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The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14
SOLVE IRRIGATION
Of RICE PROBLEM
:, ANS BEING WORKED OUT FOR
CANAL COSTING NEARLY
S12OoO,ooo.
nrLeGATI0N TO WASHINGTON
Governor Pleasant Has Been Asked
u Head Delegation, But Calling In
"a Extra Session Of the leglsla-
ture May Prevent Him.
Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge
plans are ng worked out thar
x,ll solve m irrigation problem in
The rice district Of South Louisiana
nv the construction Of a canal from
a point on the Atchafalaya river,
near Simmesport or Melville. to tn"
Gulf of Mexico. with laterals through
Arcadia. Jeff Davis. Calcasieu, Yer
million and Lafayette parishes.
The proposition is a huge under
taking, and involves the expenditure
n, vast sum OF money. at least sl2.-
100000 or 5000 900. bur the back
srs OF the movement are confident
that il can be carried through 10 sue
cess. with the aid of the federal or
state governments.
Aroused by the situation in the
ice district. as a result OF the pro
longed drouth this spring and sum
mer. some Of the most influential men
in the state have been working on a
plan TO construct a canal that VIII
divert some OF the water in the Atch
afalaya and Mississippi rivers to a
section where II is needed. Discus
SION OF the proposition has reached
the point where success seems a.
sured. il the promoters can enlls
the support OF the national or stat,
governments.
Applications for aid will first b.
made TO the federal government. |
the national government cannot b'
induced to finance the undertaking
the state OF Louisiana will be asked u
issue bonds to dPfray the cost of tn
construction Of the canal.
During the present month a dele
CATION composed of some of the lead
ing men of the state will go 10 Wash
ington to present the canal propos
ton TO the federal government. Gov
ernor Pleasant has been asked I
head the delegation. but the Specii
session OF the Legislature may pr
vent him from making the trip. Som
Of the other state officials will, how
ever. accompany the delegation.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14
MaX Not Aid Enemy.

Washington deciding whether
German prisoners of war in the Unit
ID States may make and sell toys for
the beneht of the German Red Cross
the ivdge advocate general Of III"
army holds there is 10 treaty when
would impose upon the United States
duty to permit prisoners TO aid any
institutions connected with or SERVING
IN enemy OF the country in any ca
Dacity
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

Parls.-Four ambulance drivers ot
the American field service have been
decorated with the war cross by
General Gouraud. They are Benjamin
+ RurIer and John NJ GTierson Jr. of
New York: BrOwnlee b. GOul, IOl"-
do. and H. Wynkoop Rubinkim. Chi
cago. They were cited for courage
and devotion.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14
RuYs Lumber For Ships.

WashingtOn.-Pu Of the first
,ns;allment of consignment OF hr
lumber TO build 30 wooden ships. OBJ
tanned bv the Emergency Fleet Cor
noration at $50 per thousand. was an
nounced by Chairman Denman Of the
Shipping Board.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14
1 W w. Aids Germany.

Washington Industrial Workers OF
the World leaders were charged
with working with German agents in
mines and fields of the West to STIR
ND strikes among Germans and Aus
triars. in correspondence laid before
the Senate by Senator Thomas Of Cci-
OTadO
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

Figures showing NJ total enroll
ment for the year Of 2lO7 students
as con Jared with 1916 in 1856
session were submitted by Prof. V.
l.. Roy. president of the State Normal
at NatChitoCheS. AT a recent meeting
of the board Of administrators. Since
It's establishment thirty-twO years
ago. $50 students have been grad
uated. 40 per cent of whom have re-
cpived their diplomas within the last
six years
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

Food spectators who seek 10 reap
huge profits al the expense OF III.
people by cornering the necessar.es
of LIE will be given a quick trip 10
the penitentiary IL the LEGISLATURE
passes the bills on the subject mat
are being drafted by some II rha
lawmakers. The bills are being pu:
In shape for Introduction immediate.
ly after the Legislature convened last
Monday. and early action is expected
by botu branches Of the General AS
sembly.
Thirteen war measures are ON
hracad in the TWO prOClamariOns is
sued by the governor. With the eN-
ccption OF the widows dowrv and
he farm loan bank bills. these are
/ considered the most important mcas-
ures Of the session and the legislative
WAYS are being oiled in order 20 80
| cure speedy passage no serious
! fights are expected against any Of the
| bills The phraseology Of the bills
! and matters OF detail are the only
| uuestiOns 70 be settled
When il became evident that an
extraordinary session Of The Legisla-
| ture would b" necessary. Governor
| Pleasant wrote 10 the governor ot
every state in the Union 70 Obtain
copies OF laws pertsining 10 war
measures. The governor has receiy,
Cd copies of all Of the laws of states
that we're enacted since the Ou' break
of the war with Germany. and these
statutes are now on file in the gov
ernors office for the information OF
members OF the Legislature.
Governor Pleasant took this ster
IN order 70 facilitate the work o'
the special session. The members ci
the Legislature are now in position
to examine the war measures that
were enacted by the lawmakers o.
other states and they can select there
from the provisions that best will suit
conditions in Louisiana
Legislatuph Of other states ma
have been m session since war was
declared have shown a disposition tC
enact laws on food control. food cor
nere and speculation, state councils o.
defense. etc. as near uniform as pos
sible. The purpose of this plan was
= to prhvide effective means for co-ope
! ration with the federal government
r With the laws Of other states before
I them, the members OF the LOuisian;
? Legislature are expected 10 follow
:. similar course.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14
1entnn Air Raid Fails.

Petrograd.-A German aeroplan'
attack on the Russian aviation baS"
on rho south end Of the island OF
Oezl, off the Gulf of Riga. was check
ed by gun fire from Russian ships
and land batteries. says an official an
nCuncemcnt.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14
To Tell People of War.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF a semi
official speakers bureau. throug1
which il is hoped TO address 100000
American people each night on issues
of the war. was announced through
the Public Information Committee.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

The burnside and Donaldsonville
Packing Company. operating the
steam ferrybOat Ruth between Don
aldSOnville and Darrow and the pas.
senger packet Nirgie between Donald
sonvile and Burnside. is contem-
plating the purchase of an oil-burn-
ing craft OF suitable size as an aux
Hilary to its fleet. and is trying out
the gasoline launch Primrose. OF La.
fourche Crossing.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

NJ. l.. wilson, assistant secretary OF
the Shreveport Association. has re-
turned from tour of the northern
half of the state with reports that
the entrance of the United States in
10 war will have no effect on parish
and individual exhibits at the 1917
fair.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14
p.nnrd Run For DESTROYER.

Washington.-The DESTROYER Shaw
has completed a record run from ia
cifc coast port 10 an Atlantic port
aproximately 5.S5S miles-in IA days
10 hours and 90 minutes.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14
To Ecnin Draft Soon,

washington. Arrangements for
the selection for draft in the new
national army we're taken up by Sec
rerarv Baker and Provost Marshal
General CrOwdor.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

Mexico City.-The government an
nounces that import duties on auto
robiIes wagons and all farming ma.
chinerv have been removed until De.
cembeT 81.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14
RoosevcIts To France.

paris.-Major Theodore Roosevelt
Jr. and Captain Archibald Roosevelt
have arrived in France to join the
American expeditionary forces.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

William Hill. an Alexandria cotton
buyer, bought from James Brown. 4
Bayou Rapides planter. seventy-ninn
bales Of cotton for which he paid 25
cents pound, aggregatirg S9,765.
This is the highest price. it is said.
ever paid for short staple cotton in
this section.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

Postmaster p. q. Broussard of
Abbeville. who has been very active
in extending the benefits of the rural
free delivery in this territory. lis
about to add new route, to Cow Is
lands. to those already in success
iul operation.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

Louisiana will. within another year.
become an important wheat p"oduc-
ing state. The Department of Agr'-
culture announced that as result OF
the wheat growing campaign inaU.
gurated by Commissioner Wilson
good results are being obtained, and
within another year the acreage in
the state will be large.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

The quarterly reports Just made 70
the state bank examiner by the three
banks of ThibodauX shows prosper
ity. The Bank OF ThibOdauX shows
loans and discounts. s2lS.0S5.lH: de-
posits $337.154 50: surplus. $4,000,
and undivided profits. $l0,i39.4S.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

Governor Pleasant granted a requl-
sition from the governor of Kentucky
Tor the extradition Of James Corne-
hus. who is under arrest in New Or
leans on charge OF theft OF jewel
ry valued at $500 from Ella Straller.
al Louisville.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

Commissioner of Agriculture vii
son issued a warning to the farmers
and planters of the state that the
supply OF seeds Of all kinds is scarce
and appealing to the farmers to save
seed for next year.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14
Two O3kotas DRY "

Sioux City. S. D-Both North and
South Dakota became dry when the
prohibition laws became effective.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

There is no charbon among the
cattle around Vaudeville. During
the dry weather the woods burned in
many sections, causing the cattle to
change their ranges.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14
Roumanians Arrive.

A Pacific Coast Port.-A Roumanian
mission to the United States has al
rived.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

The twenty-seventh annual camp
meeting AT the Bluff Creek Camp
meeting grounds near Clinton will
commence August 3. Rev. n. i.
Young. Methodist evangelist. will do
the preaching. and the meeting will
continue ten days.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

The elevated wooden gravity tank
Of the nonaldsonville rice mill fell to
the ground when the iron tower sup
porting it collapsed. Both tank and
tower were wrecked. The tank had
a capacity of 10000 gallons of wa
ter
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

Farmers of Lake Charles are plant
ing sweet potatoes, showers render
ing them hopeful of a good season
the remainder of the summer. Gar
dens have been greatly benefited by
the rains. though corn is seriously
hurt.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

At the annual meeting of the Tick
faw Farmers Association at Ham
mond the report of the seasons ope-
rations showed a shipment OF 81
OOl pint and 1927 quart crates OF
strawberries. which realized s5l.-
9!9.O2. an average of Sl.76 gross per
crate.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

Tom Oak. OF DOnaldsOnville. Chi
nese laundryman. has disposed OF his
outfit to Fung Chong. of Plaquemlne'
and says it is his intention 10 go to
New Orleans and offer himself for
enlistment in the army.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

The corn crop around Amite City
is in d fourishing condition.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

NO rain OF consequence has fallen
at Homer ia four weeks. and the corn
crop in some parts of the parish is
almost total failure. Truck farms
and vegetable gardens are suffering.
TWO carloads OF sheep were ship
pea from DE Ridder last week. max
Ing total Of 10000 sheep that have
been shipped from this point in the
last thirty Gays.
Father |" H. L'Anglais. pastor Of
81. Ann Catholic Church at Napoleon-
vile. Is on his annual vacation and
IS replaced by Father Alexander cf
81. Paul College.
Local showers have fallen ovor1;r
ingston parish last week beneG,tirg
the crops. ''''i'S
with the changing overnight q, thu
Elk Saloon" into the Red Cos"
pharmacy the number of saloons in
co'lngton was reduced to nine
meeting was held at Jeanere,t.,
ny the Louisiana Society for pra,. .e
I non OF Fire Waste, acting in co.ona.
'a'lon with the city officials
A three months drouth was brot0,
az Labadcville. Farmers saw Aeil u
ram is needed. The corn croD U pas
suffered great deal IVY nas
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-07-14

Local showers have fallen over Liv.
the crops. ~ '''iiS
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
PROOF FROM PoCA0HNTAS
Pocahontas Citizen Speaks out
Publicly

In Pocahontas we find that people
are praising Doan's Kidney Pills as
highly as here in Newark. Being so
near by, this statement of Poea-
hontas resident is Of particular in
terest. Newark people will do well to
profit by the experience of J. d.
Walters, mgr, Ozark Telephone CO.,
of Pocohontas, Ark. He says of all
kidney remedies | have ever used,
Doan's Kidney Pills are by far the
best. Whenever | need kidney regu-
lator l use Doan's and they give me
prompt relief. am never without
supply. Others of the family have
taken Doan's Kidney Pills with good
results, too We are all pleased to
recommend them"
Price soc at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Walters uses. Foster Milburn
Co., Mfgrs, Buffalo, n. Y. 3
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Glad Tidinas.

Madam Zira, the fortune teller,
must have had some good news for
YOU"
Correct" answered the man who
issued from the mystic portals with a
broad smile era his face. Il own this
shebang and business Is so good she
has leased IT from me for another six
months, rent paid in advance"
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Safety First.

The Cook-Oi'm afther givin' yez no.
tice thot 0i'm goin' t lave, mum.
The Mistress-Why, what's the trou-
bic, Jane? Are you dissatisfied with
your work or your wages?
The Cook-Nayther, mum. Me work
do be azy an me wages is plenty, but
Oil not sthand, fer so NANNY av thin
dudes a-callin' on yer daughter, mum.
The Mistress-But they do not inter-
fere with you, do they?
The Ceok-No, mum. But Dim
afraid payple will be afther thinkin'
some av thin Is a-callin' on me, Oi
dunno.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
She Was Suspieious.

The female of the species had just
told the milk peddler that his services
were no longer required.
did you find anything wrong with
the milk?" demanded the milk dis
penser.
We'll. not exactly" confessed the
suspicious female, "but l noticed a wa
ter mark in the paper ON which your
bill was made out, and I'm not taking
any chances"
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
MAN AT WORK.

''What is the meaning of the Oh
adage about saving wood and saying
nothing?" asked the innocent maid.
ct means that there is man on the
job replied the dispenser Of home
grown philosophy.
And why could it not refer to a
woman as well as n MANI" asked the
/. m.
Impossible" answered the local
philosophy dispenser. IF a woman had
to saw wood the world would certainly
hear of it,
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
WANTED a HANDOUT.

81 suppose" began the kind lady,
before Mr.. Husky Hasbeen got Il
chance to exercise his voice, that you
want to chop some wood in exchange
for square meal, don't you?n
I'D like ter oblige yer, lady," replied
the unlaundered hobo, "but its bin
more'n twenty years sense done any
thing like dat sort Nv stunt"
well" said the k l.. heres where
you can practice till you get your hand
in"
"Nothin dom. lady, rejoined the
hobo. "Wot | wants is n hanlmt.
See?"
And the kind lady tainted.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Hard He arted.

'Why did you abandon your plan to
become a doctor?" asked the motorist.
Il can't bear to see other people suf-
fer" answered the garage man.
"Umph! l guess It's all in the point
of view"
"How is that?"
Il notice you didn't shed any tears
when you presented me with this bill
for repairs"
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Very Pleasant Evening.

Willis-"Did you have good time
at the Bumps last evening?' ellis
Eyes. We spent an evening of sin"
Willis-"What do you mean?s ellis
MY wife cheated at cards, lied about
my income, and between US we swiped
their best umbrella. Life.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
The NEWARK JOURNAL
Published Weekly
BY THE JOURNAL PRINTING co
To Clear the Voice.

This is a simple remedy for clearing
the voice: GRADUATED sugar and
enough lemon juice to dampen the
sugar thoroughly. Take teaspoonful
every hour until the voice improves
Battle the throat and chest with cold
water and do not dress the throat toe
warmly when on the street.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
A Rare Bird.

Couldn't stand prosperity, eh?"
"That was the trouble poor fellow"
Now, that's the difference between
man and a woman. Did you ever
hear of woman who couldn't stand
prosperity"
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Rapid Transit.

Hiram-Josiah bet Siras dollar
that he could pick up II hornet and
carry it across the street.
Siram-Which won?
Iiiram-Well, Josiah got across with
the hornet, but Siras argues that the
hornet lifted him about twenty foot o
the way.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Enough Said.

Dad, will you let me have fifty
plunks?"
do you mean fifty dollars?"
eyes, If it's all the same to you"
well, It's all the same to me. You
can't have Them"
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
A Bold Statesman.

Il must say that your congressman
seems TO have the courage of his con-
yetions."
"How is that?"
HE dares to speak good word now
and then for the capitalists Of this
country"
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07

Junior Partuae-Your wife called
you Up five or six times over the tele-
phone Ills afternoon.
Senior Pafaer-1Iuh That means
she'll call #e sta7sen at least a dozeE
Zines tonight before diaaer.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Music of the Spheres.

Mrs. DeGush-Don't you think my
daughter has a heavenly voice?
Mr.. -Well-er-now that you
speak Of it, there is something I'M
earthly about it.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07

Guide-Now, having been through
the stereotyping room, we will go into
the makeup department.
The Bride Ito the groom) awful
glad. I've been perspiring SO in that
other department that I'm sure the
powder must be all in streaks on my
face.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Won't Burn.

DO you ever lose your temper?'
mot Often answered the ultimate
consumer, but / would like TO lay my
hands on the dealer who sold me five
tons of indestructible coal p
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Deacon's Wisdom,

"Next Sabbath" said Pars0n Brown
81 am going to preach on Economy
THAT being the case" rejoined Dea-
con Smith, sit behooyes US to take VI
the collection before the sermon"
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Turnips and Men.

II is truth beyond our ken
And Yet a truth all men can read.
1t is with tarnips as with men
IL let alone they go To seed.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
The r,urlns That Does Not Affect The Head

Because OF its tonic and laxative effect, LAXA-
TIVE BROMO DUMMIES better than ordinary
Ouinine and does not cause nervousness nor
ringing in head. Remember the full name and
look for the signature of r. w. GROVE. 25c.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Just So.

The Maids marriage failure?
The Grass Widow-Well, think it
is better to have bossed once than
never to have been married ut all.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07

Try me and see if you can't buy
more fresh groceries than any place
fer the money. Jno NJ Martin.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Should Be Hardened.

Sappleigh-"It's an awful thing to
realize that you've made an egregious
ass of yourself Miss Keen-"Haven't
you got used to it yet?"
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Insert Letter az"

so you We're invited to participate
IN a profit-sharing scheme?"
Yes"
How did you come out?"
I discovered that the purpose Of
the scheme was not sharing but shear
ing"
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Handicapped.

Ernest, We're you looking through
the keyhole last night at your sister
and meY Honest, | wasn't Mother
was in the way
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
What He Had Missed

Darling" he said tenderly, you are
the only girl | ever loved"
well" she rejoined, "all l got to
say is you have missed a lot of fun"
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Under the Century Plant.

Sapleigh-AIiss Eldridge tells me
that her family tree is very old.
Miss knox-Yes; it certainly,is an
ancient chestnut.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
AL for Love.

The old front gate no longer moans,
The lovers now sit by the fire;
The old parlor sofa now loudly groans.
And the coal bill climbs up higher
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Piles Cured in & to14 DAYS

Your druggist will refund money If PAzo
OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching
Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6tol4 days
The first application gives Ease and Rest Soc.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Knew Her Book.

Mrs. Newed-John, this cookbook
says that celery should be well
bleached
Newed-Yes, my dear.
Mrs. Newed-Well, you had better
stop at the corner drug store and get
a bottle of peroxide.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Optinisn.

The old world we're living in
Is pretty hard to beat;
Every rose may have it's thorn
But amt the roses sweet?
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
His Experience.

Peckem who had loved and won,
Once let this sentence fall:
'Tis better to have loved and lost
Than never to have lost at ALL"
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
Positively Lame.

NOW, this dance number strikes me
5 being-er-a trifle too daring for
he average theater audience"
"Where have you been for the past
CIV trna ~. y,
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07
round and about -

ooh, around and about"
Il suspect you've been asleep. There
are any number Of debutantes present
who consider this dance too slow for
Words
The Newark journal., 1917-06-07


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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-01-09

states have been shipping in peaches
packed in boxes and tubs, and these
have become so popular that the
sale of New Jersey peaches in bask-
cts has been badly hurt. But it is
said that many New Jersey growers
of peaches have not yet found out
what has hit them.
Anyone who has visited q nursery
during the rush season of filling
spring orders will thereafter make
sure of getting his own order into
the hands of the nursery before the
hurry period begins for two reasons:
There Is no danger of shortage of
varieties for filling the orders get
ting in early; and not being hurried,
naturally the selection is more care
fully done.