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Why We Should Raise Wheat.
There are soils in Arkansas
that are “cotton sick” and soils
that are “sick” from a continu
ous growth from year to year of
the same crop; but there are few
soils in Arkansas that have been
hurt by single cropping of wheat.
And wheat can be grown as a
money, pasture or cover crop to
advantage in almost any section
of Arkansas. Wheat does best
on well-drained rich clays and
heavy loams, but good profitable
yields are given on a great va
riety of soils, even on light soils
where moisture is not deficient.
An abundance of organic matter
is necessary for the best crops
of wheat. There is no section of
Arkansas that cannot produce
wheat in quantities that will
make it a paying crop, provided
it is given the proper attention
and care. With as much atten
tion as some of our other staple
crops it would be sure to be a
success.
Now is the time to sow wheat.
There has been a good market
for wheat almost the entire sea
son, and next year it is very
reasonable to suppose that there
will be a much better market
and price. Seeding should be
done as early as possible in Oc
tober, and it would be much bet
ter if it were seeded now, in or
der to give it a start before
frost. Six to eight pecks is a
good seeding. The kind of soil
and its condition, of course, will
possibly change in some instanc
es what is termed a good seed
ing. Many farmers have had |
success by seeding in the cotton ;
middles after the first picking,
and then chop the cotton stalks,
after the cotton is out, without
much damage to the wheat, but
a seed bed is better. Prepara
tion is worth a great deal in the
handling of any crop. Especial
' ly if the wheat is sown as a
money crop. Of the many varie
ties I prefer the Forecaster
Bearded Wheat, but any South
ern grown soft winter wheat will
give you satisfaction. In my
opinion, now is an excellent time
to try some of the other crops |
besides cotton, and See for j
yourselves whether there is as
much money in them as there is
in cotton.
Our faiuners in all parts of the |
State are increasing their acre- I
age of all the clovers, alfalfa, ;
oats, rye, wheat and all of the ■
other fall planted crops. More ;
of these crops are being planted
now than ever before in the his
tory of the State. It is timely.
Wheat is a staple crop, the
same as cotton, and is adapted
to our soil and climate. The
world can do without cotton very |
well for a few years, but the ;
world must have wheat. Wheat
is just as much an Arkansas
crop as cotton.
I want to caution new wheat
growers about one disease,
known as smut. If you will dip
the iseed just before planting in
a solution made from mixing
one pint of 40 per cent formalde
hyde with forty gallons of wat
er, you will never have that dis-1
ease in you wheat. It is cheap
ly and easily prevented. Many
old growers have allowed smut
to ruin their wheat. By all
means you should dip the seed
in the formaldehyde solution
whether you know the seed to
be pure or not. The wheat crop
is well worth this little trouble ;
as a sort of preventative. If
you want any further informa
tion I shall be glad to have you .
write me.
JOHN H. PAGE, |
Commissioner of Agriculture.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Turf oats, seed rye, hay, bran,
chops, shorts, wheat chops, oats
and corn.—Bowen’s Cash Store.
28blm.
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Robin
son spent Sunday in Batesville,
the guests of Mrs. Margaret
Johnson.
Stovewood—gum $2.00 load,
$5 00 cord- Phone P. S. White.
117dtf.
Invitations are out to the
marriage of Miss Ida Tims and
Mr. Joseph T. Parrott, both pop
ular young people of Tuckerman,
to take place Wednesday even
ing, September 30th, at 8 o’
clock, at the home of the bride’s
parents, Mr- and Mrs. W. M.
Tims. The Independent extends
good wishes and congratulations
in advance.
Tom Berry Brought Back.
Tom Berry, the young man,
who was arrested on the charge
of stealing a horse from Will
Ste‘*n, and later released on a
$300 bond, signed by Joe Thomp
son, only to run away, was
brought back Sunday by Officer
Payne, who located the young
man at Charlotte.
Berry is also charged with
stealing a horse from Will John
son. a Tuckerman negro.
Met Assaults of A Mob.
United Press Service.
Paris, Sept. 20.—A brassarie
kept by a certain M. Muller
aroused the suspicions of a num
ber of hooligans, who, led by a
savage woman of the petroleuse
type, had wrecked numerous
Herman owned shops.
The woman led her hooligan
band to Muller’s shop, and
screamed that he was a German.
She said the man’s wife and
two daughters sitting at a table
near a window also were Ger
mans. Immediately the crowd
advanced to attack the family
and wreck and loot the shop. M
Muller jumped to a table, and
harranguing the crowd, produc
ed his mobilization papers order
ing him to join his colors the
next day.
“Have any of my would-be as
sailants their mobilization pa
pers?” he asked. “If not, they
would do well to save that ener
gy they are wasting attacking
innocent people. They should
carry that energy to the front
and use it against the German
army.” The mob dispersed af
ter cheering Muller.
Francis Joseph Reported Dead.
United Press Dispatch.
London, Sept. 21.—Geneva has
reported a rumor that Emperor
Francis Joseph of Austria died
a week ago, but that the news
was suppressed to avoid a revo
lution.
DON’T W AIT.
Take Advantage Of a Newport
Citizen’s Experience.
W'hen the back begins to ache,
Don’t wait until backache be
comes chronic;
'Till kidney troubles develop;
’Til urinary troubles destroy
night’s rest.
Profit by a Newport citizen’s
experience.
Mrs. G. Powers, Malcolm Ave.\
E. Newport, says: “One of my
family had weak kidneys and
suffered greatly- I know that
Doan’s Kidney Pills did remark
able work for him, although his
condition was most serious.”
Price 50c, at all dealers. Don’t
simply ask for a kidney remedy
—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the
same that Mrs. Powers recom
mends. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props., Buffalo, N. Y.
Captured Bunch of Crap Shoot
ers.
Sunday night Officers Martin
and Payne made a raid on a
bunch of negro crapshooters,
while a game was in progress,
[near the lake. While about 25
were taking part, in the scurry
! ing that ensued only about 10
or 11 could be restrained by the
officers and placed under ar
rest.
The negroes were largely from
Ball & Peters’ construction gang
and were given a trial next
morning before Mayor Hubly.
Roumania May Take Arms.
United Press Dispatch.
Rome, Italy, Sept. 21.—It is
reported here that the German
minister has been recalled from
Bucharest and that Roumania is
about to join the Allies. The
Austrian and German embassies
in this city are kept guarded tc
prevent hostile demonstrations
from the populace.
Servians Continue Advance.
United Press Dispatch.
Cettinje, Montenegro, Sept. 21.
—The Montenegrins have cap
' tured Regbitza, Bosnia and then
i advanced 20 miles toward Sara
jevo and are now within 10 miles
'of Sarajevo whose capture is
predicted.
Bennie Williams of Jackson
' port was in our city today meet
j ing his many friends, who wil
be glad to know he has about re
covered from his injuries receiv
ed in a stave mill at Jackson
port several weeks ago, and with
his sister, Miss Kate Williams
will leave next week for Fayette
ville to enter the University.
Notice.
Commencing Tuesday, Sep
tember 22, our store will be oper
evening until 8:30.
2t Wolff-Goldman Merc. Co.
A “Light” Reminder
Next time you take up your
'phone just think . This is a
good time for me to call up and
ask about EDISON MAZDA
Lamps—the kind that give three
times as much light as old-style
carbon lamps with the same
amount cf electricity.
EDISON
MAZDA LAMPS
These lamps fit any electric light
socket —so it takes only a minute to
make the change.
—Or, if your house isn’t wired yjt,
let us tell you how easily and cheaply
you can have this modern convenience
put in NOW.
(Set Dealer’s Signature)
FOR SALE BY
i Sam J. Denty
Phone 117.
1 HEINEMANN’S DRY ' GOODS STORE S
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^ Of special interest to the College Miss and the ^
jgj young man who are going to school. !HFo
Misses new Fall Suits-$16.50 to $22.50
3^ Young Men’s new Fall Suits-$12-50 to $22.50 anl
^ Misses and Young Men’s Rain Coats at the lowest ^
Me prices. yg
|e All of our Fall Hosiery, Iron Clad, every pair guaran- gcj
$8.00 Plaid Blanket now-$3:50 ^
arO We have 300 pieces of g inghams and percales for you to anl
^ pick from. Wb
ye 25 and 15c values will go for-15 and 12 l-2c Mg
^ 100 pieces 12 l-2c values now-9c |ej
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physician
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earl building
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C. B. WALTON
Proprietor
Washing called for and delivered
to all parts of the city
PHONE 150
Agents Wanted In Every Town
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[ ANNOUNCEMENT 1
| AUTUMN AND WINTER ( |
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we The very latest fabrics and fashions have arriv- g|
jus ed thus opening the new season. . =p
we A cordial welcome is extended to the public to gg
Ep call and review the complete assortment of im- gra
ported and domestic w’oolens. ^ ^ bra
Ep The showing of fabrics this season of about 500 bra
(up patterns comprises beautiful all wool goods includ- jap
W\ ing Tartan Plaids, Mixtures, Balmacaans, Wore- Eg
teds, Novelty weaves and staples, every one with |jj|
p=j genuine quality.
we Kindly consider this a personal invitation to call g™
il Fall Suits Custom Made at special prices for a ||
we short time only. A beautiful Tartan plaid in gj| ^
w§ green and blue effects; stripes , pinchecks, diago- b|
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1 PAUL P. ROTH I
I Merchant Tailor j§
j ^ ^ PHONE 308 I
SYSTEM and GETTING AHEAD
Can you imagine a successful business run without
system—and do not yo ur personal affairs deserve the
same care. No other p lan of keeping track of your re*
ceipts and expenditures is so methodical, safe and sure
as that of depositing yo ur income with this bank- You
and your business will be welcomed here and your af*
fairs will receive our ca r.-fu! ar d considerate attention
at all times. j
The Farmers Banh
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Shingles
Get The Old Reliable
Cypress Shingle *
which are manufactured in di- ^ ^
mension widths, 4 in., 5 in. and >
6 in., each width being bunched
separately. Call on your deal
ers for CYPRESS SHINGLES, , j
or write us at Weldon, or call /
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