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The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10

Suffer Little Children to Come
Unto Me- and the rext number
on the program had to be omitted
as DR.. Phelps had a call,
Mrs. Durand sang with much feel
ing Carrie Jacobs Bonds lullaby
Baby" after which DR.. A. B.
Nelson was introduced and held
the wrapt attention of the audience
while he explained the Better
Baby movement in toto from a
scientific standpoint and the par
ents duty to the child in II concise
and exhaustive manner that left no
doubt in the minds of all of the
sacredness of this duty.
Then when 4his splendid address
was ended the baby show began
and it was the most difficult task
ever allotted a tribunal of judges
to decide which were the finest
babies, as about the finest and
most attractive to be found any
where on Gods green earth are in
Natchltoches but finally the blue
ribbon for the finest boy under
one year was awarded the four
old son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Z. Guardia and to the SIX
months old girl OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Scott, and between one and
six, the two and a half year old
laughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. SUIT
,on and the five year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Friedman of
Bayou Natchez.
Next year the contest will be
on scientific lines &C
,ording to the National Better
Baby Score Cards, conducted by
physicians and the matter of know
ng whether the babies are up TO
,r below the standard will be the
natter of greatest interest to the
parents.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10
PARISH DEMONSTRA-
TON AGENT

The demand today is for greater pro-
duction and the demand after the wal
will be for even greater production, tn,
most acute phase of this war, being
the food problem. This matter has
been and is being stressed by the Gov.
eminent, State and Parish department
of Agriculture and the President of the
U. S. in public proclamation has en-
phasized it as the most vital AMI neces-
sary feature of our scheme of prepara-
ton. The time has now come when we
must not only grow all the foodstuff S
for our own consumption but must also
raise a surplus for distribution to
others and to send abroad to the ma
lions we have agreed to help.
With the forsightedness for which
Natchitoches is noted, immediate steps
have been taken by the ones in authority
to secure some capable person who could
guide and advise our people along the
best lines for this food propaganda and
the services of Mr.. J. w. Bateman, as
parish demonstration agent have been
secured. AS resident of Natchito-
ches for the past number of years, as
head of the department of Agriculture
at the Normal, he is too we'll known to
need any special commentator at our
hands, but besides this practical exper-
fence, he is Normal and L. S. U. grad
uate, has had special training at the
famous agricultural University of Wis
consin and for the past year has been
taking special course at L. S. u. Mr., |
Bateman has arrived and is mapping out |
his work to which he will bend his best |
efforts and will no doubt have the hearty |
of all Natchitoches.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10

To meet its war requirements
for wooden ships. army barracks
and other purposes, the govern
ment has contracted for the pur-
chase Of over 1000, 900, 900 feet of
southern pine and the aggregate
price to be paid the mills supply
ing the lumber will be between
$50, 900, 600 and $40, 100000. To
give some idea of the magnitude
of this order which the casual
reader or any one not familiar
with lumber measurements could
not imagine, it will be better nm
derstood when it is stated that if
loaded on a solid trains of cars, it
would make up train from New
Orleans to New York, and would
be sufficient 70 build homes for all
the people Of d city Of bait mill
jon inhabitants.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10

Annual. meeting of the Louisi-
ana FUrestry Association will be
held at Urania on May 10th when
modern demonstration measures
will be shown on the 10000 acre
reserve located at that point. The
senior class of The Yale Forestry
School is at Urania and the in
structors and pupils will discuss
vital questions in connection with
this important work and all inter-
ested in the forests and trees of
Louisiana are cordially invited and
urged to be present.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10

When the President urged Con-
gress to pass the embargo bill to
permit a supervision of food ship
ments to neutral agents, he wan
ted it as a weapon to help force
Germany to make peace and every
loyal American would like to see
him given that power.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10

J The City Beautiful League is
neither dead or sleeping; the i'm
petus to the work when started
being strong enough to keep it
alive and the further it goes the
stronger the idea appeals. to the
people in general. The work
shows for itself all over town, and
what has already been done is
nothing compared to what will be
done straight along.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10

The out come of the gigantic
struggle upon which is concentra-
ted practically the whole civilized
world, depends largely upon the
American farmers. The man with
the hoe has the unprecedented re-
sponsibility in this great inter-
national crisis.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10

1t is estimated that Louisiana's
apr ortionment according to the
army draft bill which provides an
army of more than half a million
men with 1888 officers, will be
about $4,000 men who when
drawn, will have to go into train
ing until fit for duty in the field.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10

Solution of the submarine prob
lem is in sight with Thomas A.
Edison on one of his famous work
jays" which generally results in
astounding discoveries and the great
est inventive brains in the govern
ment service concentrated on
practical experiments for eradi-
cation of the u-boat.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10

The department of Agriculture is ex-
perimentIng on methods of artifcially
drying sweet potatoes with the hope OF
developing product which will keep as
long as is desired and because of its
reduced bulk may be shipped long dis
tances at comparatively low cost.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10

| The people of Natchitoches hav
every reason to be proud of it
Better Baby Celebration as it wa
a great success due to the hearty
cooperation Of the public in gen
eral and every individual in par
ticular.
The business people responded
by decorating their windows most
appropriately and We'd with each
other in the tasteful and artistic
arrangement of everything dainty
and wholesome for babies in the
way of wearing apparel. food.
powders, silver, jewelry and drugs
etc., and Committee hopes to be
able to offer a prize next year for
the best and only wished that they
could have been given to all this
year.
The services at the churches,
Sunday were devoted to this all
absorbing theme, and being Moth
er's Day the ministers had a dou-
oily pleasing subject and members
of the different congregations ex-
pressed the pleasure and benefit
derived from the sermons listened
to with much interest.
Monday dawned cold and threat
ening and much apprehension was
expressed for fear that the weather
would interfere with the days
program but before the hour for
the parade approached, the sun APP
pesred and at the appointed time,
the streets near the Comus were
crowded with beautiful children
and their proud parents and
friends, handsome automobiles
gaily decorated with flowers, flags,
storks, notices, etc., loudlypuffing
their pride in the precious cargo
with which they were filled and
with DR.. Bath in his Red Cross
car, escorting the special guest of
honor DIR. A. B. Nelson of Shreve-
port leading, cars filled with Blue
Birds, Camp Fire Girls, Scout
Boys and then the dimpled dar-
lings went down Front Street as
far as the depot, up Second to
Pavie and back to the Comus
where the great hall was already
filed with interested spectators
and standing room, even on the
stairway, was at premium.
The walls we're draped with
great American flags, among
which a British and French flag
held places of honor and along the
South end of the hall, a beautiful
floral display elected admiring
comments; the speakers stand in
l6ecenter draped with an Amcri-
AN fag held a great basket of
lowers inShational colors and ia
oles of peoples, sweet peas, daisies
golden glow, aastoriums and |
,oses were artisticaay arranged
n crystal vases, bowls, and bas-
zets with rare pot plants of ferns
md palms for background.
The meeting was called to or6sg
" Mrs. Williamson who welcomed !
he audience and asked Rev.
!. OrSon Miller TO lead In prayer |
hen she explained how the idea
lad come to Lesche to celebrate
his occasion and after seeing the
great interest taken in it as an ed /
lcational movement. next year the
plans wouldbe made months ahead |
ind arranged along the lines laid
Town by the National Association.
The Blue Birds under the direc-
ion of Mrs. johnson sang THE
Better Babies Ode'' very sweetly
hen DIR. Reed made splendid
short talk full of encouragement
ind practical suggestions pledging
lis services to the movement; Mrs.
cunningham sang very sWeetly
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10

The Enterprise is the official journal
of the Police Jury, School Board and
City of Natchitoches. Send in your
subscription and keep posted on the
official proceedings of these important
bodies.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10

1t is being urged and recommended
to the Senate Agricultural Committee
that absolute government control of
certain staples, particularly wheat and
sugar, be taken up at once.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10
NOTICE

Fhe election called for Road District
No. 50 Ward 5, for special tax of ten
Mills o. the dollar, by order of the
Presidents is hereby declared erroneous
and the eieetion shall not be held.
R. E. HAMMETT,
President Police Jury.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10
Official Journal Parish of NatchitOcheS
/" Parish School Board.
City of NatChitoches.

Governor Pleasant will appoint reg
istrar for each of the GA parishes to
take the military census ander the
terms of the Army CONSUMPTION bill.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10
No Change in Program
For Jefferson Highway Relay Run.

1t Will Be Carried Through as Origi-
nally Scheduled, Notwithstanding
War Conditions-Has Bearing of I'm
portence.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10
Subscription 500 Per Year
Invariably in Advance.

Communications are solicited, and
we will not be held responsible for any
views contained therein.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10

No attention will be paid to annoy
nous letters.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10
TO MEMBERS Of SCHOOL BoARI

In order that the Assessor NAV be
able to give US better information, the
meeting of Natchitoches Parish School
Board will be postrond from May 7th,
to May 14th, 1917.
(Signed) EDGAR LEVY, Pres.
NOTICE
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1917-05-10

tered in the Post Office as End class matter
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-07
CHURCH NOTICES

CathoIic-Father Hiltner, pastor.
500 a. M, first mass, English ser.
mon; 9:15 a. m.,i second mass, Ger
man sermon; 1880 a. NJ, high mass,
English sermon; 200 p. m, Sunday
school; 1880 p. M, evening service
and benediction.
First Presbyterian-Thayer and
Second streets; Rev H. c. Postle-
thwaite, pastor. Morning service at
1890; subject OF sermon, "The Lord
is Risen." Sunday school at II
o'clock noon; classes for all; new
song books and orchestra. Evening
service at s O'Clock; subject of SER
mon, "What Life Means to Me Spe-
cial music at both services. The pub
lie is cordially invited to the SER
ices of the church,
McCabe MethOdist-Two blocks
north of the Mckenzie hotel; DR.. W.
J. Hutchinson, pastor. Morning SER
vice at 1920; subject Of sermon,
First to Mary Magdalene." Sunday
school at IL o'clock noon. Epworth
league at $50; leader Lyle Gates,
topic what Easter. Means to Me-
Evening service at 1880; choral
throughout; subject Of sermon
Christ Appearing to the Disciples"
Special music at both services. Con-
rad B. Taylor will conduct the eve
ming music. A cordial invitation is
extended to all strangers.
First Baptist street and
Avenue B.; Rev. Bruce E. Jackson,
pastor. Sunrise prayer service at .
a. m. Morning service at 1920; sub
ject, "The Meaning of the Easter
Day." Sunday school at II o'clock
noon. C. E. Devotional service at 7
D. m. Evening service at s o'clock;
subject of sermon, "The Abiding
Christ" Special music at both SER
vices. A special invitation is extend
ed to anyone wishing to attend the
Easter services.
st. Georges Episcopal-Rev. Geo.
Buzzelle, rector Holy communion at
8 o'clock a. M. Holy communion and
sermon at II o'clock. Childrens SER
vice at 1890 p. m. Evening prayer
and sermon at 7:30.
Trinity Lutlleran--Avenuc G and
Seventh street; Rev. Mr.. Svore, pas
tor. Sermon at II o'clock in the Nor
wegian language. Rev. A. c. Proehl
will conduct services at 8 o'clock in
English, taking for his subject "The
Victorious Christi Special must.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-07
Stdi,1e1,s "Cyucihxion"
Attracts Large Cro,Ud

The presentation Of Stainer's Cru
cifixion' Friday evening in the Nc
Cabe Methodist Episcopal church by
a chorus choir of so voices under the
direction of Conrad B. Taylor, was
heard by capacity house. Even the
Sunday school room and the balcony
were utilized in accommodating the
crowd
W. l.. Miller; tenor, and George
Humphreys, baritone, were the solo,
lists. The beautiful and plaintive
musical settings of Stainer were CIV
en- a most artistic Interpretation by
these singers, who are among the
capital city's most talented must
clans. They were in excellent voice
and sang with sympathy and UNDER
standing which is so essential for the
Interpretation of this famous work.
The tenor and bass duet $50 Thou
Liftest Thy Divine Petition" was one
of the most striking numbers of the
6ratorio and Mr.. Miller and Mr..
Humphreys sang it with splendid nm
ish. Another special feature was the
singing of "The Alteration of the
Crucified" by the Bismarck Male
Quartet f.
The chorus work was exceptionally
fine and gave a splendid background
for the solo parts. A number of beau
tiful and effective cllmaxes were not
ed and especially noticeable were the
artistic shadings in many of the
chorus numbers. Mr.. Taylor added
new laurels to his reputation as a
director.
Much of the success of the oratorio
was due to the efficient work of Miss
Habel Wright, the pianist.
Owing to a slight illness r. F..
Marquis was unable to sing the part
of the malefactor and this part was
substituted by A. H: Runge., who
sang it with only few hours pre-
paration.
A silver offering was lifted and
will be devoted to the organ fund.
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will feature the services and an invi-
tation is extended to all strangers.
Slippinu Away From EnaIish.

Very probably many English readers
will be puzzled by the intelligence
from New York that 'dealer in junk
has been arrested in connection with
the Archangel explosion. The express
sion does not mean that the accused
dealt in a kind Of sailing vessel IA
vored by the Chinese. Junk" in good
United States, means the kind Of lum-
Der which accumulates in household,
and in England would be either thrown
away or handed over to the rag ana
bone man. The tendency of the Amer
lean language is to differ more and
more from ordinary English, explains
the London Globe. Indeed, some or
the stories in the United States could
hardly be understood by the average
EnglishmaE.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-07
W. |

Special Easter musical programs
will feature the services in the Capt.
tai City churches Sunday. Program
$ have been arranged for both morn
ing and evening services in many of
the churches.
At the first Presbyterian church
the quartet will sing at the morning
service. Henry Halverson, tenor, will
sing in place Of w. l.. Miller, at the
morning service. Mrs. NJ. C. School
kopf, contralto, will be the soloist at
the evening service and the large
chorus choir, under the direction of
Mrs. G. R. Squire, will sing and the
Sunday school orchestra will assist.
! The following program has been ar
ranged for the morning service: n
Prelude, "Andante in D"-Silas.
Miss Wright.
Hymn 244.
Anthem, "Hallelulia, Christ Is Ris
en"-Simper Quartet.
Anthem, ''They Have Taken Away
My Lord"-Stainer. Quartet.
Offertory, Prayer and Cradle
Song"-Giulmant. Miss Wright.
Solo-"I Know That My Redeeme'
Liveth"-Handel (From "The Messi
ah"). Miss Eayliss.
Postlude, FESTIVAL 'March'-Tiel
man. Miss Wright.
At, the McCabe Methodist Episco
pal church Il double quartet, compos
ed of Mrs. j. A. Larson, Mrs. c. p
Taylor, sopranos: Mrs. e. H. Howell!
and Miss Jessie Ramp, contraltos
G. B. Taylor and E. ~ Mason, tenors
and H. s. Lobach and A. J. Arnot
BASES, will sing at the morning serv
ice, and an augmented chorus choir
will sing Farmers Easter cantata
''Christ and His Soldiers" at he
evening service. The soloists for the
cantata will be: Mrs. Larson. Mrs
Taylor, George Humphreys, Henry
Halverson and II. F. Marquis. The
morning program follows:
Solo-Selected. Mrs. II. Fl. Steele
ANTHEM, "H.o, the Tomb Is Empty
--Broome: with solo by Mr.. Arnct.
Sd "The Resurrection Mr.
Marquis.
The choirs of the Norwegian ard
German Lutheran churches will pre-
sent "The Glad Eastertide," ~ a
Berry, and Christ Is Risen," by Osh
ford, for the evening service at
O'clock Miss Woodland will be the
soloist' s
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-07
SOCIETY
Special Easter Music ..
In Capital City Churches

At the First Baptist church the
choir will sing at both the mornirg
and evening services. the latter he
ing featured by an extensive program
Of Easter numbers. The morning pro.
gram follows:
Anthem. "As 1t Began to Dawn"
Herman.
Response, "Jesus Bless Cs"- vii.
son. E - ..- v y.
Anthem, Hail the Risen Lord
Ward. =, s, 10
Miss Ida Shelly Of Minneapolis, who
is spending Easter in the city, will
be the. sol,;st at the II O'clock morn.
ing service at st. Georges Episcopal
church. Other special numbers have
been arranged s@ n
St. Mary's pro.cathedral will cele.
brate Easter with an extensive mu-
steal program, under the direction of
Sister Anastasia. The program fol,
lows:
Vidi Aquam.
Tntroitus.
Mass in Honor of st. Louis, by ]. G.
Zangl
Kyrie.
Gloria.
Graduate. .a-.y.---~
CredO
OffertOrium.
Christus Ressurexit-M. A. Melvil
Sanctus Fenedictus. D.,
Agnus Del "
COmmuniO.
Regina Coeli, by the Acolytes.
Christ Is Risen
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-07
Bio Park Tract for Public.

Some of the biggest trees in the Sc
quota National park have remained in
the hands of private owners until re-
Gently. Congress appropriated $4,000
to purchase the trees and the land on
which they stood, but 100000 more
was required to settle other claims
The $4,000 has been provided by the
National Geographic society for this
purpose, and the entire tract will be
come tie property Of the government
Some CT the trees thus acquired are be-
ueved to be 1000 years old.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-07

The ''lady from Montana
and first woman representative
in the United States, was the
center Of attention on her first
day in the house. Prominent
women su1fragists rendered her
IL breakfast and admirers from
all over the United States have
been sending her floral bouquets
in honor Of her political victory.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-07
PRESIDENT WILSON
GETS WORD FROM
KING OF ENGLAND

Washington, April 7.-President
Wilson today received cablegrams
from King George of England and
King Victor Emmanuel of Italy, con-
graduating the people and the gov
eminent of the United States on their
entrance into the war against Ger
many.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-07
R0uGHT RIIICKS.

c. II. Nichols and A. Bougas have
purchased new Buick touring cars,
and Dr.. F. F.. Gricbenow is driving q
Buick roadster.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-07

their sister, Mrs. Fred Dodd Of this
city.
Mrs. "A. T.. Brink Of Fifth street will
leave Monday for Endcrlin where she
will be the guest of her sister.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-07

1.-THE Diamond From the Sky
last chapter tonight at the Grand
theater. t1gE'
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-04-07

You will find more of the leading
people of North Dakota registered at
the Radisson than at any other hotel
in the Twin Cities.
The Republican journal., 1917-11-01
PROSPECT FERRY.

Mrs. Eugene Barnes will entertain the
H. H. Club Nov 1st
Mrs Evelyn Harrison and son Sidney
of New York visited relatives here last
week.
Mrs. W. D. Hartman and son Evander
visited Mrs j. A. Pierce in Standpoint
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvard Harding and
two children of Norwood, Mass, are
visiting relatives here.
Mrs. A. A. CHM, Mrs. Charles Banks,
Mrs Charles Hinckley and Mrs. w. D.
Hartman motored to Belfast Oct. 9th.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. NJ CHM, Miss Faus-
tina Harding, Mrs. w. H. CHM and Mrs.
Rupert Hartman motored to Bangor last
Sunday and called on Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Harding.
The flag raising at the schoolhouse last
week was well attended and much credit
is due the teacher, Mrs. Jennie Harding,
for the nice program. Sergt. Edwards
of Fort Knox made fine speech which
was greatly enjoyed by all present.
The Republican journal., 1917-11-01
EMILY STEVENS IN THE STACKER"
ASeven Presented by Metro Pictures Corporation
Written William Chrs Caoann Starring Emily Stevens fho
Biography Fldew

who has enlisted in the navy, attends in
his uniform, and is reprimanded by his
brother for doing so. John Harding, in
an officers uniform, resents the remark.
He calls attention to the fact chat Robert
is not in uniform, and Robert admits that
he married to escape service Margaret
oyerhears his admission. Heartsick, she
pours forth the walls of her wrath and in
dignation, telling him how despicable she
considers him. She fairly flags him with
her scorn, telling HIM her shame at hav
ing married Stacker. All night long he
ponders over her words. In the morning
he sees some children playing. A tiny girl
is waving an American flag. A big boy
takes it away from her. George Wallace
and drunken German are drawn into
the fight, and the German knocks George
down. Robert has been watching the
scene, and his sense of justice is at last
awakened. He vanquishes the German,
and makes him salute the flag before re-
turning it to the little girl. Then, bidding
goodbye to his wife, he goes to enlist in
the service of the flag for which he has
Just won his first fight.
Robert comes home on brief leave of
absence, PRIOR to sailing for France. Smii-
ing through her tears, the young wife
bids him farewell, guarding precious
secret She will not tell him because he
will need all his courage at the front.
Margaret Wallace has made her sacrifice
for her country. She is determined that
her family shall not contain one Stacker.