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The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-09-20
STATE OF LOUISIANA
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
BATON ROUGE
PROCLAMATION

Whereas, by Act of Congress Coun-
Gil of National Defense has been estab-
Iished in the interest of national secur-
ity and welfare; and,
Whereas. this Council deems it wise
and essential to secure a census Of the
woman power of the nation--which CEN
sus shall serve to inform the govern
ment.
/. as to the present state of pre-
pardness Of women along industrial
lines:
2. as to the training that is desir-
ed by those wishing to equip themselves
for industrial, philanthrople or social
service:
3. as to those who are home-mak-
ers, and who, by registering, automat-
ically place themselves in a position to
be reached by the Council Of National
Defense when its program demands
their co operation:
4. as to actual service, volunteer
or for remuneration, that may or may
not be counted upon in time of emer.
gency; and
Whereas. on account of the sact that
this information viii be of great per-
menent value to the government, the
Council of National Defense has asked
that the afore- mentioned census be tax
en- state by state; and,
Whereas. the legislature of the State
If Louisiana has empowered the State
Council of Defense to require such q
and
Whereas, the State Council of De-
'ense has decreed and required that
'uch census be taken under the per-
Ional supervision Of Governor Of Louis
ana,
Now, Therefore, ]. Rufin G.. Pleas
int, Governor of the State Of Louisiana
10 hereby proclaim Wednesday, 0cto-
'er 18th, 1917, as REGISTRATION |
DAY in the State of Louisiana, and do /
Iereby require that on the above APP
ointed day. every woman in Louisiana
( the age Of sixteen complege or more
hall appear at the registration booth
d her political precient to register snch
lformation as the State Council Of De-
ense requires,
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, here.
unto set my hand and cause to be
affixed the great seal of the State
of Louisiana, at the Capital. In
the City of Baton Rouge, on this
the fourteenth day OF September,
1917
lsigned) R. 6. PLEASANT
EP. 70
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TAXPAYERS NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the. AS
sessment Sheets are open for inspection
in my office for a period of 20 days
from date, for examination by the tax
payers, the said sheets showing the
charges and corrections made by the
Board of State Affairs for the year 1917
and if any taxpayer desires to file a
complaint, he can do so with the asses
sor, who in turn will forward same to
board.
The State Assessor will be reviewed
by the Police Jury at its next regular
monthly meeting.
V. &. Hyams,
Assessor Parish of Natchitoches.
Date Sept. 81 1917
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1t is announced from Washing
ton that no second call of the men
registered under the selectiye SER
vice law is in present contempla-
ting and there is much hope and
little doubt that by the time those
in the first call are trained there
will be no need to summons anoth-
er million Of our young men for
military training and service.
Selah.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-09-20


Mr.. Gilmer of New Orleans spent
Monday in Natchitoches, as the
representative of Mr.. Duncan Buie
to look over the local situation in
regard to the location of the Army
Schools. Messrs J..W. Payne and
Gaiennie Hyams took Mr.. Gilmer
over a distance of some IA or
Is miles square in the Camp Salu-
brity and Spanish Lake neighbor-
hood and skirted abit around the
Robeline road with which however
Mr.. Gilmer of the State Highway
Department is already familiar.
and tho he was rather non commit
tai as he was simply sent to inves
tigate, personally he was pleased
with conditions, and the gentlemen
with him, are very much encour-
n rod ae - r11,,lk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-09-20

Arthur enjoyed her lunch she worried
for fear it included washing the dishes
afterwards l prolonged mine as long
as possible as did great many others.
who edged around to see and hea@ the
stars who of course play for publicity
and enjoy their audience.
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First Baptist Church

The pres ence of the Normal
students in the services on last
Sunday brought the Sunday school
and morning congregation back to
what it was before the school clos
ed. At the close of the morning
service ten fine young women came
under the watchcare of this church
until their letters could be procur-
ed from their home churches.
On next Sunday morning, Bro.
G. G. Carroll. a former pastor of
this church, will preach. His theme
will be Christian Democracy.
All Of his friends and the friends
Of democracy are cordially invited
to hear him. The pastor will preach
at the evening hour, which will be
at 1880 instead Of s o'clock as here
tofore..
The public is cordially invite
to ell of these services.
Dana Terry, Pastor.
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Patriotic Outpour In Hon.
Or of Our Soldier Boys

LIZ response to the proclamation
of Mayor Kile, all business was
suspended yesterday "wednesday
morning from Z to $3.50 and oul
citizens turned out in masses to dc
honor to, the Natchitoches soldier;
who started to Camp Pike in an
swer to the first call. The Court
House square was crowded early
but promptly at Z a. m. the boys
were lined up and led by the Scout
boys and Home Guard with flags
banners flying and followed by
automobiles and people on foot,
the march was led to the depot,
where the crowd was augmented
hundred fold.
The pupils of the training
School were drawn up at attention
and when the marching line halted
their fresh young voices rose in
the soul stirring strains of the
Star Spangled Banner followed by
Salute to the flag.
Families and friends crowded
around their loved ones and there
was scarcely a dry eye as many
pathetic farewells were given and
as the train pulled out fifteen rahs!
were yelled by young and old amid
tears and smiles for our boys who
we're:
Andrew j. Richie, Earnest Del
rio, Ealic Teanley, Willie Paddle,
John M. Morgan. James Monroe
Cooper, David G. Holland, VIM.
G. Dowden, Homer Lee, Rufus
Carroll, Eddie T. Prothro. Monroe
Lacaze, John Tom Loggett, Ar
thur HI. Durr, Jasper Williams
Robert L. Hall, William Fulmer,
Albert G. Locke, Terry M. Stroud
Ben G. Noteworthy, Clyde Lau-
rent, Charlie Clarke, Edgerton o.
MCGEE, Philip Jordan, Lee Bal
ard, Jeff A. Davis, Roland w. |
Heidelberg, Joe Abe Cotton, S. |
Larken, Jim Themas,
Blanchard Racial, Howard Win
oarg, Jos. A. Berry, Albert De-
ouche, Jr,, Crawford GUN, Jes-
e B. Middleton, Jas. w. Frank,
Harry Williams, Joe Mondella. Jr.
1argrove Gentry, Emile l.. Clou-
Ter. Vallery Thomas, Earnest E.
Jordan, Abram Vercher, Isadore
daricelli, Bonnie Kerry, Ernest
Wheeler, Lawson Moore, JAS. ID.
'arke, Howett Scarborough, Bur-
on lowers, Lawrence Jennings,
'ornandsz 9. Bandaries, Clifton
]. Dew, Mat booty, Frank Dura- !
., Robert B. Laggette. Anderson
)wens, Andrew Booty, Jules Ian
der, Van CASTOR, Floyd Knott,
raves Wodgorth. Patrick j. Dwy-
r, Austin McGason, Jno. F. Pull
~, Jno. D. RACIAL. Robert A.
'ourciau, Louis w. Scroggins,
/. F. Tarver. Luddy Dearborn.
rank Flores, Jack L. Lacase,
arrest j. Rredza, Willie Paddy, j
Teo. w. Holt, David Owens,
reedborn Holland, Benjaman T.
elong, VIM. d. Dowden. Walter !
aster. /;
= Il
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The entire industry of the Uni
tied States is now under the con-
troll of the food administration con-
Quoted under the lieenee system
which will control manufacturing
ard Importation.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-09-20

Germans silver is an alloy of
copper, nickel and zinc, without
any genuine silver in it, a simple
illustration of Germany not being
on the square with anything.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-09-20

The negro troops will be organ
lied in separate units, and trained
as far as possible in the states
where they are raised.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-09-20

Every abled body man in Lou
isiana must either work or fight,
and if he is not doing either, the
State Council of Defense has en-
powered the sheriffs and police
chiefs to put him in jail as this is
no time for Ioa fng.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-09-20

Through the surveillance and
good work being done by Uncle
Sam, it won't be long before any
one will know that |. w. w. stood
for / Want Work, because the l
Won't Waste clubs are springing
up from the Hydrahead as fast
as the old are cue off
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-09-20

The Victory Food Commission
recently organized IN New Orleans
is planning a vigorous campaign
for introducing products made
with part cotton seed meal.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-09-20

Germany will shortly be ready
to publish her peace terms. an out
line of which is being circulated
(unoficially) as a feeler and it is
believed that there are something's
that will be susceptible of discus
sion.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-09-20
Most .sneers mask fears.

Hygiene is being taught to the
less civilized natives of the Phil
pines with motion pictures.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-09-20

Louisiana had to send 40 per
cent of its full quote on Sept. 10Th
made up entirely of white men,
according to orders from Provost
Marshall Crowner. On account
of the negro population, some of
the parishes were unable to furnish
this number. 50 the deficit will
had to be made up from she others
and this call took practically
ell the white soldiers who have
been drawn.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-09-20

Official Journal Parish of Natchitocties
E" Parish School Board.
City of NatchitocheS.
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No attention will be paid to annoy
nous letters.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-09-20

Since the beginning of the world
The progress of civilization has been
marked by war but this epoch
making progress in our present
national and world life is concen-
trating the peace loving enegies of
more than one hundred million
people. upon agriculture, manufac-
turing and commerce because of
the one possibility Of this being the
end of ali wars, with the treaties
Of disarments. international polio
ing and enforced arbitration a.
mong all the nations.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-09-20

Communications are solicited, and
we will not be held responsible for any
views contained therein.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-09-20
Sept. Ii 1917.

To the President and Members
of the Police Jury of the parish
of Natchitoches.
Gentlemen:
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rtered in the Post Office as 2nd class MATER
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-16
LITTLE BENNY'S
N OF E BOOK
BY LEE PAPE

Pop was out with Mr.. Lewis the mite
before last and last mite ma was tell
ing him she dident think Mr.. Lewis
was a very good influents on him, and
! pop sed, Hank, wat was that, wat was
that?
Wat, wat was wat? sed ma
Good of sworn | herd fire engines
sed pop.
dident heer thing. sed ma.
| dident heer enything, sed AND
! startid to lissen all my mite and prit.
ty soon pop sed There there, wasent
that fire engine?
Well if it was you serteny have q
marvelis sents of heerng sed ma.
cant heer enything pop. sed.
Watts that prove? sed pop And he
kepp on lissening and kepp on lissen-
ing and aftir a vile he sed, There II
that's not fire engine wat is it. I'm go.
fling out to see ware the fire Is. And
he jumped up and ran down stares me
running down aftir him and he got his
hat and overcoat off Of the hall rack
and went out me following him. 1,
Do you heer them now, pop. do you
heer them now? l sed.
Not so plainly, sed pop. And he
wawked GROUND the corner, me wawk'
ing with him and who was standing
GROUND there but Mr.. Lewis.
All, Lew. who wood of thawt to see
you heer. came out TO see ware the
fire was, dident you heer eny fire en-
gines? sed pop.
They fooled me to. it was 2 boys on
bisickles, sed Mr. Lewis
Benny go home and tell your mothe-
l happened to meet Mr. Lewis and we
are. going for a wawk and tell her not
to waite up for me, sed pop.
WITCH l went home and did and ms
sed. o fire engines. fire engines.
Mr.. Lewis sed it was 2 boys Ibi
sickles. sed.
No doWt Sed ma
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named therein as the judgment plain
! tiff is the same James Keveney who
| conveyed the same property to Norris
Hungerford by deed recorded in Book 2
at page 335 of the records in the record.
er's office of Wapello county, Iowa.
Plaintiff further alleges that one
| James r. Hackworth obtained tax
deed for the said property on the fifth
day of October. 1875, recorded in Book
i Z, ct page 161 Of the records in the re-
corder's office Of Wapello county, Iowa,
and that he afterwards conveyed the
same to one w. B. Wycoff. and that the
said deed was recorded in Book I. at
page 217 Of the records of Wapello
county, Iowa, plaintiffs aver and claim
that the said tax deed cuts off and bars
any claim Of any other person therein.
Petition asks that plaintiffs title to
the northeast quarter (NEA) of the
southeast quarter (SEA) of section
two (2l township seventy-two (72)
range fourteen G4), Wapello county,
Iowa, be forever established in they
and quieted in them and that the
claims of all of the defendants be- bar
red and cut off and foreclosed, and for
such other and further relief as equity
and good conscience will decree.
Ana unless you appear thereto ard
defend before noon of the second day
OF the next term, being the March term
OF said court, which will commence at
OttumWa. Iowa. on the 26th day of
March. 1877. default will be entered
against you and Judgment rendered
thereon.
Dated at Ottumwa, EWapello county.
Iowa, this 14th day of February. 1917.
A. w. Enoch, Attorney for Plaintiffs
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THINKS IOWA WILL
USE MANY FIR TREES

Ames, Feb 15-"Inu the near flu
ture Iowa will be using large quaint
ties of fir and other Pacific coast
woods in her building and other wood
using industries" predicts the forest
rymen at Iowa State college.
In recent years the bulk of con-
struction material used in Iowa has
come from the south, southern vel.
low pine furnishing about 35 per cent
of the total amount of lumber used
in buildings at the present time. With
this southern supply waning and
prices advancing. western species will
be used more extensively.
Fir especially is coming into quite
extensive use in construction in place
of yellow pine Heretofore. except for
silo and heavy bridge work it has
been little used in Iowa The wood is
of better quality than yellow pine, is
sitter and is altogether equal or bet
ter than the southern product for con.
struction purposes.
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Wanted

WANTED-TO SUPPLY YOU WITH
DR.. VOLTS egg maker; a pig money
maker for you, Parks drug store.
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Euening Story
ACROSS THE. WAY.
BY Susan e. CIaoett.
copyright, 1917, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)

The cottage sat somewhat back from
the road and across from big, old
fashioned house, the very LONELINESS
of which suggested comfort. The girl
leaning on the gate leading to the cot
tage looked from the one to the other
and nodded her head with satisfaction
at will do, II can only make the
others see It," she thought. Even II
roof leaks there must be one or two
Of the rooms that are habitable and the
place will be riot OF beauty when the
June roses are in bloom. Who Will
care then for broken windows and sag
Rine doors? However, l see Its pos
sibilities because I 30 desire It. The
place is really forlorn."
"stck to the possibilities" q pleas.
ant 7oics said behind her. When the
4 weeds are cut and few nails are dr1v.
en- into missing palings you VIII NOT
1 know it,
The girl turned with start. her
eyes cold She had not realized she mad
spoken aloud.
ut does look uncared for" the man
continued, critically examining the cot
tage and It's surroundings, but know
its possibilities. II you wish, will have
IL put IN OrOeT dI ONCE
"Are you the owner
II was born here. Strange how one
! lets the years pass without coming
back, have always meant to come, but
never did. I think" he said reflectively
"that have been waiting for just this"
He turned and looked at her for the
first time. "YOu are stranger to the
place"
She nodded toward the big house
across the way. ~ am visiting friends,
but would like to remain all summer
J If the cottage Is practicable"
ut will be ready when you are ready
and that will be-" he ended enquir
ingly.
She laughed delightedly. Are you
the maker of dreams come true that
you 80 easily say 1t will be ready?'
would move in tonight If that were pos
|Yible.'
"Dreams?'
"Why not? When one has been
elf dweller for two years this little,
Weather beaten cottage, with it's clam.
bering vines and ,clumps of snowballs
and mock oranges'and lilacs looks like
the entrance to paradise"
At the dinner table that night she
told of what she had done. Margaret
Alden listened with troubled face.
How could you, Man, she said at
last, you know how We want you
with us"
T know Nan answered soberly,
'but must lead my own life. Mar
garet. Over there will be home, across
the way will be you, my dearest friends
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and then it was with visible reluc.

l.
and then it was with visible reluc-
lance:
II did not feel like bundle Of gold
certificates perhaps
Damn the money" he said roughly.
Il can take care of you without it. But
you are little mixed. The certificates
were mine, and l turned them over to
the trustees the morning I met you
here. knew you would not come to
me, as long as held them. Now, will
you give me my chance?'
If you really want it." she answer
ed slowly. II think am glad to give
it,
you DEAR" he said under his breath
as he leaned forward. Then they both
laughed, for they heard nanny say:
"Fo' de lands sake, what am de
doctor dom ter nah honey chir?"
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MAKING PROGRESS
ON MILITARY BILL

Jefferson City, Mo-, Feb. Is. Pro.
gass on bill to provide military
. ming In high schools was made by
Representative Rich r. Cornell and w.
0. Dixon, chairman of the house COM
m1ttee on militia. The bill, inspired by
the dangers of war with Germany, will
require three hours week of training
for every boy physically able during
his four years in high school.
Appropriation probably will be in.
cluded to supply military equipment.
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and Mrs. Josephine Ray, neighbors,
who have cared for her for many
years. Her library was given to the
public library. She also left provis.
ions for a $500 monument and set
aside 500 for the care OF her lot
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TEARING UP oLD ROAD

Newton, Feb. 15.-Workmen for the
FIT. Dodge, Des Moines & Southern
railroad have been busy the past week
tearing up the rails of the old Newton
and Northwestern railroad near Colfax
and will ship them to Fl. Dodge where
they will be used by that road. The
rails will be laid between Fl. Dodge
and Webster City, it is said.
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GAVE HOME 70 FRtENps.

1NVE TUNE TO FRIENOS.
Bedford, Feb. 15-By the terms OF
the will Of Mrs. Isaac Kersey, who
died last week, all of her property,
which includes home in south Bed.
ford. was given to Mrs. Will Keith
The Detroit times., 1917-02-24
WORLD FACES FAMINE AS WHEAT
CROPS FAIL TWICE IN TWO YEARS

enough to reduce appreciably the
mcager supply now IN hand.
Fortunately there is n way out,
IL The agricultural population can
be aroused 10 the gravity OF the sit
uation. The spring wheat is still TO
bee planted. and II all the available
area is planted. there will be enough
10 save the day.
Every farmer that cares anything
about his country and incidentally
about the chance Of big profits
which tins almost certain failure OF
the winter wheat crops opens 10
him--will plan, ia wheat every acre
OF ground that - tllablA lie VIII
plant close TO tie fences ard In the
corners. in order that not foot Of
ground that can raise wheat viii
he idle.
Plant wheat is the slogan that
ought % 20 out 10 every farrn IN
The init d States. Within sir
months. unless all signs fail. the
whole world will be calling FOR
wheat wi'h the anguish OF impen 4
INK famine in thoir voices.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-24

fighter grew ~ leaps go 49,
When the Philippines &C., -
United States ovnssshlD. -
was sent thsrs. His bg111o0 @
paigns against the tnrt11une -
won him such fame ~ - g.
department made him hg1onGw Il
inG at the time the you1U1ge ~
Pointer ever named gsnBaI - O.
regular army.
President Roosevelt ~ - G
1905. jumping PershiAg fro0 g
tain 10 brigadier-gsn over e.
other ofncers who wvrs Pssshtn010
seniors.
In 1906. Pershing bsoems -
ernor of the Moro provtnsA o.
bining diplomacy with flghf1nG GO
tiles. he pushed his ennpn1uuI
against the Moros until hs $1,000
them by the defeat Of BasDag c.
1918.
Pershing returned to the Uul1o(
States In January, 1914. and becam(
head OF the Eighth brigade of ~
army. with headquarters at N PAoo
Pershing was married In 1905 q
Miss Frances Warren. daughter q
Senator Francis n Wares. o(
Cheyenne. Wyo. His wife and tire
OF his four children lost their Mveq
in the burning OF the Presidio. Ban
Francisco. on Aug. ~. 1915.
The Detroit times., 1917-02-24
BY BASIL N. MANLY.

WASHINGTON. d. C. Feb. "a
Reports from every part of the
world indicate grave danger OF
short wheat crop fer the coming
year On top OF the great whea,
failure OF last year this would bring
the entire world close 20 famine.
In Russia. next TO the United
States tho greatest wheat growing
country, "1'd weather prevails with
only "a light snow cove ring 10 pro
tect the seed. A. result the out
look for winter crops there Is not
good. and az the tame time IN.
stocks on hand are only modcrate
and the consumption for food has
been unusually heavy
In France. the fourth largest
wheat producer. the winter is said
TO be the soyerest since 1903. With
unly lgh. snow covering for the
crops. ~ he present icw temla~a.
lures followed recent rains. The
smallest crop in years is therefore
expected.
The Balkan States will certainly
produce no surplus grain this year
Tor not only are these countries
ravagei by war and crippled by a
scarcity OF labor. bur the season ms
been delayed by W.T.. cold weather
In italy the weathee has Decn bad
cold and wet. with little snow. enc
the national stocks are so small that
foreign buying Is very heavy
In Australia. where the seasons
are the reverse OF ours. harvesting
II said TO 10 slow. and IL is wet
ever very large area. AS n result
the crop esd lstcs are being reduced
millions or bushels
I'm the United States extreme cold
has endanIered the winter whest.
which turnout the great wheat belt
has had only a very light or 70
snow covering The crop experts
are unanimous IN predicting the
American winter wheat crop will be
below normal altho q greater arcc
was planted this year than ever be-.
fore
This situation Is rendered perilcUs
because the failure OF last year In
practically all CROPS all over the
world will bring Us and other corn.
tries up 10 the harvest with prhc.
tically no wheat in storage. while IN
normal years there IS q surplu, OF
hand AZ the beginning OF the harvest
Of 100000 300 bush is or mere rhe
United States alone ordinarily cumec
to the harvest with 5000, 600 bush
els in tho storasc elevators or IN
the farmers barns.
And the danger = being daily In
creased bv The submarine campS' "a.
Every grain ship that Is sunk, car.
RES down with II thousands OF tons
of wheat, which ia lost forever. No
one can estimate even how much
wheat 1s being lost in this way. but
there is no question that it is great
The Detroit times., 1917-02-24

The most probable successor OF
Gen. Frederick Funston, comman-
der OF the division OF the south.
who has just died. is Mai Gen. John
Joseph Pershing, who led the re-
cent expedition OF United States
soldiers into Mexico.
Pershing has been Funston's right
hand man in the command OF the
army OF the south. He was chosen
for the almost impossible task OF
pursuing villa into the desert
wastes OF Chihuahua on account OF