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The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-03-02
W IS S. SALES AT BLACKABY
Wednesday, Night Meeting at B'ackaby
Was Complete Success.

Chairman E. C. Payne and party
of foar minute speakers reported a
most SUCCESSFUL meeting at Blackaby
"Wednesday night. THIS was one OF
the meetings scheduled in the War
Savings Stamp campaign. A total
of S510 in Savings Stamps were sold
or pledged. The meetings will con-
tinue until every neighborhood has
been visited
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-03-02
MSS
Fruit Growers.

The Ashdown Fruit Growers Asso-
citation will hold a meeting in the
mayors Office in the Sanderson build
ing next Saturday, March 8. Import
ant business. All members urged to
attend.-E. c. Payne, Secretary.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-03-02
FIRE WEDNESDAY
Fuel House at Rear OF Bank Made
Quite Blaze.

Wednesday afternoon the fuel house
in the alley in the rear of the First
National Bank caught on fire from a
trash fire and caused quite little
blaze The fire hose was brought out
and soon had the fire extinguished, but
not before the little house was a ruin
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-03-02
On TO PETROGRAD IS
GERMAN OBJECTIVE
Invaders Now 50 Miles From kiey,
With Slay Troops Fleeing
Western Drive
Impends.

New York, Feb 27-While the Ger
man imperial government is trying to
convince the world OF its disinterest-
odness in the future OF Russia the ad
vance of the TeutCn armies toward
PetrograG continues. It now appears
peace is consummated. Despite the
statement of the Bolsheyik govern,
ment that the Russians were fighting
hard for the city OF Pskov, the Ger
mans have pushed far east of that
town. 1t is rumored thai the Teutons
have reached the city OF Lug, mid
way between Psvol and Petrograd.
Borisoff, 60 miles northeast OF Minsk,
has been captured by the Germans
The German official report says that
TIE Teuton troops in Ukraine have
mir, which would bring them within
so miles of Kiev Tie Russian troops
hive rcfus ed to fight and those who
have not abjectly surren iered are flee
ing in disorderly mob toward Pc
trograd. Il there is any resistance
it must come from the peasants.
Western Drive Seems Near.
There are indications that the long
expected German drive along the
French and British fronts is impend
ing. Intense aerial activity is report
/ n6 hyy hn WI rhn SCy hn
have bought down Is entente air.
planes. Infantry raids have been at
tempted at widely separated points IL
the last "a hours One was IN attaci,
IN considerable force by the German5
against French positions near the
Brtte Gu Mesnil, which the American
artillery assisted in capturing recent
~. The other was north OF the
Cherlin des Danes, vhe.e American
troops are aid to he in trenches. Both
assaults We're stopred by 2ljied artil-
iery. British forces have re2ulsei q
hostile stack near ST. Quentin.
Washington, Feb 27-Further evi-
donce of the growing strain il rala-
tons between Germany and Austria
over the refusal of the latter to par
tieipate in tie renewed attack upon
russia, is given in 0n official dis-
patch received here today from
IErenco. 1t quotes tie Austrian pre-,
rier as repeating on february % that
Austria Hungary will take no part in
military sction against Russia Or Ru-
mania and Will not send her troops
into Ukraine.
The di2rctch refers to the meeting
tetween Emlperors Charles ani vii
IAN February %, and says that there
seems little doubt that a serious con-
fict has arisen between the two ne
ions, which Germany is determined
to settle by violent measures if nae
leSSary
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1918-03-02
CAMPAIGN IN ALL COUNTIES
Plans Well Under Way for Third Pro-
fitab!e Farming Campaign.

Within the next two weeks, practi-
cally every farmer in Arkansas will
be told that the greatest service that
he can render his country at the pres
ent moment is to plant larger crops
of food and feed.
Practically every business man will
hear the message that it is his plain
duty to use his influence with the
farmers to this same end
And every one in the state will
know that it is net only Arkansas
Guty to feed herself, but tlat it is a
plain necessity, that if she does not
DO it, there is danger that she will
nc not he fe3 because nation at war
can SHOW ne special fagoe5 to any
lstatc.
Schedules for the T.ird Alksnsas
Profitable Fsrmiag campaign were
gotten will under way yesterday.
Eacn county will conduct its own
campaign. A worker from tae Cen
| trail Committee, with headquarters in
Little Rock, will visit the county
agent or some otber leader Of the
county and outline the campaign.
This county lesder will plan the cam
peign. It is planned to hold from
DO to 60 meetings in every county, at
/ schcolhouses, churches and other
places where it is convenient for the
farmers to assemble. Farmers busi-
ness men end ministers will speak at
! these meetings. Some OF the meet
ings will he hello at night and others
on Sundays Every effort will be
made to suit the convenience who
now are hard ct work preparing heir
crops.
Al VIII Cooperate,
II arranging the campaign in his
county the county agent will have
the active assistance Of every agency
n the county. Yesterday Hamp vii
iia.ns, federal food administrator for
Arkansas, sent letters TO every county
food administrator calling upon him
% give his feartiest assistance. H. L..
,e2amol. state chairman of the Foar-
Minute Men, sent similar letters to
ehe Four Minute Mea in all TIC coun-
] lie. Letters to tie County Councils
o. refelsc we've foTwer1od by Wal
leo Townsend and Gen. Lloyd Eng
Iand of the State Council OF De-
fense. Grover Owens, secretary Of
tie Arkansas Retail Hardware Deal
ass' AS alton, sent al appeal to all
the hardware men OF Arkansas. d. Il,
8hc.&o3, secretary of the Arl.ansaw
Travellers, appealed TO the members Of
fis organization and the services Of
the newspapers were requested by R.
70. Schaefer, secretary of the ArKan-
sas Press Association. J. B. Webster,
secretary OF the Arkansas Lumber
Dealers Association, wrote, enlisting
the services of the members OF That
organization and the Young Men S
Bureau of the Little Rock Board of
Commerce also sent out large num-
ber of letters.
J. C. Burris of Ogden was in the city
New Britain herald., 1918-09-26

winning the war was sounded as the keynote of the coming campaign. by Congressman Frank +. Doremus Of Detroit in his address as temporary chairman of the democratic state con vention here yesterday
 'Whether those who are conducting an offensive to capture the political base of supplies will have 1t so or not" he said, the people themselves have adjourned politics."
 Severe denunciation was voiced by the speaker of "thos5 who seek to ride to power by embarrassing and harassing the commander in- chief of the army and navy"
 He referred to them as "auXiliary enemy snipers firing in the rear of the administra tiOn.'
 Congressman Doremus urged that there be no break in the ranks lest a refusal to sustain the president be regarded in the eyes of the nations anta gonists as a refusal to sustain the war.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-26
Don't Let Your Boy or Your Neighbor's Boy Die on No Mans Land for Lack of a Gas Mask, With the Proper Carbon in It.

An opportunity for anyone and everyone to do war work, IS now offered by the government This opportunity is the saving of the pits of certain fruits and the shells of certain nuts, which are to be used in the making of as-masks. Recep- tacles for receiving the pits and shells will be placed in every city and town. at centrally located points.
 Uncle Sam wants you all to save the pits of peaches, prunes, plums, apricots, olives. cherries, and dates, and the shells of Brazil nuts. nick ory nuts, walnuts and butternuts. These must be cleaned and dried before being turned in.
 The charcoal carbon made from these pits and shells has an absOrp- tion value beyond anything else known. The greater the absorp- ton of German made poison sases,
New Britain herald., 1918-09-26

ton of German made poison gases, the less danger to the American sol dier who encounters them.
 Two hundred peach pits, or seven pounds of nut shells, will supply car bon for one mask. Make this your minimum task. Having saVeo enough for one mask, keep on for a second, a third, and then keep on.
 Bakers, confectioners, wholesale and retail druggists. restaurant keep CTS, fruit sellers. hotel proprietors- in fact every source from which ma terial for the masks can be got, has been lined up by the Government. It only remains for ~ehe millions Of American homes to join in the work.
 Good carbon can be made from the shells of cocoanuts, but the shortage of ships renders their
New Britain herald., 1918-09-26

transportation from the tropics difficult. The Food Administra ton requested bakers to use cocoanuts as much as possible so as to stimulate their importation, but with fewer ships this makes a com plicated prob lem at the best
 So the call has been sent out for the men and women of the nation to make the effort and take the tron- hle to supply the infinitely better material, already in this country.
 Housekeepers can either deposit their accumulations of shells and pits in some public receptacle, or can give their offerings to the local Red Cross Chapter, which will ship them to the Gas Defense Division of the Chemical War Service of the Army.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-26
G. \. R. VETS MEET.
22nd Connecticut Volunteers Hold 53d
 Reunion at Capital City.

Hartford Sept. 26.-Thirty-five members of the 22nd regiment, Con- necticut Volunteers, met In 53rd an- nual reunion yesterday at Grand Army hall. President William .. Buckley of Windsor presided. The following deaths were reported:
 Company B, George Ii. Weeks, Hartford; Company G., Edwin Tol- hurst, Hartford; Company D, Edward F. Cleveland Noroton; Henry c. AL derman, Noroton: Company F, Moses Haltas Springfield: Company I, David l.. Gaines, Noroton; Joseph Cassa, Noroton; Samuel A. Whittelesey, Beth lehem
 These officers were electd:
 President-Francis F. Hastings. sufield, first vice-president--Charles
New Britain herald., 1918-09-26
CITY ISLAND HOUSE
 HIT BY GUNNERS
Six Pound Shot Had Been Fired From Fort TOtten to Halt
 Steamer

New York, Sept. 26.---A six pound shell fired across Long Island Sound from Fort Totten over the bows of a steamer bound east struck residence on City Island today. No one was in jured, but the 300 inhabitants of the island rushed out of their homes in a panic.
 A police inquiry at Fort Totten brought an explanation that impera- tive order had been received to stop the steamer The identity of the ves- sel and the reason for turning her back was not disclosed.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-26
What is Castoria

<~sASTORIA Castor On Paregorc Drops Soothing Syup It pleasant 1t contains neither Morphine thirty the relief Constipation Flatuenc Wind Collie and Darrh@a ayng Fev arising therefrom, regulating Stomach and Bow aids the assimilation giving healthy natural sleep The Children's Panacea-The Mothers Friend The
 
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New Britain herald., 1918-09-26
PULLAR & NIVEN
GERMAN MORALE GOOD
American Officers Deny That Enemy
 Is Being Poorly Fed and Clothed, V As Is Being Reported.

V As Is Being Reported.
 American Headquarters in France, Sept. 26 (By the Associated Press) - A concrete opinion obtained from thousands of prisoners taken by the Americans in recent operations does pot indicate an appreciable break down ii German morale, according to examining officers.
 It is explained that a mans morale is naturally at the lowest ebb at the moment of capture and is usually shaken by fighting, exposure, fatigue and possibly the lack of food. At such times men are inclined to say things which they would retract after rest and nourishment.
 The number of prisoners taken by the Americans is being increased con- stantliy by i1cessant raids.
 Military authorities say they find the enemy well fed and we'll clothed Their rations are generous and nu- tritious, which is testified to by Amer icah soldiers rations taken from the de&d and wounded when their rapid advance around St. Mihiel carried them beyond the reach of their sup ply kitchen.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-26

Daniels, Windsor; second -presi- dent-EdWard A. Fuller, Suffield; sec retary-trea Hattie A. Buckland, Unionville.
 Captain E. Bull Root of West Hart ford continues as honorary life presi- dent
New Britain herald., 1918-09-26
u III IIIO IIIS LOI y
 NIiddletOyvn Day.

Tomorrow-F'riday be Middle town day at the fair. The program for the day from the opening of the gates at 10 o'clock in the morning un- til 10 o'clock at night will be replete with incidents that will be sure to please and entertain.
 Morning. afternoon and night there will be exhibits of the official United States war films in the administration buildings. No admission fee is charged for these shows and the shows are proving very popular. The first show in the morning is at 1O:3O. The afternoon shows are at 1:30 and 3:30 and the evening show is at 7:30.
 The horse racing program will be- gin at 2:30 and the classes will be as follows: 2:11 trot for g. purse of $500; 2:24 pace for a purse of $500; and 2:30 pace for a purse of $250.
 Between the horse races there will be cattle peg and walking races
 The battle plane evolutions will be given about 3 o'clock. The exhibition flying will include looping the loop, nose dives, tail spins, battle forma- tions and other stunts.
 Free vaudeville will be given after noon and evening. The show is a specially pleasing one.
 All the exhibits having been judged by tonight there is a new interest in the fair, even for those who have all ready been at the grounds and have gone through the various sections.
 Tractor Demonstrations.
 Farmers have taken a keen interest in the farm machinery exhibit and that mechanics in farm cultivation will be more general next year was ap- parent in the interest shown. The different models of tractors are in competition daily. There are blowing and narrowing tests.
 The Cleveland tractor, constructed somewhat along lines that give it much the same appearance of a war tank is one of the big surprises. 1t is small but very powerful. It is par ticularly good for work in hilly coun- try and is small enough to make it's
New Britain herald., 1918-09-26
PARTISANSHIP NOT WANTED.

Michigan Democrat TO Devote Entire
 Energies to Winning of War.
 Detroit. Sept. 26.-Subordnation of partisanship to the great purpose of
New Britain herald., 1918-09-26

MT. Harmon, piano teacher, has opened his new studio at Room 40 Booth Block Call after school hours or Mon and Sat. evenings-advt
New Britain herald., 1918-09-26
GOVERNOR COMING
 TO FAIR TOMORROW
Reception to Executive Postponed Because Of Stormy Weather

Rain. which fell in torrents this morning, upset the program for Gov ernor's day at the Berlin Fair. At midday the management fully intend ed to proceed with the program of vaudeville and races but owing to the fact that Governor Iolcomb decided not to attend today the reception to his excellency was postponed until to- morrow.
 There was a large crowd at the fair grounds today despite the fact that rain fell during the morning. Many people, dressed for wet weather and were glad of the opportunity of being able to see the exhibit with that discomfort rather than to be caught in the crowd By reason of the grad ing done about the grounds the walks along the principal avenues to the various exhibits were fairly dry. Shavings were abundantly used about the grounds
 At noon it was too early to deter mine if the horse racing program would be carried out. In the event of the track not being in condition the management has under considera- ton the advisability of putting on special matinee before the windup of the fair
 With a clearing up of the weather later in the day the grounds are sure to be visited by the crowds. The war exhibit by the government is proving the principal attraction and patrons declared that it is all that advance notices declared it to be.
 In fact the fair as a whole is so fine that patrons become enthusiastic in their favorable criticism. Thay de- clare that the fair is superior to any fair held in Connecticut. The supe- riority extends to every department of the fair.
 Given bright sunshiny weather the fair of 1918 is bound to be the most successful in the history of the society.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-26

The battleplanes will make flights in the afternoon, demonstrating the thrilling stunts which are making the army hiers in France world re- nOWned.
 Horse Racing.
 The horse racing events proved a powerful attraction yesterday and there was never any better racing than that presented under the aus pices of the association. There were three Hartford Road Drivers stake races.
 The 2:24 trot for the purse of $500 went six heats and was split up in fine shape. Lyman Bfusie drove Be tina, a brown mare owned by the Elm City stables and Monroe drove Sky line, a bay stallion owned by the Sunshine stables of Boston in the final heat and it was as pretty as any one could wish to see. The best time of the class was 2:1SH.
 Earl D, owned by E. J. Dennehy of Hartford, won the 2:17 pace. In the third heat Star Chatham, which was leading around the oval broke on the home stretch. The 2:21 trot was won by Binara, owned by Thomas Williams of Hart ford.
 The summary: 2:24 Trot, Purse $500. Betina, br. m., Elm City
 stables, New Haven O. Brusle) ............3 l Skyline, b. s., Sunshine
 stables, Boston, (Mon- roe) ..............4 i 2 2 Mary Foran, br. m., D. Greenberg, Hartford Il ? 3 Dewarett, b. m. J. A. Pill
 garde, Hid, (O'Brien) 3
 Time, ELSA, 2:19A, 2:19A,
 2:19A, ELSA, 2:19.
 2:17 Pace. Purse $500 Earl D., b. g., F. J. Dennehy,
 Hartford, Dennehy) .....1 Sarley R., b. h., c. H. Braze1.
 Hartford, (Wickersham) A 1 4 Star Chatham blk. s., w. S..
 Lee, Athol Mass. (Bru
 sie) ............. ..2 3 Ecton Watts, b. g., M. w. De-
 laney, Hartford, (Swain) 8 4 Time, 2:16A, 2:17A, 2:17A, 2:17h.
 2:21 Trot, Purse $25O. Binara, Thomas Williams
 Hartford, (Duffy) ......3 1 Triciletta Watts, H. L. Handy,
 Springfield, Mass, (Con-
 nOrs) 7 5 Commodore Sybill, rh., M. w.
 Dalenay, Hartf'd, (Swain) 2 King Richard, ch. g., P. J. Kelly, Cumberland, R. l.,
 (Day) ? 4 Deweretta Boy, b. m., John
 Pilgard Hartford ........5 Belgara, b. m., P. J. (Dono- van) Derby ........... Dis. Time, 2:25 A, 2:22A, 2.26M, 2:2414
 Starter, A. l.. Seidler of Plainfield, N. J.; judges, Joseph Graham, Hart ford, Arthur Simpson, Hartford, Hen ry s. Tallard, New Britain; timers, E. s. Kilby, Hartford, Thomas McNa- 1 mara, Hartford, Arthur Knox, Hart ] ford
New Britain herald., 1918-09-26

be in the process of packing on Sat urday.
 The battleplanes will make flights in the afternoon, demonstrating the thrilling stunts which are making the army hiers in France world re- nOWned.
New Britain herald., 1918-09-26
Friday, NIiddIctOwn Day.

Tomorrow will be known as Mid dletown Day at the grounds. Middle town interest in the Berlin Fair is neighborly and the townspeople will attend in large numbers to view the exhibits and join in the hilarity.
 Three fast horse races are on the racing card. There will be a 2:11 trot, one of the finest of the whole score card, a PEA pace and a 2:20 pace.
 Between horse races there will be a parade of live stock a cattle peg race and a walking race.
 The vaudeville will be repeated in the afternoon and evening.
 The government war films will be shown in the administration building Visitors are cordially welcome at these shows, which are free.
 Tomorrow will be the last day to see the government exhibit as 1t will
New Britain herald., 1918-09-26

operation very easy. Tn demonstra- tions it has been shown going over temporarily constructed embankments rising at an abrupt angle. With one of these little machines ten acres of land adjoining the grounds was plowed yesterday. They are effective for pull ing, moving and discing, planting and numerous other operations.
 The Moline tractor. which is some what larger, is shown in a couple diff ferent models
New Britain herald., 1918-09-26

Excellent order has been main tained during the fair. The policing of the grounds is in charge of William H. Gibney. who has been the fair grounds chief of police for twenty nine successive years This year, owing to the war conditions, it has been impossible to secure regular po- 1icemen from New Britain to assist in keeping order None of the neighbor- ing cities could help out and Home Guards were sworn in as special police. Under instruction from MT. Gibney they did efficient work.
 Few crooks have been in evidence about the grounds quartet which appeared Tuesday night was run out of town.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-06
ADJUSTMENTS All advance notices furnished by
 Theatres.
BEST THEATRE.

Viola Dana, the star of Riders of the Night" the Metro All-Star Ser ies picture which comes to the Best theatre today, is supported by cast of favorite players nthis romance of old Kentucky.
 George Cheseboro plays opposite Miss Dana in the role of Milt Derr. young law student and member of the night riders. He isr a screen ac- tor of marked versatility, who won his spurs on the legitimate stage be fore his advent into the realm of the screen. He has supported such screen stars as Mae Murray, live Thomas, Belle Bennett, and lMargery Wilson.
 Clifford Bruce, who has been Miss Dana's leading man in Breakers Ahead" Weaver of Dreams" "The Winding; Trail, and other pictures. is cast as John Derr He played Ben Boone in Blue Jeans' and has been a Metro favorite for some time. In "The Devil at Tis Elbow" he was starred in his own right and he played opposite Mable Taliferro in "The Rarricale."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-06-06
Pine Bluff Board Announces
 Men Going to Army This Month
Thrty-five White and no Colored Men Are Called For Training at Camp Pike; Two For Training at
 Fayett evile.

Berry, Dave Freeman, Adam Steven son, Stokes Elliot, Van Dee Cotton, Henry Wiley, Willie Washington, Charles Borders, John Strong, Jessie Fletcher, Drew Hannah, Willie F. Godfrey, Jewel McMilian, Ed Pierce, Walter White, Lewis, Eugene oLng, James P. Coleman, Manuel Marshal, George Clarke, James Kimbro, Lewis Peters, Herman Young, Charles Free man, Sam Rawls, Junior F. Johnson, Percy Homes. William G. Lolbrook,
 George Voc Brown, John Kilgore, Andrew Patterson, James Brown, Isac Copeland, Charley Wilson, Ed. Payne, Daniel Turner, Collie Mckee, Sehron Epps, Kelley Jones, Earl
 Hanis, Robert 1Epps, Anderson Wat CTS. Pink dickson, Aaron Coon. Walt CT Faber, Ed Davis, Harvey Edwards, Andrew J. Walls, William R. Stred- erick Tom Childress, Willie Moore, Ed Nichols, Arthur Russell, Willie Hendrix, John A. Wroton, Will Pres ten. Curtis Ruff, Edgar Barnes, Silas J. Fletcher, Grover Lusby, Jim Heck, Frayier Bruton, Robert Lee, Lucky Watson, Willie R. Galloway, Walter Calvin, Solly Davis, Walter Williams, Charley Sampson, Fate Paschel, Albert Smith. John Alexander, War ren Burns, Walter Clay, Tom Brooks, Robert Lowe, Louis Maddox, Bill Johnson. Robert Jackson, George Col Her,. Will Davis, Isaiah F. Calaway, James M. Howard, Virge Barnes, Err nest Redden, Walter Groom, Bar ney Thomas, Arthur Daniel, Sam Scott. Andrew Spears, Robert Epps, Ben Walker, Louis Carter, Ernest w. Huggin, Pete Morgan, Scott Hewel, Daniel Gardner, George Couiness, Frank Campbell, Ed Benton, Robert J. Dow. Frank James Foster, Alex ander Stevens, Richard Copen, Hen rv Nixon Arthur johnson, Robert Brooks, Frank Davis, Foster Carr, Johnathan Dudley, Robert Humphrey.