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The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09

The Phillips Spoke Company, near spokes for gun cassions. These are the largest spokes ever produced in north Arkansas.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09

The Levying Court of Poinsett coun- burg recently and made an appropria- tion of s100,O00 for additions to the courthouse. which are now being built
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09

 check for 45 cents from the United States government He Is serving as one of the governments dollara-year men, and the money covered his salary for five and one-half monts. The Levying Court of Poinsett coun- ty met in special session at Harris burg recently and made an appropria- tion of s100,O00 for additions to the courthouse, which are now being built.
 w. P Tuggle, former superintend- ent of the Masonic Home and School of Batesvile is now extensively en- gagged in raising registered stock. Du- roc hogs being his favorite breed.
 A one-day chautauqua course in cos operative extension work and home economies, under the direction of E. C. Riley, will be given in 0uachita county about the middle of August
 The pumping plant of the Mena wa terworks was destroyed by fire recent ly and the city is without water sup ply except from springs and wells
 The Canteen Committee of the Red Cross chapter is collecting old maga- zines 10 give 10 the soldiers passing through this place
 Thirty business men of Lamar have pledged enough money to bring the Radcliffe Chautauqua to that place again next year.
 Hundreds of persons from Camden and Ouachia county attended the Confederate reunion at MeNei, Co., lumbia county.
 Emmett Pritchett of Richwoods sent, a large watermelon to Walnut Ridge recently and donated it to the Red Cross.
 The many evaporators in Benton county have been put in good condi- ton for handling the apple crop early in August.
 Farmers around Cotton Plant see q great possibility of disaster if the price of cotton is not fixed by the gov ernment.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09

w p Tuggle, former superintend- ent of the Masonic Home and School of Batesville is now extensively en- gagged in raising registered stock, Du- roc hogs being his favorite breed.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09

The crop conditions around Bates vile are considered much better than was expected after the continued drouth which has prevailed for the past six weeks.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09

A one-day chautauqua course in CO., operative extension work and home economies, under the direction of E. C. Riley, will be given in Ouachita county about the middle of August.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09

Farmers around Cotton Plant see d great possibility of disaster if the price of cotton is not fixed by the gov ernment
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09

wheat. and last spring made up his mind to devote not less than one third of the proceeds to the war This one family Is planning to subscribe S1000 for the fourth Liberty loan, and if all goes well, will be able to pay down nearly half the amount.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09

The many evaporators in Benton county have been put in good condi- ton for handling the apple crop early in August.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09

The pumping plant of the Mena wa terworks was destroyed by fire recent ly and the city is without water sup ply, except from springs and wells
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09

Work on the new S55. 900 high school building at Harrisburg is progressing, but it is doubtful whether the build. ing will be finished in time to opes school this fall.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09

Madison county farmers have fin ished threshing wheat and oats and find only half of normal yield
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09

Emmett Pritchett of Richwoods sent a large watermelon to Walnut Ridge recently and donated it to the Red Cross.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09

The Canteen Committee of the Red Cross chapter is collecting old maga- zines 10 give to the soldiers passing through this place.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09

Hundreds of persons from Camden and Ouachifa county attended the Confederate reunion at MeNeil Co., lumbia county,
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09

Five victims have been claimed by a disease somewhat similar to dysin- tery, which has been prevalent around Lead Hill for the past few weeks.
The Monticellonian., 1918-08-09

Thirty business men of Lamar have pledged enough money to bring the Radcliffe Chautauqua to that place again next year
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
$37,O74 FEDERAL FUND
 FOR ARKANSAS SCHOOLS
Branch Normal College at Pine Bluff Designated As Teachers Train
 ing Institute

Washington, July 1S.-The Federal Board for Vocational Education made public today Arkansas allotment of federal funds for the fiscal year un- der the Smith-Hughes act providing for vocational education throughout the country. Each state is required under the act to put up dollar for dol lar contributed by the federal govern ment. Each year the amount contrib uted by the government will be in- creased about one-third, until 1925, when 1t will remain stationary until changed by act of Congress.
 The total amount apportioned to Arkansas for the fiscal year 1919 is $37,O74.42. This amount is divided in- to three sections. $2O,S48.41 for teaching agriculture, including sala- ries of teachers, supervisors and di- rectors; $5,000 for the study of trade, home economics and industry, and $l2,026.41 for training, salary and maintenance of teachers.
 The, University of Arkansas at Fay ettevile and the negro Branch Nor mai at Pine Bluff were designated as teachers training institutes. Home economics will be taught at the Lit tie Rock and Jonesboro High Schools, and trades and industries at the Hot Springs High School and the Jones' boro State Agricultural School. The high schools at Russellville, Magnolia, and Monticello were designated for the study of agriculture.
 High schools at the following towns were approved by the board as voca? ional schools: Texarkana, Wynne, Cotton Plant, Stuttgart, Columbus, Hope, Thornton, Camden, Marianna. and Fordyce.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
CAMP DESERTERS GET
 PRISON SENTENCES
One Ot Fort LeaycnuOrth for Five Years. Another for Three
 Years.

Little Rock, July lS.-Private Tom Marshall, 1lth company, Third Train ing battalion. at Camp Pike tried be for general court martial on June 2S was ordered sent to Fort Leaven- worth for five. years, occording tC court martial order mber-issued at Camp Pike.
 He was charged with desertion, and the original sentence, ten years, was cut to five years by Colonel Miller.
 Court martial order No. ?, issued Tuesday afternoon at Camp Pike, or ders that 'Privates Rufus Coleman. ElShth company, tSecond Training battalion, 162nd Depot brigade, tried before general court martial on June 2S, charged with assertion, or ders he be confined for period of three days.
 Both men will be given fishonora. ble discharges when released from confinement and are 10 forfeit all pay and allowances due or to become due
 Coleman was charged with desert ing from Camp Pike on February Ii, 1918, and was apprehended on June G., 1918.
 Two charges were placed against Marshall one of deserting on June 12. 1918, and the second of violating his parole, this parole granted to him while prisoner. A second count to this charge was made of wearing civ ilian clothes at Austin, Ark, with out authority He was apprehended at this place on June 13, the day following his alleged desertion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
[ANsAS TO FURNISH
 b9O STUDENT NURSES
me Committee of Council of Rational Defense Announces
 Quotas.

ksbbington, July 1s.-The nation- adouarters of the woman's com . of the council of national de-
 has announced the quotas fiat state is expected to enroll begin
 Tnlv 29 in the United States Inf Nurse Reserve. The woman's:
 ;tten expects to enroll the full Sor desired by the seurSeon gen l of the army. Surgeon General of the public health ser5ice and
 officials.
 responsibility of enrolling
 women between the ages of
 d 35 in the student reserve has 1 turned over to the state divi- land the 5000 local units of the ms committee of the council. brine purpose of the campaign 1 fill serious gaps made in our +als erected by the overseas ser bf American nurses. Those en-
 will be trained with foreign ke in view. A partial list of kates with the quotas follows: |bama, 235: Arkansas, 390, Flor f160; Georgia, 375; Kentucky, Louisiana, 260; Moryland. 510; esota. 990; Mississippi, 216; Mis- 1 I1JS25; North Carolina, 460; 1 Carolna, 21O; Tennessee, 800:
 1900; Virginia, 510; Wiscon- [05O; Illinios, 5000; New York, s believed that there is a suffi- humber of young women in each foregoing states desiring to do mart in this emergency, to se- line number desired.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
CHOOSE STUDENTS
 FOR TRAINING CAMP

Fayetteville. July 1S.-Fifteen stu dents in the University of Arkansas members of the reserve officers train- ng corps-have been selected to at tend the second military training camp fodr college students at Fort Sheridan, Ill. The camp opened July Is and will continue for two months. Seven of the 15 men were chosen from group of 26 students who attended the first camp. The men were chosen by the camp com mandant.
 Following is the list of men pick ed by the camp commandant: E. R. Payne, Forrest City; William M. Lee, Cebster Point; Charles Coleman, Lit tie Rock; Ben H. Winkleman, Fay etteville; Jesse Cox, Molvern; E.. II.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
ARKANSAS COAL,
 OUTPUT JUMPS

Sprada, July 18.-All of the mines in Spadra anthracite district have resumed full time operations and the coal production of Arkansas is being materially increased with the resump- tion of work. The Spadra anthracite mines employ approximately 75O men and their employment or idleness has a big effect on the prosperity of their communities.
 Full time operations are due to the increase of $1.50 a ton the national fuel administration granted the op- orators week or so ago. The origin. al government fixed prices furnished a profit too meagre for the operators and for long period the mined rarc- ly worked a week at a time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
kali in Soap Bad For the Hair

p should be used very carefully, if Fant to keep your hair looking it's Most soaps and prepared sham- contain too much alkali. This Ithe scalp. makes the hair brittle, bins it.
 best thing for steady use is just Try mulsihed cocoanut oil (which e and greaseless), and is better the most expensive soap or any, klse you can use.
 CT two tcaspocnfuls will cleanse i- and scalp thoroughly. Simply h tie hair with water and rub it
 makes al abundance of rich,
 lather, which riases out easily, |ng every particle of dust, dirt, Hff and excessive oil. The hair Eric!,ly and evenly, and it leaves talp soft, and the hair fine and bright, lust-ous, huffy and easy to e.
 can get mu]sifed cocoanut oil at armacy, it's very cheap, and a few
 will supply every member of the for months.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
Tr:al by Ordeal.

If a theft takes place in a Japanese household, alt servants are required to write A certain word with the same brush. The conscience is supposed to hctray it's workings in the waves of the idcographs written. Tracing an ldeograph involves sucn an effort of muscular directneSs and undivided at tentiOn that this device often leads to the discovery of the guilty party. The test is, at all events, more humane thah the ordeal of boiling water, to which accused persons were formerly submitted in Japan.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
Old Wave of Tellinu Time,

In remote ages the Japanese and Chinese used a knotted wick to record time, two feet in length. The wick burned slowly and each knot recorded an hour. Philippi II of Spain is said to have used an oil lamp for the same purpose. The oil was contained in glass receptacle, on which was a scale marking the hours from four in the afternoon to eight the next morn ing, and the height of the liquid upon the scale would show the time. A 12- inch candle, of which three inches would burn away in an hour, is SUD- posed to have been used by King Al. fred.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
The Bath Habit.

In the eighteenth century the bath was a seasons event. and soap was al- most thing unknown. It was scarce- iy ever used, or at least infrequently. 1t was by no means indispensable as a toilet necessity. And most of us can recall the time, muses an ex- change, when Saturday night was re- ligiously dedicated to the weekly bath. That is why we all appreci- ate the story of the woman who wrote her friend: eve just moved itto a new apartment. It has the cutest bathtub. I can hardly wait until Sat urday night"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
POISONED PEACHES
 BUMuR EXPLODES
Chemical Analysis Proves Poisoned Fruit Is Absolutely Harm-
 less

Little Rock, July 1S.-Stories that three crates of poisoned peaches were shipped to Camp Pike Monday prov ed to be without foundation yesterday when a chemical analysis was made at the Camp Pike base hospital by members of the medical staff. No trace of poison was found and men at the hospital ate the peaches re- maining after the analysis was com- pleted
 The wide circulation of the rumor that the peaches contained strychnine caused the firm of Patterson Bros. of Elliott, Orachita county, considerable annoyance. Judson Patterson, mem- Der of the firm, made a hurried trip to Little Rock to assist in the inves- tigation. He arrived late in the day only to learn the rumor had been ex- ploded. Physicians believe Engineer Sam A. Jones and Fireman G. c. Teombs of the train which carried the peaches, who became i'll after eat ing two peaches Monday, suffered on- ly the ailment of cramps and stomach ache frequently incident to the eat ing of green fruit.
 MT. Patterson last night said that as soon as he read stories that the peaches were poisoned he called phy- sicians at Gurdon who attended the trainmen and was informed that the engineer was only slightly ill. MT. Patterson said he was told that the fireman suffered convulsions, but that the illness lasted only 30 min utes. However, MT. Patterson caught the first train to Little Rock to in- vestigate further.
 The peaches were shipped to the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
|ED BUGGY: IS ARRESTED.

krles Shadowvine. negro. arrest
 kterday by Deputy Sheriff J. L. |rnett, will be tried today in kipal court on q charge of ma
 s mischief. He is accused of owing" a buggy from the home ky. Williams, a negro preacher, Norris street, while the latter Iut of town, using it three days Wrapping the wheels. Then he kd to have sold some of the hers chickens. When Williams d to use hs vehicle the wheels If.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
To Protect Birds From Cats.

The pole supporting martin-house, or any other birdhouse, and also the trunk of tree in which house Is placed, should be protected by cat guard. writes George Gladden. in an ar. ticle on birdhouse construction in the Peoples Home Journal. Barbed wire wound around the trunk of the tree, but held away from 1t by tying around the support or tree trunks, number of stalks of rose bushes or any oth CT branches with natural thorns.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19

Lawson, Nashville; Paul Mccartney, Fayetteville.
 The eight men recommended for the second camp by the military depart ment of the university are as follows: George Minmier, Paris; Donald Parker, Fayetteville; Robert Logan. Fayetteville; M. R. Hays. Fayette- vile: o. B. Alewine, Atkins; Joe c. Barrett, Jonesboro; E. c. Hassell. Kensett; Bolon B. Turner, Little Rock a
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
Well Adapted for It's Work.

Speaking of necks, could you imag- inc one, better suited to the habits of Its owner than that of the hog? The hog roots in the ground for its food-in the wild state. Its neck must be thick and stout for showing the snout into the earth. So the neck of the hog is built exactly as It should be built for en- abling the animal to carry its snout along the ground in picking up or root ing up its food supply.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
Natures Forethouqht.

Animals that require great speed in securing their food or escaping their enemies, have no collarbones. The shoulders are fastened to the trunk by muscles. This prevents jarring af- ter a long leap, or, in other words. if they had collarbone, with the shoul- der firmly fixed in 1t. there would be tremendous shock when an animal came to the earth after leaping. Na- ture has looked after 1t In common sense way.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
Connie Meant Business.

Connie takes very practical views of her parents promises. The other day to silence 4 fit of crying, her mother promised her new doll. "What shah we call her, Connie?" sl.@ said, taking the little girl on her knee. "Never mind her name, mamma" cried Connie. looking at her mother out of the cor her of her eye. "Well fint name tvr her when-When she's buyed."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
Dead Locusts Valuable.

Locusts are plentiful in Uruguay, and the farmers of that republic are compelled to keep up constant war against them. Millions of these de. structive insects are killed every year. Recently it was learned that soap, fer tiliZer and lubricating o, may be ob- tained from the dead lc tusts, and in the future they will be utilized for that purpose. Popular Science hlonthly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
oil on "TroubIed Waters"

The experiment on large scale on smoothing water by means of oil was first made at Peterhead. England, by John Shields, 36 years ago. A force pump with 1,20O feet of lead and iron pipe was used to throw the oil upon the waves at the harbor's mouth. Al. though the sea was running high 1t became smooth as soon as the pump began to 'pour oil upon the troubled waters" 3e;.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
Submarines.

It is impossible to name the real inventor of the submarine. Underwa. ter boats have been matter of study for 300 years. John F. Holland, an American, living in New York and New Jersey, developed the submarine to its present form. He built his first boats some time in the seventies, and in 1890 constructed one that met the ap- proval of the naval authorities.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
FROM \ JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

W. H. Hill, J. F., Detroit, Tex, writes: q used Foley Kidney Pills and say unhesitatingly that of all l have used they are the best, and have done the work where the rest failed" Backache, rheumatic pains, sore muscles, stiff joints and too ire quent bladder action are symptoms of kidney trouble. MaDns Pharmacy.
 Advt,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19

Camp Pike exchange. The manager of the exchange yesterday said that the peaches were the first shipment received from Patterson Bros. He said they were Elbertas and that he had asked that they be shipped slightly green, SO that they would be better preserved in transit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
Allies Engaged inc"Pincer'' Blow in Albania

With Italian troops eXerting terrific pressure on the Aus trian coastal front (A), the French have made important gains on the enemy's left wing (B), threatening the entire line north of the Semini River, where the Teutons are attempt inf to make a stand. The French have captured two villages and Hill 500, which gives them the commanding positions at the junction of the Devoil and Tom orica rivers where they are vigorously using the famous "pincer' blow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
TAKES DESERTER TO CAMP.

John Strong( negro, of Lincoln county, who deserted from Camp Pike, was taken back to the camp yesterday by Deputy Sheriff J. L. Mo- Burnett. The officer will take George Terrence. another negro de- serter, to Camp Pike today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19
No Worms in a Healthy Child

All children troubled with worms have an un- healthy color. which indicates poor blood. and as rule. there is more less stomach disturbance. GROVES TASTELESS chill TONIC given regularly for two or three weeks will enrich the blood, i'm prove the digestion and act as General Strength enine Tonic to the whole system. Nature will then throw off or dspelth the worms, and the Child will be in perfect health. Pleasant to take 60c per bottle
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19

In recognition of her work among the refugees and wounded soldiers in the villages behind the firing line in France, Mrs. Nina L. Duryea of New York has been awarded medal of the National Institute of Social Scien- ceS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1918-07-19

GENERAL A1ExIEFF
 General Alexieff, Chief of Staff of the Russian army under the Czarist regime was appointed Commander-in- Chief of the anti -Bolsheviki forces, upon his recent arrival at Omsk, Si- bAxias according to dispatches from
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14

 CONFERENCE OFF
Deadlock Reported Over Status of Ukraine-Church and State Di- vorced and Property Goes tO
 People.

London. Feb. 6.-The negotiations at Brest-Litovsk have been broken off, the correspondent at petrograd of the Exchange Telegraph Com pany says he is informed.
 Reports from Brest-Litovsk in the last few days indicated that dead- lock had been reached on the ques- lion of the Ukraine. After the Ukranian delegation had almost completed an agreement with the Germans and Austrlans for a sep arate peace the Bolsheviki sent to Brest-LitoNsk new delegates who, they said, were representatives of the Ukrainians. Representatives of the central powers, anxious to make peace with Ukraine and obtain food supplies there refused to rec ognize the new delegates, who rep resent the soldiers and workmen's deputies of Ukraine, whereas the first delegation was selected by the Ukraine Rada.
 The situation was considered al the crown council in Berlin on Mon- day, after which the Germans and Austro- Hungarian foreign ministers left for Brest-LitOVsk.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-02-14
AMERICANS DISpERsE GERMAN
 BATTALI0NS, sILENCING GUNS

With American Army in France Feb. 7.- Delayed The American military artillery is keeping up a harassing fire on the German lines, bombarding batteries. trenches, cross roads, dugouts, light railways and houses in which the enemy troops are billeted.
 Evidently the American tactics angered the Germans, for they started vigorous sheliing of our batteries with 77s, the firing stop ping only when the American heavy guns silenced the German artillery.
 Early today observers saw body If enemy infantry, estimated at two hatiaiious. near a forest. X heavy fire was directed on the spot, scat lering the Germans. lt is felt cer- lain that the enemy sustained nu- merous casualties Later American shells started a fire in a German lown which burned for an hour