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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27
Spit tiers A Menace.

Have you thought about the splotches
of spit so numerous on the sidewalk?
Every sp'otch may be a breeding spot
for disease germs. when the sun dries
out the moisture and The wind comes
along and watts the dried spit germs
into your face, wiar especial miracle
will protect you' Eve hear anyone say.
MY! but its windy today. I'm chewing
grit and sand. My eyes are filed with
dust. DO you suppose the dust was
clean sand1 Think of germs you swal-
low and then do your part to lessen tu-
berculosis and other diseases. A pro-
miscaous splitter is a menace. Teach
him better MANAGE. Teach him better
manners, better principles and better
ciyics
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27
Agricultural Meet
ing for the Farmers

Farmers Short Courses - be held h,
Specialists of the Extensions staff of tie
United States Department of Agriculture
are Scheduled for the different section,
of this Parish are as follows:
At Erath, Monday, Feb. 5th Opera
House, 2 p. m. and 7:3O P. m,
At Ahbevill, TUESDAY. Feb 9th Court
house, 9 a. m. 80 and $50 p NJ.
At Indian BAYOU. Wednesday. Feb. 7th
Schoolhouse, ga. m. 1870, and 100 p. m.
At Kaplan, Thursday, Peb. Sth Opera
House, 9 a. III. 100 and $50 p. III.
At Gncydan, Friday. Feb. 9th School
House, Ia. M, 80 aud $50 p. NJ.
DR.. 6. f. Neson, Live Stock Specialist,
l.. +. Perrin, Distrstt Agent, A. K.
Moist, Swine Specialist, W. P. Martin
Club agent, r. w. Ki7er. Beef Cattle
Specialist and others will be here to dis
cuss crop rotations, IL portant farm crops.
live stock on the arm, disease. OF
animals acd better community coopcra-
ton.
There will be both French and English
speakers.
Club members should make arrange
ments to attend these meetings.
Every farmer, and others interested in
Agriculture should be present aud assist
in making these meetings a success.
They are being held for your benefit
and your time will not be lost.
r. H. CASANOVA,
Parish Agent.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27
J. N. Shealey Dies in Minden

J. N Shealey, former superintendent
of the State Baptist orphanale at Lake
Charles. died at his home in Mindem
Wednesday night. Because of failing
health, MIR. Shealey gave up his work
in Lake Charles about two months ago
He leaves a widow, three daughters and
a son.
Mr. Shealey has been replaced by DR..
Schilling Of Abbeville who is well known,
having assisted IN Baptist revivals all
over the state.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27
This. and Five centsl

DON'T MISS THIS, Cut out this
slip euclosr Eve cents to Foley & Co..
1886 sheffield Ave-, Chicago, Ill
writing your name and ENTHUSIASTICALLY
You will r, celve in return n tria
package containing Fol-y's Honey
aud Tar Compound for coughs, colds
ahd Group; !. lev K dney Pills ard
Foley Csthsrtic Tablets, Sol1 Every
where adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27
Soon Over His Cold.

Everyone speaks well of Chamber
IsiE's Cough Remedy after having
used it Mrs. George Lewis, Pitts
field. N. Y has this 10 say regarding
it: Last winter my little boy, Ave
years old. was sick with a cold fol
TWO or three weeks. I doctored him
and used various cough medic lie,
but nothing did him much good unit
l began using Cham crlain's Cough
needy. He then improved rapidly
and in a few days was over his cold"
Obtaiuable Everywhere adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27
To The Farmers.

II you have anything to sell PEI
tanning to agriculture, horticulture, live
stock, ,!a!r,ing, etc, write the Conf
missioner OF Agriculture, Baton Rouge
Ia, and he will use every effort to DIS
pose Of anything grown on the farni In
Loulrisua.
The commissioner has insrgursted d
Bureau Of Markets and wants TO aid you
in evriy VS., popsib!s
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27
Sloan's Linim ent For Stiff Joints

Rheumatic pains aud aches get int"
the joints and muscles e.aking every
movement torture 10 .ieve your
suffering with sIoan's, Eminent; it
quickly penetrates witSJut rubbing
and soothes and warns your sore
muscles The congested blood is
stimulated to actions; a single applios
tion will drive out the pain. Sloan's
Liniment is clean. convenient enc
quickly effective, 1t does not stain
the skin or clog the pores. Get a
bottle to-day at your Druggist, 25r.
adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27
The Cane Crop.

The weather has been almost uniformly
foggv and rainy In the Louiaiaua sugar
district during the past week and it has
been impossible to prosecut. field Wort;
of any kihd successfully, Before the
advent OF the wet spell lahting La
been begnn in various sections and th-
seed cane was found to be in good con
dition. TAX ng the winter as Who'll
the weather has been favors bic and with
the large amount OF cans reserved fol
planting and the healthy condition o.
the stubbles that is reported now to US
It would seam that a considerably larger
crop should be grown this year than las'
year. La. Planter.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27
Painful Coughs Relieved

DR.. Kings NewDiscovery is a sooth-
ing, healing remedy for coughs and
colds that has stood the test OF nearly
City years. For that cough that
strains the throat ami saps the vitali-
ty try DR. Kings New Discovery
The soothing pine balsams and mild
lsxatixe ingredients soon drive the
cod from the g, stem. Have = bottle
on hand for winter colds, Group,
grippe and bronchial affections. At
your Druggist. SOC. adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27
Constipation Causes Bad Skin

A dull aud p'mpiv SKIN is due TO a
s'uggish bowel move nent. Correct
this condition and cl-ar your com
pIexion with DR.. Kings New Life
Pills This mild laxative taken al
bedtime will assure you full, tree
non gripping movement in the m 'rn
ing Drive out the dull, listess feel
irg from overlnaded In testines ar,
-iugPith liver. Get bottle to-day
VI all Druggists. Csc adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27
Paper Plant Will Use Rice Straw

The efforts of the people OF New Iberia
to regain then prosperity of FIVE years
ago. are doing tiiany things to develop
their natural resources, and the New
iberia Can ByProduct, COMPANY has re.
Gently organized million dollar paper
concern.
1t is estimated when in full operation
the plant will empty from 500 to S0(
hands.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27
Worth Attention Of Women

When VOC feel too tired to work
wake up weary, have hackache OF
pains in sides, when yon suffer rhsu
matte twinges you NAV be sure the
kidneys ara disordsred FAY She
burg, All, Mo writes: II had kidney
trouble two years Nothing did me
any good until got FEY Kid"ny
Pills Two Soc boxes cured me- s. ID
Everywhere. adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27
Eighty.Seven Years Old

H. II Adams, Springfield, No,
wril es, II had a sewers attack OF kid-
ney trouble. ! am getting old, 81
years. tried different treatments,
but none dill me- so much good as
Foley kidney Pills" Folly Kidney
Pills build up weakened kidneys,
help rid the blood Of acids and poisonS
ana r~lirve bladder troubles. SoIi-
Every where adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27
Read Sonirxr.nts,

Bids viii ~ Received by the ubdef-
-igned. tr 10 nrpn on Tue,da,, ian.
3oth, 1911, for grading and ma,nts n.
ihg all Pul lie Roads in TIL TbiLd
" ard If vernilI"u Parish, for ueriud
% IL nlonIhs from dsfa Of contract
Rios may be made FOR either TIE
whole Ward or for che East or We ST
sid II the Verm lion River
Right to r. iect any or Ill bills re-.
Serv-,'.
Specif 'atien may be bed fro nj 4
o Landry, Secretary OF the Police
Jury
SAMSON CHAuVIN,
aecr.tgry Road D.strjot Nm. 4
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27
What To Do For Bad Colds

II you want cough medicine that
gives quick and sure action In healing
cold, Coughs or Group, get Foley's
Honey and Tar. It heals iufsmed
membranes In throat, chest or 5ron.
chial tubes; breaks up tight conghs
ioosens phlegm, makes breathing
easier, stop tickling In throat. Contain
no opiates. Sold Everywhere. adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27
Tresoass Notice.

Notice is hereby given that no tres
passing will be allowed on my property,
situated in the Third Ward Of Verriilior
Parish, La, on the west side of Bayou
Termilion, under penalty Of tue law,
MRS. SOPHIE ABADIE.
20-5t DR.. {. ". KIBBE.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27

Different Kinds of Coughs

Colds lead To different kinds Of
cough 'drycouSh", winter cough"
la grippe cough, bronchial cough
trpncbial cough, ssfhmatic cough,
and rackiTg. painful cough to raise
Oh king phitgm Enos Hslb-rt, pacli,
Lad writes; Il coushed continual
Iy, e5ud hardly sleep. FOLEY, horny
a d Tar eIisyen me, curing my cough
entirely. Sold EVERYWHERE adv,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27

Methods If piahrihg corn by which
one or wo rove ~ an early maturing
variety alternate With one or two
rows Of later maturing variety have
given higher yields than either vGrisly
plsuted alone, according TO the sa-
bual report Of the Bureau OF Plant IN
dustry. Whsrs there lie iks'v 80 be 4
shortage OF moisture duriug certain
periods Of ths growing s.sson, de.
pen6ence >houid rot be placid In a
singe variet, /; under such conditions
two or rhree varieties which differ
considerably Ia length OF growing
nns ON shnnid ha 1rou,.,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-01-27

Oyster Loaves, 40c, at c. Cuidry .
Restaurant
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02
Women and War Work q,

Monday IS 10 be i. A Il day al
the workroom, the day having been
changed for the week on account Of
the December business meeting Of the
chapter Wednesday at the library.
Mrs W. Albert Cook will be IN charge
and the handsome new Red Cross flag
which Mrs Cook has just completed
ana presented to the organization, Will
in all probability be d9dicatcd ~ that
time.
The annual meeting OF the Red
Cross Of Tulsa county announced for
December In the Chamber Of Com
merCe has been indefinitely postponed
Mrs 4. f. Turner's unit will meet
regularity this week In the home OF
Mrs Ross GrOsshart, 40 East King
street
Thanksgiving week which IS more or
less busy one filled with family din
uers. home -comings, etc, was an eN
ceptiouNly good one for the Red Cross
IN Boston avenue Methodist church,
where the women turned out more
work than for week previous. Mrs.
Theodore Cox is In charge OF the
wOrkrcom wishes 20 urge upon the
wCmen the necessity OF a concerted
and uutir!ng effort ON their part
A meeting Of graduate nurses inter
ested IN Red Cross work has been
called FOR Wednesday afternoon at ?
O'Clock in the clubroom OF the public
library.
The following report, submitted by
Mrs +. W Bryant. represents the
weeks work OF the unit Of the First
baptist church dozen pair OF pa
jamas. pair OF knitted bed socks,
helmet, ! quilt
As q result OF 10 days ending No
vcmher % az the Red Cross, 270 pair
OF paiamas l40 pair Of bed socks, 30
bathrobes and dozen ward slippers
were made ready Tor shipment yester-
day.
The weeks knitted garments. all
of which no doubt We're made with
some thot for the safe keeping and
return OF their loved ones at home.
were as Follows: 240 pair bed socks,
l2i sweaters. rs helmets, IS scarfs,
81 wristlets and Is pair bel socks.
These were turned In to the knitting
department of the Red Cross.
The Marine knitting cluhmnit meets
Thursday with Mrs. John u. Anderson.
A meeting OF the Tirzah club for
war relief work has been called for
Thursday afteroon with Mrs. Charles
Kisinger.
The surgical dressings room OF the
library which is directly under the
supervision of Mrs A. W. Coleman
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02

will be In charge Of the followln :
women during the week: Mrs. T. d.
Lyons, and Mrs. ]. p. Cappeau. jr..
Monday; Mrs Henry y. Greis and
Mrs. J. r. Burdick. Tuesday; Mrs.
Herbert T. Mason and Mrs. Lee Clin-
tun, Wednesday. which is d. A Il.
day; Mrs Arthur l.. 'Nurphey aG'
Mrs. Frank \. Baker, Thursday: Mrs.
George w. Edwards Mrs. Lester A.
Gillespie and Miss Miriam Murphey
Friday. Mrs. Coleman. Saturday.
The good showing which the work
room made last week was entirely due.
said Mrs. John r. Wheeler yesterday.
to the splendnd effort Of the chapters
OF surrounding towns and the church
and community units. So far as the
Workroon is concerned the record
made was a poor one There was
machines which should have been
hUmmmg busily. were in use
A lot OF two hundred pounds Of
yarn was received Friday and Satur-
day and 40 pounds already have
been taken out TO be made into knit
ted garments.
Workers are badly needed at the
Red Cross workrooms OF the Catholic
unit, and every woman who can, Is
earnestly requested to be at the rooms
Il least one day each week. We must
do our bit" In this great struggle and
every garment CT bandage you make
will go far toward saving some dear
life-so put your heart into the work
and help. helr all YOU can. Mrs. c. r.
Stalker will have charge OF the work
rooms every Mond3A Mrs. J. +. Nc
Gouldrick Tuesday; Mrs. Ray short,
"Wednesday: Mrs Leo Quinn. Thurs
day: Mrs. Thos Walsh. Friday. ani
Mrs J. $ Higgins. Saturday. Mrs. J
L. Maniun has charge OF the knitting
classes livery afternoon.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02
HORSE DRAWN PRUNE
SHAYS HAVE PASSED
Automobile Has Supplanted
Creaking Delivery Cart
Of Other DAYS.

Instead Of the whoa" IL. III.
.s7,,,. Instead or the butcher boy it's tho
Instead Of the rag irs HIGH
powdered gasolene motor. and instead
OF tac lash its ihc speedometer.
FacF ln the DAYS OF dirt roads
tcreeued showcases and open krsut
barrels. no one dared predict the da1
when the new tangled horseless cn y
rage would spin around corner on
iWo wheels, trying 10 establish a track
record for delivering Special Custo-
mers loaf suglr In time for the ~ A.
cup OF the dinners demi-tasse Here
II IS.
To Eliminate squeak.
Ihere was q day when ~ was the
DUTY Of the delivery boy 90 lead tho
old nag and the sQueukirV wagon 10
the tank ~ the outskirts of m.
town end while the fIeah.ttcn roam
cropped the grass the delivery wagon
was pushed into the water to swell
the Joints and keep the vehicle from
s4ue1king for the remaining six dayS
~ the week. Times have changed
this and now tho average deliver,
truck Is 40 the shop az least four
days week that may mo-, produce
the sounds OF combined threshlug
IhCflne and hardwood elWmu on
the remaining two days
Yes the davs OF the one-horse
prune shay have passed
Tho delivery horse was doomed he.
Sore the automobile took h.s place
in the mad rush for greater EFF
cheney storckccIers several years
aro twhcn the only automobiles YOU
heard of were In sideshowg decided
that the horse was back number
and on this theory they went 10 work
and, reinforcing tho klCNhack straps
adding two bits whore there had been
but one before and hy the lnstalla-
ti9n OF a stronger hcadplcce ON the
bridge they prepared f9r the advent
Of the delivery mule
Shays Have Passed
Even this steI toward spced
marked tho passing of the davs when
the kids could snap on" with their
dust coasters and ride thru the
streets 0f the town, thick clouds OF
mother earth hiding them from ewes
and even the wrath Of their fond
mother until they returned at the
supper hour TO wash up for the
evening meal.
The advent OF the auto was the
final blow, not only to the snap on"
brigade, but TO the mule and delivery
horse as well
The automobile salesman Will tell
YOU that his machine will cover twice
az many miles in half the time at
fourth the coat OF the old one horse
delivery wagon. He will declare
under oath that IL will not eat more
than peck Of oats a week and Il
drinks nothing but OIL so you see. the
day OF the horse-drawn delivery cart
Ia passed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02
WE'LL SAY THL-
IS QUITE A FACT
There Are Pumpkins and
Are Pumpkins From Which
Pie are Constructed.


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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02
SAMMIES ARE MOSTLY
OF ENGLISH DESCENT
Men From Middle West States
Have Names That Prove
This to Be True.

LONDON. Nov. 10.-Different at
tempss have been made TO trace blood
descent of Americans now in Per
shing's forces in France. The effort
is worthless in the infantry and artil-
lery as most Of the fighters volun-
teered before America entered the
war. being a part OF our regular
forces. :.
The names Of groups that went into
service after the war declaration do
give an idea OF the strains that at
once responded to Uncle Sans call.
Thirty-two Lieutenant veterinarians
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02
Delivery Service

In order to make deliveries more promptly we have
added another LARGE TRUCK to our delivery
department. With FIVE TRUCKS we are in
position to make deliveries promptly. There are
TWO EXPERIENCED MEN or every truck They
are courteous and obliging; no expense will be
spared to make every transaction satisfactory
one. If, upon the delivery of your purchase you
are not entirely satisfied with it we will gladly
exchange same. We want the public to understand
that we here to please, and.we will please you
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02

who arrived in France together re-
cruited last August mostly from the
states OF Iowa, Kansas. Illinois and
Wisconsin, bear the following names;
Agnew. Davis, Kern, Sales, Altman.
Freer, Kyner. Savage, Allen. Halsey,
Lloyd Taylor, Boughton, Gilchrist,
Miller, Thayer. Bridges, Hampton.
Parker, Tregilgus, Campbell. Hodges,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02
Not So Trusty.

Not So Trusty.
Ye knight of old, he always had
A trusty steed.
And thus he was a lucky lad,
Quite SO. indeed.
Sometimes my car kicks up the dust
Then as l sing
The car goes dead. 7 cannot trust
The pesky thing.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02
Both Back and Front.

Colonel: Well. what do you want?
Hobo: Colonel believe me, an
no ordinary beggar. ! was at the
front.
Colonel You were?
Hobo;-Ies, sir; but couldn't
make EN- hear, so l came round to
the back.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02

Powell. Williamson, Clark, Hoover
Roberts, Wilson, Combs, Hough, Rog-
ers, Thomas.
II will be noted that practically all
the names are OF English or Scotch
origin.
DR.. Dickson, osteopath, the Bliss
building.-Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02

A meeting OF the Tirzah club for
war relief work has been called for
Thursday afteroon with Mrs. Charles
Kisinger
The Prescott daily news., 1917-04-06

river near Boughton, for the purpose of protecting same from possible des
 truction. The railroad company have had employees on guard for the past few days, but they deemed it neces- sary that officers of the law take it in their hands According to reports there have been number of bridges dynamited at different points in this country by what is believed to be German spies or agents, and in view of the present international crisis which means war, all precautions are being taken against possible tying up of railway traffic. Bert King, D. E. Cummins and Milburn Haltom have been deputized by Sheriff Mum to guard the bridge near Boughton, two night and one during the day.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-04-06
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
 CHANCERY COURT

Verne Buchanan vs. s. M. and Mary Rudd, decree by default.
 Carry Williams vs. Morrow Will Hams, decree for divorce.
 Ned Scott vs. Blanch Scott, decree for divorce.
 Julia Joe vs. Dave Joe, decree for desertion.
 Henrietta Williams vs Adolph Williams, decree for divorce
 Futher Elliott vs. Nifty Elliott, decree for divorce.
 Mamie Carol vs. James Carrol, decree for divorce.
 A. M. Denman and Bank of Pres colt vs. Mrs. J. S. Mckay ct al, de- cree for plaintiff and property or dered sold.
 Joe King vs. Elizabeth King, decree for divorce.
 John Haynie vs. Flora Haynie, de-
The Prescott daily news., 1917-04-06
PARK. ASSOCIATION MEETING.

The Park Association met Wednes- day afternoon with the president, Mrs. R. L. Blakely, with good at tendance. The committee on grading the park reported that the work was under headway. A nice double drive way will be made through the park, the high points cut down and low places filled ip
 The thanks of the association are rendered MT. H. H. Allen for swings and the Prescott Hardware Go. for chains, etc., for putting up the swings. Mrs R. L. Blakely reported seats donated for the park by the following individuals and business firms: Hesterly Drug Store 6; Me Rae & Tompkins 1; Guthrie Drug Store 3; Joe Boswell 1; Sam E. Mum 1; R. D. Martin 1; R. L. Blakely 1; A. M. Ellsworth 1; Bank of Pres colt G. Prescott Mercantile Co. 6; Prescott Hdw Co., 6; Jake Suckle 1; City Meat Market 1; Gentry, Buch- anan & Go. 1; J. K. Hamilton 1; Buchanan Drug Store 3; K. B. Hardy 1; Porter's Barber Shop 1; w. K. Buchanan l. Krescent Store 1; H. A. Hamilton x Go. 1; Ed Barham 1; Geo. Christopher l. Prescott Drug Go. 1 Rex Furniture Go. 2; City Gro cery Go. 1; McDaniel Hdw. Go. 4; Wat w. White 1; Harrell & Hamby 1; First State Bank 4; Ritchie Grocer Co. 1.
 The association thanks all these for their liberal donations, and also the Bank of Prescott for load of sand to be used in childrens playground. These seats will be made and placed in the park as soon as possible.
 The Park Association is very much gratifed over the prospects of the park and feel that in the course of time we will have one of the prettiest parks in the stat, which will be due to the cooperation of the whole city.