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The Forrest City times., 1911-08-04
To Work S.. Francis Levee.

Memphis-The s. Francis Levee Commission ratified the contract let to Lawrence Bros for work on the loop at Old Holly Bush crevasse in Crittenden county, Ark. The commis. sioners say that when this work is finished that the entire leyee line to the north will be a barrier to the higsest water In overflow time and that the work will also strengthen the fesings of the farmers in east. ern Arkansas.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-04
$500 Pearl Found.

Black Rock. Ark.-H. Turner. while pearling in Black river. cut out a 40 grain white ball pearl which he sold to Boswell Umstead of the firm of Ulmstead Bros, pearl buyers, for $500. Another pearl was sold by Dave Stark, a negro. for Sl30. which was pur. chased by Henry Staus. A number Of people are pearling on Black river and several smaller finds have beep reported recently.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-04
CrainaQc Work Stons

Harrishurg.-The Deed Timber lake dredge boat has shut down on ac. count of low water and will not be operated again until the wet season begins. Mir. McWilliams has soli his contract for the Brushy lake canal to other parties and they are now put ting in big steel dredge to complete the contract.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-04
Citizens Form Corn Club

Fl Dorado.-A number of citizens in this county have formed themselves into a corn club. The object of the club is to promote and increase an interest in the cultivation of corn and to make the most corn that can be made on an acre. To the one grow. Ing the largest number of bushels on an acre will be awarded prize of one bushel of corn from each other member of the club.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-04
Private Cole Drops Dead.

Beebe.-Erastus Cole, a private in Company H of Heber Springs, died suddenly In camp here of paralysis or the heart. Private Cole, who was detailed here for the target practice. was sitting in front of the hospital tent, when he suddenly dropped dead from his chair.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-04
Doctors VIII Oraanize

Hardy-The North Arkansas Four Counues Medical Society is to be or. ganized at meeting which will be held at Hardy on Wednesday and Thursday, September 6 and '. The Sharp County Medical Society is be. hlnd the movement and invitations are now being prepared and will be mailed out within the next few days
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-04
Greene Will Have a Fair

Paragould.-Pursuant to the call of Mayor A. P. Mack of this city, a mum. Der of business men and farmers met at the courthouse and organized the Greene County Fair Association. The meeting was an enthusiastic one. and all present were heartily in favor of the fair.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-04
Rural Carriers Oroanlze.

Paragould.-The rural letter carriers of Greene and Clay counties will meet al the courthouse in this city to or. eanize the Rural Letter Carriers AS. sociation. The inspector for this dis. trlct delivered an address before the meeting.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-04
Finish City Reservoir.

Paragould.-Citizens of this city are rejoicing over the completion of a new 100,000g gallon reservoir at the city waterworks power plant. There has been scarcity of water for several months, and the additional ia. clliues at the power plant will enable the city to supply plenty of pure water for all purposes.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-04
Aged Woman TrayeIs AIon.

Paragould,-Mrs. Sarah Yantis May. aged so years, of Clinton. Ky. is visit. ing relatives in Paragould. Mrs. May. in spite of her advanced years, is one or the most active women in the South. She travels all over the coun. try unattended.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-04
Fair Dates Are sa&

Hardy he dates for the fourth annual fair and exposition of in. sharp County Fair Association have been set for September 20, 21, % and 2S. The catalogs have been issued and contain large list of prizes of. iered on live stock and farm products
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-04
Acquisition for Paul Ashton

requisition was sent to the gov ernor of Missouri for Paul Ashton. who is wanted in Washington county on a charge of grand larceny. w. A. Gregg has gone to Missouri 10 escort the prisoner back.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-04
Additional Mall Servlc.

Womble.-A through pouch mail service was put on between Gurdon and Womble. This is an addition to .ne service on the regular mail train. The added service will operate to give 16 hours shorter service between this place and interstate points.
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-04
MAN |S A MEGAPH0NF
Railroad caruso With a Cyclone
 in Either Lung.
Clyde Hayes, Who Calls the r,,,u chicaso's Big Northwestern Sta, ton, Has a Voice Like a
 Foghorn.

Chfcago.-Clyde B. Hayes is tba - road Caruso. Every day from ?, ,o ai'- m. to Il he proclaims the departpro '. Y, more trains than any other s.a.,N caller. His concert platform is o. -, steel construction and 1t is iooo.A. way up near the splendid ceilins :. the new Northwestern railroaa VI ton. s'a'
 Thirty thousand people each d.u lend appreciative ears as he skv,ar,.. the suburban schedule on the Nilu,a,s kee and Galena divisions, plus enoaas overland trains to keep Chicago and the Pacific coast bound in close fol iowship. Presidents of the Tinted States, boy orators, world famo,. evangelists. divinities of grand onor. baseball umpires-none of these ovo, had the constant opportunities of Train Announcer Hayes to enlighten and electrffy listening multitude.
 Passing swiftly over the poor bov and burning ambition section of Mi. life, We find Hayes in full charge of . night accommodation train in Nebras. ka. Yes, until recently he was a rail. road conductor, and was treading tbo threadbare aisle of a Nebraska ao- commodation, occasionally unlocking a brightly nickled lantern from his left elbow and dropping off into tba night to wigwag the engineer.
 One day the division superintendent of the Northwestern line at Omaha summoned young Conductor Hayes in. to his grim presence
 Are you aware, MT. Hayes. that you have been turned in number of
The Forrest City times., 1911-08-04
Postal Bank Dolnq We'll.

Searey.-The postal saving bank at this place is doing a good business, according to Postmaster R. S. Golf. men
The Dickinson press., 1911-04-01
ping, even though in the long run i
! might not BIZ desirable.

ping. even though in the long run
might not BIZ desirable.
This general discussion was followe,
by a talk by Supt. Hoverstad on tn,
principles Of dry farming. which vi
continued by Supt. Waldron. In the
afternoon talks were made upon corn,
alfalfa and winter wheat. The answer
ing Of the questions found in the ques-
ton box concluded the afternoon ses-
sion. A short talk was given by Mr..
Maser.
An evening session was held. consist
ing of music and a talk by Supt. Hover
stad. Lunch was served in the evening.
The vetoine OF the Farmers Institute
bill by Governor Burke has almost cut
of the available funds for the Farmers
Institute and this work will be greatly
curtaiIed for the coming TWO years. It
will be impossible this year to run q
Better Farming Special Train. which
would have otherwise been run.
Supt. L. r. Waldron, Secretary F.
Maser and e. A. Lillibridge were among
those who attended from Dickinson.
The Dickinson press., 1911-04-01

The results plainly show that the
environment with which the COWS
were surrounded materially Influenced
the flavors produced in the milk. In
case Of the clean surroundings 70 per
cent. Of the samples retained a clean,
natural sou flavor where from the
stable with no provisions for cleanli-
ness 81 per cent. Of the samples
showed various undesirable favors,
while "a per cent. of these exposed a
filthy contamination no doubt a
large part Of these results were due
to particles of dirt falling into the
milk from the animals or from the
floating dust In the stable air. Such
dust carries multitudes Of undesirable
bacteria that rapidly develop on enter
ing the milk, thus producing the filthy
navors which are common In milk and
Invariably continue to increase as the
milk ages. However, the great diff
Guilty does not end here but invariably
these same fiavors are carried to the
cream, butter, cheese and the by
products. Because when the dirt once
SASSAS SAS ~ AA4kASuldIolJ kO0S
into solution and is impossible to re-
move by straining so the only sane
remedy is to prevent contamination by
keeping the cows and their surround
lngs scrupulously clean.
In a recent exhibit where over 40
samples of dairy butter were Judged
by the writer, the one chief criticism
which. applied to over three-fourths of
the samples was that of unclean flavor,
easily traceable to unsanitary en-
vironments.
Such Investigations plainly empha-
size the necessity of remodeling old
stables or constructing new ones in
such q manner as to provide suitable
ventilation, light. drainage, and fix.
lures SO at all times the COWS and
their surroundings may be kept clean
and sanitary.
The Dickinson press., 1911-04-01
LONG LIST OF PRIZES
2ND MlD-WlNTER FAIR

The second Mid Winter Fair will be
held in Dickinson some time next De-
cember and already preparations are
being made for the event. Cash prizes
%aggregating about 81. 600 will. be offered
as an inducement for Stark county farm
ers to save their best grains and vege-
tables. To meet these prizes and other
expenses which will be incurred by the
fair and annual meeting of the North
Dakota Dry Farming Congress, a COM
mittee from the Commercial Club will
solicit funds from local business men.
One land firm Of Dickinson has con-
tributed SIS and there will likely be a
number which will do as we'll. The
committee will raise the entire fund
during the next few weeks and have it
ready for exhibitors in December. 1t is
a commendable undertaking and cannot
fail Of receiving the hearty cooperation
of all.
The following premiums are offered by
the Dickinson Commercial Club:
RULES
1. Exhibits in divisions A. B, and D
f must be raised by the exhibitor during
1871, in North Dakota, without irriga-
tion.
2. Exhibits in division C and E
must be put up by the exhibitor.
3. No article shall be allowed to COM
pete for more than n prize.
4. No premium will be allowed on
any exhibit, unless it possesses merit.
S. With two prizes and n entry,
second place will be the highest reward.
The Dickinson press., 1911-04-01
selecting 4 stallion

selecting . Stallion.
In selecting the stallion to breed to
this spring his colts should help Dc.
eide.
The Dickinson press., 1911-04-01
SCENE At DICKINSON EXPERIMENT STATION. IN SEASON 1910

The yield of shelled grain per acre is
to be secured by actual huskine and
weighing from not less than " acre,
the weight Of the unshelled corn to be
submitted:
Judging will depend upon:
l. Quality and appearance of the ex-
hiblt.
2. Yield Of shelled grain per acre,
properly attested 10.
Prizes as follows:
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
$50 90 SIS 90 $40 90 S. 90
The Dickinson press., 1911-04-01
DIVISION E
$ SPECIAL, BEST FARM


Competition for the best farm in
Stark and Dunn counties within 10
miles from the railway.
Judging to be done by personal in
spection during the growing season.
not later than July rs, 1911. All COM
petitors must notify the Dickinson Com
mercial Club of their intention to CON-
pete not later than June l., 1911.
The judges visiting the farm will
score upon the following points:
/. General neatness and orderliness of
the place. This will include appear
ance of the buildings, neatness of the
yards and roadways, upkeep of the
fences, appearance of the stock, etc.
2. Methods Of farming practiced as
best suited to the district.
3. Varieties Of crops grown as best
suited to the district.
4. Yields OF grain secured during past
few years. Judge may require state
ments to be supported by affidavits.
}. lNutlAUCAs quality UOSOAA6 oAAO
health of the live stock.
6. Fertility of the soil as evinced by
it's appearance and by the growing
crops.
7. Comparative scarcity of weeds.
8. Kinds of machinery as best adapted
to the needs of the farm and its .ap
pearance and upkeep.
I9. Farm management. To what ex
tent is the farm conducted as a bust
ness proposition.
10. Miscellaneous, including sanitary
conditions.
It is evident that the past history o.
the farm will have considerable in
auence in determining merit. Decisions
will be announced and awards made a
the second annual meeting OF the Nortl
Dakota Dry Farming Association.
Prizes as follows:
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH 5TH
500 90 $50 90 SIS 90 SIS 90 $40 o.
The Dickinson press., 1911-04-01
Deep FLOWING IS NEEDED
new ENGLAND Meeting

The institute in New England was
successful, as have been the other local
meetings. The discussion of the proper
methods of breaking was taken up, and
deep breaking was preferred, at least
as deep as power was available.
The important point is to get the sods
turned completely W so that the grassy
portion lies on the furrow slice. Sods
on edge-dry out rapidly. make a poor
seed bed, and do not furnish as good a
mulch against the evaporation of mois-
ture. 1t is stated that in deep breaking
it became difficult to put the sods COM
pletely over. 1t was suggested that the
use of the Golfer upon the breaker would
be of great ADVANTAGE, as this bevels off
the sods and allows them to fall to their
proper place.
AS 0 as possible after breaking the
sods should be tightly pressed against
the bottom Of. the furrow slice. This is
of importance as the close pressure en-
ables the roots Of the crop to penetrate
more easily into the sub soil.
The discussion was directed mostly to
breaking. with the intention Of seeding
the first year. In power breaking. Guilt
walton can be given the newly plowed
land Immediately. This is of impor-
lance as the scratching OF the shiny sur
face left by the mold-board stops the
evaporation which would otherwise
rapidly occur. Breaking with horses.
and cultivation of the new surface
should follows as soon- as possible.
Every half day the breaking should be
followed by .stubble machinery to pack
the sods and to form a surface mulch.
In sowing flax it is of importance to
get the seed in on the moist soil. The
advisability of seeding the land the first
year was discussed, and while it was
considered that probably as a result of
four years cropping, it would be better
to leave the first year 60 uncropped on
new land, yet the new settlers often
come without ample means. and it was
necessary to raise money the first year.
This ~necessitated thu, first years crop
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The Dickinson press., 1911-04-01
FLAvoRs IN MILK
Result Of Experiment. Conducted to
Determine Effect Of Unsanltary
Conditions on Product.
NV q. l.

(By q. L. MARTIN.)
Ono Of the principal sources OF un.
clean 1avors in milk Is the filthy sur
roundings where COWS are commonly
kept. Unless the yards, stables and
COW stalls are so constructed that the
animals remain reasonably clean, it
Is impossible to produce clean, whole
some milk. With this in view. the
writer conducted Investigations to de-
termine the effect Of ~unsanitary sur.
roundings upon the development Of
undesirable fiavors in milk.
In pursuing these Investigations, a
modern, we'll ventilated and well light
ed stable was selected having all the
up-to-date conveniences in stall; man.
ger, floor and gutter construction and
where the most intelligent methods in
feeding, are and milking were EN-.
ployed. Likewise a basement barn
similar to those used In many dairy
sections was chosen. It had no means
of ventilation, no provision for dis
posing Of the liquid manure or Of
keeping the stalls and floors clean.
The samples Of milk were collected
from each stable the same evening al
milking time, put into sterilized bot
ties then removed to surroundings
free from contamination, cooled imme
diately to about fifty degrees F. ant
kept in a manner employed by thu
best milk producers. At regular inter
walls Of 12 hours for a period of Z.
hours the samples were carefully ex
amined for development Of favors
The following Is a final average Of thu
findings:
The Dickinson press., 1911-04-01
Tho Tomato croo.

Tomato plants should be transplant
ed once or twice before being set in
the field. Deep soil thoroughly worked
and literally MANFRED will suit toma.
toes. Cultivation should be thorough
and no weeds allowed to grow. Some
kinds need the support Of q trellis or
q mulch Of straw to keep the fruit of
the ground and prevent rotting, but
the stocky kinds, like Dwarf Cham.
pion, need no support. When trans.
planted. the tomatoes should be at
least two inches high, but should not
be a. far forward as to be in bios.
son..
The Dickinson press., 1911-04-01

Figure /. Short and Long Pasterns. The
first straight and upright. and the lat
ter too slipping.
fetlocks too close to the ground. The
latter aus strain upon the tendons
when drawing heavy loads. The short
tionable since they prevent springy,
elastic action of the feet and allow con-.
cussion to jar the bony columns OF the
legs. The irritation and Inflammation
The Dickinson press., 1911-04-01
Cleanliness Il Import.nt.

Cleanliness should now, in particu-
lar, at this season Of the year, be the
paramount issue or duty with every
poultryman. Do not let Nth and
droppings remain In the poultry
house, dirty scratching litter and
nesting material. A little neglect now
will give you poor results later on
and 9 big crop Of lice.
The Dickinson press., 1911-04-01
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.
Replies by North Dakota Agricultural
College Faculty.

What is the best tree to grow for
commercial purposes in North Da-
kota?
Answered by c. B. Waldron. pro-
lessor Of forestry.
The ordinary gray or white willow
will undoubtedly make money faster
than any other tree. In a fair.
~ good location it produces fuel at
the rate Of five cords per acre per
annum. 1t also make good fence posts
that have a somewhat higher value
than fuel. When grown for either
product the net return should be
about @1b per acre.
Do you advise q silo for North Dar
kotA7
Answered by J. H. shepperd. & an
Of agriculture.
Slices are ~ serviceable in ::;,:.h
Dakota as in any other state. l. /, 4
splendid way Of preserving ~;"'ter
for winter use and gives q fe' 'h,t
10 - nsar Ike green grass =? :@::e
winter ~ anything that I know e 10
II cay to handle in feeding. It 5.
pecially we'll adapted to cattle ID
sheep.
Why is sweet cream difnculL to
,ohurn?
Answered by @. L.. Martin, profes.
;sor OF dalrying.
Because the nlm Of milk caseins
about each globule of fat will not
break and allow the fat particles to
| adhere to zach other.
What diseases in horses are heredi-
tary7
Answered by veterinary depart
ment.
Among the horse diseases reputed
to be transmitted by heredity we meet
s%ide-bone, spawn, ring-bone, roaring,
periodic-ophalmia, amaurosis, chorea
and string-halt.
How can hens be made to lay In
winter?
Answered by O. w. Dynes, assist
ant professor Of animal ~husbandry.
l. There are many factors involved in
a complete answer to this question.
First, pullets and not hens should be
depended Upon to do the winter lay.
ing. Second, birds with good breed
ing back of them, not necessarily pure
breeds, should be used. Third. the pull
lets should mature early. and this
means early spring Matching. Fourth,
sanitary, we%ll-ventilated, but not
warm quarters necessarily, should be
provided. Fresh air should not be
sacrificed at the expense of warmth.
Fifth, good care and management, a
regular system Of feeding and an ef-
fcient ration should be followed.
How can we organize a corn club?
Answered by G. w. Randlett. super
intendent extension department.
AS there are many boys corn grow
ing clubs in operation, l take 1t that
information Is desired on these. Have
the county superintendent Of schools
or some other interested person get
the names of all boys and girls who
will enter a corn growing contest and
report the same to the department Of
college extension at the Agricultural
college. Free seed corn and printed
matter will be supplied.
If a farmers club is the purpose,
then promoters should call a meeting
and decide upon the character of the
work to be pursued. The Agricultural
college will help.
The Dickinson press., 1911-04-01
WELL-SHAPED HORSES FOOT
Animals Have Upright Pasterne and
Consequent Stubby Action
Wear Out Quickly.

(By DIR. A. 8. ALEXANDER.)
The tendency in the average draft
horse is toward short, upright p~asterns
and stubby gait. This is highly objec-
tionable as are also very long, weak
pasterns, which bring the back of the
The Dickinson press., 1911-04-01
DIVISION D
SPECIAL, GRAIN AND YIELD
WHEAT

/. Best showing made from field of
wheat grown under conditions and
according to the instructions of the
Dickinson Commercial Club. The ex-
hibit must consist of:
1. u bu. threshed but uncleaned grain.
2. X bu. threshed and cleaned grain.
3. Sheaf of the wheat, 6 inches through
where tied.
4. Sample of soil from where the grain
wal grown.
S. Samples of flour and mill products
from the wheat.
6. statement of yield and methods.
A statement of Yields, methods of
cultivation, and methods of handling
the crop must be submitted to the Dick
inson Experiment station twenty days
previous to the fair. This statement
to be made a part of the exhibit.
A 2-bushel sack of the wheat must
be delivered to the experiment station
at Dickinson as soon as possible after
threshing, for q milling test. This
milling test will be made at the Agri-
cultural College.
Judging will depend upon:
1. Quality of the grain exhibit.
2. Milling results of the wheat.
3. Yield Of grain properly attested to.
4. Methods5of growing the crop.
Prizes as follows:
1ST 2ND 3RD 4TH
$50 90 $25 90 $40 90 S 90
CORN I.
q. Best showing made from field of
corn grown under conditions and &C
cording to the instructions of the Dick
inson Commercial Club. The exhibit
must consist Of:
1. 10 ears Of the corn selected to type.
2. I bu. of ears. taken without selec-
ton Gas they come in the feld).
3. / bundle Of the unhusked com IL
inches through at place of tying,
4. Statement Of yields and methods of
handling the crop.
A statement Of yields, methods of
cultivation. and methods of handling
the crop must be submitted to the Dick
inson experiment station twenty days
previous to the fair. This statement is
10 be made q part Of the exhibit. A
photograph Of the drowning crop will be
Of decided value as q part Of the ex-
hibit.
The Dickinson press., 1911-04-01
and hind foot {r9ht), The pastern Of
fore foot has more slope than that OF
hind foot,

induced by continued Earring often re-
suits in side bones. ring bones, corns
and kindred diseases. The bone Of tho
pastern should have a slope of about
45 degrees and the front Of the foot SO
degrees. Horses having upright pas
terms and consequent stubby action
wear out quickly when used upon
paved streets.
The Dickinson press., 1911-04-01
Fedina Calves.

A calf will eat oats and hay when
about three weeks old. As It takes
larger quantities Of hay reduce the ra-
tion of milk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-12-23
SEALED PROPOsALa
PROPOSALS FOR CITY PRINTING,
STATIONERY. BINDING. ADvER-
TISINGt, ETC.

Sealed proposals for furnishing the
city OF Richmond with statfOueFy.s
printing binding. advertising. etc.E
Tor the year 1919, will be received ~
the Committee on Printing and Cl4tnass
until p. NJ. December ~. 1911. when
the committee will meet to open s4mess
Bids must be upon the blanks, which5
can be procured Of the clerk, ~
and South Eighth street. and must
be endorsed on the outside to shows
contents. They must be left 1T Hoous
sl1. City Hall. before day and hoaF
named. Every bid for each class Az
work must be accompanied by . cef-S
tilted check for 500. Bond will BE- r0-I
CURED OF the successful bidders.
An ordinance OF the city. Approved
February 10. 1905. provides that ~
annual reporta Of the various heaA1
of departments shall be printed atl(
bound within sixty days from the tixA3E
copy for same IL placed In the haMe9|
Of the printer. A rigid adhereneA ~
this ordinance will be enforced. an1 II
provision to that effect will be iMs111G
In the contract. sSSs
The committee reserves the rigAA ~
reject any or all bids In wholU ~ e.
part. BY order OF the COMMITTEES.
HERBERT T. EzEKIAIA ss
C10&l s