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Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13
1,O57 Convicts in Pen,

The report of the State Penitentiary Commission, made to the governor, shows aTf increase of only two in the penitentiary population during the month of May There were 1,05s con yicts May 1, and 1,057 June 1. Fifty eight were received during the month and 56 were released by expiration, paroled, escaped, died, etc. Walter Gray, a white man, and Monroe War ner. a negro, died. Eight were pa- rolled and six pardoned. The present classified population of the peniten- tiary is: Three hundred and fifteen white men, 720 negroes, 21 negresses and one Indian.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13
Gets Jcss For 141 Men.

" ". Sprague, in charge of the State Free Employment Bureau of the Department of Labor, in his report for May, made to Labor Commission CT Ben D. Brickhouse, Jr, shows that the work of the bureau practically has doubled during the month. During May 2o7 applications for work were received and Al were filled. In April 163 applications were received and S6 filled. The character of employ ment secured covers 26 kinds os work, including mechanics for the govern ment service, registered pharmacists, women stenographers, mill and farm laborers, etc.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13
GOVERNOR CHAS. H. BROUGH POINTS OUT ADVANTAGE OF
 EARLY ACTION.
PLATOON FOR EACH COUNTY
1t Is Hoped That Steps Will Be I'm. mediateiy Taken To Show the Ma ton That Arkansas Is Ready To
 Do It's Full Duty.
Little Rock


 The following self-explanatory ap- peal has been senl from Arkansas Ma ticnal Guard headquarters at Little Rock:
 ITO All Sheriffs, County Clerks, Health Officers, City Registration Officials and Registrations of the StSte of Arkansas:
 Greetings:
 His excellency, the Hon. Charles H. Brough, governor and command er-in-ehief of the national guard Of our commoners to Beall Donlin hit Webb on the wealth, relying on the patriotism, loyalty and pride cf every citizen within our beloved state calls upon all registration officials, as the representatives of the soyereigns of the state of Arkansas, to impress upon all men of military age the se- riousness of the situation confronting us and appeal to them to volunteer without delay for service in the com mon defense of our nation, by joining the national guard of their native state. whereby they will be enabled to serve alongside of their own friends and kinsmen in companies raised i'll their own communities.
 Attention is especially called 10 the advantage and privilege in voiun- teering at this timef for service with officers and men composing your state troops, men who are your friends, kinsmen and companions.
 Men eligible for military duty who did not enlist in some branch of the military service prior to June 5 will be drafted. While it is just as honor- able to be drafted, yet men drafted will have no choice in companies, reg iments or even the branch of military service to which they will be assigned by the War Department.
 "Men enlisting now in the state guard have the opportunity to join the company and regiment in which they have acquaintances and friends, with whom they will associate during their entire service.
 Every county in our great state should be represented in our nation al organization, and it is hoped that every county not so represented will at once take step to organize pla- toon or if possible company, in order that each and every country in our beloved state will voluntarily con- tribute it's pro rata number of men to our own state troops, and thereby show our sister states and the world that the state of Arkansas will do it's full duty.
 "Lloyd England,
 "The Adjutant General"
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

Capt. c. c. Henderson was re-elect- ed president of the Board of Trustees of Henderson-Brown College at a meeting held at Philadelphia. w. F. Barkman was elected a member cf the Executive Committee, succeeding the late Dr. A. o. Evans. The other members of the Executive Committee are H. C. Couch, R. w. Huie Jr., Cap tain Henderson and Leslie Goodloe, all of this city.
 It was decided to carry on the finan~ cial campaign under the leadership of President J. M Workman No one was elected to succeed Dr. Evans as financial agent. The degree of ILL. D. was conferred upon John H. Hine- mon of Little Rock, former presl- dent of the college, and the degree of D. D. upon the Rev. Marion Nell son Waldrip of Hot Springs.
 At meeting of the Alumni Asso- citation the following officers were elected President, Edmond Patter- son; vice president, Miss Minnie Fur rentine; treasurer, James Patterson; recording secretary, Mrs. J. w. Rog- CTS; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Farrar Newberry; orator, R. G. Nc Daniel of Little Rock; toastmaster, Edgar Dean of Little Rock; general secretary, the Rev. Moffitt Rhodes of Crossett.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13
PROCLAMATION ISSUED BY GOV ERNOR CHARLES HlLLMAN
 BROUGH.
SUNDAY SCHOOLS TO AID
Says There Are Approximately 175,- 900 Men, Women and Children Who Each Sunday Are Led By Patriot
 ic Men end Women as Teachers.
Little Rock

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 For the purpose of arous1ng patriot ism = 70 enlist the efforts of the Sunday schools in some forms of pa triotic service, Governor Brough pro- claimed Sunday, July 1. as Patriotic Sunday The governors proclamation follows:
 Whereas, The Sunday schools of our land are effective agencies in i'm pressing the young minds and hearts with the fundamental principles of American patriotism and American loyalty and devotion; and,
 "Whereas, There are approximately 175,0 men, women and children en- rolled in the Sunday schools of all de- nominations within our state, who each Sunday are led by patriotic and godly men and women as teachers; and,
 Whereas, The Sunday school is an effective agency for the promotion of the best influences in our community life. and stands for clesn, moral and upright living, not only in our homes, but in our military camps,
 Now, therefore. I, Charles H.. Trough, governor of the state of Ark ansas, by virtue of and under the au- thority vested in me by the constitu- ton and laws Of said state, do hereby set aside Sunday. July l, 1917, as Patriotic Sunday for the purpose Of expressing gratitude to God for our nation; to arouse the feeling of 1oy- atty and devotion to the nation; to enlist the Sunday school members in some form of patriotic services; to enroll as members of the Red Cross Society the officers, teachers and as many others of the Sunday school as wish to join; to make an offering to the Red Cross Society and the army Y M. c. A. work"
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13
To Aid Road Projects.

Money for aid in six road districts amounting to $5S,500, was set aside in the state treasury, and will be available upon the completion of 4 few technical clerical details in the districts for which the amounts were appropriated. The apportionment has been sanctioned by the State High way Commission, upon the reeon- mendation of the Advisory Board Of the commission.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13
Seek To Dust Mayor.

Attorney General John D. Arbuckle declined to institute a quo warranto Fort Smith with a view to attempting to oust J. H. Wright, recently elect ed mayor, from office Allegation was made that MT. Wright could not qual- fly because he had not paid his poll tax. The Sebastian county clerk said that the nonpayment was a clerical error and that MT Wright had left 2 blank check to be filled in for the en- tire amount of his taxes before as sessment time.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13
All Subject To Law.

In response to an inquiry made by vernon Heath, Pulaski county tax aa- sessor, Attorney General John D. Ar buckle gave as his official opinion that state corporations owning real and personal property in Pulaski county will be required to assess their prop erty at the same time and in the same manner as required of individ uals.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13
E. H. Shinn Appointed.

D. H. Shinn of Russellville was ap- pointed deputy superintendent of pub lie instruction by Superintendent J. l.. Bond, succeeding J. q. Ferguson of Marshall, who has returned home in the interest of his candidacy for delegate to the constitutional conven- tfon from Searcy county. MT. Shinn is graduate of the University of Ark. ansas and has been the county exam iner of Pope county for several years.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13
Succeeds Colonel Riddle.

Washington.-Prof Samuel E. Gill man, who retired from the army as a colonel some years ago and has since been on the faculty at West Point, the Military Academy, succeeding Col onel Riddle, who has been assigned to command the new Sixth Regiment Of Engineers for service in France.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13
H. B. umstead Pardoned.

State Senator John w. Moncrief acting governor during the absence Of Governor Brough in Texas, granted a pardon to Harry E. Umstead who was serving an eight year sentence for grand larceny, from Marion ceun- ty Umstead was sentenced to two years imprisonment by the Union Circuit Court for embezzlement in December, 1913.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13
Mexican Min Allies

London.-So far as known, the first Mexican to fall for the allies was Lieut.. Juan Aldana, who was killed in the fighting east of Arras. He rose from the ranks.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13
Governor Rrounh Named.

Chicago.-Governor c. H. Brough er Arkansas is named as one of com mittee of five appointed by Edward Rightor grand exalted ruler, to decide the disposition of a S1,000,00 chari- table contribution to be raised by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks on account of the war.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13
Two Sites Selected

Washington.-Colu s. O., and Linda Vista, Cal, have been selected as sites for cantonments in which forces of the war army will be trained.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES.

The doors of the Farmers State Bank at Beebe failed to be opened, and a notice was put on the door that the cashier, c. w Renaker. had de parted for parts unknown" and the bank was in charge of the state bank ing department until it's affairs are checked up. This was signed by R. ". Cochran, W. L. Westbrook, Ed Shook and c. c. Bailey, directors.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13
ARKANSAS IN BRIEF.

A Bentonville man has hit upon a novel plan for ridding his premises of the English sparrow. He nailed a number of mouse traps on fence posts around his place and baited them with grain. He caught 26 spar rows in one day.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

The Cumberland College athletic park at Clarksville, containing five acres of high grade soil, is being toes, beans, corn, etc, with which 10 feed students next session. Students are doing all the work. Thousands of gallons of fruits and berries will be canned
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13
Commission in Russia.

Vladivostok.-The United States Railroad Commission to the Russian government, headed by John Stevens, former chief engineer of the Panama Canal, has arrived here.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

Judge and Mrs. B. r. Greer, who live on Grindstone mountain, near Eureka Springs, lost 75 head of chick ens in one night recently through the depredations of a fox, The fox killed the chickens and piled them five CT six to a pile.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

Nearly 200 organized employees of the Fort Smith Spelter Company went on a strike because the company had discharged Oliver Wolff, president of the Shelter Workers Union.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13
Appoints Tax Assessor.

J. B. Sanders of Harrisburg was ap- pointed by the governor tax assessor of Poinsett county, vice W. B. Man. hing, deceased.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

Robert Campbell who lived near Salem, was accidentally killed when a tree was. pulled over by wire stretcher which MT Campbell had at tached to it. A short limb of the tree struck MT. Campbell's head, crushing his skull and breaking his jaw.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

The Pine Bluff City Council has au- thorized the Board of Public Affairs to buy an auto fire truck and to buy an engine and chassis for the hook and ladder truck at the Central sta ton.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

The Rogers Post says there is a small number of disloyal people in Rogers and calls on the loyal people of the community to withhold sup port of all kind from the disloyal
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

A good roads meeting was held at Cross Roads, seven miles south of Heber Springs, to complete plans for pike road from here to Rosebud, in White county.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

The Hartford Observer, owned and edited by Mrs. Maud Johnson, having outgrown quarters on Broadway, has moved into it's own new concrete two story building on Oak street
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

As an evidence of progress and pa. triotism the business institutions and banks of Marianna will close every Thursday at noon until September ], in order that the employees may have a half holiday for work in gardens, military duty or wholesome recrea- ton.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

The Kensett chapter of the Rec Cross Society maintained headquar ters and secured 194 members.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13
Rryan Alds War Loan.

William J. Bryan has subscribed s1,000 to the Liberty Loan.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

A negro porter on the White River Railroad is in the Boone county jail in default of S10O fine levied against him for violating the bone dry law He was arrested by special agent of the company and found with twelve pints of liquor in his possession He is the only negro at present in the county.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

L. T. Murphy is engaged in i'm porting Holstein yearlings from llii- nois for the benefit of stock raisers and farmers in Ashley county and families of Hamburg The owners are enthusiastic over the calves, and MT. Murphy says every sale means three more.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

One of the largest shipments Of nogs ever made in Randolph county was made by L. E. Williams. who owns plantation on E1eyenpoint river. There were 400 hogs in the lot and they brought 15 1-2 cents on the St. Louis market.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

Near Mena in Polk county there is mountain called Blowed-Ou. mountain.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

Pine Bluff Council No 115s, Knights of Columbus, authorized the purchase of $500 worth of Liberty bonds. The council will donate $100 bond to St Joseph's church.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

R. L. Simmons of Monroe, La, is at Snyder buying lumber and arranging for the erection of a derrick at the oil we'll here, owned by the Louisiana Arkansas Oil and Development Com pany. He says drilling will begin July 1.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

The Arkansas Ore and Development Company, which has been doing de- yelopment work for some months on Flowed Out Mountain, seven miles south of Mena, is loading car of manganese here to be shipped to the Carnegie Stee! Company, with whom the company has contracted to full nish a large amount of the ore.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

T. P. Noble brought to Hamburg two turnips from his garden. One measured 27 inches in circumference and the other 21 inches. They are the purple top variety.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

It is believed that iron ore has been discovered near Locke, Crawford county. A test of the deposit will be made sooI.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

A. R. Bogard of Earl, Ark, dug a potato from his patch before May 26 which weighed 10 ounces. MT. Bogard is in the employ of the Farmers Mer; cantile and Gin Company This is another example of what can be done basin.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

At meeting held at the Texas city home guards military company was completed with membership of more than 50.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13


 Farrar Newberry; orator, R. G. Nc Daniel of Little Rock; toastmaster Edgar Dean of Little Rock; general secretary, the Rev. Moffitt Rhodes of Crossett.
 The Cumberland College athletic park at Clarksville, containing five acres of high grade soil, is being plowed for planting cabbage, toma- toes, beans, corn, etc, with which 10 feed students next session. Students are doing all the work. Thousands of gallons of fruits and berries will be canned.
 The Arkansas Ore and Development Company, which has been doing de- yelopment work for some months on Flowed Out Mountain, seven miles south of Mena, is loading a car of manganese here to be shipped to the Carnegie Stee! Company, with whom the company has contracted to fu1. nish a large amount of the ore.
 Hedrick & Hedrick of Kansas City were chosen as supervising engineers for the S500,000 Garrison avenue bridge to be constructed across the Arkansas river at Fort Smith into Se- quoyah county, Oklahoma. The bridge will be of concrete and 5000 feet long. It is proposed to begin con struction by August 1.
 A. R. Bogard of Earl, Ark, dug a. potato from his patch before May 26 which weighed 10 ounces. MT. Bogard is in the employ of the Farmers Mer; cantile and Gin Company This is another example of what can be done with early potatoes in the St. Francis basin.
 A negro porter on the White River Railroad is in the Boone county jail in default of S100 fine levied against him for violating the bone dry law. He was arrested by special agent of the company and found with twelve pints of liquor in his possession He is the only negro at present in the county.
 l.. T. Murphy is engaged in i'm porting Holstein yearlings from Hi nois for the benefit of stock raisers and farmers in Ashley county and families of Hamburg. The owners are enthusiastic over the calves, and MT. Murphy says every sale means three more.
 Robert Campbell, who lived near Salem, was accidentally killed when tree was pulled over by 8 wire stretcher which Mr. Campbell had at tached to it. A short limb of the tree struck MT. Campbells head, crushing his skull and breaking his jaw.
 As an evidence of progress and pa. triotism the business institutions and banks of Marianna will close every Thursday at noon until September l, in order that the employees may have half holiday for work in gardens, military duty or wholesome recrea- ton.
 One of the largest shipments Of nogs ever made in Randolph county was made by L. E. Williams, who owns a plantation on Eleyenpoint river. There were 400 hogs in the lot and they brought 15 1-2 cents on the St. Louis market.
 R. L. Simmons of Monroe, La, is at | Snyder buying lumber and arranging for the erection of a derrick at the oil well here, owned by the Louisiana Arkansas Oil and Development Com pany. He says drilling will begin July 1.
 w. G. Hopkins, railway agent at l Beebe, received from St. Louis 36 pig cons, with the request that they he liberated here promptly at II o'clock. l He released the birds, and all of them started at once in the direction of St. Louis.
 The chautpuqua will be held in He Der Spriy k July 4, 5, 6, instead O. July 7,g as first announced.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

w. G. Hopkins, railway agent at Beebe, received from St Louis 36 pig cons, with the request that they he liberated here promptly at II o'clock. He released the birds, and all of them started at once in the direction of St. Louis.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

Hedrick & Hedrick of Kansas City were chosen as supervising engineers for the S500,000 Garrison avenue bridge to be constructed across the Arkansas river at Fort Smith into Se- quoyah county, Oklahoma. The bridge will be of concrete and 5000 feet long. It is proposed to begin con struction by August 1.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-06-13

The Chautpuqua will be held in He. Der SpriS July 4, 5, 6, instead O. July 7.8 as first announced.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-09-14

salt c1pful of rafssTfis and ctlrrants a half cupful of milk and two heaping cupfuls of flour. If too thin add more flour and a tablespoonful of vinegar Steam two and a half hours.
 sauce.-One cupful of hot water, one cupful of sugar (brown), two table spoontuls of butter and teaspoonful of salt. Cook well, then add a half cuptul of cream slowly. Let come to boil, beat two minutes and serve.
 Brown Betty Pudding.-Take one cupful of breadcrumbs, two cupfuls of chopped sour apples, one-half cupful of sugar, one teaspoonful of cinnamon and two tablespoorfuls of butter cut in small bits. Butter a deep dish and put a layer of apples in the bottom, sprinkle with sugar, few bits of butter and cinnamon. Cover with breadcrumbs, then more apples. Proceed in this way until dish is, full, having layer of crumbs on top. Cover closely and steam three-Quarters of an hour in moderate oven, then uncover and brown quickly. Eat warm with sugar and cream or a hot sauce. STANDBY VEGETABLES. T sCALoPRD 'SALsIFY. - Scrape .E the roots of four punches of sal T ST sify and drop into cold water to which has been added a tablespoonful of vinegar. When all are scraped, cut the roots into thin slices, letting each slice fall into the cold water. Stir a tablespoonful of flour to a smooth paste with cold water, then stir while gradually pouring over 1t quart of boiling water; let boil, then add the salsify, seasoning with teaspoonfuI salt and tablespoonful vinegar. Cook until tender, adding more boiling wa ter as needed. When done, drain off the water. For a pint of salsify use cupful and half of white sauce; put a layer of sauce in baking dish. add 8 layer of salsify and sprinkle with grated cheese; dust with pepper and continue till ingredients are used, hay ing the white sauce for the last layer. Sprinkle with cheese and cracker crumbs and set in oven till the crumbs are browned.
 Lima Beans and Nuts.-Soak cup ful of dry lima beans overnight. In the morning slip off the skins (which Is rapid work, as they are so large). put them in the bean pot with plenty of water and salt to season rather more than when cooked without the nuts. Let them cook slowly in the oven until perfectly tender. then add a half cupful of nut meal, let cook a few minutes longer and serve. If preferred, the nuts may be blanched by letting them stand for few minutes in boil ing water; then throw them into cold water, and the skins may be easily re- moved. After this is done put one-hah cupfur of the blanched meats in to cook with the beans.
 Cabbage and Dressing.-Steam chop ped cabbage twenty minutes with one tablespoonful butter. a little salt, just