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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23
FOR SALE

PLANTATION containing 500
acres of choice land, row under
cultivation in cane and corn (no
flcel. Fronting Mississippi ri
yer IN Ascension parish, on gray
q road, about IL miles above
lDonaldsonville. Residence, cab
ms for field hands, and all receg-
sary outbuildings, on place, all in
excellent condition. Sugarhouse
not to be included IN sale. This
Is an exceptionally desirable
piece OF property, admirably
adapted to the profitable growing
OF cane, corn and other crops,
and it can be bought at q bar
gam. For price, terms and
further information, address NJ.
+. BLOCMENSTIEL, Donald
sonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23
JOHNSON--MOLLERE.
Informal Home Ceremony Unites
Worthy Young Couple.

The marriage of Miss Emma Helen
Mollere to Louis Frank Johnson was
quietly so1emnized at IL o'clock this
forenoon at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Glenn. Mollere, brother and sis
ter-in-law of the bride, Rev. Father c..
n. Chambon officiating. Lynn S.
Nichols, of Jennings, was best man
to the groom, and little J. C. Mollere
was ring-bearer. Relatives of the
bride and few close friends were
present at the pretty ceremony, which
was followed by delightful informal
reception at which the newlymated
pair were showered with eongratula-
tions. At 1921 o'clock Mr.. and Mrs.
Johnson departed for New Orleans,
from whence they will proceed to Bay
st. Louis for weeks stay.
The groom, whose home is in Lake
Charles, is an abstractor of titles and
has been engaged in that work here
for the past several months, in con-
nection with loans on farm and plan
tation property. By his gentlemanly
demeanor and exemplary conduct he
has stamped himself as young man
of excellent habits and fine charac-
teristics, and has made many warm
friends. The bride is a prepossessine'
and accomplished young woman, en-
dowed with numerous virtues and
qualities that have endeared her to
those who enjoy her acquaintance and
render her well qualified to capably
fill the new role in life she has as
sumed.
It is with pleasure that the Chief
records the wedding of these worthy
young people, and joins in the felici-
tations and good wishes extended
them.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23
MONEY TO LOAN.

PLANTERS AND FARMERS, now is the
time to raise your short-term mortgages
and improve your holdings. We will lend
YOU from $1,000 to 100000 on FIVE or ten
wear terms Loans also made on CONNER
cial and residence property in towns OF over
1000 nonuiation. including Thibodaux. Dom
jacksonville and Piaquen,ine. This class Of
business especially solicited. SECURITIES
LOAN CO., HENRY ]. SAVOY. Agent. Pain
eourtvilie, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

DR.. Dawson 7. Martin, who recent
~ graduated from the Chicago School
OF Medicine and Surgery, passed a
credltable examination before the
louisiana board of medical examiners
III New Orleans and has been given a
certificate to practice medicine in this
state. Dr.. Martin, who is brother
OF DR.. A. w. Martin Of this city. is
now or visit to his parents, at ST..
Amant, and it is likely he will locate
IN that section Of the parish.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Leufroy Falcon, Mrs.
Edna Tircuit and son, George, Misses
Ethel Lapeyrolerie and Leonette
,Tregre, and Emile Poche, all of ORGY
fus, were recent visitors to Donaldson
vile. They motored down on the
east bank, returning via the west
bank route through Port Allen and
Baton Rouge and thence home.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

The stock and fixtures of Jules j.
Ayraud's Sunset bar in Beaumont
Tex, were damaged to the extent of
$1,000 in a fire which Quilted half a
dozen buildings in the Texas town last
Sunday afternoon. Mr.. Ayraud's
many friends in Ascension, his home
parish, will be relieved to know that
his loss is covered by insurance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

John B. Martin, manager of the To-
cal agency of the Singer Sewing Ma
chine Co., has purchased from Adolph
Katz, of New Orleans, tract of farm
land comprising 81 acres, partly inn
proved, situated near Sorrento, in the
seventh ward of Ascension parish. NJ.
r. Bloomenstiel, hustling, local real
estate agent, arranged the sale.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

The Donaldsonville Ice Company
has acquired a Smith Form-a-Truck
and is making delivery of ice and
beer by means Of this modern method,
doing away with the horse vehicles
heretofore in service. Joseph T..
Cafero has also purchased one of
these trucks for use in his business.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

&c. Bouchereau will enter the EN-
ploy of the Bank of Ascension on the
first of July in the capacity of ex-
change clerk and collector, replacing
Richard Melancon, who resigned that
position recently to become court
stenographer for the parishes of AS
cension, Assumption and st. James.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Ascension's share Of the June APP
portionment Of the current sehool
fund amounted to $1404. 40, based on
an allowance of 20 cents per enid.
The school census compiled in 1915
fixed the number of educable children
in this parish at 1922.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

In observance of St, Johns day.
ASCENSION Lodge No. PSI, f. and A.
Nc. will hold a special communication
tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. Mem
bers of the craft are requested to be
nresent.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23
CLOSES SUCCESSFUL SESSION.
Vincent's Institute Awards Di
piosnas to Five Graduates.

The termination of the seventy
fourth session of st. Vincent's In
stltute was marked by interesting ex-
erclses held Monday forenoon in the
Grand Theatre, beginning at 10
CLOCK. 4 large audience of patrons,
friends and pupils of the worthy in
| stltution enjoyed the attractive pro-
gram presented. as follows: "The
SeFaph,s Song," Senior Vocal Class
piano solo, Dolores Mattingly; salu-
tatoFy, Sadie Schaff; descriptive reel
tation, THE Star-Spangled Banner"
Grammar Grades Vocal Glass; award
ing of honors, Rev. c.. III. Chambon
"ihe Three Arches-History, Litera-
tn1e and Science" Dolores Mating
", Ethel Park and Cecile Truxillo
song, when You and I Were Young,
Maggie" James Schaff and Lucille
Truxillo; vocal solo, Ethel Park, with
piano accompaniment by Dolores
Mattingly; -" Fore We Goes to Meet
in, j" Juveniles; instrumental trio, "La
Dame Blanche" Dolores Mattingly,
Matte Comstock Il and Sadie Schatf
valedictory, Non Nobis Solum," Mat
tie Comstock; address to graduates,
Rev. Minor H. Chauvin; farewell to
juniors and response, Seniors and
Juniors
Diplomas were presented to Misses
Matte Helen Comstock, Mary Dolores
Mattingly, Mary Ethel Park, Sadie
Helen Schaff, and Cecile Marie Trux-
lilo.
Gold medals were awarded as fol-
lows: Scholarship, donated by Rev.
G.. NJ. hambon-Mattie Comstock.
Christian doctrine, donated by Rev.
Chambon-Drawn for by Matte Com
stock, Sadie Schaff and Cecile Trux
lilo, and won by Miss Truxillo. At
tendance, donated by the Aud Lang
Syne Club Sadie Schaff. Compost
ton, donated by L. B. Mattingly-
Dolores Mattingly. History, donate.
by a friend of the Institute-Ethe'
Park. A silver medal for Christian
doctrine, junior grade, donated by
Eleanor Houillon, was drawn for by
Winnifred Wathen, Jeanne Fortier,
Mildred Werner and Matte Gisclard
and was won by Miss Wathen.
The pleasing announcement is made
that the Institute has been placed on
the list of approved schools by the
State Board of Education. and its
graduates will be admitted to the
higher institutions of learning in the
state without the formality of exami-
nation.
The next session will begin Monday,
Sept. 3. The private school hereto
fore conducted by Miss Odalie Pedes-
claux will be absorbed by the Insti-
tute and Miss Pedesclaux will be add
ed TO the faculty, increasing the teach
ing corps to seven The curriculum
will be broadened so as to comprise
all subjects from kindergarten to high
school grade These additions and
improvements are expected to result
in largely increased attendance, and
confidence is felt that the coming ses
sion will find the splendid institution
doing better work and achieving a
greater measure of success than ever
before
Four of the Sisters left for New
Orleans Tuesday afternoon to partici-
pate in the annual retreat, and will
be away about ten days.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Tortorich, Of
Luteher, visited relatives and friends
here during the early part of the
week. Upon their return on Wednes-
day they were accompanied by Misses
Lily and Camilla Lalomia, sisters of
Mrs. Tortorich, who will be their
guests for few weeks.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

A very successful dance was given
at Gelsmar last Saturday by the
observation-disclosures Red Gross Aux
iliary. The neat sum of S103.85, was
realized. While this auxiliary has
not long been in existence, it has
done much toward raising funds, ard
the money is being placed where it is
most needed. This week the mem
bers are doing their best to aid in the
great Red Cross drive Another
dance will be given at Geismar to-
night for this benefit.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Mrs. Jacob Blum has returned from
q lengthy stay in New Orleans, where
che was the guest Of her son-in-law
and daughter, MI. and Mrs. David
HOFFMAN.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

After spending several days here
&c the guest of Miss Pauline Bloomen-
st;el Miss Phyllis Barkdull returned
Friday morning to her home in New
Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23
ROOMS WANTED.

WoUNG COUPLE wish to rent two rooms
for light housekeeping. with privilege of
using bathroom. Must be nicely furnish
ed, and in residence Of good family. State
price. Address M. H., care Chief, Donald
sonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Don't forget the big fair at Klotz-
VILE, today and tomorrow, for the
benefit of a Catholic church. The en-
tertainment will be given in Tip Top
hall, and will be managed by Mes
DANES Mattingly and Leblanc, which
gives assurance that it will be an ex-
tfemely delightful affair in every re-
spect and prolific Of much pleasure
to all who attend.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

The friends Of Mr. and Mrs. Charest
Thibaut are extending them con-
gratulations upon the birth of an
other fine little son, who made his
appearance Wednesday of last week,
the 18th inst.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Mrs. Fernand Bernheim and her
.,io of little boys, Gustave, Berthold
and Florian, have returned from a de-
faithful visit to relatives in Licking
ton. Miss.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23
For RENT

BEGINNING JANUARY !, 1913, the Cot
I'D tage plantation on the Mississippi river.
south of Baton Rouge. containing APP
proximately 1000 acres. In fine condition for
rice, cotton and sugar. Apply to or address
JAMES J. BAILEY. Baton Rouge. La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Miss Clara Park, who is UNDERGO
ing a course Of instruction III nursing
at the New Orleans Charity Hospital,
spent couple Of days in town dur
ing the early part Of the week as the
ruest of her mother. Mrs Jos. Park.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

7 A. Rome, Of the fifth ward was
], town Friday attending to matters
of business
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23
oAT-sTRAW Hay WANTED.

VEYILL BE IN THE MARKET for 100 tons
wv of good baied oat-straw hay, for June
or July delivery. Would like to hear
from nearby oats growers. JAMES r.
BLACK. Newman Farm. Donaldsonvilie, La
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Lewis E. Murrell and his young son,
caorge. of Bayou Goula, were visit
orc to Donaldsonville Thursday eve
ming.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Miss Erna Gisclard spent the past
maek-end on McManor plantation as
tho guest of Miss Wilma Noel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Right Rev. Davis Sessums, Episco-
nal bishop Of Louisiana, will pay q
visit to the Church Of the Ascension
Sunday, July |, and will oAiciate at
services at | ! a. m.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Miss Fortune Capone, who has
been in Baton Rouge for the past SIX
months as the guest of her sister,
Mrs. ]. S. Himel, returned home Fri
day afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Mrs. j. B. Sanarens and children
and Miss Bertha Trepagnier, OF Pat
terson, arrived Friday for visit TO
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Oschwald and
other relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

The Chief is in receipt of card
from Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Constantl1'
of Avondale, announcing the mar
riage of their daughter, Jeanne
Helene, to John Percy Smith, on Wed
nesday, June 6, at $50 a. M, at the
Church of the Immaculate Concep-
tion in New Orleans. The young
couple are at home at No. 1o4o SCUM ~,
Freedom avenue, Alliance, Ohio: me =
lovely bride has a wide circle OF
friends in this community to wnom
the announcement of her marrlag !,1
will be interesting news, and VINO VIII
ioin with friends elsewhere IN EXTENT !
ing cordial fluctuations ana gooo
wishes anent the happy event
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Andrew Courreges, of Mineola,
Tayas. arrived here last Sunday to
snend couple OF weeks with rela-
tiyes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Tragedy Brings Grief to Rusea Home.
The sympathy Of a host Of friends
Is extended our fellow-townsman, J.
L. Rusea, in the sorrow imposed upon
him through the tragic death of his
brother, Leo Rusca, former chief of
police of Natchitoches, who was shot
and instantly killed near that town
Tuesday night while endeavoring,
with posse of citizens. to capture a
drink-crazed negro who had run
amuck with a shotgun. The des-
perado was subsequently killed by
the sheriff of the parish. The local
Mr.. Rusca, who is attending the sum-
mer normal school at the State Uni
versity in Baton Rouge, went to
Natchitoches to be present at his
brothers funeral, which was held
Wednesday afternoon.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

With few exceptions, the same
boards that served in the various par
ishes and cities throughout the state
in connection with the military regis
tration on June 5, have been recon-
mended to President Wilson by Gov.
Pleasant for appointment as exemp
ton boards, whosegduty it will be 10
pass upon claims for ezemption adj
vaneed by men subject to the draft.
In Ascension the registration board
was composed Of Sheriff E. G. Hau-
son, Clerk of Court j.. s. Barman, and
Coroner d. C. Brumield.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Fred. Werner, ST., and his son,
Eugene Werner, returned last week
from Ensenada de Moro, Cuba, where
they were engaged for several months
in directing operations in the sugar
making department of the Cape Cruz
central factory. Mr.. Werner has
served as chief proof-stick n1anipula-
tor at this big plant for a number of
years past, and never fails to deliver
the goods. Another of his stalwart
sons, Leslie, who also assisted him at
Cape Cruz, willremain on the planta-
ton until September.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Mrs. S. V. Vega will leave Monday
sor q short visit to relatives in Baton
Rouge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23
NOTICE

Donaldsonyille, La, June %, 1917.
pUBLIC notice is hereby given that ] am
u anplyin. for a pardon FRED. BRAUD
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Mr.. and Mrs. S. George~Poche. Of
Bayou Lafourche, arrived last Sun
day from Aguada de Pasajeros, pro-
vince of Santa Clara, Cuba, where
Mr.. Poche is filing the position of
chief engineer and superintendent of
the Central Violeta sugar factory.
The plant is operated entirely by
electricity. This seasons grinding
campaign extended through five and
one-half months, and the sugar cat
put totalled 10000 bags. Mr.. and
Mrs. Poche will return TO Cuba on the
10th proximo
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23
JURY VENlRE.
State of Louisiana-Parish of Ascension
Twenty-Seventh Judicial District Court.
I'm ACCORDANCE with Act No. 1876 of

I'm ACCORDANCE with Act No. 1876 of the
l general assembly of the state of Louisiana,
approved July Is. 1898, and amended by
Act No. SO of the acts of the general as
sembly of Louisiana, approved June 20. 1914.
the jury commissioners in and for the parish
of Ascension, La. met at the office of the
clerk of court of said parish and state on
Thursday, June FL, 1917, and then and there
proceeded to draw grand and petit jurors to
serve according to law at the session of
court beginning Monday. July Q, 1917. in the
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

The class initiation of applicants
Ior membership in the Knights of
Solumbus, scheduled to be held here
iast Sunday under the auspices of
ascension Council, was postponed to
some future date. The Houma, Thib-
odanx, Napoleonville and Donaldson
v,iie councils are still working on the
pan to hold joint initiation at one
q the four places.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23
For SALE

AYlNE SHEEP. TWO FINE MICH COWS
1 Apply to address. E. D. KLOTZ
Klotzyilie, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

D. II. Richardson, one Of the sub
stantial citizens of the St. Amant sec
ton, was transacting business in Don
jacksonville Friday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23
FOR SALE.

HIX-CILINDER. seven-passenger Overland
automobile. Guaranteed to be in first
class condition. Apply to W. s. CARY.
Denaldseavills, Ia. -. !
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Jasmin Tobias has purchased from
NJ. F. Bloomenstiel, for $3.50, two lots
in the Lemann Addition, having
combined frontage Of so feet on lber-
vile street, between Church street
and Lee avenue, by depth of l2o
feet. The lots adjoin the property at
the corner of Iberville and Church
streets on which Mr.. Bloomenstiel
viii shortly erect handsome dwell
ing. It is said Mr.. Tobias will remove
his residence from its present location
in Claiborne street to the Lenahn
Addition Site he has just acquired
and viii remodel and extensively I'M
prove the structure.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

A yenire of grand and petit jurors
70 serve at the coming term of district
court was drawn Thursday by the
Jury commission of Ascension parish,
ahd Is published in official form in
sseooay's Chief. Court will convene
monday, July 8. The criminal docket
.os the term is unusually light, aseis
;;naleated by the drawing of a petit
IVY panel for only one week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23

Jake Kirchner, Of Waco, Tezsaa
passed through town Tuesday evening
en- route to New Orleans, where he
remained until Thursday, when he left
via the Mississippi Valley route for a
short visit to friends in Greenville,
Miss. He was joined at Burnside by
Abe H. Bloomenstiel. who will also
spend few days in Greenville. On
their return Monday morning they
will be accompanied by Mrs. Abe H.,
Bloomenstiel, who has been in Green
vile for the past three weeks on
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Will lsenberg.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23
Church Notice.

The subject of the pastors sermon
at the Methodist church Sunday morn
ing at 10 o'clock will be, "The Bible
the Chart of the Christians Life, y
and "The Bible for the Whole World
will be the subject of the missionary
lesson Bible study for the Sunday
school classes.
The Junior Epworth League will
hold it's weekly devotional service at 5
o'clock in the afternoon.
The public is invited to attend these
services. P. O. LOWREY, Pastor.
Disastrous earthquakes have re-
Gently been felt in the republic of
San Salvador, causing great property
destruction and some loss of life.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23
Hell, Kee, the City Clean.

Owners and residents OF properly
within the city limits are notllleo -. ~
cut the grass and weeds on their re- e,
spective premises and on me I,. sl ano
walks in front thereof, WITHIN o1s
week from date, otherwise the CITY CITY
will have the work done ana ctl le
the cost against the property; llease
Dive this matter your immediate at
tention and help keep the city cleS1 H.
All drains across sidewalks mus ISL ps
boxed in to the level OF the slaeW "a IN,
within the next fifteen days, else ei'ss
will be filled in. n,:
r. E. DILL, Chief Of Ponce ,n,
Donaldsonville, La, June 20 - :.
Death Of Former Citizen Mournso'
The sudden death Of d; b. on is'
walter at Alexandria TUESDAY y, net e. =
ing was a profound shock TO MI. oho y
walters wide circle of frienas ~ ~
cension parish, where he served w W.
marked efficiency as superintendent Zen.
of education from 1904 to isVo. a D,s :
strongs hearty, vigorous, "lole s1aa,,
and always genial-a man % h sIe;4..
morals and strictly Temperate Aap ,le
an exemplar as well as an lnstrac-
tor of youth, he was valuable GU,
zen whose loss to his community aae'
the state at large ii almost irrepafa,-
BILE, and whose untimely passing WI
be widely and sincerely moslrhea'
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-23
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SATURDAY, JUNE Is, 1917.
Arizona republican., 1917-06-10
THE BACK YARD FARM

It will be more sensible this year to raise potatoes than peonies. The worlds food reserves are low and will be lower at the end of the year. Many nations are now suffering for lack of food. There will be more in this class a year from now. The record prices we have had to pay for the most nee
 essary foods the past winter should spur every citizen to do his best to in
 crease the food supply. "Fewer flow CTS and more vegetables" is a good slogan of the hour. Back yards should be utilized to the limit. and a few rows of vegetables would not lok out of place in the front yard. All towns and practically all of the smaller cit ies offer opportunities for vegetable gardens. Even the largest cities in their outskirts have vacant lots which should be cleaned up and cultivated
 United States Commissioner of Educa- ton Claxton estimates that there are from million to million boys and girls between and 16 years of age who are on or close to cultiva5le land. They could not spend a part of their vacation time more profitably than in raising peas and beans, corn and car rots, potatoes and tomatoes. Ameri- can cities and towns may well follow the example of London. Paris, Berlin and other European cities in utilizing for gardens all vacant lots and yards and every square foot of tillable SOil.-