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The Little River news., 1923-05-23
COTTON CROP IS f2
 PER GENT UNDER '22
Banker Declares With Bad Weather and Labor Problem, Production Is
 But 60 Per cent Normal.

Pine Bluff, May 19.-The cotton crop in southeast Arkansas for 1923 will be at least 12 per cent less than the crop of last year, according to state ment this morning by s. c. Alexander, president of the Merchants & Planters Bank, an authority on cotton in this district.
 The weather, according to MT. Alex ander, in the past 20 days has been decidedly unfavorable to the crop. It has been very cool, and due to the heavy rains the fields are growing up in grass. during the past three months many thousands of negroes have left Jefferson county, and as a result many of the larger farms and plantations have not enough labor to work the acreage that has been plant ed. In many instances, where labor agents from the North have worked among the negroes, crops have been left half planted.
 The germination of the seed has been very faulty and today the 1923 crop is 30 days late, as compared with the normal crop. Many of the hill farmers have not planted their cotton. Last year, by the 18th of this month, the cotton was up about six inches, and today the majority of it is hardly more than breaking through the ground. Although the labor shortage has been a source of great discourage ment to the planter and farmer and has handicapped him materially, the chief drawback has been the cold, wet weather. The prospects are much poorer than last year, and, according to indications today, the crop is only about 60 per cent a normal crop.
 Price Is Lower.
 Early in the year." MT. Alexander said, with the prospect of 25 and S0-cent cotton for this year, the plant CT, the small farmer, the banker and everybody connected with the grow ing of cotton crops was greatly en- couraged. They made preparations for big year and then cotton fell six cents on the pound The banker and the man furnishing money for the crop tightenedl down on those who he was furnishing, and instead of being able to furnish on 20-cent basis, he was forced to come down to a 15-cent basis. This was discouraging to all and as result many of the farms which made large cotton crops last year will lille comparatively idle"
 In all, at least 1000 negroes have moved from Jefferson county in the past year. In March, labor agents took whole families. In April alone, 600 negroes left the county, according to statistics gathered by Mr. Alexand- CT from various railroad stations over the county According to the Rev. G. T. Sims, pastor of the St. Johns Afri- can Methodist Episcopal church at 1101 West Pullen street, from his con- gregation alone 126 members have gone to the industrial centers in the North.
 At Stuttgart, the rice planters have been forced to cut down their rice acreage, due to the fact that the labor is so short that normal acreage can not be handled by what labor as has remained.
The Little River news., 1923-05-23
Card of Thanks,

We take this method of expressing cur thanks and appreciation to the people of Ashdown for their kindness and assistance during the illness and death of our loved one, J. H. Embry
 Mrs. J. H. Embry and children
 and other relatives.
The Little River news., 1923-05-23
14.Inch Rainfall.

Beaumont, Tex, May 19.-One man is dead today and Beaumont is recov- ering from the worst flood in it's his tory, following a day of torrential rains, which registered a total of IA inches and damaged property to the extent of $700,000.
The Little River news., 1923-05-23
Presbyterian Services
 at AshdOwn and Arden

Rev. H. V. McCulloch, of Courthers- vile, Mo, will preach at the Presby- tian church Friday night, Saturday night, Sunday morning and Sunday night, and at Arden Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Rev McCulloch is said to be one of the most able ministers in the South, and it is the membership S desire that all members and friends
The Little River news., 1923-05-23
Prize Winners.

Reva Bishop was given $5 gold piece for winning the contest for the best written essay. Elizabeth Mobley won the second prize, $2.50 in gold. Madge Collins was given a special prize of $5 by the superintendent as a mark of appreciation for her help to him and to the class.
The Little River news., 1923-05-23
l2 Mill School Tax
 Is Voted Here

A very light vote was polled Satur- day in the annual school election at that place. A full 12 mill tax was voted, there being no opposition. A. J. Russell and. w. w. Bishop, retiring members of the board, were reelected
The Little River news., 1923-05-23
With a Week of Sunshine
 Crops Will Look Better

L the crops of Little River county will Hook somewhat different. Every avail able man is being worked in order to get the grass killed.
 A. F. Scheid, N c. McCrary, R. M. Bone, MT. Bone and Fred Graves, of the News force, made a tour of the farms west of Pine Prairie Monday afternoon looking the crops over and studying the conditions of the Red River valley at this stage of the sea son. In general the crops are look ing pretty we'll, considering the excess sive rains The greatest trouble is the lack of labor. Every acre of ground needs turning this week. In many instances the cotton is pretty grassy, but with the remainder of this ] week the crops will look quite diff ferent, if pretty weather holds out. It seems that the cotton crop is hold ing the attention of every farmer. Corn fields are far and few between. Very little corn has been planted in this river section. In few places we saw fields of fine alfalfa ready to be harvested, and on some farms oats were planted, but in most instances little attention is being paid to feed crops.
 l On the Frank Locke farm we were glad to see a quarter of an acre of kudzu. Mr. Locke is experimenting with this new forage crop, and has a good stand on this place. It is up about knee-high and looking well. This crop will not be thick enough to cut, however, until next season, and then it will make two or three cuttings a year. It is claimed by experts that kudzu will be the salvation of the farmers of Arkansas in a few years. The feature of kudzu is that 1t will grow and do well on poor land that will not grow alfalfa or any other hay crops to any advantage. Kudzu is being tried on several hill farms this year, and no doubt a good test will be had this year.
 We note a change in the farming methods some, one that in the past few years the cotton has been worked first with scratchers or other small plows This year, on account of the grass, the old time scrapers and even turning blows are being used to throw the grass to the middles and to cover i it up Many acres are not being cul- tivated at all on account of the short age of labor. MT. McCrary stated that he expects to plant large acreage to alfalfa next year that is now lying idle.
 One place we looked over was the Hooks farm at Pine Prairie. This place is being cultivated by w. H. Loflin of the Temple Cotton Oil Com pany. MT. Loflin is making test with fertilizer He has the ground in extra good condition and the cotton is looking well. Very little fertilizer is used on Red River land, and no doubt this test will be noted with in- terest by all farmers in that section of the bottom.
The Little River news., 1923-05-23
Blaze Damages Picture Show.

Nashville, May 19.-The Liberty theater, local motion picture house, caught fire in the operating room to- night, but the blaze was extinguished before much damage was done.
The Little River news., 1923-05-23

Mrs. Herbert Aston and little son of Oklahoma, are the guests of Mrs. Alston's parents, Dr. and Mrs. s. c. Marr.
, 1923-03-26

Battertes0Qufun, murray fuler'
ton and Piercy. Chaplin; Morrison.
Kunz and Glasner. Jonnard. Mattox-
Several papers devoted exclusively
TO the bull ring are published in th"
City of Mexico.
, 1923-03-26

Francis Charles on points from
Maurice Prunier.
, 1923-03-26
WEST T0ENTER
RELAY CONTEST
Utah University and Aggie
Teams to Run at Drake
This Year.

DIES MONIES. Iowa, March 26. -
a number OF universities and colleges
viii make their initial bow to veter.
hi OF the Drake university relay
meet when the fourteenth annual
rack and field meet Is held hero on
April 27 and 2s.
Utah state university and the Utah
aggies, two newcomers are expected
to enter teams and inviduals IN var.
ious events, according to letters sent
to Athletic Director K. L Wilson Of
brake.
, 1923-03-26

uled this week with teams OF the
National league.
, 1923-03-26

Not only have the offers been receiv-
ed, kearns sahd. but there was as
surances Of a promoter who will stage
the bouts and a location has been
found o at least one
H. said that plans are being con.
sidered which would result IN Demp-
sey being sesn Ii action twice dur.
Ing the sunms and fall. Kea-ns LEFT
o the ooest tonight
GREAT FALLS, Mont. March 2s.-
Press dispatches reaohing here stat
ing that Jack Kearns. Of
Jack Dempsey, had arrived in Chi.
cago on his way 10 the west cdast is
Interpreted by promoters Of the pro.
posed Dempsey-Gibbons bout at Shell.
by, 100 miles north OF here. to mean
that Kearns left New York before re.
ceivtns q telegram informing him
that the local men intended TO start
for Chicago e Wednesday by air.
plane to procure his signature to ar
ticles for the Shelby bout
10y J. Molurnby. state COMMANDER
Of the American Legion. who intend.
to make the airplane trip to Chicago
said that hire had been no change In
his rlans-that Kearns' was doubtless
due to his not being informed of the
progress made IN promoting the bout
her in the last few days.
, 1923-03-26
Gibbons Ready
For SchmadeT

PEORIA III. March 2s.-Tommy
Gibbons OF St Paul and Andy Selma
der OF Omaha have completed train
ing here for their zen round bout here
tonight under auspices of the Peoria
baseball fans ASSOCIATION.
, 1923-03-26

OKLAHOMA CITY, "A schedule
calling for 1853 games was adopted at
a meeting here Of club owners OF the
Western league. The season will
open April IL and close September 80.
For climatic the season will
both open and close in the south.
, 1923-03-26

SonlllinBer kenny
and Ronel; Fulton Long and Having,
Long
, 1923-03-26
THREE FIGHTS IN MAKING FOR
JACK DEMPSEY, kEARNs ADMITS
Louis Fnpo, Jess Willard and Harry Wills Are
Probable Opponents; Montana Promoters
Continue Efforts for Battle.

CHICAGO, March 2e4Three fights have been tentative
~ arranged Tor Jack Dempsey, according to Jack Kearns.
manager of the heavyweight champion. who stonned here q en-
route to the Pacific coast to discuss the offers.
Offers have been received, he said for fights with Iuis
Firpo, the Argentine fighter, Jess Willard and Harry wills
, 1923-03-26
BALL SCORES

At Mobile Alabama
, 1923-03-26
SPORT BRIEFS

NDIANAPOLIS.-Peter The Great,
famous racing sire Of the stable Of
Stougton A. Fletcher, died. He was
20 years old and sired $40 STANDARD
track performers, twice the number
sired by any other racing stallion.
, 1923-03-26

at Tiajuana- Ross was enriched by
$29,475. the richest alleged stake OF
the American turf.
, 1923-03-26
Fine for Lumbago

Musterole drives pain eway and
brings In its place delicious, soothing
comfort. Just rub it in gently.
It Is a clean, white ointment, made
with oil of mustard. It will not blister
like the old-fashioned mustard plaster.
Get Musterole today at your drug
store. IS and Csc In jars and tubes;
hospital size, $500.
BETTER THAN A MUSTARD PLASTER
lIIMEMl1
EsssSSI
, 1923-03-26

SAN DIEGo.-Rebuke. owned by
Commander J. X L. Ross. Canadian
sportsman. won the CoNroth handicap
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27
RAILWAY Will Open
1 UP Big ORE BODIES
GREAT GOLD PRODUCING DIS
TRICT SEEN IN CENTRAL IDAHO
MOUNTAINS.

Only the coming of adequate trans
Ipoftation facilities is needed to make
the central Idaho mining section one
of the biggest gold producing districts
in the west, according to statement
given out Monday by e. NJ Griffith,
pioneer mining man and newspaper
editor of Grangeville, who witnessed
the early gold rush in that section of
the country
cit must be remembered that this
central Idaho mineral section is not
confined to one camp as is usually
the case, but embraces territory
something like 40 miles square, much
of which is virgin ground, known to
be mineralized and containing good
showings that, under the present ex-
listing circumstances, are not being
taken advantage off, he said.
The recent big strikes of gold ore
in large quantities in and around Elk
City, are only minor strikes compared
to those which would be brought to
light should railroad undertake to
come into that territory, it is thought.
Big strikes would be daily occurrences,
Mr.. Griffith thinks, and would so sti-
mulate that section of the country
that it would rank as one of the
richest gold producing sections in the
country, rivaling the production re-
cords made in the Sixties when that
section of the country was mecca
for placer miners
There is enough development bein"s !
done now on at least 2oe,,,rg ,,eI.f;as in
4 +I,o --s1<ea4S1 ~ iOpSi IlSo Ill
-. ..ss...,..ssss-sfoif, that would with proper T
and transportation facili-
ties for getting the ore out, be able
to furnish several car loads of con-
centrate day to smelters. A good
truck road up the South Fork of the
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27
GRADUATE REPRESENTS
IDAHO AT INAUGURATION

Miss Gertrude Byrnes, a music
graduate from Idaho in 1910, repre-
sented the university at the inaug-
uration of DR.. Heber Reece Harper
as chancellor of the University Of
Denver. Fifteen college presidents,
and representatives of over eighty
educational institutions, attended the
ceremony, which was held February
Is and 16.
Miss Byrnes received her appoint
ment as representative. of the Uni
versity of Idaho from President Up
ham. She is assistant uperintendent
of the Denver orphans home, and is
also connected with one of the Den
yer hospitals. Miss Byrnes is well
known in Moscow, having lived here
for several years.
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27
HEAD STUFFED
BY CATARRH? USE
A HEALING CREAM

If your nostrils are clogged, your
throat distressed, or your head is
stuffed by nasty catarrh or a cold
apply little pure, antiseptic, germ
destroying cream into your nostrils.
1t penetrates through every air pas
sage, soothing inflamed, swollen mem
branes and you get instant relief.
How good it feels. Your nostrils
are open. Your head is clear. No
more hawking, snuffling, dryness or
struggling for breath. Get assma1l
bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from any
druggist. Colds and catarrh yield
like magic. Don't stay stuffed up.
Relief is sure. To be obtained at
Corner Drug and Jewelry Store.-Adv.
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

lots of good water and also get about
four ounces of Jad Salts from any
good pharmacy; take tablespoonful
in a glass of water before breakfast
for few days and your kidneys may
then act fine. This famous salts is
made from the acid of grapes and
lemon juice, combined with ithia, and
has been used for years to flush
clogged kidneys and stimulate them
to activity; also to. neutralize the acids
in the system so that they no longer
irritate, thus often relieving bladder
disorders.
Jad Salts cannot injure anyone;
makes delightful effervescent lithia-
water drink which millions of men
and women take now and then to
help keep the kidneys and urinary
organs clean, thus often avoiding seri-
Gus kidney disorders. By all means
have your physician examine your kid
neys at least twice year.-Adv.
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27
CLEAN KIDNEYS
BY DRINKING
LOTS OF WATER.
Take Salts to Flush Kidneys II
Bladder BOtherS or
Back Hurts.

Eating too much rich food may pro-
duce kidney trouble in some form
says well-known authority, because
the acids created excite the kidneys.
Then they become overworked, get
sluggish, clog up and cause all sorts
OF distress, particularly backache and
misery in the kidney region, rheuma-
tic twinges, severe headaches, acid
stomach, constipation, torpid liver,
bladder and urinary ir-
ritation.
The moment your back hurts or
kidneys aren't acting right, or il
bladder bothers you, begin drinking
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27
LACK OF CONFIDENCE.

Lack of confidence brought to a
close prosperous and well fortified
financial institution of Idaho recently
bringing further troubles on an al
ready harassed and afflicted commun-
lty. So far. as can be learned at this
time there was no reason for the lack
of confidence. The institution was
stable, well managed and in a safe
condition and had it been permitted
to continue in business would have
been factor in keeping things level
in that particular community.
Lack of confidence in oneself and
in communities has been severe han
dicap to overcome in many localities
the past few years and until confid-
ence in worthy institutions and men
is restored just that much longer will
business be retarded.-Idaho Falls
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27
Admits Davis Wills

Judge Adrian Nelson of the Latah
county probate court today admitted
to probate the wills of Adrian Davis
and Jane Davis, husband and wife.
The wills have been admitted for
probate in Washington as some of
the property of the estate is il.
Washington. Frank Leonard OF
Pennington, Wash, was appointed
administrator with the wills annexed
by Judge Nelson. The estate con
sists of $50 acres of land near Farm
ington in Latah county, valued a
$4,000.
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27
Notice

When 1 sold my interest in the
Bratton e Davis Grocery store, |
took over all accounts up to Febru-
ary 1, 1928. | now request all par
ties owing any of these accounts to
call at my room, 4, just over Brat
tons, and make settlement, or call
at the bookkeeper's desk in the store.
All accounts not paid by March 1,
1928, will draw interest from that
date.
126-128 c.. H. BRATTON.
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

Clearwater would do much to alleviate
the situation, it is thought, and open
up vast mineral resources in the CEN
tral Idaho area.
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

Miss Verla Draper, accompanied by
Misses Vivian Minyard. Della Grand
and Messrs Alfred Hangen, and c..
Hangen mOtored to Moscow from
Spangle, and spent the weekend at
Miss Draper's home.
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

keep almost nine million dollars in
the northwest states which now goes
10 the central state. A half million
more hogs each year in the three
northwest states would mean a long
step toward greater prosperity. It is
worth considering by the farmer who
is unable to see any silver lining to
that much-talked-of cloud that hovers
over the wheat farmer.
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27
- "a E

The Portland Union Stockyards
company has just issued a statement
which should be of interest to Pa
louise country farmers, especially any
who may be keeping out of the hog
business for fear of glutting the mar
ket. The statement shows that 448 1892
live hogs were brought to slaughter
ing plants In Portland, Tacoma,
Seattle, and Spokane during 1922 from
the Dakotas and Nebraska. The aver
age value of these hogs is given as
$20 making the total amount sent out
Of the territory for live hogs 1885,
$40. This money, of course, means
greater prosperity for the farmers of
the Dakotas and Nebraska and less
for the farmers of Oregon, Washing
ton, and Idaho. In other words,
few more hogs on each farm would
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

FOR RENT-AN APARTMENT OF
three comfortably furnished rooms,
down stairs, with bath, cellar, and
woodshed. Corner First and Van
Buren. Phone CIR. 124-35
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

FOR SALE-GOOD HACK WITH
/, top and side curtains. Inquire O..
E. Bell Implement Store. 1898
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

SHRINE PATROL.
Regular drill at University Armory,
Thursday, March 1, 1880 p. m. Pat
rO1 Leader. 127-128
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

FOR SALE-A HARLEY DAVIS
motorcycle and side car. Call So
-. ..as 1O7-136
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27
FOR RENT

FOR RENT ROOM SUITES with
bath; rooms furnished for light
housekeeping. By day 75c; week
$3.50; month $1,000. Anthony Apart
ments, 624 So. Main. Phone 144-J. ~
126-43
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

FOR RENT-TWO OFFICE ROOMS,
steam heated Call 109. 1861
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

FOR RENT-TWO OR THREE FUR
nished rooms for light housekeep-
ing. 405 So. Jackson Ave. 1850
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

An exchange from south Idaho tells
in the warm sunshine of spring while
other sections Of the country were in
the throes of winter. Recent court
news would indicate that the sun
shine bath was but a side issue and
not to be compared as joy producer.
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

FOR SALE-TWO-SEAT SURREY,
in good condition. Phone 404-J
127-132
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

FOR RENT-ON GROUND FLOOR,
| two rooms, modern; two outside en-
frances, TIA S. Washington. Phone
| 428-L. 1890
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27
WANTED

WANTED - SEWING. CHILDREN,S
clothing specially. 904 So. Jeff
erSOn ST. 1890
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

FOR RENT = TWO ROOMS, EACH
with bath, s16 and SIS, respectively,
one lodging room $12. Phone 144-J.
Anthony's apartments, 624 So Main.
1929
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

LOST-ONE TRUCK CHAT, 35-5. AT
the N. P. bridge. Return to Carl
Smith 127-2S
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

LOST--A PAIR OF HORN RIMNEFsD
glasses between Mitten's and Delta
Gamma house. Reward. Please cali
174. 1861
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

FOR CHIMNEY CLEANING CALL
1851. George Eaton 124-29
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27
FOR SALE-MiscellaneOus

FOR -WASHBURN BANDO-
lin, good as new, SIS; dining room
set, without a mar, Jack Bean pat
tern, $85; Hughes large size electric
range, practically new, $75; old style
Remington typewriter, SIS. Mrs. G.
B. Joslin, Palouse, Wash. 1877
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27
MISCELLANEOUS

BE A DETECTIVE = EXPERIENCE
unnecessary; get particulars; ex-
ceptional opportunities; travel; sal
aries; expenses. Hartley Detective
Agency, Kansas City, Mo. 1876
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

LOST-BAR jim SET WITH RHIND
stones. Phone 109 124-27
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE

FOR SALE-TWO CHOICE LOTS:
good location; no grades or hills.
Will take good team and wagon in
part payment Inquire of A. T.
Ewes, 323 No. Jefferson. 1898
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

FOR SALE-A FIVE YEAR OLD
cow, fresh since December Is. Call
Farmers 912X4. 1929
The daily star-mirror., 1923-02-27

LOST
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-10-11
Vessels in Port at Seattle

Smith Cove Terminal, pier u--atr Rhld.
zuoks Maru. sebr Tampa. str West
Cadron.
pier ,e-str Kaen Maru. Moralsan Ma.
ru. Hokkoh aaru. ctr Phnaman, ctr
Forest King.
Great Northern Termlnal--str Tokiwa
Maru. str Iekata Naru
Bell street Terminai--8tr Commercial
Trader. U. 4. Q. @. Haida.
Pier ii-B--str OweEo.
Pier s-U. y. G. q. Pioneer,
Pier 7-Motorahip Anyll.
Pier g--str Phyllis
Pier B--Atr Admiral Dewey
pier D--str IT. n. Alexander
Pacific Coast Coal Bunkcra-u. 4, l.. r.
swlftHurc
Union Pacific Terminai--str Makcnn
U. 8. Shipping Board MporlngH-- West
Hmrod. Anna r. Morse.
Standard oil Co.'S TermlnnI-~gtr Cant.
A. Y, Lucas.
I.andet Street TnrmlnRi--str Hawaiian.
lfanford Street Termlnni-str yenvonue.
r. 3. G. \. Diseoyeror.
Spokane street Termlnai--slr p, ].
Luckonhnch.
General Petroleum Termlnnl--atr Mo.
Javu, afr President Madison.
Todd Dry Docks-5tr Auniand. molorshIp
Carolyn Frances. schr Znpota.
Ames Terminal Company anhr Intti,
Bennett, motorship Libby Maine.
west Seattle Training Htaton-Engio
No. 81.
Heffernan'a Drydock Str santa Ann
bktn W. H. Flint. nj Rainier.
stream--B Buoy No. str Madison.
Winslow Marine Hallway -motorship
Donna Lane, achoonora Iiotay Ross X
v, Kruso, Meteor. Sophie ChrIstensou
Hpokhnc. barge codultlam city.