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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-15
WASTE or GOOD FERTILIZER
Professor % Forestry O.ol3r.s Nc
eVston1ed Wsnt5n Burning ~
Leaves N 80 sDtJrnr.

More Than million ponds ~ 81.
ceJlent fertilizer are destroyed annual
" in New York state by ne burning
Of autumn leaves from forest ard
shade trees. ssys Prof r 3 Francis.
Of the state College Of Forestry At
Syracuse. who has been nsring
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-15
Railroads Rush Supplies

New York Railroads througnou
the United States have been notlnA
TO hasten tn" movement Of all govern
mcnt supplies consigned to The Nen
can border In emergencies govern
ment supplies will be given prev
dencc over ordinary freight SHY
meutS.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-15
" ashingtO,

Country schools in Washington
state are specializing in warm lunches.
The teachers are traire1 in household
arts ana the school lunch is used not
only to better the physical condition
of the pupils but to teach domestic
science.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-15
Film comnanies Merged.

New York The Famous f.a',',
Companv and the Jesse L. LA'A'
Feature Play Company have W. .
merged into the Famous Playe''O,
XIV Corporation. with a cap''"
$4,000 600.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-15
Preparedness.

Are you in favor CT preparedness? o."
Il am" replied Senator Sorghum
And don't want It to be the patient
resignation that means preparedness
Tor the worst, either
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1916-07-15
The Takers.

Where one man wants To work h'
way TO the TOP there are dozen wht
hope to talk themselves IN that gen
eral direction AtChisOn Globe.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
CAL0MEL MAKES YOU SICK, UGH!
 IT'S MERCURY AND SALIVATES
Sraighten Up! Don't Lose Days Work! Clean Your Sluggish
 Liver and Bowels With "Dodsons Liver Tone"

Ugh! Calomel makes you sick. Take a dose of the vile, dangerous drug to, night and tomorrow you may lose a days work.
 Calomel is mercury or quicksilver which causes necrosis of the bones. Calomel, when it comes into contact with sour bile crashes into it, break ing it up. This is when you feel that awful nausea and cramping. If you feel sluggish and "all knocked out" if your liver is torpid and bowels consti- pated or you have headache, dizziness, coated tongue. if breath is bad or stomach sour, just try spoonful of harmless Dodson's Liver Tone.
 Here's my guarantee-Go to any drug store or dealer and get 50-cent bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone. Take a spoonful tonight and if it doesn't
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
No Appointment Made.

Dr. Wallace Butrick or New York city, member of the General Educa- tion Board, has been in Little Rock for several days conferring with Geo. B. Cook, state superintendent of pub lie instruction, concerning the ap- pointment of a successor to Leo M. Favrot, assistant supervisor of rural schools. Dr. Butrick told MT. Cook that the board had decided to post cessor until about January 1. Dr. Wy cliffe Rose, also member of the Gen eEal Education Board, has been en- gagged in health work for the board at Crossett
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30

straighten you right up and make you feel fine and vigorous by morning I want you to go back to the store and get your money. Dodson's Liver Tone is destroying the sale of calomel be- cause it is real liver medicine; entire ly vegetable. therefore it cannot sali- vate or make you sick.
 I guarantee that one spoonful of Dodson's Liver Tone will put your slug. gish liver to work and clean your bow els of that sour bile and constipated waste which is clogging your system and making you feel miserable. I guar antee that bottle of Dodson's Liver Tone will keep your entire family feel. ing fine for months. Give it to your children. It is harmless; doesn't gripe and they like it's pleasant taste.-Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
Padoett Files Appeal.

Sidney Padgett of White county, sentenced to 10 years for assault with intent to kill r. D. Worthington of Beebe last January, has filed an ap- peal with the clerk of the Supreme Court Worthington, a member of the White County Grand Jury, was shot while he was in his home by an assailant who fired through window Padgett was convicted chiefly on the testimony of a detective who had himself placed in jail. The detective testified Padgett admitted to him that he shot Worthington.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
bROUGH WILL NOT
 FORGET ARKANSAS
DURING NATIONAL CAMPAIGN WILL RETURN TO CONFER
 WITH STATE COMMITTEE.
SPEAKERSHIP HARD FOUGHT
Lee Cazort, One of the Candidates for Speakership, is Still in the Hospital, Recovering From an
 Operation For Appendicitis.
Little Rock

Little Rock.-
 Dr. c. H. Brough writes Little Rock friends that the first spare time he has turing the national campaign he will come to Little Rock to confer with members of the Democratic stace campaign committee to make another list of speaking appointments before the November election. Several sen ators and representatives who are anxious to see pr. Brougn relative to the organization of the legislature this winter will make lL convenient to be in Little Rock at the same time. It is pr. Brough's intention not to interfere with the organization Of the Senate and House, but, of course, he says it would gratify him very much to have men friendly to his pol icies as presiding officers of the Sen ate and House.
 Lee Cazort, representative from Johnson county, one of the candidates for the speakership, is still i'll the hospital recovering from an opera ton for appendicitis.
 Brooks Norfieet of Forrest City is meeting with much encouragement, and the best informed politicians be- lieve tLat the contest will narrow down between MT. Cazort and MT. Norfieet, with the latter having the advantage of legislative experience and many of the best politicians Of the state at his back. MT. Norfieet comes to the legislature with the al most solid backing of the delegations from Eastern Arkansas. Besides he will get considerable support from Western, Northern and Northeast Ar kansas.
 Burt Brooks of Pulaski county. Representative Gentry of Hampstead county, Jo Johnson of Sebastian county and Louis Josephs of Texar- kama are also prominently mentioned in their immediate neighborhoods for the speakership election.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
WlRTERSMlTHS
 V hulL HoNIc Sold for AZ years. For Malaria, Chills and Fever. Also a Fine General Strengthening Tonic. so' ss. srs s:e.: 500 z. ..
Hard Ideal.

''The new ideal of patriotism-pa- triotism and preparedness-is hard ideal to reach up to-
 The speaker was Representative Gardner of Massachusetts. He con- 1inued:
 Yes, before this splendid ideal the soft and selfish citizen is like the farm boarder.
 "I guess the farmer said to his new boarder from the city, I guess ye won't want to get up very early in the morning, hey?
 No, by heck ? said the city chap with a laugh; I think I'd prefer to sleep late
 "'All right said the farmer. In that case, then, we won't have break fast till 30 a. m."-Washington Star.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
RELIABLE REMEDY
 RESTORES KIDNEYS

For many years druggists have watched with much interest the remarkable record maintained by Dr., Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder rem. edy.
 It is physician's prescription.
 Swamp-Root is strengthening medi- cine. Dr. Kilmer used it for years in his private practice. It helps the kidneys, liver and bladder do the work nature in- tended they should do.
 Swamp-Root has stood the test of years It is sold by all druggists on its merit and it will help you. No other remedy can successfully take it's place.
 Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start treatment at once.
 However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,. Binghamton, N. Y., for a sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper.-Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
DEAN DARKENS GRAY HAIR

Gray, streaked, prematurely gray or faded hair quickly restored to original dark shade by shampooing hair and scalp few times with Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer. No dye-perfectly harmless. Q-Ban acts on roots-revives color glands-makes hair healthy, grad ually changing all your gray hair to an even natural dark shade, making entire head of hair clean, fluffy, abundant without trace of gray showing. 50 cents big bottle by parcel post. (Also sold by most druggists.) Address Q-Ban, Memphis, Tenn. Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30

to get better and am now well. am stout and able to do my own housework. 1 can recommend the Vegetable Com- pound to any woman who is sick and run down as a wonderful strength and health restorer. My husband says I would have been in my grave ere this if it had not been for your Vegetable Compound. Mrs. BLANCHE JEFFER- SON, 703 Lyon St., Des Moines, Iowa.
 Before submitting to surgical opera tion it is wise to try to build up the female system and cure its derange- ments with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound; it has saved many women from surgical operations.
 Write to the Lydia F.. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass, for advice-it will be confidential
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
Governor Pardons.

Governor Hays issued pardons re- lieving George Hardy or Texarkana of paying a fine of s100 for assault and battery, and w. B. Blalock of Greene county of paying a $100 fine for breach of the peace.
 Jesse Whitley, who two years ago shot and killed Wesley Mum, his rival in a love affair, near Des Arc, was among four men pardoned by Governor Hays. Whitley had served less than two years of 21-year sen tence.
 Pat Hicks of Clay county, sentenced in June, 1914, to 10 years for arson.
 Jack Dempsey of Sebastian county, sentenced only 10 days ago to four years for burglary.
 Fred Warren of Johnson county, sentenced in May to two years for
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
May Get Back Job.

Former State Treasurer John w.. Crockett, who recently returned from Washington after resigning as secre- tary of the Senate Interstate Com merce committed has been endorsed by most oI the Arkansas delegation in Congress and other public officials for an appointment as registrar Of one of the federal land banks to be established under the farm loan law.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
Road to Fame.

William Dean Howells was talking at his cottage at Kittery Point, Me-. about a writer who, after good be- ginning, had degenerated into pro- ducer of trash.
 'I suppose" said Mir. Howells, 'he got discouraged with the moderate sale of his good work, and now hopes to sell his poor work abundantly." smiled grimly.
 "The road to fame," he said, lis crowded with men who, discouraged, are hurrying back"
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
Old Warrant Is Held.

An Arkansas $10 warrant issued in 1870 and later repudiated by act of the legislature with others of the same issue is held by a patron of the First State Bank of Hugo, Okla, who accepted it as legal tender, ac- cording to letter the bank wrote to Secretary of State Earle w. Hodges. The bank wrote MT. Hodges to ask if the warrant was of any value.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
Incarceration Matters.

The Mollie 'L" Mining Company of Eaton, Lawrence county, capital ized at $5,OO0, filed articles of incor- poration. The corporators are J. w. Hull, J. B. Butler and R. N. Lloyd.
 The H. l.. Holderness Go. of Pine Bluff fled articles of incorporation. Corporators were: H. L. Holderness, Fred E. Niven and Harvey Allen. The capital stock is S2O,0o0, fully subscrio- el. The company will engage in the automobile business.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
HUSBAND OBJECTS
 TO OPERATION
Wife Cured by Lydia E. Pinkhan's Vegetable
 Compound
Des Moines, Iowa. -" Four years ago l was very sick and my life was nearly

spent. The doctorS stated that l would never get well with ou t an operation and that without it l would not live one year. My husband o b e ct e d to any operation and got me some of Lydia E.
 Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound. took it and commenced
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
Her Remark.

The cataclysm was occurring. Huge buildings crashed down as if smashed by gaint fist. The ground rocked Tall trees fell fast. The tortured earth gaped in wide Assures. People ran wildly about, shrieking in frenzied terror. Mrs. Kidletts looked up from her novel.
 Rupert and Harold seem to be en- toying themselves" she murmured. ''The dear little fellows are so full of animal spirits !"-kansas City Star.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
5000 Gain in Votes.

The support given by Arkansas ne- groes to any political party will have little effect on the general election of November 7, according to records of poll tax receipts issued. These show that the total negro vote will be less than 20 per cent of the total in the state. White poll tax payers in the state numbered 220,977 and negroes 50.705.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
EIjoht of Imaoinatjon,

he were the last man in the world" re- he were the last man in the world, re- marked the naughty girl.
 "No." replied Miss Cayenne. If he were the last man in the world, he'd probably be so much in demand that you wouldn't even get chance to pro- pose to him."
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
Report Law Violators.

Alleged violation of the minimum wage law at Texarkana by merchants and other employers coming under its provisions caused an investigation by the Bureau of Labor Statistics 10 be started by F. l. Mckinley deputy commissioner of labor.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
Seeking Statistics.

Attorney General Wallace Davis, in collecting data for his biennial report to the governor and legislature, has sent to all prosecuting attorneys blanks to be filled in with informa- tion on the number of cases disposed of, number of convictions and other criminal statistics.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
Filter Plant Needed.

pr. c. W. Garrison, state health officer, returned from Batesville. where he conferred with public health officials regarding means to purify the city's water supply. It is probable the city will purchase a Altering plant, Dr. Garrison said.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
Paue Invited to Speak.

John H. Page, commissioner of mines, manufactures and agriculture, has accepted an invitation from Sen ator Duncan U. Fletcher, president of the Southern Commercial Congress, an invitation to address the congress on the subject of international recon struction from an agricultural stand point. The congress meets December Il to IA.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30

Governor Hays issued a proclama- ton relieving Dr. J. E. Cashien of Union county of paying fine of $20 and costs of SIG, inflicted upon him July r, when he was convicted of malicious mischief.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
Cornpjetes Road Plans.

Hugh R. Carter, state highway en- gineer, completed plans for 15 miles of road in Poinsett county, between Marked Tree and the county line, to cost .s3S,00O, and 10 1-2 miles in De- sha county, between McArthur and the Drew county line. to cost $62,00O.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
They Fooled 'Em.

Did anyone discover that you were moon trip?"
 No: we fooled every one. Instead of calling each other by our first names l called Jim MT. Black and he called me 'Miss Pinkly' just as we did before we were engaged. We were just as formal with each other as strangers would be-"
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
School Fund Paid,

The last payment out of the com mon school fund was made to the treasurer ol Polk county. It amount ed to S12,309.92. Approximately $780, 900 remains in the Confederate pen sion fund.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
SHORT ARKANSAS ITEMS.

Many mules are being bought near Batesville Some are to go to the Mexican border, others to Europe. w. J. Thomas of Kansas City is the purchasing agent.
 Black river levee. east of Poca hontas, is under construction. Levee No. Las been rebuilt. Both were destroyed by floods last year.
 The new road between Peach Orch ard and Beach Grove has been open. ed to traffic. It shortens the routt to Paragould by 12 miles.
 More than 100 people attended a prohibition rally at Grady when Rev NJ. N. Waldrip of Eine Bluff was the principal speaker.
 The Mount Olive stave and head. ing mill of Peach Orchard has been dismantled and is being removed to White county.
 The committee appointed at Bates vile to solicit funds for the Bates ville-Searcy road has raised over $400
 Work was begun on the $12,000 Methodist church at Corning.
 A five "W," We-Win.With-Woo row Wilson Club, was organized at Cotter in the mayors office with Seth Matthews, chairman, and w. T. Beav CTS, secretary and treasurer. About 300 were present and signed the ros ter. A majority of those signing are members of the railroad employees union.
 The Merchants and Planters Bank of Sparkman has opened for business More than s5,O00 was deposited in 30 minutes.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
Names Superintendent.

Governor Hays appointed J. w. Henry county superintendent of schools in White county, vice J. r, Boggs, who recently moved from tn county.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
New Bank Chartered.

John NJ. Davis, state bank commis. sioner, issued a charter to the Mer- chants and Planters bank of Spark man, and over long distance phone authorized it to begin business.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
BioIouy.

First Girl-What's biology, mean? Second Girl-Why, it's the science of shopping, I suppose.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
Exclaimed.

'How do you happen to miss your way so often when you go touring?"
 That's easily explained" replied Mir. Chuggins. Its due to the kind of car bought. They give you joke book with 1t instead of road map
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
Magic Washing Stick

This is something new to housewives something they have wanted II their lives, but never could get before. It makes 1t pos. sible to do the heaviest, hardest washing In less an one-half the time 1t took by old methods, and 1t elim mates all rubbiag and mus cular effort. No washing machine is needed. Nothing but .his simple little preparation, which Is absolutely harmless to ths iaest sbries- white, colored woolen. It makes the hardest task of the week pleasant pastime- delightful occupation. You will be de. lighted at the clean, spotless, snow-white clothes that come out of the rinsing water and aA without any effort on your part. The Magic Washing Stick does t al-and remem Der, without injury to the most delicate goods colored or white, wooens, blankets, lace cur. tains, etc. Contains no acids, no alkalies, no poisonous ingredients to make its use dan. gerous. IS wsshlnss 25 cents
 Sold by all Druggists and Grocers every. where. If yours doesn't handle 1t, show him this ad-he'll get 1t for you. Or send 25c in stamps to L 3. RICHARDS CO.,. Sherman. Isxss.
 Arkansas Distributors
 nuskETr. FARRELL eao CO.,. Little Roek. hkausas-Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30

X pear tree on the farm of J. S. Engle in Shoemakersv1le, Pa, 163 years old, is bearing fruit.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
A HINT TO WISE WOMEN.

Don't suffer torture when all female troubles will vanish in thin air after usine "Femenina." Price soc and SI.oo.-Adv
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30

Who is first in bed at your house at night? You will bet it is father.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30

More than 1000 kinds of sausages are known in Germany.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30

WHAT EVERY WOMAN KNOWS.
 Every woman takes great pride in having her home well kept, in having the family wash done early in the week. Good bluing is needed even more than good soap. Be sure to use Red Cross Ball Blue-Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
ON FIRST SYMPTOMS

use "Renovine" and be cured. Do not wait until the heart organ is beyond repair. "Renovine" is the heart and nerve tonic. Price soc and $1.00.-Adv.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30
Briefly Explained.

"Why have you named this corn the Jack-rabbt variety?"
 Long ears"
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30

It is what clever dipomatiS doesn't say that makes him clever.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30

Black river levee. east of Poca hontas, is under construction. Levee No. Las been rebuilt. Both were destroyed by floods last year.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30

The new road between Peach Orch ard and Beach Grove has been open. ed to traffic. It shortens the routo to Paragould by 12 miles.
The Ozark spectator., 1916-09-30

The Merchants and Planters Bank of Sparkman has opened for business. More than $5,000 was deposited in 80 minutes.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-12-15

A. W. Henson il the owner OF II
quarter section of ~ fine land ~
there is in Luna County, and this
year has raised a bumper crop oi
nlfalfa on Of 40 acres. having made
Eve cuttings which averaged five
tons per acre. Alfalfa is now sell
ing around $500 u ton. After the
fifth cutting is taken of then Mr.
Ilanson erazes steers ON the land
To successfully raise alfalfa in this
or any other section the land must
BE- carefully levcled before il is
seeded, and should be irrigated
twice to each cutting.
Mr.. Hanson has pumping plant
which he runs with gasoline power
which costs about % cents nm hour
to operate.
Mr.. Hanson now has about one
hundred pigs, and Notwithstanding
the fact that the porkers are selling
at 10 cents on the hoof, there is
more profit in selling milo maize at
$3.50 per ewt. than to feed II to
the hogs.
Farmer Hanson has silo in
which he puts 40 tons Of feed each
year. and this he Uses to fnttcn eat
tie. :
Mr.. Hanson j. staunch believer
in the rotation Of crops, and in the
conserving of All Of the fertilizer.
scattering the same carefully over
the land. as the strength that is
taken out by tire crops must be put
back in order toinsure q, go,d cror
the next year.
Years ago Mr.. Hanson graduated
from West Point and was for some
time Lieutenant in the Z. :. Caval.
~. but for several years he has
been clsssed among the prominent
farmers Of this section.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-12-15
MRS. FRED HAssMAN

Mrs. Anna Maud Hassman was
born Nov. l6, 1886. in Madison
county. III.
She was married 10 Mr.. Fred
iiassmsn April 30, 1904. She was
The mother of Z children. the young
est an infani of few months.
Some two years ago. hoping to
benefit her health by this fine climate
Mr.. Hassman came to this country
and bought property near Alesse,
hlI ai.er long aud patient suffering,
this good mother and faithful wife.
So tender in all her relations to
those she loved. aud so needed for
her large and growing family, was
called "Aboyc where partines viii be
"a more
She gave her life in complete sac
rihee to those she loved. She was q
good woman. May the gcoa rather
above pour his healing balm upon
the sad and suffering hearts of those
she has left behind.
The Hassmans have great faith in
the Mimbres Valley and are HE kind
of ,peole ew are glad to welcome to
our midst.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-12-15
MImbres River Country to
Have Rural Free Delivery

A rural free delivery mail route
from Deming to San Juan On the
Rio Mimbrcs via Dwycr. Schwartz,
sherman and Mimbres Hot Springs,
Is soon to be granted. is the authori-
tative report A petition has been
signed and transmitted to th post
Office department and favorable act
ION is assured The service would
have becn granted some time ago had
not the petition been lost while II
was being circulated. There arc
more than enough patrons to make
the route feasible.
The new route viii serve praeii-
cally all the Mimbres river country
IN Luna County and gives Deminp
another claim on this rich forming
section Communication heretofore
has been slow and uncertain.