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The progressive farmer., 1903-12-08
Poultry at the North Carolina Expert
ment Station.

The writer paid a visit to the
agricultural experiment station of
the State Agricultural and Mechani-
cal College here, particularly to see
the poultry station, of which Mr..
J. S. Jeffrey is the poultryman-in
charge. 1t is a very interesting
place to visit, and certainly the col
lection of fowls is very fine, indeed,
quite a show in itself. Mr.. Jeffrey
is a Canadian, and is a well-informed
man about his business. He was
asked several questions about the
poultry farm, and said in it there
are % acres, either used for the
poultry, or in growing feed for them.
At present there are about 500 fowls,
and about 200 breeders will be car
ried through the winter. There are
Is breeding pens and yards for the
following varieties of chickens:
Light Brahmas, Barred and White
Plmouth Rocks, White and Bluff
Wyandottes, White and Brown Leg
horns and Black Minorcas. There
are also some common hens. which
will be used with pure-bred males
to show the advantage of grading up
the ordinary farm fowls. There is
also an incubator cellar having in
cubators, with a capacity of 1000
eggs and inside brooder capacity for
500 chickens. The incubators are
now in operation, and will so contin-
ue until warm weather comes. Some
of the chickens will be sold as broil-
ers at from 8 to u weeks old, some
as roasters (four or five 7unds) at
four months old, and some of the
largest cockerels have been capon-
lied. Such capons will bring from
80 to 35 cents per pound on the Bos-
ton and New York markets, the de-
mand for them being very far be-
yond the supply. The best of the
pure-bred stock at the station will
be carried over, to sell as breeders,
The progressive farmer., 1903-12-08
News of the Farming World.
,,,.or of The Progressive Farmer:


conorpss to make a special appro-
lotion of S5OO,OOO to be used in an
fort to check the ravages of the
.,+ton boil weevil, which wrought a
damage to the cotton crop in Texas
tbis wear estimated at $15,O0O,000.
FIGHTING THE BOIL wEEvIL.
The matter is of such moment
that if has been brought to the at
tontion of the President who is un-
derstood to heartily approve of the
rIan of the Secretary, which is to
form a commission to be composed
Of an expert from the Bureau of
Plant Industry, an expert from the
Division of Entomology, two practi
cal cotton growers from Texas and
one practical cotton grower from
louisiana. Model plantations will
be established in the affected regions
to give particular instruction to the
planters as to the best methods of
raising cotton in spite of the pres
ence of the weevil, as the efforts to
destroy the insect have proven un-
availing. The search for a parasite
which feeds upon the weevil and
checks its ravages has been without
result. Word has been received.
however, from Peru that the weevil
exists there, and in Chill, but it is
kept down by a parasitic insect
which preys upon it. This is the
thing we are looking for and DR..
Howard, the chief entomologist, is
about to start for that region to in
TeStigate the matter personally.
Should he be successful, the triumph
would be noteworthy.
EURoPEAN EFFORTS TO GROW COTTON
This country is not the only one
that IS worried over the cotton situa-
ton. The continued high price for
this staple has caused numerous cot
ton mills in England and France
either to curtail their product or
close down. Unless a chance for the
better occurs soon inevitable ruin to
he Industry there must result. 1t
seems to be an accepted fact that
Out little increase in the production
Ol cotton can be looked for from
1e United States which supplies 80
Per cent of the worlds yield, and
uses an increasing proportion in it's
own mills. As a consequence, Eu-
'Ope IS looking with anxiety to the
west and east coasts of Africa for
possible relief. Many tons of cot
'On seed have been distributed there,
and 1t IS expected that 10000 acres
VIII shortly be under cultivation in
west Africa. Three hundred bales
" cotton have been received this
season at Liverpool from Kagos, and
considerable quantity has accumu-
l"'ed awaiting shipment. For the
present, at least, the American
panter has little to fear from this
,.Ompetltion as the African cotton
Ol low grade, and if an over pro-
Sucuon resulted would be quickly
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

j. NJ. Hines. of Memp his, spent Mon.
Gay I'D town greeting his many friends.
MI. times was on his way 10 our north
ern suburbs, Wynne. He promises To
return soon and reopen the Exchange.
For this month l viii sell the balance
OF my skirts. shirt waists and hats at
cost, and some below cost. If YOU
want bargain now is the time to get
it. Mrs. E. BOYLE.
The public school at Widener closed
last week. Miss Mamie DOYLE, the
competent and charming teacher. has
returned home and will resume her DO
siti0n at Mrs. + B0Yle's millinery es.
Enlistment,
The St. Francis Hotel escaped fire
last night. A boarder in one of the
rooms kicked IA comfort off the bed
which fell upon "A stove and become
ignlteG. Fortunately it was discovered
in time to avoid a conhagration.
Being overstocked on earned goods
of all kinds, | vii for the next thirty
days. Offer my entire stock at sacri-
flee prices. Canned peaches, apples,
appricots and assorted berries at ac.
tual cost. W L. Sanders.
Invitations are out announcing the
coming marriage of two of Forrest
City's best young people. Miss Mary
Lancaster and Mr.. Gus Sweet The
affair comes off AZ the Methodist chErch
Wednesday, March ! 1908, al o clock.
The Cosmas Club met at the regular
place of meeting last Monday after
noon. The subject for study, France
during the middle ages. was led by
Mrs. Chas. II. Mathis. assisted by Mrs.
Edward Robson, Miss Mamie Spencer,
Mrs. Nellie Bufford aud Mrs N. +.
Ingram The next meeting. Annivers-
ary-President' Day. will be he'd at
the residence Of Mrs. o. b. Ro!lWaee,
NJ arch 2nd. at 2:30 p m.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

In consequences OF the deraiIing of Il
freight tram at the switch Just beyond
the depot, the $50 and $50 passenger
trains were DELAYED some time. b-iag
compelled to take the oil mill switch
and The Iron Mountain Y, backing ~
to the depo..
Raw. <. c. bingham came up from
Mariana and preached enc Of his
usual good sermons. Tuesday night.
Oar people are beginning to appreciate
Rev. Bingh'm's visits and sermons,
and are attending the services With liz
creased interest.
There is no better preventive Of
many of the ills which fash is heir To
than good liquors. moderately used.
7. G. Fo,bre & Co., keep IN high
grade Case goods or liquors in bottles
or jugs. and sell the same brand over
the bar. CAN on them.
The Parker Lucky Curve Fountain
Pen aud the Langhln and Paul Z.
Writ Fountain Peus are sold exclu.
siytly IN Forrest City at the News
stand. IL you want pen which Is
uncondilotally guaranteed, see ~.
They are perfect jay toa a penmau.
There is great rejoicing in the E.is
Tnrley household. over the advent of an
heir Monday aftsxnoon at A WAS The
eventual hour, and tie little Miss Is
bright and pretty and already promises
u emulate the sweet peas aud goodness
OF Its mother. Here's To You, Bro. Tnr-
ley, may yon and your tamilys live
long and prosper.
We carry IA full line OF canns I'd goods
such as Peaches, Pears. Aprico,s,
Cherries. Pine Apple. b ackberres,
Strawberries, Rasp5erries. Hominy
Corn, Tomatoes, Peas, Beans, Pump.
kin, also canned meats OF every de-
scription. The best assortment of
Canned Molasses that New Orleans
can afford. Nicely s. Neblett.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

1t is to be hoped that the Judge Fol
bre will appoint interested delegates
to the Good Roads Convention which
convenes at ST. Louis in April.
Capt. J. z. Mcdonald. of Fulwood,
was in town Tuesday He said he came
over The bottom road, the mud prevent
ing him travelling on the top.
Mrs Chester McRse returned from
Camden Tuesday morning, where she
went with her husband to visit his rela.
tiyes, and enroute to his home in Texas.
The Cosmos Club will celebrate their
anniversary Day-at the
delightful home of Mrs O g. Roll
wage, Monday afternoon at $50 O'clock
Do YOU notice the distinct and
pleasant flavor possessed by the Old
Vollmer" whiskey? 1t is the result of
purity. 7. G. Folbre u CO., Forrest
City. AK.
500 lunches of Embroidery, Lace.
ana Ribbons, from ] to 4 yards In a
bunch. worth l0c each. Will 90 at 81
as long as they last. Don't miss this
sale. Nicely u Neblett.
In the Aven building. next to Fon-
dren 4 Smith. North Washington st.
call on Mrs. Gus EZell for lunches of
all kinds. also fruits ard confection.
cries OF the best quality.
Just received at the Green Tree
Saloon fifty cases OF Paul Jones, the
highest grade of old fashion hand-ma ie
whlskPy produced on the continent
Yours truly, Ike Mallory.
Similarity OF names got colored
man into trouble last Saturday. The
authorities were looking for negro
named Paul Burnett on some charge,
and the officer gathered IN Paul, sr., in
stead # Paul, ;jr. Paul, ST., resisted
the officer, and received blow on his
heal.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

Ms. W. II. Alley has been quite i'll,
but Is now cOnvaletc,nt.
"A Wise Memtern Saturday night
at tie opera house.
See A Wise Member" at the opera
house m )rroW night.
Go 10 the One Price Store Of j. w.
Will m for Dry Goods.
p. II. Barker, of Bginkley, spent Sun
day IN The city among friends.
Stanley knight went to Little Rock
Monday night on business.
Once tried-always used-Old J. II.
Cutter, at Nelson 4 Cos
Eggnog-like mother used to make
at the Green Tree Saloon.
There is no headache in Cd Cutter.
Sold by \. j.. Nelson & Co.
V. b. lizard, jr., arrived home Tues
day from Haileyylle, |. I.
New ideas in Embroidelie. at J. ".
Williams One Prlce Store.
Mrs c. Buchanan, son and daughter,
have removed TO The country.
Queen Quality shoes for ladies at j.
W. Williams One Price Store.
Nelson & Co.. are exclusive agents
ioF Old }. III. Gutter Whiskey,
c. A. Houston, OF Widener. was reg
istefed az the Marion Tuesday.
John ID. Nlburn. Of Memphis, was
registered AT the Marion Tuesday.
We are still in the ring on dry goods
ana groceries. Nicely " Nebl-lt.
Recommended by physicians and
consumers, old Prentice Whiskey.
As tine whiskey as Old Kentucky
plodGces-O,d ]. IL. Gutter Whiskey.
lest 4 sotlment OF boys pants in the
city 10 De found at RUSSELL, Graham &
CA 81 oRrA.
s 7ss'' ,as ~ N, 1 V. Ia, ...z Bright
IF &sxHZzEIke.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

For general hardware GO to RUSSELL
Graham & Co. The largest and best
assorted stock in town.
Everything carried in first-class
DRY Goods store can he found att. w
Williams One Price Store.
Uncle George and tie gray pony are
at your service. Telephone 81 for
what you want. Nicely & Neblett.
The Bank of Forrest City soicits a
share of your patronage. 1t is now
open and ready for business.
On and after January LIST. 1908, moth.
ing under pc will be delivered
l.. II. GRoBMYER.
Postmaster W. L. Ellis, OF Horton
was in town Monday on business. and
did not forget The Times in his calls.
The Bank of Forrest City is now
open and ready for business A share
of your patronage is solicited.
Recommended by physicians for
medicinal pnrpnses-Old J. II. Cutter
Whiskey. n. u. Nelson Il Co, agents.
SO00 wards of best calicos
WV in the new STYLES
and patterns just received.
Nicely & Ncblett.
Deputy John Mcclure, from Helena
passed through town Tuesday with two
prisoners for the pententiary in Little
Rock.
Don't be selfish, if YOU are satisfied
that Old Follmer whiskey is the best.
tell your friends. T. {. Folbre & Co.
sell it.
Paul Gwyn and Gervase McCrary left
Monday on one of their periodical tours
and you may look fol- their return at
any time.
1t is the truth when it is said tina,
the prettlest line Of Dry Goods in the
city is at the One Price Store of J. w.
Williams.
j. J. Barron. of the Cat OF. went TO
Memphis Yesterday to visit his wife,
who is in that city undergoing medical
treatment.
When Old J. II. Cutter is around
other WHISTLES must 90 way back
and sit IN. b. Nelson & Co.,
sole agents.
Miss Elise German will begin class
in drawing and painting, the frs,
week in March. For farther informa.
ton, phone 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. McKie and baby
intend making Forrest City their flu
ture home. They are now at home to
friends and acquaintance at the Impe.
rial Hotel, where they Will remain un-
til they can procure house.
DeWttt'S Hs. sen SaEve
For Piles, Burns, Sores.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

J. II. c.
Old J. II. G.
Old J. II. Cutter.
OfdJ II. Gutter at Nelson's.
Please pay your subscription.
1enten season began Wednesday.
Yesterday was dark, dismal, rainy
Gay.
Hot Tom and Jerry at the Green
Tree.
County scrip for sale at the News.
Stand
Scotch Oats 1Oc per package at A. l..
Grady's
Old Prentice Whiskey at T. c, Fol.
bre 4 Co.
Chas. Delano paid the Bluff City a
Yst today.
Our sc cigars can't be beaten. Nicely
Il Neblett.
Try Old ] Fl. Cutter Whiskey once
anil you will stick to it.
Evaporated cane juice at Nicely 4
Nebett's Try it.
Circuit court meets next Monday
week, March oh, 1908.
John w. Anderson, went to Mem
phis today on business.
10000 men wanted to drink booze at
the Green Tree Saloon.
If Won want Zoe cigar FOR sc call on
y ely & Nebe.t.
uf flti.a Early Risers
The famous little pills.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

Nice, fresh pea sticksfor sale. Ap-
ply to Ike Mallory, Green Tree Saloon.
WANTED-A good reliable cook
good wages paid. Apply at this office.
Handsomest line of Dres. Goods vt
the One Price Store of J. w. Williams.
We sell genuine Good wear Welt
mans shoe for g 80. Nicely & Neb.
lett.
Best assortment of boys pants in the
city to be found at Russell, Graham &
Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Campbell, of Cald.
well, spent Sunday with home folks at
Bonair.
Miss Nary Merwin spent Monday
and Tuesday among her friends in Ma.
rianna.
Il. lIassin has rented and will occupy
the store recently vacated by Atkins &
Horne.
Embroidery sets-beautiful designs
at tie Que Price Store of j. W. Will
liams'.
We have something over 500 in
county scrip for sale. L9ndvolgt Il
Nadakin.
We carry the best line of hosiery Tor
til least money in Forrest City.
Nicely & Neblett.
Mrs. l. Milan, who has been quite
sick for the past week is improving
slowly.
Miss Fioy George, Memphis, is "A
fascinating visitor with Miss Mamie
p'Poole.
Gus Sweet. of Widener, was register.
ed at the Hs.el Marion Sunday and
Monday
Riley Kendrick. Widener's boss far
mer and capitalist, was on Change
Tuesday.
Miss Alice Kirby. OF south of town.
was charming visitor in the city on
Monday.
H. d. Scott. Of Memphis, was in the
city Sunday. Who is the loadstone Of
attraction?
Mr. and Mrs. Harry James, St
Louis, are the guests OF Mrs. Alice
Casteel this week.
Hardware in all its variety. the best
and largest stock Ia the city, at Russell,
Graham & Co.
Among the smiling faces in town on
Monday none was brighter that that of
Dan Wylds.
We will save YOU from 10 10 p per
cent on tmbroidries and laces.
NeeIy & Nebe EFT.
Ernest Bee. formerly of this city.
but how Of Colt, spent Sunday here
with homefelks.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27

Go to J. B. Terry & Co.. for your
groceries and feedstutfs. Best goods
at lowest prices.
Misses Lula and Lollie Davis were
in town Monday, attending the meet
ing Of the Cosmos Club.
Buy groceries and feadstuffs of j. Il.
Terry & Co, North Washington street,
Sipes old stand.
Call and try some of that Old Barbee
whiskey at the Green Tres It's the
best on the market.
On and after January LIST, 1903, moth
ing under 25c will be delivered.
J., Il. GROBMYER.
J. 3. Terry & Co. have large stock
Of brand new groceries, which they are
selling at lowest prices.
Leave your orders for coal with Pas
lay u Johnson, or call phone Ii. Best
grades at lowest prices.
City Marshal Ranbolt adds mileage
to the costs When he has to 60 any dis
tance for an arrest.
Reuben has come to town. Call at
the Green Tree and see him. lie will
be glad to smile at you.
The Pace Marble Works have pur-
chased the stock and tools of Peter
Doyle, the marble man.
On and after January 1st 1903, moth
ing under 25c will be delivered.
l.. II. GROBMYER.
Go to Russell. Graham & Go. s for
the genuine Corllss, Coon & Go. collars,
best on the market.
Tie Corliss, Coon & Co. linen collars
are the best on the market. For sale
by Russell, Graham & Co.
Fo. SALE A few more good lots in
the Russell addition, on easy terms.
Apply to James Russell. -
g "a. % TO Ia IA.
Bs..s the II Inc MAG leu Ha'S AlHsIS bOpsI
'''; 4 Gzzz1zzx
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1903-02-27
CASTOR|A
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature spasa sao Of &xHzZzZM

Call for old Prentice, the purest
grade of whiSkey made, aged 10 years
IN the barrel before bottlng. At n
&. FOlbre X CO.
The Elwood Woven Wire Fence il
the most durable of all fences A car.
load just received by Russell, Graham
& Co. tor sale cheap.
Old Vollmer whiskey, put up ny Jesse
Moore Hunt Co, is pure and whole.
some. For sale by I. e. Folbre X Co.,
Forrest city, Ark.
Carload Of Elwood Wire Fencing, the
best aud cheapest fencing in the coun.
try, jus, received nj RUSSELL, Graham x
Co., and for sale cheap.
After months visit, Miss Lucille
Chapline left for her home in l.0noke
Sunday, all her friends and acquintau-
ces regretting her departure.
Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Nayl0r left
Monday for Memphis for days visit.
thence to 81. Louis, where they will re.
main several weeks.
The Iron Mountain r.. r. are fixing
their tricks OH front street In sp'en.
did manner. The ChOetsw shou d
initiate the good example.
Mrs. j. J. Finnerty. OF East street, is
rejoicing over sidewalk leading 10 her
home. Il is verihcati0n Of The iniunc.
tion that all things come Ia them - 10
wait, for she SAYS she Las been waiting
for thirty years for IA sidewalk.
"a - TIC RIA.
Bears the n The Kind You Hare slaas Bought
''S' Of &KZzl1I
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-12-11
LOCAL Ne WS.

Books-all kinds, cheap and good.
at DeTar Drug Co.
The A. o. U. w. annual election
takes place tonight.
A full line of fresh nuts and fruits
always on hand at Meno's.
Clarence Lester arrived last week
for few days. visiting with his pa
rents.
Try the celebrated Mcpherson -four
"Our Banner For sale by Fravel
& Lewis.
You don't have 10 wait tor any
thing i'm the line of building material
when you buy at HEATH s SONS.
If you want to buy or sell country or
city property, call and consult us.
T. II. EVANS & Co.
Miss Genevieve Wells is helping
Clark brothers handle their Christ
mas stock of holiday goods and
books.
l have a fine stock of home made
and fancy candies for the holiday
trade Call and examine stock
Paul Memo.
Arrangements are being made to
construct telephone line to the
Tatum & futile ranch in Hodgeman
county and taking on the farmers
along the line.
Life is just what you make it. If
you want to enjoy yourself exceeding
ly, go to the Congregational church
next Wednesday, December Is, and
eat chicken pie.
Fred LosO arrived from Kansas
City the first of the week for a visit
with his parents. He talks of going
to Oklahoma. His mother, who had
been in northeast Missouri, came
home with him.
J. G.. Wentz, of Spearville, was in
town yesterday having DR.. Alexan-
der patch up his left arm and hand.
He drove his team off of bank and
was thrown out, breaking the forearm
and dislocating the bones of the hand.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-12-11
JEWELER.

A car of Acme Cement just received
by r. d. Heath & Sons. If
Don't forget our clearance sale this
month.-Marsh & Bidwell.
Peter Loso arrived Wednesday eve-
ming to visit friends for time.
Woman's kid Or calf felt lined
shoes, the best only $1.75-Marsh &
Bidwell.
Mrs. Lewis was the guest of the
Emporia City federation of clubs
Tuesday.
Kinsley Laundry-Agency at Max
ey's barber shop. Suits cleaned and
pressed, ST..
A daughter OF Joe Henry's, and her
friend, from Stafford. visited in this
place the first of the week.
Just arrived-Car of Barbed Wire
and Hog Fencing at lowest possible
price.-R. d. HEATH & SONS.
The Wurtman brothers, living west
, of town, will in a few days begin the
erection of handsome new house on
+, the farm.
Your dinner parties will not be COM
plete without Crystal Domino Sugar,
English Fruit Cake, Cocktail Cher
ries or Monarch Queen O1fves.-Marsh
& Bidwell.
j. A. Harper, who had been here
| for couple of weeks visiting his
brother, 7. A. Harper, returned TO
his home in Vandalia, Illinois, the
| first of this week.
| Statistics show that our wheat crop
last year was the largest ever raised
in this or any other state, being over
; ninty-four million bushels. This re-
port is something of Il shock to many
of our people who confidently believ-
ed that we had passed the hundred
million mark.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-12-11

The best bread and bakery stock in
town at Keener's. If.
Walter Misner returned home from
an extended visit the first of the week.
Fine candy in fancy boxes suitable
for Christmas offerings at Meno's.
All our ladies' 1925 dress shoes
this month only $I.98.-aarsh & Bid
we'll.
Highest price paid for hides and
furs at the City Meat Markell. S.
Ryan, Prop.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Stapleton, of Ford county, Sun
day of last week.
Call and examine my stock of jewel
ry, chains, fobbs, lockets, rings.
collar buttons, cuff buttons, etc.-W.
G.. Keener. If.
DR.. Pearson can be found at his
Office, one door east of Hottewitz.s
store, or at his residence, one block
east of the NJ. e. church. If
| If You intend to take trip to the
northwest Or southeast during the
holidays, call ON G. w. Glass, agent
OF the Santa, Fe, for rates and full
| Information.
Have you forgotten how good the
chicken pic was you ate at the Con
gregational church last year? Come
next Wednesday,, December l6, and
refresh your memory.
See the DeTar Drug Co.'S line OF
drnmners' samples at less than whole
sale prices-Art Vases, Dolls, AL
buns, Mirrors, Pocket Books, Books.
Perfume, Guns and Toys.
| E. I. Fox, of Lewis, started for his
old home in Pennsylvania yesterday
morning. He expects to be away
about month. He look fine Look
ing Forward colt from here to- Ham
moud. Indiana. The colt was Year
ling which l. Z. Holman purchased
from George Matheney and is send
ing to IL brother iD-law in Hammond.
Herman Wilson is in receipt of a
letter from the county attorney of Os-
borne county, Kans., asking for in
formation concerning one Eugene
! Voyely, and stating that Vogely is
confined in that county and is insaoe.
] Papers found on him show that he
twas naturalized in this county. This
man formerly taught the Catholic
school north of town and was not
right in his head when he left here.
Later he went to Ford county and
stayed with Joe Mellecker for a time.
While there he was taken TO Dodge
and tried for insanity, but was turned
loose as the doctors decided that al.
though little queer he was not in
sane. 1t now seems that he has drifted
to Osborne county and is sure enough
out of his head. The Osborne author
, titles are anxious to learn il he ha,
any properly or friends in this county