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The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-10

Gov. Pleasant has summoned at
the request of the State Council Of
Defense; all women to appear at
their respective precicnts and reg
lister October II.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-10
CATHOLIC CHURCH

Low Mass every other Sunday at
700 q. m.
High Mass every first Sunday al
$50 a. m.
Sunday School every Sunday at
/: 80 o m.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-10

It is expected that IN the 100000
homes of Louisiana will be found
the tags Of the Food Pledge after
October II.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-10

Reports of new buildings are be-
coming current daily. The over
whelming demand for the right
kind of rent houses and the high
class Of permanent tenants making
the demand is beginning to bring a
response on the part Of those who
have property to improve.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-10

Liquor and tobacco dealers have
been mighty busy since the passage
of the October 4th war tax meas
ure. All such stock have been in
ventoried and the dealers are hav-
ing to dig deep to help pay the
costs of war.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-10
TONIGHT

Miss Bertha Williams and Miss
Ethel Simpson Of Berwick spent .
pleasant day visiting in Patterson
Monday, the guests Of Mrs. r. Dut-
ton.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-10

Silk Typewriter Ribbons, guaran-
teed for six months, at THE RE-
VIEW office. Phone 278.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

Seattle Sprt)
 What you have done for Alaska you have done for each of us" said Right Reverend Joseph K. Cri- mont s. J., newly consecrated Bishop or Alaska, III m expressing thanks behalf of the people Of Alaska given by the Alaska Bureau to that country, the luncheon given in his honor by the Alaska Bureau the Arctic Club last Thursday noon
 While their immediate spheres are somewhat dii- ferent still they must proceed hand in hand in order to bring about the only real development Of the coun try"
 The luncheon took place on the day following the ceremony St. James Cathedral, when Bishop Crl- mont was consecrated. William Pigott, chairman Of the Alaska Bureau introduced James A. Haight, mem- Der of the executive committee toastmaster, who business men of Seattle to show appreciation of the great of the pioneer activities of the cergymen in the north to whom he paid strong tribute
 The Most Reverend Alexander Christie, Archbishop of Portland Ore, and Metropolitan of this district referred to the greater and more active work that could be by the Church in Alaska through it's newly consecrated Bishop.
 The Most Reverend Timothy Casey Archbishop of Vancouver, B. C., spoke of Alaska country of re markable promise filled with natural resources destined to become important part of the world.
 Right Reverend Edward J. O'Dea, Bishop of Seat te expressed gratitude at the recognition given by the Alaska Bureau to the work being done by one member of the clergy. He paid high compliment to the Alaska Bureau and it's service to Alaska.
 In addition the members of the clergy who spoke, clergymen, guests of the occasion Right Rev. M. Lenihan Bishop of Great Falls, Mont. Right Rev John T. McNally. D. D., Bishop of Calgary, Alta; Right Rev Alexander Macdonald, Bishop of Vic toria B. C.; Rev Joseph Turnell S. J.. Skagway; Rev. Alphonse Rocatt, S. J., Juneau; Rev John Vanderpol, S. J Seward; Rev A. Bailey Juneau Rev. J. Leharty, Spokane; Rev P O'Rely Portland; Rev. A. Coudeyre, Rev. John A. McfIugh, S. Jr; Rev. D. McGrath, Rev. A. Lannegan, Rev. Corbett.
 liter the program the visiting clergy called at the Alaska Bureau accompanied by members of the execu showed the exhibits and explained the work ried by the Bureau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

"A secret told to the lips in stead of to the ear," Edmond Rostand has called kissing. The question is, should it be told to the lips, to the checks, to the back of the neck, just where there are little curls,, or to the hand? Or should this way of pressing ones emotion be re. placed entirely by nose rubbing after the fashion of the Japan csc? Internationalism in kiss ing is a subject much debated nowadays, in line with interna- tionalism generally. It is re- garded by many as the first word in disarmament and a necessary prelude to an inter- national union. Its results, it is thought, could not be other than peaceful. But before the dnal form of the most tender of
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
GOOD NEWS

That refreshing telegram received yester day from Delegate Suzer that the Postoffce Depart ment is likely to grant without delay the establish ment of mail route to the points lower Frederick sound and Chatham strait The establishment of such a route would a great deal to Juneau It would aid in bringing the headquarters of large houses here, and would be the first step in tying to this city in business way rich section of Southeastern Alaska and section that will be getting richer and more populous the years and go.
 It would not be fair to neglect to say that are obliged to- Delegate Suzer for his prompt action in the premises. His immediate appeal the Postmaster General and the quick attention of that official matters that make those interested in the development of Alaska feel comfortably confident
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
REwARD-FOR AMBROSE BIERCE LOST FOUR
 YEARS AGO

An Eastern magazine has offered reward of $500 for information to the whereabouts of Ambrose Bierce alive proof of his death and place of bur ia if dead If the reward should discover the famous writer and satirist alive it will be well spent. If 1t should result in the proof of his will permit the erection of a monument that will mark the end of of most interesting militant journalists and most panstakng writers of fiction fact.
 It has been nearly four years since Ambrose Bieree disappeared if the earth had opened up and swallowed him. The last heard of him in let ter he had written from Laredo, Texas in November of 1s13 He had been at that place for sometime. and he said that he about to leave for prolonged tour of Central and South America No of his having left Laredo discovered, and fol lowing of every possible clue that suggested other theory for his disappearance resulted only phasizing the belief that he had realty left the city.
 Most of his friends believe he probably joined of the warning factions in Mexico and that he may have been killed Wherever he went he had some interesting times and made times interesting others unless death illness quickly inervened That would be inevitable Berce fighter and fierce and seemingly he cared little whether the fight with swords and pistols the weapons that him with his pen.
 Ambrose Bierce came out of the Civil War before he 20 years of age with Majors commission several letters acknowledging his galantry and bray cry under trying circumstances and many scars sof battle indeleby impressed upon his anatomy. He hod gone through the conflict with his eyes open. fWns further evidenced by the stories he began &Yiting almost immediately after the Grand Army of ono Republic disbanded. These followed by
 o novels written in the finest of English and then 6owupapsr work. including editorial writing. ar ro oa politics. sociology. and ali of other
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
"PAWNBROKER PATRIOTS"

Col Roosevelt is attacking those "who give but will not fght"-"pawnbroker patriots" he calls them.
 The Colonel is nocculated with the fighting spirit that he overlooks the it takes money we'll men to win It takes money to purchase bonds and to maintain the Red Cross and to keep the spindes and forges running supply the armies in the field and the harvesters work garner the food for them. The Colonel has the faddiss habit of thinking of thing at time, and if there is any excuse in the world that thing will be fighting
 There many in the United States who can do for their country by giving than by fighting. There many who do by pro- ducing than by fighting There are many who too old to fight and many who unfitted for it through other things Let these be discouraged in giving Let them know that appreciate at full value the things they do for their country.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

Ore reason why we know that the reporter in the movie filum never crv cred story is because he carries large note book. In real life report carries note book. He carries a Wad of copy paper.
 If a girl happens to have a good sha pc. she imasines that it is up to her to dress so that she can prove it. And there are so many girls who are not built that way that we do not blame her.
 We are not going to take Congress- women seriously until one of them has a cigar named after her.
 After man has been egged on to count his chickens before they are hatched he discovers that he is the vic tb, of a shell game.
 What has become of the old-fashoned woman who had a Sunday bonnet with back ribbons that tied in a bow under her chin and who never knew what hatpin was? And what has become of the old fashioned girl who wore black ostrich feathers in her hat?
 The only difference between the man who was married on Friday and the man who was married on some other day is ehat the man who was married on Friday has something to blame his troubles on.
 Once in a while a child has a mother who gets married so often that the poor kid wonders what it's last name will be this time next year.
 The trouble with the mutt who is al- ways trying to kill time is that he won't confine himself to his own time
 This would be nicer world if it was easy to make red nose white as it is to make a white nose red.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
HIDING BEHIND THE FARMER
(St. Louis Republic)


 Nearly all the arguments again the food control bill in Congress based upon the supposed injury it will inflct upon the farmer Even the establishment of minimum price for grain, which would seem to be entirely in the farmers interest is attacked and Senator Gore asserted that this minimum price would most certainly be the maximum and the selling price we'll He does not say how he arrives at this con clusion.
 If the facts known believe they would reveal that much of the being raised in certain quarters in the supposed interest of the farmer is really inspired by the grain gamblers who have grown rich by specuating in the farmers products and who Ob- ec to the food control bill with voice, and have done everything in their to prevent it's for the simple reason that under it their occupation will be gone
 While the food bill may be faulty. would much rather see representatives in Congress who object to it engaged in framing substitute that would curb the spectators than in fighting the enactment of any legislation on the subject which is. in effect, playing right into the hands of the gambler.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

topics. His newspaper work also included Washing City correspondence He touched a subject that he disclosed hand directed the pen. His command of choice expressive English was as nearly perfect usually acquire, and he was al ways in search of topics that others dared not touch He brave and challenging always and variety was a passion.
 Bierce spent great deal of his lifetime in San Francisco, and he well known the Pacific coast None know better than his Pacific coast friends what a mine there would be for them if the $500 reward should find him. and he could be induced to write all about his experiences since the that day nearly four years ago when he last heard from
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

all caresses is decided upon the
 Universal Film Manufacturing Company, melted to the en- deayor by criticism from its au- dience, is determined to discover exactly what the American pub
 lie as a whole most delights in when the moment comes to place the "dot on the # in low ing" to quote MT. Rostand again. The film company will
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

"As between Wilson and Wilhelm am for Wilson. v declared Republican Congressman in debate in the House of Representatives the other day. And that
 illustrates the difficulty the politicians in Congress will have to in their attempt for political pur- poses to dscred the Wilson administration The ma ority of the opposition" well the majority of the party in power believe in the President and desire that he be permitted to conduct the war with undue interference
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

Manton Marble former wellknown American editor who wrote the St Louis platform of 1876, on which Tden for President died the other day in London editor of the New York World be- fore the Pulitzer regime, and finished product as an assayest and editorial writer
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

You cant always tell. Many a mar oWminded man wears q No. s size in hats.
 Lives of successful men have demon stfattd the fact that the man who ncv- CT takes a chance never gets any where.
 some women are so unreasonab ble that they expect man to praise them as much after they marry him s he Gid before they married him.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
UNITED STATES IS
 WEALTHIER THAN 3
 EUROPEAN NATIONS

NEW YORK, Aug. S.-The wealth of the United States, according to Vice-President Kies of the National City Bank, is about $240, 0,O00,- 900, or more than the combined wealth of England, France and Ger many.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
Ouch !!

The Pest had been hanging around for a half hour boring the Busy Man.
 There goes man who makes me feel like taking off my hat to him, re- marked the Busy Man as he glanced out of the window.
 That so?" asked the Pest, "Who IS he?"
 He is a man who minds his own bus- iness," said the Busy Man
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

ed some of his men who were on the roof of the building. So he called through his trumpet: How many of yez are up thcrc?" Five" was the reply So he shouted back: The half of yez come down..
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
Goo Bi!

He turned corner at high speed.
 A reckless driver was Bill Bowers And in the paper we now read:
 "Interment a. m. No flowers"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
RIGGS SLATED FOR GOVERNOR; MEARs MAY GO
 BACK TO ARMY
Steward Gateway


 Through information from authentic cources, it has been announced that Thomas Riggs. member of the Alaskan engineering commission in charge at Fairs bank. will be appointed Governor of Alaska to succeed Gov J. F. A. Strong.
 It is also stated that Captain Frederick Mears in charge of work from Mile 80 to Broad Pass, may be called to the army again any tme he being valua ble transport service officer and experienced construc tor and needed in this branch of the in the field
 The future policy of the Department of the Interior in regard to the executive control of the railroad will probably be decided upon reports made by Assistant Secretary Meyer who is enroue here 1t is possible that under the economy program of the administration, the matter will left entirely in the hands of Chairman Edes. the construction work being done under the various district engineers all of whom experienced men.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

TWO IN ONB-Tne EMPIRES ads" keeps the housewife informed of all sales and the news column way for everybody. The EMPIRES srs light up to the minute on the iay's newa
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

first place before the public the 'Kiss of the Countries" in which example of the typical caress of all nations will be shown. Then the audiences will be asked to vote on which kind of a kiss they prefer. After this the company will give three prizes for efficiency" in kiss- ing-one of $500, one of $o50 and one of 3100.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

Kaiser probably appointed MT. Michaeis. the Food Commissioner to succeed Bethmann- Hollweg with the idea that he could control the Prussian Diet (New York Telegram.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

The treasure that has been sacrificed in the war naugurated by Germany would make the stores in the cave of Forty Thieves look like ewelry counter in ten cent stOre-(IAOuisvie Courier Journall
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
Our Joe Miller Contest.

Dupont Keeney claims that the old est joke is the one about the Irishman who was Chief of the Fire Department in a small town. During a fire he need
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

Representative James T- Mann is afraid that the army will contain all the unatics of the country But aren't some members of Congress too old to join?- Buffalo Express)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
You Know Him.

A no-count mutt is Ignatz Grimm,
 With lazincss he's cursed; The best that you can say of him, Is not to say the worst.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
Slack.

"I deal in lime" said Daniel By.
 And then the poor man sighed. And how is business. Dan? said l.
 Its slack, sir" he replied
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
Snokinq.

You say that smoking caused your husbands death?' said the new neigh bor. What was it, tobacco heart?'
 No replied the widow. He lit a cigarette in a powder mill"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

Despite the high cost of living good many peo- ple seem to think it's worth it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

Some men are rather proud of their front porches. But what we started to say was that you can find A. Piazzi at 511 Broadway, Cincinnati.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
DYeinq.

She said that she would die for him Of him she was so fond; Quite true. One month she's a brunette The next she is a blonde.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

Turn off the juice when not in use." is cleo rlc current conservation slogan which might be amend cd Tn the case Of the pleasure automobile to- Proceed afoot when seeking pleasure. Regard your "gas" as so much treasure Louisville Courier Journal)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
Gosh!

We hate to keep any one out of the Club. But where the lick are we gonna put Lincoln Popoff, of Richmond, Ind.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
BITS OF BY- PLAY By Luke McLuke Copyright by Cincinnati En-
 Quirer.

Helpl .I'm very busy" sighed the Carp, '"ro loaf would be my wlsh' But every morning at nihe shaip teach a school of fish.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
Gosh :!

Maybe you imagine that Woodrow Wilson lives at the White House in Washington. Well, he doesn't. His address is 1o21 w. Twenty first street Oklahoma City. Okla.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

Despite the fact that he Is called q Sammy" and not Teddy" the American soldier in France is a "bear"-( Seattle Times)
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
Luke McIuke Says

You Never Make Any Friends by Arguing Religion or Politics.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
Gobs of Gloom!

Doom Brothers. the New Carlisle. O.. undertakers, insist that they are the proper persons to handle the planting bees for the Club.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

It's the indifferent performer who walls the loudest about the young fel- lows being promoted over his head.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

The world will take you at your own value, but don't forget that the world is mighty quick to discover it if you have over-rated yourself.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
The Wise Fool,

Those who dance must pay the fid dlcr." quoted the Sage.
 Yes" commented the Fool. And those who joy ride must pay the under taker."
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

getting the worst of it that some day
 he is going to be glad of it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

These are the days when the patriotic gardner has to be patriotic if he keeps gardening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
F L 4 s II L | c H T S

Detroit Free Press) A liar can get no credit for it even when he tells the truth
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

Blessings frequently come disguised, but it's hard to cohvince a man who is
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08

Today's News Today-ln Empire.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-08-08
Names Is Names.
Our Daily Special

Oma Foote lives in Philadelphia, Pa.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-06-07
Stocking the National Parks,

The United States is carrying on @
very interesting work in exchanging
the wild animals Of one region for those
Of others-transplanting elk and deer
and Rocky mountain bighorns from
regions in the United States where
they are plentiful to others where, SO
far as known, they have not ivel.
Some Of the animals are being shipped
long distances, says the Popular Sci
ence Monthly.
Wyoming Is full of elk. The herds
in the Jackson Hole country are the
largest of any Of North American wild
animals since the days Of the countless
buffaloes. But the big Yosemite Ma
tional park of California, with its
three quarters Of a million acres, I'M
til recently had no elk, or at least only
a very few scattered specimens. But
the elk shipped in from Wyoming have
become very much at home and are
breeding and multiplying rapidly, add
ing to the charm and plcturesqueness
Of this popular national playground
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-06-07
W. c. It. L. Meet.

The w. C. T. U, met in the rest
rooms of the library on Tuesday af-
ternoon and ileld quite an interesting
business session.
The flower committee reported
work done The duty of this commit
tee is to carry bouquets Of flowers to
sick or discouraged ones. with per-
haps verses attached by white ribbon
that may bring good cheer into the
sick-room.
Mrs. Wilson was appointed super
intendent of the new department Of
work for Ashland ladies--.that is, of
making and filling comfort bags for
sailors and sailors. These bags con-
tain needles, thread, darning cotton,
mending material, New Testament,
courtplaster and number of things
necessary to one away from home.
The ladies will hear more in regard
to this matter at the next meeting,
which will take place June 10.
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-06-07
Lawn Party.

A very enjoyable lawn party was
given at the ]. W. Haskins home on
Garfield street Tuesday night. The
party was given as a surprise to Vel
ton Haskins, and he really was sur
prised when so many young folks
rushed in to call upon him at once.
Mesdames Clark and Wright chap
eroned the party. Games of lively
sort were played upon the lawn and
supper served in picnic style out Of
doors. Among those who were pres
ent were the following: Orville
Gaines, Miss Gaines, Mr. Payne, Bess
end Ruth York, Maud and Victor
York. Neil Peachey, Gertrude Clark
Dale Baughman, James Porter, Mrs.
Ola Pool, Mrs. James Yokum, Geneva
Crosslin. Harry Morgan, Oscar Coo
per, Edwin Dunn, Brittle Bushnell,
Alta Yokum, Velton Haskins and
Vera Wright
Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1917-06-07
The flag for me and you
Glorified all else beside,
The red and white and blue"
e. V. CARTER.
Missionary Meeting

The ladies Of the Christian church
held their missionary meeting at
Mrs. Katherine Morrison's home on
Ashland street Friday afternoon. Mrs.
Morrison led the meeting, reading a
Scripture lesson from Psalms 9. AZ
ter prayer and the roll call of the
membership some business plans wer
discussed and a nominating commit
tee appointed in preparation for the
election of officers at the next meet
ing. The nominating committee was
Mesdames w. L. Mellinger, H. J..
Boyd, j. W. Haskins. On June 29 a
missionary picnic was planned to be
held in the park, each lady inviting
her husband or friends for o'clock
picnic dinner. After the business
period and program the hostess serv-
ed dainty refreshments TO all ladies
present.