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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-09-14
Big Volume of Work Shown by Red
Cross in July Report.

New Orleans, La, Sept. IAN idea
of the volume Of work being done by
women Red Cross members in Alabama.
Mississippi and Louisiana is given in the
July report from the Cutting and In
spection Center of the. Gulf Division,
headquarters New Orleans.
Here are some of the figures: Re-
refuge garments. 81, 600; hospital gar.
ments l6. AGO; comfort kits. &c. 900; sur
gicsl dressing for base hospitals, 81.
$50; dressings for evacuation hospitals
10, $50; dressings for Italian cmmission
4, $50; for the army, l88. 600; total of
dressings out and inspected during July
302, $50.
The Sept allotment probably vii
contain figures twice as large.
TO example, it calls for rs, 900 pairs o
pajamas. The work at the divisions
center is 90 heavy thst the services o
200 workers are required.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-09-14
Notice to Subscribers Of
the Chronicle

The War Industries Board has
adopted some very stringent reg.
ulatiOns for the newspapers. All
weekly newspapers have been or
dered to cut their circulation
down Is per cent.
The order goes into effect Sept.
Is. and the Chronicle is making
arrangements to come within the
requirements of the law. In or
der to do this we shall have to
cut off most of our exchanges
and eliminate all free copies to
charitable and elemOsenary insti-
tutions.
On September first bills were
mailed to all persons whose sub
scriptiOns are past due or will
fall due during the month OF
September, and we shall expect
them to pay up by Sept. Is. All
subscriptions are due and payable
ct the rate of $1.50 in advance,
and subscribers who fail to re
new and pay in advance will be
dropped from our mailing list.
In order to get in needed cash
and induce payment in advance,
We make the special offer to give
two years subscription for $3.50
This offer holds good until Sept
Is. and persons who desire to d.
20 may pay for 4 years for $500
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-09-14
Army Motor Trucks Standing Idle for
Lack. of Men to Repair Them.

LoCkOI meu " rSePou Am~s"s
Baton Rouge, La. Sept. 4.-Many
motor trucks used by the Army Y. M.
C. A. to transport supplies for the
soldiers are standing by the roadside in
France because of the lack of men to
repair them according to information
received by A. X. Jones, State recruit
ing secretary. who is instructed to
urge recruiting committees in Loui ST.
ana to make every effort to secure
suitable men Immediately. Relief work
of the Y. in France is greatly handicap
o o d because of the situation. and the
War Work Council has authorized gen.
erous treatment of automobile mechan-
les who qualify for overseas work, in
order to obtain sufficient men. Details
may be obtained from any representa-.
tive of the Army Y. n. c. A. or by writ.
ing A. X. Jones, Bacon Rouge. Urgent
calls also have been received for &C.
countants and men who can lead IL
work. Former athletes could easily
prepare to serve as recreational di
| rect0rs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-09-14

cum and S. J. Simmons. commissions
ers, and J. L. Holmes, clerk Of cleo
tion, to serve thereat
Section Four
The president of this board II hereby
instructed to give notice of the special
election herein ordered BY his procsa.
nation to be published according to
law, and in the said proclamation Ee
shall announce that ut II o'clock T.. m.
on Sept Is, 1918, this board will meet
at the court house at Colfax, Grant
parish, La, and in open session pro-
coed to open the ballot box, examine
and count the ballots in number and
amount, examine and canvass the re-
turns and declare the result Of the
election.
The above resolution was adopted
unanimously, all the members OF the
board bereinbefore named voting In ia
vor thereof.
]. H. McNEELY,
]. N. WARNER, President.
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-09-14
An Acre of Wheat for Each Farm PIow.

Louisiana farmers are urged to plant
not less than one acre Of wheat for
each pillow In operation on the farm.
while Louisiana 10 not q wheat
growing state and we would not sug-
Rest the uls nting of it as money crop,
the call of the world for more bread is
no urgent that Louieiana farmers are
asked to plant small acreage of wheat
this fall" says w. R. Perkins, Director
Of Extension, Louisiana State Univer-
sity. ''Plant not less than one acre for
each plow in operation on your farm.
Under especially favorable conditions
: greater area may be planted. The
expense of this crop is small and the
risk of not making it profitable is slight
IL good farm methods are followed in
the CROP"
Preparation. Select good grade Of
clay or loan soil that is well-drained.
Plow thoroughly and harrow fine as
soon a. the soil is found in good condi-
ton. just as in preparing for oats. Let
the lano stand until the latter part OF
October and then plant the wheat.
Planting. Use one bushel of seed
per acre Of the Red May, Fultz. Full
caster, or other southern grown varie-
ties.
Fertilizers. = Unless the soil is very
productive it will be advisable to apply
two or three hundred pounds of the
standard corn or cotton fertilizers either
ready mixed or mixed at home. apply
ing on the surfsce at planting time ant
narrowing in. One hundred pounds Of
nitrate of soda in February or Marcel
Is almost invariably profitable sppli
cation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-09-14
Proclamation of Special School Tax
Election for District 16.

Pursuant to q resolution passed by
the Grant Parish School Board of Grant
parish. La, at its meeting on August
5. 1918. l, j. H. McNeely, president OF
said board, hereby give notice that in
complirnce with said resolution spe-
cial election will be held in Georgetown
School District No. 16. of Grant par
ish, La. on
TUESDAY, SEPT. II, 1918
for the purpose of submitting to the
property taxpayers qualified under the
laws of Louisiana to vote at special
school elections, the following PROPOSE
ton, to-wit:
To levy q special tax of five mills on
the dollar on all property in George
town school District No. 16, Grant par
isb. La, subject to State taxation, an
nually, for period of ten years, be-
ginning with the year 1918 and ending
with the year 1927, both years inclus-
i've. for the purpose of supporting and
maintaining the schools located in the
aaid Georgetown School District No. l6.
The polling place for holding said
election shall be at Georgetown in the
80lQ GeOIkSlOWu OCuOOA OiSSAi~S AVE-
is. Grant parish, La. and T. M. Brad
ford. T. c. Lincecum and S. J. Sim
mons shall serve as commissioners and
]. T. Holmes as clerk of said election.
The polls shall be open at z O'Clock
a. m. and shall close at S o'clock p. m.
and the election shall be conducted in
accordance with the election law gov
| ernlng such elections.
Notice is also given that at IL o'clock
on the 18th day of September, 1918. the
said Grant Parish School Board OF
Grant parish, La, will meet at their
Office at Colfax, La, and in open ses-
sion proceed to open the ballot box, ex.
anime and count the ballots in number
and amount, examine and canvass the
returns and declare the results Of the
election.
Given under my hand officially OF
this the 18th day Of August, 1918.
]. H. MCNEELY.
A true copy: President.
j. N. WARNER,
Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-09-14
Hens Law Egrs For Red Cross

New Orleans, La. Sept. Aliens in
the vicinity of Ruston La. lay their
Sunday eggs for the Red Cross.
On Sunday the air around this Loui-
siana town is noisy with the sound OF
hens cackling their defiance to the Kai-
ser IT'S said that more eggs are laid
on this day than during the rest of the
week.
Not only do the Red eros members
of Ruston. give their Sunay eggs to the
Red Cross. but the Sibley and Douglas
auxiliaries of the Choudrant branch d
likewise. As result the treasury o.
the Lincoln Parish Chapter has gainet
. c6nsidAfabls amount
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-09-14

-.ssMine Gott und r'---Kaiser Bill.
IBy VIM. Nimock. Rochelle. La
The Kaiser sot his telephone
And called the Devil up
To tell him of his troubles
That overlooked his cup.
Hello there. Satan;" Billy cried;
"Hello, who's that" he said.
I" IT'S Kaiser Bill. your bosom friend,
And am full of dread"
The Devil said. "What can do,
My dear old Kaiser Bill?
Ii there's one thing that l can do
To help you, sure ! WILL"
The Kaiser said. Now listen, friend.
Pray listen while ] tell
How l was running thing on earth,
A veterable hell.
"All things did work to suit me,
There was nothing ] let past,
Till man named Woodrow Wilson
Says, KAISER not 30 fast.
"You are tresding on our toes too hard
And other nations too;
And if you fail to mend your ways,
Your conduct you will rue. +"
II failed to heed his warning;
Now he il coming after me
With five million of his soldiers
From far across the sea.
81 surely thought mine Colt und /
Could fight the world and win,
Till Yankee soldiers barred my path,
And made my chances SLIM"
Out spoke the Devil fierce and hot.
Although he chuckled some,
''Them Yankee soldiers. Kaiser Bill,
Will put you On the bum.
mime Gott und I Is all fake;
You silly old galoot
You haven't got an ounce of brains;
You're crazy, too, to boot.
"Tis I who, have you on the string.
The simple truth to tell,
And when your mad career is Ger.
You are sure to land in hell.
II dread your coming, dear old Bill.
Because you're SO two-faced;
Full well know that when you land
All hell will be disgraced.
1--we been q mean old Devil,
i But not so mean IS you.
And when you land within my gates
i IN give my job to you"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-09-14

As matter of patriotism you are
asked to locate in your vicinity all
black walnut trees over ten inches in
diameter, with enough free trunk for q
seven foot cut. Secure the name and
address of owners and details as to
price, nearest shipping point. size OF
trees, etc., If you possibly can, and
notify this paper or John S. Denneer.
field agent u. s. Dept. of Agriculture.
New Orleans. La. If you find only one
single suitable tree it ID important that
you notify us as this is an emergency
call. Black walnut 10 the only woot
that can be used for gunstocks and air
plane propellers.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-09-14

Commissioners and Clerks to Hold
Primary Election.
The following list of commissioners.
clerks and returning officers were ap-
pointed to serve at the primary cleo
ItjBu on Sept. 10, 1918. and at subse-
uuent election this fall, viz:
WARD ONE.
Colfax-R. E. Mcknight, A. B. Per-
kins, r. S. Cameron, commissioners;
]. E. Swafford, H. G. Goodwin. clerks;
L. o. Clinton, returning officer.
Fairmount-W. P. Hickman, B. H.
Randolph, F. C. Lacour, commission
ers; DR.. w. Smith, J. 0. Logan, clerks;
G. &. Dean, returning officer.
WARD TWO.
Bagdad-John Gray, ]. M. Anthony,
IT.. w. Richards, commissioners; j. P.
Hadnot, ]. A. Deem, clerks; J. W.
Hadnot, returning officer.
Bruce-O. L. Nugent, ]. T. Davis,
Elisha Lewis, commissioners John
Flanagan, H. C. Tullos, clerks; James
Hathaway, returning officer.
| Simms-C. Delaney, b. F. CARING
ton, A. E. Crump, commissioners; S.
w. LaCroix, John Curry, clerks; c. A.
Dove. returning officer.
Pollock-G. w. Gray, w. p. Guynes.
r. w. Wagner, commissioners; A. L.
Honeycutt, Wiley Johnson, clerks; H.
P. Gray, returning officer.
WARD THREE.
Antonia-J. F. Johnson, j. M. Stay
ter, G. P. Thompson, commissioners;
John Pennington, P. L. Miles, clerks;
]. w, Barron, returning officer.
Creed-A. D. Laird, w. E. Newton,
liz. A. Sinquefeld, commissioners; 0. G.
Richardson, w. r. Jones, clerks; K.
Newton. returning officer.
| Dry Prong-J.J ]. Dewitt. J. W. Dees,
il. E. Watson, commissioners; I. b.
Morgan, J. w. Orr. clerks: w. J. Ar
rington, returning officer.
WARD FOUR.
| Buckelew-C Clara Richardson, w. r.
Moseley, w. A S. Nugent, commits
sioners: T. O. Nugent, F. N. Deem,
clerks: Chas. Smith. returning officer.
Lincecum-J. L. Kent, c. G. Mckay,
IP Tabor. commissioners; w. H. Day,
| Anse Kent, clerks; C. A. Nugent, re-
turning officer.
WARD FIVE.
Selma-E. E. Gains, Willie West, ].
III. Mahaffey, commissioners; ). F.
He'll. L. VI hIuCcCOius StSAhSS - -
Barrett. returning officer.
Rochelle-M. C. Starks. 7. M. Brad
ford. w. w. Dunn, commissioners; w.
A. Smith, ]. A. Bradford, clerks; s.
IL Simmons, returning officer.
a WARD SIX.
Summerfield- r. w. Richardson, b.
C. Williams, ]. w. O'Quinn, commits
!. sioners; J. F. O'Quinn, VIM. Stewart
e commissioners: J. A. Fuller, return
+ ing officer.
WARD SEVEN.
> Montgomery-Wilmot Mccain. }: b
Starks. Frank Wardlow, commission
: ers: w. L. Dowty, 7. L. Dean, clerks
LIN. e. Woods, returning officer.
Harpis-H Homer Drewett, Marshal
walker. NJ. E. jackson, commissioners
), John Fletcher, JEFF Drewett, clerks
s. r. s. Garrett, returning officer.
!, Verda--C. L. Purvis, Milton O'Quinn
= Richard Lotion, commissioners; d. 4
I wallace. G.. d. Smith, clerks; Jei
?, Hutchinson, returning officer.
The above commissioners, clerks an
m returning officers are to hold the ele'
tions at the various precincts and max
due returns of same as the law dlrect'
of A. A. DEAN,
al hi G. GOODWIN, Chairman.
ofl Secretary.
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bic. ] 61ed nearly ~.
cry medicine ] could
hear Of, among them I
used fifteen bottles Of
one popular prepare
ton, bat never found
anything that did me
any permanent good
until / took Cham ber-
lain's Stomacl0 and
Liver Tablets, which
have effected . perms-
nent cure. It has now
been Eve years since I
took these tablets. and
! have had no more
stomach trouble dur.
ing that time. / have
recommended Cham
berlain's Tablets to .
great many sunerery
with stomach trouble.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-09-14
Hoover Appreciates Work of Food Ad-
ministrators.

New Orleans. Sept. 10. The follow
ing telegram was received at the Office
of the Federal Food Administration.
State of Louisiana, this morning. Mr..
Parker especially asks that the express
sions contained in this telegram be
transmitted to the district, parish and
deputy foods administrators in the
State of Louisiana. fully endorsing the
sentiments contained therein, and
wishing to add to each and every one
of you his personal commendation and
thanks for the splendid services rem.
dered. Without this force, the efforts
of this Office for the State of Louisi
ana would be of very little service
The telegram from Mr.. Hoover follows
II wish you would express to each
country food administrator in YOU
state the great appreciation we al
have for the fine service they hav,
given TO our common task. / was par
ticularly struck by the repeated occas
sions during our recent conference
when such expressions arose: wv
can and must depend upon our count
administrators, ''Our county admins
traitors will put that over, - ''All thes
expressions recalled to me the relation
Of the army staff to the men on tn
firing line. and ! wish you would tax
opportunity to thank them in my nam
for their great service to their countr
and her people at home. Hoover.
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RESOLUTION.

The following resolution was offered
10 II v. Rambo. who moved its adop-
t;on, and being duly seconded by Mr..
Stewart and being placed before the
hoard b. the president it was carried
unanimously.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-09-14

Sheriff Clinton, has received copies
of the game law, and will be glad to
furnish them to any one who applies.
If you want one mailed to you, send
three cents stamp for return postage.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-09-14
For Trade.

Will sell or trade for cows or hogs
40 acres, SCI of SW3, sec. 80 tip z, N.
r. 2 West, head of Crissy creek; also
is acres near Bentley; also 40 acres
near Black Creek, NE2 of NW3 sec. 81
to 8N. r. 2W. If interested. write
A'' n J. B. ROBERTS,
Colfax, La.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-09-14

men, and have met many Of the boys on
the road that are afflicted with disorders
Of the stomach - they have to put up
with al kinds Of hall cooked grub at the
differenthcountry hotels. which Il ono
cxuse q this dreadful disease
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-09-14
Good for BiIiousness.

ssTwo years ago suffered from fire..
ouent attacks of stomach trouble and
biliousness. Seeing Chamberlain 3
Tablets advertised l concluded to try
them. improved rapidly" Miss
Emma Verbryke. Lima. Ohio. ADV.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-09-14

whereas there has been . request
made by the property taxpayers OF
Georgetown District No. 16, Grant par
ish. La, eligible to vote at such an
election, asking that q special election
be ordered in and for said Georgetown
District No. 16, at which shall be sub
mitted the following proposition:
PROPOSITION
To levy a special tax of five mills on
the dollar on all taxable property in
Georgetown School District No. l6,
Grant parish, La. subject to State
taxation, annually for a period of ten
wears for the purpose of supporting
and maintaining the schools located in
the said Georgetown Scnool District
No. l6, beginning with the year 1918
and ending with the year 1927, both
years inclusive.
And whereas in the opinion of this
board such an election is necessary and
advisable,
Be it resolved by the Grant Parish
School Board of Grant parish, La, as
| follows:
Section One
That special election be and the
same il hereby ordered to be held in
Georgetown School District No. l6,
Grant parish, La, on
TUESDAY, SEPT. II, 1918
at which time shall be submitted the
following proposition, to-wit:
PROPOSITION
To levy a special tax of FIVE mills on
the dollar on all taxable property in
Georgetown School District No. 16,
Grant parish. La. subject to State
taxation, annually for period of ten
years, for the purpose of supporting
and maintaining the schools located in
the said Georgetown School District
No. Is. beginning with the year 1915
and ending with the year 1927. both
years inclusive.
Section Two
That the secretary of this board be
and is hereby instructed to have pre-
pared for use at said pecial election a
sufficient number of ballots. on each OF
which shall be the proposition mention.
ed in section one Of this resolution xnd
in the following form:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-09-14
A travelling Man Cured

P. B. Counterman, . travelling man Of
Joplin, Mo-, writes: Twelve years ago
was q great sufferer from stomach trou-
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
A. ". Gleason
{ PARTING SHOT
 FROM JNO. ). PARKER

The fight is made, the victory won. have put in about eight weeks of hard campaigning. l have seen every one that i las been possible for me to see. l have made a clean canvass. l have rot said one thing about my opponents anywhere that l could not say to their face. They are all gentlemen of the highest order, and either of them would make a good sheriff. but l have them all beaten and my friends everywhere ,have stood loyalty behind me, and l want them to keep the battle up until sundown on May the 18th. when the VIC tory will be complete. l promise you now that if l am your choice 1 will put forth every effort to m ke you faithful, honest and impartial sheriff. l shall know no one above another, save in the enforcement of the law.
 I wish to say to the ladies of this county, that it is with pleas ure that I say to you if you give me your vote in the coming pri- mary, that shall at all times use my hest efforts to make you 2 clean officer, one that will not
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23

tolerate anything that tends to- ward unclean, unwholesome actions with any one connected with the sheriff's office. am glad that you can help select the officers of our state. I believe that your coming into politics will have a wholesome effect along all lines.
 Now friends, don't stop until it is all over. Help me make the majority so big that you all will be proud of it and I promise you that no act of mine will ever cause you to regret what you did.
 Yours for the final dash,
 John D. Parker
 Candidate for Sheriff.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
DAVE SMELL TALKS 10 YOU

The voters of this county will soon be called upon to elect a sheriff. They all want a good man that will fill the place. 1 wish to say to you that l have been successful in running down criminals as a constable and also as deputy sheriff. l do not think that a sheriff should stand back on cXgCa5e when 1t comes to serving his county as such. Ii you cleo: ne. l promise you here and rov that criminals will have a hard row to how in this coun- ty. I am qualified to fill this of flee from every aagle. 1 can at tend to the books and sit in the saddle AS hours ii necessary. In other words. I will make you a sheriff that you will be proud of
 I have canvassed every town ship ln the county, have done some hard work and my friends tell me that am a WINNER. so stand firm and help me to win and 1 shall always feel under many obligations to you.
 If I am elected your sheriff, take it from me, 1 WILL BE SHERIFF FOR THE PEOPLE AND NOT FOR ANY CLICK OR CLAN.
 Yours Truly,
 Dave Shell
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
HE VOTERS
 OF NEVADA COUNTY

iAs the primary draws near l Se that as a show of apprecia-
 bn for the splendid and efficient
 banner in which my deputy, MT kC. Steele has performed his bites of office for the past four bars and inasmuch as he is a )ndidate for the office of sheriff ] Nevada county, 1 am prompt
 to make a public statement Pttlng forth some facts which kye helped to make Mir. Steele
 Satisfactory officer. In the past lur years he has been jailer, all
 which time he has held him
 personally responsible for all fsoners placed in the county
 and as above stated he has Fen also depHty sheriff. During
 s time he has had in his are
 o prsoners who were charged Elh crimes ranging from craps footng' to murder in the first fsree. There was during this
 he one jail delivery and five
 soners escaped, three of this Pmber having been recaptured. .ef'an reports are being cir
 ated, as in every primary, Fa take this method of cor Eung to the best of my knowl- Pse' these erroneous state eents' One report that has been Fealated over the county IS that rn running Mir. Steele so that ISan get the deputy's office. ''S report is untrue, as l have FVer at any time heard Mir. kHeele speak 01 who bic danl,t,, ,uld be should he be elected. \ III my opinion 1 believe the |' t'p.e will make no mistake in 1 eeang Mir Steele to the office 1 sheriff and collector of Nevada Eaa'y' because the experience las gained in the past four I a'S lIl the office which is next r@e sneria' enables him to Il na'e the office to which he res more efficiently.
 sf5ona.y I wish to thank the I 1.e fer thetr .ast favors to ! @nd siaee.eg lust that I i aeritcd tsera.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23
State of Ohio, City of Toledo.
 Lucas County. ss.


 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney X Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State afore said. and that said firm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dollars for each and every case of Cattarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure. Frank J. Cheney. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this the 9th day of December A. D. 1886, (SeaD
 A. W. Gleason,
 Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter, nally and acts directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials. free.
 F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo Q. Sold by all Druggists 75c. Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23

BUY LIBERTY BONDS.
The Nevada County picayune., 1918-05-23

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