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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-06-22
TO THE BANKING INSTITU-
TIONS OF JEFFERSON DAVIS
PARISH, La:

Gentlemen: Public notice is here
by given to all to whom it may con-
Germ, and especially the banking in
sttutions and regularly established
and organized and active banks To-
Gated in the Parish of jefferson Da-
Wis, Louisiana, that the Parish Board
Of School D'rec ,ors in and for the
Parish Of Jefferson Davis will, on
the 9Th day of July, A. D., 1917, at
the hour Of $50 a. M, select and
choose a fiscal agent and depository
mix, or banks, pursuant to the pro
visions of the laws of Louisiana gen.,
orally relative to the selection of
fiscal agencies by pubic boards, and
especially by Act 2O5 of 1912 as
amended by Act 8 of 1916.
Sealed bids will be received by the
unders gned secretary CT said board
for such fiscal agency and deposi-
tory bank up to said date, day and
hour. al bidders are requested to
strictly comply with all of the pro-
visions of the laws, and especially
The Acts above mentioned. "A copy
of this letter is addressed to each
bank in the parish; a copy is publish
ed in the Official journal Of this
board; a copy sent to the Governor
Of this State, all as provided by law.
Respectfully submitted,
]. M. BOOZE, President.
W. P. ANNETTE, Secretary.
Jennings, La, June q, 1917.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-06-22
WARNING TO RED
Gross CHAPTERS

Numerous endless chain" let
tiers have been brought to the
attention of the Red Cross, many
of them for causes worthy in
themselves, but conducted by
unrecognized individuals. Moth
ing of this sort has ever been
authorized by the Red Cross, and
this is to inform you that all such
methods of raising money are
without the countenance or
counsel of the National Head
quarters.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-06-22
Stop Left Over Coughs.

DR.. Bells Pine Tar Honey will stop
that hacking cough that fingers from
January. The soothing pine balsams
loosen the phlegm, heals the irritated
membrane, the glycerine relieves the
tender tissues, you breathe easier
ana coughing ceases. Don't neglect
a lingering cough, it is dangerous.
DIR. Bells Pine Tar Honey is anti
septic and pleasant to take, benefits
young and old. get it at your druggist
today Formula on the bottle. 25cB2
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-06-22
WEALTH OF THE WORLD

Nv. Lomax Childress.)
What is the wealth Of any land
The gold ard jewels rare,
The belching smoke, the factory fire,
The brazen trumpets' blare.
The commerce on the seven seas,
The college on the land,
The servants hidden to the task,
At other mems command.
The melody Of music sweet,
The drama and the art,
Or some great posts lay that sounds,
Deep in the human heart.
What is the wealth of any lard,
But honors service rare,
The open hand to hep and heal,
The joy Ct God to share.
I'll: simple faith, the kindly deed,
The patriot sp'ri, high,
Th,se make the wealth of any land,
Whose glory may no. die.
Roanoke, La, June 10, 1911
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-06-22
FOreth0ught

People are learning that little fore.
thought often saves them a big eX-
penSe. Here iS'an instance: E. W.
Archer, Caldwell Ohio, writes; 81 do
not believe that our family baS been
without Chamberlain's Colo, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy since we c)m.
menCed keeping house years ago.
When we 90 on an extended visit we
take it with us" Obtainabe every.
where. Chm. June.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-06-22
Notice

We wish TO inform all of our cuSto.
merS that on account Of the Irvine
situation. a probable shortage, we
would advise you to place your order
with US at once, as we have very little
nnsold.
Armstrong Machine & Well Works
Co.. Ltd. i2-tl
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-06-22
TIMELY HINTS ON
HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY

Scraps Of leftover meat or fish
can be combined with cereal or other
miId-flavOred food, both to give flavor
and to add nourishment to the total
d sh.
Vegetables properly prepared tempt
the appetite. When theyeaIe sOggily
cooked or poorly seasoned, much of
them will be left on the table.
Many persons are unaware that the
green and tender tops of many vege-
tables, such as radishes, turnips, cell
cry, and beets, contain valuable mn
eral and other food substances, and
are excellent cooked as green's, Or
even as additions to salads.
Many persons regard the saving OF
small amounts of leftover food as
unimportant If they kept accurate
account, however, for any period,
many families would be astounded by
the amount of good food they are
throwing out and by the sums that
they are paying to the grocer, The
butcher, and the milkman to replace
good food being absolutely wasted.
Skim milk, too widely looked down
upon as a food, although it contains
practically all the nOurishing elements
of whole milk with the exception of
the cream or fat, can be used as a
beverage, in cooking cereals, or as a
basis for milk soups or sauces, Sour
milk also, so often thrown away, can
be used in making hot breads or in
the home manufacture Of cottage
cheese.
Vegetables and fruits often are
stored in quantities in hot, damp, and
poorly ventilated bins and under con-
ditions which hasten willing, fermen-
tatiOn, and decay.
Every bit of fat trimmed from meat
before cooking or tried out in boiling,
roasting, or broihng can be made use
Of in cook ng. Many butchers, aftee
they have weighed meat and named
the price for the cut, trim off valu-
able fat. This fat, wlncn the house
wife pays for, If taken home and used
would reduce expenditures for cooking
fats.
Approximately 20 per cent of each
potato pared by ordinary household
methods is lost in the process. The
loss includes much and sometimes all
Of the portion of the tuber containing
important soluble salts. Potatoes that
are boiled and baked in the skins love
pract eally none Of their food value.
COwpea Soup, 1 tablespoon butter
or pork fat, tablespoon finely chop
ped onion, / stalk celery finely chop.
ped, cup dry eOwpeas, salt. Soak
the peas 8 or 10 hours m water enough
to cover, Fry the vegetables in the
butter, add the peas in the water in
which they were soaked, and cook
preferably in a double boiler) until
the peas are tender, Put the mixture
through a sieve and add water enough
to bring it 10 the consistency prefer
red, Reheat. If this soup is thick
ened with / tablespoonful Of flour
mixed with a little water, the pea
pulp win not sink.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-06-22
What Have You
Done For The
Red Cross?

4 woman in Port Arthur, Texas, who is the sole
support of a large family of small children and an
Invalid husband gave her last dollar to Red Cross So
citor and then wept because she could rot give more.
Ponder over these lines and then ask yourself: What
have done?
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-06-22

N PiVPOAtOH VI dlOIo dHIoHR
male Germans II years of age and
over is very much smaller than the
corresponding proportion for the
other countries named, having been
only a little more than II per cent
in 1910, as against approximately 60
per cent for Austrians, "a per cent
for Hungar'ans, so per cent for
Turks, and nearly 80 per cent for
Bulgarians.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-06-22
birth, as follows:

~ 10 iAiPNooAolO W say WneLheE InS
proportions of aliens-that is, per-
sons who have not applied for nat
uralization certificates-among these
foreigners are approximately the
same in 1917 as they were in 1910;
but, assuming this to be the case, the
number Of male aliens 81 years of
age and over included in the above
total would be approximately 964,-
600, or about 80 per cent of the total
number of male inhabitants of the
United States 81 years Of age and
over, The distribution of these
aliens, according to country of birth,
would be as follows:
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-06-22
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Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
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After you have taken Halls Catarrh
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F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-06-22

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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-06-22

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
EMPEROR OF RUSSIA ISSUES MAN|F FESTO
 GIVING UP THRONE

Petrograd, March 17.-tNia Lon don.)-The following is the text of the imperial manifesto in which the Russian Emperor announced his abdication and that of his son:
 "We, Nicholas II, by the grace of God Emperor of all the Rus sias, Czar of Poland and Grand Duke of Finland, etc, make known to all our faithful subjects: In the day of the great struggle against a foreign foe. who has been striv- ing for three years to ensIave our country, God has wished to send to Russia a new and painful trial. Interior troubles threaten to have a fatal repercussiOn on the final outcome of the war.
 ssThe destinies of Russia, the honor of our heroic army. the hap piness of the people and all the future of our dear fatherland re- quire that the war be prosecuted at all cost to victorious end. The cruel enemy is making his last eff fort and the moment is near when our valiant army in concert with those of our glorious allies will definitely chastise the enemy.
 "In these decisive days in the life of Russia we believe our peO- pie should have the closest union and organization of all their forces 6for the realization of speedy vic tory. For this reason, in accord with the Duma of the empire. we have considered it desirable to abdicate the throne of Russia and lay aside our supreme power. Not wishing to be separated from our love in the son. we leave our her ifngc to our brother. the Grand Duke Michael Afexandrovitch, blessing his advent to the throne of Russia. We hand over the gov- ernment to Our brother in full union with the representatives of the nation who are seated in the executive chambers, taking this step with an inviOIabIe oath in the name of our well beloved country. We call on all faithful sons of the fatherIand to fulfill their sacred patriotic duty in this pain full moment of national trial, and to aid our brother and the rep resentat1ves of the nation in bringing Russia into the path of prosperity and glory. May God aid Russia"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18

Bapaume was set on fire by the Ger mans before their departure, which only occurred after stiff fighting. The fall of Bapaume had been anticipated for sometime and the capture of Achiete-le-Petit and Le Transloy were looked upon as a necessary conse- quence of that event.
 The British public. however, hardly had hoped for such a quick result of the continued British pressure follow ing the German retirement. as it was believed the Germans would make stubborn resistance on Bapaume Ridge, so as to enable them to retire from the Arras salient, which now becomes more pronounced than ever.
 BIG GERMAN RETREAT COMING
 Apparently, the British. following up the advantage gained in the recent operations prevented this being done and as a result a German retreat on a much larger scale is expected by mii- itary writers.
 Details of the operations with the number of prisoners and the amount of booty taken anxiously are awaited as this will dispose of the question whether the Germans are making "a strategic retirement or, as the Brit ish writers contend, are being driven from their positions by British gum fire. and the never ending pressure of the infantry.
 It is believed here the new advance of the British brings the Germans on the western front almost to the edge of disaster for the retirements from the Arras salient and from the posi- . tions south of Peronne with the Brit ish in control of so many of the main roads will be far from an easy oper ation.
 POINT OF ATTACK
 Bapaume has been considered from
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Local. Data

the first the British objective in the Somme operations. For months General Haig's men have drawn closer and closer to it, forcing back the German lines
 This movement has been greatly &C., celerated during several weeks by the great retirement of the Germans on the Somme front, beginning late in February. The retirement has been as- sisted at times by strong pressure from the British until early this week the British forces stood at the very doors of the town.
 Bapaume is considered a position of vital importance in this region of the franco-Belgian front. It lies at the limit of the Artois hills. which afford support for the defense in attack s from the west and south. for beyond it lay the plains of Flanders with Cam brai. Valenciennes and Douai in view. It's capture. it has been held by mil itary writers. will probably serve to make Peronne untenable and render et quentin an unsafe place for the shelter of the German staffs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
AUSTRIAN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
 FROM PETROGRAD

Vienna, March 16.-(Eia London March |17)-The news of the revolution in Petro- grad produced the greatest sensation inclination to pass judgment upon it's probable effect on the war
 The general opinion here is that the course of the war at least will be influ- enced by the moral effect of the Petro- grad coup.
 Responsible circles here withhold any statement regarding the extent to which the revolution may influence the military operation on the east front. Much would depend, they say, on what the old Rus sian regime will do. Some are inclined to believe that the Emperor will accept the new state of affairs, while others express the opinion that the deposed fac tions will move against their liberal ad- versaries and in so doing, cause civil war, the results of which might be far reaching.
 There also is much speculation as to what effect the news of the revolution will have on the Russian troops on the fighting front. Many incline to the belief that the liberals plan by their act to augment Russia's participation in the European war, but it is felt here that they will get scant sympathy from the men in the trenches and that the sol- diers will readily support the old govern ment if by so doing they could bring peace nearer.
 All the press comment in Vienna and Budapest runs in this enamel. The news papers generally warn the public not to expect too much from the events in Pc trograd Tolays Vienna Tageblatt epit- omizes this advice as follows:
 Let us keep our eyes open, our powder dry and our rifles in readiness"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
FRENCH CABINET RESIGNS AFTER
 MANY ATTACKS

Paris. March 17.-The French cap- inet, headed by Premier Briand, has resigned.
 cabinet meeting says:
 "rhe council of ministers met to- night (Saturday) at Elysee palace. The premier reported on various consulta- tions he had had with a view to com pleting the cabinet so 1t could pre- sent itself to the chamber. After hear ing him the cabinet decided that cir cumstances compelled it to leave to the hot republic complete liberty to terests of national defense. Conse- quently the president of the council put into the hands of the President of the republic the resignation of the cabinet.
 The grand ministry has been att tackled in the French Parliament re- peatedly during the last few weeks on account of it's economic policy. It suc- ceeded the Viviani cabinet in October, 1915. and was reorganized last De- cember when the number of minis terial portfolios was decreased and a war council appointed. The war coun- ell included Premier Briand. M. Ribot, minister of finance; General Lyautey, minister of war; Rear Admiral Lacaze. minister of marine. and M. Thomas, minister of national manufactures.
 Attacks by the opposition in Parlia- ment resulted on Wednesday in the sudden resignation of General Lyautey as minister of war; The Chamber of Deputies had held secret session Wednesday in which the French avia- ton service was discussed. No spe- cific attack was made on General
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portion of the membership to order 8 strike contrary to the provisions of the bylaws of the unions; that the strike voted at that time was in violation of the laws of the brotherhoods, and the order violated the aims and purposes of the or ganizations thus denying the good under standing, harmony and cooperation exist ing between the membership of the broth erhoods and the railroad companies.
 The bills aver that the assets and prop erty of the engineers brotherhood exceed s2,0oo,000 in values; those of the firemen exceed S, 5,0000 GOO; conductors, $2, 100000. and trainmen more than s4,o00,000. Iii the event of a strike, 1t is set forth, this property and assets would be in jeopardy and would be dissipated for purpose contrary to the objects of the brother hoods The complaints also aver that they may be deprived of their interest in the beneficial funds of their respec- tive brotherhoods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
NEWS FROM RUSSIA
 OVERSHADOWS ALL
 ELSE IN ENGLAND

London. March 1S.--The unfolding of the Russian revolution is the donl- mating subject of interest here, even surrassing the news of the continued German retirement in France. which is developing on an Increasingly ex- tended front. It is recognized that the ability of the revolutionary leaders to place the government on a stable basis and command the support of the whole nation is one of the most essential factors for the successful continuance of the war by the allies.
 There is hope that Grand Duke Michael will consider that he has a mandate from the people to rule. No information, official or otherwise, has been received here regarding plans for plebiscfte.
 It is doubtful if the provisional gOv- ernment has yet had time to make my adhesion to Grand Duke Nicholas, who is looked upon the strongest per- sOnality in the royal family.
 The most interesting sideIight upon the situation Is from Vienna that Aus trian officials consider that there is n possibility of arranging an armistfce with Russia, but such a development is regarded here as entirely visionary.
 Telegraph communication with Pet rOgrad is greatly cOngested on account of the volume of the press and official messages. but there are no 1ndfca- lions that the new authorities are en- forcing n censorship that would pre- vent fair reports of the progress of events. sf4.s,s5f5,a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
BRITZSH CAPTURE BAPAU UDlE, GREAT RAILROAD CENTER
 WHICH HAS BEENNGAN OBJECTIVE OF SOANblE OFFENSIVE AND FRENCH SMASH THROUGH THE LINE FURTHER SOUTH
EMPEROR SIGNED ABDICA TION WHEN
 TRAIN IS HAL TED

Petrograd, March 17.--(via London.) The abdication of Emperor Nicholas was signed at the town of Pskoff, where the train on which he was travelling toward Petrograd was halted early in the week. It Is said that he had arrived on Wednes- day at a point close to Petrograd and then turned back toward Pskoff but this report has not been confirmed.
 From Pskoff, according to accounts now available, the Emperor communicated With members of the executive commit tee of the Duma, who informed him that they were sending emissaries to meet him there Accordingly, member of the Duma committee and one of the minis ters of the new cabinet proceeded to Pskoff and had an interview with the peror in the presence of Gen. Nicholas V. Ruzsky, member of the council of
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has no eIfect on the tnreaCeneu SIrlke-
 The suits were filed just as the dis trict court clerks office was closing. The clerks immediately sent notices Of the suits to 131 local chairmen and chair men of grievance committees in the state made defendants in the suits.
 The bills were filed by an engineer, fireman, a conductor and trainman, all employed by the Pennsylvania railroad, and all residents of Baltimore. The prin- cipal allegation is that the authority was given officers of the, brotherhoods by the strike ballot taken last August termi- mated last fall when negotiations at Washington resulted in the enactment of the Adamson law, and that the officers are now without legal power to call a strike.
 The bills also allege that the chief of ficers of the brotherhoods violated the constitutions of their respective organiza- tions by arbitrarily refusing to arbitrate grievances; that the brotherhood chiefs last August procured ballot vote of a
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the empire, and of the supreme military council; Baron W. Fredericks, minister of the court; Count Narishkin and others.
 After relating to the Emperor the latest developments in the revolution, the emis- saries advised him not to send any troops from the front to Petrograd. since all the troops were going over to the revo- lutionists as fast as they arrived.
 What is desired that I should dor the Emperor inquired.
 "Abdicate the throne" was the reply.
 After devoting sometime to deliberation Emperor Nicholas said:
 Tt would be very hard to be separated from my son. Therefore I will abdicate in favor of my brother, in behalf of my self and my son."
 The document, which had been pre- pared in advance, was handed to the En- peror and he signed it at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
Consuls Back to Mexico

Washington, March 17.-American con- sular officers withdrawn from Mexico many months ago when the border situa- ton was acute, have been ordered back to their districts, the state department announced today. For the present the policy of denying passports to Americans wishing to return to Mexico will be con tinued until the consuls report on condi- tions. John K. Silliman will return to Guadalajara, his old post; Thomas Dick inson goes to San Luis Potosi as consul; Rudolph Robinson goes as consul to Mon terey; Thomas D. Mason to Fontera as consul; William E. Chapman to Mazatlan as consul
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-03-18
Berlin Admits Retirement on Western FrOnt-AUieS Are Expecting Enemyto Start
 Big Retreat Soon Fol-
 loWing the ReDerses

ars March 1French advance guards have entered the
 important town of Rove and the French have occupied the tire front between Andechy and the Os comprising powerfully fortified lines which the Germans have held for than years.
 This is made tonight in the offcal communi- cation from the oce which adds that at several points the road between Rove and Noyon has been reached.
 Frs the Main has been bombarded by French planes retaliation for the firing of Bapaume by the Germans Berlin March 17(Via Sayve "A further retirement of the German forces the western front between Sally and St. Pierre wood between Beauvraignes and signy, announced today by the office