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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

Mrs. Charles Green of 1910 Lydia
avenue has gone to Denver, Colo, to
spend the rest of the winter with her
daughter, Mrs. S. Neal.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

Mrs. Katie Martin, 1920 Michigan
avenue, is convalescing after being
seriously Ill for several weeks.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

&. A. Robinson, Express, Baggage
and Light Moving. Prompt and cour-
teous service. Call Bell phone East
754.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24
visit provident Hospital.

D. W, Hodges has gone to Manbat-
tan, Kas., where he has accepted a po-
sition.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

Rev. j. R. Ransom was called to
Coffeyville, Kas., to attend the fu-
neral of his brother-in-law, Mr.. J.. B.
Norton.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. J. Shelton of
Leavenworth, Kas., spent Saturday
and Sunday with j.. H. Robinson, 244S
Walrond avenue.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24
~AtrO-AmaTlCaR Investment &
Employment Co.
SIT MCGEE STREET.
sii G STREET.

We have at last put In a complete
line Of Mems, Women's and chiIdren's
shoes at the colored Shoe Store,
t5o7H East 18th street.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

{. A. Robinson, Express, Baggage
and Light Moving. Prompt and eour-
teous service. Call Bell phone East
754.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

The prices and the goods at the
Colcred Shoe store are right. Try
them at 15o7H E. 18TH. G. A. Page.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

Mr.. Martin Young, 3412 East 21st
street, was called to Chicago on ac-
count of the death of his brother.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

Mrs. Preston Younger, S43 Freeman
avenue. is sloly improving after sew
eral weeks illness.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

The office of Lawyer /. F. Bradley
is now at 1913 Minnesota venue
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

Mrs. H. L. Calhoun, 92S Oakland
avenue, who was III, rs somewhat bet.
ter.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

Mrs. W. H. Nance, 1915 Highland
avenue. has been i~ndisposed for two
weeks.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

FOR RENT-Front room; light
housekeeping; 1920 Woodland avenu
At
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

Our travelling representative is glad
to add many new subscribers, all of
whom speak highly of the paper.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

Mrs. w. A. Jarrett, 929 Freeman
avenue, was indisposed last week.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

Mr.. and Mrs. F. Martin, 400 Row
land avenue, have purchased a beauti-
full home at $50 Rowland avenue and
are at home to their many friends.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

Hyacinth Art Club was entertained
Wednesday, Jan. IA, at the home of
Mrs. Edward Smith, 907 Washington
boulevard. After the routine of bust
ness dainty refreshments were served.
Mrs. D. w. White, Pres.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

Proprietor of Moons popular Cafe
at 1928 Baltimore Avenue and one Of
the best business men of the race.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

MIR. and Mrs. F. j. Weaver visited
the Forum Sunday.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1914-01-24

Mr.. Daniel Perkins, S42 Oakland
avenue, was severely burned last
week when his cleaning and pressing
shop was damaged by fire, caused by
a gasoline explosion, which vas ex-
~tinguished by the fire department aft
er considerable damage was done.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-07-11
DonaldsonviIIe the Best Nation of
Them All

At the Red Mems Festival OF Ma
representing Donaldsonville. A home
constructed of Elm Hall canned pro-
ducts surmounted with a roof of
green vegetables was surrounded on
either side by vegetable, fruit and
flower gardens containing specimens
of what is actually growing now on
the lands in and around Donaldson
vile, among the products being the
following: Currant, citronelle, cab
,bage, corn, cucumber, squash, white
eggplant, okra, tomatoes, butterbeans,
snapbeans, peas, onions, garlic, shall
lots, pumpkin, lettuce, carrots, beets,
radlshes. peppers, a varieties), as
paragus, celery, Irish potatoes (red
and white), rhubarb, ground arti-
choke, burr artichoke, parsley, cow
peas. credder, sweet potatoes, escor-
al, cantaloupe, muskmelon, water
melon, apples, oranges, persimmons,
lemons, grapefruit, grapes, ounce,
figs, apricots, raspberry, strawberry,
peaches, pears. cotton, sugar cane, al
falfa, sorghum, lespedeza, rice, mint,
popcorn, field corn, peanut, pecan,
syrup, honey, smelling gourds, anise
seeds, wax, camphor, oak, mulber-
ry, crepe myrtle, magnolia fuscati,
roses, nasturtium, saliva, honey
suckle, cannas, carnation, daisies,
marigold, sunfloWer, grand duke,
snapdragon, cosmos, verbena, dahlias,
zlnnia, and balsam.
In addition the home was amply
supplied with canned goods exhibited
by Raymond Thiery, J. G. Bouche-
reau, Chas. Landry, U. L. Rodriguez
and others, showing how the thrifty
farmer can put up everything green
he produces. The booth of course
could nat contain everything which
can be grown here, for a number OF
things were out of season.
Verify a nation capable of pro-
ducing SO many and such a variety OF
things needs must be the best ma
ton of them all.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-07-11

dow lands: 25, ,295.
Total value Of lands, s1,946,s $40.
Acres in cotton, 1900.
Number of bales made $500 pounds
each) H90.
Value of same, s29, 500.
Acres in corn, Al $40.
Bushels of corn produced, 57s. $40.
Value of same, s347 900.
Acres in sugar cane, 80, 900.
Pounds of sugar manufactured, 55,
$4,000.
alue Of 81 s5s 900
81 Carload oT cane shipped to refin
cries, 200.
Value of same, SO. 800.
Barrels Of molasses made $50 gal
Ions eachl, 55, 900.
Value Of same, s165 ,00o.
Acres in rice, 3400.
Pounds of rough rice produced, z,
100000.
Value Of same, s114, 900.
Sugar refineries, 8.
Capital invested in same, $3.50, 600.
Rice mills, /.
Capital invested in same, STE, 1000.
IUItOu gins,
Capital invested in same, ST., 500
SaWmiIls, 2.
Capital invested in same, SIZE, 900
Number of horses, 1919.
Value of same, s91, ,140.
Number of mules, 1900
Value of same, S225, 900.
Number of cattle, 227.
Value of same, s4540.
Number of sheep, 100.
Value OF same, $3.50.
Lumber output per year, AZ, ,450, ,00(
feet.
Value of same, $4,000.
A compilation Of these statistics
gives the following totals:
Acres in cotton, corn. cane and
rice, 75,81o.
Total value of above crops, 81, ,626,
800.
Manufactures, IS.
Capital invested in same, s827, 500
Number OF. horses, mules, cattle
and sheep, 3646.
Value of same, $500, $50.
No figures are given as to the
acreage, output or value of the pota.
to, hay, oats or vegetable crops; the
number. of barrels of syrup made
and the number and value of the
hogs in the parish.
The statistics presented show some
thing of the vast resources and pos.
sibilities of this favored section, and
prove that Ascension, with wonder.
fully fertile soil and every natural
advantage, is capable of offering as
much OR more to the intelligent farm.
er and homeseeker as any other ag-
ricu1tural community in the country
The progress already made along the
lines of diversified farming and stock
raising indicate that these enterprises
are destined to reach the very high
est stages of development in Ascen-
sion within the near future, assuring
the continued prosperity and Wel1-be-
ing of our parish and it's people.
Donaldsonvlile, La, July Z, 1914.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-07-11
QUIT TAKING Risky CA! ()IMl|EL

Here IS vegetable tonic that is
far better for: you to take than the
dangerous drug and poison called cal
omel. You never can tell when cal
omel is going to get you" That $
the worst thing about taking so un-
certain and dangerous drug for
constipation and liver trouble Cal
omel is liable to saliyate you or
knock you OUT for at least a day
the very next time you try it.
The x-Ray Pharmacy has the mild
vegetable remedy that successfully
takes the place Of calomel. This
remedy is Dodson's Liver Tone, a
very pleasant tasting liquid that
gives quick but gentle relief from
constipation, torpid or lazy" liver.
Dodson's Liver Tone is fully guar
anteed, and if you buy large bot
tie for fifty cents and it does not
entirely satisfy you, the drug store
where you bought it will promptly
give you your money back with a
smile
Dodson's is fine for both children
and grown, people.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-07-11

Celery, cauliflower, cabbage, Gu
cumper, tomato and pepper seeds
should be soWn in hot beds, and the
plants of the three first-nan1ed vege-
tables set out afEer Sept. Is.
OF the above the most staple ar
ticles are lettuce, celery, cauliflower,
cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, can
taloupes and strawberries.
All these crops should be planted
in rotation, putting in a new patch
every ten days, as the market ex-
tends from November to June
except Tor eucurnbers.
tomatoes, cantaloupes and berries.
CaulifloWer and celery coming in
about Christmas are just between
the California and Florida crops.
The first cantaloupes on the market
are from California and are shipped
May 26. The Texas tomato crop
does not begin to move until May 25
or later.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-07-11
OUR GREAT VALLEY COUNTRY.
LimitIess Possibilities ia Diver.
sified Farming, Stock Raising,
Dairying and Truck Growing
Era of Development Impending.

R. R. Claridge, agricultural agent
of the Texas & Pacific and Interna-
tional & Great Northern Railways,
recently made a farm Investigation
talk at Donaldsonville. Speaking of
the advantages of our great valley
section for the stock-farmer and the
dairyman, Mr. Claridge said:
i 81 have been around a good deal,
but have never anywhere seen natur-
al conditions more favorable for the
production of meat-stock and dairy
products than in this valley region.
The country seems to produce lavish
" all the feed and pasture crops
which are grown north, beside a
great many not possible to produce
in more northern ATTITUDES. Indeed,
it seems to me there is more feed
going to waste in this valley than
has made some sections famous for
the production of meat and dairy
stock.
sThere is very little winter to
house and feed against, while green
pasture of various kinds may be had
the year round. And as pasture is a
prime essential in the cheap pro-
duction of live stock, this great low
er valley of the Mississippi seems
specially favored, not only in the
variety of pasture plants which may
be successfully grown, but as well
in the luxuriance of their yield un-
der the fructifying influences of a
fertile soil, an ample rainfall and
southern sun.
"And the same array of favoring
natural conditions, which should
cause this section to occupy a pre-
miery place in live stock production,
should also give to it the same com
manding position in the commercial
growing and shipping of truck and
fruit products.
For instance, thousands of cars OF
Strawberries. should go out every sea-
son from tire T. e r. towns between
Alexandria and New Orleans. Some
OF the winters are SO mild that there
would be express, and possibly car
shipments all winter, and at fancy
prices, naturally
Watermelons should move by the
train load the middle of June or be-
lore. In fact, there is hardly vege-
table or small fruit product which
may not be successfully grown, and
4 reach the northern markets at sea
sons SO early as to meet slight com
petition. . 49,
1t is gratifying to observe a dis
posltlon on the part of the people to
become awake to the wonderful ca
pa paDlllties of their soil and climate.
Iaey are not only tawake, but show
an unlmlstakable tendency to do
something about it. 1 confidently
predict wonderful era of agricul-
sural and industrial development in
mis- lower valley country during the
immediate years to come, and n
Y winch the great railway lines I have
lhe honor to represent Will be- =
lllltant factor.''
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-07-11

Secretary Daniels famous order ban
ishing intoxicants from the navy
went into effect Wednesday. It not
only abolishes the traditional "Wine
mess' of the officers, but bars all al
coholic liquors from every ship and
shore station OF the navy. Any of
flcer found in possession of alcoholic
liquor on board ship or at any naval
station will be guilty of misconduct.
Commanding officers will be held di-
rectly responsible for the enforce
ment of the 'sdry edict''
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-07-11

To the Farm Journal Editors:
You have arrived at the last sta
ton in your tour of investigation
and inquiry through the state of
Louisiana. You have, as you de-
served, been cordially welcomed. and
have been furnished every possible
opportunity to be fully and correctly
informed. The spirit that prompted
the invitation to you was not the
spirit of boost Or exaggeration,
but it was aetuated by the de-
sire that we may be seen by
our felloWseountrymen as we ac-
tually are. immigration into the
state-a suitable and desirable immi-
gration-is what We ultimately ex-
pect and hope may be the outcome.
We need it to help us in developing
these vast acreages of rich, untitled
land. We are not inviting specula-
ton, which is usually accompanied by
deceit and misrepr presentations, and
| often Injustice I0 some We are in
yifing sane, stable admission of
men and women who are desirous of
building homes Under conditions that
give reasonable promise of success.
We do not Wishto encourage and
will not countenance in means or
methods any other kind.
From what yoH have seen we feed
confident you have come to the con
clusion that Louisiana in health. eli
mate and opportunities for success is
desirable location for the home
builder. You have not only seen our
possibilities, but have taken note of
our successes and observed our mis-
takes and shortcomings.
The knowledge. acquired can be.
helpful to us two distinct ways.
After mature faeetion you can by
comp Wi iS more progressive
method ii dIsEo your pul,lieas
Itlons with WholesoI oIna aid vsee. On the
other hand, you can be instrumental
in breaking down prejudices, cor
recting misinformation and putting
Us before the American public in the
light of truth.
You will have formed some opinion
as to the character of immigration
that Will be most adaptable to our
climate and conditions This class
you will be able to advise and in
struet. This is all we have the right
to expect from you in return for our
hospitality.
We feel that if the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the
truth is told with frankness, many
will elect to cast their lot with us.
We desire no stampede, but the in
coming of those who have the mental
and moral qualities to make sue
cess, depending upon them to
bring others OF their kind. To these
nature as bountifua as the sun
ever shone on will promise pros
perity, and a hospitality as warm as
ever graced a civilized people will
add happiness.
The cotton region weather bulle-
tin of the United States Department
OF Agriculture reports that for the
week ending July scattered show
ers improved crops in some localities.
but much early corn is damaged be-
yond recovery. Cotton is standing
the drouth we'll, but the boil Weevil
is increasing. Cane and rice are
doing well, but pastures and truck are
short.
The Chiefs telephone number is
81. Call us up whenever you have
any item of news.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-07-11
AscENs|0N's FINE SHOWING.
Agricultural and Industrial Statistics
Demonstrate that Parish is One
of Wealthiest and Most Progress
siye in state.

The annual report of the Louisiana
Department of Agriculture and I'M
migration for the year 1918 gives the
following agricultural and industrial
statistics for the parish of Ascen-
sion:
Total number of acres of land in
parish. III, ,607.
Acres in cultivation, 1880.
Acres in timber land, 76,002.
Acres in pasture, marsh and mea-
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-07-11
WHAT AND WHEN TO PLANT,
Vegetables That Can be Profitably
Cultivated in This Section for
Shipment to Northern Markets
Seed Required Per Acre.

w. E. Ellis, travelling freight agent
of the American Refrigerator Tran
sit Company, with headquarters at
New Orleans, furnishes the following
list of vegetables grown in this sec
tion that can be profitably cultivated
for early shipment to northern mar
kets, together with the amount of
seed required per acre, best variety
OF seed to use and when to plant in
order to secure the best returns:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-07-11
Truck Being Shipped by Express.

Express shipments of bell peppers,
sweet corn and okra are being made
to northern and eastern markets by
truck farmers Of this locality. Twenty
or more carloads of lettuce, parsley,
shallots, onions, garlic and potatoes
were shipped from Dona1dsonville
during the season just terminated,
the consignments being assembled
from various communities on the line
of the T. & p. Railroad between st.
James and this city. Several cars
were despatched also by truck grow
ers at st. Elmo and Belle Helene, on
the east bank OF the river, and in
the New River section It is be-
heVed that more than 100 carloads
Of truck products will go forward
from Donaldsonyille next winter and
spring.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-07-11
SWINE RAISING IN SUGAR BELT
Abundance of Forage Crops for Graz-
ing and Long Growing Season
Make Pork Production Profitable
on Alluvial Lands.
By PROF. E. L. JORDAN, Louisiana
State University

| That the sugar lands of Louisiana
are capable of producing phenomenal
yields OF pork is a fact which is be-
coming more and more apparent as
this new industry is being gradually
substituted for cane. And although
lit can hardly be said the swine in
+, dustry is as yet firmly established,
it will very probably soon largely re-
place the former systems and work
a complete revolution in. large por-
ton of the state. The sugar lands,
being by far the most fertile in the
state, will naturally produce proper
tlonally larger crops of hogs Once
established, this industry will doubt
less be fully as profitable as cane
growing has ever been.
The factors which have most to
do with profitable pork production
are an abundance of forage crops
suitable for grazing and a long grow
Ing season which makes it possible
to keep some good forage crop avail
able during as much of the year as
possible, Practically every variety
Of forage crop known will do well
on the rich, WelI-Watered alluviaI
lands of Louisiana, and with a lit
tie forethought some Of these crops
can be made available EVERY DAY
IN THE YEAR ard the hogs can do
the gathering, thus very materially
reducing the cost of production.
Nothing like this advantage can be
approached in the colder climates
where pork production has long been
a staple industry, and it is an indIs-
putahle fact that hogs can be raised
in Louisiana at a very much lower
cost than in the west. "a.
The crops best adapted to hog rails
Ing are oats, clover. corn, peas, soy
beans, peanuts and sweet. potatoes.
and
n1ended fOr TIL
which is commonly used.
The following diagranaatic iIIustra.
ton by Dr.. w. r. Dodson makes the
system very easily understood.
Group Corn and peas.
Group Oats and clover, or rape,
Soy beans, or peanuts.
Group SS-Oats and clover or rape,
Sweet potatoes.
Order OF Cropping.
Field 1. Field 2. Field 8.
1914-Group /. Group 2. Group 8.
1915-Group 2. Group 8. Group L.
1916-Group 8. Group /. Group 2.
1917-Group 1. Group 2. Group 8.
Field Permanent pasture of Ber-
mnda sod and white clover.
Order of Grazing.
SoWs and pigs-On cats and clover,
October to February. On oats and
clover or rape, February to May. Sod
pasture to July 15.,
Fattening hogs-Corn and peas,
July Is to Sept l. Peanuts or soy
beans, Sept. to Nov. i. Sweet po-
tatoes, Nov. / to market.
Corn should be fed to hogs on pea
nuts or soy beans, and little cot
ton seed meal while on sweet pota-
toes.
OF course, a sufficient amount OF
grain must be fed the brood soWs
and pigs while on pasture to insure
rapid gains, but the cost of the
gain is very materially reduced by
means of the passurage.
Another point of interest to those
who are contemplating going into the
production of pork on large scale is
the fact that the doss from hog chol-
era is percentagely less in Louisiana
than in any other state of the Union.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-07-11
RESPONSIBILITY OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP.
HOW YOU CAN HELP BUILD UP YOUR COMMUNITY

more no
EVERY individual is reckoned arriving
NO one is exempt
1ou are responsible of community
sAether you Know it You yourself
out OF the
LOU either stand above below
"ie q community liability; if above
one case you pulling
ANU osre OF the community In you pulling
ahu promoting advancement
Ihee is responsibility resting upon every citizen
o"h-the responsibility good citizenship
zenshp 0 ' 'iN' eoiisssueos 9ooO ~
rs 1t paying bills Yes partly but
your aid and cooperation in all the bet
ana advancement of city
putche your printers, factories
ttsiis your nome concerns who
hahce OF your government
enafits your good roads, which
depend, and whose large
-Aeasufe The welfare of city.
ne al ooer caaogs
pulaens OF taxation community
IN the growth
on ea you are aiding and abetting competition for
your nome
opnnn nlnTn1eEmBER THIS BEFORE SENDING AWAY ANOTHER
CD eooDS YOU SHOULD BUY HOME, NEVER RETURNS
YOUR OWN. - - ~ - ! - -
yarln hEEP n YOUR MONEY HOME AND HELP BUILD UP
s 1ouR OWN COMMUNITY
DoNALDsONVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
By R. S. VICKERs, Secretary.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-07-11
A CITY OF OPPORTUNITY.
DonaIdsonvilie Rich in Possibilities
which an Awakening Spirit of
Progress is Fast Transforming
Into Actualities.

By WALTER LEMANN, Mayor and Commits
sioner of Public Health and Safety
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-07-11

Remember that money sent away
for goods you should buy at home
never returns, and goes toward en-
riching another city instead of your
own.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-07-11
Electric Road at Last?

Judge L. P. Caillouet, DR.. H. S.
Smith and Alfred Picot, of Thibo-
daux, Walter Ohlmeyer, of Platten-
vile, and Mr.. Taylor, the latter rep
resenting a syndicate of Canadian
capitalists, visited Donaldsonville
Tuesday on business connected with
the proposed construction of an elec-
trio railway along the east bank of
Bayou Lafourche from this city to
the Gulf. Rights of way have al
ready been secured from Lockport to
Thibodaux, and it is stated this sec
tion of the road will be built first,
after which the line will be extend
ed to Donaldsonville
While this project has been dis
cussed many times in the past and
always failed to materialize. it is
asserted the investors behind the
movement this time mean business
and intend to put their plans
through, providing a favorable report
is made by their representative. Mr..
Taylor declared himself to be favor
ably impressed with the opportunity
for profitable Investment offered in
the construction of this line, and ex-
pressed astonishment that such a
road had not been built long ago.
He will give the project his unquaH-
fled endorsement, and the chances
seem really bright that at last the
people residing in the fertile and
productive Lafourche valley are to
have the benefit of modern and ade-
quate transportation facilities, boon
that has been long denied them.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-07-11

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