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The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-01
757 Chas. Britt, col, Richmond
TIT Otto Wood, Allene.
944 Holloway, Andrew, Foreman.
NEW SCHOOL LAW
Compulsory Attendance is Now In
FOrce-FrOm { to 15 Years.

The law providing for compulsory
attendance of school was in force after
September l. 1t provides that:
All children between the ages of 7
to Is years inclusive shall be compel
led to attend school at least three
fourths of the term held in the district
in which the child lives
The child shall enter school not
later than two weeks. after the opening
The only exceptions lain down by the
law are idiocy or dependent wild
owed mother.
The penalty for failure to comply
with the law on the part of the parents
is a fine of not less than $40. The
prosecuting attorney and the grand
jury are instructed to see that the law,
is enforced.
The school at Ashdown opens Sep
tcmber 10.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-01
ASHDOWN FIRST BALE
Sold BY John Grice and Brought With
Premium S195.2l.

The first bale OF cotton of the season
was marketed in this city Thursday
morning by John Grice of Pine Prai-
rie. The cotton was grown on the
farm of DR.. ]. W. Ringgold. 1t was
ginned by the United Oil Mills early
Thursday morning.
C. P. Smith purchased the cotton at
% sac per pound, amounting to $114-
70, The seed brought $2695. bringing
the total up to $16479. In addition
to that a premium was raised amount
ing to $685. This made a grand to-
tai of $19524, which Mr.. Grice receiv-
ed for the bale of cotton,
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-01
WILSON FOR j.
BOAT GHASERS
President Approves Plan to Give L.
5. Strongest FlOtilla In the
WOrld-Figures Kept
Secret.

Washington, Aug. 29.-President
Wilson today approved estimates OF
the Navy Department for the expen-
diture OF an additional $325,000.000
for new destroyers to combat German
submarines. The project will be laid
before Congress Immediately by Sec
retary Daniels.
Provision will be sought to eXpend
1925, 100000 on construction or pur-
chase and expansion of engine and
ship building plants. The present de-
stroyer building capacity OF the coun-
try is fully engaged on contracts al
ready given. To reach new labor CEN
ters where the skilled men can be
found to do the work quickly, it is.
indi ated that the new engine build
ing plants proposed will be placed in
the interior Of the country.
Figures Kept Secret.
The department has never made
public the number of destroyers now
building or the additional numbers
contemplated in the new project.
However, when vessels now under con-
struction have all been completed,
which will be during 1918, the navy
will have destroyer force compare
Bile to that of any power, while the
new project will give the United
States the strongest destroyer ffotilla
in the world
Navy designers have worked out
standard type of destroyer on which
the quantity production machinery
proposed will be employed The new
boats probably will not differ material
ly from the latest 95-knot burning
type ordered for the navy. The YES
sells will be better than any now in
, commission, They will be faster and
more seaworthy and give more room
for their crews. The new standardiz-
ed designs include recommendations
as to equipment made by Vice Admiral
Sims and his officers based ON the ex-
perience of American destroyers in
the North sea.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-01
NOW UNDER L. s. CONTROL
American Field Ambulance Service in
France Taken Over.

Paris, Aug. 2S4-The American field
service, with 1,10O men in the am
bulance branch and 500 in the trans
port branch. is to be taken over by
the American army. the ambulance
branch, going under control of the
medical service and the transport un-
der that of thequartermaster general
Col. Jefferson Kean is in general
charge Of the ambulance service,
which will continue as before to serve
the French army.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-01
4 WEDDING
Ross Johnston and Miss Virginia Ellis
Wed Sunday Afternoon.

From Foreman Sun.
very pretty wedding was that of
Miss Virginia Ellis and j. Ross Johns
ton at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. n. ID. Ellis. Sunday after
noon at $50 o'clock The bride was
attended by her cousin. Miss Dollie
Hawkins, and Willie Bowman acted as
best man. The bridal party was re-
ceived at the altar by Father Griffin
OF DeQueen, who, in few impressive
we'll chosen words, united this young
couple in marriage.
The bride was charming in a going
away suit of dark blue, with white
boots, gloves and hat, and she carried
a brides boquet Of roses and ferns.
Miss Dollie Hawkins, her maid of hon
or. wore a becoming gown of brown
silk. After receiving the congratula-
tions of their many friends, the young
couple with their mother, Mrs. Johns
ton, and Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton Alex
ander, mOtOred to AShdOWn where they
will remain for several days Only
the relatives and few intimate
friends of the family witnessed the
ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. N. d. Ellis and one of Foreman s
most beautiful and talented young
ladies. Mr.. Johnston is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Jim Johnston of Ashdown,
and has many warm friends in our
city.
Out-of-town guests were Mrs. Jim
Johnston, Mr.. and Mrs. Hamilton Alex
ander, Ashdown; Father Griffin, De-
Queen.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-01
S36O,GOO Free Bridge.

TeXarkana, Aug 30-The Red River
Bridge District Board of Commission
ers, at a meeting held here today,
adopted plans for the building of a
$3.50 600 free bridge acrosp Red River
at Index, 10 miles north of here The
structure will be of steel. 1t will have
six spans, four of which will be 200
feet long. Besides this. there will be
500 feet of reinforced concrete trestle
approach
Bids for the sale of 100000 bonds
will be advertised at once and these
bids, will be opened here October 4.
Bids for the construction of the bridge
will be advertised and opened at the
same time and place.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-01
MEMBERSHIP is 3,50O,OOO
American Red Cross Increasing at
Rate of $4,000 to 100000 Day.

Washington, Aug. 9.-Membership
ed the 100000 mark and is increas-
ing at the rate of $4,000 to 100000 a
day, according to an announcement
today.
At the beginning of the year the to-
tai was 275,000.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-01
HEMPSTEAD GETS BUSY
Farmers VIII Meet at Hope to Dis
cuss Wheat Acreage This Fall.

Hope Aug. 29.-County Demonstra-
tor, E. r. Lloyd has issued call for
meeting of farmers and business
men Saturday, September I, to discuss
the planting of wheat in this county
this fall Several leading farmers
have demonstrated that wheat can be
raised profitably in this county
Harry F, Kapp, district agricultural
agent. will address the meeting.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-01
ROAD WORK
IS STARTED
Texarkana to Red River Road Has
Been Star.el--i,ridge Mt
Index viii BE Built
Jointly.

is soon to be contra acted according to
present indications. The board of as
SCISSORS have completed the assessment
o. the property in the bridge district,
comprising the counties, of Miller and
Lutte River. The report OF tne asses
smerts are now on file for inspection
al the Clerks office.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-01
COMPANY |
NEWS NOTES
Wilton Ladies' Sent % Boxes OF Deli
cac:es Thursday-Receiving
Second Vaccina-
ton.

The members of Company l recelv-
Cd their second vaccination for typhoid
Thurs day and Friday, which was ad-
min:stared by Capt. H. H. Longina, de-
Il lied for that purpose. A number OF
the boys are on the sick list as re-
fine spirits. Everything indicates that
they will be ordered to entrain by the
5th for Ft. Roots.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-01
BUY TEXAS CATTLE
Seth {. Reynolds Purchased IS Head
to Stock His Farm.

Seth G. Reynolds has purchased 85
head OF Texas cattle, which were
brought in with a herd of 240 this
week. The others go to BenLomond.
Mr.. Reynolds secured three quarter
and full blood Durham, two year olds,
As of which are heifers. He will stock
his farm beyond Richmond.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-01
P0PE;'S PR0P0S-
AIS REFUSED
Cessation Of H0stilities Now Would
Strengthen German Power
Text of Wilson's
Note.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-President
Wilson has rejected the pope's peace
proposals.
In note dispatched last night and
made public here tonight the prcsi-
dent says that while every heart not
blinded and hardened by the terrible
war must be touched by the moving
appeal of his holiness, it would be
folly to take the path of peace he
points out if it does not in fact lead
to the goal he proposes.
To deal with such power as the
present rulers of Germany upon Pope
Benedict's plan, says the president.
would involve recuperation OF the
strength and renewal Of the world
domination of that power, now balked
but not defeated, after sweeping a
continent with the blood Of innocent
women and children and the helpless
poor as we'll as of soldiers.
Permanent peace must he based
upon the faith Of all the peoples and
upon justice and fairness and the
common rights Of mankind, he adds,
and I'VE cannot take the word of the
present rulers Of Germany as guar
antee of anything that is to endure
unlesss explicitly supported by such
conclusive evidence of the will and
purpose of the German people them
selves as the other peoples of the
world would be justified in accept
ing"
Indictment of PrusSianism.
"It is manifest that no part of this
program can be successfully carried
out unless the restitution of the status
| quo ante furnishes firm and salts
factory basis for it. The object OF
this war is to deliver the free peoples
of the world from the menace and the
actual power of a vast military eStab-
lishment controlled by an irresponsi-
BILE government, which. having secret
ly planned to dominate the world. pro-
ceeded to carry out the plan withou,
regard either to the sacred obliga-
tions of treaty or the long established
practices and long cherished prin-
ciples of international action and
honor; which chose its own time for
the war: delivered the blow fiercely
and suddenly; stopped at no barrier
either of law or of mercy; swept the
whole continent with the tide of
blood-not the blood of soldiers only
but the blood of innocent women and
children also. and of the helpless poor
and now stands baked but not de-
feated, the enemy of four-fifths OF the
world. The power is not the German
people. 1t is no business of ours how
that great people came under it's con-
troll or submitted with temporary zest
to the domination of it's purpose. But
it is our business to see to it that the
history of the rest of the world is no
longer left to its handling"
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-01

A number of the recent recruits
were examined by Capt. Long.no Fri
day and some five or six OF them were
not accepted
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-01
8 EXEMPTED
8 ACCEPTED
Work of Board Since Last Report
Grand Total Now Accepted
for Service is
80 Men.

Since our last report the local ex-
emption board has refused exemptions
men. Eight other have been exempt
ed. This brings the total OF men ac-
cepted up to 79. The countys quota
is 81
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-09-01

Thursday afternoon members Of the
company motored to Wilton and
brought back 25 boxes or delicacies
presented by the Wilton ladies. The
boxes were filled with chicken, pies,
cakes. and everything good to eat to
be though of. The boys enjoyed a
banquet royal Thursday night. They
request the News to thank the ladies
of Wilton, and to state that they are
ready to show their appreciation by
entertaining them in any manner
agreeable to them: at dance, picture
show. ice cream supper. or whatever
the ladies choose.
They are ALSO under obligations to
Tom Grounds for wagon load of fine
melons.
We are requested by the ladies Of
Ashdown to give notice to the follow
ing:
Every woman of our town interested
in the comfort and welfare Of the SOL
der is invited to the club room in
the Court House Monday afternoon, at
two-thirty, for the purpose of planning
utility bags, and making provision
for pillows for the boys of our own
company. All young ladies who will
aid in the Treasure and Trinket"
fund. are asked to be present at this
meeting.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-23
A YELp OF AArE

Los Angeles Times: Does your paper
sometimes read rather uninterestingly
in spots? That is not the. fault of the
editor; far be 1t from such; it is the
fault OF the copy reader.
A copy reader is a pale person, with
a high brow and an inhuman DISPOSE
ton. Like certain noxious plants, he
comes forth only at night; and like
predatory beasts. he lives only to tor
ture. A copy reader stands between the.
reckless reporter and the punctilious
proofreader; one regards him with
virulent hatred, the other with shud-
dering horror It Is his function to
take story with a sob in every line
and O libel suit in every paragraph, and
by sort of literary Caesarean section
remove the libel and leave the sobs;
sometimes he removes the sobs, and
then there is a wall from the writer;
sometimes he leaves the libel and then
there is q new copy reader.
A copy reader has few friends: he is
q sort of human mustard plaster, tir-.
pleasant in the application, vicious in
action and extremely difficult to lose.
The best thing that is ever said of him
around the Office Is a mild hope that he
chokes before morning, and the aver
age reporters idea of a pleasant after
noon is ride out to the cemetery with
q copy reader, and then ride back
alone.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-23

Among other problems which the United States will be
eed solve the immediate future the problem Of wool
Food clothing and shelter the three necessities The people OF
Mexico able along cOmfortabyo their OF think
almost dependent wool he is what he puts
into his stomach.
The Nations Business published by the Chamber of
commerce of the United States features article wool in its
number which brings light rather startling facts about
the wool situation.
Ansem Chome, evidently authority WOOL
article:
The production of wool in the United States falling
off such rapid that, unless the devastation of
fock should be arrested it will be only question of time
until shall be without wool for clothing The sheep
has been stability treated by Now he is returning that
that had to depend the 100000 in the United
States for wool, each of would get suit of
clothes only four garment each
if would be contented with reaching from the waist
band to the knees.
All of us are suffering from the wool shortage we
will suffer and more because refuse grow the
would keep comfort and security We ought
have 1OOO0OOO sheep of shearng to provide the
600000000 pounds of wool required each make
clothing, sheep for each person.
Mr. Chome informs the business of America that the for
markets which have been depending beginning
fail and the wool importers securing the four of
earth for the needed WOOL
Possibly this alarming situation a blessing in disguise
awakened the Importance of growing wool
addition of small flock of sheep by farmer the
temporary embarrassment that would be caused by wool
famine.
Dakota good sheep country and sheep raising
farmers who
uSiasc They maintain that farm complete
without small flock Of these animals They great help
experience and should be raised extensively the North D
kota prairies.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-23
THE TRUTH ABOUT GERMAN M1L1TAR1sM.

Americans the first time since great started
actually speaking their minds regarding German milarism
For example Irwin S. Cobb famous American writer and
correspondent who Belgium when the
country began article Of
well known weekly publication in which he gives remarkable and
horrifying account of that invasion.
Ambassador Gerard has also spoken without mncng
words He has told of the bitter hatred that exists in Germany for
ideals and the American form of and he
his fellow cOuntrymen that Germany is real to the
American principles of democracy
Whitlock American minister Belgium
position to know what has been going behind the
that Germany has thrown France and Belgium better
other American brands the Belgian deporatons
scf fouest deeds in history He said
even if modcum of all that is told Of the deporta-
tons there still remains enough to stamp this deed
y as of the foulest that history records 81,
lone interesting result of the deportations
places relief the German capacity for laundering almost
4 as great the German capacity for cruelty.
"They have dealt mortal blow to any prospect they
have had of being tolerated by the population of
Flanders tearing away from nearly humble home
the land a husband and father and brother,
they have lighted fire hatred that will 90 out;
they brought home every heart in the land way
will impress its horror indelby the memory of three
generations realization of what German methods
with the early atrocities in the heat of passion and
lust Of but by of those deeds that made
despair of the future of the human deed cody
planned udiousy matured, and deliberately and syste-
maticaIy executed deed cruel that German soldiers
said have in its execution and momentous that
even German officers said to be ashamed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-23
How and When to Grow Spuds
Described by Prof. Shaw

a fairly good crop may be grown from
less than half the amount Of seed usu.
ally planted.
Cut Pieces in Hall.
AS a rule where all the conditions
are normal 1t takes from twelve to
eighteen bushels of potatoes to plant
Ordinarily the seed pieces weigh
from one to two ounces and each has
at least two eyes.
Bp cutting the pieces to one eve the
seed will go twice as far. With the
soil In good condition a reasonably
good crop of potatoes may be grown
from six to seven bushels OF Nseed to
an acre.
To Meet Scarcity Only.
Let 1t be remembered. am not
recommending this where the condi-
tons are normal. but to meet the
conditions resulting from a scarcity
OF seed.
Large pieces of seed are preferred
Tor the reason that when growth be-
gins. the food for the sprout comes
from the piece OF tuber. When this is
large the supply Of food is greater
than If small
But soon the roots formed take up
food from the soil. When the supply
of this is ample in the soil, the size
OF the tuber piece planted is OF much
tons the opposite prevail.
Favorite Varieties Here.
The favorite varieties in Minnesota
and the northwest are Early Ohio.
Triumph and the Irish Cobbier among
the early varieties. or these the
Early Ohio Is grown to far greater
extent than the other varieties named
Among the late varieties are the
Rural New Workers. Green Mountain,
Burbank, Russell and King.
Much of the seed from the early
varieties is shipped southwark for
planting.
Treat Seed Before Planting.
AS rule the seed should've treat
ed before 1t is planted to prevent the
disease known as scale.
The seed may sometimes carry the
infection and yet 1t is not discernible
to the naked eve. But following is
one of the best methods of treatment:
Prepare a solution by adding one
pound of 40 per cent formaldehyde to
thirty gallons of water
May Increase Seed.
1t is usually recommended to allow
the seed to remain in the solution for
one and one-half hours but it may be
necessary In some instances at least,
as when the potatoes are badly scab-
bed. to immerse them for three hours
When thus immersed, they are
placed in gunny sacks.
The combating of insects and blight
will be discussed later in the series,
probably also the cultivattng and
harvesting Of the crop.
The rows are made thirty to thirty
six inches distant and the cultivation
Is done almost entirely by the aid OF
the cultivator and the harrow.
Farmers Must Supply Selves.
Many farmers in the northwest
have never grown enough potatoes to
supply themselves.
Not to do 50 this year would be, in
a sense, q crime. Every bushel of
potatoes grown and consumed in
those families means the liberation of
so many pounds of wheat for the al
lies.
Moreover every acre of potatoes
grown puts the ground in the best
possible condition for growing an acre
of wheat next season.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-23
What b
Observation-Disclosures
(By v. M. PrEacE, M. d.

When poisons accumulate in the ftFe
testines. and are sent thru the channels
of the blood because of the stagnatioD
of this part of the body, it 10 what We
call auto-intoxication. Il usually pre-
cedes any sickness, and you will escape
about nine-tenths of the ills Of humanity
if you keep the bowels open. Eat coarse
foods. Use plenty of olive oil in potatu
or other salads-with onions. The rea-
son the people of sunny Italy are heal
thy, notwithstanding tusanitary condf-
tions. Is the use of plenty of olive OH
and garlic.
Castor oil Is good for children or
adults, and especially good for aged
people. A pleasant form of vegetable
laxative that Is to be had ut any drug
store, was invented by DR.. Pierce, who
put together May apple, (podophyllin),
aloes, Jalap. Ask &C almost any drug
store for Pheasant Pellets" and they
can be had for little money. They COM
tain no calomel and are of vegetable
constituents, therefore harmless.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-23

j. w. Riley superintend-
ent OF schools ........ March 200
j. e. Scott, superintendent
On motion the board adjourned at
1880 to visit the county hospital, and
to convene again at o'clock, p. m. /;
all members voting aye on call OF the
roll.
Afternoon Session, April 8, 1917.
Board met at O'Clock with all mem
bers present.
Bids for printing were received from
Printing Co. On motion Of Mr.. KEN
nedy, seconded by Mr.. Conant the
Knight Printing Co. was awarded the
year, and their bond, with the North
ern Trust company, as surety, in the
amount fof $500 accepted; all members
voting aye on call of the roll
On motion of Mr.. Boyd, seconded by
Mr.. Brownlee the bid of Rowland a
Goodrich for furnishing groceries and
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-23
THE uNGuARnHD GATES.

Moohead crossing Of the Great Northern yes
erday brings the fact that sometimes the gates these
ng left unguarded Leaving railroad gates without guard
work them appears regular practice certain hours
the day In fact said that the gate guard quits work at o'clock
and relieved but off leaving the crossing entirely
tected.
Surely the public has the right expect protection when it
gates public crossing The very fact that there gates
make the average driver Of automobile relax his
vigilance
Ia the opinion Of The Forum, crossings supplied with gates
should have guard watch taenyfour hours Of each day
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-23
WHAT A DAKOTA MAN
SUFFERED.

Lead, 50. Oak. - cThis IL to certify
that have used DR.. Piense's Golden
Medical Discovery and recommend il
to all. I had been a mfFerer from
stomach trouble but after taking one
bottle Of the Discovery began to
feel better and after taking Eve bottles
/ am again in good health. I can rec
Commend the Golden Medical Discov-
cry to any one" Mr. F. ]. JAuE,
Park Ave-, Lead. 5. Oak.