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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-13
WORLD LABOR CONFERENCE,

REsDENT WILSON has called for Oct g body unique in I the history of civilization, a Labor Conference which is established by the Treaty O Peace.
 Such delegates assemble will be organized under drec- ton of Secretary of Labor Wilson, provided that at this time Treaty process the government adjourn the Conference to such time as find the Treaty ready
 Article g of the Covenant declares the League
 Will condi
 
 
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 13 the Treaty brings permanent zaon which consists of General Congerence and Interna tional Labor office.
 The General Conference consists four members from each country in the League of Naons government delegates and two representing respectively employers and people of the member country Each delegate may for each item the agenda of the conference.
 The International Labor office will be established at the seat of the League of Naon for the present Geneva and will persons, twelve representing the ment elected by the Conference to represent the employ and six representing the workers
 There will be Director of the Office who will be respon- sible efficient conduct
 The Office will publish French and English and perhaps in other languages periodical paper dealing with the problems of industry employment of international interest
 The provisions for the control and operation of the Con- ference lenghty and detailed.
 The object of this unique comprehensive organization not alone just and humane conditions for labor for men and women and children but o the and harmony of the world which mpered because conditions exist involving such injustice hardship and privaton large numbers of people," These things covered
 Regulation of the hours of work establishing maximum working day and week.
 Regulation of the labor supply.
 Prevention of unemployment.
 Provision of adequate living wage
 Protection of the workers against sickness disease jury arising out of his employment.
 The protection of children young persons and women.
 Provision for old and injury.
 Protection of the interests employed in countries other than their Recognition of the principle of freedom and association
 Organization of technical and vocational education other Labor Is not to be regarded merely com modity article of commerce.
 The must be adequate to maintain of 1Cp in fT1at The right of Association for all lawful purposes extends to employees and employers. The hour day and the 48 hour week is the standard at where it has not already been attained.
 Men and women should receive equal equal value Each state should make provision for system specton which should take laws and regulations for the protection of the unemployed These methods and principles not either complete final but they expected fits upon the workers of the world
 This is important tribunal which being It honor to the United States to be the welcome if
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-13
LOOKING BACK 50 YEARS

From the Farmer Monday October 13 1869
 Yesterday being the first pleasant day this nonth the different churches attended quite large congregations
 The fair of St. Augustnes church in Franklin Hal well attended Saturday evening and the voting for the and the American flag quite spirited The performance of the Home Minstrel Troupe attractive that they have been prevailed upon to appear again this evening"
 Major-Genera Belknap, the Secretary of War; is graduate Of Princeton College and only years His
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-13
(Continued from First Two Columns)

(Continued from First Two Coumns) disturbance of the motor center that he is able to trans act such business as his physicians permit him.
 The country will take these persons political life who seize the illness of the President partisan to how much damage they him. and they deprecate his influence with the country and the world
 Patriotic Americans will sobery pray His wis dom will vouchsafe great and stricken man.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-10-13

It is now time for the annual kid contest of sharp shooting with over ripe tomatoes on the neighbor's out buildings.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
BILLIONS BUY LOAN NOTES
Officials Estimate 1O,OCO,OOO Persons Aided in Success of the
 Campaign.

Washington. May 11-Fifteen mill lion Americans bought Victory Liberty notes in the campaign which closed last night, according to estimates re- ceived today by the treasury from Federal Reserve banks. This com pares with about 21,O00,0OO purchasers in the fourth Liberty loan. 1000, 900 in the third, s,4OO,0OO in the second and 100000 in the first.
 The treasury announced today that the official total probably will not be known before May y6. ~ port their subscriptions to Federal Re serve banks and the Federal Reserve banks will report to the treasury by May "A.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
GAR OF HOGS BRING
 AVERAGE OF i8 GENTS
Second Cooperative Car of Hogs Bring Good Prices on Kansas City
 Market Last Week.

The second car of hogs which was shipped out by Little River county farmers on May z, under charge of County Agent Geo. M. Johnston. brought an avprage net price of IS cents. MT. Johnston has received psz2 for the hogs and is distributing the checks to the shippers this week. It was stated that there were not enough hogs on the market the day of the sale to hardly make a market, but the pric- es receiced is considered good There were IS separate owners and the prices ranged from 15, IS and 19 cents, ac- cording to the quality.
 The statement of sale follows:
 Gross proceeds, weight Il ,67O pounds s2,O52.25.
 Expense, County Agent, $25.O0.
 Freight $91.O9.
 Corn $275O Commission, $21.25.
 Yardage, $5.1O.
 Total expense, $169.94.
 Net, $1,SS2.31.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
SURVEYING \ NEW ROAD
Engineers Will Soon Have Estimates
 on Two Roads Running East From Ashdown.

The engineers of the Parks Engi- neering Company of Pine Bluff are at work making the survey for the roads, running east from Ashdown through Peytonville to Millwood and back over the southern route. The southern route has been about completed and the estimates will be ready within a short time. The southern route begins opposite the express office and con meets with Front street. The upper route will begin at the Frisco crossing lon Main street and VIII connect with the other gravel roadss entering the town.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
BIG LAND DEAL
Local Parties Buy Entire Holding of
 J. J. Tootle, 6.OG0 Acres.

II C. Hodges, D H Tompkins an] II. L. Poland of this city last week closed a deal whereby they purchased the entire holdings of John J. Tootle in Little River county, consisting of 5000 acres. The land is located principally to the north of Arden, 10 miles west of Ashdown. The price paid for the land vas $5O,000 This is the largest single tract of land under separate owner ship in the county. The purchasers expect to cut the land up into smaller parcels and sell it off.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS
 BARKING RAPID STRIDES
District Agents Makes Very Favorable Report on the Club Work Done in
 Little River Ounty.

Special to the News
 Fayetteville, May 12-Boys' and Girls clubs have been organized in 20
 of the 30 school distps.ts in Little :River county by Miss adys Norwood, home demonstration agent and George
 M. Johnston, agricultural agent. re-
 port Miss Carrie Plunkett, district
 home demonstration agent of the agri- cultural extension division, University Of Arkansas. In the clubs organized
 there are 85 canning and no poultry
 club girls; the largest enrolment in
 any one club being GO.
 The Elmore club was the champion club of the county last year says Miss Plunkett, aud won as prize victrola for the school The club had 19 mem- bers and conducted monthly meetings with ID present at each meeting. 19 attended the club rally, 19 gave a model program at the teachers insti- ute, 19 had exhibits at the county fair and 19 handed in record books. The
 Elmore, Oak Hill and Hicks clubs are
 in close contest for championship this year 1t is stated.
 Some of the canning club girls are planning to buy a steam pressure canner, others are planning to can in tin for the market and others will grow tomatoes for early market.
 At the beginning of the year 52 poultry club girls had pure bred check ems, and each of these girls set two or
 more settings of pure bred eggs. Other poultry club girls had pure bred chick Itings of pure bred eggs. Many of the | lclub members are planning to market early spring broilers. ss In addition to the boys and girls clubs, there are six organized womens' clubs in the county says Miss Plunkett.
 These women are specializing in gar den and poultry, One of the club
 members, Mrs. ~. w. Gardner of
 Richmond, has B Leghorn bullets
 which layed 579 eggs in one month it is
 stated.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
Airplane Passed Over.

Sunday afternoon an airplane passed over Ashdown travelling at high alti- tude It came from the east and get ting over town turned north up the Kansas City Southern. Most people heard the roar of the engine and pro- pellers in the sky above them and looking up saw the machine and watched it out of sight. It was of the byplane type. No one here knew from where it came or where it was going.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
NEGRO KILLED BY TRAIN
And Comrade Seriously Injured, Re-
 suit of Sleeping on Track.

Texarkana, May 11.--Bob Renick and Joe Tyson,negro youths, aged about IS. while, VIZ king to Texar- kama from their 15 miles south of here Saturday, lap Town to rest on the Kansas City Southern railway tracks They dropped off to sleep and a little later train passing at high rate of speed killed Renick and ground eff one of Tyson's legs.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
Newspapers to Get Medals.

Little Rock, May 12.-(Special. J. The newspaper fighters who stayed at home and fired hot type at slackers, and marshaled their columns against the enemy at home an abroad, have won their Cross de Guerre. In view of this service, the newspaper men of the state will each receive War Med- al made of metal from captured Ger man guns
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
Attend Slacker( Trial.

[. P. Quinn, supeFthtendent of the Lockesburs school. twas here Monday on his way to Hugo, Okla. to be wit ness in federal court against Arthur and Oscar Westbrook. The Westbrook twins, claimed they were over thirty one years of ages and did not register in 1917 MT. Quinn was summoned to show their age as registered in the school register when they entered the Lockesburg achod in 1912. They are said to have regiA tered then as being 20 years of age.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
FACES LIQUOR CHARGE
bn Claims to Be From Ashdown, but
 is Not Known Here.

Texarkana. May 12.-H. H. Allen,
 srged with transporting liquor into bxas from Shreveport. was brought
 fore Commissioner Turrentine yes s rday morning and allowed bail, to answer to tho grand jury. in the sum of s650.
 Allen claimed that he lived at Ash town but had been working for some time h Shreveport and was on his way home Ntth 1t when arrested Saturday night Hs made bond.
 Fl wArd wss arrested Sunday on the came charge. but had not been siven . hearing to noon today. Both mo vhnts men.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
Carload t Fords.

The Tompkins Motor Sales Company have received carload of Fords. They have all been sold, going to c. I. Bowl es. touring car, Ashdown Grocery truck; J. H. coggin, touring car; R. A. Crawford touring car, C. H. Dickens, touring car; J. B. Patton, touring car, the latter three live at Foreman. .si34
 Claude Henery has purchased new Dodge automobile through the Clyde Head agency. Ernest HAl& also pur- chased a new Dodge, trading his old car in on the bargain.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
VICTORY LOAN GOES OVER
 TOP IN LITTLE RIVER
Onr Qnota Was s167 $50, Bonds Sold Were e1ss 400, an Oyersubscrip-
 ton of 917850>

The Victory Liberty Loan drive clos ed Saturday night; andine Little River county in her usual place, over the top This time we 1as margin of S17 $50 to spare. The total subscrip- lions Of the county are $1S5, 400. The quota set for was $167 $50, whidh was q Higher quota in proportion to tAe state as whole, or the nation, b1t when the people of this county are given amark to shoot at they bust the bulls eye.
 The m0st sensational development If the entire campaign was the won derfu1 eleventh hour campaign put on by Foreman in the west end of the county Ashdown with the east end had been over for several days and Foreman Jagged with only $12,000 re- ported. Friday, just day before the end of the drive, Foreman took hold and when Saturday night rolled round the west end, which includes Winthrop had raised subscription totaling $9S,- 700 This was accomplished in the face of a condition where 1t was said that 1t was impossible to create but little interest.
 The complete report of the county is siven under the names of the banks handling the subscriptions, and are ps follows;
 Bank Of Foreman, $52,550. Citisens Bank, Foreman, $45,O00. " Winthrop Banking Co.,, $1,150.
 Total for west end. $9S.70o.
 F4rst National Bank. $48,600.
 Arkapsas State Bank, $3O,00O.
 Bank of Wilton $2,150.
 Total for east end, $s0,75o.
 Railroads. ,5.s5o.
 Total for county, $1s5,4o0.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
Worthy Grand Matron Here.

Mrs. Flora c. Olney of Mena, Worthy Grand Matron o. E. s. met with Ash down Chapter No. 337 Tuesday night May 6. Mrs. Clney was guest of Mrs. N. e. McCrary while in town. They were glad to have es visitor at this meeting Mrs. Trustworthy of Will ton, member of this chapter. a guest of Mrs. A. N. Wood.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
Must Pay Dog Tax.

|sAsASs " Ae~O A~1 .4.st Ets
 Mayor J. B. Locke state sthdf tax on all dogs must be paid by thh goth oi May. Tho tax is $1.oo per year on each dog. and after that date la1l dogs that do not wear the tag will bs killed
 Electrical storm at Fcrenlen.
 It Is reported that heavy electri- cal storm hit Foreman late Sunday af- Ftsrnoon, burning out great many ol the telephones. A heavy rain also fell at that place. Rainfall was very lieht in Ashdown. fl
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
May Sell Gas on Sundays.

Little Rock, May 12.- George w. Emerson, prosecuting attorney, in his interpretations of the Sunday law as 1t relates to the closing of gasoline filling stations and automobile supply places, made 1t plain last night to those op- erating such businesses that they may keep open Sunday for the sale of ar ticles that are necessary and to render service.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
Mrs. Buck Hopson Deed.

Mrs. Buck Hopson died at Texar- kama Monday night. and the body was brought through Ashdown Tuesday on No. I. enroute to Pasaclifta for burial Mrs. Hopson was, daughter of H.A. Penney of Paraclifta. Mrs. Hopson was taken to Texarkana several weeks ago for an operation.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
A. I. c. Committee to Meet.

The Educational Committee -Uf the Ashdown Improvement Club will meet Friday afternoon at 2:S0, with Mrs. J. E. Locke.
 Department No. and 2 of the Ash down Improvement Club will meet with Mrs. O. M. Oliver Friday after noon.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
Poultry MeetIng.

The poultry netting heretofore ans. bounced will be- held at the court house in this city Wednesday after noon at ? o'clock. Tho specialists from the College of Agriculture will bc here and discuss the production of eggs and poultry All those who arc Interested in this business should not fai: to attend. ss
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
To Surrender Wilhelm.

London. May 1.-The Dutch gov ernment has decided to surrender the former German emperor to the allied and associated powers, according to dispatch from the Hague to the Nat ional News.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
SERVICE AT wADEs CHAPEL
Service Sunday and Dinner on the Ground is Program for Day.

Richmond. May 13.-(Special.) The members of Wades Chapel wish to an nounce that there will be service held at Wades Chapel Sunday: May 1Ss din- ner on the ground at 12 o'clock, and the canvass and completion of the Great Eighth drive. Everybody invit- ed to come an[s bring dinner.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank the good people of Ashdown for their loving sympathy and numerous acts of kindness during the illness and after the loss of oar baby boy, and we hope some time to be able to express more perfectly our cD- preciation. - Mir. and Mrs. H. F Yeager.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
Chautauqua Man Here.

MT. Cooke. representing the Red Path -Horner Chautauqua. was here Tuesday looking after the interest of the Chautauqua, which will open here June 4th. MT. Cooke states that the program for Ashdown this year is a very good one. The sale on tickets will begin in short time.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
Get Murderers of Revenue Men.

Sheriff Dewitt of Idabel was here Monday with two men, who are said to be the murderers of the two revenue oflieers, who were killed in McCurtain county last week, while attempting to raid a moonshine still. He was taken the prisoners to Texarkana for safe keeping.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
Bryan's Peace Views,

Green Bay. Wis, May 12.-"Hard ' ' just" is the way William JenninfI Bryan characterized the peace term presented to Germany here today.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
RUY HOME NOW.

You can borrow money on what you put into a home, but you can't borrow on what you pay out as rent. Buy a home now.-Yeager & Jones. 5-10
The Little River news., 1919-05-14
AlleR Not Known Hero.

The man above giving his. name as ,, H. Allen and claims to be from Ash down is not known here.
The Little River news., 1919-05-14

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The Little River news., 1919-05-14

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The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-02-06
Orchards Need
More Fertility

Dr. p Sandsten, vino Is conduct
ing the fruit school at Canon City
tnis week, said when speaking on the
plant food needs of the orcha; DIS OF
the county. that the fertility of the soil
must be looked after if the trees are
to continue producing the best fruit.
Every year that a fruit crop is taken
from the trees and no fertility is re-
turned the soil becomes poorer.
DR.. Sandsten showed that one acre
of apple trees in an experiment ex-
tending over period OF 20 years. took
more than 2.290 pounds of nitrogen.
potassium and phosphoric acid from
the soil. while wheat crop OF aver
age yield for the same period took
|on;y 1,241 pounds of these elements.
These figures were surprising 10 many
Of the growers, as it is not generally
known that orchards are SO exhaust
ing on the fertility of the soil.
Practically no effort has been made
to replace this fertility. This is a
fundamental problem of the fruit men,
and must have their attention more
and more from now on.
+ In order to replace this fertility
taken up BY the orchard for the ,)ast
many years, he recommends that man
ure or green crops grown to pe
plowed under be- added to the soil.
commercial fertilizers viii do some
good. but are expensive and do not
add the organic matter that is the
most needed element of all arid land
soils.
There are several crops that might
be grown TO be plowed under. Red
clover. alfalfa, rye, oats. winter vetch
are some of the best
Rye, winter vetch, may be grown
during the winter and plowed under in
the spring. This organic matter OF
course decays. and in so doing iiber-
ates the plant food in the soil by max
ing it soluable so that the tree may
take il up
The county agent would be glad to
hear from any one interested in SOW
ing green crops TO be plowed under.
Free seed may be obtained for that
purpose il some one is willing to DEM
onstrate to the community the value
of turning back into the soil organic
matter
Prof c. NJ List will speak at the
fruit growers school on Friday. Feb
rusry T.. He KIN devote great deal
of time to the leaf.rollef and coddling
moth. These subjects are valuable
10 every cne raising fruit. Everyone
invited Come out Friday
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-02-06
Fruitgr0wers Assn.
Elects Officers

The annual stockholders meeting
and election Of Officers Of the Canon
City Fruitgrowers' Cooperative Asso-
citation was held at the office of the
company on South Ninth street on
Monday. There was a large intend
ance and most OF the stock of the asso-
citation was represented. The annual
reports of the president, secretary and
treasurer were resd and adopted. The
association was shown TO be in good
condition. The following directors
were chosen for the coming year:
John De vivier. E, Z. Dunlap, Z. c.
Kfbbe, W. s. Post. E r. Pittmsn. J. v.
Blake and Phil Sheridan. The only
change In the directorate from last
year is in the retirement OF George E.
Stock. whose place was filled by the
election of Phil Sheridan.
The new board was organized by
the reelection OF John De vivier as
president: e. e. Dunlap. vice presi-
dent. and W. s. Post. secretary and
treasurer. The board elected +. H.
Keller as general manager OF the asso-
citation as the successor Of d. s. Moore.
The Canon City record with which is consolidated the Canon City cannon., 1919-02-06
L issss0FST AND MOST ENTHUSIASTIC
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING
HELD In ELKS CLUB TUESDAY NIGHT
Improvement
At WaterWOrks
About Completed

At the regular meeting of the City
Council Monday night the water com.
mittee reported that the installation
of the coagulation system of clarifica-
tion at the water works recervoir was
practically completed and would be in
full operation in the course of a week
or 10 days. The cost of the undertak.
ing was approximately $4,000, and it
is believed the investment viii pay for
itself in few years in economy of
administration.
At Monday nights session of the
council City Scavenger Gorton pre-
sented petition asking that the time
for the inspection of grease traps on
private property be permitted only
during the spring and fall months. The
assstter was referred 10 the ordinance
committee.
j. c. Brewer appeared before the
council in relation 10 the matter of IL
censes for public auctioneers. His
petition was referred to the license
committee and the city attorney for
Az informal report was made by the
platoon system of employment for the
Canon City fire department a com
p.ete report with recommendations
was promised by the committee for
the next regular meeting of the coun-
ell. The indications are that it will
be favorable to the proposition
/ The matter of compensation and in
surance for employees OF the city while
in the public service. as provided for
was discussed Monday night but NO
arfson taken IN relation -to the meas
ure owing TO insufficient data and in
complete Information concerning IL
The matter will be brought up again
al the next meeting OF the council.
/, was reported to the council tha,
the outlet Of the city sewer on the
river bank east of town had become
c,oeged by the formation OF sandbar
its work as result. The matter was
referred TO the sewer committee with
power TO act
The sale of the city pest house on
Sand Greek, around Soda Point, was
brought up for consideration. and an
agreement reached 10 dispose of il on
the best terms possible. An offer to
purchase has been made by Mr.. Mol
lett and wiz probably be accepted.
Following the adoption of the re
port Of the finance committee and the
authorization Of the payment Of the
usual bills under the curren, expense
account the council adjourned.