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The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-06
BRITISH MAKE SLIGHT ADVANCE.

LONDON, July 5-The British today made slight gains in the Thepvam front capturing number of minor positions On many German soldiers captured found letters from homes telling of the great prvaons to which the civilian population is subjected account of the food shortages.
 Some of the captured express hope that the war soon will they will be enabled to return to the sup port of their families
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-06
RUSSIANS CONTINUE SUCCESSFUL

LONDON, July 6. - The Russians continue successful along the entire eastern front from Riga to the Capathians and pushing their advantages with relentless vgor The the Czar have captured the railway between Deatn and Morosmezo which may compel Stanislau and before Tamopo withdraw and obge General Romer to withdraw toward Lemberg
 The Austrians depended upon the railway for sup pes the hands of the Russians is faced by the Austrians.
 It reported that General Kuropatn is conempat ing a great offensive in the Wilma region.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-06

The Fairbanks city council is pug zling over it's responsibility in a case whare 1t ordered a man to kill his pet dog because it was alleged to have bitten a child, and after the fell deed had been accomplished 1t was dis covered that the dog killed was not the animal at fault.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-06

Mrs. A. A. Tremlett, wife of ket' chikan man, tried to commit suicide twice in one day recently. first by turning on the gas In her apartments and then by jumping into Green lake It is enough to make anyone suicide to be forced to live in Seattle.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-06
GERMANS AFTER CATHEDRAL.

PARIS July 6-There has been no infantry fighting"a Verdun since beginning of the big allied offensive but the Germans keeping ncessant artillery fre de soned to keep busy All day today German guns of large cabre directed at the Verdun cathedral and It thought the intention of the Germans to destroy the building if possible
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-06
FRENCH MAKE BIG CAPTURES

PARIS July 6-seventy six cannon several hundred ma chine guns and 10000 Germans have been captured by the French in the biz offensive date The French armies still advancing expect take much more ground before the Germans stop the advance of the allies
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-06

Miners on Klery creek, in the ko buk district, report the spring c,nan- up will be the largest ever produced in that district.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-06

A number of other boys have signi- fled their intention of entering the contest, which before the week is out promises to warm up.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-06
RUSSIANS TAKE MANY PRISONERS

PETROGRAD July 6-The Russians yesterday captured than 900 prisoners in the fighting The prisoners were taken along entire front although than 5000 from the Dneister front alone.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-06
TAKE TURKS PRISONER.

PETROGRAD July 6.-The Russians today mad further advances the Caucasus taking many Iuklsh prisoners anu large quantities of war materials
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-06

Virgil Rich. well known young Seward man. has taken position on the lighthouse ship KukuL
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-06

diversity brings good man out especially at the knees and elbows.
The Cordova daily times., 1916-07-06

Some men. like bricks. are alwsys hard pressed for cash.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26
BREED INFORMATION. POULTRY
SPECIALITY CLUBS.

Many poultry Taisefs have written 10
the oflicg OF the Live Stock Extension
Service 10 ask where they can secure
some books. bulletins. or other special
Information on their particular breed
OF course there Is but enc book which
gives the standard requirements Of oil
recognized breeds and varieties This
book il the American Standard Of
Perfection, published by the American
Poultry Association Copies Of this
book may be secured by sending 81 30
10 the Louisiana Poultry Breeders As
ISOLATION. BATON Rouge, La,
This Standard gives only the breed
and variety requirements as To shape
and color. Persons who desire 20 learn
more If the history aud development
of their breed, OF who wish Information
concerning the proper mating Of their
breed must look elsewhere for this
information,
Nearly every breed Il now represent
I'd BY one or more Speciality Clubs, A
speciality club II an organization OF the
breeders Of some particular breed or
variety banded together 90 advance
the interests of their fayeriles Most
~ these specially clubs publish mueh
valuable literature dealing with the
mating and breeding Of their varieties
Every poultry raiser who attempts 10
do any constructive work with poultry,
should look lnio the work u the spec.
Ialty club devoted 10 his breed. Most
of these speciality clubs have low an.
naai dues, varying froms af,y cents 10
tao dollars gear. and the advantages
received fFum membership make this
money we'll spent
The Live Stock Extension Service.
l. \ T., Baton Rouge, Ia, will be glad
90 furnish the name and address of the
secretary OF any Of the speciality clubs
desired =. Rolf. Poultry Specialist.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26
GASOLINE AS A CLEANUP AGENT


village improvement society Is an
excellent thing but as a neighboghood
cleanup agency gasoline has Il beaten
by a million horse power Pat your
gasoline IN the tank of an automobile
almost ANY Kind of meter that viii 80
viii serve the purpose and proceed to
explore your town and wider country.
side, observing intently and obtFusiye.
~ as you 20
Induce your neighbors 60 initiate
your example
Repeal the process indefinitely GA
pleasant days. until Uttered dooryards
are cleaned up, broken fences and
tumble down ouihonses rebuilt, and
the whole glon slicked up as desired
There's nothing like IL sundfy motor
Journeys last year. In the White Noun.
tain region and Ia New York State. re.
ycaled yeritable transformation Ia
the appearance of things since the
automobile broke loose. Automobile
ihoroughfares In all parts Of The couh.
try are noted for the thrift and neat.
ness Of the houses and grounds along
their borders.
n is not necessary. by the was, for
family to await the advent of auto,
mobiles before cleaning up
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26
Sheep Industry Should be Developed
Ia louisiana; Middle Wooia, or
Hutton, Breeds are Suited
TO Our Needs.
Ry Dr " II nalrymple, Louisiana
State University.

nv Dr W II nalrympIe, Louisiana
State University
4 careful investigation OF the New
Orleans market year or Two ago dis.
CLOSED the fact that less than one per
cent Of the mutton and lamb consumed
Ia that city vas raised la Louisiana
further part of the information re-.
ceIyed VAS, that II regular arrivals Of
fat sheep could be had, they would sell
az well there as on any ether market,
and the trade could be built up To
some volume.
This. I think, should be sufficient
encouragement to try TO develop the
mutton industry Of the state for our
home market. and. Of course, there
are others outside Of the state for the
right kind Of product
what Is needed in Louisiana in
sheep, as In cattle Is not all pure bred
doeks 10 start with, hut chiefly rams
Of pure breeding by which to grade up
from cur native. of grade, ewes as a
foundation
Owing to the fact that our summers
are comparatively hot the Long Woois
do NOT thrive very we'll here The
Middle Woods. or mutton, breeds. how.
ever, are suited 10 our purpose Also,
Ola account oil their more medium
weight, less gross fat, and greater &C.
tiyity, they should be- more suited to
our needs than the much heavier, less
active, and inferior for mutton, Long.
Wool BREEDS. In fact, We have sniiI.
ctent evidence already to show that the
mutton breeds do we'll In our climate.
We have plenty OF room for largely
increased sheep population In Louis.
lana and while our rough and cut over
lands may be the most suitable feeding
grounds at the present time we ought
TO sec sheep on every farm in the state
no, merely dozen or SO bat enough 10
warrant some attention being given
them. and make the industry worth
while.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26
NOT ALWAYS EFFEMiRATE.

Wrist watches were first worn by
soldiers aud hig game hunters. yet We
always associate them with lisp and
q monoeIe Sport shirts were copied
from sailors jumpers. bat most Of las
think no regular fellow would wear
one, Tortoise shell eyeglasses are only
the most sensible and durable kind,
bat We view them as the fad Of empty
paies sho would pose as literary
giants. The man who FIRST carried an
umbrella vas mobbed. Shreveport
Times.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26
HOW 90 SILLY GIRLS GET
aUsBANDs7

We do know. however. that most
men prefer to select a wife from among
the girls sho are not always gtggiug
and acting silly GEFls. likewise prefer
men who stand for something besides
society kinks. white socks. with
trousers pulled up half way TO the
knee. and cigarettes. These things
mas dc very well al a masquerade ball
or soHe similar hilarious gathering
hd men and women, when they con.
slider marriage seek elsewhere for life,
mates Monroe NewsS Star
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26
TOMATO Wilt A SERIOUS
DISEASE.
Widely Scattered over Louisiana
b4ew II May Be idsnttfe5-~
Methods Of Control

The appearance during the last few
years Of several tomato diseases In
Louisiana. resulting In considerable
loss. has caused much uneasiness
among tomato growers Formerly,
when tomatoes were grown only on a
small scale, either for local eonsamp.
lion or for small shipments TO the
North, there vas DOT much chance for
the spread Of diseases, but, Of late
years, conditions have been much bet
terrier the development and spread OF
the diseases. OH account Of the larger
and more numerous fields. An increase
In the acreage Of a crop Ia quite often
accompanied by outbreaks Of disease
o. iufestatious by pests that had not
been noticed before.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26
THE STEPHENS-ASHURST BILL
To Protect the Public Against Dishonest Advertising
and False Pretenses in Merchandising
WAss 10 the ".sisphsns-
AsAarst RiAf

wAa, Is III. Stephens. A bill introduced Congress by
A'hHst" Bur Senator Henry F. Ashurst Of ARR
sona and by Representative Dan v serbns Of Nebraska
providing remedy for the unfair competition Of great trading
monopohes
What 10 IA. eAaad~o Chiefly in advertising at "cut
this H"f@' sO"ps'@i0"' prices" wcl-knoao goods as
Of inducing the public to buy unknown goods Of doubt
full quality.
whas sAs purpose of the To the reputation Of reliable
e"p"es ssassasF article as a bait to catch the COM
spmers and deceive them into believing that all their goods
offered for sale are sold at the low rate of profit
A.. s .psa.s. ms No Trade investigations agree that
greet ''a@"s "o"0po1'' the cost Of doing business by these
s"an '"o's o. me "'' big city concerns approximately
80 30 per cent while the cost Of the
average small merchant is l6 per cent
Haw then sh. p,sda They can't they only to- They
ter, price es'fs" H"aa sell things that people know at cost
'"s"as''"as"' "'s"a"' On unfamiliar goods they over
charge The deceived by the false representation
that their Of unknown goods sold at the same price
reduction offered a few weIlknowu articles
waas d che .fse, Of tn. II destroys the independent mer-
unfair sd's'""s '"e's' chants Of the owns and small cities
builds up great canore and maoler systms, and eomPf
the sale Of inferior goods by all classes Of dealers
ers. eating sh. No the destruction Of the
ssrsss Of fas e"sae usual retail channels by which goods
reach the consumers their best advantage II forces the
sae Of unknown articles, often Of cheap and shaddy quality
instead Of reliable goods Which have lhfF makers HP0a
ton behind them. 1t promotes substitution.
What wa rs.at Of The ruin II hundreds Of thousands
shs ssae'e' ssfsa"o" Of Of independent merchants the
tbs fhssashoas tina .,.' ..1 =, ,.st ,Da,ao
eeuasry9 -.
decline in prosperity and population Of the villages towns
and small cities and the ultimate injury Of the by
placing them the mercy of monoFoes which will then be
able to such profits they please for the sale Of such
goods o. they choose 10 handle
Hew asH the ha ad Ky preventing the unfair aud dis
ing relief from cut honest OF wotlknown goods
'''a" s'"'p0" s''' Advertising bait, and guaranteeing
uniform price 20 all
VITA. aR eps,a in any Not at ALL The bin explicitly states
~" TO gaze aa'.ma'Asa that its provisions shall not apply
S''"' """''""' to any article that il produced or
controlled BY monopoly Ii any manufacturer asked higher
prices than his goods worth, the public would refuse
10 buy, and makers would quickly enter the field
Ho~ all who infer By writing to the {. =
s''sd shs p'''ps, and Senators from their State, and the
s s -, Congressman from their District
a kasag che bill passed. urging them To support Tue SUI
nhens ashurst Bill and use their influence in Its favor
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26
NOTICE or EsTRAY.

Taken up aud estrayod before me hy
Hat HARRISON one light red and white
spotted heifor Appraised by r. H.
Barrow and + H. HARRISON 90 be- worth
eight dollars. II not claimed aud costs
paid viii after ffteen days advertise.
ment be- advertised aud sold as the law
directs r.. 4. TOWLEs.
Magistrate. 10th Ward
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26
sHERtFrs SALE,

state II Louisiana. Parish of West Fee
Il, lna glih Judicial District Court
ieg " Walker Va Lucinda Minor
NasR. aHa UeH Minor e ais. Heirs
of William Minor. Deceased. Ne, ilin
is virtue af a wit Of Seizure aud sale
to the sheriff directed. bs the Honorable
the TN sutg fourth Judicial District Court
fot tAe Parish ~ West Felfsiaua. In the
abupy numbered and entitled cause, | have
ssized and Nill offer for sale 60 the high
est bidder a. the FROST door II the Court
House in the Town VI 81 FranCist tile,
Louisiana, az tie hour 81 Eleven O'eloek
4 ST. ON
SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 10. isie.
the following described property # the
defendants, to wit
4 certain piece er parcel 1T land with
an o., bulliiHes uHd improvements there
on situated in thp Parish 81 West Fe-
HcaHa, state uf Louisiana. containing
eighty nine acres. more az less bounded
ot The North rs fiiah Ford, South by
White Tra,t Hast by Walker and Irvine,
and Nest by Jackson and Laurel Tin
public rnad
Terms of Sale cash. gith benefit Of
afasfaiaement
J. a CLACK. sheriff.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26
CATTLE REGULATION.

Be il resolved by the Police Jury, in
regular session convened, That Il shalt
b. unlawful TO bring into the Parish
Of West Feliciana any cattle or other
stock from adjoining parishes without
clean bill Of health Any person OF
persons violating this ordinance shalt
be deemed guilty Of mIsdemeanor
and punished as the Law directs.
c. r. HOWELL President.
c. T TOORAEN, Clerk
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26
NOTICE 70 THOSE HAVING
ANIMALS RUNNING
At LARGE.

Any animals found OF any Of my
premises will be- driven into a corral
where they will be kept until called
for by the owners who will be charged
for feed and the expense Of putting
them there,
Warning In hereby given 10 the
person OF persons sho have been cut
ting my fences
(T22itl X. r. LEWIS.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26
stos WANTED

l'tds sill be received fur working road
from Mulfpfds graveyard Go Ccdars place
Hd 90 AIsstsga tine va 1lb ward about
m.ie# contractor Ia furnish bond and
keep said road IA good condition for year.
e. r TOnRAEN. CLERK
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26
alos WANTED.

CLERKS once, 81, Franelsviiles Ia,
August g. 1916
Bids viii be received up 20 100 O'clock
D M September s, 1915, for the erection
81 three protection l.yees fB tower ~.
fraDe,sviiie, La, agsrsgating 1887
cubic yards Plans and specifications on
fie In Clerks Office. The right reserved
to accept OF reject any or all bids.
O. L. pLETTIsGER, Clerk.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26

The public Is hereby notified that hunt
Ing on. crossing over, OF any otheF foTis
|ef rsspaas IL prohibited Sa a pisee Of
ground west Of the Y s. ~ V, Railroad,
beginning az the north boundary Of II. IL
stirling and extending TO whitman plat.
form. GA the property Of Mrs. s. I. Al
lain. Also on all property Of Mrs &. "a
Lewis. MIS- j. A. Mhoon, aud II, H. star
ling. Il H. STIRLING. Agent
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26
r.. YUNkES
Machinist

Blacksmith, Whssl~riaht and Horss
Shooting shop-~Plunolng and Pipe
fitting ~ General Repair Work on
Gasoline and steafa Engines 49, All
werk Guarantesd.
or. FRAkClsvlLLE, Ia.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26

Ny cattle mark il ", NJ on hip and tag
ia one ear t'uble is warned not 90 pur,
chase 81 drive ~ any cattle 80 marked
aug Il tyfp IsGY L. MATTHEW'S
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26

All parties aTs hereby notified not TO
,reapaaa GA any property Of tbs Fsllclana
flank and Trust Company. IN Liquidation.
under penalty u she las.
J. h, STEELE. Special Agent
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26

ttom and after this date an hunting OF
ans kind on Beeoh Grove and Cedar plan.
.tatIons Estate 81 T.. T Nefrlck, is post
,yely prohibited under penalty Of tres
passing Any one found on these plarss
aithout permission wil. be oonsidered
trespaHslaR, ana prosecuted 30 the fun
extent of the bW
EDWARD r. MERRiCK. Attorney
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26

Az hunting Of any kind on Pauline, Lave
OAK and CLANCY places. cutting wiu
fences, hauling acrobs fields. sud euitiHt
0f selling wood buying or haullas corr
and buying cattle GA any u the ahou
places viii be considered as trespassina
nd viii be prosecuted 10 The tull extent
( TIA. mN, regardless Of cnlor
la Ibs.l yFl h. a. HAMILTON.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26

LITTLE ADS BRING RESULTS.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26


The Tomato VIII
The tomato wilt, the most serious
bot the tomato diseases Ia widely
scattered over the state. II absolute
~ prevents the growing Of ordinary
tomato varieties In some fields In some
sections and cuts down the yield ma
lefaly in many Of them The disease
Is produced by fungus which lives
over from year To year In the soft, ana
after field is once badly infected, Il
Is difficult 10 grow tomatoes there fof
number Of years. The plant affected
hy the wilt disease has q more or less
stuntea and siekly appearance. The
leaves turn yellos aud fall of. and
finally, the whole plant diss Usually
a Few fruits develop on the plants. but
they do not grow very large or ripen
normally
II a plant affected with the wilt dis
ease IL pulled up and tine stem cut
acFass with a knife, the interior Of the
stem will he seen To- be dark eoiored
or else there viii be black areas In IL
These extend from the roots up to the
leaves and sometimes even out into
the pott0les The presence Of these
iafk coEnfed areas Is evidence OF the
presence ~ the vii, disease. II 10 pri
MARTY a root and stem disease and
all u the damage Is done In these
parts The leaves show the effects oil
the disease only after the roets and
stems are badly diseased and are an.
able TO function as they should
The Control Of the Disease.
Tomatoes should not be grown in
the same ground for more than one
year In three II the tomato wilt dis
ease Is present la the ground, Il will
increase in severity rapidly from year
to year II the field Is kept in iomA
toes However. II tomatoes are plant
ed only every third year, much of the
disease will die out during the two In
terveninE years,
TFansplanting from seed beds that
have become Infected IL a very com.
mon method Of spreading the wilt die
ease In many eases truckers use
their seed beds or cold frames year af
ter year without changing the soil, or
Mt least all ~ II. Or they mag be
dlled with infected dirt Care should
be- exercised to keep the seed beds ana
cold frames free Of infection.
The growing Of wiltreslstaat varie.
ties or strains Of tomatoes is perhaps
the most satisfactory way at controit
Ing this disease. Tomato plants even
IN the same field 90 not show all the
same susceptibility 10 the wilt. and BY
saving seed from fruits on healthy
plants a wilt resistant variety may be
evolved This method has been sue.
eessfully praetieed al the Louisiana
Experiment Station
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26

iiantlng. driving cattle Or tfvspasssns
ei any Kind whatever GA Como Plantation,
brandon. la. is prohibited under penalty
og the law. !. ID, WOOD. Asr.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26

frvm aua after THIS Gate aH hunting VI
shs h!ud OIL AmbroAia aHd Independence
plantation Is positively prohibited under
penalty OF uespassiug. ANY Une found on
these places with0ut permission wlll he
considered Hsapasslng, and prosecuted 10
the iuii ,AJent oI the las.
AIRS. s, HI, BARRON.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26
rRgsPAss Eorlegs.

Al hunting with dey Of gun. OF DRIVING
Through of Oft Of any ealtle, on the
Resale plantation witaout SPECIAL per
mission, Is positively prohibited AA such
aets viii be regarded as ,fvspaas,ug and
prosecuted as such,
MRS. &, H. BARRON.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26

Prom ANA after this date aR hunting Of
any kind on ths Greenwood plantation 10
positiFeis prohibited under penalty ot uss.
passing An. ole found on this place
without permission viii bS considered
uespasSlug and prosecuted u the tub
eAtsut u The laN
Mrs. ]. A. yENrREss
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26
csrrLH BRANDS.

Saturday, August 20, 1915.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26

The pubic is hereby warmed that thu
slAnd aud Forest plantations ats pUsted
against hunting, fishing, Wool eutlsns
and alI other forms " tTsspass, agents u
eseig description aHeIuasd,
81 a. JACKSON
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26

Trespassug VI All kinds Is hereby pro
hibltsd. under penalty OF the lAW. ca "a,
lands IA tbs allnth ward, recently par-
chased igum pr, W. HI, ray loT
ALBERT l. sOuLE.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26

hunting Of aHy hiHd. cattle dnsing o.
fishing Oh All Vernon plantation - posi
ussis prohibited under penalty VI lhs lac
Vi trespaNs No exceptions.
&. ", BALla
Mrs. h. HAMILTON
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1916-08-26

al iFespass.Hg ~ prohibited Ca IiiA ans
slaughter, Lake i3Tesse. GTayileld, Aud
Glass place plantations, such as hunting
pecan gathering, etc. and vii be prose
uuled 10 lui eAtunt OF the hw,
kACCouKCl COMPANY,
Per y l. Doherly. Agent
Smithlahd Ltig. aad T.. o.. La