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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-10
A Line On Men
You Read bout

Prof, George c. Whipple OF Harvard
university has been appointed direct r
OF the division of sanitation In the
League OF Red Cross societies. The new
hnranu prantad at the rpCput intprna-
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-10
II AND VIRGINIA

Sees a cold wave sign and turns off
radiators.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-10

Another horse and wagon gone. This
time the victim was Robert Johnson,
$40 Wicks avenue who reported his
Spring"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-10
PUTS DARE In.
MANIcURIsT TRAINER.

Ethyl puts the Dare" in Virginia
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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-10

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Charged with robbing Charles Mer-
rett, negro preacher, OF $3.50, Reed
Bankston, Merrick Butler and Ford Leo
Gwinn, negroes. were docketed for
highway robbery Wednesday morning.
The alleged robbery occurred at Ray
hurn boulevard and Calhoun avenue at
10 80 Tuesday night.
Customers at the barber shop OF Fred
Tramp and Charles Todd, in the Cen
trail bank building, wore broad smiles
Monday and Tuesday. The razors all
cut fine. They were all new. There
was a reason. A negro porter disap-
peared, and at the same time went IL
razors, two pairs of scissors and some
clothing. The shop bought new equip
ment.
Two diamond pins-one with a gem
In the center OF a gold knot, the other
a bar pin-were reported as missing by
Angelo Cortese, 1881 Estival place.
It may have been caused by
Charley Berry's tumble bug, full Of
corn 'licker''-but at any rate, T.
w. Wright, Nesbitt, Miss, reported
TO police Tuesday that a bale OF
cotton was missing. 1t was marked
r. r W.-651-L. w. He offered $25
reward for its recovery.
A double head cameo pin, surrounded
by pearls, was reported stolen or lost
by Miss Gertrude Payne, 1886 Delaware
ayapua Wednesday,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-10

The Chicago Daily News has introduced to the public a man
who sashes his own profits to reduce the high cost O. living"
but il didn't say what ailment he was suffering from.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-10

President Wilson sent word to "Dr." Senator Moses that his
diagnosis was all wrong, which goes to show that the senator is
consistently wrong, legislatively and medically.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-10
R WE AT?"

A few years ago a provincial statesman arose in his place in
congress and in authoritative tones demanded to know; Where
are we at"
Each day there arises some new difficulty more puzzling than
the other.
Now we have the difficulty of the silver dollar. Whether
you have the dollar or not does not enter into the consideration.
The question is that the dollar will only purchase about As
per cent of its normal value, and that a dollars worth OF bullion
is worth more than a dollar coin.
As a result the business interests are in such shape tina. they
are unable to do the business required OF them on account of
the lack OF one and ~two-dolar bills. Every part Of the country
is calling upon the government for one and two-dolar currency
Practically all silver dollars have been withdrawn from cir
culaion. The reason is apparent. As soon as silver advances
beyond $l29 the silver certificate that can draw silver from our
treasury on presentation is at a premium; or, in other words, one
may take a silver dollar today and sell it as bullion for more than
the dollar is worth as a circulating medium.
During the past two years there has been a heavy demand
for silver, principally from the Oriental countries, which resulted
in an expectation of silver from April . to Dec. 81, 1918, amount
ing to $258, 10000.
From Ian. | to Oct, 81, 1910. exports of silver from the coun-
try amounted to $67, 35OO.
The demand for silver has resulted in a marked increase in
the price of silver bullion, and the quotations have gone as high
as $l.1, and have steadily been considerably above $l2o. which
is the coinage value.
We were prepared to accept almost anything, but it was
not expected that the profteers, resourceiul as they are, could
get rich swapping dollars, In the language Of the statesman:
Where are we at?'
1 The judge who said happy marriages far outnunber the un-
happy ones because the unhappy ones are the only ones that get
into court, ought not to proceed on the theory that all is well
until the Judge hears about it.
The Chicago Daily News has introduced to the public a man
"who slashes his own profits to reduce the high cost of living"
but it didn't say what ailment he was suffering from.
Il
President Wilson sent word to Or" Senator Moses that his
diagnosis was all wrong, which goes to show that the senator is
consistently wrong, legislatively and medically.
z
Statistics show that the smoking habit is on the increase as
the drink evil diminishes. The preverse old world lust refuses TO
be absolutely good,
Lucky is the man who builded his home in a woods lot.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-10

Statistics show that the smoking habit is on the increase as
the drink evil d%iminishes. The preverse old world lust refuses TO
be absolutely good,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-10

The judge who said happy marriages far outnumber the un-
happy ones because the unhappy ones are the only ones that get
into court, ought not to proceed on the theory that all is well
until the Judge hears about it.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-10

Lucky is the man who builded his home in a woods lot.
The Little River news., 1919-10-15
NiFii isl | \ News g.

Wilton, Oct 11.-tSpeciaD-Willie B5rkman rom idabel, Oklahoma, wis red relatives and friends here the first of the week
 Mr and Mrs Marvin Medford went to Ashdonn Tuesday.
 Anna IuIqekmotton visited friends in Ashdown Saturday and Sunday.
 s. D. Barkman and family, Mrs. H, [. Henderson from Texarkana, visited their parents. Mr. and Mrs. A, B. Bark man, the first of the week.
 Cyrus and Wallace Mathews, Claudio Holly, Misses Lure and ella Fairbmn, attended the ricuro abow at Ashdown Tuesday night
 Lee Reed lGom Corn Hill was a Will Jon visitor Wednesday,.
 A number of young folks are plan ming to attend the singing at Elmore Sunday.
 Lowry Beck from Ben Lomond visit ed relatives here Tuesday
 Mrs. A, B. Barkman visited friends in TeXarkana Sunday afternoon.
 Dr. J. B Chase went to Winthrop on business Tuesday,
 Olus Chase from Valiant, Okla, is visiting relatives here this week.
 George Bell who has been quite ill, is reported as improving.
 Van Coats was here Thursday shak- ing hands with old friends.
 Mrs. l.. T. Tate who has been visit ing her parents in Oklahoma came home Thursday.
 Mrs. G. H. Gray was shopping in Ashdown Thursday.
 Frank CloWdis was here on business Thursday.
The Little River news., 1919-10-15
GET YOUR lRlSH SEED
 POTATOES AT ONCE
State Agrirulturist Advises that Seed Potatoes Be Purchased at once
 to Assure Good Seed.

Little Rock. Oct. 14.-(Speclal) -
 Potato planters should stocK up llli-
 mediately on Irish potato seed for next spring planting. Such activity on the
 part of the growers will not only as sure them of the necessary seed at much lower price, but will also enable them to secure a more high producing and disease free seed selected in the field at, harvest time is the adVlce or T H Tull. state marketing agent with the Agricultural extension forces.
 Most of our seed stock for our spring Irish potatoes is grown in the north and shipped to us early in the spring generally just in time fer planting The,northern potato crop is below normal this year, which will tend to boost the price next spring. Furthermore. the seed must be select d in the field if the best seed is to be selected" explains Mr Tull.
 .Commercial growers of Irish pota- tGPS quantities would display wisdom by sending a man north at this season of the year to buy seed stock. Seed can not only be bought better in this way but also cheaper. Personal 0bserya- ton and acquaintance with the crop rom which yon are securing seed will mean mulch. Seed selected in this way will mean more and better potatoes in the patch at digging time.
 Seed selected must be made in the field at digging time if you are to be sure of getting good seed Like be- gets like just as much in the produc- ton of plant crops as it does in the production of live stock Plant breed CTS have recognized this truth for a long time but it is only within recent years that the Irish potato and sweet potato growers have begun to prac- tice these methods to improve their seed stock
 Ut wifi also prove economical to buy direct from the northern produe- CT because f We wait until spring to buy our seed We must pay commissions t1 seve.al middle men, storage dosts and the higher cost Of transportation and insurance during cold weather. sweet potato dry ki1ns are very sat is1acto1y for storing seed Irish po- fat0es."
The Little River news., 1919-10-15
COTTON CONVENTION POSTPONED
Meeting to Finally Horia State Associa,
 tion VIII he Held October so.

Little Rock, Oct f2 2-Members of the state organization committee of the proposed Arkansas Division, Am erican Cotton Association, decided yes terday to defer the state convention from October p to October 29. because the Quorum Courts will be in sess.on on the earlier dates, and maoF of those expected Ut the conference woa}3 be unable to attend
 The secretary, Clio Harper, reports that he is receiving many favorable letters in raspanse to the call Some of the strongest nen#of the state, planters merchants and bankers, write that they are very much interested, and will support the movement.
The Little River news., 1919-10-15
TO INFORM THE FARMERS
Feed and Fertilizer Laws Called 10
 Attention of Consumers.

Little Rock, Oct 12-The State De- partment of Agriculture, under the direction of Jim G. Ferguson, commis- sioner of mines, manufactures and az riculture, is putting on campaign to inform farmers and consumers of feeds and fertilizers of the provisions of the law for their protection in the pur- chase of feed and fertilizers
 The registrations of several compan- ies have been cancelled for failure to comply with the provisions of the law, it was said but honest dealers and manufacturers have nothing to fear from the effects of this publicity cam paign. Posters containing instructions dealing with the weight analysis, tax and inspection tags. and other valu- able information for the users of feeds and fertilizers, have been sent in large numbers to all parts of the state. and the cooperation of dealers, farmers and consumers is sought to give this matter publicity.
The Little River news., 1919-10-15
Miller News.

Miller Community, Oct. II - It is raining so much that the people of Miller cant gather their crops. Cot ton is rottening in the field. The hay has been cut and has ruined. We are in need of cotton pickers.
 Willard Broomfield killed a nice beef last week and his neighbors sure did enjoy eating it.
 A. B. Smith has gone to Foreman to work and the Miller community sure do miss him. He is such a quiet young man.
 MT. Millard's son was bitten by a rattle snake Tuesday, but he is getting along nicely now.
 Miss Broomleld is going to the Red River bottom to stay with her uncle and aunt, and pick cotton. She sure will be missed by her friends.
 Mack Smith visited his brother at Foreman yesterday.
 Wade Broomfield is building a nice little cattage to live in during his old age.
 c. J. Smiths little daughter is able to be at play again.
 Good luck to the grand old News.
The Little River news., 1919-10-15
Warming Order.

Tn the Little River Chancery Court Little River county, Ark Viola Ken nedy, plaintiff vs. Will Kennedy, de- fendant. The defendant, Will Kenne- dy is hereby warned to appear in this
 court within thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff herein, Viola Kennedy. Witness my hand and the seal of said court this 10th day of October, 1919.-Jas. H. Williams, Clerk. C. B. Williamms, atty for Pltf. Ben Shaver. atty ad Item Seville
The Little River news., 1919-10-15
WILL NEED HELP TO
 TAKE 1920 CENSUS
S0.OOO Ennme-s-e,'.~ -Ns'ap'' Needed to Jf|''"F" s~SA
 5 Says
ltt. 14.-The Director

a,ds. Hon. Sam L. Rogers, an lroances that S0,000 enumerators will be needed to take the next census. The work begins January 2, and will last or more in rural districts. Rates of pay will vary, depending upon the To- cality and character of the district to be canvassed. The average pay per enumerator at the census of 1910, was about S70 At this coming census it will probably be not less than $100,
 "Actiye intelligent, and reliable men and women, not less than IS years ot age. are needed for this task said Director Rogers, and, in sense, this is call for volunteers. The impor, tance of a complete and reliable cen sus, especially i'll these critical times when more than ever before perhaps we need complete data regarding pop ulatioh, conditions, tendencies, and re- sources, can hardly be over-emphasizv ed The reorganization of the social and economic structure and the read ipstment of international relations ne cessitated by the War must be based an accurate Knowledge if we are to act wisely and deal with all classes and all interests. It is hoped, therefore. that public spirited energetic people throughout the country will volunteer to act as census enumerators even though they may tet care fer the posi- tions so far as the pay is concerned. should be sorry to think and I do not believe. that all our patriotism was used up by the War and none left over for public service in times of peace :"
 Frank Anderson. supervisor of the census for the Fourth District of Ark ansas, which includes the counties of Crawford Sebastian, Logan, Polk, MontgOmery Seyier. Pike, Howard. Little River, Scott and Miller, states that he will need about 175 enumera- tors for this district Applications or requests for application forms should be sent to him on or before October 15. His address is Room 30S Federal Building, Fort Smith, Ark As a test of their fitness for the work appli- cants will be required to fill out sample schedule and will be duly noti- fled Of the time and place for this test. So far as practicable the place selected will be one which is aasffp accessible
The Little River news., 1919-10-15
eITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENT

AshdOwn. Ark, October 1 City Council of Incorporated Ark w. hop herewith submit to financial statement of the teW hO"ng receipts 191s the tune Of calling the classification ncel tion and reissue. to October 1. 1919.
The Little River news., 1919-11-15
DFi!!eys Strike Gas in the
 Well Being Drilled Near
 As.ene, North of Ashdowr

It was made here Friday morning that gas in considerable quantities had been encountered in the test oil well that is being put down near Allene. The gas was struck at depth of 15O feet Thursday. Brookshire X Buchanan are singing the well at their own eX- pense on leases in that section. MT, Brookshire was north at the time and Mir Buchanan wired him the news. While it is very proable that the gas strata found is not in paying quantities it has increased the faith of those in- terested in the belief that something real good will be found at greater depth.
The Little River news., 1919-11-15
Club Met at EImOre.

Reports come in that a very inter- school Thursday night with the Elmore club boys and girls, there being num- Der of visitors. among them were Miss Carry B. Plunkett of the state club at Little Rock. The meeting was held in the open around a large bonfire, and a splendid program was rendered. Af- ter the program. while al were eating apples, stories were told by various ones, and this meeting was declared to be very interesting as well as enter taining.
The Little River news., 1919-11-15
HELD FOR GRAND JURY
Edmond C-eenway and w. c. RatcliM
 Charged With Burglary.
Thursday

Edmond Greenway, negro. and w. Ii. Ratcliff. white storekeeper of this city, were given an examining trlai Wednesday in Esquire Phillips court and were held to the grand jury on bonds of $75O each Ratcliff made bond but Greenway was held in jail on failure to do so. It was alleged that the negro burglarzed the J, M Garrett store and sold the stolen cig- are and tobacco to Ratcliff. who runs a store near the slave mill ln the negro quarters. It is said that Rat cliff paid the negro $54o for about S'o worth of goods. GteenWay is said to have made a confession in which he said that the white man assisted him in burglary, entering the store With him.
The Little River news., 1919-11-15
NUMBER 9i.
FUNERAL SHIP REACHES
 p0RT WITH il3 DEAD
Nation Accorded HonOrs to First of ifs Heroic Dead Brought Back
 From Overseas.

New York, Nov. 13.-In the chill of a November rain, the nation accorded honors today to the first of it's heroic dead brought back from the world war battlefields.
 On the flag decked, crepe draped army pier in Hoboken, the bodies of 1O3 American soldiers who gave their lives in northern Russia, and of 10 sailors, who died with the navy's fore es in "ilarthest north waters, rcceiv- ed their benedicticn
 Their cotfins had been swung ashore in rope nets, one by one, from the little when the funeral ship arrived from Brest.
 Eighteen rows of caskets, each drap- ed with an American flag and deeked with flowers, gave silent testimony to the supreme sacrifice of the cOuntry's fighting men beyond the seas The congress of the United States. the army, navy, American Legion, the state of Michigan, where most of the heroes lived, and the city of Detroit, all join ed in honoring them.
 With the official representatives stood a little group of relatives of the dead Floral tributes and represen- tatiCn from the Russian embassy ac- knowledged gratitude to the American soldiers who fell in Russia in the cause of humanity
 While rain battered on the pier shed, the services began with Lead Kindly Light played by the 18th in- fantry band, and the reading of the twenty-third Psalm@"The Lord is My Sheppard.
 Then United States Senator Wads- worth, of New York. voiced the official "welcome home to the first company of our dead, no less triumphant in their home coming than those regiments, ba- tallions and companies of the living we have seen marching through our streets"
 For the American Legion, represen- ting the veterans of the great war they were railed as guides for us to fol- low, in facing the future with fortitude, determination, that the sacrifice of these soldier boys for progress shall not have been in vain"
The Little River news., 1919-11-15
Demonstration in nCE!I:ny Poultry Flock" at Rich-
 Mond Home on Thursday

MT. H. B. Landen, State Poultry Specialist; Miss Carrie H. Plunkett. District Home Demonstration Agent Miss Ruth Dean, County Home Dem onstration Agent of Pike county. and Miss Gladys M. Norwood, County Dem onstation agent of Little River county and thirty men, women and children were present at Richmond Thursday. at the home of Mrs, w. w. Gardner. when the specialists culled Mrs. Gard- ner's White Leghorn flock, put bands on their legs to indicate the layers and star boarders. Mrs. Gardner expects to take these best layers for breeding stock in order that she may get q better strain of laying hens.
 Mir. Landsen also helped Mrs Gard her to select some of the best Buff Orphingtons for breeding purposes. and pronounced her Orphingtons soma of the best he had seen in the state
 The women present learned to make lHe CulllHS test so OHdt they could go home and cull their own focks. This test is made by noticing the color and texture of the comb, the color of the shanks. the space between the keel between pelvic bores. Any farm wo- man can make this test and absolutely rid her flock of bosrders during the winter season.
 Miss Norwood expects to continue such demonstrations with the help of her advisory board members, and women and girls belonging to her Home Demonstration and Poultry Clubs. Any one desiring information on culling the poultry flock please write Miss NorWo0d for a circular on the subject
 After returning from Richmond, MT Landsen visited Mrs G. L. Gathright S home and gave her instructions on selecting breeding stock from her White Wyandottes.
The Little River news., 1919-11-15
ARKANSAS WILL HAVE A
 POWER DAM-SplLLWAY
Plant Will Equal 100000 Horse Power and Will Mean Much Cheaper
 Power for Some Cities.

Little Rock, Nov. 14-(SpeciaD Ar
 kansas will have a power dam with a spillway greater in height than Ma
 gara Falls when the Dixie Power Com
 pany completes it's stupendous project on White river into the vicinity of Cot ter. The dam, according to the esti-
 mates of Col Henry A. Allen, chief engineer, will be 240 feet night and 23O0 feet in length. Only one dam will be necessary to supply 100000 horse power "A hours day and one half of this the company cCntemplates offering to the rice belt of Arkansas. Officials of the company have recently made an lieve that the field will be materially increased with certain and cheaper power. For this reason a contract will be entered into with a distributing g company should one be organized in l the rice belt, to supply 50,000 horse
 power the loo days of the year that
 water is pumped onto the rice. i The Dixie Power Company is a $f0- 0oo,000 proposition, and the engineers are now working 45 miles above Cot ter There are 40 men in the corps and
 their work is practically completed. The overflow or back water from the
 dam will extend to Forsthe, Mo Should the contract to supply the
 rice fields be entered into, the com pany will bring it's highpoWer trans
 mission line across the mountains to Conway and Morrilton offering power i for the development of manufacturing enterprises The line will then run through Jacksonville. in Pulaski coun- ty, to Lonoke, Carlisle, Hazen, Stut-
 gart, Dewitt and Gillett
 W. V. Howell, president of the com-
 peny. has gone to New York in connec- tion with the project, after a month spent with the engineering corps, and in Little Rock.
 Born to Mr and Mrs. Herbert Mad
 doA, Tuesday, a girl.
 A. D. Dull aney returned Thursday from business trip to Texas
 J. R Mccall was here from Oak Hill Thursday.
The Little River news., 1919-11-15
RED CROSS OFFICERS ARE
 NAMED FOR NEW YEAR
Retiring Red Cross Chairman Makes Important Announcements.
 No Election Held.

Judge Jas. s. Steel, who is the re- tiring Chairman of the Little River Chapter of the Amerian Red Cross makes the following announcement in regard to the election of officers:
 ITO the members of the Little River County Chapter of the Amerian Red Cross:
 As there was not quorum of the members present at the meeting called for November 3rd, at the High School Auditorium at 1:16 D. m, for the pur- pose of electing officers, and, as no other nominations have been present. ed other than those made by the nomi- mating committee and published in the Little River News and the Foreman Sun, I, therefore, declare the follow ing officers elected:
 Mrs. P. H. Phillips. Ashdown, chair nan.
 Mrs. W. L. Shirey, Foreman, vice chairman.
 Roscoe Wood, Ashdown. treasurer.
 Mrs. C. H. Locke, Ashdown, secre- tary.
 "The members of the Executive Committee will be notified by letter of their election. It will devolve upon the new chairman to call meeting of the new Executive Committee for the pJrpose of electing the charmen of the i've different departments.
The Little River news., 1919-11-15

The business of the wood dealer is ricking up considerably