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The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-07-15

Hav shall store nv onion. 50
that t6ey vii keep aHrtas lie femar-
der - the summer ard turing MIN.
ter"
The above question Is one thai il
frequently asked hY the farmers 81
III" state TIL following suggestions.
II carried out viii greatly help IA
solving the problem:
DO not allow the onions TO remain
in the ground after they are matus b..
but dig them when from 80 TO 90 r.
cent Of the tops die and fall oy, =.
FAree or four rows may BE- Pulled .
get1er in a Wtndrow as they are dug
and allowed to remain in this way NJ.
I'll the tops are dry. which viii re.
quire several DAYS owing to the de-
gree Of sunshine 1t may be neess.
sary to turn the onions over at inter
walls Of two days until they are thor
oughly dry DO not allow white onions
70 remain in the sun until they turn
green
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-07-15
Notice from Judge Cook.

To the Boys and Girls of Chlcot Coun-
ty
am authorized by the laws of Ar
kansas to appoint from Chicot County
ID beneficiary students in the UNIVERSE
ty of Arkansas at Fayetteville. These
appointments hold good for four years
and entitle the holders to exemption
from the tuition fee Of $40 year
Beneficiaries are also entitled to rooms
in the dormitorles as against those who
do not hold appointments.
To enter the University as regular
student, one must have completed
high school course. but there are
number of practical courses in Agricul-
ture and the various branches of en-
gineering which may be taken by those
who are not nigh school graduates.
In these courses are taught the practi-
cal side of farming, surveying manage
ment of electric light and telephone
plants automobile work, shop work,
etc.
The two year normal course confers
the right to teach anywhere in the
state without examination.
In the Normal Department, there is
maintained Teachers Training High
School Students living in the small
towns and the country districts may,
after completing their home schools,
enter this high school and thus prepare
themselves for the regular University
courses.
The University has faculty and
equipment second to none in the entire
southwest and the expense of attend
ing is lower than in almost any in the
United States which offers equal ad-
vantages. since the expense of conduct
ing the University is paid almost al
together by the state and national
governments,
Harry E. Cook,
County Judge.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-07-15
HANDSOME
KITCHEN TRIM

is the most pleasing thing to
greet the feminine eye. The
housewife or maid occupies
that room more than any
other in the house. Conse-
quentIy We believe in max
ing the woodwork effectively
cheerful for that reason.
Send Us Your plans for estl-
mate.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-07-15
SOIL INCUBATION
MAKES GOOD YIELD
In Growing Legumes Il Is We'll 20
Know Whether Proper Bacteria Are
Present in the Soil.

The beneficial effects Of growing L.
gumes on poor soils have been recoS
nized from the earliest days of agri-
cultural history. For this reason there
has always been a tendency to grow
Iegumes especially in older farmln,
regions.
Investigate Bacteria.
In growing legumes it is always per-
tinent to know whether proper BAG
terra are present in the soil so thai
the leguma can take part OF its
supply of nitrogen from the air and
not entirely from the soil No one can
tell this until the leGume il tried ~
digging up the plant by tho roots AID
washing the soil away with water TIE
noduleS, IL present. can easily be
found II these are not present TIE
lesnme plant cannot take nitrogen
from the air
Methods Of lnocuiation.
When growing a certain leGumH on
a soil and especially in A Community
who're it has never been grown there
is always 4 chance that artificial In
oculation may be necessary Two
methods are commonly employed one
is known as the soil transfer method
Here soil at the rate Of 90 u 500
pounds 20 the acre is taken from nj
Old field where the ,egume has be u
growing. and the bacteria are known
> BE- present. and scatter over III.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-07-15
J s Knox. Specialist
Cooperative Extension Work
Stones For Terrace

r, c. Powers OF Y + u No
Paris. Arkansas, told County Agent
G NJ Tuggle OF Logan county that
during the last 20 years he has hauled
more than 10000 wagon loads OF rock
from his farm at an average cost OF
Is cents a load The couutv agent
says that the once rocky folds ara
under good cultivation In this same
netghborhood, J, VI Darrough. a pros.
porous farmer has hauled more than
$4,000 wagon loads from his farm dur
ing the past 30 years He uses the
rock to terrace all Of his rolling land
to prevent washing
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-07-15

The town of Hume, Mo, declares
that "pay-u week which it observed
in June was a big success, and thinks
the idea will be adopted as a national
one by the first of the year. AS the
Arkansas Gazette very pertinently re-
marks, we hope Hume, in giving other
details for the successful carrying OFT
of the plan, will tell us where to get
the money to pay up with
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-07-15
A Digest of Freaks.

The Literary Digest recently pub
Hshed a tIst Of the FREAK bits which
legislators IN various states hat intro
duced a. the recent sessions with the
hope of having them enacted into laws.
The lat vas taken from Texas news,
paper Of good standing and influence.
In the list was the hii' introduced INTO
the Kansas legislature early III 'he 'e7-
SION by some "iae-eteu Fe'orneI VINO
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9''''s''' i''s'D,,'s w -. 49,,
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V,.bs.. F.cla - re,,,srt .d,toriaIIv ia
~. -. ~. -. ~. md corn. tn
..,,,l.h -, Ell. ,.,o ,..r.. MAKING =
T.,.-.,,..,.,#.. ..,.l ~ ,b..,at. Tb,..anti-
..,,..t.,.t ,hro,,bort ,bo
nr.4s ii Kansas ana II = likely that. in
the future. very few bills OF that ma
t4.ra# wi. ever see thu h..ht Of 4ae IN
ropeoa.
Here = me 1.t ;. published IL the
f.iterar, Digest.
To proh5b.t the catching e frog.
Minnesota
TO probibi, the a.e of eacr powder.
rouge. hair d4e or bleaea. the piercing
Of the ears and the wearing OF ear
RING. Kansas.
,.,,,.,..l ..,......... -, -, ;, ro,.t NJ.
g.. r. ,~o,,d. hills
driven along the road at night shall
wear lights Prohibiting hip-pockets
in men, trousers Colorado
provid,ng that MI weed. and plant.
which cause nay fever shall be removed
from the roadsides Bachelors - pay
an animal tax Of = per head Pro-
hiblting the wearing Of whlskers hy
doctors and dentists. Massachusetts,
Compelling the National Guard 70 do
ninety days work each Year on the roads
ana bridges OIL the state. Requiring
dealers IN stock foods to pay an annual
license o. 50 Year. Prohibiting ire"
aoneae'' N'oi ASH"
Compelling ehurehgoer' 20 leave their
firearms outside. Texas,
Prohibiting treating Prohibiting the
,,,,;,,,, e ,,,,, >, Ia rI.r, ,roitar. nov
ters nat sratchers. etc. Taxing
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-07-15
Last Chance.
Harry E. Cook,
County Judge

The dredge boat this morning passes
the county bridge on the road between
Dermott and Hurds, and today will be
the last opportunity for Dermotters to
see the boat at work. A large number
of our citizens have already seen it.
Those who have not should avail them
selves of the opportunity.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-07-15
B. Y. P. u.

Leader J +. Delaney
Scripture Reading, Peter ;: LIZ
W :. Daniel
Faith Leader
Works, c. NJ Mease.
Faith Proeures Salvation.
Mr. Frank Johnson
Words ana Christian Reward.
W P Stansbury
Faith AMI Words in our Growth IN
Grace, { f, Goursor
Works tn Evidence 81 Fath.
j f Delaney
Song ~
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-07-15
At the Methodist Church.

Sunday School at GAS a. m.
Preaching at II a. m. and 7:45 p. m.
Epworth League at Gas p. m.
Prayer Meeting at 7;45 p. m. on
" Wednesdays. J. l.. Cannon, pastor.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-07-15
Place in BAGS.

As soon As properly cured In TIVE
field, place the onions in bags aud car
ry 10 the storage house The sto.
age house should DO we'll ventilated
especially until the bulbs are thor
oughly dry II only a few bushels arc
to be stored II Is good idea to
spread them out on the fcor ~ A
building. piling them not more than
six inches deep on the floor When
placed In this way There is little dar.
ger Of the bulbs heating or sproutln
from moisture. Some Of the regu,rr
onion storage houses have series "
shelves one above the other in which
the bulbs are spread out to dry :,
you have to store them in bags leave
plenty OF air space between the DR.
ferent bags and be sure the bulbs a. =.
all cured before placing them in me
bags
J. S. Knox. Specialist.
Cooperative Extension Work
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-07-15

Prohibiting the publication of liquor
advertIsem ents IN the newspapers Of
the state and calling for the destruction
of all such advertisements in papers
printed out of the state before such
papers are sold Alabama
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-07-15
Chickens and Pin,

This years crop OF spring chick
ems and pigs is the larges. that has
ever been seen in Sewer County. =
said County Agent j. A Wofard OF
De Queen. The preparation for gar.
dens was extra good. All barn.yard
fertilizer was saved. new fencing done
and many acres of new land cleared
Cotton acreage has been reduced more
than 30 per cent Many farmers. how.
ever, have reduced their acreage OF
cotton more than so per cent This
speaks well for diversified farming .
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-07-15

The State Aid Fund for high schools
has been done away with by the de-
cson rendered by the Supreme Court
the first of the week.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1915-07-15

II is foregone conclusion that q
COW cannot give a full flow of milk
unless she Is provided with feed from
which to give that milk Do not e.
pect something for nothing.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-11

four years, leave the chair; but IL
feels that in the newly elected presi-
dent, Miss Weatherbee. who brings
to the association a trained mind,
sincerity of purpose, and enthusiastic
interest in club life and the affiliated
club work, the growth evidenced in
these years will continue, and adj
vancement will still be made along
the line Of every interest pertaining
to the civic progress and betterment
of the town. A rising vote of thanks
and appreciation was also given to
Mrs Udora Watson and to Mrs. D.
w. Waldron, who have both served
the club with much efficiency for
several years, and who now retire
from Office.
On Friday evening the junior high
school held dance at the town hall
under the auspices of the faculty.
The party was well attended and a
thoroughly enjoyable evening spent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank L. Blair enter
tanned at dinner at their home on
Palmetto street, Friday evening, Mr..
and Mrs. John A. Reilly and Miss
Reilly.
Mr.. and Mrs George H. HOLSTER,
of Lake Alfred, Fla, were in town on
Wednesday and Thursday of last
week, the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Milligan. Mr.. HOLSTER reports
Lake Alfred as building up flourish.
ing community.
OF special interest at the annual
meeting of the v. |. A. on Friday was
the report of the chairman of the
civics committee, Mrs. George H.
Sage, who called particular attention
to the spirit of cooperation which ex-
lists between the town authorities, the
Ormond board of trade and the Vii.
lage Improvement association along
many lines of civic work. This is as
it should be, and many good things
are hoped for.
Mrs. Ellen Borden, chairman of the
building committee, reported nearly
100000 raised toward the Memorial
Library building fund, and 1t is now
confidently expected that the contract
will soon be let and work started
before many weeks. The annual
street fair will add a considerable
sum to the 100000 already on hand.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-11

orations. The grounds and especially
the parkage on the river front pre-
sented fairy-like scene, each shrub
and tree aglow with bright japanese
paper flowers, and each booth lending
itself to the attractiveness of the
scene with its own individual decora-
tions. The street and ground decora'
tons we're in charge of Mrs. James
P. Vining.
The lawn and residence Of James
CARMEL, where jellies, marmalades,
fruits and vegetables were displayed
and sold, presented one of the most
attractive scenes on the grounds
The palmettoes were hung with great
branches of oranges and all small
shrubs decorated with paper flowers
the entire scheme being of yellow
and golden orange. The fruits and
jellies were presided over by Mrs.
Carnell and Mrs. Daub. These dec
orations were also in charge of Mrs
Vining
The utility booth, chairman of which
was Mrs. Eliza Graves; The "Old
Settlers" kitchen, at the head of which
was Miss Alice McNary. and where
salads, cakes, pies and other delica,
cies were sold the flower stands in
charge of Mrs. Ellen Borden; the
candy booth and punch table, with
Mrs. F. C. Blair, chairman; ice cream
booth in charge of Mrs. William
Shafer; and the tea-room lunch booth,
where substantial and delicious
luncheon was served from 1900 until
six in the evening, were all most at
tractive and had their full quota of
useful, dainty. lovely and palatablc
wares to offer, and were literally
patronized by the throng of about
600 people. Mrs. Z. A. Flemming and
Mrs. Stanley CARMEL conducted the
fortune teller's tent and assumed the
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-11
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! ORM0ND :


ORMOND, March 10.-The Florida
Flying Squadron visited Ormond the
first of last week, holding services al
the Union church, the services being
well attended. From here the Squad
ron went to New Smyrna to hold
similar meetings. George y. Valid
ron, former pastor of the Union
church here, was in OrmOnd on Tues
day in connection with the Flying
Squadron work.
Isaac II. Sawyer. having returned
from successful business trip
in Chicago and the west, will spend
a short time with Mrs. Sawyer before
their return to New York and the
east
Mrs. John A. Reilly was hostess a,
skalp whist given at the library
rooms on Thursday evening of last
week There were IL tables and a
pleasant time was spent socially.
Messrs Carleton and Wardell will
have charge of the next whist, which
will be given on Friday evening. the
18th
The annual Ormond street fair, UNI
der the auspices of the Village I'm
provement association, was held on
Tuesday, beginning at II o'clock and
continuing throughout the day until
the last vaudeville performance given
in the evening. AS heretofore. Pal
metto street was closed to public
traffic from New Britain avenue to
Lincoln avenue. The entrance to the
grounds was arched over with bamboo,
palmetto and magnolia branches. the
green of these blending beautifully
with the large flags used in the dec
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-11
Languages of the World.

Strange as it may seem. there are
more than four thousand langua ges
spoken by mankind. while the mum.
Der of dialects exceeds this. There
are more than sixty vocabularies in
Brazil and in Mexico the Nahua is
broken up into some seven hundred
dialects. There are hundreds in
Borneo, while in Australia there is no
classifying the complexities. Assum-
ing that so dialects on the average
belong to each language, we have the
colossal total of 100000 linguistic va.
rieties.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-11
characters of gypsies, both in cos.

characters of gypsies, both in CO.'S
tune and makeup, to perfection.
There were also several side issues.
A popcorn booth built in the open
and conducted by Messrs. Carleton
and McNary attracted much atten.
ton; also the Dodgers" gallery and
bean guessing contest. Artist Will
cox, of Daytona. had very generously
donated one of his beautiful water
colors, which was ratified off. Miss
Anna Owens, of Hotel Ormond, had
charge of the pretty little team Of
ponies and cart which pleased the
children immensely at five cents
trip around about town.
The baby parade, as usual, formed
one of the chief attractions; the
babies in their flower bedecked
carriages, wheeled by small girls In
pretty as well as fancy costumes, fol-
lowed by bridal procession, was
most charming and effective.
The vaudeville, under the able
management of Mrs. J. d. Price, gave
three performances to crowded
houses There was enjoyable solo
work from Miss Berry, also from two
young men from Hotel Ormond, and
beautiful contralto number from
soloist of Hotel Ormond. and beauti-
full contralto number from a soloist OF
Hotel Clarendon; several mirth-pro-
ducing numbers in pantomine from
local talent; a fancy dance by Miss
Ernst, from Hotel Ormond, was beauti-
fully and artistically executed. Among
the most enjoyable numbers were
those given by Bert Darby in his song
and impersonation of lady. and the
maxixe dance given by his little
daughter. Jeanette. and little Miss
May Bramell, the latter in costume and
taking the part of a gentleman; also
the song and dance given by dainty
Miss Jeanette, which was as artistic
and charming as possible Other num-
bers were specially good. and the
vaudeville was one of the best ever
produced in Ormond
Mrs. George II. Sage was chairman
of the executive committee, and Gail
Borden had charge of much of the
detail work. The whole affair re-
Elected much credit on all heads of
the different committees, as well :
on all those contributing help and
work.
The annual meeting of the Village
Improvement association was held on
Friday, March 9Th. at the library
rooms. the president, Mrs. Macon
Thornton, in the chair. Most favor
able reports from the president and
chairmen of the various standing con-.
mittees were read, all giving evidence
of great deal of growth and progress
along the line of the different depart
ments' work. The nominating COM
mittee, consisting of Mrs d. w. Lewis.
chairman. Mrs. Ada C. Hinkley and
Miss Margaret Howe, then presented
the following names for officers for
the ensuing year: Miss Emma
Weatherbee, president: first vice
president. Mrs. ]. d. Price: second
vice president, Mrs. John A. Reilly;
recording secretary. Miss Eugenia
Reilly; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Mildred Watson McCurry; treasurer.
Mrs. John G. Daub; auditor, Miss Ella
Foulke. These were all unanimously
elected. 1t was with sincere regret
that the club saw its president, Mrs.
Thornton, who had served so efficient.
ly. faithfully and tactfully, these past
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-11
Consoling Philosophy.

Perhaps If one were browsing
around, amusing himself trying to
hit upon the most consoling bit of
philosophy ever written, this of So
crates would be easy to surpass. IF
all our misfortunes were laid in one
heap, whence every one must take
an equal portion, most people would
be content to take their own and de.
part"
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-11
Heat in Wood and Coal.

It takes a cord and half Of short.
leaf pine, hemlock, red gum. Douglas
fir. sycamore and soft maple to equal
a ton of coal. and two cords of cedar,
redwood, poplar, catalpa, Norway
pine, cypress. Eastwood. spruce and
white pine.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-11
Afternoon Farmer,

An afternoon farmer is an English
expression for one who puts OF his
work until the last moment.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-11
And Deserves Than

Then, again, it is the fellow who
goes fishing for compliments who gets
the most rebuffs.-Pittsburgh Sun.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-11
Next After God.

After God there is nothing, oh. my
friend, so sw ct as Acknowledgements
d. Guorin
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-03-11

Ivan Trufanoff, aged sixty-two
years, is the Oldest volunteer in the
armies of the car He is a Cossack
and has taken part in three previous
wars.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-16
A PRESS "DEvIL"
REMEMBERS '.HOME'

Sol. Primer. in Platte Tribune
Number /. Volume IS of the Miller
Press comes to our desk this week.
To us this is of more than passing
interest, for 1T was in the Press Of
flee many years ago that we first
saw the light in the printing art,
and during the intervening yeare we
have watched the Press grow to be
one of the best weekly papers in the
state, now located IN its own two
story block with modern equipment.
Also we have watched the locks of
the veteran editor, who has stood at
the helm of the Press through storm
and sunshine for thirty-five years,
whiten. Truly. the Press is a fixture
in Hand county
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-16
FARMERS
AT MILLER JAN. go

Arrangements have been made to
hold a four DAYS Short Course at
Miller on Jan. 3-6 inc, 1915 and we
hope that every farmer within many
miles will attend the meetings.
This work, as now conducted, is
practically identical to the Farmers
Institutes Of the past. The very
best lecturers and demonstration
procurable will be present. There
will be a seperate meeting place for
the men and for the women. Liberal
prizes will be given by the business
men of Miller for the best farm and
kitchen products displayed. Let
every farmer and every housewife
in Hand county arrange their affairs
they can attend each session. 1t
is possible to have better farms; it is
possible to haze better homes. Come
out and hear what these experts
have to say about these things.
II. II. StOner,
Supt. Farmers Institutes
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-16

Local poultrymen who have birds
on exhibition at the Redfeld show
are R. N. Hunt. A. G.. Sweetland
and Cole Stratton.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-16

Miss Vina Drury, of Manchester.
Iowa, arrived this week for a visit
at the home of her sister Mrs G.. W.
Wilcox.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-16

For SALE: Some extra good full
blood Duroc boars. Also 1,500 Blu
Of Marcus wheat, northern grown
Inquire of B. A. Goyke, st. Law
renee, So. Oak. 2tf
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-16

EsTRAYED: Low down, heavy set
pony, saddle marked; short tail.
Phone Line i. Call 10. S. G. Vance
st. Lawrence. S. D. 3tf
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-16

| For SALE: Barred Plymouth
Rock ROSTERS. $1.00 each. Inquire
| Of Mrs Sam Miller. 1tf
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-16

FOR SALE-In Miller, some good
houses that can be esily moved. Are
priced for quick sale. Also several
barns. Elmer D.. Bailey. 2tf
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-16

FOR SALE-2 good pianos, cash
or time. e. D.. Bailey. 2tf
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-16

j. II. Cole received a letter this
week from Dick Williams stating
that his brother, Ed. Williams. died
at his home in Iowa, They were
both members of the famous Will
liams Brothers quartet. who were
Hand county pioneers and will be
remembered by the older citizens.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-16
The Great Miller Hog Remedy

Has never failed to cure or pre-
vent hog diseases if given according
to directions. Fully guaranteed d.
Money back if not satisfied. Give it
a trial. For sale at Corner Drug
Store. Sam Miller.
1tf Miller, S. ID.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-16

OPPORTUNITIES

FIVE CENTS PER LINE
nyou ave anything to sell. or II you de
sire to buy anything. a three or Tour line
uutice In the pREss will bring results.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-16

For SALE: Good No. /. Durum
wheat. S 90 per bushel. Inquire of
j. o. Waters, of Miller, or r. j.
Waters, at the farm. S. E. Of 8-110-
68 1t4*
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1915-12-16

We will sell any responsible party
cattle on time. From 800 to sou
head on hand at all times.
B. F. & j. M. Magness,
st. Lawrence. S. ID.