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Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29
From the County Agent
Low Yields of Corn Are Due to Poor
Seed.

The average acre yield Of corn for
the entire United States is hut 70
bushels, yet in practically every sec
tion two or three times that quantity
is frequently produced. Improving the
quality of the seed corn is one of the
surcst ways of increasing the yield,
The farmers of Randolph county can
prevent n serious loss to themselves 10y
the use of better seed corn. \ full
stand may be obtained from inferior
seed but the yield will be lower than
good seed would have produced. The
fact that you are growing corn from
what was once good seed is no sign
that you still have good seed. Corn Is
constantly producing variations ana
mutations and can be improved by the
grower or allowed to run out as he
chooses. Too many people consider
seed good simply because it will grow.
The fact that seed corn will grow
should not govern the planter in select
ing seed. for there are many more
things to be taken into consideration
in growing corn. A high yield of well
matured corn free from disease is the
main feature to keep in mind when
planting.
In selecting seed corn be sure to Sc
lect only ears that are well matured
and have high percentage of kernels,
compared to the weight of the whole
ear.
Farmers who did not pick their seed
corn at gathering time should start
now to select the best ears and put
them aside for seed. Select the very
best ears from your crib, and your in
crease yields will return you more pro-
fit than any other work you can do
on your farm in such a short time.
Test Your Seed Before Planting
Would you like to know before plant
ing that your seed will germinate and
produce? The only sure way to know
is by actual test. Start now TO test
your seed TO prevent the loss of time
and money caused from planting seed
that will not germinate. Make a seed
corn testing box and test your seed for
termination. BE sure that each kernel
tested is perfect in appearance and
was not injured at the tip when re-
moved from the ear. II you do not
understand the methods of testing seed
corn, consult your county agent. He
will be glad to furnish you informa
ton.
There is a serious shortage Of good
seed in Randolph county this year and
il would be well for every farmer to
think this matter over and be prepar-
ed when planting time comes. DO not
put off your seed problems until plant !
ing time, because a greater part Of
your losses are caused from doing
things in hurry, neglecting the
things that will bring more profit,
Lydle p. Smith,
County Agent.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29
PILES

Cured without the knife. Over %
years experience in the special treat.
ment of rectal diseases. Piles, fish.
ures. fistula, ulcers and all rectal dis
eases, treated without the knife, 10
cutting, no operation.
Cure Guaranteed by
Dr. ]. c. Young, specialist,
400 Main st. Jonesboro, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29
Notice Of Closing Waters to Mussel
Takers


Pursuant 10 the authority granted
In Act No. 56l of the General Assem-
bly, Of the State Of Arkansas, approved
March %, 1923, the Arkansas Game
and Fish Commission, on the 18th day
If February 1924, made and entered Of
record on the minutes of said Commits
sion an order closing the following
waters, situated in the State Of Ar
kansas, against the taking of Fresh
Water Mussels for a period Of five
years, tO-wit:
White River
From the mouth of LaGrue river to
st. Charles, Arkansas, and
From the mouth of Cache river to
Des Arc, Arkansas, and
From Taylor's Bay to Newport, Ar
kansas.
Black River
From Black Rock Arkansas TO the
Missouri State Line.
Current River
From its mouth TO the Missouri
state Line. (Closed entirely in Ar
Kansas
st. Francis
From its mouth to Parkin, Arkan-
Sag.
Ouachita River
From Moro Bay to Camden, Arkan-
SaS, and
From Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to it,
head.
The taking, catching or killing of
any species Of Mussels for commercial
purposes from the above closed waters
Is prohibited 10y law, for a period OF
i've years from and after the first day
OF April, 1924, when this order shall
become effective.
Witness our hand and seal this the
18th day Of February, 1924.
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission,
Guy Amsler, Secretary.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29
free Lecture at Court House

po+r w Collins of Boston, the man who has answer
'I:o o,ostions will arrive in Pocahontas on
March II TO deliver at the court house. under the aus
icos of Pocahontas Council Knights OF Columbus his
lecture what America Means to U.s.
AS lecturer campaigning against the menace Of
Red Radicaism, Socialism, BoSheVlsm' l. W. Wlsin, and
enemies of Americanism under the direction of the
of Supreme Board of Directors for the past decade,
Cu has established the worlds record for answering
+ions in the open forums always held at the concu-
sion of his lectures.
Grand Knight ]. M. Hofmann, announces that the
Ie will be entirely free to the public and that any of
Mr. Collins hearers is entitled to ask whatever question
he or she deems pertinent the subject of the lecture
Mr. Collins is one of corps of experts in the soco-
logical and economic field carrying an educational cam
naiqn against organized radasm under the auspices Of
the K of c. He is of the best equipped authorities
on industrial relations in America, having served for
years as trade union international official In 1917 the
U. s. government enlisted Collins industrial expert
and in 1918 he undertook the direction of the K Of
construction and employment system which found jobs
in civilian life for more than 100000 former service men
without cent of cost to either employed employer.
In his lecture Mr.. Collins will deal with the poten-
taities for social disorders in the world and especially
in America today and define the forces that
fully counterac the organized effort to disrupt the pres
ent social status His experience with Labor and Capt.
tai has equipped him with intimate knowledge of in
dusta disputes and his contact with employers and en-
ployees enables him to understand thoroughly their view
points
Wherever Mr. Collins has lectured during his years
of service with the K of press and public of all politics
and ceed have agreed that his message of sense
for right relations between capital and labor and nwav-
erng opposition to bolshevk doctrnares has contributed
largely to clear understanding of the social industrial
and economic problems that confront the world today
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29
Farmers see our Moline Imple-
ments. Prices Lowest in
County by 10 per cent
At Baltz Hardware

! At Baltz Hardware
Mrs. G. T. Clements of JOnesbOrO
came up last week for a few days
visit here with her son, Guy Amos, and
WIFE
Mrs. Carter jenkins of Elgin, ILL.,,
arrived Wednesday for visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. +. Blank
cnship.
' Ed Ferguson, a good citizen and
business man of Doniphan, Mo-, was
meeting Pocahontas friends Wednes-
day morning.
T.. Dalton has for sale a number Of
good teams of mules, mares and
horses. Prices right, terms TO suit
you. See him.
Miss Pauline Bishop returned home
Saturday after teaching a successful
term of school at Hogan. Her school
was out Friday.
Lost-On rock road between Shan
non and Manson, dark gray overcoat.
Reward for return TO me / IA miles
east of Manson. w. b. Rogers. 20 1tp
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Brown, who
have been visiting here at the home of
w. ID. Ward, have returned to their
home at Harrison, Ark.
DIR. Louis c. Bernays, Little Rock
eye specialist, will be in Pocahontas
Monday and Tuesday, March and 4,
and may be seen at Burke's Pharmacy.
Misses Pearl Bigger and Missie
Schnabaum attended dance at Wal
nut Ridge last Wednesday night,
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Beasley.
Mrs. Elmer Gattinger and son of
Rector are here this week visiting rela-
tives. They were called here during
the illness Of Mrs. Gattinger's mother,
Mrs. Haltom.
For Sale-Pure bred S. c. White
Leghorn chix and setting eggs. Baby
chix, 10 cents each. Eggs, cents
each. Box B-74. c. W. Bennett,
20 Ct. Myrtle, Mo.
Jim and Hattie King are making
quite an addition to their home on the
north side. The work has been going
forward for several days and is now
nearing completion.
For Salc-One good team of farm
mules, nine years old and good
matches. About Is 1-2 hands. VIII
sell for cash or take a good note. See
Mrs. Flora \. Hall, Pocahontas. 20 If.
Don't forget the date for the ban
Quot of the Pocahontas Chamber of
Commerce. Get receipt for your
dues for 1924 which will entitle you to
lltf HhlHlNSlbI W lut uullutl.
Mrs. Carl Preston and daughter,
Miss Evelyn Pauline, and Mrs. Zan
Schnabam were in Jonesboro the lat
ter part of last week, guests at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Sigler.
For Sale-6 head work horses, 10
good milk cows. VIII buy all your
stock hogs at highest market price.
Call me when you want to sell hogs or
buy COW. John X. Kizer,
% A.. POcahontas, Ark.
We are requested TO announce that
the Womans' Missionary Society win
meet with Mrs. DIR. w. Il. Hughes next
Tuesday afternoon at 2 $50. All mem.
bers cordially invited, and visitors
will be welcome.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29
CARD OF THANKS

W" take this method of expressing
our sincere thanks to all who were 50
N'"u ana helpful during the last ill
ness and death Of our dear mother.
Ana for the many expressions of sym,
po'hy and the beautiful floral offerings.
Milber Haltom,
Mickey Haltom,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Turner,
Mr.. and Mrs. K. j. Gattinger.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29
SUBSCRIPTION. sL5o AYtAR IN ADVANCE
Local and Personal

wright's Meat Smoke at Johnston's.
Joe Kolley of Jonesboro, is visiting
homefolks here this week.
Chas Hancock OF Hoxie was over
for a short visit last Friday.
Ford Coupe For Sale-Call at Frisco
station, Manson, Arkansas, for terms.
Ben Johnston made a business trip
TO Little Rock first Of the week.
Pearl Bates of Hoxie was over
Tuesday night visiting homefolks.
Herman Coleman of Walnut Ridge
was in town ON business Saturday.
W. A. Kamerm9h of Success was in
Pocahontas Wednesday ON business.
J. q. Sallee had business in Ravenden
Springs u day or two first of the week
New line of Toilet Goods just receiv-
cd. soc package free. Johnston Drug
Co.
Dewitt Bailey orders his address
changed from Warm Springs TO Man
son.
ID. W. Reynolds was down from
Reyno last Friday looking after bust
ness.
Join the Chamber of Commerce. It
stands for the best interests of your
town.
J. VI. Brown and son of Dalton were
looking after business in town last
Friday.
Leland Carroll was down Sunday
from Cape Girardenu for a visit with
homefolks.
II. Il Lehman of Sikcston, Mo-, is
looking after business i'm Pocahontas
this week.
Let us I'LL your prescriptions. You'll
like our service. Johnston Drug Com
pany.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Schnabaum of
Bggers were visiting homefolks here
first of the week.
Rev W. II. Aretz of Little Rock,
had business in Pocahontas the latter
part of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. ElIcrt Owens are the
proud parents of a fine baby hoy, born
Sunday afternoon.
See Dalton's mules and horses be
fore buying elsewhere. lie will treat
you right.
Harvey Midkin' and family of Wal
nu Ridge were guests OF relatives and
friends here Sunday.
Miss Alice Hand returned Tuesday
from Alton, Mo-, where she had been
visiting her grand parents.
Get after that cough with our White
Pine Compound. 25c bottle. John
ston Drug Co.
Mrs. Robertson of O'Kean was over
last week for a visit with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Clifford Wiley, and family.
Marshall Million, son of Kibler Mil
lion, is home for a short stay. lie has
been In hospital at Kansas city, No.
Miss May Williams Of Shaum was
here frs of the week visiting the
Misses Leila Pace and Beulah Thomp-
son.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29
CARD OF THANKS

] take this method Of thanking the
urar people and members of RichwOOds
l. O' q. +. for the kindness and help
thry gave me during the illness ana
death of my darling husband, Rufe
vermilye. His Wife.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29
Cy Adams Says:

II every farmer in the state who
raises corn should follow the recon-
mendations of the county farm agents
in planting and cultivating, great
part of our feed shortage would be
overcome.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29
MULES FOR SALE
LAND FOR RENT

nave native raised mules for s,ro
II TO 10 hands. / to I years old. CpE,
or fan payment. '' "''l
Also have land for a two team or,,.
for rent, mostly cotton. ''I
% Claud Mock,
ingram, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29
FOR RENT

4 nice new six room bungalow just
ont Of the corporation. Terms reason
able. See T.. Dalton at Randolph co,
Bank. 20 II.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29
Obituary
CARROLL

j. T. Carroll, born 1872. Married
N"cta Ingram in 1901. Died at his
home Feb. 10, 1924. lie leaves wife
and six children and three sisters. lie
was laid to rest in the Foster cemetery
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29
FOR SALE OR TRADE

$50 acres of wild land near Raven
den Springs. A bargain.
G. A. Dixon,
% If. PoCahontas, Ark.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29

our feed problem in Arkansas is
not only "A matter of small acreage but
also low production per acre,
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29

II would be well, also, to plan what
is going into the garden. Too many
gardens have more vegetables than will
be consumed early in the summer and
then none at an later on in the season.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29

Next time you hear some man say
the county agent "aint doin' nothin'
fer the farmers" remind him that the
agent is showing the farmers Of Ar
kansas how It increase our corn pro-
duction 80 per cent without increasing
the cost Of production.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29

You can set four big papers for
S2.ij, Ask Us about them.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29

II you have to talk about folks in
public, talk only about those of whom
you can say good things; the man
about whom You must say bad things,
talk to him in private.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29

Don't let the image garden grow too
large however. A small garden well
tended will produce lots more vege-
tables than a large garden given little
carc
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29

As spring comes on, put some Of
those garden dreams down on paper
50 that you will have a plan to follow
as soon as the weather permits.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29
CLIFFORD PRICE
Pocahontas, Ark.

Mrs. Walter Blankenship is visiting
relatives in Essex, Mo, this week.
Don't fail to visit Dalton's mule pen
while in town if you want to buy a
team.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-02-29

% IT,
New Britain herald., 1924-09-10

flor they were very selfish persons while Mir, Tunky is very kindhearted and generous"
 The giant put the little store down very carefully so as not to disturb anything inside, then he reached in his pocket and took out large trunk. The trunk was filled with nice little red bicycles, roller skates, pret- ty dolls. picture books, sleds and wagons and lots Of other nice things. Mir. Tunky," the giant said, When l was a little boy l wanted lot of nice things 10 play with, but never had them. so l want you to take these pretty things and give them away 10 good children,' So, Mir Tunky thanked the nice g.ant and said that he would do just as the giant asked.
 You sec" RaEgedy Ann whis- pered to Mir Tunky, 50 many peo- pie frightrn children telling them Of giants, but really, giants are jusl like other people except that they are a great deal larger and have larger kindly hearts,
New Britain herald., 1924-09-10
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hy Jekmy SrueN<

Raggedy Ann. Raggedy Andy, Mir, Tunky and the Witch were sitting in MT. Tunky's store eating invisible ice cream cones and lollypops when the Witch suddenly asked. What is that noise? Do you think 1t can be thunder?"
 Everybody listened. The sound made a noise like this. only a great deal loudaI. "BLUMP! BLUMP! BLUNT. BLUMP,,' and it grew louded and louder until MT, Tunky's little store shook and some of the invisible things fcll from the shelves and crashed to the floor.
 Tt isn't thunder" Eaggedy Ann said, If it didn't sound so loud, ] might think it was someone walk ing"
 Aha" the witch cried, Tt is someone walking, That's what"
 Then it must be a giant" Rag gedys Andy said
 Tt is a giant" the witch replied. "and I'll just bet nickel that he is coming right here, I'll bet the three men have asked him to help them chase Mr. T'unky away"
 Shall we run and hide?" Mir. Tunky asked. The giant may gob- ble us right up if he finds us here"
 "We'vc met lots of giants" Rag Gedy Ann said. And they never have gobbIed up anything except nice things to eat like chocolate cakes and cookies and things like that, Let's just stay right here and sec what the giant wants"
 In short time the giant came walking through the trees, and he was a real large giant, too. Where is the store which MT, Tunky owns" he asked.
 Right here, Mir Giant" MT. Tun- ky said, and his voice shook when he said fl. And is it really and truly filled with lovely invisible things? ?'' the giant asked as he picked up the tiny store and preped in the door.
 Please do not rattle the little store about too much, Mir. Giant" " Raggedy Ann said For Mir. Tunky las every invisible thing piled neat ly upon the shelves and if you knock them down, then he will not be able 10 find them so easily when he wishes to give the things away 10 nice little boys and girls"
 And. he really gives the things away?" the giant asked Raggedy Ann. Well then if NIT. Tunky is that kind hearted. am glad that ] took the three selfish men upon the palm nf my hand and blew them way ID over the tree tops. for they came 10 me and asked me to help them get the store away from Mir, Tunky"
 And We are glad you did that tool" Raggedy Ann told the giant,
New Britain herald., 1924-09-10
BOLT THREATENS
 FROM 3RD PARTY
Farmer-Labor Chairman and
 La Toilette, Jr, at Odds

Denver Sept 10.--A threatened break looms between the national farmer-labor party and the national La Toilette campaign committee as the result of a letter addressed to John M. Nelson, of the national La Toilette committee, in Chicago, by Dr. C. B. Warner, chairman of the national campaign committee of the farmer-labor party.
 Dr. Warner in his letter demanded repudiation of the statement made by Frank Harrison, regional director of the La Toilette Wheeler campaign that Bert Martin, national secretary of the farmer-labor party. was soli- citing funds for the campaign fin Colorado without authorization from the La Toilette headquarters.
 MT. Harrison's staten tnt, he said, came as the result of a telegram from Robert M. La Toilette, Jr., that Mr.. Martin has no authorization to collect funds and that these peo- pie" (the farmer-labor party, were absolutely unreliable"
 Dr. Warner asks if the telegram was sent out as quoted and whether that Is the opinion of your head quarters"
 ''If such is the case, that will mean that we sever our connection with you" Dr. Warner said.
 "If your organization disayoWs the telegram, l shall expect it to give wide publicity to the same, personal letter 10 MT. Martin and a letter of censure to the person or persons responsible for this action"
 According to Dr. Warner, Mir. Martin recently received a request from Arthur E. Holder for loan of $1,OOO to help defray the expenses of the La Toilette Wheeler campaign and the Cleveland conference, acting on such request, began to solicit funds. slightly less than week ago MT. Martins work was objected to by William Johnston, Dr, Warner says. Thereupon Mir. Martin agreed to stop collecting funds.
New Britain herald., 1924-09-10
!kac(lan,8leAo , }

great deal of worry and trouble lately"
 For a moment Jack was silent, and I heard the footsteps of my mother, who is the most understand ing of women, leaving the room.
 SubConsciously Jack must have realized that we were alone, for he bent over and took me in his arms.
 Leslie, my darling, l am sorry. I've been a brute. I'm always doing the wroPg thing. It's my cursed selhshness, I think. You are right. dear. You're always right, and was a beast to make any intimation that you could be otherwise than loyal to me even in thought"
 No" l whispered. T could not possibly be otherwise than loyal now. for-for-I pulled his head down to mine and whispered something in his ear"
 My wife, my darling wife! It isn't true-it cant be true!"
 Yes it is true, Jack. Are you glad?"
 A sudden shadow passed over his face, but he quickly brought a smile to his lips,
 I'm only afraid for you, dear" he said. Then, as though it was brought from him against his will, he whispered:
 T hope it will be q girl"
 As Jack said this, Ruth, all the suppressed fears that had been ae- sailing me since l had known baby was coming to me, welled up in front of me. Suppose l had a son. Would it make any difference in my feelings for little Jack, whose childish heart I had found was all bound up in his feelings for his pity muvver"
 Could l bear 10 know that my sons name must be something else than the historic one this other child bore? The name of John Alden Prescott had already been given 10 another woman's child. Would ii nuTI me IT my own Heeh ana boou could never have it?
 Faintly in the distance l heard a cry from little Jack. Uncertain steps came nearer my door.
 "I want my muvveri l want my muvver," said a tremulous, grieying childish voice.
 He shall have his muvver." 1 said. Jack. open the door and lei my son in"
 (Copyri5bs. 1924. NEA Service, Inesl
New Britain herald., 1924-09-10
SHELL FISH FULL 1. OF METALS, REPORT
American Chemical Society
 Hears Of Floating Mines

Ithaca, N. Y, Sept. 10.-Lobsters, oysters and crabs are floating mines, according to a report submitted to the American Chemical society by Dr. J. s. McHargue, director of the laboratory of chemical research of the Kentucky agricultural experi- ment station at Lexington. Re- search, he asserts, has shown that they contain copper. iron, manganese and zinc.
 "The lobster" says pr. McHar- gue's report made public at the GSth meeting of the society," has long been regarded as the, king among blue boods. However, judging from the amount of copper found in the different portions of the lobster, it is apparent that the oyster 'ccntains considerably more copper than the lobster, neither is the blotd of the oyster blue.
 "The stomach and thoraX of the lobster appear to be richer in cop- per than the other parts analysed. It is quite probable that the liver of the lobster is richer in copper than any other of it's organs. The edible portion or tail meat contains quite .apprcciabIe amounts of both copper and zinc.
 "The crab contains apprectabe amounts of copper and considerable zinc.
 The soft shelIed crab contains perhaps as much copper in its edible tissues as the lobster and consider ably more zinc. Since the chell was included in the analysis of the crab it is quite probable that the edible meat would give larger figure for copper than in this analysis"
 The vitaminis factor, in which Random, the French scientist, has shown the oyster to be rich, may, Dr. McHargue prophecies. ultimate ly prove to be zinc.
 "As investigations" continues Dr. MCHarguc, tend to show that cop- per, manganese and zinc are essential in the metabolism of higher animals, including man. it is evident that the consumption of oysters, clans, lob sters and crabs and other sea foods will supply the minerals which have been eliminatedsin the highly milled and demineralized cereal products which form 8 very important part of our diet"