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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24
Community Co-Operatlon.

The best business and agricultural
brains In every community ought to
be united in q county organization
which could afford to have q trafic
manager. q legal department. q stand
ardization department, ETC.. to look
after the affairs of all the residents of
that county. It should be the bust
ness of this association to see that
every dollar that belongs to the coun-
ty is collected and that the right man
gets It.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24
SEVEN REMEDIES FOR UsURY
PlunderIng Of Poor Can Be Stopped BY
Encouragement Of Habits Of
Saving and Economy.

As we see It, the remedies needed to
stop the plundering of the poor
through usury are these:
1. Habits Of thrift, economy and
saving must be encouraged. and
parents must teach these habits to
their children by precept and exam
pie.
Q. Farmers who need money to pur.
chase supplies must borrow 1t from
banks at legal rates of interest in
stead Of paying ten times the legal
rate Of interest in the form of time
prices"
3. Banks, whether state or national,
must be treated as public-service cor
porations. which they are, and rigidly
regulated by law as other public-serv.
ice corporations are.
4. In every state stringent anti.usury
laws must be enacted and enforced.
8. The crop-lien must be repealed,
or where this cannot be done. the rate
Of advance which merchants may
charge on time prices as compared
with cash prices must be strictly linn
tied to q rate not exceeding one per
cent q month.
6. The national government must es-
tablish q modern system of rural cred
its In harmony with European models.
what Europe has done for her farm
ers. America must do for hers"
7. To supplement the long-term land
credit system. we must work out q
new system Of personal or short-term
credits by encouraging and stimulat-
ing credit unions. cooperative savings
and loan associations, Reifieisen banks
and all other practicable agencies Of
betterment.-The Progressive Farmer.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

and arrow Gig. y. and q postman's
cap Gig. 81 are needed.
Make the cardboard band A of the
cap to At the boys head, and cut tabs
on the edge Of the top piece B to
turn down and glue to the inside Of
the band. Also cut tabs on the up
per edge Of vizor c. and glue them to
the inside edge of band A. Make the
heart D Of red paper. letter "Cupid's
MALI upon 1t, and glue 1t to band A
The postman should collect the
mail previous to the serving Of 70
treatments. and sort 1t over. placing
in one pile the valentines posted BY
girls. and in another pile those post
ed by boys. Then taking the girls'
valentines in his bag. he should dis-
tribute them among the boys. Each
boys supper partner viii be the girl
whose name II written upon his valen-
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24
FOR A SAINT vALENriNE's DAY
PARTY.

Ask each. one invited to your 81
Valentines day party to bring . val
entine for sending through Cupid's
post ONCE. The names Of the boys
and girls must be placed upon the
back Of their valentines, and the val
entines dropped into Cupid's mail box
Immediately upon entering your
home.
Cupid's mail box 10 easily construct
ed out Of a cardboard box. Cut .
piece from the cover equal to one
third of its length. and with . strip
of cloth hinge together the two
parts "a and B, Fig. ~. and sew the
rim of part B to the sides Of the box.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24
Use Of Opportunity.

The successful man is the man that
knows how to make the best Of his
conditions. The man who. instead of
wasting time and money trying to get
rid Of Johnson grass. pastures It with
good stock is making good use of an
opportunity. The man who grows cot
ton simply because he has never tried
to grow anything else il not making
use Of his opportunity. Why not think
over opportunities and begin to make
use Of them?
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24
MAKING Progress.

Progress can only be made when
we study the business of farming. find
the weak points in our plans and
make improvements. Before we can
expect to better ways we must find
the unsatisfactory. the Improbable
ways. When we find our faults Il
will be very easy matter to correct
them.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

sand. Strip cans with covers that at
down into the tops are the best kind to
use. Pierce two holes through each
can. locating them directly opposite
one another, and near the top. and
run. through them . wire long enough
to extend up over the top and be bent
into loop Gigs. 3 and -.
The handles for the chest-weights
are made from q pair of package-car.
rying handles (Ffg. 81. with the
hooked wires removed. and v-shaped
wire loops inserted in their stead
Gig. 81.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24
Footing the Bill.

Mr.. Newman had just recovered
from an operation and was talking to
. friend.
THE surgeon" he remarked, said
he'd have me on my feet again in
three weeks"
We'll. he did it, didn't he?" asked
the friend.
He did, indeed" responded Mr.
Newman. Il had to sell my motor car
to pay his bill. "-Christian Register.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24
Undeserxed Punishment.

Ouoe8eTVeo puut8umeuts
"Gadsworth is suffering from . psy-
Geological jag" said the first citizen
Of q dry town.
What do you mean by that?" asked
the second citizen.
HE spent three hours last night in
q vain attempt to locate q quart of
liquor"
"Well?"
"And this morning he woke up with
q headache"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24
Demand for lnstrvctIon.

The demand for instruction in az.
riculture In the United States is in
creasing at tremendous rate. This
u seen In the attendance Of thousands
at the many winter sessions held at
the various agricultural schools and
colleges Of the country.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24
Rural Progress Demands.

Greater cooperation in national and
neighborhood matters by farm people
everywhere.
A system Of national highways or
good roads, built and maintained by
the government.
That margin gambling in farm
products shall be stopped.
That local option laws be extended
to and enforced In all communities.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

Part A is hinged to provide for the
removal Of mail In the end Of the
box at c. cut a slot for the letter.
drop.
The arched top of the box IL made
by fastening the pieces Of cardboard
D Gigs. 2 and 81 to each end Of the
box, and then attaching q bent piece
Of cardboard to the tops Of these.
Slash the curved edge Of pieces d.
and turn them down for flaps to glue
the curved piece e to.
Have your little brother or some
small boy friend play the part Of Dan
Cupid's postman Gig. 81 A school
bag for q mail sack. pair Of card
board wings Gig. 81. q cardboard bow
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

HANDICRAFTFOR BOYS AND GIRLS
A HOMEMADE cHEsT.WEioHT.
A Nicely HALL and DOROTHY PERKINS
(Copyright By \ NseH HAM

The objection to the common form
Of chest-weight exerciser because 1t
cannot be fastened to wall without
marring the plaster. IL eliminated IN
the set shown below by reason Of
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

10 Aaf pint Of water sdd on Bay Rum, Q
snail box Of Barbo Compound, and = o.. Of
glycerine. Apply to the hair twice . week
until IL becomes the desired shade. Any drug
gist can put this mp or you can mix Il Ct
bone ct very little cost Il win gradually
MOVES dandruh. Il h excellent for falling
Aair End VIII mako harsh hair soft and glossy.
u WIN not color the scalp, b not sticky q
gruaay. and does not rub oR.-Adv.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

Editor-Sorry. young man, that you
are Q failure In this business. but We
can't treat you a. we can an article
here.
Aspirant (haushtily)-How II that,
sir?
Editor-Put . head ON you.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

Business or Occupation.
Skill in marketing determines
whether farming Is q business or SIM
ply an occupation.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24
q. z. D.

Lawson-I don't believe In the con-
troll Of mind over matter.
Dawson-You don't. don't you? Did
you ever see Q fat man going down Q
dight Of icy steps?-Somerville Jovr.
nal.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24
pREpAREDNESsi
70 Fortify The system A

~ uUy Hu9 SysSSm HBe1ADs OsHP
whom Grip b prevalent LAXATIVE BROMO
QuININR should be taken. % this combination
q Quinine with other Ingredients. destroys
germs. acts - . Tonic and LAXATIVE and thus
keeps the system In condition to Withstand
Colds. Grip and Influenza There II only one
"BRoM0 QUININR" 4. w. GROVES cir
nature On boz. $50
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

Most particular women use Red Cross
At all good grocers. Adv.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24
Working for Waves,

The men who work for wages on
the farm need not be ashamed Of their
work nor their wages. One is easier
than It used to be. and the other bet
ter.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24
Feed Gown After MIIkIno.

Owing to the dust and odors which
arise from the feeding Of hay. grain,
and silage in the stable. 1t IL best,
from q sanitary standpoint, to feed
after milking rather than before.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

The trap nest win also help you
discard the nonlayers. Even the pref.
test lockers don't pay II they don't
produce. Try to develop Q heavy lay.
ing strain Of your own.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

Some people seek pleasure abroad
and find 1t waiting for them on their
return home.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

The closer you get to some people
the more distant they are.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

But" protested Senator Wombat,
III women get into politics they win
be wanting once next."
well. would you decline 70 dive m
your seat to . ladyr
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

A silk gauze face shield has been in
vented to keep dust out Of the eyes
and noses of motorists.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

A girl may be able to pose as an
angel during courtship, but after mar
riage she sheds her wings.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24
Sources Of potash.

Wood ashes and cotton-hull ashes
are sources Of potash. The potash in
them II In the form Of carbonate.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

Although the moon stays out nights.
she isn't full as often as the sun.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

It's unlucky to wish too much-just
look at what the turkeys get for hav-
ing q wish-bone.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

Sand 10 q very useful thing on the
beach, but it's the dickens In your
eye.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

Even q chattering woman viii give
money the right Of way when It wants
to talk.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24
Car for Each One.

Car for Each One.
Are the Grabcoins having q party?"
mo. Why do you ask?"
Il see half q dozen automobiles in
front Of their house"
"Oh. that means all the members Of
the family are at home for q while"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24
A Ton At q Time,

a Ton At q Time.
DO you think coal will be high this
winter?"
mot very high. in my coal bin"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

II some men TAN to get their Just
deserts they have cause for rejoicing.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24
SPECIAL NOTE FOR THE JURY
How Young Lawyer; Since Among the
Most Prominent At the Bar, Belt
tied Evidence Of Witness.

Joseph H. Choate, when q novice at
the practice Of the law, was engaged
in defense of a case, and was told to
trip up the plaintiffs star witness.
who continually insisted. under exam
nation, that his mind was above the
ordinary.
Now" said Mr.. Choate, suddenly.
explain to the court why you object
ed to the noise this defendant made"
WELL" replied the Dragging wit
ness, men of brains cannot bear
noise: It disturbed my peace Of mind"
you say 1t disturbed your peace Of
mind" queried the attorney.
YES" answered the witness.
your honor" cried the young law
yer, triumphantly, have the jury note
this witness admits having only o
piece Of mind."-London Tit-Bits.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-03-24

Forgiving without forgetting 10 =
good deal like giving q receipt for
money without signing your name
to It.
The Washington times., 1916-02-09

NY small niece had come to
M spend the day" and At a
IVY loss to provide entertainment
for her, we put her to tidy
Ing the boXcouch, that catch-all OF the
apartment dweIIer.
Rather a restless child, we were sur
prisPd to see her sit for the better
part of the morning absorbed In her
task, contentedly folding discarded cur
tains, untangling bits Of twine, and
strinEing an infinite number of rusty
curtain rings.
This last seemed to be source Of
great joy 70 her. and upon my sisters
remarkinE that they might as we'll be
thrown away an idnIgnant protest
spTang from the lips of her namesske
please, Auntie. may l have them:
Please, oh, pleace?"
My dear, your mother would wonder
why on earth I allowed you to lug
home such useless things; what will
you do with them"
Make bracelets OF them" promptly
replied Edith. bracelets and handcuffs
when We are beautiful harem ladies'"
"Ccrtainly, you may have them" "
promised my sister. and anything else
in that pile" she added indicating a
heap Of faded cretonne and madras
Hoy that child did sloat over her
Seemingly absorbed in a magazine I
The Washington times., 1916-02-09

who told ne the following story and in
relating ii she confessed that the i'm
Piled compliment mcnnt more than
many . university honor.
This woman was sitting in the dusk
in the lir'ng-rCom OF Il friend, Watching
the shad lWS take ~ the corners, when
the door was softly hut quickly opened
and her hostess little daughter came
stealing in. c'osinE the. door upon, the
dark hall without. Coming up to where
the guest was sitting. she glanced at
tho door. aud asked in the confidential
whisper Of childhood: Can bears turn
doorknobSH"
\ whole drama was in the question.
The gifted woman was quick 10 see It.,
and great was hcr rtwNrd.
For twenty minutes she listened
Dreathless 20 a disst TtutiOn on beats
tho bcnrs of childhoud those animals
found in M nature hook ever written;
how the Nret Chcd things came stealing
upon one in the halls at twilight
stern reality comes al, too soon! Let
the children have the dramatic talent
in them encouraged. or at least not
crushed out,
Copyright, 1916 by Laura Clawson).
The Washington times., 1916-02-09

cernlng the most serious subjects
were made.
4 blouse which she was to wear
in the second act was brought in to
her for inspection. and she held It
up with a speculative eye consider
ing size and texture. Then she set
tied down to her real story.
You see the only reason that
stage people have any temperament
at all is through tradition. They
really haven't any. but long years
OF being accused of having It has
made everyone take for granted that
they ARE temperAmental.
''As a matter OF actual fact they
are not any more tempe smental
than. we'll - for instance - house
wives. homekeepers. What woman
does not 60 into its over din
ner guest or two? She plans and
plans for days and weeks, and then
when the fatal evening comes she
fuses and fumes about and tries
TO get her wits together. She is all
unnerved, and perhaps she goes in
and gives one last look at the din
ner table, and then goes in her room
and throws herself on her bed, and
has a nice young fit OF Mysteries.
This woman, who Is about TO en-
tertain, invites her guests with
great care, she goes TO excruciating
palps-tQ have the thing a success
The Washington times., 1916-02-09
Cocoanut Oil Fine
For Washing Hair

If YOU want to keep your hair in good
condition be careful what you wash It
with.
Most soaps and prepared sbampoos
contain too much alkali. This dries the
scalp, makes the hair brittle, and is very
harmful. Just plain mulsifed cocoanut
oil (Which is pure and entirely grease
less), is much better than the most ex-
pensive soap or anything else you can
use for shampooinE as this can't pos
sbly iniuro the hair.
Simply moisten your hair with water
ana rub IL in. One or two teaspoonfuls
will make an abundance Of rich, creamy
lathcr, and cleanses the hair and scalp
thoroughly. The latheT rinses out easily,
and removes every particle Of dust, dirt
dandruff. and excessive Oil The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and 1t leaves
II fine and silky, bright, fluffy, and easy
TO manage.
You can get mulslfed CoCoanut oil at
most any drug store. 1t Is very cheap
aud few ounces is enough to last
everyone in the family for months
AdVt
The Washington times., 1916-02-09
To Rupert Brooke.

So suddenly YOU came to us. and spent
So bhthcly swift your store Of golden
song
That We scarce knew you ere you
smiling went
Adventuring the old, old way along.
How proudly did you go. with what a
will
To follow on forever your emprse
Still with your ardent head unbowing,
stin
With the young dreams alght in your
young eyes.
AS when in ancient days to simple mon
4 strong hmbed stranger came at fall
OF night,
Tsrried awhile with brave, new words,
and then
, At dawn departed, singing. from their
sight.
And they along the roadway he had
Stared in amaze and said, This was a
god"
,-ssliy Calkins Wood. in the wellesley
ALaSaLine.
The Washington times., 1916-02-09
The Soldier.

CThis poem Is bv Rupert Brooke. Il
Young EnElishman. whose collected
pocms have lust hccn published. This
poet at his death was Younger by
nearly two wears than Shelley. and
about a wear Older than was Keats AT
his death! He died from disease before
the Dardanellcs. April %, 1918. This
poem was written as he was en- route
10 the Dardanellcs.l
II should die. think only this ~ me:
That there's some corner Of for
piRn fold
That is forever england, There
shall hC
In that rich earth a richer dust
concealed:
A dust whom EnGland bore shaped,
made aware.
Gave. once. her flowers 10 love. her
WAYS To roam.
A body Of EnElands. breathing Eng
lsh air
Washed by the rivers. blest by suns
OF home
And think. this heart. all evil shed
aWaV.
a nulsc in the eternal mind. no less
Gh'CS somewhere bach the
thoughts hv England given:
Her SIGHTS aHd Sounds; dreams
hapnv as her dav,
And laughter. learnt OF friends;
n. and ~CntlCness.
In hearts Of peace. under an Eng
IiSh heaven.
The Washington times., 1916-02-09

be used as a central table decora-
ZION. one can make duplicate Of
this box, filing it with special select
cd fGVors, Ey utilizing one of the red
satin candy boxes and attaching IGd
strcamcrs in a similar way.
The crepe paper manufacturers
have been cCger t. seize upon the
possibilities of decoration in their
prCduCt and arc Lutting out AttrAC-
tivc rolls Of white with many designs
and other peculiarly valentine sym
bols OFTEN it is desirable to use
some OF this PAPER Hs a Cut-Cnt. or
as friezc around the room, or in
the making of ravors.
The kewpies. too. have entered as
competitors o.! tie little Eod Love,
and many clever ideas can be
worked out by using kewpies OF
various sizes in place Of the usual
conventional doll A table at which
a tiny kcwpie wearing a heart
decorated hat or ribbon belt. dot
ted with tiny hearts are the favors
that would be attractive.
For those who have neither time
nor facility, manufactured place
cards can nc found with some par
tICulaT, peculiar Valentine emblem.
'Glt is generally lavishly used on
these, As gold and red are the
nrc-cminCn! Valentine combinations.
viii bc more enjoyable, especially
for the little ones. than the heart
variation on tho old-time donkey
party" Select goOd-sized sheet
and I'm tho middle paste p ed-papcr
heart about two feet long. In the
contcr of this place gold or white
inch dot, ~ target Make gold
or silver paper arrows, and furnish
one to each child, together with a
pin. Each child IL then bllndfoldcd.
turned around. and tries to pin his
arrow on the dot in the heart The
one coming nearest may receive
some Inexpensive prize
Another idea, especially for tiny
tots, Is to uSc for their refresh
ment plain white Ilntes and cups:
then to, purchase a supply Of the
candy hearts fat i'm shape with
notices. These are then to be ar
ranged around tho circle Of the
plate or on tho cup and fastened to
, the china by means OF white icing
IT iss then the greatest fun to "cat
Off" the hearts and include them in
the other edibles.
The well-known Cracker" con-
tanning a pape" cap comes in special
Valentine CuiSc, ~ red paper, gilt
decorated. Indeed the stores nrc
offering each year more attractive
novelties to increase Valentine
EaNetV
CCopyt., 1916, by Mrs. Christine Frederick
The Washington times., 1916-02-09
Is 1t Quite Fair to Speak
Just AS Well Of a Thief
AS Of An Honest Man?
Warped Judgments May Possibly Be Responsible for
Charitable" FEELING Is There No Credit for
the Victor in the Struggle for Righteousness?
By WINIFRED BLACK.

and wish to mako some one else
take all the blame and suffer for what
she herself had done. And we all saw
1t and we all knew IT, and there was
no way out of IL, and the Lovely Lady
looked at her daughter in amazement.
Just as she was going to open her
mouth TO say sweetly, Nobody knows
why the woman whose child was in
Jured by the lie said a few hasty and,
] must admit, ill-chosen words.
The Lovely Lady's little girl turned
and looked at the hasty woman with a
sweet and forgiving smile. Judge not
mat n ye be not judged" she said and
mothers that nobody in that room
could help gasplng. Even the Lovely
LADY gasped. And now she's in trou-
Bile about II.
She's been to little daughters teach
er, and teacher has told her quite
plainly without any palaver whatso-
ever, that she would be a good deal
child.
And I am not sorry. I'm glad. Isn't
II outrageous for me not to be sorry
And isn't it wicked for me to be glad? ?
But ! might as well own UP while I'm
ABOUT II. It's the truth, and there you
are.
Is 1t Quite Fair?
keep wondering and wondering
whether It's going to do the Lovely
Lady any good or not. or whether she'll
Just forgive" the teacher for being so
clear-sighted and forget all about little
daughters faults and expect that lit
tie daughter will forget about them,
too.
DO they really believe all these things
they say about love and forgiveness
the people who talk so much
about them? Is the evil tree really
as apt TO bear good fruit as the good
tree, IL you only say the right kind
OF thing about it? Can you turn a
thistle into a rose, just by changing
its name? If you plant onions, will
they come up lilies, if you just look
at them and think they will?
Judge not that ye be not Judged
1t - fine saying and one well worthy
Of attention when 1t Is spoken by people
like to ask some OF those who are so
charitable" whether they think it's
quite fair to speak just as well of a
thief as you do uf an honest man.
1t may he fair to the thief, but how
about the honest man. Has he no
rights He may have struggled, too,
and It may he Just as hard for him to
he honest as ii would be for the thief,
only he tries harder, Is he entitled to
once in while. and give him a little
credit for his honesty?
l keep wondering about the Lovely
Lady | wonder what she's going to
do to undo all that she has done to
warp her own child's judgment and
clean. clear-cuit sense of right and
wrong. Somehow I don't feel like
laughing so hard when | think OF that.
CCopyt 1915, by Newspaper Feature serviceD