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Weekly journal-miner., 1917-11-07
RESERVED SEATS FOR
 FAIR TO GO ON SALE

That the entire State may have an equal chance in securing choice re- served seats in the grandstand at the State fair, November l2-7, arrange mcnts have been made to put the seats on sale, Thursday preceding the fair. Seats may be secured at the Central Pharmacy and at the Adams Phar- macy, in Phoenix, the price being S3 for reservation for the entire week. In the case of out-of-town people who desire to reserve seats they may send their order and their money to the secretary of the fair commission, B. w. Zachau, indicating if they wish the part of the grandstand they pre- fer. The order will be turned over to those in charge of scat sales and the very best selection possible will be made for these nonresident patrons. It should be understood these arc simply reservations. the gate admS- sion being a separate transaction.
 Box Drawing,
 The final drawing for boxes in the grandstand at the State fair, will be held at II o'clock, November 5th, at the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. The rules arc the same as in the pre- vious drawing. There arc only a few boxes left and some applications are HOW on file. To be sure of getting one ,,,4ro,,. .L,uIJ GIo ,D,,I,rat;opc ,t once that they may be taken in order. It is hoped every applicant will be present in person or by representative that Inc may be satisfied of fair treat mcnt. The price of boxes is $25. Each box seats six persons.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-05-18

This Appeal Is to the Minneapolis
Jews Wh0 haze not contributed, as
WeU as to those IN the smaller
communities IN Minnesota to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
POLES AS SLAVES
FOR HARD RULERS

Copenhagen, Wednesday, Nov. IA
The conditions Of semi-slayery in
which Polish laborers in Germany are
living is illustrated by ain advertise
ment appearing IN a recent issue Of the
beutsehe Tages Zeitung offering to ex-
change 50 Polish laborers. 20 men
and so girls. for the same number of
other hands.
One Of the first acts Of the newly
formed Polish council of regency was
to submit demand for the better treat
ment OF Polish workers. including
those caught In Germany by the cut
break Of the war and those coaxed or
forced TO leave Russian Poland after
its occupation and TO accept service
. in Germany The laborers are not per
mitted TO change masters nor to move
from place 10 place without a special
government authorization.
{ Apparently Gell authenticated re
ports tell Of the deception OF those re-
crpited IN Poland both regarding
wages and the nature of employment
A recent Interpolation in the reich.
stag dealt wita the torcible deporta-
ton of laborcrs from Poland to Ger
many
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
1nuRsDAY - nOCk Island ARGus-NovEaBER L. lel7

il empowered TO utilize the services Of
all United States officers and all pol
lice officers of the states, including the
city police forces, county sheriffs, dep
uties. constables and allied officers in
any way charged with police duties.
The police of the cities have already
ben organized for this work, headed bv
q committee of chiefs. The police are
not only 20 look after the enforce
ment of the law. but are also TO make
thorough Investigations of all dyna-
mite outrages and fires in factories
and warehouses, and to make their re-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
Wife Is Grateful
For Aid Received

Tariac was so highly recommended
by local people that finally my wife de-
cided to try IT, She certainly is more
than pleased al Tanlac's work Her
appetite has returned and she can all
last eat coed hearty meal without
suffering any bad after effects The
pains IN her ,bGck and sides have been
relieved and sine 5 not so nervous now
She rests soundly every night now too,
Tanlac has given my wife all this re-
lief after numerous other medicines
had failed
Tanlac, the Master Medicine. is es-
fpeciaily beneficial for stomach. liver
and kidney trouble, catarrhal com
plairts, nervousness. siesplessness,
loss Of appetite and the like
Tanlac is now being introduced and
explained in Rock Island at Riess
Drug store. 1906 block tAdyJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15

attracts traffic Rnts that are being
constantly supplied with water from
tue melting snow adjacent soon be-
come very deep on account of the con-
slant pounding OF traffic" Snow that
y not melted does not injure the roads.
Mr. Piemeier states. bur this condi-
ton, be says, is rare in Illinois. Roads
should be dragged IN winter as well as
IN summer, the maintenance engineer
declares, and the cleaning Of bitches
and drainage structures is necessary
il good roads are desired
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15

ports TO the director Of the bureau of
mines.
Persons apprehendad in plots to
blow up factories and bridges will be
turned over to the authorities for pros
eeution under federal or state laws
Most states have specially severe pun
lshments for these crimes. New York
has an extreme penalty OF Is years inn
prisonment for the placing of dyna-
mite with intent to blow up property.
The penalty provided in the federal
war measure is merely to cover the IL
legal possession of explosives
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
LIKE HORNETS NEST;
CHURCH IN PROTEST

Copenhagen, Nov. Il. "Wednesday. ]
The Bayarian government, in order
TO effect better utilization of water
power aud electricity and to save coal.
has decided TO transfer the Sunday
holiday TO another day in the week
This has stirred up a hornets nest
The Catholic clergy have protested
most energetieally and. are supported
by the Professionals Catholic labor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15

HcUoyi.Ia. Ill.,. Nov. 14.-Out Of graf
i.ale Tor the relief his wife gained
from Il. John Beutermaun, local cigar
maker of 5l5 East Fourth street, made
me following interesting statement re-
Ia.l.u Taulac. the celebrated new
medicine
"Egr no- less than eight years my
vile has had trouble with her stom-
ae3 She ate bur little food and even
Heu 70 caused gas to form in her stom-
s,l ana She would suffer severe pains.
Tier stomach was usually In soured
condition and she was continually an
l.}e3 with constipation Her liver
a1J a.lneys. also. were out of order.
severe pains came In her side and
'a.t She was very restless at night
and didn't get proper rest Conse-
4a5u.'y she'd feet weak and tired ali
during the day. She could hardly dc
-sf homework, at times.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
State Capital Gossip

Springfield. H., Nov. 15.-For the
irr time boz 30 years or perhaps long
Pr. DO is said illinois farm lands are to
ta assessed "a, "a higher value by the
state board OF equalization now meet
Inr weekly in Springfield The law al
lovs u increased assessment on farm
lands off one per cent, and it is be
I.yai uI advantage Of this clause
Will ha taken. $50 far indications are
that there is mo- disposition TO increase
me asses meut oft town or city lots or
Of personal p5opertg The practice OF
the board i'm the past has been to
change ssessments in various counties
of trr state as so-called ''iniustices
parn brought TO the attention of the
members. bli NO blanket action, il is
stated has been taken for many years
However, additional increases in as.
sosWr1fs against the capital stock oi
railroads and other corporations are
looked for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
Heavy PENALTY FOR
EXPLOSIVE; WAR ACT

Washington. Nov. t5.-Any person
found with explosives in his possession
after Nov. Is without a license issued
by the federal government showing the
purpose for which the explosives are
tc be used will be liable to arrest and
fine of $4,000 or one years imprison-
meat
Under the law, the director Of mines
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15

Tile ear 500 which Miss Courtney was
riding Ha nlrtbbound on Twelfth
street and 0s s. reached the intersec-
t.ar au Eighteenth avenue 1t collided
with heavy machine proceeding east
on me avenue The cars net in the
middle of tba treet and both machines
were upset by Jhe impact The auto
mobiles were badly damaged The
fronts nj both cars were smashed
at.fs bent and bodies were scratched
They were removed TO local garages
loIqv where they will undergo repairs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
CHARGE Is SERIOUS.

Des Moines, Iowa, Nov l5.-Elmes
Dwiggins. manager OF the New Yerl
agency of the Bankers Life compan.
of Des Moines, was arrested in Mont
gomery. Ala. on federal warrAn'
charging him with using the mails Il
deffaud investors in Liberty bonds
according to word received by Off
Gals of the company here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15

Chicago, Nov la wheatless day
and meatless day are not the only
requisites necessary in the makeup Of
a patriot according TO Charles +,
Clyne. United States district attorney.
whose chair at q banquet last night
was found empty lie explained To-
day that no man can eat S. worth
OF food.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15
Quality Same as Ever
San Felice Cigar
Now &c

to sell San FeIice at the old price
TO those smokers Of fine taste who
recognize in San Felice cigar of TN
usual merit We ask your continued
patronage It is unnecessary TO state
that the same high standard OF San
Felice quality will be maintained. San
Felice Cigar now sc. The Deisel-Nem
mer Co., Lima, Ohio lAdvJ
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15

Az long as Il was possible 10 do so
W. have kept down the price OF the
san Felice Cigar so thai 1t could be
teiailed for &c. However. II becomes
imperative for as TO increase the price
% &c.
Taxation, raw material and wages
nave advanced SO much during the
pass year that it Is no longer possible
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15

a letter which John I. Pickering,
Internal revenue collector for the
pehtl.distrist, SAYS is typical of prsc-
,.@Ug sil cases with which he has TO
deal Zoo collecting federal war taxes,
has been received by Mr.. Pickering
from a grocer. and his wife at Bloom
have NOT enough cigars and tobacco to
pay taA ON same. II you can, please
acaep. this So I'm behalf of our Uncle
sam f-r he sure can use H." Mr. Pick
eriDg said ho did not believe he had re-
'eIyei a single inventory Of tobacco
which was under estimated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15

Winter b0bsled rides into the cour-
'y are doomed and the jingle OF sleigh
bells win De no more IL the recon-
incubation OF 4. u. Picmeier, mainten-
auce engineer Of the state highway de-
p5r.mant 's put into practice Mr..
P'fmH..T says snow must be removed
from oiled reads or dirt roads to pre-
vent breaking of the surface under
traffic aad TO Danish highway quag-
mIre His explanation follows
'Ia. average snow in Illinois re-
ma.us ou tine ground less than ten
days II it is not removed it melts
slowly and SO completely saturates the
ear.H rg1d that there is p breaking up
of the surface under traffic. Snow first
starts TO melt in the wheel tracks. This
forms q rut which collects water and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-11-15

unions have held big meeting
protest Only the socialist union,
asauiesce.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

registered bulls and * herd Of about
rs grades. They have learned from
experience that shis breed does well
in this section. and intend TO increase
the number la the herds
Both father aud sou took an active
interest in the organization of the West
F'iiciana Fair. last yr.r. They also
,gok Tho foiIoWi8V prizes.
Best combination stallion.
Best trio chickens. any breed
Best Her ford bull. two years or over.
Best grad" COW. one year and under
two
Best ten ears straw berry corn.
Best quart syrup
Best three sheayCs of oats
Best COW pear.
Beet Angus bull under two years.
They exhibited at the Baton Rouge
Fair. following the West Fcliciana Fair.
where they took prizes for the best
syrup. best Hereford bull. two and
under three years; and the best Angus
bull, under two years.
Needless to state they are preparing
To eNhibit ~ this year, fairs
These gentlemen are prominently
Identified with Rraternal societies. each
being a member of the Masonic fra
terniry and the Order OF the Eastern
star, r. 1 Daniel II q Pythian. and
u. n. Daniel an Odd Fellow
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

r l. Daniel and his sou. u a. Daniel.
are engaged ia farming aud stock
tisiug IN tn. second ward cf this
arish. under the firm name OF y. l.
Daniel a Son. They are Operating GA
lsCsS HEErcKstiu& more than a thou
8 and acres and live a. the star HiIi
c8 Eh borbood
This firm h doing much to deuou-
tratr To- uufsidrrz thaf West FoIiC-
mas forum r~. U0. bound - iu
IA ouo-Crup .dHs and that prosperity
To come from q multiplicity Of crops
Irop"riy rotated
p. / DaHicl h. son of the late
robert Daniel. and has been q resident
{ West FclicLaua parish since Iss2
during which time he has been actively
IDENTIFIED With the upbuiIdinE of the
Parish His son - imbued with the
same spirit Of progress and the two
are playing no unimportsnt part In the
rehabili alton OF the parish
Diversified farming and cattIs-raising
have taken he place of the old all
cotton" plan on the places controlled
by this firm. Some cotton Is produced.
~ il true. but this crop il NO longer
their sole dependence for ready money
Sweet and Irish potatoes. corn and
lespedeza are grown in great quantities.
The Messrs. Daniel are making a
speciality of HercfoFds. They have two
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
W EST EELtciANa.
I by DIR. OSCAR BOWLING. President
. state Board of Health

West Feliciaua t. most happily
named. I do not know OF ANY section
which IL blessed with greater natural
advantages. The climate IL all that
can be- desired. The forests are mag
uificent The soil most responsive To
the slightest effort. But greater than
these gifts - the heritage Of your
citizens
The FeIlctanas were settled by de
scendants 81 some OF the most earnest
and Intelligent OF the Anglo saxons
who hrst came 80 America Their
standards in morals aud customs ~tII
obtain. HAT IL b. OF health particularly
that would speak. our reports are
not a. complete a. they should be-. but
Jhoso Ne have are indicative OF low
death rate aud high birth rate. the
record most desired by every parish
aud every State.
During ia" past siN years I Aave
made number of visits to West Fee
liciana. and nay personal observation
has been that ~ - as hcaIthguI a. any
section in this portion OF the South,
and more heaithful than many other
places not 20 happily situated n il
not alone the natural features which
are responsible for the briEbt-eyssi.
rosy checked children who nli your
school rooms. but Ia h. due also to the
high type 'of hor7o-Iifo which largely
prevails
u H. unfortunate that the records are
not complete. as I am convinced that
they would show "A stTikingiy low death
rate. and comparatively few cases Of
the more common communicable dis
eases u - to bs depiored that
greater responsibility does not prevail
concerning complete aud accurate re-
ports of these statistics which are con
sidered the only convincing evidence
of the hoalthfulness of a community.
West Feiiciana Ia It's agriculture
schools transportation facilities and
other features Of civic Improvement
has accomplished So much within the
past few years. I hope the next step
may be- greater Interest ia more com
piete health statistics which viii be
proof Of what Ne know To be true
among all your many blessings that
YOU can count health and longevity
watch among earthly gifts are the
I greatest OF ait
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24

sand by his widow The destruction of
the school by are two years after it,
construction has been told elsewhere.
Mr. Freyhan also beaueathed Iarg.
chandelier to- the couFt-r room of the
court house.
In rebuilding tn" schooIhouse. Mrs.
Freyhsn renewed her benefactious tU
the school aud noW gives q gold medal
yearly for general excellence. On her
last visit her" some years ago. Mrs
Freyhan Was entertained al a luncheon.
served hy IN" schoolgirls
Mr. FTeyhan was born Sarah Wolf
sister of Messrs N aud r. Wolf
Tier eldest daughter. Pauline. married
SiEmuHd Oppsuhsimsr ~ New Orleans.
manager Of the Lane Cotton Mills. and
they reside with Mr.. Frryhan az her
palatial home iH 81 Charles avenue.
The second daughter. Juliet, married
Rabbi Henry Friedman Of Denver. one
Of the most prominent men in Colorado
The third daughter Beatrice. Is Mrs
George seaman Of Pittsburgh. Pa Tn"
youngest daughter. Irma. - a widow
49, her husband. Rudolf Ieoew- Beer
serving In some clerical capacity lu
the Austrian army. contracted lung
trouble from exposure. and died Ia
Vienna, last year. Mrs. Freyhan has
not been able 10 hear from her dauxh-
ter since the news came.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
The Late Julius Freyhan

Tn" children of succeeding genera
tions. Who do and wiIl enjoy the large
and Commssiias1s hEsh school buiIdins.
should fsmiiiarize themselves with the
face depicted above a. one of their
bsuofaCtorz. and whose name their
school bsars. Julius Frsyhau. O. IT. Of
,uuTs' familiar So cider people. vino
knew him well. aud among whom he
made his fortune For number of
years prior 20 his death, Mr.. FreyhaH
and family had resided in New Orleans.
and 10 MAS not realized that ne had 50
much attachment for his former home.
until upou his death. the legacy Of
s.o"u Was made for "a new school
house. later increased 10 another thou
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
FRIENDS FROM THE FIRST.

Looking backward over the quarter
century ct The True Democrats exist
,ucs ~ be- pleasing "a record the names
of thus. -5Ibz,rIb,Fs Who have been
with u- from tho nr-t issue. without
ans chang" upon oar books OthcT
uamsr th.r. are. which with some
slight change. record iatoful events.
The addition uf Mrs. to certain we'll
know % uamr= tntIs of good friends gou"
bsfor,. Their ere many such uu our
book. vfdsu- uS trW friends a. their
husband vsrr. Sometimes "a son, q
-Jr- has topped into the name his
father bar. Ifkr ! ,. irvine. q. N
B"oktrr and urhor=. or 10 NAV ho a
dHuEHf.r ur sister that carries the Zine
ct sEcss--.r.u az tried and true friends
ct this paper \ i.~t uf al of these
uams- would show that With very few
exception. The True Democrat re-
c,iys= tHs united support at ID" people
uf tHf- parrish rut IA" actual sur
yfyor- show Iug au uubrukeu tine Of
suII-crtpf6"n since 1ss.. go far a. We
can trace. fHam. ara.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
YOU WOULD NOT.

Folks who are always growing be-
cause somebody IL making money"
cut Of any sort Of public or private
business mainly because they haven't
ths job themselves should try their
best TO remember that no one. no mat
ter how devoted To a cause or measure.
can give up all his time and energy to
an unpaid task. II takes money to run
any kind of business or public enter
prise. How willing would you be 20 do
81 for nothinE--Brookhav Leader
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-24
a COUNTRY ROAD IN WEST
FEIICIANA.
tContributcd ]

You go 10 the mountains and enjoy
the wonderful scenery. You go to the
seashore where the white sands and
restless sWaying waters are wonder
and delight. You 30 to the city for
sights that dazzle and please Although
hey are all so lovely in their way.
fh"rr h. trSt n littIo sigh Of thankful
res when you come back 10 the IA
miliar scenes Of your own home. rs
PeciaIiy "a YOU live by the side of a
country road ia West FcIciana.
one read there - that II always a
pleasure. To the visitor who sees i4s
red hills aud it, shady trees with their
hangings OF gray moss n is simply a
pretty road. aud To an English woman
who saw 10 once. IL was like the lanes
Of surrey" bat 10 YOU Who live by it's
side during the different seasons IL H.
like a beautiful, ever changing flower
garden. From the last part of winter
Whcn the yeiIow iesEamine trails its
f.uv golden trumprts over gray fences
aud Esunt trees throughout the whole
year nature II busy decking this road
side with the different flowers in their
seasons
First come tiny vtoIets and other
I'D flowers that grow close "a the
ground. Then the trees put out their
fcathery green foliage soon Wild
roses and purple vcTbcna begin To
make the banks gay for Easter. while
near the silyery thread OF a creek over
which you have To pass, great hedges
OF the Cherokee rose are laden with
virginia. white blossoms. DoRWood. too
rumss With its Ftim white flowers that
stand ont from the tree and somehow
reminds YOU of a quaint little girl in
her party frock Housysuckls sends
forth "a soft dangerous perfume calling
for the bees To come and browse and
hum over her gold and white treasures
Sometimes there are fat berries that
peep from among the grasses and
tempt YOU to stop for a hansfui a. they
glisten there in the sun In summer
the love vine" ~eayes orange-colored
threads over bush and brier and the
Spanish Dagger Fears Itself proud
~ above sheaf of green spear-like
foliage and holds up shiny white cups.
Ia summer. too. the thistle puts out
lavender puff balls" aud black eyed
Susans lend = cheerful saucy note
OF color
But when the first cool breezes blow
and the sky takes on a soft haze.
golden rod comes to tell us IL Is fall
and lea the brakes near by the cattails
nod pink and siiveFy brushes as YOU
pass. Al this time YOU may often
startle a coyey OF quail or occasionally
there IL a glimpse of cotton taiI-' a.
u disappears In the long grass. The
gum trees pus on bright hines. red and
yellow and brown. and these in time
give Way To- the yupon and holly with
their spIondor % brtREt red berries and
dark leaves and. high In the tree tops.
the mistlstoo with it's pale waNy balls
hoFaltis the approaching season Of
Z peace and good viii that Ne call
Christmas.
JESSIE DAVIS FOLKES