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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09
Full Of Cold: Had the Grip,

Many will be pleased to read how
swis Newman, SOD Northrsrd ST.
Charleston, W. Va, WA restored %
lealth. He wrItass :" was down sick
md nothing would do me any good. !
vas full of cold. Had the grip until /
!ot two SOC bottles of Folev's Honey
aad Tar. It is the best remelv Tor
grip and colds ever used" Sold Every
where ADV.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

A lecturer once told of some who
said che would rather be IN iail than
be i'll he said IF he was In iaiI he
had broken man S law but if he was
sick l.. had broken Gods law" We
insist an do4ng IS we feel inclined to
10, until we suffer for lhe consequences
4 few times and learn that il does not
pay for MS to do as we; please, It re.
quired some years to learn that the
windows Of houses need not be kept
closed all winter, then we went to the
other extreme and Kept all of the open
nearly all Of the time which led 70
sad consequences, we can not use our
feelings for a'guide-as all do not feel
the same, but one, safe way is 70 keep
the cold. wand closed eupt and put on
light wraps in had weather Il is
also important TO take off wet shoes
as. soon as we stop walking and put
on, dry ones. If inner soles cut out
of. pasteboard are used, or bought soles
they are great help.i npreVenting
colds. -. .-.. -.
Many of our colds are taken by cool.
ing off toe quickly after getting over
heated, we should 'endeavor to keen in
motion a while II we haven't wrap
at hand TO pit on. 1T we take. tbe
trouble to notice carefully, we can tell
just how we take our colds and be more
careful another time; cold is ,yerv
easily stopped if remedies are applied
at once. such as taking hot bath and
getting. into bed under plenty of covers
Immediately. II is distressing 10 think
how many lives could be saved If that
was more generally known. ]
--wss.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09
VAR SAVINGS SALES "a.

Including cash received in the Treas
~ Department on October 81 from
he sale of War Savings securities, the
tai Treasury receipts from this source
mounted to $S0l ,4j3, 4l5.S6. This re-
PRESENTS the purchase of War Savings
stamps to the total maturity value of
approximately $3.50, S24 ,47410.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09
BRITISH GENERAL
ENDORSES WAR WORK

That it is impossible for any govern
npnt organization to fulfill the mission
( supplying the soldiers and sailors
wants as do the seven welfare organi-
,ati0ns combined in the United States
War Work Campaign is the statement
! Lieutenant General Francis Lloyd of
he British Army. commanding the Lon
lon District Lord Miner, Secretary of
State of War, also endorses this view
With a statement that the American
fghtcrs have shown the benefits of hav-
ing these welfare agencies with them.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

Vermilion parish will have truck
with the armies in France bearing its
anne, if leaders in the United War
Work Campaign are successful. Ma
ional headquarters announced that tn
iour counties of each state of the South
'rn Department wlich Oversubscribed
heir allotment in the largest amount
lii have the honor of having four Y
". G. a, K. Of C., Salvation Army
'ucks in the fghting zone named after
hem. Competition is keen among the
'ounties aud parishes for the honor
.ouisiana also is competing for the
distinction of having one of the de
Aountable huts of one of the war work
igencies named after the state. The
iTst ten states TO over-subscribe their
'uotas will obtain thi shonor. The
luts viii 60 with the troops into Ger
many, and probably to Berlin. Stat
hartman, Arthur D. Parker of the Uni
cd Campaign believes, from reports,
hat Louisiana will be one Of the ten
-atcs. eve will over-subscribe the
uota'', he said" 1t is only neces-
ary Cor our people to give quickly to
mis- necessary work for Louisiana to
have one of these huts named after
he state"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09
LOANS TO OUR ALLIES.

The extension Of credit Of $9,9VV,-
700 to Belgium made recently makes the
sotal advances by tle United states 20
Belgium sS0,020,00o.
The total amount advanced 70 date
20 all Of our associates IN the war
against Germany is 1888, 476,0O0.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

Have YOU bought your Underwear
'etter see our line for men, women
nd children We will save you money.
hbbeville Mercantile Co.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09
GREAT WAR WORK BY CIVILIANS

t1stintcd praise for the help the
civilian organizations for soldier wei
fare nave given the American soldiers
IN the field was expressed by Major
General G. NJ Read, one of the out
standing American corps commanders
IL letter which was given ont in Paris
in connection with the United War
Work Campaign,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09
FARMS FOR SALE

Is ARPENTS, well improved, Abbevile Kaplan model
road u mile west of Abbevle.
40 ACREs-Bg Pick Up IA miles south of AbbevIle
good house. barn to for 20 to 80 head Of stock
buggy house. hog pasture and plenty OF wood on place
Terms to suit purchaser - - 81 900 90
sides; suitable for rice cotton dairy
or truck; in high state of cultivation. Improvements
worth over $4OOOOO Terms Price So 900 90
40 to 60 Tracts of Land partly wood and partly prairie in
different parts Of the Parish for rice and cattle raising
unnnproved per acre Sz0U0
rs ARPENTS on Abbeville Erah highway railroad der
rick, drainage canal; for cane, cotton, cOm improved
fruit trees. Terms. S. 10000
$50 ARPENTS, arpents south of Abbevlle main road
good soil; best location in the parish. 100000 improve
mens for truck cotton, hog stock raising
Deep WE'LL Engine, Pump and Tank for irrigating truck
and domestic purposes. Terms to suit SIS 10000
1900 ACRES, miles south of Abbevlle, Bayou Venil
on high land 300 cleared and cultivated balance
wood. With improvements A bargain Easy terms
rer Acre -~~~~~---~--~~-- Szo'oo
road derrick; mile east OF Nunez; miles west of Alb
bevile; improved for cane rice, cotton and corn Easy
payments. $500 1000
100 ACRES land, east bank of Bayou will have IS
first years stubble we'll improved: near school,
church and derrick In high state of cultivation;
wood; snap for ~~~-~---~~-----~~ - ST. 5000
100 ARPENTs in Seventh Ward all wood near public road
Small cash payment balance to suit buyer - 10000
200 ARPENTS, east bank of Bayou Vermiliou 5 miles
from Abbevle, on public road improvements good soil.
Terms one third cash. balance long time S12 zoo
80 ACRES mile east of Abbevle on R. R. fertile land;
for any crop. improvements. Terms easy - So 10000
200 ARPENTS, Irrigation and Drainage canals public
road rich SOIL mproved for any crop Easy 100000
-. O. LANDRY
Msa REAL ESTATE Mss
ABBEvlLLEl i. i. i i Il - LOUISIANA.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

Would that our busy toiIcrs could
realize that tncv must enjoy passing
days, if they would be- happy. The
pleasure to which thcy took forward
seldom comes. The man DR. woman who
has not learned coutcu5mcut and how
TO fnd delight in th" present, has little
reason to expect il in the future.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

Every holder of Liberty Bond before he dsposes of it,
and especially before he trades for stocks other bonds
should consult bank Much money will be thereby saved to
of Liberty Bonds and the finance Of the American
people be better conserved.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

hard speeches, as the sGntcam>, with
out any noi,.' viii make traveller east
off hls coat, which alLShc clustering
winds could not do. If We are kind TO
others, we not only benefit them, but
the influence on them is great, aud ii
we cultivate the grace Of Kindness our
own characters grow noblcr and better.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

1900 ACRES miles south of Abbevile Bayou Ver1nil
ion high land 300 cleared and cultivated balance
wood, With improvements. bargain. Easy terms.
Per Acre -~---~----------~-- - SIS 90
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

Oi all evils prevailing among young
men We know of none more hijghtiHg
fuitS moral effects than the Tendency
&" speak ,lightingly Of the virtue of
women. Nor il these anything in which
Young men are So thoFdlv form of the
integrity of womcn.-no Of their own
mothers and sisters, thank Cod, but
OF others, who, they frgct, are some
body clSc's mothers and sisters
Don't wait until man gets into
trouble before lending him helping
h"hd; don 7 wait until he gets sick to
extend him your sympathy, don t wait
until he Is dead TO speak in culogv of
him. Strive to make him happy as he
walks down the pathway of life, then
you viii have done some good, but ii
ION wait until he dies, your helping
hand, your sympathy and vour culogics
viii avail him nothing as he rlHges
into the Great Unknown.
The Young woman who keeps her
hands white at the expense of her
mother, who performs the household du-
ties, is never likely to astonish people
with her order and cleanliness when
she gets a home of her own. Neither
is the young man who depends on his
father for the necesSarics of life aHd
the good clothes which he wears, apt
to set very large portion of the world
afre.
There are great many things in
Il :as-z :, VIC >not- sare-ef but
there is one thing WI may be sure Of
Be sure your sins will find you out"
All that the wife can do will not
make the home an agreeable one. Nei-
ther can a wife be happy with a hus-
band wac is addicted to finding fault
with his bread and butter She may try
ever so hard to please him, vet when
ae sits down to meals, she lives in con
slant fear that some portion of the food
will not suit his fastidious taste.
BE polite to YOUR children. 10 YOU
expect them to be mindful of your well
'are, to grow glad at your approach,
10 bound away at your pleasure before
our request is half spoken? Then,
with all your dignity and authority
ming1e politeness. Give it niche in
your household temple. Only then will
Won have the true secret of sending
out into the world really flushed gen
tlemen and ladies.
Words of Kindness do more good than
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

fFwe must be Just TO Germany" saws
Philadelphia pastor. Why so ploo"'
thirsty
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

We cannot honor with too deep a
reverence Che home affections; we can
not cherish them wit htoo much solicit
tude. Members of the home circle lose
nothing by being polite and kind to
, one another. Little children are such
initiative creatures; if the father shows
kindly attention to the mother, bright
eyes will see the act and is sure to do
lust like nana.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

So ARPENTS Model Road, irrigation canal and rail-
road derrick; mile east Of Nunez; miles west of Alb
bevie; improved; for cane, rice cotton and corn Easy
payments. -------~----- S. 900
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

Saws a rural ,ditor. "Money is close
But not quite close enoiieh for us TO
reach 1t.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

Make your d,llar bill a ''Cheer-up,
BilllD .ct-
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

Wife Your power in tn home is un~
limited. You are its queen. There, at
least, your sway is undisputed.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

150 ARPENTS, arpens south of Abbeville main road
good so best location in the parish 100000 improve
ments for truck cane, cotton hog stock raising
Deep WE'LL Engine, Pump and Tank, for irrigatng truck
and domestic purposes. Terms to suit. ~ SIS 900 90
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

Don try to follow every fashion
unless YOU wish to ruin vour health,
your good looks, and Your pocket books.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09
BOY SCOUTS WILL COLLECT
THE Prs AND NUT SHELLS

The Boy SeOuts are arranging to
place n barrel ID a handy plare between
re Can't Uo,se and the Post Office
where the citizsns are asked to collect
she'll and prupes and put them in the
.arrel such NJ hickory nuts, wallnut+
beach stones. nsune pits, olive pits and
he like are WIT, but do not put in any
p. ecan Lulls 3Ithey are not wanted
Those who gave any such articles
-au also hove she Scouts to call and
rct Them nv rIOning to Mr.. r. O. Wood
These tbings are wanted to make gas
masks ete FOR the soldiers on the bat
p, front Soc that YOU get yours col
lertcd no matter how small the quan
itv may be.
-w.S.S.-
predictinr thet the home folks OF the
American 6Chters would give a quar-
or of a HILTON iollars to the $40, 800,
10000 drive of THE United War Work
'ampaigp "for the boys over there
IN the work of November Ills, Nicho
ms + Rradv jhe fnancier today en-.
lorsed This io;Jt movement of the Y
NJ C. A V w G. X, National Catho
IT, War Connect, Jewish Welfare Board
War Camp Community service, amer
can Library Association and salvation
Ire Amen tA people sho6Id over
subscribe the Si7O,500,0o0 fund requir
ID for war welfare work for our sold
-ers and sailors Through the seven spIen
id organizations now allied in the Uni
ed War Work Campaign" said Mr.
Brady
In any business enterprise employ
ing millions of men this sum would not
> considered excessive for similar wei
fare activities. In the great under
'aking to which, almost every American
amily has semi a man, | believe Oul
people will plade no limit on their sup
port of the agencies that bring HON,
OmfOrt and influences to the trcnche:
americans will deny themselves any
hing to ASSURE every possible comfor'
% their boys abroad.
by a littlel liberalitv and sacrific,
he folks at Home can send at least
! quarter Of billion dollars TO supper
his United War Work Campaign, ane
believe they will do it,"
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

We are seven Therefore give seven
,oia.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

Bulgaria's surrender is not. a. part
'f'the German .'peace offeasive,o 81.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

There is ALWAYS raw of light TO
pierce our gloom, if we will not close
oar ewes and refuse to see it.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

Every wife ought to know her hus.
bands income, and that knowledge
should be the guide of her domestic ex-
penses. Better is dinned of herbs
than stalled OK with hatred therein.
Where wife makes up her mind TO do
her duty in this respect she will bright
en- her little home and make it a place
of perpetual sunshine
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

Keep the homo fires bright if Won
would have the winter of life warm and
pleasant.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

For Woolcn Dress Goods, just call at
the Abheville Mercantile Go. You get
what voa want at the price you like
TO paw.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09
About CrCnn

Words of Kindness do more good than
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

Give cnce but enough for all.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

There are great many things in
tki7-sz. :, ID VIC >no.-sare-ef but
there is one thing wy may be sure Of
BE sure your sins will find you out. ("
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

rs ARPENTS on Abbevile Erah highway, railroad, der
rick drainage canal for cane, cotton, corn; mproved
fruit trees Terms - - S. 500 90
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

60 Tracts of Land partly wood and partly prairie in
different parts Of the Parish for rice and cattle raising
unimproved per acre - $4,000
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

120 ACRES land east bank of Bayou will have Is
first years stubbe; we'll improved; near school,
church and derrick In high of cultivation;
some wood; snap for ~----~-..~ 81 800 OC
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1918-11-09

100 ARPENTS-One mile south of Abhcvile; public road
on two sides; suitable for rice cane cotton dairy
or truck; in high state of cultivation. improvements
worth over $4O0OOO Terms Price -.~~~~~ So 900 0C
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-10-29

Another case OF influenza ID reported
on the Hill. Mrs. Frank Billings ID III
with It.
Dsllison Conroy, who has been work
ing ut G. r. Browns farm ct Gilead this
summer, has been seriously Ill with In
fluenxa, but 10 much better at time OF
writing. Mrs.. Guy Thurston nursed
him, and, II 10 said, saved his life.
Schools were to open last Monday. but
owing to anew case they are closed In.
definitely. Rather hard for teachers
who pay board, unless their salary goes
right on.
Little Elizabeth Mason was kicked BY
horse two weeks ago Sunday and had
several ribs broken, but she ID reported
a. doing we'll.
The Rebskahs' harvest supper which
was to have been given In October wal
postponed till later date.
The annual business meeting OF the
Red Gross was held Dot. %. The officers
chosen for the ensuing year were:
Chairman-Mrs. whitney.
| Vice. Chairman-Mrs. Lovej0y.
sec.-Mrs. Harry Jordan.
Treas.-lrving Carver.
/ Adjournment was then In order, eact
one present resolving to do more thiI
coming year, a. the need 10 30 great.
Miss Abbie Tuell Of Fall River, Mass.
is visiting OF the home Of her brother
DR.. r. B. Tuell.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-10-29
West Sumner.

Owing to the illness Of the West Sum
ner correspondent and her family, there
have been no items sent In for the past
few weeks. Most of the news will be
sickness and death.
Clyde Boyle died ct Wentworth In
stitute, Boston. His death was due to
influenza and pneumonia. His remaini
were sent to West Sumner, and inter.
ment was In the West Sumner cemetery.
The many friends of tho father and
mother extend their warmest sympathy
In their great bereavement. Mr.. Bovle'i
youngest SON David 10 also sick Ut
Livermore Falls. Mrs. P. G.. Barrett has
gone to nurse him.
Mrs. @. W. Bisbee is very sick at DR..
Cobb's Hospital In Auburn, where she
underwent an operation.
Mrs. Angie Robbins and little girl
have the grippe.
Nellie Gerry Is working for r. N.
Stetson.
The village school 10 closed for .
while. M
Mrs. Arthur Chandler and sister have
gone to Lewiston shopping.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-10-29

Schools in the village and In most Of
the rural districts opened Monday, and
the influenza situation seems 10 be very
favorable. Very few new cases are 10
ported.
Mrs.. Mary Cole and Miss MollIe are
improving. Miss Elizabeth Fuller has
been caring for them.
Mrs.. Il. A. Nurch 10 nursing the son
Of John DeCoster, who has been critical
" Ill from pneumonia.
The Atkinson boy who shot himself
accidentally 10 improving rapidly.
DR.. 81. e. Doughty was away for two
days taking short vacation.
Work 10 rushing at the apple packing
plant.
ThePortland Packing Co. have closed
up work for the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Buck are planning
to spend the winter In Portland.
Miss Josie Shaw resumed her duties 10
the post Office Monday after two weeks
vacation.
Howard Irish returned to Camp
Devens Friday after Q ten days' fur
Tough.
Mrs. Margaret Ellingwood has gone t.
Berlin, N. e., for while.
The ladies Of the Red Cross have
thoroughly cleaned the Grange Hal
this week.
Dance at Buokfield village Saturds!
night of this week. Shaw's Orchestra
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1918-10-29
THE OXFORD BEARS.
THE DOIN0S OF THE WEEK IN ALL
SECTIONS OF THE COUNTY.
Paris Hu1.

Services a Paris HIN Baptist church every
Sunday at 1oz5 Pulpit supplied By Rev. A. ].
Gywnne. Sunday School as IL Sunday even
ing service at 80. Thursday evening prayer
meeting ats O'Clock.
Mrs. Charles r. Mathswsou died In
Brookllne, Mass, on the 10th OF this
month. Mrs.. Mathewson was the widow
OF Charles r. Nathewson OF New YORK,
and daughter OF the late Gen. Samuel j.
Anderson Of Portland. The Mathew
sons were former summer residents OF
Paris Hill, and spent . number OF sea
sons here. Mrs. Mathewson 10 survived
By q sister, Mrs. Frank E. Sweetser OF
Brookline, and son, Lieut.. Samuel An
dsrsou Mathewson Of the United States
Aviation Service.
Mrs. George r. Hammond went
Thursday to New York, where she will
spend the winter. Her sons wife, Mrs.
G. Lincoln Hammond, came on and
accompanied her on the journey.
Miss Z. G.. May has closed her summer
home here, and returned Saturday to
Boston.
Lieut.. Commander Henry W. Lyon,
Jr., whose ship has recently landed at
an American port for repairs and load
ing, was the guest of his parents, Admir-
al and Mrs. q. w. Lyon, Saturday and
Sunday, leaving here to return to his
ship Monday.
DIR. Charlotte F. Hammond and Miss
Alice Benjamin plan to start on Wedues-
day of this week for their winter home
in Augusta, Ga. They will stop few
days at Poland Spring before proceed,
ing south.
Miss Harriette q. Winslow, who has
spent the summer with her brother at
their home In this place, left Monday
for Buffalo, N. Y. Miss Winslow will
visit friends at Salem and elsewhere
along the way.
Admiral and Mrs. Henry w. Igor
will close their home here soon and &c
to Annapolis, Maryland, for the winter
months.
An auction Ia advertised for Monday
of this week at the late residence oil
Reginald L. Cummings by B. r. Cum
mings, administrators of the estate.
Miss Agnes NJ. Brown, after spendinf
the summer at Paris Hill, returned Fri
day to her home in Wilmington, Della
ware. Miss Frances Brinckle is the guest
Of Col. and Mrs. Edward T. Brown, sinct
the departure of Miss Brown.
Mrs. Nellie s. Brown closed her sum
mer home here and went to Portland
last Friday, where she win remain fol
q time, afterwards going to New
Rochelle, N. T., for the winter.
Mrs. Emma T. Hubbard took Mr.. anc
Miss Wiuslow to Bath on an automobile
trip Friday, returning the same day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert York have return
ed from Massachusetts, and are now en-
ployed in Norway.
Fred W. Shaw has been employed q
North Paris the past week in setting NJ
apple barrels for r. L. Cummings.
Sunday may have been "the longes
day of your life'' II you set the clocl
back according to the government plan
Capt. Leigh Zerbee of the United
States Army Signal Corps, who has re
Gently returned from France, is the CUES
Of Miss Frances Brinckle at Col. Browns