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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-07-10
To Our Patrons.

We desire to express our thanks TO,
liberal support during the years ir
which we have been in business and tc
express our wish that our relations to
the public may continue as cordial in
the future as in the past In the fu.
ture, however, we will conduct orr
business on strictly cash basis.
We have decided to adopt this method
after due consideration and the con-
clusion that it is best for all concern
ed. Please do not ask for credit for
we positively cannot make an eXcep.
ton in any case. Our motto will con.
tinue to be; "Pnrity is best: the best
is cheapest. Respectfully,
Cooper Drug Co., Ltd.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-07-10
Fertrmand Romero called Home.

Fer0' land Romero, the twenty year
I'D suu of Mr.. and Mrs. f. Romero
asst cut Of this life ut the home of
lis ST.. +, Mrs. Albert Lognion, Sat-
urday morning. The deceased was
born IN New Iberia and was brought
to Welsh by his parents when but a
small lad. He has been cripple
from birth, and has for many years
been the direct charge of the sister at
whose home he died, and on whose
heart he had won a deep and lasting
hold. Many friends sympathiZe with
the members of the family in their
bereavement. The funeral services
occurred at the Catholic church, in
the faith of which lie died. Interment
was made in the Catholic cemetery
here.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-07-10
Hope Springs in the Heart Of a Jen.
ningSite.

The Jennings Herald says: ga mes
sage from Judson Harris Wednesday
night stated that they killed the parish
division bill by a tie vote-19 to 10,
This puts the question off again for
two years when it will be taken up
and no doubt passed."
This "no doubt passed" clause is
alright in paper whose age is meas
ured by Vol l, No. 6, but for the
benefit of Brother Davis we will say
that that clause has long since been
discarded by editors when it comes to
the question of parish division.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-07-10
Mrs. Musa GrOSh Dead.

Word was received here Monday
from Alamagorda, New Mexico. of
the death of Mrs. Musa GrOsh. Mrs.
Grosh was a daughter of Samuel
Black ord, and the wife of VIM.
Grosh, brother of cur fellow towns
man, Frank Grosh. Deceased was
we'll known to a large circle of friends
here, /. wing lived in Welsh number
of wears.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-07-10
The Worlds Best Climate

is not entirely free from disease. on
the high elevations fevers prevail,
while on the lower levels malaria is
encountered to a greater or less ex-
tent, according to altitude. To over.
come climatic affections. lassitude.
malaria, jaundice, biliousness, fever
and ague, and general debility, the
most effective remedy is Electric Bit
t"rs. the great Alternative and blood
purifier; the antidote for every form
of bodily weakness, nervousness and
insomnia. Sold under guarantee at
all drug stores. Price SOC.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-07-10
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You can write any of these things yourself
ii you do not happen to have stenographer
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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-07-10

And don't till out legal papers or card mem
os-or make out accounts or hotel menus III
your own handwriting.
1t.looks bad, reflects on your standing makes
people think you can't afford "a stenographer,
and is sometimes ambiguous.
You can write out your letters-make out
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your card memos-make out your accounts, or
hotel menu-or do any kind of writing you
need on any kind, size or thickness Of paper
and space any way you want Oh
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-07-10
Miss Ruth Welch EntertainS.

Miss Ruth WEIGH very pleasantly
entertained the members of the Blanch.
ard Literary Society and a few OF
their friends at her home Monday
evening. The evening was spent in
an informal way, music, games and
pleasant conversation occupying the
time. At the conventional hour the
guests departed, thanking their hos
tess for pleasant evening.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-07-10
A COntented Woman

is always found in the same house
with Billiards. Snow Liniment. 1t
keeps every member of the family free
from aches and pains, it heals cuts,
burns and scalds and cures rheuma.
tisn, neuralgia, lumbago and all
muscular soreness and stiffness. 25c,
SOC and $l.O0 a bottle. Sold by all
dealers.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-07-10
Moving Picture Show.

A very creditable moving picture
show was given at the Bell building
here Tuesday and Wednesday even
ing. Owing to the inclemency of the
weather the attendance was not so
good as it would otherwise have been,
yet those who were there expressed
themselves as well pleased with the
performances.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-07-10
A MilIiOnaire'S Baby

attended by the highest priced baby
specialist could not be cured of stom-
ach or bowel trouble any quicker or
surer than your baby if YOU give it
McGee's Baby Elixir. Cures diar-
rhoea, dvsentary and all derange-
ments of the stomach or bowels. Price
- cents and 30 cents Sold by all
dealers.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-07-10
Iowa ItennS.

Mr. and Mrs. \. Y. Jout- were
shop,ing in Lake Charles the latter
part of last week.
Brlnt Seaman and family drove
owe, rom Rice MOndA,
Mrs. J. Il. Jones and children left
for Kansas City the second OF July,
for an extended visit with friends.
Mrs. Nina Ledyard is the guest of
Mrs. Brant Seaman al Rice this week.
The handsome new suits for the
Iowa base ball bows have arrived.
Iowa has a fine ball team. as was
demonstrated by the game AT Welsh
ON the Fourth, whrn the Iowa boys
won the twenty-five dollar prlz", and
it is not child's pI"\ to defeat the
Welsh team.
l.. p. Wilcox has lost several head
of his fine sheep. One for which he
paid forty dollars was among the
number.
Rev. Ledyard who has been in
SturgeOs. Mich, is expected to return
home soon. Friends regret that Rev.
Ledyard's father is not expected to
recover.
The Fourth at Iowa was very quiet,
MANY of the town and country people
attending the celebration at Welsh.
Miss Leah Cooper went to Port
Arthur last Friday for few days
visit with friends there.
}. B Simpson left last night for
New Orleans where he will spend a
couple of days on business, going
from there to Warwick, Georgia,
for a visit with his homefoIks.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-07-10

Miss Leah Cooper went to Por
Arthur last Friday for a few days
visit with friends there.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-07-10
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.. Taught Entertain.

The members Of the PRESBYTERIAN
church and a few of their friends were
pleasantly entertained at the ele-
giant home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. E,
Taught Wednesday evening. One of
the spr,n + lures of the evening was
the suiI'N atermelOns which was
provideo 'o,' The enjoyment of the
guests. y pleasant time was enjoyed
by all.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-07-10
Methodist Tent Meeting in Progress

The Methodist people have their
tent up and are ready to begin their
series OF lent meetings. Bud Robin
son, the converted cowboy, will hold
meeting, here beginning Thursday
evening ali: sting for ten days or
two weeks. If you are interested in
evangelistic work come out and TAXI Il
part in the meeting.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-07-10
Weak =
Heart Action

There are certain nerves
that control the action
Of the heart. When they
become weak, the heart
action is impaired. Short
breath, pain around hearth
choking sensation, palpl1
tation, huttering, feeble.
or rapid pulse, and other
distressing symptoms foil
low. DR.. Miles Heart CureI
is a medicine especially
adapted to the needs OF
these nerves and the mus
cullar structure Of thel
heart itself. It is a
strengthening tonic that
brings speedy relief.|
Try it.
For years I suffered with what y
thought was stomach trouble, when
the doctors told me ! had heart|
trouble | had tried many remedies,
when the DR.. Miles almanac camel
into my hands, and | concluded to|
try Dr. Miles Heart Cure. | nave
taken three bottles, and now | AM
not suffering at all. | am cured anaI
this medicine did it. ] write this ia
the hope that it will attract the az
tention Of others who suffer as dld.
MRS. D. BARRON:
S04 Main St, COvingtOn, hyf
Your druggist sells Dr.. Miles Heart
Cure, and we authorize him to return
price of first bottle (only) 1t 1t Ia'ls
to benefit you.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Lug
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08

first shook her head decidedly but
Mrs Wintcrheld promised never to
reveal IL and to make the stun with
her own hands for Maric's use alone,
SO granny NJ last consented to the
proposition. and whispered her secret
into Mrs Wintorticld's eager ear.
Carrots, my dear madam she said.
Nothing but carrots grated and used
rs fayoriug. sometimes in a common
custard pudding. with enough nutmeg
or almond fayorinc 10 Disguise the
taste. or in any entrce OF any kind.
And the iellyT" queried Mrs Win.
terrified
Chicken or beef or lamb. Favored
with carrots
And the acid drink carrots again"
NO. said Granny smiling That,
was the Juice Of a whole lemon with .
level teaspoonful OF common cooking
soda dissolved in II, anL a little waite,
added
Nut Marie never would eat car
ro,s before" eNpostulated the aston
iShed Mrs Wjnterdeld
And she won't cat them now. :"
interrupted granny. II You toll hci
about them Matte dislikcs carrots
toe, she SAYS they make her III. So
this is the way her mother and | have
contrived In order for her ~ ,ake .
sufficient quantity 70 make her corr
plcxiou pure and clear and give +,
p ~ =
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08

! CRANNY'S CARROTS :
6 By JOSEPHINE A. VAN TASSEL BRUORTON

can possibly content yourselves with"
The girls laughingly promised 70 alb
stain and made ready to depart, As
they went out granny gave each one a
jelly tumbler, filled with beautifully
clear, amber selly
The girls looked at one another
knowingly.
Mother said she was sure she
would give us a cosmetic OF some
kind whispered Tessy Thompson.
Mrs. Benton must have overheard
her, for the delicate old face flushed
family.
Please eat that just before going
to bed she said emphatically
The girls stared.
Must We eat it ALP" asked one at
last
VIII it be very bad to take, Mrs
Benton?' cried another
Granny smiled.
you shall judge for yourselves. 90
she said, taking up the tumbler meant
for Matte; opening it, she passed it
around
There were murmurs OF approval
from every one.
Ny ] shall not mind eating that"
Every day the menu was varied a
little but 1t was substantially the
same. Sometimes delicate fish or
choice game was substituted for the
chicken, but there was never any
meat. However, there was always a
pudding or entrce Of that peculiar
~ favored yellow stuff and there was
always glass Of acid drink at TIE
close OF the meal, nor was the pretty
tumber OF delicious jelly to be taken
home ever omitted. But the latter,
though always Of the clear amber
color. never tasted twice alike, 1t
seemed to the girls, and they never
tired Of It.
At the end Of six months the i'm
proyement in the general health ara
appetite OF granny's patients wan
wonderful, and as to the compilations
even Tessy Thompsons mudd Y, bill.
ious skin was beginning TO urn a
clear olive, which greatly rcjoicad her
mothers heart
At the end of that time Marie Win
tertield's mother decided to go tc Isl
rope for a year, and she offered granny
a large sum OF money on CnqditiOn
that she sold ser secret. Granny at
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08

,ns little coat which takes the place
of a bodice 1t is a loose bolcro bare
ly reaching to the waist and double.
breasted, with reyers of fur The coat
is edged all round with the silk braid,
but is cut up at either side in front
and held together with small straps
and buttons the Cape-sleeves being
treated In the same way. The uhjouit.
GUS cords and tassels which adorn
nearly all dresses and coats for the
moment find an abiding place here on
the doube.hreasted fronts. which they
adorn effectively The sides and back
OF the coat are decorated with dia.
mond motifs in silk braid similar tn
those on the skirt. and the whole cos.
tune Is completed by a charming III.
tie toque OF fur to match the reyers
trimmed with a bow Of silver tissue
and a large white aigrette
But We must not forget to speak a
word and that 4 good one for the
costumes displayed in our larger illus.
tration. These tailor. mades. while no,
elaborate in design. are elegant IN
every detail and offer a suggestion a.
70 what good taste would dictate The
one on the left is made NJ in a dark
grey herring bone tweed with two ON.
clrclinE strappnEs on the skirt. while
the smart'y fitting three-Quarte- coa-
-s'lAhned throughout by the way
Is all hl~1a~.f u.f-b a s{fl-gr- 49,,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08
cJ/ZARE 7GXOQ-%ZQlEJ

full both to the eye and touch and OF
admirable wearing qualities. The color
chosen is dep rich ruby, than
which no color looks better on the ice
amid snowy surroundings. The skirt
fits closely round the hips, but ia very
wide at the hem to allow of tina, swing
as the skater turns which has such a
fascinating effect especially wen 1t
reveals, as in this case, a foam OF
bright rose-colored silk frills on the
petticoat underneath The only trim,
ming on this short skirt is the band
of plain silk braid, the same color as
the velvet at the hem, above Which
are series Of diamond-shaped motifs
and curves in the same braid Tho
chief feature of the dress is the charm
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08

me, and for fifteen years the frequent
messages Of kidney sccrctions an.
noyed me. But Doans Kidney Pills
have given me almost entire freedom
from this trouble and | cannot speak
TOO highly in their praise
Sold by all dealers 30 cents a
box FostcrMilburn CO., Buffalo. n. Y.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08

w e women lOlhS VINO are LOl dEIt W
indulge in eXtravagances in the mat
ter OF dress are always interested in
the expensive Outtttings OF others,
and to begin with in our letter this
week We are going to tell of a very
elegant but withal a practical gown
which we saw in one of the fashion.
able resorts recently II was made of
navy faced cloth, in the finest quality
the skirt richly braided In black silk
and the three-quarter coat cut away
in front and inset with motifs OF
Persian paw The fur was arranged
in medalliOns on the shoulders and
fronts. and these medallions were sur
rounded with fine braidings to match
the skirt The coat was lined with
old-rosc satin aud was worn over a
Louis Seize wastcoat of white taft
fetas, the fronts and pockets OF the
latter being embroidered in black and
silver
Stripes are the latest thing. Oh
Won say they are quite passe Just now
having had a long run. But We do not
refer to the narrow stripe running
straight mp and down in skirts and
coots Those are certainly not new
But the newest stripes 10 which we
refer are fully three-quarters of an
inch in width and are confined TO the
skirts only, and while in the material
the stripes run straight, IT is so cut
that they wind around the figure, after
One such costume seen the other
dav on fashionable young matron
sbowaa rho skirt swathing the figure
,hout tho hins ike = bandage. the
Iover mart sweaninr the paycment as
che stood by her motor. and with suf
sc,ort frlIrces only about the feet TO
r,,L, u.,Ilirg oae. Tho strines ran
m, from rho right side toward the cen.
Tor front ord I,ft and were carried
..rop,J ,bo figure where I'm the back
-, 49,. tov ,loits laia NOT stitched
&, Win tho strincs running straigl.
49,, ,,1 down or course These must
ave b,rD emit out of a separate piece
M cloth which was black ana white.
hpt tho black stripes evidently had
threads of white woven In TO give n
sort of graysh look
The coat was a short one Of black
velvet. rather boxlke. and had a
small crmiua collar. She carried an
ermipc mum and wore a small tricornc
or three cornered hat. trimmed with
nompons
THO ,hr,a corncrcd hat Is another OF
81, latest Partisan fancies Since its
,n,roauc,,on some wears ago il has
haa, r,grlor,y revived from time to
,i,na &C - has endearas itself to all
who can wear Il. say to all who
can wear It. for II is only the lucky
few who look well under 1t. 1t be
longs exclusively 70 youth and either
classical or piquant features, with a
certain dcHcacy " modelling and a
careful couture arrangement an ar,
rausemeut which should be full or
With bit Of careless waves or curl
features are piquau,
\o,hipc makes the ordinary. looking
v,r,a, NOR, ordinary than the smart
uttlc tricornc hat
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08

thirty years | SUI
fered with kidney
troubles, and the at
tacks laid me up for
days at a time with
pain in the back and
rheumatism. When
] was up and around
sharp tWiugcs caught
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08

newspaper with a sudden exclamation
that caused Martha Jane to jump up
from her seat at the breakfast table
and run around to her quickly.
What's the matter. mother?" she
cried, anxiously. Are you ill?'
Granny disliked to be ailing or to
have anybody think she was i'll. She
sat up straight again-perfectly
straight-and looked at Martha Jane
| severely.
I'm never III, Martha Jane" she
said stinly.
well. what's the matter, them
said the daughter still more anx-
iously
When mother gives way even for
a minute" she told her husband aft,
crward there's sure to be something
droadruIly out Of kilter,
Her mother stared straight ahead
and did not answer for a fun minute.
Then she said In a voice which she
yainly tried to make firm:
Tho water has broken through into
the Santa RosIta mines.
"Oh, my sakos,' cried Martha Jane,
picking up the paper with trembling
hands
For years granny's small savings
had been invested in the Santa Ros
tia coal mine. and though her invest.
mcnt did not bring her fortune, there
was enough to clothe her. pay
her board. and give her little spend.
ing money And now It was all gone,
swept away by that awful wave that
had carried death and destruction into
the mine. and granny could be indie
pendent no more Martha Jane looked
the paper all through to see II the
report had not been contradicted, but
no. there It was In black and white
For n day or two granny was III
:lc more quiet and thoughtful. though
shc appeared as cheerful as ever. Her
beautiful old face had lost it's faint
color but 1t was just as sweet. and
the palcneas only set OF its wonder
M clearncss and dclicacy
Eleanor Rossman openly comment
cd on It when she ran IN to ask Mat.
tie Folsom Martha James oldest
daughter, 10 walk down to the Row l.
Ing club with her that evening
Mrs benton she said, i wish you
wuuid ton me what You do to keep
such wonderful complexion at your
age II must run In YOU, family,
Tor Mrs FOLSOM and Matte, too. have
the same beautiful skin. and such won.
a q 81
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08

The trouble with Jealous woman
Is hat she can't keep the ll5 ou
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08
We Want Your CREAM,

Wr'. day tor tags and pr..rs north
Star Creamery Go. Muucapa.s Nnu.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08
Ne Paw rep Price Cor cream.

cash every day Nute i1 rues. 4"
aa.N N acg Holmes. s., taaa N "
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08
THIRTY YEARS OF IT.
A Fearfully Long Siege Of Daily Pain
and Misery.

Charles Won Soehnen Of 2l0 A St.
Colfax, Wash, says: For at least
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08

Probably the best sal,c for healing
the broken heart ~ woman IS a
mixture OF time and another man.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08

Sn, meu jus, can foot BIZ s!th
o., b.cAILE
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1908-02-08
IL.l...nI-nIN InlL- ~.

- >ENrNf rraHafses' ~ ranr aHf o. =
a. h. ...A Ha l..-aH.ssA I.-.Hra4Ese l...ta 80
d. s.---.4 .rf,tas,Ig.l $685.
Arizona republican., 1908-10-08

Accumulated deficiency in tcmpera- ture since January 1, 157 degrees. Accumulated excess in rainfall since January l, 1.69 inches.
 L. N. JESUNOFSKY,
 Section Director.