Oxford eagle., 1922-10-26

Five of the more important move
Ments for development of the general
welfare and advancement Of Missis-
sippi and her people that have been
adopted by the newly organized Mis-
sissippi Development Board in its pro-
gram for intensive effort at present,
are the enactment of the Constitu-
tional Amendment for Good Roads at
the general election Nov. Z; establish
ment of a Workmens Compensation
Act and promotion of public health
measures, Agricultural Extension and
Forestry. All Mississippi citizens are
urged to join in support of these
movements for the public benefit.
The Mississippi Development Board
was organized more than year ago,
its membership comprising farmers,
merchants, bankers and manufacture
ers with undaunted faith in the states
future possibilities and who are work
ing unselfishly to advance the states
interests. On Sept. L, last, the direc-
tors, after considering the qualifica-
L. J. Folse, one of the most active,
competent and energetic of New Or
leans young business men. as acting
manager of the Board. Throughout
his career Mr.. Folse has been active
in movements. for social, economic
and civic betterment.
H. S. Weston, of Logtown, promi-
nent lumber manufacturer and noted
as one of Mississippi's leading public
spirited citizens, is president Of the
Board and is devoting much time to its
work.
Need for Good Roads.
A question of vitn concern before
Misssisippians today is whether they
recognize. the necessity for Good
Roads in the state and whether they
will accept gift of $4,581,000 during
the next four years from the Federal
Government for sood roads, or will re-
ject this munificent sum. Upon this
question Mississippians, at the gen
eral election Nov. Z, will have oppor-
tunity to express their wishes.
The Mississippi Development Board
is now convinced that Good Roads
are essential to the development of
this state, just as they have been nee
essary in development of other states.
Good roads will pave the way for
many things woefully needed for Mis-
sissippi's progress.
Any states agricultural, industrial,
economic and social advancement de-
pends largely upon its transportation
facilities and adequate state highways
are among the most essential Of all
these facilities Good roads are abso-
lutely necessary to keep pace with
changed conditions brought about by
wide use of automobiles and motor
trucks.
Good public highways will mean i'm
proved school facilities, more church
es, more population, better farms and
greater conyeniences, reduction in
transportation cost and generally i'm
proved conditions business, moral,
social and economic.
Splendid Gift to State.
The Federal Good Roads depart
ment is ready to hand over to the
Mississippi Highway Commission for
four years, from 1922 to 1925, inclu-
sive, $4,581,O00 for constructing good
roads in the state To secure this
splendid gift, it is merely required
that not more than seven per cent of
the states highways be under control |
of the State Highway Commission.
The federal government will have no
control over these highways.
Roads built with federal aid by the
State Highway Commission will mean
better roads, less cost to taxpayers |
and real system of roads connecting
every county seat and meeting high