THE IIITTIO NEWS.
Published Every Saturday at Huttig, Ark
C. A. BERRY, Editor and Proprietor.
Entered as second class matter May 3, 1907 at
the Dostofllce at Huttig, Ark., under the act of Con
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Saturday, February 20, 1915.
TOWN OrhClALS.
Tne following are the duly elected of
ficials of the incorporated town of Hut
tig:
Mayor—C. T. Thompson.
Recorder—W. H. Moore.
Marshal—Thos. Ashcroft.
Aldermen—L. A. Bodine. A. E. Lucas,
J. B. Crockett, D. A. Keasler and F. W.
Scott.
Board of Education -W. H. Moore, F.
W. Scott, C. T. Thompson, E. N. Collett.
L. G. Gibson and L. F. Magee.
January is over and the prohibi
tion sentiment is still growing.
This year's record is one of the
best yet made by the water wagon.
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Steel managers say they would
rather omit a dividend than cut
wages. This should help to con
vince Labor that Capital does not
always have the best of it.
The fact that several of the Ten
Commandments are officially sus
pended during the time of war does
not prevent expressions of strong
religious sentiments by leaders of
nations engaged in hostilities.
According to officials of the
postoffice department congress
will soon be importuned to author
ize the using of aerial transporta
tion of mails. Postal authorities
have already outlined tentatively
the routes over which mail is to be
carried and the prediction is made
by them that within two years pos
tal aviators will be as common as
railway mail clerks are today.
10YAITY.
Men who were born abroad, no
matter in what land, should keep
My duty, in this present conflict,
lies toward the land of my adoption
I have foresworn my allegiance to
any foreign king, emperor or poten
tate. 1 may have kindly regard
for my former country; I may have
love for those of my kindred who
still live there and make that coun
try THEIR home—but to the
United States of America 1 owe
my allegiance, first last and all the
time. “My country, may she ever
be right; but, right or wrong, my
country.
What drink does to an otherwise
sane man is again demonstrated by
the story of the Kansas railway
brakeman who, without apparent
cause, while under the influence of
booze, struck his superior officer,
the conductor of the train, over the
hiad with a poker and killed him.
“I've knocked out old man Quinn
with this poker,” the brakeman is
said to have told the engineer of
the train. And the article con
cludes by saying that “White (the
brakeman) had probably been
d inking. Is it any wonder th t
railroads are doing all within their
power to impress their employes
with the utter futility, for other
than sentimental reasons, for mon
keying with the red-eyed booze?
And if the millions of railroad em
ployes of America are constantly
pleaded with to abandon the prac
tice, why is it out of place for other |
en ployers to bring the samesoit
of moral pressure to bear on their
employes? Even the thrifty sa
loon keeper, the man who sells the
liquor, admonishes his barkeepers
to let it alone. Why?
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BETTER FARMING MEANS
GREATER PROFIT
A Single Crop Not Productive of In
come Except For Short Time—Con
tinuous Occupation Required For
Success.
ROTATION OF CROPS BEST
Income Varies in Proportion to Time
and Labor Used—A Four Year Rota
tion Most Productive—Figures From
Arkansas Farms.
By C. O. Carpenter, Assistant Agricul
turist For Iron Mountain Railroad.
i The gravest criticism against the
one-crop system is its inability to em
ploy the farmer and his work stock
for a sufficient number of the working
days in the year to enable him to se
cure a living income. No man, no
matter what his business, can make
a success when he works at that bus
iness as little time as does the aver
age actual producer of cotton. This
farmer may add some to his Income
by hauling wood, but he can no more
expect to be a success as a farmer
than can the merchant, banker or pro
fessional man who leaves his business
to cut wood. Most people who suc
ceed at farming, as well as any other
business, are those who peg away at
that business for full three hundred
and sixty-five days in the year.
The average one-horse cotton farm
er will not work in his crop more
than 75 days, while his horse will
work but sixty-five. The average man
with two horses, according to data
gathered on Arkansas farms by Mr.
A. D. McNair, will cultivate fifteen
acres of cotton and fifteen acres of
corn. This crop will require an aver
age of 130 days labor by the farmer,
102 days by hired labor, and 91 days
by the team. At the average rate of
production this farm would produce
$300 worth of cotton and $180 worth j
of corn, a gross total income of $480, i
or $378 for the farm, after the outside
tabor is paid. The team in this sys
tem will not pay for its keep by the
work done on the farm, for it is esti
mated that the lowest average cost
of keeping a team on a farm is $100.
By practicing a three-year rotation
of cotton, corn and oats and hay, the
farmer would cultivate 22acres per
mule, or 45 acres in all. He would
quiKe man for i4ii qays”and
his team would work 135 days. The
farm will produce an equal amount of
cotton and corn, and $200 worth of
oats and $180 worth of hay, a gross
total of $860, which, after deducting
the hired labor, would leave a farm
income of $720.
Four Year Rotation Best.
With a four-year rotation system,
including cotton, peas or soy beans,
corn and oats and hay, there would
be thirty acres in cultivation for each 1
horse, or sixty in all. The team
would work 162 days in the year, the
farmer 194 days, and hired labor 154
days. The income would include an
additional $200 for the pea or soy
bean crop and amount to a gross to
tal of $1,060, which, less the hired la
bor cost, would leave $906 for the :
farm income. The labor income .
would, of course, be much lower.
These figures are not intended to
give a system for any farm. They !
are merely suggestive, and are not as !
theoretical as might appear to some
people, for they were taken from ac
tual work on farms in the state. They
point to how the farmer can increase
the farm income simply by planning !
the work of himself and team so that
they can work a few more days in
the field. The additional income that
might be gained from live stock grown
on the feeds produced and on pas
tures has not been taken into con
sideration. Such live stock would add
materially to the income. It is an un
fortunate fact, however, that many of
the people ol the state have not as yet
eotne to a realization tli^ a pig wifi
grunt and grow and a cow give milk
on the days when the owner cannot
work in the field.
To kill a martin In all folklore Is
considered unlucky.
In the New England states of this
country there Is superstition that bees
will never do well if the people of the
house quarrel about them.
Among the country people of Eng
land there is an Idea that to touch food
which has been nibbled by a mouse
will result in a sore throat.
It Is a common belief in the rural
districts of all countries that when
hogs carry straw or sticks In their
mouths rain will soon follow.
In France it is believed that when a
white pigeon settles upon a chimney
the incident betokens speedy death
for some'lnmate of the house.
There Is a superstition among many
colored people In the South that to
meet a frog is a lucky Incident, Indi
cating that the one thus favored Is
about to receive money from some un
expected quarter.
The Monroe furniture Company’s
BUSINESS POLICY!
To maintain our supremacy with the HOME-LOViNG public it
has been, and atways will be, our business policy to sell only de
pendable merchandise at popular prices, to give the maxium of value
and, if wanted, to extend accommodating credit. The store ser
vice can be helpful only by permanently satisfying the customer.
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The greatest asset a merchant can have is the good-will of the
public, and that is our constant aim.
If you need Furniture, Rugs, Stoves, or anything for the home,
buy at The Monroe Furniture Co., as it will mean satisfaction.
We absolutely guarantee to undersell any firm in the United
Slates, quality considered, and in addition; we pay the freight
charges on all orders over ten dollars. Write us today.
Development of the State’s Resources De
pendent Upon Adequate Railroad Facilities
The mutual interest of the farmers, man
ufacturers and merchants with the rail
roads must be apparent almost at a glance.
It matters not how rich the soil, its value
must depend upon the facilities for reaching
u market for its products.
To illustrate: Arkansas has the largest
peach orchard in the world; the Deaches
are sent in carloads and trainloads, and not
only go to the large Eastern cities, but have
even been shipped to Europe. But of what
value would these peaches be without rail
road facilities to get them to market?
lienee the progressive farmer seeking a lo
cation in the Stzfte wants to know what
transportation facilities exist. Also, it is
in evidence that the value of farm lands is
in direct ratio to transportation facilities.
Arkansas, with an area of 53,335 square
miles, has a railway mileage of 5,396 miles,
or about one mile of railrotid to ten square
miles of area. The great farming States of
Illinois and Iowa have more than double
the railway mileage per square mile than
.Arkansas has. Illinois has 13,111 miles of
railroad, Iowa has 10,161. Illinois has a
mile of railroad to four square miles of ter
ritory, approximately; Iowa, a mile of rail
road to five square miles of territory; Ohio,
with only 41,040 square miles of territory,
has 9,463 miles of railroad, or a mile or rail
road to four and one-half miles of terri
tory.
In this connection, it is interesting to
note the direct effect of railroad mileage
and shipping facilities to farm land values.
The value of farm lands per acre in Illi
nois is $95.03; Iowa, $82.58; Ohio, $53.34,
while in Arkansas it is $14.13. These fig
ures constitute the average value through
out the State, mountain and bottom lands,
and without farm buildings and equip
ment.
The value of farm property and equip
ment per acre in the States named are as
follows: Illinois, $120.08; Iowa, $110.40;
Ohio, $78.93, and Arkansas, $22.97.
It is evident that Arkansas needs more
railroad mileage. But it is impossible, un
der the present two-cent rate, by which the
raidroads are losing instead of making
money, for them to build needed extensions
and spend money on improvements and
equipment, etc. It is equally unlikely that
capital can be enlisted in railroad building
in Arkansas where under such a law a fair
return on the investment cannot be ex
pected. The railroads'are asking the peb
ple, through the legislature, to restore the
tMree-cent rate and to pursue a policy of
encouraging railroad building and exten
sion to develop the State’s magnificent re
sources. They take this means of present
ing their case plainly to the people of the
State, believing in their sense of justice and
fair play. Help bring prosperity back to
Arkansas by writing your senator and rep
lesentative to vote for the restoration of
the three-cent passenger rate.
The Railroads of Arkansas
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Colored Column
Rev. C. T. Carthan, presiding el
der for the G. M. E. church, will
preach here Sunday.
The child of Will Jones is very
sick.
Rev. Lampkins, presiding elder
for the A. M. E. church, and Rev.
! Reed preached Tuesday night.
Rev. Reed will conduct a rally
I next week, beginning Thursday
i night.
Emma Robinson has returned to
her home at Monroe after a visit
| here with her sons, Ed and J.Reed.
Rev. John Smith will preach here
next Wednesday night.
Rev. Cook of Felsenthal preached
here Monday night and Rey. E
Davis of Monroe preached Wed
nesday night.
Georgia Wilson is here visiting
her son, Will.
Nathan Johnson was called to
Monroe on account of the illness of
his sister.
Laura Simms is on the sick list.
Lula Glenn’s grandmother is
here visiting her.
Baptist Church.
Huttig. Baptist church has services
every 1st and 3rd StKiday morning at 1 1
' o’clock. T H Evans, Pastor.
Preaching every third and fourth Sun
day at Smith Chapel.
M F Holley, pastor
Lizzie Brown, secretary
Women's Home Mission meets every
! Monday at 1;30 p. m.
J. M. Collins. President
Susie Mayo, Sceretary.
The Baptist Sunday School meets ev
j ery Sunday morning at 9:50 o’clock. All
welcorge to attend.
J S Jones, Supt.
Tena Harris, Secy.
The B. Y. P. U. meets every Sunday
afternoon at 5:30.
Prof. L. S. Scroggins,Pres.
Miss Lula Oliver, Secy.
Methodist Church.
African Methodist Episcopal church
j preaching every 2rd and 4th Sunday in
each month. D. A. Hardon, Pastor.
The A. M. E. Sunday School meets at
2:30 each Sunday evening. All welcome
■La.at Land. n Jld Auajrette. Supt.
Clint Royston, Secy
JEWEL TABERNACLE, No. 412,
meets gvery 1st and 3rd Tuesday.
Augusta Steverson, H. P.
Tena Harris, C. R.
Spanolia Camps No. 261 C. W., W. 0.
W. mee every first and third Thursday at
7:30 o'clock. J, C. Ellis, Gov.
S. G. Crayton, F. S.
OBLIGE GALE CIRCLE No. 213
meets every first and third Saturday at
j 1:30 o’clock. Emma Barns, Gov.
Mary Adkins, Secy.
HOUSEHOLD RUTH, No. 2990, of
G. U. O. of 0. F., meets the first and
third Thursday in each month at 1:50
! p. m. Laura Simms, M. N. G.
Carrie Averett, W. R.
STATE LINE TEMPLE NO. 337
meets every 2nd and 4th Friday night at
8 o’clock. C. S. Scates, C. M.
W. B. Barnes, C. S.
ELECTRIC LIGHT COURT OF CA
LANTHE, No. 70, meets first and third
Tuesday in each month at 1:45 p. m.
Lizzie Oliver. W. C.
Ever Pittman, R. D.
BLUE LIGHT LODGE No 153 K.ofP.
meets First and Third Tuesday in eacli,
! month. J B Francis, C. G.
A. Lewis, K. of R. S.
Lodge Directory.
Roosevelt Chapter, No. 188, Order of
the Eastern Star, meets every second
and fourth Tuesday in each month.
Mrs. C. Williams, W. M.
Emma Rearl, Secy.
EAST LAKE LODGE No. 6362 G.
U. 0. of 0. F. meets First and Third
Thursday in each month.
H. B. Lewis, N. G.
T W Scates, P. S.
GOOD LUCK LODGE No. 259 F. &
A. M meets First and Fourth Saturday
night. All visitors welcome.
Geo. Kelso, W. M.
S. L. Glenn, Sec.
OMEGA COMMANDEPY N<f.4 Knight
Templars meet every 2nd Thursday
night in each month.
I J. H. Law, E. C.
E. Brooks, Recorder.
j SPINOLA Lodge No. 261, C. of W.
A., meets every first and third Wednes
day right at 8 o'clock.
J. C. Ellis, Gov.
S. G. Crayton, Secy.
LEBANON, Chapter No. 41, R. A. M
! meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday night
at 7:30. Emmett Holly, H. P.
W. A. High, Secy.
Royal Circle of Friends, R. A.Williams
No. 324, meets every first and third
Friday .night. All visiting friends are
welcome. G. W. Smith. President.
) Lula Oliver, Secretary.
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HUTTIG - ARKANSAS
DR. G. SURGHNOR
MONROE, LA.
Specialist on Diseases of Eye. Ear,
Nose and Throat.
Adenoids and Tonsils Removed.
Glasses Correctly Fitted.
Warning Order.
In the Union Chancery Court:
Kinard Bros., and Joe Mahony. Trustee, Plaintiffs
vs.
C. A. Farley and Sammie Farley. Defendants.
The defendants. C. A. Farley and Sarrmi Fa-ley,
are warned to appear in this court withm thirty 301
days to answer the complaint of the plaintiffs.
A, D. Murphy, Clerk.
January 26, 1915.
Warning Order.
In Union Chancery Court:
John Matthews. Plaintiff,
vs
Mary Lee Matthews. Defendant.
The defendant. Mary Lee Matthews, is hereby
warned to appear in this court within thirty 50}
days to answer the complaint of the plaintiff herein
filed against tier.
Given under my hand and seal of office this the
26th day of January, 1915.
A D. Murphy. Clerk.
DR. R. A. BARROW H
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Postoffice Building
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LODGE DIRECTORY.
ROWLAND LODGE No. 594 F. & A.
M.meets every second and fourth Satur
day evenings at 7:30 o’clock. Visiting
Masons always welcome.
C. T. Thompson. W. M.
C. A. Berry, Sec'y.
HOWARD CHAPTER. No. 122. R. A.
M. -meets every first and third Thurs
day evening at Masonic hall. Visiting
companions welcome.
L. F. Magee. H. P.
R. W. Beede, Secy.
HUTTIG CHAPTER No. 320, Order of
the Eastern Star, meets every first and
third Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
Visiting brothers and sisters welcome.
Mrs. C. A. Berry, W. M.
Mrs. L. G. Gibson, Sec y.
HUTTIG LODGE No. 348 I. 0. O. F.
meets every Tuesday evening. Visiting
brethern cordially invited to attend.
A. P. Holtsford, N. G.
E. L. Ware, Secy.
HUTTIG REBEKAH LODGE No. 66,
meets every Monday night at 7:30 o'clock
Visitors are invited,
Mrs. Dona Holtsford, N. G.
Mrs. May Claybaugh, Secy.
SWEET BAY CAMP No. 411 W. O. W.
meets every first and third Saturday eve
nings. Visitors made welcome.
L. M. DeSpain, C. C.
J. C. Bridges, Clerk.
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
St. Louis, Iron Mountain &. Southern
LITTLE ROCK & MONROE RY.
South . North
6:26 a. m Huttig 3:23 p. m
7:55a.m.Monroe 1:00 p.m
local. *
Leaves Arrives
11:55 p. m. Huttig 12:15p.m.
St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Southern
FARMERVILLE 4 SOUTHERN RY.
North South
4:42 a. m. Huttig 3:54 p. m
3:15 a.m. Farmerville 5:20 p. in
local, f
10:15 a.m. Huttig 2:25 p.m.
tArrives Monday, Wednesday, and Fri
day from Monroe and goes to Farmer
ville.
* Arrives Tuesday, Thursday and Satur
day from Farmerville and goes to Mon
|roe,