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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19
GROWING USEFULNESS OF THE
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY.

AS one pays more attention to the
various operations of the Louisiana
State University, it is the more clearly
seen that it is not only educating the
youth of the state, but is making itself
useful to the economic interests of the
people throughout the commonwealth,
and is reaching out to those as yet too
young to enter the college and those
now too old to spare the time for sus-
tanned study there.
For the latter, the Farmers Short
Course each January is especially de-
signed, and is growing in strength OF
appeal to those who need it. What the
farmer needs most to be impressed
with is the fact that his is no hap,
hazard occupation, requiring nothing
special in the way of preparation, and
personal experience and judgment its
only teachers, but it is instead an
avocation, requiring the use of knowl.
edge, derived from some Of the most
difficult branches of science; and
while it is not impossible for an un-
learned man of common-sense to sue,
coed in farming, it is because he has
unconsciously discovered for himself
by labor and experience what science
has revealed to it's students, and by
them impaired with infinitely less eff.
fort than the farmer expends. How
much better is it then for him to avail
himself of this information, to take a
quick cut through difficulties that to
surmount would cost time and money
The farmer, who realizes all this is
to be congratulated, and the Univer.
sitiy management to be praised mas.
much as it is constantly seeking to
extend it's benefits.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19
COURSES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Courses in home economics as found
in the curricula of the schools of to-day
are not resultants of accident but Of an
evolution, the purpose of which ifs to
bring the public schools into closer and
more vital touch with the conditions of
our present-day civilization, and to
meet more fully the demands of this
civilization.
To fit for life, to make the individual
Intellectually, socially, morally, and in
dustriously efficient is the all-important
function of the education of to-day.
The school must produce not merely
a good man or woman, but good man
or woman good for something" For
merly girl was taught in the home to
cook, spin, weave, sew, and make
garments, but modern life with Its
many complexities has made this i'm
possible, so the school must provide
this training. - Miss R. NJ. Billings,
Junior Extension service.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19
GODS NATURAL LAWS.

The American-Press moralizes on the
fact that the baby-girl pronounced the
most physically perfect out of one
hundred and seventy babies in the
Better Babies" contest at the Baton
Rouge fair, died less than a month
after. The californian thinks this will
confirm the belief that the span of life
depends less upon physical perfection
than the designs of Providence, who
shapes human destiny accordingly. To
our mind, the childs untimely death
shows that medical knowledge while
it grows has not yet reached even a
human omniscience, therefore cannot
see, as God sees, the hidden weakness
that makes one susceptible to disease
however apparently sound and healthy.
These secrets Of naturemust afford an
unceasing attraction to the student;
q come-and-find-it-out constantly beck
0ning him on to learn the how and why
Of the death Of the young and beautiful,
while the gnarled oak Of age, tempest
and lightning-riVen, stands each sue
ceedIng shock. There is reason as
will be found some day. There is less
impiety in believing that God acts
through natural law than to picture
Him as some austere deity cutting re-
morselessly the threads of human life.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

When we raise cotton on only one
third of our cultivated land and grow
soil-improving crops on the other two
thirds one-half the time, the cotton,
livestock and feed problems will solve
themselves. With all other crops ex.
cept cotton, both money crop and a
soil improving crop can be grown each
year, and to use these soil-improving
crops economically livestock will be.
come necessity, thus solving all our
production problems. 1t is not other
crops we need, nor is our present
trouble due to any fault of cotton, but
to system of agriculture which always
has and always will mean poor soil.
The Progressive Farmer.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

The Police Jury will receive bids to
construct dipping watts, sheds, and pens
as per specifications of the Louisiana
State Livestock Sanitary Board. All
material to be furnished by the bidder.
Board reserves the right to reject any
and all bids Pens to be made of good,
merchantable lumber, six Ike planks to
the panel. Posts to be made OF good
post timber 4 feet in the ground and
z feet above. Post measure to ap-
proximate Axe. Pens to be 5Ox1OO
feet, 3 gates each. Dipping shed and
pen to be 1Ox14 feet rooted with gal
vanized iron of good quality. Submit
bid for 10 or more watts.
c. F. HOWELL, President.
C. u. TooRAEN. Clerk.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

LODGE NOTES.
a~>~%~~%~~ . . . . N

Tunica Tribe No. 113, Improved Or
der of Red Men, has elected the follow
ing officers: F. L. Nanny, sachem;
M. Neustadter, senior sycamore; Chas.
Tadlock, junior sycamore; G. S. David
son, keeper of wampum Albert Wilcox,
prophet.
New officers of Bayou Sara Lodge
No. 3, D. of R., are Mrs. F. M. David
son, N. G.; Mrs. Chas. Weydert, V. G.;
Miss Augusta Weydert, sec.; Mrs. J..
@. Tempel, treas.
Bayou Sara Lodge No. so, l. o. o. F.,
elected officers for 1915 as follows:
D. w. Levy, N. G.; Max Schaeffer, V.
G.; G. L. Plettinger, sec.; j. r. Mat
thews; treas; S. c. Cobb and F. E.
Farr, representatives to Grand Lodge,
G. L. Plettinger and Chas. Weydert,
alternates; w. w. Van Meter, repre-
sentative to Widows and Orphans Gen.
eral Relief Association.
Installation of officers of Eastern
Star Chapter took place Monday night.
The appointments made by Mrs. Austen
Daniel, Worthy Matron, are: Miss
Amelia Barrow, Allah; Mrs. S. Powell,
Ruth; Mrs. VIM. Kahn, Esther; Mrs.
A. B. Briant, Martha; Mrs. E. |. Daniel,
Electa; Mr.. Ben Leopold, chaplain;
Mrs. Ben Leopold, marshal; Miss Edith
Bickham, warder; Mrs. o. Leonard,
organist; F. e. Farr, sentinel.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19
STATE GUARANTEES AGAINST
STOCK PLAGUE.

The Louisiana Livestock Sanitary
Board has sent notice to the railroads
of the state that no livestock shall be
received in Louisiana from the follow
ing states, on account of the foot-and.
mouth disease: Illinois, Indiana. Ken.
lucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,
Wisconsin, Maryland, Delaware, New
York, Ohio, Montana, New Hampshire,
and Spokane county, Washington
Cattle from other states can be re-
ceived for shipment to Louisiana, pro-
Vided they are conveyed in cars which
since November ~ have been disin-
fected by federal or state inspector
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

A newspaper poet is wailing: Hand
me the roses while Pm living and the
knocking when I'm dead" He knows
that from time immemorial, it is a
more or less worthy custom to say
naught but good of the dead. He Is
sure of roses then, and yet he selfishly
wants some now: neat expedient to
escape the knocking, he probably feels
that he deserves.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19
JUDICIAL.

oath Judicial District Court, Parish of
West FAiciana-In-re Feliciana
Bank & Trust Company, in Liqui-
dation, No. 919.
Notice is hereby given to the cred
itors of the FeIiciana Bank G Trust
Company, in liquidation, and to all
other persons herein interested, to
show cause within ten days from the
publication of this notice why the sup
Elemental account presented by Will
liam L. Young, State Examiner of State
Banks, should not be approved and
homologated and the funds distributed
in accordance Herewith.
By order of the court:
e. s. MUSE,
Clerk of oath Judicial District Court.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

WANTED-A couple to board, COM
Portable room, every convenience. For
terms apply to Mrs. J. l.. Wallet, 742
College avenue, Baton Rouge, La.
Transients in the city can procure
single meals, % cts. Friends and ac-
Quaintances from the Felicianas espec-
tally invited to make use of this offer.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

One feels some faith in a convict's
attitude of repentance until he calls
his crime "a mistake" as so many of
them do. This proves that so long
as they view their misdoings merely
as mistakes then they must mind the
consequences more than the crime
itself.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

THE Bible and the spelling book
must go hand in hand. Religion with
out education is superstition" said a
preacher recently, and it's truth is eVi.
dent. Their churches would do the
negroes more good, if they had better
trained preachers.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

The Mississippi supreme court has
held that liquor debts in the state are
not non-collettible by law, regardless
of where the liquor was bought.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19
THANkS-WHEN WE GET 1T.

We modestly suggest
That Christmas draws near,
And a little will pay
For this paper a year.
If you send it in time
You perhaps will decree
That We-uns and ours
Shall partake of tur-kee.
We give you our thanks
And this gentle hint,
For that little you send us
Direct from your mint.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

Notice is hereby given that am ap-
plying to the Police Jury for permits
sion to open a saloon for colored
patrons at Laurel Hill, Louisiana.
1898 ERNEST DAMPF.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

The man who prayed 20 Lord, save
me from my friends, I'll look after my
enemies" believed among other things
that revenge is sweet.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

Next year, Idaho will have the dis
tinction of being the only State in the
Union, as well as the first, to have a
Jew, Mr.. Moses Alexander, for Gov
ernor.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

My cattle mark is w. M. on hip and
tag in one ear. Public is requested not
to purchase or drive off any cattle so
marked. LUCY L. MATTHEW'S.
(5-19-15)
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

There Is town in Washington call
ed Puyallup. II its first vowel was an
"a" what a delightful place it would
be for a newspaper man and others
to live.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

STRAYED OR STOLEN-From Sam
Decker's, near Wilcox P. o., about
Nov. /, dark brindled heifer, years,
spreading horns, short tail. Right ear
chopped, left ear split. Ample reward
for return to owner. SAM DECKER.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

WANT ED-A three hundred acre
tract of land. Seller to give particulars
as to location, price per acre, water
supply, and improvements, etc. W. K.
DOUGLAS, Agent, Wilcox, La.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

FOR SALE-Creole Onion Plants, 10c
per 100, 9Oc per 1000. AMADEE S.
LEONARD. (2SN4
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

1t is a wise man who can keep his
temper; any fool can lose 1t.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19
ON BEING TOO WILLING.

The women of New Orleans to whom
the bosses of that city denied repre-
sentation on educational and chart
table boards, show themselves OF
forgiving nature when they set to work
with a will to sell medallions to raise
funds, that Louisiana may be repre-
scented at the San Francisco EXPOSE
ton with suitable building. While
we do not recommend militant methods
for suffragists and other progressive
women of the day, a certain dignity
and resentment should be shown by
them on account of the treatment re-
ceived in the instance cited. The poll
ticians deny to women any practical
advantage in politics, but when they,
or In fact any of their sex want any
thing done in the way of raising funds,
exciting interest in some public meas
ure, these politicians invariably apply
to the women for assistance. And in
the excess of their zeal for public SER
vice and the common veal, the women
respond with enthusiasm. This is short
sighted. So long as the men can get
the help Of women in public matters at
critical times, just so long will it be
unnecessary, from masculine point Of
view, to give woman the suffrage.
Who offers inducements for what he
can get for nothing?
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

1t would be interesting, as an object
lesson in political economy, for the
women Of to-day, for a short time, to
refrain by word or act from participa-
ton in any matter whatsoever outside
Of their homes.
The clock Of civilization would run
slow If not actually stop.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19
LAND
WANTED

We have buyers for farms, planta.
tons, timber, cutover and large tracts
of all kinds. Must be bargains. De.
scribe fully, name bottom price and
terms. DE SOTO LAND CO., Masonic
Bldg, Baton Rouge, La. Gan
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19

FOR SALE - Frost-proof cabbage
plants, 81 per 1000; Bermuda Yellow
Onion Sets, $3.50 per 1000. Buy at
home. G. L. PLETTINGER.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19
NOTICE.

The public is hereby warned that the
town ordinances relating to the dis
charge of fireworks will be strictly
enforced during the holidays.
G. s. DAVIDSON, Marshal.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-12-19
BIDS WANTED.

Clerk Of oath Judicial District Court.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-10
SHE TOLD HIM,

Representative Richmond p. Hob
son, who was the hero of the Big
boat-sinking in Santiago harbor dur
ing the Spanish-American War and
who later had his reward in being
kissed by the longest and loveliest
line of girls known to h story, was
cross examining Miss Minnie Bron-
son, an suffragist, at a hearing
before a congressional committee
$50 you don't think women would d,
az well as men in politics." asked
Mr.. Hobson. Il emphatically dc
not" replied Miss Bronson. I'VE
tell US why. We would like to hear
more of that" For one thing
women are much more emot onsl
than men" Can that be possib,e?'
Nobody should know that better
than you, in view of your experience
directly after the Spanish-American
War. The Popular Magazine
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-10
Euening Star
Astrologer
WEDNESDAY. MARCH II, 1914.
COPYRIGHT 1918.
1.-THE stars incline, but do not compel"
On land this day abide,
Trust not Neptune as guide.

According to astrology. this is not
a fortunate day, for Neptune, Sa-
turn and Mercury are all in evil as
pect.
Neptune's influence is not so strong
as that Of the other two planets, but
the rule is an unlucky one for ship
ping interests and for the many com
mercial activities over which Neptune
is supposed to have q certain sway.
While this government prevails
fraud and deception are said to be
easier than at other times The p an
etary vibrations tend toward con-
fusion and perplexity, and may cause
an inordinate desire for Injuries. At
fractions to peculiar persons and q
liking for fantastic colors or intense
sounds and odors may develop.
Under this astral sway susceptible
ity to emotions of various sorts is in
creased, and for this reason astrol-
ogers warn men and women to be
guarded in their manner toward
strangers.
The adverse aspect of Mercury
causes petty worries and needless
ankle ties. if the seers interpret Alright
1t creates uncertainty, indecision and
sens tiyeness, which may lead to
hasty speech and serious misunder-
standings. Persons born between
August "a and Sept mber % are sup
posed to be especia ly susceptible to
the influences of Mercury.
There is a prophecy that after 1915
an increased interest in occult sub
jects will bring about scientific inves-
tigat ions, which VIII establish facts
now generally doubted. The Pan
anna Pacific Exposition will supply a
forum fer wor d thoughts that are
startling, astrologers predict.
Trouble in Japan is foreshadowed
The Mikados stars indicate a Sc
we're crisis, for the Sun, form ng an
opposition TO Saturn and in semi
square to Mercury, emphasizes the
influences presaged by the threaten
ing asp ct of Mars.
Suicides are indicated strongly by
the planets, which influence the
United States. Many men and Wom-
en- of high station will kill them
selves.
Persons whose birthdate ii is have
menacing stars in their horoscopes
They should guard against illness
and domestic troubles.
Children born on this day may be
inclined to be untruthful and self
indulgent. Boys should be strictly
disc pinned for busin' IS life. These
eubjects Ct Pisces have Neptune and
Jupiter as their principal ruling plan
cts.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-10
johnny Writes
Today

n. ", Tusdy-a guy that gifts fresh
with a waiter girl in this here
town Is always talsin chances
them danes been handing 1t right
back to smart alecks so long that they
always got one right on the pan
Teller went into one of them
watch -hat-and- places and
ordered a oyster stew
when it come, he went spearin
around in 1t till he fished up a poor
little lonesome oyster
hey. clarice, he holers, you got a
nerve, the oyster in this here stew
amt big enough to flavor 1t
soft pedal with the noise, kiddo
ansers the girl, a oyster in a 15-cent
stew amt supposed to flavor it. he's
only supposed to crissen it johnny
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-10
FLY-PAPEK FOR LIONS.

Not long ago four man-eat.ng lions
were caught by fiy-paper at the Wiz
age of Gwalior India.
1t happened that the head man az
the village was abe to shut the four
lions up in a hut into which they had
ventured in search of prey. He kept
them thus barr. eaded for nearly two
weeks, no one being willing to at
tempt to capture them. Finally he
thought OF a scheme that proved 40
successful as 1t was original.
He had thousands Of sheets OF ay-
paper spread on the ground before
the entrance to the hut. Then sud-
denly the barbados were lifted and
the four lions came bounding OUT
nto the fly-paper. OF course it stuck
to Their paws, and, of course, wher
they tried to lick II Off it became
stuck fast to their faces and heads.
The ions promptly forgot all about
human beings, and in Their wild en-
deavors to get rid of the fiy-papers
rolled over and over on the ground
caring and fighting for breath Then
the head man and his followers
rushed forward with long ropes, las-
soad .ha plunging lions and tieq
a iypaper and ail.-Dundee
Advertiser. ----- Z. ----.zl-i.>AA&
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-10
WANTED HIM TO DIE WITH HER

A Reserve student took a lively
young woman to the theatre the
other night. He busted himself buy
ing tickets, and he didn't enjoy the
show much, because he kept think.
ing that maybe she would expect him
to take her into the drug store and
buy her something before they took
the car home.
So as soon as the performance was
over he said:
Have you been reading all thest
dreadful exposures of drug store bev.
erages In the Home Muckraker? It's
awfully interesting. DR.. Willy tells
Of how young woman went to 9
soda fountain, drank popular drink
and dropped dead"
How tragic!" murmured the girl
with shining eyes. Lets you and !
go in and take a drink and die to-
gether! Won't that be romantic?"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-10
A GINEAWAY.

After he had Kissed her and pressed
her rosy cheek against his, and patted
her soft, round chin, she drew back
and asked:
George, do you shave yourself?"
Yes" he replied.
L thought So she said. your
face is the toughest l ever"
Then she stopped; but 1t was too
late, and he went away with a cold,
heavy lump in his breast.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-10
THE TELEPHONE GIRL.
By Jim Nance,

Hello, central--hurry please"
She hears that all day long.
It's central that and central this
THAT last number was wrong"
It's funny how the folks who phone,
So easily get hot.
Phone girls have troubles Of their
own
And patience helps a lot.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-10
HIS FAREWELL ADDRESS.

Miss Wheat, the new teacher was
hearing the history lesson Turning
to one of the scholars, she asked:
James, what was Washington S
Farewell Address,"
The new boy arose with q promp-
titude that promised well for his an
sWer.
Heaven, ma am" he said.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-10
THE PHOTOGRAPHER

This gentleman has taking ways,
lie needs 'em in his game
He'll satisfy your wants, by heck,
On any day you'll name.
Hen snap You in a loving pose,
He fiatters people much,
We cant give up the photo man,
Oh, far be it from such!
=. S.--"Please look at the birdie
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-10
MUST OBSERVE RULES.

Old Lady-Well, now that I have
paid a ticket for the dog, l suppose
he's entitled to a seat in the street
car?
Conductor-Yes mum; but he must
conform to the rules, and keep his
feet off the cushions.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-10
HOPE 81. ANYWAY.

Bloobs-Do you think we shall know
each other in heaven?
Slobbs-I hope so. Few OF us really
now each other here Philadelphia
Record.)
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-10
WHERE Is SHE2

II is contended that women over
hirty years of age are eligible to the
flee of governor of Illinois. But
where is the Illinois woman who is
over tliirty2
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-10
SMITH IN CHURCH.

Should Smith go to church," some
body has inquired. Well, if he does,
the churches will be sure of crowd.
-(Kansas City Times.)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-11
Lincoln street-North side Switch
tracks Of Edward Hines Lumber Co.
Hoyne Avenue - North Side.
Switch of Morton Salt Co.
lie WAlTREssEs' Stake

The Restaurant Keepers Assooia-
ton tried to put one over on the watt
resses by having Judge Windes issue
an injunction Saturday evening after
the attorney for the union had gone
home. The Injunction was an effort
to restrain the girls from. continuing
the effective silent picketing at
Knab's strike-bound places.
Edgar L. Masters, attorney for the
Mattresses Union, said that the in
junction did not stop picketing at
Knab's restaurants and that theform-
er employees of those restaurants
would continue to. picket them.
Josie Costello was arrested today
charged with assault and battery. The
complaint was sworn out by Babe,
an Italian cook Of Knab's.
Miss Elizabeth Maloney, business
agent Of the Mattresses Union, and
Mary Anderson are going to Mayor
Harrison to, protest against, the
actions of 0ficer Mike Hurley in the
Mattresses strike.