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The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-03-01
CAUSES OF LOSSES OF VALUE In
MARKET EGGS.

The Canadian Department of Agri-
culture has issued a very comprehen-
sive bulletin on the causes of losses
of value in market eggs. We regret
that we have only space to print the
concluding paragraph, as follows:
Improvement in the care of eggs
is important from financial point OF
view: in fact it is business PROPOSE
ton. There is an enormous financial
waste resulting not only from the
absolute loss of thousands of dozens
and the shrinkage in millions OF
others, but also from the cost OF
handling, packing and transporting
so much worthless or practically
worthless product. II the manufac-
turers and business men in Canada
we're to take no more care of the
articles manufactured by them and
no more pains in advertising and IN
placing first quality goods on the
market, than is taken by farmers in
handling and marketing eggs, how
long would the average business be
prosperous?
Gas result of an investigation OF
the egg industry in the state OF Kan
sas, seventy-fou buyers, handling
over nine hundred thousand cases OF
eggs annually, state that II the
farmers of the state of Kansas would
deliver eggs to the buyers in first
class condition, they could pay two
cents dozen more the year round.
Even greater advances have been made
by Canadian dealers to the members
of egg circles in the Province of On
tario.
cit is deplorable that product,
like eggs, so uniform when produced,
in quality and composition, is allowed
to deteriorate so seriously through
gross neglect, carelessness and lack
of appreciation of its perishable
nature.
cit is evident that, if eggs are to
reach the consumers table in fresh
and palatable condition, the present
antiquated system of handling and
marketing them will have to be large
" discontinued and more modern
business-like methods adopted
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1913-03-01

Performance would be on individual
merit It competitors hens secure
big lead under such conditions,
they certainly deserve the honors and
he the credit.
"But what becomes of the advertis-
ing for everybody connected with the
competition"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23
In Honor of Visitors.

Mrs. J. A. Summers entertained at
900" Thursday evening in honor of
Miss Inez CrasS, of Franklin, and
Misses Mary and Bessie Flemming, of
Baton Rouge. During the evening a
splendid salad course was served to the
guests The ladies' prize was won by
Miss Lydia Trahan, and the gentleman S
by Mr.. C. w. Summers. Those present
were Misses Inez Crssk, Mary Elem
ming, Lydia Trahan, Bessie Flemniing
Roberta Young, Marguerite Gordy,
David lone Callihan, Gussie Summers,
Maude Eldredge, Miss Marshall, and
Messrs. L. J. Perrault, of Opelousas;
Theophile Boudoin, Fred Breaux, OF
New Orleans; Murphy Lege. Floyd
Edwards, Percy Wilson. of New Orleans;
Herbert Hearrell. Frank Summers. DR..
Martial Boudreaux, DR.. and Mrs. H. A.
Eldredge, DIR and Mrs. Harold Edwards,
Mr.. and MRS. G. w. Summers, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clay Summers, and Mrs. w. H.
Waggoner, Mrs. Elsie, of Franklin, MIS-
Crask, of Franklin, and Mrs. R. J.
IaRauve
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23
Edward w. Huff. Dead.

Edward w. Huff. a we'll known
citizen of the SECOND ward, died at
his home near Henry, on Monday
of last week. at9:3O a IN. at the age
10 years. He was the son of Thos.
L. Huff, sheriff of St. Mary parish
before the war. He is survived by
two brothers, George Huff of
Vidalia, James NJ. Huff of Crowley
and one sister, Mrs. James Pickett,
of Elton. His funeral took place
here the following afternoon,
interment being made in the Ma
sonic cemetery. His surviving
children are Mrs. Lizzie Haner
Mrs. Kate Hudson Mrs. Eddie
Hinel, Mrs. Sallie Lee. Mrs. Angie
Morgan. Miss Lille Huff and
Messrs Edward, Hunter, Clarence
and Tom.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23
Boat Ride Down River.

Miss Maude Eldredge entertained the
AS You Like 1t Club yesterday in a
most interesting and pleasing way,
being a boat ride OH the Vermilion
BAYOU. All on board had most plea
SAINT time. The party was chaperoned
by Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. Eldredge and
Mrs. Geo. W. Summers. The party was
composed of Misses Opal Leblanc,
Maude Leblanc, Gussie Summers, Ethel
Finley. Mary Flemming Maggie Brous-
sard, lydia Tr ahan,. Lille Leblanc,
David lone Callihan, Ida Bourdu Kate
Young. Mabel Young. Roberta Young,
Margutrite Gor,ly. Olga Caldwell, Miss
E.aston. and Messrs. FLOYD Edwards,
Theophile Boudoin, Luther blanchard
Jay Leblanc, Chester I.abit Felix Nunez,
Martial Boudreaux, Jules Greene, Fred
Breaux, Warren Bourque, Hilton Sandoz,
Randolph Abshire, Curley Lege, Muir
ply Lege, Robert Young. J. {. Gordy,
Joe Laporte, Herbert Hearrell, Dalton
Young, and Frank Summers.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23
In Honor of Miss Perret.

Miss Lydia Tral;an entertained last
Friday in honor of her guest, Miss
Stella Perret, of New Orleans, and quite
large number of Ladies were present
Euchre was the feature of the afternoon
Refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served. The first prize was won by
Mrs. Clay Summers, the second BY
Mrs. Richard Dalton, and the guest
prize was won by Miss David lone
Callihan
Those present were Mesdames. Ran
Webster, Clay Summers, Perry Leblanc
l.. ]. Broussard, Willie Putnam, Harold
Edwards, Marion Young, RaOul Chau-
vier, John Ewell, Richard Dalton, Leo
Simon, Samson Chauvin, and Misses
David Callihan, Bessie Flemming, Mary
Flemming, Marie Young, Kate Dutel,
Ida Bourque.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23
900" Club Entertained.

Miss Roberta Young entertained the
800" Club last Saturday evening, and
large number of people were present
The first prize was won by Mrs. Raoul
Chauvier, the second by Mrs. Felix
Samson, and the guest prize by Miss
David Callahan.
The refreshments were served by Miss
Sophie McHenry.
Those present were: Mcsdames. Clay
Summers, Willie Putnam, L. J. Brous-
sard, Samson Chauvin. Richard Dalton,
Harold Edwards, Leo Simon, Oliver
Landry, A. J. Golden, Raoul Chauvier
w. p. Miller, Perry Leblanc, Felix
Samson, G. w. Summers, Bessie Flenl-
ming, Mary FlenIning, Marguerite
Gordy, David Calliilan, Fadra Holmes,
Mabel Young, Matte Rabbit of Guey,lan
Kate Young, Lydia Trahan, and Stella
Perret, of New Orleans.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23

The first honorary membership
in the Southwest Louisiana Devel-
opment Bureau materialized this
week when c. A. ResS of Shreve-
port, we'll know i'll the district as
a consulting and contracting
engineer called Oh President Moss
with an application and a check for
S25.
To w. F. Phillips, real estate
dealer of Jeanerette, gose the honor
of getting in the first check for
active membership both of these
gentlemen praised highly the
purposes, personnel and mothod Of
organization of the Bureau and, in
addition to their financial support
pledged their personal activity in
any line suggested by the manage
ment.
The first associate membership
went to w. J. Lacoste, of Lafay-
cite, a live young student at the
Southwestern Louisiana Industrial
Institute.
From almost every section of the
country are coming letters Of con-
graduation on the organization of
the bureau, and what is of even
greater interest, letters of inquiry
about conditions and possibilities
from prospective visitors.
I congratulate Southwest
Louisiana and beg to tender my
best wishes and assistance" Writes
G.. c. Scarletter, now of Raleigh
n. c., but formerly we'll known as
assistant division superintendent
of the Southern Pacific railroad in
this district. 1t only needs such
an association and such efforts as
are new being made to bring the
country to its highest commercial
and agricultural state.
I am particularly DESTROYS of
locating i'll Louisiana and par
ticipating in the development that
is starting there" writes R. n.
Magill, Chicago, to Treasurer E.A.
Pharr, NJ. w. Layton writes from
York New asking for data prepare
tory to an investigation of the
districts resources for a manufac-
tory he represents. From every
section of the district this office is
in receipt of information of an
increase of inquiries from outside
regarding real estate, industrial and
investment opportunities.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23
Pleasant Lawn Party.

One of the incest affairs of the season
was given by Mrs. Henry Broussard
last Thursday night, complimentary to
her little daughter, Maize. The gal
decorated with Japanese lanterns. The
mellow moon beams enhanced the beauty
of the scene, which reminded one of
Fairyland. Dancing was indulge in
until late hour. During the course of
the evening delicious refreshments were
served. Those present were Misses
Olga Caldwell, Marguerite Gordy, Mar
guerite WE'LL, Lottie Godchaux, of
Baton Rouge, Lillian and Marguerite
Kibbe, Ellen Flemming, Aline, Anna
and Irma Abadie, Elodie Trahan, Aline
Leblanc, Camille Broussard, Kate
Young, Annie Putnam, Annie Lou
White, Marie Brasseux, of Gueydan;
Evelyn and Hilda Hsbet,. Marguerite
Ballard, Beulah Nunez, Ceciiez.: Boudoin,
Maude Addison, of Rayne; Nita Touf+
her, of New iberia, and Messrs. Earl
Golden, of New Orleans; Robert Young,
Raynor Broussard, Charlie Comfort,
Floyd Edwards, Murphy and Curley
Lege, Exy Kibbe. Robert Nunez, Odes
Boudoin, Lloyd Stansbury, Caesar Mele.
beck, Charlton White Frank Strickland
Louis Robert and Divide Broussard
Louis and Fernand Dutel. Derveloy ant
]. c. and Walter Gordy, and Mrs
Ernest Logan, of Beaumont
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23
ALFALFA MOST VALUABLE CROP.
Per Acre Value Five Times More
Than CIover@Somc Wisconsin
Census Figures Which Talk
for Themselves.

According to the 1910 census OF the
hay crop. the state of Wisconsin grew
$4,000 acres OF alfalfa. which averaged
2.S tons per aero for the entire state,
and the average acre value of the
crop was $1,000. During the same
year the combined acreage OF timothy
and clover averaged 1.6 tons per acre,
valued at $140o. 1t costs no more to
grow an acre OF alfalfa than It does
to grow an acre of timothy or clover.
The average cost Of growing an acre
Of clover or timothy Is approximately
$1,000. Thus the farmer would clear
$500 per acre in growing these crops,
whereas II he grew alfalfa he would
make a profit Of $21.oO per acre. or
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23
ALFALFA
alfalfa should be grown
ON every farm. Make
a beginning-start nozc.
ALFALFA ENaicHEs The LAND
Besides Producing More Abundant
Harvests Alfalfa Adds Plant Food
to the Soil for the Use Of
Other Crops.

Alfalfa enriches the soil. The roots
OF the alfalfa plant penetrate IL to
35 feet into the soil-far beyond the
reach Of corn, wheat. oats and
other shallow roofing plants. In
this way potash. phosphorus and 9TH
or elements Of plant food are drawn
up from below through the roots of
the alfalfa plant and stored In the
upper soil for the use Of other crops.
The experiment set forth In the &C.
companying chart was made In Can.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23

sod yielded els bushels Of wheat per
acre, as compared with AZ bushels on
timothy sod.
Barley yielded 80 bushels per acre
on alfalfa sod. and only 20 bushels on
timothy sod. Canada Ia not a corn
country, yet the experiments show
similar results. Alfalfa sod yielded
"a bushels per acre OF corn. as COM
pared with IS bushels on timothy sod
This Is only ono of many such expert
ments which give the same results.
proving alfalfa to be q soil enriching
crop.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23
Mouton for Congress

LAFAYETTE Daily Press: With
the field already full of congress
sional aspirants, one practically
from every parish in the districk,
the friends of State Senator Mou-
ton are urging him to allow his
name to be presented for the seat
now occupied by cousin Bob
which will expire March 4, 1915.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23
Position Wanted

Man with family, now holding res
ponsible position, wishes change for
reasons satisfactorily explained. Would
like position with some sugar man.
'ugacturing, or cotton concern, or what
ever responsible clerical position may
prove satisfactory Well educated and
able to furnish first class references.
Address G., care Abbeville Progress
City. 20
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23
ALFALFA RICH IN PROTEIN
With 1928 Per Cent Of CisestIbi'
Protein, Alfalfa Surpasses Even
Wheat Bran In Feeding Value.

Alfalfa has high feeding value. as
shown by the chart below. taken
from California Bull No. 132. This Is
due to its digestibility and its compost
ton. Alfalfa Is rich In digestible pro-
tein which Il the bone and muscle
building element Il is also rich IN nj
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23

SATURDAY. night very pleasant
event was the affair at the home
of Mr.. George A. Comfort, where
a host of his friends gathered to
do honor to the gentlemen who re-
ceived a letter from the Louisiana
State Rice Milling Co., expressing
their appreciation of the faithful
services he is rendering them in
the capacity of miller at the
Planters Rice Mill.
The letter is as follows:
New Orleans, Aug 4, 1913.
.Ir. George Comfort,
Abbeville, La,
Dear Sir:
Our records show that during the
milling season of 1925, that YOU i'll
Your position as miller obtained the
best general results of any of our plants.
AS ali expression of our appreciation of
your efforts and the results obtained
tlerefrom. we take pleasure i'll handing
YOU our check for S175.00
Yours very truly,
Louisiana State Rice Milling Co.
w. B. CONOVER,
Secretary.
Mr.. Comfort is a man of sterling
good qualities, and no one who
knew him was surprised to learn
of the recognition he had received
at the hands of the company he is
connected with.
Mr.. Comfort had planned the
affair in quite an unique way,
having his guests unaware of just
what it was going to be, until they
arrived at the home. A table was
set with all kinds of choice eatibles,
and all enjoyed the lunch. Music
and singing was a great feature of
the evening.
At the table, which was sur
rounded by the guests, was most
ably presided over by Mr.. Jas.
McWhan. Toast after toast were
heard. Mr.. Comfort assured the
guests of his appreciation of the
honor he received.
At late hour the guests de-
parted for their homes, all wishing
him a continuation of the success
he has had in the past.
Those present were: Messrs.
Maurice BerlingerN J. I. Brooks,
Willie Putnam, M. J. Meynier,
Victor Hubert, Louis Abadie,
Morris Stafford, Albert Stauffer
Robert Stau6er, Jas. McWhan, F.
A. Landry, Avery Theall, {.
Boulegny, II. S. Hebert, Perry
Leblanc, Joel Broussard, Ran
Webster, Raoul Chauvier, Charles
Comfort, George Schlessinger, w
S. Nilsson, ]. w. O'Bryan, DR.. H
w. Landry, Claude Abadie, 7. J
Guilbeau, DR.. H. A.. Eldredge ant
DR.. r. P. Nelson.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23

over i've times the income received
from any one Of tho other hay crops.
The latest reports from Wisconsin
show nearly 10000 acres seeded TO al
falfa with an average Of about four
tons to the acre.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23
Al Originals.
y girl has an idea that she
O other girls-and che Isn't

New Cowfeed, scientific mix
ture of cotton seed bulls, fine corn
chops, wheat bran and cotton seed
meal. Rich milk producer. 100
ID. sack for 81 SIS. At Immergluck $
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23
Oucerest OF Suicides.

A man of sixty-three who became
tired Of life propped up heavy COP
per watsr tub and then placed his
head under II and knocked away the
lyop. Death was instantaneous.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23

Anv farmer can spend money---some
can make it---but he who can make it
and keep it cheats Folly and becomes
wise.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23

I Enjoy a good nights sleep by
taking a vapor bath at the Abbeville
Sauitarium.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23

No farmer can afford to buy a thing
he can raise, no matter how cheap it i:
offered.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23

trogeu. the component OF protein.
but protein 10 the costly food element.
II b absolutely necessary Tor the pro
duction Of milk and for young grow.
ing animals. Pigs win starve on corn
alone. All animals must have frame
building food a. well - fat producing
food. such as corn.
Alfalfa with corn makes q perfectly
balanced ration. eupplying the animal
with an abundance Of bone. ilssh and
Tt giving material
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1913-08-23
~ ~ Softeuinn GniG,

Method Of softenlnp Gold.
Pure geld may be softened By keep
ing It at the boiling temperature OF
water for four days.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1913-05-29
The Fish Law.

Following is the text of the pres
ent fish law, which we publish for
the information of the public:
Sec 2. That hereafter, during the
months of April, May, June and July,
no person or persons shall cast, draw,
fasten or otherwise make use of any
seine or drift net, fike net of any
other description, or use any other
appliances for the catching Of game
fish, except hook and line and ordin-
ary bait, or by spoon, or by artificial
fly, or by phantom minnow,or by ar
tifcial bait. For the violation of this
section the party so violating shall
be fined twenty dollars (S20) or be
imprisoned 80 days for each offense.
Provided, that this section shall not
apply to such person or persons as
are catching game fish with net or
other appliances for the purpose of
stocking a pond or other stream, and
not for commercial purposes. Pro-
vided, also. That any or all persons
engaged in catching game fish for
the purpose of stocking a pond or
stream must notify the nearest mag
/ istrate of his or their purpose to so
catch the fish. Provided, further,
that this shall not prohibit the
catching of any kind of fish in a
private pond not erected on a navi-
gable stream in any manner by the
owner of such pond or by permis-
sion of owner at any season of the
year.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1913-05-29
for the Weak and Nervous.

Tired-out, weak. nervous men and
women would feel ambitious, ener-
getic, full of life and always have a
good appetite, if they would do the
sensible thing for health-take Elec-
trio Bitters. Nothing better for the
stomach, liver or kidneys. Thousands
say they owe their lives to this won
derful home remedy. Mrs o Rhine
vault of Vestal Center, N Y,says: i
regard Electric Bitters as one of the
greatest of gifts. l can never forget
what it has done for me-" Get a
bottle yourself and see what diff
ference it will make in your health.
Only soc and $1.00. Recommended
by Kingstree Drug CO and M l. AL
len. adv
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1913-05-29
good when he returns.

Farmers are somewhat gloomy
about their cotton not getting up
on account of the dry weather.
Mr. H T Prosser, one of Prospects
bright young men, now of Hamlet,
N c, is at home for a day or two.
He is now agricultural agent for
the Seaboard Air Line, and his work
is from Florida to Virginia.
Mr. Stanley Prosser, a brother to
Mr. Hubert,is at home. He has COM
pleted his course of study at East
man Business College and will be in
readiness to fill any business posi-
tion which might offer.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1913-05-29
LEO INNINGS.
Prospect School Closes, Hon. l.
III. Tatum the Orator.

(Rcceved too late for last weeks issue).
Leo, May .21:-Mr R A Brown
went to Rock Hill the first Of last
week and reported having had a
fine time.
The Prospect Graded school is
closing another successful scholastic
wear. Below is given the commence
ment programme:
Friday, 8 p. M, musical recital by
the music class. This class has been
under the careful supervision of Mrs
w Frank Shepherd.
Sunday, IL a. m, the commence
ment sermon was preached in Pros
pect church by Rev S j Bethea of
Lynchburg.
Monday, 8 p. m., general exhib-
ition by the school, as follows: Fai-
~ Wedding, by the primary grades.
Scenes in the tUnion Depot. by the
high school, department.
Tuesday, 8 p. m. programme by
the Prospect literary society and
the graduating exercises. The COM
mencement address followed, by Hon
Thos H Tatum of Bishopville.
Mrs w Frank Shepherd had to
leave last Saturday morning on the
early train for her home at Carriers
vile on account of the illness of her
husband. Mrs Shepherd has made
many warm friends around Pros
pect, who hated to see her leave.
Uncle" Daniel Durant attended
church at Prospect last Sunday. His
presence there does much good,
whether he breaches or not. We
love to be with Uncle Daniel, because
we believe him to be child of God.
Brother P B Ingraham, pastor of
Prospect and Johnsonville churches,
is a good worker, too. Brother In
graham is doing much for the Lord
in our school work. / tell you, Mr.
Editor, that is where we like to see
the good work going on-in our
schools.
MIR w S Eaddy was a visitor at
Prospect last Sunday:
The Messrs Bartell, two of the
business men of Indiantown, were
visitors at Prospect Sunday. There
were also many others, but we have
not time to mention their names.
Mr. R A Browns new store is 60
ing up under the workmanship of
Mr. L o Gaskins, he being the con-
tractor. The building will be 30x76
feet, two stories high. Mr. Brown is
making room for a larger business.
Just as soon as Mr. Gaskins finishes
the store he will commence on Mr.
Browns large gin house.
Mr. R L Carter, a delegate from
Prospect lodge, K of P, will attend
the convention to be held at Aiken
within the next few days. Mr. Car
ter will doubtless tell US something
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-01
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paper each issue.
Establishes Other Periodicals.
In 1903 Mr. Windsor founded the
Rural Free Delivery News, Official
organ of the $1,000 rural mail carriers
which he built up and sold when he
felt the paper should be published al
Washington. During the past year he
started Cartoons" which each month
reprints 200 of the best out of 10000
cartoons published thruout the world
each month.
Henry Windscr's Code.
The result which seems most to in
terest Mr.. Windsor is the demonstra
ton of the fact that any young man
with really practical idea and expert
ence in how to do the work involved
can rarely fail of eventual success pro-
vided he is absolutely honest. main
tains good habits, and concentrates hi;
whole energy and mind on the &C
com plishment of that one thing.
While still keeping firm grasp or
the organization ne has taken years tt
build up, he spends every other sum
mer in Europe, and the winters at his
home in Florida but Notwithstanding
the interest he takes in automobiles
and motor boats. he still insists that
the rosiest, happiest days of his edi-
torial life are those he spent as the cut
reporter on the old Daily Times.