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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-13
HE ACTED LIKE
A DRUNKEN MAN
FOR TWO YEARS
Was Giddy Headed, Had Dizzy Spells
and Bad Taste in His Mouth AL
ways-DrecO Was the Only Thing
That Ever Helped Him.

my husband often went around
like drunken man, and for the past
= or 3 years has suffered very much
from swimming in the head, dizziness
and giddy headed" said Mrs. A. &.
Gross, well known and popular lady
who resides at Hyndman, Pa.
when these spells struck him"
she continued, she would have to stop
whatever he was doing and sit down
for fear of falling. His breath was
foul and had bad taste in MS mouth
all the time. His food often disa-
greed with him and sour gas would
fill up his stomach and gave much
pain which extended around TO his
back. He was quite nervous and his
sleep was broken and unsound. His
appetite was getting poor and he was
losing weight and strength. He had
been treated by several doctors and
had bought lots of different kinds of
medicine but none seemed to reach
the spot in his case.
My next door neighbor was taking
Dreco, also another friend who lives
just up the street, and both were
praising it so much | sent over to
Ford's and got a bottle and my hus
band started taking it. To my sur
prise the very first dose helped him
as it quoted his stomach. Everyone
could see change in his condition in
a few days and now Pm willing to
state that he is better than he has
been in years and Dreco is what did
it. The dizziness and nervousness
have passed away, he sleeps well. APP
petite good and pains have disap-
peared. Dreco is truly great medi-
cine, and ] shall speak good word
for it every chance l have.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-13
THE MEXICAN THREAT

Our present relations with Mexico
are far from satisfactory. Troops
believed to be loyal to the president
elect and others affecting, at least, tt
be disloyal, are massing near our
border. Carranza's attitude compeis
suspicion Of his intentions. The fact
that comparatively few Germans from
the United States are known to nave
crossed the border lately does not nee
essarily indicate that there are not
enough Germans in Carranza's army
or associated with the so-called Vii
listas to influence Mexican action
against the United States. Carranza
has made no reply to our government
touching the intercepted thinner
mann dispatch except to say CURLY
that he never received it.
Hearty Mexican cooperation with
the United States would be expected
if the MeX!cans were customarily
prudent and grateful. But there
seems to be no doubt that the presi-
dent-elect is "on the fence" which
indicates that he would support Ger
many if he dared. 1t is not at all I'M
likely, therefore, that the first action
of the war may be on the Mexican
border, or some attack on the Gulf
coast, which would be futile, Of course
but would accomplish its purpose in
giving US annoyance. This prediction
is justified by the continued silence OF
Carranza, the reports about Obrc-
gon and some of his brother officers,
and the failure of Mexico to respond
to the sentiment that prevails else
where in Observation-Disclosures York
Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-13
PULLING OUT THE COUPLING.
PIN.

In the latter part of the mites
when the present Washington division
of the Southern Railway was known
as the Orange and Alexandria Rail
road. William PAUL. was a conductor
of passenger trains and William
Smith generally known as Yankee
SMITH was one Of the engineers.
Smith was regarded as one of the
most reckless engine drivers in the
employ of the company, although he
never met with an accident. 1t was
said that he had propensity to lose
time ut the beginning of his run which
he would make up before reaching
his terminal.
One day Smith with the old
"Orange," an engine built BY Smith
and Perkins at the foot Of Wolfe
street in Alexandria, started from
Gordonsville with a passenger train
bound for Alexandria. AS. usual, the
train was several minutes late when
it reached Orange, Culpeper and
other points. But when Smith struck
long stretches Of straight track he
began to make up for lost time.
Roads were not balasted as firmly as
now, nor were fish plates in use; hence
the train swerved to and fro and
made most of the passengers nervous.
Finally PAUL., who was conductor.
went forward to the platform of the
baggage car and called to the engi-
neer. Mir. Smith, where are you
going?" Smith replied. "To He'll"
PAUL. answered coolly. well, we will
not go with you" and he deliberately
removed the coupling pin. The engine
shot ahead, and the train was stop
ped. Smith backed his engine, at,
tached it again to the train and pro
ceeded at more sane speed toward
this city.
Gould we WELD AN artists, pencil>we
would draw: picture today repre-
senting the kings of Austria and
Bulgaria about to remove the coup
Ing pin which attaches them to the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-13

Some comment is being made in the
newspapers to the effect that Presi-
dent Wilson made failure of attempt
ing to tie up Mrs. Wilson's shoe for
her while On the streets in Washington
yesterday afternoon. 1t might be
said in connection with the matter
that the honorable gentleman is pos
sibly not SO well experienced in
the shoe string business as in affairs
of greater Importance just now, for
instance, the tie-up with Germany.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-13
FOR FOOD PRODUCTION and CONSERVATION
Conferences of Agricultural Representatives of Thirty
two States with Secretary of Agriculture Adopts Pro-
gram to Increase Production and Promote Food Saving

the man who tills the soil and support
the soldier in the field, and the family
at home, is rendering as noble and
patriotic a service as is the man WHO
bears the brunt of battle.
Within the next sixty days the fnal
measure of crop acreage and tood
production for this year will have
been established. We urge the i'm
portance of the immediate moblllza-
ton of all available service in per-
forming the patriotic duty of provld-
ing and conserving food.
Because of the world shortage OF
food, it is scarcely possible that
the production of staple crops by the
farmer of the United States can be
too great this year. There is every
reason to believe that generous
price will be paid for the harvest OF
their fields.
Increased Home Economy and Produc-
ton.
Owe are the most wasteful people
in the world in our ways of living.
Our tastes and desires have been ed
ucated beyond our incomes" is the
opening paragraph of the resolution
recommending increased home econ
omy. almost as great saving
could be made by the more economical
manufacture, purchase and use of
food can be made by processes of
production which are Immediately
feasible" Other recommendations
are:
Our breadstuff supply may be in
creased by liz, or IS million barrels
Of flour 4 year, by milling our wheat
so as to make eighty-one per cent
81 per cent) Of the kernal into flour
instead Of scventy-three per cent
(13 per cent? as at present. The
flour still would have as high nutri-
tive value as that which we now use
Important saving may be effected
by making the diet as largely vege-
tartan as possible, without lowering
food efficiency, by partial substitu-
ton Of such foods as beans, peas and
milk and its products, including skim
milk, for more expensive meats.
a larger use should be made of
corn and rice products as partial sub
stitutcs fer wheat products.
Home grown ard homc-preparcd
grain products should De substituted
for the more expensive refined COM
mercial foods, known as breakfast
foods.
Adequate gardens should provide
the home supply of vegetables. The
home storage ard preservation of
foods such as eggs, fruits, vegetables
and meats should be increased.
The serious food wastes that occur
in many households through, lack of
culinary knowledge should be mini
mixed through instruction in better
methods. It is highly important that
all educational agencies available for
this purpose engage in widespread
propaganda and instruction concern
ing the economical use CT human
foods.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-13
Flag Flies Over Washington Wills

An American flag today floats over
the receptacle in the strong room"
in Fairfax courthouse where are
stored the wills of George Washing
ton and Mrs. Washington. The flag
was presented by Mrs. Mary M.
North on behalf of the Woman's Re,
lief Corps. F. W. Richardson, clerk
of the court, accepted the flag on be-
half Of the county, making brief
address on patriotism and apprecia-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-13
Thirty-Two Couples We'd.

Rockville. Nd, April Thirty
two marriage licenses were issued
here in the last five days. This is
more than three times the average
number generally issued here in that
time.
Paul \. Pullman Of Alexandria,
and Miss Laura 3 Ecndrick. of
Washington, were among the num-
Der.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-13
RECRUITING TOO SLOW.
Present Rate Would Require Six
Years for Army of 100000.

1t is said that it would take more
than SIX years to raise an army OF
100000 men if recruiting were tc
continue only at the rate marking the
ten days following the declaration OF
war.
In that time 1856 men were re-
cruited.
Previously the average recruiting
had been 22o men day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-13
BRAZIL TAKES ACTION
Preparations for War With Germany
Orders Interned German Vessels

Seized.
Rio Janeiro, April 10. - Foreign
Minister Lauro Muller has cabled the
Brazilian minister in Berlin asking
him to urge all Brazilians in Germany
to leave the country within twenty
four hours. A decree has been issued
with drawing the exequarturs OF the
German consuls. The ministers of
France, Great Britain and Italy con-
ferred at length with Dr.. Muller.
The Government has decided tc
seize all German ships in Brazilian
harbors.
The offices of the Diario Alemano
pro-German organ, at Sac Paulo,
were wrecked last night by mob Of
pro-ally sympathizers. The presses
were destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-13

Washington, D. c., April Ian
emergency appropriation OF s2o'ooo'-
600 to be made available Immediately
for the use of the Secretary OF Agrl-
culture to meet the extraordinary
needs of agriculture; an urgent call
to all farmers to increase production
and to housewives to avoid all 1000
waste; the mobilization of over 2,0OO,-
900 unemployed boys between ages OF
fifteen and nineteen years for service
on the farms and in the production
of food supplies and munitions; the
enlistment of men untitled Tor mill
tary service as an offlclaily-recog-
nized force for the production of nee
essities; complete survey OF the
food supply; national systematic pub
Lefty of food prices; effective control
of agencies for the manufacture and
handling of foods, and price fixing,
if necessary-thesc are among the
leading recommendations Of siXty-two
officials representing State agrlcul-
tural colleges and commissions OF
thirty-two States from New York to
the Rocky Mountains, who met at
the request of the Secretary of Ag-
riculture to confer with representa-
tives of the U. S. Department of Ag-
riculturc in st. Louis, April 10 and
II. The conference, after dealing with
the general problems of financing ag-
riculture and organizing the Fedora!
and State agencies for effec-
tive cooperation, made a spec
ial appeal to the patriotism OF
farmers and recommended a definite
program particularly looking to the
incease Of cereal and leguminous food
and meat and animal products. Home
owners and their children were urged
to produce as much food as possible
in back yards and vacant lots and to
can or preserve all surplus.
The conference, after thorough dis
cussion, decided TO deal with the
whole subject of the food supply I'm,
der four major divisions as follows
/. Production and labor.
2. Distribution and prices.
3. Economy and utilization.
4. Effective organization.
A committee of fifteen composed
Of State commissioners of agriculture
representatives of State colleges, anc
representatives of the United States
Department of Agriculture, was ap.
pointed This committee appointed
subcommittee from its membership
to deal with each of the four prob
lens. The committee then reported
it's findings to the general confer.
ence, which decided to express its
views and to urge the courses of ac-
| ton as summarized below:
The Farmers Responsibility.
Upon the farmer rests in large
measure the final responsibility OF
winning the war in which we are
now involved The Importance to the
nation Of an adequate food supply,
especially for the present year, can
not be over-emphasized. The worlds
food reserve is very low. Therefore,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-13
EDITORIAL PARAGRAPHS

How long will the war last? So
far as Germany is concerned it will
continue as long as the Kaiser can
fool the German people. Had they
known the truth about it the war
would have been over sometime ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-13

Land not in use in the vicinity OF
Baltimore has been loaned without
charge to those who who will cultivate
gardens on it. That shows gener-
Gus spirit on behalf of the owners
and is to be commended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-13

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF
MUSIC CLUBS, UNITED GOOI
ROADS ASSOCIATION AND
BANkHEAD HIGHWAY ASSO-
CATION, APRIL 18th to 21st,
1917.
Account above occasions Southern
Railway will have on sale at Wash
ington, D. c., and principal sta
tons in Virginia reduced round trip
fare tickets to Birmingham, Ala,
April IS, IA, Is, 16, II, and is, 1917,
bearing final return limit of April
25, 1917. For complete information
as to fares, schedules, ETC., consult
Agents or write F. H. DeButts;
D. P. A., Southern Railway, Wash
ington, D. c. M30. A6-l5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-13
The Farmers Responsibility.

Superintendent H. +. Griffcy has
announced that owing to lack of
funds the schools in Hinton, W. Va,
vii! have to close A subscription is
being taken up to continue the high
school,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-04-13

pIBLIsHED EVERY AFTERNOON.
Except Sunday.
D., Tho Alexandria Gazette Corporation,
ait King Street. Alexandria, va.
HOWARD w. SMITH, President anu
Treasurer.
uu11.u ALBERT SHOOT, Jr" Vice
President.
EDWIN BRADLEY HARD Edltof anu
General Manager.
r,+ered at the PostofIice at Alexah-
dria, Virginia as second ciSss
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-22
ORDINANCES.
ORDINANCE NO. Sc.

The following ordinance was Of
fered by E. Frederick:
An ordinance prohibiting any per-
son, firm or corporation from driv-
ing any automobile or motor We
hIle upon the public streets or al
leyways OF the Town of Covington,
and within the corporate limits
thereof, with what is known as the
cut-out open, or the exhaust pipe
disconnected from the muft1er;
also prohibiting the same when
such automobile or motor vehicle
is standing on the public streets
or alleyways thereof.
Section One-Be it ordained by
the Town Council Of the Town OF
Covington, in regular session con-
vened, That on and after the LIST day
OF January, 1918, it shall be unlaw-
full for any person, firm or corpora
ton to drive any automobile or mo-
tor vehicle upon the public streets or
alleyways of the Town of Covington
with what is known as the cut-out
open, or with the exhaust pipe dis
connected in any other manner from
the muffler thereof, or to permit the
same to remain open. or to allow
such condition to exist while any
such automobile or motor vehicle Is
standing upon the streets or alley
ways of said town, while the engine
thereof is in motion.
Section Two-Be it further Or
dained, etc, That any person, firm
or corporation, through his or It's
agent. or otherwise, violating any OF
the provisions of this ordinance,
shall be deemed guilty Of misde-
meanor, and upon trinl and convic-
ton, shall be fined not more than
$1,000, or be imprisoned, subject to
work on the public streets, not more
than thirty days, or both, as the
court may in it's discretion deem
proper.
Section Three-Be it further or
dained, etc, That all ordinances or
parts of ordinances in conflict here
with, be and the same are hereby
repealed.
Yeas. Nays-None.
Adopted Dec. 4, 1917.
Said ordinance to take effect from
and after January /, 1918.
P.J. LACRO1X,
Mayor.
L. A. PERREAND,
Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-22
ORDINANCE NO. IS.

ORDINANCE NO. IS.
An ordinance granting the privilege
to the Great Southern Lumber
Company, Of Bogalusa, La, OF
constructing a sweet potato Kiln
building ON Theard Avenue, OPP
pooite the st. Tammany Ice &
Manufacturing Co., from the south
side thereof. to the extent OF II bJ
IS feet.
Section /. Be it ordained by the
Town Council in regular session con-
vened, That the Great Southern
Lumber Company, OF Bogalusa, La.
be and it Is hereby granted the right
hand privilege of constructing sweet
potato kiln building on Theard Ave !,
opposite the st. Tammany Ice &
Manufacturing Co., on the south side
OF said Avenue, to the extent OF IL
by As feet; provided said building
shall be for the public use, and limit
ed, to the purpose OF its construction,
and at all times subject to the con-
troll and supervision OF the Parish
Council Of Defense.
Section 2. Be it further orda:l-
ed, etc., That all ordinances or parts
OF ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
PAUL J. LACROIX,
Mayor.
l.. A. PERREAND,
Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-22

All persons are hereby warned and
prohibited from cutting, burning.
deadening, carrying or floating away,
injuring or destroying any trees,
timber or wood growing or lying up
on the lands OF the undersigned, on
the lake front from Lewisburg to the
Tchefuncta river, formerly known as
Amand Marigny and McQuinn tract,
and are also prohibited from fishing
hunting or trapping with dog or torch
or trespassing in any way on lands
belonging to the undersigned. One
hundred dollars reward will be paid
for information and conviction OF
trespassers.
d. c., HEDDEN,
1923 Washington Ave,
iulS-Gmo New Orleans, La.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-22
AN ORDINANCE

Fixing a budget for the year 1917.
Section /. Be it ordained by the
Police Jury of st. Tammany parish,
that the taxes for the year 1917 be
and the same are hereby levied on
all of the taxable property in the
parish Of ST. Tammany. as follows,
to-wit:
For the criminal fund there shall
be levied the sum OF one and one
half mills:
For the road fund there shall be
levied the sum of two mills;
For the general fund there shall
be levied the sum of three mills;
For the school fund there shall be
levied the sum OF three and one
half mills.
Section 2. Be 1t further ordain-
cd, That the above tax shall be
levied on the basis Of So per cent of
the assessed value OF the parish.
Section 3. Be it further ordain-
Cd. That all ordinances and parts of
ordinances in conflict herewith be
and the same are hereby repealed.
]. B. HOWE,
President.
F. J. MARTINDALE,
Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-22
noy2 Ais
AN OLD MANS STOMACH.

As we grow older and less active,
less and less food is required to meet
the demands of our bodies. Ii too
much is habituall taken, the stomach
will rebel. When man reaches the
advanced age of IS or 80, you will
find that he is a light eater. Be as
clreful as you will, however, you
will occasionally eat more than you
should and will feel the need OF
Chamberlain's Tablets to correct the
disorder. These tablets do not con-
tain pepsin, but strengthen the stom-
ach and enable it to perform its
functions naturally. They also cause
gentle movement of the bowels.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-22
AMENDMENT TO c4ARrnR 8
Of the
JONES-RAUSCH COMPANY. mo.
State Of Louisiana. Parish Of O..
Tammany.

Be it known chat on this loeA
day Of October, 1917. before -,
Lewis L. Morgan, q Notary Public n I
and for the Parish of st. Tamma1y;
State of Louisiana. in tn prseeneo
OF the undersigned witnesses.
Personally came and appsatoo
John p. Rausch and B. H. RausG
both residents OF said Parish, to -
personally known, who declare Tt
at . general meeting Of the stoekes
holders Of the Jones-Rausch Coz
pany, Inc, held ct IT. once at CT
ington. La. on the 18th day q @
tober, 1917. Of which meeting d.
and legal notice had been given ~
the stockholders, according 10 Ct
laws OF the State Of Lo1isiaua, -
the requirements OF the charter g
said company. Article Of said e.
ter was amended and f0-o0oeeo1 -
- TO read - follows:
The name and style Of this -
poratton shall BE- the John p. nAu1l
Co.. Inc. and By sid sosporo
name 1t shall have suoceegioe 60
enjoy existence for period Of No.
ty-nine years from the 16tA Day az
October, 1917, unless sooner dieeos
ed in manner provided ~ Law 60
the articles OF this chartsr. and =
der said corporate name It shall 49, &
power and authority to contract. 60.
and be sued, to make and uSe = - ~
porate seal. the same 70 aN9 -
break at pleasure: to make oil 49,
essary rules and regulations for -
corporate management and conttok
and shall have and enjoy al t.
rights, privileges and jmmunt00
which are now conferred unO1
may hereafter be granted to cot9eser
tons of this kinda and chas1stes.
And said appearers declare e.
they were authorized and 'nstrueof
by said stockholders meeting to ~ J
and execute the proper n0tsffl -
amending and re-enacting Arueao 1s
OF the charter Of the said ooFpoee
ton. and that they do now make IL
declaration and execute this nteasls
al act in accordance Herewith.
Thus done and signed at my ON
at Covington, Louisiana. in the DIel
ence Of E. L. Micheiet and L. Millaf,
competent witnesses, who signed -
same with the said appearers. ana
me, Notary Public, after due reedt1e'
Of the whole.
JOHN P. RAUScH.
B. H. RAUSCH
Witnesses:
e. L. MICHELET.
L. 2ILLAR.
LEWIS L. MORGAN.
dec1-6t Notary 1'ubii:.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1917-12-22
The Northwestern Dental Co.

When you 60 to New Orleans to
got your dental work done. be sure
to call at the Northwestern Dental
Co.. No. 912 Caral street. You will
ind the finest and best equipped
dental Office IL the South, under the
management of DR.. L. A. Brewster.
Moderate prices; tirst-class work is
the motto. Everything strictly arst-
class. and ten year guarantee on all
work.
Open Sunday from to A; even
iugs until p. m.
NORTHWESTERN DENTAL CO.,
912 Canal Street. New Orleans.