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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17
five OIL WELLS
IN KANSAS Make
$4,000 BARRELS
Company Can't Handle Out
putt Drilling Halted,

FL DORADO, Kan, July H--(Sps-
cial)-The Eureka Oil company's five
big wells on the Trapshootsr lease Of
eighty acres are making 40 much oil
that the facilities for handling the
production already are overtaxsd. Al
a result, S. n. Hale, president Of the
company, announced today no more
wells would be drilled In until storage
and marketing facilities are increased
greatly.
No. Q 10 A,soo- Barrel Well.
The company's No. o was drilled two
feet into the deep pay sand yssterday
and showed Immediately for . 400.
barrel producer without further drill.
Ing The we'll will not b drilled In
completely until some way has been
found OF caring for the production,
which now amounts to nearly thirty
thousand barrels a day from the five
wells. In seventy.two hours, up to
yesterday, the first four welli, Nos. !.
?, J and 9, made 10 much oil, storage
and pipe line facilities proved made
Quate
Number | Is rated at 1,S00 barrels,
No. 2 at 5000, No } at 5000 and No,
9 at $4,000. Number 9 10 holding
steadily to in initial production. and
unless marketing facilities improve
rapidly, some OF the wells may have
to be choked down.
All storage Filled.
Every available cubic foot Of earthen,
steel and wood storage on the Trap
shooter lease 10 filled. The company
has taukage for more than 5000 bar
rels and earthen storage for 5000 OF
more barrels. But the big wells would
swamp these seemingly ample provi.
sions In q very short time II every d.
fort was not being made 10 deliver q
much oil 70 the pipe lines % 10 hu'
manly possible,
Number 6, the latest big we'll, 10 be
tween No. s and No. 3. Number J cam,
In At i4,O00 barrels and 10 doing 6o0
after forty.five days OF consistent per
formance. Number 9 got the deep %,
sand . little higher than No. ], and
Mr. Hale had No. 6just between thssa
two, drilled In Just far enough to
make sure Il would produce on . par
with the wells location away on
either side,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17
News From Nations Markets
Outside Livestock
CHICAGO.

,CnInncAoo. July l1-Hoqs, Reesip,.
sI .S; Ss + &c Gsr::s %,a:a SS,a ~ ,'c
ss,.& &aI'ysi si.., ss,iSsSI.',. isSSvM,.. Tssss sxE
b.T S..f os;sll s;.il:lD' 100 s:SS A. st.ssyI natiy,
is.@9ii.&: osiv.s. ,sisoiIw, sMEEP
hecsipU, 1000; firm. wethsrs, ST1b0
lloo; lansbs, oeso0iG<o.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17
LIVERPOOL.

LIVERPOOL. July l1.--corToN; Spot
er; American middfinE fair, isssd; good
middlins. lssOd; middiin9 itood, low
mlddlinI, is'ssdi good ordinary, 1900.
900 American b&,sa. Racstpta 10000
nnlcs, including 1900 American, Fi-
lures. ab points Nbwer; July, i1sod; July
August 1850, September October.
1900; October November. is.(odi De-
csmber-JanuAry. 1904; January -Febru-
ary. 1850: Msrch-Aprii. B.77d: May.
June, 1854. The above pricss arc al
fixed
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17
Admiral Arnold Dies.

NEW YORK, July 7.-Rear Ad.
miral Coway H. Arnold. died At his
home In this city yesterday after an
illness Of seven months. He was d
years old When he retired in No
vember, 1910, he was president Of the
naval examining and retiring board.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17

peps Makss Rspert--A report on the
Atlanta convention and Of how he found
business conditions In Florida. WAS thu
principal business 20 come hefors the
Rotary club At their meeting today at the
Lee Huokins hotel. Richard Burton, .
professional entertainer. sang several
songs for the Rotarians and also rscited
aev4ral selections.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17
KANSAS CITY CASH DRAIN,

,,lxt KANSAS cry. July l7;.wHEATj
HSt'jG l.S s,ss SI AsgS SShA A',TSIa:s HI.s.s Nc Nc
mixed, u,sodlsi; No, 2 white, sibd
l.@: No. . yellow, tisf OATS, Hish.
eri No. white, 75g g7sc; No. . mlred,
ntQ7ec. RYE. 1900 KAFIR and
MILO MAIZE: 81 7oSf377.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17
FOR SALE

Most complete home. consisting Of
J rooms and bath, Furnished or un-
furnished; bungalow style; living
room lsx2o, large brick fireplace and
mantel Three large, airy bedrooms
on east side, living-roorn, music and
dining-rooms west side; attractive
Kitchen. built-in features; two fin
ished rooms upstairs; all hardwood
floors; large cstern full OF water;
bath with cistern connections; 75x-
den; % maple trees. giving lots Of
shade: servants house, garage, etc,
Everything 10 mako a comfortable
home; on high location In best part
OF city; II you want real home
look this up at once Address owner,
or. A-so0 care Times.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17
$@,50O.00

For completely furnished homo.
Owner has moved to Iowa and engaged
IN bushes and writes to sell his hand :
some, substantial modern l0-ruom home,
completely furnished with high class
furniture, just like now. on following
terms: $4,000 cash, balance I to 3 years,
percent interest; price $500; win give
immediate possession; II you are looking
for homo see this: you will pronounce
, 1t q real bargain.
Is PERCENT INTEREST ON THIS IN
VESTMENT IB LEGAL.
Nice brick fiat; has four 5-room, mod
ern apartments Oath with each apart
menO large cement basement; also
modern 6-room bungalow: lot 7bxls0 feet
(plenty OF space for another f1at); paving
paid for; close In and on car line; rents
e1ll por month: will sell on easy terms,
I percent interest; price $1,000.
u Will pay you to investigate this prop
osition. Call rooms 32s- 330- -a3l Lao
Bldg Phone Wal. $50 or Maple s77.
zIEGLAR; COOKE a ZE1GLAR,
Call for r. r. Aufricht,
p S--If you arc In the market for a
home or business property. or II you de-
ssrs to sell your property. call and see US
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17
BUNGALOW BY OWNER

North Clsssen Blvd. district and one new
east front Of rooms on north Hudson
prices all range less than $500: mako
me an offer, as want to close them out
Immediately. and can outsell all com
pstitors; act quick. Residence, Wal.
b&67-J. Office. Wal s1%.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17
Money and Metals
LEAD AND spElrsR.

NEW YORK. July 1.-THE metal az.
change quotes lead weak, spot offered
at l0~c; spelter, weak: spot East 81
Louis delivery offered at SIC: at Lon
don lead. spot, GsO, los: futures. c2s,
los. spelter spot, fbi; futures. ESQ
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17
CHICAGO CASH GRAIN,

CHICAGO, July E.-wHEAT: No. I,
ssd M ana ., No, 7 hard, hard, nominal: CORN
ard, 1bGbt, RYE No. Q old. S2i2.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17
Produce Provisions
CHICAGO.

c,.,m cM1cnoo SS|G /, l,-ssT1Ira s1Ir !ss,.S ssyS
s,1M cages unchanssd. rQTATQla
Receipts. 70 cars unohanssd. POULTRY
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17
kANaAa CITY.

KANSAS CITY, July ~. - nUTTHR'
Crscmsy., lsc' iiIsts, slsi ssecAds. loe'
S.S:' SsS: SuR22s Hsn.. sa::'i s' ,.s::. g.
ere. NNci br0Llsrs. 2ee.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17
ct. Louis CASH GRAIN.

STEADY; sT kSu's No. rod 'p'y ,y, i,wHSAT No S.,g
gls!h; No . white, VNViW, OARS
Steady, No. 2, '7sNd7tc; No. 2 white.
nominal. RYE, Steady; No. 4, nominal
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17

sr. LOUIS. July i7--pOULTRY, Tn.
changed, except springs. sl0S0c; duoho,
100, BUTTER; Unchanged. EOO0.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17

HOGS--It was another slow and very
eccentric hog market today, judged by
what fsw deals there were completed bs
fore noon prices were lbc lower on good
kinds aId lbQ25c lower on others. A
small bunch sold at $3.50 a. top. bulk
ranged from slt.S5 up. Stock hogs sold
from Ss.oO0lo0o.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17

The awful question, What shall |
have for dinner" is easily answered il
your shelves are full Of home canned
products.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17
SUGAR..

NEW YORK. July l7.-SU0AR: Raw,
firm: centrifugal. $50; moiassss. bSic;
refined. steady: fins Granulated. 1900
g. 0Oc.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17

That rubber ring you put on q pre-
serving jar helps you to stretch your
income.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17
N GW YORK.

NEW YORK. July i7.--Rsporta OF more
rains over tho southwest caused another
break In tho cotton market today and
first prices wsro from 10 10 "a points
lower. On the ground that TsIAA chow
ere were confined chiefly 10 the north
ern part OF the state. however. quick raj
les followed, which carried October back
to is!7 and December 70 1915. repre-
sentinE an advance OF - to Il points
from the opening level and 4 to } points
over last niGhts close July was still
relatively firm and sold i1S points over
October.
The market continued firm toward the
end OF the first hour on private forecasts
lpdicatinG return OF fair weather In
Texas.
Rumors Of . naval victory. a private
condition report OF 70+, indicating only
two-tenths Of ! percent increase In the
last two weeks, with Japanese buying
o. new crop positions and further COM
plants TO the effect thlt rains In tho
southwest had not fallen where needed,
caused . renewal OF active buying at
noon. whsn October advanced to a5 SOC
and December 10 as.sec
Sentiment switched later to the boar
side. however. on moro optimistic crop
reports from Texas and prices In the
early afternoon dropped back TO lnst
niGht's closing level. October selling At
26.iec and December At fb 0bc.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17


CATTLErTh was q large splll Of
Jackpot cattle at tho yards today, All Of
the estimated run was on sals and every
ming packers could use sold steady
!uanty was very poor, ~ q whole. few
deals At (S.2b9p.00 proving the best. Tho
bulk OF the beef buy consisted Of plain
She stuff was available In large Quan-
tity. but In small bunchss. and the as
sortmsnt was painfully lacking OF real
quality: Just average shipping COWS at
W.2b0Io0. made up the big end Of the
supply! Gamers and cutters, bulls and
calvos sold generally steady, but there
were slow places at timss. stocksr cat
tie we're slow at Mondays decline. the
loss for tho two days amounting to csc,
putting tho bulk y stocksr stssrs at 81. rs
Closlno Quotations.
Prices OF the various grades Of cattle are
approximately a. follows.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17

Let empty cans and jars wait for
fruit. Don't try to make fruit wait
long for containers.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-17
TEXAS WEATHER
GOVERNS COTTON
Prices Decline, Rise and Fall
Back Again,

NEW ORLEANS, July II. - Scattered
showers In Texas caused . rsccssion Of
~ to II points In ths price OF cotton
around tho opening here today. The fore.
cast Qf dry weather for that state caused
. quick recovery from the decline and
enough buying developed on the rsAc-
tion TO send the active months II points
over yseterdsy's qlpss At the end OF this
f'rat ha'f hour Of business.
The net advance was widsnsd 10 n
points IN the trading up TO noon. buyins
increasing on 4 private bureau report
showing . deterioration Of ! points In
the Texas crop during tho first half oi
July and q gain Of only 3.i0 OF 1 psr-
cent for thu entire belt.
In the afternoon thu market saggsd
under dullnsss and profit taking by early
buyers. At 80 early months were ~ "a
IL points below the level Of ysstsrdayu 4
close.
Cotton. SPOT, STEADY and unchanged.
sales on the spot, l,ioS bales; to arrive,
els; good ordinary. 1900; strict good or
strict low middlinG. % lee; middling.
1850; strict middling. ib,b7ci good mid
ding, 2b,7bc; strict good middlins, rs CSC.
Receipts. seS; stock, iss,Sis bales.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01

Calomel salivates! It's mercury.
Calomel acts like dynamite on a
sluggish liver. When calomel comes
into contact with sour bile it crashes
INTO it,causing cramping and nausea.
II you feel bilious, headachy, con-
stlpated and all knocked out, Just 60
to your druggist and get bottle Of
Dodson's Liver Tone for a few cents
which is a harmless vegetable sub
st1tute for dangerous calomel. Take
q spoonful and il it doesn't start
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
World Is CHANGING.

The world is changing, and human
ity has less patience with difficult PEG.
pie. Cranky workers are not given
preference even when they are dis
tinguished by unusual skill Women
who aspire to popularity know that
they must bury all annoyance at what.
ever does not please them in the
treatment accorded them. They cam
not afford to voice any sensitive feel
ing or take any step toward retalia-
tion. The lesson may be hard, but it
is decidedly wholesome, and the pity
of 1t is that so few women care to take
it-Milwaukee Wisconsin.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
Keep Hands OF Wounds.

A wound should never be touched
with the bare hands. It is better to
cover 1t up just as it is rather than
to run the risk Of introducing another
colony Of perhaps even more danger
GUS germs. II possible, however, the
wound should be washed out with an
antiseptic solution. II water Is to
be used. 1t should have been boiled at
least ten minutes, as simply bringing
1t to the boiling point will not kill the
germs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
The Art of L;vinu.

IT music is the art in which you are
ambitious TO distinguish yourself. you
may have to go away from home to get
the necessary training, and perhaps
cross the water, to secure the finishing
touches. But the art of living can be
practiced right at home, and very like
~ you will have as good instruction as
can be found anywhere, in the circle
of your own amily--Exchaage
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01

your liver and straighten you up
better and quicker than nasty calo-
mel and without making you sick,
you just go back and get your money.
II you take calomel today you'll be
sick and nauseated tomorrow; be-
sides, it may salivate you, while il
you take Dodson's Liver Tone you
will wake up feeling great, full Of
ambition and ready for work or
play. It is harmless, pleasant and
safe to give to children; they like it.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
lost His Sweetheart.

Harold, aged five, was visiting his
aunt In the city, and the little girl
next door was his sweetheart till one
day when she came over with her
little pink rompers on. Mortified, Har.
old said: why don't you go home
and get dress on: don't want you
to be boy"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
What One Needs.

Ills a good old world to live in, so
you need yourself house; to love in,
so you need a spouse; to GO In, SO you
need car or horse; to know in, so You
need college course; to read in, SO
you need some books; to shine in, SO
you need good clothes and looks.--1x-
change.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
Modern MAGIC.

The fairy's wand which turned a
ragged gown into a dress fit for a
princess, and pumpkin into a coach,
is not altogether myth. The cheer
FIJI disposition which sees everything
at it's best, rather than it's worst,
makes as wonderful transformations.
The magic of cheerfulness is still at
work.-Exchange
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
Galdsmlth,e Worid-NRIdenaes,

One of the most memorable things to
be remarked In Goldsmith is the note
Of world-widenes which he introduced
into literature. There is total alb
sence in him Of local prejudice, which
Is In strong contrast with the vigorous
and almost barbaric insularity OF
johnson. He had once thought Of emf
grating to America, and would have
done so but Tor one of those humorous
incidents so common In his haphazard
life.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
When Gloves Became Popular.

Although worn before, gloves did
not find favor with women until the
fourteenth Gentry. when they were all
ways In evidence. II not Oh the hands,
In them or carried stuck In the girdle,
the stitching that made the fingers ex-
tending far down the back Of the hand
and finished of with fancy stitch and
embroidery, the gauntlet often jew.
eled, the whole glove perfumed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
All Nickels.

Judging By the looks of the collec-
ton plate that passes us at church,
nine-tenths Of the members of the con-
gregation seem to think that heaven
is only seven squares away, and that
the church is trolley car that carries
the saints at the usual rates.-Ho custom
Post.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
TWAS Ever Thus,

Statesmen" said Plutareh, "are not
only liable to give an account of what
they say Or do in public, but there is
q busy inquiry made into their very
meals, beds, marriages and every 9TH
er sporttve or serious action And
Plutarch lived nearly 1000 years ago.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
Il Wasn't His Fault.

One youngster in school had 1eliv.
cred severe kick in the stomach to
another lad. When taken to task as
to why he had struck his playmate
there, he said: II didn't mean to hit
him there. but he turned around just
In time"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
Dwarf Treas for Gardens,

Dwarf trees are suited to small gar
dens, they occupy little space, are
easily cared for, bear sooner than
standard kinds, and they are easily
shaped into bushes and pyramids, or
can be used in espalier forms, trained
on buildings, fences or trellises.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
Hard 10 See Through.

Boobies father was trying to raise
incubator chickens, and one day as the
little fellow was watching a chicken
breaking its way through the shell,
Bobby remarked: 81 see how he gets
out, all right, but l can't see how he.
got i'm
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
simnie Cure for Hiccouut1s.

DR.. P. B. Aquinto of Buenos Aires
reports in the Semana Medica a case
of severe hiccoughs that resisted all
treatment for "a hours, but that yield
ed at once when the mans eyeballs
We're pressed.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
NOTICE
to-
Stocxhoidefs of the Commercial and Savin rs
Bank, DoaalasonyiIls, Louisiana.


Bank, beaaldsonyiile, Louisiana
NOTICE Is hereby given to the stockholders
Nv Of the Commercial and Savings Bank.
Donaldsonville, La. that in accordance
WITH the terms of Act lS$ of the general as
semhly Of the state Of Louisiana. for the ses-
sion Of 1915. there will be a meeting of the
stockholders of said bank. at its banking
house in the city Of Donaldsonville. Ia. "a
TUESDAY. DECEMBER Is, 1917, at II
O'Clock a. M, for the purpose of amending.
Article Three t31 Of the charter of said bank
by increasing the capital stock thereof, and
for the purpose of transacting any other bust
ness that might come up before said meeting.
ALBERT DELERY. President.
Donsldsenville, La, Nov. II, 1917.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
Motion Pictures "Edited,D

After moving picture reel has been
made IL must be "edited" in somewhat
the same method as is q manuscript,
This operation is performed by the edi-
tor making his direction In debating
machine as the reel is worked off In
front Of him.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
TREsPAss NOTICE

Burnside, La, Nov. 8. 1917.
aT0fICE is HEREBY GIVEN that no hunt
~ ing or shooting is allowed on the prom
critics of the Miles. Planting and Manu-
featuring Company, including ali the planta-
tons comprising the Miles group" at Burn
side@9n the east bank of the river, and the
New Hope plantation in Ascension and Ar
mant plantation in st. James, on the west
bank of the river. Persons violating this
regulation viii be prosecuted to the fullest
extent of the law.
MILES PLTG. AND MFG. co.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
Avoid Sheer sorreI.

Sheep sorrel is not often eaten by
live stock owing to Its sour taste, but
1t is well not to pasture horses or
sheep on sorrel as the weed is some
what poisonous to these animals.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
DnnalnHntthtllp OHtpt
RAILWAY SCHEDULE
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
STEAMER VIRGIE

!. G.. Davidson, Capt. J. J. Hicksor' eierk'
This swift and elegant boat makes Fous
Trips DAILY between Donaldsonville ENG
burnside, connecting with, PASSENGER tfa'Hs
Of the Y. s. M. v Railroad as follows: AZ
Passengers going nortn take po"' 60 o'
passengers going south take boat at o:''
o'clock g. m. and p. M
o'clock O. N. and p. m
Passengers taking $50 a. m. boat arrive
at New Orleans at s 10 a. M .,,..
~ passenosrs taking 2 o'clock boat arrive
ut New Orleans at 8 $50 p. m:
paasengerg from Baton Rouge are &o.
vised to take 6:05 a. m. train, arriving ~
Donaldsonville at 7:45 a. IN.
at 8:20 q. m. Passengers via this sfaan
reach Donaldsonville at 10:46 a. m.
Tickets to all points sold ON the boat.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
Watching Lobstefs, Tails.

To find out if they have been cooked
alive. Holsters should be examined
very carefully. II their tails are tight
IL curied to their bodies it is reason
ably certain that they were properly
cooked.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
Fires XIII 5000 Annually

The National Fire Protective asso.
citation estimates about 1900 persons
are killed every year In the United
States by fire; as a result Of cont1agra-
lions Or burns otherwise inflicted. The
property loss runs into the millions.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
Does 1t Seem Fair?

About half of the discomfort in this
world arises from the circumstance
that men cannot collect the living they
think the world owes them without
putting in about eight good hours Of
toll day.-Houston Post.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
Live Wires.

Measuring the current carried from
electric wires by streams of water
from fire hose, an italian scientist
found that chemical extinguishers
were the most dangerous fre-ighttng
equipment to use around live wires.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
Where Looks Count,

Lawyer Ito handsome female defend
ant)-"Sob whole lot, but shed no
tears. Nothing will prejudice a jury
against you like red nose and watery
eyes,"
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
Needed Experience.

A lady person has to live a good
bunch of years before she is more
concerned about how her shoes feel to
her feet than about how they make her
feet look to other wemen.-Houston
Post.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-12-01
A Lost Art.

The old-fashioned man who used to
perform parlor tricks has been SUPER
seeded by monographs and player-pi.
amos which any fool can operate
Birmingham Age-Herald.