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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-11-16
NUMBER
CHAT POSSIBILITIES 70
VACANT LOT FARMING
Lake Charles American-Press:

Lake Charles American-Press:
A few Gays ago MIR. A. j. Findley
OF Iowa, carried a load Of seed cot
ton 70 market and received the sum
CT S3s3.5C fur this load. The cotton
Vas ssld at Welsh.
SO far as lie load OF cotton was
or is concerned there 10 not so Much
to attract the attention in these
present DAVIS when mere hanstul
Of cotton will bring pocketfull OF
money, and when prices are ranging
around the zo-cent per pound mark
| nd even better.
The feature to which we desire to
direct attention says Lake Charles
American-Press is that the cotton
was raised on what is commonly
known as vacant lots.
The cotton was grown by John
Wright on a vacant lot that contain
d about four acres and which, pre-
,vious to this year, has been in the
abit of producing prolific crop OF
weeds. 1t Is stated that the men
whose names are mentioned in this
article have made a speciality OF
planting cotton in vacant lots this
year in the little town Of iowa, and
that every lot has brought forth a
good crop.
The example set by these men
should be followed by people in all
other towns in Louisiana so method
tically that the career Of vacant lots
might be brought to a speedy and
satisfactory close. Some towns are
, noted for one thing and some are not
, ed for other things, but more or less
all have made quite reputation on
= the vacant lots proposition.
This year the people Of Lake
= Charles, in keeping with the spirit
of conservation that swept the coun-
! try, planted quite number OF va
cant lots in the city in potatoes, soy
beans, peanuts and few other
Not a single failure is recorded so
" for as we, know, and it. was demon
10 .strated that this section is actually
the paragon potato and peanut grow
d NV section, and although the rain
'; fall was less this year than it has
been in many years, all crops pro
=. duced in most abundant and sat
1e isfactory way.
a. The experiment did a great dea
y. of good too, as an advertising prop
n csition, because the potato and pea
a mt patches right along by the. side
walks were seen and admired b
!, thousands of visitors who no douh
w. told about them when they left LAX
b Charles and went their way.
Ia The lesson to be learned is the
90 70 city nor town should permit sue
,f things as vacant lots to exist. EN
- cry lot every year should be cult
y, waited because cultivated lot is 8
-. sset, whereas a lot covered wit
weeds is certainly a liability.
,uo We trust that next year there VI
-, ~, not be single square foot Of vaca'
~, lots permitted to run to weeds
~ -, Southwest Louisiana, but inste'
~" let's zee that they are made to pr
w duce something that will help te
the people, while bringing go
price in the market.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-11-16
JUDGE CLINE REHDEat0 DECISION
FAV0RIHG POLICE JURY ET AIS

In the district court in Jennings
Monday Judge Cline rendered his
decision in the case Of the Citizens
Committee VS.. the Police Jury, the
highway engineer, the road contrac-
tosr and the gravel company, which
decision was clean sweep for the
defendants. In the bill of exception
to jurisdiction filed by Col. Stevens,
the Judge overruled the exception
The court sustained the exceptions
to the enjoiner and dismissed the
case at the plaintiffs cost.
In rendering his decision
Judge Cline said:
Plaintiffs are citizen taxpayers OF
Jefferson Davis Parish. They COM
plain of the conduct of the Police
Jury, the contractors furnishing ma
terial and labor, and the engineer su'
cruising the construction of ROAD
end bridges authorized by a vote OF
the taxpayers at a special tax cleo
Ition. The relief sought is an injunc
ton, restraining the Police Jury anc
ts individual members from the pay
nent of any of the nnblc funds un
der any of the contracts therein
bove referred to"-nameiy, the con
ract for the purchase Of gravel, an
he two contracts for the construc
on of the roads Erd bridges. Their
$ a separate set Of allegations as t
he contract unds: winch oeIenian
stevens was employed by the foiic
Jury as supervising engineer. and
prayer fer ITS aunuiment'
A rule nisi was Issued. reouir,n
the Police Jury and }. Sidney iTer
aud George HatnsESy, members,
show cause why the injunction shol
1t issue. In summary process, d
bndants are expected 10 present 9
heir defenses at the same time; b.
A h this case not all defendants mar
I'd in the petition are defendants
i, rule. 1t was therefore agreed
\ counsel that all defenses triable
n the face Of the papers should
q 6Ied and argued on November u
! after which the time for furth
proceedings, if any, should be nix
for a future day. Under this 6
rangement many exceptions ma
= been filed and argued; and they g
d now to be considered by the court
/. Exceptions to the jurisdictic
lie These exceptions are not urged.
y is clear that the subject matter
r The litigation is within the jurisd
e. tion Of this court. If there be fra
Ill or collision with regard to this s.
L. iect matter, those guilty are join
and solidarity liable. The ecxeptl'
~ are overruled.
2. IRENE and Hathaway'ss exc
tons of no cause of action. No re
1T, edy is asked against these .individ
members of the Jury. They have
legal relation. to the matters in 6
W troversy, and no authority with
ip' alton to the public business of
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-11-16

ecaved rice straw is a good
fertilizer for tomatoes.
Have the rice straw put in the
liot now and turned under so that by
ing, when the plants need the fer
t'lizer, it will have had time to de-
-, and being turned under the soil
vi,I hold the fertilizer instead Of al
ewing it to wash away.
Have this work done as soon ~
on can do so.
Miss ESTHER 0VERBEY,
Jounty Home Demonstration Agent
Jennings, Louisiana.
No hunting or trespassing allow
Cd on nv farm.-Mrs. E. NJ. Gallup
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-11-16
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
City Hal, welsh, Louisiana, Nov. 6th, 1917

City Hal, Welsh Louisiana Nov 9Th, 1917. +
m Rd Of Trustees Of the We sh La, regular
- At the City Hail. Nov. 6th to by Mayor VIM
sh Present H. Boiling s. O. ScOggns W. D. Jones, jones'
,hsnt R R. Arceneaux
Il was by A. T. Jones and seconded by W. Jones that all
approved by committee be allowed and ordered paid
Notion carried
ngS Natl hank of La retiring bonds and $7625
b Warehouse fuel oil 1880
sanitary Rae Co" wipes ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 90l
Txas Oil Co., fuel oil 5000
Crescent Drug store, vasehne --------------- 90
prcb Suzer Bros, log sheets OIL
F Doan labor and supplies -------- ooo
b. = ps ghor --- ----------- 1900
H. u Eri,o and Prmp Co., valve - 563
woodward Wight Co, transformers -------------- 472o
Western Electro Co., supplies ------------------ Soz
vcte Supply Co.. supplies -------------------- 61S7
bennett salary October, postage and supplies 1885
ARMSTRONG Machinery Well Works, supplies 226S
= ~ pos labor --- -------- 1425
n N, u.ravara e Furniture Co., supplies - 267O
~ q Ir,o,v soIarv October - 5000
R. G. Rees, labor ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ------------- lIoo
E. G. Rees, labor ------------------ 1919
Booue saary, October ---------------- 1000
r,S rarTsgo & IMPLEMENT Co., supplies --- 1850
welsh Ice ice 'Oo
General Electric Co., supplies zOoS4
Fap,bt Lumber Co.. lumber $50
Crowley Paving & Construction Co., work light plant
80 per cent of contract !oo"ou
welsh Machine Shops labor and supplies l2S45
Interstate Electric Co., supplies ava
Total ------- -------------------------------
d. 70 odva sing
~ - T,ouLo,o 70 service - Lee
Estes marshas salary October, mpoundng stock etc. AIN
" a. =! q T.looon+ 70 srnrlas 81
Ee l O . - fnnJ 10000
1--WE NS TatI 1900 58O
Street on
sun VIM - 80 ,;ssono,. salary October - 300
n o. I' 49, = L~i1ro 48
v. e. pO"V , ~, 5 s,nrros 7O6
fsusn' Lu" o. ~ rd ,tteriro r. per ct contract
- bv T. Jones that meeting adjourn. Motion carried
s@oneeu ny ti r. sidewalk u ner cent of contract 2O4O
llUwNy l"'i"s ci,t 49, ouoI 1850
=. I, lu'e.e"OA, ~ o -, 80
Wesn MaciH1 o",pN ' " -sS462
There being no business it moved by 3 u 0cogs
seconded by A. the meeting adjourn Motion Garrett
~ y Attest F. G. SEWARD, Clerk
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
HANDY EGG GAMBLERS
Some Sort of inexpensive Device
Should Be at Hand.
Simplest Kind of Tester Is Made From
Piece Of Wrapping Paper, Rolled
to Form Tube--Fresh Egg
Has Pink Tinge.

Eggs intended for private trade
should be tested or candled for quality.
With this in mind, some sort of in
expensive Gambling device should be
had. The simplest kind of a testei is
made from a piece of wrapping paper
II by "a inches, rolled to form a tube
- inches long To inspect the egg the
tube IS placed to the eye and then the
egg, with the large end uppermost, is
so placed that the sunlight will strike
IT. Many times dark room can be had,
but not the sunlight. An ordinary shoe
box and bedroom lamp will be just
the thing. A hole is made in the top OF
the box and one at the bottom for the
free circulation of air about the lamp.
In front of the lamp flame a hole the
size of quarter is made. This Gambling
device is efficient and will, in most
cases. meet the needs on the farm.
When electric lighting service is avail
able and great many eggs are to be
candled a round cylinder eight inches
high and four inches in diameter,
with two holes in front and one small
one in the bottom, is attached to a
large ETY. extending about IS inches
from the wall. The lamp cord is
dropped down the perpendicular pipe
to which the cylinder is attached. A
6c-candle-power lamp is used to give
the best results. With this device four
eggs may be handled at time by an
experienced Gambler.
A fresh egg has pinkish tfnge. An
egg that has dark spot the size of
dime on the yolk shows that incuba-
ton has taken place and the egg is no
longer fit for food under ordinary cir
cumstances.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
TO DETERMINE LAYING FOWL
Pelvic Bones Are Spread Apart About
Diameter of an Egg-Some Lay
ers Have Thin Bones.

When a hen is laying, the two pelvic
bones are spread apart about the di-
ameter of an egg (1% inches) other
wise it would be impossible for the
eggs to pass from the hen without the
shell being crushed. AS such an ac-
cident would prove fatal to the layer,
nature precluded its occurrence by ex-
panding or separating the pelvic bones
in correlation with the development of
the eggs.
In the nonlayer, for illustration, the
distance between the pelvic bones is
the width of one finger or less, and it
usually requires from four to siX
weeks for this hen to graduate from
the "one-finger" unprodnctiye class to
the "three-fnger'' active layer. 1t is
apparent that the expansion of the
bones is secondary to the development
of the eggs; hence, the more rapidly
the hen forms her eggs, the faster her
pelvic bones are adjusted to the lay
ing condition.
A few layers have thin, flexible
bones apparently desirable condi-
tion) that do not expand so wide as
hens with firm bones, and care must be
exercised in judging whether such hens
are laying or not.-ClemsOn College
Bulletin.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
Victor Huao's Grandson.

George Victor Hugo, the grandson Of
the great Victor Hugo, is now show
ing in Paris about 100 sketches which
are attracting great attention. At the
beginning of the war he was q censor
an occupation in which he appreciated
too keenly the hunor of exercising
such function by the grandson of
his grandfather. SO, III spite of his
white hair he gave up the censorship
and set out for the army. He did not
become a general, but he is lieuten-
ant. After year and half at the
front he has returned from Champagne
with hundred choice acquareles,
which al Paris is running to see. He
has added somewhat to the splendor
of the name of Hugo, as he has been
twice in the course of the war cited
in the orders of the day for meritori-
Gus conduct.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
When a Tonic Is Needed

Silver Creek, N. Y.-"I used tho
Golden Medical Discovery for gem
erai breakdown. l had worked hard,
was nervous, had stomach trouble and
was badly Off. had heard so much
Of DIR. Pieree's Golden Medical Discov-
cry that knew 1t would help me. I
took five or six bottles and grew stead
lily stronger under this treatment. I
was so well satisfied that | am very
glad to recommend 1t. 1t has been
considered family remedy for years
in our family. MRS. G. +. STACY,
80 Burgess st.
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov-
cry, the greatest general reconstruction,
is put up in liquid and tablets. 1t has
enjoyed an immense sale for nearly
fifty years. which proves its merits as
well as the statements made by users.
If not obtainable at your dealers
send Sre0 to Or. Pierce, Invald's Ho-
tel, Buffalo, N. Y, and he will mail
large package OF tablets.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
B0SCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP

Why take ordinary cough remedies
when Boschee's German Syrup has
been used for fifty-one years in all
towns in the United States, Canada
Australia. and other countries, for
coughs, bronchitis, colds settled in the
throat, especially lung trouble. 1t
gives the patient a good nights rest,
free from coughing, with easy expec-
toration in the morning, giving nature
q chance to soothe the infamed parts,
throw off the disease, helping the pa
tent to regain his health, assisted by
pure air and sunshine when possible.
Trial size 25c, and roc family size.
Sold in all towns in the United States,
Canada, Australia, and other coun-
tries.-Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
Prehistoric Canoe Found.

A prehistoric canoe has been found
at Loeb Kinellan, near Strathpeffer,
and has been presented to the Fort
Augustus museum. The canoe was
dug by its builder--what was he like,
we wonder ?--out Of the trunk Of an
oak tree. 1t measures "a feet from
stem to stern, and Is 2 feet inches
wide at its broadcast part IN the
course Of centuries portions Of the
turied relic have rotted off, but the
bottom and the curves, Of bow ana
stern are still in good preservation 1t
was discovered lying five feet below
the surface.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19

in such a nest and on this straw, hay
or chatf should be firmly packed. The
hens should be busted thoroughly with
insect powder. 1t is good plan, also,
to sprinkle a little of the powder in
the nests.
Using an Incubator.
The suggested schedule can be fol.
lowed exactly If an Incubator is used.
The machine should be operated in
warm room, preferably cellar, as a
protection against outside temperaI
ture changes. 1t should be disinfected
thoroughly before being used, with a
solution of reliable coal-tar disin-
fectant. Instead of using such So
luton a small receptacle containing
one-half ounce of permanganate Of
potash on which one-half ounce of
formalin has been poured may be shut
up in the incubator. The resulting
gas will thoroughly disinfect the ma
chine. After disinfection the incuba-
tor should be run empty for several
days to get it in good operating condi-
ton, After the eggs are in place the
temperature should be at from 1917
to 102 degrees Fahrenheit the first
week, 102 to 1903 degrees the second
week, and at 103 degrees the third
week.
The eggs usually are turned for the
first time at the end of the second
day and twice daily through the eight
eenth or nineteenth day. The eggs are
cooled outside the Matching chamber
once daily after the seventh and up to
the nineteenth day. Moisture should
be furnished in artificial incubation in
the South, in high attitudes, and when
the incubator room is dry. This may
be done by sprinkling the eggs with
warm water or by placing a wet
sponge or pan of water under the egg
tray.
During the Matching period carefully
fill the lamp and trim the wick each
day.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19

(From the United states Department of
Agriculture.)
The poultry raiser On farm or in
city who wishes to produce fall and
winter eggs with by-product of
spring "fryers' should begin now to
play for the early setting of eggs, say
poultry specialists of the United
States department of griculture. In
the states of the extreme South set
tingS should be made from the first
TO the middle of February; in the CEN
| trail group of states from the early
part to the last of February; and in
the northern tier of states, from the
latter part of February to the early
part of April. With settings timed
on this schedule the chicks will hatch
in ample time to allow their maturity
before cold weather. The pullets
from these broods lay during the late
fall or early winter when eggs are
scarcest
The setting schedule outlined also
will permit the development of early
spring "fryers." The young chicks
will be developed to the point where
they may be turned out on the ground
by the time vegetation is out, and SO
may augment their feed with green
stuff. The smaller breeds of chickens
can be Matched later than those which
are larger and slower to develop.
Incubation.
One difficulty in setting eggs In
spring at selected dates If the natural
system of incubation is followed Is in
finding broody hens at the proper time.
If natural incubation is depended upon
exclusively it probably will be best for
the poultry raiser to disregard dates
and make settings whenever broody
hens are available A good nest for
setting is made of wood, 10 inches
square and about 10 inches high, with
top. The front is open except for a
board six inches high. Three or four
inches of damp earth should be placed
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
fnnortant 70 fnnthars
Bears the
ReaIizino tIis Importance.

Louis is the only boy, not only in
the immediate family but also in the
collateral branches. One night at his
nurses knee he said his prayers loud !:
''Now l lay me down to sleep.
81 pray the Lord my soul to keep.
III | should die
Pausing, he reflected a moment, and
then broke out:
"Golly 2 Wouldn't there be row
in this family if that I'D happen p
Harper's Magazine.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
Healfhy Skin Depends
On Kidneys

The skin and the intentines, which
work together with the kidneys to
throw out the poisons of the body, do
a part of the work, but clean body
md healthy one depends on the kid
neys. III the kidneys are clogged with
toxic poisons you suffer from stiffness
In the knees in the morning on arising,
your joints seem "rusty," you may have
rheumatic pains, pain in the back, stiff
neck, headaches, sometimes swollen
feet, or neuralgia pains-all due to the
uric acid or toxic poisons In the blood.
This is the time TO go to the nearest
irug store and simply obtain soc.
package of Anuric double or triple
strength), the discovery of DR.. Pierce
Of Buffalo, N. Y. Then drink cup of
hot water before meals. with an Anuric
Tablet, and notice the gratifying re-
,ults. You will find Anuric more active
than lithia.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
Cross Andes in Balloon.

The mighty Andean mountain range
Of South America. the highest in The
western hemisphere, has just been
crossed by aeronauts for the first time.
The feat was accomplished by two men
in q balloon. The aeronauts left San
tiago, Chile on the Pacific side, and
descended five hours later in Mendoza,
on the eastern slope Of the range, in
the Argentine Republic. They report
very difficult trip, and had TO rise
to great height to catch favorable
air current. SO far the Andes have
not been crossed by airplane.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
His Nov. Next.

A woman = n railway waiting room
the other day had Il great deal Of trou-
BILE with one Of her children, boy Of
seven or eight, and man who sat
near her stood il as long as possible
and then observed:
MADAM that boy of yours needs
the strong hand Of a father"
ayes, / know it, She replied "hut
he can't have it, His father died
when he was six years Of age, and I've
done MY best to get other husband
and failed. He can't have what |
can't get"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
East indian Rulers.

Saint Nihal Singh writing in the
Southern Workman. says: "Without a
single exception | have found the In
dian rulers to be men of great admin
iStrative ability and craftsmanship, all
devoted to the welfare of their sub.
jects and interested in all sorts of re-
form movements"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
EXERCISE FOR LAYING HENS
Clean Litter of Straw, Hay or
Other Material.

Nc hen can be healthy unless she
exercises considerably; therefore, all
the grain should be fed in deep, clean
litter Of straw hay or something of
that kind. so that the fowls will obtain
exercise in scratching it out.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
Enough.

Frank" said the teacher sternly
you were late this morning"
'Nes'm" replied the boy, blushinq
to the roots of his hair. II had to get
up in the middle of the night and run
for the DOCTOR"
I'm excuse you this time, Frank
but hope il will never happen again. "
That's what pa said, too" was the
unexpected answer.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
PROPER EGGS FOR MATCHING
Sound Doctrine to Say That We
Should Breed Only From Hens
Discard Eggs From PuIlets.

Pullets' eggs should not be used for
Matching. At is a sound doctrine to
say that we should breed only from
hens.
The hens do not lay so many eggs
before the breeding season and conse-
Quently have tendency to lay larger
eggs and produce better chicks.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
ERADICATE VERMlN ON HENS
Coal Ashes or, Dust of Any Kind Will
Accomplish Purpose-keep Sup
ply in Henhouss.

In every poultry house there should
be dust bath where the hens may
get rid of lice.
their sides and fine dust fills these
pores and suffocates the vermin.
Road dust, hard coal ashes or dry
dust or any kind will accomplish the
purpose.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19

More than 90 per cent OF the alcohol
and alcoholic drinks that are made III
the philippines are derived from the
sap OF palm trees.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
Women.

Women" remarks Eindlc reflective
ly, in q recent novel, bearing the name
of the hero for its title, "womcn is all
right If you can keep EN- from marin
yer"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19

SIS !. necessary to inclose stampsY
asked The poet iIore necessary ever
!han to inclosc poetry" responded II,
experienced author.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
HMediciine
for QWomen
For Forty Years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has Relieved
the Sufferings of Women.

1t hardly seems possible that there is woman in this
country who continues to suffer without giving Lydia E.
Pinkhams Vegetable Compound trial after all the evil
dence that is continually being published proving beyond
contradiction that this grand old medicine has relieved
more suffering among any other medicine in
the world.
Mrs. TZieso Cured After Seven Months Illness
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
earqa,n sale.

A s,aall hoy had a bicycle which he
wished to sch. sc he placed sign IL
the bpsnmeat window, Which read: "Bi
cycle for sale. Eve or seven dollars
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
a Worth While THOUGHT.

II have founl that The best rctort
10 IN uLSipd tr Il catiy remark Of any
description is Il laugh. Try isn-Se
lertcd.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19

"Hiao wants hut little tarc hcl0y,,"
"enar'.ed the rn'g ai:;>aI In i'1'.es,
us he hurlieGiv removed his orerr,.i.t.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-19
More Prsaious Thar Gold.

FaGnrn. which ~ nmch Iaorc val
r2fie th9n ;:n.d in wrigRf, IS being in
crc"s'nS'.s nio1dcec in Columbia.