I P O LI TI C A L ANNOUNCE
MENTS.
The Independent is authoriz
ed to announce the following
| persons as candidates for public
: office, subject to the action of
the Democratic party:
* For County Superintendent—
| J. M. Balch.
| Garland E. Land.
‘ , A. J. Garner.
Z. D. Barber
H. L. Thomas
| For Congress —
f Wm. A. Hodges
W. D. Davenport.
I For Countv Treasurer—
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BEEDEVILLE.
We are still having some awful bad
weather, some of the gloomiest wea
i ther we ever remember; but we still
survive.
The weather has been so bad that
our mail carrier did not get around
Monday.
Come on Uncle Jack, you’ve gone
this far, come on and win the race.
Little Miss Edith Nance and Mrs.
Ruby Westlake were shopping in our
city today.
Edgar Aldridge, who has contracted
to keep fires for Mrs. F. W. Beede
this winter, has decided he will give
up the job if this weather continues.
Mr. J. A. Beede was a called at S.
D. Burton’s home the early part of
this week.
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Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hammonds
are becoming quite patriotic, as they
have a fine baby boy at their house,
the young man arriving Saturday,
Mr. Frank Thrasher has a case of
measles at this writing.
Bennie Carter is recovering from a
case of mumps.
Miss Laura Roy spent Saturday
night with Miss Marguerite Beede.
There was only a small crowd at
our Sunday School Sunday on ac
count of bad weather. If the weath
er is favorable let everybody come
out next Sunday and make a success
of the school.
Brother Barber will have to wait
P while about lection'eering, because
this snow is too bad for any one to
travel any distance. But when he
does start everybody take heed and
zote for him, for he deserves the elec
tion.
It seems as if part of the houses of I
;his city were trying to burn. Last l
veek the following houses were dam- *
iged some hy fire: Mr. Robert ‘
Jrown’s, Mr. Joe Brown’s and Mr. ]
Juliet Sinquefield’s. t
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We hope Mr. Carter can come to |
>ur town soon for the lines are in an
.wful condition at present.
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If the sun shines we will write ore 5
icxt week. Cheer up! c
Blue Eyes and Brown Eyes. j;
NOTICE. J
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We will be glad to hear from our e
ubscribers in different parts of the
ounty in regard to the proposed^
tock law and hog law. Express your1
pinion.
Keep more brood"
SOM) GILTS
These Are Some of the Recommenda
tions Made By J. H. McLeod, Se
nior Live Stock Specialist.
“Breed your best sows and gilts to
the best boar available. Consider
your feed supply and raise hogs
cheaper by combining forage crops
with corn.” These are some of the
recommendations made by J. H. Mc
Leod, Senior Live Stock Specialist
with the Agricultural Extension Di
vision of the University of Ark
ansas, under whose direction a
campaign is now being put on in the
state for the purpose of increasing
the number of hogs to relieve the red
meat shortage which is confronting
us. In discussing the situation, Mr.
McLeod says:
There is a 15 per eeilt shortage of
hogs. This shortage has been brought
about by a decreased production in
the United States and an increased
demand by our Allies. September 1,
1517, this number had decreased to
60,218,000, showing a shortage of 5,
427,000 head over the previous year.
This shortage must be made up, and
Arkansas has been asked to do her
part by increasing her production of
pork by 20 per cent. Last year we
had 1,575,000 hogs in our state; this
means that the number must he in
creased by 300,000 head.
We Can Do This in Arkansas.
Our corn crop is excellent, being
48 per cent (21,585,000) bushels great
er than it was last year. In addition
the soil and climate make it possible
to grow a great variety of forage
crops, and forage crops furnish the
very cheapest hog feeds; consequent
ly, do not plan to produce pork with
cut the use of some of the common
grazing crops like oats, wheat, rye,
rape, soybeans, cowpeas, etc. In
naking farm plans for the coming
rear leave sufficient ground to plant
some of these grazing crops for the
togs.
It is a Safe Proposition.
The United States Food Administra
te is behind the movement, for
greater production, and guarantees
hat the producer can at all times
:ount on a fair price for his hogs, so
hat it will be profitable to him; to
imit the profit of the packer and the
niddleman, and to eliminate specula- *
jdM
legin Nov/ to Increase the Numt
of Brood Sows. jfXbcr
If a man has not all the
e can care for during sows
ear, his selection sh<JMPje coming
nee. This may bebegin at
ack a larger numh^£ne by hoiding
~om the winter tbe best gjits
y buying Sprjng sales, or
emand fema]es_ The
and sows will be so
jjjjMBIBswinter and spring that ev
B^rae cannot expect to buy the pure
^•eds or even the best of grades.
Look for the sows with strong backs,
leep and lengthy sides and good chest
Jevelopment. In order to bring the
largest number of pigs a sow must
have length and depth of body, and
!o bring strong, healthy pigs and pro
iuce sufficient milk for their devel
jpment she must have a good consti
tution. In selecting and buying
breeding stock, first look at the hogs
the neighbors have for sale. This
will not only afford an opportunity to
see the conformation of the hogs, but
will also enable one to select the
mo6t prolific breeders and heaviest
milkers.
Feeding the Brooa bow.
Although there Is a larger quantity
of corn on hand this year than usual,
one should avoid feeding the sow ex
clusively on this feed. Not only Is
the number of pigs produced by the
sow affected hv the ration, but also
the strength of the pigs. All rations
fed should have protein feed (such
as shoots, bran, milk, alfalfa hay, clo
ver bii.v • cowpea hay. soybean hay.
and green forage crops when they are
available), which is muscle building,
In connection with the corn, which is
fat producing. Unless this is done a
large percentage of the offspring will
be lighter and weaker.
Water.
Plenty of pure water is one essen
tial often neglected in raising hogs.
Many people still think the stagnant
pool or other filthy water is good
enough for the hog, but as a matter
of fact, the hog is an animal that not
only appreciates clean water to drink.
>ut will also pay a dividend upon the
me and investment necessary to
lake the clean water available. A
SL that has this advantage always
gains faster in weight and is more
thrifty than one compelled to drink
from he stagnant pool.
Shelter.
A does not require an expensive
*hefr«r, but she should have a shelter
ilace that keeps off the rain
*n<1 gives protection from the cold
“0rth M»d. A shelter affording these
6&gre requirements can be built
Ter* ^oapiy.
Prot*!t Hogs From Disease.
More thsn 154,000 head of hogs died
h Arkansas during the past year, and
n P6r Cent °f those animals died of
cholera, it wjl| 1)ay (0 protect your
animals from cholera, lice and worms
he worst enemies of the hog. Con
f| Phlt your county agent or write tc
• R- M. Gow, old State House, Lit
Rock, Adk. 'l
For Rent—A model farm 30 acres
in timothy, 40 acres high state of cul
tivation; known as the Humphrey or
Little Place, 1 % miles from Grand
Glaisc. Write us.—Berg Jackson Co.,
Camden, Ark. 234d6t 43w3t
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The Norwegian cod liver oil in
Scott’s Emulsion is now refined in our
own American laboratories which
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The Season s Greetings
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rFHE R. J. Wise Grocery Com
A pany trusts that everyone is
enjoying this holiday season to
the utmost, and thanks its pa
trons for their liberal patronage
during 1917, and wishes them a
Happy and Prosperous New Year.
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R. J. Wise Grocer Co.
This Sign Hangs Over the Sidewalk
AVERA I
8 Cars in 8 Months, We Thank You
PERTINENT FACTS
We are the only individually owned Furniture Store
in Newport.
We are not an incorporation, as we do not have
foreign stockholders for whom we have to make prof
its to pay them dividends.
All profits from this business stay in Newport,
and are mostly spent here.
We believe we are the only Furniture Store pay
ing real estate, bridge, levy and sewer taxes in
Newport.
We are the only Furniture Store furnishing Motor Truck De
ivery, country and city.
Our’s is the largest exclusive New Furniture Store in Jack
son county.
Our store is out of the High Rent District.
Our store expense is comparatively small.
Our percentage added for profit is small in proportion to our
small store expense, hence our low profits.
Come trade with us. It will prove mutually profitable.
AVERA FURNITURE STORE.