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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-04-05

The pioneer farmers had to burn
corn stalks With their crude inn
plements they could dispose of their
stalks in no other way: They did
we'll by making the best of what
they had. Are you doing the same
way? Many of US do not have the
same pluck, energy and desire to do
better that settlers of this country
had. Let US quit burning stalks.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-04-05

Bill Taylor raised soy beans in
corn last year. He cut out some
hay. He says that he can save
more feed this way than he can by
pulling fodder.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-04-05

W. I. Mccall has a variety of
Iowa Silver Mine corn which he
says has matured in IS days and
may be counted to mature in 100
days an average season,
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-04-05

W. V. Barry, of The PROGRESS says
he is like the fellows pet buzzard
"A little to darn smart" as he has
some sweet potato slips large enough
to transplant.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-04-05

W. 7. Mccall has some good Bar
red Rocks of the Park strain. His
dam was from hen that produced
234 eggs. His sire was from a hen
that produced 237 eggs. The latter
is especially important since it is
through the rooster that the laying
power of a hen is transmitted
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-04-05
NOW

Now is the constant syllable
ticking from the clock Of time Now
is the watchword of the wise Now
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-04-05

j. F. Richardson has a very sue
ceSsful way of dealing with hawks.
When he finds a hen that one has
caught he gets three small steel
traps and sets one on each side of
her He says that he seldom fails
to get the hawk by this method
He has caught many in this way.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-04-05

Mr.. E. w. Essary is now enjoying
asparagus from his own garden. 1t
is slow about starting, but is worth
the trouble after all.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-04-05
rusted,
Go mark him well-let no such
man be trusted"

MARK HIM WELL"
Breathes there man with soul SO
dead
Who'll not give up his all-wheat
bread
To serve his own, his native landl
Who never yet less fuel burned
That more might be to Belgium
turned,
And to our boys on foreign strand?
If such there breathe, 60 mark him
well,
For him no minstrel l'aptnres swell;
High though his titles, proud his
Boundless his wealth as wish can
claim
Despite those titles, power and pelf,
The wretch, concentered all in self,
Living, shall forfeit fair renown,
And, doublydying. shall 60 down
To the vile dust, from which ne
sprung,
Hun. wept, Hun-honored and Hun
sung,
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-04-05

In 1916 Floyd Richardson won a
pig as Corn Club prize. He now
has a note for $1,000 for that same
pig. Is it too much trouble for your
boy to do club work? The boys
will be men tomorrow and there is
not too much that we may do to
prepare them to do their best. If
your boy wants to do club work, let
him, If he does not want to, en-
courage him. 1t will mean more to
him than perhaps you have thought
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-04-05

Mrs j. S. Meadows canned corn
successfully last year in half gallon
cans. She boiled it five hours
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-04-05
is inscribed upon the banner Of the
prudent. Therefore, whatsoever
your hand finds to do for your
country, DO IT NOW; for now is
yours, tomorrow may never come.

One bucket of water promptly ap-
piled would have extinguiShed the
fire started by Mrs. Learys COW
when she kicked over the lamp, but
Lake Michigan was insufficient an
hour later to prevent the burning
of Chicago.
If you intend to help win this
war, do it now while we have able
Allies-don't wait until they are de-
stroyed anc the Hun is at our door.
HIT HIM NOW! For a lick in time
saves nine.
Thrice is he armed that hath his
quarrel just"
And four times armed who gets
his lick in fust;
And he but naked, though locked
up in steel, @
Who thinks not Of his country's veal;
With conscience dwarfed and badly
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1918-04-05

Mr.. Rush Oakley had some nice
Duroc Jerseys for sale here on the
LIST. Men, they we're immune from
hog cholera. The breeders can do
much to get rid of this plague by
offering only hogs that are immune
for sale.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
Has Two "Merm3ids.n

J. F. Smith. Spanard, residing in Hamilton, Ont, possesses two crea- lures that are probably unique. He considers them to be mermaids. Though these are described as "fab- '1d" or "ftestious" creatures in the dictionaries, those of Mfr Smith have heads shaped like those of human be. ings and bodies that are distinctly fisll-like One is much larger than the other, anG IS considered to be the mother, and reckoned to be 300 years old. Both have fine hai- like a humaD being, and a smaN mustache and Seard. The head Is attached to hu man-iike Ecck which merges into the fish-likc body, and the araIs are like those of a monkey, only that tha fingers are webbed. It is said that the "mermaids" were found in the wreck of ship in tbe Arabian sec
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
New York lMitNu

NEW YORK, April 27.-Onc of the most rapid and violent breaks which has occurred since the ,present de cline started developed at the open ing if the cotton market today. It looked as though the covering of Fri day morning had exhausted the inn mediate buying power and after start ing irregular at an advance of , piints on May, but generally 21 to 31 points lower, the market became sensationally weak under heavy I.iv- erpoOl, Wall street and Southern sell ing. Before the' end of the first hour July contracts had sold at 23.2O and October at "A. 75 or 105 ii 121 points under Fridays closing. The disciurag- ing character of the war~news, the failure of the weather map to show expected low temperatures and re- newed talk on spot liquidation, were the factors most generally mentioned in connection with the break.
 Slight rallies during the middle of the morning met still further heav- fer offerings and the market was very weak in the later trading. There was more selling believed to be for Soutn- ern account, and the wear of spot liquidation appeared to be the chief factor below Fridays closing figur- es. The market closed weak at a net liss of 120 to 140 points.
 Cotton closed weak Tho ranpe
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
The Indian Sign Lanquaoe.

A white man who visits a foreign nation finds Il hard and sometimes Impossible to make his most ordinary wants known. The red man has no such difficulty; the problem of uni Sersaj language was solved centuries ago by the savage inhabitants of this western world. Should an Indian from northern Alaska go to Patagonia he could by means of this universal Ian. guage converse with his southern brethren almost as easily as he could with his neighbors at home. That would also be the case if he visited Central America or met the tribes men of our own western prairies and mountains. When this language was Invented no one knows, but every h. dian learns it in addition to his own. Recently two chiefs of different trbea met in the Geographic society rooms in Washington and held a conversation that lasted nearly three hours, and yet neither one knew a word of the oth- CTS language. This universal lan. guage is, of course, made up of signs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
Tin Cans Were Valuable TheH.

It Is within tho memory of many people on the farms that there was a time when tin cans were not too plen- tiful. Now nnd thea canned goods were bought, and for the empty cans plenty of uses were found. For in- stance, tomato plants were started in them. standing in the sunny kitchen window long before the garden was clear of snow; they were convenient for holding paint when a small Job had to be done, and the small boys treasured them for holding their bait for those adventurous and ever-to-be remembered fishing excursions of early summer. About all the tin cans that came to d farmhouse twenty-five or thirty years ago were put to good use.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

ChlcagO Grain and Provisions
 CHICAGO. April 27.-Weakness re- suited in the corn market from sym pathy with setbacks in stocks and cotton. 1t was said that corn had been Over-bOught on the talk of a probable decreased yield. and that or dinarily support. was lacking. An nouncement that the embargo on east bound shipments had been cancelled to take effect May 1. failed to act as a stimulus having been apparently discounted in advance. Opening prices, which ranged from the same as yesterdays finish to 1-2 cent low CT, with May $127 1-2 and July $1.o2 1-2 to $1.52 77S, were followed by material further losses.
 A widely circulated message in which an official of the food admin istration cited the hoarding law, exer cised later g notable lbearish inf1u- ence. The message was generally con strued as meanin ga stricter enforce ment of legal restrictions againS4 speculation in trading than has here tofore prevailed. Prices closed Is to 3-4 cents lower with May $1.27 3-8 and Judy s14S 3-S to $1.4S 5-S.
 Oats went down grade with corn. Absence of export demand continued also as depressing factor. After opening unchanged to 1Sc lower, with May S3 3-4 to S3 7-S, the market ocn- tinued to recede.
 .Higher quotations on hogs gave firmness to provisoins. Trade was small.
 Subsequently the break in grain pulled down the provision market.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together. and for years it was SUD- posed to be incurable. Doctors prescribed local remedies. and by constantly failing to cure with local trea tment, pronounced it incurable Catarrh is local disease. greatly influenced by constitutional con- ditions and therefore requires constitu- tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Med- cine, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,. Toledo, Ohio, is a constitutional remedy, is taken internally and acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System One Hundred Dollars re- ward is offered for any case that Halls Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
 F. J. CHENEY & CO.,. Toledo. Ohio.
 Sold by Druggists. 75c.
 Halls Family Fills for constipation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
REPORTS OF MARKETS COTTON-GRAIN N-LIVESTOCK.
New Orleans Cotton

NEW ORLEANS, April 27.--A de cline of more than a cent a pound was the result of heavy selling around the opening of the cotton mar kct here today. Liquidation of long cotton and offerings from bearish traders who were untav0! ably i'm pressed by the war news overnight broke the market in tho first half hour of business active months icll l03 to 109 points.
 Selling steady increased as the scs sion progressed and a sudden flood of offerings on the close gave the market it's weakest tone at that time. Ncar the end sales showed net losses for the day of 11l to 157 points, or over S7.J0 bale.
 Cotton closed veal: at decline of l.M 10 I'll nOjntS
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
Pet Animals Sold for Charity.

In these days, when nearly every body ln Britain is giving up so@ething to the cause of the war, pet ahilnals lave played a prominent part as forM of war charity. People have giv' en their dogs and cats to charitable Institutions to be auctloned off to raise money for wounded soldiers. So many -nsaiable pets have been offered as N make them 6 burden to the anima protection societies. At a recent sale many of the cats and dogs were so old. decrepit and dirty that no bids could De oL ,ained for them, that they were handed over to- tho societies to be put to death by gas.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
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Soap Berry Tree.

The jnboncello or soap berry tree grows in the humid parts of westerH Ecuador. It attains height of about hfty feet and has wide-spreading branches and immense quantities. ol fruit of the size and shape cf cherries The nearly transparent yclloyyisll skir and pulp surrounding the round black seeds are so saponaceous as to be used instead of soap by many people of Ecuador. being equivalent to more than fifty times their weight of tha, material.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
Men of Rare Value,

"I weigh my words when l say ttni If the nation could purchase pcten- tial Watt or Davy, or Fnraday, at tine cost of hundred thousand pounds down, he would be dirt-cheap at the money. It Is mere Commonplace and everyday piece of knowledge that what these men did has produced un- told millions of wealth, in the narrow est economical sense of the word."- Huxley.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
Little Habits Count.

ireat business men get the habit of oelng on time. II is they who know best the vaiue of time and tbe j,nnor lance of saving it by being prompt. Yet if mav be hard to acquire the fixed habit of always being prompt. but it can be done ant! it is worth while to do it. In the commouest things every. one Is influenced by little hnbi1a tha, %e seldom suspect.-EAchange.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
It Must Be So!

Feminism, like socialism. is difficult TO contine within the boundaries of q formula. MT. w. l.. George, in "Wom- an and Tomorrow" has done what Is possible in this direction. Feminlsln, he says, is, broadly, the furthering ot tke interests of women, philosoph:cally the leveling of the sexes, and speclhcal- ly the social and political elnancipa' tiOn. of WOmiin.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
Prefer Irreuular Lines,

The straight line is an abomina ton % the Chinese. They endeavvr to avoid 1t in their streets and build ings. and have banished 1t completely where country tield paths are con cerned. They will always substitute curve wherever possible or they will torture 1t with 6 zigsag. To the Chinese mind the straight line is sug gesttys Of death and demons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
No Such Animal.

"What 1 propose" says the man Who gets very much in earnest, Zig Il political organization that will be free from all selfish interest, laboring only for the highest idcals--' "I know" interrupted the rude person. "You're going to start one of those sea-ser, pent parties" "Why do you refer to it as sea-serpent party?" "Bedause there ain't no such animal"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
Trees Greenland.

Lofty trees once grew in Greenland and nearly all of the inhospitable northern lands. Trees of the same sorts as are growing today are found ns fossil remains in countries where the climate is now so harsh that scarcely any tree will grow even q few inc:les high.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
Hardy T.pary Bush Beans.

The cultivation of tepary beans is something new in the state of Califor- nia. This legume came up from old Mexico and has been popular in New Mexico and Arizona for years. Because Of It's hardy habit, 1t Is capable not only of standing extremes of tempera- ture, but doing we'll under exception ally arid conditions. It is hardy bush bean with higL nutritive value.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
LOST AND FOUND

oTRAYED-Light bay mare, short yellow mane and tail, 8 years old, strayed from place about 8 miles west of town. Reward of 5000 for delivery to w. M. Johnson at Nor ton Wheeler Slave Mill. 4-26-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

FOR JALE-CHEAP-337 ACRES fine sandy loam bottom land six miles southeast of Lonoke, on good county road. 265 in cultivation, no waste land, six room residence, six tenant houses, large barn, store, gin dipping vat. $47.50 acre. J. f. Cady, 127 1-2 Main St.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

PALM BEACH SUITS CLEANED and pressed here for 50 cents where "rush" orders are not required
 Heavier suits cleaned for 75 cents on time orders. Strictest attention given to all work. Simpsons Clean- ing Shop, 515 State Street. Phone 93l. 4-2-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
Jap Umpircs Use Fans.

At wrestling and fencing matches in Japan the umpire always uses a large fan, and the various motions Of this fan constitute language which the contestants understand perfectly, and to which they pay prompt atten- tion. The servant girl has flat fan made, of rough paper to blow the ckar- coal fires. or which she uses as dust pan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
CL AS SPEED w A N I .
Bring Results-Try One
A. J. R., care Graphic.

FOR SALE-CHEAP, 4SO ACRES, part cut-over rich bottom wood land, near Swan Lake, This land has considerable cypress and ash tim Der on it; $12.55 acre; will ltake one half in city property. J. P. Cady, 127 1-2 Main street.
 if
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
Useful Birds.

Docks, geese and guipcns are as :oosi as watchdog to give on alarm fs approaching strangers. They are r1ere profitable. too, because the food .hey consume Is converted into salabla croducta.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
aettlnn tu the Top.

10 succeed take hold of the first thing that will lift you. up and then take hold of the next thing available to lift you still little higher. Thus you will go to the top with reasona' bla rapidity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
l W A N T E D

h POSITION Fried man, not subject to EE,xperiepted in Wholesale
 work. also some expert En Retail lumber business. hr with wood working mach hnd can handle labor. Refer f4wanted. Address "F" Box inc Bluff. Ark. 4-2S-l2t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

ED TO BUY AT ONCE-A
 br, must be 1917 or 1918 model
 |e is right will pay cash; car be in first class condition, to buy from owner only. Ap-
 Herman, Ill w. Second ave. 4-24-6t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

FOR SALE-TWENTY ACRES OF
 land on the Dollarway road, all un- der good wire fence, and part in fine state of cultivation; modern bungalow, good garage and out buildings. This is an ideal place and can be had at a real bargain. See or phone, Hollis Real Estate
 Go. Phones 2 and 112, If,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

FOR RENT-TO COUPLE WITHOUT children nicely furnished three room
 apartment. Reference required. Ap- ply 821 West Fourth avenue. Phone 952. 4-26-6t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

HIN NEED OF OFFICE HELP. pone 1873. We positively do recommend incompetent help. p not operate our school as a llne. All OUT time is devoted IS particular work. Our mot. tnoroness. James Business 'e' u. E. Bynum, proprietor.
 2-24-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

FARM FOR SALE--160 ACRES AT A bargain; on public read, near church, school; 45 acres in culu- vation; 100 acres under wire fence;
 good six room dwelling. Why rent? See or phone Hollis Real Estate Co.,, Phones ? and 112. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

MOVED MY MEAT MARKET Sixth and Main street, next
 B stand at 720 Main street, next Ito Halls grocery. l will ap. Rte your patronage here as and endeavor to sell only the est and best meats. T. H. Cald- Telephone 546. 4-3-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

D-TO, HEAR FROM OWNER Sd farm for sale. State cash full description. D. F. Bush, epolis, Minn. tl
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

EHhRE OIL STOCK PAYING cent dividends. 36 produc- Els: S55 acres, Paola, Kansas |Send for booklet. Mason Oil las Co.,, 4O2 Scarritt Bldg, B City, Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

lIo! Y MACHINE REPAIRED aNes w,ts no difference what is kat m,sh msh your sewing machine S' on make M you have, it can be re. |reOa;.s O, snort notice by our ex- Gies sair i,l man, w. F. Brewer. ] 70 m ,t stock ,, for any make ,; of F'u & Webb Furniture Co, '''
 4-24-1m,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

FOR RENT-TWO FURNISHED rooms, with private family. All
 modern conveniences. Address "E.
 Az c. Graphic. 4-26-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

ROOM AND lBOARD-NIOELY FUR nished room with board all mod
 ern convenienves. Apply G22 Beech
 Street. 4-2S-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
poa Came First,

4iss Pansy Pyetin's father had ts 70 without his necktie last Sunday. Pansy's pekinese dog needed . peH ribbon <or hls neck
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

ED-DAY WORK, BY MAN Family not subject to draft;
 |work preferred. Address L.
 (f Graphic. 4-19-1S.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

FOR RENT-TWO UNFURNISED
 ROOMS for light housekeeping, at 714 West Fifth, to couple without
 children. Phone 97S. 4-273t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
F Q R R E N T

FOR RENT-TWO DESIRABLE FUR nished rooms, for light Eousekeep. ing. Apply S20 w. 9th. Phone 2431
 4-2S-3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

Spot cotton nominal and unChang- cd. Sales on the spot 1,947; to arrive 200. Low raiddlinG 2S.oo; middling 30.o0; good miadling 31.75.
 Receipts 20SS; stock l.9i3.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

KINtBALL PIANO
 as new only been used very |.oo cost $6Oo.00 when new. Will ,f1'o.oO cash if taken at once.
 leaVlng city. Call 2395. 4.2S-3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

|vo and 10 ,, ,colored people, sev-
 E, price t,,ree-room ,, Bungalow |ash, hbe be,alm nom s4oo to ss5v.
 |s show S'ance $1O per month. |ffice I le,oR oRay iay Monk Realty. lls5 -o.s or 7.s West Sixth avenue. |~>>. 4-2O-d12t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

lALE-lo OR 12 LOADls OF 0uTu r';,1 sui, suitable for kindling or |ca, nul s@i sell cheap. Party leaving
 ''fo' 4-2S-3t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

soeE.1cSSE;IlTING cS;sl,II EGGS, BAR. ems wire will eo,5 breaking up breed, CT K E'll sell a few sittings at
 io. I; PbonaA A; A. A. Brenke, 102 ~ -ooo. 4-24-6t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

|ey s TO e},!s GO TO WAR WILL EtS stripped Ford chean. nAin in b ,12O1 'ion' w Richard '-0i w. 9th St. Tel. 5se.
 4-24-6t.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

|.S nSALE-NlCE FIVE RO M |a'ow With all modern conven-
 App'y lZO w. 18th Ave. if
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FOR SALE

1IIO Laurel-Five rooms hall, all modern conveniences. Will sell for gaood payment down, balance monthly, price-----.. H, 300 3Oth, and Cherry--Five room modern new house, one-half block land, four blocks from car line. $1,O00 cash, balance monthly palments. TIICe -----.-----------..-------------- ,UCU 51O East SecOnd.. Seven rooms, hall; all modern conveniences; suitable for home or boarding house. Terms ......-............. ........... $2,O0O
 For Rent
 oll Spruce-Three rooms; good gard en spot, and we'll $S.50 3Oth and Elm-Three rooms; large garden spot, we'll and tank SOtb and Cherry-Five rooms, one half block, fenced and cross fenced, good out buildings, mod ern house ------- -s22.50
 c. $. McNEW.
 Phone 971 lO6 Pina Street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
F OR SALE

PPaAl4E-PlANO 4 AND VICrRO-
 |S W. 2nd. Phone 1899. 4-2S-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

.we cat have all kinds of
 o'' them alive at the river. H. 4-27-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

and osG ns. .FlvE4PAssENGER both thore, ne extension body hssp. Phooay Phv,oly .ane .oanneerhauled; for
 e 14sS pr Address
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
rhA Worst Evil.

Bad as any government may bA H cannot be worse than anarchy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28

3fa;L4h--MAXWELL f;nl4 ROAD. l, llfst ra class condition. n Ri1ey
 B 262. ''lee'. Aele'
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-04-28
'tton closed weak. The range.
Chicago Grain and Provisions

Spot cotton quiet; middline 26.90.