The Daily Commonwealth from Greenwood, Mississippi • Page 4

Mississippi Cotton Worth $206,944,403 JACKSON, Mjml, Dec. IS MUsU- -i crop for the current jr. a ha (ill price prevailing De-jc'-itiW 1, is rth ac-j fi.rii,!.s t) e-trnata made by J. A. Kaiin spent of the United wttainfo, Ce 1 S'trx Department of Agriculture.

Tbs figure includes lint and seed, on December 1 price basis, and the yield placed at 1.210,000 bales, (t is the first time in four years that Mr'; pi ha raied more than a crop, and indicates that the wectil is no longer to be f. ax a sciious factor in crop (rod ti-n. A crop value 'of $206,941,408 for the a income per acre of 11.73, the total acreage being h'l the average yield per was 170.1 pounds. As us-iai, County led the ssmp in production with 128,010 bales of ij'" pounds each. Oother counties in tie 'Vtf yield" list were: Sun-f lower, 02.015; Wahington.

I HAVE FO'A ElMJFT MIDDLE DUSTER FOR FORDSUN TRACT-TORS. A FORDSOXCAN RE EQUIPPED WITH ELICTRIC LIGHT. And Every Other Department Pleases Too jCvahomn, 10. Ill; E. K.

MYRIGK laiianatcme, 0: Tunica, 3fJ.i.M Madison, Uvimes, I'aiiola, 25.275; De-St, 2.V10; Hancock was (he lo-vcH with only 80 bales, an.l Jackson showed 120 bales. The yield of lint cotton varied from 212 pojndi in Bolivar to 130 in Pon-tot'wr. Tl.c total j.iJrJ in lint was pound. Mississippi pro-i! iie more than le-lenth of the en-tre t-r. of 11,700,000 bales, and was crie of the few states In the cotton li -it hud a fortunate crop year.

Suits, Coats, Dresses, Waists For Xmas Gathered with the special theught of Xnas the mmy later modeU in suits and dresses here will indeed please so charming are the lines aid design. Whether it is a handsome suit, dress or waist you are wishing for mother or wife here will the many models and willing ilaspeople make it essf -for you ti select just tta garment that will please and delight the recipient on Xmas morning. Plan to visit this department in search of her Xmas gift Special Offerings In Furs For Xmas Detail i If cv To Get Soldi. lit leaded Mrs. Arch Petoet and Mrs.

ft'. Via -T i I t. nil i dtk i u- i hrr.fr is aunxiint! the bil i ii Mi i to i 1 I Gift" for the whole family. 1 )t AIN I i I i JOIN CROSS An Unusual Line Of Handkerchiefs Initial, silk, linen! embroidered, hand hemmed and really most any kind of handkerchief you could wish it here. All kinds of handkerchiefs, first fljor "THE MAKE-HKLIEVE WIFE." December 19, 1918.

Patron: ii interest our patrons to know I i I ki the beautiful Par-i mile seen in her new i mi 'The Make-Believe vV 1 1 in our theatre today. This is i 'il putjre and Miss BurkVs I most charming. Can you Tford tO it? Yours sincerely, E. SCHILLING. IOLNTAIN'S Open evenings until Xmas.

Holiday Footwear Shoes for those who wish the best at a reasonable price. Xmas footwear. Comfy slippers, Boudior slippers, Men's lounging slippers. Let your Xmas footwear come from Fountains for ultimate main iasle. ir I I i ii 1 1 im'H I I I "5 1 1 1 i wl i i ft i till- i i i i i i I i tr i i rr 1 1 '( Your Xmas Talking Machine Is Here Mr i) 1 A 1 I i fr 1 1 OreenwiK'il.

mid are ed to ur city. Don't fad to have that photographed his er this is the S. A form be will ever own. THE Sl'l-RRIKI! STUDIO Jhss Imogen, Kolfe of Nc lean, arrived today to tpen Chnstnta holiiUys with her i Mrs. O.

Kolfe. The Aeolian-Vocalion is the supreme talking machine, it jjiays all records, is the only machine made that has the Graduola tone control, baa a self itop that is perfection, is handsome in case design, is absolutely guaranteed by Fountain', has a noiseless, dependable motor that will serve you fa thfully aa it is backed up by our service and repair department Plan to see and bear this Aeolian. Hartmann Trunks are the satisfactory trunks for Xmns travelers. We are showing a very high grade line of hand sewed bags for Xmas. Bags that look and feel the character and quality that bas been sewed m.o them such by stitch.

-Mr. C. V. II. Caufield of a.i a business visitor here yesterday.

Mr. V. D. Chidestcr of Memphis, tans a business visitor here yesterday. Take The Daily Commonwealth.

I'll i 1 i I lo I 1 A i All liite iiory goods one fourth t' i 1 4 4-44444'4'4'4'4' i 1 ri 1 i' i- i ii. a 1 he utrwde More that leenis wuh aifu. i THE TOATHER We are now in a position to take orders for Dodge Brothers Motor Cars and make delivery Christmas morning. KIMBROUGH AUTO CO. PHONE 11.

FOR SALE 3 All oi mv house- hold goods at 4 fr 4 MISSISSIPPI Cloudy today; rain tonight or tomorrow. DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED See Our Stock of PRETTY STATIONERY Before Buying OTHER USEFUL GIFTS TOO. ir 122 Main st. I OUNTAIX'S of Crystnl wil arive be thf "a---! f-r the vt-k eti of Mis. .1.

K. Shi- is enron" to olumb.ts. where sl.e will spend the hol-iiiitys. W. M.

II an i children ft tmia.v for Coitimbtts. where they will lcpend the Cliri.stm.'u Mr. M. will lea-e Sttir.ly fur Columbus, to spctid Ihe holdiftys. i i 1 1 1 nr J.

H. ELLINGTON Farm Timber Lands Loans Negotiated Notary Public Long Time Loans; Low Ratea of Interest Reference any bank or business firm in Greenwood, Miss. Office over J. Kantor Building, one LOCAL OBSERVATIONS. For Period of Twenty Four Flours Ending 7 A.

Temperature Highest, 62 degrees; lowest, 40 degrees, at 7 P. 50 degrees; precipitation, none; river gauge 1.8; change in 24 hours 0.0. Miss Annie Long Stephens, Local Observer. If I J. UlUnfl I i ii -ii I PERt'UMES TOItEr WATERS INFANT SETS DESK LAMPS FLASH LIGHTS BILL FOLDS FOUNTAIN PENS CIGARS FOUNTAIN'S Open evenings until Xmas.

Take The Daily Commonwealth. i ESTKAYED On or about I'lih. one KAY about 2 1 i yi ars old. Jjiformation to h'? ni'itiiry will be rewarded by Simon Hymtm, CireiTiwood, ii Give a I Last But Not Least ELMER'S FINE CANDIES. WIGGINS' DRUG STORE Always at Your Service.

0) FOUND A ie hifch rubber boot. ran have sairt" by payin f-'f tli" at this office. COAL, COAL, COAL COAL AND COKE STONE CO. Practical Sensible Desirable Electrical Gift one half off. THE STYI.K Mrs, Warner Wells isd Earner, wilt U-ae Saturday for Mni-din.

si-end tut- boldiays. rOlNTAI.VS The Xmas Store. ilh Kifts galore Mrs, Kelly and Mm. Giitmr from i.e. were visitor in Creenwtoi yesterday.

Hand decorated Christmas cards. THE STYLE a Mrs. C. J. Hayden of Grenada, wiU arrive tixlay to be tne cuet of Mrs.

M. L. TurnaKe. The big reduction in prices continues through December. THE STYLE SHOP.

9 Miss Corrine Turnaire of (irenada, is th of Mrs. M. L. Turtle of this city. How does tihe Inow you Iwe her? Say it with flowers.

Call or telephone. ILOU.VI. CO. PHONE 7S7. Mr.

W. M1 Laurm of Webb, has arrived in Greenwood to fill the position as freight aK-til fur the Y. M. during the absence of Mr, 11. E.

Wolf, who is recovering from a serious illness. Dolls at THE STYLE SHOP. Mr. W. K.

fianille and his nieces, the Misses (Joff, were in the city today from their plantation home r.ear Sell later. Do your Xmas shopping now. THE STYLE SHOP. Mr. M.

M. Mullen was a business visitor here yesterday from iris plantation home at Avalon. Mr. W. T.

Williams was here today on business from Itta liena. XMAS KLOWKtsS. Nice atotortmcnt. Call early and Biake your selection. CKfcKNWOOD FLORAL CO.

PHONE 7S7. Mr. T. Noel of Memphis, Division Claim Clerk of the M. was a buMitets visitor in (ireenwowi yesterday.

"SAY IT WITH LOW Whatever the occasion a birth, a dnith. a joy, a sorrow you can best ahow your pleasure or ainputhy by aiiyinK it with flowern. CKEKNWOOD KLOUAL CO. I'HONE 787. cument 296 2nd session 65th Congress and other semi- official records) continually imposed upon her helpless black African suhjects, that these people too (our brothers in blood) be included with the poor untutored peasants of Russia, the slaughtered and ill protected Armenians and outraged Belgians and that greed and profiteering be no longer permitted by any nation in this vast territory formally owned by Germany, more than aq.

miles. Be it further resolved that Negroea here representing the best development of the race in masse, petition our government and the allied council to consider the setting apart of this territory as independent provinces under the protectorate of our government, the V. S. A. Be it further resolved that the voices of 350,000 intrepid black Americans request as a guarantee of the world's appreciation for the part they so gallantly played, that this be done, and in behalf of more than one million Colonials, hailing from thoj.

dark continent and near by isles, who joined their brawny brother from the West in this awful holocaust across the pond, we urge the petition. Be it further resolved that as patriotic citizens of the U. S. A. we pledge our most faithful support to perpetuate the glorious principles of true DEMOCRAHCY and assist their spread to every land and people.

Moved by the momentus question of re-adjustment and determined to con NECiROES HOLD MASS MEETING AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS. Greenwood, Dec. 9, 1918. Whereas the great war has come to an end with victory on the allied side, Uie noblest triumph of right for men of arms in all the ages past, and Whereas the gory struggle against autocracy and ungodly might involved the principal powers of earth the loading races of mankind and affected helpless millions thruout the world's domain. And Whereas the long sought peace, for which the chivalrous sons, who fell in I'herty cause, so bravely died, is now at hand.

And Where ns the man of eolor has in this and all other wars proved hil unquestioned loyalty to the flast, happy to stand the acid test of war's most exacting demands, enlisting in the service of ia country at home and abroad, and by merit commending himself as a worthy recipient of the blessing and joys of a purely democratic Therefore: He it here resolved that we Negroes (citizens of African de-srent) of Gret-nwood, Leflore County, Mirsissippi, in mass meeting assembled do this day go on record, commending our President's policy in the successful prosecution of the war and his expressed proposals fr future peace and the safety of the weaker peoples, the shackling of the bloody hand of tyranny, the utter destruction of militarism, the securing of just indemnities, the return of Alsace-Lorraine to the tri-color Standard, the acknowledgement of the Government and the taking away of Germany's African posses-ioni elicit our pntiso, and are but In our display sales room will be found appropriate gifts for almost every member of the family. The question of what to give i3 quickly and satisfactorily answered by a visit here. Here are displayed scores of beautiful and useful gifts, at a wide range of prices, anyone of which will be most acceptable as a Christmas Gift. Electrical Gifts Are cv Anv Man Will Re Sure To Feel Grateful To Receive Any Article Selected At Bernstein's, It's Sure to Co of Good Quality, Very Useful, Appropriate No Gifts Are More Sen iible Than Bernstein's Suits And Overcoats BERNSTEIN'S Mens Wear Of reality Always Desirable Persona who Appreciate something useful will welcome the convenience and comfort that Electrical Gifts will bring to the home. tribute our quota toward securing the same.

Committee It. H. B. Hart chm J. W.

Galden, sec'y, Henry Stanbai W. II. Whiting, N. Y. Moslcy, C.

W. Itlvi incomplete answer to our prayers, Therefore: He it further resolved ithat with a partial knowledge of- Electric Cooking Range Electric Sewing Machine Electric Washing Machine Electric Iron Electric Table Lamp Electric Piano Lamp ectric Heating Pad A Complete Line of Simon, C. D. Haydcn. Take The Daily Commonwealth.

Electric Chafing Dish Electric Grill Electric Percolator Electric Toaster Electric Curling Iron Electric Waffle Iron Electric Flash Light Electric Chandeliers German cruelties, (us depicted in do This is to be a Christmas for useful gifts. Electrical gifts are useful. Come here tomorrow and make your selection. i FINE CANDIES FULL LINE OF BEICH'S BLOCKS' Christmas Packages Fresh Thursday BOND DRUG STORE i I I I If J. LA.

AM United States Food Administration License No. G. 140006. nUY THE DUCHESS FRUIT CAKE THE CAKE THAT If DIFFERENT THAT IS BETTER. AN IDEAL GIFT.

IT'S APPRECIATED PACKED IN SANITARY BOXES ONE TO FIVE POUNDS. 80 CENTS PER LB. STEIN GROCERY COMPANY Feeds Greenwood Since 1S9S. Saleroom 206 Howard St. Phone'No.

Greenwood, Miss. Your Patronage Appreciated 'TtmmwwMWHtttttfHtTmfHttwttHHtm4.