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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27
WAS GOOD ENOUGH REASON
Accused Mans Lawyer Asserted His
Clients Innocence, So What Was
There for jury to Do?

1.-The following story either shows
extreme ignorance on the part of a
juror, or 1t shows what a wonderful
charm some lawyers exercise on a
jury" said a former marshal of a
southern Indiana city.
"a murder was committed and IL
was not long before we had the man
who we were sure had committed the
deed. But he had money and he re-
tanned the best lawyers. The two law
yers we will call White and Black, be-
cause White and Black are not their
real names. The jury was made W
largely of men who titled the soil
They were of the honest sort. White
and Black, especially White, so pre-
scented their clients case, telling how
he could not do such a horrible deed
using their handkerchiefs occasionally
in the telling, that the jurors were car.
ried away and voted for acquittal.
Later / met one of the jurors and
1 said to him: Jones, why did you
vote to acquit the prisoner? The evi
dence showed clearly that he was
guilty.
mo. sir, that man was not guilty,
said Jones. What makes you thinl
SOP 1 countered. why, because Mr.
White said he wasn'tr concluded
Jones'"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27
RIGHT CARE OF DAIRY COWS
Expensive Practice to Permit Animals
to Get in Rundown Condition
as Pastures Wane.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture.)
AS pastures begin TO wane ii is often
the custom TO permit the cows to get In
a rundown condition. This is an ex-
pensive practice. AS the pastures give
out begin TO increase other feeds so as
to keep the milk flow constant. Prepa-
rations should also be made TO shelter
the animals from cold rains, sleet and
snow. More energy is consumed in
maintaining the body heat Of the ami
NAL exposed to severe weather than
is utilized in the production of milk
and butter.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27

to destroy the rodents will usually be
more readily obtained. Often the
small town has a civic club which
could take up rat work whenever its
Importance is presented. 1t requires
only an intelligent and persistent lead
er to set the machinery for rat repres.
sion in motion. The leader should
provide for the instruction of the com
munity as TO the best methods of trap
ping. sanitation. rat-proofing buildings
and other measures needed to discOur-
age the rodent. An appeal TO civic
pride will often bring excellent re-
suits In cleaning up premises and in
replacing wooden walks or porches, di.
lapidated buildings, or other harbors
for rats.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27
GRAIN S0RGHUMS In
PANHANDLE SECTION
Early and Dwarf Varieties Are
Safest for All Seasons.
Results Given Of Experiments Con-
Quoted by United States Depart
ment of AgricuIture-Earli-
ness Is Most Important

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
While grain sorghums are the chief
feed crops in the southern portion of
the Great Plains region where rain
fall Is limited, only well-adapted va
rieties produce good yields in the less
favorable seasons, according to the
United States department of agricul-
ture. Since 1904 the department has
conducted experiments in growing sor-
ghum in the Panhandle section Of
Texas, and one Of the important fea-
lures of the work has been to de-
termine what varieties can be depend
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27
RURAL RAT CLUB
OF Great VALUE
Offer Prizes for Destruction of
Harmful RodentS-Better
Plan Than BountieS.
EVERYBODY SHOULD COMPETE
Appeal to Civic Pride Will Often
Bring Excellent Results in Clean
ing Up Premises-Leader
Is Of Importance.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.)
In any rural community badly In
tested with rats, 1t is q good plan for
farmers TO form rat clubs and offer
prizes for destroying the rodents. The
younger members of the community as
well as adults should be allowed to
compete and the prizes should bel
awarded periodically, as once a
are suggested for those who bring IN
the greatest number of rat tails. Spe-
cific rules governing the contests
should be made at the start, and in
struction as to the proper methods of
trapping or otherwise killing rats
should be part of the program for
each meeting of the club. Prizes may
be provided by private donation or
even by assessment of members. The
plan gives better satisfaction than
system of straight rewards, because 1t
arouses more enthusiasm and costs
less. A rat and sparrow club In Eng
land in three seasons secured the de-
struction of 10000 rats and $4,000
s?arrows by an expenditure of less
than $50 in prize money. Had ordi-
nary bounties been paid, the same
work would have cost $1,000 or 1920.
Cooperation Needed.
Tn the matter Of rat infestatiOn,
small towns are intermediate between
farm and city. They show a marked
Increase of rodents in winter and a
decrease when spring opens. Yet the
outlying parts of "a village are peculiar
ly subject TO losses of poultry during
the summer. Pigeon lofts. also, in
small towns are subject to raids by
rats, and the toll of eggs and young
squads is often heavy. Rats can
climb fine-meshed netting and gain en-
trance to the pigeon yard at the top
where the birds themselves enter.
Repression in Villages.
The measures recommended for re-
pressing rats on farms will apply to
villages, but cooperation of citizens
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27
HEAVES IS COMMON AILMENT
Annoying Disease Of Horse lnterferes
With Usefulness of Animal and
Detracts From Value.

Heaves is a very common and an
moving disease of horses. interfering
seriously with the usefulness of the
animal. and consequently detracting
from its value. Mainly a disease OF
old horses, it is essentially the result
of faulty feeding and working espe-
cially hard pulling or fast driving when
the stomach is overloaded. Gross
feeders are frequently subjects OF
heaves.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27
Cause for REJOICING.

The morning of the eleventh. when
the bells began ringing and the whis
ties blowing. Betty wakened up and
asked what Ii meant.
1.-The war is over and now we shall
have peace" 1 explained.
"Oh, goody" she said in such a re-
lieved tone. Nov 1 can begin to spend
a little of my own money !-ChicagC
Tribune.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27
BAD PLACE FOR IMPLEMENTS
Wagon or cuItivator Should Not Be
Left in Open FieId-Barn Is Al
ways Available.

All outdoors is big shed, but not
the best place for the wagon or cult
vator when finished with il for few
days. If regular implement shed is
not provided the barn is always avail
able. All the extra work entailed is TO
open and shut the doors.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27
WINTER FEED FOR CATTLE
Few Combinations More Economical
Than Ration of SiIage and Cot
tonseed Oil.

There are few combinations OF feed
which are more economical than a ra-
ton of silage and cottonseed meal for
wintering stocker cattle. One pound
of cottonseed meal a day combined
with what silage stocker steers will eat
will cause them 70 gain slightly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27
Cuticura Compilations.

Nothing better than Cuticura Soap
daily and Ointment as needed to make
the complexion clear. scalp clean and
hands soft and white. For free sam
pies address "Cuticura, Dept. X, Bos-
tom" Sold by druggists and by mail.
Soap %, Ointment % and 50.-Adv.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27
Odd Foods.

Lizards ami alIigators are the latest
propositions in the way Of food vari-
ETY.. They do not seem very alluring
10 the United States appetiteS. yet liz
,rds hove been extremely popular in
the Bahama islands. and Florida ALL
gotors have IA reputation of being quite
delicious.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27
Enthusiastic.

Hes very enthusiastic about any
project ne thinks of going into"
Counts his chickens before they are
Matched, eh?"
Eyes, and figures two TO shell. -
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27
Where Daddy Was Lucky,

Mary watched interestedly while her
father anchored his flu mask 10 his
ears and then said: isn't it nice,
mother, that daddy has such 'normous
big ears?"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27
Channe of Countenance

Said the facetious Teller: "As soon
as q girl gets past the age of making
faces ut tine boys she starts I'm making
eyes at EN-"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27
zooIouicaI Notes

Another thing we can't understand
e. how a woman can be perfect cat
and yet be scared to death Of a mouse.
-cincinnati Enquirer.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27

Coughs and Colds Quickly Relieved

of a Immediately with
satisfactory refunded
take and children fond of it. Druggists everywhere will
5
used Coughs Colds Bronchitis whoopne
i n buying the remcdy
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27

Said the observing fellow. IT'S a
wonder the health inspectors don't get
ahold of the chap who Spits out just
what he thinks"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27
Without Real Cause.

What is premature badness, par
Losing your hair before you are
married, my son."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27
When Baby In Teetbioy

GROVES BABY BOWEL MEDICINE will correct
the stomach and Bowel troubles. Perfectly harm
less. See directions on the bottle
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27

A truthful enemy is better than a
lying friend.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27
important to Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that ii
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1918-12-27

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture.)
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

ing credit, but Jim claimed to already have more credit than was good for him. I passed on and left them to settle the point.
 Speaking of seed oats reminds us that Elder J. L. Brown said last spring that ncighbor got excellent results from sownig rye in the spring, claiming it lasted longer for pasture in spring than rye sown in the fall on account of drouth, and the seed being still on hand, suggests the propriety of giving the theory test, as rye pasture is very valuable asset.
 The present session of court is att tracing little attention at Battle Axe, not as many of our people as usual being called to help. We have only one regular hand there, J. A. Lindley, as foreman of grand jury; and, up to date, have furnished a small contingent of transients.
 During all the stringency of fuel supply in our late unpleasantness, I have heard of only two who absolute
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Heffngton

We'll, we write again to let the peo- ple know that we did not freeze dur ing the recent blizzard.
 Clarence Ridden has moved down from Dayton, Ohio. He says there has been some winter up there too.
 D. L. Burgess was on the grand jury last week.
 Mrs. Phil Brown is on the sick list. MT. Jansen is preparing to build new house on the Moore farm.
 Charles Lody is home this winter from Wisconsin and is regular vis- itor at Bill Goad's.
 Barney Heffington is preparing to do some fencing. Lewis Edens is settled in his new home.
 Rev. J. w. Black died Saturday after long illness, and was buried Sunday at 12:30 at the Heard ceme- tery in charge of the Masons. He is survived by his wife, two sons and four daughters.
 Otis Mcdaniel is working for Un- cle Sam now Con the extra gang.)
 Dan O'Brien is on the sick list.
 J. P. Piker will move next week to his new home.
 Jim Smart has sold the Winchester farm to Hubert Clark and a MT. Wal ker of Illionis.
 Leon Land is improving slowly from a severe case of pneumonia.
 Dr. s. Daggett, formerly of Brad ford, but stationed now at Deming, N. M. in the medical reserve corps, is
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14
HERE AND THERE IN ARKANSAS

In can of tomatoes, purchased at store in McGehee particles of a substance resembling ground glass were found. After the discovery was made six cans of the same tomatoes were selected at random from the store and opened. No one of them contained the foreign matter. How ever, to be on the safe side, the gro- cer withdrew the whole shipment from sale.
 George Wickersham, a goosebone prophet of Melville, says there will be as many snows this winter as there were fogs last August. There were 20 fogs last August, according to people who say they kept count. Six shows have fallen thus far this year.
 B. F. Spencer, of Marshall, Searcy county, has prepared six articles of food from persimmons. They are persimmon syrup, persimmon pre- serves, persimmon jelly, persimmon butter, dried persimmons and per- simmon breakfast food. All are said to be appetizing and all are nutrl- tious.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14
Battle Axe

We are congratulating ourselves on escaping the overflow, which almost everyone regarded as practically in evitable; we attribute the escape to the slowness with which the thaw has come.
 We have had no preaching service at either the Methodist or the Baptist church since November last; Metho- dists having no preacher and Baptists no flue in church. Arrangements have been made with Rev. Best of 1 Tuckerman to take charge of Ken yon circuit and he began his work by giving us a sermon last Sunday. He intends to be here on the second and fourth Sundays at II a. m.
 Appointment was left for Elder Weaver to preach at Methodist church next Sunday. Trust by March the weather will permit use of church at Centerville.
 Monday was an ideal spring day, wEica put almost every one on the hustle. The schools had their atten- tion called to the matter by the small attendance, so many pupils remaining out to pick cotton. Rain enough last night to stop picking this morning, but indications point to more picking tomorrow, and perhaps some today. Few autos on the road last few days; get along fairly well on most of our sandy roads, but mud in other places is prohibitive, and cars mostly remain in.
 w. B. Straubie has recently put up new grist mill at Centerville, being prepared to do his bit towards con serving the wheat supply, by helping 1 to fo furnish substitute. u Some signs of an intention to farm later on-saw freight wagons unload
 ing a nice lot of seed oats at Lind I ley and Hanley's warehouse last
 week, and also observed J. M. Forten-
 berry looking at new two-horse blow
 True, a neighbor accused him of look. ling at the blow as a means of secuf-
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reported seriously i'll. Dr. Dagget's many friends in this community re- gret to hear of his illness, but wish for him recovery.
 Deputy Sheriff L. A. Edens has been riding quite lot in the last two weeks, subpoening witnesses to circuit court.
 Wishing the Independent and Un- cle Sam success, am
 A. Citizen.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

l ly gave up the struggle and lekt home: one of our prominent citizene, the initials of whose name is Judge H. F. Tyer, pulled up and went to hin brothers in Tuckerman; and m ac-| quaintance of mine, who was keeping boarding house at Norfolk, took his family to his sons at Guion. Shall not give his initials, as he might find out I've been telling on him.
 The marrying Justice, R. F. Tyer, tied another matrimonial lsnot yester- day. Guilty parties are F. A. Free man, of Sharp county, and Miss Elsie Stroud, living near us.
 Mrs. J. w. Bowden and Mrs. Retha Bowden are down today visiting their sister, Mrs. Hubert Hanley.
 Sunday school to be organized next Sunday.
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Tuckerman Department

state nearly every train going to and
 returning from the north have been
 loaded with passengers for Poplar
 Bluff and return. Unfortunately
 many citizens of this community have
 allowed their appetites to get the
 best of their will power and have
 again been imbibing freely. Numer- ous trunks have been in evidence and much whiskey has no doubt found it's way into the community.
 The past week has been exceeding
 ly pleasant as far as the weather is concerned if we make comparison with conditions one month ago. Nearly all of the snow and ice has disappeared. The ground is becom- ing more settled and people have
 again begun to work. Farmers are
 picking cotton, repairing fences, and
 doing other preliminary work pre-
 paratory to growing another crop. We offer at special bargain 24c.
 percale at 121ac per yard -Riegler
 Mere. Go. 4Swtf. The roads are in a worse condition in this section of the country than they have been in many preceding
 months. The thaw, together with the melting snow and ice have caused them to be completely saturated with water. Most of the roads leading in- to town are in such bad condition
 that teams can pull only small loads.
 The present conditions prove how
 very necessary it is that the country must have good roads.
 Riegler's have just unloaded car of Royal Wire Fence, let them figure with you on your requirements. 48wtf The people of Tuckerman are
 greatly interested in the work of the
 Red Cross. Many of the ladies have signified a willingness to help in the
 work of sewing and knitting for the
 organization. In order that they might do the work in systematic
 and orderly way a branch to the
 county chapter is in process of organ ization. A meeting was held at the Masonic hall last Monday evening to complete the work necessary to or ganization. A very large number of people were present and officers were elected to serve are as follows: l.. B. Smith, chairman; w. M. Tins, vice chairman; E. V. Holt, treasurer; F. L. Penix, secretary; Mesdames S. | c. Wick, James Graham and F. l.. Pe- nix, members of the executive com-
 mittee.
 The fourth and fifth grades of the public school will render patriotic program, Friday night, Feb. 22nd. Admission charges will be 15 and 20 cents. The proceeds will be used in buying Liberty Bonds, which will be
 the property of the school. This is a
 movement that should meet with the approval of everybody and such as- sistance as possible should be rem dered those who have charge of the
 work.
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will permit.
 It pays to trade at Riegler's, their prices prove it. 48wtf
 Mrs. w. M. Whitlow and daughter,
 of Adelaide, Barren township, visited
 at the home of Rev. s. c. Wick several
 days during last week.
 Rev. B. l.. Milford, of Batesville,
 presiding elder for the Batesville dis trict of the Methodist church, is
 scheduled to hold his first quarterly
 conference here during the latter part
 of this week. He has made several
 dates previously for this purpose but
 the weather conditions prevented him from being here.
 Mir. Farmer, we have the largest
 and most complete stock of Farming Implements to be found anywhere, all of which we purchased before the big advances. Don't overlook this fact when making your purchases for we can certainly save you some
 money Riegler Mercantile Go. 4sw2
 The town officials began the en- forcement of the stock law this week.
 Lots have been prepared for the re-
 ception of all stock found running at large. Several animals have already been shown the way into the pens and the officials have declared their in
 tentions of rigidly enforcing the law. Arthur Reigler spent the day last Friday at Jonesboro, where he went for the purpose of being instructed in the work being done by the gov
 ernment, which has for it's purpose the eradication of evil from the ar my and further safeguarding the sol diers from such evils in the future. This movement is as meritorious as
 any being undertaken and the people
 must furnish the necessary funds to insure success in the undertaking. Those who go into the army and help fight the battles for freedom and liberty of the world must have every aid and comfort that can be given them. Anything short of that will be reflection upon the honor and in tegrity of our citizenship. While
 they go out to do the fighting and risk and lose their lives for us we
 certainly can and will provide for
 them. Whoever refuses to assist in these various movements is stacker and should be openly condemned by the entire citizenship. There is some thing for every man, woman and , child to do in order that civilization may win the war. Not only must we conserve but we must put forth
 greater efforts financially and physi-
 cally in order that our aims may be
 successful.
 Ladies, Riegler's have just receiy-
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

A partial report of the sorghum production of Grant county last 1ail shows 7,545 gallons.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

Subscribe for The Independent.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

Sam Walker recently severed rela- tions with the Citizens Light and Power Company and will pull the bell cords over the backs of some Arkan- sas mules just as soon as the weather will permit.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

Since the supreme courts decision relative to bringing whiskey into ths
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

Ulyssus w. Layton, we'll known farmer, whose home was about five miles northeast of town, died from the effects of an attack of pneumonia one day last week. He leaves a wife and several children and several rel atives who have the sympathy of their friends in their bereavement.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

It pays to trade at Riegler's, their prices prove it. 4Swtf
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

Ladies, Riegler's have just receiy- ed beautiful lot of Silk Skirts in all the latest spring styles and shades. 48wtf.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

| MT. Reigler will probably have charge of this new department o1 work as far as Tuckerman and Bird township are concerned and the peo- nle will be asked for money with which to carry out the work which has already begun. No doubt most of our people will assist him in thls work in a financial way as well as doino missionary work among others in order that our community will not l fail in it's duty.
 l Otis Armstrong left Tuesday for 1 Little Rock where he will look after business matters for a few days.
 Steve Graham left Tuesday night for Memphis, where he will transact 1 business during the next few days.
 Mrs. Susan Randy left Tuesday for Bay, Ark, where she will reside in
 
 l the future.
 Our stock of household goods, such as furniture of all kinds, stoves, ranges, mattings and rugs was never more complete and our prices are absolutely "Lower than the Lowest" :"
 -Riegler Mere. Co. 4owt1.
 Mrs. Henry Shelter has been very 1 ill during the past week, but IS re- ported somewhat improved just now. l J. E. Bowen is on the sick list this week.
 l Ulyssus w. Layton, we'll known farmer, whose home was about five miles northeast of town, died from the effects of an attack of pneumonia TYa 1ooxyoc xrrsfo
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

J. E. Bowen is on the sick list thil week.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

Mrs. Susan Randy left Tuesday for Bay, Ark, where she will reside in the future.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

Mrs. Henry Shelter has been very i'll during the past week, but IS re- ported somewhat improved just now.
Newport daily independent., 1918-02-14

Otis Armstrong left Tuesday for Little Rock where he will look after business matters for few days.