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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15
FEDERAL RESERVE
 BANK STATEMENT

Washington, Dec 14.-7-Gold reserv- es of the Federal Reserve Banks in- creased $11,104,00O during the week just ended, according to the consol- dated statement of the twelve banks as of December 18th, ousiness close. The increase served to increase the ratio of gold reserves against Federal Reserve notes in circulation as money from o9 percent to 59.5 percent. The statement, made pub lie tonight, follows:
 Resources:
 Total gold held by banks, sS29,913,- 900.
 Total gold reserves, 2,07S.505, ,O0O.
 Total reserves, $2,134, ,263 900. Total. bills on hand, $2,216,057,O ,OO0 Total earning asset, $2,356,75 ,O00 Total resources, $5,234,934,0 ,000.
 LiabilitieS:
 Total gross deposits, $2,392,317 .000 Total liabilities, $5,234,934 900.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15
Fa LAND RECLAMATION FOR
 SOLDIERS.

The plans which are being advo- cateds by Secretaries Redfield, and Baker for reclamation of land to be utilized for homes for discharged sold- iers is in reality one of the biggest re- construction propositions yet advanced It is big for the government, big for the soldiers, and will prove one of the best propositions to the country where these reclamation districts are estab- lished. @All}3li
 To reclaim land that is now waste land, and put it in high state of cultivation will prove a stimulus to land values where this enterprise is launched. The people will receive in structions in land conservation little dreamed possible. The location of vast numbers of soldiers on these re- clamation projects will add materially to the population and materially affect the commercial surroundings.
 Pine Bluff has been alive to the inn portance of this move, and has already offered to the government the largest body of land that has been rendered in Arkansas. Through the Chamber of Commerce options have been secured on 238,OO0 acres of cut-over land in Jefferson, Cleveland and Grant coun- ties. For agricultural purposes. after the reclamation methods have been applied, the fertility of this land is equal to any.
 To prepare for Arkansas participa- ti0n in this plan there will be meet ing of the reresentatives from Arkan- sas communities in Little Rock next Tuesday, called by the State Council of Defense. In common with major ity of Arkansas cities Pine Bluff, will of course be represented. Secretary E R. Bloom of the Chamber of Commerce will attend, and very likely Mr. Lea Andrews will also go MT. Andrews has this matter in hand as the rep resentative of the Chamber of Com merce.
 The law for this reclamation proposition has not yet been enacted but it is providing of such popularit! that it's passage is hardly a question and no doubt congress will give it as early consideration as possible.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15
What She Mas Looking For.

one of the many excellent stories
 told by Lady Jepson in her "Notes of
 a Nomad' concerns her godfather. "Hc came often to our house." writes the anihoress, "having an obvious admira' lion for the pretty young aunt who lived with us. One day he called as usual and l at once climbed on his knees and stared searchingly into his clear, brown eyes. What's the matter, child: said he, and what arc you look ing at?' Mamma said to papa quoth l, that you had wife in your eye and Tin looking to see if can find her.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15
Rare Bank Note.

A rare English bank note is in the possession of Mir. Vesey Holt. The nute is dated 1921 and is the issue Of the Bank of England. After the Ma soleonic wars England was short of gold, and as temporary expedient tile. Bank of, England put number or live dollar bank notes into circulation. until the gold reserve was restored. In appearance they closely resemble a Twenty-Five dollar note, and bear no likeness to the English paper money of today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15
W. s. IS

Surgeon General Ireland states that number of soldiers suffering from shell-shock were immediately cured upon hearing of signing of the armis- tice. One shock cured that which an other had caused. Another case of the hair of the dog, good for the bite
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15
Remarkable Mexican Bird.

"A remarkable bird found in Mexico is the bee-nartin, which has a trick of rufl1ing up the feathers on top of it's head into the exact semblance of a beautiful flower; when a bee comes along to sip honey from the supposed flower it is snapped up by the bird.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15
FOR SALE By c. s. McNEW


 106 Pine Phone 971 BROOM HOUSE; ALL MODERN
 conveniences; West 14th; $1,0Q0 cash, balance 1 and 2 years, 89o. BROOM NEW BUNGALOW, West
 22nd. Sell small payment down
 and monthly payments. ONE BLOCK, 8 LOTS OF GROUND
 between 30 and 31 and Pop. 9nd Elm. Beautiful block and proper ty coming into city fast.-$2, ,75O OO. 40 ACRES, RICH BAYOU COTTON land. 5 1-2 miles from city on
 Princeton road. Money to loan on city property or Liberty bonds. Will buy Liberty bonds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15

There will be no 'Flu" at your house if you keep bottle of Dr.
 Brunson's Favorite Prescription han dy and take few doses when you feel little "out of sorts." For sale at all druggists. 12-4tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15

proposed. The Chamber of Commerce has offered the government 23S,OOo acres of cut-over land. Representa- tives will meet at Little Rock Tuesday for outlining plan of participation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15
w, $. $

An Oklahoma man is sinking an on we'll in Noble county, Oklahoma, and has gone down quite a depth. The we'll now is 4.30O feet, and the promoter says he is going as far as it is pos sible to drill, or until he finds what he is looking after. Many of us were taught when children, that the relms of his satanic majesty were nearer to the surface than the depth of this we'll. That was previous to the devel- opment of the true character of the kaiser. Now we know that the domains of satan are not below the surface of the earth.
 -W. s. S.--
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15
CITY TREASURER

The raphic is authorized to an- nounce Harvey Hogg as a candidate for reelection to the office of City Treasurer of Pine Bluff, subject to the action tho Democratic primary election to be held on Dec. goth, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS

:, The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all uews dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited <. this paper and also the local news published here ic.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR MAYOR.

The Graphic is authorized to an- nounce MT. Ben Harvey as a candi- date for Mayor, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15

We are authorized to announce the name of M. c. Hollis as candi- date for the office of Mayor of the City of Pine Bluff, subject to the ac- tion of the Democratic primary, De- cember 20, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15
DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS!
BY CONDO.

Best American make now on dis. play. Buy early. Soc to sS.0O- Brasher Drug Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15
FOR ALDERMAN.

We are authorized to announce the name R. M. Vance for reelection as alderman of the First Ward of the City of Pine Bluff, subject to the action of the Democratic primary, 20, 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15

t The Newspaper Enterprise Associa- tion News features are carried ex- clusively by this paper in Pine Bluff. All features including pictures, car toons, maps and special war features are N. E. A. Service.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15

When the attention of The Graphic iS called to any. mis-statement of facts, or to any error concerning any maa or thing, correction will cheerfully be made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15

The reclamation proposition is the biggest reconstruction measure yet
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15

DRs A. H. SELLARS, OSTEOPATH.
 CITIZENS BANK BLDG. THE TREATMENT YOU WILL EVENT
 UALLY TAKE. S-3-dtf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15

Ladies Dress Shoes in black, tan, and gray kid. High and low heels. Prices $3.9S to $9.98.--Leavitt's Cut Price Store 12-6tr
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15

We are authorized to announce the name of w. c. McBryde, for re-elec- tion as alderman of the Second Ward of the City of Pine Bluff, subject tc the action of the Democratic primary December 20. 1918.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15

We are authohr:zed to announce the name of George Dalby, for re- election as alderman of tho Fourth Ward of the City of Pine Bluff. sub ject to the action of the Democratic primary, December 20. 1913.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-12-15

We arc authorized to announce the name of E. T. Miller for reelection as alderman of the Third Ward of the City of Pine Bluff, subject to the action of tht Democratic primary, December 20, 1918. A.A
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
HE MUST DRINK FAIR.

"Germany's mouth for conquests
and annexations is az big as ever it
was" said an actor az a luncheon.
Germany is like the second heavy.
"a second heavy had very, very
large mouth. One evening the com
pany gave party, and on toward the
small hours the refreshments began
to run out. 1t was a long time be-
tween drinks. Finally, though, a
fresh pint Of whisky was brought in.
What'll you haveY the chair
man asked the second heavy.
"A mouthful of whisky said he.
"'No. you won't, son, said the
chairman. You'll have Just the same
as the rest of u.s."
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
FREEZES HELPFUL TO SOILS
Aid Pulverixe Broken Ground, Cause
Particles =, crumble and vege-
table Matter TO Break.

There Is considerable advantage In
severe freezes during winter. While
cold weather makes expenses some
what heavier unless the farmstead is
well arranged for comfort. both for
man and animals, the soil is always
benefited by freezes.
Farmers readily recognize that after
hard freezes the soil Is In better con-
dition. Freezes help pulverize broken
ground; they cause the particles 10
'crumble, vegetable matter to disinte-
crate and break down. There is also
considerable check TO the increase Of
Insects. Many insects In the pupa
stage are killed by very cold weather
and this means less increase the fol-
lowing spring and summer. However.
there are some that stand very low
Temperatures without injury.
The best way to get the full benefits
Of winter SHOWS and winter freezes Is
10 have the land broken.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
HOW TO PREVENT ROAD DUST
Breaking Up Of Ridges Formed When
Roadbed Is Wet From Standing
Water Causes Trouble.

Dust in the road is largely caused
by the breaking up Of the ridges
formed when the road bed Is wet from
standing water. II the roadbed is
Sept well crowned and smooth water
will run OF. The surface will soften
up some In case Of long rain, hut IL
will not be nearly so bad as when
there are ruts which hold the water.
The wheels Of each passing vehicle
make the rut a little deeper. The
best way 10 keep the roadbed smooth
Is TO run over II with the road drag.
This should he done soon after IL
rains. The soil Is then soft so II can
be easily scraped or and dropped into
any deprcsslons. The harrow also
lays the soil down In layers. II sort
of plasters II down, which makes
harder surface than when the soil Is
dumped onto the roadbed. The road
drag Is the most effective dust proven
ter except olling the roads.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
AS EFFECTIVE AS DYNAMITE
Liquid Oxygen, Manufactured cheaplN
TO Be Prepared in Test Plant on
Commercial Basis.

If used within ten minutes after
the saturation Of the cartridge, liquid
oxygen is as effective as dynamite for
blasting purposes, according to eX-
periments Of the bureau Of mines.
In view Of the successful work done
with this explosive, a large liquid
air manufacturing company has
agreed to erect a test plant on a COM
mercial scale. This will be at large
mine or quarry, TO give opportunity
for determining the extent Of the
value Of liquid oxygen as a CONNER
cial explosive.
The bureau of mines is studying
the best methods of handling the sub
stance and the development of satis-
factory containers, says the Engi-
neering and Mining Journal. Ths
cost Of the carbonaceous material
composing the stick, the liquid oxy-
gen for one cartridge and the con-
taincr is insignificant. The prob
lem is largely that Of reducing vast
age and securing the requisite stand
ardization.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
PRINCE MARRIED BY PROXY
Ex.oueen Maria Sophia o. Naples
Welded Heir Of King aorrbs, Pa.
rcnts Making the Bargain.

We need not accompany Colonel
Sanders back 10 Plantagenet times
for exatnples OF ntlrriage by proxy
SAYS the London Chronicle, nor agree
with Sir John Simon that under the
system princes alwavs chose their
wives. Ex-Quecn Maria Sophia OF
Naples, who still lives. was invited
by the infamous King Bomba to wed
his heir. The young people had
never met, and neither Of them had
a voice in the matter until their pa-
rents had concluded a bargain, Not
till then was the Bavarian princess
shown n portrait Of her future hus-
band. as he really as ugly A. he
is representedf' - she repeatedly asked
on her way to Naples.
The marriage by proxy was per-
formed at her own home, the late
Prince Leopold Of Bavaria being the
dummy husband. When bride and
bridegroom eventually met she found
herself more unfortunate than her
sisters. the Empress Of Austria and
the ill-dcstined Empress Of ,fexico;
for her bridegroom, a poor, loutlsh
creature. was frightened Of her. He
could not speak German she had no
Italian. When she entered a room
he would skip behind an arras, wait
ing to creep out unnoticed. II caught
he would stand dumb before her. So
much for marriage by proxy.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12

bacteria that live on their roots. These
bacteria in return for being given a
home (nodules) on the plant roots and
for food from the plant take nitrogen
from the air and leave IL In the soil
for the plants use.
There are millions OF dollars worth
Of this nitrogen over each acre so the
bacteria have an almost endless sup
ply 10 draw on.
The way to tap this great wealth Is
to grow these plants that have these
wonderful bacteria on their roots.
These plants do not do well without
the bacteria. When alfalfa. clover,
peas. beans or any Of the other OF
these legume plants ure sown on
piece Of land for the first time II Is
usually necessary 10 SOW the bacteria
as well as the plant seed.
In these days when plant food is so
important the greatest possible use
should be made of the legumes, the
greatest food producers for man and
beast.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12

breeds. ~ these should be added the
Hamburg. Houdan, the Redcap, and
possibly some others. They all lay
white-shelled eggs.
The most common varieties of Leg.
horns are white, brown, bun. black
and silver md some of these color
varieties Az again subdivided into sim
gle and rose-comb species. The White
and Brown Leghorns, are the most
widely bred, and they were the first
varieties known.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
OATS IN FATTENlNe RATION
Coed Feed for Brood Sows and Grow
Ing Pigs, But Not So Useful In
Finishing Hogs.

Ground oats win be found good
feed for brood sows and growing
pig. hut not so useful as corn for
fattening hogs. When made a part
OF the fattening ration oats should
G,t constitute more than onc-third ot
IL. and probably one-fourth would be
better. The great hog fnttcuer u
corn. and nothing else ON earth equal I.
y, for gains or quality of product. n"'
urn Is most effective In making ac''u
Nhen balanced hy some tanr"c' '-
1uts or mlddlln"s. aud haro 80, "u'
may be useful 90 the Ia, ...s pro
sA
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
ATTENTION TO SIDE DlTCHES
Provision Should Be Made 10 Remove
All Surface Water Rapidly
Guard Against Erosion.

Special attention should be paid 10
providing side bitches which win re-
move all surface water rapidly. Side
bitches on long, steep grades should
be protected against serious erosion
by riprap, transverse timbers or other
beams. Culyerts and bridges should
be Of ample size and be built us per.
manent structures. Drain tile should
be laid TO carry of underground wa.
ter. Side bitches which are kept clean
and have sufficient slope 70 lead the
water away are usually preferable to
tile drainage, but the latter is neces-
sary In some places.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
WINTER RULES.

Protect your animals from the
cold. This viii make them more
comfortable. and win save you
feed.
Stop the holes IN your barn.
Board In your tie-up.
An old horse, especially. like
IN old man. feels the cold.
Qlanket your horses on frosty
m hts In the fall, when their
coats are short.
Give your horses and cattle n
good bed. Bedding is cheap.
Water your horses at least
three times day. The stomach
OF the horse Is very small.
Punctuality In feeding and wa
tering the stock Is very impor-
tant. They win worry and lose
flesh IL kept waiting beyond the
regular time.
4ood grooming costs no
money. and Is equal to two
quarts OF oats.
A horse cannot thrive on hay
alone. He needs oats or corn for .
strength; and grass. bran or po-
tatoes to keep his bowels right.
Keep your horses feet soft,
and have him shod often. More
feet are ruined In the table than
on the road.
DO not degrade your family by
using a lame horse.
Kill the worn-out or incurably
lame horse. II you sell him, the
money that you receive is blood
fnoney.-Boston Work Horse Re
lief Association.
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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
OPERATION OF A ROAD DRAG
Mistake for Operator TO Think That
Al He Has 70 Do Is to Drive
Team-oet Best Angle.

Whenever the ronT drag has been
tried and pronounced a failure IL Is
safe 20 say that Il was not used often
enough or else II was used at the
wrong time or In the wrong way. Some
operators seem 10 think that all they
have to do is 20 drive the Team and
the drag will automatically do the
work, but this Is sad mistake.
In the first place the manner Of
htching the team 70 the drag greatly
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12

affects its operation. II short hitch
Is used the tendency is 10 raise the
front edge of the drag. while a longer
hitch makes IL cut deeper and move
more material. The correct length OF
hitch 10 use depends upon the height
of the team, arrangement OF harness,
etc, and must be determined by trial.
The amount of skew or angle which
the drag makes with the center line
of the road also affects the results.
The greater the skew q. e., the small
er the angle between the drag and the
center line OF the road) the more
earth will be moved toward the cen
ter. Usually this skew angle should
be about 40 degrees. but here again
the judgment and experience of the
operator must be brought into play.
The driver can control the opera
tion to a large extent by shifting his
position upon the drag. When he ap
proaches n high spot in the road III
can step toward the front thus max
ing the blade cut deeper. while at 4
depression he can step toward IN,
rear, In this way raising the cuttinI
edge and dumping the earth which Il
being pushed ahead Of the drag. B!
stepping toward the end Of the dral
nearest the center of the road he car
increase the skew and so move NOR,
earth toward the center line. Will,
stepping 10 the other end OF the dral
has the opposite effect. In road drag
ging II IS especially true that "prac
tlce makes perfect" provided that com.
mon sense is used along with the
practice.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
HENS.

A schoolboy, writing a description
of hens, said:
Hens Is curious animals; they
don't have no nose, nor no teeth. ro-
no ears. They ewallows their WI. =
whole, ana chew it up with q
crops in their chests. The on, a
of hens is generally put int
lows or made into feather dus,g- -
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
Agitation In Winter.

Good roads agitation always shows
q more rapid pulse during winter, and
converts great number OF people
who object 10 travelling over highways
that look like an Alpine mountain
range. But man has IA short and brit
tie memory. When summer comes aud
the roads lie down fiat again public
enthusiasm also lies down and buttons
the flaps on Its coin pocket.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
IEGUMES ARE MUCH FAVORED
Come Nearer to Giving Something for
Nothing Than Any other Plants
Add Nitrogen.

Alfalfa, clover, beans, peas and the
rest Of this family produce the most
nutritious food and at the same time
add more nitrogen to the soil than
they remove.
Legumes come nearer to giving
something for nothing than any other
plants. Yet there Is nothing mysteri-
pus about these plants. They have
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
LEGHORN is POPULAR BREED
Best Example Of Nonsitting Glass and
Most Widely Bred Of Any Eu-
ropean Fowl.

The Leghorn Is probably the best
example OF the nonsitting class. II is
certainly the most popular and the
most widely bred OF any European
fowl. Other egg breeds include the
Minorcas, Anconns. AndalusIans. Cam
pines and Spanish. all Mediterranean
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
PROTEIN Rs0UIRED BY PIGS
Pecd Necessary for Bone, Muscle,
Frame, Material, Ete.-sklm MILK
Is Recommended.

After the pigs are weaned they may
lose flesh or at least make gains very
|rIowly unless fed feed rich I'm pro-
&ein. TO make bone. muscle. frame ma
|9rial. mineral matter. etc. II fed
kim milk and grain they will not dts
Dpolnt you.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
ACCOUNTING FOR ".

"That forger sings thorough bsss
in the prison quartette."
IL suppose that is how he came to
utter forged notes"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
kun MIl& OF GREAT VALUE
- Of Product as Hog Feed osnsr.
known. But Not Always Fully
Appreciated

- value Of akin milk as a hog
4 is known on every farm. though
always fully appreciated. In the
Aborhood Of many large dairies
production is very prominent
1crotive supplement to the dairy
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
NOT NOW.

"Life in Washington whets ones
appetite for excitement
81 understood life in Washington
Just now was very dry"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
WAR TALK.

Parents--Johnny, you can't hayo
a second helping.
Johnny--What's the matte? T?
Don't you feed neutrals Puck.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
AT THE TABLE

do you know anything about
camouhafIF"
"No, I never eat foreign ehe,ses-"
Lamb. =,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12
DRAG Whenever Possibly

Drag whenever possible at all sea-
sons OF the year.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1918-01-12

Estimated Value OF Real
Estate held rs Trustee.
Guardian. Agent. E,c..
not.includ, Il in above. 500. coo. 90
j. NJ. STARTLING. See'y.
Evening journal., 1918-10-19

OF WEIGHT

~ HE was fat at thirty, and she took
- it as a matter of course, and ex-
~ pected to get fatter as she grew
olderl As a girl she had been willowy.
Then came fatal thirty, with proper
tons that would have made Venus
die of shame, yet the lady reflected that
1T ran in her family to be fat" Her
mother had been fat at thirty and grew
fatter-and her mother had become an
invalid, too. Her grandmother had
been fat at thirty and all her life after,
which wasn't long. for she died sudden
~ at forty-hve-
Through vanity this lady of thirty
tried to reduce. She starved till she got
sick. She gave up food that she liked,
but still stayed fat. She tried anti-fat
concoctions till her friends stopped
her.
Behold, she is thirty-hve and no long
er fat She is just right She has
demonstrated how to reduce safely.
Moreover, she can eat three full meals
day. knowing blissfully they won't
fstten her
To be fat at thirty is unnecessary, the
lady learned, even though it runs in