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The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
TRUTHS ABOUT THE TICK.
Authoritative Information Concern
ing the Costly Cattle Pest.

/ -
Some Of the questions most fire.
quently asked concerning the tick
eradication campaign are answered as
followsfby Dr. W. H. Dalrymple of
the Louisiana State University:
@. Do cattle ticks have any effect
on the milk production of cows?
A. Federal experts have tested this
question, and they report that cattle
which have been freed of ticks have
made an increase in milk production
| of from Is to 42 per cent, depending
on how grossly they have previously
been infested. II we should strike an
average of rs per cent, it would mean
that the dairyrnan who continues to
feed ticks on his COWS is throwing
away an equivalent of one bucketful
Of milk out of every four which his
cows would produce under tick-free
conditions.
@. What effect do the ticks have, if
any, on the development of beef cat
tie?
A. They prevent development, be-
cause great deal Of the blood which
the feed makes, and that should be
used to nourish the animal, is appro-
priated by the ticks, and the benefit
of the feed is therefore lost to the
animal.
G. Are. all the other states dipping
their cattle every IA days?
A. Yes. Some of them adopted the
14-day periods at the beginning of the
work, and others that had commenced
with the 21-day cycle have since
abandoned the longer intervals for
the 14-day method, as the results have
been found much more satisfactory.
@. 1t is possible, then, to eradicate
the cattle ticks from parish, or even
the state, in one season if all the cat
tie are dipped in the standard arseni-
cal solution every ID days?
A. Yes. It is being done in other
states, and in parts Of this state at
the present time. However, to be
able to accomplish it satisfactorily
there must be cooperation on the part
of every one concerned and interest
ed in the work.
@. When once the state is tick-free,
will there be any danger of re-in-
fiesta ton?
A. None. The federal government
and the state will see that rigid quar-
antine is maintained against the in
PRODUCTION OF any tick-infested cattle.
This is provided for now in Act No.
18 of the general assembly of 1916,
and by federal regulation.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
COMFORT KITS FOR SOLDIERS.
Red Cross Prepalring Christmas Re
membranes for Boys at Front.

KNGd& SSS AAA 1AaA
membranes for Boys at Front.
The Red Cross is taking up the
work of securing comfort kits for the
American soldiers at the front. The
kit selected is knowE as comfort kit
No. 2, and can be-provided for about
SO, it is estimated. They will make
splendid Christmas gifts for the boys,
and if shipped prior to Nov. Is will
reach France for Christmas day.
Those intended for the training camps
in America ought to be despatched
before that time.
The kits should be made of stout
material so that they may be used for
practical purposes. They may be
given to the nearest Red Cross chap
ter, which will forward them to their
proper destination. For further in
Formation apply to the president OF
the local Red Cross branch.
The following assortment OF ar
ticles is suggested: Needles, assorted
large sizes; thimble, large size, Gel
luloid; a piece of sewing wax; tobac-
co pouch and tobacco; tooth powder
in tin container, and tooth brush
folding knife and spoon; soap in metal
or celluloid box; wash cloth; shaving
brush and soap; comb in case, pipe,
playing cards or game, cigarette pa.
pers, mouth organ, safety razor and
blades, writing materials, pencil
handkerchiefs, and pair Of heavy
socks, either hand or machine knitted
These articles are arranged IN va
rious pockets, the plan of which car
be obtained from members OF the To-
cal Red Cross chapter.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
A Murderous Mayor.

Mavor Thomas B. Smith Of Phil
adeluhia has been committed under
sic. 900 bail to await the action of the
grand jury on six charges filed against
him for alleged completely in the MUIR
der Of policeman on primary cleo
tion day in that city by imported
gunmen from New York. In an
nouncing his 1uling ixing the amount
|of the appearance bond Judge Brown
of the municipal court said: Il agree
with prosecuting counsel that Mayor
Smith is the chief and prime male
factor in the murder conspiracy ane
the disgrace which the country ha:
witnessed"
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
Wants List Of Farmers Associations

Having been elected president OF
the cotton states official advisory
marketing board, Commissioner Of
Agriculture Harry D. Wilson an
nounces that he desires to make this
important body as effective as possi-
BILE. and to this end solicits the coop
Grafton of all. He desires to compile
a list of farmers associations of every
kind, as well as cotton warehouses,
elevators, cold storage plants, canning
factories, shipping associations, etc.
and requests that the names OF sucn
enterprises and organizations, and es-
pecially Of the presidents and secre-
taries thereof, be communicated to
him without delay.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
NEWS OF THE PHOT0PLAYs

not counting the cost. One day the
little girl, who is believer in fairy
stories and all beautiful things, dis
covering his identity and also the fact
that he is in financial straits because
OF bills he is called upon to pay on
their behalf, starts out, accompanied
by her little brother. for his fathers
house, which she afterwards names
Charity Castle, to try and mend the
situation. Some amusing incidents
Foccur when the children, alone in the
great house, from which the master
and servants had gone vacationing,
make friends with a burglar, "bum"
and down-and-out actor. Of course
the story ends with the crouch ar
irving. on the scene and being con-
verted to a happier and kindlier frame
OF mind by the children. The son, re-
turning after having actually earned
a weeks salary, is reinstalled in his
fathers affections.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
Dependency.

When you feel discouraged and
despondent do not give up, but take
dose of Chamberlain's Tablets and
vou are almost certain to feel all right
within day or two. Dependency IS
very often due to Indigestion and
biliousness. for which these tablets are
asr,.1. ola-z. CENTS rns pdy.lc 49,.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
"Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm

"Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, +"
with Mary Pickford in the title role,
is delightful and humanizing comedy
Of decided artistry-complete and
satisfying in every detail. The au-
thor, the director and the brilliant lit
tie star are in harmony of creative
and interpretative effort which de-
lights the eye, the mind and the heart
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
To Advertise Louisiana Lands Abroad.

Justin F. Denechaud, secretary Of
the immigration division of the state
department of agriculture and irnn1i-
grafton, writes the Chief that his Of
fee is presently engaged in gathering
descriptions of farm lands in this
state that are offered for sale, which
information will be compiled In q
booklet that will be distributed among
| lhomeseekers and others from abroad
who are likely to be interested In
Louisiana lands. All land owners who
may desire can without cost to them
advertise their lands in this bulletin.
Blank forms for furnishing the in
formation desired may be obtained
from Mr.. Denechaud, whose address
| is Chartres and st, Ann streets, New
Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
s'The Burglar .

"The Burglar" a vivid screen yer.
sion of the famous stage play by Au-
gustus Thomas, comes to- the Grand
Thursday. The story is strong on
heart interest and leads up to the
situation where a burglar. upon being
discovered by a little girl in the act OF
robbing house. learns that the child
lis his own daughter. The steps by
which the man is brought to the room
where he meets his child will be fol-
lowed with sympathetic interest. A
youthful error closes the door of his
home upon him, and in spite of a
manly effort to rise above its in
fuenee it dogs him through life and
eventually leads to his death. The
picture has been given an excellent
production and has the benefit Of a
good cast. Carlyle Blackwell, Madge
Evans and Evelyn Greeley sustain the
leading characters admirably.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
New SATURDAY. Program.

A change in the character OF the
Saturday offerings at the Gem is an
nounced by the management. The
new service will be inaugurated today,
the initial program to comprise
Charlie Chaplin, the worlds greatest
screen comedian, in "The New Jani-
tor" Essanay's much talked of two
reel drama, "Is Marriage Sacred?'
and "The Social Pirates" Kalem
all-star production. No increase IN
prices.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
"The Fighting Trail.

William Duncan. the Hercules OF
the screen, displays an unusual va
riety of athletic accomplishments in
the third episode of "The Fighting
Trail" which will be shown at the
Grand naxt Saturday. In this episode
Mr.. Duncan gives a splendid exhibi-
ton of rope climbing, broad jumping,
boxing, wrestling and swimming, all
of these qualities being called for by
the action Of the great melodrama in
this one chapter.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
A Word for the Merchants.

Donaldsonville merchants contrib
ute to every movement for the up
building of the community; they era-
ploy scores of clerks; they own or
rent substantial buildings; they are
the backbone of your city; they are
entitled to your patronage.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

All men who registered June are
eligible for voluntary enlistment ia
the navy except those who have been
notified by local boards to apply for
examination. Navy recruiting Of
fees are located at No. 730 Common
street, New Orleans, and at Lake
Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria and
Shreveport.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
Coming Attractions at the Gem.

SundayEnid Bennett in 'The
Mother Instinct" and two comedies.
Monday-Seventeenth and eigh-
teenth episodes Of Gloria's Ro-
nance" and q comedy.
Wednesday, Oct. 3l-Emily Ste
vens in "The Stacker
Friday, Nov. Herbert Rawlin-
son in "Come Through.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
The federal food administration has

The federal food administration has
annannced that the licensing system
an number of food commodities viii
90 into effect Nov. l. Applications
Should be. made direct to the License
Division, United States Food Admin
;stration. Washington, D. G., which
will furnish blanks and details Mr..
Hoover announces that those conducts
inc legitimate business IN q far way
have nothing to fear. NO drastic
stems are contemplated. Democracy
Is matched against autocracy, just as
in the war itself. and the victory IS
to be won by inpressing the people $
viii with the willing aid and service
Of the people.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
"T'heir Compact"

Scenes Of dramatic intensity abound
in "Their Compact" forceful seven
reel Metro production starring Fran
els x. Bushman and Beverly Bayne,
which the Grand will presentSas its
Sunday offering. Desert country and
rough mining towns are shown in con-
trast with brilliant scenes of New
York life. James Van Dyke Moore,
the hero of the story, is rich New
Yorker who goes west to take care of
his mining properties. The memory
of a bad woman is erased from his
heart by the winsome smile of a good
one, and soon he is suing for the lat
ter's favor with an enthuiasm the
fashionable women of society could
never arouse in him. Good and evil
inuuences battle in the primitive min
ing town of Silverville, and Moore
has need of all his superb physical
strength. Of mental courage he has
unusual need, for that is the central
idea of "Their Compact" There is
adventure, excitement, peril-and
finally the sun shining after the
storm.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
Next Weeks Bill at the Grand.

sunday-Francis X. Bushman and
Beverley Bayne in ''Their Compact
and Big V comedy. -
Monday" The Man Without q
Country" living pictures, singing and
dancing. Benefit American Defense
Society. z
Tuesday-Mary Pickford in ere
hecca of Sunnybrook Farm"
Wednesday-Mary Miles Minter in
"Charity Castle"
Thursday-Carlyle Blackwell and
Madge Evans in "The Burglar"
Friday-Miriam Fouche and Evart
overton in Soldiers of Chance"
Saturday-Fovorite Film Features,
"Fighting Trail" Pathe News, comedy
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27

now beautifully composed picture
erect, now flash of wit or humor in
subtitle, and again a revelation of
tender sympathy which stirs ones
kllndest sensibilities. Miss Pickford
y gwen far greater opportunity than
could be attained in any mere "ve-
nicle,' and she easily rises to the
dramatic heights afforded her. She
becomes dominating figure through
ability, instead of having everything
thrown her way.
This extraordinary production will
be presented at the Grand Tuesday.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1917-10-27
CHARITY Castle" +"

Mary Miles Minter has been afford
sa an excellent vehicle for her talent
II IL Charity Castle" which will be the
W Wednesday offering at the Grand.
Ihe extravagant son of a grouchy.
souty Old man. at moment when
ais father has turned him out of his
aouse with orders not to return until
- can show that he is able to earn a
meeks salary, finds himself face to
.s .aee with peculiar situation. The
! wy attractive children of his charwo-
an - beng left alone upon the death
y thelr mother, he decides in the
sooaness OF his heart to adopt them,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
Storage Eggs Less Nutritious.

The assertion by dealers that 'af-
ter all there is nothing injurious
about a storage first egg-in fact, it
is as good as a fresh egg" is not
borne out by so good an authority
as DR.. Harvey w. Wiley, who, when
questioned on the stand in Wash
ington on the subject of eggs that
had been in storage six months,
said:
1.-The amount of nutriment would
probably be diminished by a very
considerable quantity. 1t would be
just slightly less nutritious, but the
principal lack of nutrition, in my
opinion, would be in the impaired
taste; that the digestive ferments
would not respond so promptly to
the stimulus of the food. That is a
very important physiological consid-
Grafton New York Telegram.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
Johnnies' story.

The teacher OF rural school gave
each pupil the task of writing an
original story. On the day when the
stories were read bright little tow
head arose and started as follows:
"On the green slope OF noun
tain stood a first class Jersey cow
with three legs" That won't do,
Johnnie" interrupted the teacher,
you are one leg short" mo | amt
replied the future author. You don't
wait to git my plot, which is that a
railroad train cut off one leg and the
owner OF the COW got $4,000 dam
ages and moved his whole family to
Paris in time for the exposition,
where the girls will be married to
rich Frenchmen and die happy ever
afterwards. Western Printer and
Publisher
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
Holidays at PostOfiice.

The postoflice department in a
bulletin just issued names the fol-
lowing days as holidays for en-
ployes of the postal service: New
Years day, January 1 Washington's
birthday, February %; Memorial
Day, May 80; independence Day
July 4; Labor Day, first Monday in
September, and Christmas day, De-
cember rs. Any other days the
president may set aside will also be
observed by the department, the bull
letin advises. The postal officials
request that all postmasters keep
the offices open for such length of
time as necessary to meet the re-
quirements of the service In the
event that holiday falls on Sunday
the event may be observed the fol.
lowing day.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
Pellets of Philosophy.
(Take one every day.

The hardest work some men have
to do is to be cheerful.
Winding other peoples business is
what brings so much care and worry
into some faces.
Being continually busy means be-
ing contented.
If you want to be called a wise
man agree with everybody.
A good conscience will make you
happier than a large bank account.
Opportunity is only waiting for
you to make the necessary advance.
The pen is mightier than the spo-
ken word.
Let a woman have the last word
if she wants it. She is none the
richer, nor you the poorer.
Being sociable doesn't cost any
thing, and it gives you good repu-
tation.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
Paper for Shoes,

For shoes what will come after
leather? Cloth of suitable kinds may
be used, and rubber or similar ma
terial may enter into the product,
but manufacturers seem to look
most hopefully upon paper as the
basic substance. Paper leather of
attractive appearance, adapted for
many purposes as well as the natur.
al leather, is, in fact said to be satic-
factorily made already. In a Ger
man process paper of long fiber IS COW
cred into pulp, suitably colored,
made flexible with glycerine and
non-drying oils and waterproof with
shellac solution, given the grain of
morocco or other leather by pres
sing in a matriX and finished with
lacquer. The matriX is formed by
taking an impression of the natural
leather in shellac
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
The One Big Topic.

Spake | unto an editor, what
thinkest thou my friends; oh when
will Europe's bloody, wicked war
come to an end?" Then in his
mournful eye | saw a far-off, tragic
CLINT. Il do not think" quoth he,
they'll ever drop the price of
print" THE weather's bad" told
him" and the farmers crops are
gone. Can you help me redeem the
overcoat have in pawn?' Il can't,
he said, my pocketbook has long
been in a splint. I've got two thou
sand dollars, but l need a ream Of
print
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
Did You Know That

Hawaii exports 100000 cases of
canned pineapples yearly.
France in 1916 exported TO the
United States goods valued at $110,
3O4,95l. The factory output of
sausage in the United States is worth
100000, 600 annually.
The Standard Oil Company has
$40, 100000 invested in Roumanian
oil properties.
Madison, Wis, has 100 manufac-
turing concerns which turn out ST.
100000 worth of goods annually.
Vanillin, the flavor that makes va
nilla ice cream so popular, has been
found in the leaves and roots Of a
number of plants?
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
MERCHANTS WIFE ADVISES
DEBORAH WOMEN.

az had stomach trouble so bad 4
could eat nothing but toast, fruit
and hot fruit. Everything else
soured and formed gas. Dieting dio
no good. / was miserable until
tried buckthorn bark, glycerine, etc.,
as mixed in Adler-i-ka. ONE SPOON
Full benefited me INSTANTLY Be-
cause Adler-i-ka empties BOTH large
and small intestines it relieves ANY
CASE constipation, sour stomach or
gas and prevents appendicitis. 1t
has QUICKEST action of anything we
ever sold. II. A. Engbertson, drug
gist.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
He .Hayed" Everything.

A good story is told on a young
high school student, who recently
moved with his parents to farm
near this city One evening the
father told the boy to go out and
HAY everything" He went out and
returned to the house later, when
the father told him to go and give
the hogs some corn. "Why, replied
the boy, what do l have to give the
hogs corn for, as you told me to hay
everything and l gave the porkers
hay?"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
Didn't suspect the Preacher,

A farmer and his wife killed their
last hog and left the carcass out at
night to cool. 1t was gone next
morning. They agreed to say moth
ing and they would know that the
first person mentioning their loss
was the thief. Sunday as they en-
tered church the preacher read out
his text: Il have meat to eat that
you know not Of" Nudging his wife
the old man whispered: Maria, we
never did suspect him, did WEI"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11

DIR. STOCnDALE wants every per
con who suffers from a chronic dis
ease-it makes nc difference how bad
the case, or how long they have suf-
fered, to call and consult him. He Will
make an examination, tell exactly
what can be done, whether durable or
not, how long it will require and all
about II. He treats only chronic dis
cases. He has devoted over twenty
years OF his life to the study and
treatment OF
Chronic Diseases OF the Eye, Ear,
Nose, Throat, Lungs, Stomach,
Liver, Bowels and Kidneys; also
Catarrh, Constipation, Rheuma-
tism, Blood and Skin Diseases;
Piles and all Rectal Diseases.
DIR. STOCKDALE has system OF
treatment which he believes is the
hest known for chronic diseases. He
A able to relieve many cases tina,
have resisted other treatments. He
wants II distinctly understood that he
does not undertake any case that he
believes can not be helped and will
tell the patient candidly.
HE HAS A SPECIAL TREATMENT
FOR NERVOUS AND PHYSICAL
WEAKNESS OF MEN. CALL AND
GET HIS OPINION AND ADVICE
FREE OF CHARGE.
II you cannot visit him personally
write.
Address DIR. A. B. STOCKDALE.
Utica Bldg- Dos Moines. Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
New Use For Wooden leg.

Keokuk, Ia, April 9.-The varied
uses OF a wooden leg were revealed
in petition for divorce filed by
Kathryn Rumbaugh versus F. A.
Rumbaugh in the District court here
today.
The wife alleges that her husband
has been guilty of such cruelty as to
make her i'll, and that he has been
known to take off his wooden leg
and beat her up with it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11

There may be no connection be-
tween the incidents, but we have no
ticed that every time cabbage has
gone up, the manufacturers of sto-
gies have also put jack under their
prices.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
Lost or Stolen.

A liberal reward will be paid for
information leading to the arrest
and conviction of the person or per-
sons who took the platinum mount
ed navy bean stick-pin from my
apartments yesterday Nilyun.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11

An exchange refers to a meeting
as being well attended both BY farm
ers and business men. 1t takes
business men to operate farms in
our part of the country.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
They're Missing.

What has become of the old fash
toned hotel keeper who used to keep
the desk pen in a potato? He's prob
ably gone to join the o. f. grocer
who used to stick tuber on the
SPOUT of your oil can.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
Poor Mary.

Mary bought a riding horse
And put him to good use,
For Mary weighed three hundred
pounds
And wanted to reduce.
Each morn she took a horseback
ride
And after two weeks wondered,
Why she had gained eleven pounds
And the horse had lost a hun
dred.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
Little Change.

At a recent tailor's convention re-
Gently it was announced that there
will be little change in mems
trousers this season. They probably
had reference to the trouser pockets.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
Rhymes Without Reason.

There were two young women
named Ellis,
Whose husbands were awfully leal-
Gus;
when this way" they said,
"Our bubbles are led
OF their undying passion to tell us.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
Advertise Them.

Advertise your good qualities if
you want the world to know them.
Your friends will see that your
faults are given plenty of publicity.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
THE BUNK OF A BUSY BRAIN.
Stray Thoughts That Leak From Ne
Editors Mind.

We usually know what is best for
us to do, but the trouble is to per-
suade ourselves to do it.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-04-11
Thrift.

Ny son, save something every day
You'll never have to beg,
And then sometime you'll have
enough
To buy yourself an egg.