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The Little River news., 1921-03-23
Food Costs Show a
 Steady Decline Everywhere

Washington, March 18.-Food costs of the average family declined nine per cent in February, compared with January, the Bureau of Labor Statis- tics announced today. All of A arti- cles reported except hens decreased in price, the figure showing hens in- creased less than 5 per cent.
 Fresh eggs were down 39 per cent; storage eggs, per cent; potatoes, 13 per cent; rice, 12 per cent; pork chops, 9 per cent; plate beef and sugar, 8 per cent; chunk roast, lamb, butter, lard and prunes, per cent; round steak and fresh milk, 6 per cent; sirloan steak, rib roast, olemar- garine, Crisco and onions per cent; nut margarine and corn meal 4 per cent; bacon, flour. rolled oats, navy beans, cabbage, baked beans, coffee and oranges, per cent; bread, can- ned corn, canned peas, canned toma- toes and bananas, per cent; canned salmon, evaporated milk, cheese, corn flakes, macaroni, tea and raisins, 1 per cent.
 All articles food combInec decreased q per cent during the year, put five articles which increased during the period were raisins, 25 per cent; mac aroni, per cent; rolled oats, 3 per cent; Cream of Wheat, per cent and tea less than B.
 During the period from February, 1913, the increase in all articles of food was 63 per cent
 The greatest decrease in averages family expenditure was Buffalo and Butte, Mont, at il per cent for the month Other decreases were Detroit, Louisville, Memphis, Rochester and Conn, Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Savannah, 10 per cent; Bridgeport, Denver, Dallas, Kansas City, Little Rock, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New ark, New Haven, New York, Omaha, Philadelphia. Pittsburgh, St. Louis, St. Paul, and Washington, nine per cent; Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Gin cinnati, Charleston, Houston, Man. chester, New Orleans, Norfolk, Peoria, H., eight per cent.
 For the the year all of the 51 cities reported showed a decrease fn food costs, Memphis and Minneapolis lead ing with 26 per cent.
The Little River news., 1921-03-23
35.5 PEOPLE TO THE MILE
Average Density of U. s. Population is 35.5 to Square Mile.

Washington, March 21.-The aver age density of population throughout the United States,y exclusive of outly- ing possessions was 35.5 persons per square mile of land area in 1920 as against SO,9 in 1910, the census bu- reau announced today.
 The density in the individual states in 1920 ranged from seven-tenths of one per square mile in Nayada to 566,- 5 in Rhode Island. the bureau an- nounced. It exceeded 200 per square mile in five states, Rhode Island with 56s4; Massachusetts 47s.2; New Jer- sey, 42Q; Connecticut 2s6.4. and New York 217.9.x Arkansas has ss.4 pW square mile. &
The Little River news., 1921-03-23
WANTS U. s. TO LEAD
Jap Diplomat Says America Should Be First to Disarnl.

Victoria, B. C., March 1S.-Japan would be willing, to consider any pro- Igosals that might be submitted to her leading to a reduction in ornaments, tsnd is prepared to participate in an international conference to that end, according to County K. Hirosawa new ly appointed Japanese minister to Spain and Portugal, who arrived. here Aln the liner Suwa Mauru today.
 \ Tt is generally recognized that the ! aited States must take the initiative iN world Eisarmamont proposition CAlnty Kirosawo said
The Little River news., 1921-03-23
Foreman Waiting for Casing
 10 Test Sullivan Well

Foreman March 22.-(speciaD - Foreman is patiently waiting for the easing for the Sullivan test we'll When the casing arrives a test will be made in an effort to bring in the well The bailer has arrived for the we'll and everything will be ready as soon as the casing arrives
 The Taffffee and Matteson well crew is working from sun to sun. trying to get to the sand ahead of the Sullivan well.
The Little River news., 1921-03-23
s15O,OOO Loss IN FIRE
Drying Department of Big Lumber
 Concern Goes Up in Smoke.

Clarendon, March 19.--Loss in the fire early this morning which destroy ed the drying department of the Chi cago Mill and Lumber Company's plant here today, is estimated at $150, 90p. The department burned was :n the center of the big plant, and was separated from other departments by a space of about 15 feet, which prob ably prevented clean sweep of the plant. The loss is covered by insur- ance
The Little River news., 1921-03-23
CITY TICKET NOMINATED
H0ratio Democrats Select l.. 0. Shull
 for Mayor.

Horatio, March 20.-L. O. Shull has been nominated as the Democratic candidate for mayor of Horatio. Other officials nominated are Recorder, l.. T. Greer! aldermen, F. R. Ethridge, Ethridge, w. G. Green, Richard Adams, D. R. Davis and Davis Shermer. It is believed the Republicans will not nom- mate ticket, but it is reported the Independents probably will nominate several officials.
The Little River news., 1921-03-23
COlOred Preacher Dies.

J. Wess Hicks, a colored preacher of this city, died at hospital at Little Rock Friday. The body was brought to this city and buried near Rich mond Sunday afternoon. Wess has been familiar figure about Ashdown for. a number of years and was liked by both white and colored He was one of the leaders of his race in this part of the county.
The Little River news., 1921-03-23
Lyceum Number.

The next number of the lyceum course at the school auditorium will be held Wednesday evening, March 23 Tbe number will be given by D. A. Steward. cartoonist and humorist. This will be the last number Of the year and will be specially good. The ivceuln this year is beng, supported by tE,e senior class of the high school und should be encouraged by good attendance.
The Little River news., 1921-03-23
Building Electric Lines.

The Commonwealth Public Service Company are building a street lighting circuit in this city. This is being done so that the street light will be on a separate circuit and will enable the the day time. Hamp Alexander is do- ing the work
The Little River news., 1921-03-23
GOVERNOR DIFFERS THE
 PENALTY ON TAXES
Proclamation Extends Collection Time to Date for Sale of Delinquent
 Lands.

Little Rock, March Ex-Governor McRae yesterday conferred with a committee of local bankers over the suspension of the tax penalty, and, following their endorsement of the proposed measure, issued prOclama- tion, requesting tax collectors of the several counties not to collect the penalties for nonpayment of county, municipal, state and school taxes until the day fixed by law for the sale of lands returned as delinquent.
 The purpose of the proclamation is not to extend time for the payment of taxes, the governor said, nor to interfere with the advertisement and sale of property, but it will extend the time for the assessment and col lection of all penalties provided by law for nonpayment.
 The proclamation does not fix any date to which the suspens;ons of tax penalties shall run, but makes 1t con- tingent upon the date provided by law for the delinquent tax sales in the various counties
 The members of the bankers com mittee expressed themselves as satis- fled with the governors action, which does not they said, look to be an ex- tension of the taxpaying period. but which relieves persons who are ill temporary financial difficulty of the added burden of delinquent tax pcy- meEts.
 Governors Proclamation.
 The governors proclamation fol- lows:
 "I, Thomas c. McRae, goyerIor of the state of Arkansas, believing that it vii. be helpful to many taxpayers, and not hurtful to the state, co .nt ,es, municipal and school districts, ty rir- tr. of the authority in nlc vested, do hereby proclaim. request and dilect q, that the tax collectors of the sev- eral counties in this state snail not collect from the persons, firms and corporations who owe county, munich pal, state and school taxes the 10 per centum penalty authorized by Section 1c066 of Crawford & Moses Digest ;: (2) nor shall they collect from such persons, firms and corporations who may owe such taxes the 25 per centum penalty that shall be assessed by the county clerks against lands and lots returned as delinquent for the non- payment of taxes thereon under Sec tion 10083 of Crawford & Moses Di- gest of the Statutes of ,Arkansas, if the taxes and costs are paid on or before the day provided by law for the delinquent tax sale.
 "The purpose of this proclamation it not to extend tho time for the pay ment of taxes, nor to prevent the final collection of the penalties for Che nonpayment thereof, nor to interfere with the advertisement and sale of property for the nonpayment of taxes, costs and penalties, as provided by law, but is only. to exyend the time for the assessment and collection of all the penalties denounced by law for the nonpayment of the county, municipal, state and school taxes, up- til the day fixed by law for the sale
The Little River news., 1921-03-23
Oil Mill Shuts Down.

The plant of the United Oil Mills in this city has closed down for a short time. All of their storage tanks are full of oil and there is no market for the product at present. They expect to reopen work ill a short time.
The Little River news., 1921-03-23
HELD ON WHISAEY CHARGE
HempsGead County Man Held on Pro.
 Hibition Charges.

Texarkana, March 20.-Floyd Phil iips oI Hampstead county was held for the Federal grand jury on a charge of violating the prohibition laws, following a hearing before Unit ed States Commissioner Hudspeth Fri day afternoon, In default of bond of $500 he was committed to the jail.
The Little River news., 1921-03-23
MAY DRILL NEAR DIERKS
Arkansas Texas Company Considering
 Locations, Here.

Dierks, March 20.-The Arkansas Texas Company is said to be consider ing sinking test wells in the vicinity of Dierks. Representatives of the company have been here to confer with the Dierks Chamber of Commerce relative to the tests. The company holds considerable acreage in this county.
The Little River news., 1921-03-23

of lands returned as delinquent; and hereby proclaim, request and direct thaA if all the said taxes and costs due lon any tract of land or lot shall mot be paid on or before the day fixed by law the same shall be sold for the payment of the taxes, cost and pen atty, as if this proclamation had not been issued"
The Little River news., 1921-03-23
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Clean-Up Week.

Governor McRae has issued a pro- clamatiOn setting April HIS as clean up week for the entire state of Ark ansas. His proclamation asserts that it is for the purpose of improving the sanitary conditions in Arkansas and preventing the possibility of diseased conditions that might arise from i'm proper sanitation
The Little River news., 1921-03-23
Gravel Work in Progress.

The work of graveling the Ashdown- Foreman road has again commenced, after delay of several days. Many teams are used on the work
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-18
ATTEMPTS AT HoLD-uP

A number OF calls came into the East
Chicago police station last night OF
attempted hold-ups and suspicious
characters proving around on the
north side. Further evidence Of this
interference was the case OF Ben Sill
verman. Ben left his cigar store on
Forsyth avenue last night all primed
to give any man who might step into
his patch the full effect OF the lead OF
his 80. AT the corner OF 143rd and
Barring. two rough chaps were seen In
close conversation and when Ben ap-
preached they give him the gang way
evidently seeing the glittering article
of preparedness Nmbered in his right
hand. Ben says that he arrived home
unmolested.
Yet It is the same story every even
ing on the dark and side streets of the
North side. People returning home
are constantly suspecting to be &C
costed and robbed by one of these IN
known strangers seen tramping the
streets OF the North side every even
ing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-18
BOARD OF WORKS


At the regular meeting of the board
of works yesterday afternoon q de-
claratory resolution was adopted by
the members of tho Board for the in
stauins OF an ornamental street light
ing system on Grapevine boulevard and
142nd street. The lighting system
reaches from Michigan to 142nd on
Grapevine boulevari. AID from Grape
vine to Parrish on 142nd street The
plans and specifications of the ,i-y
engineer for this work were also ap-
proved by the board. The final reso
luton or conhrmatory resolution. Is
expected to be approved at the mex.
meeting of this board.
The board took the hnai step in es-
tablishing a free employment bureau in
East Chicago by communicating with
the State Employment bureau. advis
ing Of the action of the common coun.
ell In authorizing the Office for Easf
ChicagoA and asking the State TO c1n
cur in the proce 1iEgs Of the couaci
~ appropriating its portion for main
tenance Of this office. 1t is under.
stood that a representative from tn.
State employment bureau was in II.
city yesterday to receive recommends
lions for the position as manager o
the bureau in East Chicago.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-18
1aUirs City
NesUs Notes

The ladies Of the Rosary Society ef
ST. Patrick's Parish wish to thank tie
merchants, their friends. and each and
every individual who donated any 9rti-
Gle or patronized their bazaar. TO help
make the affair such a wonderful sue
cess. Mrs. John 5. McGuan. General
Chairlady
The members of St Patrick's Parish
are rejoicing over the excellent result
of their church bazaar which was held
October -. Il and Is The affair came
to close last Saturday night, and to
say IT was grand success. would be
putting it mildly. Through the cooper
alton of tho merchants. business peo-
pie. candidates. the members and friends
of the Parish. and especially the ladies'
of the Rosary Society who worked un-
ceasingly these past few months. the
neat sum Of $500 was realized and the
pastor, Rev. Jas. T. Connolly, is ex-
ceedingly well pleased. Mrs. John S.
McGuan was general chairlady Of the
affair and much credit is due her for
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-18

ming. October 2Sth at Masonic hall, East
Chicago. Music by Sterling.
Anna Dolk. a private nurse, residing
on Euclid ave, Is ill of scarlet fever
Mrs. Isaac Mills will be hostess to the
Twin City Embroidery Club at her home
in Drummond st. Wednesday afternoon.
Wednesday evening. Oct. 18th. East
Chicago o. Z. S. members will visit
Olive Chapter In Gary at the official
visit of the grand matron. Those de-
string to go by South Shore Will leave
on the 1914 train. this is fast time.
Mrs. S. NJ. Joyce OF 1f5th St, left
last night for Pittsburgh. Pa. to visit
her daughter. Mrs. l.. r. Mcclure. She
expects to be gone about two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Al Neuman of Hemlock
st motored to Joliet. ILL.,. where they
spent the weekend with relatives Of
Mr.. Neuman.
The E. N. CANNES report a very fine
trip TO Lafayette. Ind. where they
spent the Weekend with their son.
Captain Ralph Canine who was success
fully operated on for appendicitis last
week and who exects TO be able to come
home the latter part of this week TO
iSCupeTAte Tor n rev days.
The literary department Of the East
Chicago Woman's Club is meeting this
afternoon with Mrs. Sitwen OF Beacon
st. The study for the afternoon is
Vanity Fair.
The music section of the East Chi
cago Womans Club met last evenin &
at the home OF Mrs. H j. Gilman in
Northcote ave. Mrs. Lester Often
heimer, chairman of the section dis
pensed with all business and turned the
meeting over to Miss Florence Cath
cart. who gave a very fine talk the
operas. giving the story OF PuccinFs
Opera LaBoheme. The interpre Ia ton
were given by Miss Olive June Lacey.
who is possessed with a charming voice
and her rendering Of the various songs
were greatly enjoyed. Miss Lacey has
sung before many of the important
clubs of Chicago. she ia an experienced
church soloist. The numbers given by
the pianist Miss Martha Lathrop were
well executed There was a good at
tendance of the club members, who feel
grateful to the department for having
brought this splendid trio to the club.
The committee in charge served de-
licious punch.
The Women Of Mooseheart Legion,
will give their second annual ball Sat
urdav evening. Oct % at Masonic Tenn
pie. Music by Sterling.
There is a called meeting Of the dir
ectors of the Welfare Association at
the Red Cross room this evening at S
O'Clock for the purpose OF making plans
for the building they expect to erect
in the near future
The Royal Workers Class, No. TO-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-18

Interstate Commerce commission, will
hold passenger and freight rate hear
ings in the Indianapolis Federal build
ing. October Is and 10.
On tho first day he will hear the pc
tition of the Chicago Lake Shose and
South Bend Railway company for au-
thority to put into effect an intra-
state traffic, passenger fares based on
80 cents a mile. The road parallels
the New York Central and Grand Trunk
steam railroads from South Bend to
Chicago. All three get s6 cents a
mile for Interstate business. but only
the steam roads gets the rate for in
translate business. The electric line
gets only 3 cents a mile for intra state
business because OF the order Of the
Indiana Public Service Commission.
which some time ago authorized all
electric lines to increase rates from
AIS to 3 cents a mile. Since that
time the federal body has assumed
jurisdiction over such rates.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-18

her untiring efforts. Mrs. McGuan was
ably assisted in this undertaking by a
coterie of women who worked ardous-
ly to make a good showing for their
departments. the various departments
and those in charge being as follows:
Country Store-Mesdames JAS Doher-
ty, Evans. O'Donnell. Frank Peters.
comforters and Rugs-Mesdames Jas.
Cavanaugh, Matt Sheean. Maginsky.
Apron Booth-Riffle. Deitch. Holmes.
Fancy Goods-Mesdames Trainor.
Glass. Fuller. LaBouf.
Childrens Wear and Toys-Mesdames
Garrett Pagan. Tuitt.
Grab Bag-Mesdame Frank Peters.
Lunch-Misses Helen Galyan. Gertru-
de and Josephine Mulhern.
Refreshments-Mesd Thos. Cot
ter and L. u. Godfrey.
The candy booth was conducted by
the young ladies in charge of Mesdam-
es Burns and Killoran. and the wheel Of
fortune was In charge Of Mrs Sirlin'
assisted by tho men of the Parish. There
was dancing for the younger folks. mu-
sic being furnished by the Reppa party
and Callahan party. and representatives
of each party patronized the affair. there
by guaranteeing successful ending
The Ladies Of the Rosary Society wish
to announce TO the public that the
lampograph will be ratified tonight at
the bazaar headquarters in the new
Burns Pollock building, 3A52 Michigan
avenue. at 7;45 p m. and requests viii
he made that all persons interested or
holding chances on same 10 be present
Mrs Roy Clark of Grapevine st. is
up and around after being confined to
her home the past few weeks on ac-
count of Illness.
Miss Leanore Gauthier will be hostess
to the members of the l.. A. L. Club
this evening at her home on Magoun
avenue. at which time arrangements
VIII be completed for their Halloween
party.
Miss Ress Callahan of the First Cal
umet Bank force is confined to her
home in Whiting with attack of ton
silitisZ
The Patrol Girls OF the Gary Shrine
viii give a masquerade ball Friday eve
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-18

of the Methodist church OF Indiana Har-
Dor will meet this evening at the home
of Mrs. Fanny Wilson. 421s Cary st
The members of Indiana Harbor Wo-
mans Club who going to the lunch
con at Fields tomorrow viii meet at the
New York Central station at 9:52. stan
dard time. or 1852 our time. Arrange
ments have been made for tickets for
those who do not have family tickets
on the train.
The Baptist Ladies' Aid will meet al
the home Of Mrs. Thomas Gething, 4509
Grapevine blvd, Thursday afternoon
Mrs. John Haywood assistant hostess
This is the first OF the work meetings
There is a family of four children who
are destitute. there are three girls rang
ing in ago from years 10 IA years, and
a boy of 10 years. anyone having cloth
ing or material which could be made up
is asked to bring same along.
The Girls Gymnasium Evening Glass
will meet Thursday evening. Oct. goth,
in Mckinley gymn from Z to o'clock.
1t is desired all the girls attend.
Word has been received from Julian
Fl. Cohen. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. David
Cohen. that he has been tried and ac-
copied into the Harvard Glee Club
Mrs Mary Bicknell. mother of Or.
George Bicknell has returned TO her
home in Indianapolis. after two weeks
visit at the Bickneil home.
Mrs r. A Jenkins and daughter.
Mrs. w NJ Green have returned home
from Pittsburgh where they went to at
tend the funeral Of Mrs. jenkins father.
Mr.. Harmon Engehart.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-18
LIVE NEWS
FROM THE
TWIN CITIES
MONSTER POLICE BENEFIT

Chief OF Police O'Donnell with the
assistance of Edward A. Evans, Finger
Print Expert of Chicago. have COM
pleted arrangements for the monster
police benefit to be held al the Nc
Kinley High School. East Chicago on
Thursday, October eth. and at the
Washington High School. Indiana Har
Dor. Friday. October 2sth. The en-
tertainment will consist of a lecture by
DR.. Gray, the eminent finger print
man. followed by a nve reel Paramount
moving picture of Mark Twains ia
nous story ~Pudd-in Head wilson"
The story of this picture has to do
with Lawyer Wilson a young man. who
has come to a small Missouri town to
practice. On his first day in the viii
lags he maks a remark that induces
one OF the town wits TO call him "Pud-
DIN Head" a nickname. that chung 10
him throughout his life
With his small glass slips. he secur-
IS among others. the finger prints OF
Tom Driscoll. six months old and of
Chambers, six and one half months old
tho baby of Roxy. mulattoe slave.
owned by the Driscoll family. These
babies are children Of the same father
and look much alike.
Roxy changes the babies, passes off
her child the heir of the Driscolls.
and thus makes the real heir the
slave. Twenty years later. the false
Tom Drlscou returns from college,
sells his real mother as a slave and in
ut or temper. murders his wealthy
uncle. Tom. Jealous of the interest
the beautiful Rovena Cooper takes in
Chambers. tries TO fix the crime on
him. Chambers is about to be lynch
ed by the indignant whites when
''Pudd'n Head" announces that he is
the slaves attorney and insists upon
trial Investigating the finger prints
left upon the dagger that was used In
the murder, Wilson traces the marks
and at the trial forces Roxy. the
slave, 20 confess that she changed the
babies in their cradles. The real Tom
is acquitted and goes to Rowena while
the real negro is taken TO jail.
In the cast supporting Mr.. Roberts
are Thomas Meighan, Florence Dag
mar. Allan Hale. Gertrude Kellar. Err
nest Joy and others.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-18
Healing Cream
Stops Catarrh
Cicgged Air Passages Open at
Once-Nose and Throat Clear.

II your nostrils are cloggsd and your
head tsuffed because of catarrh or a
cold, get Ely's Cream Balm at any
drug store. Apply little of this pure.
anGseptic. germ destroying cream into
your nostrils and let il penetrate
through every air passage of your
head aud membranes Instant RELIEF
How good It feels. Your mead is
clear. Your nostrils are open. You
breathe freely. No more awking or
snHffling. Head colds and catarrh
yield like magic. Don't stay stuffed
UP. choked up and miserable. Relief
IS sure.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-10-18
THIRTEEN YEAR
OLD DEPUTY
INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERyIcE1

PHILIPPI. ". Va. Oct.-Acting In
the capacity OF a deputy for her
father, who is sheriff of Upshur coun-
ty. Miss Gladys zockefoose. aged 10.
has just brought Sadie Atkins, a pris-
oner. to the Barbour county Jail here
from Upshur county Jail at Buckhan-
non and turned her over to the sheriff
OF this county for safe keeping. The
prisoner had been making booze" and
had been sentenced to jail for the Of
Tense. The young deputy was perfect
ly at ease in the discharge OF her po-
lice duty and did the Job in fine style.