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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-03-02

Many Boil Weevil May Survive Winter.
Louisiana farmers who are
planning to increase their cotton
acreage in belief that the boil
weevil were all killed by the
severe freeze of the winter are
reminded that, as far as the boil
weevils are concerned, no reliable
prediction can be made on the
basis of what happened during
the winter.
Frequently, seasons in which
very few weevils passed'the win
ter have been followed by great
injury to the crop by the weevil.
This has been que to the fact that
heavy rains during the early part
Of the growing season have made
the conditions so favorable for
he weevil that they have more
than overcome their losses during
he winter. 1t is although likely
hat in specially sheltered situa-
ions, a few weevils will be able
10 survive. Whether they null
! ,iply to such an extent as to re-
duce the crop materially will de-
pend on subsequent conditions.
which cannot be foretold. There
fore the planter who increases
his cotton acreage can by no
means tell that his crop will not
suffer greatly from the boil wee.
vii attack, but he is utilizing his
land in a way which does not best
serve the interests of the coun.
try.
At the present time what is
most urgently needed is the in
creased production of food an(
feed crops. There is every indi
cation that the normal acreage
in cotton will give supply of thu
staple sufficient for all purposes
1t is therefore clearly matter o
patriC tism as we'll as good judg
ment Tor the planters to increas
the acreage in food crops rathe
than in cotton. Il. S. u. Pres
Bulletin.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-03-02

Do not hoard food, for the gov-
eminent will keep in this coun-
try enough of every essential
kind of foodstuffs to supply all
of the people. The government
mas no intention of ever taking
an ounce of the homemade pre-
serves or of the homegrown pro-
ducts kept in pantry or cellar. =
Any one who tells you otherwise
is working for the enemy, either
Intentionally or in igorance and
Internationally.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-03-02
Save Your Eyes.

Many people who are suffering pain
over or in back of eyes, headache III
neuralgia, proper glasses may relieve
you when medicine has failed to reach.
See B. l. Friedman, the best known
and most reliable optometrist, of Match
itoches, at the Brinker Hotel, at Col
FAX, Monday and Tuesday. March 4th
and 9Th. and have him test your eyes.
Should glasses be needed he will have
them made for you correctly at small
cost.
Yours for better sight,
B. /. FRIEDMAN.
Doctor of Optics.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-03-02
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1918.
The First Action Against Profiteerine

The First Action Against PrOfiteering.
The Food Administrator for
Louisiana recently took the first
drastic action in the matter of
profiteering in this State. One
of the leading wholesale grocery
firms in New Orleans made res
titution to number of patrons
in the country and also paid a
fine of $40 the money being
sent to the American Red Cross
Society.
The United States Food Al
ministration announced that the
clemency shown in this case was
not to be taken as a precedent.
Profiteering is one Of the most
serious crimes on the food calen-
dar, and will be dealt with ac-
cordingly. The license of any
concerns and all its members
will be prohibited, directly or in
directly, from doing business in
food commodities during the war,
or during the time specified. if
the sentence happens to be sus-
pension. The concern will have
have its own demise upon its
doors, and the publicity will fur
ther assist at the obsequies.
In the instance mentioned, the
firm had exacted an unreasonable
profit on corn products. Anum-
Der of firms in the country, upon
receiving the order concerning
the substitutes for -four complain
ed that the regulation had been
made more difficult to carry out
by the rise in price of the sui.
stltutes j. M. Wilzin, volunteer
Assistant to John M. Parker,
Food Administrator for Louisi.
ana, called upon various whole.
sale establishments in the city
for records of their sales. /,
was found that one firm had
charged considerable more fol
corn products than any other,
and it was promptly called upor
for an explanation regarding the
difference.
The head of the firm made
some excuses which showed hi.
own ignorance of what had beer
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-03-02

Wesley Bible Class Federation At Mans
field March 1914. ii
Rev. Clyde V. Breithaupt, Lou
.siana Conference Sunday School
secretary for the Methodist Epis-
copal Church. South. writes that
announcements have gone out for
the second Wesley Bible Class
Federation for Southern Metho-
dist Sunday School workers.
The meetings are to be held in
Mansfield, La, March 13 and IA.
and a large attendance is expect
ed. There were enrolled in new
Wesley Bible classes last Year
1172 members. These with q
large number who compose the
older classes in the state, will
give larger number from which
to draw the attendance than was
available last year.
Mansfield is breaking a prece.
dent in that the delegates are t.
be the guests in the home, where
as heretofore all declarations have
been self-entertaining.
Bishop ]. H. Mccoy of the M.
E. Church, South, Rev. Chas. D.
Bulla, D. D. general superinten-
dent of the Wesley Bible Class
department for all of Southern
Methodism, Mr.. A. L. Dietrich,
secretary for the Gulf Division,
comprising one-fourth the mem.
bership of the Southern Metho-
dist Church, Hon. H. H. White.
member of the Unification Com
mission for the two larger branch
es of Methodism, and a delegate
to the coming general conference,
and Mr.. O. A. Wright a promi.
nent business man of Shreveport
and also adelegate to the genera
conference, are some of the
speakers for this meeting.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-03-02
Parker Names His Food Administra.
tiOn Aids.

Parker Names HIS FOO0 A0mlnlStrd-
tion Aids.
Food Administrator John M.
Parker has completed hisorgani-
cation for the entire State. The
leaders in the Eighth Congress
sional district are as follows:
C. F. Crockett. Alexandra, La,
district food administrator;
Avoyelles, Lester Bordelon,
Marksville; Grant, H. G. Good
wyn, Colfax; LaSelle, S. B. Hayne
Jena; Natchitoches. Prof. George
Williamson, Natchitoches; Rap
ides, Hon. Bertrand We'll. Alex
andria; Sabine, R. A. Frazer,
Many; Vernon, Tom Wingate,
Leesville; VIM, B. w. Bailey,
Winfield.
Colfax. La. Feb. %. 1918.
Acting under instructions and
by authority of above appoint
ment, the Undersigned hereby
names the following as assistants
and chairmen in the various
wards: Ward /, ]. w. Duncan
and A. A. Dean; ward 2, j. M.
Jones and R. w. Wagner; ward
Is, j. j. Dewitt; ward A, W. P.
Deem; ward 5, V. M. Mason anc
w. B. Montgomery; ward 6, G.
w. Calhoun; ward z, G. C. Pur-
Wis and Jon. /. Mccain. These
men are requested to assist in
the distribution of literature, and
aid in dissemination of informa-
ton of the rules of food conser-
walton in their respective local..
ties.
H. G. GOODWIN,
Parish Food Administrator.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-03-02
WHEATLEss BISCUITS.

Parched cornmeal II the feature o.
these excellent wheafless biscuits.
First, the cornmeal--One-half cup
Is put In a shallow pan placed In the
oven and stirred frequently until 1t
Is q delicate brown. The other ingre-
dents are a teaspoon Of salt cup
Of peanut butter and one and q shalf
cups Of water. Nix the peanut hut
ter. water and salt and heat While
this mixture Ii hot stir In the meal
which should also be hot. Beat thor
oughly. The dough should be Of such
consistency that II can be dropped
from a spoon. Bake IN small cakes
in an INCREASED pan. This makes 10
biscuits, each Of which contains enc
sixth Of an ounce Of protein.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-03-02

bic. l tried nearly ev-
cry medicine ! could
hear of, among them I
used fifteen bottles Of
one popular prepare
ton, but never found
anything that did me
any permanent good
until ! took Chamber.
lain's Stomach n d
Liver Tablets, which
have effected q perma-
nent cure. 1t has now
Oeen five years since I
took these tablets, and
l have had no more
stomach trouble dur
ing that time. / have
recommended Cham.
berlain's Tablets to q
great many sufferers
with stomach trouble.
and travp1inos ea1ea.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-03-02
Board of Health Sets March
16 as Clean Up Day

By order of the STATE BOARD OF
HEALTH, through DR.. White, and the
Colfax Board of Health, each and ev-
cry property owner and resident in the
Town of Colfax is hereby notified that
they must have their premises in.
thoroughly sanitary condition by re-
moving all debris and unsanitary mat
ter therefrom by March 16, 1918.
All failing to comply with this order
will be subject to the fine as provided
10y the State Board of Health.
The above date is hereby designated
as Clean Up Day, and if all debris are
placed in convenient place same will
| be removed by the City Marshal.
(signed) State Board Of Health,
By DR.. H. B. White.
Colfax Board Of Health,
By DR.. E. B. Gray
Chairman.
j w. D. Lurry,
i Secretary.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-03-02

men, and have met MANY of the boys on
the road that arelaffiicted with disorders
Of the stomach as they have to put up
with all kinds Of half cooked grub at the
differents country hotels. which Is ons
cause of this dreadful disease
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-03-02
For a Rad Cold.

Take 0hamberlain's Cough Remedy.
1t has stood the test of time and can be
depended upon.-Adv.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-03-02
l travelling. Man Cured

p. B. CouDterman, a travelling man Of
Joplin, Mo, writes: Twelve years ago
twas great sufferer from stomach trou-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-03-02

For Sale-One registered Percheron
stallion, 2 years old. J. n. McNeely.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-03-02

Do you know Sanol Chill Tonic
knocks the Chills and all Malaria Few
ers. Get it al the Drug Store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-03-02

H. G. GOODWIN,
Parish Food Administrators.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
HEART OF WORLD PITIES
CHILDREN VICTIMS OF WAR

The heart of the world-that portion
of it under the despotic sway of auto
crats-goes out in sympathy to the
children of the warning nations. The
position of the little ones of Belgium
and France has been pitifully appar-
ent from the beginning and the i'm
preston on the minds of the citizens
of tomorrow" cannot fail to have an
effect upon the civilization of the
future.
All this is graphically portrayed in
IT'LL 1 Come Back to YOU" Cecil B.
De Miles new Aircraft special, the
story of which was written by Jeanne
Macpherson. The story is powerful
from beginning to end and numbers in
the cast such notable actors as Bryant
Washburn, Florence Vidor, Winter
Hall and others. King Albert of Bel
GUM is one of the outstanding figures
in the picture, portrayed by Mr.. He'll.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
Penny Postage Gone in England

Penny postage, which disappeared
at midnight Sunday, June 2, was one
of the great triumphs of peace, and
succumbed only to the demands OF
war. Although the price has gone, the
principle remains, and nothing has
been a truer index to the march OF
progress than the penny stamp. Its
first use in 1910 for inland postage
amounted almost to q revolution. That
date fixes tie great divide" between
the old postal systems and the new
The penny stamp, probably more than
any other influence, exercised a power
in holding together the scattered bonds
of kinship and acquaintance through
out the far-fung British empire, and
as a factor in imperial trade it pro
yided the facilities upon which modern
trading depends.
Many years ago King Edward, Their
prince of Wales, said he looked for
ward with hope to the day when every
English-speaking man, in whatever
part of the world he might be, should
be regarded as being as much an Eng
lishman, so far as the penny post was
concerned, as if he lived in Kent Of
Sussex.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
TRIBUTE TO HERO
FIJI. SimOnds EuIogizes Col. Ray.
nal c. Boiling.
services Of Aviation Expert, Before
His UntimeIy Death, Were Of the
Greatest Value to the coun.
try He Loved.

The men whom we could least spare,
and there are none we would willingly
spare, are the men who are giving
their lives to stem the fury of the
German onslaught, writes F. FL.
Simonds in American Review Of Re.
views.
1t is this thought which must be
in the mind of all who knew Col.
Raynal G. Boiling, dead to the enemy
In the early days of the great Ger
man offensive in March. Among all
the Americans who felt and foresaw
the coming of this war to our own
country, none with clearer vision or
more instant response set himself to
the task, alike of preparing himself
and of striving to persuade his fell
low-countrymen to prepare them
selves. He chose for his work the
aviation branch and for the three
years, while the war was still remote
and meaningless to millions of people
on this side of the Atlantic, he de-
voted his life to study and to practical
training in flying.
When at last the war came, no
American of his age counted greater
material success or was richer In the
things men sacrifice for an ideal, than
Colonel Boiling. General solicitor for
the United States Steel corporation,
respected and hOnored in the legal
profession for his attachments and
his promise, recognized as the one
whose influence and power for use
fitness in the future was to be great,
happy in home which gave him all
that a man can hope to receive on
this side of his life, Colonel Boiling
laid aside all of these things to re-
spond to the call of his country, not
only willingly but ready trained for
practical service.
For those who knew him and loved
him the tragedy of his death, a
death which all who knew his daring
spirit, the unfailing response it made
to every challenge Of danger and DIFF
ficulty foresaw, does not lie in the
fact that he met the death he ex-
pected and they expected for him.
Rather it is found in the realization
that a man who might have done so
much more in aiding his country and
his cOuntrymen to prepare for the
real struggle, whose services were so
essential, whose loss was so irrepar-
able on the practical side has been
lost to Us at this grave hour.
Colonel Boiling did not die before
he had done much which will count
in the future and will be a portion of
the history of American organization
for the conflict.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
orluin of "crater."

The word "crater," from the hole
made by a mine and afterward fought
for. has thoroughly established itself
in the language Of the trenches. 1t Is
highly obvious and inevitable borrow
ing from the volcano.
But the volcano itself took the word
from the original "crater"-the mix
ing howl (from the verb meaning to
mix, in which the Greeks from the
earliest known times, mingled water
with the wine that they seldom cared
or dared to drink neat.
These craters, which stood In con-
spicuous positions in the hail. were
often of huge size, and the resem'
bIance to them of the volcanoes orince
struck all ancient observers, who used
tbe word "crater" in the modern vol
canic sense.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11

DISTINCTIVE
F O OF w E A r
1t is not enough that YOUR ROOTS built of first
class material throughout proper style and cut, and
scientifically fitted
Your footwear should be DISTINCTIVE, there
should be indvuaIity, just as much so as QUALITY.
The manufacturers of our shoes stand for their
qualify and correctness in style The COUSIN shoe for
women in their varid feathers lasts and material insure
your moneys wortn
There is no better shoe made than Johnson &
Murphys for men, only the very highest class material
and the closest inspection can produce such shoes as
Is M.
And your ieet are SCIENTIFICALLY fitted, fitted
BY men who KNOW what you should wear knowledge
gained after year OF experience as FILTERS OF FEET
And with the FAMOUS ONYX HOSIERY-for
men, and women, there will be satisfied feeling that
onl' comes with comfort, style, and the SATISFACTION
of being PROPERLY SHOD.
Tillnan & Brown
Filters of Feet
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
SOCIAL EVENTS
Department conducted BY Mrs II. B. Auen Office Phone
49,; Residence. 466
More Red Cross Workers Needed.

An urgent call for more workers at
the Red Cross work rooms was issued
today by Mrs. S. H. Mckee, director of
women's work, for work on the infiu
enza masks for Souther Field. Major
Wash appealed to the Red Cross Tues
day for 1000 masks, and at least fifty
workers were wanted at the work
rooms this morning. However, only
ten responded, and the work proceeded
much slower than hoped for. The
girls of the domestic science class of
the high school volunteered and as
sisted in the work at the school. 1t
is hoped that enough women will vol
unteer to complete the much-needed
masks by tomorrow.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
Thursday Club.

Miss Martha Dedman will entertain
the Thursday Bridge club tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
Ensign Parker Promoted.

The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. c. Parker will be interested to
learn that their son, Leonard c. Par
ker, has received his commission as a
lieutenant in the United States navy.
Ensign Parker graduated from the
Naval Academy last summer and his
promotion has been unusually early.
He is at present stationed on the de-
stroyer Cummings" which before the
armistice was operating along the
French coast. Americas is proud of
this popular young lieutenant's ability
and efficiency
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
WOman's Faith Helps Husband.

Il owe nv good health to my wife
who had faith in a newspaper ad she
saw of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. l
was down so badly with stomach and
liver trouble after Is years of suffer-
ing and trying every known remedy
that l had no faith in anything. This
medicine has certainly been a God
send to me-" 1t is a simple, harmless
preparation that removes the catarr-
hal mucus from the intestinal tract
and allays the inflammation which
causes practically all stomach, liver
and intestinal ailments, including APP
pendicitis. One dose will convince or
money refunded. Howell's Pharmacy
and druggists everywhere
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11

Perfection of an airplane flare Tor
use in night bombing expeditions was
announced by the ordnance depart
mpnt. The flare is released from the
nlane in a parachute and is set of by
air friction. At height of 1000 feet
if win cause a light of more than 4oo''
GOO candle power over an area of one
and one-half miles in diameter. The
glare prevents detection Of the plane
eron, the Ground it was explained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
Miss Fisher Entertained.

Miss Emma Love Fisher, daughter
of Rev. and Mrs. Guyton Fisher, will
return home today from visit 0
Miss Kim Clark, of Gainesville, and
Miss Frances FELTON,, in Montezuma,
where she has been since the closing
of Wesleyan College last week. Miss
Fisher has a number of friends in
Americas who will accord her a warm
welcome to her new home. She will
be pleasantly remembered also as a
member of Wesleyan Glee club. which
has given several concerts in Ameri-
Gus, and this year she is one of the
organizations most popular soloists,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. u. WimbArly, of
: mericus. announce the marriage Ct
their daughter, Alice, to w. Fl itilt,n
of Savannah on Dec ,, sJtS.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
HUSTON THOMPSON GIVEN
TRADE COMMISSION POST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE ap-
pointment of former Assistant Attor-
ney General Huston Thompson by
President Wilson as a member of the
Federal Trade commission was an
nounced this afternoon.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11

Mrs. Pauline c. Borders, of Ozark,
Ala, is the guest of Mrs. w. S. Roach,
at her home on Lee street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
W0man's Literary Club.

The Woman's Literary club will
meet tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
with Mrs. Max Cawood.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
pineon Messengers.

British naval pigeon service mas
1000 pigeons for messenger duty In IN
Eronca and elsewhere. OF these 3,OOO
birds are loaned by 300 British pigeon
Fanc;ers pigeons often make $50
mile continuous lights carrying war
messages. Ar,azls4AsAaz sass "
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
Wednesday Bridge Club.

Miss Claire Everett was hostess to
the Wednesday Bridge club this af-
ternoon at a party at her home on
Lee street. Red carnations were used
with charming effect in the living
room where the tables were placed
and thrift stamps were given for top
score. Among those present were
Mrs. w. E. Taylor, Mrs Stephen Pace,
Miss Louise Marshall, Mrs. Eugene
Cato, Mrs. John Allen Fort, Miss
Thelma Easterlin, Mrs Manzelman,
Mrs. Thad Yeomans.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-12-11
Young MatrOnS' Bridge.

Mrs. Carr Glover's attractive home
on Taylor street was the scene of a
delightful party this afternoon when
she entertained the Young Matrons'
Bridge club. Pink roses were used
lavishly in the lovely decorations and
a pair of silver bud vases was given
for the prize. Those present were
Mrs. Barlow Council, Mrs. Edgar
Shipp, Mrs. Thomas McLendon, Mrs.
H. o. Jones, Mrs. T. o. Marshall. Mrs.
Chas. Burke, Mrs. Eugene Hill, Mrs.
j. D. Hooks, Mrs. Cliff Williams, Miss
Annie Ivey, Miss Mary Ella Daven-
port, Mrs. J. H. Williams, of Macon,
Miss.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-10-29
Wants $4,000 Heart
Balm from YOrkViNG
Man for Alienation

Special p,spatc!. to- Th" lnlr!l'G"ncer.
SwEI'Bt.E WILLIE. a.. Oct. ~ irhrt
balm Of S2u.0un is asked by John 4.
Ross. Pennsylvania railroad telegraph
operator AT Wh-vllnS Junction. W; Va.
from Melvin FryratI. a nll!-WriEhI 81
the Yurk.illc steel plant wnn III " pet
ton filed III Common Pleas Court hrF"
today, IS chnrtrl by Ross VITA tNc aii""-
alton # his Wits affections.
The petition r"cilea that on S"pt'n'-
Dor j.. l?n" II" married celia kIllE
Ross. ut SiruhrMvillc and mat th'.E
lived nnrr!iy together AZ man and Wiz
until lwn wears prior IL Jun" -, ~ o.
whrr. Defendant began Paying ms NJ
;rrtlnll$ to plHiulIiTS vile. IT - al
legged he gay" h"r presents. inducrd hSi
10 avoid her husbands society. thal M
!undI.d ,.tr"Ss"d and kissed her an"
won ncr affections away from the plum
mr. !,
Th" plaintiff alleges he has been az
prIV..d Of tlr comfort. S"cl"i! ana H''
vic" IF his wife. has been pat |" EFcht
trouble and expense trying 10 rSc''I'5
her from The defendant and has sulIcrSu
great distress of mind and body. Mr'
Ross Is residing IN this city. Inc prIh,
cluAls in the case are we'll hllo"H
throughout this section.