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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-23
Report Shows Great
Profit In Drink Trade
Enormous Dividends Made BY Brew
ers and Distillers

The synopsis of the treasury de-
partment's report on profteering pub
lished by the Chicago Tribune tells
the following about profits made by
the liquor industries:
The profits of the brewers rang
ed from rs to Us per cent in
1916, and their excess profits in
1917 were from S to so per cent,
most of the large breweries mak-s
. ing an average profit of AZ to so
per cent IN 1916, and an excess
profit of 10 per cent in 1917.
The distillers of WHISTLES and
spirits made profits in 1916 that
ranged from 9 to 1928 per cent,
while their excess profit last year
were from IL to 400 per cent. The
largest distiller listed in the re-
port, with a capital of $l,364,243,
made q per cent in 1916, and no
excess profit last year. Another
company with 100000 capital
made 30.7 per cent in 1916
After making such amazing profits
out of the liquor selling privilege, the
makers of intoxicants now have the
nerve to ask for compensation. They
have already been paid many times
over for their property. why should
they be paid againf
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-23

in the fall election 50,S72 voters rati-
fed their choice.
Other Voter-You said two of the
candidates voted wet in the Legisla-
ture? Seems TO me that if 50,872 men
voted in the election some other peo-
pie who are drys must have voted
wet. Well, say, do you know | feel
dizzy? Let me think this thing over.
Goodbye. See you later.
One Week Later
Other Voter-Do you know I have
been thinking the matter over thai
we were talking about last week and
I have come to the conclusion that
| am a punk citizen? l have been
neglecting one of my most important
duties. will confess that l have
been A STACKER. / can see now
that unless l vote in the primary and
get the man or men | want nomi-
mated, that in the election, I have no
choice. This, I find, is especially true
of the legislative candidates. Hereto
fore, have always satisfied my con-
science with the old excuse of not de-
claring my politics. But that "old
chestnut" don't go with me any more.
| see that the reason for declaring
our party affiliation in the primary is
that Democrats with Interior motives
can vote Republican, and select weak
candidates, and the Republican vice
versa. l see now that the provision
of the law is for the protection of de-
cent voters. Every primary for me
after this. No more letting the vets
select my candidates for me in the
primary.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-23
Why You Should Vote In the Primary
September Ii, 1918

in
primary H.
sttutes the election for members of the Legislature.
You still be independent
Republican Democratic ticket believe
right
If the primary will help
the politician
possible
OF an o defeat his
for the
for in DC
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-23
The Absent Voters Law
Read This Carefully If You Expect Away
Primary Day, September H. The eleventh Wednesday,

The absent provides that qualified elector
who properly registered who
application
of such board of
be- official ballot
clerk of
this application properly the said
forward official ballot deliver
applicant subscribe affidavit
submit the ballot
his and other mark the ballot in such
officer marking still the this
ballot the furnished him
shall then his the back of said
wilt hereupon be mailed by the
applies elections including
forth.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-23
A FRIENDLY CHAT OF PRIMARY
IMPORTANCE
By A. II. Post

One Voter-What do you think
about the ratification OF the amend
ment to the constitution making the
nation dry?
Other Noter--I believe in a dry
United States. For the life of me |
can't see why it hasn't been done
long ago.
One Voter-Do you think that Hi
nois will fatify the amendment?
Other Sure--leave it to IL
linois. Do you think the great state
Of Illinois that gave us Lincoln. a
Grant, and Logan on the great
moral issue of slavery, will take a
back seat upon the liquor question,
which is as great a moral measure as
slavery? Don't you believe it. Hi
nois will more than do her part.
One Voter-Do you know the man
ner in which Illinois is to decide this
question?
Other Voter-I haven't thought
about that, but I suppose the Gov
ernor will ratify it.
One Voter-Not exactly. 1t will
come up next January, when the SEN
ate and House of Representatives
meet at Springfield. 1t must be car
ried by majority vote in each house.
Other Voter-I am confident that
it will carry.
On Voter-Don't be so sure. Don't
you recall that two years ago the
vote on Statewide Referendum" on
the liquor question lost in the House
by seven votes and that our Senator
and two of our Representatives from
this district voted against it?
Other Voter-I can't understand
why any of our Representatives
should have voted to deprive our
people of their constitutional right to
decide a question for themselves.
One Voter-Did you vote at the
primary two years ago when our
Representatives were selected?
Other Voter-No--I never vote at
primary. l am opposed to declaring
my politics at the primary. l voted
for the best man at the election, how
ever.
One Voter-Do you know that out
of approximately $4,000 registered
men voters in our district two years
ago, over $4,000 stayed at home, and
did not vote in the primary, and that
little over 1000 men voters selected
the four candidates for the Legisla-
ture? Presumably most of the 1000
were vets.
Other Voter-No, didn't know
that, but then, anyway, | voted right
in the election.
One Voter-Do you know that in
our district in the primary it is usual
to nominate only four candidates,
two Republicans, one Democrat and
one Socialist, and that out of the four
candidates selected, at the primary,
three are to be elected in the fall
election?
Other Voter-Do you mean to tell
me that, practically speaking, the men
selected in the primary are elected
before we go to the polls in the fall?
One Voter-That is exactly what l
mean. For instance, to be accurate.
in the 1916 primary 7.l85 voters Sc
lected the four candidates and then
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-23
Il Had to Come

The Prohibition death and preaching;
the camel the breeching
brewers wheels they're screening
will be junk and four all
September Eleven boh King
john and make Peoria Soonack sending
frantic S O. Ss Chicagos city hall wild with liquoress dis
and East ST. Louis fateu drought
The politicians will discover they're behnder
Smal and Lee ONeas will have binders all
drunkards wives and kids will be real joy finders
Malt Chasem.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-23

dry candidates the standard Make list of your
Make business find how many of them
flor endorsed dry candidates primary day Then figure
percentage and will what kind of compose your
gegaon The will also reflect with less
whether you the leader have been Is loyal in
service for the the church in the final battle against
the saloon.
preacher and every congregation will strive towards
loyalty primary the will be ratification by
Illinois.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-23

To the Reverend Illinois Preacher
Dear Sir
How will your congregation stand the test?
Will you be leader OF congregation whose Christian patriot
standard of only cent the
organization which cent of the voters do
their Christian duty at the polls primary day?
Every the polls and ballot in the box for endorsed
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-14
CALL
FOR $4,000 SELECTMEN
Louisiana to Furnish 1878;
Second Draft Will Protect
Farm Workers.

A movement of $4,000 drafted
men to begin March 10Th was or
dered Monday by Provost Mar.
shall General Crowder. The ap-
portionment for Louisiana is
1878.
Because of the scarcity of farm
labor, boards are instructed to
hold back until the end OF the
call men actively, completely
and assiduously engaged in the
planting or cultivating of a crop,
but who are in Class One. A
person so deferred who is dis
covered trifing with the defer
ment thus granted him by not
giving his entire time and ear
nest attention to such work,
shall be Immediately inducted'
General Crowder asserts.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-14
Bogalusa Scouts Hike To
FranklintOn.

Friday afternoon q OF the Boy
Scouts of Bogalusa, under Scout
Master, John Holman, started
the % mile hike to Franklinton,
not stopping on the march till
the half way point was reached.
Here they pitched camp for the
night, making themselves com.
Portable with their camp equip.
mept and supplies. oil enjoying
to the utmost a night in the open.
They reached Fanklinton at 9 a..
m. Saturday and received royal
welcome from the local scouts,
who turned over their hall to
them for their stay aud enter
tanned them as best they could
till their departure on the Sun
day train.
This sturdy band of scouts
gave strong evidence of the value
of systematic drill and training,
as they were the fttest looking
bunch imaginable at the conclu.
sion of their long hike, some OF
the youngsters seemingly no
more than 10 years old, appear
ing as fresh and unfatigued as
the biggest and strongest.
The visit proved quite an inspi'
ration to the local scouts, who
are qnite enthused over the
prospect of becoming full'fedg'
ed Tender-foot Scouts.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-14
Woman's Missionary Society

The Woman's Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist church
met at the home of Mrs. Ada
Darlington on Wednesday, March
9th.
This being the regular time
for the study of social service,
an interesting and instructive
program on The Humanitarian
Law-One day of Rest in Seven
was led by Mrs. j. L, Brock.
The program ended with a gen.
eral discussion on the desecra
ton of the Sabbath. There were
ten members and three visitors
present. The society was pleas
ed to have a faithful member
Mrs. T. J. Hays, back again at
ter an absence Of several months
Each one enjoyed the deliclou:
popcorn balls served by the hos
tess.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-14
Sweet Birthday Celebration.

Sunday, March 10, marked the
eighty. eighth anniversary of the
birth of the universally loved,
grandmother Darlington"
The conservation and quiet of
the Sabbath has always been
especially sweet to grandmother
Darlington, and recognizing her
preference in this matter her
children and grandchildren did
not attempt a demonstration of
any kind on her birthday, but in
groups of two and three so that
the personal touch might not be
lacking, they came thru all the
day, each with a loving greeting
and a birthday remembrance for
the loved one, making of the day
a veritable heightened sweet.
ness, long drawn out"
Despite her SO years grand
mother Darlington is strong and
active physically, and was never
more alert mentally; she spends
hours of every day reading and
then disseminates information
and interest on every side. She
pronounced Sunday a day of un'
usual happiness for her.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-14
w. A. Erwin Secures Bond

An investigation by the Fire
Marshal on Wednesday last, into
the burning of the Erwin proper
ty, failed to show up any proof
against Mr.. Erwin in connection
with the fire, and Mr.. Erwin was
Immediately released under a
$500 bond, waiting action of the
grand jury. This is virtually
considered a final release as there
is no further testimony than that
given in the first investigation,
which could not warrant the
finding Of bill.
Mr.. Erwin corrected the state
ment made in last weeks &C
count of the fire published in
this paper, saying that the ware
house was shingle covered and
the roof lid catch fire from the
store building. We are glad to
make this correction public,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-14
Nice line Mems Straw Hats
Call and select yours.
The Darlington Store, Inc.
Hymeneal.

On Wednesday morning at the
home of DR.. and Mrs. Lindsey in
Bogalusa, J. B. Lindsey, Presi-
dent of the Washington Bank &
Trust Co., was married to Miss
EdithLorcheimer, the couple ]eav-
Ing at once by automobile for a
three weeks honeymoon trip to
various places of interest.
The bride has been a frequent
visitor to Franklinton and has
many friends here while the
groom has been making friends
on every side since he first came
into our town in establishing the
the bank here, having long since
won the full confidence and es'
TEEN of the people, who now join
in hearty good wishes for his
future.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-14
THE RED CROSS NURSES OF EUROPE
ARE GIVING TOASTED
CIGARETTES TO THE BOYS

To anyone who doesn't know Of the
wonderful advances that have been made
in the preparation Of smoking tobaccos
in the last few years itmay sound strange
to speak Of toasted cigarettes.
Strictly speaking, we should say ciga.
rettes made of toasted tobacco; the smok-
ers Of this country will recognize it more
readily by its trade name, LUCKY
STRIKE the toasted cigarette.
The American Tobacco Company are
producing millions Of these toasted ciga-
rettes and these are being bought in
enormous quantities through the various
tobacco funds conducted by the news.
papers of the country and forwarded
through the Red Cross Society to the boys
in France.
This new process Of treating tobacco
not only improves the favor Of the tobacco
but it seals in this favor and makes
the cigarettes keep better.
The Red Cross nurse is always glad to
have a cigarette for the wounded soldier,
as, in most instances, that is the FIRST
thing asked fox.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-14
For Sale-Cabbage and Toma.
to plants, $1.00 per 1000.
G. A. T1EBoUT.
Roseland, La.
How They Stand.

No. 14-Stella Jones'. 1872, 4S3.50
No. 17-Bertha Pierce. 7,970.55
No. 23--Ellen Brock. 42,0S3.05
No. 2S-Annie Magee.. IS, $1,000
No. 56-Irma Magee.. 70,685. 80
No. 61-BeatriceFussell 49,039. 40
No. 16-Francis Ulmer 6,082.50
No. 62-Mrs. R.A.Magee 1852. 90
No. M.Q.Sylvest 10. 423. Is
Scott.L0ve Go.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-14
Card OF Thanks.
tess.

We thank the good people OF
the town who helped US in the
various ways which lightened
the burden OF our grief thru the
illness and death of our father.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G, West,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-14
Card of Thanks.

l take this method of thanking
my many friends in the Fisher
neighborhood and others who
contributed towards buying me
a new buggy. May the good
Lord repay them ten fold.
Respectfully,
F. n, Sweeney,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-14

Cypress Shingles at The Bah.
ington Store, Inc.
Millinery opening, Saturday,
March 16th.-Mrs. L. H. Magee.
Agency for Bogalusa Steam
Laundry at Babington's Drug
Store, Inc,
Mrs. Burns of Mt. Hermon,
visited her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Struggled this week.
Do you need dishes? And do
you like good dishes? Prices
have advanced with others, but
we are giving them away! Come
get yours.-Burris Bros. Ltd.
Meet the Superior Tailoring
Co.'S representative at our store
on March Is or 16 and be meas
ured for a suit which will give
perfect satisfaction and last you
several seasons.
Burris Bros, Ltd.
Dodge Brothers motor cars
possess those qualities that
should make every clear think
ing man consider them before he
keeps any car. We are ready to
demonstrate to you any time
Quick Service Auto Co., Agents.
The same reliable and attract
i've Elzee Pattern Hats. Sure to
suit every style and please every
customer, displayed at my spring
opening on Saturday, March Is.
Mrs. l., H. Magee.
When we sell you an Interna-
tional truck we sell you ton mile
age and not simply a truck. We
also handle the complete line Of
I. H. G. engines.-Quick Service
Auto Co., Agents.
Died-On Friday morning,
March 9Th Mr.. W. A. West died
from the third attack of paraly-
sis, the first stroke occurring
about two years ago. Mr.. West
was only SO years old, but had
been practically helpless fol
many months at the residence Of
his son, W. G. West, with whom
he made his home.
| Rev, L. N. Hoffpauir conducted
the funeral service and the body
was inferred in the Morris Gem
etery Saturday morning.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-14
Frsnklinton, La, March Ia, 1918
Proclamation.

On orders from Dr.. Bowling,
| hereby proclaim the 5-day per
iod beginning Saturday, March
is, as cleanup" week. The
town will furnish a man and
truck free for hauling away all
rubbish collected, and the boy
scouts can be enlisted to help
where necessary. After that
period the town will have the
work done at the expense of the
property holders.
D. E. SHERIDAN, Mayor.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-14

Ice and Stone Coal at the Bah
ington Store Inc.
Born-to Mr.. and Mrs. Ches
Mizell of Rio, on March II, son.
Select Triumph seed potatoes
for sale at The Darlington Store,
Inc.
Miss Annette Corkern was
a weekend guest of Mrs. W. A.
Murray at Tylertown.
Select cotton seed for planting
for sale at The Darlington Store,
Inc,
Ruth Banister of Mt. Rermon,
was a Saturday guest OF her
cousin, Ellen Brock.
Mesdames w. J, Willoughby
and K. I. Bean, Of Bogalusa,
spent the weekend here.
We have a stock Of all kinds OF
fertilizers.
The Darlington Store, Inc.
Mrs. Amanda Gayer of Boga'
lusa. spent several days last
week with her son, Chas. Gayer.
Come and see our new line OF
Madame Grace Corsets. We have
them in all styles, to fit all fig
ures. s. Fl. Burris, Inc.
R. E. McElveen, accompanied
by his son Dan McElveen, left
+ Sunday for New Orleans where
he goes for a critical medica.
operation.
Beautiful and complete line, Of
spring Millinery to be displayed
rt nv store Saturday, March Is
Mrs. L, H. Magee.
Miss Jessie Pierce and Mis-
Myrtle Sweeney closed thei
school at Bell last Thursday an
left Friday for Oberlin, Allie
Parish, where they began teach
ing Monday.
Free dishes! Every purchas
made after March 1st will go tt
wards ticket emitting you I
free dishes. Tickets issued o
monthly accounts when paid b'
fore the tenth OF the month 10
lowing. Burris Bros, Ltd.
T. J. Hayes arrived Sunda
night and is spending the wee
here with his family. Mr.. Haye
will still remain in the govern
ments employ but will now max
Franklinton his headquarters.
March Is and 16 are the date
the old reliable Superior Tai
oring Company will take order
for mems spring and Summe
suits. Best goods; prompt d
livery. Rusgis Bros. Ltd,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-14

The Madame Grace is the best
corset made, but if you are from
Missouri we are ready to show
you. S. H. Burris, Inc.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-14

Can you stop your car quick?
We have the necessary equip
ment to repair any set of brakes
without delay of ordering ma
terial. -Motor Sales & Service
On
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-14
New Hotel Management.

The Burris Hotel has again
changed hands, the property hav-
ing been purchased by Robert
Wood of New Orleans who has
placed the management Of the
hotel in the hands of Mrs. G. W.
Goodbee.
Mr.. Wood is going to put 81, 900
worth Of improvements on the
place at once and expects a little
later to build an annex for the
ample accommodation of tue local
and transient trade. Mrs. Good
bee moved into the hotel Tues
day, Mrs. Virgins having gone
back into the cottage she form
erly occupied with her family on
West Pearl Street.
Nice line Mems Straw Hats
Call and select yours,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1918-03-14

We offer The Era-Leader and
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both one year for $500.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-11
ALL EXPECTED TO
DO THEIR BITS IN
WAR SAVINGS PLAN

Jacksonville, Fla. Feb. 10
(Special)-Financin the war will not
devolve upon the wealthy classes as
many seem to presume in Florida,
according to statement made by Sec
rotary of the Treasury, William u.
McAdoo, at mass meeting at keith S
theatre in Washington recently. but
every man, woman and child IN the
country must do his bit or two bits.
State Director, J. F. C. Griggs. says
he has found considerable sentiment
that this war can be successfully
financed without sacrifice on the part
of those in the remote sections OF
the state, but that such is not the
case, for unless we render assistance
voluntarily, it will be Communicated,
according to the director. In his
speech at Washington, Secretary Nc
Adoo said:
1--WE have a great deal of money to
raise, and it cannot he raised by
bankers alone.
"The banks of the country have not
the resources to sustain America
needs in this war, and to enable
America to extend to our allies who
are fighting with us the essential aid
which they must have to enable them
to go on with the war.
"The rich of this country alone can
not do it. The men of this country
alone cannot do it. The women OF
this country alone cannot do it.
"But all of US, the people of the
United States, by disregarding par
| tisanship, forgetting selfish interest
thinking only of the supremacy OF
| right and determined to vindicate the
| majesty of our ideals and to secure
the safety of America and civiliza.
ton can do this great and splendid
/ piece of work.
Our business these days is t.
think only in terms of america, Il
forget self. to forget ambition. tt
forget partisanship to forget evsry
thing except right and justice and
triumph for Americas cause and th'
suppression forever of those infamous
! things which have cast civilization
itself into darkness during these las
three horrible years
every man. woman and child II
this country who wants to serve cal
serve, and they can serve IN a yer!
simple and effective way. Ever!
twenty-five cents invested in war saw
ings stamps is a loan to your gov
ernment, and every twenty-five cents
will do something to help"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-11
HE CURED
CHRONIC COLD
WITH VINOL
MIR. BAGLEY'S LETTER PRINTED
HERE AS PROOF.

Dunn. N. CT suffered with
chronic cold for four months. cougned
day and night. Had TO keep on work.
ing when I was not able to. / saw
Vinol advertised and tried it and l
want to tell you it just cured that
cold in short time. c Bagley,
Dunn. N. c.
That's because Vinol is a consti-
tutional cod liver and iron remedy
which aids digestion enriches the
blood and creates strength. Then
chronic coughs and colds naturally
disappear. Your money will be re-
turned if it does not help you. Whites
Pharmacy, Balkcom Drug Co.-Adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-02-11
Revival to Begin
In DeFuniak on
Monday Evening
Especial to The Journal.)


DeFuniak Springs, Fla, Feb. TO-
On Monday evening great interde-
nominational revival will begin in this
city. During the past week a series
of prayer meetings i've been held
in tae nine districts into which the
city was divided. The Rev. F. D..
Hunt, the noted Presbyterian reviv-
alist. viii have charge OF the re-
vival, which will be held in the au-
ditorium of the Chautauqua building.
The auditorium has a seating capac-
ity of nearly two thousand, and over
four hundred people can be aceomElo-
dated on the stage.
Charlie Tillman, of Atlanta, will
have charge of the music. Mr.. Till
man is a singer, composer of re-
ligious song books. He has been here
several days, and has organized a
chorus from the various church choirs
and many other singers, and has been
training the class on the stage in
the auditorium. Mrs. John Campbell
McKinnon one of the best musicians
in West Florida, will be at the or
gan. The singing by this great
chorus will be worth coming miles to
hear.
Hundreds of miles of hard roads
lead to DeFuniak from all directions,
and word of the holding of this re-
vival has been spread throughout adj
jacent territory in West Florida, and
great crowds are hoped for by au-
tomobile as we'll as railway.