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Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-08-26
RUSH HILL ITEMS.

Mrs. R. H. Lee is attending the
Mexico Chutauqua.
Our school has been postponed un-
til the first Monday in September.
Miss Laura Pratt of Mexico visited
at Mr.. Melahn's Sunday.
Mr.. w. P. Ball and family of Pue-
bio, Colorado, are visiting Mrs. Balls
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w, Coakley.
Mr.. Ball is a railroad man and his
company gave him go day vacation
and transportation for himself and
family to Rush Hill, by way of Salt
Lake, San Francisco, Fresno, Los An
geles, Galveston and st. Louis, They
were only about 10 hours ahead OF
the Galveston storm.
r. S. Mechlin and wife left last
week for visit to California and the
Exposition.
Mrs. t. B, Ham and daughter,
Myrtle, will start ON a sight seeing
trip West in day or two and will
visit the Exposition before their re-
turn.
Louis sipp,e of Fayette visited old
friends here last week.-the first
time he had been here in ten years
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-08-26

Miss Bulah Moore and Mr.. George
freeman were married August 10
and Immediately departed fer their
future home in Idaho. Miss Moore
was one of Audrain's best teachers
and prettiest girls. We extend to the
happy couple congratulations.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-08-26
FARMERS PICNIC.

Tuesday, Sept. z, 1915. On the Farm
of w. O.and B. A. Smith, 81 Mile
Southwest of Cant. Under the Au-
spices of the South Wilson Town
ship Auxiliary to the Audrain Co.
Farm Bureau.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-08-26

Mexico is to have a corn carnival
this fall. A bunch of business men
have all the plans in hand The date
is for October A, S. 6. Z. and 8.
It win be made big event, and
don't you forget it.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-08-26

The ladies of the woman's Mission
airy Society OF Littleby NJ. E, Church,
South, will give an ice cream social
on the church lawn Saturday evening,
August 2S. Everybdy invited.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-08-26
FAIR PREMIUMS.
Awards i'm Fancy Work and Miscella-
aneOus Articles.

second, Mrs. j. E. Thompson.
Best cotton quilt, Mrs. Holmes;
second, Mrs. Betty Starkey.
Best worsted quilt, Miss Mamie
Smith; second, Mrs. Betty starkey.
Best crochet or knit quilt, Miss
Lizzie Stacker.
Best baby carriage robe, Mrs. F.
w. Coatsworth; second Mrs. ]. E.
Thompson, of Bowling Green.
Best and prettiest embroidered pill
low, Mrs. Claud Street, Sturgeon;
second, Mrs. ]. E. Thompson.
Best and prettiest pillow of any
kind, Mrs. Ellen Mason.
Best and prettiest pillow made by
girl under 15 years, Miss Toalson.
Fancy Work-Best embroidered
lunch cloth (colored), Miss Layson.
Best embroidered lunch cloth,
white, Miss Ethel Reed.
Best embroidered center piece coll
ored, Mrs. Betty starkey.
Best embroidered center piece
Cwhite) Mrs. Claude Street, Sturgeon.
Best specimen of drawn work, Mrs.
c. R. Riggs Best specimen of hem
stitching, Miss Eugenia Layson.
Best specimen of walachian work,
Miss Eugenia Layson.
Best specimen of braid work, Mrs.
Henry Sannebeck.
Best specimen of stenciling, Miss
Carrie Miller. Best of Hardanger,
Mrs. ]. E. Thompson Bowling Green.
Best specimen of shadow work,
Miss Mary E. Fish.
Best specimen of Mount MelIick,
Miss Alicia Mason.
Best specimen of Hedibo, Miss
Mary E. Fish.
Best collection by one person, MS.
Claud Street, Sturgeon; ;second, Miss
Ethel Reed, Mexico.
HON eMade Lace-Best specin IN
of point lace, Mrs. ]. f. Thompson.
Best specimen of crochet lace,
Mrs. Wallace Coons, Fulton.
Best specimen of knit lace, Mrs.
Starkey. Best Irish, Hrs. .Thompon.
Best collection of tatting, Miss
Fern Juelfs.
Best child's lace cap, Mrs. Thomsn.
Miscellaneous Articles-Best suit
of underwear, embroidered, Miss Mary
E. Fish; second Miss Nellie Lee.
Best suit underwear, embroidered,
Mrs. ]. E. Thompson, Bowling Green.
Best fancy apron, Mrs. ]. w. Kemp
ton, Moberly. Best rug Mrs. .Thompsn.
Best corset cover, Mrs. Claud Street.
Best hand made garment, Mrs. ].
w. Kempton, Moberly
Best and prettiest doll, (dressed)
Miss Norma Toalson, ;second, Miss
Catherine Crews.
Best fancy bag, Mrs. Thompson.
Best crochet or mkt shawl, Miss
Eugenia Layson.
Best laundry bag, and best pair
knit socks, Mrs. ]. E. Thompson.
Embroidered Articles-Best ini-
tials or monogram. Miss Ethel Reed.
Best waist in white, Miss Mary Fish.
Best waist in colors, Mrs. C. D.
Rodgers. Best tablecloth, Mrs.
Clanud Street. also best dress.
Best towel, Mrs. Henry Sannebeck.
Best infants dress, Miss Mary Fish.
Drawn Work-Best infants dress,
Mrs. c. G, Riggs.
Best waist, Mrs. Thompson.
Best lunch cloth, Miss Layson.
Pictures-Best water color, first
and second, Miss Nellie Lee.
Best oil pntg, Miss Miriam Johnson
Best Crayon. Miss Miriam Johnson,
second, Miss Nellie Lee.
Best fancy pincushion. Mrs. Street.
Best specimen of darning. Mrs.
]. e. Thompson.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-08-26
SCHOOL TINE

And you will need
School Books and School sup
plies. l have every thing you
need. All the new books re-
Gently adopted. A good line
of second hand books and
school supplies, Tablets, Note
Books, Pencils, etc.
A good IA caret gold
fountain pen for so cents.
j. H. SALLEE,
THE BOOKMAN
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1915-08-26

Master Edwin Williamson Of Co
lumbia is visiting Rev. and Mrs. H.,
B. Barks.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03

Scanning the news columns of the daily
papers for reports Of prospective candidates
throughout the state for the post Of delegate to
the constitutional convention from their re-
~spectiye parish, one is forced to believe that
many of these men have not needed the world
old advice of know myself" and st. Paul' even
more personal admonition, that no man should
think more highly Of himself than he ought to
think # these precepts were obeyed there
would be a natural elimination Of many of
these candidates. A man should very seriously
consider whether ne is qualified for the posi-
ton before he declares his candidacy for it.
He should ask himself. Have | the natural
ability, the brains for it? Granting that,haye
I the education, the experience, the steadfast-
ness to principle, the oneness of thought that
is necessary? Every sort of pressure will be
brought to bear upon the delegates to
bring more or less questionable provisions into
the constitution. Am I strong enough to with
stand the pressure, with honor to myself and
the good of the public?"-st. FrancisyilIe True
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
CONVENTION DELEGATES

In ~electing delegates to the constitutional
to select the best men, who present their names
to the people of Louisiana for election, so that
best results can be obtained.
Louisiana is direly in need of new organic
laws. The constitution of 1898 has been
amended and re-amended so often that it is
hardly discernable at present. The need OF
the constitutional convention has been pressing
for quite awhile and Louisiana is therefore
lucky that it has an opportunity to say whetlI-
er or not a convention shou'L be held.
There is no question as to whether it sho..id
be- reid. This is granted b. all. hut many,
fastN nal fighters AM some polilca u bosses, not
ii. accord with some CT the lea iers Of Ire ton-
.sti:ut onal cause, ars afraid that the convention
will not be a relief to Louisiana just prior to
an election. They suppose that it will be one
long political caucus and that it will be the
doing and undoing of politicians. This IS no
sensible objection to the convention, especially
after opponents of the proposition are ready
to admit that we need a new constitution.
If the state at large sends its best citizens
to the convention it is a practical certainty that
it will secure a good constitution. Voters
should not let ~factional politics interfere with
them, when it comes to voting for the best fit
ted men for the position.
st. Landry, from present indications, is
than most parishes, as the candidates
for delegates to the constitutional convention,
are among the brainest and best men in the
parish. They are all fitted for the position,
the only question to be decided is whether one
better than the other. In that event the best
should be sent, whether they belong to
3ne faction or the other.
Louisiana needs results from the %conven-
ion and the only way to obtain desirable re-
suits is to send the very ablest and fearless
statesmen as delegates.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
pRoLoNGING TERMS OF OFFICES

Office seekers throughout the state sus-
nacf that the approaching constitutional con-
~yention will prolong the term Of present office
holders. This suspicion seems to have arisen
before the special session Of the legislature
and appears to have no author or founder.
1t is hardly possible that the convention
would take such a step, due to the very unpopu-
larity of the proposition, although it might be
a wise thing to do, since it would save the state
of Louisiana thousands of dollars every four
years to make the date of the election Of state
officials fall on the same day as the Presiden-
tial election.
The present officers, claim those opposed
to the movement, were elected by the people
for a term of four years, and the convention
should not tamper with this matter at all.
Others claim, however, that the convention has
the perfect right to do so. since the PROPOSE
ton will have to be submitted to the people for
ratification.
There are some who would want the con-
vention to prolong the term of the officers who
will be elected at the next regular election, so
that the 1920 state election would fall on the
same date as the Presidential election.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
GUILBEAU's COMMUNICATIONS

Hon. Dudley L. Guilbeau has been receiy-
ing some prominent notices from newspapers
throughout the state for starting a move for
the reduction of interest rate on money and for
a law forcing the money lenders to abide by this
rate.
The state law provides for banks and mon
ey lenders to lend money at the rate of 8 per
cent per annurn, but the penalty for violation Is
that any bank has been prosecuted for its yio-
lation.
There is no denying that the usurer is a
great drawbaek to the financial progress of the
people of Louisiana. In many instances pro-
hibitive rates Of discount have been charged,
simply because a person would be in pressing
need of a little loan.
While there may be a great difference as
to the xeact rate that banks and money lenders
should charge, there is no wide difference of
opinion as to the manner in which usurers
should be treated. The banking business, like
every other business should be legitimately
carried on.
The convention will no doubt adopt some
measure dealing with money lenders on prin-
ciples advocated by Mr.. Guilbeau, while the
rate of 5 per cent will hardly be accepted as a
basis. II will probably fix the rate at 8 per
cent and make the penalty for violation the
of the principal, as advocated by
Mr.. Guilbeau.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
WHY NOT UTILIZE DREDGE BoATe

The parish owns its own dredge boat, which
consequently gives the taxpayers of ST. Landry
an opportunity never presented to any parish
in this section of Louisiana, to secure DRAINAGE
at a very reasonable c~ost--less than half Of the
amount paid to contractors in other parishes.
The question which now c~onfronts the police
jurors is whether or not any community in st.
Landry is DESTROYS of taking advantage of this
splendid opportunity.
Some months ago when the farmers were
threatened with a very rainy season, the drain
age cause was agitated in almost every section
lof st Landry, the most puzzIing question was
to which district would be allowed the use of
the dredge boat first. 1t appeared as though
everybody was willing to pay a drainage tax
an incidentally every farmer wanted to see his
lands drained as quickly as possible. One
have to be guarded in order that the police
jury would be able to decide where to send it
first.
The situation has changed however; the
sun has been keeping the farmers busy clean
ing out their crops and since drainage is not
particularly needed this important question ap-
pears to have assumed a back seat.
The dredge boat is naturally decreasing in
value, while it is lying idle, the parish is losing
money, which was spent for this useful ma
chine and the taxpayers Of st. Landry are suf-
fering, or at least will suffer in due time, on
account of not Selling such a propitious oppor-
tunity to secure the best drainage system in
the state for such a small outlay of money.
Those who were so optimistic over Mallet
and Plaquemine securing a drainage system
should not be lax in their duty to themselves
and their fellowmen. They should continue
% persistently preach the gospel of drainage
Ind should also endeavor to educate their less
'~ortunate neighbors in the benefits to be de-
wed from d drainage system.
A thing worth while is worth lighting for
az eyidentally the people Of this parish have
salized that they must fight in order TO secure a
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
DEVELOPMENT BUREAU

The failure Of the Southwest Louisiana
Development Bureau marks another blow at
the prosperity Of the thirteen parishes, which
comprise Southwest Louisiana.
The Bureau was organized som two years
ago for the express purpose of assisting the
farmers in securing better prices for their
products, as well as for their lands. But in
order to accomplish anything the Bureau was
ton and assistance Of the farmers of the thir-
teen parishes, which, to the shame and disgrace
of this vast and f%esstile territory, was not OBJ
tanned, causing the downfall of one of the best
organizations ever perfected in Louisiana.
The late William c. Ghevis, head of the
Bureau, was so deeply imbued in tn affairs Of
the Bureau and worked so ~strenuously for the
upbuilding of this organization, that, when he
learned of its slow but sure failure, death was
In every parish in Southwest Louisiana the
Bureau appealed for help, crying out the need
Of the farmers and demanding that the farmers
help make the Bureau live. A few parishes
responded nobly to the call, but SO few were
Inc citizens Of these parishes, that the Bureau
could not secure enough money to justify its
continuance
The failure of the Southwest Louisiana
Development Bureau is, indeed, a black spot on
he almost Immaculate name Of Southwest
louisiana. It shows to the outsiders the lack
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
COULD SCARCELY
WALK ABOUT

believe would have died if I tadn's
taken ii.
After | began taking Cardui, / was
greatly helped, and all three bottles re-
lieved me entirely. 4
| fattened up, and grew 50 much
stronger in three months, | felf like an.
other person altogether"
cardui IS purely vegetable and gentle
acting. It's ingredients have a mild, tonic
effect. On the wonianiy constitution.
cardui makes for increased strength,
improves the appetite, tones up the fer-
vous system, and helps to make pale,
sallow cheeks, fresh and rosy.
eardui has helped more than a million
weak women, during the past 30 years.
It win surely do for you. what 1t has
done for them. Try cardui today.
Write to: Chattanooga Medicine Co, Ladies. Al.
visory Dept, Chattanooga, Tena., fer SDecSal IN
5tructtof1s on your case and 64-paEs book, ssHoma
Trsataent for Women" cant In plain wrappaE. J-A
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
THE TEXAS & PACIFIC

Some two months ago the Texas & Pacific
officials, who were responsible for the oGee
being bought by that large trunk line, were
royalty entertained by the people Of TINS city,
who wanted, in a measure, to show their APP
nreciation of what the Texas & Pacific had
done and what it was going to do for Opelousas.
We all know what transpired at the banquet
given at the EIks Hall, when Neal M. Leach,
superintendent of the Texas & Pacific, assured
fhe people of Opelousas that his railroad would
do all in its power to promote the interest OF
81. Landry parish in general, but Opelousas In
particular. He and his assistants pictured a
vivid picture of what would be accomplished
for Opelousas by the railroad.
What has the Texas & Pacific accomplished
for Opelousas? Probably one might consider
the discontinuance of the regular passenger
train on the Texas & Pacific from Crowley to
Melville was some great deed-that is the only
thing that has been done thus far.
Opelousas feels friendly to the Texas and
Pacific, in fact that railroad has been given the
preference in many instances and the business
people of this city and adjoining territory feel
that the railroad ought be willing to give as
well as take.
A demand has been made to have the reg
ular daily passenger service re-established and
it is hoped that Mr.. Leach, who is very highly
thought of, by the people of this city, will rec
ognize this pressing demand.
Opelousas has shown a disposition to meet
the Texas u Pacific half way ON anything ap-
pertaining to that road or this parish. It ap-
pears to us that after the manner in which
0pelousas has treated the railroad that the
Texas & Pacific officials should be willing to
acceed to the pleadings of the citizens of this
city.
Crowley, Church Point and other places
along the Texas & Pacific have also awakened
10 the Inconvenience caused by The officials Of
The railroad suspending the passenger service
~ the famous old defunct O'Gee.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
dreaded boil weeyil.

The Lake Charles-American Press recently
published a 52-page edition, which gives out
siders a fair idea of what has been accomplish
ed in calcasieu parish and its four young
daughters, since the division Of the Imperial
Parish. The edition is not only a credit to
William Krebs; editor, but it is one Of the best
advertisements ever secured by the parish Of
Calcasieu.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
And For Three Summers Mrs. Vim
cent Was Unable to Attend to
Any Of Her Hou.ework.

Pleasant Hill, N. CT suffered for
three summers" writes Mrs. Walter
Vincent, Of this town, "and the third and
last lime, was my worst.
had dreadful nervous headaches and
prostration, and was scarcely able to
walk about. Could not do any Of my
homework.
also had dreadful pains IN my back
and sides and when one OF those weak,
sinking spells would come on me, /
would have 10 give Up and lie down,
until II wore off.
was certainly in a dreadful state Of
health, when | finally decided to try
Cardu. the worlan's tonic. and | firmly
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03

Those pessimists who think that there is
not a dollar in the world except in the rich
mans pocket should take a trip to opelousas;
they would readily observe that the merchants
and business men of this city are getting their
share of the Almighty Eagle" for business in
this city is considered better than during any
summer season, since the appearance Of the
dreaded boil weeyil.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03

Congressman Lazaro seems to be in de-
mand throughout the Seventh Congressional
District for Fourth of July celebrations. He
has been invited to speak at every town,
which is celebrating the birth of the nation,
and strange to say Leon Locke, who is conceded
by many to be Lazaro's opponent, has also been
invited to speak.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03

drainage tax. Unless we are up and doing We
will soon discover that we are at the same
place from which we started and st. Landry
will be just as far from securing drained lands
as it was fifty years ago.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03

Grape Juice Bryan appears to be keeping
rather quiet these hot summer days. He is
tired, perhaps explaining to the people Of the
United States, why he deserted Wilson at the
most critical moment Of the present admins
tration.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03

FOR sALE-one Overland tour
ing car, n Mitchell touring car,
one Ford touring car and one Ford
runabout. I will sell any Of these
cars at a bargain. Martin Morde-
Ion. Opelousas. La. a~pr-2l-tf
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03

New Orleans is waging a war against the
notorious and abusive billboards, which pres
emily occupy the principal street sights of the
Crescent City. Large cities are doing away
with this mode of advertising, on the grounds
that it is abusive to the beauty Of the city.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03

OF cooperation on the part oi the splendid
eltizenry of this Curious and beautiful seetioa
Of Louisiana.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03

LOST ON STREET-A string Of
amber beads mounted in silver.
Liberal reward for return to Mrs.
G. B. Andrus. jun-5-tf
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03

We are hereby authorized to an
nounee the candidacy of
Z. AUSTIN F0NTENOT
as a delegate to represent st. Lam
dry parish in the Constitutional
Convention subject to the Demo-
cratic primary.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build Up The system

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking, as the formula is
printed on every label, showing it is
Quinine and Iron in q taste1ess form.
The Quinine drives out malaria, the
Iron builds up the system. so cents
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03

We are authorized to announce
j.. M. SANDERS
as a candidate for member of the Low
err House Of the General Assembly of
the State of Louisiana, from st. Landry
parish, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
announcements

We are authorized to announce
ARTHUR SIMON
as a candidate for the office of City
Judge of the City of Opelousas and
of the First Ward of the Parish of
st. Landry, La, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce the
candidacy of E. S. KERR for reelection
to the office of City Judge at the prima-
ry election to be held in January, 1916.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1915-07-03
1904 66.12

State OF Louisiana, Parish of ST. Landry, IS:
l. j a. Perkins, cashier Of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear
that the above atement IS true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
j. A. PERKINS, Cashier
Subscribed sworn to before me this End day of July 1915
CoRRECT-ATTEST:
ROBERT CHACHERE. G. I. LAssAlLE. ANDREW MnRESI. DIRECTORS.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1915-04-30
6y RODeRT n. MOULTON

HE introduction OF steel pas
senger cars on the railroads
having been the means Of saw
ing hundreds OF lives. the in
terstate commerce commission
now proposes to find some de-
vice that will make derail-
ment, collisions and wrecks
imDOssible A nationwide