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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11

Frank O'Neill, who was placed
in charge OF the contingent of
fourteen men who went to Fort
Riley on September -, in report
ing to the local. board. writes en-
teatainingly of the trip and the
way they We're treated He heads
his letter Company B. 340lh
Machine Gun battalion 50 the
presumption is that our boys have
been assigned to this branch of the
service. In his letter, he says, in
part
We had nice trip down and
were treated fine all the way.
They had a seven o'clock dinner
at Lincoln for US all There were
over 100 Oh us on the train and
they had cut flowers, fruit and cl-
gars for US ali. After dinner we
were marched to the opera house
where we had 9 fine address BY the
lion, III. IL. N llson. Also music
by a 26 piece orchestra and some
very nice singing
"We all pass here unless We
have a special examination. | get
mine tomorrow, hut | guess the
.est u ~ boys have all passed
think ] will be able 10 GET ov.
They have 50 many branches Of
work. At least / hope so.
This is very nice place and
every officer | have come in contact
with so far is as nice man as one
could wish to meet. II a fellow
hasn't got tins army fever when he
leaves home, he sure gets it before
he is here long.
L saw Harry Brehl and Schultz
last night and you couldn't drive
them away from hsre.
With best regards to all in
qurlng friends, am
Yours very truly.
Frank O'Neill
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
Agreed,

Agreed.
I'D give anything almost IL had
Mrs. Toner'S gavoir faire."
Il think it much more patriotic to
own an American made car."-Ex.
change.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
Substitutes For Potatoes.

Green bananas. peeled under water.
Dolled until mealy and served with
drawn butter, salt and pepper are said
70 be satisfactory substitutes for pota.
toes.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11

FOR SALE Good base burner
stove not broke OF damaged, med
lum si9ed, at Press office
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11

For INSURANCE. land or other
General Elslness, call, phone or
write Y William School, Gettysburg,
S, D.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11
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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-10-11

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The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-19

JUST one word -UNITY, more
graphically explained as team
work." is to a city, town or
community as essential, as IN a
properly adjusted carbeureter on
an auto. The oil and air MUST
mix properly or there isn't any,
power or force for the motor
car. It's the mixing" that
counts and is worth while and so
in making a city, town or COM
munity go" its the mixing
that counts most. Are you a
mixer?
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-19

To my Friends and the Public
in General:
take pleasure in calling your
attention to the reorganization
and incorporation of the new
Henry Wolf Mercantile Co.,
which from henceforth takes the
place of the old firm, Henry
Wolf & Co.
The many years that | have
been inN Brinkley have endeared
the people of ABrinkley to me in
a most peculiar manner and |
take special pleasure in return
ing to them my most sincere
thanks for their liberal patron
age and many kindnesses and
bespeak from them for the new
Henry Wolf Mercantile Co., Inc,
a continuation of their friendly
favors.
You'll find me at the same ole
stand anxious to serve you.
Most sincerely yours,
Henry Wolf.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-19
WILLIAM B. FOLSOM, Editor
Subscription Price $50 Per Year

IT is just little embarrassing
to a good road advocate to get
out away from home these days.
1t was in Brinkley, some years
ago. that the first talk and action
towards the building of perma-
ment rock and gravel roads be-
gan. Brinkley boosters started
the movement which resulted
in the building of the rock roads
thro' Prairie county to the
western border of our own coun-
ty at Brasfeld, and yet with it
all we of Monroe county are still
where we were when, thro' our
boosting, we filled our Prairie
county friends with faith and
enthusiasm to such an extent
that they actually built the roads.
Therefore Brinkley good road
boosters have always to apollo
gize for his people. But some
day-yes, perhaps this present
legislature may give US another
chance at a rock road, we will
hold up our heads and go for
ward.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-19
Tax Collectors Notice

Notice is hereby given that
will attend with the tax books of
Monroe County, at the following
times and places in Monroe
County, Arkansas. for the pur-
pose of collecting the State,
County, Road, School and other
taxes to be by me collected for
the year 1916, viz:
Lawrenceville, jackson Twp.
Monday. January Is, 1917.
Jackson's Store, Montgomery
Twp, Tuesday. Jan. 16.
Womack's Store, Smalley Twp,
Wednesday. Jan. II.
Holly Grove, Duncan Twp.
Thurs, Fri. and Sat, Jan. IS,
10 and 70.
Palmer Cleburne Twp, Mon
day. Jan. e.
Raymond Raymond Twp,
Tuesday Jan. e.
Blackton,S Hindman Twp.
Wednesday. Jan. ~.
Monroe, Cypress Ridge Twp.
Thursday Jan. rs.
Waldfop'sS Store. Richland
Twp. Friday. Jan. 26.
Gent. Greenfield Twp. Satur-
day, Jan. q.
Sain's School House, Dickson
Twp. Monday, Jan. 20.
Brinkley, Brinkley Twp, Tues.
and Wed, Jan. 80 and 81, Thurs.
and Fri, Feb. l and 2.
Keevil, Keevil Twp, Saturday,
Feb. 3.
Harris Store. Pine Ridge Twp,
Monday. Feb. S.
Roe, Roc-Roe Twp, Tuesday,
Feb. E.
After which time l will be at
the Collectors office at the court
house in the town of Clarendon
with the tax books up to and in
Guiding the 10th day of April.
Taxes may be paid up to that
date without penalty, but after
the 10th day of April the penal
ty as required by law will be
charged al delinquents, This 9Th
day of Dec, 1916.
R. F. MILWEE,
Collector of Monroe County, Ark.
N. b. All parties wishing to
pay on real estate will please
bring their old tax receipts OF
proper description of their lands
or lots.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-19
High School Notes

Miss Jewel Cooke returned
from Holly Grove on Tuesday
where she had been called few
days before on account of the
illness of her grandfather, who
is now improving.
Herbert VanArsdel and Miss
Chloe Kirbey of Paragould, spent
the week end with Mr.. and Mrs.
Baun1gartner,
Miss Dickinson's room receiV-
ed t he banner for perfect at
tendance for the week ending
Jan. 18th.
The Lyceum Number Of We'd
nesday night proved to be enc
of the best of the season.
The mid-term examination will
begin on Monday, January 22nd
Miss Louise OverhoIt enter
tanned the Juniors on Jan. 18Th,
IN honor of her birthday. All
report a delightful tine,
There were special exercises
Friday morning, Jan. 10, in hon
oring the birthday of Robert E
Lee.
The S. I. A. will have charge
of the Picture Show Saturday
night.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-19
Notice to Creditors

NOTICE is HERE6Y GIVEN;
That letters testamentary OF the estate
of w. M. Hawkins, deceased, were issued
to the undersigned by the Probate Court
of Monroe County. Arkansas on the 9th
day of July, 1916.
All persons having claims against said
estate are therefore hereby notified to ex-
hibit the same to the undersigned properly
authenticated within six months from this
date or same with be precluded from any
benefit in said estate and if such claims
be not exhibited as aforesaid within one
year after the datel of such letters they
will be forever barred and precluded from
any benefit from said estate
Given this 7th day OF December, 1915.
E. T. McCRElCHT,
Executor Estate w. M. Hawkins, deceased.
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-19

FELL EN- you saw II In ths Araus
The Brinkley argus. (Brinkley, Ark.) 1883-current, 1917-01-19
THE BRINKLEY ARGUS

PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY
VIM. B. AND II. M. FOLSOM
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-09
W. c. T. U.

The "homegoing" of Francis E.
Willard, for 10 years the national
president of the w. C. 7. U. and for
Z years the Worlds President, was
memoriaiized by the VIC. 7. U. with
a beautiful and touching program
March /, in the home of Mrs. Louis
Adams. About twenty members and
their guests, Misses Alcie Prather and
Vivian Gooch and Miss Leila Allen of
Union Civ were present.
After the usual devotional exercis-
es tie President gave briefly the ear
ly history Of Miss Wizards ccnnec-
ion with the W. c. 7. u. dwelling
Particularly upon the personal sacri-
fees Miss Willard made in identifying
herself with the movement at that
time. Tributes from Famous Men
and Women were read by all men,
bers. A prose selection, why a
Francis Willard" was given by Mrs.
Nola Smith. A solo, "On Heights Of
Power" was beautifully rendered by
Miss Prather, and a poem, Francis
E. Willard" by Miss Gooch, was de-
lightfully inspirational. "A Knot of
White Ribbon" vocal duet, by Mes
danes Effie Brooks and Blanche An
derson, closed the memorial service.
During the social hour that fol-
lowed, delicious chocolate and waters
were served, the place cards and
waters bearing the emblem Of the W..
C. T. U, A contest in which Mrs
Lille Emmons displayed superior alert
ness Of mind and fingers, occupied
ten minutes. Mrs. Emnons was pre-
sented with a dainty souvenir two
portraits of Miss Willard in twin
frames. "Blest Be the Tie" was sung
as the members clasped hands in the
Fraternal Circle, and the meeting was
closed with a short prayer by the
President.
As the guests passed ont, leaflets
containing information as to the pur-
pose and use Of the Francis 4. Will
lard Memorial Fund were distributed.
The Union regretted that the
weather prevented SO many members
and guests attending what was pro-
nounced to be one of the most enjoy
able meetings ever held.
BY special invitation the Union
will meet with Mrs. Edgar Gooch
March l5. to celebrate Union Signal
Day. All members are urged to at
tend.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-09
Turnpike Meeting

Quite an interesting meeting was
held in the courthouse Tuesday night
to take steps toward the organization
of turnpike company to build a pike
from Selmer to some place on the
Tennessee river, Via Adamsville. Ter
ry Alternately was elected chairman
and G. A. Scott secretary of the
meeting. There was not only talking
done, but the twenty-five men assem-
bled manifested a spirit of business.
Money was subscribed for preliminary
steps to be taken, and several COM
mittees were appointed. Meetings of
interested people at Stantonville,
Lawton and Adamsville will be held
during the next ten days, and it is
confidently believed that the work is
now begun which will result in a toll
gate pike during the coming year.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-09
PUSH COTTON IN
WEEvlL TERRITORY
J. c. Prldmore. AaronomIst.

InQuiry-"How would you fertiliza
to beat the boil weevil to the cotton?"
In growing cotton under boil weevil
conditions, several factors must be
given consideration. The land should
be well drained and we'll supplied With
vegetable matter. Good seed Of va
riety adapted to the locality should
be chosen, and, of course, a variety
that will mature its fruit quickly and
resist wilt should be planted. Fer
tilize literally, and properly cultivate.
On the heavier soils, such as the red
clays and clay loans, the use of fer
tilizer carrying 10 per cent to 70 per
cent phosphoric acid, to 4 per cent
nitrogen and a small per cent of pot
ash, if it can be had, should be used.
Apply at the rate OF $50 to 400 pounds
per acre. On lighter soils in which,
nitrogen, phosphorus and potash ara
all usually deficient, fertilizer carry
ing all three elements is desirable.
Use 10 to IL per cent phosphoric acid,
8 or 4 per cent nitrogen and ] or 2
per cent potash, at the rate of 800 to
400 pounds to the acre.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-09
Better Farming in the South
SOUTHERN FARMERS FERTILIZER ADVANTAGE
s0uhs Deposits Of Phosphate Fsh.
A.

Recently a Southern fertilizer con-
Germ obtained large order for acid
phosphate from Holland at $55 per ton.
Contrast this $500 per ton with $40. 90
per ton paid by the Southern farmer.
II the Dutch farmer can afford to
pay sos per ton for acid phosphate
and make it pay, how much more can
a Southern farmer obtain when he
can buy about three times as much
phosphate with the same money?
Dutch farmers are shrewd and thrift
ty. They have developed agriculture
to very high state of efficiency, and
they know quite well what can be
done with acid phosphate at $55 per
ton. Their land is not poor. To the
contrary it is highly developed and
fertile. Every rod that can possibly
be used FOR agriculture is cultivated
like a garden. They have found that
no matter how rich their soil, fertiliz-
ing it pays. Out Of their experience
they find that it pays them now to
invest as much as $50 per ton In acid
phosphate.
Aids In Combating Boil WeevlI
Under boil weevil conditions, early
maturing of cotton is essential. Acid
phosphate, of course, promotes the fru-
ition and maturing of cotton All ag-
ricultural authorities are now recon-
mending liberal use of acid phosphate
in fertilizers as an important measure
in combating the boil weevil.
II the Southern farmer had to pay
s55 per ton for acid phosphate. what
disadvantage he would face. Since
he only pays about one-third this price,
how fortunately situated he is! Ma
ture has placed here in the South
great deposits of rock phosphate
which, when treated with sulphuric
acid, becomes acid phosphate, an ingre-
dent of fertilizer
Not only is the Southern farmer IA
vored by reason of the natural de-
posits of phosphate materials, but, in |
recent years, the South has become
great manufacturer of sulphuric |
acid Sulphuric acid has an import |
ant place in many forms of manufac-
turing, and is one of the essentials |
In making munitions of war, hence |
large quantities OF 1T have been drawn |
to the munition plants at enhanced |
prices. The high market for sulphuric |
acid has lifted the price Of acid phos-
phate over that Of former years, but |
not enough to prevent its still being a
most economical plant food
The Quickly Available Form
Acid phosphate is that form of phos- |
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-09
Obituary

BY request Of my dear mother prior tc
her death, | will write short memoir o.
her.
Ellen Smith was born in the state o.
Alabama in l848; married to w. J.
Smith in 1868; to this union was bcrr
ten children, eight Of whom still survive
She was a daughter Of Rev. Asa
Wyatt, a we'll known minister of the
Baptist faith.
She 'professed hope in Christ If
l667 and joined the church in 1869
at was baptized by her father.
hat time she has lived devot.
ed -hrstian, often speaking to others
especially her children. Of the great Inn
portance Of becoming Christian. She
prayed that she might live to see hel
children become religious in this her de-
sires were fully realized.
| was with her on Sunday before her
death on Tuesday. She retained thai
same hopeful, cheerful disposition charac-
terishc Of one who is ready when the
summons comes; expressing hope thai
she might soon be able to- visit among
her children.
On Feb ~ she fell asleep in Jesus,
surrounded by some Of her children and
Her aged husband.
The news was quickly sent to us,
causing us to shed many tears Of sorrow,
thus wounding our aching hearts such
that nothing but eternity can heal.
Her presence will not be realized any
more by US, but heaven is now more at
tractive to us, and there we hope to
clasp her hand again in that eternal
heaven Of rest, where parting is no more.
God grant this prayer for Jesus sake.
These words Of inspiration came to
me as | took the last view Of her pale
sweet face: oh dea'h where is thy
sting, Oh grave where is thy Ictorya"
Cor. IS; S..
The remains were laid to rest in the
Pleasant Sight cemetery, Rev. ]. B.
Maxedon officiating in very impressive
manner. Many thanks to Bro. Maxedon
and also to the many frends who so
kindly assisted during her sickness and
death. May heavens richest blessings
rest upon them. &
By her request the song. Mother
dear some day well meet. you," was
sung. A beautiful boquet Of flowers
was laid on the casket before it was
lowered into the vault.
We turned away after the benedic-
tion feeling that in this loss we were
made to feel that God doeth all thing.
well, and that our loss is her eternal gain
Written by her daughter in great sor-
row.
MRS. VIM. LITTLEJOHN.
Ramer, Tenn.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-09
Fire Under Peculiar Conditions

ElVis Mccormack lost by fire his
house and everything last Sunday a
week ago. No one was at home bat
his father-in-law, Mr.. Britt, who was
asleep, when he awoke to find the
house overhead on fire. 1t was about
2 o'clock in the afternoon. He car
ried out his bed, and ran two miles to
where Mccormack was, passing neigh
bors close by, making no alarm. The
old gentleman had been through a
cyclone once, and was almost fright
ened to death.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-09
SOY BEANS IN THE ROTATION.

Inquiry-"Will you recommend =
rotation in which soy beans, cotton
and some other crop will be usedr','
Soy beans are highly recommended,
They are a legume and, therefore, do
not require much nitrogen. The hay
is abundant and the, feeding value
high. The Oil mills afford ready
market for the bean, and the cake
which Is produced by the mills has,
splendid feeding values.
A good rotation to follow is cotton
followed by corn with soy beans, fol-
lowed by oats and cowpaas. For
southern conditions Hollybrook and
Mammouth Yellow are recommended.
j. N. HARPER, Agronomist
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-09
Chancery Court

Cnancery court met Tuesday, Chan
cellor j. w. Ross on the bench and
Oscar Erwin c. & NJ, with J. W.
Gray sheriff. The docket was gone
over and preliminary steps taken,
with no litigated cases for trial be-
fore Thursday, to which time court
adjourned. The docket is the light
est ever known for years.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-09

phatic fertilizers most readily availa>
BILE as plant food. Hence this is why
agricultural authorities are stressing
its use in fertilizers for boil weeviH
territory, where the purpose Is to has
ten maturity of the plants and to get
as much cotton set as possible before
the weevil has developed in sufficient
number to get all the new squares and
the bolls that form, as it will do later
on in the season.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-09
Farm Loan Meeting

There will be a meeting of those
who are interested in organizing a
Loan Association of land owners of
McNairy County at the Courthouse in
Selmer the First Monday in April, at
l o'clock. Let all attend who want
the benefits of the Loan Association
by the government.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1917-03-09

Buy your legal blanks from the
Independent Office.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-05
COMMISSIONER DOHERIY
HAS VERY BUSY YEAR

Commissioner Of Labor James B.
Doherty. in his report to Governor
Stuart, which was received yesterday
from the printers, reported that g.
817 inspections had been made dur
ing last year by his agents throughout
the State, which resulted in 203 con-
victions. OF this number, eighty five
were under the child labor laws:
ffty-nine under the ten-hour law.
three under the law which requires
eeats for saleswomen. four under the
semi pay law. forty-nine
under the sanitary law. and three
under the sanitary law, and three
The report states that there were
forty seven fatal accidents in coal
mines during the year and four per-
sons were convicted for violating the
mine laws. two of which were for
carrying powder in excess of the guam
tity allowed into tho mine. The
closest inspection was maintained on
all mines in the State, which resulted
in the excellent record
Mr.. Doherty shows in his report that
the Industrial business In the State for
1919 was the best In the history in
TIT Commonwealth. the output of the
manufacturing esta blishments being
s247. 1870. 1854. a gain OF $S6.213,lse.
Is.
For the fiscal year there was q de-
crease in the following businesses for
amounts named: Brewertes, $685.
ot3.s4. brick and tile, $24S.451. 90;
brooms and mattresses. sl32.77so5;
canneries, s12s.bs0.ls: carriages and
wagons, $425.4s4s3; cigars and cigar
cites. sS34.430.S0; coal and coke, 1855.
ct3,06: cooperage. $196.469.91; excel
s!or mills, si4.s33,s7; fish Oil and fish
guano. s13S,44o.e4: general contrac-
tors, Sl.777, 422.36; glass factories.
s75.0S7; hats and caps, sS.7s227.
Knitting mills. $165.571.6s: lime
and cement sl42.257.17: painters and
paperhangers. s7,5o1.77; pickle fac
tories. $2o.sa+.73; plumbers and tin
ners. sS5.s24.lS. sash and blinds. $s7.-
1861: saw mills 3S.074,6l0.1s. slate
quarries. $74.37o.39; stone contrac-
tors and quarrymen, $72.079.ls; to-
bacco factories $220,4s7.7a: tobacco
stemmers. 50. 1888: trunks and
bags. $2e3.275.bS: woodenware abas-
kets and boXasfs. $l.4Si.72s.7e. .esyse
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-05

Much interest is being manifested
In the union services, which are being
held in churches in various sections
Of Richmond in observation of the
worldwide week OF prayer. The
threatening weather did not prevent
large attendances In the houses of
worship last night.
Services will be held In the follow
ing churches tonight:
First English Lutheran-Leader.
Rev. j. J. Scherer.
First sbyterian--Leader, Rev. r.
r. McFaden.
Third Presbyterian--Spea Rev.
Hugh w. Sublett.
Union Station Methodist-speaker.
Rev. J. J. Wicker
Porter-Street Presbytertan--Speak
er. Rev. r. NJ. Maxey.
Fulton Presbyterian--Spea Rev.
r. n. Hartness.
FairmountAvenue Christi n
Speaker. Rev. NJ. B. Porter.
Services were held in the following
churches last night:
Calvary Baptist, Grace Street Bap-
fist, Third Christian, Leigh Street
Baptist. Fairmount-Avenue Christian.
Decatur Street Methodist, Woodland
Heights Baptist, Denny Street Metho-
dist and in Epiphany Episcopal.