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The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20
Bull Associations
Are Quite Popular
Many Organizations Oper-
ating in Pennsylvania.

That bull associations are proving
popular among the dairymen of Penn
sylvania is evidenced by the fact that
at present there are 80 such organlza-
tions operating in 20 counties in the
state, according to e. B. Fits, in
charge Of the dairy extension service
at the Pennsylvania State college
These associations own a total of 100
high-quality sires, all with exceptional
production and show records back of
them. Pennsylvania now leads all
states In the number of bull associ-
atoms.
The newest association to start is
the one in Sullivan county with a
membership of 10 farmers. Three ex-
c%eptionally s~erviceable sires were
purchased at an average delivered
price just slightly in excess of $500.
This makes a sire investment Of $8.13
per COW for six years, which is less
than the previous cost of scrub sires
where each man owned his own bull.
The quality of these bulls is shown by
the fact that 10 of the p nearest dams
in the three p~edigrees have an average
of 1907 pounds of butter in n year.
At a recent meeting of the Bedford
county association steps were taken to
renew the accredited herd certificates
of the members so that these herds
may remain tuberculosis free, and two
additional members were elected. The
Clarion county association has just in
creased their organization 10 five bulls
and arrangements are under way to
exhibit all of them at their annual
field day. Bradford county has had
good results from their association
and even though they purchased their
bulls at the peak of war prices, suf-
fering quite a loss in Inventory. the
members voted to raise additional
fuSlds TO purchase another new bull
because they feel that their associa-
tion has played a prominent part in
their dairy development.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20
In Feeding Test Silage
Better Than Legume Hay

Feeding tests recently concluded at
the Iowa agricultural experiment sta
ton showed that steers being fed for
the market made greater gains and
larger profits on a ration of cor and
silage than on ration of corn and
legume hay.
In these tests two-year-old Hereford
steers were used. They were started
on feed November Is, 1924, and the
test ended March 10, 1928, the period
covered being about 100 days.
SheIied corn, corn silage, linseed
meal. alfalfa hay, molasses feed, and
soy bean hay was fed TO ter lots of
seven head each, a different ration be
ing fed to each lot.
The results of the test showed that
the lots on a silage ration produced a
margin above feed cost which was uni
formly higher than those fed with a
legume hay ration.
The lot having the highest rating
was fed on a ration of shelled corn,
corr silage, linseed meal, and alfalfa
hay. 1t showed a margin above feed
cost of $3.50. The lot having the low
est rating was fed on a ration of
sheIled corn, molasses feed and alfalfa
hay. II showed a loss of $2.O6.
The results of this test are of value
to every farmer engaged in the pro-
duction of beef because 1t shows the
high feeding qualities of o silage.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20
Cure for Insomnia

An inventor Of aiacclesfield. Eng
land, is said to have perfected a ma
chine that will cure insomnia. The
machine is placed alongside of the bed
and emits light rays of l. different
colors, flashing at prearranged periods.
The effect of this combination of col
ors and ~periodicity is intended to be
soothing and to induce sleep. The
color flashes at such regular intervals
have a peculiar effect upon the retina,
1t is said. The inventor maintains he
has cured several stubborn cases of
sleeplessness in ten to fifteen minutes.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20
BROOD OVER
STOMACH DISTRESS

Don't hay awake nights and feel mis-
cradle IN d~ay-there's one right way to
nx up your gassy. rebelious disordered
stomach in such a short time that your
heart viii be gladdened.
Today Dare's Mentha Pepsin is the one
remedy supremely efficient where acute
or chronic indigestion or gastritis IL
making your days and rights miserable.
Reports Of its mighty power to over
come u~nbearabie, near suffocating stom-
ach agony have swept the land until to-
day its sales are marvellous.
Get one bottle Of this pleasant speedy
acting medicine today with the distinct
understanding that II 1t doesn't help You
your money will be returned.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20
Records Tell of
Profits or Loss
Accounts VIII Show Wheth-
er Farm Is Making or
Losing Any Money.

The most valuable records that one
can keep on the farm are those that
tell the most about the farm business
and help one to make changes that
will prove most profitable.
1t is very easy to become confused
with an unrelated mass of figures and
as a result the operator will get no
real benefit from them. There are
some farm records. however, that
every farmer should keep In a clear
and concise manner if he would know
more about his business.
First Inventory.
The first is the inventory which Is
a list of everything owned and used
In operating the farm. Not only the
number but the values. are recorded.
This includes land. buildings, all live
stock, equipment. feed and supplies,
what you owe and what other people
owe you.
The second is a record of the farm
receipts. This contains an account of
everything you sell from the farm, the
quantity and the price you receive
for it.
The third is a list of farm expenses
and here you record all money paid
out for the operating of the farm or
the paying of farm debts.
These three records will show
whether the farm is making money or
losing money. They will show where
you get your money and how YOU
spend it. 1t will undoubtedly empha-
size the Importance of some of the
minor enterprises of the farm, such as
the sale of chickens, eggs. butter, etc.
inventory indispensable.
Without the inventory it is impos-
sible to know whether the farm is get
ting ahead or going back. An increase
or decrease in what you own will show
up here.
Very little time is required to keep
these records. Those who keep them
declare that this work pays a better
rate per hour than many other opera
tions on the farm.
Do you have an account book this
year? If not. lets hear from YOU
Thomas H. Summers, Extension Serv-
ice, Colorado Agricultural College.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20

color combinations, lend elegance to
afternoon ensembles, flannel. Q jer-
sey and other woolens contribute a
sports note to daytime ensembles in.
two shades of one color and more for
NAL garments are developed in satin
for afternoon ensembles, which prove
very useful where made in a light
and dark shade of one color, both for
afternoon and evening.
In time of vacation prepare for the
DAYS "when school begins Since
clothes are such an important ele-
ment of the schoolgirl equipment why
o begin to plan now what TO wear'7
No more essential item in the school
time wardrobe exists, than that OF the
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20
Had All Qualifications

An application for a position as
teacher in Butte county, South Dakota,
has been received from a woman in
Wyoming. In part. the application
says: Il will introduce myself as an
old-fashioned old maid school teacher.
l can ride horseback. am not afraid Of
rats, mice or rattlesnakes. Will he
pleased to receive a position in the
wildcat section Of your country. / do
not smoke cigarettes, use profane Ian
guage nor drink booze. Am so homely
that the men stay clear away from
me"
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20
LATE SUMMER ENSEMBLES;
MODISH SWEATER ESSENTIAL

IF THE ensemble vogue we're Ian
= gushing and needed a tonic, it
would be found in the lovely late
summer models In which two colors
are %skillfully used. But the ensemble
is established in the mode, is thriving
and breaking into new blooms that
will strengthen its vogue for fall.
Here is pictured one of them, showing
a smooth-faced, wooden fabric in
white, with a border design in lobster
red. The coat is in the plain lobster
with lining like the dress. 1t has a
white fox fur collar and long ties Of
white and silver ribbon. The dress
is cut with plain tody and slightly
haring skirt. Pipings and buttons are
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20

ways color combinations for if ones
taste runs to solid effects, they are
presented in enhancing shades, pansy
purple being the very smartest. A
plated skirt of exact match should be
worn with the purple sweater, for II
is the color ensemble which ~bespeaks
correct vogue for fall.
Another very Interesting new color
is carrot and its allied shades. The
autumn trend toward blue is evident,
especially navy with powder-blue cen
tinuing in high favor. Rust, green and
orchid are all accented.
Turning from monotone colorings to
color coml nations, n is impressed
with the prevalence of stripes, some
running zig-zag like sfreaks of light
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20

In red. the neckline high at the back.
W shaped in front and finished with
collar and revers
A duplicate of this model in beige
and black, with beige fur, would be
fine for late summer and fall and a
red and black combination with black
fox commends itself for fall and win
ter. There are many border designs,
in worsted fabrics, in the new fail
colors, that are adapted to ensemble
suits on the order of the handsome
model shown here.
The ensemble suit is developed in
the several different types of apparel
for morning, afternoon and sports
wear. Silks and chiffons in harmonic
ing shades of one color, or in two
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Carrots are just as good for horses
as for humans.
Provide shade and fresh water for
all classes of live stock.
Don't just keep a flock of chickens.
Give them a chance and they will keep
you.
Cultivation of the garden is more eff
fective than watering. Keep the
ground stirred.
If vegetables cannot be stored with
good results. they should be canned
while the quality is good.
Do you make a practice of greasing
your wagon wheels regularly? A little
grease will go a long way in p%rolonging
the life of a wagon.
Deep cultivation prunes the roots of
corn plants and may decrease the
yield, especially If the deep cultiva-
ton is practiced late in the season.
Cultivation of corn and other row
crops, in excess Of that required to
control weeds and keep the surface
soil in a granular condition, is not
necessary or advisable.
The best method of handling the in
festival roundworm problem in chick
ems is TO brood the chicks on ground
where the old hens or young chicks
have not ranged for one year.
In poultry diseases the adage that
an ounce of prevention is worth a
pound of cure is all wrong. The 0
rect version is that an ounce of pre-
vention is worth a ton of cure.
Gardeners a get the upper hand of
the cabbage worm by busting the plants
With a mixture of twenty parts of
lime 10 one part n of lead, 0
by spraying with ~arsenate of lead,
three pounds to fifty gallons of water.
equivalent to about n ounce to one
gallon of water.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20

taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and that was the best con-
fnement / had. Whenever / feel a
down | always take the Vegetable
Compound as a tonic. We have just
removed from Brockville (Canada) SO /
was pleased when the store ordered the
medicine for me and ] got it today. /
would not be without it for any price
and l recommend it to ladies around
here because / feel so sure it will bene-
St any woman who takes ii. Mrs.
AGNES WIGNALL, Talcville, New York.
Women can depend upon Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound 10 re-
lieve them from ills peculiar to their
sex. For sale by druggists everywhere.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20

sweater. To imagine a %schoolboy OF
girl, or college student who does moi
own at least one sweater. more likely
a collection. is impossible.
Perhaps the illustration herewith
tells the story Of the future for sweat
ers better than words. Long sleeve
and high neck are ultimatum which
has reached the public so far as fall
sweaters are concerned-and they are
to be quite tailored looking and of con
s~ervative styling so the mode declares
However. all this tendency toward the
severe and conventional is counteract-
ed by the happy % sounded in the
new c%olorings. They are Irresistible.
these new color Combinations, moi al
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20

ming, others around and around rather
than vertically. The model in the pic
ture describes stripes in an intriguing
effect of gray with chinese blue. OF
course the turtle-neck and long sleeves
stamp this sweater as being of very
latest" style Inspiration.
one of the charms of the newest
sweaters is thai they are for the most
part knitted of very fine imported
yarns. This insures a certain exqui-
STIFFNESS about them which is appre-
ciated In the wearing, for there is
nothing cumbersome or over-heayy in
the modern sweater
JULIA BOTTOMLEY.
&c. 1925. Western Newspaper union.)
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20
Form Buildings Valuable

According to the last federal census
the value of all farm buildings in the
United States is placed at $11, 4S6, 49,
54S and the average per farm is $l,7sl.
The state of Iowa leads all others
with a valuation of $922, 751, 713 and
an average of S4,323. In the District
Of Columbia the average is $6,967. the
total being only S1,42l.22l, however.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20
SUFFERED AFTER
birth OF BABY
Trouble Caused by Getting
Up Too Soon. Relieved by
Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
Talcville, New York" thought Il
would interest you to know what bene-

III 1 nave O0r1VeQ
from taking your
medicine a few
days after the birth
of my third child /
got up too quick.
TLen just before my
fifth child was bornI
had inflammation of
the bladder and dis
placement Seeing
your advertisement
in a Liverpool Eng
landA pauer I began
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20

Mrs. Florence Merriman of Port
land, Maine, is probably the only
LADY %stevedore'' in the country. She
blys she can handle as much freight
as any man. She also is mate and
cook, and in addition helps at any
other task while at sea.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20
can,eIs Going

Arab sbeiks are taking to automo-
biles. Camels are going out Of style,
even in the desert areas. Proof is the
continued requests from the Near East
for American cars.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20
cutlcura soothes Raby Rashes

That itch and burn, by hot baths
of Cuticura Soap followed by gentle
anointings of Cuticura Ointment.
Nothing better, purer, sweeter, espe-
cially if a little of the fragrant Cuti-
cura Talcum is busted on at the fin
ish. 25c each.=Adverfisement.
The Monmouth inquirer., 1925-08-20
Duplicating Machine

Recently invented in Germany and
soon to appear in this country, a dupli-
eating machine is. capable of making
5000 reproductions an hour.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-10
Recital A Success

The recital given by the music and
expression class of Mrs. DAILY Thomp-
son last Friday night was a great sue
cess and the youthful performers were
the recipients of many laudatory re-
marks following the program.
One number was especially good.
This was vocal solo by Lavelle Car
ter. son of Mrs. Emma Carter. The
boy has strong. clear voice and takes
either high or low notes with effort
less ease. His expression is excellent.
This is one of the largest classes
ever to present a recital in Pocahontas
and all are to be commended for the
talent they displayed.
The house was packed and a num-
ber of additional chairs We're brought
In to provide seating facilities.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-10
Free MOOnshine

Pocahontas people have been taking
whiskey with their water the past few
days. Though the whiskey was dilu-
ted to about .O0OOOO001 Per cent, it
was there just the same. For 500 gal
Ions of spirits was emptied in Black
river at Poplar Bluff and the local
waterworks system sucked in some of
it as it passed. The following item
explains the free drinks:
Poplar Bluff, Mo-, Dec. S-Approxi-
mately 800 gallons OF contraband
whiskey and homebrew has been fed
TO the fish" and dozen stills will be
sold for junk within the next month,
according to sheriff r. ID. McCowm
The sheriff says his contraband liquor
room i'm the county Jail was full and
he is having to make room for other
whiskey taken in raids. The whiskey
and beer was poured in Black river
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-10
Honor Roll

The following new and renewal sub
scriptions to the Star Herald have
been received since our last report:
II NJ Barden, G w Moore, l. NJ
Mansker, w w johnson, Bob Porter,
w X Taylor, c Barden, Pearl Pull
liam, c A Jolly, w Decker, Jas
Shivley, J r Davis, Lelna Poe, ] G
johnson, Mrs. Mary Douglas, G II
Lemmons, w NJ Pierce, Mike Ungerank,
E NJ Alexander, S L Davis, Homer
Hawkins, J r Thompson, G c Muir
ply, c Roellin, Mrs. Alec Goldsmith,
johnson Brown, w S LoOney, Guy NJ
Smith, c T Bennett, Noel Roberts, G
c Paine, Mrs Marie Rasden, e Cox,
Lester e Slayton, Mrs Ristoria Phipps,
Mrs Fannie Fry, Mrs Cal Stubblefield,
j S Parsons, f NJ Hunter.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-10
Skips $1,000 Bond

A letter received by the Star Her
aid this week from Harry II. Johnston,
which was mailed at Kansas City,
tells quite a sordid story to persons
who are acquainted with the writer
of the letter.
According to Sheriff Perrin, Johnston
is out on $1,000 bond for five or six
misdemeanor cases, including pistol
toting. drunkenness, etc, If Johnston
carries out his intentions as expressed
in the letter, a poor father and mother
will be the principal sufferers, for the
paying of a $1,000 forfeited bond will
be a serious blow to them. The letter
follows:
Dear Editor: Please print the
word to the people of my old home
country, l am with you for the last
time as l am on my way to South
America where l always expect to
say. l know l have done the people
wrong of that. place was raised and
now l can't never come back for |
couldn't never face them again with a
smile as | did once but there is no
one to blame but myself. Give old
Hunter Perrin my best regards and
tell him if he will come over here |
will settle with him. Yours truly,
Harry ii. Johnston"
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-10
Play Is A Success

The musical comedy, "The Flapper
Grandmother" presented by local tai
ent under the auspices of the Poca-
hontas School Improvement Associa-
tion, Monday and Tuesday nights pro
vided excellent entertainment for some
five hundred spectators and netted the
S. l. A. neat sum for its bank ac-
count
Total receipts from the play amount
ed to $30735 and after deducting all
expenses, royalty and the producing
company's fee the S. l. A. cleared
$97.95.
Grandma Pepper, the leading char
acter in the comedy, was played by
Mrs. Nell Lucas and Geo. Booth took
the part of the hero DR.. Joy. There
were fifty-four characters in the cast,
including fourteen principals, the ma
trons jelly beans, chorus girls, rag
dolls door knobs and little grandmas.
Mrs. Genendal Preston was pianist.
Considering the very short time used
in learning and rehearsing the play,
there was a great deal of talent dis
played and the patrons of the theatre
were well pleased with the entertain
ment.
Interesting specialties between the
acts were presented by Miss Marion
Dixon, in a toe dance; Miss Mary Sue
Wiley, in a vocal solo; Layelle Carter,
in a vocal solo; Mrs. DAILY Thompson,
in vocal solo; and Misses Evelyn
Pauline Preston, Jennie Lee Pope,
Katherine Henderson and Genevieve
Sallee, in a snow dance.
The members Of the S. |. A. have
asked the star Herald to express their
sincere thanks to the cast, for the dona-
tion Of time and labor, and to the spec
tators for their patronage.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-10
Booth A Candidate

Information comes to the Herald
from a reliable source that George Nj.
Booth, who is now practicing law at
Pocahontas, will be a candidate for
prosecuting attorney in the next demo-
cratic primaries. Mr.. Booth is a ma
tive of Sharp county, being born and
reared in Jackson township. He serv-
ed with distinction in the war with
Germany, and since that time has
studied law in st. Louis and secured
license to practice. He is recognized
as very brilliant young citizen and
already as a lawyer of marked ability.
In the last democratic primaries he
was a candidate for secretary Of state,
for which office he made clean but
losing fight, although his showing at
the polls throughout the state was
very reditable.-Hardy Herald.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-10
Attempts Suicide

Peach Orchard, Dec. 7.-Despond-
ency over III health is believed to have
been the motive of Riley Frakes, aged
90, section hand here for the Missouri
Pacific railroad to shoot himself one
day recently.
Frakes, who had been in III health
for the past six months, without a
word Of his intentions, went to a shed
In the rear Of his yard and shot him
self in the forehead with pistol.
Members Of his family, on hearing the
report Of the gun, rushed to the shed
where they found Frakes. still con-
scious, lying in a pool Of blood. He
was taken to his home where physi-
clans probed for the bullet which had
lodged in his brain.
Frakes is well known in this section
and has host Of friends. He is mar
ried and has two children.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-10
TO USERS OF ELECTRICITY
A Letter To Our Customers

During the past few weeks, we have
been obliged to take the power off the
transmission line, from Walnut Ridge
to Pocahontas, a number of times in
order to work on the new transmission
line now under construction for Poea-
hOntas.
We take this opportunity to thank
our customers for their patience in
this matter and assure you we are
making every effort to eliminate these
Interruptions and in a short time to
give our Pocahontas customers better
service than they have ever had be-
fore. Yours very truly,
Arkansas Missouri Power Company,
james Favor, Local Manager.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-10
Moving Day

A number of Pocahontas families
have been changing their places Of
abode within the past few days.
win Timer and family have moved
to the place recently vacated by Marvin
Price and family. John ID. Campbell
and family are preparing to move into
the house vacated by the Timers, next
door to Mrs. Neeta Spikes. Raymond
Barden's viii move into the place the
Campbell's vacate. Mr.. Barden has
bought the property of E. w. Davis.
Fred Rice has sold his residence prop
erty to Roland Norris and family, who
will make that their home.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-10
Gather Corn In Boats

Mariana, Dec. 7.-An innovation in
corn harvesting methods was inaugur.
Iated by L. G. Suit of Big Creek town
ship on his farm near here several
days ago.
Overflow from Big Greek, flooded
his 10-acre field of corn. After wait
ing in vain several weeks for an op-
portunity to get in the field, he pro
cured boats and paddles and with these
he sent his farm hands about their
work.
With the corn middles as canals the
boats passed between the rows and,
within a few days, 400 bushels had
been gathered.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-10
w. O. w. Class Adoption

There will be w. o. w. class adOp-
tion at the Woodmen Hall in PocahOn-
tas next Tuesday night, Dec. Is. There
are fifteen candidates for adoption.
All Woodmen of the World have a
cordial invitation to attend and the
lodge promises plenty Of entertain
ment for everyone.
We have the promise that the Para
gould class will be here to put on the
work. Fraternally,
win S. White, Clerk
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-10
HabituaI Constipation Cured
In IA to II Davs

"LAX-FOS WITH PEPSlN" is a specially
prepared Syrup pTonic-Laxative for Habitual
Constipation. 1t relieves promptly and
should be taken regularly for IA to Fl days
to induce regular action. ItStimulates and
Regulates. Very Pleasant to Take. 6Oc
per bottle.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-10
FuRs & TURKEYS

Wanted-will give the highest prices
for all kinds Of fur See us before
selling your Christmas turkeys. Lo-
Gated across the corner from postoflice
at Dixon's Grocery and Feed Store.
17-2tp. w. T. Stubblefeld.
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-10

The Qululne That Does Not Affect The Head
Because Of its tonic and laxative effect, LAxA-
TIVE BR0k0 QUlNINE (Tabets) can be taken
by anyone without causing nervous ness or ringing
Pocahontas star herald., 1925-12-10

No mans ability can be judged sole
ly by his looks in the business world.
Fine feathers rarely make fine birds.