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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11

uHIaNOIdDle weather sets Tn, Splenulo harvests and it is noticeable that in these states there is an increased amount
 of corn under cultivation.
 HARVEST OF CORN
 year ago Dakota met with disap- pointment in it's harvest of corn, due en- til ely to unfavorable weather. That
 shortage in part explained the falling off in the aggregate harvest of corn in
 the United States for 1916. This year there are some unfavorable reports from North Dakota due entirely to climatic conditions in May and June; for all though in some other parts of the coun- try these few months were characterized
 by excessive rainfall, yet because of some mysterious meteorological influence
 which prevailed in North Dakota no rain fell. Unless there should come drenching
 rains in that state North Dakota's har-
 vest will be disappointing. Curiously enough while North Dakota was suffer- ing from excessive drowth in May and
 June the farmers of the southern DOT ton of Minnesota were regarding with dismay heavy and continuous rainfall, so heavy that it appeared to have inn paired the corn
 The farmers of the northwest ought to
 receive this year from s300,000,cG0 to $400, 000000, perhaps more, for their harvests even though the government should fix
 relatively low price for these com modities. That estimate is based upon
 one which was made by an excellent au- thority in the northwest who stated d day or two ago that the farmers of
 North Dakota received in year and a half, ending January l of this year, ap- proximately $10o, 100000 for their crops.
 THE FARM LABOR PROBLEM Up to July the farm labor situa- tion in that great agricultural empire of the northwest did not occasion much anxiety The test, however, will come
 between md-July and the first of Sep- tember Already organization has been perfected which, it is hoped even ex- pected, will eliminate or greatly lessen danger in the harvest situation on ac- count of farm labor scarcity The gov ernment at Washington and officers of the various states are already acting in perfect cooperation. In addition vol
 untary associations, known as public
 safety and defense bodies are supple menting the work of the government and the state officers. These efforts will, it is expected. provide sufficient farm
 hands and skilful distribution of them so that no real anxiety about the reap ing of the harvest, on account of labor shor tage, exists
 Every report which is received from other parts or the country than tne northwest contains encouraging state- 1 ments, excepting that there is at present not "a good understanding respecting the D; aspect of the cotton crop. But on the whole it can now be safely predicted l that unless there are most unfavorable | conditions the country is to gather this | year the largest harvest ever secured. 1 his will be gratifying news to the all 1 lies, for it is known that they are to | continue to be to a great extent depend- ! ent upon the United States for food.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
MEX|CO'S AID IN
 GERMAN WAR NOT
 DESIRED BY ]. s.
Entry of Southern Republic Would Add to Burdens of America and Compli-
 cate Situation

Washington, July 1O-Reports that Mexico is about to break with Germany led to the authoritative statement today that any such a move would not be based on advice given by the American government
 It was stated that no suggestion of an active indorsement of the position of the United States has gone to Mexico from Washington, except the general note ad- dressed to all neutral government upon the rupture of relations with Germany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11

The Marchioness of Winchester was the first person in Ireland against whom the Irish department of agriculture has pro- ceeded in prosecution of the tillage cam palgn. Sixty-six acres of her property in County Heath have been taken over by the department and the land will be auctioned off in small allotments. The marchioness owns 449 acres in County Heath.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11

Llkmont, where he is conducting a series of revival services, and was joined to- day by Mrs. Goodwin and their daughter Lois.
 Two more recruits for the Fourth Ala bama infantry were signed up here to- day. They are Clarence MeCowan of Ai- bany and Letusi Driver of this county
 B. L. Malone of this city has purchased the first army regulation ambulance ever brought here.
 The Sunday schools of the Westminster Willoughby and Westside Presbyterian churches of Albany will hold picnic to- morrow at Austinviile Springs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11
To Organize Red Cross

scottsboro. July 1o.-(speeiaL) )-Hon. Ed D. Johnston of Huntsville will ad- dress mass meeting in seottsboro on Thursday night at which will be organ fzed local chapter of Red Cross
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11

unfavorable weather sets in, splendid harvests, and it is noticeable that in these states there is an increased amount of corn under cultivation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11

Rev. l.. F. Goodwin, pastor of the Westside Presbyterian church, is now at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11

The new factory of the Albany Overall company, financed by the Albany Board of Commerce, has begun operations, with IS machines employed. o. D. Edwards of Clarksville, Tenn, is the manager, with Miss Lena Edwards as his assist ant
 Rev. L. F. Goodwin. pastor of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-11

Local tomato growers-and they are legion-are very much distressed because the tomato orchards are being visited by an alien enemy, the exact nature of which has not been discovered, Many full grown vines, that are already bearing fruit, are dying in all parts of the city.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12
BOLTON SUPPORTERS
SEE STATE SCHOOL
LEADERS IN BOND ISSUE CAM
PAlGN VISIT DISTRICT AGRlCUL-
TURE SCHOOL AT JONESBOR0.
GEORGE R. JAMES is HOST
Two Members of County Court in Par
ty of 29-lssuance of Bonds Is Pre-.
dIsted After Work in Adjoining
State Is Seen.
Jones b0ro

Jonesb0ro.=
Sentiment favoring the Rotation Of
$3.50, 600 worth of bonds for improve
ments at Bolton College, near Mem
phis, was solidified at Jonesbore By
an inspection tour of the First Dis
.rict Agricultural College of Arkan
sas by a party of IS residents Of
Shelby County who are interested III
development of the Bolton school
In the party were Judge w. A. Ia
Tor of Arlington and Judge b R Nil.
er members of the Shelby County
court, which will vote next Monday on
issuing bonds to make proposed i'm
provements at Bolton. George r.
James, vice chairman of the board Of
trustees of Bolton College, and Hugh
Gritz, principal of the school, alsa
were in the party.
Mr. James was host He brought
he delegation to Jonesboro at his per
]onal expense in order that they could
zee what Is being done in Arkansas
In such school as has been propos-
ed for Bolton.
Judge Taylor after completion OF the
trip said he favored the issuance OF
bonds and would vote favorably next
Monday. He predicted majority of
the people would vote with him and
said there nov was more concerted
movement among the people of Shell
by county for general improvement Of
he school than ever before
Judge Miller complimented the
Jonesboro school and said he would
like to see such an institution in Shell
by, but he thought his home county
was rather deep in debt TO be consid=
ering the issuance of s150,060 more
bonds
He said he would confer with his
colleagues on the bench and his con.
stituents before making positive
statement. but il the taxpayers were
willing to assume the burden he was
ready to support the plan. When the
court votes on the bond issue it also
will vote on two and half mill tax
for maintenance OF the school.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12
have SEIZED FLEET
Federal Officials Take Over In
termed German Ships.
ACT UNDER M'AD0O'S ORDERS
Vessels Now In American Ports Are
Declared to Have Tonnage of
About 600, ooo-Flower OF
Teuton Empires Marine.

New York, April 6.-Federal officials
seized German merchant vessels that
took refuge in Atlantic ports nj the
beginning of the war, almost imme-
diately after congress passed the reso-
luton declaring state of war be
tween the United States and Germany.
The collector of the port at Boston
was the first to act
Port officers acted on orders issued
by the secretary of the treasury. II Is
understood that this move does not
involve contiseation and that the yes
sells are held for the present as n
measure of safety.
German vessels now In American
ports number 81. with gross tonnage
of about 100000 This includes %
ships in refuge at the Philippine
islands, II at Honolulu and one at
PagOpagO, port of the Pacific Islands.
The ships lying at their slips ut the
Hamburg American and North German
Lloyd docks at New York and Ho-
boken include some of the flower Of
the German merchant marine. The
Vaterland, one of the largest vessels
in the world, is by far the most valu-
able. Next in size Is the George Wash
ington. $3.50 tons. Others of more
than $4,000 tons are the President
Grant, President Lincoln and Kaiser
Wilhelm ii. Four Austrian steamships
also are tied up here.
The ships taken, with their value
and tonnage, is officially announced as
follows:
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12
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Following is the text of the
joint resolution declaring state
of war between the United
States and Germany, as adopt
ed by congress:
Whereas, The imperial Ger
man government has committed
repeated acts of war against
the government and the people
of the United States of Amer
ica; therefore be II
Resolved, by the senate and
house of representatives of the
United States of America, in
congress assembled, That the
state of war between the Unit
ed States and the imperial Ger
man government which has thus
been thrust upon the United
States is hereby formally de-
clared; and that the president
be and he is hereby, authorized
and directed to employ the en-
tire naval and military forces
of the United States and the re
sources of the government to
carry on war against the impe-
rial German government; and
to bring the conflict to a sue
cessful Termination all of the
resources of the country are
hereby pledged by the congress
Of the United States.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

Word reached the c pital that the
flag over the home OF George Hub
man. near CoileEesilie. close to Lit
tie Rock. had been removed Hub
man. who Is a German. hoisted a Ger
man flag over his home and announc.
ed it would not be taken down excel,
over his dead body
Col C. d. James. commander OF
the First Arkansas Infantry revoked
an order of the governor detailing a
squad OF militiamen to take down the
flag. using force II necessary. Col
James held that the regiment was sub
jet to orders Of Gen Pershing, as II
had been ordered modified
Gov Brough appealed to the district
attorney The United States marshal
WAS ordered 10 remove the flag But
The marshal said he did not know off
eially that war existed and that he
had received no orders under Presi-
dent Wilson's proclamation. He de-
clined to carry out the order.
Residents of the neighborhood plan
an unofficial expedition which, they
said, will not be blocked.
HUFFMAN is a German by birth. but
whether he had taken out naturdliza-
ion papers could not be learned.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

"We American citizens. resident or
here at the call of the American society
In London, desire to place on record
our profound satisfaction with the un.
qualified approval of the momentous
decision that has been taken by our
president and government In declaring
that state of war exists between the
United States and Germany. In no
other way could the honor and dignity
of our flag and country be maintained
and our national self-respect be pre-
served"
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12
Welcomes Americas Entrance In War.

OTTAWA, Ont.-Entrance sOf the Un't-
ed BATES into the war against Ger
many was characterized by Sir Ed
ward Morris. premier of Newfound
land, as 1.-THE most momentous act that
has occurred since Germany pro
claimed war" according to dispatch
from London, received by the agency
here of the Reuter- Telegram company,
Not only is 1t important as regards
the war. but In It's future effect In the
participation of the United States In
the permanent peace of the world" h
declared.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12
WILSON is UPHELD IN LONDON
Americans in British Metropolis In
dorse Action Taken in Contro-
versy With Germany.

London. England. April Ga meet
ing Of Americans. resident or sojourn-
ing In London, was held to indorse the
action of President Wilson and con
gress In declaring that state Of war
exists between the United States and
Germany. This resolution was adopt
ed:
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12
A Free AGENT.

81 adopted the profession of hermit
ing entirely from choice" confessed
the outcast, as he sat in the doorway
of his lonesome cavern. You see,
always was an extremely conscientious
gent. And finally l made up my mind
that it was never right under any cir
cumstance, no matter how 1t might
hurt the nearer, to tell aught but the
literal truth, so far as words would
do 1t. Not many moons thereafter my
fellow citizens grabbed me and offered
me my choice OF being lynched or get
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

ting out of their sight and hearing for
ever. Naturally, having several other
theories with which wished to expert
ment further, l selected absquatula.
ton. and lit out as the crow files
Kansas City Star.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

Tho recovery plant, recently built
in connection with the Arkansas Zinc
and Smelling Company plant at Van
Buren,, has been thoroughly tested
Manager Booking and superintendent
Whitesde are highly pleased with
the result. They will at once enlarge
the experimental plant to meet the
needs of the fiye-bloek smelling plant
now operating here.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

Marcus Turner of Egger killed a
buzard recently that had tin box
lid wired to its neck with a broom
wire. From the appearance the bur
Zard had worn the ornament for some
time Mr. Turner would like to hear
from the person who decorated the
buzzard.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12
just as DANGEROUS as Ever.

81 see a French doctor asserts that
there is positively no danger in kiss
ing"
THE deuce there isn't! Just lee him
kiss the wrong woman and he'll find
out"
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

Arkansas Highway com
missioners met al McGehee and out
of 10 applicants selected the firm OF
Ford e McRae OF Little Rock to be
engineers for the highway. which is
165 miles long and extends from
line.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

G. w. DeLaughter of Sparkman las
Just received white-faced Hereford
bull He bought the animal from
John Bell, who received car of
blooded cattle from Murfreesboro.
KY The animal is IL months old
and tips the beam at $50 pounds.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

While clearing land near Lead Hill
part Of thorn bush which James Ro-
yell was cutting down struck him IN
the face and a thorn penetrated the
pupil OF one of his eyes.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

c. Y Wortz. president of the Fort
Smith Biscuit Company. operating
plants at Fort Smith and ST. Joseph.
Mo, offered both plants to the United
States government for any purpose
whatsoever in the event of hostilities
with Germany
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

resolution commencing the stand
of President Wilson. and pledging
themselves to answer the call 10 arms
any time II is issued. was adopted by
the ]. T. Stuart camp, United Con-
federate Veterans, at meeting at
Van Buren,.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

Gustave Kellar, a German real es-
tate dealer of Mountain Home, who
has been in this country since 1866
thinks that the German people Will
rise and overthrow the kaiser. Mr.
Kellar says that he does not think 1t
will be longer than four months be-
fore this happens.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

Bone dry. NO cases to report, . is
the statement endorsed upon two quar
terly reports filed by Faulkner county
justices of the peace in the Office of
County Clerk John Reeves.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

A pillow boy at work near Russell
vile plowed up green apple which
had been embedded in the earth last
summer The apple was as sound as
when il fell from the tree
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

Under the supervision, of J. S. But
terfeld of St Louis. landscape engi-
neer' for the Iron Mountain. the rail-
road grounds south of the Conway pas
mark
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

A chautauqua will be held at Nor
rilton the week OF June 1920 the
project is supported by the club wo-
men and business men OF the city.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

A bill passed by the last Legisia.
ture, aholshing the Offices of seere-
taries, treasurers and collectors of the
improvements districts in Fort Smith.
and comforting their work on the city
clerk without extra pay or assistance.
was declared illegal by City Attorney
Harry P Daily. because it conta nj 4
no enaeting clause.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

The Harmon stock farm of Martin
town. Iowa shipped to Clarksville and
sold carload of shorthorn cattle to
the farmers of Johnson county Many
of the cattle brought fancy prices.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

The Green River correspondent Of
the Harrisburg News say he found a
we'll preserved watermelon recently
while cleaning an old ditch on the
Green river farm. The melon was
buried 10 or II inches deep in mud
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

u. G. Watson of Mantle, Madison
county, was at Huntsville recently
and as spry as young man in spite
OF his 81 years. He is the father OF
seven children. the grandfather of 81
and the great-grandfather of g.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

The eight-year-old daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas King of Dewey was
instantly killed at their home. when
her 14-year-old brother. Grady King,
accidentally discharged a shotgun and
struck her.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

Work has begun on the north end
of the interstate highway between
Harrison and HOLSTER, Mo.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

At a meeting of the Marshall Board
Of Commissioners of Road Improve
ment District No. /. the entire issue
of $4,000 or per cent bonds was
sold to Ed Mays of Leslie at 80 IL
cents.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

Between 500 and 500 acres will be
planted to cantaloupes in the vicinity
of Washington this year
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

The Camden Elks have sent a tele-
gram to President Wilson endorsing
his policy of national preparedness.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

Maj. c. S. Garrett and Lieut.. o. D.
Olds opened recruiting station az
Helena for the National Guard at the
Business Mems League. They want tn
enlist a Helena infantry company.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

The Bald Knob fruit growers as
sociation expects to ship $50 to lis
cars of berries. also considerable ship
ments of cantaloupes and potatoes,
from here this year
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

Preparations are being made al
Wahpeton, the Hardy summer resort.
10 care for the largest numoer Of
tourists since its establishment More
applications for wigwams have been
received than in any previous year.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

More than 100 residents and land
owners attended a meeting of the
Ozark Trails Association at Walnut
Ridge and advocated the routing OF
the highway through Pocahontas to
Walnut Ridge. on the proposed rock
road from Springfield to Memphis.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

DR.. J w. Morris suffered the loss
OF his barn near Deyiew with several
fine horses and cattle, by fire recent
"
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

The Chamber OF Commerce deeid-
ed 10 provide funds for the prelimi.
nary survey of the proposed Mann
moth Spring Morrilton-Hot Springs
road. through Conway county.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

The commissioners OF Road I'm.
provement District No. Is, formed 10
build highway from the Pine Bluff
bridge over the Arkansas river TO the
Arkansas county line, by way OF Al
heimer. Wabbaseka and Humphrey.
awarded the contract 10 ]. A. Purdue
& Co of this city for $4,000
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12

Sulphur Springs is going to have a
cleanup day soon.
The Monticellonian., 1917-04-12
BRIEF NEWS AND NOTES,


man las u.a,, nrasarvad atar,nson recant,v
Hereford .t,,of oioa,,ina oia di,o, On ~.
al iioi'i Green river farm. The melon
car u buried 10 or II inches deep in mud.
reesboro.
nths old r. Uo+son 80 ua,ta uaaiso,
nus county was at Huntsville recently
and as spry as a young in spite
S. But Of his 81 wears He is the father OF
pe engi- seven children the grandfather of 81
the rail- and the great grandfather of 81.
way pas
lie into d The eight-year-old daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas King of Dewey
instantly killed at their home. when
Martin her 14-year-old brother. Grady King,
VILE and accidentally discharged a shotgun and
cattle to struck her
ty. Many
rices At a meeting of the Marshall Board
Of Commissioners of Road Improve
port is ment Distrlct NO l. the entire issue
wo quar-. OF s4o'ooo OF per cent oohas was
r comfy sold to Ed Mays of Leslie at SO IL
Office of cents.
Maj c. S Garrett and Lieut.. o. d.
-, Olds opened a recruiting station at
Helena for the National Guard at the
= -. IN ~, Business Mems League. They want tn
=" ,a'e enlist Helena infantry company.
sound as
The Bald Knob fruit growers as
ISOLATION expects to ship $50 to IT'S
It tele- cars of berries also considerable ship
ments of cantaloupes and potatoes
adness from here this year.
orh end Dr ! w Morris suffered the loss
between OF his barn near Deyiew with several
fine horses and cattle, by fire recent
"
will be
, vicinity Sulphur Springs is going to have a
cleanup day" soon.
Legisia The commissioners OF Road I'm
Of secre- provement District No. Is formed 10
RS of the build a highway from the Pine Blur
TT Smith, bridge over the Arkansas river TO the
the city Arkansas county line, by way OF Al
sistance, heimer Wabbaseka and Humphrey
Attorney awarded the contract 10 J. A Purdue
obtained & Co of this city for $4,000
The Chamber OF Commerce deeid-
at Nor ed 10 provide funds for the prelimi-
20 the nary survey of the proposed Mann
club wo- moth Spring Morrilton.Hot Springs
city. road. through Conway county
real es- Preparations are being made al
ne, who Wahpeton, the Hardy summer resort
ice 1866 10 care for the largest numDer OF
ople VIII tourists since its establishment More
ter. MI applications for wigwams have been
think It received than in any previous year
'nths be
More than 100 residents and land
owners attended a meeting of the
lead Hill Ozark Trails Association at Walnut
ames Ro- Ridge and advocated the routing OF
him IN the highway through Pocahontas to
ated the Walnut Ridge, on the proposed rock
road from Springfield to Memphis.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-19

wlping out war with q hoiesale act
Of debt lodging. On the whole even
the argument that the end iustlnes
the means would hardly apply ia the
casa d such violent assault upon
one 81 the fundamental principles Of
righteousness From the practical
point OF view, also. If is readily seen
that such a course would involve dis
asuous consequences. II the war
debts Of Europe were repudiated Amer
lea would be So grave danger Of going
dead-broke. Understand clearly that
we have ne personal interests at stake
ID calling attention 70 this sordld view
Of the matter We have persisteutly
tarnsd deaf ear to the British and
an The rest OF the bunch who have
begged us 70 accommodate them with
q Joan of million Or two for one
thing, we didn't happen 70 have the
change "a our ieans-and therefore we
wouldn't be out anything Is they re-
fused to pay their debts. Al the same
time we don't believe 1T would be
right % make America pay for the
hloetY game they have been playing.
unquestionably. Johns plan would
tend 70 put a crimp in the war indus.
try For that matter. after the pres
ent war IS over it isn't likely that
there win be much doing Ia that line
for . number of years anyway But
az long Az the war spirit remains. III
All probability nations that want to
fight win flied some way to finance the
business. Would there be anything
10 hinder them from accumulating sup
plies of coin for war purposes just as
they hnap up stores Of munitionsg
Barring the fact that it Is based
upon bum principle Of morality and
that it wouldn't work and a few oth.
er things Johns scheme is ali right.