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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-09-13
F. B. bennett. the Delco- Light

F. B. bennett, the Delco-Light
salesman, was another of the visitors
from Lake Charles Tuesday, He
came to stay all night and brought
his own light, a fitting precaution un-
der the conditions of darkness which
have prevailed during the early days
Of the week while the electric plant
was out of commission. Mr.. Den
nett is a live wire as light sales.
man. He has demonstration plant
installed ir a Ford which lie takes
with him in order to fully demon
stcatc the workings of the plant to
prospective customers. It is need
less TO say that he is doing big
business at the present, especially
among the farmers, to whom the Del
co-Light is q boon, furnishing them
the facilities offered by the city
lighting plants at very nominal
cost.
Cement Blocks. - c. l..
Davis, phone IS, Welsh,
La.
666 cures Chills and Fever.
J1-10t.
WANTEDto purchase a secord
hand single buggy-Call $3.50 Up
STRAYED from imy place miles
northwest OF ii etSh Drown mare
mule and | black mare mile. Black
mule has T on jaw; brown ore Il :
las light nose and belly. Reward l.i'
return CT information. J. =. Camp
bell, \ elSh. Ia, phCn' i2,5 or 80. a2tf
FOR SALE-One Big -Four - las
tractor, in good cOndll on. H. &. Pat
terS0n, EentOn, La. pho II 40. jI2lf
FOR SALE-WaterloO Boy (l
speed Tractor in first class condi-
ton; has only plowed $50 acres. Can
be seen atsDudley farm, miles west
of Jennings. C. Dudley, phone 49,
30. We lsh exchange. s13tf
For Sale.-One 40 horse power
Robinson engine. Enquire of c. A.
Lantz, Welsh. La.
FOR SALEM the north part of
town, house in good condition with
five rooms, two closets and fruit
room; three galleries, two lots. An
ideal place for raising chickens. Will
sell at bargain if taken at once.
See E. C. Willard at the Bank. a23'2p
FOR SALE-Texas Rust Proof
Seed Oats; limited supply; buy now
F. H. Moore and Son, phone ll6
Welsh, La. ale tic
LUMBER, Shingles. MillWork. high
quality guaranteed. Straight cars oil
house bills Shipped anywhere. INDIE
PENDENT co OPERATIVE LUMBER
CO., Lake Charles, La. a9tfc
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-09-13

Crowley Signal: Mr.. and Mrs. L,
y Flower had as their guests Mon
DAY Mr. and Mrs. s. O, scoggins and
daughter, Freida of Welsh, Mrs
"igans, son and daughter Of Ga
nado, Texas, Miss Pearl Payne Of
Fl Campo, Texas, and Mr.. and Mrs,
Z, D. WOODBURY. and daughter, Dor
Othy,
Master Robert Flower has return
cd nome after spending the greater
part of the vacation with his grand
parents ct Roanoke.
GoRN AND OATS in car lot; deliver.
eh al any railway station. See me IT
once Tor prices. K. A. Estes ,.hon4
49, "e'Sh La. a2%;tr
Mrs. A, E, Lognion has received
a card announcing the safe arrival
on the other side of the ship on whcih
her brother, Jack Romera, sailed, It
Is reported that Duke Hinchee and a
number of the other Welsh bows
nave also arrived safely on the other
side.
900 contains no alcohol, arsenic, nor
other poisonous drugs.
Jl-10t.
Mr., and Mrs. Sam Ringgold left the
first of the week for Charleston. s
e., where Mr.. Ringgold will be en-.
gagged for some time in the execu-
tlon OF some contract work for the
Layne & Bowler Co.
We have just received a carload of
bort cars-new models-come in and
SEE them. Welsh Garage.
Mrs. c. A. Williams, matron of
the Pineville Baptist college, spent
Saturday as the guest at the home of
Mrs. J. B. Godfrey.
MIR. and Mrs. R. E. Martin, for.
merly of Elton, have opened an ex-
elusive fruit stand in tile old Cooper
drug store building and are enjoy
ing ar excellent patronage.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-09-13

Following is the work day program
for the ba" lage workers; Monday,
Mrs Fear; Tuesday, Miss lone Kcbin-
son; Wednesday, Mrs Carlyle; Thurs
day, Mrs. Hart; Friday, Mrs. Prem
tice.
Miss Irma Robinson, chairman of
tn erefugee work, reports all of the
former allotment, y outing flannel
petticoats for Belgian children, fin
i%hed and ready to be packed and
shipped. The new allotment Of ap-
ron IS being made uD " the rhaIr-
man and the sewing classes.
Two hundred and thirty books have
beto collected and 'ent to Mr.. Gil
a New Orleans for Distribution a.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-09-13
RED CROSS NOTES

Mrs. Fear, chairman of woman's
work. announces that credit will be
given for each hours work; Is hours
will entitle one to Red Cross; one
hundred to bar, etc. The different
departments have different insignia
for hours work.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-09-13
Mrs. L. j. Bower entertained at

Mrs. L. J. Bower entertained at
dinner last Sunday Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Marshall and family Of Crow
ley Mayor Armstrong and family,
Mrs. j. c, Armstrong, Lieut.. Butler
of Gerstner field, who is in charge of
the homing pigeons; J. J. Muir and
Sylvester Wonacott, a cousin of the
Armstrong;, both of Gerstner field.
Have you seen the new Dorts-
they just arrived. Welsh Garage.
Hons. J. M. Booze of Roanoke and
K. P. Howell of Lake Charles visited
Welsh Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Touchy of
Lake Charles spent a few days here
the first of the week, guests of Mrs.
Toachy's mother, Mrs. Stewart, and
sister, Miss Teresa Stewart.
For Sale Unpublished table rice
III 3, SO and 100 pound lots, de-
llvered to you. Phone 2S7-20 for
prices. Lantz & Lantz. dec7tf
". Is Conover of Lake Charles
was a Welsh business visitor Tues
day
ROGUE Senez cane 80. from
Gorstner field Tuesday circulating
among home folks.
For draying, hauling and team
work see John White, licensed
drayman. Prompt service, rea-
Sonable prices. Phone 81. mar22tf
Hon. VIM. B. Gabbert spent short
time in Welsh Tuesday evening, hav-
ing come over to cast his vote in the
democratic primary for United States
senator, to transact other business
and to greet his many old friends
here.
Born-To Mr. and Mrs. Tip Carr,
Wednesday, Sept. IL, a son.
| can insure your rice
at machine. w. r. Col
bert, phone 90.
S. Goldsmith returned Tuesday
firm the Touro Infrmary at New
Orleans where he recently under
went an operation. Mr.. Goldsmith
is recovering rapidly and will be
able to attend to business again in
a shirt time.
666 Cures Headaches, Biliousness,
Loss Of Appetite, or that tired ach,
ing feeling, due to Malaria or Colds.
Fine Tonic.
IDIOT.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen BoudreauS
and son, Eugene of Jeanerette, who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. L
W. Johnson since Saturday returned
to their home Monday.
W. c. Feters, formerly manage,
of the Planters Telephone lines, ha.
again assumed charge of the com
pany's equipment.
666 Cures Bilious Fever.
J1--10t.
LOST--.on Jennings-Elton road
pocketbook containing watch anc
fob; fob engraved IN. L.; alse
$l3.C0. Finder return watch ant
pocfetbook and keep cash. Mrs. =
s Langley Welsh, La. ltp
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-09-13

Besides the work of the organized
work of the departments this branch
has forty-three comfort kits to make.
All who would like to help in this line
of work will report to Mrs. Fear.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-09-13

The need for stationery was tio
cussed and it was reported that the
Rice Belt Journal would donate some
to the Welsh Branch. We are very
grateful for this promised donation,
and take opportunity to express our
thanks for same.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-09-13

Mayor Armstrong. chairman of the
home service work, is being called
nnon quite frequently and has been
ohle to render valuable aid to many
roldiers and their families. The min
isters of the churches responded to
his call for Sunday services and read
the presidents proclamation for reg
istration day. each making very IN
bring talks on the subject Of the
registration.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-09-13

Mrs. Annie Prentice,s resignation
as chairman of the woman's work was
read and accepted with regrets. Mrs.
VIM. Fear was appointed by the ex-
ecutive board to fill the place.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-09-13
RED CROSS DIRECTORY.

F. G. Seward, Chairman.
C. E. Carr, Vice. Chairman.
Miss Teresa Stewart, Recording
Secretary.
Miss Eldia GoOdreau, Treasurer
Mrs. VIM Fear, Miss Emma Law
son, members Executive committee.
Mrs. Anna Prentice. Chairman of
WOman's Work.
Mrs. c. f. Carr, Chairman Hospital
Garments.
Mrs. VIM. Fear, Chairman Surgical
Dressings.
Miss Emma Lawson, Chairman of
Knitting.
Mrs. E. C. Willard, Chairman of
House committee.
Mesdames Martin and Peck anil
Messrs. Estes and Miller, Packing
and Shipping committee.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-09-13

The pictures "France in Arms"
rhown at the auditorium last Friday
night for the benefit of the national
council of defense realized a hand
some sum for that cause. Miss lone
Robinson had charge of the program,
which was in commemoration of the
birth of Lafayette, and also the first
battle of the Marine.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-09-13

The regular meeting OF the Wells.
branch was held in the City Hall Fri
day, Sept. s, at 5 p. m. Mrs. z. c.
Seward, Mrs. Fear, Mrs. Hart, Miss
lone Robinson, Mrs. W. F.. Faught
Mrs. P. H. GoOdreau, Mrs. Stewart
Mrs. ". d. Jones and Mrs.. NcBur-
oHT were pre- 'ant.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-09-13
Red Cross Notes
Mrs. ". +. Taught, Chairman

Regular monthly meeting first Fri
day Of each month at the reception
room Of the Masonic hall, 8 p m.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-09-13

The new allotment has been re-
ceived and work in all departments
has been resumed.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-09-13

the different training camps, where
they will be placed IN libraries for
tbs soldiers. Miss Irma Robinson, Ii
brarian for the Research Club, had
change Of this work The donation
Wa, made through the Red Cross.
The bandage captains and lieuten-
ants are very happy to announce work
in their department again after so
long rest. They have been carry
inc around their new certificates for
some time and come up to the work
room to see how important they
are" We are to make 900 SKA gauze
sterile pads and army dressings, and
III are ur"cd to come out and have
r n1rf III the work
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-09-13

Chairman of the refugee work,
Miss Irma Robinson, announces the
receipt of ninety Belgian children's
dresses and makes a plea for more
workers. AS announced before. these
garments are very simple and can be
taken to your homes and made up,
Come out and do your bit. 1t will
make you have good feeling in
your heart to know that you can do
something to help these little ones.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-09-13

Miss Edythe Smith entertained a
few of her friends Their home last
Monday evening with a Red Cross
tax party. On entering the home the
guests were taxed penny. The
game played was Hearts" the un-
successful players were taxed two
pennies, the successful one penny. At
the close of the game guesses were
made on the amount made. Miss Lii
lian Carroll was the successful CUES
err. The most successful player, Jul
JUS Goldsmith, received the prize Of
25 cents, and the most unsuccessful,
Ben Goldsmith, penny. These
amounts were contributed to the
cause. The guests were taxed for
refreshments and II taxes amounted
to $3.72, which was turned over to
the Red Cross treasurer. This was
very novel idea and in the name of
the Red Cross we wish to thank Miss
! Edythe Smith for the donation.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-09-13

LOST-"on Jennings-Elton road,
pocketbook containing watch and
fob; fob engraved IN. L.; also
$l3.C0 Finder return watch and
pocEetbook and keep cash. Mrs. =.
s Langley. Welsh, La ltp
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-31
IF YOU WERE SELECTING
COLORADO'S U. s. SENATOR
Responsibility Rested Upon You Personally Whom Would
This Important Question Must Be Answered by
Every and Woman at the Primary September TO-

Lawrence C. Phipps has always
been a staunch Republican. He is not
a politician and never aspired to any
political honor until his friends con-
vinced him that Colorado needs him,
as her United States Senator.
He is one of the ablest and best
trained, self-made business men in
America, as well as one of Colorado
most loyal and patriotic citizens
Starting his business career as welgh-
ing clerk for a small iron mill at $l.Oo
per night, he rose from the ranks un
til the Board of Directors of the car
negie Steel Company selected him as
Vice-President and Treasurer, at the
same time Charles M. Schwab was Sc
lected as President.
He has acquired the same knowi-
edge and ability to do big Things III
any emergency, that has made Charles
M. Schwab competent to fill the mos'
important position in the world to
day
The United States Government Is
the largest business enterprise IN the
world today and next to the Preslueh''
and his cabinet, United states oena
tor is the Nations most important OIL
flee to fill. Why not send Mr. Pnipps
one of the Nations and the state
ablest men, to represent Colorado II
the United States Senate? HIS seiec
ton would give the Nation man ~
needs and Colorado the right KIND O
representation in Washington. Mah
him YOUR choice at the Primary oep
tember 10th.-Adv.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-31
ARMY HEALTH RATE
BEST EVER KNOWN
DEATHS FROM DISEASE REMARK
ABLY FEW, BOTH AT HOME
AND IN FOREIGN LANDS.
TWO NAVY HEROES ARE CITED
Rowed Through Flames to Rescue
Men From Burning. Spanish Steam
ship-Work Of children's Year Is
Proving Very Effective.

A health rate which as far as known
has never been surpassed has been es-
tablIshed by the American armies both
here and overseas. according to re-
ports received by Surgeon General
Gorgas.
For recent week the combined re-
ports of the American expeditionary
forces and of troops stationed in the
United States show an annual death
rate for disease of 10 per 1000, less
than two men per 1000 per year. The
annual death rate from disease of
men of military age in civil life Is 81
per 1000.
This new rate is based on approx
mate strength of 100000 men, and
includes men living under abnormal
conditions. The overseas record was
made while American soldiers were
participating In the heavy fighting In
the Marne salient, when they were
compelled frequently to sleep and eat
under the most primitive conditions.
That this record is truly representa-
tive of the general health of the troops
Is shown by the combined reports
which indicate the figure Of % per
1000 as the average death rate from
disease during the past two months.
An idea of the progress being made
In military sanitation is gained by n
comparison with the following: During
the Mexican war the annual death rate
from disease was 100 per 1000. Dur
Ing the American Civil war the rate
in 1862 was 40 per 1000, while during
1868 the rate jumped to 60 per 1000.
The disease death rate for the Spanish
American war was % per 1000. AS
far as available records show the low
est figure heretofore recorded was 20
per 1000 during the Russo-Japanese
war.
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-31
Received Highest
Designation at State
Assembly
ALAMoSA, COLO.

Accountant long identified with GOOD movement
the State and advocate of GREATER COLORADO
Relieving in efficiency in every public
The office STATE
the responsibility of guard
efficient
Have been identified Republican party many years
inheritance
will bring final triumph
solicit assistance the primaries
for the best interests of all citizens.
PRIMARIES, SEPTEMBER 49,
SURE
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-31

Would you select trained, success
full business man with the qualifica-
tions necessary to meet the eXtraor-
dnary war emergency actually racing
our Government right now, or. would
you select man who only under nor
mai conditions could fill the bill?
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-31

Two men of the American navy
proved themselves heroes and won
commendation from Secretary Dan
iels for the rescue of seven men from
the burning Spanish steamship Seran-
tes July Is last. They are William e.
King. seaman, and Clarence f. Ready,
machlnist's mate, second class, U. S.
N. r. f., of the U. S. S. Isis.
The two men took the port launch
of the Isis to the side of the burning
ship and rescued from the burning
forecastle seven men who were
hemmed in by flames and who were
too panic stricken to jump into the wa
ter.
The launch's trip to the Serantes
was made through an area of burning
gasoline and the rescuers were In con-
slant and imminent peril. Their COM
manding officer reports that the con-
duct of King and Ready during this
time was cool and courageous. They
probably owe their own lives and the
lives of those they rescued to their
steady nerves and cool judgment. Their
commendation was for bravery and
their initiative in undertaking the res
cue.
The army general staff has complet-
ed plans for expansions at some of
the camps and changes at training cen
ters. Additional plans are being
worked out and will be put into eff
feet
T. fc fn ha n
machine gun center and Will be en-
larged to accommodate between 10000
and 10000 men. The officers training
school now housed in tents at this
camp will be provided for in barracks
and quarters similar to those at other
cantonments. These improvements
outside of enlargement of the camp,
will cost about S2.000.000.
1t has been decided to make Camp
Grant an infantry replacement camp
to accommodate between $4,000 ana
10000 men. The present capacity of
this camp is about 1900. The altera-
tions and changes necessary Will be
made after the division now located
there has been removed.
Field artillery firing centers are to
be located at West Point, Ky, Camp
jackson. S. c., and Fayetteville, N. &.
OPTIONS on sufficient land for this pur-
pose have been secured at all these
places. 1t is planned to locate six
brigades at Fayetteville, six at West
Point and four at Jackson.
1t has been decided also to erect
permanent buildings for the officers
training schools at present housed IN
tents at Camps Lee. Gordon and PIKE.
These schools have capacity of about
5000 men. The estimated cost OF
these improvements is about S6'Ooo'-
900.
AS a result of the Immediate ana
growing needs of the army for trained
nurses. Miss Jane A. Delano, director
of the department of nursing of the
Red Cross, has sent an appeal for en-
listments from this years graduating
classes at 5000 nurse training institu-
tions throughout the country. 1t Is
expected that about $4,000 students
will be graduated as nurses between
now and October 1, and 1t Is hoped
p,opv of these graduates Will be en-
The Colorado statesman., 1918-08-31

The shipping board has allotted
vessel to bring coffee from Brazil to
the United States to prevent pos
sible coffee shortage.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31
Differences Fade a 8
Wilson Rounds Out
Prelininaries.
GENERAL FEELING OF
T.. OPTIMISM PREVAILS S
Lloyd George Assures Correspond
ents of United States Newspapers
That Harmony Exists Between
Countries Overe Matters to Be
Considered at Conference.

London, Dec. 29.-Premier Lloyd
George, in receiving American news
paper correspondents at his residence
last night, said the conferences with
the president had brought about an
agreement on general principles. The
premier said he felt assured that
matters which had been agreed upon
between America and England would
prove of, the greatest assistance in
the work Of the peace congress.
An understanding virtually had
been reached already between the en-
tente powers regarding the admission
Of the various nations to the peace
conference itself, said the premier.
In his conferences in Paris with the
prendiers Of France and Italy, Presi
dent Wilson had become fully &C.
with their views and he
had now also acquired a knowledge
Of the British standpoint.
"And," continued the premier, ri
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feel assured that all these powers are
in accord on the basic principles of
the peace which will come before the
conference. AT any rate it will be
certain that America and England
will be found working in complete
harmony in the conference"
At the close of his address, answer
ing a question as to which he expect
ed the British delegation to go to Par
is, the premier replied that owing to
the necessity of clearing up the gen
eral election and other pressing bus
mess, it could not be before the end
of the first week of the New Year.
The newspaper men were received
after long conference between the
premier, Secretary Balfour and Pres
ident Wilson and which will be con-
tinued at the premier's dinner tonight
to the president at his official resi-
dence in Downing Street. Details of
the general plans discussed this after
noon will be further discussed at the
dinner. ....
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31
Wilson ReaHirms :Atti-
tude Against War in
Guildhall Address.
BALANCE OF POWER is
( THOUGHT DISCARDED
Tremendous Ovation Given President
of United States in Speech
Heard by Gathering of Dis
tinguished British States
men in Historic House.

Speaking Saturday in the historic
Guildhall at a ceremonious gathering
of Great Britian's most distinguished
statesmen, President Wilson re-af-
frmed his principle that there must
no longer be a balance Of power
which might unsettle the peace Of the
world, but that the future must pro-
duce concert Of power which would
preserve it.
The presidents reception at the
Guildhall was SO spontaneous and
hearty that it carried an unmistaka-
BILE note Of friendship and admira-
ton. When he arose to speak there
was prolonged outburst Of handicap
ping and cheering and his talk was
frequently punctuated by applause.
At the conclusion Of his address the
audience rose with one accord and
cheered and it kept up the applause
Continued on Page 6.)
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1918-12-31
PLAY FOR ,
CANTEEN WORK

Mrs. M. T. Coleman's division fol
canteen work has arranged for g
production Of the musical play, cam.
erica First" or the Girl and the Sol.
!ier. 1t will be given by local talent
ader the instruction Of Mr.. VIM
A. Baker, who comes to Abbeville
with fine letters of introduction from
other cities where the play has been
given.
Mr.. Baker is a brother of A. L.
Baker, who some time ago gave the
Indian opera, Powhatan, here. The
singers, actors and dancers are now
practicing for the piece, and the re-
hearsals are progressing finely.
"America First" will be given in
the opera house on Monday night
Jan. 13, and about one hundred will
re in the play,
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LIEUT.. NEUFFER HOME.

Lieutenant Gottlob A. Neuffer,
who was wounded in action in Elan
ders, and who arrived in New York
several days ago after undergoing
treatment in an English Hospital,
has been transferred to Camp Jack
son, and is expected home today to
spend several days with relatives in
Abbeville. Lieutenant Neuffer will
be the first Of our boys to come
from overseas, and will be warmly
received by his home people. He
will be the centre of attraction for
all the little boys.