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The Pulaskian., 1917-01-05
CAMP AICN OPENS
 IN PULASKI COUNTY
BRADFORD KNAPP, DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION, WILL BE ONE OF THE
 SPEAKERS HERE.

The second campaign by the Prof table Farming Bureau of the Board of Commerce will open in Pulaski county on the afternou of January s with a big meeting of agriculturists and business men in convention hall of the Hotel Marion. The second meeting for Little Rock will be held in the House of Representative ar the state capitol at D. m, to which all members of the Legislature will be invited.
 There will be two speakers at the two Little Rock meetings, Bradford Knapp, director. of extension of the United States Department of Agrical- ture for the South. and Clarence Gus ley, director of extension of the Texas A. and M. College. They are to be III the state but three days of the cam paign,
 The morning of the opening day win be devoted to a rehearsal of the work to be done by the speakers and there will be a special meeting for the speakers only when they will be ad- dressed by Messrs. Knapp and Ousley, members of the Arkansas Profitable Farming Bureau and of the extension division of the United States Depart ment of Agriculture. Routes of the speakers will be announced.
 Organization of g counties has been reported to George Firmin. in charge of headquarters here, and ar engagements for the speakers will be made soon. The counties are now anxious to receive the date of the meeting to start an advertising cam paign.
 The counties that have organized already are: Pope, Yell, Conway, Per ry, Faulkner, Lonoke, Hot Spring, Ne vada, Miller, Ouachita, Ashley, Colum- Pulaski, Saline, Lawrence, Sevier, Lit. tie River and Drew Other counties have written for dates and organiza- tions are being formed.
 "The work of the advance men has been very encouraging, said MT. Firmin. We still find that it is hard for the business man to get away from his work long enough to attend meet ings for organization purpose, in a few of the counties. But these coun- ties, if an interest is not shown, may be left off the list of counties which are to be visited by the speakers Tn January"
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-05
 DEATHS
Mrs. j. H. Stephens.

Mrs. Henry (Nellie Stephens) Mei- rose, of Forest Park and Fifth Ave- nue. has received notice of the death of her grandmother, Mrs. J. H. Steph- ems, at Shreveport, La, Mrs. Meirose's former home. Mrs. Stephens was the widow of J. H. Stephens, a pioneer resident of Shreveport. and we'll known in early years as member of the wholesale grocer firm of Steph- one son, Jesse B. Stephens, and one daughter, Mrs. J C. Berry of Shreve- port She was SS years old and a lifelong member of the First M E. Church, South
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-05
JACKSONVILLE FARM
 IS SOLD FOR Sll,OOO

D. L. Sadler. bookkeeper at the Southern Trust Company, bought for $11 ,0O0, from L. NJ. Burge, state secre- tary of the Farmers Union, 300 acre farm three-fourths of mile from Jacksonville. MT. Sadler will buy herd of Holstein cattle in a few weeks and will enter the dairy busi- ness.
 The farm is located on the Jack sonville pike, 13 miles from Little Rock, and 100 acres are in cultivation Work will be begun immediately to clear an additional 1S0 acres, and the land will be planted in corn, oats and other grain. A barn has recently been erected on the place and MT. Sadler will remodel the dwelling and erect several silos. MT. Burge bought the farm four years ago through MT. Wal den for $500.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-05
Mrs. Caroline Mitchell.

Mrs. Caroline Mitchell, S2 years old died at 9:30 o'clock Friday night, at the family residence at Ironton, on Rural Route No. f. She is survived by three sons, George Mitchell of Ironton; Robert Mitchell of Little Rock, and John Mitchell of Jackson- vile; one daughter, Mrs. E. s. Cock mon. 2503 Arch street, Little Rock. Funeral services were held at the Christian church at Ironton, at II o'clock Sunday morning, the Rev. John Lawhon officiating. Burial was in the Ivey Cemetery.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-05

kodaks. We hope many readers of The Pulaskian will get busy on this offer. Pictures and stories may be sent in any time until the last of June. It is likely those sending in the first stories and pictures will have less competition than those waiting until the last month. Prizes will be announced monthly. Let everybody, young and old, get busy and see what Pulaski County country folks can pro. duce in the way of art and literature
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-05

goods if you go out after them. I have been to market once month ever since goods began to get scarce, and I have stayed until I got them. We anticipate no trouble in supplying the demand of the future.
 When we entered business six months ago we figured on doing only few hundred thousand dollars the first year, and if we did this and broke even, we figured we would be doing well. Instead, we have done several times the business estimated for the first year, in the first six months, and We are just getting in shape to handle it promptly"
 The shipping department of the Manufacturers Furniture Company IS indeed busy place. The merchandise is hauled to the freight depots in auto trucks, which are piled so high the truck is lost sight of As soon as one of the big trucks pulls away another begins loading.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-05
NEW MANAGER FOR
 MATTRESS FACTORY

". Lee Nance Of Fort Smith has ar rived in Little Rock to superintend the operations of the Oates Mattress Company. MT. Nance has been con- nected with the Acme and other mat tress companies at Fort Smith for a number of years, and has the reputa- tion of being one of the best mattress men in the country. He has been prom inent in Methodist church circles of the Border City, and has also been active in civic affairs Mrs Nance, daughter of one of Fort Smiths pio- neer families, accompanied MT. Nance to make her home in this city.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-05
R. A. Tucker.

R. A. Tucker, 57 years old, manager of the Baucum plantation, died at 10:55 Wednesday night at his home near Baucum. He was born in Ten nessee and had resided in Arkansas for the greater part of his life He is survived by his wife; by two daugil- ters, Mrs. J. A. Williams and Miss Palestine Tucker, of Des Arc; and by one son, J. w. Tucker, also of Des Arc. The body was sent to Des Arc by Healey & Roth.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-05
F|LLFD.ALL ORDERS
 RECEIVED IN 1916
FURNITURE COMPANY ONE OF FEW JOB- BlNG HOUSES ABLE TO SHIP
 ALL ORDERS ON HAND.

Without single back-order, the Manufacturing Furniture Company Of which Thomas Jacobs is president, en tered the year of 1917. In addition to this, the company shipped every thing on the order books up to that time and had enough goods in the house, or on the tracks adjoining, 10 care for the trade for the spring months.
 "We have two warehouses full be- sides our main place of business, :" says MT Jacobs, .and we have a large amount of goods on the tracks that we do not know where we are going to unload. It is possible to get the
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-05
John E. Smith.

John E Smith, aged 67 died at I:50 o'clock Friday morning at the family residence, 1915 Palm street. He is survived by his wife; one son, H. E. Smith of Little Rock; two sisters, Miss Lizzie Smith and Mrs. Bettie Miller of Oklahoma, three brothers, William and Richard Smith of Kentucky, and Dr. George w. Smith of Texas. The funeral will be held from the resi- dence at o'clock Sunday afternoon. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-05
BIC CLASS BY TIE
 WORKMEN TONIGHT
JOINT INSTALLATION, INITIATION AND RECEPTION ARE THE FEATURES OF THE
 EVENING.

The Dayis-Harper Class of the An cient Order of United Workmen will be initiated at S:30 o'clock this even. ing in the banquet hall of the Hotel Marion. There will be more than 50 new members in the class, among those not already announced being the following:
 Robert w Newell, city treasurer, and secretary Lasker-Morris Bank and Trust Company; Edward T. Tobey, manager real estate depart ment Mercantile Trust Company, and president State Real Estate Assecia- tion; N. B. Martin. deputy state 1n- surance commissioner; John H. Eos ter of the Jordan-Foster Printing Com pany; E. H. Krebs, treasurer Bracey Bros, and manager builders hardware department; L. s. Dunaway, state agent Arkansas Gazette; ", T. Max well, assistant state bank examiner; Arthur F. Bailey, state bank examin- CT; J. w. McGrotty, contractor; R. H. Thompson, cashier Exchange National Bank; John C. Eakin, assistant cash fer w B. Worthen Company, bankers; B. K Tunnah assistant custodian State Capitol.
 Following the obligating of the class, the officers of Capitol Lodge. West End Lodge, Germania Lodge, Barring Cross Lodge. and the lodges at Jacksonville, Olmstead, Levy and Ca to will be installed, concluding at about 9:30 o'clock. This will be fol lowed by a reception to the following officials who are members of the Order:
 State-Gov-e1ect c. H. Brough, Sec retary of State Earle w. Hodges, Sec retary of State=elect T. ]. Terral, State Auditor NJ. F. Dickinson, State Audi tor-elect Hogan Oliver, Associate Jus tice Carroll D. Wood, Attorney Gener- al-elect John D. Arbuckle, Superin- tendent of Public Instruction John L.. Bond, State Bank Commissioner John M. Davis, State Humane Officer w. M. Rankin, Railroad Commissioners J. E.. Wood and Herbert L. Wilson, Rate Expert H. M. Gregory of the Railroad Commission, Deputy Agricultural Commissioner John c. Small, and all other deputies who are members.
 County Off1cials-County Judge Lee Miles, Chancellor J. E. Martineau, Prosecuting Attorney M. E. Dunaway, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Harry c. Hale, Sheriff w. G. Hutton, Circuit Clerk J. S. Maloney, Chancery Clerk w. s. Boone. Treasurer M. E. Akin, Coroner s. P. Vaughter Constable R. E. Allnutt, Deputy County Clerk R. G. Pillow, Superintendent County Hospi- tai c. s. Pettus, and all deputies who are members.
 City Officials-Mayor Chas. B. Fay Tor, City Collector James Lawson, and Aldermen John H. Hollis, Clio Harper and R. C. Powers.
 All senators and representatives who are members of the order are also to be included among those to whom this reception is given.
 After the reception the following program will be given:
 Selection-By the Plantation Four.
 Reading Lecture On Her Sex" by Mrs. L. w Hoffman.
 Selection-By the Plantation Four
 Reading-"T Colors," (M. s. An drews) Miss Iris Armstrong.
 The entertainment will conclude with a luncheon to be served by the management of the Hotel Marion.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-05
DA|RYMEN TO
 GET TOGETHER
44. F. AUTEN APPOINTED HEAD OF DAIRY DEPARTMENT OF THE LITTLE ROCK BOARD
 OF COMMERCE

H. F. Auten, live stock grower and dairyman, has been appointed by E. J. Bodman, chairman of the Arkansas Profitable Farming Bureau chairman of the dairy department of the Board of Commerce. MT. Auten called a meeting of all the dairymen in and near Little Rock last week to discuss the high price of milk and steps that are necessary to get an adequate and wholesome supply for Little Rock.
 "The dairymen about Little Rock and surrounding country are losing money every day says MT Auten, ''and the very life of the dairy busi- ness seems threatened by the high cost of feed d-.s..g.s s.3.ss 2 oeffef expenses.
 .s.sy'fiie people of the city are vitally interested in getting an adequate sup ply of milk for food, and the Board of Commerce has, therefore, establish ed dairy department as branch of it's farming bureau.
 "The object of this department is to hiring all the dairymen of the city and surrounding country into closer CO., operation, so as to purchase feed and other supplies more cheaply, and to lend it's assistance in building up strong dairy business, which will bring profit to the dairymen, and an adequate supply of good wholesome milk to the consumers of the city of Little Rock
 MT. Auten, after his appointment to the head of this department, held a consultation with Dr. H. w. Smiley. head of the dairy department of the city, and L. A. Miller. president of the Dairymen's Association, and then de- eided to hold meeting to get the cooperation of all men for building up
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-05

The Pulaskian and Mrs. Bernie Babcock will give during the months of March, April, May and June, two sets of prizes each month as follows.
 Prizes For Stories.
 For the best story of a brave act, the best animal story, the best funny story, or best story of olden days by 2 grandmother, white or black, a beautifully boxed copy of Mrs Bernie Babcock's new drama of the Old South, Nanny, will be given. For the three next best stories a copy each of "The Man Who Lied on Ar kansas" with 50 illustrations, will be given.
 Prizes For Photographs.
 For the best kodak, post card or other photograph of country scenes, mountains, woods, rocks, streams, cattle, animals or people at work, one first and three second prizes as above described.
 Conditions.
 Those sending in stories must be subscribers to The Pulaskian The stories must be from life or told by those who have known the incidents or made up the story. Old time sto- ries and negro tales are especially de- sired. Stories must not exceed 300 words and may be shorter The length will not decide the merits of the story. The photographs may be mounted, unmounted or on post cards All stories should be plainly marked Prize Contest" and sent to The Pu- laskian. No stories or photos will be returned unless postage is sent with them. Prize winning stories and pic lures will be printed in The Pulasl1ian. During the winter months fine pic lures of mountains can be made. With the opening of spring there are beau tiful pictures everywhere which can be made with small and inexpensive
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-05
SCHEDULE OF FARM MEETINGS FOR PULASKI

SCHEDULE OF FARM MEETINGS FOR PULASKI CGJrTY.
 The schedule for the Profitable Farming Campaign for Pulaski County, for Tuesday, January g. has been an- chairman:
 Roland 10 a. m.; H. P Clay.
 Cross Roads, D. m. A. McNeeley. North Point, D. n.; w. J. Cotton Ferndale, 10 a m.; Mrs. Prothro Little Maumele, 2 D. Tom Newton. Scott, all day; J. R. Alexander.
 Jacksonville, D. m M J. Henry. Hastead, 10 a. m.; L. H. LeMaster Mabevale, 2 p. A. w. Milling. Woodson, 10 a. m. T. N. Embry WTightsvile D. m.; Ben F. Dreher. Sweet Home, 6:30 p. m.; L. A. Miller. Cato 10 a.. m.; J. R. Clark.
 Olmstead D. m.; pr. M. E. Stanley. Marche, 10 a. m Max Malochowski. Landmark, 10 a. m. w. H. Treadway. Ironton, p. m. Mr. Griffin.
 Eight crews each containing two speakers will con- duct the meetings.
 George Shelton, chairman of the Committee on Auto mobiles will to have at least four full of visitors along the rural mail routes out of Little Rock and ings will be held at 10 a. m. and 2 and D. m. The committees follows: General Committee-Joe Lyons, J. B. Dickinson, Max Mayer, R. T. Carkson, E. H. Taylor and P F. Carey. Auto Committee-Geo. Shelton R. T. Clarkson, Chas. M Conner, Walker Sanders, T. J. Gay A. F. Kahn, James Keith, Will Akers B. T. Valentine and F. B. Jones. Publicity Committee-Judge Lee Miles, the Rev. John T. Early w. s. Holt Fred Pattee c. Rover E. T. Tobey W. w. Richmond, L. c. Holman, B. c. Powell and A. c. Remmel.
 Schedule Committee e-Chas M Conner w G. Hutton and George Pye
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-05

IN PERFORMING OUR ADvER- TIsERs, BE SURE TO TELL THEM vou READ THEIR ADVERTISE mENTs IN THE PuLASKIAN.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-05

IN PATRONiZING OUR ADvER TisERs, BE SURE TO TELL THEM YOU READ THEIR ADVERTISE MENTs IN THE PuLAsKIAN.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-05
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

A marriage license was issued to William Hathaway, 46, of Little Rock, and Miss Nan Martin, 33, of Austin.
The Pulaskian., 1917-01-05
PuLaskian to Glue Prizes
 For Best Stories and Pictures

The Pulaskian and Mrs. Bernie Babcock will give during the months of March, April, May and June, two sets of prizes each month as follows:
The Washington herald., 1917-11-13
PERSHING TAKES OUT
$4,000 WAR POLICY
Leader of U. S. Troops Approves
New Insurance Law.

Secretary McAdoo announced yes
terday that Gen. John J. Pershing
commander of the American troops
in France, had taken out a 1000
policy with the Bureau of War Risk
Insurance of the Treasury Depart
ment, for insurance under the War
Insurance law enacted by Congress
at the last session.
In applying for his policy, Gen. Per-
shing sept the following message to
Secretary MCAdoo:
THE army in France Is pleased
at the announcement that the Sol
diers' and Sailors Insurance bill is
now a law. BY this act our govern
ment has given its soldiers a priyi-
lege which no other country has ever
granted. The very low rate and other
advantages of this insurance are so
manifect that it is hoped that every
man in the army who needs insur-
ance for those dependent upon him
will avail himself of this generous
offer. 1 have made application for
insurance myself
Information received from the ex-
peditionary force indicates that the
soldiers are taking up the question
enthusiastically. Applications total
ling S2,2OO,0O0 have already been made
by members of the army in France.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-13
20 enlist IN DAY
AS j. S. REGULARS
List at Y. M. c. A. Recruit
ing Station Promises More
Fighters.

1t was a banner day yesterday for
enlistments in the L. $. army at the
main recruiting station, Y. VI. c. A.
Building, Eighth street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest, twenty names
being added to the muster roll.
Today promises continued rush to
the colors, as the. officer in charge of
the recruiting station reports a wait
ing list
The following enlisted yesterday:
Horace ]. Allen. 16l2 Church street
northwest; Charles 2. Scott, 10l4 F
street northeast; Malcolm A. Pratty.
1916 FairmOnt street northwest; Dud-
ley l.. Hoosack, 2J03 Champlain street
northwest. and Bernhardt n. Wend.
no address given, all of this city;
Frederick A. Wheelam, Ashburnham,
Mass; Allan Beckham, Earl J. Wal
ters, Edward w. Ashton and Walter
B. Beckham, all of Alexandria, Va;
Joel w. Sayers. Montgomery, Ala. /;
Joseph W. Whitemah. SIG Union
street and Dave Chait. 619 Morris
street, Philadelphia,s Pa; Edgar b.
Hall. 521 Roberts street; Stanley X.
Fenwick, 14l3 Myrtle street and
Charles E. Dorsey, Rainer avenue, all
Of Baltimore; Charles Harley, Ben
ming, D. c.; Charles L. Wosaba, Ok
ford Junction, Ia: Fay r. Hopkins.
Algona, Ia, and Harry F. Nicklaus,
Elgin, Ia.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-13
WILL find HOMES
FOR SHIPBUILDERS
J. Rogers Flannery. of Pittsburgh. to
Aid Federal Board.

Another drive against the difficult
housing problem that has hampereI
the shipbuilding program was begun
yesterday by the Shipping Board.
Chairman Edward n. Hurley an
nounced he had obtained the Coop
Grafton of ]. Rogers Flannery, of
Pittsburgh. president of the Vanadium
Steel Company. who is expected to
devote all of his time to finding homes
for the thousands of shipbuilders
needed.
Mr.. Flannery will go to Baltimore
today to meet Mayor Preston and
real estate men. He expects to OBJ
tain houses for 4.5OO men employed
at Sparrows' Point shipyard.
As soon as that problem is solved,
Mr.. Flannery will tackle the situa-
tions at Chester, Pa, where the ship
builders are paying the fare of la
borers to and from Philadelphia; and
at Wilmington. New York, Norfolk
and other points. where lack of
homes and poor transportation facili-
ties prevent men from accepting work
in shipyards.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-13
save YOUR HAIR!
A SMALL BOTTLE
STOPS DANDRUFF
Every Bit of Dandruff Disappear.
and Hair Stops
Coming Out.
Try This! Your Hair Appears
Glossy, Abundant, Wavy
and Beautiful.

Thin, brittle, colorless and scraggy
hair is mute evidence of a neglected
scalp; of dandruff-that awful scurf
There is nothing so destructive to
the hair as dandruff. 1t robs the
hair of its lustre, it's strength and its
very life; eventually producing a
feverishness and itching of the scalp,
which If not remedied causes the hair
roots to shrink. loosen and die-then
the hair falls out fast. A little Dan
derine tonight-now-any time-will
surely save your hair.
Get a small bottle of Knowlton's
Dandertne from any drug store or
toilet counter for a few cents, and
after the first application your hair
Will take on that life, lustre and lux
uriance which is SO beautiful. 1t will
become wavy and fluffy and have the
appearance of abundance, an incom-
parable gloss and softness; but what
will please you most will be after Just
a rev weeks use, when you will ac-
tually see lot Of fine, downy hair
new hair-growing all over the scalp.
Danderine is to the hair what fresh
showers of rain and sunshine, are to
vegetation. 1t goes right to the roots,
and strengthens them. Its
exhilarating and life-producing proper
ties cause the hair to grow long,
strong and beautiful.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-13
FOOD FROM AMERICA
Allies HOPE IN War
Canadian Food Controller Advises
Greatly Increased Production.

1t is up to the people of North
America to win the war, and they
can do it by providing food in greater
quantities for the people of all the
allied countries. according to w. ].
Hanna, food controller of Canada, in
a message received by the United
States Food Administration tonight.
Reports of the crops of France and
Italy show that We shall be called
upon to strain every effort and to
conserve every ounce of food to
make up the shortage of our allies
Mr.. Hanna declared.
Temporary disaster has overtaken
the italian army and 1t will be neces-
sary to support them to the utmost
by rushing food shipments.
THE requirements OF Great Britain
will be much larger than they were
last year.
I'VE must also ensure the women
and children OF France against ter
rible suffering and make certain that
the allied cause will not be weakened
by shortage of essential food sup
plies"
The Washington herald., 1917-11-13
Thirteen admitted
To BOARD OF TRADE
Civic Body Has Gained 279 Mem
bers Since First of Year.

The high water enlistment mark for
new members of the Board OF Trade
was nearly reached yesterday after
the executive committee approved the
recommendation of the membership
committee advocating the appoint
ment OF thirteen prominent business
and professional men of Washington
to membership.
The record Of last years enlistment
of new members was 800. This is the
greatest number of members ever ad-
mitted in one year. This years men,
bership records will show the addition
of 279 new members.
The thirty-three approved for ad-
mission to membership are:
L. S. Leitch, James Lee Bost. c. A.
Kenyon, Alex s. Stewart, l.. E. White,
Francis NJ. Savage. William E. Yost,
Leon S. Hurley, william Z. Dyre, e.
P. L. Moran, Samuel Mullu, p. J..
Clark, Arthur Neuman. James s.
Goldsmith, Charles Coldren Miller, S.
NJ. Gleason, c. c. Wineberger, c. F.
Jacobsen, Charles C. Reed, DR.. T.
VIM. Fred, l. o. Cook, Harrison
Crook, Harry w. Nichols, James r.
Peak. Albert B. Willis, Eugene Won
Vargas, Charles B. Campbell. Irving
s. Brewer, William c. RAIDER, Her
bert P. Leeman, J. l. Offutt. jr.. c.
Chester Caywood and Donald H. Man
ming.