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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-05-05

Miss Elizabeth Crothers has re.
turned home, following the close of
her school at Somerville, in LaSalle
parish.
DR.. Trice returned this week from
a visit to New Orleans, where be at
tended a meeting of the State Medi.
cal Association.
Miss Jennie Guthrie, the popular
trained nurse, has returned from a
visit to her aunt, Mrs. Sterling
Blanche. at Quebeck. in Madison
parish.
The long and tiresome drought
came to an end last Monday when
refreshing showers were followed by
a more generous rain on Monday
night. At this point we can honest
ly say The half has not been told"
for on Tuesday this entire country
was visited by veritable cloud
burst, the rain being possibly the
heaviest that has fallen here in
years, the precipitation being near
ly or quite four inches. The wealth
er cleared the next day and sun
shine has been the order since.
The great photo-play, THE Birth
OF a Nation" shown ct Natcbez
this week, was the Mecca of much
of our population. Some of our
people went by rail, many by car,
and still more by the Cordill on her
excursion trip Friday night. We be-
lieve everybody was pleased and con-
slider the picture worth a trip away
from home to see. The Cordill's
passenger list Friday night must
have included more than one hun
dred from this parish, while at least
half e. many more went via the
other routes.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-05-05
St. Joseph Electric Theatre.
TUESDAY.
Theda Bara
The Devils Daughter

Her kiss, is death, her love, red flame,
That scorches like u white hot brand :;
But Turing lightning in her eyes
Beckons to that forbidden land
Where blasted lives, like FOLLOW skulls,
Lie whitening on the sun bitsand.
Her paths are milestoned wickedly;
BY sunken souls that cry despair;
But here the glance that breathes delight;
The Devils Daughter, passing fair,
Has wrought her spell and filled her oath
She triumphs to see her fools rot there.
The DEVILS Daughter takes cruel toll,
Her blood-red lips are sugared lies
That lull her fools in her white arms,
And mock them in their parting breath,
And laugh to see their fell work done,
AS, cursing, dapes goes down to death.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-05-05
ice HOUSE OPEN!

wish to notify my customers and the
public generally that pending the
opening of the ice house proper, am
keeping Ice at my store and butcher
shop and can supply In any quantities
desired. The ice house will be form
ally opened.as soon as demand justifies,
when ] will be pleased to serve ehe
trade as faithfully In future as In the
past.
Very truly,
JNO. K. SMlTHA.
st. Joseph, La, April 18th, 1916.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-05-05
FRIDAY
unto THOSE WHO SIN"
~ FIVE PARTS. FEATURING
FRITZ Brunette
Bud Scott Dance, St. Joseph, May 18th.

The young men of St. Joseph are ar
ranging to give a big Bud Scott dance at
the Masonic Hall on Monday night, May
18th, in compliment to the graduates and
departing teachers of the public schools
of the parish. The occasion will be one
OF unusual merit and will no doubt be
largely attended. AS the expense will be
considerable admission must be charged
all attendants, and the rate obtaining will
be: gentleman with lady, $3.50; each adj
ditional lady, SOC; children 25c each;
stays, $3.50.
The public will bear these salient facts
in mind:
The Time-Monday Night, May 18th.
The Place-Masonic Hall, st. Joseph.
The Occasion-Bud Scott Dance.
Nuf Sed!
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-05-05
NOTICE.

When sending orders for Standard
Oil co. products or shipping back
empty barrels, send them to the
"STANDARD OIL co. OF LOUIS
lANA," st. Joseph, and NOT to the
GuIIey Grocery Co.
e. L. GULLEY, Sub.Agt.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-05-05

Mrs. M. P. Robertson, of Baton
Rouge, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
j. M. Gorton, at Waterproof.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-05-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Shatz kaufman, of
Bayou Vidal, visited his parents at
L'Agent, last Sunday.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-05-05

DR.. Clarke, the dentist, will visit
Waterproof professionally next Tues
day, 9th inst.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-05-05

Mrs. A. Bondurant visited her
daughter, Miss Laura Bondurant,
at Waterproof, last week.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-05-05

Miss Alice Durbin of Bombay
is visiting Misses Wealthy and Eliz-
abeth Clarke.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-05-05

Mrs. w. B. Smitha, of Tallu-
lab, visited Mrs. H. L. Smitba last
veek
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-05-05

Capt. 0. K. Wilds was a visitor
to St. Joseph this week.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-05-05

No. 900 will cure Malaria or Bilious
Fever. 1t kills the germs.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-05-05

Mr.. Wade Netterville has invest
ed in Maxwell car. Howard can
beat his father driving already.
Mr.. Mason Spencer, a popular
young attorney of Tallulah, visited
his sister. Mrs. G. C. Goldman, at
THE Burn" this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Liddell, of Natchez,
motored up to Tensas parish this
week, visiting all three towns and
meeting q number Of our people.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-05-05
Adjourned Meeting.

Adjourned Meeting.
st. Joseph, La,
Thursday, May 4, 1916.
Pursuant to adjournment the Council
met at the Office of the Mayor this day.
There were present: Same as before
There being a quorum present, the
meeting was called to order by the Mayor,
and the Board proceeded to business.
On motion the following bills were al
lowed:
r. H. Whitney, Treasurer. $500. $4O4. 46
Louis Hoffman Hdwr. Co. ....... 9.O4
E. j. Walton, ton Lespedeza hay. 1000
Pamela Plantation, bill feed, etc.. 5l.45
On motion, Messrs. Oscar Levy and E.
j. Walton were appointed as a committee
to adjust the amount due Pamela Co. for
expenses incurred in keeping the food
waters out of town, and the Mayor was
authorized to issue warrant for amount
There being no further business, on
motion, the Board adjourned.
w. VI. DAVIDSON, Mayor.
Josiah p. Scott, Clerk.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-05-05
PROCEEDINGS BOARD OF ALDERMEN.
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF TENsAs.

STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF TENsAs.
st. Joseph, La,
Tuesday, May 2, 1916.
Be it known, That on this the End day
of May, 1915, it being the day fixed for
the regular meeting of the Town Council
of the Town of st. Joseph, said Council
met at the Office of the Mayor.
There were present: Hon. w. NJ. Da-
wilson, Mayor; and Messrs. Jos. Curry,
B. F. Young, Louis Buckner, Jr., Oscar
Levy and f. ]. Walton, members.
Owing to inclement weather on mo-
ton meeting adjourned to meet again on
Thursday, 4th inst.
w. NJ. DAVIDSON, Mayor.
Josiah P. Scott, Clerk.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-05-05

st. Joseph, La, April 18th, 1916.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-23
In 1000 lbs. In 1000 lbs

Il will be seen from the foregoing
table that. for equal weights, the
leaves make q heavier drain on the
plant-food elements Of the soil than
do the roots. The disposition to be
made Of the leaves is therefore mat
ter of considerable importance. BY
leaving them on the land the plant
food elements which they contain will
be returned to the soil. n they are
removed for feeding. the need for ap-
plications Of commercial fertilizers is
increased. The leaves may. however.
be fed and the resulting manure may
be returned to the soil without mate
rial loss of these fertilizing constitu-
ents; or IN some cases stock may be
turned into the beets fields to feed on
the tops and leaves remaining on the
ground after the harvest Is COM
pleted.
Most soils contain sufficient guam
tity Of lime. although there are some
in which the supply Of lime is ma
turally deficient; and such soils
would be benefited by an application
Of land plaster. burned lime, phos-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-23
Fertilization

Happily. In most American soils
there Il still sufficient natural fertility
to produce good crop Of sugar
beets; whereas in the soils Of Europe,
where sugar beets have been grown
for years. the farmers must depend
on fertilizers to Insure q remunerative
crop.
The principles Of fertilization de-
pend upon the fact that soil should
have returned to II all the harvest
has removed. and an unproductive
soil must be supplied with those ele-
ments In which II Is deficient.
The soil Ingredients most essential
for the successful production Of sugar
beets are nitrogen. phosphoric acid.
potash. and lime.
The following are the quantities of
these constituents In 1000 pounds OF
beet roots and In an equal quantity Of
beet leaves, as determined by numer-
ous analyses:
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-23
CULTURE OF SUGAR BETS
by H. W. Wiley.

phatic slags. or ground shells. Phos.
phoric acid and potash are supplied In
the form OF ordinary commercial fer
tilizers--the phosphorus rs ground
bone. superphosphate. or basic alag
and the potash may be supplied In the
form of muriate or suiphate Of potash
or as kainit.
Nitrogen may be supplied In the
form In which II exists In ground
bone. or from the refuse OF the
slaughter houses in the form OF dried
blood and tankage. or as cotton seed
meal or oil cake. or as nitrate Of soda,
sulphate OF ammonia. etc.
Barn yard manure offers q ready
means for fertilizing the soil. and one
which every farmer can employ. BY
its use humus is added to the soil as
well as small percentages Of potash.
phosphoric acid. and nitrogen. There
is great difference Of opinion as to
the best time and method for apply
Ing Il to beet land. In general. how
ever, It should be applied. In q we'll
rotted condition. In the autumn be-
fore the ground is plowed. The guam
tity per acre depends. Of course. on
the fertility Of the soil; but In any
case II 10 not best to apply q very
heavy dressing. With poor soils It Is
best to apply the manure for several
years in succession, rather than to
apply enough at once to bring II up
to the required state Of fertility. Too
copious an application OF manure Is
apt to produce overgrowth in the
beets. which makes them Ill suited to
the manufacture Of sugar. II the
manure be applied in an unrotted con
dition It is apt to seriously injure the
crop in case Of dry weather.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-23
MAY TAKE UP STRIKE
Continued from Page y


part. are working now to ilnd q way
10 accept tho elght-hour day and at
the same time preserve the principle
OF arbitration" for the future,
i Fighting TO the last against aban-
doning what they term the "iinal bar
rler against labor aggression" they
have asked President Wilson FOR
some concrete proposition for avoid
Ing recurring labor differences,
Apparently convinced that settle
ment now must. be worked out on
President Wilson's fundamental pro-
posal, the roads are trying TO save
as much as possible from the wreck
age" and they want protection
against further strikes and some as
surances Of increased revenue to meet
the added expense which they claim
would ensue from the granting OF tho
eight-hour day.
Today Is the FIRST time President
Wilson has called In any COMPRESSION
/ al leaders on tho situation,
While congress generally and In
dividually has held aloof TO give the
president unhampered rein In his at
tempts to bring the representatives OF
100000 trainmen and aa6 railroads
together. members have said that
should congress be asked to take a
hand the interstate commerce sub
committee would be the body before
which the matter Hrst would be aired,
There Is a chance that Senator New
lands and other congressional leaders
may decide TO press the bill he recent
Ily introduced. directing the Interstate
commerce commission TO investigate
and report as soon as practicable the
minimum. maximum and average
wage paid. with hours Of service to
each class OF railroad employees,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-23
cost Or LIVING IS
ONE-FOURTH HIGHER

Chicago, Aug. 2S.--The high cost
OF living has scared again and COM
parison OF prices OF foodstuffs with
the prices Of year ago. shows that
there has been an increase Of 25 per-
cent.
with hogs selling at the highest
price--s11.30 a hundred pounds
since 1865. and predictions by pro
vision men that II will 20 to s12.0o
next month, there was general in
crease In other living necessities
which win cost Mr.. Average Man .
quarter more on each dollar ne
spends.
Pork prices were mp today con-
siderably. Pork. used In baked beans
was quoted at 22 cents a pound. an
increase OF five cents. Pork chops
were up to "a cents a pound. 2b per-
cent over year ago's prices. Boiled
ham sold for 30 cents, an advance Of
six. cents.
Beans, sold at Ave cents pound
one year ago. cost II cents today.
Canned baked beans have increased
from 10 to Is cents a pound.
Loop prices. which are 25 per cent
under nelghborhood prices. have
jumped on peas. lettuce. potatoes and
string beans. Milk now sells for nine
cents a quart.
Flour continues to gain. II Is now
selling for SIX cents pound. as com
pared with 7 cents year ago. The
wholesale price Of -four today was
$3.50. As yet there has been no In
crease In bread prices here.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-23

Eureka. Cal, Aug. 23.-The hea-
West earthquake shock since 1906
was felt In this city this morning.
The trembler was also reported from
different sections Of northern Hum
boldt county, but was not recorded at
Petrolia, eighty miles south Of here.
The quake caused no damage here.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-23
CHICAGO COOL COMPARED
TO ATLANTIC STATES

Chicago. Aug. 23.--While New
York City and eastern states broiled
and sweltered today with the mercury
above the 100 mark, Chicago was
comparatively an iceberg. The high
est temperature here today was 73
at Q o'clock. However, the weather
bureau predicted that II will be made
up for tomorrow. when a return Of
the heat wave Is due.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-23
NORTHWEST PHENoM GOES EAST

Portland. Aug. 23.--Guisto, Port
land first baseman. will probably
leave for Cleveland on Friday TO
crash into the big show. This was
the statement today OF Bill Rodgers,
field captain Of the Beavers. Rodgers
also said that Ivan Howard, the new
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-23
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= OREGON WEATHER
rNEFFlcIDNcY OF GOVERNMENT

NEFFICIENCY OF GOVERNMENT,
The nation daily hears the state
ment that Europe's war has saved US
great industrial calamity that would
have resulted from the operation Of
the Underwood tariff. Professors Of
economics tell their classes that the
present state Of Affairs across the
Atlantic is the same as a protective
tariff In the effect on our reiuvenated
Industries which are called upon to
furnish supplies to warning nations.
The result is the same as II the tariff
wall exists. despite q low tariff law
enacted. 80 far as the prosperous con-
ditions OF the American industries
are concerned, only so long as the
var conditions prevail. Granting
that by a wild gamble we might con-
slider ourselves safe in trusting that
the war win protect rs for another
four years, there is still another
phase to be watched.
Tariff revenue is looked to by the
government as the source Of income
TO cover q large part Of the current
expenses. Any business man can tell
you that the present law fails miser-
ably in this regard; otherwise. why
should he have to pay a federal tax
on his kilograms. his telephone calls,
his bonds or deeds? We have passed
through a period Of war taxes, with
NO war to cause them. Something
has been amiss.
But the latest testimony is offered
directly by the senate finance com.
mittee, whose painful duty 1t has been
to report a supplementary revenue
bill imposing special taxes designed
to raise s205,00O 900. No demo-
crst can deny that this results
from the failure Of the Underwood
bill to provide sufficient revenue by
that many millions. When the regu-
lar avenue is closed, special means
are necessitated, and we are about to
be saddled with more onerous taxes
which might have been avoided. For
instance, the new measure will tax
every theater or place Of amusement
which seats $50, s25. and upward in
proportion. Mortgages are to pay
fifty cents for every $500 in amount,
and steamship and Pullman tickets
will bear special taxes.
Instances are on record indicating
where this burden might have beer
shifted onto foreign shoulders, under
a tariff embodying republican prin-
ciples. When the lowered import
rate, supposed to allow the consumer
q lower price, is taken by the foreign
manufacturer for his own gain. ant
the American consumer in turn hal
to dig in his pocket for that amount
once to the manufacturer and then L
the government, we see an excellen
example Of what Mr.. Hughes term
democratic inefiiciency.
America first and America en-
Gent" is truly campaign cry.
-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-23

Portland. Aug, 23.--Shirtsleeves
were popular In Portland today. when
the mercury began hitting the high
spots with even more zest than yes
terday. The auicksilver's "farthest
north" so far Is 92 degrees.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-23

A fat. middle aged widower took n
young girl graduates hand In his and
said timidly:
"Your mother. my dear Alice, has
given her consent. and r.
But the girl snatched her hand
away.
No" she said 1T can never he.
My respect for you is great. ,Ir. Prem
lergast. and will lie n sister to you"
mo. you wont. either. You'li he II
daughter 10 me I'm going 10 marry
your mother Washington Star
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-23

Job printing OF every description
nj the Courier once.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-08-23

first baseman. is expected here to-
morrow.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-11-01
"WHY WOMEN CANNOT
SLEEP"

The highly organized, finely strung
nervous system of women subjects them
to terrors of nervous apprehension which
no man can ever appreciate.
The peace Of mind, the mental poise
and calmness under difficulties, which
is necessary for happy womanhood, is
only possible when the sensitive feminine
organism is in a perfectly healthy condi-
ton. III there be any weakness or de-
rangement in this respect no remedy In
the world so completely restores womanly
health, nervous vigor and capability as
the wonderful "Favorite Prescription u
invented by DR.. r. V. Pierce. 1t purifes,
heals and strengthens; insures functional
regularity; provides physical reinforcement
and sustaining power at periods Of special
weakness and depression.
Covington, Ky.-"For about twenty
years I have known of DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. I began using it
because a friend recommended it. When
run down, nervous and dragging around
used several bottles of this well-known
remedy. 1t always helps me just as it
is advertised to do. 1t Is the most
pleasant and the best wOman's medicine
/ have ever used. l have recommended
it to several others. My daughter has
also used it with just as good results as
| have. "-MRs. LUCRETIA GIBSON. 1888
Greenup st.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-11-01
office of Bankrupt.

United States District Court,
Northern District of Georgia-West-
ern Division. In re H. M. Futch, in
bankruptcy, bankrupt. To the cred
itors of the above bankrupt, of Daw-
son, in the county of Terrell and dis
trict aforesaid: You are hereby no
tilted that on the 18th day of Octo-
Der, 1916, the above named was duly
adiudged bankrupt, that the first
meeting of creditors in said matter
will be held in the court house at
Dawson, Ca, on the 4th day of No
vember, 1915. at the hour of 10
o'clock a. M, at which time creditors
may attend, prove their claims, ap-
point a trustee, examine the bank
rupt and transact such other business
as NAV come before said meeting.
The bankrupt is required to be
present A II. GRAY,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-11-01
HAVE YOU WEAK lungs?

Do colds settle on your chest or IN your
bronchial tubes2 Do coughs hang on, or
are you subject to throat troubles?
Such troubles should have immediate
treatment with the strengthening powers
Of SCOTS Emulsion 10 guard against
consumption which so easily follows.
Scott 5 Emulsion contains pure cod liver
oil which peculiarly Strengthens the res
piratory tract and improves the quality Of
the blood; the glycerine in It soothes and
heals the tender membranes of the throat.
Scott sis prescribed by the best special
bts. You can get it at any drug store.
Scott & Bovine. Bloomfield. Nj. .
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-11-01
THE WEEKS HAPPENINGS
THE HEROD COMMUNITY
Interesting News Notes and Personal
Mention.

Interesting News Notes and Personal
Mention.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis, Mr.. j. H.
McLendon and Mr.. H. F. Melton, who
attended the Bethel Association at
Fort Gaines, report splendid SEES
sion and are loud in their praises of
the hospitality of the people of Fort
Gaines.
In the absence of the president and
vice-president Sunday evening DR..
Collum, though very busy in his min
istry of healing took time to lead the
B. Y. P. U. in an admirable manner.
Mr.. Edwin Britt, Mrs. Lille Britt,
Mr.. Give Moore, Miss Lois Balkcom
and Messrs. Britt of Eufaula and
Dawson have visited the family of
Mr.. H. F. Melton.
Mrs. W. B. Quailes, Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Terry and Miss Margaret Terry
of Bessemer, Ala, have visited rela-
tives here.
Rev. Jennings preached forceful
sermon at the Baptist church Sunday
evening to an appreciative congrega-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis and Miss Me-
linda Harris have visited Mr.. and
Mrs. John Dennis near Vernal.
Mr.. and Mrs Will LIE visited Mr..
and Mrs. Frank McLendon near
Bronwood Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. McLain and group will
furnish the program for the B. Y. ?.
u. Sunday evening.
Mrs. Will Massey, Mrs. Grady Mas
sey and Harris Massey were visitors
here Friday.
Mrs. Elm Collum and Miss Dorothy
Collum are visiting relatives in Put
ney.
A number from here took in (or
we're took in) the carnival last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. M. Harris have
visited in Parrott.
Miss Alma McLain is visiting in
Dawson.
Mr.. Alvin McLendon and Messrs.
Jennings attended divine service here
Sunday evening. Their fine singing
was much appreciated.
Miss Bertha Brim spent the week
end with friends in Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1916-11-01
SENDING OUT BLANKS
FOR TUESDAYS ELECTION
DEMOCRATIC BALLOT A YARD
LONG. CONTAINS 81 NAMES
AND FIVE AMENDMENTS.

Ordinary Hoyl has received the
democratic blanks for the state and
national election next Tuesday, and
is now sending them out to the vari-
Gus precincts.
In the state e4ection there are three
tickets, the democratic, republican and
cosialists. The democratic ballot is a
yard long in small type, and con-
tains 81 names and five constitu-
tional amendments.
In the national election five sets
of candidates are before the people
democratic, republican, socialist, pro-
gfessive and prohibition.
The constitutional amendments
which are submitted to the people
for their RATIFICATION OF rejection, the
voter voting Eeither for or against
them as he may choose, are:
Amend the part of paragraph 2 OF
the constitution creating Bacon coun-
ty, to correct some defect in the law.
Amend constitution increasing
number of appellate court judges
and enlarging jurisdiction.
Amend constitution so as to pro-
vide for additional compensation of
superior court judges in Clark,
Floyd, Sumter and Muscogee coun-
ties.
To amend constitution so as to
abolish fees of solicitors-general and
pay them salaries.
Amend the constitution so as to
authorize the general assembly ex-
empt from taxation ships and vessels
engaged exclusively in foreign com
merce and owned by Georgia citi-
zens or a Georgia corporation.