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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-20
About Currants
Made-in- America

At last those little dried berries known
! as currants, so popular in American cakes
and puddings, are To be produced III tins
country After years OF experiments
ton, n pomologist Of the United States
Department of Agriculture has dis
covered the secret Of their culture, 10
that we will no longer suffer from a cur
rant shortage because we are dependent
upon Europe for our supply.
This may be astonishing news 10 many
people who have been successfully grow
ing ctrrrant bushes in their backyards
for a number of years, for only since the
war has the news leaked out that the
currant Of pudding fame is really not a
currant at all, but a dried grape.
Until the past year cilrrant grapes
were produced in marketable quantities
only in Greece The Greek fruit-growers
alone understood the secret Of their c1il-
ture, and they guarded their secret well,
aided by the Greek government, which
obtained large revenues from the cur
rant industry. Not only did the Greek
government not tell the world how 10 grow
currant grapes, but IL maintained strict
control of the industry, each year specify
ing how many vines the farmers should
cultivate, how many pounds of grapes
should be dried, and at what price they
must be sold
DEPENDING on GREECE
Until the scarcity Of ships limited
importation, the United States was in
the habit Of importing annually from
Greece from thirty TO thirty-five million
pounds of dried currants, which means
100000 pounds of grapes in the fresh
state, three and half pounds Of fresh
grapes being reqIri ed 70 produce ono
pound Of the dried product II was
realized that this large demand for cur
rants might he supplied just as we'll from
home sources, if American fuiit-growers
only knew how To produce them.
For many years, Professor George G.
Husmann, in charge Of grape culture
for the Department Of Agriculture, work
ed on this problem of the currant grape
First. ii was question Of finding con
genial soil Vines were planted in twelve
different kinds of soil on the twelve
government experimental vineyards IN
California, and eventually the proper
soil was discovered But the currant
grape vine proved victim Of phylloxcra-
that parasite which fastens on the roots
of so many OF our native grape vines and
destroys them There are several sturdy
stocks that resist this parasite, however.
40 II then became necessary 10 find a
congenlal phylloxera-resistan, home stock
on which the c,irrant grape could be
grated
All this was accomplished The cur
rant grape grew on the selected home
stock and in the spring when it put forth
its flowers. the department pomologlsts
carefully made the usual incislon IN the
bark which IL supposed 70 increase the
weld Of fruit But when the fruit ap-
peared il was small and occurred only IN
thin, irregular clusters Professor Hus-
mann was compelled to admit that his
experiment had failed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-06-20

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The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
Warning Against Grafters

Secretary of the Treasury
 McAdoo warns the public against claim agents who offer to assist survivors of men in the army and navy in collecting from the gov ernment's bureau of insurance. The greed of those who would prey upon the misfortunes of the gallant sailor or soldier. cannot be condemned too severely, , says Mir. McAdoo, I wish to in form all persons who desire to claim compensation or insurance that the employment of attorneys or claim agents is unnecessary and inadvisable, and that the Treasury Department is anxious to help them avoid the needless expense which the employment of such involves. "
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
Sunday School Convention

The Lonoke County Sunday School Association that was held in Carlisle was we'll attended and the interest good Ever one on the program except one were present and discussed the topics assigned them. The out of town speakers were Prof. E k. Rob inson of LOnoke, Frank L James General State Secretary. and Mir W. H. Mitchell of the Y NJ. C, A War Council. Mr Mitch ell gave a very valuable address Monday morning to the school
 The COunty's finances are in good shape. Enough money was paid in the fiscal year which c,oses March 31st, to fully pay the S100 County pledge to the state and leav1 a balance for current expenses. The different reports showed that the work done throughout the county has aroused Sunday School eff ciency.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
S100 Reward, S100

The readers of this paper win be pleased to learn that there Is at least one dreaded disease that science has been able to cure in all it's stages and that is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly influenced by constitutional conditions requires constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Medicine IS taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur faces of the System thereby destroying the foundation of the disease. giving the patient strength by building up the con- stitution and assisting nature in doing It's work. The proprietors have so much faith In the curative powers of Halls Catarrh Medicine that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that fl fails to cure Send for list of testimonials.
 Address F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, Ohio. Sold by all Druggist. 75c
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
A Cash Offer

The Independent has made a special clubbing rate with The Memphis Weekly Commercial Appeal by which we will furnish both papers for one year for the sum of Sl 25 The Commercial Appeal is one of the largest and best papers in the South, and we hope to receive many new sub scriptions on this offer; Sl 9 cash for both papers. 35-tf
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
May Put Off Convention

Plans are on foot to postpone the date for the meeting of the constitutional convention by hay ing the conven tion. when it meets in July, take another recess. The recess, if voted for, would be taken after arrangements had been made for tie printing of the reports of the committees and their distribution to all mem bers. Some question as to the legality of the legislature to call constitutional convention has been raised and discussed. Weight has been added to this question by a decision rendered by the Supreme Court of Indi- ana, where the legislature called a convention without submitting the matter to a vote of the peo. ble. The court held that the leg islature should have submitted the question and were without legal authority to convene a cor. yention to redraft the constitu- tion. Just what weight this question will have with the action of the delegates remains to be Seen.
 President Mehaffy has called the committees of the convention to meet in Little Rock on April 18th, for the purpose of com pleting their work in time for submission to the convention. A meeting of the committees will bring all the delegates together, as each member of the conven- tion is a member of one or more committees.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
Chamber of Commerce Meeting

Gu March 4th, the Cham Der of Com merce met at Bank of Gar lisle hall at s D. ID. Officers pres ent: Vice Pres, J. F, Gillespie, Treas. L. B Krshka, Sec'y., L R Kirby; Directors, H. 1 Buech- ley, w. H. Nichols, Albert Zim- herman, and J. c. Welch
 The committee to select nomi nees for president. consisting of L. B. Krshka, C. c. Hummel and L. R. Kirby named H. 1 Buech- ley and J F. Gillespie. Mr. Gil lespie explained that he could not serve and Mr. Buechley was declared elected by exclamation.
 Rev. l.. Tomme made an ad dress on the subject of poultry association being formed in this com munity and w. s Lee made a talk on the castor bean as money crop, and as a matter of assistance to.the Government as we'll as the commercial demand for castor oil which is very scarce and the seed brings from s co to S3 50 per bushel It was thought that the castor bean might be raised to advantage on red rice land that lays idle. In formation on the castor bean will be supplied on application to the secretarys of the Chamber of Commerce.
 The meeting then adjourned after which smoker" and re- treatments were indulged in, thanks to the committee on re treatments and the young pee pie who served them.
 J. F. Gillespie. L. R Kirby.
 Vice President Secretary
 Presiding.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
Announcements
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE

The Independent is authorized to announce the name of George W. Clark of Conway a candidate for Circuit Judge of the 17th Ju. dicial District subject to the ac- :ion of the Democra ic primary
 The Independent is authorized to announce Thomas c Trimble as candidate for reelection to the office of Circuit Judge of the 17th Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the democratic pri- mary.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK AND
 EX-OFFICIO RECORDER

The Independent is authorized to announce the name of Pat M :. Swain as a candidate for the of flee of Circuit Clerk and Ex- -officio Recorder of LonOke county, sub feet to the action of the Demo cratic primary.
 The Independent is authorized to announce the name of George Sanders as a candidate for the office of Circuit Clerk and Ex- Oficio Recorder of Lonoke coun- ty- subject to the action of the Democratic primary, May 28.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
COUNTY TREASURER

The Independent is authorized to announce J. Brooks Jackson of Lonoke as candidate for Goun- ty Treasurer, subject to the May Democratic primary.
 The Independent is authorized to announce Moody Bird as a candidate for County Treasurer of Lonoke county, subject to the Democratic primary
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
co. AND PROBATE JUDGE

The Independent is authorized to announce the name of ". J Beard as candidate for the of flee of County and Probate Judge of LOnoke county. Subject to the action of the Democratic Pri mary.
 The Independent is authorized to announce the name of F. Nj High as a candidate for the office of County and Probate Judge of Lonoke county. Subject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

The Independent is authorized to announce Albert G. Sexton as candidate for Representative of Lonoke County subject to the ac tion of the democratic primary May 18th.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
FOR STATE SENATOR

ThA independent is authorized to announce Chas. A. Walls of Lonoke county as candidate for the office of State Senator for the 12th senatorial district, subject to the action of the democratic primary May 28.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
FOR COUNTY AND PROBATE
 CLERK

The Independent is authorized to announce the name of Bernard Goodbar as a candidate for the office of County and Probate Clerk, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
FOR TAX COLLECTOR

The Independent is authorized to announce E NJ. Coleman as a candidate for Tax Collector of Lonoke county, subject to the May Democratic primary cleo ton.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
Money To Loan

When you want to borrow money. why pay 10 per cent when R. Medendorp will loan it to you at 8 per cent on farm loans. 33-tf
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

The Independent Is authorized to announce the name of ". A Wallace as a candidate for re election to the office of assessor of Lonoke county, subject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
Will Trade for Farm

We have some fine city proper ty in Kankakee. Illinois, for trade for q farm near Carlisle. The property consists of two resi-
 denceS of 6 and s rooms. 1 vacant lots, } residence lots and , bnsi- ness lots Address Independent Realty O. Carlisle, Ark. 30 If
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
Seed Rice for Sale

1 have several thousand bush els of Early Prolific, grade No. , for s 9 per bushel, also about 1000 bushels of No. 1 milling Jap, at same price; samples can be seen at Southern Rice Growers association office.
 10 6tp w R. Welker
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
FOR CONGRESSMAN

The Independent is authorized to announce the name of s NJ Taylor of Jefferson county as a candidate for re el, ction to the othce of Congressman from the sixth Congressional District sub lect to the action ot the demo- cratic primaries
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14

MT. w. A. Barr received let ter from bis son, Paul, who is somewhere in France. Young Barr left Little Rock about Jan udry 17th and this is the first word his father has heard from him since that time.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
FOR SHERIFF

The Indepen1ent is authorized toannounce Chas. ". Rice as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of LOnoke county subject to the action of the democratic primary May 18th.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
Good Mules for Sale

We have II head of mules weighing from 1000 to 400 pounds from 1 10 6 years old, all guaranteed to be good stock. Gall on or address
 1. T. Sims X Co. 44=4t Hazen, Ark.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
Good Saw Mill Proposition

120 acres good saw timber land for sale, located 1 miles from Wilmar, in Drew county. Price St 900 co. Address Independent Realty Go Carlisle, Ark. 38-tf
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14

The value of the primary alum mum made in the United States in 1917 was S45, ,S82 ,000. an in crease of S11,982, coo over the value of that made in 1916. This increase appears to be due chief ly to an increase in the quantity of metal produced. but in part to an increase in the price of the metal
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14

Woman's friend is Large Trial bot tie of sanol Prescription Fine for black heads, Exzema and all rough skin and clear complexion A real skin tonic. Get 35c Trial bottle at the drug store Adv. 52-tf
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
" ANTED. FOR SALE. ETC.
Corn W anted

l WSnt to buy several hundred of corn will take small lots Call on or address w. B H. Independent office, Carlisle, Ark
 35 If
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
Male Hog for Sale

One full blood Y. c. male hog for sale apply to E A. Rose, route }, Carlisle, Ark. 44-2tp
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
Seed Rice for Sale

Storm Proof, guaranteed to be free from red, phone 105 RI
 Bruce Hackney, 43 If Rt 1, Carlisle, Ark.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14
Seed Rice for Sale

Improved Blue Rose and Hon duras, 2nd year on new ground
 c. Heiss & Son, 39 If Rt } L0noke. Ark
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14

Just. eceived a fine line of chocolates and other nice candies fl If $. P. Pearson
The Carlisle independent., 1918-03-14

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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-17
T]'he::hope of the world lies in'tlle, sons of America.
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" ney afe%%fNVefs tfleTe>, nova million ana ia half fsstnofgyy they are. going over daily--a ,sfn i}ahi hio;rs{and1alhah miore of: them. Another sn1i{ion ard ws4falf areswaiting~ for the scalF that soon will COme
 >rhose who a1fa'bssaa eatgh fire have demon- strated superbly the q1fEa1ities that make fight >srs-t1aeynase 1 sASxsls!ssaess.t the barbarous hun E no @aFfn 1os|f+a 9Gt !t {nem s] ,Axs sManyeaf,I An1ef1car1' Son has gone down has! 1nade4the, supreme sacrifice for his Coun- tSy ana Before the german horde IS ufiven back within its own borders, many 'tnurer.A American sonsnwil go down. How ma srR dSpshd3s pssha,d3 tIqS,at. home.
 Asna Xnaess Xnastsstts i siafry1 afri matter4how brave, will inevitably suffer severe casualties. A gigantic American army will overwhelm the hun and bring quick victory with the least loss of life.
 The lives of our sons are in our hands. The boys are ready, willing and eager. They must be trained and equipped. No time must be lost. It IS up to us to provide the money necessary to make these boys invinci- ble. We must do it and do it quickly. With our own sons already in the fight, every days delay lays at our own doors the blood of brave American sons. ,lf: ssHow long shall permit this to % on?''
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-17

On these days everyone will be given opportunity to step up and buy bonds without being solicited to do so Places will be designated where volunteer subscriptions will be received These places be announced in the papers and by signs. Your card will be file there. Cards of those who do volunteer will be used for active socita ton, which will begin Monday September 30th. No one will be overlooked.
 Do wait for after your subscription. Show that you, too volunteer for your County's service, just as our boys Cover there" did.
 Figure the very maximum you subscribe Be ready when Volunteer Days come. This is time for halfway measures. Halfway measures won't push
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-17

Believing that it is the duty of every person who enjoys the freedom and privileges of citizenship in our great Country to do his utmost to help win the war, the fol- lowing firms and individuals have periodically contrib uted the money to pay for this and other advertise- ments of the Fourth Liberty Loan:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-09-17
=@#R ~."s >;f@< Be a Volunteer September 18th and 29th Will Be Volunteer Days

boys the Rhine It is up to buy bonds with every unnvested dollar own, pus every dollar save by careful, frugal living for six months to
 You don't have pay all cash for your bonds You make your first payment from cash in the bank and take care of the balance out of your daily weekly monthly savngs The forced saving you do will nice egg
 ater for the bonds you buy and pay for you 20 along, will prove splendid investment that will pay you good interest every months After the the bonds will
 De worth more than you paid for them. Don't hesitate to do your duty and do it quickly Don't let the SON 20 down.
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-12-14

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tell you again that 1t must be
paid for in advance. Many Of
our readers have made good
with the advanced payment, yet
there are quite a number who
have failed to settle past dues
and advance the $2.ea.
The Garland City globe. (Garland, Utah) 191?-1925, 1918-12-14

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The Washington times., 1918-01-22
By EARL GOODWIN.

Unless the signs fail Washington viii be on coal ration
basis shortly after April This will mean that every BIT
of property in the District Of Columbia will be tagged and
tcketed and the fuel administrator will ration card
allowing that property just enough coal for its legitimate
yearly needs.
This ratoning proposition will not take the city by sur
prise There viii be plenty of formal notice and there has
already been considerable informal discussion However
organizing is required and definite basis on which to limit
fuel rations must be determined. &
Fuel Administrator Weaver will understand ask that
the various civic organizations and trade bodies take home
the ratoning proposition think it discuss it. and bring
it back to him with any notifications which may help the
situation One of the big questions to determine how much
coal to be allowed to any family any build
ing Shall the unit of ationing for houses for instance b
ton year per roomf Shall with country houss
and town house. shelterhg all told only few persons b
allowed to have coal for his vacant premises sufficient in
quantity to whole families in less commodious
quartersf
These are merely two examples of the questions which
will be asked and which will have to be settled
Here is question which the citizens associations
would do well to concentrate The coal raoning plan
appears me- practical guarantee that there viii
boarding next winter and that everyone win get fair deal
The great fundamental requirement Of course is that the
nation coal administration allow enough coal to be shipped
to Washington to meet the needs. a - 9
The Washington times., 1918-01-22
From the Public to the Editor

and to this end let them sStahllGA q
department under the management e
capable and experiencsd men. Who00
duty shall be to have exports syBtom-
AticGlly examine every furnace o.
heating plant in the ciIy and o.
proper blanks provided make . roDoeE
As to the condition Of Oacl.. outlining
wherein repairs are needed or h0W
the plant could be made more sf-
fOctiVe.
suggestions made BY experts - -
plant and best and proper diseRibuttsa
Of heat throughout the house miGhe
be OF signal service to many house
holders
1T Is safe to say that IS per cat
OF the coal used II wasted. and this
saving could easily be effected with
but little effort.
The avoidance OF the unnecessary
consumption OF gas and electric light
would lessen demand for coal In that
direction and relieve the situation
considerably.
"choked fues, leaky furnaces. ana
want OF ventilation contribute to the
wastefulneBs OF coal
The average householder would hO
benefited BY the advice Of one who
had given the subject confederation -
to the best method Of handling . fur
mace, and those who already know
would not be injured Advice might
be given or attention called to TIE
necessity Of weather strips for doors
and windows- Often. through igno-
rance of how to handle q furnace and
prevent waste, 10 per cent OF the coal
goes into the ash barrel
''The copy OF An experts report %
his house would put in the rent pay
er's hands indubitable proof that II
was up to his landlord - get buBy
and make necessary repairs. The use
OF Thermometers in various parts %
the house and their hxed Jbservanoo
would lesssn the amount Of coal r.
quired.
.'While meatless, wheafless. and
eatless days may help in the external
nation OF the detested Huns the
heatIess day Is not to be e1ndonSA