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The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

The greatest drawback to the hog
industry which breeders in this coun-
try have to contend with is what is
known as hog cholera" and Swine
plague
Hog cholera is highly contagious
disease and unless checked is liable
to carry off a great number of hogs in
very short time.
Mr.. A. P. Williams, of Burnetts
Creek, Ind, tells of an experience
which he had with some hogs that
had the cholera Five years ago.
says Mr.. Williams, Il yas in the en-
ploy of Mr.. ]. d. Richardson, Lafay-
ette Ind. as his barn foreman. Some
fine hogs that was feeding took the
cholera. gave them Sloan's Lini-
ment and did not lose a hog. Some
were so bad they would not drink
sweet milk and | was compelled to
drench them. have tried it at every
opportunity since and always find it
o. K"
Write for DR.. Sloan's free book on
the treatment of Horses. Cattle, Hogs.
and Poultry. Address: DR.. Earl S.
Sloan, 615 Albany Street, Boston,
Mass
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

1.-THE western farmer is waking up
to a realization of the fact that he
is, as the agricultural department told
him some time ago, losing not less
than $1O0,O0O,O00 a year from rats.
says ]. II. Van Burden. Milwaukee
grain merchant 1T costs about SO
cents a year to feed a rat. We know
this because we have boxed them up
and fed them as much grain as they
would eat for a year. 1t is C conserva-
tive estimate to place our rat popula-
ton at 15O,OOO,OOO About one-third
of them live in the large cities. where
they do not get so much grain
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04
HIS LECTURE ON JOB.
Brother Dickey Thinks He Was Over.
rated as Patient Man.

81 dunno what dey call Job patient
man fer" said Brother Dickey, "kaze
of all de GROWERS l ever hearn tell on
he sho' wuz de growlinest. But he
sho' did have enough ter make him
growl-dat he did. De devil say:
Looky yere, Job, you in my power.
now, an l gwine ter 'flict you wild a
few biles.' An Job say: All right;
/ kin stan it eff you kin But de biles
commence ter break out SO thick an
fas' dat Job say: 'Looky yere. man,
desc amt no biles-dis de smallpox.
sho' ez you bo'n.' An he eetch and
eetch SO dat he had ter scratch his
sef wild a goats head. Den de devil
git in high win and blow down Jobs
house; an dat wuz too much. So oil
Job lif' up his voice an he say:
Looky yere, ! bargain fer biles. but
didn't want no harricane th'owed in
fer good measure Atlanta Consu-
tuition.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04
CURED HER CHILDREN.
Girls Suffered with Itching Eczema
Baby Had Tender Skin, Too
Relied on Cuticura Remedies.

. "Some years ago my three little
girls had very bad form of eczema.
Itching eruptions formed on the backs
of their heads which were simply COW
cred. tried almost everything. but
failed. Then my mother recommended
the Cuticura Remedies. l washed my
children's heads with Cuticura Soap
and then applied the wonderful oint-
ment, Cuticura. did this four or five
times and l can say that they have
been entirely cured. have another
baby who is so plump that the folds OF
skin on his neck were broken and even
bled. ! used Cuticura Soap and Cuti-
rura Ointment and the next morning
the trouble had disappeared. Nine.
Napoleon Duceppe. Al Duluth st.
Montreal, Que, May 81, 1907"
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04
RESOLVED TO sNue EVE.
Mrs. Intheswim Intended to Draw SO.
cial Line in Heaven.

The minister had dropped in to tea.
and the conversation had drifted
through various channels to the ques-
ton Of whether or not we should know
each other in heaven. Presenting that
our physical beings would be perpetu-
ated, and that recognition would be as
sured, the minister had asked various
ones at the table among whom the Bib
lical characters they would be most
interested in recognizing.
Some mentioned one prophet and
some another, but one lady. noted for
her social exclusiveness. had not
spoken. Turning to her the minister
said: And who would you like to meet
in heaven, Mrs. Intheswim?"
Mrs. Intheswim pursed her lips.
really don't know" she said, but there
is one thing l do know, and that is
that l shouldn't care to meet Eve In
fact, don't know that would speak
to her II did,"
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04
Billion Dollar Grass.

Most remarkable grass of the century.
Good for three rousing crops annually.
One Iowa farmer on 100 acres sold So
10000 worth of seed and had 300 tons of
hay besides. 1t is immense. Do try it.
For 10c AND THIS NOTICE
send to the John A. Sallcr Seed Co., La
Crosse. Wis. to pay postage, etc, ana
they will mail you the only original seed
catalog published in America with sam.
piles of Billion Dollar Grass, Macaroni
Wheat. the sly miller mixer. Sainioin the
dry soil luxuriator. Victoria Rape. the 2Oc
ton green food producer Silver King
Barley yielding l73 bu. per acre, etc, etc.
etc.
And il you send he we will add pack
age of new farm seed never before seen
by you. John a. Salzcr Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis. X. & w.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04
SUNDAY School Lessons for the World.


A power greater than that of kings
seems to have been welded by the
little group of thoughtful men who
gathered at the Fenway residence of
w. N. Hartshorn to select the les
SECS for the Sunday schools of the
world, says the Boston Herald. Every
year they gather to make this choice.
and when a decision has been reached
the lessons are handed out to tho
printers and by them literally scat
tered over the planet. The word thus
goes forth not in one but in scores
of languages. Europe and Africa, east
and west, north and south. get these
helps to religious study in the vernac-
ular. There is a supply for Hawaii.
Japan and the islands of the sea. For
India alone 40 dialects have to he pro-
vided for. Some 5O0,OOO,OOO Sunday
school leaflets are thus distributed
every year.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

Denver.-The various pioneer socie
ties of the state, including the Society
of Colorado Pioneers, the Sons of Colo
RADIO, the Pioneer Ladies' Aid society
and the Colorado Veteran Volunteer
Firemen's Association, are planning to
unite in the erection of building in
Denver to cost, with grounds. upwards
of 100000, and to be used as head.
quarters for all pioneer organization
and for safe storage of the thousand
of historical documents and picture
which are included among the mor
valuable assets of the commonw ealt .
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

There are certain delicate shades or
expression of which Frenchman Is.
as a rule. past master. One member
of that fluent nation. stranded in New
York, was setting forth his troubles to
n lawyer.
Il understand from what you say
that you are convinced your friend Lee
comte has stolen your purse" said the
lawyer.
NO. no, monsieur. not so fast!
cried his client. 81 only say that If Le-
comte had not assisted me to hunt for
It l should have found 1t again.
Youths Companion.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04
With an Eye to the Future.

! Queen Alexandra attended last
springs annual Mansion House fete in
London, and because of that suspicious
fact there is a tale to tell-and worth
the while. One of the diminutive flow
er maidens was both pretty and plump,
and when her majesty stopped for an
instant to smile down upon her. what
did she do but put up her wee land
tempting) mouth for kiss, which she
received.
Molly" gasped her astounded
mother, and after the distinguished
visitor had passed on. how could
you'll"
And Molly gave a good reason. 81
fought" said she. ut 'uld be interest
in to tell my grandchildren. "-Har-
per's Weekly.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia r. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female illss
and has positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displaccments, inflammation, ulcera-
ton fibroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, tlatulcncy, indiges-
ton, dizziness,o rnervous prostration-
Why don't you try it?
Don't hesitate to write to Mrs.
Pinkham if there is anything
about your sickness You 1OsnOI
understand. She will treatayOur
INSTRUMENTATION and You
free. No woman ever Regretted
writing her, and because of her
vast experience she has helped
thousands. Address. Lynn, Mass
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

ny local applications. as they cannot reach the dis
eased portion OF the There Is only QUE way TO
cure deafness and that by onal remedies
Deafness ia caused by an inaamed conditlln Of the
mucous lining OF the Eusachian Trbe- When this
tube is innsmrd you have rumbl.ng sound or i'm
perfect hearing and when Il f. entirely closed Deaf
the result and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube red to It's normal c0ndi-
tion hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out Of ten are caused by Catarrh. which l. nothug
but an innamed condition nf the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case OF
Deafness icaused by catarrh, that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure. send for circulars. free
FL. CHENEY d CO., TOleio, O.
Sold by Druggists, 15c.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04
In Demand.

81 hear you have a new automobile
old man." said the motor-car hend
What does 1t look like?"
well. to tell you the TRUTH" replied
the amateur motorist, at is as ugly
as a steam roller, makes as much
noise as a traction engine. knocks
over as many people as a freight en-
CINE and raises as much dust as
street sweeping machine.
The motor-car fiend was wild with
enthusiasm.
you don't say!" he blurted eagerly
Tell me where I can buy the same
make and I'll give you my old machine
as a present"
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

MrE Parkway-It must be lonesome
when your husband has to make one
of his long canvassing trips and be
away from home for a week or more.
Mrs. Nexblok-Ycs; but Harry is
real thoughtful. He has taught the
parrot to use just the kind of AN
guage he uses when he's about the
house himself.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

/ had a Dad faII anu
it affected my kid
neys. Severe pains
in my back and hips
became constant, and
sharp twinges fol-
lowed any exertion.
The kidney secre-
lions were badly dis
colored, / lost flesh
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

wilfred was sitting upon his IA
Tiers knee watching his mother ar
ranging her hair.
Papa hasn't any Marcel waves like
that" said the father laughingly.
Wilfred. looking up at his fathers
bald pate, replied. Nope; no waves;
it's all beach."-Harper's Weekly.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

and grew too weak to work. Though
constantly using medicine l despaired
of being cured until | began taking
Doan's Kidney Pills. Then relief came
quickly, and in a short time / was
completely cured. l am now in ex-
cellent health"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04
In a Pinch. Use ALIENS Eoor.eAsE.

A powder. 1t cures painful, smart
ing. nervous feet and ingrowing nails.
It's the greatest comfort discovery of
the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet Sold
by all Druggists. Csc. Accept no sub
stitute Trial package, FREE. Ad-
dress A. S. Olmsted. lie Roy, n. Y.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

They were out walking and her arm
was linke1 in his.
my brother has strawberry on his
arm," she said.
We'll, he's not ahead of me-" the
gallant replied; I've got peach on
mine"
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

By granting titles of nobility to
American men we might stop the
flow of good American money into
the Golfers of titled foreigners who
marry American girls, but the remedy
would be worse than the disease.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

"They say that laziness is caused by
"a germ. What fine thing it would be
If we could find something to kill the
thing"
"Oh, no. ! know something finer
than that. Think how much nicer it
would be If we could all find some way
to crafty 1.-THE Hebrew Standard.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04
$500 in Gold. Free.

Send rs the names of your friends
who want a piano. and if We secure an
order as a result we will give you So
in geld for your trouble. Send all the
details you can and write plainly. The
knight-c ampbell Music Co., 1625-31
California St. Denver. Colo
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

Which is correct, TO speak Of a
sitting hen, or a setting hen?"
81 don't know" replied the farmers
wife. land what's more, ! don't care.
But there is one thing | should like to
know. When a hen cackles, has she
been laying or is she lying?"
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04
The Cancels Feat.

do you imagine 1t possible for n
camel to go through the eye of a
needle?"
"Oh, ] wouldn't be surprised. You
know how large my wife ISL"
"Yes."
"Well, she goes through my pockets
regularly .''-Houston Post.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

Helma Lee romantic and full of en-
thusiasm)-Isn't it delightful % sit
here on the deck and watch tie sun
sink to rest in the boundless deep?
Hardy Porte (entirely empty)-You
bet! It'll be time to eat again pretty
soon.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04
Her Pleasant Reioinder.

81 am going to the cat show" said
Mrs. Framley.
"Indeed?" replied her dearest
friend. Il thought yesterday was the
day for the closing of the entries"
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

when Brown came to this city ten
years ago he didn't have cent"
We'll, well. How did he make out?"
"Oh, he's still holding his own
Harper's Weekly.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

After suffering for seven years,
this woman was restored to health
by Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound. Read her letter.
Mrs. Sallie French, of Paucaunla,
Ind. Ter, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
~ had female troubles for seven
years-was all rundown, and SO ner-
vous could not do anything. The
doctors treated me for different troubles
but did me no good. While in this con-
dition l wrote to Mrs. Pinltham Tor adj
vice and took lydia L. Pinkham's Vego-
table Compound, and l am now strong
and we'll"
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

1t is her winning ways that often
enable a woman to get the better of
man in the matrimonial game.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

Mr.. Jawback-Tilat boy gets his
brains from me.
Mrs. Notwithstanding got EN-
from you, If you ever had any-thats
q cinch.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

From October to May, Colds are the most fire.
qtent cause of Headache. LAXATIVE BROhO
QUINN L removes cause. E.W.Grovc On box DC
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

II wishes were coal heaps we'd none
of US freeze.-Detroit Free Press.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04
DIFFERENT EFFECT.

Mrs. Goodsole-My boy, 1t makes
me sick at heart to see you smoking.
Kid-Dat's funny. 1t seems to ketch
me right in the stummick.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

The average mans idea of good
sermon is one that goes over his head
and hits one of his acquaintances.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children te-thing. sofenr the gums reduces In
Examination. siiays pain cures wind collie Csc bottle
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04
HER GOOD FORTUNE.
After Year. Spent in Vain Effort.

Mrs. Mary f. H. Rouse, of Cam
bridge, n. Y, says: Five years ago
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

Sudden Changes of the Weather
often cause Bronchial and Lung trou
bles. Browns Bronchial Troches" al
lay throat irritation and coughs.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

Why do people who pick quarrels
always select such ugly ones?
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04
SPITE.

Proud Mother-Everybody says the
baby looks like me.
Her Brother-The spiteful things
don't say that to your face, do they?
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

An average yield of ginger in ia
maica is about 1000 pounds an acre.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

PAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure any cas-
Of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrudng Piles Ii
5to IL days money refunded. bOc.
The Lamar register., 1908-03-04

ONLY ONE "BROMO QuISINE'
Tint is LAXATIVE BRONO OUISlSE. Look fol
the sipnnfure of r. W GROVE. Used the World
over Cure n Cold in One lay. &c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-05-09
Montgomery Dots.
Nav 9th, 1908.

Way OUti. 1VOo.
\ The st. Maurice base ball nine cross
ed bats with Montgomery last Satur-
dav. The score WAS ID to 10 in favor
of our home boys.
Mr.. Geo. Martin, of Shreveport, was
n pleasant visitor to Montgomery
last Saturday and Sunday.
Quite crowd of the beaux and
bellies of verda were out huggy riding
last Sunday afternoon, passing
through Montgomery.
Mr.. H. H. Horn and wife visited
relatives at Verda last Sunday.
DR.. Eugene Woods and wife and
baby are visiting his parents, Nr. and
Mrs. b. f. Woods, this week.
Mr.. W. o. Harrison and wife and
little son W. o., accompanied by Mise
Jane Burton, spent last Sunday IN
st. Maurice.
Rev. J. X. Miller. of Aloha, has been
called to take charge of the Baptist
church mt this place.
On account Of illness in Rev: Z. V.
Brpithaupt's family there was no SER
vice at the Methodist church last
Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Bates aud two children
left Wednesday for Powhattan. where
they 20 to join DR.. Bates, who IL Id
Gated at that place.
Mrs. W. O'Neal and two children,
Sam and Ruth, spent the latter part
OF last week with relatives in Hargis
Misses Irene Kennedy and Ruby
O'Neal spent last Friday in Colfax.
Quite n number oil the Montgomery
people attended the school picnic al
Hargis last Friday, and several re
manned for the entertainment al
night.
Mr.. Davidson and wife. Of Wheeling
accompanied by DIR. T. }. Harrison
left Sunday morning for Shreveport
where Mrs. Davidson, who has beef
very i'll for quite a while, goes for al
operation for appendicitis.
Mr.. N. Kennedy made a busines
trip to Colfax last Tuesday.
Mrs. Alice Chelette and three chi
dren, who have been visiting relative
: in Verda for the past month. return
, ed home last Thursday.
Mrs. Viola Olliphant and baby, VIII
has been visiting her parents, Mr.. an
Mrs. j. +. Shaw. for the past month
left OF last Saturday evening Tor he
home in Oklahoma.
Brown EYES.
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Our District Judge.

The Boyce News gives Judge Black
man the following complimentary
notice:
We notice in the Town Talk of some
DAYS ago, the great number of eases.
both criminal and civil, which the
District Conrt had disposed Of during
it's March term, aud we find Judge
Blacktnan now holding court in Grant
parish. The duties of this office are
laborious and many, but the Judge
does his duty, his decisions showing
deep investigation, for seldom, il
ever, his judgments are reversed by
the Supreme Court.
| Besides being a good man, Judge
Blackman is the friend OF the great
body of the common people. He Is
every ones friend, and anyone. wheth'
| err millionaire. farmer or labOrer
can approach him and each will bt
given the same respectful hearing ant
consideration. A betterjudge of law
cannot he found, n more just one
there il not, and BE mereiful an'
kind to your fellow man. is the Ike!
note of his judicial career.
Ripe in years Of experience, he is :
man and judge OF the people an,
for the people, all the time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-05-09

Rev. J. Z. Carr has been conduct
ing revival services in COlfax for the
past week under a canvas tent. He
is a very jealous and earnest preach
err, and has excited a great deal Of
enthusiasm among believers. as well
as eliciting expressions Of cOntrition
and repentance from IA number who
would flee the wrath to come. We
are sorry TO note that some of our
young people. and among them girls.
have misbehaved very unseemly at
some of the services. No true lady
or gentleman will ever give offense
on such occasions. and II those Of
Tending have not enough regard Tor
the services to show ordinary cOurte.
sy and decency. they should remain
away and save their self respect and
the good opinion Of Others.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-05-09
Letter to j. w. O'Quinn,

Dear Sir: The wear Of paint goes
by gallons; the less gallons paint
wears longest. The reason, Of course
is it's strength. 1t takes less gallons.
because il Ia strong; it wears a long
err time. because 1t Is strong. 1t Is all
paint and the strongest paint.
There lis n best paint among all
paint paints. No two are alike, al
course; no two cover alike or wear
alike. One IL thin. another Ia thick;
one has too much lead. another too
much zinc. another Is right. The
right IL Devoe. SO far IA IL yet known.
Perhaps somebody else will fiud-nut
bet ter paint than Devue; then DE-
woe will become more-gallons paint
4, costlier paint. a less-durable paint,
a less-economical paint. a timid paint
Bigger changes than that have
come over the world. Devoe has
the lead; why shouldn't we lose it to
somebody else?
Yours truly. Fw DEvoE 4 Co.
p. S.-valley Drug Store sells our
paint. %
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-05-09
Delayed Items from Ada.

The health of this community is
good at present, with the exception
of several cases of u mild type Ut
small pox.
Hello, young man; what are yon
going to Mr.. Flanagan's SO much
ior. TIE grapes are not ripe yet.
Mr.. s. T. Parish visited his daugh-
ter. Mrs. Flanagan. of Bentley, Sat
uriav and Sunday. Mrs. Flanagan
il running the Bentley boarding
house, aud it seems thatshe Is getting
along fine.
Mr.. Parish and wife were the guests
of MIR. Baltic and wife Sunday last.
Quite u little crowd gathered ut the
Misses Bnllio's home aud enjoyed
themselves sunptuously.
RI. Parish made a flying trip t.
colfsx on Saturday last. -
Say, our little community Is not
dead vet. We have singing ever,
Sunday evening. :.
The farmers of this region seem fG
I've in high spirits, for they all have
tine crops, aud that shou.dmake any
Of ms feel good.
Best wishes to the Chronicle;
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1908-05-09
Notice to Contesta ITS.

Remember that the Chronicle
subscription contest for the Free
Scholarship closes at noon on Mon
day, May llth. Rush in all OF
your subscriptions and coupons so
as to be in time to have them
counted at that hour.
Great interest is being shown in
this contest, and the race is very
close between the contestants. A
single vote may win the prize. Sc
we advise our friends to be alert
in the matter, and make special
endeavors in the next day or two
soliciting subscriptions and col.
lecting coupons.
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AN ORDINANCE:

Be it ordained by the Police Jury
of Grant Parish, Louisiana, in reg
uiar session convened:
Section L. That the ward line be-
tween wards Z and 4 ie and il here
by changed, beginning wherit CROSS
~ the Calhoun ppI'lic road near Shell
Point sn. as thence to follOwsald pub
lie road to where It russes the Mont
gonnry.andsCoIfax hill road, thence
on :, direct line tp the DLartigo and
K. j. Cheletfe place, and then follow
where the present line crosses that
stream.
JOHN RANDOLPH,
j. B. ROBERTS, President.
Clerk.