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Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-25
RICE FIELDS OF JAPAN.
Mostly Tiny Gardens. but They Feed
 so,ooo,ooo People.

Almost one half of the land capable uf cultivation in Japan is planted in rice. Handkerchief gardens woulG perhaps best describe the little rice fields. many of which are no larger than a tennis court. are equally flat and are surrounded by rims of earth to hold the water when the fields are flooded. The average rice field in Ja- paan is about one acre and a half in size; but, large or small. each field must be leveied. and each must have It's rim or .dike. Then there must be d system of canals to bring water to the fields and another system of ditch es to take 1t away when it is no longer needed.
 If the land were fairly level the preparation of the ground. which Is all done by hand. would not be ga hard nor would it require such vast amounts of human labor. but Japan Is a mountainous country. Terraces must be cut from the steep hillsides and so leveled that they will hold the WdteT dt uulloIlu ucpLu ONch thc small fields.
 It Is said that there are 12WO square miles of rice land In Japan, the greater part of which has been pre- pared with an almost infinite amount of labor. That area of land cultivat- ed in rice virtually feeds nation of 5O.OOO.OOO people.
 The little fields are usually perma nent. and frequently farmer owns three or four scattered fields. That further increases the work of caring for his crops. In recent years, how ever, the government has tried to con solidate the holdings of farmers by a process of land exchange. - Youths Companion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-25

Poverty consists in feeling poor.. Raiph Waldo Emerson.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-25
AGENT MEALS MAKES
 TRIP TO CHITINA

Owen Meals, the local Ford Agent and sister Mrs. Wm. Whalen, accom- panied by Mrs. Arthur Lang, left Val deg this morning for Chitina, where Meals went to deliver a new car to a customer. MT. Meals drove the new car and Mrs. Whalen the other. The party passed Beaver Dam at o'clock this morning and are making excel lent time.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-25
STEAMER SAJLINGS
4 # +++ +++ # 1

Steamship Admiral Farragut-Sailed
 South from Valdez for Seattle July
 IS.
 Steamship Mariposa-Sailed South
 from Valdez for Seattle July IS. Steamship Admiral Wdtson-Arriv-
 ed and sailed westward Sunday, July 22.
 Steamship Admiral Evans-Sailed
 for Valdez from Seattle, July 22. Steamship Alaska Sailed for Val
 deZ from Seattle, July 23. Steamship Northwestern - Sailed
 from Valdez to Seattle, July "A. Steamer Alameda-Sailed west from
 Valdez July 25.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-25
Notice To The Public

Registration Blanks for persons subject to registration for military purposes may be found at the Pros pector Office, Valdez. Office hours 8 to 12 m, to p. m. The period of registration extends from 2 a. m. on the second day of July to 9 p. m., on the second day of September, Sundays and legal holidays excepted.
 JAMES PATTERSON
 VIM. MEALS
 J. A. SILVERMAN If Registration Board
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-25
wi<fv Willie

One evening a panhandler sidled up to William Collier as the player was walking around to the theater and ad- dressed him thus:
 "Sir, I began life poor and in hard luck. I"-
 Don't say anything more, my man" interrupted Collier as he slipped the man a quarter. Its worth money to learn how we'll you have held your own"
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-25

Why Curl Your Hair Every Day?
 Permanent, natural hair waving is a great comfort to ladies with straight stringy or oily hair. Not affected by water or fog. Vanitie Shop. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-25
DONALDSON SCHEDULE

The following schedule for the har- bor boat "Lt. c. V. Donaldson" will take effect today. All orders to the contrary are revoked.
 Monday, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays:
 I've. Fort Liscum Leave Valdez 1:15 D. m. 4:30 p. m. TUESDAY
 1:kp. m. 2:80 p. m. 4:30 D. m. $500 p. m.
 SATURDAY
 1915 D. m. 4:S0 p. m. 1915 D, m. 10:30 p. m. There will be no trips of the boat on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month, these days being used to clean boilers.
 Special trips or cancelling of the above will be made without notice only to meet exigencies of the ser vice. All official business between Val deg and the Post should be arranged for transaction, where possible. so that advantage will be taken of the scheduled trips and extra trips will be made at a minimum and made only when urgently needed.
 c. R. KoEHLER. Ist. It. 14th Infantry. A. Q. M.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-25
Willow Trees,

Willows are mentioned in the Bibli- cal books of Leviticus xvii, Job Ri. Isaiah xiv, Psalm cx1xvii. The tree upon which the captive Israelites hung their harps was the Salix babylonica This tree is abundant on the banks of the Euphrates.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-07-25
In Doubt.

Were you ever up before mel" asked . magistrate.
 "Shure. I don't know, yer amer. What time does your amer get upT'- London Answers.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01
What Is Needed For Control
of Hog Cholera.

A farming community that knows
hog cholera, the way in which it is
spread, and the best methods of
combating it.
A community so organized that
farmer will be ready to help his
neighbors by informing them and
the proper State officials of the
existence of cholera wherever this
may come to his notice, and where
every farmer knows where to get
good serum quickly.
Readily available serum at rea-
sonsble prices.
A sufficient number of skilled
men to administer the serum.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01
Resolution Adopted BY The
Council at its meeting of
Nov. 2, 1917.

WHEREAS, it appears that there
are many organizations and COM
mittees engaged in patriotic SER
vice throughout the country; and
WHEREAS, in the opinion of the
Council of National Defense, such
organizations and committees can
render the most effective service if
properly coordinated; and
WHEREAS. q State Council Of
Defense has been organized in
each state to coordinate the wal
activities within the state and to
cooperate with the Council of Ma
tional Defense; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Coun-
Gil of National Defense strongly
urges that wherever practicable,
voluntary patriotic organizations
and committees in each state work
through and under the guidance
of the State Council of Defense &C
that the State Council of Defense
may be the central, coordinatine
agency for all voluntary patriotic
work within the state directed to.
ward assisting in the prosecution
of the war.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01
MONEY IN EGGS.

Eggs are not bankable but the
money from their sale is. This
money is yours for the effort. How
do you treat the hen that lays the
Golden Eggs? B. A. Thomas
Poultry Remedy will keep the
poultry in good condition and in.
crease the yield in eggs. We
guarantee this and refund your
money if not satisfied. BONN
GROCERY co.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01
TO JOIN THE NAVY

The Navy Recruiting Officer,
100 Common street, New Orleans,
La, announces that Postmasters
can now furnish transportation to
men wishing to volunteer for the
Navy.
Transportation is furnished after
a man is physically examined and
passed by local physician.
The transportation is from a
mans home to New Orleans.
Yours very truly,
l.. J. CLARK
Com. U. S. N. (Retired) Recruit
ing Officer.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01
THE CANE CROP.
La. Planter.

Grinding proceeds apace in Lou
isiana, retarded only by lack here
and there of cars for moving cane
to the factories and supplying these
establishments with fuel. The
weather continues fair and cool
and is such as to make possible
the most rapid progress in harvest
ing the crop.
1t is also obviatine any rapid
deterioration of the windrowed
cane, which under less favorable
weather conditions would be show
ing by this time a marked de-
crease in sucrose test.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01
BOARD OF HEATH.

The new market il nearing compile
ton and thu Health authorities OF the
Town Of st. Marlinville call your atten-
ton TO al ordinance passed by the
Board Of Health of the Town of st. Mar
tinville on tie 18th dav Of August 1912.
cnncerniDg the handling OF meat.
All persons handling meat for the
public consummation from and after
the 18th day Of September 1912, shall
rarrv said meat from the place where 1t
has been slaughtered to the place Of sale
in a metal or mstal-lined coUtalnrr
property covered and kept clean.
All persons violating said ordinance
shall be prosecuted aud fined. Five Dol
lars for the first Offenss. Ten Dollars for
the ssc0ud uffeuse. Fifteen Dollars foI
the third utfensa and SO on at the dis
crstlun Of the Mayor.
SO far the butchers have more or less
ignored the said ordinance. giving for
reason that IL was unnecessary t. han
die the meat In sanitary way 10 De
carried into an unsanitary market.
The reason WAS worth what it was; hut
in fact the market was in a very bad
condition aud the Health authorities
thought best to defer t. take action un
til new market would have been built.
Within a short while tho fact will
have been accomplished and the market
will bs q sanitary building with modern
Improvements. The Health authorities
hope that the butchers will willingly
Comply with the ordinance, but they are
warned that whoever refuse to comply
with the ordinance will be denied the
privilege to offer meat for sale in thu
new market.
Very respectfully yours.
A. p. SlLLAN.
Pres. Board Of Health
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01

DIR. A. P. Sillan, President of
the Municipal Board of Health,
has given warning to the butchers
that they will not be permitted to
enter the new market unless they
comply fully to the rules prescrib-
ed. The town authorities will AZ
sist the doctor in enforcing the
new rules.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01

With the approach of December.
all citizens who wish to enjoy the
privilege of voting are warned to
pay their poll tax before the 3lst
of December. Those who have
not registered under the new re-
|gistratiou law are required to re.
gister.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01
TOWN COUNCIL.

Special meeting Of the Mayor and
Town Council held at the Town Hall at
st. Martinville. La. this 9th day Of Nov.
1917.
Hon. Albert Bienvsnu. Mayor. prssid-
ing and the following members present:
Messrs. r. j. Guirsrd. A. C. Gauthier.
WI. Bienvsnu. J. H. Duchsmp. F.F.
FOurnet. Absence: None.
The following Budget for the year
1918 was adopted:
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01
Gymnasium Building

Some time this year Gen. j. B.
Levert gave to the High School
here complete gymnasium outfit,
and to install this outfit, would
require a special building to cost
something like $500, and some
OF that money will have to be rails
ed by subscription.
The following is a list of those
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01

Auzaire Guidry
Desire Trahan
No. 1858
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of St. Martin,
18th Judicial District Court.
By an order Of writ Of seizure and sale
issued out of the 10Th Judicial District
Court. in and for the Parish of st. Mar
tin, State OF Louisiana. In the above en-
titled and numbered suit, dated this 18th
day Of Nov. 1917.
l have seized and will proceed to sale
at Public Auction to the last and high
est bidder at the front door of the Court
House. between the legal saIs hours IN
q. u. tO4 p. NJ in the Town Of st. Mar
tinville. on
Saturday Dec. 20, 1917.
the following mentioned aud described
property. to wit:
A certain tract OF land situated in the
4th Ward Of the Parish of st. Martin.
La. containing Twenty Seven superb
cisl arpents and improvements thereon.
Bounded North by Public Road. South
by Odilon MelancOn. East BY Julien
Trah0n aud West by Public Road.
Seized to satisfy above writ.
Terms and onditicns-cash.
Shsriff's Office this Goth day OF Nov.
A. d. 1917.
WADE 0. MARDIN. Sheriff.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.
A. 4. RrOusssrd
BANKRUPT ". j. Sandoz Trustee)
julien HenOit & ais
No. l1228

No. 1928
State Of Louisiana. Parish of st. Martin.
By virtue of an order Of Fisri Fsciss
Issued out Of the 10th judicial District
Court. In and for the Parish Of st. Mar
tin, State Of Louisiana. in the above en.
titled and numbered suit. dated this 9Th
day Of Nov. A. d. 1917.
have seized and will proceed to sale
at Public Auction to tho last aud high
est bidder 1t the front door of the Court
House. between the legal sale hours III
q. m. to 4 p. n.y. In the Town Of st. Mar
tinville. on
Saturday Dec. "a, 1917,
the following mentioned aud described
property. to-wit:
That certain tract of land with oil the
improvements thereon and appurtsn-
ances thereto belonging situated In the
Parish Of st. Martin. La. aud contain
ing Forty arpents In superficial area,
Bounded North by land of Ameds Bsr-
ard. South by land of SOsthsne Gull
beau. East by land Of Onez. Guidry and
West BY land Of Sosthens Guilbsau.
Seized to satisfy above writ.
Terms Cash.
Sheriffs Office. parish Of st. Martin,
this Is day of Nov. A. d. 1917.
WADE q. MARTIN, Sheriff,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01
Cab. naraiSt A Lieutenant.

Prof. G.. A. Maraist who was at
one of the officers training camps
in Texas, was commissioned q Se-
cond Lieutenant, was here this
week on q short visit to his pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Maraist.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01

Mr.. Frank LeNormand died yes
terdsy at Patterson, after an oper
alton to remove gall stones. He
was long in the employment of the
Kyle Lumber Co., and was we'll
known in Morgan City, where he
enjoyed much popular esteem.-
Morgan City Outflow.
Frank was q native of st. Mar
tin parish and his many friends
we're panied to hear OF his death.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01

The Chauffe Refinery received
a short supply of fuel oil this week
that permitted the refinery to run
q few days.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01

NOTICE.
Hunting and trespassing are
strictly prohibited on my plan
tation. Violations will be pro-
secuted.
(Fis) Cleric Gauthier.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01

List what you have for sale with
me, especially real estate. The de-
mands are good. Acknowledgement,
real estate and fire insurance agent.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01

LOST
One Lady's Diamond Ring,
lost in St. Martinville. Reward
of $1,000 to the finder.
Mrs. F. J. Eastin,
Cade, La.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
In the District CONT Of the United
States for the Western District Of Lou
isiana.
In the matter Of Cpsaire Mslancon.
Bankrupt.
No. 1889.
In Bankruptcy. OpslOusas Division.
To the Creditors Of said Bankrupt:
Notice IL hereby given that on the
end. day Of November 1917. the said
Cesairs Melancou was adjudgsd bank
rupt. aud that the frat meeting Of his
creditors will he held at the office Of the
Referee In OpelOusas. La. on the lllh.
day Of December. A. d. 1917. at ten
o'clock in tho forenoon. at which time
the said creditors may attend, prove
their claims. appoint trustee. examine
the bankrupt. aud transact such other
business a may properly come before
said meeting.
PEYTON R. SANDOZ,
Referee In Bankruptcy
| Opsiousss, La. Nov. q. 1917.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1917-12-01

Total 277.5o
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-05-04

Get Butter Wrappers at Echo Office.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-05-04
Methodist Episcopal Church.

Time of evening service changed.
Sunday School 10 a. m. Preaching
II a. m. Epworth League p. m.
Preaching 8 p. m.
Next Sunday is Go to the Sunday
School Day" in the pacific northwest.
We want record attendance at our
Sunday School, and urge you to be
present, and study the lesson with US.
We hope you will be a regular
attendant.
D. ]. Nicholson. Superintendent.
Wednesday May 9th, we will have
with US in a Campaign Of Intensive
Cultivation" U. G. Brown, D. D Of
Omaha, Nebr., representing the board
of Home Missions; M. H. Marvin, D.
D. of Portland Ore. representing the
Publishing Interests, E. H. Todd, D.
D. of Tacoma, Wash. representing the
Educational Work. G. H. Schilling.
D. D. OF New York City. representing
the board of Foreign Mission. and
Rev. Robert Brumblay, OF Spokane,
our District Sup't. There will be
meetings both afternoon and evening,
at 2:30 and s D. m. All will be well
come. We do not often have such
an array of talent in Leavenworth, and
you will miss a treat if you do not
attend. F. L. Moore. Pastor.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-05-04
Notice Of Sale Of Machinery

Notice is hereby given that Chelan
county will sell to the highest bidder
the following described machinery at
public auction at the front door OF the
Court house in Wenatchee, Chelan
county, Washington, at II o'clock in
the forenoon on June 4th, 1917.
One three ton Avery truck equipped
with extra heavy rear axle, with steel
lined dump box complete.
One Clyde D. D. hosting engine and
boiler 8Ax10.
One double drum friction hoist.
One No. all steel Aurora crusher,
mounted on trucks with twenty feet
Of elevator and fifty No. Q elevator buc-
kets and chains.
One six yard all steel Port Huron
dump wagon.
T. L. ROSS
Clerk OF Board Of
1921 County Commissioners
LIST pub. May 4, last pub. May Is
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-05-04

State Of Washington to have $210,
900 federal road fund for use the
year.
North Yakima-White Bros. & Crum
build series OF fruit warehouses in this
valley.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-05-04
RAILROAD NEWS

Speed" Baker as he was more ia
military known among his friends, died
in Monroe hospital yesterday after a
four days fight with death. Baker
received his injuries while on the fast
mail No. 81. From all accounts he
was leaning out Of the gangwav at the
time and was struck on the side of the
head by a switch rod. When picked
up it was found that he was in a serious
condition and he was taken to Monroe
hospital, where the doctors gave up all
hope of his recovery. His head was
badly smashed and it is surprising that
he chung on to life as long as he did.
Baker was we'll known in this city
having worked as fireman out OF here
for the last eight years. He was unis
versally liked by all who knew him,
and stands high in railroad circles. He
will be missed by all of US.
Business is increasing so much that
they are now hiring more brakemen on
the Spokane division.
The railroad company has issued
notice to all its employees that they
may use right of way ground for garden
ing purposes where it does not interfere
with traffic.
Say, Art Babst you are blooming
prevaricator. Its all right this time,
But don't let it happen again.
Some change in Fireman Tracy.
Then say married life isn't good for a
man.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-05-04
CHURCHES
Catholic Church Services

Morning service will be held at 1880
and $3.50 next Sunday.
The fruit growers Of Wenatchee have
joined in the movement against the IS
per cent advance in fruit rates recently
granted the railroads by the commerce
commission. Representatives from the
Wenatchee valley will join other
sections and send a delegate to Wash.
ington to fight the raise.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-05-04

Hoquiam-Contract to be let for
paving Olympia highway between
Montesano and Aberdeen.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-05-04

ali OluCIs, W lOICBO uuuSudl pIOnlSi "
organize and expedite shipments of
supplies Of every kind, but especially
Of food, with an eye to the service you
are rendering and in the spirit of those
who enlist in the ranks, for their
people, not for themselves. I shall
confidently expect YOU to deserve and
win the confidence of people of every
sort and station.
To the men who run the railways Of
the country, whether they be managers
or operative employees, let me say that
the railways are the arteries of the
nations life and that upon them rest
the immense responsibility Of seeing
to it that those arteries suffer no OBJ
struction Of any kind, no inefficiency
or slackened power. To the merchant
let me suggest the motto, Small
profits and quick service;" and to the
shipbuilder the thought that the life of
the war depends upon him. The food
and the war supplies must be carried
across the seas no matter how many
ships are sent to the bottom. The
places of those that go down must be
supplied and supplied at once. To
the miner let me say that he stands
where the farmer does: the work of the
world waits on him. If he slackens or
fails armies and statesmen are helpless.
He also is enlisted in the great Service
Army. The manufacturer dose not
need to be told, I hope, that the
nation looks to him to speed and per
feet every process; and want only to
remind his employees that their service
81 absolutely indispensable andis counted
on by every man who loves the country
and its liberties.
Let me suggest, also, that everyone
who creates or cultivates a garden
helps, and helps greatly, to solve the
problem of the feeding of the nations;
and that every housewife who practices
strict economy puts herself in the ranks
OF those who serve the nation. This is
the time for America to correct her I'M
pardonable fault OF wastefulness and
extravaganza. Let every man and
every woman assume the duty of care
full, proyident use and expenditure as a
public duty, as a dictate of patriotism
which no one can expect ever to be
excused or forgiven for ignoring
In the hope that this statement of
the needs OF the nation and of the
world in this hour OF supreme crisis
may stimulate those to whom it comes
and remind all who need reminder of
the solemn duties OF time such as the
world has never seen before, beg
that all editors and publishers every
where will give as prominent publication
! and as wide circulation as possible to
this appeal. l venture to suggest, also,
to all advertising agencies that they
would perhaps render very substantial
and timely service to the country il
they would give it widespread repetition.
And hope that clergymen will not
think the theme OF it an unworthy or in
appropriate subject of comment and
homily from their pulpits.
The supreme test of the nation has
come. We must all speak, act and
serve together!
Woodrow Wilson.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1917-05-04
Luncheon for Mrs. Pipkin.

Mrs. George T. Walker, entertained
a few friends last Friday at a well
appointed luncheon to celebrate the
birthday anniversary OF her daughter
Mrs. Thomas Pipkin. Covers were laid
for eight. The out OF town guests
were Mrs. Hiatt and Mrs. Warren
Reid. OF Wenatchee and Mrs. Arlene
Graves Of Seattle, all Of whom were
former Leavenworth girls and school
mates Of Mrs. Pipkin.