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The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14
ONE WAY OF MEETING
 THE FARM LABOR PROBLEM
Adopt Crop Plan That Will Make
 the Most Money.

By A. D. McNair, U. S. Department of
 Agriculture, Office of Farm Man.
 agement in cooperation with Ex-
 tension Division, University of Ark
 snsas.
 The scarcity of farm labor for the present year requires that plans be laid to make what labor we have 20 as far as possible. One important way of doing this is to use improved implements whereby one man can ac- complish more work. Another way is to plant less cotton and more feed crops and let hogs and cattle harvest the feed crops as far as possible. Cot ton requires more labor, acre for acre, than corn, wheat, oats or any of the hay crops. hence to decrease the cot ton area to some extent and plant feed crops instead means a saving of labor. How much this saving is may be shown quite clearly by stating the number of men and mules required to farm 100 acres of land by different systems
 Where twothirds of the land is in cotton and one-third fin corn, 1t will take about six hands" and six mules to farm 100 acres.
 If, however, 45 acres are planted in cotton, 45 acres in corn and 10 acres in wheat or oats followed by cowpeas the 100 acres can be farmed by five hands" and five mules.
 If i4 acres are planted in cotton fol lowed by winter cover crop. s4 acres in corn, 24 acres in oats or wheat fol lowed by cowpeas. 24 acres in early cowreas which are harvested for hay in August, two acres in sweet pota. toes and two acres in late Irish pota- toes, 1t will make 100 acres of crops which can be farmed with four hands and four mules.
 Some men will adopt one plan and some another. but where labor is scarce it will be we'll to plan the crop system so that five men and i've mules will take the place of six of each and in some cases the third plan may be adopted with a still further reduction in the labor needed
 While such plans would reduce the cotton acreage considerably they would not reduce the production in the same proportion. The iand would be kept in better state of fertility and hence the yield of cotton and corn per acre would be considerably increased. It would be a case of rais- ing larger yields of cotton on fewer acres and of having an abundance of feed crops not only for work stock but for the production of some ami nal products for sale.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14
DO NOT PLANT SHORT VA
 RIETlEs OF COTTON THIS YEAR,
Halfsnd-Hsf Does Not Pay.

Select a standard variety of cotton and know what you are raising. The planting of mongrel varieties is bad business, according to the specialists with the Agricultural Extension Divi- sion of the University of Arkansas who suggest the following as few of the good varieties for Arkansas farmers to raise:
 Triumph Medium early to late-- big boll-good staple.
 Sproull early to late-big bollgood staple.
 Rowden--Medium early to late-big ollgood staple.
 Cleveland (Wanamaker) Medium early big boll-good staple.
 Trice-Very early--small boll-good staple.
 Express-very early-small boIl- extra staple.
 webber Medium early medium bolls--extra staple.
 Medium early medium bolls--- extra staple.
 For further information, write to the Experiment station, University of Arkansas. Fayetteville.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14
Box or Barrel With Slated Fronl Confines Hen and Allows Chicks
 To Run as They Please.
By H. B. Lansden, Poultry Specialist. Extension Division. University
 of Arkansas.

Confine the hen to brood coops and help save millions Of baby chicks lost by allowing the mother hen to lead them about through the wet grass and weeds. A box or barrel with slat. ted front confines the hen and allows the chicks to run as they please and return to the hen to get warm. After two weeks they will be strong enough to follow the mother. Try this plan for one season and you will be sur. prised at the number of chicks you will save. Keep GOODS clean, dry and free from lice and mites.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14
BRIEF AND BREEZY

A man can be humble without advertising the fact.
 Happiness comes oEly to those who try to make others happy.
 You might profitably utilize your spare time licking thrift stamps.
 German militaristic motto: In time of war prepare for another.
 LaFollette is as silent as the committe that was to prosecute him.
 Get the coal to the ships and the ships to France-we can hold out here.
 Aesop's goose that laid the golden egg has nothing on the little brown stacker hen.
 Apparently the moral weight of the war is bending the Hindenburg line of autocracy.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14
BRuNDIDGE INTO CAMPAIGN
Opens Headquarters in Little Rock
 To Oppose ]. T. Robinson.

Little Rock, March 6. R. A. Dowdy of Batesville has arrived in Little Rock for the purpose of opening campaign headquarters for stephen Brundidge of Searcy who opposes Joe T. Robinson for the United States senate. Mr. Dowdy has secured headquarters in the Moore X Turner building, Second and Louisiana streets. The rooms were occupied by Geo. W. Donaghey in his first race for governor. The number is g and Mir. Dowdy thinks it will act as a talisman for Mir. Brundidge as it did for Gov. Don aghey.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14
CHAPTER VI.
"Back of the LIne.1

1GNN VI AifS A~tf~-
 Our tour in the front-line trench lasted four days, and then we were relieved by the - brigade.
 Going down the communication trench we were in merry mood, al- though we were cold and wet, and every bone in our bodies ached. It makes lot of difference whether you are going in" or going out"
 At the end of the communication trench, limbers were waiting on the road for us. I thought we were going to ride back to rest billets. but soon found out that the only time an in- fantryman rides Is when he Is wounded ard is bound for the base or BlIghty. These limbers carried our reserve ammunition and rations. Our -,"~ch tn rest billets was thoroughly enjoyed by me. It seemed as if l were on furlough, and was leaving be- hind everything that was disagree able and horrible. Every recruit feels this way after being relieved from the trenches.
 We marched eight kilos and then halted In fropt of French estaminet. The captain gave the order to turn out on each side of the road and wait his return. Pretty soon he came back and told B company to occupy billets IT, 118 and 110. Billet IT was an old stable which had previously been occupied by cows. About four feet in front of the entrance was huge ma nure pile, and the odor from 1t was anything but pleasant. Using my flashllght l stumbled through the door. Just before entering l observed a white sign reading: Sitting 50, lying 20" but, at the time, It's significance did not strike me. Next morning asked the sergeant major what it meant. He nonchalantly answered:
 "That's some of the work of the R. A. M. c. (Royal Army Medical corps). It simply means that in case of an at- tack, this billet will accommodate fifty wounded who are able to sit up and take notice, or twenty stretcher cases"
 It was not long after this that was one of the "20 lying"
 soon hit the hay and was fast asleep, even my friends the 'coohes" failed to disturb me.
 The next morning at about six o'clock I was awakened by the lance corporal of our section, informing me that I had been detailed as mess or der1y, and to report to the cook and give him hand. helped him make the fire, carry water from an old well, and fry the bacon. Lids of dixies are used to cook the bacon in. After breakfast was cooked, carried n dixie of hot tea and the lid full of bacon to our section, and told the corporal that breakfast was ready. He looked at me in contempt, and then shouted, Break fast up, come and get itl" l immedi- ately got wise to the trench parlance, and never again informed that "Break- fast was served"
 It didn't take long for the Tommies to answer this call. Half dressed, they lined up with their canteens and I dished out the tea. Each Tommy carried in his hand Q thick slice of bread which had been issued with the rations the night before. Then l had the pleasure of seeing them dig Into the bacon with their dirty fingers. The allowance was one slice per man. The late ones received very small slices. As each Tommy got his share he im- medIately disappeared into the billet Pretty soon about fifteen of them made a rush to the cookhouse, each carrying
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14

SURGEONS agree that in cases of Cuts, Burns, Bruises and Wounds, the FIRST TREATMENT is most important When an EFFICIENT antiseptic is applied promptly, there is no danger of infection and the wound begins to heal at once. For use on man CT beast, B0R0Z0NE is the IDEAL ANTISEPTIC and HEALING AGENT. Buy it now and be ready for an emergency. Price 25c. 5Oc, si.00 and si-50 Sold by Jackson Drug C0.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14
Notice for Publication.

Department of the Interior, '. s Land Ofllce at Camden. Arkansas February 9, 1918.
 Notice is hereby given thai
 FRANK COOK of Wiekes. Arkansas, who. on Octe ! her :, i9ll, made an adjoining farm homestead entry, serial No. 0657i. for the fri WIZ NWA. Section iS, Township , &, Range 80 w., 5th Principal Meridian, has filed notice Of intention to make Final Three Year Proof, to establish claim to the land above described, before the Circuit Clerk of Polk County. at Mena. Arkansas. on the 2lst day Of March, 1918.
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 William Hedge. Ben Hedge, Ben Atkinson and John Lusty, all of Wickes, Arkansas.
 R. D. Newton. Register. Adv. First Pub. Feb. f. Last Pub. March i4.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14

For hoarseness, inhamed lungs or coughs. BILLIARDS SYRUP is a healing balm. It does it's work quickly and thoroughly. Price 25c, soc and Si 00 per bottle. Sold by Jackson Drug & Co. adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14

We trust the Roumanians are not sitting up nights waiting for the Bolsheviki to return the gold they have seized.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14
Warning Order

Tn the Chancery Court of Polk
 County, Arkansas. No. 5S0. Nj. 4. Stratton, Plaintiff, vs. !. r.
 Stone, Defendant. warned to appear in this court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff M, A, StrattOn.
 Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 23rd day of Febfu- ary, 1918.
 W. L. Parker, Clerk. Adv. first pub. Feb. 2S. 1918. r.ast pub. Mar. 2i, 1918.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14

This country is going to make big ger sacrifices than wheatless days for the sake of liberty and learn to like them.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14

Do you know Sanol Chill Tonic knocks the chills and malaria levers? Get 35 cent trial bottle at the drug store.--Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14

Hereafter no summer day will be hot enough to make the citizen in different to an empty coal bin.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14

Rapid heart throbbing does not necessarily mean heart disease; generally it is caused by disorder
 ed stomach. Prove it for yourself by taking prickly Ash Bitters; if the stomach is at fault the heart symptoms will quickly disappear. Price, li.25 per bottle. Jackson Drug Furniture Co. and GunneIs Drug Store, Special Agents. adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14

Just the same, congress ought to pass the Chamberlain universal training bill.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14
Notice for Publication.

DepdFtinenL Of Lne inteflOF, U. D. Land office, at Camden, Arkansas, March Z, 1918.
 Notice is hereby given that
 DENNIS w. RAY of Hatton, Arkansas, who. on Feb ruary g. 1917, made a homestead entry, Serial No. 073ii, for the SEA SWA, WIZ SEA. and the SEA SEA Section t0, Township 5 S., Range g W, 9th Principal Meridian, has filed notice of intention to make Final Three Year Proof, to estab- fish claim to the land above de- scribed, before the Probate Clerk of Polk county, at Mena. Arkansas, on the i2th day of April, 1918.
 Claimant names as witnesses:
 r. E. Gross, J. H. Shorter, Ed Hen son and Frank Davis, all of Hatton, Arkansas.
 R. D. Newton. Register. Adv. First Pub. March ', i9iS Last Pub. April i, 1918.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14

For Sale.--My three rooming hous-
 es; furnished or unfurnished. Make me an offer. E. B. Roll, Mena. 9w-2t
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14

Warning Order w. k. Taylor, Plaintiff, ys. John Me- Coy, c. w. Johnson and J. 0. Martin, ct al, Defendants. Tn the Polk Chancery Court. The Defendants, John Mccoy. c. w. Johnson and ]. o. Martin, are warned to appear in this court with in thirty days, and answer the com plaint of the Plaintiff. w k. Taylor. March {, 1918.
 w. l.. Parker, Clerk. Adv. First Pub. March T, 1918. Last Pub. March 28, 1918.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14
To Cure Q Cold h une DsI.

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Qninine. It stops she Cough and Headache and works of the Cold.
 Druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. K. W. GROVES signature on each box. soc.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14
Warming Order

The State of Arkansas, County of
 Polk, ss: John Shibley, Plaintiff, vs. Ella s.
 Stoddard and Charles A. Tyler,
 Defendants. Polk Chancery
 Court
 The Defendants. Ella s. Stoddard and Charles A. Tyler, are warned to appear in this Court within thirty days, and answer the complaint of the Plaintiff, John Shibley. February 28, 1918.
 w. l.. Parker, Clerk. Adv. First Pub. March ', 1918. Last Pub. March 28, 1918.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14

Large Trial Bottle of Sanol for 35c. Sanol is a family remedy. Sanol is sold on an absolute guarantee. Re- member if it says Sanol 1t is. all right. 35c and si00 at the drug sfore.-Adv.
The Mena weekly star., 1918-03-14

A hospital is searching for per feet baby. Just where that baby is is what every mother knows.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-07
EsCAMB|h TO KEEP
OUT TICK INFESTED
CLTTLELF TERMAY1

Following the recent election. Es-
Gambia county will be Guaranteed
against tick infected cattle May 10.
After that date the state live stock
board will prohibit the shipment or
other than tick free cattle in or out
OF the county. Cattle may, however,
be shipped il dipped under official
supervision and declared tick free.
Cattle for slaughter may also be
shipped to any recognized federal
Strengthening point, such as Jackson
Vile and New Orleans.
r. w. Storrs. of the state board.
and DR. E. NJ Nighbert, in charge OF
federal tick eradication work in Flor
ida, will meet with the county COM
missioners today for discussion OF
eradication measures.
Tomorrow morning at 10 O'Clock a
public meeting will be held at the
court house to learn the views OF rs
Gambia county farmers and stock rals-
ers as whether active eradication work
should start at this time or be de-
ferred until next year. Owing to the
lateness of the season, some doubt IS
EXPRESSED as to whether it would be
possible to effectively rid all sections
of the county during the coming sum-
mer and fall without working hard &
shin upon some of the farmers. The
state and federal authorities DESTROYS
of avoiding inconvenience TO the
stockraisers and wish the matter to be
discussed in all its phases before the
eradication program IS placed in ef-
feet
All who are interested in tick Grad
ication are urged to attend the meet
~
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-07

person. He said he followed the Press
ley car from the ferry possibly one
hundred yards.
Hal Brosnaham, who was in the
third car, said that he came up and
had the conversation with Mr.. Flow
ers and that they both left as soon as
they could get away. He saw no
shooting, but saw the equities carry
ing the guns.
J. H. Bayless, who admitted that he
shot at the fleeing form of the negro,
was called and reminded of his rights
in the matter. and that he did not
have to testify. Statements which ne
might make, it was explained. would
probably be used against him. Mr..
Bayless said that The desired to make
a statement in his own behalf and
said that the negro fired the first
shot. The second shot was fired as
Jenkins left the Presley car, the wit
ness stated The third shot was fired
as Jenkins left from the car and start
ed to run for a tree apparently, and
fourth shot was fired while jenkins
crouched in the bushes. The negro
was shot and threw up his hands and
fell behind the pine tree, the witness
stated. Mr.. Bayless was examined at
Hugh Graham, the other deputy was
also reminded of his rights in the case
and stated that it was his desire to tell
his side of it. He said the negro start
ed the firing, and that not a shot was
fired until the black man tried TO
shoot them down.
c. p. Moore Testifies.
Possibly the sensation of the day
was offered when Detective Moore
took the stand and detailed how he
and States Attorney McGeachy
searched for and found the pistol,
which he exhibited. He swore that no
one had chance to place the revolver
in the spot discovered. and later he
exhibited the gun to Presley and the
negro woman on West Belmont street,
and both positively identified the
weapon. Detective Moore stated that
the gun was just as he and Mr.. Nc
Geachy found it, near small pine
top. One chamber had been discharged,
the others being filled with unexp1od-
ed cartridges. He said il had been
found about noon Sunday. Until it
was exhibited in the court room, Mr..
Moore said. no one but the prosecutor
and he knew it had been found.
Later the prosecutor corroborated
the detectives statements.
Sheriff Harvell took the stand and
detailed the text of the message he
telephone to Sheriff Van Pelt.
The jury then, at the suggestion OF
the coroner, went in automobiles to
731 West Belmont street to take the
testimony of Dixie Merrill. the negro
woman shot by Jenkins. She was suf-
fering from the wound SO badly that
she was unable to go to the court
room. She testified that Jenkins did
not shoot once after crossing the fer
ry, the last time he shot was when he
wounded her while about half drunk.
at Bagdad. She was positive he did
not fire a shot.
This conclued the testimony and the
jurymen returned and remained in
session only a short time when word
was sent to Judge Johnson, whom they
informed, they had agreed to the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-07
Man Falls From
2-Story Building

Will Murphy, colered, of 207 South
Alcaniz street, was conveyed to the
police station yesterday suffering
bruises and broken bones from having
fallen from two-story building on
Spring street, where he was employed
durfng the day. Murphy, who was I'M
conscious from the effects of the drop,
was treated at the station by the city
physician, who reported that the ne
gro had sustained a serious fall, ana a
number of stitches were required to
properly dress the wounds.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-07
BIKE CLUB WILL
ELECT OFFICERS

The Pensacola Cycle Club will meet
tonight at : 30 and the semi-annuSl
election of officers vii Take place. Ev-
cry member is urgently requested to
be present.
After the business session refresh
ments will be served.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-07
NEW ARMY Y. N. C.h.
DEDICATED TONIGHT

The new Y NJ. c. A. building at TT.
Barrancas will be dedicated tonight
with appropriate service.
Following a concert by the TT. Bar
rancas band, George Y. Malone. asso-
citation camp secretary, Army and
Navy Y NJ. C. A, will Introduce
Judge w b. Shepprd, who will act as
chairman.
Addresses will be made by Col j.
NJ. Hughes, commanding officer coast
defenses of Pensacola; DIR. J. A. Ans
ley, representing the churches of PEN
sacola; Lee Mcdonald representing
Red Cross and community service, and
Chaplain Bouge, of FIT. Barrancas.
The dedicatory address will be de-
livered by Judge Sheppard At its
conclusion Mr.. Malone will introduce
''Y' Secretaries Coyle. Cary and PEN
ny, who are stationed at TT. Barran-
cas-.
Dedicatory prayer will close the
services.
Completion of the building provides
ample facilities for carrying on the as
ISOLATION work among the men of the
post, which is assuming important
proportions. The weekly programs are
very intereting and are as follows.
day, stunt night: Wednesday, religious
service; Thursday, musical program.
arranged by the Army and Navy Life
Activities Committee; Friday, Post
Exchange motion pictures: Saturday
motion pictures: Sunday. morning
and evening. religious services. In ad-
dition, educational classes are held
and much attention is given to ath-
letic work.
The new "Hut" is completely
equipped for the comfort ard reere-
alton of the men and has a care
fully chosen library of 1.500 volumes
Quick service taxi? Phone 333.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-07
REGULAR MEET|NG
OF DAMON LODGE

Damon Lodge No. 10, X. of P will
hold its regular meeting tonight at
s o'clock. Several candidates to be
initiated into the mysteries of the
Rank of Page and other business of
Importance is TO be attended to. Chan
ceIlor Commander E. f. Johnson re-
quests every member who can posi-
bly, can do so. to be present. Local
and visiting Pythians are always well
come and are given special invita-
ton to ttend the meetings.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-07

point that the negro came to his death
at the hands of one deputy, whom
they did not name. 1t was held that
as both deputies were in the melee,
they had to either hold them both
or discharge them both, and with
such instructions were sent back 10
the jury room. They remained until
10 o'clock last night when Judge
Johnson discharged them from further
consideration of the case. A new jury
will be empaneled today for investi-
CATION of the case of Lowery's death.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-07
Get Rid of Your Rheumatism.

Now is the time to get rid Of your
You will find Chamber
lains Liniment great help. The re-
lief which it affords is alone worth
many times its cost-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-05-07

Quick service taxi? Phone 1913.
A taxi when you want it. Call 333.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-19

As this assumes compulsory power
in the United States depending first
Of all on greatness, it is assumed also
in the Join resolution introduced in
the House yesterday by Mr.. Hustled,
providing for a commission to decide
how far the Federal Government
shall take control Of public education
in the various States, with the intro
duction of military trimming in view
as one feature Of this centralized
and compulsory control In scores
of ways from month to month, at
the Capitol. the issue Is presented
over and over, as It Affects not mere
y States but the future of every
man, woman, and child Of every race
in America 1t is not a question of
whether the United States are great
enough and rich enough" to be able
to choose between justice and injus-
tiee, but OF principle through which
we may hope In advance 10 decide be-
tween the possible and the impossible
without continuing indefinitely TO
pay the staggering cost in Me and
money OF waiting to learn only by
experience
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-06-19
said to be expecting promotion
through act Of Congress

Stephen Farrelly, general manager
OF the American News Company. was
the principal witness before the House
Ways and Means Committee. He told
the committee that he handled more
than 400 magazines, distributing them
to more than 10000 news dealers,
5000 OF whom he reached through
the mails and the rest by express.
He knew OF no magazine which re-
served a certain amount OF space for
literature. giving the rest Cor adve-<
Using. All<he knew Of took all the
advertising they could &c; all the
time, but II varied so IN each from
month to month and Is all by com
parison. that he did not see how II
was possible. to deal with them per-
msnently except through a nat rate.
With q fiat rate and increased taxa
ton, many Of them would be forced
to suspend. Asked II he did not think
the suspension OF many Of them
would be a good thing for the pub
lie, he said that he was not a censor
Of public taste and he did not know
that the Government wished TO be. As
for periodicals relying on subscrip-
tion through the mails, he was not
informed, but II developed through
discussion with the COMMITTEES that
some farm journals, putting subscrip-