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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-24
The Golden Age of Farming

We are entering upon the golden age
in agriculture. The Southwest has
made considerable progress during re-
cent years. More will be made in the
next few years than has ever been con.
sidered possible. we are now ready to
enter upon progressive farming and
home building.
The yonng man who is industrious,
ambitious and worthy of great oc,
cupation in which the highest type OF
citizenship is developed would do well
to investigate the field of agriculture.
1t is one of the few occupations that
gives more than it promises. 1t is the
one occupation that that promotes
health, contentment and happiness in
addition to its compensation for effic'
iency.
No occupation can advance the inter-
ests of the state and nation faster than
farming where large crops are profit.
ably grown and choice livestock are
raised. 1t is a business where no one
is injured because you prosper, but on
the contrary, your prosperity advances
all legitimate business. The product
ion Of food is of paramount Importance
to all trades and industries and ne who
produces that which sustains human
life and promotes human efficiency is a
true benefactor, and the time has come
when the producer will be duly appre-
ciated and he viii be amply paid for effi-
Gent service.
The young man who selects farming
because he sees opportunities for his tai
ents viii not be disappointed. He will
discover new laws and new principles
and will find plant life and animal de-
yelopment full of interest and lnSplra'
ton. He will not be cirumscribed in
his speciality nor limited in his achieve
ments: the field of agricultureis broad
and its opportunities unlimited,
The time has come when a successful
farmer is a great honor to the country
and state in which he lives. He is the
| arst citizen Of the land because ne uses
his intelligence to create wealth, clotbe
and embellish the earth, bring the forces
of organic life into action and thus
permit the country to sustain a ylgor
| Gus citizenship. He Is the barometer Of
| prosperity, for upon him must rest tne
responsibility of keeping American IN
dnstries busy, maintaining our balance
Of foreign commerce and keeping ouI
lciyiiization yirile. Farm & Ranch
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-24
IMPORTANT MEETING
TOMORROW AFTERNOON,

Arrangements have been made for
a lecture at the Auditorium tomorrow
Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock by
DR.. w. H. DalrYmple of the State
University on the subject of charbon.
DR.. Dalrymple is possibly oar most
iminent authority on this subject and
every owner Of stock should certainly
avail himself OF this opportunity.
He will be accompanied by DR.. Harry
Morris, Assistant Veterinarian and
Bacteriologist at the Experiment Sta.
ton. DR.. Morris will have his micro.
scope and lantern and slides and will
show on the canvas the Charlton germ
and will be prepared to answer any
practical question that may be asked
by any one present on this important
subject.
Mr.. w. G. Chevis, manager of the
Southwest Louisiana Development Blu.
reau, has also signit1ed his willingness
to be present and lend whatever aid he
can toward the accomplishment of the
ends sought by the meeting.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-24
installation Of Officers

The semi. annual installation of
officers of the Odd Fellows took place
at the Odd Fellows Hall Tuesday
night, July Ia, 1914.
The following is a list of those In
stalled to serve for the next six months.
T. B. Mcmillan, Noble Grand; G. L. Abel
Vice Grand; A. C. Moore, Secretary;
T. H. Cox, Treasurer; j. w. Narens,
Warden; j. P. Campbell, Conductor,
j. L. Barnette, R. S. N. G, Ralph Reeve,
il. S. N. G; Vim. Monks, R.tS. VIC; All
Reeve, L. S. v. G; A. |, Cline, Inside
Guardian; Frank Barnette, Outside
Guardian; M. T. Bradford, R. S. S; [. G.
Purviance, L. S. S; Rev. T. E. Webb,
Chaplain.
After the installation ceremonies
were concluded the lodge repaired to
refreshments and ice cold watermelons
were served.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-24
SOUWESTERN REFLECTIONS.

MIR. Farmer, your crops are pretty
well laid by, and soon will come the
harvest. What are yon going to have
to sell, and. WHERE ARE YOU GOING
TO SELL IT?
whether your main crop be rice, cot
ton, or cane, you should have quantities
of corn ito market in its natural state
or, preferably on the hoof), sweet pota.
toes pumpkin Yams) for early market,
oats and lespedeza hay, and many other
products In great or small quantities,
for which you would be glad to get
real money.
This Bureau is finding no trouble in
finding buyers, ready to pay cash at
the track, for any of our farm products
where quantities. sufficient for CARROTS
can be obtained in one neighorhood.
Frequently we find buyers at profitable
prices for less amouts. Over five
hundred farmers have adyan t.
aged by service already. we can mark.
ct for ten thousand more easily. and
at average better prices than for the
smaller number.
If you want this service write us a
letter telling us, list how much land
you are cultivating; End, what crops
you grow; Bird, acreage in each; 4th,
conditioned each, probable yield and
when ready; 5th, what stock. (al cattle,
(b) hogs, (c)horses and mules, (d)sheep
how many for market this season, and
when ready. Enclose one dollar Tor
Associate membership, and address,
Organization Manager, Southwest
Louisiana Development Bureau. Lafa.
yette, La.
You will Immediately get our certifi-
cate of membership emitting you to
this service for one year, and to the re.
ceipt of all literature issued and to be
issued on potato growing, profitable
hog production. tick eradication, silos,
dairying, and other proved diversified
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-24
JUDGE WILLIAM. P.
RUSSELL JR. DEAD.

The news of the death of Judge
William P. Russell Jr. was received
with sorrow here Wednesday afternoon
Judge Russell died at the family res
idence in Lake Charles Wednesday
after an illness of several months
duration. His death was not unex.
Dected out for sometime it has been
felt that his life was only question of
very short while longer. Judge
Russell was born in Charleston S. G..
February 10, 1852. He grew to man.
hood in his native state and was mar
ried to Miss Mary Jane Redwood of
Charleston about thirty years ago.
Twenty-Five years ago he moved to
Lake Charles and was the first rnanag.
er of the Lake Charles Rice Milling Co.,
which is still one Of the largest rice
milling plants in the country. He was
closely identified with the development
Of the rice industry throughout this
section and did much to promote the
interest of the rice industry.
Fourteen years ago he moved to
Welsh where he continued to be active
in the rice milling business.
For several years he filled the office
of Justice Of the peace here at Welsh
but of late years his health began to
fail and last December he decided to
move back to Lake Charles and reside
at the home of his daughter.
He was member of the Woodmen
OF the World, knights Templar, and
the Masonic Order.
The funeral services were held at the
family residence conducted by Rev. G.
B. X. Weed of the Episcopal Church,
after which the remains were brought
over to Welsh Thursday evening and
interment made in the Oaklawn Gene
terry under the auspices of the Masonic
Lodge,
The deceased is survived by a wife
and five children as follows: Albert and
Elaine of Los Angeles, California,
Willie Russell OF Port Arthur, Texas,
George and Esther Russell OF Lake
Charles.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-24
CHAppIUS WILL NOT
RUN FOR CONGRESS.

Hon. Philip Chappuis has issued a
statement to the Democrats Of the 7th
Congressional District in which he for.
mally declines to annouce for Congress
at the coming election.
Mr.. Chappuis was considered one OF
the strongest men in the district and
his with drawaI from the race or rather
his announcement that he would not en-
fer the Campaign is a source of regret
to large following all over the district
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-24
How To Get Wise

Early to bed. early to rise, cut the
weeds and swat the flies, mind your
own business and tell no lies, don't get
drunk and deceive your wives, pay
your debts and advertise, buy from
men Of enterprise, is the best Of coun-
sci under the skies, and viii make you
healthy, wealthy and wise.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-24

committee shall meet in Lake Charles
La, on Tuesday, Augusta, 1914, at 8: 80
p. m. at the courthouse for the purpose
of declaring the candidates eligible to
enter said primary election.
There being no further business the
committee adjourned to meet at Lake
Charles, La, at 8: 80 p. m. at the court
house on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1914.
(Signed.) HARRY j. GEARY,
Chairman Protein.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-24
Advertisement for Bids.

will receive bids for the construC.
ton of substantial fire proof vault
12xl4 feet on the Court House grounds
at Jennings. Submit specifications
with your bid at my Office in Welsh not
later than August 5th, 1914.
/ reserve the right to reject any or
all bids.
JOHN H. COOPER,
President Police Jury.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-07-24
I'd MEETING 7TH
BICT DEMO CRATIC
gECUT I'VE committee

arIeS, La. July Z, 19l4-Pur'
call the Democratic Execu.
mittee of the Seventh Con-
district Of the state OF
met on this date with the
members present!
lex c. Lormand, by proxy to
y
ID parish: c. C. Gauthier.
FEB. Dubussion, by proxy
earv.
ENG a quorum present the
resolution was offered, sec.
unanimouIy carried, 10 wit:
solved, by the Democratic Elk.
laamittee for the Seventh Con-
district of the State Louisi.
1t Ia accordance with Section
As Act 40 Of the general assem-.
State Of Louisiana, that in ac-
gith the general primary cleo
thata general primary cleo.
nomination Of a democratic
ior the position as congress.
Or the position Of member Of
Of equalization, be called
aut the said congressional dis.
y date, held at the various
inctS, as established by the
Of the respective parishes
the Seventh Congressional
Thursday, the 9th day of
between the hours pres.
raw
iher resolved, That said cleo.
ain accordance with the pri.
'of the State of Louisiana,
o'ers shall be duly qualified
under the constitution
avs Of the State Of Louisi.
nee at the time of said
il addition to possessing
acationS, said voters shall be
0crats and members Of the
party as evidenced by their
q party afflliation.
9lher, Resolved That each
sAerlng for the democratic
lor congress and member
Y Of equalization, shall give
With law, the notification
aon to become a candidate.
sapy Of this committee. and
and within the delay by
notices, towit: On or before
IRON This date; and each Of
ates shall deposit the sum
dollars with the secre.
committee which amount
q the assessment of each
hzed by this committee,
aeeOmpany his notification
Aias
a'eF Resolved, That the re.
OFdance with the laws
g the secretary Of this
lake Charles, La.
aer Resolved. That there
g also at said primary
Members from each parish
members at large, which
ase the new committee for
ngressional district.
Resolved, That this
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-09
CELEBRATE SILVER WEDDING

Jens C.. Andersen and wife, resid-
ing two miles northwest of the city
celebrated their 25th wedding ami
yersary last Monday afternoon in a
fitting and unique way. Promptly
at two o'clock the couple went
through another wedding ceremony
which was performed by Rev. ]. p.
Christensen at the Danish Lutheran
church in this city. A hundred were
present to witness the ceremony. The
church was beautifully decorated for
the occasion. About two hundred
gathered at the delightful Andersen
home where all participated in a big
spread. Extensive arrangements had
been made but the rain of the night
before prevented many from attend
ing.
A number of tallgs were made and
general good time was had. Many
valuable presents were given as
tokens of the high esteem in which
Mr.. and Mrs. Andersen are held.
They have happy family of six
children and nowhere in the land can
be found a happier, prosperous or
more contented family than that of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jens c. Andersen. The
Republican joins in wishing them
many years of continued happiness
and prosperity.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-09
DIR. BROOKS RETURNS HOME

DR.. A. l.. Brooks returned to Aud
ubon last Thursday evening on the
4:10 Rock Island. When he reach
ed his Office there was a call for him.
and naturally, he answered the call
Immediately. He has been absent
from home almost four months.
When he left Audubon for the hospi-
tai at Rochester, MINI, he didn't
known whether he would ever be
able to return. He was very sick
man and suffered a great deal. He
submitted to q surgical operation
that surgeons considered dangerous
This operation was performed at
four different stages, but from the
very first it looked favorable for him
and as a result he claims to feel bet
ter today than he has felt for years.
As soon as he was able to leave
Rochester he went to Des MOines
where he spent several weeks with
his daughter, Mrs. w. f. Kimbell,
where he remained until he was
thoroughly convinced he would be
able to come back TO Audubon to
look after his business. He has been
on the go from morning till night
ever since, and seemingly does his
work with the greatest of ease.
All Audubon county will rejoice
that he has been spared and all hope
that he will be able to continue in
the future, as he has in the past,
to alleviate suffering humanity. No
man in this county is nearer the
hearts of the people than DIR. Brooks.
The letters and post cards he receiv-
ed while absent made heavier bun
die than all of his other baggage He
certainly appreciated the well wishes
of his friends and he says he hopes
to repay each and everyone who re-
menbered him at time when he was
helpless. Here's to the health of
DR.. Brooks; may he never know
another ache or pain.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-09

o. H., Lavelace left Friday evening
for Sioux City to enjoy a visit with
| friends.
I c. II. Wilde and family went to
Atlantic yesterday to visit friends
and he to look after business.
| Louis Jensen arrived here today
| from Chicago for a visit with his
mother at the Nels Sorenson home.
M. o. Kingsbury arrived in Audi
bon this morning, following a weeks
visit at Huron, s. d., with his rela-
tives.
Rem Phelps and family are enjoy
ing an outing at the Lakes. Harley
Boyer is taking Rens place during
his absence.
Chas. Prohaski of washington
was visitor in Audubon the last OF
| the week with his brother-in-law
Fred Bartlett.
Misses Nellie and Kathryn Clark
went to Des Moines yesterday to at
tend summer school and to visit
with relatives.
A. G. Shade and wife have packed
their household goods and shipped
them to Lake View. where they will
make their home for the present.
We have a section of Saskatohe-
wan, Canada unimproved land TO
trade, all or in part, for good Iowa
farms. Kellogg Company. 25-4
Peter Johnson and wife, living
eight miles north of town in Cam
| eron township are the happy par
1 onto nj n 70 nv hnU 1aNr
Mrs. Julia Devices of Harlan, who
came to manage the Park Hotel dur
the absence of Mrs. Conner will
leave for her home at Harlan the
last of the week
Mrs. Hannah Miller and daughters
| Eva and Bessie arrived last Thurs
day evening, following an extended
visit at Winnipeg, Can, with the
Mark Buckley family.
Geo. Wahlert Nnd wife are the
parents of little Geo. Washington,
| Greeley township July 4th. A lit
tie Martha Washington arrived at
the home of Chris Hansen and wife
the same day in Greeley township.
A. II. Edwards began quite erten-
sive improvements on his residence
last week, tearing away the summer
kitchen and placing the house on a
new foundation. He will also have
The south half of the dining room
taken down and build fine new
porch in its stead.
Jas. Carper and wife are the
proud parents of cute baby girl,
which arrived at their home near the
fire hall, early yesterday morning.
So If you have purchased any bread
At the Downey bakery that is some
what burned you will know where
to lay the blame:-on the baker.
B. A. Keith was indisposed several
days after the 4th, caused by eating
too much pie and chicken. He was
very sick Sunday and Monday but
now that he is over the worst of il,
his wife says he is going to be more
careful hereafter when eating things
that he is not used to.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-09
JOHN EAGER ENDS LIFE

John Zaiger a prominent and
well to do farmer, living ten miles
north of Audubon attempted to take
his own life Tuesday afternoon by
drinking a quantity of concentrated
I've and cutting his throat with a
pocket knife. When the unfortu-
nate man was found DR.. Fulton was
called to attend to his wounds but
from the first little hope was held
out for his recovery. Yesterday at
ternoon he died.
Mr.. Zaiger was man about 81
years of age. A little over a year ago
his mind became unbalanced and he
was sent away for treatment. He
improved rapidly and seemed in
good spirits until the last week or 10
days. 1t was during a spell of in
sanity that he sought to take his
own life. He leaves wife and
thirteen children. Funeral services
will be held from the home tomor-
row afternoon and interment will be
made in Cameron Center cemetery.
The entire community sympa-
thizes with the family in this hour
of most distressing grief.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-09
AUDUBON TEAM WINS
. TWO STRAIGHT GAMES

Last Friday morning, on the Man
ming base ball diamond, the Audubon
base ball nine took a little of the
cOnceit out of our neighbors to the
north when they defeated the Man
ming team to tune of 10 to 3.
The Manning team sent word to
the Audubon boys late Thursday
morning not to come for the Friday
game as they believed Audubon was
too slow and they did not believe the
Audubon team would draw a large
crowd. This our boys Justly re-
sented believing that they were not
being given the proper considera-
ton. They would would not stand
for cancelling the game at so late a
date and informed Manning that il
the base ball team was to stay at
home the fire team would also refuse
to enter the races at the tournament
Tins brought Manning to time and
the management reconsidered the
cancelling of the date. AT any rate
the boys participated in the game
and out-played Manning in every
way. 1t proved to be a case of Man
ming over estimating their own
ability.
ScGuTtu II MUS, i've Oh
them being two baggers nd one
three Dagger. Manning secured
eight hits. Kilcoin struck out IL of
the supposed fast players. Cotton
Stafford nailed two of this fast play
ers at End base. The home team
played good fast bah and everyone
on the team gave the battery SPLEEN
did assistance.
Sundays Game With Boone
On Sunday, Audubon played the
team from Boone and again showed
their splendid winning ability. They
were victors by score of z to /.
Kilcoin and McManigal was the bat
terry for Audubon. Kilcoin pitched
a great game, striking out eight men
and having such good control of him
self, in pinch, that he was able to
extricate himself from a bad hole at
any time when it meant serious bust
ness to make an error. He was given
excellent assistance. Leo Booten
fitted in well at first base.
Audubon made nine hits while
their opponents received only L.
Crodory, End baseman for Boone,
pulled off a double play unassisted
that brought forth applause from all
of the fans. The largest crowd of
the season was present to witness
the game.
While practicing, Just before the
game was called. Cotton Stafford
broke the little finger of his right
hand when he collided with Berg
near End base, in successful at
tempt to catch a fly. Ole Sorensen,
of Boone, the original Ole, had the
misfortune to break the big toe of
his right foot while running to
catch a foul fly in the first inning. He
was unable to finish the game. The
Boone catcher was injured during
the game when Kline ran into him
at the home plate He retired to
the bench and tE, e,100 Kid was sub
stituted. The sase was called at
the 7th inning to allow the Boone
boys to return or heluening North
western. Jess RichE ytnlls flSaStad ~
umpire. Lew Loss of8ciai sc6Tsf.'
Audubon goes TO Carroll for next
Sundays game.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-09
SURETY BONDS
WORKMEN'S
COMPENSATION

TIME NEW WORKING
mems Compensation Law
went into effect July LIST.
Look it up-You may come under
it's provisions. Let me look after
your Insurance wants.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-09
AUDUBON GIRLS RAvIsHED

Hazel Roth, daughter of Jno. Roth
and Nellie Kerwin, daughter of r.
M. Kerwin, were ravished by two
Anita young men near Extra last Sat
.urday afternoon. The girls are not
quite fourteen years of age.
They had gone to Extra on the
morning train to Join in the celebra-
ton of the 4th of July. When the
time came to return home on the at
ternoon train, the girls talked about
1t being time for them to go to the
depot. Two young men standing
nearby overheard the conversation
and informed the girls that they
were going in the same direction
and invited them to get into their
automobile which they did. They
went passed the depot. Instead of
letting the girls out of the car they
kept them, and took them to piece
of timber land about seven miles out
of Extra.
Here the young men ravished the
two fourteen year old girls and
treated them shamefully, going so
far as to tear off part of their cloth
ing. AS we understand it, the girls
were then taken back to Extra.
Mr.. Roth went to the Rock Island
depot when the afternoon train came
in. His daughter diu not return
He Immediately secured car and
went down after her. On reaching
Extra he was informed by his
daughter of the terrible experience
they had gone through. He at once
enlisted the aid of county attorney
Graham and sheriff Sunberg. They
learned that the car the girls had oc-
cupied came from a garage at Anita.
The trail was followed up with the
result that Harold Donahoe, an en-
ploye of the garage was placed under
arrest, for the crime.
Donahoe was brought to Audubon
in custody of the sheriff and given a
preliminary hearing. He was bound
over to the grand jury and placed
under $4,000 bonds which were fur
nished by his mother, Mrs. Hyde, of
Anita and his uncle, j. F.Engle, of
Wiota.
The other young man has not yet
been apprehended, though warrant
Is out for his arrest.
This is very unfortunate affair
for the girls and their parents. Both
girls are in a bad condition and are
confined to their homes. The charge
against the young men is serious
one and no doubt they will be severe
ly dealt with If the charges against
them are established.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-07-09
HOLD FAMILY REUNION

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs. C. II.
Reynolds. on Church street, over the
4th OF July and Sunday, was held a
family reunion, all of the children
and his mother being present. Their
daughters, Mrs. Alfred Ward and
family of Burt, Ia. came Friday
and Mrs. Lester Potter and husband
came from Guthrie Center Saturday
did also little Carl. the pride of the
household who is spending his school
vacation with his sister This is the
first time the family have been to-
gether in several years. 1t is safe to
wager that the Reynolds family en-
joyed every minute of the time.