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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09
THE MEL TING POT
GOMEZ TAKE POTLUCK WITH US.

featuring the necessities OF mankind
10 engage in the production of such
luXuries as shrapnel shells. We pre-
fer TO feed and transport the human
body rather than destroy it.
\ Voice From the Tomb.
kalamazoo Telegraph Press.)
Mr.. Shakespeare announced that if
they didn't pass a mass meeting
would be held on Wednesday evening.
"New Peaches on the Market
Headline.
Yes, we noticed them at the fall
opening.
WHILE we admire DR. Dumba's
nerve we cannot commend his discre-
ton or sense of propriety. And while
he might be within his rights If he
were in Austria or some enemy
country ne is certainly without them
when he abuses the confidence and
hospitality of a friendly and neutral
nation. He is eligible TO the persona
non grata class.
Kept Tab on the Jitneys. Headline
Gosh! 1t must have kept 'em busy.
Speaking of Jitneys and FOrds.
(COr. Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)
No telling when or where a Ken
dallville man will bob up next with an
anxious world waiting for what he
will do for it. Last one to bob up is
our own J. Fred Mayer, linotype op-
orator and all around good fellow,
known in these parts a few years ago.
He has been doing some thinking
while running his linotype and has
thought out a device called the, 10y
driver'-nOt 10y rider"-which he
proposes to attach to any Ford, and
guarantees to keep the 4d going in
the straight and narrow way.
ANOTHER shipload Of gold from
Europe. Still we do not feel inflated.
IT takes something more expansive
than gold to expand our epidermis.
G. y. +.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09
THE LESSON.

Two sisters. is and 20. attractive
and eminently respectable. of Texas
city. accepted an invitation TO go auto
riding with two young men. which in
itself was not so reprehensible.
But-the party stopped al a road
house-a chicken garden" in Texas
parlance-and looked on the wine
when il was red Going home. the
younger sister. intoxicated. fell from
the machine She is in a hospital
dying, the other in disgrace. Never
mind about the men; they are not
worth mentioning.
VIII our American girls never learn
that shame and death Turk in the wine
glass?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09

many not only supplied Spain with
rifles and ammunition but German
officers directed operations against
the United States. After peace was
deci0red, these officers were restored
20 their rank i'm the German army.
And the Army and Navy Journal. lest
we forget. recalls the very doubtful
and unfriendly attitude OF Germany
after the capture Of Manila. an atti-
tude. which but for the tactfUl diplO-
macy OF Admiral Dewey. would likely
have led to an international war at
that time.
There is a good deal Of hot air in
this talk of our close friently relations
with Germany. saws the Journal, and
nearly II succeeds in proving it.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09

Lloyds in London is betting three
to two that the United States will
sever diplomatic relations with Ger
many over the Arabic affair. Slip out
a quiet tip. Washington. and let our
faithful constituents cop off some of
those British guineas.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09

THE value Of the personal touch is
recognized in warfare as well as in
business and social affairs. The kaiser
went 10 the front and the Russians
shrank or shrunk. or shrinked into
the vasJness OF their empire. Now
the car is at the front and the shrink
age has stopped.
THE elimination of the hyphen
from our nationality, we are per-
suaded. would be quite as beneficial
10 the body polite as the elimination
of politics from legislation.
Do we see in the message of the
car To France a suggestion to get
busy in the western zone or don't We -?
This diplomatic language, as Kipling
would say. is so inaccessible.
THE announcement that Jean Web
ster, author of Daddy LOng-Legs''
prompts the suggestion that the wish
expressed IN the letters TO Daddy
was father to the climax.
IT has been discovered that a Chi
cagO cop fell asleep at the switch be-
cause he had been kept awake all day
waiting for court proceedings, but this
hardly solves the general proposition
as TO why cops sleep on their beats.
What Would Happen if This Ad Were
Printed in a South Bend Classified
Column?
WANTED-To buy lot within 10 or
Is minutes walk from square; vacant
or with old building.
THE Jewish custom Of celebrating
the New Year in September has some
advantages over the conventional date
of the Gentiles 1t is fixed at a more
cheerful season. when the activities of
the autumn are beginning, instead of
the dead of winter when you couldn't
start anything with a stick of dyna-
mite.
SOUTH BEND is too busy manu-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09
READ Up ON IL.

Pro-tagonists of the German-Aus-
trian plea for an embargo on ship
metns Of arms from this country 10
the allies may find some very inter-
esting, as well enlightening, facts in
the issue OF the Army and Navy Jour
nal for July 3.
In the Spanish American war Ger
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09

Recent dispatches from Albany. y.
Y, seem TO convey the impression that
if William Barnes ever was boss of the
state, he has lost his grip. All the
bossing done in the constitutional
convention is being done by Elihu
Root; every time Barnes and Root
have FLASHED on any issue. Root has
won
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09

London cablegram says that "Kitch-
ener's army has been raised chiefly by
advertising" If Kitchener will only
trot out his army and let us see it, we
may have a few kind words to say
about advertising
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09

patriotic gathering before the res
idence of Imperial Chancellor Won
Bethmann- Hollweg. in Berlin. joined
in mighty chorus rendering the old
Lutheran hymn, "A Mighty Fortress
In Our God" which is at least one
real frank admission emanating from
Germany
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09

Now we are promised a battle Of
words between ex-Pres't William II.
Taft and the Reverend Billy Sunday
in which Billys baseball vocabulary
will give him the edge. Anyway it
will be a scrap that is a scrap.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09
MADE HIM HOPEFUL.

Yes. she rejected me but she said
il in a most encouraging way"
How was that"
AS / went away she pointed 10 the
footprints that I had made on the
carpet and said, The next time you
come TO propose to me L want you 10
wipe your shoes cleani"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09

than at any time since 1863.
The people are ready to vote you
the American cross of honor any old
day, Pres't Woodrow Wilson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09

Rubles of Russia, the only nation
now on the retreat, are the only for
eign money showing Improvement in
the New York market. There are
features about this war that surely
have US up a tree.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09

Reported that an Australian soldier
while entrenching on Gallipoli PENN
sula struck a gold mine. We guess
that somebody's trying to boost en-
listment for service against Turkey.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09

Russians say they evacuated Brest-
Litovsk to take up positions further
east. Some day they're going to use
up their farther east, if they don't
watch out.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09

Judging from the manner in which
the Mexican banditu along the Texas
border, Gen. FunstOns army is a SUI
perfluous superfuity in that section.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09

No use talking, somebody has got TO
get up a war in which Col. Roose-
welt can charge up another hill No
he'd as large as his can stand peace
all the time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09

say! Taft's newspaper friends
are referring to Teddy as the senior
ex-president." in order that there may
be no confusing of one with the other.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09

Head of a Pacific coast arson trust
fell over themselves trying 10 get
business" OF course. That's what
we're all doing
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09

When Eli Root gets up and roasts
New York bossism clear back to Fen
tons days, it may be suspected that
N. Y. bossism has been chronically
rotten.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09
What The Papers Say

market And the reserve banks,
through the regional banks, will be
the potent factors in following out this
policy of the government.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09

Villa, once more, sends out the
word that the reports of his death
are greatly exaggerated"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-09-09

featuring the necessities OF mankind
10 engage in the production of such
luXuries as shrapnel shells. We pre-
fer TO feed and transport the human
body rather than destroy it.
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-04-16
A Heavy Loss.

william Cobb, living on the Nc
Candlish farm, south Of Craig, met
with a great misfortune early Friday
morning, OF last week, April 9th, by
which he practically lost nine mules.
The mules In some way got out Of
their lots and got on the railroad
track and were run down by north
bound train No. %, killing seven out.
right, and 90 badly injuring two, that
they will likely heve TO b. killed.
Coming e IL does at this tine Of
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-04-16
J. {. WHITMER,
DENTIST.
PROUD BUILDING,
North Side Of Square.
Both Phones.
Suddenly Stricken.

Mrs. w. l.. Ross, while out In the
garden at her home last Tuesday
morning about nine o'clock was
stricken with apoplexy while replant-
Ing a rosebush. She called to the
neighbors for help, as she fell over
and they quickly arrived and carried
her into the house, From the time
OF the stroke she was unconscious for
hours, but has suffered only a very
little.
The children, q daughter from Wyo-
ming, 4 daughters and q son from Ne.
braska have ell arrived and Mr.. Ross
thinks there Is very little change this
morning. However, she seemed to
recognize al Of them but cannot
spesk.-Aaitland Herald, April 9.
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-04-16
Rebekah District Assembly.

Rebekah District Assembly.
The following Is the program for
the meeting Of the district assembly
Of the Rebekah branch Of the ! %. q.
T., to bs held a. Forest CITY, Friday,
April 10Th.
AFTERNOON SESSION, 80 =. ".
Opening.
Introduction VI State President,
Mrs. Anna Newton.
Address Of Welcome, Mrs. Julia
Clifford.
Response, Mrs. Pearl Miller.
Roll Call.
Reading Of Minutes.
Reports Of Committees.
Reports OF Lodges.
Examination Of a Visitor, Evening
Star,
Ballot 4 Exemplilied, Forest City.
Instruction and Examination In Sc
cret Work, Mrs. Dtillia Parker
Communications and Bills.
Selection Of Meeting Place.
Election OF Officers.
RECESS.
Conferring OF Assembly Degrees.
EVENING SESSION, 500 T.. NJ.
Opening.
Reading, Mrs, Emma Williams.
Comforting Rebekah Degree, Eclipse
No. l57
Address, Mrs. Otillia Parker.
Solo, Mrs. Nellie Gartin.
Paper, Mrs. Adelaide Wayland.
Address, l.. }. EAstin, i. q. NJ
Report OF Neurology Committee.
Installation Of Officers.
Good OF the der.
Closing.
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-04-16

the year, 1t falls especially heavy upon
Mr.. Cobb-his active farm work about
to begin finds him without these
helpers, and he will be compelled to
buy others. 1t means also loss OF
about 81, 800. lie is certainly deserv-
Ing the sympathy Of friends and
neiQhbOrs.
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-04-16
YOU LOSE OUT IN the END.
The Losing Side Of the Mail
Order Tradias.-Think
II Over.

Hans Garbus, a German farmer Of |
Iowa, has discovered that the bene.
fits which appear ON the surface as
TO the mail order plan
sometimes spell disaster ard has nit.
ten a very interesting story Of his
views In a certain farm paper Here
is a part of his story:
I'VE farmers ne,dau akeniny 20 the
fact that we have unmi,takably
reached the period where We mus,
think and plan. lam one OF the SLOW
German farmers that had O he show n. |
and I am now giving my experience
that others may profit, for knowledge |
Is more expensive nov than ten years |
ago.
"Twen,y. nine years ago I began my
farm career. I lad an cid team and
40. Our furniture WAS mostly home.
made chairs, cupboard and lounge
made from dry rood, boxes, neatly
covered with ten cent cretonne BY
nv cir, wife. We rented eighty acre..
Being 4 boy Of ,pood hsbi,s I got al,
1850 ,s.,,,..s. "a $1,000 go
~. -" ....,..., s,,,, ,,.,n
YsI1 cfopS we're sold. The frat year
-. ~, go, ia , a,s ~, -.
..a,.,,, :. M. ...a,,o,. 80, ~
"y ,o 80. ss''S.s,.
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~. 80 -, a., ..,,.. a.. ..r....
~. "..,,.., - T... ...,,.,.s
.,....'.,,.., eli, ~. .,I.
- 80. -. - 80
~, I 49, ~, $50.
a.. 81, -, n.,..s 49,, s"nS,n.,
".",S "a 1850 .ss,," , $3.50
s...,n, ~ -. .,,.n.,. ;" ,,an IL,
ill.,, 80. .,.onn,s .,.nd IN mv hom.
80 ,.I Ia ,...,,.a -, ...n,n.
'm.,,.,,an 80 ! 1900 !,
.w. r.. "a ,n. =, a.. ,,,,,,..,
MAJ, .,,," a. ,,.. 49,. H.
=, ,',.,...s :. ~, ,,.. s.s.,,.s 80.
49,. ~, ,,,," -,
,,...s, ,-,,s ia "a
$50 s,,n y, ...n,. -. -, 80.
= 80. .. go "a .,s,, nm, u,,,.
.,,.,., 60 .ma,o.,.S . ,,..ss"
~, - 1870
"a 49,. ..,.s.s,,o. 80. 80.
a.. 60 60 H.. -. .,,
The Holt County sentinel., 1915-04-16

willard q. Proud, Eye, Ear,
Nose, Throat. sta Francis street,
Anne! Tootle- Lemon Bank, st. 10.
seph, Missouri. .~t.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-19

Of experience. An ardent patriotism
is sharpened by contrast with the
breadth of view of the true cosmo-
politan. Quick to sympathy. char
liable and generous in Judgment Of
others, Of himself he is a most cx-
acting of critics.
Padarewsld is now in the fun de-
VeIopment Of his maturity. As he
was in the beginning of his astonish-
ing career, so is he nova solitary
figure in the world Of music. His
mold on the public, professional and
lay alike, has never been firmcr.
Mentally physically and tempora-
mentally he has been fitted for Hfe's
work so as to make him stand out
in high relief from the artists Of his
generation Popular fancy has so
woven legends about him that in a
less prosaic, materialistic age he
would be 4 figure in myth. Even as
1t is, the nystery Of his art so en-
shrouds him that before he strikes a
chord on his instrument he has his
listeners bound to him, as if by a
spell
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-19

say velvet is largely featured as
material.
one Of the handsomest gowns in
the trousseau Is in black velvet with
plain flowing skirt and a highly en-
beIlished bodice. Another velvet
gown. French in its material and
treatment, is of sapphire hue Like
the other it has a train as have all
the evening gowns,
state Receptions.
Mrs. Wilson will be hostess at four
state receptions and at as many din
nCrs of the same character dullnS
the winter. one gown iH her trous-
seau worthy of such occasions in the
opinion of her friends is a white
satin with a trimming of white FOX
fur and made with a train. A sec
ond white satin is also made with a
train. but is not so rich in material
IT is q gown with a tunic oVerdrcss
opening on the front with the edges
bound in narrow pipings
Another gown in the trOusseau is
of blue satin, i'm one of the new made
in-France shades as they are called
the colors Of which, it is said, are
impossible Of imitation elsewhere
The skirt is hung in golden tissue
and that is vciled i'm black tulle.
Among a number of tailored suits
I'm the trOusseau is a green gown. II
is of dark cloth with short skirt
and a flaring half length coat. The
collar and cuffs are Of molesllin \
small velvet hat Is intended for wear
with it. OF the other tailored suits,
some of the more interesting are a
dark blue cloth bound in black silk
braid with a military air about the
ia p1yat and a praV Snplp-lilJp cloth.
also braided in military fashion.
And other Costumes.
There also is a three-pieced anne
thyst velvet costume with a small vel
vet hat adorned with ostrich tips. 1t
has a skirt that swings clear of the
ground by three or four inches.
and the bodice is largely lace and net
with glints of gold and amethyst Civ
ing changing lights.
There is a vestee of net and old
lace. The coat is more than half
length, all of velvet, with a lining of
self-colOred satin embossed in gold.
demi toilette of back net with low
neck, long sleeves and "A short train
is one of the least elaborate gowns
of it's character in the trousseau. In
the same class also is a delicate
mauve satin with a trimming of blue
and silver. A white broadcloth tail
ored suit with white boots is included
in the trousseau and blouses with tail
ored suits present every known variety
from fancy georgette crepes TO plain
tub silks. Some match the skirt in
color as, for example a green creme
with white collar and cuffs. Most OF
the blouses are white or just off the
pink flesh tints,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-19

ana there is hardly home or an Of
flee which has not had its victim
In public statement printed to-
day with the accord of General Car
rama the people are warned that
| the actual epidemic of typhus which
relgns I'm Mexico City and neighbor-
ing towns has reached such alarming
ana grave proportions as to threaten
TO propagate itself throughout the
country and for this reason requires
energetic measures to combat and
dominate it,"
The public is then informed that
while cooperation of private indiyid-
uals is everywhere desirable the gov
ernment finds itself compelled i'm the
interest of general safety to compel
obedience to the rules so rigid as to
10 seem necessarily severe, but which
me common danger makes imperative.
Baths for Everybody.
AS it is now generally admitted that
the only propagating agents of the
disease are body lice, government Of
hcials Will make a hOuse-to-house
canvass in poorer sections of the city
and in such other places as may be
deemed necessary for the purpose Of
stamping out vermin. public bath
''t''iiSiiiltIllS anu DdIDeT SHOPS
VIII be opened and all those of an
unclean appearance will be forced to
oathe and reclothe themselves. This
service will be free, clothes also be-
ing furnished by the government.
In all of this work military is CO.
operating with civilian officials. Gem
eral Gonzales has detailed five hun
dred soldiers to disinfect and clean
barracks and public offices. In all
the latter are to be seen printed no
tees, reading:
For hygienic reasons department
heads and employees must refuse to
snake hands with visitors" Hand
shakihg Is universal custom
throughout Mexico. but the dread of
typhus has put stop to its promis-
cuous practice. Latest statistics show
epidemic spreading more rapidly
than ever. So far foreign colonies
nave escaped serious loss, although 13
cases have been registered up to date
In american and English colonies.
The decree calling for observance
or health rules as outlined Is signed
by Minister of Interior Acuna and
obligatory for residents of the federal
district. 1t becomes operative Deem
Der IL, and is TO be extended to other
parts of the ren"hn-. A. eczsasion re<
quireA
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-19
LEATHER NOVELTIES

Collar Bags, Purses, Dresser
Sets, Travelling Sets, Tie Cases,
Tie Rings, Military Brushes,
Drinking Cups, Leather Belts,
Handkerchief Sets, Brushes,
Garment Hangers and a great
many other useful articles. as
low as soc, 75c, $l0O. $50,
$3.50. $3.50, $500. $3.50. $3.50.
$1,000 up to $1,000
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-19
PadereWSki Is a
Standard Tor All
CONTINUED From Rage one.)

Continued From Page One.)
quality which made MIN famous is
still at his call when need be. The
sterner traits which time has devel-
oped merely emphasize and
strengthen the lovely characteristics
of his earlier days.
A Poetic Thinker.
This development is merely tvplcol
OF the man himself In him arc
united the soul Of the poet and the
clear-thinking. logical mind of tho
man of affairs, A reticence as OF The
philosopher is enhanced by a charm
OF conversation which none can resist
An eagerness 10 know all that In now
v tempered BY the sane conservatism
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-19
HOSIERY

IIoleproof Hose, Not-a-Seme
Hose and McAlhm Hose, in
silks, isles and cashmoreS, pair
2jc, 35c, soc, 75c, 5l.00 to $3.50
Packed a quarter Of half a
dozen to the box.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-19
FULL DRESS SUITS

We carry the sizes to fit every
build. None but the best Hand
Tailored Stein-Bloch or Society
Brand make, $500, $4,000 up
to ................... $4,000
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-19
TRAVELLING BAGS AND
SUITCASES

A great showing of fine Leather
Bags, $500, $3.50, $1,000,
$3.50, $500, $500 to $4,000
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-19
SHIRTS
OF EverY pescrlption.

OF HVeIy N5aUIlpJIUH'
Dress Shirts, silk Shirts and
Flannel Shirts, $lOO, $50,
5000. $500. S4OO, $500 to $3.50
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-19
FINE NECKWEAR

The best assortment of fine Ties
in Tulsa, soc, SlOO, 81 80,
S2.OU to .,............. 9o.0'
Every Tie will be put in holt
day box for you.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-19
OPEN EVENINGS
UNTIL AFTER
CHRISTMAS
"SerUiCe With q Sn1ile'

ind is that the the Christ
Spirit radiant every 1t here that Will find every en-
to offer Sug
selection Of such articles already have on
your list
Ym find here Christmas boys every dscl
kind You will find gifts worth gng-and what more
worth having You find the p store buy IN but the
to shop find what want H.
5TEgI0cH ocoA7s SIS SI8 S25to $40
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-19
Deadly TyphuS Is
MendCing Mexico

Continued From Page one.)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-19

Boys. we pay cents per pound
for clean cotton rags-World office.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-19
President and Mrs. Calf
Are Man and Wife

Continued From Page onc1
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1915-12-19

and silver, books and pictures, an
ancient Chinese box and a large ma
boggDy dining ia blg
The Newark journal., 1915-07-15
ARKANSAS CROP
 CONDITION GOOD
Wheat Crop Nearly Doubles
 That of Last Year-Big Gain in Corn, Potatoes, and Rice

Production of corn, wheat and oats in the United States during 1915 will exceed all previous records, according to the July crop report.
 Potatoes and apples areto be slightly under the crops of last year. The wheat crop in the United States will aggregate 963, 100000 bushels, it is pre- dicted, as against 91,017,000 last year.
 In Arkansas the wheat crop is estimated at 2,100,000 bush els, as compared with 1,625,- 000 in 1914.
 Corn production will aggre- gate 2,810,000,000 bushels, or more than 100,000,000 greater than last year. In Arkansas 63, ,500,00 bushels will be har- vested, as against 42,000,000 last year. Nearly million bushels of rice more than last year will be produced in Ark ansas. The total will be 1 4,530,- GOO, as against 3,685,000 in 1914.
 While the country's produc- ton of potatoes will show d falling off this year, Arkansas production will be increased by nearly a million bushels. It is estimated the production will be 2,370,000 bushels, as com pared with 100000 last year. Pasture conditions and hay production in Arkansas show great improvement and increase over last year. Condi- tions of cotton in Arkansas are five per cent better than the 10 year average of the bureau of crop estimates.