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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
COLUMBIA, THE GEM OF THE OCEAN

Columbia, the gem of the ocean,
The home of the brave and the free
The shrine of each patriots devotion,
world offers homage to thee.
Thy mandates make heroes assemble,
When Liberty's form stands in view;
Thy banners make tyranny tremble,
When borne by the red, white and blue;
When borne by the red, white and blue,
When borne by the red, white and blue,
Thy banners make tyranny tremble
When borne by the red, white and blue
When war winged it's wide desolation,
And threatened the land to deform,
The ark then of freedoms foundation,
Columbia, rode safe thro' the storm:
With the garlands of vict'ry around her,
When so proudly she bore her brave crew,
With her flag proudly floating before her,
The boast of the red, white and blue;
The boast of the red, white and blue
The boast of the red, white and blue
With her flag proudly floating before her,
The boast of the red, white and blue
The star-spangled banner bring hither
Der Columbias true sons let it wave;
May the wreaths they have won never wither,
Nor its stars cease to shine on the brave:
May the service. united, neer sever,
But hold to their colors so true;
The army and navy forever,
Three cheers for the red, white and blue;
Three cheers for the red, white and blue,
Three cheers for the red, white and blue,
The army and navy forever,
Three cheers for the red, white and blue.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

rect receptive mood. Keep the
Home Fires Burning" sung by
the Red Cross girls dressed In
Red Cross costumes, was well
sung and reminded the audience
that they have an important
duty to perform in this branch.
"renting Tonight" was a very
pretty and touching tableau. The
meeting closed with Star Span
gled Banner" by the audience
and it was sung in a manner
that gave evidence of the loyalty
of everyone present.
Refreshments were t h e n
served in cafeteria style and a
social talk had, during which
L. c. Petersen was given the
floor and he in a few chosen
words reminded us of the boys
who had enlisted and it was de-
clared that a greeting be sent
each one of them.
The successful evening came to
close at 1890 with the singing
of America and "Altid Frejdig
Mar Du GAR" Below is the
program in the order in which
it was carried out and the par
Elephants.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

Cancer successfully treated.
Come, or write for S0-page free
book, splendidly illustrated. DR..
Williams Sanatorium, 1923 Uni
versity Ave-, Minneapolis.
6-7-17-1S-E. \.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
Submarine sinkInos lncre..e.

London, Sept 6.-Sinkings OF Brit
ish vessels ty submarines for the past
week have been slightly over those oI
the previous seven days.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

OClCCClOLS DIdSS IEudI CcCIc
Henry Andersen, VIM. T. Jensen,
VIM. Hansen and Einar Dixen
Song, Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean"
Goddess of Liberty-Anna Hansen
Address Observation-Disclosures. Svend Petersen
"Soldaten paa Forpost" =. :. Skiold Kilstofte
Sung by Mrs. Svend Petersen
Song, Keep the Home Fires Burning.
Red Cross Girls
Address ................. Rev. Kr. Andersen
Song, "Tenting Tonight ............
Chr Hansen, Einar Poulsen, Carl Sorensen
Song, Star Spangled Banner" Audience
REFRESHMENTS
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06
kECEr'rlON FOR DRAFTED
MEN AT ANkOV

The reception given by the To-
cal Young Peoples Society in
honor of the drafted men from
Askov and vicinity was de-
cided success. The program was
carried out to the best Of the
ability of local talent and in a
manner that did all the par
Elephants credit.
The purpose of the meeting.
as brought out in both addresses,
was to enlighten the young men,
who will soon be at the front.
1t was also, among other things,
brought out that the Importance
of those at home doing their
duty was just as great as those
at the front. The Goddess of
Liberty was becomingly and ap-
propriately decorated, and at
tracted the attention of the au-
'dience while they sang "Colum-
bia, the Gem of the Ocean"
"Soldaten paa Forpost" was car
ried out in a creditable manner,
and put the audience in the cor
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-09-06

The American Want Column is
the most popular in the county.
Why? Because it brings results.
Try it and be convinced.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-18
CHRISTIAN TRAINING
FOR MILITARY CAMPS

The Moody Bible Institute OF Chica'
90, has lent one of its professors H.
O. Sellers, to the international l. M
C. A. for evangelistic service IN 'he
English Camps He gave some ' ~,
last wear to the Canadian camps Inc
Institute is DESTROYS Of living up 70 70
its pseudonym of "The West POM 81
Christian Service" by being prepared
for any demand on its student ooos
for workers in the United States
through the channel Of the Ked Oross
or in other ways. Some Of its graz
uotos at the c,ose of the last term
were called into Christian work II
the army and others are expect I'm
service as chaplains in the navy a, : Inv
training is entirely free TOR onr's.iAi
men and women of any state natloh
or denomination when references ar
satisfactory. Catalogues are sen
free on application
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-18
MERCANTILE SYNDICATE
ABSORBS COOPER DRUG co.

The Cooper Drug Store, one oil the
landmarks in Welsh, is being re-
moved to the Mercantile Syndlcate's
quarters in the Davidson building
where it will be operated in conjunc-
ton with the grocery and meat market
The drug and sundry business will
be managed by Mr.. \, G. Seward, as
heretofore, the prescription and
chemical department being located in
the small building in the rtar OF the
main store.
The Cooper drug store was, before
its removal. one of the very few
businesses that have remained IN one
and the same location during a Pc
Rod of fifteen years.
1t is understood that the business
will be conducted as heretofore, the
only radical change being the title
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-18
COOPER DRUG COMPANY
MAX S ANNOUNCEMENT

We wish to announce that we have
sold our entire stock of drugs, drug
sundries, stationery, and in fact, every
thing that goes into an up-to-date
drug store to the Mercantile Syndi-
cae who have moved the stock to the
Davidson building on Adams street.
The drug department will be under
the supervision of competent drug,
gist at all times and we are assured
the high standard of purity OF mate
rial and efficiency Of service estap
lished by the Cooper Drug Company
will be maintained.
We wish to thank our numerous pa
irons for their patronage through
period of IS years and bespeak 10
our successor the same liberal paVroh
age.
Very truly,
COOPER DRUG CO., Ltd.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-18
CLOSING EXERCISES
OAK BAYOU SCHOOL

The closing exercises of the Oak
Bayou school were held at the Alcee
Benoit hall Wednesday night, with q
large attendance present. The en-
tertainment included the school play,
recitations, ETC., and was followed by
a dance.
The teachers at the Oak Bayou
school this term were Misses Esther
Wright and Euphie Nicely. 1t is re-
ported that they have just closed tht
most successful term in the history
of the school.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-18
NAVAL TRAINING BRANCH
FORMED IN WELSH

Up to the present fifty-two Of
Welsh's male population who are ex-
empt from service in the branches Of
Uncle Sans fighting forces have en-
rolled in the Gulf Coast Naval Train
ing association, which is headed by
Mayor Gabbert and Mr.. F. B. Den
nett. superintendent Of the electric
light plant. The headquarters Of
this association is S33 Gravier street,
New Orleans. Detailed instructions
for the formation Of the branch will
be received here within a few days.
Mr.. bennett, who is engaged in
the formation Of the naval home
guards here, has seen a considerable
service in Uncle Sans navy, as en-
gineer.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-18

The only progressive move estab-
lished since the rice industry started
on the Gulf Coast, has been the or
ganization of the Southern Rice
Growers Association.
Since its organization the rice
farmers credit is decidedly better
than under the old marketing systelA
with it's consequent fluctuatlon in
prices. Farm lands are increasing in
value and command a loan value
equal to the selling price of a few
years back. Continutiona and
Strengthening of the organization by
increased membership means the
successful termination of its efforts
and the establishment of rice farm
ing on a definite and profitable basis
Are you going to assist in this
work?
AS with the industry, the organlza
tlcn has passed throlgh an evolution
during which its growth has devel
oped with the result that it is recog
Inized today as the strongest, in fac
/, the only factor working for and TO:
! tering reforms that must be estat
,ished before the industry is in pos
zion to care for is maximum deve
n opment,
. In spite Of predictions to the contr;
:. nv, the organization has become
J., permanent factor in the business, ar
in the past season has gained a lou
hold in the clean rice DISTRIBUTE
20 conters that means a decided advan
- in it's future market influence, al
, which will revert to the benefit
ID the producer,
Persistent efforts of the manae
f. ment throughout the past season, a
or recent events, have brought Rice II
~ the limelight with the American ~
!, lie and the Government as 1c
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-18
NAVY RECRUITING PARTY
COMING TO WELSH

Lieut.. S. NJ. LaBounty, navy re-
cruiting officer here, announced to-
day that a recruiting party, travelling
by automobile would, during the next
two weeks, visit this city and its en-
virons to solicit recruits for the navy,
The party will leave New Orleans
on May II, stopping en- route. The
postmaster here will be advised,
shortly before the party's arrival,
the day and hour this city will be
reached.
Lieut.. LaBounty is anxious to In
terest the ambitious young men OF
this city in the the oppOrtuniti Of
fered by the navy. In commenting on
the trip of this recruiting party M
said:
"The recruiting party will make al
appeal to the young men Of this city
to enlist in the navy not for patriots
reasons alone, but because OF TN
many opportunities that branch OF tn
service ocers. If a man is skillet
, tradesman, at this time there are ex
! ceptionally good opportunities in tn
: navy. but if he has no trade Tn
4 navy will teach him one and pay I'LL
: while he is learning. The pay in tn
t navy is better than in civil III
3 when it is considered that a man
: nav is clear money in that he has 4
EXPENSE for board and lodging. Upc
s enlisting he is given $4,000 QUIT
a of clothing. There is good chan'
to travel to all parts of the world
: The recruiting officer stated tn
Il a man 10 Of the right sort ne e
L advance very rapidly. He said the
were many men in the service W
TX enlisted as apprentice seamen-t
se lowest rating-and who are tod
a officers drawing pay as high
n s2AOO q year. These cases are .
" exceptional, but the opportunit
BY that these men had are offered
EVERYONE enlisting in the navy.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-18
WILL STUDY IDIOSyNCRAcIEs
or ANoPHELES (M0S0UITO)

Dr. ]. H. Geiger, medical officer OF
the federal health bureau, has been
sent to Louisiana from Washington
to make an exhaustive study and IN
spection of the rice belt in connec-
ton with the Anopheles mosquito
and malaria. A great deal has been
learned and the knowledge dissent
mated concerning this undesirable and
gregarious species, but there remains
much to be studied regarding its
breeding habits, and various idiosyn-
cracies in order that it may be either
completely eradicated from the rice
region or its activity materially
icurbed. The Anopheles, it appears, is
cOwardly brute, refusing to fight or
lbite in the open light Of day, but
choosing the pail of night, when 1t
pOunces upon its unsuspecting VIC
tim from its ambushed lair, and al
lowing no opportunity for defense.
DR.. II. B. White, medical Inspector
AZ the State Board Of Health, is al
thority for the statement that tn
frank and fearless mosquito WHO at
tacks openly in the broad light O
day, is innOcuOus so far as convey
ing malaria is concerned. This is
comforting thought and should 6
far toward accomplishing US Tor an
annoyances suffered during the lon
DAYS Of the approaching summer. "
: White will assist DR., Geiger on TIL
, tour and is himself considerably Il
} Imliar with the Anopheles and ais
\ the common or garden variety {
( MOSQUITO, after an acquaintance an
{ study covering some years.
( II Is believed that the work abo'
3 being entered upon by these gentb
, men Win be productive Of much 800
} both as = means Of discovering va
> Of largely suppressing or perhaps 9
4 terminating the mosquito local
Z and from added information to
K cleaned concerning mosquitoes and m
< Ilaria which must prove valuable
= application to other malarlal s.
y tions. Or. Geiger's headquarters v
9 be Lake Charles during this inves
9 cation and yssesrca. IA !,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-18
spectacular Gas Gushe,
Is NotU In Captivity
o,,,n 10 LulI in its. Activity Tuesday Morning
Drers Capped the dasser-Other Interesting
developments In Field are Anticipated.

,.i.v afternoon and all day MOu-
..,aysds of interested spectators
Il he pleasure of witnessing a
sal demonstration Of the enOr-
,orces that are stored within
|. bowels Of mother earth"
n, well which was drilled by the
,'..s.n Oil Company on the Walter
,.n farm southwest of Welsh some
M N, ago, and which was a failure as
!, a. oil production went, broke
-, as a gasser SUNDAY morning
Il continued to gush forth sand,
ii rocks and water from that
4. until some time early Tuesday
roning, when it died down and was
aDO.d by the drillers.
ne we'll was abandoned by the OPP
.,as,s several months ago although
4, drilling rig was left on the
rn,ud. Last week they started the
,,,k Of lOOsening some Of the piping
IA NE intention of removing it tol
ne on another well. A charge Of
imsmte exploded in the pipe at 8
,,Dth Of 1850 feet started the erup'
ion, which was volcanic in its fOrc'
nom the very start. and everything
which the earth contained which wa
mall enough to pass through q six
hch pipe came forth with rear.
The pressure was so great that q
tines sand and rocks were hurled fif
y feet or more above the top Of tn
isriek, and had the crown Of tn
iriek not interfered It is prObabl
A. ne column would have reache
height Of perhaps 200 feet. tn
hva-Iike mixture gathered in a gres
hsp around the well and gradual
quashed out over a larger area unit
when It was done probably thrt
nrss or more Of land was covered
depth varying up to three feet.
Hundreds of people from Well
md surrounding towns visited Il
spectacle, and hundreds Of Opinion
we're expressed as to its meaning al
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-18

its probable outcome. Some express
ed the opinion that when the gas flow
was out that oil would follow, while
others drew mental picture of the
earth turning inside out in her effort
to vOmit forth the gaseous accumula-
ion Of ages. Others expressed their
private opinion that the demOnstra-
ton was caused by the hot air from
Welsh which found subterraneous
passage and had subsecutively follow
it until it subsequently found an out
let through the aforementioned well.
Conservative oil men take the
strong gasser as an evidence Of the
presence of a vast oil pool near by.
A great deal of activity has been
manifest in the Welsh field during
the past few months. and since this
demonstration the oil men have tight
ened up on their zeal to a considera-
bic extent.
Messrs. C. P. Martin and Har
Avery are heavily interested in Man
agan Oil Company which, drilled thu
well on the Todd farm and it is un
derstOod they will renew their effort!
there soon. This tract is about ;
mile south of the old field, wher
operations have been going on con
tinuously during THE past ten year
Two firms are now testing GU
leases between the original field an
: the gasser. Of these Col. R. C. Dul
: and associates. who are drilling in tn
E Eflat south and west of the old fell
E have reached a considerable depth an
] are at present engaged in settin
e screen preparatory to testing o,
{ what they believe to be a good show
y ing. The Welsh OIL Corporation,
Il purely local organization. is makir
e a similar test south and east Of Il
n old field Their we'll is progressir
favorably and the financiers are o
h timistic over the prospects so far.
le All interests are confident that Il
Is field will some time develOpe into
ID second Spindle Top.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-18
LIVE STOCK MEN ARE
EXTREMELY PARTICULAR

Since the Saturday night bath has
become a recognized standard among
men, the stOckmen Of this section
have decreed that BosSy should give
tie same consideration to the care Of
hsr toilet.
Last Sunday 1850 some Of Jeffer-
sou Davis Parish's choice ausdrupeds
81 the genus bOs-old, young, lean
and stout, horned and hornless-were
given a Sunday excursion over the
Southern Pacifc's famous sunset
route; but before they could be seat
ed in the railroad company's spOtless
coaches, the laws of Louisiana de-
manded that they be each given a
good bath-head and foot.
The process of bathing more thar
thousand cows, drying them and
lOading them in cars. consumed 9
great part of the day. but when thu
operation was completed they were
pronounced tick free and entitled tt
travel in any part of the Unitet
States, a privilege not enjoyed b!
cows who reside in the tertitor,
where the people are so behind tn
times that they give no cOnsideyatiol
70 the cultivation of habits Of cleanli
ness among their cows. Such is tn
way Of progress.
The progress was closely observe
BY great part Of the population
Welsh
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-18
Rice Association Has
Bothered Fam Credits

and Army ration; it is now up TO
YOU as we'll as your neighbor, to take
advantage of the position gained, ana
bv strengthening the membership, en-
able the management to complete the
progress made to date.
Increased acreage means better con-
troll, as we'll as funds to secure the
advantages gained, Stronger sup
port can be granted by the individual
at smaN cost to himself-collectively
it means the final conSumatlon Oh
the organizations policies, which
will be of great benefit to you and
the industry as whole, the lack OF
it will mean a serious handicap and
limited result.
The volume of rice withheld from
the organization is menace to the
success of the seasons work, it fur
nishes a trench for the bears to op-
crate in, and no argument can be adj
vanced that will justify the conduct
of the Independent rice farmer who
could Join the organization but fails
to do so.
Individualism is a dead issue. 1t
= requires organization to succeed to-
: day. Those who fail to support an
: established organization, to which
thty could add their membership, en-
l. danger their own as we'll as others
a interests, and encourage factors who
ID would destroy it. Which are gong
e. to do?
% Don't forget that it is your interest
&c that is a stake. The Industry has Z
ID future ahead of it that looks good
of the organization has started thes'
conditions and will complete then
c. your support, but it will take whole
nj not half measures to make it com
to pIete Why should you retard II
b. progress? We know you won't
oil you consider it seriously.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-18
LADIES' GUILD ENTERTAINED
BY THE MAYORS WIFE

The Ladies' Guild Of the Presby-
terrain church met in special called
session at the home of Mrs. W b.
Gabbert Thursday afternoon, May
10th. with twelve members and three
visitors present.
The afternoon was spent in sewing,
after which the hostess served her
guests with delicious refreshment
course consisting of ice cream, cake
and nuts. The dining room was very
beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion in patriotic co,ors, red, white
and blue, and adorned with flags.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-18
NOTICE

To the Cattle Owners Of Ward s:
will be at the following dipping
watts on the dates mentioned for the
purpose Of inspecting the dipping Of
cattle in the said ward, in accordance
with the rules Of the Live Stock San
itary Board, and all parties are warn
ed that unless they comply with the
laws prosecution will follow promptly
t. s. Stegall, May END.
Dolce Bourgeois, May 2Srd.
W. C. Stewart, May oath.
Frederick Miller, May 2Sth'
Octave: COrbellO, May 2Sth'
L. p. Wilcox, May SOth.
Gabriel Gary, May Slst.
Henry POmerOy, June 1st,
BEN vERRET,
Inspector for Ward 8.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-18
NEW MUTUAL WAREHOUSE
UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Brick layers have about completed
the foundations for the big new NM
tual Warehouse. The brick work IS !.
being carried on under the sup pa'1,,
sion Of the sub-contractor, Mr.. Perry
Singleton of Lake Charles assisted o Oy
Messrs. Leblanc, Mouton, KNAPP anu
Reynolds. oon,.
The foundations will be about com
pleted this week and the carpenter r Ter
will begin work as soon as the ma
sonry is completed, most OF the ma
terial being already on the ground
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-18
MASS MEETING TO FORM
AMERICAN RED CROSS

The Mayor has called mass meet
ing at the Auditorium on Wednesday,
Nav 23rd, for the purpose of form
ING an auxiliary chapter of the Amer
lean Red Cross Society. A number
of out-oftown speakers, some from
the southern headquarters Of the So
ciety at New Orleans. Everyone is
urgently requested to attend the
meeting.
! Mrs. Cooper has signed ten mem
bers to this proposed auxiliary branch
of the Red Cross Society.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-05-18
FLAG RAISING AT
LACAsINE SUNDAY

A Flag Raising and patriotic ser
vice will be held on Sunday at 300
n. m. on Lacasine Plantation in front
If the residence of "Dad" Patterson
DR.. Holly of Jennings will deliver the
address, and the Jennings Male Cho-
rus will sing. Everybody invited