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The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
SEED SELECTION
 FUR l9I7 COTTON
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRIcUL- TURF ISSUES GINNING INFoR-
 NATION FOR FARMERS.
PICK FROM LINT BY HAND
This Is Recommended When Ginners Are Very Busy to Prevent Mixing With Seed From Cotton of
 Another Variety.
Little Rock

LlLllc IhOCh.-
 Cotton Ginning Information for Farmers is very valuable bulletin recently published by the United States Department of Agriculture, and every farmer can well afford to read it at this time, since good cotton seed for planting next year will be scarce and high priced" says W. c. Lassetter, acting director Of the agri- cultural extension division of the Uni versity of Arkansas and United States Department of Agriculture. This bull letin was written by Fred Taylor, D. .. Griffith and c. E. Atkinson, cotton specialists with the United States De partment of Agriculture, and is thor oughly reliable in every detail. It is exceedingly well illustrated and the information contained should mean much to everyone interested in next years cotton crop. The first page Of this new bulletin reads as follows:
 One of the greatest difficulties in the producing of cotton of uniform fiber is the inability of the planter to maintain the purity of the seed of that particular variety which he prefers. He makes a practice of buying new seed every two or three years, the contention being that seed will run out" in this length of time; that is, his seed becomes so badly mixed. either at the gin or by cross breeding, that it no longer represents the varie- ty originally planted. In the very na- ture of things the different varieties of cotton become mixed if grown in adjacent localities. This is caused by the interchange of pollen between diff ferent varieties of cotton. Pure seed for planting purposes may be main tained by a proper system of seed se- lectios, which applies to all varieties of cotton
 "It is a good plan to pick planting seed from the lint by hand, in order that it may not become mixed with seed from cotton of another variety, or if so much seed is neeye1 that this is impracticable the cotton may be ginned in the regular way with good results if the ginner will first take the precaution to clean out thoroughly all the gin heads and let the machinery run a few minutes to make sure that all the seed and seed cotton from pre- ceding bales have been removed Par ticular care should be exerted to the end that the seed bin and trough are entirely free of any seed that may have been left from some other va riety of cotton. In some gins the seed is not allowed to go into the seed bin, but by means of a board or piece Of metal is conducted to the floor of the gin house, which should be swept clean before beginning the operation. This is by far the safer method Some improved gins have 8 hinged metal chute, which may be let down so that the seed is discharg- ed from the breasts will fall onto the floor instead of into the seed trough"
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14

The state department of agrleulturs Issued an interesting bulletin on the organization of cotton and corn clubs. The bulletin follows:
 "The farmers in different neighbor- hoods can get great benefit from or ganized cotton or corn clubs, or both We have the boys corn and cotton clubs and they are doing great good. The farmers can get more benefit than the boys if they will organize clubs and meet once a week. A club that embraces everything is topheavy and soon runs to seed. A cotton club for cotton farmers would help the members to make money. At the weekly meetings the different phases of cotton-growing and marketing could be discussed to advantage. In every neighborhood a great many diff ferent varieties of cotton are grown. Some are better than others. At the weekly meetings the advantages of the different varieties could be discussed. This would lead to the adoption of the D6llCA d4 lcliCSS dllu l4AC C4AAl4AAAfllAOAA SA the poor ones It would eventually lead to the adoption of one variety of cotton for each neighborhood where a club existed, and this would help to keep the seed strain pure and to mar ket at a better advantage, because the cotton would be uniform. By discus sion in the club meetings the farmers would soon adopt the cotton that makes the most money per acre, which is the real test On our farm was raised this year two varieties of cot ton. One load of 1,500 pounds was taken to the gin from each of the two kinds on the same day. One made a 395-pound bale and sold at 20 cents, The other made 495 pounds and sold for 15 1-2 cents. The seed from each cents hundred more to pick the 20 cent cotton-or s225-and TO cents less to gin it. When the whole differ ence was figured out the load of 20 cent cotton brought 73 cents more than the other. It took the same la bor to produce each; but by actual test of yield made by picking one row of each variety side by side, the 2O- cent cotton weighed A pounds and the other 101 pounds Which was the most profitable variety to grow? In a cotton club is a good place to discuss such matters as this and many others and get valuable information The same would be true in a corn club.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
lrish-Americans Resolve.

. New York.-ResoIutions opposing conscription in Ireland, and recom- mendins immediate operation of the home rule act, were adopted here at special conference of the United Irish League of America. It was said that 1000 recruits are volunteering daily in Ireland, and that out of . population of between 600,OO0 and 1O0,0oO men available for military duty, 160,o00 recruits already had been obtained.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
w, u, Paws Bonus.

New York-Directors of the West ern Union Telegraph Company, at a special meeting voted a bonus to em- ployes receiving less than $2,000 a year-seven per cent of their annual salary to those receiving less than s1,20O, and 6 per cent to those receiv- ing between s1,200 and s2,000 Mes sengers will receive s25 each.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Mail Gifts Early

Washington.-Another appeal to tho public to mail Christmas packages early to prevent crush of mail in the final days before the holidays was is, sued by the Postoffice Department. with warning that postal facilities would be taxed this year to capacity because of the country's prosperity.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Want No Recount Now.

Concord, N. H.-A petition which retary of state for the recount of the vote for presidential electors was withdrawn by Philip H. Faulkner, chairman of the Republican State Committee. The reason for withdraw cial returns gave President Wilson a plurality of 56.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Into Funston Charaes.

Washington--Rep Oliver calling on the secretary of war for the facts in connection with a recent com plaint by Baptist ministers that Major General Funston imposed objectiona- ble restrictions when they asked per vices among the troops on the Mexi- can border.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Still S3o,ooo Short.

New York.-W. W. Marsh, treas urer of the Democratic National Com mittee, made public here the official statement of campaign contributions and disbursements, which will be filed in Albany. MT. Marsh said that there still is a deficit of more than S30,00O.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Wrappino Paper Short.

New York.-The high cost of wrap other retail stores to institute many novel methods of economy. The vari- ous grades of heavy paper used for wrapping as well as of tissue paper used for inside wrapping have ad- vanced in price, it is stated. between 300 and 400 per cent in the last IS months.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Officer to Hot Snrinds

Deming, N. M. Capt. Albert sClaunch of Company D. First AriaH- sas, who has been confined in the base hospital for month with rheu- matism, was sent to Hot Springs, Ark, for treatment. Captain Claunch'G home is at Jonesboro.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
The Loot Top Heavv.

Champaign, Ill.-Burglars stole the safe of the Peoples State Bank of Mansfield, west of here, but the auto truck which they had stolen to cart it away was unequal to the task and the safe was found in the street this morning.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Frau Schratt Excluded.

London.-A Zurich ulspatch to the Wireless Press says that the Catheri- na Schratt, who for years was an in- innate of Emperor Francis Joseph, was refused admittance to the em- perors death chamber the day after he died and was requested to leave the castle Immediately.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Boycott in Toledo

Toledo, O.-Two hundred Toledo housewives. members of the House wives League, began boycott on butter and eggs. All members are pledged to refrain from the use of the two articles for 30 days and longer if deemed necessary to force down the price.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Another Appam Case.

Washington.-The Supreme Court having agreed to hear on January 8 a case testing possession of the Ger man prize ship Appam. now at New port News, Va, British claimants asked the court to hear at the same time another case determining owner ship of the ships cargo.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Bullet in Brain. Lives.

San Antonio, Tex.-With a bullet from heavy caiiber revolver imbed- ded in his brain. T. W. Hopper, 37, .elegrapher, of Easton, N. M. retains consciousness and says he suffc-s no pain.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
eouernor Whitman Acts.

Albany, N. Y-The appointment Of committee of five, under the chair manship of George W. Perkins, to investigate the causes of the high cost of living, and to recommend such legislation as may result in lower prices of food was announced by Governor Whitman.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
 No Jaz Cepartment.

Baitimore.-The American Fedora .fon of Labor voted down resolution providing for the establishment of a legal department with lawyer at it's head to serve as central bureau for all legal matters affecting the inter- ests of labor.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
AN ARKANSAS EPITOME.

Farmers and stoc men from the northern part of tClark) county are reporting that the wolves are doing much damage in that section. Calves, pigs and other small animals are being killed by the pack that operates there. It is not known whether this is the same pack of wolves that is troubling the people of Chalybeate Valley. It is a long distance between the locali- ties.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Only Chinese Are Slain.
Delay in New Coins.

hington.-Issuance of the new half dollar coin, designed by Adolph Weinman, designer of the new dime; and the new quarter, designed by Her mon A. MacNeil. both considered by experts as coins of great beauty and quality, was ordered deferred by the Treasury Department until the begin ming of 1917.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Glad To Go To America.

Vienna.-Count Adam Tarnowski von Tarnow, the newly appointed Austro- Hungarian ambassador to the United States. told Sofia correspond ent that he welcomed the opportunity of going to America, and that he ad- mired Americans.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Calls Trails Meetjnu

Oklahoma City, Okla-W. H. liar vey Of Monte Ne, Ark, president of the Ozark Trails Association, called . delegate conference to meet here De cember 29 to discuss and determine the best methods of hardening surfao- ing roads. MT. Harvey issued a gen eral invitation to citizens of all states interested in the subject.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
JOHN H. PAGE
Commissioner of Agriculture. ,

President H. l. Holderness of the Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce has appointed a committee to discuss with state senators and representatives Of Jefferson and Lincoln counties rela- tive to preparing and urging the pass age by the Legislature of a bill to have the state convict farms pay taxes in levee and drainage improvement districts.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Kirby Is Sworn In.

Washington.-By vote of A to n. in which 13 Democrats voted with the latter number, the Senate refused to delay seating the three new senatorn Kirby of Arkansas. Watson of h. diana and Fernald of Maine
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
 Fletcher Vice Clarke.

Washington.-Sena Fletcher el Florida was selected by the Senate to be chairman of the committee on commerce, to succeed the late Senator Clarke.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14

Mrs. I. B Vinsant was instantly killed when the horse she was driving ran away and threw her out of the buggy. breaking her neck. Her daughter and little granddaughter were in the buggy with her, but was uninjured Mrs. yinsant was an old settler at Van Buren and the wife of a prominent farmer.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Would Reneal cuard Act.

Washington.-Senator Borah of Ida ho announced that he had prepared a bill to repeal the act which feder- alized the National Guard.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
No Eqqs and Turkey.

Richmond, va-An absolute boy colt on eggs and turkeys for two weeks was declared by tke Executive Committee of the Housewives League of Richmond.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Now Eat Rabbits.

Austin, Tex.-The Texas State De- partment of Agriculture has decided 10 take up the task Of creating a coun- try-wjde demand for rabbit meat.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Robert Tucker aged 3s years

Robert Tucker. aged 3S years, prominent farmer of Elmo, Is confined in a sanitarium at Newport. suffering from gunshot wounds which were in ficted about his face and breast at his home MT. Fuckers condition is serious, it is said.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Take Wood Pulp Census.

Washington.-A census of the amount and cost of pulp wood con- sumed in the United States is to be taken by the Federal Forest Reserve fin cooperation with the News Print Manufacturers Association, it was IT, ported The statistics are needed, it is explained, because of the scarcity of pulp wood. Comparative figures showing the total pulp wood consum- ed for 1899, 1909, 1914 and 1916 are to be compiled.
 Only Chinese Are Slain.
 Fl Paso.-Reports telegraphed by government agents to Washington that a number of foreigners had been killed in Chihuahua City when Villa bandits occupied the town. are denied by Gen. Jacinto B. Trevino, command ing Carranza forces, wno reoccupied the capital. He telegraphed that "on- ly few Chinese were killed during the time Villa occupied ,le city,
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
Owing to the depredations of wolves

Owing to the depredations of wolves and wildcats in Searcy county, Coun- ty Judge Bromley has announced that the custom of paying bounties for the scalps of these animals has been re vived A bounty of s2.50 is paid for a woIfs scalp and s1 for a wildcats scalp.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14
DEUTSCHLAND SAFE
 IN GERMAN WATERS
COMPLETES QUICK TRIP HOME FROM UNITED STATES-MADE
 PASSAGE IN 19 DAYS
BEATS FORMER RECORD
Commercial Submarine Completes It's Second Round Trip to America A- ter Again Running the Allied
 BIockade-$2,o 900, ,ooo Cargo.

Berlin.-The German commercial submarine Deutschland, completing a quick voyage home from the United States, arrived off the mouth of the Weser.
 The arrival of the Dutschland at a German port marks the successful completion of the second round trip of the commercial undersea boat to the United States.
 On her voyage just finished she made the passage in 19 days, having left New London on November 21.
 This bettered considerably the rec ord of her previous eastward trip, which, starting from Baltimore, took her 23 days. Her two westward voy- ages occupied respectively 16 days and q days.
 The Deutschland, which is the only commercial craft of her type that has succeeded in reaching America from Germany, was forced to make two starts from New London.
 On her first attempt on November F, she collided with an eecorting tug and had to put back to port
 The Deutschland on both of her trips brought valuable cargoes, chief ly of dyes and chemicals On her present voyage she took a cargo esti- mated at $2,000,0o0 In value and ofs- cial mail for, Germany.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14

The six-yea7-old daughter of Mir and Mrs C. A billiard was burned to death at her home near Rosston, IS miles south of Prescott, when her clothes caught on fire from toy stove with which she was playing
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14

With 31 votes for and one vote against Amendment No. r., to permit an increase of the school tax from seven to 12 mills, Marble township near Benton, has sent in a claim for the prize-a school hbrary-offered to the precinct giving the largest per centage of votes for the amendment
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14

William White, aged S2, who re- sides near Augusta. marketed a few days ago the fourth bale of cotton raised by him on a three-acre plot Of ground this year He received s100 for the bale and hauled the seed home for use next year. None of the bales weighed less than 500 pounds.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14

Berlin.-The British steamer Gale donia was sunk by a German submar rine. which was slightly damaged, fired a torpedo which sank the steamer. The commander of the steamer, Captain Blaikie, was made prisoner"
 An announcement made at Iloyd-s in London on December stated that the Anchor Line steamer Caledonia was believed to have been sunk. The Caledonia, which was of 9,223 tons gross and 800 feet long, had been for some time in the service of the British government.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14

Judge Guy Fulk, at an adjourned term of Perry Circuit Court at Perry vile, set the first Monday in March as the date for hearing the county seat contest between Perryville and Bigelow.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14

The Business Mems Club has paid s4 500 for the 40-acre site and railroad right of way for the Athletic Shelter and Mining Company of Joplin, Mo, whSch is erecting 125,000 smelter at South Fort Smith. This is the first factory site purchased out of a fund of s20,OO0 which the citizens raised for the club.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14

A child with two faces was born near Horatio last week. The faces were where the cheeks of a normal child appear. The child died within a short time.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14

Theophilus Hall, farmer of Ouach- fta county, has sent President Wilson a gallon of ribbon cane syrup, which was made on his farm
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14

Ore which assays s14 to SPA in sil. yer per ton, and s20 to BPS in gold per ton. is said to have been found at Loy, Madison county.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14

After hearing testimony by Dr E. P. Bledsoe. superintendent of the State Hospital for Nervous Diseases at Little Rock. and other physicians, Chancellor James D. Shaver ordered Mrs. Sallie Sullivan, wife of Jay Sul- livan of Prescott, returned to the State hospital.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14

A test oil well will be sunk near Wilton. Work will begin soon.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14

The Arkansas profitable farming campaign will be resumed early in January, according to a decision reached.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14

Before December l, this year, Nor rilton had received 16.974 bales of cotton by wagon and had received 16,- 900 by rail. It is probable that 2,000 bales more will be marketed at Mor- rilton this year.
The Carlisle independent., 1916-12-14

The largest official bond ever maae N Faulkner county was filed in coun- sourt at Conway by Waverly W.
 p, as sheriff and collector. While
 punt required is about s90,000.
 shops sureties qualified for
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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24
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