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The Donaldsonville chief., 1911-11-25
CORN CLUB CONTESTS,
Annual Exhibit Of Boy Farmers at
State Fair--Ascension Wins Prize
for Best Display by sixth Con.
gressional District Clubs.

AT the annual exhibit and contests
OF the Louisiana Boys Corn Clubs
held recently in connection with
the state fair at Shreveport. j. III.
Henry, Jr., Of Melrose, Natchitoches
parish, Won first honors for the big
gest production and profit per acre
during the past season. His yield
was l50.75 bushels, profit $12615, and
cost OF production 1863 cents per
ousnel. He used the Candy variety.
He gets the Gulf States Farmer tro-
phy, with $25; Frost-Johnson Lum-
Der Company prize of $50 for best
profit and yield; Superintendent. of
Education T. H. Harris prize of $50
for largest yield: John e. Michel
prize Of $50 for biggest profit, and
probably other prizes.
Stephen p. Isnry, said to- be Il
y Of the winner Just named.
took First prize last pear
Second prize this year was won BY
Henry Edd Cain, OF LeesyiIle, whose
yield was 134.44 bushels per acre:
profit, $116.90; cost Of production,
1S.2 cents per bushel, and variety.
the Shaw corn.
Third prize went to w. Addie Fin
ley, OF Calhoun, whose record was:
Yield, 1884 bushels; profit, s10385;
cost, 1913 cents: variety, Chastings
Several other boys raised over 100
bushels per acre, as follows J. M. /.
Cobb, Powell's Mill, Natchitoches par
ish, 121 bushels; Albert Finley, Cal
houn, 1898 bushels; Romey Heckford,
Choudrant, 1867 bushels; Hugh GAN
dy, Homer, 1862 bushels; Paul Ste
vens, Ringgold, 10924 bushels; David
TreadWay, Provencal, 1926 bushels;
Lee Butler, Calhoun, 101 bushels
Winners of the corn judging con-
test, which was participated in by
nearly twenty juvenile farmers, were
as follows: Olin Oden, Arcadia, first
prize; Claude Ozley, Arcadia, second;
Almond Lavorde. Marhsville, third:
Lee Hudson, Mt. Lebanon, fourth;
Victor Cole, Marion, fifth.
In the individual ten-ear exhibit
contest, first prize was won tx
Homer Heckford Of Choudrant, sec.
ond prizeI3y Worth Jones OF Red Ri
yer parish, and third prize by Ben
Frazier of Webster parish. Others
having especially good ten-car ex1lih-
it's were: Enerice Lavorde cf Marks
Vile, Almond Lavorde OF Marks
vile, and Iona Thigpen Of Myra.
The parishes showing best exhib-
its by the boys clubs were as fol-
lows: Red River. first; Bienviile, sec
ond; Claiborne, third; Lincoln fourth;
Ayoyelles, fifth
By congressional districts, tbs
clubs won as follows: Third district.
Lafourcle parish; fourth district,
Red River, Bienyille and Caddo, first,
second and third prizes, respective
ly; sfifth district. Claiborne, Lincoln
and Caldwell, first, second and third
prizes, respectively; sixth district,
Ascension; seventh district, Avoyel-
les and Vernon, first and second
prizes. respectively.
The exhibits of the various boys
corn clubs. representing nearly one
third Of the parishes. have been
included In the display of Louisi-
ana agricultural products at the Chi
cago Land Show.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1911-11-25

To keep posted read The Chief.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1911-11-25
PROFE FEsSIONAL AND BUSINESS
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, ETC.

n KLINE, corner Crescent Place and
W Houmas street. dealer in dry goods,
notions. boots and shoes, groceries, pro-
yisions, corn. oats and bran. Phone 1872
The Donaldsonville chief., 1911-11-25

tAR. I. II. HANSON, PHYSICIAN. Of
L y fee: Railroad avenue. between C!aa
horne and Opelousas streets. Phone FAC
The Donaldsonville chief., 1911-11-25
7. { ?. BOOSTING LOUISIANA,
Travelling immigration Agent of Road
Securing Data for Extensive Pub
Iicity campaisnAscension's Ad-
vantaaes and Resources to be
Exploited.

Will L. Sargent, travelling immigra-
ton agent of the Texas and Pacific
Railroad, and editor of the T. and
+. Quarterly, was in Donaldsonville
Wednesday On business and compli-
mented The Chief with a pleasant
visit. The present management of the
L. and P. is doing it's utmost to de-
velop the territory through which the
road passes, and with this end in
view Mr.. Sargent is securing from
each town and parish along the route
reliable data concerning crops, in.
dustries, taxable values, character of
lands, educational facilities, ETC., and
also photographs of agricultural pro-
ducts, public buildings, interesting
scenes and other advantages of the
various communities all of which will
be published in the advertising
matter which the 7. and P. Com
pany is presently preparing for
distribution throughout the coun-
try. Through the cooperation of
R. N. Slator, secretary of the Pro-
gressive Union, and other officials
and well-informed citizens, Mr.. Sar-
gen was enabled to compile a suf-
ficient amount of interesting data to
insure the proper exploitation of the
resources of Donaldsonville and AS
cension parish in the T. and P. ad-
vertising matter.
Speaking Of Louisiana, Mr.. Sargent
says:
ers, more capital to develop her pos
sibilities and more factories to care
for her raw material, and to that !
end it will be the aim of the man
agement Of the I. and r. to put |
forth every effort that will bring
about such results. In this work we
want the cooperation of every inter |
est in the state that desires to see |
Louisiana develop and grow as she |
is bound to do when those who do |
not realize what advantages await |
them as citizens OF this great COM |
monwealth become fully aware of the |
possibilities. Through our industrial |
and immigration department, we
want to work with the press of the |
state, as well as the commercial |
bodies, the farmers organizations
and reliable land men in every sec
ton. $sss#ss Ss$
- consider ttIf there IL no betaI
ter field for such work than iii Lou
isiana. Her possibilities are almost
unlimited, and are comparatively un-
known. The state offers to the cap
italist and to the manufacturer such /
opportunities and possibilities that,
when properly presented to the out
side world, are sure to settle all her
lands with energetic farmers, cause
bags of money to seek investment in
her industries and enterprises, and
result in acres of factories being
built. The diversified possibilities OF
Louisiana in agriculture and horticul-
ture can not be excel1ed by any other
spot on the globe"
The Donaldsonville chief., 1911-11-25

fAR. J. ID. HANSON, PHYSICIAN. Of
4 J flee and residence: Lessard street,
between Nichols avenue and Iberville
street. Telephone Sd. ..-
The Donaldsonville chief., 1911-11-25

CONTINUED on page eight.)
The Donaldsonville chief., 1911-11-25
ATTORNEYS AND NOTARIES

u J. VEGA, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND
De NOTARY PUBLIC. Office with R. Nc
Culloh, corner Railroad and Nichols ave-
nues Telephone 313.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1911-11-25
List of l. ettera

Remaining in tho postcfflce at Don
aldsonville, for week ending Nov. 25:
Willie Ago, VIM. Brooks, Estelle Da-
Wis. Minerva Delorge, A. G. Dugas,
Walter Gillis, Rev. ] Gomez, Analse
Hawkins, A. s. Jordy, Robt. Kelly,
Rosa LORNA, Mary Lee, Arthur Nor
gan. 0. Il. Melancon, Hattie Mat
theWs, Jane Patterson, Annie Porter,
Minty Rifield, e. solet, Gordon Till
man, Edward Williams.
when calling for these letters say
advertised. If not called fog in two
weeks they will be sent to the Dead
Letter office at WashinsF6n, D. G.
J.. J. LAFARGTH postmaster.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1911-11-25
OCULlSTS

nR. 7. >. DIMITRY, OcuLlsr. Of
IL flee on Sundays at Cobb's Hotel,
Donaldsonville, II a. m. to p. m. New
Orleans office. 714-718 Audubon Building.
1 to p. m.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-09-30
GOOD TO LEAVE HAIR ALONE
Rarely Does Il Pay to Seek to I'm
prove on What Nature Has
Ordained.

After all, would advise no one to
change the color Of the hair. though It
be as black az Erebus. Nature gives
each face the framework most suit
able to It. She never needs correc-
ton on that point
Why not dress the hair to suit the
face. no matter what is the prevail
ing fashion? 8
Hair should be allowed to grow gray
naturally. All dyes destroy the beauty
and color of the hair: Let US grace
fully accept the snowy locks Of age.
They harmonic with the face which
has been changed by time and sor-
row. Many faces are softened and
beautified by white hair. II is more
graceful and dignified not to attempt
to repair the ravages Of time.-Dx'
change.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-09-30
RIBBONS MAY BE WASHED
And, as Most Mothers VIII Agree,
There 10 Considerable Economy
In tho Plan.

When there are several schoolgirl
daughters in the family the expendi-
ture on hair ribbons becomes quite q
considerable item. Fastidious moth
ers who declare that ribbons never
look well when washed should try
the following method:
Make mixture of three ounces OF
soft soap, three tablespoonsful Of
honey, to a teacupful of gin and wa
ter.
The ribbon is placed on board and
scrubbed with the mixture. It is then
rinsed by dipping several times in
clean, cold water, and not squeezed
out. but hung over a line to drip.
then put between cloths and ironed BY
drawing the ribbons from under the
iron. This prevents creasing and q
stringy appearance at finish. The iron
should be kept still with pressure up
on It,
White ribbons win not turn yellow
when washed II the water is warm In
etead of hot. and the soap used flne
white quality. Rinse In three waters.
the last being strong blue.
Hang In the sun until half dry, then
press under clean muslin with q warm
iron.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-09-30

to feel better when i had taken only
one bottle Of Compound. but kept on
as I was afraid to stop too soon."-Mrs.
SADIE MULLEN, 2728 N. d. st. Ell
wood, Ind.
why win women take chances with
an operation or drag out q sickly,
half-hearted existence, missing three
fourths of the Joy Of living, when they
can find health in Lydia =. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound
For thirty years 1t has been tho
standard remedy for female Ills, and
has cured thousands Of women who
have been troubled with such all
ments as displacements, Inflammation.
liberation, Abroid tumors, irregulart-
ties, periodic pains, backache, tndigoS-
Hon, and nervous prostitution.
II you have the slightest dOube
that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vego-
table Compound Will help YOU
write to Mrs. Pinkham ct Lynn
Mass. for advice. Your letter
will be absolutely confidential
and the advice FREQ.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-09-30

fortune OF her husband. She was de-
scrfbed al the time OF her marriage.
which took place with great pomp at
Newport, as being one of the blondest
and one Of the prettiest young women
OF the smart set. Her hair was Of
pale straw color. II grew abundantly
on her head. and she wore 1t in loose
fun around her face. Her skin was
fair and her eyes were like blue
china.
Reginald's Romance Still Holds.
She was fond of her husbands ia
vorite pastime of coaching, and was
his frequent companion on trips be-
tween New York and Philadelphia.
But for some reason or other, they
could not hit It or" Alfred was not
scholarly and he was not constant In
his affections. His OBJECTIONS have
been costly. They have cost him his
wife and a tremendous alimony, and
the society of his ten-year-old son, who
was TO have had the bulk Of his for
tune.
There was one other brother who
has always been romantic figure in
the society of the country. This is
Reginald-lover Of horses and, more
remarkable perhaps, OF his wife. He
married Kathleen Nelson when she
was the youngest and prettiest de-
butante Of the year In New York. She
had been out only a little. and then
under the escort Of her uncle. Fred
erick Gerhard. She was almost un-
known to society at that time. but her
family was an old and an honorable
one. Baby Kathleen" as she was
called then. had spent her life in the
nursery and abroad at school. She
went from the convent into the mil.
lionaire's home.
Since her marriage she has lived
at Newport, where she has built one OF
the handsomest houses in Rhode II
land. II IL a palace. and she enter
tains vast parties Of house guests In
II. Like the czarina OF Russia. she
seldom sets on her own grounds. She
goes frequently over her estate. and
she drives out occasionally with hel
husband. When he exhibits his horsei
she usually travels to the shows
with him, however remote they ma,
be from her residence. She was seei
frequently in Chicago. when he drov'
here. She went to New Yorh to tn
debut and to the wedding Of her iii
ter-in-law, who was Gladys Wander
bilt But she returned to her hom
Immediately.
4 Il wouldn't live In New York for tn
world" she has said.
| She ID the pretticst and the mos
democratic of al the three Wander
,bilt sisters-in-law. Mrs. Cornelius
the leader socially. and Mrs. Alfre
Twas the most blonde and the mos
practical. She was the most econom
Ical and the least talkative. Mr.
Cornelius 10 the most brilliant, til
statsliest, and The greatest societ
woman Of them al.
Unhappy Romanos Of consusie.
All OF the Vanderbilt romance
however, are not confined to this on
immediate family. The sub5eot oenn<
b mentioned without word abos
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-09-30
SECOND BIBLE 4 NEcEsslTY


Nov that you are married" said the.
experienced minister TO the young
curate. you will have to stop "
ing the church Bible for home study.
oh. yes. / know how It Il. You get
attached to . certain Bible, and can
study better with that right under
your nose. and would willingly pack
It back and forth for the inspiration
II Affords. I've been through II Used
to do that very thing myself, but at
or half dozen wells and pair or
gloves and some little lacey things that
! shall not attempt to specify floate6
down from the pulpit ON Sunday morn
ings In view Of the astonished and
amused congregation. l accustomed
myself to two Bibles. The women
folk win put things into the Bible TO-
press. 1t is habit you can't break
them Oh. and the nrs. thing you know
these feminine knick-knacks 60 sail
ing away to humiliate you"
That night the curate turned tho
pages of his Bible carefully. A vein
and scrap OF lace fell out. He sigh
cd. The next day he began to cult.
vate an affection for q second Bible.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-09-30

This pretty dress IL made up In
Bhantung in light shade Of blue.
The full bodice has little square
yoke embroidered with shades Of
brown, green or blue silk, the waist
band and cuffs being embroidered to
match.
The full gathered skirt has two
tucks made above the hem; 1t is sewn
to the same band as bodice. and both
fasten at back. -
Material required. Three yards thir-
ty-four inches wide.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-09-30
Effective Dress.

A simple but effective dress worn
recently by young girl is broad
striped blue and white cotton, made
with tunic bound with blue, mar
row belt embroidered with currant-
tinted chenille. full bodice. pretty
well hidden by an old-fashioned en-
broidered white muslin collar. cover.
Ing the shoulders, and made in front
with plated ends Of the same en-
broidered muslin, the white hat hav.
ing an outstanding crown. white and
blue tulips set up against It.
Blue foulards with large lozenge
spots find great deal Of favor for
girls at garden parties. made with the
deep sailor collar Of the same. bound
with soft blue silk.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-09-30
street Dresses Featured.

Dresses Of blue serge can practical
ly be considered staple merchandise.
AZ they are usually In good demand
for general wear, says the Drygoods
Economist. This season they will be
especially favored and are being fsa-
tured with bright-colorsd .;.immings
and white. The blue and white COM
bination has been particularly popular
in Paris. and manufacturers who have
several models showing the white or
blue and white trimmings anticipate
they will take wen with the trade,
judging from the orders already
placed.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-09-30

u YEw YORK julia EEte1le
French, one Of the Youngest de-
H. scendants and heirs Of old
Commodore Vanderbilt. has
eloped with a chauffeur Of New
port, and has thereby once again re-
vived interest in the long line OF ro-
nance and scandal-romantic scandal
or scandalous romance-that has ac-
cumulated from generation to genera
ton around the name of Vanderbilt.
It turns ones attention back to the
days when Cornelius disinherited his
son Of the same name because he in
sisted on marrying for love a young
woman eight years his elder. His son
Alfred, who presumably married to
suit him, and who inherited all Of his
money. is since divorced. while Corne-
Illus 10 said never to have regretted
his marriage. But this is but one Of
many anecdotes to be told of the love
stories of this illustrious family.
Miss Wilson was an extremely rich
young woman in her own right. Her
two sisters had married Ogden Goelet
and Sir Michael Herbert. But though
old enough to marry, Miss Grace was
single. "She has not yet fallen in
love-" said her mother to the Prince Of
Wales, later King Edward, who ad
mired Grace and asked why she was
not settled in home Of her own. To
the German emperor, to whom she was
presented, Miss Wilson said. Il would
gladly marry a foreigner. your ma
jesty, but could marry no one II !
did not first fall in love"
Fall In love she did. with young
Cornelius Vanderbilt. The match, be-
cause of the young woman's age, was
bitterly opposed by the bridegroom's
father, and the young man was prac-
tically turned out OF the house. But
nevertheless the young couple were
quietly married. A year later old
Cornelius died and disinherited his son
Of the same name for disobediencs to
parental wishes"
Wilson Comes TO the Rescue.
my daughter, Grace, loves you
r. r. Wilson TO the young Vanderbilt
without fortune. and n your IA
thsr hasn't left you with enough II
support your family, guess I've 60
enough for you both"
Young Cornelius went TO work, ant
in the last ten years has perfecte,
enough valuable machinery more thai
to support his wife and family. Be
sides any such sums. he received So
0Oo, 700 a. . gift from his brother Al
fred, to whom the father left most Q
hid fortune SO the old man did NO
cheat love out Of its due Of world
fortune after all You wouldn't thin
he would wish to put ban on contint
Gus and happy lovo in his family
There has not been enough Of Il :
spare
me second son. Alfred Gwyne vaz
defbilt, came into possession Of $50
o.. 1000 BY the win Of his father. bu
II Ga not bring him . happy marriage
He gave his family great pleasure b
v1ading Miss Elsie French, Z repre-
so5tative New York girl Of old famil,
q ha1 . great f0rtuns In her ow
~ " but not IN comparisoa with u
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-09-30

New motor bonnsts are made up on.
tireiy Of wide and narrow plated
frills. These are put on thin Cause
foundation which 10 stifIened with
WIRE The frills are often made Of
black and white ribbon and held IN
place around the middle Of the bonnet
By Z twoinch band Of black velvet.
Green u favorito color for summer
and stone graz has proved service
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-09-30

Jim had made an unsuccessful at
tempt to conquer the world and came
back to the Tennessee town dirty.
worn out and hungry.
Uncle john" he said melodra-
matically, Il came home to die"
y mo. dod CAST you," said unsympa-
thetic Uncle John. you came home to
eat."-Success Magazine.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-09-30

bic COMPOUND. i
was sick three
months and could
not walk. I sur
fered all the time.
The doctors said I
could not get well.
without an opera
ton, for / could
hardly stand tho
pains In my sides,
especially my right
one, and down my
right leg. i began
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-09-30
Mating Rugs.

When purchasing mating get sew
sral yards extra, with which to make
summer rugs. You can cut this ex-
ira piece into desired lengths and nm
ish them neatly on the edges by pull
ing out the straws to the depth Of
several inches and tying up the
threads.
These rugs protect the floor cover
Ing quite ~ well 90 heavier ones and
have the advantage Of being without
fuss and easily cleaned.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-09-30
stop the Palm.

The hurt of burn or cut stops whom
Coles Carbolisalve IL applied. It heals.
rs. samp Ss a %ss toe s
]. w. Cole & Co.. Black River Falls. Wis.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-09-30

Being vice-president Is almost ~
unimportant as being the bridegroom
at q church wedding.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-09-30

long. dull gold fringe. It is very
effective where the wearer Is pos
sessed Of classic features. According
to fashion reports, 1t will be very pop
ular this winter. though not suitable
to all.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-09-30
a Few or THE RoMANcEs OF
the VANDERBILT.

JulIa gstsils Frsneh u Newport
sIopsd With Jack osra0hty, chauffeur.
Cornelius Vanderbilt III. married
Grace Wilson. eight ysars hIs senior,
and was dIspossssssd Of $4,000, 900
BY HE father.
Reginald Vanderbilt married kath-
lssn Nelson, who was comparatively
poor. They have 70 Ill appearances
lived happily ever sitter.
Gertrude Vanderbilt married Henry
Payne whitney and 10 living happily
with her husband and two children.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1911-09-30
A FEW OF THE DIVORCES IN THE
VANDERBILT FAMILY.

w. X. Vanderbilt divorced and mar
rIsd again.
Consuslo Vanderbilt separated from
the Duke Of Marlborough.
Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt divorced and
married to the late o. X. p. Belmont
Mrs. Frederick Vanderbilt divorced
from her first husband, who was OF
the Vanderbilt family.
Elliott Shepard, great-grandson Of
Commodore Vanderbilt, once separated
from his wife.
Col. Vanderbilt Allen, son-ln-law OF
William Henry Vanderbilt, separated
from his second wife.
Mrs. Clarence Collins, granddaugh-
ter Of Commodore Vanderbilt, d.
vorced.
Countess cxaikowsky, great-grand-
daughter Of Commodore Vanderbilt, d.
vorced.
Leroy Dresser, brother Of Mrs.
George Vanderbilt, divorced.
Evening journal., 1911-09-25
TOPPLED OVER
INTO A CRAVE

The visit Of the Board Of Trustees
Of the Fraternal Order Of Eagles to
their stable property on Saturday
afternoon was featured by an un-
looked for diversion upon the part
of Martin Keough. president OF the
local Aerie The stable property ad-
ioins the colored church at Ninth and
French streets and the church and
cemetery ground is so much higher
that a retaining wall 100 feet long
/ and 9 feet high Is necessary TO keep
the graveyard from coming in at the
stable roof.
The trustees consisting OF A. r.
Savior. James H. Harkins. Martin
Keough. Thomas Holland and James
THOMPSON, tenant OF the property
and members Of the order, were view
ing the premises from the graveyard
side when a cry from Keough attract
ed their attention.
They discovered him standing In an
old grave up to his waist. He was
much frightened, uniniured and soon
extricated. IL proved to be a hole mo
one of the graves of the colored neo-
pie buried there.
on next Monday evening the trus-
tees will report to the Aerie and re-
ceive bids for the construction OF the
wall. Il is not known whether the
grave" accident to President keough
will be included among the reports.