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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-04-21
STATE LOUISIANA.
23rd Judicial D strict Court-Par-
ish OF st. May.
R. H. Chsreo;a W. Sam Caro-.
No, ID go.

The property hereinafter described
having been offered for sale in this
cause. at public auction. on the It'll day
Of April, 1917, between legal hours, ac-
cOrding to previous Advertisement. and
no price having been offered for said
property at two.thiris (2-3) Of the ap-
praisement made on it, according to thu
notice given al the time Of said offering,
| shall offer for sale at twelve months
credit the purchaser being required to
furnish good aud sufficient jnint se-
curity, and special mortgage on said
property. bearing interest. from the
day of adjudication. at The rate OF eigh,
(8) per cent per annnm. for cash. ut
public auction, for what it will bring.
It the principal front door Of the Court
House, in franklin. Louisiana. on
SATURDAY, TIE 2SrH DAY OF
APRIL. 1917,
between the hours Of eleven O'Clock a
M, and four O'Clock y. H., the follow.
ing described properly, towit:
All Of the property il the tailor
ing ablisLment Conducted BY Sam
Caro- In the Town of Morgan cit! in the
building Of Hugh ". Young, according
to thu ,lel.i,.d. eslima. i've ant descrtp.
tive inventory filed in my of1i ..
Sheriff's Office, F,a kiln. Louisiana,
this 18th day of April. 1917.
CHARLIE PEI OF. Sheriff.
Borah, Himei. Bloch g. Borah,
Walter L. Gilmore,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-04-21

were requested to make investiga-
tons and report at the next meeting
upon the necessity for central
Cannery to take care Of the pro-
ducts of the farmers not having
canning outfits.
1t was stated that while neighbor-
ing communities were just now or
ganizing Home Guard Associations,
this community had such an organi-
zation in this Club with three years
experience in such matters.
Mr.. Wooster reporter that the
raod election had carried for the
proposal to issue $8O,00O.OO in
bonds for good roads in the ward,
but that no action would be taken
for awhile on account of the condi-
tons caused by the war.
There being no further business
tie meeting adjourned to Saturday
May 18th.
A. S. HEBERT,
. Secretary.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-04-21
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
THE FARMERS EDUCATIONAL
CLUB, HELD SATURDAY,
APRIL IL, 1917.

The meeting was called to order
By President Oscar Boudreaux.
Roll call showed nine members
present.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
The attention was called to the
fact that the bills approved at the
last meeting had not been paid by
the Club and a committee of two,
Messrs. Wooster and Hebert were
appointed to ascertain who had paid
the bills and reimburse them from
r Club funds.
IA general discussion Of the condi
lions caused by the war with Ger
many then followed.
Mr.. Clausen stated that Miss VIII
son, the Domestic Science teacher
had been given leave of absence to
attend the summer school, but she
had requested him to say to the
meeting that she would remain on
duty if the farmers felt that her
services would be needed to assist
In the canning work Of the neigh
borhood.
After a discussion in which the
probable need Of home canned pro
dust YVES brought out and empha
sized, the following resolution was
offexed and adopted.
Resolved that on account Of the
necessity Of canning and conserving
products this summer, the school is
requested to put forth its best ef-
forts in this direction, and that Miss
Wilson be requested to remain dur
Ing the school vacation to direct the
work Or provide a substitute in tbs
event she finds she cannot remain.
Rev. Vincent Ciolena made an in
teresting talk advising planting corr
and Irish potatoes and discouraging
the planting Of sweet potatoes. He
urged the appointing Of q committee
% whit the owners Of uncultivated
ssr6s and persuade them to place
tssem ia cultivation, and where nee
essary to assist the owners in
financing their crops.
Several farmers insisted that the
planting - sweet potatoes should be
pushed 70 the utmost, that crop be.
Ing the earliest, safest and most
useful for man and beast that could
b planted. Others stated that there
vas 6ttle hand in the ward unc:ilt:-
waited and that every effort had al
ready been made to get the remain.
ing lard under plow. Tkst every
Ina. and team In the community
was working hard, and that Il did
rot APPEAR that more could be done
than was now planned and being &C.
rompiSsh d.
As 4, U, pasis sn1 Mia W'llsa;
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-04-21
Episcopal Church.

Suodas. April e, 1911
Sunday School 9 As "A. IN
Service and sermon Nv. r
Gates) IL q. N
Service with Litany 5.p. n
There will BE- = Parish me+'in:
for election # y-stry iinmed'~t
" after tho IL 4. q service.
For Tiuwsr Go to Neil Mcneil
5 I'D wv sivss,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-04-21
ANNOUNCE MENT.

Dr.. Beverly W. Smith.
Dr.. E-py N. Will m.
This il to announce .ha' BOW
Dr.. Sni,h aud Or. vi! Linz sve
pr G icir2 General Nta cue "no
Gen raj Surg,ry aud ei,"tr -"
entvr,aiu aid apsx,r all trole>'
siopal calls.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-04-21

For Sale Cheap.
Soda fountain and confec.
tionery fixtures, either in
LUX or parts.
SAM SER1O,
Franklin, la.
Aolice to IrtSpaSScrS.

No hunting or trespassimg
allowed upon the properties
Ct this Company under pen:
atty of the law.
COLUMBIA SUGAR Co., LTD.
Oct. II. 1918.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1917-04-21

The valuable gas half Of your fneiis
al held in the stove by Cole Patented
All tight construction. Not a particle
Of the gas is allowed to escape up the
chimney. 1t is then completely burned
and utilized for heating by Coles Fuel
Saving Hot Blast Draft.
Beware of imitation Hot Blast
Stoves which soon open up at the
many joints allowing the gas to escape
unused.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
Needed ProVender.

That rolling stone among authors,
Harry de Windt, tells the following
good story of his adventures on the
Yukon:
One day he and partner he had
picked up in Dawson were going on Il
trip in midwinter. The cold was, of
course, intense.
Just as they were on the point of
starting, his companion dumped Il
number of hard, sharp-pOinted articles
in the sleigh, pitching them rather
unceremoniously on top Of sack of
oatmeal.
Look here" protested De Windt,
don't put those tent pegs on the Oat-
meal. They'll poke their points through
the bag and therell be Il leak"
"TheSe amt tent pegs" explained
the other. rather scornfully; they're
beefSteakS."
And so they We're, cut and ready for
use on the line of march.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17

One Of the developments of the one
piece dress, which makes of il good
model for the promenade, is shown In
the accompanying photograph. 1t
looks like a plated skirt of silk jer-
sey, with a plain coat suggestive of
Il sweater, but its looks are miSlead-
ing. 1t is a One-piece garment, and il
might be made in serge, gaberdine, or
any pliable wooden goods. Like so
many others, ii bears the imprint of
sports styles in the straight lines of
the body. in the long girdle which is
wrapped easily about the waist, and in
the patch pockets.
This is one of those designs which
are adapted to almost any color. 1t has
a number of novel finishing touches
that give ii distinction which will
match up with the peculiar shades of
green and the beautiful blues that
have captivated everybody. But what
ever color is chosen must be used
throughout. The ties at the throat,
of brOcaded ribbons, furnish all the
contrast needed.
1t is noticeable that the sleeves are
Of the same material as the dress and
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17

surely turn round to look it over and
To wonder at the Cleverness of It's de-
signer.
Because of its pockets and buttons
and its odd belt, Spring. 1917. is
written boldly on the suit pictured.
And because of her suit and hat and
her swagger stick the judgment of
their wearer is above question; she
knows smart style and chooses it for
her own.
1t does not take long TO tell the
story of the pretty suit, since its skirt
is plain and all its points of interest
centered in the coat, which is short.
Although women are reluctant about
giving up short skirts, this model
reaches an inch or so below the shoe
top. and shows the inSistence of de-
signerS in their attempt to bring long
er skirts into favor This skirt model
The coat hangs straight at the front.
and would at the back If ii were not
held in little by the belt. There is
an odd management of this feature.
The belt of the material slips through
SlaSheS in each side Of the front of
~" coat and buttons in the back. The
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
SYRUP OF FIGS FOR
A CH|LD'S BOWELS
1t is cruel to force nauSeating,
harsh phySic into a
sick child.

Look back at your childhood days.
Remember the dose" mother insisted
on-castor oil, calomel, cathartics.
How you hated them, how you fought
against taking them.
With our children it's different.
Mothers who cling to the old form OF
physic simply don't realize what they
do. The children's revolt is well-found.
ed. Their tender little "insides" are
injured by them.
II your child's stomach, liver and
bowels need cleansing. give only deli
cious California Syrup Of Figs" It's
action is positive, but gentle. Millions
OF mothers keep this harmless fruit
laxative" handy; they know children
love to take it; that 1t never fails to
clean the liver and bowels and sweet
en- the stomach, and that teaspoonful
given today saves sick child tomor.
row.
Ask at the store for 50-cent bottle
of California Syrup OF Figs" which
has full directions for babies. children
Of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
on each bottle. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
CALOMEL S|CKENS! It SAL|VATES!
DON'T STAY BILIOUS, CONsT|PATED
Guarantee DodSonS Liver Tone viii Give You the Best Liver
and Bowel Cleansing You Ever Had-DOn Lose DAVIS Work!

Calomel makes you sick; you lose a
DAYS work. Calomel is quicksilver
and it salivates; calomel Injuries your
liver.
II you are bilious, feel lazy, sluggish
and all knocked out. If your bowels
are constipated and your head aches
or stomach is sour, just take a spoon
full Of harmless DodsOn's Liver Tone
instead OF using siCkening, saliyatlnS
calomel. Dodson's Liver Tone is real
liver medicine. You'll know it next
morning because you Will wake W
feeling fine, your liver will be work.
ing, your headache and dizziness gone.
your stomach Will be sweet and your
bowels regular You will feel like
working. You'll be cheerful; full OF
yigOr and ambition.
Your druggist or dealer sells you a
50-cent bottle OF Dodson's Liver Tone
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
Rats More Learned in Ohio.

Rats destroy on an average of $500
worth of catalogues each year ut Ohio
f. Wolfe. secretary of the entrance
board The rodents, which infest the
basement of University hall, where the
catalogues are kept, nibhle the binding
of the books in order TO get the paste
which holds the leaves '"gether. The
common methods used TO get I'D of
rats, such rs poison and traps, have
long since been given up as useless,
for the rats, probably because of their
environment, are too wise to be tempt
ed by either.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
Would Get Him Out.

schOOl-inspector, who was examin-
q class of boys in arithmetic, set
following question:
Il cat fell into a bOttOmless pit,
climbed up two feet for every
be it fell, how long would II take to
out?"
his proved a regular puzzler to the
j and one little fellow went ut the
blem with n will, and covered both
Is Of his slate with calculations.
Here" exclaimed the inspector, as
noticed him hard at work. "StOp
be- that Haven't you the sense to
that the cat couldn't possibly get
|r
ION, yes, he could, sir" replied the
brightly. "If you'll only give me
Y I'll bring him out at Australia"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17

that deep cuff is set into the band
that finishes them. Those who re-
greet the disappearance of the crepe
sleeves may have these cuffs made of
crepe, which is so soft and so becom-
ing to the hands. The pockets are
put on with clOse-set rows of buttons,
covered with the same material as the
dress. Smaller buttons, made the
same way, fasten the bodice above the
WaiStline. All the lines are long and
straight in this model; even the collar
is carefully managed so that they are
unbroken.
The first fugitive fine day that the
year vouchsafes to drop in the frozen
north, we are likely to meet this pretty
substitute for the street suit. We will
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
Stiffeni7g Gone From Skirts.

About July / the French woman dis
carded her distended petticoats and
took 10 clingiEg effects. This does not
mean tight skirts by any means. bur
skirts that fall in SOlt folds with a
clinging rather than a crinoline silhou-
cite. The change has been slow in ar
ring over here. but II was felt by
Thanksgiving and already fashionably
dressed women who follow Paris closely
are wearing the new, graceful skirt
which reveals while seeming to conceal
the lines of the figure. These softly
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
3yT1

pockets are large and lined with a
contrasting color. They are slashed
and turned back, the points fastened
down with buttons. The cuffs are fin
ished in the same way; their lining is
the same as that in the coat.
Buttons covered with the material
of the suit fasten the coat down the
front and are used in decorative rows
on each side. A little needlework
must. of course, appear on every well.
regulated garment for spring. and II
is seen in the lines that are placed be
side the buttons, bringing them into
greater prominence.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
HEADACHy,
;:;II||CK ''CASCARETS"
HIN cleanse your liver and
I sluggish bowels while
YOU sleep.
10-cent box.

1I,ft lV-CeHt IVA
r. headache, biliousness, dizzi.
!. coated tongue, foul taste and foul
,ath-always trace them to torpid
I,r delayed, fermenting food in the
rsls or sour, gassy stomach.
poscnous matter Clogged in the in
lines, instead Of being cast out
ne system is re-absorbed- into the
pd When this poison reaches the
hate brain tissue it causes con
rtjon and that dull. throbbing, sick.
|irg headache.
rrcarets Immediately cleanse the
bnaeh, remove the sour, undigested
y and foul gases, take the excess
\ from the liver and carry out all
! eonstipated waste matter and
hons in the bowels.
4 Cascaret tonight will surely
highten you out by morning. They
n while you Sleep 10cent box
70 your druggist means your head
n, stomach sweet and your liver
bowels regular for months. Adv
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17

An electric heating pad has been In
vented that can be fastened under the
carpet in room.
Sardines and anchovies in CONNER
cial quantities have been discovered In
Philippine waters.
Two injured persons can be carried
at high speed by a recently invented
motorcycle ambulance.
A device for coupling ordinary We
hicles behind automobiles, so flexible
that sharp corners can be turned, is
the invention Of an eighteen-year-old
California boy.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
MUCH IN LITTLE.

Two additional detachable handles
give new screwdriver more power.
A German patent has been issued for
a rubber substitute made of soy beans.
Safety brakes that can be applied to
warehouse trucks have been patented
by a Michigan inventor.
The inventor of a new square fun
mel contends 1t operates more rapidly
than a round one, which causes a 70
tary motion in liquids and delays their
flow.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
A DELICIOUS DINNER

Break Il quarter package of Skin
ner's Macaroni into boiling water, boil
zen or twelve minutes, drain and
blanch. Take equal parts of cold
chicken, boiled Macaroni and tomato
sauce; put in layers in a shallow
dish and cover with buttered crumbs.
Bake until brown. Just try this once.
SINNERS Macaroni can be secured at
any good grocery stOre.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
Picked the Riuht Spot.

see where a rich man has built g
and flower garden on top of an
4rtment house"
! That would be just the place for
Vi garden"
EhyT
u don't see how the neighbours
kens could ever get up there"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
ACTRESS TELLS SECRET,

A we'll known actress gives the follow
ing recipe for gray hair: To half pint of
water add l OF. Bay Rum. a small box OF
Barbo Compound, and i OF. OF glyCerine
Any druggist can put this up or you can
mix It at home at very little cost. Full
directions for making and use come in
each box of Barbo Compound. 1t will
gradually darken streaked, faded gray
hair, and make it soft and glossy 1t will
not color the scalp, is not sticky or
greasy, and does not rub off. Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
Akin to Marriage.

Willis--What system do these mill
tary airplanes work on?
Gillis-One person runs the ma
chine, and the other is just an observ-
er. but both Of them fight.
Willis-I see; just like being mar
ried.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17

draping skirts are a bit longer, too
almost to the instep, but the pretty
buttoned boot is by no means bidder
and boots are more fascinating affair,
than ever, with their high heels, turnet
soles and tops Of kid or cloth In con
trasting shades.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
His Suspicion,

do you know why the bridegroOm's
attendant at the wedding is called the
best manP"
Il did not know before | was mar
ried," replied skimp little Mr.. Meek.
but vey soon afterward | began to
suspect. Judge.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
Innocent Recreation.

Father had demanded 81 hcart-tO-
heart talk with his only son.
Il am told that you are given TO
gambling he said sternly.
Il admit it," the son acknowledged,
but only for small stakes.
"Oh, as long as ii is for something
to eat | don't mind" the father said.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
The Silver Lining.

II was after the domestic tiff.
~ have nothing TO live for" COM
planned the wife, bitterly.
you seem to forget my life insur-
ance," replied the husband, who was
of course brute.-Judge.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
PREPAREDNESS.

Prepare for next washday by taking
home Red Cross Ball Blue. Ask any
good grocer. Red Cross Ball Blue i'm
parts a clear white; makes you smile
when you see the basket of beautiful,
snowy white clothes. Red Cross. the
blue that's true blue.-AGv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
Not Much Trouble.

That are you doing now, Pete?"
IN collecting"
Collecting what?"
py thoughts"
Eosh, you always were lucky get
J light work. Puck.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
New Sweaters.

Keeping up with sweaters is a seri
Gus proposition. A new model is mad,
Of two colors, one above and the othei
below the waistline. Sometimes a wild,
decorative band Is used at the bottom.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
COVETED BY ALL

possessed by few-a beautiful
d Of hair. If yours is streaked with
y, or is harsh and stiff, you can re.
be II to its former beauty and luS
by using IA Creole" Hair Dress
! Price S1.00.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

should be given to sprains, swellings,
bruises, rheumatism and neuralgia.
Keep ManSfelds Magic ArniCa Lini-
ment handy on the shelf. Three sizes
-2Jc, J0c and S1.00.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
Sure Enough.

"The doctor says I'm eating too much
sweet stuff. Says sugar makes you
lazy. Think it does?"
Loaf sugar might"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
THAT GRIM WHITE SPECTRE,

Pneumonia. follows on the heels of a
neglected cough or cold. Delay no
longer. Take Mansfield's Cough Bal
sam, Price SOC and S1.00.-Adv.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
Man Who KNOWS.

The doctor says | am working too
d."
frd put more faith in that dag
fs II II came from your boss"
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17

The actuglitv of today seldom looks
as good as the theory of yesterday.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
Disciple of Jefferson.

She-Why have you never married
He-I am opposed to entangling al
Evening TRANSCRIPT.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17

There is a Catholic daily newspaper
published in Tientsin, China.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17

An up-to-date woman is seldom up
Date with her age.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
pp,noyfapt IN M0fheYa

Examine carefully every bottle OF
|STORIA. that famous old remedy
! infants and children, and see that ii
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17

The cashier should be known by the
that keeps him.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17

Only One "BROMO OUININE"
~ the genuine, call for full name LAXATIVE
SkO QuININB- Look for signature of X. w.
{Vih Cures q Cold in one Day. Csc.
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
of the inaugural day parade. One Of

Of the inaugural day parade. One OF
them will be marshaled by a woman,
young and gOOd-louking woman who
daringly rides TO hounds across coun-
try on every occasion when the dogs
are let loose and the fox breaks from
cover These hunt clubs cannot be
included In the freak class. The horses
are thoroughbredS and every man and
woman is fine rider. Moreover, they
are all undergoing little preliminary
military drill which VIII enable tAem
70 keep the line perfect and to de-
part not from the order of formation
unless perchunce some luckie~S hound
in the street crowd should start is
hue and cry, and habit stronger than
the check rein. make the horses mo-
mtrr,Fr'rlE F,r.,rar rlpINSplNpS
The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1917-02-17
6oschee's
German Syrup

WI quiet your cough, soothe the
NATION Of q sore throat and,
stop the irritation In the bron-
tubes. insuring q good nights
nee and easy expectoration In
rning. That old time tested
!. which for more than half
tsiy has brought relief and
70 countless thousands an
& civilized world. 2Sc and 7Sc
UiSts and dealers everywhere.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1917-12-08
How To Join

to Join. the 1c, &c. SC, u. 80, Sl.O0, 500 then ome to our Bank WITH
the first weekly payment. We will make you a member Of the Club and
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1917-12-08

IS probably your biggest invest
ment. Your auto may be your
most valuable asset. Would you
leave a house uninsured il you
owned one? If YOU would or nave
insured your house, why is 1t that
you are not wise enough to insure
y0ur auto? If an auto becomes
injured it's usually ruined entirely
If your house catches fire, per-
maps only a small damage is zone.
Molal-insure your auto here. 10
it quick.
G. A. Duval Insurance Agency