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And Asensio-- But what can they dc to help me? You alone can save ne You won't let Don Pablo take me away? It would kill me-"
 "WaitP' Esteban scrambled out of ped and stood before his dusky nurse and playmate. Don't cry any more I'll tell papa that you don't like Don Pablo"
 Rosa followed. "Yes, come along, brother" she cried, shrilly. "We1l tell Don Pablo to go home and leave our Evangelina."
 My blessed dovesi But will they listen to your moaned the slave.
 Papa does whatever we ask" they assured her, gravely. If he should growl we'll come back and hide you in the big wardrobe where nobody will ever find you" Then hand in hand, With their long nightgowns lifted to their knees, they battered out into the haii and down toward the living room, whence came the shouting and the laughter.
 Don Mario de Castano, who was fac Ing the door, stopped in the midst of a rloald song to cry: "God be praised Whats this seer"
 The others looked and then burst into merriment. for across the litter of cards and dice and empty glasses they saw dlmpled girl and boy, as like as TWO peas. They were just out of bed {; tney were peering through the smoke, ana blinking like two little owls.
 "Sol You awaken the household With your songs." some one chided Don Mario.
 Two cherubs from heaven" another exclaimed.
 But the father lurched forward. a irown upon his face. What is this, my dearsf' he inquired, thickly. Run pack to your beds. This is no place for you"
 We love Evangelina," piped the twins. "Yon must not let Don Pablo nave her-if you please"
 "Evangelinaf
 They nodded. i've love her. :, sne plays with us every day. We want her to stay here. She belongs to us.,
 -Accnstomed as they were to r-9npt
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If your child starts in it's sleep, grinds it's teeth while sleeping, picks at the nose, has bad breath, tickle appetite, pale complexion, and dark rings under the eyes; it has worms; and as long as they remain in the inc testines, that child will be sickly. WHITES CREAM VERMIFUGE clears out the worms, strengthens the stomach and bowels and puts the lit- tie one on the road to health and cheerfulness.. Price BOG. Sold by Jackson Drug Company-Adv.
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The "What-Is-It' in Minerals.

A sample of ore taken from the holdings of the Enid mining and Mill ing Company was sent to the Waring & Williams laboratories at Joplin for analysis. Here's the report that came back from the assayer:
 "The golden yellow mineral is as- trophyllite, a tetanosilicate of gircon- iuisi aluminium, iron. manganese, magnesium, sodium and potassium. It i svery rare and beautiful, and only known to be found in Brevik, Norway, in Greenland and near Mt. Holy Cross, Colorado.
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Acorn township at Acorn.
 Acorn township at Corinth. Big Fork township at postcfice. Cedar township at voting precinct. Cove township at Hatfield.
 Eagle township at Potter.
 Freedom township at Rocky.
 Fulton township at Board Camp. Faulkner township at Watkins Mill.
 Gap Springs township at voting precinct.
 Mountain township at Egger. Mill Creek township at voting pre- cinct.
 Ozark township at Wickes.
 Ozark township at Grannis.
 Potter township at voting precinct. Rich Mountain township at Rich Mountain.
 Rich Mountain township at Eagle ton.
 White township at Cove.
 White township at Vandervoort. Ouachita township at Holly Springs Center township, City of Mena: Ward 1, Mena street; Ward 2, Mena steet; Ward 8, DeQueen street.
 Center township at Nunley school house.
 Center township at Dallas school house.
 That said election shall be for the purpose of electing:
 One United States Senator. One Representative 4th Congress sional District. Witness my hand as Sheriff of Polk | October, 1918.
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(To be contlnlied.)
sIIRGEnNS arrae that in cases

SURGEONS agree that in cases of Cuts, Burns, Bruises and Wounds, the FIRST TREATMENT is most impor- tant. When an EFFICIENT antisep- tic is applied promptly, there is no danger of infection and the wound begins to heal at once. For use on man or beast, BOROZONE is the ideal antiseptic and healing agent. Buy it now and be ready for an emer- gency. Sold by Jackson Drug Co., Adv.
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POLK COUNTIES FINANCES.
Treasurer Anderson's Report Shows
 $60,e17.73 on Credit Side.

The quarterly report of County Treasurer ". E. Anderson for the period ending September, 30, 1918 shows an aggregate balance on hand of S60,817.73. Of this amount SAC, ,885.43 is to the credit of the sev- eral school districts, $11 ,338.O8 is the balance in the county general pur- pose fund and the bridge repair fund has balance of $1,738.66. The en- tire balance is divided among the several funds as folIows.
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----------------O----- - Billiard Parlor is Closed.

Gus Powers has further proven his right to membership in the Good Fellows Club by voluntarily closing the Mena Billiard parlor on account of the "flu" epidemic. Notice was posted on the doors Friday morning announcing the owners decision to close.
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One Governor.
 One Secretary of State. One Auditor of State. One Attorney General. One Associate Justice of the Stu preme Court.
 One Treasurer.
 One Commissioner of State Lands. One Commissioner of Mines, Manu- factures and Agriculture.
 One Superintendent of Public h. struction.
 Three Railroad Commissioner. One Circuit Judge.
 One Prosecuting Attorney. One Representative in Legislature One Sheriff in Polk County. One Circuit Clerk.
 One County Clerk.
 One County Judge.
 One Assessor.
 One Treasurer.
 One County Superintendent. One Coroner.
 One Surveyor.
 One Cotton Weigher.
 Three Justices of the Peace Center Township.
 Two Justice of the Peace in ali oth-- CT Townships in Polk County. One Constable for each Township of Polk County.
 One Road Overseer for each Road District of Polk County. And for the further purpose of vot- ing on the Acts and Amendments to be submitted at this general election. ! Road Tax. County, Arkansas, this 14th day of
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Copyright. by Harper and Brothers
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Don Esteban Varona, a cnbap planter, possesses a great treasure hoard. This wealth has been hidden in d well on the estate by Sebastian. a slave, and only he and his master know the se- the birth of twins, Esteban and Rosa. Don Estepap mAzEies the AyeTtciqus Donna Tsabel. who knows there is hidden treAs- ure and tries to wiring the secret rom He- 10 hurt him by having Evangelins, his daughter whom he loves dearly and who is the special servant Of the twins, sold
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LEGISLATIVE AMaND-
 MENT.
Proposed Constitutional Amend me ni
 No. 15.

Providing Credit of State may be loaned and indebtedness incurred t1 an amount not exceeding two per cent ol the assessed valuation of property In State for the purpose Of providinf funds to be loaned upon the security of farm lands within the State or mak- ing farm loans; providing Govecn1r. missioner shall constitute State Land Board having authority to sell bo1fs in name of State. place money in State Treasury and loan money to bona fide of farm lands in Arkansas. and prescribing manner in which such loans shall be made and Tepafds deie- gating to the Legislature the authority 10 provide for carrying out. admins tering and safeguarding the prov ions of this amendment: providing all pro. visions of the Constitution or Arkan- sas in conflict with this amendment are repealed.
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Comes Back to Polk County.

After having been absent from Polk county for some time c. L. Har- ry has returned to make his home here again. He drove in from Hope this week in his car and has already brought some of his goods with him.
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Warning Order.

State of Arkansas, County of Polk. Mary E. Varley, Plaintiff, vs Mollie
 Wallin and Floyd WalIin, Defend
 ants-In the Polk County Cham
 cery Court.
 The defendants, Mollie Wallin and Floyd Wafiin are warned to appear in this court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff. Mary E. Varley.
 October 19, 1918. 4s-4t W. L. PARKER, Clerk.
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Farm for SaIe

A 40-acre farm, 28 acres in culti- vation, we'll improved; 6 miles south east of Mena. Good land at reas- enable price.
 2334-3. 4e-4t c. v. Stockton.
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For Sale OF Rent.

40 acres, 11k miles east of Mena; 25 acres cultivation; good spring and we'll; hog tight fence; good barn and house. Edwin B. Cox.--244-2 42-1
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piles Cured h 6 to nd Days

f,rueeists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT falls 10 cure Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Pfofrudine Piles relieves ltchina Piles, and yOU can Set
 vestfGl siecp aff~r *A~ tr application. Price COG.
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ELECTION PROCLAMATION!

STATE OF ARKANSAS, County of Polk-ss
 NOTICE is hereby Tuesday 5,b aar l9S there will be county Arkanas eral voting precincts in said county, towit:
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For Sale--3 males and gifts, il
 weeks old; Big Bone Poland China; sire at year weighs 800 lbs.; dam, TOO lbs.; registration papers can be fur nished. Address G. V. Merryman, R. 2, Mena, Ark, or phone A. J. Adkins, Rocky line. Adv.40-4
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For Indigestion, Constipation or
 Biiiousness
Just try one 5O-cent bottle of LAx-Fos

JuN ny one 5U-CtHt DUttIt Ol I~FkN-FOo WITH PEPSIN. A Liquid Digestive Laxative pleasant to take. Made and
 recommended to the public by Paris Medi- cine Co. manufacturers of Laxative Promo Quinine and Grove's Tasteless chill Tonic.
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LEGAL NOTICE $.
Notice for Publication. Department of the Interior,
 u. s. Land Office at

Notice for Publication.
 Department of the Interior,
 U. s. Land Office at
 Camden, Ark, Sept. 28, 1918. Notice is hereby given that
 THOMAS JACKSON of Vandervoort, Ark, who, on Octo- Der 16, 1914, made an adjoining farm homestead entry, Serial No. 06559, for the SWH NWA, Section 29, Township S., Range 30 w.. 9th Principal Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final Three Year proof, to establish claim to the land above described. before the Cir cult clerk of Polk county, at Mena, Ark, on the 9th dsy of November, 1918.
 Claimant names as witnesses: John A. Watkins, Charles R. Osborne, Harrison 0. Wooley and c. c. Allen, all of Vandervoort. Ark.
 R. D. NEWTON, Register. 1st pub, Oct. 8, last Oct. 31, 1918.
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For Rent-7 good farms, fine land,
 good improvements. Beach, Okla, 10 miles west Hatfield. See me quick. 246-1 42-2 Edwin B. Cox.
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Amending Sections and ar Article of the Constitution of tine State of Arkansas; providing that the Supreme Court of the State shall be composed of seven Judges, one Chief Justice and six Associate Justices; providing the Judges may sit in two divisions and otherwise providing the manner In which the court shall sit and shall rem der it's decisions.
 Providing for the selection and eIec- ton of the two additional Judges.
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LEGAL NOTICES.
PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE AMEND
 MENT.

Proposed COnstitutional Amendment
 Ao. IA.
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.S4O.885.43
MENA EVIDENCE FOR MENA |.
 PEOPLE.

Total balance ......... s6O,s17.'
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County of Polk-ss.
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nevertheless, for the first few moments the victim suffered less in body than in spirit. His brain was so benumbed, so shocked with other excitations, that he was well-nigh insensible to physical pain. That Evangelina, flesh of his flesh, had been sold, that his lifelong faithfulness had brought such reward as this, that Esteban, light of his soul, had turned against him--all this was simply astounding. Gradually he be- gan to resent the shrieking injustice of 1t all, and unsuspected forces gathered inside of him. They grew until his frame was shaken by primitive savage impulses.
 After a time Don Esteban cried !: 'That will do. Cuetoi Leave him now for the flies to punish. They will re- mind him of his insolence."
 Then the guests departed, and Este ban staggered into the house and went to bed.
 All that morning Sebastian stood with his hands chained high over his head. The sun grew hotter and ever hotter upon his lacerated back; the blood dried and clotted there cloud of flies gathered, swarming over the raw gashes left by Cueto's whip.
 Since Don Esteban's nerves, or per haps 1t was his conscience, did not permit him to sleep, he arose about noontime and dressed himself. He was still drunk, and the mad rage of the early morning still possessed him; therefore, when he mounted his horse ha pretended not to see the figure chained to ss.aa window grating. Sahas-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-28
MEET
TO Be BIG ONE
Salisbury and King Among
Speakers at Commercial
Congress.

\ number Of M~emphlans are planning
10 attend the Southern Commercial con-
greSS, the biggest affair ever arranged
IN the h~istoary of the organization, at
Baltimore from Dec, 5 to Is.
The program is one of exceptional in
terest. and on 1t are speakers from eN-
cry section of the country, as well as
representatives of other countries, who
have consented to talk on the problems
Of peace and industry.
l.. X. Salisbury, president of the Mem
phis Chamber of Commerce, and the
largest cotton planter in the world, will
talk on cotton raising and problems con-
nected with it in which Sersons of all
sections of this country and the manu-
facturers Of other countries will be
interested.
Thomas b. King, chairman of the
roads committee of the Chamber of
Commerce, is another delegate that will
have a place on the program. He will
speak on the second day of the session
on the subject of the commercial ad-
vantage of good roads. Mr.. King ia
regarded as a national authority on this
subject and has given an unlimited
amount of attention to the development
of a system of good roads in the South
as well as being one of the prime movers
in the establishment Of the Bankhead
highway.
A number of others have received
commissions from Gov. Rye as delegates
to the convention. Henry Hayley, sec
rotary of the Chamber of Commerce,
in addition to attending the congress,
will also attend a meeting of Southern
commercial secretaries to be held in
Baltimore at the same time,
The meetings are considered as the
first step in launching q new era OF
commercial prosperity in the South and
gives promise of being largely attended.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-28
DYER COUNTY PLANS
TO HONOR HER HEROES

DYERsBURG. Tenn, Nov. %, (spl.)
Dyer county will honor her soldier
dead. Some days ago Capt. J. NJ.
Brackin made a suggestion that a
monument be erected on the public
square to those Dyer countians who
had made the supreme sacrifice, At
the same time he subscribed a sub
=, stantial amount to the fund to DO
raised. This suggestion was warmly
seconded by Col. Tom W. Neal and
others. and there have been several
subscriptions,
The Wofnan's club was in favor Of
erecting Library or a Y. M. c. A..
building Instead of a monument, and
kthe question: as to what form theme
I mortal will take is now being worked
out. At a meeting participated in by
.the County Council of National De-
tense and the chairmen OF all the war
work bodies of the county a commit
tee, made up of representatives of all
the war work organizations was named
with authority to work out the plans
of a suitable memorial. d. W. Moss
Is chairman Of this committee.
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HUNTSVILLE EDITOR
INDICTED BY JURORS

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, Nov. 2S.-J. L,
Pierce, editor Of the Huntsville Daily
Times, was indicted Wednesday on the
charge of representing himself as a gov
eminent officer in the sale of fourth
Liberty loan, advertising. 1t was
charged that Pierce went among the
negroes of this section and obtained
various sums of money by promising
to place their anne in display adver-
tisements in his newspaper, and that
he made it appear that the government
had assessed various amounts against
each individual.
Pierce maintains his innocence, de-
claring that the prosecution is the result
of a political frameup by whisky inter-
ests and hat negro witnesses swore
falsely.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-11-28
.NGINEERS AND FOUR
OTHERS HURT IN WRECK

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Nov. 2s,-Engi-
neer ]. r. Mcclellan, Of the Louisville
& Nashville freight No. so, n%orthbound,
was seriously injured, and Engineer J.
E. Marshbank, of Louisville & Nashville
through freight No. So, was slightly in
iured when their trains met in a head
on collision Wednesday morning two
miles north of Iron City on the Florence
and Sheffield division. Four other
,ainmen were injured but none serious
". The injured were taken to a hos
pital at Florence, Ala.
Both engines We're wrecked and two
cars of the local were demolished.
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PIPE FILTERS ARE NOW
ASKING SIPS PER HOUR

SHEFFIELD, Ala, Nov. IS, (SpD-
The 900 striking electricians at nitrate
plant No, 2 viii probably be joined by
the pipe filters, who are threatening
to walk out unless they get a wage Of
81 % per hour for the eight-hour day.
The electricians are demanding S71a
cents per hour. 1t is known locally that
Mai. Sullivan, of the ordnance depart
ment, who has charge of construction,
has orders to shut down the entire plant
in case there is any serious labor
trouble.
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ENTERTAINMENTS
Church Party.

The dance and card party for which
the ladies of the Sacred Heart church
have been making elaborate prepara-
Thursday night at the Knights of Co
lumbus hall, 1870 East jefferson ave-
nue.. Mrs. T. c. Ashcroft and those
assisting her eXnect a large attendance.
This will be the eleventh annual en-
tertalnment of the parish. Those on
committees are requested to be on time
and receive their badges at the box
office. Dancing will begin promptly at
s o'clock and card games at $50.
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PLAN CORN SHOW.

NEWBERN, Tenn, Nov. 2S. (Spl)-
All arrangements have been perfected
for the boys corn and pig club show
Saturday, Nov. 80, under the direction
of the Dyer county business mems club
and the members of the one-day fair,
which was indefinitely postponed on
account of the influenza epidemic. Ev-
cry member of the clubs in the county
has entered the ring and placed a sam
pie of corn on exhibit for the day. w.
6. Wilson, farm agent for Dyer coun-
ty, will have charge of the exhibits.
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N DEAD D

IRRELEVANT, Tenn, Nov. Is. (Spl)
A memorial service conducted by
Elder John Bryant, Of Mckenzie, was
held at Zion church, in the Nineteenth
district of this county, for Private ].
Wesley McDade, of that district. who
ing line in France. The meeting was
largely attended and many friends
spoke of their admiration OF the fallen
hero.
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Bazaar Busy.

The bazaar which is being held
of the Sacred Heart church, 81 North
Second street. continues to draw large
crowds each day.
The Thanksgiving dinner served
Thursday under the supervision of Mrs.
Mona Clark was enjoyed by several
hundred people.
Friday, Mrs. James Carlin will be in
charge of the dinners. She is prepared
to serve meat, fish and other good
things to all who attend.
Mrs. c. Ward will have charge Of
the card games at the bazaar Friday
afternoon. and Mrs. j. c. Hodges the
fancy articles booth.
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DIES ABROAD OF FLU.

NEW ALBANY, Miss, Nov. %. (Spl)
News has reached here in a telegram
from the var department, advising Ren
f. Kitchens and his family of the death
of their son, DIR. Wesley Kitchens, in
In October of influenza. DR..
Kitchens was reared here. but went to
the army from Senatobla, Miss, where
was then practicing medicine. DR..
Kitchens leaves a wife and three chill
dren, as well as a large circle of rela-
4in.nE hnnn-
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~ 'TTHEaE Ea "
SOCIETY
Richardson Circle,

. The E. NJ. Richardson circle of Kings
Daughters will meet Friday afternoon
At 2:30 with Mrs. Ii. T. Winkleman, 267
South Belvedere. AL members are
urAed TO be present.
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R PASSES QUOTA.

IRRELEVANT, Tenn. Nov, %, (SplD
Although alt the reports from the
district organizations have not yet
been tabulated, it is evident Carroll
county has again zone over the top
in the united wal work campaign. The
county was asked for $4,000, and much
more than hat amount has been sub
scribed. The Trezevant district has
gone several hundred dollars over the
amount asked and negroes Of this DIS
trict have. donated more than 5000,
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Plan Recital.

The first of a series of students re-
citals will be given in the studio of
Miss Floyd Crutchfield Saturday after
noon at 3 o'clock in the Woman's
building.
An interesting program Of readings
will be given. and the friends and pa
irons of the studio are cordially invited
10 be present.
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Kings Daughters.

The Stedman circle of Kings Daugh-
ters will hold a parcel post sale at the
home of Mrs. S.. w. Moore, III North
Willett street, Friday afternoon at 3
O'clock.
All members n their friends are
urged to attend.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

We sell and install anywhere. Over
ten million feet Of our strips now in
use on windows and doors. Write or
phone 1898. Memphis Membership
Screen Co. adv. |
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EMENTS
Brabant-L

Col. and Mrs. Richard Pinkney Lake
the engagement and ap-
preaching marriage of their daughter,
Adele Dorothy. to Mr.. Auguste Eugene
Brabant, of Lille, France, member Of
the French high commission.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20
TRAINING CAMPS ASK
FOR DISH TOWELS

The local Red Cross has been al
lotted $50 dish towels and 10 dish
cloths, for camp service, to be sent
In before June Is.
The call Is urgent and all who can
make them and have them In before
June 10. are asked to do so. The
dish towels are to be made OF 100
pound sugar sacks and 50 pound
flour sacks. They are to be uncut
and hemmed.
Dish cloths may be made OF small
Ter sacks. ranging from 10 to so
pound size.
The Red Cross asks that all ar
ticles be wash clean before they are
turned In.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20

state OF Oregon,
County OF Josephine) w.
|, Sam H. Baker, Cashier OF the
above named bank, do solemnIy
swear that the above statement ia
true to the best Of my knowledge and
belief.
SAM II. BAKER, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day OF May, 1918.
GEO. II. DICKINSON.
Notary Public.
lMy commission expires
January 20, l920.)
Correst--Attest:
s. IOUGHRIDGE.
CHAS. BURKHALTER.
STANTON ROWELL,
Directors.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-05-20
COUNTY AGENTS
NOTES

The last OF the series OF dairy
meetings will be held on May 3isi.
fror. Fits will give talk on hlak-
Ing hay and summer feeding. and
Prof. Brandt will conduct dairy
COW judging contest, and talk on
the dairy COW. This will be an all
day meeting, and will perhaps be
held In the country.
NJ. ID. Butler has been appointed
garden specialist for Oregon. He Ia
scheduled for Grants Pass on May
81 and 28, and he will be available
to those who desire any assistance
In the garden work.
II is about time for plant diseases
and insect pests to begin showing
up and you had better see Mr.. But
Ter so as to get what information
he may have that will be Of assist
ance.
G. D. THOMPSON,
County Agent