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The Little River news., 1922-02-08

Oratory has been ineffective. Dem onstration has failed to do the job. The men who have controlled land and credit in the cotton states have to large extent blocked the earnest work which county agents and home demonstration agents have been doing. Bankers and merchants have put up money for calf clubs, pig clubs. and poultry clubs because it has been fash ionable-quite the thing-to do so. It gave them good standing in agricul- tural society. They sought to buy az ricultural development and prosperity. Yet in their daily work of passing up- on farmers credits, these same bank CTS and merchants have continued put ting emphasis on cotton-and numer- ous children to pick the cotton without pay.
 John Burroughs wrote: Where the COW is, there is Arcadia; so far as her influence prevails, there is con- tentment, humility, and sweet homely life" All of us join in campaigns to induce city children to drink more milk, but We give no thought to the fact that more than one-third of the children living on the cotton farms of the South do not know what milk tastes like-they haven't tasted it since they were weaned. Instead of be- ing sustained and strengthened by ] a drink of nutricious milk when weary with chopping cotton or pick ing cotton, they are juiced up with a dose of chill tonic and told to hop to 1 it..
 Here are the plain facts of the bus mess:
 IT every farmer in the cotton states had, in 1920 and 1921, fed and milked one COW; bred and fed one SOW and fattened and killed and cured the meat from her litter; and made full use or what two dozen hens, assisted by rooster, would have produced things would be very different now.
 If bankers and merchants had not extended credit for the production of , cotton to any tenant farmer who did not have at least one COW. one SOW two dozen hens and rooster. and a rental contract under which the land owner provided suitable shelter for livestock and permitted the produc- tlon of feed on a share-crop basis. few landowners, cotton farmers bankers, and merchants would be in
The Little River news., 1922-02-08

'itlfe iepredations of the pest this year.
 The news from all other cotton growing sections of the South is as discouraging as the news from Ark ansas. We fear the South is in for school of experience. However we are going into it with our eyes open. Confronted by boil weevil infesta- ton the like of which. we have not known before, and knowing that the way to beat the boil weevil is to plant only so much cotton as can be cul- tivated frequently and carefully so as to hasten the maturity of the bolls, We are preparing a feast for the wee vii that may ruin us.
 We may be fooling ourselves, but we are not fooling others. Spinners know what is doing in the South. Cotton prices today reflect the in- i formation that spinners and specu- lators have on the proposed acreage increase Why should the spinners strive to buy the cotton now on hand when they can get cotton within a few months at bargain prices? This is the spinners' argument. Cotton farmers might make mark here so as to ascertain next fall whether the spinners' reasoning was good.
 If ever there was a year when the farmers should raise food and feed, should add new but well-tried money crops, should give special attention to pigs and poultry and to rigid ec- onomy, this is the year. The Gazette hopes Arkansas cotton farmers will protect themselves by this simple method. If it be adopted Arkansas Will be prosperous even though the other cotton states are in trouble Give special attention to the prepar- atlon of your cotton land. select quick maturing seed, use fertilizer under proper conditions, cultivate often and cultivate carefully. do not plant more than you can care for properly, pick your crop as soon as i possible so as to get a good grade Live at home and raise a surplus to sell.
 Weeyil this year and they have tc
 Farmers have to fight the boil make living while fighting it.-Ga- Zette
The Little River news., 1922-02-08

Seyier county farmers are greatly enlarging their acreage in strawber- ries this spring. The impoved roads and highways have made it possible to grow berries at points as far from the railroad as Paraclifta. With berries, potatoes, fruits and melon crcps along with a great variety of truck these farmers are solving the problem of having more than one money crop. Of all these crops the Strawberry is probably the surest of all against failure. Of course they have their troubles and backsets the same as do any other people, but the business has been developed from year to year, growing larger each year until it has passed the experi- mental stage. This county might well begin to pay more attention to Ghese crops as an insurance against 1he hazards of the one crop plan.
The Little River news., 1922-02-08

trouble now.
 Having gotten into a variety of diff faculties through financing cotton farmers upon what has been proved so conclusively to be the reverse or a money making basis, isn't it time to insist that they put their farming on living making basis first before raising any cotton?
 am sure that the time to do this is now. You cant buy your way out of the present situation. You must work your way out As starter when any farmer comes to you for credit and confesses that he has not COW, a SOW, and flock of hens you should register amazement, as tonishment, surprise, apprehension, dismay, solicitude and consternat. on; get red in the face and pound the table at the very thought that any farmer who has neglected to supply himself with this minimum of fami- ly-feeding livestock should think that he can get from you credit on which to make a cotton crop
 Then calm down and talk it over with him and try to get him started las cheaply as possible, with livestock which may be purchased locally, lm-
 pressing him with the fact that regu- lar feeding and care are as important as breeding in getting profitable re- turns. A COW, a SOW, two dozen hens and a rooster, properly cared for, will produce more food before
 next fall than their present cost will buy. If you have customers or ten ants who must be fed until they make
 crop with which to pay interest on the old notes and accounts, you can't
 feed them more cheaply than by put | ting them in the way of feeding | themselves with the products of the | livestock which should be on every
 farm.
 Farming should first of all be bas-
 ed on plans which make of it liv-
 ng-making cinch instead of merely
 money-making chance. Those who
 control credits in agricultural com-
 munities can not escape responsibili-
 ty for the disaster which inevitably
 comes from unsound farm practices.
The Little River news., 1922-02-08
The C0wless, Sowless,
 and Henless Farm
John Fields, Editor Oklahoma Farmer

John Fields, Editor Oklahoma Farmer
 It is a fact that those who control land and credits largely determine what farmers do Whatever is the mat ter with agriculture in the South to- day, responsibility for most of it rests with the landowners, bankers, and credit merchants of the South. l A study of reports of conventions and conferences to consider the state of Southern agriculture leads to the conclusion that, hitherto, they have been long on oratory and short on op- eration. The end to be sought was never better expressed than by Henry w. Grady, when he said:
 When every farmer in the South shall eat bread from his own fields and meat from his own pastures and, dis turbed by no creditor and enslaved by no debt, shall sit amid his teeming gar dens and orchards and vineyards and dairies and barnyards, pitching his crops in his own wisdom and growng them in independence, making cotton his clean surplus and selling it in his own time and in his chosen market and not at a masters bdding-get- ting his pay ill cash and not in a re- ceipted mortgage that discharges his debt but does not restore his freedom then shall be the breaking of the fitness of our day"
 Those sentiments so beautifully ex- pressed are always applauded wher- ever quoted-applauded end that ir all.
 Dr. Seaman A. Knapp started the gricultural demonstration work in the South and laid the foundation for it's agricultural rejuvenation. Among his Ten commandments of Agriculture are these
 Increase the farm stock to the eX- tent of utilizing all the waste products and idle lands of the farm.''
 Produce all the food required for the men and animals on the farm" On many occasions he reiterated, "One of the foundation principles of our work is that tho farmer should raise the food for the family and for the farm stock so that his principal cash crop may be all profit"
 Those who have been carrying on the agricultural demonstration work in the South have failed to obtain the results for which Dr. Knapp hoped. That cotton farmers generally have not been influenced by agricultural the Census. This table shows num- sound precepts is clearly shown by some recent reports of the Bureau of oratory and have not practiced those Der of farms in each 100 farms in the cotton states, which raised no calves and which raised no uigs in 1919.
The Little River news., 1922-02-08

If the people are buying sparingly it IS all the more reason why you should present your merchandise to them through the medium of judi cious advertising You will help them in their purchasing and your self in your selling. Business never takes vacation and the business of Living goes right on. The sheriff may tack sign on one door, but the other doors are open as usual. The merchant who meets his custom CT with hard times story is driving business elsewhere. The best slo- gan all the time is Faces to the front and keep moving"
The Little River news., 1922-02-08
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The Little River news., 1922-02-08

There is every evidence of farm activity in Little River county Even though the town man would have thought it too wet. much land has been turned the last few days. The farmers as a whole are going forward with their plans with courage and faith in the future. It's the thing tha. wins. He can have no guaranty of a great harvest, but he can have courage and a faith to spur him on These two things are the keynotes of success in any undertaking of what ever kind.
The Little River news., 1922-02-08

An alleged bootlegger named Hill IS reported to have received ''les- son. at the hands of unknown parties Saturday night, following which he is said to have been dumped from an automobile into the mud of Main Street, in the downtown district. A responsible citizen informed the Star office that he saw Hill catch a south bound freight train this morning. Following the affair of last Friday night, it appears that a systematic effort is being made to rid the com of undesirable characters Star of Hope
The Little River news., 1922-02-08

While George W. Pool of White Rock was preparing to go to an entertain ment one night recently his nose be- gan to bleed. All efforts to stop it failed and he was taken to the city hospital at Fayetteville, where it was found he had burst blood vessel The flow of blood was stopped at the hos pital.
The Little River news., 1922-02-08
AUTOMOBILE OWNERS

l have bought an upholstering ma chine, and will be prepared to repair old tops or make and put on new tops, rcpair cushions, put in new cushion springs, etc. Will be glad to make an estimate on your work. Will give lowest possible prices, Will be ready first of February-M. J. Ataway, Ash down, Arkansas.
The Little River news., 1922-02-08
For County Judge.

The News is authorized to announce the candidacy of w. D. Waldrop for che nomination to the office of County and Probate Judge of Little River county. subject to the action of the no1,aDnrotic OrimarV
The Little River news., 1922-02-08
For County Treasurer.

The News is authorized to announce the candidacy of E. M, billiard for the nomination for County Treasurer, sub ject to the action of the Democratic primaries, August Sth.
The Little River news., 1922-02-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS. Rates All county offices 5000, cas
 with order.)
For State Senator.

The News Is authorized to announce the candidacy of John J. DuLancy for the nomination to the office of State Senator, of the 22nd Senatorial Dis trict, subject to the action of the Dem ocratic Primary.
The Little River news., 1922-02-08
For Tax Assessor.

We are authorized to announce ". H. Childers as a candidate for Tax Assessor of Little River county, subject to the action of the Democrat iC urinary
The Little River news., 1922-02-08

Special Commissioner B. A. Lynch, who is winding up the affairs of the defunct Bank at Blytheville, is arrang- ing to pay the third dividend to the 1,800 depositors. This dividend will be IF per cent and will make total of 29 per cent paid thus far.
The Little River news., 1922-02-08

There is no mistake about it, the early gardner is at work. He is stirring the ground and planting the seed groundhog or no groundhog.
The Little River news., 1922-02-08

The town council of Keo has grant, ed 5O-year franchise to light and power company to sell electricity there.
The Little River news., 1922-02-08
HERE AND THERE IN ARKANSAS

An agent of Kress &Co is arranging to open a five and ten cent store at Blytheville.
The Little River news., 1922-02-08

An old hen scratches all the hard CT when the worms get scarce. Take a lesson from the hen.
The Little River news., 1922-02-08

There were $500 bales of cotton from the 1921 crop ginned in Prairie county. This compares with 9,O23 bales from the 1920 crop,
The Little River news., 1922-02-08

The Taylor correspondent of the Magnolia News says that a crowd of men from that town went snake hunt ing recently. They blew up some large rocks and uncovered bed of reptiles in which there were 81 large rattle snakes. All the the snakes were kill ed.
The Little River news., 1922-02-08
For Sheriff and Collector.

We are authorized to announce D. W Bailey as a candidate for Sheriff and Collector of Little River County, subject to the action of the Democrat ic primary.
 We are authorized to announce J. Watt Duren as a candidate for Sh riff and Collector of Little River county, subject to the action of the Democrat ic primary
The Little River news., 1922-02-08

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The Little River news., 1922-02-08
For Circuit Clerk.

We are authorized to announce J. C. Bawcett as candidate for Circuit and Chancery Clerk of Little River County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
The Little River news., 1922-02-08

We are authorized to announce Burton K Walker as cadidate for Circuit and Chancery Clerk of Little River county, subject to the action nt the Democratic primaries.
The Little River news., 1922-02-08
STOP CATARRH! OPEN
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If your nostrils are clogged and your head is stuffed and you can't breathe freely because of cold or catarrh, just get small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm at any drug store. Apply a little of this fragrant, antiseptic cream into your nostrils and let it penetrate through every air passage of your head, soothing and healing the infamed, swol- len mucous membrane and you get i1, stant relief. ~
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The Little River news., 1922-02-08

C,C. Wilmington, we'll known in Ar kansas newspaperdom, is now editor and publisher of the Crossett Observ- CT.
The Little River news., 1922-02-08
ASHDOWN CHAPTER No. 337 0. E.

Meets End and 4th Mondays in each Month at 7:30 p. m. at Masonic Hall. All members urged to attend.-Bettie McCrary, Worthy Matron. Natalie > Williams, Secretary.
The Little River news., 1922-02-08

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The Little River news., 1922-02-08

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The Little River news., 1922-02-08

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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-01-05
PROMINENT LOCAL WOMAN
DIES IN SALT LAKE

Word was received by relatives in
Montpelier early in the week Of tho
death OF Mrs. Caddie p. Shupe Dren-
nan at tho l.. d. s. hospital In Salt
Lake Sunday morning. Mrs. Dren-
nan went 10 Salt Lake some time ago
for medical treatment, passing away
tho day following her arrival ut the
hospital.
Mrs. brennan was an estimabl0
woman and was loved by all who
knew her. She was about fifty years
old and native of Bear Lake county
being the daughter of the late J. M.
Phelps, Bear Lake pioneer Mrs.
brennan is survived by five children
who are Mrs. Lea Jones of Magma
and Winfield shupe of Salt Lake
Utah; Mrs. Arthur L. GIdney OF Po
catello: Bryan and stelring shupC
OF Sugar City, Idaho.
Funeral services and interment
took place in Salt Lake.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-01-05
Students Will
Present Play

In tho near future the students of
the local high school will present
"Tho Strenuous Life" comedy
drama. at the Gem Theatre. Here
Tofur0 similar plays nave been we'll
supported by the citizens of our com
munity, but as they have not had the
opportunity OF seeing the local dra-
matte talent displayed before the
public for a period OF five years, we
feel confident that each individual
viii regard this as raro attraction
and one which they cannot afford to
miss.
Each member OF tho cast is re.
ceiving special and careful training
under the direction of the competent
coach, Miss Howells. Sacrifices of
time and means are being made by
both teachers and students in their
attempt to mako this a successful
production. The school has been
compelled to incur a large debt and
1t remains for the public to render
to this institution all possible assis-
tance in order for its assumed task
to bo successful.
The play is in itself comedy that
win produce laughter and thrills
and bring Joy to the heart of the
natural born pessimist. 1t will re-
fleet cherished memories of youth
full school days for the old, and Gre
ate an increased interest In the edu-
aat{OuaI tualfora for tho vonnu An
Evenings entertainment of rare mer-
| II is guaranteed. All who support
this activity will receive unusually
large returns for the money invested,
for II is aiding in the development
or our community's greatest asset
home talent, and helping to support
the chief educational institution oi
this county. Don't forget the date
January 10th.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-01-05
MONTPELIER GETS UNIVERSITY
OF IDAHO EXTENSION SCHOOL
CHANGE OF PUB
LEGATION DAY

Beginning with the first issue
in the new year, the Examiner
will be dated Thursday instead
Of Friday, as has been the GUS
tom for the past few years. For
more than year past the Ex-
aminer has been published on
Thursday in order to reach all
tho points in the county before
Saturday to insure delivery of
the paper before the first of the
following week in some of the
OUTSIDE postoffices Before the
change to Thursday the papers
would be put in the post office
on Friday, and postoffices de-
pending upon the stage, would
not receive the papers until Sun
day or Monday
Some little inconvenience has
been experienced in publishing
q Friday paper on Thursday,
hence the change. There will
bo no difference in the time sub
scribers receive the paper, it
will simply be dated the day
it is issued instead the day fol-
lowing.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-01-05
Considers
Street FluSher

The city council met in regular
session Wednesday evening with the
mayor, all councilmen, attorney.
water superintendent and clerk pres7-
ent.
The finance committee having au
dited tho claims, approved the same,
They were allowed and warrants or
dered drawn.
The resignation OF VIM. H. Murray
az councilman from the Third ward
was read and accepted. The reason
for MIR. Murray rendering his resig
nation is that he has removed from
the ward.
The resignation of Robert A.
Birch as city engineer was read and
accepted.
The petition of Walter F. Stevens
asking that an ordinance be drafted
permitting Sunday theatres, was pre-
sented in its revised form and con-
tanned 531 certified electors of the
city of Montpelier in support OF the
request contained in the document.
The petition was read and ordered
filed.
A number Of petitions protesting
the creation of the proposed inn
provement District No. we're read
and ordered filed. They will be con-
sidered at such time when the city
council will have had time to audit
Hthe same.
/ A resolution was passed shifting
| the responsibility for the collection
Iof water rentals upon the persons
owning property that Is now rented.
THE city has had considerable loss
in the past by reason OF users moving
laway and having water rentals un-
lpaid. Hereafter the property own
ers must guarantee the payment OF
the water.
; The matter of street flusher was
taken up. Mr.. Bistlino and I. #
FLINDERS representing the Bistlint
Lumber company of Pocatello, ag
Ienta for the International truck ant
Studebaker flusher, presented pro
Iposals for flusher equipment. The
council decided to call for bids fol
the furnishing OF five ton trucl
and a 1000 gallon tank with pump
ling, flushing and all other appliances
. complete. Proposals are to be open
ed on Wednesday, February 1st.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1922-01-05

The annual dog races Of the Mont
pelier boy scouts will be held in this
city. A definite date of the event
will be agreed upon next week.
Much interest is being aroused over
the coming event, and scout mast
ers are receiving communications
daily from many outside cities and
towns regarding the event. Letters
'Uf inquiry regarding the races havo
been received from az far as Chey.
enne. others writing from Cokeville,
Kemmerer and other nearby towns.
The boys arc putting their CANNES
through regular course OF training
these days, and the date of the dog
races viii see lot of fast" dogs
lined up for entry. Montpelier has a
lot of real racers in the dog family.
and without. doubt the racing pro
gram this year will surpass all pre-
vious events In point of interest.