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The courier-index., 1919-01-10
STOCK LAW PROPOSED
FOR ENTIRE COUNTY
COMMERCIAL CLUB AT REPRE-.
SENTATIVE MEETING, RECON-
MENDS PASSAGE OF ACT. EF
FEcTivE MAY I, 1919.

Among many other matters of vast
Importance to the people of Lee
county that were discussed and acted
upon at a meeting of the Commercial
Club on Monday night of this week
was that of an all year round stock
law for the entire county. The mem.
bers of the club recognized the fact
that this is loaded" question and
that there is serious opposition in
some sections of the county, for the
reason that all reforms of this nature
are bard to put through. However,
those who discussed the matter were
of the opinion that Lee county would
never make any appreciable progress
in stock raising until the people be-
come accustomed to getting better
breeds and keeping them enclosed in
pastures. The chief question to con-
slider, in connection with this matter,
was the expenditure necessary to
keep up fencing With the present
high prices of wire it takes a small
fortune to fence the average Lee
county farm. In the eastern section
of the county. where overflows oc-
casionally come and destroy the
fences, a stock law has been in force
for more than year. While there is
some opposition to the law, the vast
majority of the land owners have
found that it works most satisfactor-
lily At the meeting Monday night
Geo. s. Kausler of Tongin, r. D..
Smith of Mariana and others dis
cussed the working of the no fence
noted the growing of better live
stock and had saved the farmers
many thousands of dollars ordinarily
invested in fencing. The government
demonstration agents who were pres
ent stated that in every county where
the no fence law had been effective
for any reasonable length Of time the
live stock industry had taken on new
life and the people were pleased with
the law
1t is believed a majority of the
people of Lee county are favorable to
such a statute now. Some of the
members of the Commercial Club
wanted to make the law effective on
March 1, 1920, while others said If it
did not become effective this spring
tens of thousands of dollars would
have to be spent for fencing to make
the crops this year. A motion finally
prevailed requesting the senator and
representatives to pass stock law
for all of Lee county, effective May
1, 1919.
The courier-index., 1919-01-10
SAYS HE is NOT LOOKING
FOR A FIGHTING JOB

Last week in making mention of
the fact that j. ID. Benham had as
sumed management of the plant of
the Mariana Ice and Storage Com
pany, an erroneous head stating he
was to be the manager of the local
light plant was placed over the item.
Very naturally this created quite a
commotion among the many friends
of Mr.. Benham, who foresaw for him
most strenuous life in Mariana.
Many advanced the theory that as
Mr.. Benham had been in the army
for a year and had not been given an
opportunity to fight in Europe, he
had sought the position as manager
of the local light plant so he could
get a taste of real war However,
Mr.. Benham declares his intentions
are entirely peaceable, the. he is not
looking for any position that has a
warlike aspect and that lie can get
sufficient exercise for his spirit of
belligerency as manager of the ice
plant this summer without iackling
the uncertain light situation.
The courier-index., 1919-01-10
FEARS TOO MUCH
COTTON This YEAR
FARMERS STILL BLIND BY THE
HIGH PRICES OF LAST TWO
YEAR-BOLL WEEvlL~lS STILL
HERE.

Memphis, Jan. 6.-Overproduction
of cotton in 1919 is the greatest dan
ger that faces the south and overpro-
duction is certain TO result unless
planters have a change of mind be-
tween now and spring in the opinion
of DR.. E. r. Lloyd, agriculturist of the
Chamber Of Commerce bureau of
farm development.
High prices and the absence of
boil weevil for two years have COM
bined to stampede planters to cotton
Dr. Lloyd said. "All through the del
ia planters are planning to increase
their cotton acreage this year.
For two years we have dry springs
the most advantageous sort of wealth
er for cotton production. For that
reason planters insist that the boil
weevil is thing OF the past. They
don't know what they are talking
about Ii we have a wet spring we
may expect the boil weevil again this
year"
DR.. Lloyd arrived in Memphis yes
terday to take up his new work as
agriculturist of the farm bureau. His
first drive will be to combat the the
ory of increased cotton acreage. Bet
ter farming forces in Arkansas and
Mississippi are planning soon to start
campaigns against too much cotton
and the Memphis bureau will join
them In the fight.
In taking up his new work DR..
Lloyd said he would conduct the
farm bureau along the same lines
as 1t had been operated in the past.
Produce all the feed and food re-
quired to sustain every person and
animal on the plantation and then
plant all the cotton you can, will be
our advice to farmers" said DR..
Lloyd.
Another important work the bu-
reau will undertake is to stimulate
the production of live stock in the
tri-state territory. He will encourage
dairying and will seek to increase the
number of pure bred dairy cows.
There is no doubt said Dr. Lloyd
that sooner or later Memphis will
have big packing mouse. | think IL
is certain to come. Therefore, we
must prepare for 1t by urging increas-
ed production of cattle and hogs. We
have made good start in this direc-
tion and we must keep up the good
work nutil every farm in our terri
tory is producing live stock.
I'VE must watch out to see that
farmers do not run exclusively to
hogs or cattle. A backing house re-
quires about the SAINT quantity OF
each and we must be prepared to
supply the demand"
DR. Lloyd was busy throughout the
day receiving callers who dropped in
to greet him and to offer their best
wishes.
The courier-index., 1919-01-10
PROHIBITION Wins
AT POPLAR BLUFF

Poplar Bluff, Mo-. Jan. S.-Poplar
Bluff and Butler county have gone
dry, according, to early returns OF
the local option election today, al
though official figures have not been
received. 1t is estimated that the
city will go dry by majority oil
about 225 votes while in the county
prohibition has carried by at least
600 votes.
The election was one of the hard
est fought ever held in this COM
munity. The attention of vast ter
ritory surrounding Poplar Bluff has
been attracted. The drys have
given much credit for their victory
to Governor Brough of Arkansas,
who came to Poplar Bluff last sun
day and told of the benefit of pro-
hibition in Arkansas.
The courier-index., 1919-01-10
Lee COUNTY TO GET
SOME WIDE PUBLICITY
B. c. RILEY OF THE AGRICUL-
TURAL EXTENSION DEPART
MENT is HERE GATHERING
DATA FOR AN ARTICLE.

B. c. Riley, publicity director for
the agricultural extension forces in
Arkansas, headquarters in Fayette-
vile, has been in Mariana the past
week gathering data for an article
on the work of the Mariana Com
mercial Club with particular refer
ence to its activities along agricul-
tural lines. Mr.. Riley says he has
heard much favorable comment on
the part Of the agricultural leaders
in Arkansas on the splendid results
obtained in Lee county through the
combined efforts of the Commercial
Club anh the farm demonstration
and home economics agents. He
states this is the only county in
Arkansas where an extensive pro-
gram of food conservation was in
augurated prior to the time the Unit
ed States entered the war, and that
in this as in many other respects the
Commercial Club of Mariana is a
pioneer. Mr. Riley has been inter-
viewing leading business men and
planters and securing much informa-
ton about Lee county's agricultural
interests which he will incorporate
in publicity matter that will be print
ed and circulated by his division of
the extension service.
At the meeting of the Commercial
Club Monday night Mr.. Riley re-
sponded to a call for an address and
during the course of his remarks
he outlined some of the plans the
extension department has already
adopted for improving conditions on
the farms
The courier-index., 1919-01-10
WILL TAP BOTTOMS
EAST OF MARIANA
.ommFRclAL CLUB TO JOIN
LANDS WITH LAND OWNERS IN
o,ul DING ROAD AND BRIDGING
THe ST. FRANCIS.

Tho long contemplated and much
mod of system of modern, hard
,,rface roads leading from Mariana
tho fertile bottoms east of the city,
~ the bridge across the st. Francis
[,ver that will facilitate traffic be-
uaen the city and the bottoms, will
kocome realities during the year 1919
Il mans discussed at the Commercial
krlub meeting Monday night mature.
H. several months the land owners
nave been working on the organiza-
tion of an improvement district for
Ebe construction of good roads east
III the st. Francis river Preliminary
|<uryeys have been made and estf-
mates on the cost of the roads have
been submitted. However, with the
.co-operation of the Commercial Club
h is probable reorganization will
he made and that special legislation
will be passed by the general assem-
bly. authorizing the creation Of .
combined road and bridge district so
the st. Francis river can be spanned
under the same organization that con-
structs the roads. Expressions made
at the meeting Monday night show
the business men of Ma
rianna have awakened to the i'm
of assisting in the develop
ment of the bottom section. A mo-
ton prevailed asking the president
Of the club to appoint committee ,u
iraft bill authorizing the creation
)f an Improvement district for the
construction of free bridge over
he st. Francis river President Mac
in McClintock will announce the per-
onnel of this committee within a few
lays, and it will be expected to begin
work at once on the preparation of
he bill
The courier-index., 1919-01-10
EVANGELIST FRANK M. WELLS
CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR

Little Rock, Jan. Frank M
Wells. formerly a representative OF
the American Bible Society, evange.
list and lecturer, has announced that
he will be candidate for nomina.
tion as governor to succeed Govern
or Brough two years hence
Mr.. Wells is native of Ashley
county and was a chaplain of the
First Tennessee regiment during the
Spanish-American war. For year
or more he delivered lecture over
the country on the subject of War
With Germany and Why We Are In
It." When mustered out OF service
after the Spanish-American war he
began q fight against the army can
teen.
The courier-index., 1919-01-10
LARGEST ELK DEAD

Fort Smith, Jan. IA telegram
was received today by members OF
the Fort Smith lodge of Elks an
nouncing the death at Sulphur
Springs of Richard Thompson. post
master of that city, and one of the
largest men physically in the United
States.
1t is said that Thompson weighed
more than $50 pounds and was over
six feet in height. Last summer,
when he was prostrated with heat,
it required IL men to remove him
to his home. He was known as the
largest Elk in the world and had the
same distinction as postmaster Be
fore becoming postmaster he was a
travelling salesman.
The courier-index., 1919-01-10
eRIckHouse is NOMINATED

Little Rock, Jan. ben ID. Brick
house. state labor commissioner, and
former alderman. was nominated for
mayor of this city in the democratic
primary Monday. His majority over
Municipal Judge William f. Wood
ruff. on the face of complete official
returns. was ST. Indications are that
Harry Hale, deputy prosecuting at
torney, is nominated for judge of the
first division of the municipal court
over W. A. Boyd by about Is votes.
The courier-index., 1919-01-10
COL. THEODORE ROOSEVELT
DIED MONDAY MORNING

Oyster Bay, n Y. Jan. 6.-Theo-
dore Roosevelt, for seven years pres
ident of the United States. died at
his home at Sycamore Hill at 4:15
o'clock this morning.
The famous exponent of ''the siren
uous life" who had fought I'm the
Spanish-American war and risked
death hunting big game and explor-
ing the jungles of Africa and South
America, passed away peacefully
while asleep. the victim of blood
clot in the lung, resulting from in
flammatory rheumatism traceable to
an infected tooth from which he suf-
fered 20 years ago,
The courier-index., 1919-01-10
J. sHAUL WIRES COINCIDENCE
TO MRS. THEODORE ROOSEVELT

When news of Col, Theodore
Roosevelt's death reached Mariana.
j. Shaul, an ardent supporter and
admirer of Colonel Roosevelt, and an
appointee as postmaster here under
his administration as president, sent
Mrs. Roosevelt the following tele-
gram of coincidence.
"The citizens of Mariana and Lee
County, Arkansas, and the whole
nation, mourn with you~in the death
of your distinguished husband
The courier-index., 1919-01-10
HIS WATERLOO

1t was his first year at school He
could say his A B C's fairly well,
but he wasn't there when it came
to counting.
One afternoon he came home, look
ing very down at the mouth. His
mother asked him the trouble.
THE other boys In my class can
count up to twelve" he said, but |
can only count to 1even."
The courier-index., 1919-01-10
Surely Lost

Aunt Mandy mas telling her friend
about having had a letter from her
son who had gone to France and
all about what he had told her.
The friend, desiring to know more
about his whereabouts. asked her
where in France was her boy.
Aunt Mandy exclaimed. Law. that
that niger done got lost. He dated
bis letter. Somewhere In France!'
The courier-index., 1919-01-10
ONE AND TIE SAME

Little three year old Susie had
just been to Sunday school for the
first time. Upon her return. she
said
"Oh. mama. my teacher told me
when she says my name I must say
Ch'ismas--no, mean p'esent."
The courier-index., 1919-01-10
CLARENDON Sees
BICEDOOzE BUSTING
"olL OF JOY" CAPTURED IN cAH
OF HAY AT BLACkTON PUB
LIcLY DESTROYED BY SHER-
IFF MiLWEE.
(Brinkley Argus.)

al 6uoj
Using one of the stone window
sills on the north of the Court
House as breaking stone, Sheriff
Milwee on Friday last publicly des
royed the Is cases or 180 quarts
OF bottled in bond" booze which
ne recently captured at Blackton
nidden away in car load of alfalfa
nay shipped to Blackton to one F.
A. Brown from John Austin, Car
ruthersville, Mo.
Many have wondered how it was
that Sheriff Milwee knew of the
whlskey and was able to time Its
arrival at Blackton so as to reach
tnere in time to get it out.
The following Letter explains IL
ALL
J. HENRY cARUTHERS
Prosecuting Attorney
Cape Girardeau County,
Missouri
Dec. End, 1918.
'oneriff of Monroe County, Ark
Clarendon, Ark.
Dear Sir
wish to advise that | have goou
anu reliable information that there is
considerable shipment of whiskey
oohtained in a car of hay leaving
'niS city (Cape Girardeau) today,
oohslsned by one John Austin to F.
a. Brown, Blackton, Ark. in car No
ioVoo2, L. & N. 1t is reported to
'e IN cases and hidden under the hay
ms information. is given you as
oil officer of the law for whatever
ac'ion you may desire to take in
the matter.
Very truly yours,
j. Henry Caruthers,
Prosecuting Attorney
me strangest part of the entire
poposition though, is that this
saine car remained in Brinkley the
nsht before its capture in Blackton.
ns Is the only mysterious thing
VI lhe mater now unsolved.
;, me booze breaking" at the Court
muse Friday was witnessed by
s' soine 80 or 40 citizens and as the
e water dripped away into the i'm
p'oVlsed hopper provided to catch
.ne broken glass, there were lamen-
s"'ions from dry throats such as
sucn pity" "ain't it a shame .
a. on now | wish | was a red worm,''
tnis was just in Brinkley," etc.
me delay in destroying the booze
S cas caused by kilograms from U. S.
ppeclal Agents asking that action
~ sheriff Milwee be deferred pend
Jug investigation, but Uncle Sans
"en railing to show up, the stuff was
spilled as above stated.
A. me car load of alfalfa which was
.ue camouflage for the booze. was
selu oy Sheriff Milwee for 500 less
no freight. etc, and money for same
ned over to tho State Treasury.
The courier-index., 1919-01-10

With most folks the Battle OF the
Morn" is TO see how fast they can
swallow a cup Of coffee and beat Il
to O street car.-Knoxviiie Journal
and Tribune
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-20
78O Brassieres
 S0C

Beautifully made, elab- orately trimmed, per fectly tailored bras sieres at Soc.
 Not at all necessary for us to quote their actual worth or former prices. It's easy to see they are special at 89c.
 Choice of six attractive styles, in a full range of sizes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-20

Have you been up on our furniture floor yet?
 Have you given us an opportunity to tell you the great story Cor rather to show the great story which cannot be told) of our February Furniture Sale? A story far too big to attempt telling with printers ink.
 Do us and yourself the favor.
 Before you buy furniture come up to the Loveman, Joseph & Loeb third floor Furniture Store and make a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-20

thorough inspection of what we have to offer. If you say so, you will not be accompanied by salesman, but will be more than welcomed to wan der about the floor yourself, care fully looking over our offerings. The original price tags still remain and next to them are the big Red Febru- ary Furniture Sale tags showing the extent of the savings. Argument won't be necessary if you will do this. It won't require salesmanship, for you will buy and be glad of the oppor- tunity to do so
 -sd Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-20
Children's winter
 Hats 1.5O

Telling of the final clearance of children's hats 1.5O each. At 1.JO, which originally sold at two. three and four times their now special clearance price. Assortment limited, including ve- lour, plush and fancy velvet mod els, all priced ridiculous1y low to secure rapid clearance.
 -2d Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-20
Georgette udists 3.95

Sizes for large women includ- ed-36 to 54.
 A clean-up of 210 fine geor- eette blouses, in white, black. flesh and maize-also suit shades.
 Not the newest styles, but ex- ceptional values to insure quick clearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-20
LOVEMAN, JOSEPH & LOEB
Let us demonstrate the New Edison
 Photograph to you!
Store Opens af $50 q. m.
Prices on for those vho 90 up to the second foo
 W0men's and chiIdren's underWedr and slumberWear

More values of the January White Sale kind will greet you second floor today.
 Reduced prices in some instances.
 Special purchase prices in other instances. Economy prices in every instance affecting the bread and er staples in womens and chidrens ready gare The economy offerings mostly those things easy of comp from quality and price standpoint Thus carefu | formed shoppers will be in position appreciate the eff we have made to create savings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-20

A manufacturer picked up sew era1 hundred pieces of gingham at bargain. Being one of his largest customers he favored us with goodly number of the most unusual gingham dresses for misses and women that we have been able to sell at these low prices in a long while.
 These have just been on hand this week and at 3.95 and 5.95 are most unusual.
 Made of pretty plaid, striped gingham, neatly trimmed and tailored and suitable for street wear. -2d Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-20
400 yards Percale 29c

Women's flannelette
 Go,uns 1.69 200 pretty embroidered V neck styles flannelette gowns for women.
 Pretty machine embroidered de- signs. good quality flannelette. Unusual at 1.6O.
 WOmen'S flannelette Petticoats 75c 1S6 of these now needed garments to be sold special at 75c. Neatly made ruffled styles, in pink and blue striped fabrics
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-20
Silk top vests
 IFS

LISLE VESTS for women in white. A wonder ful quality that women will appreciate 10o as being special at ,/ AO~ UNION SUITS-Women's flesh colored lisle union suits, splendid wearing and comfortable fitting. Extra sizes 95c. f 70. Regular sizes SON GIRLS UNION sUTTs7-Summer weight lisle, knee length low neck, no sleeves. c0. All sizes up to 16 years. Special, garment UOC GIRLS UNIONS-E-Z-U and Richelieu fleece lined union suits, %. all sizes. Special OOC GIRLS'f UNDIES-Two-piece fleeced under wear, high neck, long sleeved shirts Ac
 ankle pants, all sizes. Per garment 4OC CAMPERS FLESH UNIONS-Winter weight, low neck, no sleeves, ankle or tight knee, rc 200 quality, regular sizes l.JJ PINK UNIONS -Rchelieu make low neck, long sleeves, ankle or knee length, bodice or regular style Extra sizes 1.49. Cn Regular sizes l.CJ
 -2d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-20
American Lady
 cOrSetS

138 American Lady cor sets formerly selling up to $50 the pair, choice now 95c.
 This lot includes our en- tire stock of American Ladys, which we are discontinuing in sizes 25 to 36.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-20

Tailored in a mannish fashion of kind of striped silk used in mems shirts, in a variety of colored stripes. All very re- markable. 3.05.
 Included in this lot of super value blouses at S.O5 we offer exceptional black H a b u a waists for mourning wear at the same low price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-02-20

s-~
 GOssard cOrSets 500 and 600 ? En Gossards OsJV 400 2 7c Gossards k.6J Clearing four styles in Gossard front facing corsets, all of which are practical and in fresh condition.
 BraSsieres
 49c Where have you found :, it possible to buy bras sieres or confiners in the same good old qualities at 49c?
 These are the brassieres and confiners we sell regularly at 59c, and they are sold in other stores at a still higher price. .-2d Floor
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-10-23
Notice of Assessment

The Last Chance Ditch Company
location of principal place of bushes:
Emmett, Idaho.
Notice is hereby given that at &
meeting of the directors of the Last
Chance Ditch Company, held in EN-
NETT, Idaho, on Wednesday, Septem-
Der "a, 1919, an assessment of twenty
(20) cents cash per share, or fraction
al part thereof, was levied against the
capital stock of said company, payable
between October l, 1919, and Novem-
Der 1, 1919, inclusive
Any stock upon which this assess
ment remains unpaid on the said LIST
day of November, 1919, will be delin-
quent and together with any prior de-
linquent assessment will be advertis-
ed for sale at public auction, and I'M
less payment is made before, will be
sold on the 1st day of December, 1919,
to pay the delinquent assessment, to-
gether with cost of advertising and
expenses of sale.
HERMAN WERLE, Secretary,
Route No. l Emmett, Idaho.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-10-23
Can Now Eat and sIeep in Comfort

Can Now Eat and Sleep in Comfort
If troubled with indigestion OF
sleeplessness you should read what
Miss Agnes Turner, Chicago, ILL.,, has
to say: "Overwork, irregular meals
and carelessness regarding the ordin-
airy rules of health, gradually under
mined it until last fall l became a
wreck of my former self. l suffered
from continual headache, was unable
to digest my food, which seemed to
lay as a dead weight on my stomach.
l was very constipated and my COM
plexion became dark, yellow and mud
dy as l felt. Sleeplessness was added
to my misery, and l would awake as
tired as when ] went to sleep. l heard
of Chamberlain's Tablets and found
such relief after taking them that
kept up the treatment for nearly two
They cleansed my stomach,
invigorated my system, and since that
time l can eat and sleep in comfort.
l am today entirely WELL"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-10-23
oIpsv Ianou,oe

The language Of the Gipsies, Ro
many, is said to be HIndoo dialect
derived from Sanskrit Ethnologists
pretty well agree that the Gipsies are
descendants Of an obscure Hindoo
tribe. The popular belief that Gipsies
are descendants Of the Egyptians has
no other basis than the similarity of
the two words. The word "Ginsy" as n
matter of fact, is from the Bohemian.
and means ''vagabond." The first Clip
sizes appeared in England early in the
sixteenth century, but were found in
eastern Europe at least two centuries
earlier. They are now scattered all
over the world.