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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-07-26
l..aRSaS Commission Makes Its
Report on Disease.
VACCINE REALLY HARMFUL.
lstrasoe Malady Which Killed Twenty
fivn Thousand Horses In Western
Kansas 10 Found TO Be Neither Con-
t.uious Nor infeetious-Msy Not Re-
our For Years.

The horse plague which killed more
than 25,0O0 horses and mules IN west
iorA Kansas was not an ipfe tlous or
contagious disease, but a poison caps
I'd by unusual climatic conditions.
There IL no known cure FOR H. II is
mot likely 10 occur again FOR years.
iand yet It mRy come NJ any time
This II the report OF the special com.
mission OF the University OF Kansas
named by Chancellor strong and Gov
crnor Stubs last fall 10 investigate
the disease The report is based on
the work of the commission az It's re
search station az Ness city Kan. The
government had station AT Dodge
City, with sta teen Investigators work.
ing. and the agricultural college had n
station at IIoNie. and the three sets
of Investigators conenrred In general
with the findings OF the university
commission. which were submitted TO
NGovernor Hodges OF Kansas.
The university commission was com
posed Of Professor g. J. Hunter. state
entomologisi: W X TrImblc, aSsoci-
ate professor Of clinical pathology Dr
"a. l.. Skogg OF Kansas City and n. T.
sherwood. instructor In bacteriology
In It's detailed report on the disease
which caused such heavy losses TO
kansas farmers the commission said
Disease Not Infectious.
'srhis disease, so far as known, Ia
mot contagious. not infectious, has not
been transmitted fron horse to horse
nor from horse to man.
mo specific organisms OF virus have
yet been found or described that can
DE considered as the cause OF this dis.
ease. has not been produced In
horses experimentany by means OF
tn ,usion or ihodnlailon from sick 10
we aprses1 bedpntlsplogis lapdlnge
an hiose % any kuo~n-4af< ttioAis
Dir -akitof Ell 90 li9a edl ED
evidence has arisen 10 indicate
thaf ia water alone In 10 be found the
"a "a fhi& disease ItE natr-A Gug-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1913-07-26
HEN ADOPTS PIGGlEs.
Mother Of eleven shotes Doesn't Seem
TO Mind.


James Lanerty, farmer near New
ark, Del. has a hen that Is mothering
eleven little pigs. Several weeks ago
the ben began laying eggs in the pig
pen. The mother pig nte the eggs
regularly until her litter arrived Then
she ceased and gave her attention 10
the new family
The hen continued 20 make the pen
her roosting place. Finally the little
porkers made such friends with her
that the fowl gave up her plans 10
hatch brood and adopted the little
pigs She allowed the juvenile pork
ers to eat the eggs that she had I'm her
nest
Now whenever she clucks the little
pigs acamper 10 her The mother pig
doesn't appear 70 mind H.
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20
WRECK SALE STORE Front St. Next to Shields Drug Store Forrest City Ark

A report from an authoritative source comes into this office to the effect that the road for q mile just east or Burnt Cane bridge, leading to George Bowman's place, is almost im- passable. It Is said that with six mules and a road scraper this piece of bad road could be put in good condi- tion in less than two days, and The Times IS of the opinion that some effort should and will be made, while the weather is good, to work this short strip of road and give the peo- pie of that section who travel over it, what they are entitled to in this re- spect. Road Commissioner Taylor has his gang of road builders In the bottom country now, and will no doubt soon get around to this strip of road.
 The Only and Best Itch Medicine Says Dr. w. V. Buckingham, of Kingstree, s. c. He writes: Please send me by mail at once one dozen Hunts Cure, the only and best itch medicine to be found in the U. s." soc per box, and money promptly re- funded if 1t fails in itch, eczema, ring worm, letter, etc. All druggists. Manufactured by A. E. Richards Medicine Co.,, Sherman, Texas.
 MT. and Mrs. Roleson will entertain their friends on the evening of Satur. day, June Fist, with reception and musicale, celebrating the twenty. fifth anniversary of their marriage in Mem- phis in 1888. The musical program will be given by the we'll known local favorites: Miss Block, Of Wynne; Miss McClintock, of Marianna; Miss Vada- kin and MT. Schlosser.
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20
Malaria or ChiIIs & Fever

Prescription No. 6G6 is prepared especially for MALARIA or CHiLLS & FEVER. Five or six doses will break any case, and if taken then as tonic the Fever will not return. It acts on the liver better than Calomel and does not gripe or sicken. 25c
 MT. Chas. Fleming, enterprisin merchant and timberman of Round Pond, was in town on business Wednesday. He gave us pleasant call and has our thanks for favors. He has an attractive advertisement in this paper calling attention to and explaining the McCaskey System of Accounts which he has in use in his business, and which is up-to-date in every respect and prevents the possi- bility of errors, and every customer knows just what he owes at all times. Read his advertisement, and give Mir. Fleming a call when you need any thing in his line.
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20

nave money to loan on farm lands at low rate of interest. Terms to suit. Thomas P. Foster, Marianna, ! Arkansas.
 MT. L. Barnett was in Memphis Tuesday night to attend the wedding or his friends, Mir. Eber and Miss Cohn, at which his cousin, Miss Katie Goldstein, officiated as one of the the bridesmaids.
 Our Spring lines of merchandise in all lines are arriving daily. You are cordially invited to call and inspect the goods and make a comparison of prices and values. The Fussell-Gra ham-Alderson Co.
 All dry cleaning is done by macbip- cry in the same way as in Memphis. and other large cities. First-class cleaning, repairing, pressing, etc. Ladies' work a specially. want your trade. Sam Burd, The Tailor,
 Mrs; .. w. Hequembourg, of Charles ton, Mo-, who, with her children. Frank Williams, Arthurita and Henry Rhodes, had spent happy fortnight at the home of her mother, Mrs. N. B. Nelson, left Tuesday for their home in Missouri.
 Mrs. s. c. Neel, Mrs. T. J. Davis and Miss Pearl Davis returned home Monday afternoon from Augusta. where they had spent several days on a most delightful visit with MT. and Mrs. k. K. Fitzhugh. All the ladies report a thoroughly enjo, able trip in every respect.
 MT. L. Barnett, genial proprietor or the Wreck Sale Store, is in receipt of information that fine baby girl was born on last Saturday morning to the wife of his brother, MT. Harry Barnett, at Helena. The Times of fers coDgrat ulations
 MT. and Mrs. Ed CarlLee and little daughter, Laura, of Augusta, who had spent few day in this city on a visit to the family of Mrs. CarlLee's father, MT. H. P. German, of The Planters Bank & Trust Co.,, returned home Sunday morning.
 Il warm weather makes you feel weary, you may be sure your system needs cleansing. Use Prickly Ash Bitters before the hot weather ar rives; it will put the stomach, liver and bowels in order and help you through the heated term.
 Go to Robinson the photo man. next to the Imperial, for any kind of photo you may want. MT. Robinson is an experienced workman, doing only tirst-class, high-grade work, from the postcard size to the largest size work. He is fitted to do all kinds of viewing and enlarging; finishes your kodak work in the best way Give him call, He will be glad to see you.
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20

Are you dull and stupid? Do you miss the snap, vim and energy that was once yours? You need a few doses of that great system regulator, Prickly Ash hitters. For reviving strength and energy, increasing the capacity of the body for work, 1t is a remedy of the highest order.
 NIT. Thos. O'Brien, of the Palace Market, spent Tuesday in Johnson township, returning home the same evening driving three head of cows which he had purchased that day from the farmers of that section. In speaking of the trip, Tommie says, 'that was certainly some hot drive"
 MT. Milton Clendenin, editor of the Mundy, Texas, Times, who had been on a business trip to Tennessee, stopped off in this city the first of the week on brief visit to the home of his friend, MT. A. A. French. The Times acknowledges very pleasant call from the Texas scribe on Tuesday. MT. George Wright arrived in this city Wednesday morning from Spring
 field, Ills, to look after his farming and landed interests. The gentleman reports corn and oats burning up for want of rain, throughout the corn belt in his home state, and says the people generally are feeling pretty blue."
 MT. A. c. Estes, who is quite well and favorably known here among wide circle of friends, but who has recently been working for the Rock Island at Des Arc and Biscoe, return ed to Forrest City the latter part of last week and is again holding down the first trick at the Rock Island telegraph station.
 The new invoices of novelties at this store have been selected and bought with an eye single to your approval. Early shoppers will find many exclu- sive things on display that will round out and put the finishing touches to those Easter clothes, that will not be shown by our competitors. The Fus- sell -Graham-Alderson G Go.
 Editor T. K. Wood, of the Lee County Courier, spent several days the past week in Little Rock, mingling with friends and getting in line on the political situation throughout the state. The gentleman reported that Lee county would give Brundidye a handsome majority in the primary
 election to be held Saturday.
 LOST-Somewher in the Pettus & Williams addition, between the Chris. Muller house and the residence of Col. V. B. Izard's one chain gold bracelet. containing large coral set ting. Finder will be rewarded, by returning said bracelet, either to this office or to Mrs. W. P. Evans.
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20

l have money to loan on farm lands at low rate of interest. Terms to suit. Thomas P. Foster, Marianna, Arkansas
 Capt. Dan Wylds leaves next week Tor Nevada, to visit his boys, Rodney and Grover. A pleasant journey to you, Dan'l.
 NIT L. E. Davenport, Jr., of Mem- pms. spent 8 day or two in this city the nrst of the week on visit to the family of his parents.
 Water Coolers, Ice Cream Freezers. Ice Boxes and Refrigerators on our Clearance Sale at ridiculous prices, Becker & Lewis
 STRAYED-From my pen, a large black SOW; some white spots; weighs 225 pounds Reward for information. Thos. O'Brien, phone 9l.
 Miss Geneva Eppes, of Madison, was a charming and gracious guest of her sister, Mrs. James P Moore, in this city the first of the week.
 MT. Whit D. Wall, the genial hard ware drummer of St. Louis. was mingling with friends and calling on his trade in town Wednesday.
 Suits to order, made to your meas ure, and all suits, etc, purchased of me, are guaranteed to fit. Come and see me. Sam Burd, The Tailor
 Call and see the plat of our new ad- dition to the city of Forrest City. Lots now offered for sale. Eugene Williams at Bank of Forrest City.
 Mrs. Eula Blankingship and son, k. L., left Wednesday for Stuttgart, where she will make her home in the future with her sister, Mrs. George W, Woener.
 Mrs. A. J. Vaccaro arrived home Monday afternoon from Memphis, where she had spent day or two most pleasantly on a visit with rela- tives and friends.
 Miss Mamye Bryan, of Dixon, Tenn. is spending month in the city, a guest of her friend, Miss Mamye P'Pool. We wish the fair visitor a most enjoyable stay.
 MONEY TO LOA NJ am now pre- pared to loan money on improved farm land throughout Eastern Arkansas. Fred F. Harrelson, office in court. house, Forrest City, Ark. If
 Big assortment of Art and Dress Linens, comprising all the natural and colored effects, are among the new and attractive features for Spring at The Russell Graham AldersOn Go.
 Among those of our citizens who visited Little Rock the first of the week we note County Judge F. A Rolfe, Mayor James L. Scott, and Messrs. George P. Taylor and Chas R. Izard.
 Mrs. Jennie A. Harris, who for the past two or three months has been visiting with relatives in Memphis, returned home Tuesday afternoon and reports pleasant stay in the Bluff City.
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20

Uncle Dan Wylds, that fine gentle man and good friend, from Franks township, was in the city the first of the week. He came up Monday after noon to attend the meeting of the Odd. Fellows Lodge that night. after wards spending the night a guest at the home of MT. and Mrs. John NJ. Davis, joining Uncle Jack the nsxt morning on fishing spree with MT. Jim and Senator Frank DeRossitt, on Fishing Lake.
 It is with deepest sympathy and sincere regret that we note the seri- ous illness of Miss Mary Davenport She has been fin bad health for some time, recently her illness seeming to affect her brain, and on last Sunday, in company with Judge Rolfe and Mir. J. G. Sanders, she went to Little Rock where she was placed under treatment in the state hospital for nervous diseases. It is indeed great pity that this most estimable family must be weighted down with such a burden of sorrow by this sad misfor- tune to one of their member whom they love so dearly and who is so highly esteemed by wide circle of friends.
 Two negroes, one of them named
 Walter Jones, who works on De-
 Rossitt's place, was driving to town Saturday morning in two-horse wagon. At the Riley Orchard cross ing, about two miles east of the city. l the negroes endeavored to drive their team across the railroad ahead of Rock Island train No Az, which was coming down upon them from the west at the rate of about forty-five or fifty miles an hour The team was struck by the locomotive and killed almost instantly, while Jones, who 1t is thought jumped from the wagon in his excitement, received severe shaking up and some bruises, and the negro who was with him, escaped un- hurt
 Miss Goodwin Tipton, accomplished and popular daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John H. Tipton, arrived home Friday
 morning from her first year at the | University of Arkansas, at Fayette-
 vile. The young lady expresses her
 self as being charmed with the State 1 University and all the people whom she has met in Washington county,
 and has had most successful year in school. She will return to Fayette. vile in September for her second year, and hopes to be able to continue the pursuit of her studies there until she finishes, which will no doubt en- tail two more years of study The
 Times joins the young lady's friends in bidding her most cordial welcome home.
 The Times family is indebted to Mir. and Mrs. A. D. Mcdaniel for a basket of luscious pears, peaches, apples, gar nished with frames of beautiful honey, all of which was received Tuesday, and have been greatly enjoyed. We thank these thoughtful friends for their kind remembrance. Aside from the pecuniary value of the gift, which is not inconsiderable, there is deep feeling of qualification over the spirit of friendship which prompted the donors to remember us in the midst of their enjoyment of a plenteous har- vest of these delicious fruits and the product of their bees. We wish for our friends continued health and prosperity, and hope that we shall al- ways merit and keep their friend ship
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20

The array Of custom tailored suits and pants on display here furnishes an opportunity for satisfactory and economical buying that you cannot af- ford to pass up. Come in today and DICK out what you want. lguarantee to save you from 25 to 90 per ct on any thing you may desire to purchase in this line. SAM BURD, The Tailor.
 Mrs. A. R. McNeill, who had been a pleasant visitor in the city for fort night, left Tuesday morning for her home in Olive Branch, Miss accom- panied by her daughter, Mrs. T. w. Horney. and her granddaughter, Miss LinNeill White, who will spend some time in the Magnolia State on a visit to oldtime friends and relatives.
 Mrs. T. k. Prewett visited her daughter, Mrs. s. Emory Sweet, Jr., at Widener, couple of days the first Of the week, where she was guest of honor at most enjoyable reception rendered the bride of few days by the groom's family and friends on Monday evening. Mrs. Prewett reports that everybody had royal, good time.
 mIoS OcOfBld MeTWln ana M lSS Mary German attended most enjoy able dancing party at Lexa on We'd nesday night, as guests of their friend, Miss Daisy Figures. Both young ladies report that they were never more delightfully."- entertained in their lives, and are eloqent in their praise Of the hospitality of the good people of that little village.
 Miss Lydia J. Holland, of Fayette- vile, North Carolina. who has been such charming and delightful guest in the home of MT. and Mrs. Tom Cat ling for two weeks, will leave to-mor- row to return home, having enjoyed her visit very much. She is cousin of Mrs. Gatling and MT. Al Nimocks and neice of Commodore Nimocks, of the Forrest City Grocer Co.
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20
Vudor Porch Shades. Becker & Lewis, sole agents.

Call at the Newsstand and see those fine, new Grafonolas and asw records. Fine selection just received
 We make speciality of prompt de- livery of anything in our line. Phone lS for bread. cakes, pies, etc
 FOR SALE-One 30 inch Burr GriSt Mil, in good shape, at bargain to a quick buyer. Yocona Gin Go.
 MT. George Rumage, of Quieley, was genia visitor in town "Wednesday, and registered at the Marion.
 Phone Is for nice, fresh Bread, Cakes and Pies, in fact, anything in the Bakery line. Prompt delivery.
 FOR SALE-We have six tents. good as new, for sale quick at bar gain Fussell-Graham- A lderson Co.
 FOR RENT - Three-room house: large front and back porch; almost new See l. A. Dryden, photographer.
 Mrs. Carl Gustafson( (nee Mary Boyle, was visiting and shopping in Memphis day.
 we want your trade, and will spare nv trouble or expense to give you sat- pDLaction. ph. Frank Burkart, Baker,
 FOR SALE-One all-purpose gray nurse; about s years old; well broke anu VIII work anywhere; perfectly ken1,e; at a bargain. Reason for sell. iug: nave no further use for horse. huoress or apply at The Times office
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20
ELKs LODGE NOTICE.

FORREST CITY LODGE, B. P. o. ELkS No i2iS Regular Meeting Nights s.ccna and Fourth Tuesday Nights in each month at 0ddFellow's Hall. All visiting brethren cordially invited and will be welcomed.
 EDWARD R0LESON, Exalted RuIer.
 R. ". BENSON. Secretary.
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20

Bring your pearls to Mrs. Warshav- sky.
 Money to loan on improved farms Taylor, Knight x Go.
 Capt. J. c. Stern was @ business visitor in Memphis Tuesday.
 Phone IS, Klondike Bakery, for the best of all kinds of Bakers goods.
 Subscribe for The Times, if you want the news of this city and county
 Miss Irma Stevens spent Monday in Memphis shopping and visiting friends.
 Just received, shipment of balls, bats, gloves, mitts and masks, at the News stand.
 MT. Will Miller, of Madison, was a genial buiiness visitor in the city on Monday.
The Forrest City times., 1913-06-20

Our Ladies' Dress Goods Depart ment is bristling with attractive bar gains in beautiful new Wash Goods, to which the attention of the ladies is invited. Those planning Spring and Summer Gowns, are urged to make early selections, because by purchas- ing now you are assured of getting the best. The Fussell-Graham-Alderson Company.
 Miss LinNeill White entertained quite a number of her friends on last Friday afternoon at Progressive Pea nuts, at which time some 25 or 30 chil- dren enjoyed the hospitality of the delightful Horney home, and had most glorious time, shouts of laughter indicating the capacity of youth to fully appreciate the delights of the occasion.
 The line of new Oxfords for ladies, young ladies and misses, including all the newest shapes and shades, consti- tute one of the prettiest and most stylish displays of slippers to be found in Forrest City. In fact, our Shoes are all snappy and embrace supremi cy style and diStinctiveness not found in the ordinary kind. The Russell Graham-A Alderson Go.
 Handsome invitations have been re- ceived by their friends to attend celebration of the twenty-tifth we'd ding anniversary of MT. and Mrs. Ed ward Roleson, at their lovely home on Dillard and Rosser streets, to morrow evening, Saturday, June 2l, 1913. The Times offers sincere and hearty con- gratulations and best wishes in ad vance for many many happy returns of the day.
 Mr. Jesse Bush, prominent citizen of Lee county, and a member of the St. Francis Levee Board, passed through the city Monday morning en- route home from Little Rock. The gentleman reported that from the best information he was able to obtain, Lee county would give Brundidge a handsome majority in the gubernato- rial contest to be settled Saturday at the polls. MT. Bush said that he had heard quite number of the leading citizens of his section express them. selves with reference to the governors race, and the sentiment in favor Of Judge Brundidge was practically unan- imous.
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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-08-01
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The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-08-01
Bethel Notes

We have been having some very
fine rains the past week and farm
ers are very busy preparing their
W heat ground, while there is
plenty of moisture.
Mrs. E. A. Birmingham spent
last week with Mrs. Marion
Hughs.
Everitt Dunlap of south of
Floris, visited with j. j. Hoods
Saturday night and Sunday.
F. B. Potter, A. E. Stephenson
and family took dinner at w. L.
Potter's last Sunday.
Thos. Laudreth and family,
Bertha Pruett and the Misses
Glovers called at Charley Plunks
Sunday evening.
Mrs. Addie Kearns of the
Friends Church, preached at
Bethel Sunday afternoon,
Mrs. VIM. Gaddis and Mrs.
Addie Kearns and daughters were
calling on friends in this vicinity
Sunday and Monday, returning to
their home Tuesday, near Rose
Valley.
Mrs. E. w. Parks called on
Mrs. j. Z. Jones Sunday evening.
Mrs. j. L. Smith and children
spent Monday with her sister,
Mrs. Harlo Emrie.
Rev. Sankey of Forgan, will
teach at Bethel this year. We
congratulate the school board for
securing such an experienced
teacher.
Mrs. Glover called on Mrs. Z.
A. Stephenson, Monday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1913-08-01
HARDWOOD

We had a good shower Friday
evening and it has made what is
yet alive brighten up and look
better, even the people are a little
hopeful yet.
Hamilton Brothers are doing
what little threshing there is to do
in this vicinity.
Maurice Craig is out in Western
Colorado visiting his uncle and
family. He writes that the noun
tains are something grand to see.
and the atmosphere is so light he
is Just as tired when getting mp in
the morning as when going to
sleep at night.
Mrs. Ida Antrim is some better
at this writing
Mrs. HARDWOOD Patton is on the
sick list.
Lee Rhiness is over southeast of
Plains this week.
Fred Rose of Kismet, was up in
this part of the country last week,
buying stock horses and cows and
calves.
Art Mccormick went to Sub
lette Saturday.
Mrs. Art Mccormick visited
her parents one day this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Burr were
over in Seward county one morn
ing this week. at the B. B. White
ford home.