TO THE PUBLIC.
To County Food Administrators:
Farmers having wheat must get
same ground into flour immediately!
Please ascertain names of farmers
who have grown wheat, the amount
of that product in their possession and
notify .them as follows:
All wheat held by farmers in Ark
ansas must be ground into flour by
May 1st. Farmers will be permitted
to keep enough wheat for personal
use and for seed purposes. The re
mainder must be sold to the govern
ment. This action is necessary to
offset the shortage of flour. In event
farmers do not comply with this or
der, please let me know. I have pos
itive instructions to requisition all
wheat not milled after May 1. This
I shall do. Farmers who fail to com
ply with the order to grind their
wheat into flour by May 1 will be re
garded as giving aid and comfort to
the enemy. The government has al
ready sezed 300,000 pounds of wheat
in New Mexico. Let us hope I will
not have to requisition a pound in
Arkansas. Wheat sold to the gov
ernment will bring the government
pi ice. The government will not take
anything it does not pay for, but Ark
ansas wheat must be milled by May
1. Give this the widest publicity in
your county. Notify members of your
executive committee and township
committees to carry this news to the
farmers.
Provide me as soon as possible with
a report containing names of farmers
having wheat in their possession and
amount of wheat they have on
hand. Give me postoffice address of
such farmers.
The food administration at no time
has made any rules or regulations
which in any way restrict the use of
cotton seed meal for fertilizer. This
impression seems to have gained
ground from some unknown source.
The food administration states, on
the contrary, its attitude has been
that the crushing mills must give to
the farmers of the south a prefer
ence in the sale of their cotton seed
meal over the commercial mixers.
The farmers may in this way pur
chase their raw materials and mix
their own fertilizers, thereby saving
in their investment from 20 per cent
to 25 per cent of the' cost of commer
cial fertilizer.
Hamp Williams,
Federal Food Administrator for Ark.
Little Rock, Ark., March 30, 191'8.
The following telegram from Mr.
Hoover was received by me today:
“Supplementing my wires yester
day, meatless day should be entirely
suspended for next thirty days, be
ginning tomorrow. I am issuing
statement to press explaining what I
have already explained to you that
this is due to unusual run of hogs to
market, car shortage during the win
ter which still continues, limited
storage capacity, overseas transporta
tion and port facilities. Large sup
ply potatoes and milk and temporary
removal of meat restrictions should
facilitate enlarged savings bread
stuffs.
This announcement should not be
considered by consumers as departure
from general principles of consolida
tion of all foods. The need of food
on the other side, and the need of
economy in America, is greater than
ever. Please give local publicity.”
Hamp Williams,
I' Food Administrator for Ark.
Catarrhal Deanesfs Cannot Be Cured
by local applications, they cannot
reach the. -diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure catarrh
al deafness, and that is by a constitu
tional remedy. Catarrhal deafness is
caused by an inflamed condition of
the muous lining of the Eustachian
Tube. When this tube is inflamed
you have a rumbling sound or imper
fect hearing, and when it is entirely
closed, Deafness is the result. Unless
the inflammation can be reduced and
this tube restored to its normal condi
tion, hearing will be destroyed for
ever Many cases of deafness are
caused by catarrh, which is an in
flamed condition of the mucous sur
faces. Hall’s Catarrh Medicine acts
through the blood on the mucous sur
faces of the system.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Catarrhal Deafness
that cannot be cured by Hall’s Ca
tarrh Medicine. Circulars free. All
Druggists, 75c.
F. . CHENEY & CO., Toledo, 0.
In asking the people to invest in
War Savings and Thrift Stamps, the
government is not asking them to
contribute money.
The Independent works for you.
Use it as your salesman. It carries
news of the store into hundreds of
homes.
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To advertise your goods i* to get
the attention of the man or woman
Who might otherwise never have
known it at alL j
COUNT CZERNIN SAYS
' FRANCE HINTS AT PEACE.
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asked on what basis Austria-Hunga
hy would negotiate peace.
New German Move.
Associated Press Dispatch.
Washington, April 3.— Czemin’s
statement that France had suggested
peace discussions is characterized by
officials here as the beginning of a
new German peace offensive, with
Czernin acting at Germany’s behest.
TUCKERMAN.
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Frank Biggers of Shawnee, Okla.,
visited relatives at this place and the
surrounding neighborhood several
days during the past week.
R. A. Brockman and wife drove up
; from Bald Knob last Thursday. The
| former returned home Saturday and
| the latter is visiting her father, F.
1J. Harrison, and other relatives this
| week.
E. A. Mauldin and family, whose
| home is near Elgin, were mixing
pleasure and business here last Sat
udray.
Carey Davidson, of Grubbs, was
looking after business matters here
last Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Hogan is on the sick
list this week. She is reported to be
somewhat improved at this time.
Dr. J. S. Graham and wife return
ed home the latter part of last week
fiom Hot Springs, where they have
been during the past fortnight.
The past week has been dry and
pleasant and farmers have made rap
id headway with their farming opera
tions. ‘Much com has been planted
and practically all land has been pre
! pared for planting. If the weather
continues warm some of the high
sandy land northwest of town will
be planted in cotton within the next
week or ten days.
Madam Rumor has it that one of
Tuckerman’s most popular old bach
elors is making preparations to de
part from his present state of single
blessedness in the near future.
Miss Sallie Williamson spent the
week-end with homefolks at Center
ville and returned to her work Mon
day morning.
The continued dry weather has
caused the roads to become very dus
| ty. They are becoming rough again
Political Announcements
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j The Independent is authorized to an
| nounce the following persons as can
' didates for public office, subject to
the action of the democratic party:
FOR CONGRESSMAN
Wm. A. Hodges
W. D. Davenport
W. A. Oldfield
FOR CHANCELLOR
(Eighth District.)
Lyman F. Reeder
FOR REPRESENTATIVE
R. T. Simmons
Fred R. Suits
FOR COUNTY JUDGE
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Used Cars
For Sale
Some of the best values are often
times to be secured in used cars and
we have some offerings of this kind
on hand now.
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One 1917 Chalmers Roadster, has on
ly been run 4,100 miles in good run
ning order_$750
One five passenger Chalmers touring
car, my personal car, both power
plant and body in good condition,
well tired_$850
One four-cylinder Buick touring car,
in good running order and well pre
served, a good service car-$400
One practically new Ford roadster
with shock absorbers, has only been
run a few hundred miles-$475
One 1916 Ford touring car, a good
buy for_$250
One Ford touring car with Prestolite
tank and Stromberg carburetor,
in good condition and well tired—$250
One Ford chassis in good condi
tion _$150
We can also put you in connection
with some good values in other lines,
if you are in the market.
P. H. VAN DYKE
Second and Beech—Jew port, Ark.
John A. Melville
R. F. Tyer
W. M. Tims
W. A. Mink
! OR SHERIFF AND COLLECTOR.
Terry Guin
J. M. Ivy
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
J. M. Balch
Garland E. Land
A. J. Garner
Z. D. Barber
Lehman Thomas
COUNTY TREASURER
W. D. McLain
Charles K. Coe
Geo. W. Grant
FOR COUNTY CLERK
J. F. Parish
Grover C. Nance
FOR ASSESSOR
D. J. Nance
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK
R. W. Bandy
' FOR SURVEYOR
E. H. Bowman
FOR CORONER
T. J. Mooney
FOR CONSTABLE
(Union Township)
C. M. Ivy
Ben Sandmon
FOR ROAD OVERSEER
(Richwoods Township)
Mark Cole
(Bird Township, Eastern District)
R. A. Wilson
(Western District, Bird Township)
Walter Cole
(Jefferson Township)
J. D. Wyatt
Clay Roberts.
FOR JUSTICE OF PEACE
(Union Township.)
Frank Foushee.
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Yet in the Woodetock you will find this aggregation
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Only a close-up view, an actual touch and trial of this excellent
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Inoftigatm by all meant—We are at your service. Let us
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Telephone Central 5563; call up—call in—or write
El\en R. Hyps, Dealer
Room 17, Arkansas Bank Building I
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caused by holes wearing in them. A
good rain would be helpful to them
as well as to other things.
Bryan Moore left last week for Lit- j
tie Rock, where he has accepted a j
position as salesman in a large whole
sale and retail drug business.
J. H. Hitchcock contemplates re
moving to Gregory some time in the
near future, where he has accepted
a position as salesman in a mercan
tile establishment at that place.
A large number of people were
present at the sale of lots on the west
side last week. Every lot offered
for sale was disposed of at a very
s - .■■■ ..
fair price. Probably a
new homes will be erected in that
part of town during the next few
years.
April Fool’s day has come and
passed. The usual pranks were in
dulged in by some people but noth
ing serious happened.
To The Insuring Public 1
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ALL SCHEDULES PUBLISHED AND FILED WITH THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER OF
ARKANSAS FOR ACCOUNT OF SUBSCRIBERS TO THE ARKANSAS ACTUARIAL BUREAU,
HAVE A TEN PER CENT SURCHARGE, AS FOLLOWS:
I “On and after April 1, 1918 there must be added to all premiums for policies
becoming effective on or after that date, an additional TEN PER CENT (10 per
Cent) as a SURCHARGE.
“The premiums shall be computed as heretofore and the ten per cent (10 per
cent) SURCHARGE added to make the gross premium to be paid by assured.
“This special surcharge shall apply on all risks until such time as war and bus
ness conditions shall warrant its removal, at which time due notice will be given.
“This surcharge will not be included in any published rates but must be added
! in all cases.”
In explanation of the above, we desire to invite your attention to some of the many reasons why
this action has been found necessary, not only in Arkansas, but all over the United States.
First: The increased Federal, taxes on capital stock, income, premiums, etc., alone aggregate
approximately 6 per cent.
The 1 per cent tax in lieu of the stamp tax will equal on net lines of the Companies a tax of
1.3 per cent, and this item alone absorbs nearly one-third of the average underwriting profit for the
last ten years.
Additional taxes are levied on telegrams; cost of postage ln.s advanced 50 per cent; printed
matter and all office and agency supplies are from 40 per cent to 100 per cent higher; clerical help
has not only advanced in individual increased salaries, but the number of clerks required has in
creased.
Larger losses are occurring with greater frequency playing an important part in producing an
increase of $50,000,000 in losses for the year 1917, as compared with an increase during 1916 of near
1 ly $30,000,000 over the year 1915; furthermore, the cost of replacement on partial losses resulting
from the heavy advances in cost of material is causing a drain upon the Companies out of all propor
tion to loss sustained during normal times, and the time has come when the solvency of the Companies
and their duty to their policy holders, as well as their stockholders, requires a greater margin of in
come to meet their losses and expenses.
For some weeks this advance has been in effect in the East where the Companies and the
Agents have found the insuring public not only reasonable, but anticipating its necessity, meeting their
added obligation in that same spirit of fairness and consideration for the Companies’ necessities with
which the Insurance Companies and their Agents have met such increased charges in all other lines
of business.
Yours very truly, '
PHILLIPS & FERGUSON AGENCY.
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It’s a Good Idea
To buy a new piece of furniture every now
and then, and thus keep the home looking
new, fresh and up-to-date.
Few families can expect to furnish the home
anew very often, but anyone can keep it
always looking well furnished and in keep
ing with the taste of the day by replacing
of the most wornout and out of date articles,
one or two at a time.
Why not take an inventory of YOUR home
furnishings and lay your plans this year for
the replacing of those things which have
] outlived their usefulness?
Keep your home looking new, fresh and up
to-date.
Johnson-Cloyes
Hardware Co.
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