable and there
would be more buying on it were it
mot for pessimistic view Of outside
conditions, particularly in the goods
trade. Boston wired that cotton and
wool manufacturers were alarmed at
the cancellations coming in. Exports
were 10000 bales. Sentiment aver
ages trifle bearish.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-12
Counterfeit Stamp Has aIumps.

Acting Postm astar Doar issued
warning to thrifty persons hereabouts
to be on their guard against buyina
counterfeit War Savings Stamps
Fraudulent blue stamps Of the 1919
series have been made by counterfeit
ers, the postmaster has been advised
and are being sold to the unwary.
But the frauds can be easily de-
tected." the postmaster said. Ben
Franklin's picture appears on the
stamp, and in the counterfeit stamp.
old Ben seems to have the mumps IN
his left jaw Indeed. there is pro
nounced swelling. Then under the
portrait the lower of the two left dots
is comparatively indistinct, and the
vertical opening between the lines IN
the lower left part Of the numeral =
in the date 1924 is closed. The Drln-
ciplc feature of the fraud, however
is the swollen check.
at should be remembered that the
counterfeit is only of the 1919 series.
and like the original. is blue Blue
War Savings Stamps can no longer be
bought from postoffices or other au-
thorized agencies. Only the 1870
stamps, which are red, are now beirG.
sold by agencies. Sales Of last years
stamps are not legal. No one should
buy q 1919 stamp, though it is true
that some have been Improperly offer,
ed for sale.
"Everyone who bought 1919 stamps
last year may feel perfectly safe the
postmaster said in conclusion, because
the counterfeit was not made until
after the first Of this year. The blue
STAMPS had been withdrawn from sale
by the authorized agencies, ana the
red 1920 stamp was being sold. Don
buy any 1919 stamps, and keep a look
out for the picture Of the man with
the mumps. If you see one let me
know"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-12
COMPROMISE AND RATIFY.

1t is accepted as a foregone conclu-
sion that when the congressional joint
resolution declaring a state of peace
With Germany goes to the President,
I he VIII veto it. It is expected that he
viii then return the Versailles treaty
tome Senate again, and ask once more
I for rsits ratification.
Whether the treaty will have any
better luck than before remains to be
seen. ItSdepends largely on the spir-
z it in which the President enters upon
this new venture and the extent to
which he relaxes his. unyielding atti-
t,,de on reservationsa
The Senate, its is safe to say, would
rather sidetrack the whole matter un-
til after election. But everybody, in
ciuGng the senators, recognizes that
the delay in winding up the work is
working great harm, here and abroad.
hindering business, menacing finance
and fostering economic and political
unrest The Senate, therefore, would
gladly get. the treaty off its hands for
good, and might beexpected to fall in
with the obvious desires of the coun-
try, and ratify it. if it is possible for
Senate and President to agree on an
acceptable set of reservations.
The public itself would be enorm-
sousiy relieved at having the matter
finally disposed Of And both sides to
this bitter controversy should recog-
nize That the public. which IS the final
judge, is less concerned with phrase
ology and logical hair-splittng than
it is with the main purpose of the
League. 1t wants to see the
powers joined in an organization
to promote peace, and making a
start on the essential business Of re-
ducing. armaments and settling dis
putes by reason instead Of force. The
League of Nations appears to be such
an Organization. They see nothing
else that offers any hope Of better
and safer world Will the Senate and
tresident drop their animosities and
soften thear stubborn pride sufficiently
to give the people of America and the
world what they want?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-12
THE BOND ELECTION

Unless indications and reports are
.entirely misleading the people OF
Sumter county will tomorrow vote for
s4iae So. 500, 600 highway bond issue by
large majority. The people have
been convinced by argument and by
! 4he Certified experience Of other States
saad sections that the foundation OF
progress and prosperity in the present
day is q. system Of good roads, and
having been thus convinced they have
deliberately made up their minds that
they will pay what is necessary to OBJ
tain this essential element of indus
trial, agricultural and civic success.
No one has been deceived by false
representations that the highway sy.
TEN can be built cheaply or that ia
Wil not be materially increased. 1t
has been plainly stated throughout the
campaign that the building Of a coun-
ty-wide system of hard surfaced high
ways would be costly proposition and
that taxes would necessarily be in
creased But it has also been con-
yincingy demonstrated that the bene-
MS dervide from a sytem Of good roads
would far exceed the present and fu-
tnre cost Candid statements of facts
and sound argument have won the day
and the people of Sumter county will
! tomorrow vote for the bond issue with
clear understanding of the burden
they are assuming. and with the
knowledge that they are making an
iI4estmene from which they have rea-
sonable assurance that they will draw
Hfyidends for years to come. This is
assH should be, for there Will be less
dissatisfaction in future than if the
people imagined that they would get
{ the reads for little or nothing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-12
1.LL WEAR A WHITE ROSE TO-DAY,
(In Memory of Mother)

I'll wear a white rose on my coat today
Beacause Mother is dead, you know.
And memories that long have been
stored away,
Come trooping before me once more.
They carry me back down the vistas
of years,
To a memorable night long ago,
When the grim monster took her anu
left us in tears,
While the ingleside fire burned low.
We softly folded her lily-white hands.
Whose minist ering care we had known
While her, sweet, sanity spirit had
broken earths bands,
To wing back its light to Gods throne
We knelt by her 81 e, her poor baby
boy,
Bereft now of Mothers fond love-
We promised her God, come sadness
or JOY,
We'd meet her in Heaven above.
The next day we tenderly laid her
away.
In her cold, silent place meath the
sod,
And we bid her farewell, but we'll
meet her some day,
In the pearly white City of God.
We turned from her graveside al!
heartsore and worn.
From Mother (Oh. God what q PAM
To think we must go on life's journey
| alone
And never have Mother again.
Never to feel her dear lips touch ours,
I, the JOY Of a fond Mothers kiss,
c. never the sunshine after the show
erS,
What sorrow, what misery is this.
The years have passed or, long dreary
years.
Since that far, fatal night long ago,
And / am sitting today with my eyes
2. filled with tears.
Fer I am thinking Of Mother, YOU
know
I'm standing hard by the half-century
goal,
But I'm Mothers big baby boy still.
And by the grace of her God that is
keeping my soul.
I'll meet my fond Mother, Will.
Yes. I'm wearing a white rose on my
coat today.
And I'll wear one each Mothers Day
given.
Until after awhile III HE me away.
And spend Mothers Day with Mother
in Heaven.
Where Mother and I through the ages
to come.
viii hold sweet communion together.
Where we'll join in and sing the sweet
Harvest Home
Forever, yes. forever and forever.
Rev. E. W. Reynolds.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-12
In Memory OF Major Saunders.

The teacher and partons of State
ly testify their grateful remembrance,
for the encouragement and material
aid given them, by the late lamented
Major Saunders.
On account of conditions, we have
been soliciting aid for a suitable school
house, for the accommodation Of the
large number enrolled. We highly
appreciate the donation that each per-
son has given u.s. The lumber is on
the ground and we are ready to COM
mence to build. Major Saunders, who
was buried last November, in sight of
the proposed building, made it posi-
bic, largely by his council and gener-
osity. At home, on a visit, some time
before the accident causing his death,
Major Saunders, in company with his
sister, attended one Of our meetings,
when he not only gave advice and en-
couragement, but the first amount on
the building fund, and assurance that
when we were ready>we should call on
him.
When brought home for burial in
the old cemetery, there were among
the hosts Of sorrowing relatives and
friends, no more sincere mourners
than the colored people Of this COM
munity, and especially those of US
whom he came in contact with.
His airship caught fire and fell, but
the Savior's loving arms were near
and carried him home with Him to
dwell.
Hattie D. Taylor,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-12

FThe delay that vexes the service men
would only mean, for the general
taxpayers, putting off the evil day OF
heavier taxes. But this satisfaction
is denied, because the longer the law
makers ponder on the matter, the lar
ger grows the amount of money they
propose to give away.
The bonus Of 81 a day. has risen
far above that figure. To it have been
added various other forms Of benefac-
ton, almost every one of which has
admitted merits, but which altogeth-
er threaten a grievouS burden on the
nations finances. From mere bill
lion dollars or two, the estimated
amount necessary to carry out the
latest program for cash bonus, land
settlement, insurance, etc., rises to as
much as $4,000, 100000 or $4,000, o,ooo.-
O00.
Along with this goes a continual
change of devices for providing the
money. Nearly every form OF taxa
tion ever devised is proposed, in all
soberness, even to a. per centage tax
on all, sales and new excess profits
tax, retroactive for the last three
years, imposed on incomes that have
already been taxed.
Where is it going to end? Con-
gress probably does not know any
better than the service men or the
public. As the New York World sug-
gests, Congress may be capable of ap-
propriating $4,000, ,O00,O0O, er even
$40, 200, 600, 900, for bonuses, but Con-
gress is not capable >of drafting tax
measure to raise this money without
prostrating American business and
probably defeating its own purpose.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-12
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

LIVERPOOL COTTON
Close: May 1858; July 25.13; Oct.
1853; Nov. 1929: Dec. 1928; March
1886.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-12
BONUS BILLIONS

Congress continues to keep the
country UP in the air on the military
bonus question. Just as the public
has begun to reconcile itself to some
particular program for raising and
distributing the money, a new pro-
gram is announced. Almost every
day lately some senator or represen-
tative proposes fresh scheme.
II this were merely substituting one
plan for another. without changing
the thing fundamentally, the public
would not find it at all .intslerable.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-12

AN ADVERTISEMENT PLACED IN THE ADVERTISING
COLUMNS OF THE DAILY ITEM WILL BRING RESULTS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-12

Hattie D. Taylor,
{ Teacher.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-12

Los Angeles. Calf. May 10-Harry
II. Lyons. an American citizen, was
killed at Durango, Mexico, late IN
April by anti-Carrar@ lists, according
TO the Los Angeles L an er.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-05-12

Chattanooga. May 1o-Three hun
dred employees Of turpentine factory
here have struck for recognition OF the
union and IN eight hour day.
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