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The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
j. M. CHAFFEE RECEIVERS

John M. Chaffee, p. G., Of Adel-
phian lodge No. so, I. 0. 0. F., attend
ed a meeting of the lodge last night
where he received enthusiastic well
come. For the last six months he has
been confined to his home, seriously
ill and at one period his life was des-
paired. His return to the lodge was
the signal for an unusual ovation.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
RICKEY RESTRAINED BY
COURT FROM JUMPING
TO ST. LOUIS CARDS

st. Louis. March 29-Judge R. E.
Cave Of the Circuit Court issued
restraining order last night preventing
Branch Hickey, former business man
ager of the st. Louis American League
Baseball Co., from acting as presi-
dent of the St. Louis National League
Co. or from entering the employ Of
the latter company.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
DARCY TO MEET
JEFF SMITH NEXT
MONTH IN SOUTH

New Orleans, March 29-Les Darcy
of Australia and Jeff Smith of New
York will fight 20 rounds to decision
here May q, according to the an
nouncement last night of a local pro-
fnoter. The bout will be advertised
Us for the middleweight championship
Of the world
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29

William J. Norris, proof commits
sioner for the British government in
the United States and Canada, COM
mitted suicide in the office building of
the Bethlehem Steel Co., at Allentown
Pa.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29

A class in wireless telegraphy for
young women was formed at a meet.
ing of the National Special Aid So
ciety, 259l Fifth avenue, New York.
The national crisis prompted the
action.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29

A man describing himself as Will
liam E. Kelly was arrested at Provi-
dence by federal officers, charged
with having in his possession and at
tempting to cash forged government
checks in Rhode Island. g.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29

FUNERAL DESIGNS AND
BOUQUETS
JOHN RECK = eSyss
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
Sporting Chatter

The American league schedule pro-
vides for two Red sox victories in
Boston on the Fourth Of July. with
the Athletics slaughtered to make a
Hub holiday.
One-armed, one-legged and blind
golfers are nothing remarkable. Show
us your dumb golfer!
A wrestler announces his willingness
to meet any boxer in a rough-and-
tumble fight. File on the uncouth
ruffian! Doesn't the rude fellow know
that no boxer would demean himself
by participating in fight?
The press agent of Detroit con-
Germ says automobiles have been re-
duced in price until they are now with
in the reach of ALL" The trouble is
some of us haven't any reach.
Only difference between semi-pro-
fessionals and some amateurs is that
the latter forget to put semi in front
Of their. title. 90
A little more good golfing and fish,
ing weather will deprive the water
wagon of the last of the passengers
who engaged seats on the first OF jan
uary.
In the old days the boxing fans were
disappointed when a fight wasn't pull
ed off, but now they are usually
disappointed when it is.
Some boxing champions are popu- :
lar, and others couldn't attract a
spoonful Of spectators except that ees
rams don't want to miss seeing them
knocked out.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29

The first session of the 77th annual
New England Southern Conference Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church was
opened at Providence, r. l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29

The Chicago Telegraph Co. has ap-
piled to the Illinois Utilities Commits
sion for permission to issue $6,000,000
Of it's capital stock, the proceeds to be
used for new construction.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29
BRIEF NEWS NOTES

The Rev. Il. A. Hanley, president
of Franklin College, of Philadelphia,
resigned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29

Carroll Hindman Hudders, of Allen
town, Pa, was appointed captain in
the quartermasters corps and assign
ed to the administrative staff by Ad-
jutant-General Stewart.
The Federated Civic Association of
New York announced that it had
adopted a resolution pledging the sup
port Of the organization to the United
States, President Wilson and Mayor
Mitchell.
Governor Cornwell, of West Vir-
GINA, has granted the request of Gov.
James M. Cox, of Ohio, to be per-
mitted to send National Guardsmen
across the Ohio river into West Vir-
ginia for military purposes.
A head tax of IS on all travellers
entering the United States and Can
ada, said to be under consideration by
the Dominion government, was dis
cussed at meeting of Canadian rail-
road officials at Niagara Falls.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29

In the old days the boxing fans were
disappointed when a fight wasn't pull
ed off, but now they are usually
disappointed when it is.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent Word
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29

Only difference between semi-pro-
fessionals and some amateurs is that
the latter forget to put semi in front
Of their title. =
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29

The Chicago White Sox have re-
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1917-03-29

One-armed, one-legged and blind
golfers are nothing remarkable. Show
us your dumb golfer!
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-06-01
Horse Greek

The farmers are all wearing
| grins Oh their faces now. Why!
Because its been raining some.
Mr.. and Mrs. Happy" Claude
johnson were calling at the Wag-
ner home Sunday.
Miss Lena Reiman from Mime
sofa is visiting her brother and
sister Joe and Gertie Reiman.
Mr.. Hoeser from Wis, is visiting
his children Mrs. Joe Brietbach,
Mrs. Joe Schuld and Mary and Otto
Hoeser, at this writing.
L. E. DeLapp is now working
up at his son-in-law's, G. R. Tay-
lor at Weldon.
The dance at the school house
Saturday night was a decided sue
cess. Music was furnished by the
Schumacher brothers,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Kudena were
calling on Mr.. Whitman Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Jansen are the
proud parents of big baby boy.
Ben is wearing a perpetual grin
these days.
Mrs. Roy LaRowe and Mrs. Roy
Cullum were calling on Mrs. Geo.
Wagner Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Brietbach were
visiting the latter's sister Mrs. Joe
Schuld Sunday
The boys meet at Geo. Wagners
Sunday to organize the Horse
creek ball team.
Joe Lenarz of Weldon was Wis
iting at Matt Laubachs over Sun
day.
Miss Martha Waller who is en-
ployed at the Weldon Store was
visiting her parents over Sunday.
Johanna and Alma Reinhard,
Walter Wagner were calling on
their brother George Sunday after
noon.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-06-01

There will be a dance and pie
social at the Horse creek school
house June 9th 1917, for the bene-
fit of the Horse creek ball team.
Everybody is welcome. Come one,
Come all.
The school closed here last Fri
day, with Miss Alma Wagner as
teacher. She is planning on going
to the State Normal School at
Dillon, Mont, again this year.
School begins June 9Th.
j. B. Coberly spent part of Sun
day at the Jansen home.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-06-01

NOTICE to Equity members
At the next meeting our Repre-
sentative will be with you to ex-
plain our Insul ance Department
of the Montana Equity Mutual Fire
and Hail Insurance Co. of Great
Falls. Watch for date of meeting.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-06-01

John Schumacher and family
were calling at w. F. Wagner's
Sunday evening.
Here's wishing the Banner all
kinds of success.
The circle banner. [volume] (Circle, Mont.) 1914-1939, 1917-06-01

Monster Celebration at Circle
July 4th.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
GIVE POULTRY PLENTY
OF PURE WATER

Water is very important part Of
the ration required by poultry. The
body of an average mature hen con-
tains about IS per cent water. An
egg is about rs per cent water. All
feed consumed by poultry must be
softened by water to prepare 1t for the
digestive process. Blood is composed
very largely OF water, which serves
to carry red and white corpuscles to
the different parts Of the body to
nourish the needy tissues and elimi-
nate waste products. Water is just as
important and valuable as feed in
maintaining the body health Of the hen
and as factor in the maximum pro-
duction Of eggs.
Supplying water once or twice a day
Is not sufficient. Pure, fresh water
should be available to poultry at all
times. It serves not only the purposes
mentioned, but to lower the body tenn
perature Of the hen This is done by
system OF evaporation through the
breathing organs which is the cause
OF hens holding their mouth open and
breathing rapidly on a hot day. The
faster they breathe the more rapid
is the evaporation through the lungs
and the lower is the body tempera.
tUlre.
The average flock of one hundred
hens will use about five gallons Of
water daily during the hot, season.
Considering both the present prices
Of feed and the relative value Of feed
and water In the ration water has a
feeding value of about twenty cents
gallon. AS water costs practically
nothing, there is no excuse for neg
lecttng this very important factor In
feeding poultry.-A. f. Rolf, Live
Stock Extension Service, Louisiana
State University.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
A FAMILY
MEDICINE
In Her Mothers Home, Says This
Georgia Lady, Regarding Black
Draught. Relief From Head
ache. Malaria. Chills, Etc.

Ringgold, Ga Mrs. Chas. CASTOR,
of this place, writes: II am user
of Thedford's Black Draught; in fact,
it was one of our family medicines.
Also in my mothers home, when |
was child. When any Of us child
ren complained Of headache, usually
caused by constipation, she gave us
a dose of Black-D -Draught, which would
rectify the trouble. Often in the
Spring, we would have malaria and
chills, or troubles Of this kind, we
would take Black.Draught pretty reg
ular until the liver acted we'll, and
we would soon be I'D and around
again. We would not be without it,
for 1t certainly has saved us lots of
doctor bills. Just a dose Of Black
Draught when not SO we'll saves a
lot Of days in bed.''
Thedford'g Black.Draught has been
in use for many years in the treat
ment of stomach, liver and bowel
troubles, and the popularity which 1t
now enjoys is proof Of its merit.
II your liver Is not doing its duty,
you will suffer from such disagree.
able symptoms as headache, bilious
uGoS, ColSLlpdG1OlI, AAAAGCSt4oAs VCo's
and unless something is done. serious
trouble may result.
Thedford's Black-Draught has been
found q valuable remedy for these
troubles. It is purely vegetable. and
acts in a prompt and natural way,
regulating the liver to it's proDey
functions and cleansing the bowels of
impurities. Try it. Insist on Thed.
ford's. the original and genuine. e 20
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
CITY TAX SALES
1MMovABLE AND MOVABLE PROPERTY
CITY OF DONALDSoNVILLE
Versus
DELINQUENT TAX DEBTORS


NY VIRTUE OF the authority vested in me
D by the constitution and laws of the state
of Louisiana, will sell at the principal
front door of the courthouse in the city o,
Donaldsonville, within the legal hours for
judicial sales, beginning at IL o'clock a. M on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1917.
and continuing on Monday and each sue
ceeding day until said sales are completed'
all immovable and movable property on whlch
taxas are now due to the city of Donaldson
vile. to enforce collection Of the taxes as
,essed in the year 1916, and each year pre-
vious thereto, together with interest thereo''
from the 31st day of December, 1919. at .he
rate of ten per cent per annum until paio.
and all costs The names of said delinquent
taxpayers, the amount of taxes due ny each
on the assessment of said year, anu the I'M :
movable and movable property assessed TO
each to be offered for sale. are as 1oHo"s'
te-wit:
Leon. Alexander, improved lot 16, square
E, assessment $3.50, taxes $2.70.
Lawrence James, improved lot -, su-
burb Nolan assessment $3.50, taxes S2.2e.
Morton, Mrs. Charity, lot 81. square y
Cburchville. assessment $50, taxes 5000.
Tisserand, Miss E., improved lot D. square
E, assessment $780, taxes $S.45
Weber Miss Cece ct ais, improved lot a.
square 81 assessment $500, taxes $l.;Vo. :,
And on said day days of sale Will sell
such portions of said property as each tax
debtor shall point out. and in case the taN
debtor will not point out sufficient property;
I will at once and without further delay sell
the least quantity of said property OF any
tax debtor which any bidder will buy Tor the
amount of taxes interest and costs due by
said tax debtor; the sale to be without ap.c
Draisement, for cash in legal tender money OF
the United States. and the property SOLO
shall be redeemable at any time within the
space of one year, by paying the price given,
with 20 per cent and costs and penalty added.
ROBERT E. DILL,
City Tax Collector.
Donaldsonville, La, Sept. 8, 1917.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
THE POTATO SCAB Is
NOT HARD TO CONTROL
Crop Rotation, Clean Fertilizer, and
Treatment of Seed Are Effec.
tive Measures.

Among the troubles with which the
grower of Irish potatoes has to con-
tend is the disease commonly known
as potato scab. This disease affects
the tubers themselves, and not only
makes the potatoes unsightly but de-
creases the yield.
The potato scab is not difficult
disease to control, and an expenditure
of few cents and few hours time
previous to planting the seed Will
practically make certain that the crop
will be free OF this disease. In order
to accomplish this, three things must
be considered.
10 Practice Crop Rotation. Pota-
toes should not be grown In ne'o
that produced crop OF scabby pota-
toes the previous year. In some sec
tions Of the country the disease VIAL
live over from one year to the next In
the soil. To avoid possible infectlon
from the soil 1t is always best to TO
tate the crops. After field has grown
potatoes for one year, it should De
planted in other crops for couple OF
years until any of the scab infection
that may have been present in the
soil has had sufficient time to De
killed.
f2) Do Not Use Infected Fertilizer.
1t sometimes happens that when a
grower has scabby potatoes he feeds
them to his stock Many OF the po-
tatoes will become mixed with the ma
nure and later find their way back
to the fields. II potatoes are planted
on land on which this manure has
been spread, a diseased crop is very
likely to be the result. Only fert1liz-
er should be used that Is known TO
be free OF any infection.
~ Treat All Potatoes With For
maldehyde Before Planting. The
greatest source Of infection comes
from the seed that is used for plant
ing. The disease remains alive In the
scabby spots on the tubers, and conse-
auently If scabby potatoes are used
for planting without treatment, 1t is
more than likely that scabby crop
will develop. A large part Of the seed
sold in this state are more or less ar
fected with the scab disease. In a
number of instances that have come
to our attention, potatoes have been
shipped here for planting that were
so badly affected with the scab that
they would not have been salable for
eating purposes. It is probably i'm.
possible to buy seed and be absolutely
sure that no scab. is present but 1t Is
possible to buy seed that do not have
an excessive amount of the disease.
II only a small amount of scab is
present on potatoes 1t can be largely
removd by treating them with for
na1dehyde (formalin) solution. It is
always best to give seed potatoes this
treatment whether any scab is visible
or not, as small amount Of the dis
ease is likely to be overlooked. The
formaldehyde can be obtained at al
most any drug store. It can usually
be obtained in sealed pound bottles at
a very moderate cost. 1t should be
guaranteed to contain from 81 per cent
to 40 per cent pure formalin. The So
h1tion to be used in treating the po-
tatoes is made by mixing one pint of
the commercial formaldehyde with 80
gallons of water-C. w. Edgerton, Ex-
pertinent Station, Louisiana State Uni
verSity
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
sHERIFFs SALE.
State of Louisiana-Parish OF Aseen.
sion-Twenty-Seventh Judicial
District Court.
Ado1phe Meter
vs.. No. 2493
Theophile Gentil

DY VIRTUE OF and in obedience g
- an order of seizure and sale, ls-
sued by the above named court IN the
| above entitled and numbered cause,
and to me directed, have seized ana
taken into my possession, and Will ol-
fer for sale at public auction TO tas
last and highest bidder, according %
law, at the principal front door OF ths
courthouse of the parish Of Ascension,
in the city of Donaldsonville, On
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER Is, 1911,
| at Ii o'clock a. M. the following de-
seribed property, to-wit:
His rights, titles and interest, be,
ing the undivided one-fifth OF another
certain lot of ground situated y
the town of Donaldsonville, parish q
Ascension, in that part Of sad tow "
formerly known as Faubourg Lessafa'
designated on the plan of SAID ray.
bourg as Lot number fifteen, forihlhs
the corner of Lessard and Attakapas Y
now Nichols avenue, bounded Dy "
property formerly belonging 70 r.. g.
dinand Terrio on one side and u ~
rear, measuring sixty feet front W W
Lessard street by depth ana 1lona sla
on Attakapas street Of one NUM- " D
and twenty feet, together Wlth q a. = e
the buildings and improvements si1e1e
on and thereunto belonging.
Another certain lot Of ground slsa, ~,
a+ad i, tha nar;sb of Ascension, town
of Donaldsonville, in that part o sd srsf
town known as Faubourg Lessala, -
designated on plan of said toWl;p1 -
the lot number twenty-five, lfoasas,s' asag.
on Opelousas street, measuring ny
two feet two inches by depth Of oas
hundred and seven feet SIN lneasg. ~
American measure, bounded ~ M tl,s
side by lot number twenty-one, s.o,tv. ~
other side by lot number 1Msnty ,snsy.
three. and in the rear by lot tWens1 l,,a,,
four. when it measures ffty-ssssfsoaf1 a
feet four inches; together with u Ia Il
the buildings thereon ana tnstse, .anarty
belonging. Being the same : pltiRlsi III h.
which the said Theophile ushI1 noni.
herited from his late father, pp1lt It'll
nioue Gentil, who died on tne ttsr. ll
day of April, 1906, and his mos1f aos il
Eugene Guedry, surviving Wla0a WIZ died
the said Dominique Gentll, W,lo no0a
on the 18th day of January 20 in#
Terms and conditions--oasA
United States currency.
E. C. HANSON,
Sheriff, Parish Of Aseensloa'
Donaldsonyille, La, June ~ go
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15

LEON NEWMAN,
c. H. LANDRY, SR.,
L. w. ARMITAGE.
Finance Committee.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
EVERY GARDEN SHOULD
GROW IRISH POTATOES
Seed Potatoes Should Be Sprouted
Before Planting.

A portion of every garden should be
planted In fall Irish potatoes, IL space
permits. This will provide nutritious
and palatable food during the la1e
fall, and the surplus may be storeo
for winter consumption.
Small potatoes from the spring har'
vest are usually used as seed fee the
fall paintings. The seed POTATOES
should be sDrouted before planting
and planted whole, instead Of being
cut in pieces, as for spring planting
The popular spring varieties, such as
the Red Triumph, Irish Cobbler ana
White Star are commonly planted IN
the fall.
Do, not plant potatoes that are al
fected with the scab disease. II you
are not familiar with the appearance
Of this disease, write to the Exten'
sion Division, Louisiana State Uni
versity, Baton Rouge, for Circular mo-
8 on the Potato Scab.
Prepare ridges three to three and
one-half feet in width for fall irish
potatoes. No fertilizer will be required
by rich soils, but when stable manure
is used it must be well decomposed
and thoroughly mixed with the SOIL
during its preparation.
The middle of August or little lat
er is a good time to plant potatoes
in southern Louisiana. In the central
and northern parts Of the state plant"
ings should be made a few days
earlier. In planting, make trench
on the center Of the ridge and drop
the potatoes eight to twelve inches
apart. II the soil Is moist, cover to q
depth of three to four inchesl II dry
or sandy, cover a little deeper. Keep
the surface of the soil well cultivated
with garden hoe. .
In digging, the potatoes must be
carefully handled. Store them in a
cool, well ventilated place-not in
sacks, but preferably In shallow "slat-
ted" boxes, or spread the tubers out
thinly on a dry floor. Some covering
will have to be provided for them in
freezing weather.
If potato beetles appear, hand-pick
and destroy them; If they come IN
large numbers, poison them by dust
ing with powdered arsenate of lead
and air-slaked lime.-G. L. T1ebout,
Horticulturist, Extension Division,
Louisiana State University.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
FILTHY HOG .WALLOWS
SPREAD DISEASE

Louisiana club boys are encouraged
to construct wooden or concrete wal
lows for their pigs and to keep them
In a reasonably clean condition. These
are made by digging shallow hole,
big enough for the pigs to lie in, us-
ing concrete for the sides and bottom
and plastering it onto the earth. It is
q good plan also to put in a drain 80
that the water may be readily chang
cd, The hogs thereby have access to
plenty Of good water during the hot
summer months, which is essential to
thrifty condition, without having 20
use the muddy and filthy wallow holes
that are so common over the country
and which are often the means of
spreading contagious diseases, espe-
cially cholera.
In addition to making hogs more
comfortable, these wal1ows can be used
to rid them Of lice and fieas. To do
this, cover the surface Of the water
with about half an inch Of crude oil.
When the pigs go into the water they
will become covered with Oil and the
vern1ln will be killed.-W. II. Balls,
Extension Division, Louisiana State
University.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
WONDERFUL STUFF!
LIFT OUT YOUR C0RNS
Apply few drops then lift corns or
caluses off with fingers
no pain.

No humbug! Amy corn, whether hard,
soft or between the toes, will loosen
right up and lift out, without particle
of pain or soreness.
This drug is called freezone and is q
compound Of ether discovered by Gin
cinnati man.
Ask at any drug store for small
bottle of freezone, which will cost but
a tride, but is sufficient to rid ones
feet of every corn or callus.
Put a few drops directly upon any
tender, aching corn or callus. Instantly
the soreness disappears and shortly the
corn or callus will loosen and can be
lifted off with the fingers.
This drug freezone doesn't eat out the
corns or ealluses but shrivels them with
out even irritating the surrounding skin.
Just think! No pain at all; no sore
ness or snarting when applying it or
afterwards. If your druggist don't have
freeEone have him order it for you.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-09-15
sHERIFFS SALE.
State of Louisiana-Parish Of Aseen
sion-Twenty- y-Seventh Judicial
District Court.
John w. Hanna
VS. No 01S2

vs.. No. 2488
Eunice Babin and Martha Pertuis
.pY VIRTUE OF and in obedience
~ to an order of sale, to effect par
tition, issued by the above named
court in the above entitled and mum
bered cause, and to me directed,
will offer for sale at public auction
to the last and highest bidder, accord
ing to law, at the principal front door
of the courthouse of the parish of AS
cension, in the city of Donaldsonville,
on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1917,
at Il o'clock a. M, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
North half Of south half Of north
east quarter of section Ave, township
ten, south of range four east Tap
proximately forty acres).
Terms and conditions--Cash in
United States currency.
e. G. HANSON,
Sheriff, Parish of Ascension.
Donaldsonville, La, Aug. IL, 1917.