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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24
Insure with Jonn Dawson & Co.

Insure Win Jonn DaWhon q Co.
j. NJ. Johnson left Tuesday to
take ur work on his farm near Cash
ton.
-Viroqua vicinity witnessed an un-
usually fine display of northern lights
Monday night.
-Edw. Kendrick of New Rockford,
North Dakota, spent few days at the
o. Swiggum home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Lind of
Pleasant Ridge rejoice over the ar
rival of their second daughter.
Mrs. Abner Silbaugh has gone to
American Falls, Idaho, where she viii
spend the summer with a sister.
Mrs. L. r. Abbott came from On
tario and visited over Sunday with
her daughter, Mrs. Carl Curtis.
Albert o. Oferdahl, who has been
on his fathers farm near Brookville,
bas gone to LAWYER, Iowa, where he
has started a feed mill.
All makes of adding machines re-
paired, sold, and exchanged. Special
new model Burroughs, $125.00.. GIL
Main ST., Lacrosse, Wis. 1881
Friends in this city are notified of
the arrival of daughter in the home
of Rev. and Mrs. r. T. Bayne, former
Niroqua Congregational pastor.
Mrs. z. II. Brown has been here
from Cashton assisting in the care of
her sister, Mrs. J. A. Moen, who is re-
covering from a long siege of illness.
"A basket social will be held at
Odd Fellow hall, Monday night, to
which all Odd Fellows and their wives
and Rebekkas and their husbands are
most cordially invited.
Albert l.. Egehess of Dudley, re-
turned Friday from a months stay in
Colorado, called there by the illness of
a brother, who is recovering nicely
since being operated upon.
Ole Fjosne was taken to Lacrosse
and on Saturday submitted to an oper-
alton for appendicitis. Albert c. An
derson and Tennis Olson were up Sun
day and report him as doing nicely.
1t doessa seem good to see Cora
Barry's face at the postoffice window
after weeks of absence. She still
walks with the aid of crutches but
prospects are good for her to get rid
of them in a few weeks.
III. o. Stevlingson was in the city
from Westby, Wednesday night, to at
tend Red Cross county meeting. Mrs.
Geo. d. Thompson and Miss Maude
Chute of Hillsboro, were here for like
purpose.
}. NJ. Henry and wife arrived
home from Louisiana, where they pass
ed the winter months with their son.
He thinks there are some favorable
things in the south, but as a whole
Wisconsin is good enough for the best.
Mrs. 2. II. Knutson suffered the
misfortune of sustaining broken left
wrist by fall Monday evening. This
creates a bad shortage of help in the
income assessors office, where she
renders heroic service to her husband
at this season.
ID. NJ. Hoilien, former resident
of West Prairie, has moved to Westby,
making his home with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. II. E. Hoilien. He is
improving after his serious illness,
which will probably be very good
news to his friends. At the caucus
meeting of his township he was nom
mated for treasurer.
-O.T.Dahl went to Lacrosse Tues
day to consult with specialists con-
corning his eyes. Mr. Dahl has Just
gotten up from fifteen day seige in
the hospital there, where he under
went operation with bright chances of
complete recovery from a trouble of
long standing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24
Yiroaua Bakery Soid

Ole Rud has sold the Viroqua bak-
cry to Nels Sorley of Esofea, posses
sion being given Monday morning.
Mr.. Sorley is baker of experience,
having been proprietor of the Westby
bakery for some years, relinquishing
that to take up farming four years
ago. In the deal Mr.. Ruj acquires
the gentleman's farm, which he viii
rent. Mr.. and Mrs. Rud intend to re-
move to their farm three miles west
of Viroqua.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

wANTED-Men TO sell groceries. Selling
experience not necessary. One of the worlds
largest grOcers, Capital Sl,000,eO0.00l
wants ambitious men in your locality to sell
direct to consumer nationally known brands of
an extensive lire of groceries, paints. roohngs,
luhricating oils. stock foods. etc. No capital
required Write today. State age and oecu-
patton. John Sexton Co.. 352 W. Illinois
St Chicago. III. 12-l-F
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24
Bargains in Furnishings

We have just received shipment of the latest
styles i'm Crepe de Chine GeOrgette and Wolfe waists
We going to clean up stock of Mems and
Ladies' Rain Coats They will be sold at less than the
ent wholesale prices.
One lot of Blue Stripe Overals Mostly large sizes,
at s2.25
Mems Csc Rockford Cotton Hose at 1Sc
One lot of Mems work Shoes at S3.3S.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR sALE-My Registered Guernsey herd
bull, No. 37l54. Bonnie ROLAND, Westby RI.
IO-3-F
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE-Iarge DurOc SOW and 10 pigs.
Ward White, Belgium Ridge. 12-i-s
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE--A number of good Shortkorn
bulls and choice Percheron sfalons for quick
sale call on or write Levi Eekhardt, 1876 North
Main ST., Viroaua, Wis. 1g-tf
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24
WANTED

land with 80 apple trees on ii, in second ward,
Niroqua city. Ole l.. Olson. Niroqua. RS. 1872
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE-four choice Of teams from
{ TO years old; well broke; price per team,
from Sl25 and up. Three fresh cows. Po-
land China brood sows due TO farrow in April
beans, price S3.S0 per bushel Six acres Of
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR sALE-Hatehing eggs from Single
Comb White LeghorRs Large kind heavy
winter layers. zoe hens laid five dozen eggs
day during coolest days ef February. 81 50
chaRan. $40 jefferson ST. Viroqua. Wis. l2-&-e
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE--A good Groom modern house
in first class condition with brand new fur
mace and full basement. good garage and
chicken coop a good big lot. Must be sold
by April LIST. Phone 37l. I2-2-t
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE--2gz h. p. International engine,
water tank, gasoline tank, heavy wood base, in
good condition. Place taken by motor is
son for selling. Inquire at Censor Office.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE-Some good clean Marcus seed
wheat: strictly choice barley; white oats.
Some and hay. Ole l.. Allness, Viroaua,
Route 5. l2-i-*
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

WANTED-Men with or without car or rig
to fiji important positions rural pro-
position. Steady work $40 to $50 day. No
delivery collecting. Work in Vernon
adjoining counties. Lock Box lS2, Viroqua,
Wis. I2-I-s
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE OR RENT--A 1850 acre farm be-
tween ViroQua and Westby. Write call on
i. J. Thorson & Son, westby. 1871
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24
LOST AND FOUND

sTRAYED-Came to my premises miles
southwest Of Liberty Pole about four weeks
ago. one white ruan heifer calf, notehed in
one ear. Owner prove property, pay charges
and take the same away. Nicholas W brophy,
Virogpa. RI. lz-L
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR sALE--Hay and oats. Inquire Of Fred
Zitzner. Jr, Viroqua, R4 To-
FOR SALOONS work team, weight 1900
L.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE--A second hand sesder and corn
planter. Both will do fairly good work. Will
no reasonably. {. NJ. Butt, Viroaua. 1924
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Five acr4s Of tobacco ground.
Esverything furnished e. eept board. Also zoe
bushels Of Swedish select seed eats for sale.
sam Lake, ViFoqua, Route 5. lz-l-s
FOR RENT--I25 acre farm X mile west Of
West Prairie. r. z. LOTUS. peS0to, Wis l1-f
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

WANTED-Permanent representative to sell
Concrete Rib Stone Siios. Best Siio and best
seller on market. Write for particulars and
territory. Prairie Concrete Products Co., Prai-
rie du Chen. Wis. 1873
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE-Bay mare, tobacco rack. wag
on, stump puller. 20 feet Of plough-steel cable.
John Bratlien. Yiroqus, Wis. 12-2-e
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24
Some Grocery Specials

Bluk Dat Meal pounds for 25e
Csc Mustard Sardnes for Csc.
Best Grade of Peaberry Coffee in 4 and 10 pound
sacks, 45c per pound.
Cane Sugar. pounds for $100
For ten days only, in order to make room for a
load of -four the road, will make special price
of S3.75 per sack Pilsbury's -four.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE-About 3 acres of land in the
city of Viroqua suitable for poultry and gard
No improvements. Win trade for a good
team cows. This land joins Andrew For
tun's place South, at end Of West Maple
avenue Address o. s. Olson, Genoa. Wis., RI
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

wANTED-To rent few acres Of good to-
baeeo land on shares. win also assist the
owner of such land in the farm work. Espe
Brothers, Telephone s044 VirOqua. RI. l2-l-e
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE-SharpIes cream Separator, used
about IS months. Top buggy, light single
harness. 2 two-year-old heifers to freshen soon,
yearling heifer and Shetland pony, some seed
corn. Phone 5542, Ed Schmidt, Viroqua, RS.
left
FOR SALE-Second hand Ford touring car,
in good running order. Levi Eckhardt, Jr,
7g6 n Main st, ViFoqua lift
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE--One 5-room house and two lots.
A Groom house, barn and 21s lots. L. c.
Boyle, Viroqua. lift
FOR sALE--Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs,
$3.50 for setting ef Is. G. w. Schroeder, City.
if-4-s
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

| FOR SAt.E-A barn. IsxS0, IA foot stud
ding. Room for three ton OF hay overhead.
Priced very reasonable IL moved from lot be-
/ inre NAV Lat. G.. IL nstram. Nirnnma. l2-2
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24
FIND YOUR WANTS HERE
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Two bargains left. Make $3.50
in two weeks, by buying this good 7-room 2
story house, half basement, small barn, good
eisteTn, city water, good lots. apple trees and
berry bushes, at $3.50. One 6-room 2-story
house, full basement, electric lights, water in
kitchen, fine location. snap at $3.50. See
f. c. Truesdale, Yiroqua. I1-2
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Man with car
for all part of time in Vernon county. No
selling collecting. Can make from SIS to
S25 per day. c. A. Martin, Lacrosse, Box
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE-Strawherry plants from new
beds. Senator Dunlap, Aroma. Warfieid, either
variety or mixed SIPS per 100 postpaid. Send
your order early. The NOrthwOod Nurseries,
Coon Valley, Wis. If-3
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

WANTED--Canyassers to work in Vernon
county. Apply TO c. j. Kuebler. S-tf
wANTED-A married man and two single
men for season or by the year for farm work
and care for live stock. Levi Eekhadt, 1876
North Main ST.. Virodua. loft
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE-My farm of 1870 acres, about
1870 improved. rest timber and pasture; about
miles southeast Of Chaseburg on ridge, good
well, windmill, cistern water in house. good
buildings, will sell cheap of taken soon. Adolph
Kraehel. Chaseburg, R2. SIS
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE-Two Percheron colts, and ;
years old. Full sisters. Time given If desired.
Inquire of Jasperson Bros, Vir0qua, RI. 1929
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE-The Jerome Favor home, one
block north of the Court House, large lot.
House in good condition. One Of the best resi-
dence districts In the city. Also hard coal
base burner and kitchen range. Inquire of
Mrs. Favor at the old home. I2-i
FOR SALE-A fine farm team. Inquire at
the Goode Livery Barn. 1872
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE--A well Improved 1850 acre farm
located in eastern Oklahoma, near state agri-
cultural school, experiment farm and two main
lines of railroad. 1t has small stream, well,
young peach and pear orchard and lies in the
oil and gas belt. Would consider exchange
for Riehland Vernon county farm. Levi
Eckhardt, Yiroqua, Wis. Aft
FOR SALES sheep. Some have lambs,
some will have soon. John Trussoni, Stoddard,
Wis Rnufe Roy
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE--A pure bred Jersey COW. In
quire Of Fred kellicutt, Viroaua City. I2-l
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE-Standard bred Rhode Island
Red eggs st $l.00 per dozen. o. n. Hanson,
R4, NiToqua. %
FOR SAIE-My lot in Lanes addition,
known as Cob property; for information in
quire of A. J. Rogers, Clifford. Mass. Box 81.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALR-S6500 buys $50 acres, miles
from high school, station, churches, conden-
valuable timber, good buildings, well watered,
sery. l25 acres level, dark loan siol, rs acres
go apple trees, including hay, straw, grain,
equipment. $4,000 cash. Free list. VIM. Be-
ment. Sherman, Chautauqua Co., N. Y, 81
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE--Have some choice farming land
good market; good school and roads.
Price is right terms il wanted. Land showed
without charge. Come or write. Mark An
drews. MaTkville. MINI. I2-9-<
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

commercial Matching. l will give all orders per-
sonal care and competent attention Mrs. Ed.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1920-03-24

FOR SALE OR RENT-Eighty acre farm
equipped with stock and machinery, 2h miles
from Genoa. John Mcdonald. Genoa, RI. 3D.
FOR SALE-Gaiyanized silo forms for con-
crete silo, Is feet in diameter together with
roof form for concrete roof. John Mcdonald,
Genoa, RI. g-tf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-19
Early Paper MAKING.

Panyrus, from which the word pa
per is derived is not paper at all and
the beginnings Of the paper industry
are NOT traced back to it. but TO the
genuine paper made by the Chinese
from whom it spread to other races
and then to Europe in the twelfth
century About the year 1850 paper
Eill was started CT Fabarano. Italy.
which became the principal center for
paper making. continuing to the pres
cat day. From Italy the art spread
10 France and Germany and somewhat
later 10 England
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-03-19
Before The DAY Of tho Auto.

camel with tho neck and legs Of
giraffe ranged the plains Of Colo
RADIO with The thrce-toed ancestor of
the horse 100000 years ago.
Daily Thought.
Affection is the broadcast basis Of
good Ia Hfe.-George Eliot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-23

ROOFIK6 and Paint Sale; until stock is sold, will sell all goods at factory prices for cash. 1-ply roof ing, $150; 2-ply. $1.95; 3-p1y. $2.35 per roll Creosote stains. red or brown. 75c gallon; asbestos roof paint, 75 cents gallon; roof cement, 8 cents pound; paints and hardware factory cost. Will sell entire stock to one purchaser. Robertson Hard ware Co.,, 2o20 1st ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-23
FOR EXCHANGE

l6 acres land. near Atlanta. Tex. for AutomobiIe: land worth about eeg per acre; good title. What have you? Write ". P. corlsy. Jeppa. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-23
,I1'i xRT1CIEs ron SALE

ARMY GOODS FOR SALE-C. 5. Army khaki small tents for sportsmen. Boy Scouts. every child should have one for play tent in front yard, $S,95. u- s. Army cotton khaki brooches, seen serv- ice but in good condition, grade A, s1.25; grade B, 95c U. & Army can vas leggins, extra strong canvas; win give good service, pair, 66c- U. S. Army wool shirts. olive drab, sesn service, but in good condition; grade A. $2.95; grade B, s2.5o; grade c, s1.s5. U. s. Army khaki brooches, wool, dyed brown, black or blue; splendid condi- tion, worth ss pair; special. grade A. s2.95 grade B, each, $2.50. U. s. Army haversacks. excellent pag for hunt ing. work bag, school bag, etc.; heavy canvas. good condition. 95c. U. s. Army wool olive drab blankets; have seen service, but in good condition; weight lbs, 62x82 inches, S7.95. U. s. Army WOOL blankets. olive drab; used, but in excellent condition: B grade. s6.s5. U. S. Army comforts. floral designs; full size; good ccndi- ton; renovated, $2.45. Gold Medal canvas folding cots. excellent condition; special, $295. U. S. Army cot pads. repaired. renovated, slightly soiied. s3.s5. U. s. Army cot mattresses. ex- cellent condition; grade A. ss.95; grade B, s5.95. U. s. Army regulation mess pans. heavy tin; excellent for camping, etc, 25c. U. s. Army heavy tin or enamel cups, 1oc U. s. Army knives, forks or spoons, nickelware, Ioc each. or, dozen, 75c. Khaki web belts; good and strong. 25c U. S. Army tents. 16x16x11 feet; the tent Uncle Sam adopted at all camps; in very good, serviceable condition, $39.75; B grade. the above tent, $29,75. u- s. Army shelter tents. s3.95. Your money back if not satisfied. Terms
 cash with order; reference: Any Greenville bank. Orders desired parcel post. please include postage Write for cata1og. -Traxler Co.,. Mail Order House, Greenville, S. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-23
RABBITs
MERCHANDISE

ZIG TREES and hedges; plant now. Call Main 41e3-J. Sam Smith Nurseries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-23
OFFICES FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Office and show room space for pleasure ears or stor- age room, No. 152i 2d ave. Phone R. B. Townsville, Motion Hotel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-23
FARM FOR SALE

FOR SALE
 Here is an ideal farm of 5S5 acres, located 30 miles south of Birmingham, a city with th4 greatest future of any in the south. and within two miles of the beautiful little town of Montevallo, where the states great school for girls is To- cated. This is fine soil, with heavy red clay subsoil, and pro- duces splendid crops of cotton. corn, wheat, oats, clover, all falfa, and any other hay grasses. Any fruit planted grows to perfection. The place is watered by two fine creeks and two fine springs. As a dairy proposition it cannot be surpassed; it's products can be put in Birmignham twice day by train or by truck. l know Alabama from end to end. and I consider this land would be cheap at s75 per acre. but I can sell it today for $40 and give possession January l.. 1921. Anyone who wants a real farm will do well by Investigating this one. Ask for particulars.
 J. w. BRAZEAL SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE SMITH -THROCKMORTON-
 SCHULTZ REALTY co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-23

ARMY GOODS FOR SALE-C. 5. Army khaki small tents for sportsmen. Boy
 Scouts. every child should have one for play tent in front yard, $s95. IL s. Army cotton khaki brooches, seen serv--
The Little River news., 1920-08-14
FINE POINT IN DRAW POKER
Would a Gentleman Take Pot on a Hand That Was Not
 Dealt to Him?

Coats off, shirtsleeves rolled up, and soppng haudkerchiefs bound tightly round their brows, Bloodthirsty Bill, Cheater Charlie, Daredevil Dick, the dealer and Slasher Sam sat in solemn conclave round the table, playing furi- ous game of poker.
 Stakes and excitement ran high. Each man seemed to hold tiptop hand, and none would relnquish the betting. At last time came for the hands to be exposed.
 -Four twos!" shrieked Bloodthirsty Bill.
 -Four threes '" shouted Cheater Charlie.
 Straight flush! !" roared Daredevil Dick, the dealer.
 "Royal fush!" screeched Slasher Sam.
 Daredevil Dick, the dealer. was stag gered.
 "Take it, Sam. if you've got the nerve" he muttered: "but you know it's not the hand I dealt ou."-LN- don Tit-Bits.
The Little River news., 1920-08-14
j. t. .. ]. .s. * + s.s s+*s.s .ss.. 2.
Social News
< sas * t. .ss i. * + i. # i. .s. i.
Shower for Bride-T0-Be.

One of the prettiest social affairs of the season was the miscellaneous shower for Miss lola Turner. who is to be married to Mir. Hommer Coggins, August 15th The nature of the show CT was a Japanese garden party on the beautiful lawn of MT, and Mrs. O. Kolb on Wednesday night, with the Y w \. as hostess. The lawn was beautifully lighted with Japanese lan- terms To one side of the lawn was a fountain in the center of the lawn, enclosed by ferns and other plants was . pool, in which were placed the gifts of tho bride-eo-De. After the guests had arrived the number of the Y W. AS. dressed in Japanese kimon~ as and singing Lohenerim bridal chorus came across the lawn pulling a Jinrikisha in which sat Miss Turner, looking very sweet in a dress of lav- ender organdy and carrying Jap anese parasol. Arriving at the pool she was given fishing pole and told 10 try her luck She proved to be a good fisherman and the presents were many and beautiful. Next, the bride to-be was asked to cut an immence pie in which were found slips of paper with different stunts written on them. Each guest was asked to do the stunt which the paper called for and this brought forth peals of laughter. AS the hour was growing late delicious salad course was served and the guests who were the young ladies of the town. departed wishing for Miss Fur her much happiness.
The Little River news., 1920-08-14
COTTON MADE POOR PROGRESS
Rains of the Week Were Damaging
 the Cotton Crops.

Little Rock, Aug. 12.-(SpeciaD - The nights have been rather cool re- gently, the mean temperature for the week being three or four dgrees be- low normal. Light to moderate rains occurred ip most localities, none in others, the rainfall being unevenly dis tributea. The soil however. is in good condition tn nearly all portions. The amount of sunshine was rather de- ficient.
 Cotton made poor progress in the southern portion, probably deteriorat- ed in some counties. due to boil Weevil, grass worms, and shedding. In other portions it made good to very good pro- gross, but the nights were cool caus. ing some shedding in some sections, bur TO damage by weevil of conse- Guenee. Cotton is fruiting very we'll to excellent in central and northern portions and in some southern localit- ies, but poorly in southern counties. the condition generally being very good
 Late corn. rice and late potatoes made excellent progress and are in very good to excellent condition Mea- dows, pastures and truck are good to excellent. The eantaloupe season in
  the southwest is over; sorghum mi'ls have started; tomatoes are very good to excellent in the north, but are rrac- tically ruined in central portions by blight.
The Little River news., 1920-08-14

Edward Freeman and wife and baby of Texarkana were here Thursday for a short visit while on their way to Bog Springs.
 A home that is filled with mirth and laughter this week is to be found on Walnut street, at William Marr's. The home is pretty well filled with children and grand children, and MT. and Mrs Marr are eeIighted to have the happy company with them. The visitors are: Mrs. w. s. Price, her daughter, Villa and son Bob of Ash down, Ark; MT. and Mrs R. W. Frank, their daughter, Evelyn, their son, Billy and Mrs. o. T. Reese of Salt Lake City, Utah; MT. and Mrs. Joe Marr of Sioux Falls, S. D.; Mrs. James Smith, sister of Mr Marr from Clear Lake, s. D. and little Margaret Reese of Cumber- land, this state. The first entertain mon was a trip to the Wisconsin river to fish, by those who are fond of the sport, and household duties and soc ial time for those who remained at home.-Dodgeville, Wis, News.
 Mrs. A. F. Waters is visiting in Mineral Springs this week.