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VOL. 42 TUPELO MISS. FRIDAY DECEMBER 4, 1914 NO. 37 I ___________ Sowing Grain A recent trip in the country 'revealed the fact that never be * fore has so much grain been sowed in this county. Many fields planted in cotton are now in wheat and oats, and the rains r just fallen will soon bring up the (seed. The wholesale grain merchants I report the best trade in the his tory of their business, one Mem *■ phis firm reporting that their j sales are many times more than f ever before. The demand for ». wheat to be sown in the south was never experienced before, while the acreage already plant ed and to be planted in oats shows a wonderful increase. Oats will be sown as late as March of - next year and it is not possible yet to estimate the acreage of this valuable feed for the farm. The disposition thus early manifested to turn away from - the all cotton crop presages a large reduction of the acreage formerly planted in cotton. This is a natural grain country and it could be made highly profitable if planted with the view of util IZIIlg 11 ill CUIlIltrVJUUll W1LU ' raising. Two crops can be raised on the land planted in grain. The hay crop that can be made to follow grain is as profitable as any crop grown. Every farm can be maintained at the highest mark of fertilization and pro ductiveness by keeping as much stock on it as the farm will maintain. Western farmers re alize this and grain raising and i stock growing go hand in hand on Western farms. The disposition of our farmers to plant grain is a good omen that points to a better future on the faun. The experience gained by present conditions will not be forgotten and the farmer who fails to profit by it will finally become bankrupt. Armstrong Denton ) At the home of Mr. Keith Bar nett, in the fifth district, on Nov. 22, Miss Jimmie Denton was married to Mr. Edgar Armstrong, Mr. Barnett performing the cer emony in the presence of a few friends. The bride lives at Belden and is one of the county's prettiest girls, while the groom is a suc cessful young farmer of Ever green. They carry with them the good wishes of a host of friends. If any one has lost a new rope tie rein let him call on Col. W. L. Clayton. Wood-Hanim On Thanksgiving night, in Memphis, Mrs. Mary Russell Hamm was married to Fred Woods, of Tupelo, in the pres ence of a few friends who gath ered to witness the interesting ceremony. The ceremony was performed by Fev. T. W. Lewis, formerly pastor of the Methodist church here. Mrs. Wood is a native of the blue grass region of Kentucky, having been reared at Paris, Ky. She is the daughter of Judge E. B. January, of Paris, and be longs to one of the old families of that state. Fred Wuod is one of Tupelo’s popular young men who numbers his friends by the number of his | acquaintances. He is connected with the good roads construction work in this county. His friends in Tupelo join in wishing for him and his bride every joy and success. Mr. and Mrs. Wood will make their home in Tupelo. W. O. W. Flourishing . Mr. H. D. Simrall, state man ager of Woodmen of the World, was here a short time Wednes day morning en route to his home in Columbus from points on the Frisco, where he had been look ing after the interest of the or der. Mr. Simrall reports the Woodmen organization in Missis sippi to be in a flourishing condi tion with a rapidly increasing membership. During the months of September and October more than 1500 new members were added in the state. The finances of the organization at headquar ter is most satisfactory, more than a million dollars being laid aside for any unforeseen emer gency. The Woodmen of the World is based on the true spirit of benevolence and many homes have been and are being protect ed through its means. Ribbon Cane Syrup For Sale. I have the Pure Syrup made from Louisiana Ribbon Cane. This syrup is clean and pure. If it- doesn’t satisfy you I will refund your money with the return of the svrup. I ship in cases of six one gallon cans at $3.15 per case f. o. b. Forrest, Miss. Send all orders and inquiries to J. W. Haddon, 2t Macon, Miss. .. • ARMY OF UNITED STATES. MEN WANTED—Ablebodied unmarriedmen betweer ages of 18 and 35; citizens of United States of good character and temperate habits, who can speak, read and write the English language. For information apply to Recruiting Officer, Tupelo, Miss. ££££ DURANCE You insure your property against loss by fire and storm, and willingly pay your money for the protection. You insure your life against sickness, accident and death, for the protection of those dependent upon you. and gladly pay good money for the protection. All this is desirable and wise. Would it not al so be wise to insure your bank account--your money against loss? This Bank furnishes you such protection and, unlike other insurance, it costs you nothing. Deposits in this Bank are guaranteed under the new Banking Law of Mississippi. We pay 4 per cent on Savings Accounts and Certificates of Deposit. 1 - - The Bank of Tupelo Tupelo, - - - Miesissippi CONTESTANTS ARE HAR VESTING SUBSCRIPTIONS Now is the Time to Lay Up a Heavy Reserve While the Club Offers 1 lold Good LET YOUR MOTTO BE “AIM HIGH” The voting this week in the contest looks like a game of “Tit for Tat.” It keeps the public guessing who will be in the lead each dav, and makes the winners in the final count more and more uncertain. There is no reason why the contestant should not iay up for herself a heavy reserve with the club offers we are making. These offers are made as an incentive to friends and contestants must take advantage of it. Candidates do not have to publish their votes unless they choose. We issue a voting certificate for all votes turned in and not published. Each of the young ladies will want iust as many reserve votes as she can possibly get. With a motto, “Aim High,” and an arm full of “I Wills” it is easy to be a winner. No active worker should rest for a day or two if her name ap pears near the top of the list today. While they are resting they must bear in mind they are losing hundreds and thousands of votes. Absolutely do not let up, but keep busy now until the close. The working days can almost be counted until the end of the campaign. The time for half hearted work is past. The good judgment of the contestants should warn them this is a big affair and the prizes too valuable to lose. If some of them intend to have a look in at the grand linale they must do good work. The greater number of subscrip tions the losing contestants have, the larger their commission and the more Christmas money they will be able to spend. The second club offer is in ef fect on Friday, Dec. 4. This offer is in effect until Thursday, Dec. 10. Do not lose sight of the fact that each club deceases in vote value. These offers are positively the oidy inducement for votes we will make. The last days of the contest there will be no extra offer. It is an easy matter to understand that a subscription now is worth more than it will be a week from now. With this fact in mind it be hooves all subscribers to get in their renewals before it is too late to count heavy for their fa vnritp pnntpstant Wp want pv ery citizen in this county to have a hand in this affair. If one fails to see the young lady of their choice, they may send their sub scription to The Journal office with instructions to whom it is to go and their votes will be duly credited to her account. The contest department is re ceiving letters every day from friends of contestants with sub scription enclosed. This indicates that interest in the contest is widespread. The diamonds are on display at Pound-Kincannon-Elkin Co. jewelry store. We invite the public to call and inspect the stones. We are anxious that you realize the unusual offer we are making. These-stones are clear, flawless diamonds and worth ev ery dollar as represented. Second Club Closes 5 pm. Dec. 10 $15 Club, 40,000 extra votes. $10 Club, 20,000 extra votes. $5 Club, 10,000 extra votes. Third Club Closes 5 pm. Dec.17 $15 Club, 20,000 extra votes. > $10 Club, 10,000 extra votes. $5 Club. 5,000 extra votes. forming Episcopal Choir § _ fttuch interest and enthusiasm 1 is evinced in the formation and instruction of the vested choir I arming the children and their] ! musical elders of the congrega-1 ! tion of the Episcopal church, i Mrs. Harris and Miss Simms have I the choir in charge and are meet {ing with encouraging results. Already the children can sing some of the simpler chants and psa'ims which were sung by the boy choirs in the synagogues where Jesus worshipped. liov. Dr. Waddell will fiill his usual appointment here Sunday, Dec. 6. On the following Sun days lay services will be held by Mr, Denio and other men of the congregation. On the evening of Monday, Dec. 21, Rev. Mr. Sykes will preach, he alternating each month with Rev. Mr. Mitchell. Mrs. Peeler Entertains Shannon, Miss., Dec. 1.—One of the most delightful social af fairs of the season was the party given by Mrs. S. G. Peeler Fri day afternoon, Nov. 27, at 2:30 o’clock, when she entertained the Woman’s Club with “An Afternoon With the Confedera cy.” Answers to roll were with some fact or incident of the Civil War. Jjhe following interesting and instructive program was ren dered: Paper. “Life of Jefferson Da vis”—Mrs. C. M. Johnsey. Paper, “Life of Robert E Lee” —Mrs. M. L. Jacob. ' % r*cl’on from “The Long Roll”—Mrs. J. P. DeFord. In the game of Nilo, in which the guests named battlefields, generals, etc., Mrs. J. P. DeFord won the prize, a lovely pair of hand embroidered pillow cases. The favors were steel engravings of Robert E. Lee and $100.00 Confederate bills. One of the most interesting features of the afternoon was a reading from the New York Herald by Mrs. J. L. Arnold, dated April 8, 1865, the morning after Abraham Lincoln was as sassinated. A dainty and beautiful salad course was served with hot chocolate. Little Miss Annie Hilbert Arnold assisted Mrs. Peeler in serving. The next regular meeting will be with Mrs. j. P. DeFord. Shannon Happenings Miss Mary Clark is visiting friends in Oxford, Drew and other points in the southern part of the state. Mrs. C. R. Porter spent Thanksgiving with her sister, Mrs. Heard Murphy, in Colum bus. Miss De Ree Evans has re turned to Columbus to resume her studies in the I. I. & C. after spending Thanksgiving with her mother, Mrs. Mollie Evans. Bertrand Lauderdale and Riley Boozer came up from the Uni versity of Mississippi to spend Thanksgiving with home folks. Mrs. Laura Johnsey, of Cor inth, is the guest of her daugh ter, Mrs. D. E. Clark, and son, C. M. Johnsey. Mrs. Peeler has returned to her home in Booneville after spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. J. L. Arnold. The third number of the Ly ceum course was on last Tuesday night. Charles R. Taggart, the noted impersonator, gave a most delightful entertainment at the high school auditorium. Remember Strongest Bank in Lee County Largest Capital, Surplus d>1 OP AAA 00 and Undivided Profits u) 1 uOtvUu^ LarS^h0'der3. 125,00000 Stockholders .. .$310,00000 ! Largest Bank in Lee County LARGEST DEPOSITS LARGEST BUSINESS LARGEST NUMBER OFCUSTOMERS Your money if deposited in our Bank is guaranteed by the Depositors Guaranty Fund of the State of Mississippi. 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