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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-11
USE OF FERTILIZER AND NJ
NURE.

FertiliZing is a very important fac
tor in profitable strawberry growing.
At all times should a person study
the amount of profit in berry grow
ing or any other kind of farming.
Fertilizing varies of course accord
ing to the nature of the ground.
The most important part in fertil-
iZing is to get yield, of course the
size of the berry is to be considered.
The plant has to be stimulated in
such a manner as to be able to pro-
duce the largest quantity of quality
berries. Naturally a small plant
cannot bear a large amount of ber-
ries. A large plant does not always
produce just what is desired, so fer
| tilizing is very important. Straw
| berries need or use large amounts of
the plants are vigorous then use
more of the phosphate. Usually or
binary thrifty plants need from 600
to 1000 pounds of fertilizer to the
acre; three parts of phosphate to two
parts of cottonseed meal is the best
way to apply. If the plant growth
is not sufficient in the late summer
small amount of cottOnseed meal
applied helps to get t he desired
growth. The time for fertilizing va
ries according to climate. December
&c oh he 70 60
production of berries. There are
various ways of fertilizing; COM
mercial fertilizer scattered on the
top of the row gives very satisfac-
tory results, though too much phos-
phate tends to burn the tops of the
plants if not brushed Off If the
fertilizer is placed on each side OF
the row is should be thoroughly
mixed. The use of barnyard manure
on strawberries is very effective, as
we'll as on any other growing plants
and better quality berries. The OBJ
lection to barnyard fertilizer is that
the vegetation is very injurious tt
the plants and berries A small
amount, though, to the acre will b.
: found very beneficial along with tn,
commercial fertilizer.
Mulching Strawberries is consid
, cred by some as being very neces
sary, though by others as PRACTICAL,
of no value. In the South the onl,
D.. use of mulch is to keep the berrie
/, clean and dry during rainy periods
r If the berries are not mulched 20,
:. have sandy and wet fruit for sal
: without any market, though you ar
e not out the expense of mulchine
: However, it is best to mulch an
/. keep your stock of berries as good a
t possible, thereby preserving your de
: mand as we'll as possible The bes
e kind of mulch is that which lay
}. closest to the ground or vines, sue
r as pine needles. Short cut hay /
S used very satisfactorily, thong
). there is some danger in getting you
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-11
CULTIVATION OF BERRIES.

The cultivation after gathering
varies according to wishes or ideas
of different people. The cheapest
and quickest way is the best way.
Plants after gathering season should
be left much closer in the drill than
when set out, usually about Is
inches apart. The old row should
be cut down with pillow so that the
berries can be chopped to a stand
like cotton, leaving one in place.
This seems quite a task, though you
have fresh plants to bear from the
next year If possible, the old row
being wide enough, the center of the
new row should be as far from the
old one as possible to get a good
stand. This gives practically new
ground for the new plants. Guilt
waiting berries should then continue
same as first year. In this manner
Strawberries can be kept on the
same land for five or six years with
good results.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-11

land infested with grasses. In
you should be very care
full not to get too much up on the
center of the row, as the vines will
not grow thru it. The mulch should
be we'll shaken along the edge of the
row. 1t should be placed on the ber-
ries in plenty of time to settle down
around the plants before the spring
growth begins
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-11
REAPIMG BENEFIT
FROM THE EXPERIENCE OF UNION CITY
PEOPLE.

We are fortunate indeed to be able to
profit by the experience Of our neigh
bors. The public utterances of Union
City residents on the following subjects
will interest and benefit many OF our
readers. Read this statement. No bet
ter proof can be had.
w. X. Webster, farmer, Fifth and
Florida avenue, Union City, says: /
have suffered from kidney and bladder
trouble for many years. Whenever l
have used Doan's Kidney Pills they
have brought me immediate relief. /
think anyone having disordered kidneys
will do we'll to try Doan's Kidney Pills. "
Price SOC, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan S
Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.. Web
ster had. Milburn Co., Props.
Buffalo, n. Y.-Adv. ''
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-11
against his hobbies.

against his hobbies.
8. Thou shalt obey him-some-
times-uncertainty hath charms
where minds are masculine
10. Thou shalt be fresh and sweet
and dainty as a shower bouquet; for
lingerie is more to be desired than
rubies and good cook above gov
eminent bonds.
FOR MARRIED MEN.
1. Thou shalt keep thy past unto
myself. This is the first and great
commandment.
2. Thou shalt not scott.
3. Thou shalt be a careful kisser.
4. Remember that thou keep holy
thy marriage vows. Six days shalt
thou vaguely dream of the might
have-beens," but on the seventh
wake. Remember thy wife to sing
her praises. Give her freely of thy
time and wit-for a dull husband is
disbursement to the gods and
clever one-almost human.
AOoA lily vile anu all n6T
bills-that the days may be long in
the land which the Lord thy Cod
giveth thee
6. Remember thy mother-in-law
to keep her guessing, for a wife
ioveth cheerful liar, and a good ex-
cuse is better than none.
Z. Thou shalt not steal a march
unto thy club
8. Thy shalt not toy with dan
ger though, verify, live impulse has
low voltage domestic boredom beat
en- to fragile.
8. Thou shalt choose thy brand of
tobacco, likewise thy experience,
according to thine income.
10. Thou shalt be a man .denend-
able as thy best investment: thor
oughbred as race horse; mellow as
ola wine; constant as thy club dues,
then of a surety will favor cling to
thee as lichen to an oak tree-Ex-
change.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-11
Garrett Writes Mayor Carne.

Hon. l.. e. Carne, Mayor, Overs
burg, Tenn-My dear Sir: | have
your letter of January 2G. A bill
has been passed by me, providing for
a survey Of the river from Dyersburg
to it's mouth, with a view of de-
a restoration of Government work
thereon. | am enclosing a copy of
same. This is the course that has
to be followed in such cases, as |
explained in my former letter l
think | shall be able to secure the
inclusion of this provision in the
Rivers and Harbors Bill without diff
ficulty, but, of course, we can never
know positively about these things
until they have been accomplished
Will keep you advised as to the
progress and results.
You will understand that the
word Survey" as used herein is not
to be taken in it's purely technical
sense. 1t means (if the bill should
pass not only q physical examina-
tion of the stream itself (Which will
not be necessary in view of the data
which the Engineer already has) g,
but an examination into the COM
mercial possibilities of the stream.
Very respectfully yours,
FINS J. GARRETT.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESEN-
TATIVES.
February 2, 1916.
Mr. Garrett introduced the follow
ing bill; which was REFERRED to the
Committee on Rivers and Harbors
and ordered to be printed:
A BILL.
To authorize the survey of the Fork
ed Deer River from Dyersburg
Tennessee, to the point at which
it empties into the Mississippi
River.
Be it enacted by the Senate and
House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress
assembled, That the Secretary Of
War be, and he hereby is, authorized
and directed to cause a survey to b'
made of the Forked Deer River from
Dyersburg, Tennessee, to the poin
at which it empties into the Missis
sippi River for the purpose of re
moving drifts and other obstruction
to improve navigation.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-11

Always see that the crown or bud
is above the ground, as this i where
the growth starts. The width OF
the row wanted should be well look
ed after. II the runners are too
thick along the edge of the row
they should be cut OF with rolling
coulter. The row should be kept
about 16 inches across. as row too
wide is mean TO pick clean. also a
row too wide usually has plants that
won't or don't bear Naturally,
though. the thin plants bear the
largest and most berries TO the plant.
The cultivation is very important,
so a person should always remem-
Der the expense account. They need
very often attention both with pillow
and the hoe, the cultivation begin
Tag IN the early spring. caring fer
them as any ordinary plant. 1t Is
very necessary that the plants
should be kept as near level as pos
sible thruout the summer. The row
will retain a shape or will be high
enough to drain we'll during bearing
season. Berries require more atten-
ton during the hot summer months
than any other time. Usually the
conservation of moisture during the
dry months is a very important item
in growing strawberries. Frequent
use of the drag harrow with board
across it serves to hold the moisture.
This harrow pulveriZing the soil well
leaves a dust mulch. also cultivating
the berries.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1916-02-11
GARRETT AFTER FEDERAL
AID FOR FORKED DEER

Editor State Gazette: Regarding
status of Forked Deer River, which
you published an article from myself
some time since Herewith a letter
from Congressman Finis j. Garrett
in answer to inquiry and request
that the Improvement of this river
be taken up by Federal authorities
L. f.. CARNE
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-15
REPUBLICAN.

Prof. R. E. Perry passed through here Sunday enroute home from Nal letttown, where he has been teaching a singing school.
 Noah Dowdy and family of Martin vllle visited relatives here Sunday.
 The Holiness meeting started at the Wilson Schoolhouse last Saturday by Rev. Daniel from Vilonia.
 Several from here went to the pic nic at Springfield last friday and Sat urday and reported nice time.
 Oscar Lyons moved last Friday into his new house.
 Earl Lyons and wife from Conway visited relatives here last week.
 T. k. Bigggs from Black Fork vis- tied relatives here Saturday.
 l. P. Palmer is no better at this
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-15
JUDGES CONFER ON
 DEFECTIVE BRIDGE

J. w. Holt, county judge of Faulkc ner county, and E. F. Rnoden, coun- ty judge of Conway county, held a conference at Gleason yesterday and made personal inspection of the impaired piers of the bridge across Cadron creek at that place. The two judges decided upon a plan of action to force the contractors, Larimer X Burgess of Memphis, to repair the structure, should they show any dis position to eVade this work. Judge Holt wrote a strong letter to the firm yesterday and expects to have a reply from them some time today When first notified of the failure of the bridge, MT. Larimcr telephoned Judge Holt that he would send a crew at once to repair it, but the following day. on the appearance of an incorrect news dispatch from Con way stating that the bridge piers were washed out by high waters. he notified Judge Holt that his firm was not responsible for accidents of this kind. Since then nothing definite has been heard from the contractors.
 Judge Holt said there has been no further buckling of the defective piers since the failure was first dis covered. People are continuing tc use the bridge, he said, although he does not regard it as being safe tc traffic in its present condition.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-15
LIQUOR QUfST|ON|S UP 10 THE PEOPLE DRY FORCES CONFIDENT PrOhibitiOnists Stop Efforts, to Pre- vent Referendum on Statewide
 Repeal Bill

Little Rock, Aug. 15.-Arkansas prohibition leaders have practically decided to abandon all efforts to pre- vent the submission of the bill to re- peal the statewide prohibition law passed by the last legislature.
 Col. George Thornburgh, president of the Anti-Saloon League, said that he believed the time was at hand for final decision on the question straight from the voters. "We're, confident that the repeal measure will be voted down in November" said Col. Thornburgh.
 While l am not at liberty to say that we will not fight to prevent sub mission of the petition filed with the secretary of state, there is senti- ment against that plan, and it may be that we will make no effort to prevent submission. We feel that if we carry the fight directly to the people and the repeal measure is killed by majority such as we be- heve will be cast against it, the oues ton will be disposed of definitely.
 When statewide prohibition was voted on before, the negroes were al most solidly against it." said Col. Ihornburgh, while now many of them are for it. In the election be- lore the grandfather clause also was being voted on, and the negroes be- lieved they would lose their franchise through enactment of the prohibition law. Then, too, the liquor interests in many instances traded support with the leaders, fighting for the grandfather clause"
 From statements already filed bv persons comparing liquor petitions circulated Tn various counties with the poll tax records of the same coun- ties, 1t was evident that a large per centage of the signatures were ille gal, and that if further investigations brought results similar to investiga- tons in other counties, enough names could be stricken from the petitions to prevent submission of the question.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-15
CANEY.

We have had few showers of rain but need more.
 Several from here attened the meet ing at Old Liberty last week.
 Mrs. Bessie Cox and Miss Pearl Cox o1 Conway visited Mir. and Mrs. s. Y. Cox last weeek
 Mr. and Mrs. c. Atwater of May : flower were visiting friends at Sunny Gap and Caney last week.
 Misses Clara and Verna Cox are visiting Miss Vera Phillips for few days this week.
 A crowd from this place went to Rhoden's Mill Sunday afternoon to the baptising.
 Miss Jewel Paul gave a singing at her home Sunday night for the young people.
 Mrs. W. A. Phillips visited Mrs. c. M. Hancock Monday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-15
F|ND[EY SUES SIX CONWAY
 CITIZENS IN FEDERAL COURT
SUIT IS StQUf.
 10 NORMAL AUDIT S25,OOO DAMAGES ASKED SIX Out of Twenty-One Citizens Signing Telegram of Protest
 are Made Defendants.

o. P. Findley, deputy state super lntendent of public instruction, yes terday filed suit in the United States district court at Little Rock for $25,- GOO damages against L. H. Pyle, V. D. Hill, Frank Farris, Frank E. Rob- lns, s. G. Smith and J. E. Little. ac- cordlng to story in this mornings Arkansas Gazette.
 The suit, the Gazette states. is based upon resolution adopted by a mass meeting of Conway citizens, condemning Findley's audit of the books of the Arkansas State Normal School and urging the continuance of J. J. Doyne as president of the insti- tuition. This resolution was tele- graphed to the board of trustees of the Normal School is session at Lit tie Rock when it was adopted and was signed by 21 citizens of Con- way. Only six of the number were made defendants in the suit.
 Although no copies of the com plaint have been received here, it is presumed that Findley sets up the claim that he Is a nonresident of the state of Arkansas, otherwise the case could not be brought in federal court. At the same time he IS serving as deputy state superintendent of pub lie instruction of Arkansas, having been appointed to that position by Supt. George B. Cook about the first of July, following the resignation of Ray Gill.
 A copy of the telegram on which the suit is said to be based is as fol- lows:
 Conway, Ark, August 4, 1916. Board of Trustees Arkansas State
 Normal School.
 Care B. w. Torreyson, Secretary,
 State Superintendent's Office, State
 Capitol, Little Rock, Ark.
 At a mass meeting of citizens of Conway held this morning, the fol lowing resolution was unanimously adopted and was ordered to be tele- graphed to your board:
 "'We denounce the charges made by the so-called expert accountant, o. P. Findley, which were published in Thursdays Arkansas Democrat, as a vicious and unwarranted attack against an honored fellow-townsman From personal knowledge some of us are able to testify that many of the charges are absolutely untrue and un- founded and it is our opinion that all of them are inspired by low, dirty pol itics, without regard for the interest of the State Normal School We without reservation approve the ad- ministration of President Doyne in every respect and especially in his manner of handling the finances of the institution, and we point with pride to the great progress the school has made under his able and efficient management
 "(Signed), c. w. Bruce, Chairman; C. E. Durham, Secretary; w. B. Clay ton, w. D. Cole, Jr., L. H. Pyle, V. D. Hill, R. w. Robins, o. o. Florence, c. w. Clark. G. l.. Banner, Frank Far ris, J. E. Little, J. A. Pence, J. Frank Jones, J. c. Dawson (mayor), :, s. c. Smith, Frank E. Robins, J. w. James, R. G. Bruce, w. N. Owen, Wm A. Wilson and many others"
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-15
JUNK ON TRAIL OF
 NEEDS CREEK TEAM
League Leaders Drop Game to Guy. to 4; Second Lost this
 Season.

Needs Creek lost another game yesterday, suffering a 5 to defeat at the hands of Guy. The game was hotly contested throughout, both pitchers having lots of stuff. The winning marker came in the eighth inning, after Needs Creek had tied the count in the seventh. Harton led off with two bagger and took third on tielder's choice. Halbrook brought him home with timely single. Morgan, Copeland and Lieb- long constituted the battery for Guy and Surratt and Mills for Needs Creek.
 Needs Creek, although still lead ing the Faulkner County League, dropped AS points by losing yester- day, their average now being .875.
 The league standing follows: Needs Creek .S75; Grsenbrier .693; Guy .533; Kendall 300; Centerville 200; Republican 200.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-15

Mrs. Roy Renfrow of Dermott is a guest of MT. and Mrs. Leo Hamberg on Caldwell street.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-15

his new field here, not only by Con- way citizens but also by the news paper fraternity of the state at large, among whom he is widely and favor ably known. His record as a jour Ealist at Fort Smith was that of a man who at all times was a fearless exponent of better morals and a more progressive civic spirit. The Log Cabin Democrat is glad to extend fraternal greetings to MT. Parker and to express the hope that his venture may prove entirely successful. MT. Thompson, who retires from the management of the Farmer, has been making good paper of that jour- nal and deserves much praise for his enterprise.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-15
MARCUS HILL.

Well, we knew that our time would come some time to get some rain. We had nice shower Satur- day which was appreciated by all, and we all feel better, too.
 Everybody here has been going to meeting at Holland.
 Virgil Jones made trip to Con- way last week.
 Jess Cobb and wife are visiting Joe Wilmoth in Perry county.
 Jim Belote and wife were guests 1t Ralph Reedy's Sunday.
 M. F. Stevenson and wife were at Holland Sunday.
 Marvin Phillips and family have )een visiting on White River for the ast 10 days, and report a nice time while there.
 Top cutting IS the order of the day low. Tops are about all we have to save in the way of roughness.
 Several here are planning to go to the closing of Prof. c. D. Goode's singing school at Old Salem tonight.
 Several from here went to the bap- izing Monday at Harden bridge.
 Some from this section went to Needs Creek to see Needs Creek play Guy Saturday, but were disappointed IS Guy didn't come. You had better stay away, Guy.
 Everybody come Friday night, Au- gust IS, to Union Valley to preach ing and let's have one more good old revival meeting at the valley.
 August 9.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-15
CATCHES SOME TROUT.

J. M. Ligon, who returned Sunday rom Pittsburg, Tex. where he spent hls vacation, has on display in show window at W. M. Harrell X Com pany's the heads of seven trout caught in Ferndale lake, which weighed from 4 1-2 to ' pounds each. Jim admits he caught them The lake is privately owned, and none other than stockholders or their friends who live outside Camp coun- ty. are allowed to fish in it. MT. Llgon says fish are plentiful in the lake.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-15
J. B. PARKER ACQUIRES
 INTEREST IN FARMER
We'll Known Fort Smith Newspaper Man Takes Over Management of
 Conway Paper.

Announcement was made today that J. B. Parker, a well known newspaper man who recently moved to this city from Fort Smith, had ac- quired an interest in the Arkansas Farmer newspaper and job printing plant of Conway as editor and man ager. He succeeds Elmer Thomp- son, who has operated the business under lease from the owner, L. s. Dunaway, for nearly two years past.
 Mr. Parker will be welcomed into
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-15
EVANGELIST AT BERYL.

Rev. J. P. Kidd, evangelist for Ar kansas Presbytery of the Presbyteri- an church, will preach at the Beryl Presbyterian church Sunday morning and night, and for few days during the following week. Services will be held each night at 8 o'clock. The morning service on Sunday will be at II o'clock. A cordial invitation to all.
 Rev. J. William Boyer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-15

L. s. Dunaway of this city, state circulation agent of the Arkansas Gazette, departed this morning for Seattle, Washington, to visit his brother, Attorney J. c. Dunaway. MT. Dunaway also plans to take sev- eral side trips en route. He will be away about six weeks.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-15
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to sincerely thank those who labored so faithfully with us dur ing the long illness and death of our little one, Marshall. You and your kind deeds shall ever remain dear to us. May heavens blessings fall rich ly upon you all.
 R. D. Blackwell and family.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-15

The dog days will soon be here! Don't be afraid of them! They only bite men who are too heavily clothed for the weather. Dress cOOlly in one of the summer weight fabrics as the new silk weaves. In fact, any of our light weight suits, and the fercest dog day will see as gentle as a friendly pup!
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-08-15

WTIIIIIg. J. P. Finton and Horst Johnson were called to the bedside of John Johnston in Logan county last Sun day, but were too late; he was dead before they arrived.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-07-23
SPRINGS WOULD LAST
FOR SIXTY YEARS
ers Bring Out Some Interest
ing Facts.

There Is little left to chance in the.
making of motor cars these days.
Every part and every bit OF material
that goes into the well made cars Ia
so thoroughly tested before use that
their future can be written out in
advance.
To accomplish these tests, however,
many wonderful machines have been
developed. One Of the most interest-
ing in the laboratory of Dodge Bro-
theirs is a device which for twenty
four hours each day tests springs. The
principle is extremely simple, al.
though In practice, to ascertain res
suits, Il is complicated In its work.
ings. FL
The center of the spring In held
stationary while rapidly moving arms
vibrate the ends. exerting the Same
force that the spring would be called
rough road.
1t tests not only for strength, elias
ITCHY and other qualities, but also
makes certain that the measurements
are absolutely correct. The over.
load pressure Is applied at the ex-
treme rate OF f55 vibrations a minute.
until the spring has absorbed more
shocks than 1t would be called upon to
survive in long years of actual service.
WIN q conservative Huthpcr OA iniioh
per year as a basis II has been shown
that some OF the springs subjected to
this test would last the average auto
mobile driver sixty years.
Grease liz placed between the spring
leaves and tested to determine It'll
value as squeak" reducer. Little
thermometers are placed in small
cups of mercury fastened to the indi-
vidual leaves of the vibrating spring.
The temperature OF the leaf IL, Of
course, a means OF determining the
value Of the lubricant, for wherever
there Is friction there Is heat and q
measure of heat is a measure OF the
friction.