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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01

A Boonton IN. j. real estate man
was trying to sell a small farm by
mail to a possible purchaser In Man
haitian, O very precise and particular
person. One day a friend asked him
how he was making out on the deal
"Oh, I've quit" he said In a tone OF
marked pleasure. "You see, he wrote
for so many details and kept insisting
ON having more. that ! got tired at last
and wrote, telling him II be would pay
the freight both ways ] would ship tbs
darn farm down to the city to look at,
and he never answered my letter.
Puck.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01
somethIna Of a Compromise.

Nina was greatly attached to a
neighbor a few blocks away from
home, and agreed that she was his lit
tie girl, whenever he questioned her
about it. One time he said: swell, If
you are really my girl, come home with
me to live. Go on and get your hat"
Nina hesitated a moment, gazed
around the familiar room, and then re-
piled: "rll be your little girl, but I'll
stay heya with XSASNE0n end papa"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01
5ETTYS DESIRE.

Betty asked her mother if she was
going to the club today. Being told
her club did not meet that day, Bet
ty said: "Please, mother, go to
some club today"
"Why, BettyP" asked her
mother.
"Oh, so grandpa will come and
take care Of me-"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01
Childish lmaaination.

The Joy that the real fairies and
elves and little people give to children
the delight they can find in imagining
a world where anything is possible
where there are no boundaries Of facts
where all is beautiful and always sur.
prising, is hard to gauge because we
are so remote from II. But it is very
real to them and is starting point for
other more wonderful and more in
structive tales. because it is so easy
to grasp and it has such an unadul,
terated appeal to the Imagination OF
a very young chlld.-Exchange.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01
PAINFUL SUBJECT.

"Count, would you love me just
as much if l had no money!"
"How can you ask such a ques-
tion, my adored one?"
"Oh, it's due to idiotic curiosity,
l suppose"
"Please do not harrow my feel
ings so. The thought of you being
without money is more than l Ct
bear"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01
Easy to Hold Hogs.

'tion furnishes all the specifications
necessary, says Farm Buildings. The
uprights should be firmly set In
the ground and the upper piece of
stocks pinioned to the upright on q
pivot at A. By mailing boards TO the
uprights on both sides in the rear a
small chute may be formed by means
of which the hogs may easily be driv-
en- into the trap"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01
When Children Are Cross, Be Kind.

Don't be cross with children when
they are cross. If they are irritable
and pouty leave them alone to their
blues by trying to divert their atten-
ton to some interesting book or game
or toy. Get them outdoors to play or
to walk. Take them for ride. The
common retort to cross children is in
being cross yourself, but this only
hurts the children and makes them
moody and later despondent.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01
PROPER ALLOWANCE FOR sow
Amount Of Feed Given May Be Gov.
erned by Her AppetIte-Tankaae
Should Be Fed Sparlngiy.

The amount Of feed given a SOW
may be governed largely by her appe-
lite. Tankage should not be fed to
exceed more than 5 per cent Corn
may make up half the ration, as II
tends to prevent the SOW from becom-
ing thin.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01
COLLAR FITTED TO A HORSE
One That Is Too Large Should Not Be
Put On Animal in Hope That He
Will Grow Into II.

A collar should be fitted TO the horse.
and not the horse to the collar. The
collar that is too large should not be
used on horse in the hope that he
will grow large enough so It will
eventually fit A collar that fits well
In the spring may not fit at all in the
fall.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01
ALUMINIUM FUMES INJURIOUS.

According to French physician,
the fumes from aluminium factories
not only are destructive to vegeta-
tion but they also cause a form of
diabetes to workers in them.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01
ADAPTING ADAcEs.

'TYou can't eat your cake and
have it, too"
"No, and you can't be independ-
ent and keep your cook"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01
SHORT PASTURES FOR SHEEP
srushy Field sn Almost Every Farm
Where Animals Can Be Made TO
Return Good Profit

Sheep keeping should be encouraged.
No other animal can thrive on such
short pasturage as the sheep. Sheep
manure is the most valuable OF all.
On almost every farm there Is brushy
field on which sheep could browse
eight months Of the year.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01
WHEN THINGS ARE FREE.

"Hey, Frosh, want a locker p
"How much are theyp"
"Theyre free" !.
"Gimme two. ."-Longhorn.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01
DEVICE FOR HOLDING SWINE
contraption Is Simple and Cheap In
Its Observation-Disclosures
Explains Fully.

The device shown in the accompany
ing drawing is simple and cheap in its
construction and easy to operate-so
simple, in fact, that the mere illustra-
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01
LOVE Is BLIND.

The Bride Cat the second break
fast Tea or coffee, dear.
The B'groOm-Dont tell, love.
Let me guess.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01
upheld Civil Liberty.

The political Puritans maintained
the highest principles of civil liberty.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01
POOR BOOB

Bess-He exaggerated his salary
and 50 she married him.
Claire See what a man gets for
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01

No. sc. C N. o. Linn. 1921 a. m.
No. 51-St. L. Express $40 p. m.
No. 95-Dixie Flyer 9:32 a. .my'
No. 55-Hopkinsville Ac. 700 a. m.
No. 53-St. l.. Fast Mail 5:36 a. m.
No. 91-Ev. and G. accom-. 1858 a. m.
TRAINS GOING NORTH.
No. &C. & St. L. Lin. 5:29 a. m.
No. 52-St. Louis Express 1920 m.
No. 94-Dixie Flyer 7:05 p. m.
No. 56-Hopkinsville Ac. 8:55 p. m
No. 54-St. L. Fast Mail 1914 p. m
No. 90-Ev. and G. accom-. 1926 p. m.
No. 81 connects ct Guthrie for
Memphis and points as far south as
Erin, and for Louisville, Cincinnati
and the East.
Nos. So and 55 make direct con.
nection at Guthrie for Louisville,
Cincinnati and all points north and
east thereof.
No. SO carries through sleepers t.
Atlanta. Macon, Jacksonville, St,
Augustine, and Tampa, Fla. Also
Pullman sleepers to New Orleans.
Connect at Guthrie for points East
and West. No. SO will not carry To-
cal passengers for points north OF
Nashville. Tenn.
w. N. CHANDLER. Ticket Agent
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-12-01
WHY?

1t pays. Field selection of;seed corn
is one of the surest and best paying oper-
ations on the farm. Proper care of seed
corn pays well. Tests show that properly
cared for seed corn has yielded eighteen.
bushels more per acre than crib-stored3
seed from the same.feld.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-12
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FRANK \
 HENDERSON.

In announcing as candidate for delegate from Lonoke county to the Constitutional Convention I wish to say that I have made a study of this branch of the law and particularly have given careful attention of late to the Arkansas Constitution. In some particulars it could not be improved, in other provisions time has proven that changes are necessary.
 In the main stand for an organic law that is in every respect adequate for the protection and advancement of the rich and poor, laborer and em- ployer, for foreign capital as well as local investments. We are at period in Arkansas history when careful at tention is required, for in my opinion we are on the eve of the greatest de- velopment that the state has ever known.
 l am thirty-eight years old. Have practiced law for II years. Have edited the England Courier for four years. Should be selected to repre- sent Lonoke county I will give my best efforts to see that a progressive instrument in keeping with modern conditions, is drafted.
 Among the changes I favor are:
 l. More strict provisions promot- ing, requiring and safeguarding the education of our youth.
 ?. Under the present system of taxation the small property owner and taxpayer carries in proportion to his holdings the burden of the taxes. This is unfair and changes or improve ments should be made looking to an equitable arrangement. Such inn provement could be made, the cor porations should pay their just share
 3. A graduating land tax law.
 4. Replacing tn e unbusinesslike present system of appropriating fol expenses of the state with constitu- tional budget system.
 ,. The initiative and referendum principle.
 6. Provisions that will eliminate the great stream of local and special legislation.
 '. Requiring the registration of voters.
 8. Suffrage alike for men and women with certain qualifications.
 9. Four-year term for officers, pro- hibiting in certain instances the in cumbent holding a second term.
 10. Limiting the pardoning power of the governor.
 Il. I do not favor any changes ir the boundary lines of Lonoke county nor two county seats for this county
 Election, Saturday, April IA, 1917
 Do not fail to come to the polls anC vote for this is matter of great inn portance.
 FRANK N. HENDERSON.
 England, Ark, March 31, 1917.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-12
Plant That Garden .
 The War is on.

If you have not planted that garden which you have been planning all spring, it will be well to buy your seed and 2 t busy right now. Do not forget the war is upon us and no one knows how much higher food stuffs will will go. Be sure to place the garden near the house where it can be cared for during spare time. If the family is large it may pay to make the garden large enough to use horse power for cultivation. You cannot af- ford to waste your time in the garden. It's a business proDosi
 tiOn to get as much out of it as possible for the time you put in. Be sure the fence Is in good shape so that your neighbor's s d3gs and chickens will not ruin your crop. If you need any sug
 gestions concerning how and
 what to plant and when to plant it. write to J. s. Knox, Horticuturist, Old State House, Little Rock. He will be glad to answer your questions. In the meantime send post card asking for one of the gar
 den calendars. This calendar will give you the names of the veget-
The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-12
Negro Uses Something
 to Move Grease

It would have moved the whole house if hazardous clean ser hadn't been detected in time
 Because he said it was fine to move" grease a Little Rock ne gro house cleaner has acquired the gasoline habit and has been carrying gasoline in open vessels into the homes of many Little Rock people
 He was detected by a man at whose home he was working in the act of mixing up a cleaning potion composed largely of gasc. line, which he was about o carry into the house where two gas stoves, a water heater and a kitchen range was lighted.
 The negro was given lecture on the terrific danger to which he subjects occupants of the houses he serves. but it was ap- parent that nothing but an actual explosion on somebody s prem ises will convince him that gaso,
The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-12
A Spring Poem Without Rhyme But With a
 Reason

This is the time of year that; Careless people put away their stoves in damp places. This years rust holes will help make next years fire losses.
 Many otherwise careful and intelligent people clean house with gasoline.
 Amateur and ignorant paper hangers put wall paper over fue holes and fue stops.
 Crooked contractors build de- fective ehimneys.
 Dishonest electricians skin the job" with low grade mate rials and dangerous wiring in many new dwellings.
 Householders ought to clean out trash and rubbish if such fire provoking stuff has been al- lowed to accumulate in attic, clos. ct or other places or the prem ises.
 And this, concludes a circular issued by the Arkansas Actuar- ial Bureau. is the season with three other seasons of the year, ought to see us cutting the fire waste. that taxes us all whether it's our property or the other fellow $ that burn.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-12
Argenta.

Mrs. Francis Mclaughlin re turned home Friday. She has been at her daughters bedside for the past three weeks.
 Mir and Mrs. Ben McLaugh- lin and son Edward motored over to see their sister. Mrs. Lam blin of argenta last Friday.
 F. E. Jim Lamblin who was once settler of Carlisle but later moved to Argenta is complain ing of Rheumatism.
 Francis Marie" the infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Lamb lin is getting along nicely.
 MT. Will Mclaughlin visited Mir. and Mrs. Lamblin of Ar genta Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Mclaughlin is Mrs. Lamblin's brother.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-12
Oil Used by Railroads.

A decided increase in the use of petroleum as locomotive fuel by the railroads of the United States iii 1916 is shown by sta tistics compiled under the su- pervision of John D. Northrop and just published by the United States Geological Survey, De- partment of the Interior.
 Reports submitted by 5 rail road companies, comprising all that operate oil-burning locomo- motives in the United States, show that the quantity of oil fuel so consumed last year was 42,- 126, AT barrels, a gain of 5,476,- 951 barrels. or 15 per cent, over the consumption in 1915.
 This increase shows the steady expansion in the United States of the market for low grade pc trolvum from Mexico rather than any appreciable increase in the use as fuel of low gravity crude oils from domestic sources, whose value for refining is just beginning to be recognized.
 The total distance covered by oil burning engines in 1916 was 40, 434, 566 miles. and the aver age distance covered per barrel of fuel consumed was 33 miles. Oil-burning locomotives were op- erated in 1916 over 3l, ,980 miles of track in 21 states.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-12
Notice of Special
 Primary Election.

To the Democratic Electors of Lonoke County.
 Notice is hereby given that a Special Primary Election will be held at the respective voting places in Lonoke County on Sa,- urday April 14th. 1917 for the purpose of nominating two dem ocratic dandidates for Delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Lonoke County, and two democratic candidates for Dele gates to the Constitutional Con. vention from Lonoke county, and two democratic candidates tolthe Constitutional Convention from the Sixth Congressional Dis, trict.
 Judges and clerks have here. tofore been selected by the Coun- ty Democratic Central Commit tee at special meeting and all Judges and clerks so selected will receive the sum of S1 per day for holding said election. Al judges and clerks have been nol titied of their selection.
 All democrrtic electors of Lo- noke county are urged to turn out and cast their bal ot for the candidate of their choice as the matter of framing new Con stitution is a matter ot grave and vital importance to the state.
 Remember the date April 14, 1917.
 W W McCrary, Chairman
 J NJ Gates, Secretary
 E c Holt, Ey Com Go Dem
 Cen Com
The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-12
L. B. kRSHkA
  Carlisle, Arkansas

ables which you can plant during April and the succeeding months. It tells you whether 0 plant the seed in hills or drills, the width of the rows for, each vegetable, the distance of plants in the rows and how soon after planting you may expect any particular veget- able to be ready to eat. Suggest ions tor the alpQont of aseed to plant are also given and should be valuable, while the number of vegetables listed will probably suggest many things for the gar den that will be good to eat which you have not thought about.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-12

of pork is worth as much Or more than a pound of cotton; that you can buy the cotton with the pork easier than you can buy the pork with the cotton, and you can eat the pork and can't eat the cotton
 JNo. H. PAGE,
 Com. of Agriculture.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-12

My Draft and Roadster wi stand at my barn this season at Sl0 ins1riug living colt also my Jack at S8. All reasonable care will be taken in handling but am not responsible for accidents.
 40-tf J. T. Bogard. Sr.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-12
Wanted.

We want several thousand head of stock and fat hogs, for which we will pay the highest prices. See us at once.
 43 tf Griffin & Son.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-12

MULES AND HORSES FOR SALE
 We have a number of good mules and horses for sale. See us before you buy.
 29 If. Nichols &Hutson.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-12

whose sense of responsibility is often very light Fire dangers lurks in many unsuspected places ;
The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-12

line is about as safe as dynamite for household use.
 "This negro is a professional house cleaner. said the man who related the circumstance 1 don't know where he lives or who he is but he goes about cleaning houses and is doubtless subject ing careless people te dangersIt
 This proves. said J. s. Speed, Manager of the Arkansas Actuarial Bureau, That a per- son must be on the alert against the ignorance and carelessness, of servants and minor employees
The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-12
Pages Weekly Letter

l the time is perilous. War is de ! clared and our country is now a party to the worlds great con. tict of arms. Everything de pends upon the farmer, for he must furnish food and clothing while the nation fights. Upon the conservative and intelligent course of th9 American farmer depends the well being of our people. and in a large measure our success in war. War time prices have prevailed for the past several months. Prices of food stuff are now beyond req. son, and we have only just de cRred war. The influence of the
 European war has touched every domestic hearthstone. It has brought prosperity to some, and the pinch of hunger to others. It brought us Is to 20 cent cotton last fall. and later on the food stuff value scared so high that 20 cent cotton begins to pale by contrast. Now that we have de- clared war, that we are at war. and a party to the great world wide military struggle, what may We expect to follow? We all know what high prices mean. High prices means scarity. If the worlds supply gets scarce, what hapbens? Somebody goes hungry; somebody does without. or every body lives on less. Let us face the music, be men and meet the condition and discharge our obligation. Let us act thoughtfully, conservatively and intelIigently. How? Here are some of the ways:-
 1st. Plant food and feed crops enough to supply all our needs and half as much more. Why? Because 75 per cent of the peo- pie live on the farm. If every farmer raised only enough for his own needs 25 per cent of our pie would have to supply them selves from elsewhere, and the food products might not be easy to get. Then again, the crop sea son might be bad and the yield small. In that event the 50 per cent extra calculated upon will take care of the deficiency. If crops are good, the surplus will sell this year at good prices, for the world needs and must have food stuff and feed.
 2nd. Keep all female livestock and breed all that are suitable. With the price of meat so high it is little less than criminal to slaughter CT sell for slaughter either milch cows or brood sows. 
 Every one in existence in the United States should be kept for breeding purposes. Keep the brood mares and breed them to horses. Don't raise mules. Raise horses, for only in that way can the breeding stock be kept up.
 3rd Plant plenty of corn. It is the greatest farm product we have. It fills many needs and wants, and we cannot produce a surplus this year. It IS good for man or beast.
 4th. Do not 5overcrop yourself. Labor will be scarce. Every man who takes up arms lessens the labor Don't make the mistake of planting more than you can cultivate. Plant less, and if you have surplus of labor you can work your crop better, and long CT, and it will make a bigger yield. This is common sense, and you should heed it. From to 10 million dollars are lost in Arkan- sas every year by farmers over cropping and underworking. De crease the acreage; increase the yield
 9th. Plant good stuff. Get good seed. The prices are going to be high and yon can afford to buy
The Carlisle independent., 1917-04-12

FORD for sale, new 1917 model. Apply c R. Griffin.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-30
GIRLS! ACT NOW!
HAIR COMING OUT
MEANS DANDRUfF
25.cENT "DANDERlNE" WILL
SAVE YOUR HAIR AND
DOUBLE ITS BEAUTY.
TRY THIS! YOUR HAIR GETS
SOFT, WAvY, ABUNDANT
AND GLOSSY At ONCE.

Save your hair! Beautify It! It IS
only matter Of using a little Dand.
crime occasionally to have head OF
heavy, beautiful hair; soft, lustrous,
wavy and free from dandruff IL Is
easy and inexpensive to have pretty,
charming hair and lots OF 1t. JUST
get a 25-cent bottle Of Knowltons
Danderine now-all drug stores rec,
ommend it-apply little as directed
and within ten minutes there viii
be an appearance of abundance
freshness, fluffiness and an incom'
parable gloss and lustre, and try as
YOU will you can not find trace OF
dandruff or falling hair; but your
real surprise will be after about two
weeks use. when you will see ne"
hair-fine and downy at first-yes--
but really new hair-sprouting OUT
all over your scalp-Danderine Is, we
believe, the only sure hair grower:
destroyer Of dandruff and cure TOT
itchy scalp and it never fails to stop
falling hair at once.
II you want to prove now pretty
and soft your hair really Is, moisten
a cloth with a little Danderine and
carefully draw it through your hair
taking one small strand at q time:
Your hair will be soft, glossy ana
beautiful in just few moments-a
delightful surprise awaits everyone
who tries this.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-30
CATARRH LEADS
TO CONSUMPTION

Catarrh is as much a blood disease
us scrofula or rheumatism. 1t may
be relieved, but it cannot be removed
by simply local treatment. 1t causes
headache and dizziness, impairs the
taste, smell and hearing, affects the
voice, deranges the digestion, and
breaks down the general health. 1t
weakens the delicate lung tissues
and leads to consumption.
Hoods Sarsaparilla goes to the
seat of the trouble, purifies the blood,
and is SO successful that it Is known
as the best remedy for catarrh.
Hoods Sarsaparilla strengthens
and tones the whole system. 1t
builds up. Ask your druggist for
and insist on having 1t.
There is no real substitute.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-30

schools. They are the authors of
several works on the study OF French.
and from d. c. Heath & Co.. OF Bos-
ton, comes another by them.
This Is a 'Grammadre De La Con.
yersat;oa," Il which. by h system Oh
questions and answers dealing with
topics OF real conversation, the stu
dent is gradually famaliarized with
the rules Of grammar. By an easy
progression he is led to readiness of
expression. The book is an outcome
of the long experience the authors
have had as teachers Of French, In
which they have successfully tested
their methods.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-01-30
FAVARD
WRITES BOOK
Former keokuk Teacher Is Associate
Author Of New French
Text Book.

Many Keokuk people will remera.
Der Miss Berthe Favard, who former
~ lived here, but who is living IN
Chicago. She Is an associate author
Of a new French grammar. The fol-
lowing from the Tribune will be Of
local interest:
One effect Of the war has been to
stimulate the study of foreign tongues
and among others, it may well be
believed, French is not neglected.
But long before the war two Chicago
ladies. Mary H. Knowles and Berthe
des Combes Favard. were active III
propogating that language, the form
er being president Of the Club Fran
Gals, and holding memberships in
various pathological societies, and the
latter an active teacher in the public