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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-13

COTTON PROMISES PROFIT
The Wall Street Journal says:

The Wall Street Journal says:
King Cotton, in the first 20 days
of June, cleared 261 points, without
drawing remonstrance from the New
York World. After the reaction from
the high point on June 20, cotton is
again moving upwards. There is only
one real reason, and that is a disap-
pearing supply and an increasing de-
mand. June is the month of greatest
Improvement in cotton and something
better than last month should be seen.
But even if the condition were
up to the 10-year average Of 1863,
which it will not be, the fact would
still remain that cotton must face UNI
usual dangers, that the world surplus
is decreasing, and demand appears to
grow larger every week.
*** Against this prospect is an
increasing need for cotton. The sur
plus no longer worries the trade; in
stead, the near approach to deficit
provides food for thought. This looks
more serious when the fact is becom-
ing clearer every day that even if the
weevils were eliminated a crop could
not be reasonably expected that would
amount to as much as the world
would sonsume next year if the cotton
were available. These are the facts
that can not be explained away, and
they are behind the cotton market
today.
Thus it appears that Wall Street
is expecting cotton to be a good price
this fall. This expectation is based
not only upon the indications that
the crop will be small one on ac-
count of boil weevil damage and other
troubles, but increasing demand for
the staple. Southern people will hope
that they are good prophets.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-13
ANNOUNC EMENT

! wish to announce myself as a can
didate for joint representative of Tip
ton and Lauderdale counties in the
Democratic primary August 3, 1922.
/ have always been in favor of good
schools and good roads. am opposed
to warning a man to go to work on
public road on which he does not live.
/ think a man should be warned to
work a public road on which he lives.
| am absolutely opposed to the dog
law, and if elected joint representa-
tive will see that Upton county will
be exempted from the operation of
the dog law.
| shall stand for all laws which
benefit the farmer, for / am a mem
Der of the county court and farmer
myself.
Your vote and influence will be
highly appreciated.
JOSH ]. MILLER.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-13
CROP CONDITIONS THIS WEEK

Owing to recent rains the crops
are making rapid growth and are
looking rich and fina Cotton is
fruiting rapidly and young corn is
very promising.
The excessive moisture, however,
is interfering WITH the late cul-
tiyation and, according to the ex-
perts, increases the danger of boil
weevil propagation. Plenty Of re-
ports are current regarding the
weevil activities, but the more kon-
servative farmers tell US that little
or no real damage has been done up
to this time.
The rains of last Saturday again
flooded the bottom lands, especially
hatchie bottom, Considerable dam
age was done by oyerflows, but if
the seasons are favorable from this
time on this damage will not be Sc
rious.
We win likely hear some COM
plant about cotton shedding if the
rains continue another week.
This is fine time to plant the sec
ond-crop potatoes and get ready for
the fan gardens and turnip patches.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-13
cHILp wELFARE sPEcIAL

A great deal Of interest is being
manifested throughout the county in
the Child Welfare Special, the gov
eminent truck, which will be in the
county, arriving Friday, to examine
all children under seven free Of
charge. Miss Margaret B. Hawkins,
the Red Cross secretary, reported
that in all places throughout the
county she was meeting with promises
of support and cooperation for the
truck.
The time the truck will appear in
the different communities has been
arranged and chairmen in many COM
munities have already been appointed.
In all instances, by notifying either
the community chairman or the COM
munity chairman of transportation,
a means of getting to the place where
the truck is stationed will be pro-
vided. 1t is urged that all take adj
vantage of this unusual privilege Of
having their children examined by
the government physician.
Following is the schedule for the
truck and list Of the chairmen who
have been seen:
Gift, Monday afternoon, July H.
Esq. Josh j. Miller, chairman trans
Mrs. Harry Walker, chair
man.
Tabernacle, Monday afternoon, July
II, Mrs. w. C.Howard, chairman
Mt. Carmel, Tuesday, July Is, Mrs.
Oscar Hall, chairman; Mr.. Blanton
Hall, transportation chairman.
South Covington, Wednesday, July
l9, Mr. ]. G. Conan, chairman.
Covington, Thursday, July 20, at
the grammar school, Mrs. ] G. Owen,
chairman; Mrs. VIM.
Sanford, chairman.
Covington, (colored) Friday, July
II, DR.. J, H Connell, chairman.
The remainder of the schedule will
appear in the Leader of next week.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-13
CAMPGRoUND ITEMS

i Two negroes, Leonard Hays and T
Young Turner. fell from the bridge
over the drs lage ditch where it
crosses the road near Kerrville, Sat
urday morning and were drowned
They We're playing an the bridge
when one fell and called to the other
for help. Both were drowned before
help could reach them.
Mr., r. S. Caldwell and family, Of
Troy, are visiting their father and
father-in-law this week
! The rains Friday night and Saturday
damaged corn and the roads more
/ than all thhe summer rains to date.
Every farm shows ruined corn and
every mile Of road is more or leaa
closed by wash-outs and overflows.
Rev. A. G. Melton, Of Munford, is
assisting the pastor in the revival
meeting at New Bethel this week,
The meeting started off well and
promise to show good results.
Mr.. Joe Joyner, Of the fire depart
ment Of Memphis, and his family, re-
turned to Memphis Saturday, after a
weeks visit here.
Mr.. West Lumpkins and wife and
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ding, all
of Little Rock, Ark, have been the
guests of friends and relatives here
this week. Mr. Ding and wife return
ed to Little Rock Friday, while Mr.
Lunpkin and wife will spend few
days at Reelfoot lake.
Mr.. Earl Ouinlpy and wife If Mann
phis, spent the Fourth of July with
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Quinley, here.
Miss Geneva Joyner spent a few
days with her sister, Mrs. B. F.
Boydston, Of the Hopewell vicinity,
this week.
Rev. j. W. Joyner conducted the
funeral services of the three drowned
boys of the Quito vicinity Sunday af-
ternoon Emmett, the 16-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. M. w. Rast;
Marion Gray, 16-year-old son of
Mrs. Wilson, and Mr.. Tom Whitby,
who leaves a wife and a four or five
weeks old baby. Mrs. Whitby's par
ents were killed in the cyclone which
passed through here few years ago.
They were drowned while in for a.
swim in the Mississippi river near
the Rast farm The three collins,
three graves and three grief-stricken
families were indeed a sad sight.
More than thousand people attend
ed the funeral, which took place in
the West Union cemetery. Brother
Joyner was assisted by Rev. 7. G. Nc |
Kelyey, of Millington, and Rev. Sails
bury, of Kerrville. Many beautiful
floral offerings showed the esteem in
which these young men were held.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. G. Joyner treated
quite number of friends to an ice
cream and cake dinner Thursday af-
The honor guests were
Mr. and Mrs. Ding and Mr.. and Mrs.
Lumpkin, of Little Rock, Ark Mr.. |
and Mrs. Joyner proved to be happy
hosts and every one Of the 40 or so
guests reported that they had most
enjoyable time.
The little child of Mr.. and Mrs. B.
F. Boydston, who has been quite i'll
with scarlet fever, is much better at
this writing.
We are to have preaching next
Sunday at Poplar Grove at II am
and at Campground at pm. We in
lite good crowd, and as our pastor,
who has been unwell, will be able to
preach at both hours, we trust that
you will receive MUCH good from the
services.
More people are reading Upton
,ounty's best weekly paper, the Cow
ngton Leader, and we are glad we
IAN reach them through this good,
friendly county paper. Send in your
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-13
LOCAL NEWS

Mrs. M. L. Keathley recently pur-
chased the residence Of Mr.. John T.
Garner on South Main street and will
take possession of the property Aug
ust /.
Miss Louise Harris, daughter
of Mr.. G. L. Harris, of Stanton, FORM
erly of this city, and Major John
Carroll, of Ozark, Ala, were united
in marriage Wednesday evening at
8 o'clock at the home of the brides
parents, Rev. Chesley L. Bowden Of
ficiating. Mrs. H. M. Prettyman, Of
this city, attended the bride as
matron of honor, and her little son,
Henry Prettyman, acted as ring
bearer. The couple will be at home
to their friends in Ozark, Ala, after
August /.
Mr.. d. d. Lowe, large planta-
ton owner, OF Nitta Yuma, Miss, in
the boil weevil district, stated while
visiting here last week that the most
successful way to curb the boil weevil
is to pick up and destroy all punctured
squares in the cotton fields. He ex-
perimented last year on a tract of 80
acres of cotton, removing punctured
squares on Is acres and leaving them
on the ground on the remaining Is
acres. AS a result, he realized nine
bales on the former and only three
bales on the latter tract, both tracts
receiving the same cultivation except
as to the squares.
"a Poor Married Man." a farce
comedy in three acts, will be given
by the Ladies' Aid Society of the A.
R. P. church at the Almyra school,
house, near Dunlap 0rphanage, Tues
day night July IS, beginning at 8
o'clock. The play will be given for
the benefit Of the church and the
public is cordially invited to attend.
The Covington Concert Band will
furnish music for the occasion. The
acts will be divided as follows: Act
|: Interior of Prof. Wise's pretty
little bungalow. Hail to the bride.
A distant thunderstorm. Act 81:
Same scene as Act /. Too much
mother-in-laW. 1t never rains, but
it pours. Act g.: Same scene two
years later. A happy little home.
After a storm comes calm.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-13
SEND US YOUR FLOWERS NOW

1t amt the gang that walks be-
hind you when you're dead: it's the
gang that walks with you while you're
here that counts. There's bunch of
folks that would choke rather than
say good word for fellow while
he's answerin' the noon whistles, but
just let him "check in" and they'll cor
ner you an rave for half day over
the dear departed
If they'd spend the five bucks that
"sleep-in-peace" pillow made of for
get-me-nots cost EN-, it would have
been swell. One kind word while you
can hear it beats a brass band on
your last ride.
I'd rather write few kind letters
to friend while he's on the mailing
lists than seven columns worth Of
praise dope when he can't get the
papers.
/ believe in fattenin' guy with
kindness while he's here, an not
smotherin' him with It when he amt.
What difference does it make whether
he's got green house over his two
by TOUR, or Just patch Of grass, but
it does make a lot Of difference
whether he's happy while he breathes.
If you treat him rotten, don't think
bunch Of lilies tied with some
white ribbon is goin' to square you
with him now.
Hand me what you want me to
have while>I can say thanks" You
might think you've got somethin' on
me if you sink a dollar and quarter
IN pair Of gates aiar for my last
trunk. -Satinlettes
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-13
MT CARMEL NEWS


There viii be an ice cream supper
at Mt. Carmel Friday night, July ia,
for the benefit Of the church. Every
body cordially invited
A Mr. Huffman, from Brighton,
was in the neighborhood one day this
week establishing a cream route to
Hansonhurst.
The government physician will be
at Mt. Carmel schoolhouse Tuesday,
the 18th, for the purpose of examin-
ing the children. Everyone who has
children under seven years old, bring
them. Examination free.
Mrs Jones, from Memphis, is vis-
ting her daughter. Mrs, ]. Al. Hill.
Mrs Nealy, from Dyersburg, spent
a few days with Mrs. Maggie Wylie.
Mrs. Dr. Murray, from Memphis,
visited at Mrs, George Rhodes last
week.
Misses Mary and Nellie Wylie re-
turned home Tuesday after several
days stay in the vicinity of Ripley.
Miss Johns has been visiting Miss
Lillian Rhodes.
J. D. Hall lost a valuable cow one
day last week. The cause not def
nitely known.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-13
ANNOUNCEMENT.

/ wish to announce myself as a
candidate in August, 1922. Demo
ocratic primary election, for the Of
flee Of direct representative of Tip
ton county in the General Assembly
| favor the repeal of the present road
law Of Upton county, the repeal as
to Upton county Of the dog tax law
and reduction in all taxes. be-
live the majority of the people OF
the county favor these changes and
l respectfully solicit the vote and
support of the Democrats of Upton
county.
(apr2Otf) GEO. R. ELLIS, JR.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-13
ANNOUNCEMENT

| hereby announce myself as an
independent candidate for the office
of register Of Upton county subject
to the action Of the voters in the
August election. If elected to this
office promise the faithful dis
charge of all the duties of the of
flee. Respectfully,
~ JOHN T. HEADIN.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-13
GWINN,S CAMPAIGN

/ Senator L. E. Gwinn opened his
campaign for governor in Middle
Tennessee in Franklin Friday after
noon before a representative crowd
of citizens, who received his message
with enthusiasm. He was introduced
by George H. Armistead, Jr. He
stressed the tax situation in Tennes-
see and offered some practical sug-
gestions to remedy bad state of
affairs, as he termed it. His speech
followed the usual remedies he has
been advocating in his campaign in
West Tennessee.
Frequent bursts of applause greeted
the speaker when he made telling
blow on the present tax system. Per-
haps one of the most interesting
questions discussed and that appealed
to Williamson county voters was that
Of the highway department, which
the speaker said he was in favor of
abolishing and recognizing along
strict business lines, thereby elimi-
mating the many defects in the pres
ent system. After concluding his
speech many voters introduced them
selves to the candidate, who appeared
to be much pleased with his receipt
ion.
Senator Gwinn received close at
tention throughout his speech and
many of the voters urged him to re-.
turn and sneak in Williamson county.
again. He spoke in Murfreesboro
Saturday afternoon.
Senator Gwinn received an ovation
at Murfreesboro Saturday afternoon,
when he spoke to the citizens of
Rutherford county at the courthouse
in Murfreesboro. The courthouse
was packed to capacity, and the
speech of the candidate was punctu-
ated with frequent applause. Prac-
tically all the districts of the county
We're represented, and while there
were several ladies' and a number of
the leading citizens of Murfreesboro
present, the audience was largely com
posed of farmers, and the tax plat
form of the candidate made hit with
these. His position on the highway
system and his plan of recognizing
the state government were greeted
with many expressions of approval.
Senator Gwinn's exposition Of the
manner and method by which some of
his competitors were appropriating
parts of his platform were very much |
enjoyed by the audience.
The size Of the crowd and the re-
ception given the speech were a sur
prise to the supporters of the other
candidates and very gratifying to the
friends of Senator Gwinn, who claim
that as a result he will have large
following in Rutherford county and be
a real contender for its votes in the
primary. At the conclusion of the
speech many voters came forward /
and extended congratulations and
promised their support to the young
Democrat from West Tennessee, who,
until his visit there Saturday, was
practically unknown to the rank ami
file of the voters of the county.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-13

And if you hadn't noticed the
astute Wayne B. Wheeler, general
issmo Of the dry army, is not throw
ing any fit over the wetness Of
American ships. He is politician
enough to realize that it is unwise
to raise a rumpus over so compare
lively small a matter and array
against prohibition more enemies than
it has. Neither has the Hon Wheeler
kicked the roof off because of home
brew or cider making. There has
been undue excitement perhaps on
the part of both vets and drys over
the matter Of making the sea an
asis.-Enoxyille Journal and Trib-
une.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-13
(18jlp8w) j. A. WALTON.
Brighton ard Pleasant Grove Baptist
Churches.

~. L. BoWden, Pastor)
Services at Pleasant Grove at IL
a. m. and s D. m. Sunday. Sunday
school at 10 a. m.
Services at Brighton at $3.50 D. m.
The pastor Just closed meeting at
Stanton and goes to Tiptonville for
several days. Mr.. M. M. Fulmer, of
ldabel, Okla, will lead the song SER
vice.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-13
WHY / AM IN THE RACE FOR
REGISTER AGAIN

Because my friends have so strong
y advised me and say that if | make
TINS race as honestly as I did the one
last September they know / win win
Of course, ] would like to win; so
would you if you were in my place
Honesty is my aim and / don't intend
to miss il if | win or lose. Just carry
the primary home to yourself and
study it out and | think you will
give me your support for register in
the August election and | will APP
preeiate it just as you would for my
support.
Yours for success,
(13jlp3w) j. A. WALTON
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-13
(ily18tf) VIM. McCLANAHAN.

The price Of butterfat is quoted
at 35 cents on the st. Louis market,
which is considered a very good price
by dairymen Of this county.
Maize Dowdy, the eight year-old
daughter of Mr.. ]. NJ. Dowdy, of the
Phelan community died Tuesday after
a protracted illness. The funeral
took place Wednesday morning in the
Phelan Baptist church, Rev. Chesley
1. Bowden conducting the services
aftev Which the remains were inter-
red y Charleston cemetery.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-13
ANNOUNCEMENT
To the Democratic Voters of Upton
and Lauderdale Counties:

To the Democratic Voters of Upton
and Lauderdale Counties:
/ hereby announce my candidacy
for Pictorial Representative from
Upton and Lauderdale counties, SUBJ
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary August 8, 1922.
| favor strict economy in every
branch Of the state government and a
reduction in the present tax rate !
favor the repeal Of I'll laws authoriz-
ing the issuance of bonds without a
vote of the people. favor an amend
ment to the highway law so as to
give counties a voice in the erpendi-
ture Of their own money. | favor the
repeal of the law by which property
in Upton or Lauderdale counties is
assessed for taxation in Nashville. ]
favor the repeal of the present road
law for Upton county, and | favor
the exemption Of Upton county from
the operation Of the "dog law" ! will
not vote for a bonus for expenses.
Respectfully,
{ ily13tfl VIM McCIANAHAN,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1922-07-13

If YOU want to buy or sell a farm,
put an aa. IN the classified column.
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
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Something. however, has worked
wonders in increasing batting. When
Casey. .Stengle jumps from a .2s4 TO
a $40 hitter, and when Chick Cal
loway rises from the .2s5 to the
$50 class, It needs some explana-
ton. There are other notable IN
stances. Fonseca. Of the Reds, used
to bat .260 and now is hitting .361;
Grimes. OF the Cubs, went from
1921 TO 1853; Barnhart. of the Pr
ates. jumped from .25s 10 .343;
Tierney. OF the Pirates. deserted the
.2ss class and graduated to .s71
Other examples there are, too nu-
merous to mention.
With all the abuse that is heaped
upon It. there is much 70 make the
lively ball popular. The fans, Of
course. like hitting, as the increase
in attendance shows. Also II is
bringing up from lower classes fine
fielding players who would never be
in fast company IL they weren't able
to hit for some strange reason or
other.
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
MARTINSBURG WINS
FIRST OF SERIES

PARKsBEY. Va, Sept. s.-Home
runs played the deciding factor in
Martinsburg's victory over Parksley
in the opening OF the hve-state
championship baseball series be-
tween the Blue Ridge and Eastern
Shore League here yesterday after
noon. After nine thrilling innings
in which six Ruthlan clouts were
registered. the boys from West Vii .
ginia we're returned the victors over
their Old Dominion comrades in
arms. s TO 3.
With the score standing 20 o
in their favor. II looked as n these
two runs would be hard for the West
Virginians TO overcome. But the
gods OF war soon rose TO cast their
lot with the husky visitors from
West Virginia, who evened the
count by the same route and then
turned the tables. never to be in dan
ger again.
Walter B. Miller. president Of the
Eastern Shore League. believes that
nearly 5000 persons will see Parks
ley and Martinsburg play in Sails
bury on SATURDAY..
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
for publications:
Appeal of 10. S. Golf omciaI

Appeal of U. S. Golf Official
james ID. Standish. Jr., an
official of the United States Golf
Association, aptly terms the
public links tourney which end
ed recently at Toledo the begin
ming OF a new era in the ancient
and honorable game.
HE points out that the tourn-
ament has aroused interest
among those who play on pub
lie courses and he expects the
entry list for next year 20 exceed
by large numbers the one of
this season.
Golf l. no longer a game OF
the country-club class. IL be-
longs as much TO the masses as
TO the classes. In every city
the demand has outgrown the
accommodations ON the public
courses.
Toledo is perhaps better
equipped than any other city in
the country with public links,
and Standish believes impetus
has been added 10 the move
ment for more city courses by
the Toledo tournament"
The Observer, Phila- Evening
Public Ledger.
Evening journal., 1922-09-08
'ONELESS SPIT
BALL TWIREER
Passing of Douglas Leaves
Only 10 Wet Pitchers in
Majors
LEAGUES SOON
DRY AS COUNTRY

The passing OF Phil Douglas leaves
only ten pitchers IN the major
leagues who are exempt from the
operation OF Rule 80. Sec. 2 which
Gays. AT no time during the pro-
gress OF a game shall the pitcher be
allowed 10 expectorate either on the
ball or his glove"
At the annual meeting OF the Ma
tional and American League Clubs
in December 1920. Il was agreed
that all bona-hde spit-bail pitchers
then in the major leagues should be
exempt from the above rule. The
players named az this time were VII
liam Doak. Phil Douglas. Dana Fill
lingim. Ray Risher. Marvin Good
win. Burleigh Grimes. Clarence
Mitchell and Richard Rudolph in
the National League; A w. Ayers.
Ray Caldwell. Stanley Coveleskie.
Urban Faber. II. b. Leonard. Jack
Quinn. Allan Russell. Urban shocker
and Allan Sothron I'm the American
League.
OF these players there still re-
mains in the big show. Doak. FIJI
lingim, Grimes. Mitchell. Rudolph.
Coveleskie. Faher, Quinn, Shocker
and sothron.
Rudolph is finished though he ala
pitch one game against the Giants
this year. Mitchell has been con-
verted into "a first baseman.
Faber. shocker and Grimes are
very much in evidence. shocker f.
perhaps the most effective. In fact
many consider him the best in the
game. Grimes was the National
Leagues best last year but has not
been going good this season. Faber
is still dangerous and CoveleslSie
has turned in a number of good
games
Shocker. In a recent conversation
with Henry Fabian. groundkeeper
Of the Polo Grounds. expressed the
opinion that he thought himself
good for five more years OF big
league baseball. BY that time base
ball should be as dry as the country.