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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-05-25
EARLY POTATOES
VERY IMPORTANT
Some Essential Points in Grow
ing That Average Gardener
Is Apt to Overlook.
FOOD SUPPLY MUST Be READY
Good, Plump, Disease-Free Seed and
Plenty of Fertilizer Are Essential
Keep Bugs off by Dust
ing or Spraying.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agr7culture)
Irish potatoes are grown in most
home gardens. but there are just a
few points in the potato-growing game
that the home gardener is likely to
overlook which are very important.
First Of all, potatoes grow quickly, and
their food supply must be all ready
and waiting for them In the soil. Sec
ond, they are heavy feeders and want
plenty TO draw upon. In other words.
the soil for irish potatoes must not
only be rich but 1t must be rich in
plant food Of certain kinds. Land that
was well MANFRED the previous sea-
son, and which contains plenty of or
ganic matter Is best. The first step
in preparing the soil will be to spade
or pillow it in to a depth Of eight or
nine inches, then break up the clods.
II there be any, and pulverize the soil
practically as deep as it is spaded or
plOWe6.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-05-25

Male Teacher-Don't you think we
ought 60 form a union?
Female Teacher-Oh, this is so sud
den.-Judge
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-05-25
Postnoned.

Then YOU don't care Tor this fut-
urist art"
mo, let the people of the future
enjoy IT,"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-05-25

Truth is stranger than fiction 10
most people probably because they
don't care for an Introduction.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-05-25
He knew.

sWillie, / suppose you know what
a caterpillar ISL" "Yes'm, it's an up.
holstered worm"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-05-25
Frank.
he's frank, even II he isn't

"Well, he's frank, even If he isn't
tactful."
"In what way7"
HE admits he wants all the money
he can make; he says in most matters
he thinks of himself and his own In
terest first and ne doesn't claim that la
was happier when he didn't have q
dollar to his 1ame."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-05-25
II All penends

Papa. what do you call a man Who
drives a motor carf" IN depends upon
how near he CONES 70 hitting me"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-05-25

Diplomatic posts are now being de-
manded by B. itish women.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-05-25

There are more than 900 music
schools Ia Germany.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-05-25
hound % 81 saved.

Bound to BE Saved.
Hazel--Aren't you afraid Of going in
beyond your depth?
Helen-No; all the men here think
I'm an heiress.--Portland Express.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-05-25
How to Use Fertilizer.

Common fertilizers give good re-
suits for growing potatoes. especially
If the fertilizer contains potash, as po-
tatoes require more potash than is
usually present in the soil. Fertilizer
manufacturers mix special brands for
potatoes, and these are generally rath-
er rich In potash. How much fertil-
izer to use will depend upon the fertil-
ity of the soil, but as a rule eight
pounds to each 100 feet of row will
be about right. A good way to APP
ply the fertilizer is to make the holes
or burrows and drop the pieces of seed
potato, cover them with an inch or
two of soil, then scatter the fertilizer
along the row so that 1t will become
well mixed with the soil in completing
the covering of the seed Another
method is to scatter the fertilizer in
The furrow and mix 1t with the soil be-
fore dropping the pieces of seed po-
tatO
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1921-05-25
Best Kind Of Seed.

Small, shriveled potatoes, left in the
bottom of the barrel at the end OF win
ter, are not fit for seed. Only plump,
disease-free potatoes, on which the
sprouts are beginning to start, should
be used for seed. Seed grown in
Maine, New York, Michigan. Wiscon-
sin, or some other special seed produc-
ing section will as rule give best re-
suits. Seedsmen get the seed potatoes
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-10-20
Wells College Wins
From Grundy High


Wells College Of Huntsville,
Ala, defeated Grundy County
High School in a stoutly fought
contest last Friday afternoon by
score of 20 to 0. The Hunts
vile team outweighed our boys
nearly 10 pounds to man, but
when it came to playing on runs
they didn't have a thing on
Grundy High. The first Quar-
ter neither side scored the ball
passing from side to side. In
the second quarter Wells made
two touchdowns, kicked goal
once making the score 13 to o.
In the Bird quarter neither
side scored, but Werner for
Grundy High made a run to the
20 yard line of Wells goal and
would have made touchdown
but was tripped by one of Wells
men. The last quarter Wells
made another touchdown making
the score 20sto 0. All the boys
played good ball, and E. Werner,
Bruce Lowrie and Gailor Henley
were especially good for the
Grundy High. Coach Dow of
the Grundy County High School
is fast learning our boys how to
play ball. Ii. g. Langley, a.
former star of Central high re-
forced the game and Stanley
Hampton of Vanderbilt um-
PRED. Time of quarters were
I5 minutes. A large crowd was
IN attendance.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-10-20
Price $3.50 per year in advance
Beersheba News

Lewis Scruggs, and Jay Shell
ton spent Saturday and Sunday
in Palmer with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Brown
and family, shave returned to
Beersheba after trip to Mama
Florida.
Miss Irene Thompson was in
Beersheba Tuesday.
Miss Anne Brown is visiting
her sister, Ida Cunningham, at
Tracy.
Ollie Jones has returned to his
home in Ala, after an extended
visit here with relatives.
Garrett Tate, of Palmer, IS
with homefolks.
Born to Mr. and, Mrs. Albert
Knight on the 18TH girl.
Otto Hege has returned to ms
home in Palmer.
Mr.. Judson an old resident of
our town returned to spend the
winter here.
Frank Creighton made a trip
to Palmer Wednesday, to the
bedside of his brother, Gurg, who
met with a very serious accident
resulting in a broken leg.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-10-20

This writer who jumped into fame
a few years ago, almost over night,
is rapidly becoming one OF the COM
manding figures in modern fiction
writing.
The range of his powers is no less
extraordinary than their quality. He
has the power Of being always inter-
esting, while no one excels him in
the ability to contribute absorbing
realism, mystery, romance and vitali-
ty to his work.
A native and resident of Califor-
MIA, he draws most Of his plots and
characters from that section or some
Fart of the West. He occupies q
place in the sea-faring literature of
the Pacific Coast, similar to that OF
Joseph c. Lincoln on the shores Of
New England. One Of his best and
most humorous tales is The Green
Pea Pirates" which this publication
will soon start 40 serial. Our reae
ers must not misc it.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-10-20
SOUR PAPER"
Myrtle Crieghton)

49, w.
Subscribe for the ''Grundy,"
1t sure is q dandy.
You'll find the news items,
And Ads that are handy.
Then look OH the inside,
That Story's a favor.
If YOU don't take the paper,
Borrow one from your neighbor.
After reading tins paper
You'll know all the chest"
The latest big weddings
And then-All the rest.
So send in your news
To this paper right away
And help boost Old Grundy
By subscribing to-day.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-10-20
Strayed

will pay reward of $500
for the return of a small brindle
Cow, blind in left eye, which
strayed from my home.
Robt. Francis,
Monteagle, Tenn.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-10-20
Wanted

Men or women to take orders
among friends and neighbors for
the genuine guaranteed hosiery,
full line for men, women and
children. Eliminates darning.
We pay Toe. an hour spare time,
Or $500 week for full time.
Experience unnecessary. Write
international Stocking Nils,
Norristown, Pa.
Mrs. Grundy. (Tracy City, Tenn.) 1903-1930, 1921-10-20
For Sale

At your own price or will
t ade i 8 year old mare.
q r. Stevens.
s.srs
The Little River news., 1921-07-30
CAR OVERTURNS, , HURT Fulton Man May Lose Arm as Re
 suit of Accident.

Hope, July 26.-Robert Munday of Fulton, and Mrs. R. c. Stuart of Columbus, were severely injured in an automobile accident Sunday evening, when the car in which they were rid ing on the pike, between Fulton and Saratoga, skidded and partially over turned at point about three miles south of Saratoga, where the highway crosses Yellow Creek. MT. Monday arm was broken in two places and It may be necessary to ampu'a;e the member. Mrs. Stuart was also hurt severely, but the extent of her ln- iuries have not yet been determined. Mrs. Munday and two children were in the car, but escaped injury, Mr. Munday was driving and had at tempted to turn out of the road to avoid hitting two negro women, when the car skidded and turned over on it's side.
The Little River news., 1921-07-30
S15.OOO FOR OIL SURVEY
Mir. Jackoway Seeks Federal Aid for
 Work in Oil Field.

Washington, July 26.-Representa- tive Jackoway of Arkansas introduced a bill in the House today authoriz- ing an appropriation of S12,000 for a petroleum survey of Arkansas to be made by the United States Bureau of Mines with view to the preven- tion of waste and to foster the econo- mic development of both oil and gas.
 The measure provides for the es- tablishment of permanent staff of engineers and drillers to be headquart- cred in a field office in Arkansas. The introduction of the bill followed the receipt by Jacoway of letters from w. T. Maxwell, state bank con- missioner, and other persons in the state who are interested in the oil production.
 A few weeks ago MT. Bell, petro- leum engineer of the Bureau of Mines, held a conference with Gov ernor McRae, Jim G. Ferguson, and Maxwell, relative to making a sur vey of the ElDorado field jointly by the state and the federal government, since the Bureau of Mines did not have sufficient funds to make the survey alone.
The Little River news., 1921-07-30
DIST. MANAGERS NAMED
County Superintendents Named a
 Managers for District,

Little Rock, July 2S.-At confer ence of county superintendents yester' day, the following were elected as district managers of the Forward Ed ucation Movement:
 First District-M. o. Alcon, Wynne Second District-J. Wood Henry, Scar cy. Third District-W. D. Jeter, Har- rison. Fourth District-W. H. Mordan, Me- ma. Fifth District-Tom D. Bullock, Russellville.
 Sixth District-Clarance Davis, Lon Lonoke.
 Seventh District-D. c. Hastings, Crossett. These men will have general sup ervision of the campaign to be- con- ducted in various counties during August and September for member Association, both in the Teachers and ship in the Arkansas Educational the Citizens Sections.
The Little River news., 1921-07-30
WEEKS DECIDES TO
 ABANDON CAMP PIKE
All TrOOkS Will Be Removed and Buildings Salayaged; Action .
 Not Unexpected

Washington, D. C., July 26.-Camp Pike is to be abandoned, all troops will be removed and the greater part of the buildings salvaged, Secretary of War Weeks announced today. Only the land and certain ground and und- erground improvements and utilities, such as tracks, water and sewer syS- tems, lighting and heating plants, and certain buildings for use as store houses will be retained in case of fu- ture appropriations permit the use of the vacated camp for citizens mili- tary training camps.
 While the announcement that Camp Pike was to be among those to be abandoned was not wholly unexpected the action of. Secretary Weeks, follow ing closely upon his promise to Sena- tor Robinson to advise him in ad- vance if Camp Pike was to be dis continued, came as surprise. Sena- tor Robinson did not know of the move until some time after Secretary Weeks statement had been released for publication.
 Simultaneously with the announce ment that Camp Pike is to be a5an- doned. Secretary Weeks issued state ment showing the future stations of toops now located at Pike is to be Camp Lewis, Wash. The following or ganizations of the Third Division are to be transferred to that camp Fourth. Seventh, 3Oth and 3Sth Infan try, the 10th and 76th Field Artillery and the ixth Engineers.
The Little River news., 1921-07-30
NEGRO ABDUCTED
Carried Away From Texarkana Park
 by Masked and Armed Men.

Texarkana, July 26.-Two masked men tonight walked onto the dancing pavalion at Spring Lake park, the municipal pleasure ground on the Texas side of town, seized Gordon Harrison, negro orchestra leader, and carried him off. Eight other masked men remained on the ground near the pavilion, and joined the kidnappers when they appeared with the negro,
 The sheriff and several deputies, to- gether with four or five Texas rang CTS, were notified short time later and started in pursuit of the men, all of whom were armed, it is said.
 Harrison was taken in an automo" bile to the woods about two mileH from town and whipped, he said, and was then brought to within a few blocks of the park and let out of the machine. The negro declared that the whipping was not severe and that his clothing was not removed.
 The men told him, he said, that the whipping was a warning to all ne groes to be careful in their relations with white people. About IF men were in the party, he said.
The Little River news., 1921-07-30
WILL HOLD CONVENTION
Annual Farmers Union Meeting t
 Convene TueS.. Aug. 9th.

Little Rock, July 27.-The fifteen.h annual convention of State Farmers Union will convene III the old state ouse next Tuesday, August 2 for four day session. According to Dr. George L. Sands Of Chal lestOn, state rl esident of the union, 61 counties will Ln represented vita about 800 dele srtes and 200 vis,.c's.
 Nationally prom ,nenl speakers nave Irtn secured to discuss problems az current importance to Arkansas iaEi:.- CTS. Among the topics which will be discussed are cooperative selling agencies, transportation, acreage re- duction, money and credit, and export and domestic markets. Aside from the discussion of these questions the meeting will elect officers for the ensuing year and select delegates to the national meeting of farmers unions which convenes at Memphls in November.
 Officers of the union are: pr. L Sands president; A. F. Sandage' bee Branch, Van Buren county, vice pres- ident; J. H. Northsworthy, Nashvliie' secretary-treasurer, and J. F. Rogers and c. r. Taylor. Magnolia. A. l.. NC Lester, Heber Springs. Executive Committee. MT. Noteworthy has re- gently completed an audit or the un- ions books and will make his report at the convention.
 Logan, Whiet and Benton counties will be represented by IF delegates each, the largest delegations from single counties in the history of the union. Headquarters of the delegates will be at Gleason hotel.
The Little River news., 1921-07-30
NUMBER 5.
BLAcKHAND WARNING
 TO CONTRACTORS
Notices Issued Monday Night Left at Kress and Kent Camps, In Pro-
 test Against Transients.

Mineral Springs, July 28.-A. B. Kress, a concrete contractor on High way No. 1, and J. c. Kent, who has some teams working for Contractor McMurray, received nightrider noti- ces Monday night to stop employing transient labor on their jobs.
 The foreman at the Kress camp surprised some men in the act of post ing notice at his camp, and they handed it to him and disappeared in the darkness.
 The notice he received, except as to spelling, capitalization and punc- tuation, was as follows:
 "Mr. Kress: You may use bonds within this district. Be sure you get shut of these transient hands. We mean business. Limit 24 hours. Peo. ple.'
 A similar notice was left at the camp where the Kent teams were en ployed.
The Little River news., 1921-07-30
ANOTHER FIRE IN CITY
 WEDNESDAY MORNING
FentOn Barn and Contents Burned Fire Discovered at ? O'clock
 Same Hour as Other Fire.

Quickly following the 2 o'clock Sun day morning fire another fire broke out Tuesday morning at o'clock in the Fenton livery barn west of the K. C. s. depot Again it was fortunately a still night and no other building was ignited The big barn burned rapidly and in thirty minutes was a mass of smouldering ashes, and it was a total loss Dr. A. N. Wood had stored in the barn eight new wagons valued at $12OO on which there was no insurance. All the wagons were destroyed. MT. Fenton lost fine boar which ran back into the barn and was burned after he was driven out. His squeals could be heard as the fire reached him.
 Negro is Hero.
 B. J. Blanche, a negro who lived near the barn, was one of the first to discover the fire. Knowing that Jas. G. Sanderson road contractor, had 28 mules in the barn, he rushed to the barn in an attempt to save the mules Blanche was dressed only in his night clothes and there was no time to dress. He rushed into the flaming barn and drove out the mules. When the frightened mules woald run back into the barn he followed them into the heat and drove them out again. Finally the lot fence was knocked down and the mules driven to safety. MT. Sanderson lost 28 pairs of harness valued at $500 or more. There was also some feed in the barn.
 Nothing could be done toward checking the fire and nothing was done. It is believed that he barn was set on fire, but no one can think of d motivo It is possible that lighted cigarette, or any number of things could have started the fire. It seem- ed to have started from the south end of the building.
The Little River news., 1921-07-30
WEATHER REPORT
Report of Conditions in State for Week
 Ending July 26th, 1921.

Little Rock, July 27.-Moderate To- cal showers occurred in most portions the first of the week but 1t is still dry in some localities in eastern and northern portions. Temperatures were about normal but the amount o1 sunshine was slightly deficient
 The weather was favorable for the growth of cotton, but weevil are very numerous in some sections. The lack of hot sunshine was favorable for their activities and they are taking prac~ tically all squares in many fields. In other localities they are not very numerous, even in some extreme southern counties, and none Ill most northern sections. The crop IS late, but where weevil have not taken it if is in very good condition. In central and southern sections it is poor to very good, the condition usually de- pending on whether or not weevil are destroying it. Corn made excellent progress except in few localltles where it has been too dry. Most oi the crop is far enough along that it will make a good crop without more rain. The weather was favorable for meadows, pastures, rice, late pota- toes, sweet potatoes, truck, melons cantaloupes, and late peaches. Peaches are about harvested and there is not enough other fruit in the State to warrant farther reports on it.
The Little River news., 1921-07-30
Road Work Progressing.

Lockesburg, July 26.-Exceptional progress is being made on the Lockes- burg -Horatio highway. It is hoped to complete the road by August 16, when the Sevier county Confederate reunion will open for three days four miles west of Lockesburg. The reunion grounds are being cleared and made ready for the big event, which is eX- pect to be attended by more than 5000 persons. John White is in charge of the reunion program.
The Little River news., 1921-07-30
VOLUME XXIII.
CASING SET IN BOTH
 WELLS, DRILLING AGAIN
Hale Test Now Drilling in Hard Rock Formation; Casing Arrived for
 Steele No. One.

Driller Dock O'Neal drilled down the depth at which the surface casing should be set as required by law the first of the week and set the casing Tuesday afternoon. The ten-inch sur face casing was set in concrete at a depth of 155 feet Since AS hours must elapse to allow the cement to set drill ing was not resumed until Thursday afternoon It is reported that they were at that time drilling in a hard rock.
 R. l.. Wall, who represents the con- pany owning the drilling rig, and who is in charge of the supplies for the company asks the News to express his thanks and appreciation for the cooperation and help that the people of Ashdown have given him in lending him tools and furnishing information. MT. Wall says that the people of Ashdown have the spirit and coopera tion that will win them friends with everyone.
 At the Steel test the casing was be- ing delivered at the we'll Thursday The surface casing had already been set and the hole drilled down to 235 feet. They expect tN follow the drill down with a line of Casing, and drill ing had been suspended pending it's arrival.
 Rebuilding Derrick.
 At the Caldwell test across Red River from the Cook farm, where the derrick was burned few days ago, 1t is reported that the derrick is being rebuilt and the test will be completed.
The Little River news., 1921-07-30
Bandits Take 5000 From
 Bauxite Bank Thursday

Little Rock, July 29.-Two unmask- ed white men, about Fl and 3o years O. age. entered the Bank of BauXlte shortly before o'clock yesterday alt erncon' and after footing the vault ot approximately $9,000, kidnapped Nrs. !. $ Fucker, assistant cashier, ana J. A Parsons a stockholder, who were tho only persons in the bank at the lime The bandits forced the two to enter ali automobile driven by H. NJ. Leach. ordered the driver to speed oit of tow, Posses were still out iaSt night. but there is little hope ot caE, turing The robbers. The bank carried insurance against robbery, but in what amount could not be learned.
 Authorities at Benton last night arrested three men on suspicion and held them in the county jail. Mrs. Fucker late last night could not identify them, but the men are oelng held for further investigation.
 It is believed the bandits intended catching a Rock Island freight tram which passes near the crossing where tbev ttlefhe automobile. The train at the time of the robbery was at Iignite. small station short dis ance from Bauxite.
 Loot Estimated at S9,0OC.
 Tho amount obtained by the ban 6its had not been determined last night. but Mrs. Fucker placed the amount as near 5000. No attempt was made to take the silver Ill the vault. Posses headed by Sherlif J. j. Crow and deputy sheriifs combed the woods cast of Benton and BauXlte lm- mediately after the robbery, but up to a late hour last night no addltlonal arrests had been made. The bandits are reported to have been seen cross ing an open field near Bryant, at D o'clock, headed toward Little ROCK.
 The robbery was one of the boldest ever staged in Saline county.
 Shortly before o'clock Mrs. huch- CT of the Bauxite Mercantile Company and a director of the bank, was check ing up the days business, and pre- pairing to close for the day, when the two bandits walked through the door Neither halted until both were behlnd the counter. Both were armed, put only one flashed his revolver. lie or dered Mrs. Fucker and Parson to stand against the wall
 "Where do you keep all your cur renew" demanded one of the men.
 "You don't expect small bank like this to have much money, do you?' asked Mrs. Fucker. "There's where I keep it." she said pointing to some bills on the counter.
 By this time one of the bandits emerged from the vault with practl- cally all of the banks currency. He showed aside a sack of silver money, making no attempt to take it.
The Little River news., 1921-07-30
Barbecue at Wades Chapel

As previously announced there will be general county barbecue at Wades Chapel on the 5th of August, Every body is invited to attend. It will be under the auspicies of the Farm Bu- reau. Barbecued meat will be fur nished, but visitors are expected to bring basket dinners. There will be
 good speaking on marketing subjects.