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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-30
Farm Operations Shows Re- narkable Growth in Fruit
 and Vegetable.
DEVELOPMENT RAPID
Peach Shipments Shows the Greatest Growth of Any One Com
 medity.

Facts are sometimes strange things and figures are often startling when an enormous growth of business is shown in farm operations. The ten years record of the development of the territory adjcent to the Cotton Belt railroad in the matter of produc- ing fruit and vegetables startles the casual observer, when it is taken into consideration that fruit growing is l just in it's infancy, and hardly more than ten years old.
 According to the statistics com- piled by the general freight office of the Cotton Belt, the total production of all shipments of fruits and vege- tables from along the line ill 1902 amounted to 1401 cars, and in 1912, during the fruit growing season the records shows 3SSSS, an increase of over 100 per cent. These figures re- fer only to shipments by freight and do not include a large number of shipments made hy express ill the early part of the shipping season.
 In 1912, 2730 cars of peaches were moved, the largest number of cars of any commodity, with tomatoes second with 917 cars, and waterflelons third t21 cars The record for 1912 of diff il ferent kinds of fruits and vegetables is as follows. Strawberries, 6; pota- toes. "A; tomatoes, 917; cantaloupes 25; watermelons, 121; assorted vege- tables, 4 peaches, 27sO; pears, 3; abbage, 8.
 The record for 1911: Strawberries 2; potatoes, IT; tomatoes, 763; canta- loupes, 0; watermelons, 222; vege- tables assorted, 1; peaches, 73; pears, O; onions, O.; cabbage, 8; plums O.
 Record for 1910: Strawberries 12; potatoes, 47; tomatoes, 765; can taloupes, 2; watermelons, 123; vege- tables, 6; peaches, 159S; pears, U; onions, 0; cabbage, 16; plums. 1.
 Record for 1909: Strawberries, 39; potatoes, 47; tomatoes, 942; can taloupes, 6; watermelons, 10S; vege- tables assorted, 0; peaches. q; pears and onions, o. cabbage, 33; plums, 0.
 The 1908 record: Strawberries, 4S: potatoes, S54; tomatoes, 1OO4; cantaloupes, 1S;. watermelons, 214; vegetables assorted, z; peaches, 634; pears, 1; onions, 6; cabbage, S6; plums, 1.
 Record for 1907: Strawberries, f25; potatoes, AT; tomatoes. So9; cantloupes, 45; watermelonss 124; vegetables ssorted, "A; peaches. 73; onions, ?. |
 Record for 1906: Strawberries, 97; potatoes, 3S6; tomatoes, .680; canta- loupes, g; watermelons, 70; vege- tables assorted. IT.; peaches, 525.
 Record for 1905: Strawberries, 7O; potatoes, 23O; tomatoes, 513; canta- loupes, 5; watermelons, IT; vegetables assorted, ,: peaches, 564
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-30
Value of Good Books.

When consider what some books have done for the world, and what they are doing, how they keep up our hope, awaken new courage and faith, soothe pain, give an ideal life to those whose hours are cold and hard. bind together distant ages and foreign lands, create new worlds of beauty, bring down truth from heaven. I give eternal blessings for this gift, and thank God for books-James Free Nan Clarke.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-30
carborundus, In Furnaees.

Carborundum, the artificial substi ute for emery. which Is said to rival the diamond in hardness. Is employ. ed, because of it's extraordinary re. sistance to heat, as coating for the Interior of furnaces. Finely powdered and made into paste. 1t Is applied with brush, like pains. to the brick lining. It is said that a layer of only two mllimeters in thickness will pro. tect the bricks from the effects of the highest temperature that is produced in ordinary furnace combustion.
 Carborundum Is itself a product of the electric furnace. being composed of silica and carbon fused in the pres. ence of salt end sawduet.- Weekly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-30

Many of the manufacturers have evad- ed this portion of the label, but Com
 missioner Page comes out strong, requiring them to call a spade d spade Corn chops must be "cracked shelled corn only wheat bran must be wheat bran only,' and thus through all the feeds offered for sale. If shucks and cobs are in the chops, it must be stated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-30
STATE NEWS
+%%+++++++*+%++ :
Educating the Feed Dealer.

Little Rock, Nov. 29.-CommiseiOner of Agriculture John H. Page is today sending out to the manufacturers of feed who are disposing of their pro- duct, or portion of their product. in Arkansas, some very pointed in- structions as to how their products must be labeled if they are to be sold in the state.
 The last legislature passed an act which requires the manufacturer to show all the ingredients of the feed offered for sale. This was for the purpose of forcing the manufactures to show iwfiat adulteration he used
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-30
Cow Wrought Much Mischief.

A series uf accident, all Oil accouaz of COW occurred one day not long ago at Neerim, South Victoria. A man who was driving gig was upset by running over a COW. The pony then bolted with the npturned gig. which frightened team of horses attached to wagon. and the latter capslzed over log. pinn;ng underneath it the driver, who sustained fracture oi the skull.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-30
Woodpecker's Hearing.

It Is not easy to explain why wood peckers select one tree rather than others of the same kind in the for. est upon which to begin their opera tions. or why they attack one side of 8 tree and leave the other untouched. Commonly 1t will be found. no doubt. that worms or ants are concealed be- meath the point selected and that the woodpecker Is guided in his search by the sense of hearing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-30

Sir Walters Good Fortune.

Sir Walter Raleigh had called to take & cup of tea with Queen Elizar beth.
 Tt was very good of you, Sir Wal ter," said her majesty, smiling sweet ly upon the gallant knight. Ito ruin your cloak the other day so that my feet should not be wet by that horrid puddle. May I not instruct my lord high treasurer to reimburse you for it?"
 Don't mention 1t, your majesty" re- piled Raleigh. Tt only cost two and six and I have already sold 1t to an American collector for G8.000, Lip pincott's.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-30

of that section annually The owners of the present range, which is the best in the state, decline to release, but a site will probably be secured a mile further from the city The de- partment will recomend the purchase of this site.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-30
RIFLE RANGE AT FORT SMITH.

Little Rock, Nov 29.-While no de-
 finite agreement has been reached concerning the rifle range to be maintained by the Arkansas National Guard in Western Arkansas. yet it is practically certain that Fort Smith will continue to entertain tue soldiers
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-11-30
DEATH OF PROMINENT
 RESIDENT OF TUCKER

Tucker, Ark, Nov. 29.-Mrs. A. F. Harper, about 35 years old, and one of the most highly esteemed ladies of
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-09-12
JOHN H. COPPER
HURT IN WRECK

AS result of a raload week, in
which coach was overturned in which
he was riding and one man lost his
life, John H. Copper suffered painful
bruises and cuts on his head at La
Grande last Saturday.
Mr.. Copper was an attendant III
stock train bound for Tacoma, and was
in the coach on siding playing cards
with a number of other passengers,
when a freight switching on a siding
allowed the cars to drift in such
manner that car Of ties struck the
coach a glancing blow, causing it to
slowly overturn. The men made
lump for the door and a number got
out safely. Joe Allen, wealthy stock
man of Enterprise. was the last man
to get out, Mr.. Copper being just
behind. The coach fell on its side at
that time, crushing Mr.. Allen so badly
that he died soon after. Those re-
naming in the coach escaped with
bruises and cuts but no serious injury.
1t so happened that the claim agent
and other officials of the road were in
La Grande, and the agent succeeded in
settling with most of the injured for
damages sustained. MIR. Copper was
offered $50, but refused, saying he
preferred to wait until he was satis-
fled of the extent of his injuries.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-09-12
WOULD EFFECT ALL
CITY OFFICIALS

petition was presented to the
council Monday night petitioning the
council to make immediate and ex-
pedient provision for amending the
city charter in all respects necessary
and proper. making the offices of chief
of police, city engineer and city attor-
ney elective offices at fixed or sliding
scale of salary" The petition was
referred to the charter committee.
A communication was received from
the attorneys in the Injunction suit OF
Batchelder VS.. Ex. Mayor Hartwig, ct
al, in which the contract entered into
by the city with the Hydro Electric
Go. is held up by the suit, in which it
was stated that the plaintiff would dis
miss the suit and have the injunction
dissolved without costs to the city If
the council would agree to submit the
street lighting to competitive bids.
As September l6 is the day set for
hearing the testimony by the referee,
it was necessary that the council take
immediate action. The council went
into executive session and decided to
go ahead with the suit.
G. w. Kennedy petitioned the council
to use more care in burning garbage
at the dump near his place. The mat
ter was referred to the health commit
| tee.
Frank A. Cram was given permission
to put up an electric sign at his store.
The street committee reported thai
bids had been received for gravelinf
and repairing the east side grade. bu
were considered too high, and the com
mittee was given further time.
The sewer committe reported tina
the outlet sewer running through tn
Chapman property to the river was NJ
on the right of way, and that MI
Chapman would give deed to II
present location for $500. After som
discussion the committee was alIowe
further time to report.
Mayor Blanchar appointed A. l.
Crocker a member of the library boar,
to succeed DR.. Brosius, resigned. l.
II. Huggns and J.. o. Mclaughlin
were reappointed members of th'
| hoard
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-09-12

meeting, spoke up and said that if it
was intended to do advertising, there
must be a very careful packing of the
apples, for any failure TO deliver eX-
aetly the quality advertised would pro-
duce an opposite effect from that in
tended. There is no answer to this
argument, for place Yourself in the
position of having bought an advertised
article that did not come up to stand
ard claimed. and you never forget it.
The advertising will, il is thought,
bring better demand and therefore a
better price. In fact, Secretary Scott
argues that if we get the demand
working right through advertising. the
price will be set at this end Of the line,
instead Of at the other, as is often the
case.
So far the orders total only 33 boxes,
as follows: Philip Carroll, eight box
es; j. p. Naumes. five boxes II. S.
Reed, eight boxes: A. X. MeLaren,
two boxes; Connaway Mercantile Co.,
ten boxes.
Order blanks were attached 10 the
Commercial club monthly bulletin this
month, and it is expected these will
create some orders.
Blanks are to be had at the secre-
tary's office.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-09-12
INDUSTRIAL FAIR
FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN

The school children s industrial fair,
to which all school children are elig
ible. will be held at the courthouse
next Saturday. The exhibits will con
sst of fruits and vegetables, bread and
canned goods. jelly. flowers, sewing
exhibits, mechanical work and chick
ems.
A good deal of interest has been
taken in the fair. and good many ex-
hibits are expected from the amount
of entries which have already been
made. A large and substantial list of
premiums have been given by local
merchants, which should be an induce
ment to strive for supremacy.
1t is announced that as some chill
dren have. raised chickens which are
not included in the varieties specified,
there will be an additional class, with
three premiums, for the best exhibits
of three chickens not included in the
other class.
All children are urged to bring their
et tries in early Saturday morning that
they may be placed in the exhibit.
! The fair will be kept open through
the afternoon and probably during the
essning also.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-09-12
VARIETY OF PRODUCTS
IN OKANAGAN COUNTRY

James +. Montgomery returned Sun
day from a trip Of several weeks in
British Columbia. Among the places
he visited was the Lake Okanagan
county. In speaking of his trip Mr..
Montgomery said:
Gan the time | was on the lookout
to see what was going on in the fruit
business and in the matter of fruit
raising. In Vancouver the fruit stands
had apples from Watsonville, Wenat-
chez and Yakima, as well as peaches
from the Washington districts. AT the
time was there the local British Co
umbia apples were not yet being
shipped in. OF course, they are ad
vertising almost the whole country as
ideal fruit land, no matter whether it
is located on Vancouver Island, where
they are long on moisture, or whether
it is located up in the interior country,
where the sage brush is giving way at
the advent of irrigation. 1t was inter-
sting to note that many of the en-
cravings used in the literature were
made in Portland and that a number Of
them were taken bodily from Better
Fruit, although no credit was given.
1.-The irrigated country about Lake
Okanagan appears to be the best fruit
district in British Columbia. The wa
ters of that lake eventually reach the
Pacific through the Columbia river and
it is about 400 miles north and 100
miles east of Hood River. The coun-
try has rather poor transportation facil-
tiles, being dependent on branch line
of the Canadian Pacific, which runs
down from Sicamoose. so miles to the
head of the lake, connecting with
steamers on the lake which is about
100 miles long. The hills about the
lake are very similar in every way to
the hills which we see up the Colum-
bia from Hood River.
"The big surprise of the 0kanagan
country is their mild climate and the
variety of products which are grown
there. The lake does not freeze.
had expected to find them growing
mostly apples and:peaches, but there
is lot of market gardening and sew
eral canneries put up the large variety
OF fruits and vegetables. 1t was queer
to find them growing tobacco in that
latitude and operating big cigar fac
tory at Kelowna. They grow many
varieties of apples and do not seem to
specialize on any one. Last week |
saw 20 tons of tomatoes stacked on
the platform of one cannery. They
also can peas, beans. squash, pumpkin,
Strawberries, peaches, cherries and
other small fruits.
"Most of the people there are Can
adian born, very few Americans and
large number of English and Scotch.
many of whom are developing large
tracts by putting in irrigation systems.
There are also a number of younger
sons and remittance men from the
other side who have brought along
their inseparable canes and monocles.
This rather foreign element lends &
very picturesque touch to the land
scape -
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1912-09-12
West Side Meeting Postponed

The September meeting of the West
Side Improvement club will be held
S pit. "a instead Of Sept H. The talks
vii De on Potato Seed and Culture.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-23

day evening at $50, Mr.. Cyrus Bre-
ward, Jr., and Miss Ruth Talley we're
united in marriage, Rev. w. II. Waters,
Of Martin, administering the sacred rites.
The home was decorated for the oc-
casion with carnations and hyacinths in
background Of ferns, with color note
Of pink and white Quite number OF
relatives and friends were present. The
music was BY Miss sallie Kate BreEard,
with Mendelssohn's Wedding March as
the professional and during the cere-
mony Traumrei. The bride was dressed
in embroidered marquesette and carried
bride roses.
Mr.. Brevard is the son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. G. w. Brevard, young man Of
fine chararter and popular personality.
The bride is also popularity admired, a
most gracious and worthy young woman.
Many valuable presents were bestowed
by admiring friends.
A reception was held Wednesday noon
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. W.
Breyard, in the reighborhood where The
bride and groom will reside,
We extend congratulations
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-23
EVERYBODY is TALKING Adult
THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.

And indeed there is something to talk
about. Where there's smoke there's
FIRE. Things are happening at The Re-
public. Its new editor, Horatio w.
Seymour, has bis own ideas about maxi
ing newspaper. And Republic read
ers seem To think they are pretty good
ideas, too. They are tickled with the
crisp, spicy little paragraphsof editorial
comment which appear each day; they
are delighted with the good, sound,
militant Democracy old fashioned,
Jeffersonian Democracy and the fierci
less exposure Of Republican fallacies
and misrule; they are laughing over
the caricatures and funmaking cartoons;
they are interested in the stories Of
strange, novel things that happen IN
everyday life and recognize the superior
manner In which the news ID general is
given: they are pleased with tho new
dress The Republic Is wearing clearer
type and more open lines.
The enlarged size IL The Republic,
its enlarged staff Of writers. is enlarged
facilities for obtaining and printing ttle
news and the liyelicst and hsst editorial
page il tbs Mississippi Valley are maxi
ing The st. Louis Republic the most
taIked-of. the most interesting and tho
cheapest newspaper. value considered,
TO be had by the residents Of Missouri
and contiguous territory.
Sample copies Will be cheerfully sent
upon receipt Of your name and address.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-23
Whist Club.

The Thursday Whist Club met with
Mrs. Grover Schleifer on the fifteenth.
Besides the usual members, those at the
card tables included Mesdames Oscar
Turner, Fred Dahnke, Tat Monrotus,
Lydwell Garner, who is the guest Of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. g. Reynolds,
and Mrs. Clarence Beck, who with her
husband, recently made secretary OF the
Duck aud Goat Factory, has moved here
from Lexington, Ky.
The clubs first prize was won by Miss
Mary Andrews, gold bar pin. The
cut cut prize, white silk hose, went to
Miss Stella Monrotus and the visitors
favor, hand painted bon bon stand, to
Mrs. Tat Monrotus.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-23
Valentine Parties.

The Mozart Club, which comprises
the junior members Of Miss. Mona Jones
music classes, were given Valentine
party at SIG College street Friday even
ing. The game OF the evening was
that Of making the greatest number Of
words from the word st. Valentine.
Miss Carmen Parks won tie first prize,
bust Of Mozart, and Thomas Cowden
the second prize, tie clasp. Later in
the evening a party Of very little folks
we're entertained BY Miss Jones, and
spent the time in happy hunt for bid
den hearts. Helen Dahnke and Edwin
Reeves Adams we're crowned Queen and
King Of Hearts by capturing the largest
numbers Of those elusive articles.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-23
Our Prices Are Reasonable

"A full line Of Gents Furnishings.
Very latest in Flats.
Shoes that give satisfaction.
Give us a call. No trouble to
show you.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-23
Bridge Club.

Mrs. Harris Parks was the hostess Of
the Bridge Club Wednesday afternoon.
Owing to the bad weather several mem
bers were absent, but quite q few visitors
we're present, among them being Mrs.
Clarence Latimer, of Jackson, Tenn.
"The high score prize was won by Miss
Ella Whpple. The cut favor fell to
Mrs. Morris Miles. They we're respect
lively an embroidered cushion top and
silk stockings. refreshments were
salad and sweet courses. Mrs. Parks
vas assisted in receiving by Miss Ruth
Crenshaw.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-23
Irom anong ofher naners.


from among other papers.
Dir. Lotion is a Confederate Veteran
but the paper is older than he. 1t
consists Of the usual one sheeted affair
Of that period and is almost entirsIy
composed Of political article entitled
The Truth as it is" conversation
between Wing candidate for Congress
and plain farmer who lives off the
road at a considerable distance from
any town and who seldom leaves home.
The article is plentifully besprinkled
with italics and exclamation points, and
discusses in dialogue form the proposed
currency system and the Presidential
and Senatorial candidates Including
Martin Van Buren,, Henry Clay and
John Bell
Among the four advertising notices
are those Of the Mount Pleasant Female
Academy, the court sale Of the Maury
County Turnpike and lawnotices signed
by Richard stockard, Robert Patterson
and J. f. Thomas.
We defy Mr.. Lawson or the local
Carnegie Library to show us anything
further back in Tennessee's seedy
times than this paper dates.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-23
For Miss Ferguson.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Jackson, Of Third
street, entertained few young friends
on the evening of Feb. Ia complimentary
to their house guest, Miss Ferguson, OF
Obion. Rock and whist we're INDUCED
in until late hour, after which deli
cious refreshments, consisting OF fruit,
hot chocolate and waters we're served.
Handmade valentines, containing origi-
inal little poems, we're used as favors
Among the guests was Mr.. Chas.
Bramham, Of Woodland Mills, who was
visiting his sister, Mrs. jackson.
Reciprocity will be the subject Of the
great Friday afternoon debate at the
Training School between the E. r. S. and
the A. e. S. Grover Wilson and Ralph
Quinn for the negative and Frank Keye
and Pratt Waddell for the affirmative
will do some fancy verbal fighting for
their opinions on the subject. For sew
eral weeks these deep lads have been at
work on their speeches, upon which
volumes Of writing materials have been
exhausted, The fire department will be
ready to be called forth and special
hospital corps has been arranged to care
for the wounded. Come early and avoid
the rush.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-23
ITCH! ITCH! ITCH {!

Scratch and rub-rub and scratch
until you feel as II you could almost
tear the burning skin from your body
until Ii seems as IL you could no
longer endure these endless days OF
awful torture-those terrible nights
Then--a faw drops Of D. D. p, the
famous Eczema Specific and, OH what
relief The itch gone Instantly Com
fort and rest at lastl
that cleanses and heals the infamed
skin as nothing else can. A recognized
specific for Eczema Psoriasis salt
Rheum or any other skin trouble.
we can give you full size bottle
Of the genuine d. D. ,. remedy TOR
81 100 and II the very hrst bottle falls
to give relief II will not cost you
we aaso can give you sample bot
tie for rs cents Why sufIer anokher
day when you can get y. p. y. w
Giisers Red Cross Drug Store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1912-02-23
Wilson That's All.

Although the slogan, "Wilson-thats
all, was originated by the advertising
manager Of Wilson whisky it has been
.pIagiarized BY the supporters Of our
most brilliant Presidential candidate. It
is suggested that the local suffragettes
start d boosting club for Mr. Wilson
and name il the K o. W., Keen on
Woodrow, to be more explicit and pro-
hibitory.