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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04
DR0UTH AND HEAT
 DAMAGE COTTON Entire Belt Suffers During Fortnight, Crop Losing Ground.
LATE CROP IN DANGER
Plant Doing We'll in Bottom Lands of Arkansas, Where Rain Has Fallen But Hill Cotton Is POOr-Heat
 Rushing to Maturity.

The cotton crop from Texas to the Carolinas lost ground during the past two weeks, according to reports from correspondents of the Memphis Con- mercial-Appeal. Naturally there are sections that report some improve mcnt as the result of scattered rains, but this improvement was more than offset by deterioration in other sec tions. The extended drouth is begin
 ming to make itself felt, both east and west, and the plant is showing the ef- feet of the long strain on it's vitality. Deterioration is especially noticeable in the late planted crop, which is making very sorry showing. Most correspondents concedc this portion of the crop poor chance to make any crop of consequence, although it would be improved by general rain. Most old cotton still has good prom ise, but even this lost ground moder- ately during the period under review The extreme heat has rushed early cotton to maturity and bo1)s are open- ing all over the belt. First bales are being received earlier than usual, and in the southern section of the belt, especially ill Texas and Georgia, gins are active and considerable move ment is under way. Boil weevil are dormant i nmost sections, although Louisiana and Southern Arkansas re- port the reappearance of the pest.
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Soutbern Merchants Assembly,

Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 3.-Merchants of the South side will be entertained profitably as well as pleasantly by the Atlanta merchants during the two weeks commencing today. at the big gathering known as the Southern Merchants Assembly. The arrange ments for this get-togcther convention have been arranged by the Merchants and Manufacturers association and will probably De recorded as the larg- est gathering of it's kind ever held in the South. The primary object of the plan is to introduce to the hundreds of merchants throughout the southern states the advantages of the city of Atlanta offered in the way of a pur- chasing center; fact which many have only just begun to realize. A number of entertainments including baseball. theatre parties, barbecues and motordrome races have been pro vided by the local merchants.
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A TEXAS WONDER

The Texas wonder cures kidney and bladder troubles, removing gra- vel, cures diabetes, weak and lame backs, rheumatism, and all irregu- larities of the kidneys and bladder of both men and women. Regulates bladder troubles iii children. If not sold by your druggist, will be sent by mail on receipt of $1.v0. One small bottle is two months treat ment, and seldom fails to perfect a cure. Send for testimonials from th1s and other state. D. w. Hall. 2S2O Dive street. St. Louis, Mo. Sold by druggists. l0-l1-u
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Wheat Lower.

Chicago. August 3.-Despite war news coming thick and fast wheat prices today tended downward. Ab- sence of an immediate foreign demand was largely responsible. The contin- uances of heavy margin calls on all trades operated to restrict speculative dealings. Teh opening, which ranged from 3-4c decline to 3-Sc advance, was followed by a general setback of 1@1 5-Sc and then by a rally which was in some cases complete.
 Corn traders pal dbut little atten- tion to war news. The chief interest was the lack of rain ill producing sec tions of the domestic belt. After satrtng 1-Sn7-Sc higher the market scored further gains.
 Wheat-No. 2 red, S. 1-4MS7c; No. ? hard, S5AMS7c; No. 2 northern, 93 1-4M96c; No. , spring, 92 1-4m 95c.
 Corn-No. ? yellow, 75@7S hc.
 Oats-Standard, new, 33 1-4@35 IA
 Barley-4S@57
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Tennessee.

Heavy deterioration in the big pro- ducing counties of the western sec tion of the state have caused consid- erable loss in the state as a whole although Middle Tennessee counties report improvement as a result of rather good rains. In the west many correspondents estimate that the crop has been cut in half by the drouth, which is stilll practically unbroken. Stalk is small and of low vitality. In the east the plant is generally some- what small, but strong and heavily fruited.
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Oklahoma.

Reports are somewhat spotted. Some sections report progress, while others state that deterioration has been heavy during the last week. Talk en as a whole, the crop probably lost some ground during the period cov- cred by this report. Rain is badly needed everywhere, progress having been made in some sections in the face of the drouth. Some of the late cotton will hardly mature by average date of killing frost. Crop being laid by in good state of cultivation.
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K. OF c. OF U. $.
 MEET AT ST. PAUL.
Fourth Degree Will Be Conferred Ol Class of 800 Under Direction
 of Supreme Master.

St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 3.-knights of Columbus and St. Paul have cooper ated in making the arrangements for the entertainment of the Knights who are attending the supreme council of the order which opened here today A class of 800 will receive the fourth degree, the highest conferred by the order. H. c. Soucheray, master of the supreme council, will exemplify the work. A number of pleasure trips have been arranged for
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04
st. Louis Live Stock.

St. Louis, Aug. 3.-Hogs-Receipts 6,5OO: lower; pigs and lights, $7.00@ 300; good heavies, $S.75@S.2o.
 Cattle-Receipts, 4,S00; steady; ma tive beef steers. $7.50@9.S0; COWS and hefiers, $6.00M9.25; stockers, $5.0O@ 7.5O; Texas and Indian steers, $6.0C 0nS4O; COWS and heifers, $4.50@6.50
 Sheep-Receipts, 2,5O0; native nut tons, $4.50M5.90.
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FOR SALE

Corner 2Sth and Cherry, rooms, hall, lot 60x154, good out-building and well; price, $S5O.00.
 Corner 14th and Main, rooms, lot 65X10S, modern, $3,000.
 6 rooms, hall, modern in every re- spect, two-story bungalow; corner lot, sidewalks. Will sell small payment down and balance $25 per month.
 Six acres land 3A miles from town, close to l.. R. road on Hot Springs road. We'll improved. Big bargain.
 I have good investment on E. 6th.. close to Main st.
 Money 70 Loan on City Real Estate
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04

gently the crop is reported in good
 condition and doing well. Other sev- tions complain of severe deterioration as a result of druoth and heat. In
 these sections shedding is quite gen. eral and the plant is rapidly losing ground. Cotton is opening quite gen. orally, on account of the severe heat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04
Mississippi.

Rainfall has been light and scatter ed and many sections complain of drouth, although great many oth- CTS state that the crop has not been hurt by dry weather. Boil weevil doing little damage to date, but there is some apprehension felt that they may become active with the matching of the second brood. Most corres- pondents state that the prospect is as good or better than it was this time last year. Some cotton opening un- usually early as result of dry weafh. CT.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04

cent in time by the machine method. Then, too, there is no possibility of an error as the machine cannot make a mistake. The saving in this means something to the patrons of the bank for this time can be devoted to the improvement of the already excellent service which the Citizens bank is now giving it's patrons.
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CITROLAX!
 CIT K Q l. A K !! CT " K O |, \ N :!

It's laxative of course-and the incest hot weath drink you ever tasted. Flushes thoroughly, and pleasantly, too. r. c. Crysuler, Syracuse, N Y., says: Have used laxatives for 15 years but this Citrol- ax has got everything else beat a mile." Try it. Mann Pharmacy.
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South Carolina.

Rains have not been sufficient and some loss in condition is reported for the last week. Plant shedding and willing badly and in many sections is not heavily fruited. Young cotton will require late frost to mature. Crop laid by in nearly perfect state of cultivation.
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Chicago Produce.

Chicago, Aug. 3.-Butter-highef creameries, 21@2S 1ac.
 Eggs-Higher; receipts, 12,75O cases; at mark, cases included, 16@ 20c; ordinary first, 1S@19c; tirsts, 1912 @20c.
 Potatoes-Unsetlted; receipts, 50 cars; Virginia, $2.25@2.50 per barrel; :; Kansas, Missouri, early Ohios, 600 65c; Minnesota, home grown, 63@65c
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Worth Carolina,

A weak of hot, dry weather has turned the cotton crop from the up- ward, to the downward road. Plant has Wilted badly as result of the heat and shedding is quite gener~. Some improvement reported in late cotton, but this portion of the crop will require late frost to mature.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04

w. Y. Greene, Hopkins, N. H. writes the following letter which will inter- est every one who has kidney trou- ble: "For over year, Mrs. Greene had been afflicted with very stub- born kidney trouble. Foley Kidney Pills done more to complete her re- covery than any medicine she has taken and l feel it my duty to recom- mend them." Mann Pharmacy.
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FOR SALE-ONE BAY AND ONE black, good driving horses, good condition and in good shape; alsd one new rubber tired runahout, and Qae steel tried runabout .ug- gy. Will sell at a bargain if sold at once. Thos. Smith, 106 K. 2nd.
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FOR SALE--HORSE, SURREY AND harness complete. The horse is an excellent family horse, thoroughly reliable and gentle; surrey in first class condition and is rubber-tired. Will sell at low price if taken at once. Apply 1909 West Barraque Leverenz Shoe Co.,, or phone 31.
 7-1 If
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Cottonseed and Products,

Seed-F. o. B. cars at stations, $20 per ton; wagon seed atsmill, SIS per ton.
 Meal-Prime, $28 per ton.
 Hulls-$S per ton.
 Linters-2 1-4M4c per pound.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04

This laundry is sanitary. By our process the clothes returned to you are cleaner and more hygienic than it is ossible to ob.ain by the usual home washing. American Excelsior Laundry G. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04

We also give complete satisfaction in the laundering Of the household wash. Why not send us the heavy pieces-tablecloths bed spreads, sheets, pillow cases, curtains. tow els, napkins, etc. And so make the washing lighter and easier. American Excelsior Laundry Co. l
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CLASSIFIED w A NIT =
 Bring Resulis---Iry One

LOST BETWEEN 91f w. BARRAQUE F street and the Mint saloon 3rd and Main streets, solid gold watch chain A liberal reward will be paid for the return of same tC Ben Feinberg, at Feinberg & Buerkel.
 7-2S-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04

FOR SALE-FORTY ACRE FARM
 within ? 1-2 miles of the city; 25 acres of creek bottom land in fine state of cultivation. An ideal dairy or truck farm. If you want real bargain see or phone Hollis Real Estate O., Phones Nos. 2 and 112
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04

FOR SALE OR TRADE-BOTTOM farms, hill farms, large and small to trade for city property; one very fine stock of goods, to trade for good. medium size bottom farm up $12,00O. J. P. Cady, 127h Main St.
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FOR SALE-AT TEN DOLLARS PER
 year d combination accident and
 health policy. $5,o0o.00 $1,50O.0V death benefit; $25.O0, $5o.0o week.
 ly benefit. You had better ask to see this policy before it is too late. Ages, 16 to 70. Both sexes, all oc- equations. R. w. seymour, agent, Telephone 696. o-z- ol
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FOR REIN 5ti Il -RY-
 c. S. M N EW lO6 PINE STREET PHONE 97l

1905 w. 9th, 4 rooms, city water and
 gas $12.0O S02 w. 9th, 6 rooms, lights, bath, gas,
 close iii, vacant Aug. 1 ........$25.00 422 Utah, 1 rooms, city water, close
 to B. C. shops .....,-.....-.............$1 $10.00 1901 w. 5th, rooms, modern in ev-
 cry respect, now being newly can
 vassed and paperod .............. $25.00 SIP Cypress, 3 rooms, city water $7.OO S05 West Third, 6 rooms, modern,
 clOse Ill -$25.OO 619 Miss, rooms, city water $15.00 62O Ash, 6 rooms, double hall, large
 lot and garden spot. Good outbuild-
 luSo poU.GU 17th and Birch, rooms; acre; good
 we'll and barn $10 00 2O03 w. 11th, 4 rooms, hall, good
 We1 $ll.UU 1908 B. 9th, rooms, gas and city
 WdIeI s--.--.-$ $l0.OU 2300 w. 11th, 5 rooms, hall, good we'll,
 large garden spot $10.0O 11th and Beech. new. modern 5-room OuuSdlOW $ZU.UU
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LOllisialla.

From weather standpoint the crop about held it's own, but boil weevil are doing some damage, and this throws the balance against the crop for the period under review. Many sections complain of damage from the drouth and heat
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04
Arkansas.

The continued dry weather hak greatly damaged the crop, many cor respondents estimating that the crop in certain sections has been cut in half. In some of the bottom lands and where showers have fallen the plant is doing we'll and a fair yield is promised, but, generally speaking the hill cotton is poor. Boil weevils are reappearing in the southern part of the state and are reported active in some localities.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04
FOR RENT.

SACRIFICE SALE-140 ACRE FARM
 in good neighborhood, 40 cleared
 good barn; portion of the land is fine rich creek bottom; an ideal stock farm: owner must sell soon
 If you want real, bargain, see ol phone Hollis Real Estate Co.,, No ? and 112. No. 123 A West Second Ave. u
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04

LOST-LADlES GOLD WATCH SIZE 12 Elgia movements; engraved N. E. Tillman. Reward of 8 will be paid for the return of same to Jno. Tillman, Hammett Grocer Co.
 7-26-6t
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FOR RENT LARGE COOL, TURN ished rooms for light housekeeping
 Phone, light, and water furnished
 419 E. 9th ave-, phone STA. 7-31-6i
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FOR EENT-ROOMS FURNISHED for light housekeeping, every con- venience. Phone 1493, S23 Pine st
 7-3O-6t
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Coffee Exchange Closed.

New York, Aug. 3.-The Coffee eX- change which, last Friday. voted to remain closed until today, decided to- day to stay closed indefinitely.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04

FOR REN'E-FIVE ROOM COTTAGE modern improvements, Opposite high school on south Laurel street
 Junius Jordan, phone 1884. 7-2S-6t
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HEAVY DECLINE IN CHICAGO PORK Prices Drop 50 Gents per CWt.-Wheat Prices Downward, Despite
 the War.

Chicago, Aug. 3.-Sensational de- clnes took place this afternoon in the value of hogs. Prices broke as much as 30 cents on the hundredWeight.
 Tightening up of the money mar ket drove spectators out of the mar ket.
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Texas,

Dry weather has stopped the growth of nearly all the cotton in the big state. Most of the old cotton still has good promise, although even this part of the crop deteriorated some what during .Se last week. The young centage of the crop, has completely cotton, which constitutes large per stopped growing, although averaging less than a foot in height. Is bloom ing at the top and correspondents generally concede it a very poor chance to make a crop of any conse- quence. Insects are not active. Pick ing quite general in South Texas and gins are running steadily at many places.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04
Vienna Raises Rate.

Vienna, Aug. 3.-The Austria-Hun- garian bank has raised it's discount rate to per cent.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04

FOR SALE-ONE COMPLETE OUT. fit for up-to-date butcher shop
 phone 901. 6-26-tj
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FOR SALE-ONE HORSE, ONE
 bugpv and harness, one Toledo computing counter scale, all cheap for cash. Apply to Il. w. Selgel, 2001 E. Sth ave, Or at 1907 E. 6th
 ave. 7-3l-6t
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Special prices on buggy harness -$12.5O set at $9.99 at CLEVELAND MATTHEWS HARDWARE CD. t1
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FOR SALE--New seven room bunga- low ill Southwest part of town. EX-
 elusive white district. Price for quick sale, $2,200. Call ll06. 7-22-1m
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FOR SALE-CIlliAP-HUPMOBll1E
 20 roadster; call at 403 West 4th
 street. 7-3l-6t
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FOR SALE-HOUSEHOL FURNl- ture, a few large ferns, several DIG lures and gas stoves. Apply to Mrs. J. F. Mitchell, 1909 South Cherry
 street or phone 1887. 7-27-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04

FOR RENT-FURNlSHED ROOMS for light housekeeping; also one five-room modern bungalow. Phone 1918 or Apply 727 Pine street.
 8-2-6t
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Vacation Suggestions

We have the following extremely low round trip rates. Tickets on sale daily until September 30th. Good to return until Oct Der 31st, 1914.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04
FOR SALE

F, SALE-TWO iASSENGER llumpmobilc, in first class shape
 with license equipped for remainder of the year. Price $2O0 cash. Alp ply to B. w. Wilson, l1ol W. Sixth avenue S-26-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04

FOR RENT-TWO NICELY FURN- ished rooms for light housekeeping
 With all modern coaveniences. Ap-
 ply FOG w. 3rd. avenue. 6-30 tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04

LOST-PAIAM BEACH COAT, BLACK
 with white stripes, between Creed Taylor's Place and Tom Kings blacksmith shop. Finder return to- Graphic office and receive re- ward. 7-26-6t
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.RENT--FURNISHED

FOR RENT-FURNISHED FOR light housekeeping, two nice large cool front rooms, three blocks
 west of Main street. Also have a plano as good as new for sale, reasonable. Apply to 326 Walnut, or Phone 984. 7-3O-6t
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FOR RENT - NICELY FURNISHED room for light housekeeping, close in; modern; at 609 w. Barraque St
 also rooms for housekeeping o1 Beech street. Any number rented as desired. Call 1564. Mrs. M. M. Meyers. 7-22-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04

Sewing machine repaired-~aly makc-done by expert repaircr, all repair work guaranteed. HadSon- Anderson Furniture Co.,, Second and Chestnut streets 7-26-1m
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Georgia.

Conditions are spotted. In some sections where rains have fallen re-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-08-04

FOR SALE-A 45-IlORSE POWER center crank engine in A-No. 1 or
 der. Address Morgan Veneer Co.,, Pine Bluff, Ark. I-2o-6t
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-10-08
THE STORY TELLER.
POOR MRS. SMITH.

A minister was recounting some OF
his amusing experiences in marrying
people. There's an old CUSTOM" said he,
that the bridegroom shall kiss the
bride Immediately after the marriage
ceremony is over.
IT'S a good practical custom, for 1t
serves more handily than anything else
that I know of to dissipate the awkward
pause that almost always follows a sim
pie, informal ceremony. For this reason
keep the custom alive.
"One day a man whom | shall call
Smith cane to the parsonage to be mar
ried Mr.. Smith was a pompous, conse-
quential little man. Tho prospective Mrs
Smith was a fine, winsome girl.
After the ceremony MIR. Smith, In spite
Of his pomposity. did not seem TO known
Just what was the next thing to do, so,
as is my practice In such emergencies. I
said: MY dear sir, il IS your privilege
to salute the bride.
He turned around and extending his
hand formally, said: Mrs Smith con.
graduate you
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-10-08
DILLINGHANrS POSITION IN SEN
ATE
(From the Barre TimesD

Vermont has long maintained a
commanding position in the United
State Senate because it has sent its
best men to that body and has kept
them there so long as they wished to
remain. Believing this is the best
policy for the state the Republican
party at it's state convention unanim-
ously renominated senator William p.
Dillingham;, who, by hard and intelli-
gent work, and also by reason OF his
long service has won a place of dis
tinction for himself and the State he
represents In the national Senate. His
return means more to Vermont at this
time than the election of any new man
can. Mr.. Prouty's friends recognized
this policy when they refrained from
making any contest for the nominal
ton in the republican convention. In
all his term of service. Senator Dill
bingham has been honest with himself
and true to his convictions. BY sol
doing he has not always been able to|
please everyone. Neither could Mr.
Prouty, or any other honest man in his
place, II is true Senator Dillingham;
is conservative, but this Is a time whenI
conservative men are needed rather|
more than the more radical NJ.
Prouty The State should and Will
return Mr., Dillingham; for another
term.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-10-08
APPLE GR0W|NG LESSONS
For Clubs of New England
Young People.
OF Agriculture Promoting
Popular Interest in Fruit Rnising--
Clubs of boys and Girls from
10 to 10 Years OF Age.

Boys and girls in New England will
be organized by the department of agri-
culture into apple growing clubs for the
purpose of renewing popular interest In
the apple as a profitable crop, says the
Washington correspondent Of the Tran
script According to announcement Just
made by the department. the organiza-
lions for young people on the farm are
now being planned and begun not only In
the New England States, but In New
York. New Jersey. Delaware Pennsyi-
vania, Michigan, Ohio, Idaho, Montana
Oregon and Washington. Amy young
people In these States" declares the de-
partment. wishing to find out the details
Of the new appe-raising clubs should
write at once to the State agent In charge
Of club work at the State College Of Agri-
culture or the United States Department
OF Agriculture, Washington, D. c."
YOUNG WILL BE TAUGHT APPLE
RAISING.
The new clubs will be organized on the
same lines as are those for the encourage
mont of potato, corn and alfalfa growing,
gardening and canning. and poultry-rais-
ing. Members must be not under 10 nor
bers will be allotted not less than 10 ap-
pie trees, six or more years old. in the
same orchard (and all in one row or block
if possibe) of which he will have the ex-
elusive care for one year. Each club must
have at least five members, and these will
be under the instruction Of n local leader
who will receive instructions from the
state leader IN charge or the county
agent. Following these instructions tho
young member who knows nothing about
apple-raising will learn to pick grade,
crate and market apples; also to can and
label fruit for exhibition and for sale.
The instructions will aim to show each OF
these young people how he may get the
maximum results from his 10 trees with
the minimum expenditure of labor.
As in the other clubs for boys and girls
cooperating with the department, praoti-
cal prizes will be awarded by local fairs
and interested people to those who excel.
The best prize, however will be expert
ence and net profit on investment to
ca CHI member
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-10-08
THE MAN OF THE HOUR

(From the Burlington CHpperl
The candidacy of the Hon. Charles
A. Prouty for the United States Sen
ate is gaining strength throughou
the entire state, He stands to-day "a
the greatest man in public life from
Vermont. BY ability and experience
he stands shoulders above any othea
man for the place, lie is the man Of
the hour
Mr. Prouty is not to be a strictly
partisan candidate He will run as an
independent though will not refuse
support from whatever source it may
come. He has been careful not II
declare himself a member of the ProI
Gressive party in the party sense huI
he has ideas which are so similar n
those of the Progressive party thai
he can be truly called a progressive
Vermont viii make history witt
Mr. Prouty in the Senate and the ProI
gressive party Will show its loyaltt
to the commonwealth by furtherin
his candidacy in every way