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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09
THE BOIL WEEVEL,
The Application of Poison-Sttentifc
Men Differ = Diversifcation - The
Cotton Crop.

The Homer Guardian Journal says
The government, both State and Ma
tional, is busy at work to devise the
best plan to fight the weevil this sea-
son. During last year they invaded
nearly all the cotton growing territory,
so practically every individual in the
territory included has become person
ally interested in the fight.
The new method of poisoning with
powdered arsenate of lead is attracting
some attention. The State entomolo-
gist has issued bulletins on this discov-
cry or method. However, it is not
claimed to be specific by any means,
but it is claimed to be a powerful and
effective weapon with which to wage
war on this universal enemy of the
South.
AS matter of fact it appears to US
that all the poisoning remedies are I'M
reliable, at least the application is so
difficult to make and has to be made
with such precision and care, till many
doubt the feasibility of any poisoning
remedy, especially as the remedies often
have to be applied by children Or by
careless Indifferent persons, which, like
medicine given to the sick, is of no
value unless given as the doctor pre-
scribes. From the various poisoning
remedies yet suggested, many are of the
opinion that Marston's Paris green is
the most effective and the simplest in
application,
Unfortunately the scientific men diff
fer among themselves so much that the
laymen lose faith in their discussions
and opinions. .--
Evidently the unusual cold weather
has thinned their hosts out some, but
not like the corresponding spell of hot
weather would. Now if each farmer
will plant sparingly of cotton, combining
the acreage to what he can cultivate as
the various demands, requirements and
good judgment suggests, unless the cot
ton making season is too unfavorab1e,
there will be sufficient cotton made.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09

be disastrous net only to congressional
candidates but to Republican candi-
date not in sympathy with the progress
ives.
But it seems there are other interest
ing developments in Ohio politics, and
enc of them is the fact that James R.
Garfield, Secretary of the Interior under
Roosevelt, has been publicly commend
ing the course of Senator LaFollette,
the recognized head of the Republican
insurgents. This fact is regarded as d
prelude to the nomination of Garfield
on a platform which is anti-Aldrich and
anti-Cannon and one declaring war
agairzt the reactionary movement.
Therefore all the signs point to good
deal of trouble for Mr. Taft in his own
State.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09
THE. COLD WEATHER AND THE
BOIL WFFVTT

During the recent cold spell with ice
and snow in abundance everywhere, a
casual examination of cotton field
disclosed that all the boil weevi1s are
not dead; at least many have survived.
In Red River parish, on the Jack
Creighton place, there was picked cas-
ually half grown boil, frozen solid,
which on being taken to warm room,
thawed and through mere curiosity it
was opened, and there, fully alive, was
a young boil weevil, quite frisky and
as if ready for business.
From this statement, obtained from a
gentleman of reliability and conserva-
tive in general sense, the conclusion
may be reached that there will be
enough boil weevils to survive the cold
weather to propagate millions of their
kind on the advent of spring. Ii fol-
lows, therefore, that the only plan for
operation must be in a Investigation of
crops with all the cotton planted which
may be cultivated and preserved re-
gardless of this pest, the great enemy
of the farmer.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09
THE INSURGENTS IN CONGRESS

The insurgents in Congress are Re
publicans who have determined on the
self-assertion of their individuality, ir-
respective of the dictates of the men
who have heretofore dominated, re-
CARELESS of the wishes of the people.
AS yet, the insurgents are few in
number, but, if they should act in con-
cert, in resisting the schemes of the
Aldrichs, they may indirectly do some
good in the interests of the people.
It is not possible to estimate the pos
sibilities of the insurgents if they would
cooperate with the Democrats. .
Among the leaders of the insurgents
are Cumming and LaFollette, but it Is
against LaFollette that the greatest and
most direct displeasure of the Taft ad-
ninistration is being urged. 1t would
seem that since cajoling has failed, that
the more effective weapon is to be tried
in bringing the insurgents to their
senses.
Patronage is the weapon, and a SEN
ator or a congressman without pat
ronage can have little influence in his
home among the classes who expect po-
litical recognition.
Perhaps the feeling throughout the
West is sufficiently strong against the
Aldrich combine to warrant the inSI1r-
gents in their bold stand. At any rate,
the Democrats, if wise, could profit ma
terially from the detection of the Re-
publicans.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09
SHERIFFS SALE

No. I3,4I5-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La. !:
Marx Bluestein VS. Willis Bradford.
By virtue of a writ of seizure and
sale to me issued from the Honorable
First Judicial District Court of Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, in the above num-
bered and entitled suit, l, have seized
and will offer for sale at public auction,
for cash, according to law, at the prin-
cipal front door of the court house of
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, during the
legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, JAN. 20, 1910,
His undivided Pts interest in and to
the tract of land acquired by Wash
Bradford as per act and plat in convey
ance book Z, page 338-34o of Caddo
Parish, Louisiana The above property
seized as belonging to the above defend
ants and to be sold to satisfy the debt
specified in the said writ, say $4,000,
with 8 per cent interest thereon from
January II, 1908, and all costs of suit.
including 10 per cent on said sum and
interest as attorneys fees.
]. P. FLOURNOY,
Caucasian, Dee. e. Sheriff.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09
RECEIVERsHIP NOTICE

No. 8,425-First District Court, Parish
OF Csddo, State of Louisiana: Vic
toria Lumber Company, Limited,
VS.. P. A. Johnson Lumber Com
pany.
Notice is hereby given that John R.
Jones, receiver, has this day filed his
tab1eau of debts and final account in
said receivership, and unless opposition
be made thereto within the time speci-
fed by law, the same will be duly
homologated as prayed for. s4os
Witness the Honorable Judges of
said court, this 22nd day Of Decazn-
Der 1909. w. u. LRYY,
Dee. %. -. Dseuey Clerk
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09
DON'T WAIT TILL YOU COUGH
AND SNEEZE.

Don't wait till you begin to cough and
sneeze = take Humphreys Seventy
seven at the first feeling of lassitude
and weakness-and your will never have
a cold-because the checked circulation
of the blood-the cause of all colds
will be restored and the cold broken tip
before further developments. Seventy
seven breaks up hard stubborn colds
that hang on-grip. Handy to carry,
fits the vest pocket Ali drug stores 25c.
Humphreys Homeo. Medicine Co., cor
ner William and Ann streets, New
York.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09
FRIBBLEs OF FASHION.

A Cold Weather Blouse-corduroy
Popular For Girls Costumes.
Here is good flannel blouse for the
girl who suffers with the cold 1t is
of fine flannel in gray and black stripes
and fastens down the front with silver
buttons. With it are worn a turnover
collar of white embroidery and a broad
black velvet bow held in place with a
long bar pin.
For girls of fourteen and sixteen
corduroy Is popular as dress and
coat material Scarlet and blue serge
dresses made in Russian style and
trimmed with tiny gilt buttons are
smart.
Combinations Of materials are much
In vogue this season, and crepe de
shine and satin are singularly effective
used together The gown in the cut
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09
SHERIFF'S SALE.

No. I3,232-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La. !:
Jacques Lacaze VS.. J. A. Clesi ct al.
By virtue of writ of feri faeias to
me issued in the above numbered and
entitled suit, from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana, I have seized and will
offer for sale at public auction, without
the benefit of appraisement, for cash
according to law, at the principal front
door of the court house of Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana, during the legal hours
for sales. on
SATURDAY, JAN. IS, 1909,
Lot Fl of block I of Howard Cole sub
division of the City of Shreveport, La,
with all the buildings and improvements
thereon, The above property seized as
belonging to the above defendant and
TO be sold to satisfy the debt specified
in the said writ, say in the sum of $3.50,
with s per cent per annum interest
thereon from September IA, 1903, and
10 per cent attorneys fees on amount
of principal and interest, and in the
further sum of 5000 with S per cent
per annum interest thereon from June
IL, 1909, until pad. and the further sum
of $I4.46, with S per cent per annum
interest from July IA, 1909, and $1,000
curator al hoe fees, and all costs of this
suit ]. P. FLOURNOY,
Caucasian, Nov. IS. Sheriff.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09

This May Manton pattern is cut in sizes
for girls Of two four, six and eight years
of age. Send 10 cents to this office, Civ
ing number, 6534. and it will be promptly
forwarded to you by mail If in haste
send an additional two cent stamp for
letter postage, which insures more prompt
delivery
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09
vAPoRINGs or THE VOGUE


Artificial Flowers on the Coat Worn by
Modish Women.
Many women are wearing dahlias OF
gardenias on their outdoor suits. They
are artificial. and delicate perfume is
used on their silken petals. 1t is just a
novelty and. very pretty one. and
young and old are under the spell of
these flowers.
A beautiful ball gown recently ex-
hibited was composed of brilliant rose
scarlet satin embroidered deliberately
with silk in various colors and yelled
with very fine close meshed silk
tulle in rather dull invisible shade OF
gray, toning down the brilliancy.
Gowns that are trimmed with SOU
tache braid applied over stamped de-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09
UP TO THE MINUTE MODES.
A New TIP From a Fashionable Drsss-
Observation-Disclosures Wear Brccades.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS wear SFcCaOoSs
Here is brand new tip. 1t comes
from fashionable dressmaker who
knows. The revers is about to return
and will form distinctive feature of
many of the smartest dresses next
spring. 1t is not the stiff. uncompro-
missing revers Of other days. but is
made up with little stiffenina
Brocaded satin. once a fabric for
matrons, is now included in the de-
butante's wardrobe.
Princess dresses made with jersey
tops, to which skirts are attached, are
very attractive for small girls. The
frock illustrated can be made simple
or elaborate. as suits the occasion.
The design is just as appropriate for
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09
n % go - -a--AAsss.s as aAk< $500
SART0RiAL NEWS.
0 .aps Are Newcomers la Motor

"o caps Are Newcomers In Motor
rashions-A Dress Hint.
nsAlno caps are the latest in motor
.ogs. Seal. marmot and sable squirrel
are employed for the caps as we'll as
the motor bonnet.
afternoon frocks and smart boned
oiouses Tor two piece suits have small
SoAes ana lower sleeves yelled with
tue hnest black chiffon. 1t is always
peleer when doing this to add lining
under the lace of silver or gold net,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09

signs are always handsome. The cos.
tune Illustrated has a decoration OF
this smart description. 1t is carried
out in cashmere, with the guimpe por-
tfon OF tucked net chiffon rhe little
overblouse is very new aud is cut in
one with the sleeves. The Skirt is new
and up to date, JUDO GHOLI.ET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09
GIRLS PRINCESS DRESS.

linen and other wash materials. The
skirt is straight and plated, and the
jersey portion is fitted by means of
seams that extend to the shoulders
JUDIC CHOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09

This May Manton pattern is cut in sizes
from "a to A inches bust measure. Send
10 cents to this office, giving number.
6s36. and it will be promptly forwarded to
you by mail. II in haste send an addi-
tional two cent stamp for letter postage.
which insures more prompt delivery.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09

This gives a brilliancy to the black
chiffon and keeps it from deadening
the gown.
This is very stunning princess
frock that is easy for the home dress
maker to attack, and there are few
such patterns about The model in
cludes novel and attractive sleeves and
a chemisette JUDO CHOLLET.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09

These May Manton patterns come in
sizes for the blouse from 81 TO AZ lnchez
bust measure, No. $3.50 and for the skirt.
No. 6fSi. sizes from = 70 30 inches waist
measure. The hraiding pattern is No
ss4- Send 10 cents each for these patterns
% this Office, and they viii De promptly
forwarded to you by mail. II in haste
send an additional two cent stamp for
letter postage. which insures more prompt
neIiverx
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09
E. w. BARBOUR,
Attest: and "a others,
A. H. VANHOOK.
ALBERT L. ALEXANDER.
JOHN D. WILKINSON.

Notary Public.
Having examined the above and fore
going charter, and finding nothing
therein contrary to law, | hereby ap-
prove the same. Done and signed of
fcially this grid day of December 1900.
]. M. FOSTER, District Attorney.
Endorsed: Filed and recorded De-
cenber 3, 1909. W. M. LEVY,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Oficio Deputy Re-
corder.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Caddo:
| hereby certify that the above and fore
going is true and correct copy of the
act, as the same now appears
on file and of record in my office. Given
under my hand and seal of office this
3rd day of December 1900.
w. M. LEVY,
Deputy Clerk and ex-Oficio Deputy Re
corder. Dec. 4, 1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1910-01-09

shows this combination. with the
chemisette Of dewdrop net and trim
mings of applique and ball fringe The
skirt is made with a slightly full up
per portion and a circular founce that
is Joined beneath the tuck so that il
gives an overskirt effect The bodice
is draped becomingly and includes the
short sleeves that are the latest de
cree OF fashion. JUDO CHOLLET.
These May Manton patterns come TO,
the waist. No. 609o In sizes from 80 to q
inches bust measure and the skirt. No
6527. from q TO 80 inches waist measure
Send 10 cents each for these patterns Ia
this office. giving numbers. and they vii
be promptly forwarded to you By mail
II in haste sand an additional two cen ,
stamp for letter postage. which Insurer
more prompt delivery.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-09-08
WHEN HER BACK ACHES
A Woman Finds All Her Energy and Ambition
Slipping Away.

LRngdon women know how the aches
and pains that come when the kidneys
fail make life a burden. Backache, hip
pains, headaches, dizzy spells, distressing
urinary troubles, all tell of sick kidneys
and warn you of the stealthy approach
of diabetes, dr.psy and Bright's disease.
Deans Kidney Pills permanently cure
all these disorders. Can Langdon
sufferers desire stronger proof than this
woman's words?
Mrs. G. f. Altman, nine mile north
east of Park River, N. Oak, says:
81 suffered severely from kidney trouble
during the past two or three years and
Doan's Kidney Pills was the first remedy
that gave me any satisfactory relief.
There was a constant, dull ache in the
small of my back which at times extend
ed into my shoulders. I was also
troubled by chills and dizzy spells l
finally learned of Doan's Kidney Pills
and deciding to give them a trial,
procured a box. They benefited me
from the first and I continued taking
the remedy until l had received a com
plete cure"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents,
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-09-08
Why He Couldn't Paw,

He was IA switchman in a small
town up state. When it came time
to pay his board bill the first week
he complained that work had been
scarce and he had not been able to
save enough. so his landlady. not
with any too good grace. agreed to
wait.
1t was the same the next week. and
the landlady. still hoping. kept him.
The third week she felt be had had
every chance. and she was determined
to get at least some of her money.
She stated her request.
well. | did get some work this
week" he admitted. but it was most
ly switching empty cars. and we don't
get anything for switching empties."-
New York Herald.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-09-08
Busy, but No Account.

The generally accepted belief that
a person is useful in proportion as he
is busy is c~ontroverted by a writer
who says: II have a dog who is load
ed up with feaS. In the summer time
when feas are plenty that is the bust
est dog ever saw: when he isn't bit
ing at the feas he's swapping at the
flies. He never has a minute to spare.
but when he is the busiest he is the
least account for practical purposes.
And there is a young fellow in my
neighborhood who has a Waterbury
watch and smokes cigarettes. When
he isn't winding his watch he is light
ing a cigarette. He is a mighty busy
young man. but he isn't worth two
hoops in a water barrel."-Eli Grocer,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-09-08

The science of merchandising has
risen rapidly in the past half decade,
but there are still merchants who sell
only trash and who care more for to-
days profits than for future patron
age. Such merchants are no longer
important. They are has beens. They
are too weak, mentally and financially,
to withstand the rising standard Of
modern business. They are gradually
finding their way to the side streets,
where they can dry up without any
body'S knowing it.
The time to tone up I'LL business is
now. Tomorrow begins with every
tick of the watch. Every good bust
ness man knows the necessity Of plan
ming for the next minute~and the next
hour and the next day.
Take your mental scales and weigh
your business thoroughly, from the
standpoint of an outsider. Would you
consider it a high class business if
some n else owned it? That's the
test.
What are you doing to raise the tone
of your store?
Are you steadily improving the quail
ity of the goods. to give your custom
erS a maximum value for the price?
Your competitor probably is.
Do your methods conform to the
golden rule? Are they as liberal as
your competitors?
Do you run your business with as
much dignity as your banker conducts
hisf You should.
Do you try to sell each customer
what is really best for him. or merely
try to pick his pocket as soon as pos
sible?
Do you lie or juggle words in your
advertising? Exaggeration does more
harm than good.
Do you use big box car black cap
ital letters in your advertising? Cir
cuses do, but they appeal to a different
kind Of crowd.
Dp you print your entire catalogue
in each advertisement? You should
not. Nobody wants to read your in
voice,
DO you always state the price in
each advertisement? That's the prin-
cipal point the reader wants to know.
Do You put glaring printed signs on
packages? No customer wants to be
a walking signboard for your store.
Do you pay enough attention to the
appearance of your store? is it mod
ern and attractive? Take a look at
it now, from the standpoint of the
man on the street.
Do you notice whether every corner
is thoroughly clean and every article
ready for a customer to see or handle:
Do you use enough light for a close
inspection of the goods? If you don't
customers will distrust you.-Progres
Sive Retailer
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-09-08
Death In a London Hotel.

Sometimes it happens that some one
staying in a fashionable London hotel
dies. Now. in hotels the management
is not fond Of deaths. so it comes to
pass that rhe room in which the dead
thing lies is locked. and nobody in the
hotel save the staff. who know every
thing. is aware that the sable wings
of death. passing. have shed a plume.
When relatives arrive they are hurried
upstairs lest their red eyes trouble the
living guests. Late. very late. at night.
when. the rnost belated guest slumbers
peacefully. the corpse is taken secretly
out of the hotel by stealthy footed
men who have crept up the stairs. In
the morning rhe empty room. cleanly
swept and garnished, is. with luck. let
to some one eISe.-Pall Mall Gazette.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-09-08
CORRESPONDENCE
WALES

b. M. Dennis isin the Twin Cities at
tending the Minnesota state fair.
Jack Maloney has his house about
completed and expects to move in this
week.
c, P. Getchel returned last week from
a business trip to Chicago and other
points.
Mrs. Jos. f. Schneider visited friends
and relatives in Langdcn several days
last week.
Tom Bell, who lives near Hannah was
calling on friends in Wales Monday and
transacting business.
The holes are dug and the posts dis
tributed to the residences of Banker
Johnston and Tony Kieffer.
Jas. O'Hara and sister made a trip
over into Canada the first of the week
where they visited friends.
MI. Reynolds went out to Dick Halls
Tuesday evening, where he was n of a
party of hunters to start from there
Wednesday.
School begun Tuesday with 40 pupils
enrolled in the two rooms. This num-
Der will probably be doubled within a
month or SO.
Billy Lynch is again at his old post
in the Schneider store. The customers
of the store are congratulating them
selves, also Mr.. Schneider.
The family of o. j. Nickel made a trip
to Munich last Sunday returning Mon
day. They were caught in the rain and
had a very disagreeable trip.
Harry Spence, the genial merchant
from Daniels was in town Tuesday. He
and Chas. Graves and Len Frye made
up a hunting party which left the Frye
farm early Wednesday morning.
Druggist Davidson Frank Fisher and
e. J. Nickels composed a hunting party
that started out early Wednesday. We
expect big reports of slaughtered birds
and would not refuse a nice fat one if il
were young. Ducks or prairie chicken
preferred.
There was a very heavy rain storm
passed over US last Sunday accompanied
at times by a high wind and west OIL
town by considerable hail. The oats on
Mrs. G. P. Getchels farm two miles south
of town were about t%wo-thirds cut anc
what was left standing was completely
hailed out also the fax on that anc
other farms including Paddy Nc
Dermott's was damaged from 9 to
bushels per acre. Mr.. Merritt also los
a small piece of oats and some repor
considerable damage to shocks on tn
side from whence the hail came, con
siderable grain in shocks in the Low
places is under water or partly so ant
unless the present damp weathe
changes considerable grain is bound tt
spoil.