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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08
MRS. ROBT. STAUFFER.

Lafayette was the scene this Thurs
dav morning, of one Of the most i'm
portant gatherings in the years when
the South Louisiana Waterways AssO-
citation convened at the Jefferson Thea
tire. Senator J.R. DomeRgeaux opened
the meeting and named +. V. Mouton
were read from John NJ. Parker, food
commissioner, Senators Broussard an
Ransdell and Congressman Martin anC
Lazaro heartily endorsing the move
ment pledsing their hearty support
Walter Parker attached to the L. S
Department of the Interior Redfield,
and also the Association of Commerce
in New Orleans.
The welcome address on behalf of
the parish of Lafayette was delivered
by DR.. E. L.. Stephens and for the cit,
by c. ID. Caffery. Both of these ad-
dresses were given enthusiastic recep-
tons
Walter Parker was the first speak
er introduced by Mr.. Mouton. He dwell
on the Importance of WATERWAYS and
stated that the attitude of the govern
ment had changed towards them be
cause it was realized that thew were
VA Naot III pOI lduCt not ONLY during
warfare, but after the great struggle
had ended. Mr. Parker cited the mil
lions of dollars lost because of the salt
water in the field. The speaker pledge
ell his support and said that the ASS
citation Of Commerce Board of Trade
and other New Orleans Commercial
bodies wee behind the eve want
Water enterprise.
Leon Locke, secretary Of the Ind
land Waterways Association, said the
undertaking was big enough TO interest
al. nf the people and the SCOPE Of the
influence should not be confined with
members Of the association, but an eff
fort should be made to bring everv per.
son in southwest Louisiana into ii. He
saw some ladies in the house and he in.
cluded them among the eligiblas for
membership. This brought applause
from the fair sex.
After adjournment, addresses were
made by j. g. Medlenika s. Locke
!Breaux, Henry Gueydun, Senator Lab
be.
Fine representations from all the
territory affected were present az tbo
convention and ii is assured that The
Interchange If i1eas will be p,odur+;vo
of tangible results.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08
VERMIIIoN PARISH FAIR

The parish Of Vermilion will hold its
regular annual parish fair and exhibit
rs usual this year and all arrangements
are being made for II. The amount of
exhibits and stock will be much increa
sed this year, and Judging from what
some Of the exhibitors say, the exhib-
its will outclass those of former years.
Any one desiring to assist or suggest.
or want information can have same by
applying to any of the officers Of the
association.
The date will be Wednesday, Thurs
dav, Friday and Saturday, October 10th
18th, 18th, and 18th. Entertainment
and music will be furnished free to the
visitors.
Government men who are capable Of
demonstrating and Judging will be on
hand for the benefit Of the people at
large. They will also make addresses.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08
SAVE FEED BY
USING THE SILO

The silo offers the best means Of
conserving the farm feed supply. It
enables the farmer to save the feed
stuffs for the future use of his farm
animals in much the same manner
that the canning machine enables the
housewife TO save the vegetables and
fruits for the future use Of the fam.
lily. The present and prospective high
prices and the growing demand for
farm products of all kinds make it at
once TO the profit and the duty Of
farmers to increase in every way the
efficiency of their operations, To the
dairy farmer, at least, the silo is es-
sential to efficiency. It's advantages
are too numerous to fully enumerate
-a>-s--- $500. - --<s.k->~,--4
ments have proved that silage will
greatly reduce the cost of feed for
dairy cows and increase the milk pro.
duction. It is palatable feed, keeps
the stock in thrifty condition, and
the young stock growing all winter.
II Is more conveniently fed than hay
or corn fodder. Silage enables one 10
keep larger number OF live stock on
a given area Of land than may be
kept on forage crops cut for hay. Il
furnishes succulent feed during the
sumner when drouths frequently oc.
eur. II prevents the waste OF corn
cobs, stalks and overripe fodder that
would otherwise not be eaten by the
animals.
II you contemplate building a silo,
write to the Extension Division OF the
Louisiana State University, Baton
Rouge, for complete information.
which will be furnished free OF
charge.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08
ADVICE TO MEN
LEAVING FOR CAMP

Drafted men Of the first FIVE per cent
contingent who will leave Wednesday
for mobilization camps are directed In
regulations issued TO take d tfiininum AZ
civilian clothing and personal belong,
ings. Toilet articles, towels and hsn1.
kerchiefs are recommended and no OBJ,
lection will be made TO two changes Of
Undertaking
Attention is called TO the fact that
civilian clothing will be dicarded when
camp Is reached, and to those not desir.
ing TO send such apparel back home IL
was suggested that clothing not worth
keeping be Worn The men NAV carry
only light hand baggage on the train
and as suit cases handbags will not be
allowed for permanent use at camp, ar.
ticles may be carried in bundles II de-.
sired.
BEFORE reporting TO the local board
drafted men should have their hair cut
very short; should be bathed and wear
clean clothing.
To insure quick communication with
his family each recruit Is advised TO pro.
vide himself with post cards or stamped
sayslopsL
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08
90 NOT BUTCHER TIE
YOUNG FEMALE STOCK
Poor Practice, in Spite of the Present
High Prices.

The prices obtainable for cattle and
hogs at the present time offer a great
temptation to sell, even the female
stock, that is hard TO overcome. And
yet If we give a little thought to tn
future, ones better Judgment would
certainly suggest the retention of a
sufficient number of the younger fe-
male animals TO maintain the supply
and meet the demand for next year
at least, if not for longer.
The writer is led to make this sug
gestion from information received
that great numbers of cattle and hogs
are being sent out Of the state ire
spective of sex, due no doubt to the
profitable prices that can at present
be had for them. There is an old
saying that money counts" but how
long is ii going 10 count" if our
stOckmen dispose of their female
foundation and afterwards find out
when too late that they have deprived
themselves of the necessary females
TO breed from and are short of stock
10 sell another year when prices VIII
be just as high, if not HIGHER?
If this practice is persisted in it is
going 10 result in shortage of meat
animals whom they may be needed
even more than al the present time.
In other words, it is not going to con-
serve the meat supply nor is it uiti-
mately going to be the most profit
able TO our stock owners.
II may be all right to get rid Of a
reasonable number OF the old and I'M
profitable female stuff. but there
should be a rigid line drawn at the
younger female stock if we hope to
maintain and increase the supply and
meet the futu~a demands for meat
animals whiC' seems not only the
common sense proposition, but a pa
triotic and profitable one.-W. II.
Dalrymple, Department of Veterinary
Science, Louisiana State University.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08
IS THE COMMON CUR
WORTHY OF HIS KEEP?

The writer is a lover OF the dog.
However, there are dogs and dogs,
and the greatest drawback to success.
full sheep husbandry In Louisiana, by
keeping the majority Of our farmers
from raising sheep and wool, is the
useless and worthless dog, Therefore,
the important question at this time, Is,
can we afford to permit the worthless
dog to stand in the way Of our in.
creasing the mutton and wool supply
Of our people, which is, and will con.
tinue to be, so urgently needed?
Further, a lot OF useless dogs,
around country places especially, are
not only liable to get the sheep-kill'
ing habit, but they have to be fed, and
much of the food they consume is in
the nature of human diet which might
be used for that purpose. In fact, II
has been estimated that the dogs Of
THIS country consume enough food Of
this character that would feed an
army of more than two million men.
Is 1t right or patriotic at this time,
then, TO continue 10 feed hundreds,
perhaps thousands, of worthless dogs
on food that is suitable for human
consumption; and that not only de.
stroy, but prevent the raising Of one
OF our most valuable food animals, ir.
respective OF the wool that the sheep
and lambs would be capable OF pro-
ducing?
The subject Is one OF 100 serious ma
ture at this time 10 permit continent,
in favor Of the cur dog, 70 outweigh
the urgent necessity for an immediate
increase in the peoples toood and
wool suppiy.-W. H. Dalrymple. De.
partment of Veterinary Science, Loais'
lana State University.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08
The Need of Economy and Saving

The United States is now at war.
A large part of our cOuntry's human
energy is taken away from the farms,
factories, and industries of peace, and
until the war ends all their energies
will be devoted to fighting.
A great portion of our productive
energy is being turned into the crea
tion of implements of destruction. Ma
nv of our products are now being de-
voted to the purposes of war. Des-
object Of q great portion Of the coun-
try's energy.
As much of the human energy and
productive capacity Of the Nation are
now being devoted to the purposes of
war, so should the proper amount Of
the pausy--a the United s*skesrb be
so devoted. He who offers his life fol
his country Is offering the greatest
possible sacrifice, but the American
men and women who support the Gov
eminent with their money are doing
their part.
This war is going to be financed large
~ out of the savings Of the American
people during the war. 1t is not too
great sacrifice to make for one s coun
try in time Of war TO deny ones sell
Injuries, to cut down unnecessary ex
penses, to lead gutter and buster lives
Not only will the money thus savet
and used to buy Liberty Loan Bond
help the United States but the dim
inished consumption of food and othe
articles will do much TO relieve tn,
country from the strain Of war.
The less the people use the less strail
there Is upon the productive capacit,
of the Nation and the more can be de
voted to winning the war; the NOR,
the people save the more liberal II
nancial support can they give the Gov
-ernment. This is the peoples war
and it is to be financed by the Amer
lean people, not by the rich and no
eq, puv uoII sq, 40 ,nq food gu, a
poor, the capitalist and the wage earn
er the miner and farmer and the man
ufacturer.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08

Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured
by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way TO cure catarrhal
deafness, and that is by constitutional
remedy. Catarrhal Deafness Is caused
by an infamed condition Of the mucous
lining Of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube is inAamed you have a rumb.
ling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed, Deafness is
the result. -Ualesa The ;naAmmation- a.
be reduced and this tube restored to its
normal condition, hearing will be de-
stroyed forever. Many cases of deaf
ness are caused by catarrh, which Is
an inflas-1sd condition of the mucous
surfaces:r Halls Catarrh Medicine acts
thru thine blood on the mucous sur
faces of the system.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case Of Catarrhal Deafness that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Med
icine. Circulars free. All druggists
75c.
F. j. CHENEY CO., Toledo. o
| ADV.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08

beautiful Give tn, 4 4 corner in the
caoden for flowers encourage them
H. iut it in the sha OF hanging bas-
!.cts; show them w.,re they can best
view the sunset; ..I5e them in the
morning, not with = " stern time t.
g, 10 work. but ". the enthusiastic
see the beautiful sunrise Bay foE
hem pretty pictures aud encourage
them t. decorate their rooms Il his "l
her childish way. Give them an inch
and they will ~ mile. Allow them
the priyilcac and they will make your
home heantifnl.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08

Spend some of your evenings at home
with your wife and children. If you
have an amiable, gentle wife, surely
your home must be a pleasant one, but
if, from increasing cares or other rea-
sons, she has grown fretful or sullen,
who knows but a little more attention
or kindness on your part might do a
great deal towards the return of the
amiabillty you so much admired in her
girlhood If you would stay at home
oftener evenings, treating her with
something. of the old tenderness, max,
ing her believe, at lteast, that YOU are
not wholly indifferent to her happiness,
YOU would soon see change for the
better in your household.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08

Home should be made the most inter
sim and best loved spot on earth, NOT
merely four square walls of wood am
I,trk i should be the fountain OF CIV
..;.oti,n the very word should touch
''...r,. cher f the soul andStrike every
ord Of the human heart with us an
...lic fingers, place where that ~ cen cen.
f.,iizcd ON the higher and better thihS'
II life. bringing forth in the highways
and byways an influence that VIII Dc
felt bv ali with whom it come In con. con,
heart is. place where our feet may
tart II should be place where the
Inovc but not our hearts, place we
love best. because it is the place where
mother is
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08
Safe Remedy for Children.

Chas. Baker, Brownsville, Tevas,
writes: "For years 1 have used Foleys
Honey and Toney and Tar and found Il
efficient for bad coughs of nv
children. 1 recommend ii to my friends
as safe remedy for children as it con-
tains no opiates 1t is certain to bring
quick and lasting results" Stops
coughs. Sold everywhere-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08
Has High Opinion Of Chamberlain
Tablets.

~ have a high opinion of Chamber
lain's Tablets for biliousness and as a
LAXATIVE writes Mrs. c. A. Barnes.
Charleston, H., "I have never found
ANYTHING so mild and pleasant to use.
NY brother has also used these tablets
with satisfactory results. Obtainable
everywhere.-Adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08

We know that music is TlraSan 3,
op1 home is not homo wht', tue al"
no no songs or sweet harmonies, bIi "
knowledge of thePiano will not hgi '
4 woman discharge her her wlteiy du'
ties and smattcring of French or an
ability to waltz gracefully will 40 6T'
little towards preparing a palatable
Inner for a husband when he comes
home hungry
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08

Mothers sometimes forget tina, the
active auI receptive stage Of chiid-life
in the NURSERY is never surpassed at 4
later rcriod The little one is taking
gentle habits or the opposite, picking
lis elders b. the facility with which
hc learns what the wouii rather he
the founduri,r - iait for the good of
should not know. in the labE's home
bad manners of the mature man.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08

The Handy Man has got himself into
n Fine Fix. When first married, he
started out to Show The Wife what a
Sllcker he was around the House, and
now he is Elected to Everything, from
swabbing the Dishes to putting out the
Wash. His Speciality is giving Advice
TO young Bachelors,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08
eEoFFRoY cHAasoN IMMINENT

J wish TO say that have used Mr.
Albert Ceoifrov's Charlton Iinimpnt
and cured one mule Of charbon, and dvr
heal Of cattle Of tick fever. with nnc
bottle. l recommend its use bv otbsrs
HOMER LANDRY,
sas pslssmhra IL.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08
Let Us Print Your
Sale Bills

When It comes to neat
and effective printing
Of any Kind we will
guarantee to give you
satisfaction.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08

Solomon did not set up one standard
for the girls and another for the BOYS;
he says: "train up a child. y One
child in the dear home nest is as lovely
to us as another, and yet there are but
few homes where the boys are as tender
" shielded as the girls.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08

A CHEEKY Good Morning" often
sends a ray Of sunshine stremalng
through the innermost recesses of
householding, resting there all the live
long day, and again fellows Fastening
footsteps into the smart TRSffetaoinoin
lighting up and brighting the way Of
the world as it goes. A hearty GOOD
night" often soothes many troubled
mind to rest, and heals the wounds
which have either come a new to
struggling soul, or been re-opened by
the harsh words or deeds that are
spoken or done in season or out of rea-
son, as the daily battle of our life pro-
crosses.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08

We do not know why any one should
object TO a wife calling her husband
bv his first name when among friends
bnt il is seldom regarded as good
form TO do so excepting in the pres
euce of relatives. No one, however,
can object to Mr.. Smith or Nh. "hite,
And don't say Smith y for Mr.
Smith. If you want to call your
husband "Darling' or Love, PraT
10 so as often as YOU like, but always
in the privacy andseclusion of your
own homes. The people who Love
and "Dove" and "Darling' each
other in company are often the very
ones who call each other by strangely
different names when at home.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08

WHY are some people all smiles when
their visitors are about, and all frowns
when all are gone but home folks Why
not have some smiles for the family.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08

The daughter who is the flower of
the family is always the one who
knows how to best use the flour of the
family.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08
Fall an
Winter Hats

This line is the largest and best ever
carried in Abbeville.
have an expert trimmer in my mil
linery department, who will give you
the very latest in styles,
You are cordially invited to come In
and make an inspection of the Hats,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08

1t is my pleasure to announce the
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-09-08
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

Teach your children to love the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-31
SCHOOL PUPILS PRESENT
"A RUSSIAN HONEYMOON"
Student-Actors of Eastern High
Carefully Coached for Production
of Eugene Scribe's Play.

Difficulties attendant upon "A Rus
sian Honeymoon" were depicted by
students of Eastern High School last
evening, when they presented Eugene
Scribe's play. as arranged by Mrs. Bur-
ton Harrison. The performance is to
be repeated this evening.
No detail was overlooked in the eff
forts to make the scenes realistic. The
student-actors had been carefully
coached under the direction of Miss
NJ. c. Gunther, and the scenery was
designed in the art department under
the direction of Miss E.. T.. Prince, who
assisted by persons familiar with
Russia. Miss A. NJ. Merrill was chair
man of the general committee in charge,
and a large number of other teachers
in the school helped with various de-
tails.
Music was furnished by the Eastern
High School Orchestra, under the direc-
ton of Mrs. frances Byram. Dancing
followed the performance.
Those participating in the play were
Willard S. Small. jr. William Mengert,
Pearl Myer. Frances Burgess. Margaret
Buckler, Cameron Burton. George Brad
ley. Mahlon Selby, Ralph Childs. William
Pekofsky, Emma Morgenweck, Dorothy
Shaner Rosemary Arnold, Charles
Lyons. Miner Stout and James Edward
Burns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-31
MANY ENTRIES ON LIST
FOR CAPITAL DOG SHOW
Great Interest Displayed Presages
Successful Exhibition, Say Of
icials-Opens April 90.

The local entry list for the sixth an
nual dog show of the Washington Ken
mel Club. April % and "a, is announced
as being larger now than ever before
at a similar period in advance of the
show. This is taken by show officials
as an indication that the coming event,
| which will be held in the Arcade, will
be the most successful one ever staged
by local fanciers.
| Prizes for the best male and female
dogs in the show have been offered by
| Miss Jean G. Hinkle, Mrs. Larz Ander-
son, Gait & Bro. and Mrs. A. ?. Gard
ner.
The Army and Navy cup, offered by
Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant, jr., for the best
dog shown by a member of the army
or navy, has created great interest, and
many entries have been received to
date.
Many other handsome prizes have
been offered by those interested in the
exhibit, and, coming only a week ahead
of the horse show. enthusiasts from all
parts Of the United States are expected
to attend.
For the first time in the history of
dog shows in this country the famous
Tolling dogs of Labrador will be en-
tered. William NJ. Mooney of this city,
~ ha' oeSh iH'eiesteu III thlS pIeeo'
has arranged to have a number of these
duck dogs sent to Washington for ex-
hibition.
Boston terriers and beagles will lead
the entries apparently, and William A.
Council and DR.. George Fisher will
have their hands full handling these
breeds. George G~oodacre, president of
the Washington Beagle Club. has prom
Used many entries, while other hunt
ing dogs also will be much in evidence.
S. J. Held, chairman of the bench
Room 31S Evan building, has an
nounced that all entries will close
April 9. The club this year has Of
fered the largest list of specials and
cash prizes in the history of its shows.
Many of these are or exhibition in the
window of Sidney West. 14th and G
streets northwest. Premium lists and
entry blanks may be obtained from
headquarters, in the Evans building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-03-31
MOTHER OF CONFEDERATE
PASSES CENTURY MARK
Mrs. Eliza Ann Broughton Is the
Oldest Parent of Living Veteran
Who Fought for the South.

Mrs. Eliza Ann Broughton, a resident
of Towson, Nd. and the oldest mother
of a living Confederate veteran, cele-
brated the Tooth anniversary of her
birth Wednesday at the home of her
daughters at Towson. She was born in
Baltimore March IS, 1917, and was the
mother of eight children, even Of
whom are living.
Mrs. Broughton retains her mental
faculties, is in good health, is inter
ested in art work and is Industrious. as
each day finds her busy in crocheting,
hemstitching and knitting. For the
last twenty years she has mad her
home with her three daughters, Misses
Ida, Florence and Virginia Lee
Broughton.
Mrs. Broughton is an honorary mem
Der of the Daughters of the Confed-
rae and is affiliated with the Dixie
Chapter, Cape Charles, Va, her old
home.
She belongs to a family of soldiers.
Her father, Thomas D.. Green, fought
in the war of 1872; her husband, James
w. Broughton, in the Mexican war. and
her eldest son, who was named after
his father, was in the Confederate
army as a membe of the oath Virginia
Cavalry under Gen. Fitzhugh Lee.
apt. Thomas y. Green, a nephew. and
his son, Clarence II. Green, both of Wash
ington, were present at the celebration.