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The Little River news., 1922-01-28
6S PER CENT NATIVES
Percentage Has Increased in Last 10
 Years. According to Census.

Washington, D. C., Jan. 25-Arkan- sas is just 1.2 per cent more of a na- tiye-pOpulatiOn state than it was in 1910, according to a statement issued today by the United States Bureau of the Census The percentage of Ark ansans born outside of the state de- creased during the same period by one per cent.
 The percentage of natives of Arkan- sas, of all races combined, is given as 6S.3 and the percentage born else where is 30,9.
 or the L752,2O4 inhabitants of Ar kansas, whites number 1,279,757; ne- groes are 472, ,220 and the remaining 227 are Indians, Chinese, Japaneses and other non-whites. The white native population is SS5,64S, or 692 per cent; 3S0,134 or 29.7 per cent, are natives of other states and of out lying United States possessions; while 13,n75, or Il per cent were born in foreign countries.
 The native negro population totals 311 1,274, or 65.9 per cent, the remaind- CT being born in other Southern states Mississippi was the greatest outside contributor to Arkansa' pop ulation, as it sent over 98,532 of it's natives. Of this total, only 33,777 were white people. Missouri made the greatest white exodus to Arkan- sas, it's fairs skinned sons and daught- CTS dropping in to the number of CO., 8S7. Missouri likewise presented the state with 1,733 non-Coucasians. Ar kansans born in Iowa showed the lowest total of 6,431. All but 323 of this number were white.
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
HURT BY DYNAMITE EXPLOSION
Texas Man zs Victim of. Drunken
 Youths, He Tells Officers.

Texarkana, Jan. 24.-Tom Smith of near DeKalb, in the west end of Bow ie county. was brought here and plac ed in a hospital yesterday afternoon suffering from injuries received when a stick of dynamite exploded in tent in which he was sleeping at DeKalb. Smith has been exhibiting a six-leg ged calf in a tent. He said that sev eral young men, under the influence of liquor. demanded to see the calf free of charge, but were denied ad mission. This enraged the young men. it is said, and they left swearing vengeance. Several hours later a stick of dynamite was exploded under the tent Smiths feet were badly cut and lacerated by the explosion but his injuries are not dangerous. Sherif Richardson has sent two of his deputies to Red Water to make a fall investigation.
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
State Now Ranks High
 As Oil Producer

Little Rock, Jan. 26.-,Commissioncr
 Jim c. Ferguson has just completed synopsis of the states mineral re- sources. in which he has the follow l ing with reference to the oil fields of the state:
 Oil now ranks first iii commercial importance on the long list of Arkan- sas minerals. The discovery well was brought in at Fl Dorado on January 10th, of last year and within ten months the production had reached 72. 900 barrels daily with new wells being completed every week. The value of Arkansas crude oil, produc- ed in 1921. was $3,344 960. There are 59S producing wells and more than loo wells being drilled.
 Gravity tests of the ElDorado crude oil is 34.30 Baume and the gasoline content is BOT per cent. In produc- ti0n Arkansas now ranks fourth a. mong the states and in quality of it's oil and gas the ElDorado field is a. mOng the most valuable in America it is claimed.
 More than six million dollars has been invested in drilling operations and many millions more in oil and gas leases in the ElDorado field. All of the large companies are repre- S nted and development is progress ing with wonderful rapidity, every new well adding thousands of dollars to the productive capacity of the state.
The Little River news., 1922-01-28

They have already begun telling us about the importance of the home gar den because there is only one season of the year when it is right and pro- per to plant the garden, but the family hen can be on the job the year round. If she isn't it would be better to sell CT eat her and get better one to take her place. The Arkansas State Bank ill it's recent distribution of pens of several strains of purebreds may be laying the foundation for something much better in the way of chicken raising in this section. We are told that the only way to succeed with chickens is to fall in love with the work. We rather think that is true of anything we may do. There is more to any kind of work or business than We know, and genuine inter est and study of that business will create that love of it that is necessary to success By all means we should not allow our interest to lag in what ever We may be engaged.
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
Search For Oil Pro-
 ceeds in Sevier County

DeQueen, Jan. 27.-The search for oil in Sevier county is going on per sistently in Sevier County, with the greatest activity, perhaps being shown at the Erickson well west of DeQueen It is reported that this well is down more than 400 feet. Considerable work has also been done at the Gillham Oil & Gas Go. well west of King.
 At both of these wells some trouble has been encountered from cave-ins, and some delays have been occasioned on account of slow arrival of casing and tools.
 There is a report that work at the Frog Level location east of Horatio is soon to be resumed, but no authen- tic information is available.
 There is a movement on foot at Lockesburg to have the work at the Coulter location resumed.
 Over the line in Howard county work is progressing very satisfactorily at the Lowery well, with promoters and drillers highly optimistic This well passed depth of 500 feet several weeks ago.
 Excitement about oil has somewl ii abated locally, but faith in it's ulti- mate discovery here has not waned.,
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
HOUSE MAY PASS DYER BILL
Measure Aimed at South Apparently
 Has q Majority.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Debate in the House on the Dyer anti-lynching bill was concluded today and the measure was taken up under the 5-minute rule for amendments. Republican leaders announcing that the bill will be kept before the House until a final vote is reached, said they are confident it will be sent to the Senate late tomorrow or Friday.
 Roll calls during debate indicated that supporters of the measure are in a majority, but it is expected that sev- eral drastic amendments will be of fered in an attempt to alter proyis- ions calling for heavy penaltise in the way of fines and Imprisonment for persons participating in lynchings and for officials who, through negl. .gence, fail to prevent them. The bill as it stands also provides that counties in which lynchings occur must forfeit $1O,0QQ to the families of the victims. Democrats are said to stand solid in opposition, though two Democratic members, Representatives Cochran and Griffith, both of New York, spoke in favor of the bill today. Several Republicans have expressed opposi- 'tion to it and several negative.
 The session was marked by verbal clash between Representatives Sisson, Democrat of Mississippi and Cooper, Republican of Wiconsin, which threw the House into confusion, with sever al hundred negroes in the galleries joining in a demonstration that was silenced with difficulty. The flare-up occurred when Cooper declared Sisson had openly advocated" mob rule MT Slsson, during an attack on the bill had described conditions in the South and had contended that mob violence could not be stamped out until "black rascals keep their hands off the throats { of white women"
 l Advocating federal action as q 1 means of checking lynchings. Repre- sentative Mondell, Republican leader, said that states had failed utterly to assert their authority. If permitted to go unchecked, MT. Mondell said, lynching will break down and destroy law and order and civilization.
 Representative Garrett, Tennessee, Democratic leader, appealed to mem- bers from the Pacific coast, who he said, were confronted with a pefplex- ing race question, to stand with op- ponents of the Dyer bill in resisting interference of the federal government in state affairs.
 ! Whatever you people in the West decide to do in working out your problem We of the South will under stand" said MT. Garrett
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
SNOW OVER WIDE AREA
Four States Share in Precipitation
 Centering About Ft. Smith.

Kansan City, Jan 26.-A circular expanse of country extending over the adjoining corners of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas was covered with snow today, according to reports reaching the local Weather Bureau.
 The precipitation ranged from five inches at Pittsburg, Kan, to less than half an inch at Fort Smith, Ark. Little Rock recorded a precipitation of .33 of an inch of mixed rain and snow, and a trace of snow fell as far east as St. Louis. Kansas City received no precipitation.
 Temperatures over the entire four states, P. Connor, local forecaster said ranged today from IA degrees above zero in western Kansas to 32 above zero in parts of Oklahoma and Arkan- sas. A slight general rise was pre- dicted for tonight and tomorrow.
The Little River news., 1922-01-28

The Dyer bill which congress is a. bout to make into a law would fine any county in which a lynching oc- cured the sum of $10,0OO. This is about as just as to fine a county so much for each murder, or to fine it when any other crime was committed within it's borders. The innocent of ten suffer for the sins of the guilty, but heretofore laws were not built with that end in view. This one is.
The Little River news., 1922-01-28

School after school over the state drops out for lack of funds further emphasizing the fact that something will have to be done about it. Scores of people are doing nothing else but trying to solve these problems. We haven't the complete remedy doped out to give to d waiting world but We would like to suggest that just in creasinG the revenue alone will not sclye it. Increased efficiency. where it i& not the best, reduced overhead and consolidation would go 8 long ways. A keener oversight on the part of boards would result in financial troubles before their arrival and often prevent a condition where the school must come to an absolute stop Being a school director and super intendent gets to be more of a man sized job every year.
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
 NOTICE j
 S'

1 will be at the several voting precincts in the county for the purpose of collecting both real and personal taxes for the year, 1921 at the time and place mentioned below:
 Johnson Township, Ogden, February 6, 1922. Franklin Township, Davis School House, Tues- |day, February 7, 1922.
 Red River Township, Richmond, Wednesday, February S. 1922.
 Lick Creek Township. Oak Hill, Thursday Feb- ruary 9, 1922
 Cleveland Township, Wilton, Friday and Sat- urday February 10 and H. 1922.
 Clancy Township, Cerro Gordo, Monday and Tuesday, 13 and 14 1922.
 Jeff Davis Township, Miller School House, We'd nesday, February 15, 1922
 Little River Township, Winthrop, Thursday and Friday, February 16 and IT, 1922.
 Burke Township, Alene, Monday, Feb 20, 1922 Arkinda Township, Arkinda, Tuesday, February 21, 1922.
 Arden Township Arden, Wednesday, February 22, 1922.
 Jackson Township Foreman Thursday, Friday and Saturday. February 23 "A and 9, 1922 After which date I will be in my office in Ash down, Arkansas, until April 10, 1922. After which time the penalty of 10p per cent will be attached. Please bring your last years Tax Receipt or Land Numbers
 Given under my hand this 25th day of Jan. 1922
 J.R. PIERCE,
 Collector of Little River County, Ark
The Little River news., 1922-01-28

People get to thinking that times are hard when they find themselves un- able to borrow all the money that they would like to, or even a good part of such amount. They forget to console themselves with the truth that the less borrowed the less there will be to pay back. There never has been Q time when it was not easi- CT to borrow than to pay back The less debt you make in the operation of your business the better for you on payday
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
Foreman News.

Foreman. Jan. 2.-(Spec1al.)- )-Mf. and Mrs. J. o. Livesay motOred tu Ashdown last Friday afternoon.
 James Shaver, Jr., was in Foreman Tuesday attending to business
 Miss Carrie Collins left Monday for visit with her sister, Mrs. E. w. Bales, of Poteau, Oklahoma.
 Mrs. w. B. Coley spent Saturday in Ashdown, the guest of friends
 L. F. Lindsay and Owen Lowery spent Sunday in DeKalb Texas, with the formers parents, MT. and Mrs w.. L. Lindsay.
 Atty. Percy Steel of Ashdown was in Foreman Tuesday attending to busi- ness
 MT. and Mrs. Henry Freeman had as their guest Sunday, the formers moth CT, Mrs J. D. Freeman of Ashdown. Prof. Byron Goodson and D. s. Collins. Jr., returned Saturday from visit with friends and relatives at TeXarkana.
 Mrs. Thos Reid and daughter, Miss Arbie spent Tuesday in Idabel, Okla homa.
 Robert Harris of Ashdown spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Bettie Harris.
 Mrs. F. l.. Daniels spent Tuesday in Texarkana, the guest of Mrs J. R. Dale
 Mrs Bob Young was called to Dal- las, Tex, Tuesday on account of the death of her brother, J. E. Harris
 Circuit clerk Jas. H. Williams was in this city Tuesday.
 Mr and Mrs. w. H. Childers visited in Ashdown Saturday. A M. Wilmington of Shreveport, La., spent the week end with MT. and Mrs. J. s. Bush and his little daughter Elsie May.
 Miss OZella Bateman of Nashville arrived Saturday for a visit with friends in this city
 Mrs A. A. Donham left Friday for a visit with relatives at Ozan Prof L. H. Brannon has accepted position as teacher in the Ashdown High School.
 A. B. Schoolfield spent Monday in Little Rock attending to business
 Edgar Holman of Little Rock spent Wednesday in this city the guest of his sisters, Mesdames D. s. Dollarhide and Jim Coulter.
 Sheriff Robert Pierce of Ashdown was in Foreman Saturday attending to business.
 Among those who motored to Ash down Monday night to see the show, "The Four Horsement of the Apocal ypse" were: MT. and Mrs. H. o. White, Misses Christine and Blanche Campbell, Mamie Pullen, Jennie Fry Affie Wilson and Messrs L. w. Olive, Clifton Daniels, Isadore Marcus, Wea yer Eastwood and Dalton Terrell.
 The Womens Missionary Society of the Methodist Church met last Tues day afternoon with Mrs. Wade Adkin- 1 son. On account of the inclemency of the weather the attendance was small. The devotional and Bible lesson was 1 led by Mrs W. l.. Bernard, the lesson being taken from 1st Samuel. The hostess served delicious refreshments at the close of the afternoon.
 The XVI Club was delightfully."- en- tertained by Mrs Nell Whealdon 1 Wednesday afternoon. The hostess was assisted by her sister, Miss Mar garet Yauger in receiving her guests Five tables of Forty Two were ar ranged for and a very pleasant after noon was spent Mrs. Worth Matte son scored highest for the afternoon among the club members, and Mrs. Wash Yauger among the guests. At the conclusion of the game the hostess served delicious marshallow pudding topped with whipped cream. angel food cake and hot chocolate.
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 Plural Number.
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
Plural Number.

T wish to sue a man for breaches of promise"
 Breach of promise is the legal term, madam" said the lawyer.
 "I don't care. He proposed to me nine times, and if that isn't breaches of promise I don't know what you'd call it."
The Little River news., 1922-01-28

The Little River Circuit court will resume business next Wednesday after a recess of two weeks. The small pox scare has almost completely sub sided, and again we are fortunate in having prevented it's spread in this direction.
The Little River news., 1922-01-28

The Arkansas Plant Board is hop ing for zero weather. They say that the boil weevil cannot successfully hibernate in freezing weather Wea- ther is thing that may be hoped for, but one of the things that must be taken as it comes.
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
ANNOINCEMENTS.
For County Judge.

The News is authorized to announce the candidacy of w. D. Waldrop for the nomination to the office of County and Probate Judge of Little River county. subject to the action oi the Democratic primary.
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
Harsh Terms.

"Why did Jibway and Gadspur fall out?"
 "Gadspur says Jibway kept picking on his f1ivver."
 That's strange. Picking you say?"
 "Yes. Jibway refused to call it any. thing but a chariot"
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
Seeds and Berries.

People have various names for money. One man will speak of 50 seeds, another of 50 berries"
 "Yes, and some make money pro- duce, while others merely consume it."
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
For Tax Assessor.

We are authorized to announce W. H Childers as a candidate for Tax Assessor of Little River county, subject to the action of the Democrat ic primary
The Little River news., 1922-01-28

In few days now you can oil up the old gun and put it away until next season. The open season on all game will soon be out.
The Little River news., 1922-01-28

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., 1922-01-28
For Sheriff and Collector.

We are authorized to announce D: w. Bailey as a candidate for Sherlif and Collector of Little River County, subject to the action of the Democrat ic primary.
The Little River news., 1922-01-28

The posters drawn by high school pupils advertising the minstrel show
The Little River news., 1922-01-28

Visitor-An egg Is mighty valu- able these days.
 Parmer-Of course. An egg will bring almost enough to pay for feed ing the hen until she lays the next one.
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
For Circuit Clerk.

We are authOrlZeU to dHHOUIOt J. c Fawcett as candidate for Circuit and ,Chancery Clerk of Little River County. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 We are authorized to announce Burton K. Walker as a cadidate for Circuit and Chancery Clerk of Little River county, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries,
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
A Movie Star.

Register indignation"
 "I can't"
 Your salary is reduced a thousand week. Now can you register indig- nation?"
The Little River news., 1922-01-28
A Prodigy.

For speed in independence, Rose,
 Our baby, can't be beat, Already, 'twixt her mouth and toea She's making both ends meet.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-10

ter leaves soon for Chicago where he
will spend the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. ]. Messena, for
merly of Indiana, are erecting a
bungalow here, and plan to make La
Belle their future home.
Mrs. B. S. Booth of Plant City has
been visiting j. H. Booth and ha"
gone 20 Fort Meade to visit, Col. and
Mrs. NJ. A. ilson and her daughter.
Assistant State Drainage Engineer
Richardson stayed in town over sun
day and was overheard to remark
ITO be in La Belle is like being at
home"
Messrs. Herndon and Hawkins Of
Sanford have been looking about La
Belle, and it is understood upon good
authority that they have in mind the
location here of cash grocery and a
moving picture establishment.
DR.. Seebold has purchased several
acres of land near to the r. H. Ma
gill property and is arranging to erect
large house The foundation
which is thirty by fifty feet, has al
ready been completed, and a seventy
six foot well on the grounds is fur
nishing excellent water.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-10

]. C. Luning, State Treasurer of
Florida, spent Saturday night in La
Belle.
Miss Alice Howard was taken to
the Lee Memorial Hospital last Sat
urday.
Miss Edith Magill entertained at a
candy pull Thursday night, last
week.
Mrs. Kit Wooley has been on the
sick list, but is reported as having
completely recovered.
Harold Magill, Stanley Aiken,
Duane Cox and Harry Turner spent
Sunday at Fisheating creek.
The Baptist FideIis Glass motored
to Tom Couch's home last Friday
evening where they had a very socia
BILE time.
John Surrency is back on the job
again after having been i'll for a
month, and is taking the mail to I'M
mokalee daily.
The Quarterly conference of the
Methodist Church was held Tuesday
night, March 7th. DR.. Gates, presid-
ing elder, preached.
]. D. McFerron, Superintendent of
Schools, paid La Belle a visit on his
return trip from Clewiston.
Watts Hall has spent very con
siderable time lately in Alva working
and fertilizing his grove there.
Dick Curry has purchased $50 head
of cattle from Tom Hagen. The lat
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-10

ately all the trimmings that result
from pruning trees and vines.
Miss Bess Pitcher was at home in
Rialto over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alva Burke spent
Sunday in Denaud.
Judge John H. Caldwell returned
to Bristol Tennessee, last Friday.
Mrs. Rolla Dyess has been danger
ously sick from ptomaine poisoning
The Anderson children have been
confined to their home with chicksp
pox.
Miss Alice Howard, daughter Of
Thomas Howard, has been danger
ously i'll.
Keep young in your mind and it
will take longer for age to creep into
your joints.
Bruce Halls Sunday School Class
spent a pleasant afternoon at his
home last Friday.
Friends of Harry Flemming will
regret to hear that he is suffering
from a carbuncle.
Myer Bros. are trimming Watts
Hall, at least they are decorating the
store front in green.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-10
La BELLE

Tom Hull went to Tampa Friday on
business.
j. R. Doty is having a well drilled
at his home.
Lee Clark made 5000 gallons cane
syrup this winter.
Mrs. Whidden of Marco is visiting
Mrs Jack Ridgley.
1t is good plan to burn immedi-
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-10

The cold snap, according to mcr
who are authorities on potato grow
ing in the Hastings section, has not
done any material damage to the
crop. Capt. F. E. Bugbee said to a
Herald representative that in his
opinion the potatoes that were up
were not damaged to any extent, and
even if they were cut off even win
the ground would come back again.
Mr.. Bugbee said that where sma u
potatoes formed on the vines it mighC
do one da'n2ge.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1922-03-10

More than a mile OF the right of
way for the new road from Astor to
Altoona was cleared in the neighbor-
hood of Pitman last week, the convict
camp having been moved to that sec
ton. 1t is the purpose of the road
engineer and county commissioners
to push the work of road construction
as rapidly as possible and the people
are rejoicing.
New Britain herald., 1922-03-04
And Easter come again;

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