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The public ledger., 1918-10-28
ENFORCE THE RULES!

The epidemic Maysve perhaps standstl now but
behooves his welfare and the wei
neghbos very influence possible to hold this dis
letting the quarantine, there
relaxing vigilance by the officers the citizens
generally doubt what the quarantine invoked by
the Board rg norced the past several days has
Maysvle lives important than
The business of the city will take of itself If look
after the lives and safety of people
every person help. Instead of growing tax in
regard quarantine regulations and enforcement of the rules of the
line should and
should be shown dealing with persons who do not want
to obey the rules to the letter.
Again prompted to commend the splendid work OF the
nurses lodges and civic organizations
responded nob the call in this hour of need
Nayve people know how do things and doing it in
and n spirit which is commendable.
The public ledger., 1918-10-28
ISSUES NEW AP-
PEAL FOR GAS MASK
MATERIAL

The Government needs 100000
pounds of nut shells and fruit stones
daily for manufacturing gas-mask
charcoal, and at present is unable to
purchase one third that amount.
This and the failure of the public
to cooperate fully by saving and
sending in this form waste from the
kitchen have made it necessary for
the chemical warfare headquarters
at New York to renew its appeal
Because of the lack of sufficient ma
terial, wood charcoal now is being
mixed with shell charcoal for masks.
The wood charcoal is not hard. and
will settle, making it difficult for the
wearer of a mask containing It to
breathe, and it has not the absorptive
qualities of the shell product.
The public ledger., 1918-10-28
DIsMEMBERING GERMANY

We have received from George W. Upton of Warren copy
his letter President Wilson which he the
the complete dsntegaon of the German empire into its pr
elements they before Bismarck united them under the
banner of Hohenoenism We fully with Mr. Uptons
geson Weeks ago urged the dealing with
Huns The effect would be the destruction of kasersm. 1t
plain and practical method for solving the bloody problem Europe
That will end the Pussian dynasty If Bavaria Saxony Darn
stad and the others themselves there would be
threat of hanging the world the future Undo Bis
marck and the trouble i ssetted and henceforth
The public ledger., 1918-10-28
SEED CORN SHOULD
Be SELECTED NOW
Seed Secured Now WIN Make a Hand
some Profit Over the Ordinary
Run of Corn.

Run Of Corn.
In sharp contast to Iowa, which Is
reported to have Selected enough seed
corn for next spring New York Is al
ready seeking an available supply for
her own use. In letter received by
MIR. A. N. Gordon, who has been con-
nected with the Agronomy Depart
ment of the University of Kentucky,
prominent member Of the faculty of
New York Agricultural College asks
whether 1t will be possible to obtain
any high test seed corn from this
state. 1t appears that the seed corn
situation in New York is about as SER
ious as It was in the Corn Belt last
year, as a frost injured the New York
corn while still in the milky stage
before it was possible to select seed
saw the reply which was sent to
this letter, and am sorry to say that
very little encouragement was offer
ell in regard to the amount of field
picked seed in Kentucky. 1t seems to
me that while there is still time to at
tend to this most necessary duty there
is nothing which offers a farmer
greater opportunity for profit than the
selection of as much seed corn as he
has available There is no certainty
yet that the high prices prevalent last
spring will not be repeated, and corn
at $15 per bushel, price many Ill
inois farmers were forced to pay,
made somebody a tremendous profit.
There is little probability that any
such price will be offered in this coun-
ty, yet it is true that seed selected
now will sell at handsome premium
over the ordinary run of corn. The
farmer can't loSt, and he stands to
make a good profit if he has several
bushels of high test corn to sell in the
spring.
| shall be more than glad to assist
any one having good seed to find
market for it.
GEORGE KIRK,
Mason County Farm Agent.
The public ledger., 1918-10-28
NEEDS AND LUXURIES

One conditions saving among people, which
patriotic duty these days. determine the difference
could hardly believe but there
families and often families who spend % to so cent
things they could without OF of these things
which depse for they into
joys of life yet chance for wise discrimination
among those things Look into welled basket coming
you find several articles that contribute
but slightly the nutrition of the family and which
e smoke 1t is well enough regard food values
contributing the joys @ for they provide health and strength
delcacies thus nthe constitute
happiness living And then the commonpaes of food
be handled that they be made thoroughly appeg More
depends upon the cook than the pocket-book.
The public ledger., 1918-10-28
WARTIME NEEDS OF COLORED
SCHOOLS

The special wartime needs of many
of the colored schools are emphasized
in letter addressed by Commissioner
of Education P. P. Claxton to a num-
Der of persons throughout the coun-
try who have been interested at one
time or another in the education OF
the Negro. DR.. ClaXton says:
Most of the secondary and higher
schools for Negroes in the South are
supported by private philanthropy.
These schools are largely denomina-
tional, and have some assured though
inadequate support from the church
organizations back of them. But many
of the best private schools, including
especially the effective small schools
of the industrial type, are Independent
in character, and have no income eX-
cept from donations.
"The demands which the many ne
cessary war appeals have made on the
public purse have made it almost i'm
possible for these private schools to
raise enough money to keep open.
Church organizations have found that
contributions have been somewhat
lessened, and the Independent schools
have experienced considerable diff
Guilty in raising funds. At the same
time, the high prices of food and ma
terials have made 1t necessary for the
schools to raise more money than
ever to maintain the old standards. A
number of the best teachers have gone
into the service of the Nation, many
of them teachers who, from sheer de-
votion to the work, had served for low
salaries. The high cost of living has
forced other teachers to seek more
remunerative fields of labor.
Some Negro schools are well
known and have manw influential
friends. But many worthy schools,
both of the academic and industrial
type, are not so widely known. They
need money urgently; they need
money, not only to the necessary work
that they have been doing for years,
but they need more money to provide
the special training imperatively
needed for large numbers of colored
people in the war emergency. Con-
tributions to schools that are doing a
necessary war work should make a
patriotic appeal to anyone who has
the means to give for education. 1t
should not be forgotten, however, that
nothing is gained by responding to
appeals for gifts to schools athat do
not exist or have no value as educa-
tional institutions Many such appeals
are made.
Determination of the relatives
merits and needs of colored schools
has become much more simple mat
ter since the publication of Bulletin
1916 No. 1899, OF the Bureau of Edu-
cation, which lists practically all the
colored Schools of the South, with de-
scriptions and recommendations for
each school. The Bureau will gladly
supplement the information contained
in this report
The public ledger., 1918-10-28
SAFFEL, KEY FAN FOR YEARS,
DEAD

Jim Saffel, who doubtless held the
record for witnessing baseball games,
died at his home in Washington, D.
c., in his 10Th year. Mr.. Saffei was
a telegrapher, and served at the base
ball parks in the capital city in that
capacity for forty-nine years. This
season would have been his fiftieth,
but he saw only one game--the second
on the schedule.
The public ledger., 1918-10-28
HE GETS THEM

A Chicago mail order house receiv-
ed from a farmer an order" for two
farm hands, and within twenty-four
hours two men of farm experience
were started for the country to help
save the wheat crop.
The public ledger., 1918-10-28
FOR RENT,

Building formerly occupied by the
Chenoweth Drug Co., Second and sut-
ton streets Apply to Mrs. ]. c. Rog-
ers. 5-1mo
The public ledger., 1918-10-28

How can a county expect to have
good roads when the man in charge
of the road work is incompetent?
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-06-08
EXPERIENCED MEN NEEDED.
Many Opportunities Open for Spe.
cialists in War Department.

There is list of 1877 occupations
where the demand for men in the
war department constantly exceeds
the supply.
A pressing need exists in the army
for men experienced in handling
mules, and before all future needs
are met recruiting campaign may
become necessary. No difficulty has
been experienced in getting men who
can buy and handle horses, but black
smiths are scarce.
There is constant demand for
butchers, and cooks are greatly need
ed. In several technical branches,
particularly the engineers, men for
the higher positions are plentiful but
the workers for the ranks are scarce
Experienced mechanics, especially
these familiar with automobiles, are
always in demand.
More Interpreters than can be
used have applied for positions, and
applications for commissions as
army chaplainsz are also in excess
of the need. The excess totals thou
sands in each case Clerks for gen.
eral work are plentiful, but there is
a demand for specialists. At present
there is a surplus Of dentists and
pharmacists.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-06-08
STATE WAR STAMP DRIVE.
Louisiana to Use Nebraska Plan to
Reach $37, ,0og, 900 Quota.

A campaign to sell s37, 100000
worth of war savings stamps will be
conducted in Louisiana from June l
to June %. This has been decided
upon by P. Fl. Saunders, state direc-
tor of war savings. Il is expected
that by using the Nebraska system OF
selling the stamps enough enthusiasm
will be worked up within the time set
to assure the state going over its
quota in the sale Of the stamps.
The Nebraska plan is to carry on
an intensive campaign for month
to secure from families and indivl-
duals pledges to pay certain amounts
monthly until the end of the year. IN
Nebraska meetings were held all
over the state, with a final meeting to
conclude the pledging.
The amounts to be pledged a month
in Louisiana start with SALT in June
and increase one cent a month on
each card, ending with $4,23 in De-
cember The Louisiana society is
sending out three pledge cards for
each subscription. one to sales agent,
one to buyer and one to be filled IN
and returned for record.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-06-08
THE THIRD LIBERTY LOAN.
Solidarity of Nation Attested by
Tremendous Oversubscription.

The third Liberty Loan yielded
$4,1T0, ,0l9, ,65 III, subscribed to by
about II 100000 buyers. Secretary
McAdoo congratulates the country
on the result, which, he says is "ir-
refutab1e evidence Of the strength,
patriotism, and determination of the
American people,
The loan is larger and the number
of subscribers much greater than any
previous loansof this country, and
every bond buyer bought with the
full knowledge that he would be al
lotted the full amount Of his sub
scription. z. 5s. ss=
The great subscription was made
4lespite the fact stfla the country has
been called upon to pay since the pre-
seding loan income and excess profit
taxes approxi1nating So 900, ,0o0, 600.
The loan. and these taxes viii make a
total Of about s., ,0o0, 100000 turned
into the treasurvfof the United States
since the second loan, including the
month of June. Yet every district
oversubscribed it's quota, the Mime
apolis district leading with an over
subscription of 172#per cent.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-06-08
RAISE FEED FOR COWS.
Velvet Beans, Sorghum, Stock Beets
and Oats Suitable Crops.

For city and farm homes, for chill
.dren and grown-ups. milk is becoming
a more important article of food un-
der war conditions than it was nor
mally. Regardless of what we may
be asked to forego in order to help
feed the soldiers, we will not suffer
from an unbalanced ration if the sup
ply of milk and cottage cheese can be
maintained.
The problem of maintaining and
increasing our supply of milk is de-
serving of the best thought of our
farmers and dairymen. Cheap feed
has become the most important tac-
tor in solving this problem. :,
In meeting the situation it Would
proye wise to plant a heavy acreage
in velvet beans, planting in the corn.
If planting is postponed until later
date satisfactory yield may not be
obtained. Sorghum for summer and
winter feeding could be planted. II
NAV be shocked in the field like corn
and fed throughout the winter with
exc client results. Stock beets should
be sown in August, being heavy
vielder when stand can be secured
Oats for winter grazing should be
planted early.
By making use of these suggess,,
tions the dairyman assures h1msel1
of a reasonable profit in milk produc-
ton, while our farmers place them
selves in position to keep their ia.
bles supplied with an indispensable
article of food.
Yours for greater milk production
]. @. MONTEGUT,
Parish Farm Agent
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-06-08
PRESSING NEED FOR 'Y" MEN.
Opportunity for Patriotic Service
Offered Those Past Fishing Are.

Recognizing the urgent need for
overseas workers under the banner
of the Army Young Mems Christian
Association, Governor Hobby Of
Texas has issued the following state
ment to his people urging able
bodied men above draft age and un-
der fifty years to volunteer their ser
vices to this cause:
My attention has been called by
representatives Of the war work
council of the Young Mems Christian
Association to the pressing need for
men in France, which need has been
expressed through General Pershine
and Ambassador Sharpe. 1t gives
me great pleasure to lend my in
fiuence and support to this worthy
organization in its attempt to meet
this demand. II addition to the reg
ular work of the association, which
requires men specially trained for
religious, educational and athletic
work, General Pershing has turned
over to this organization the entire
canteen business for the American
expeditionary forces This has in
creased tremendously the need for
chants, trained Transportation men,
and general all7round business men.
I am anxious that Texas shall do her
part in sending men who are equip
ped to do this service. 1t offers a,
splendid opportunity for those who
are anxious to serve the country in
this critical time but who are kept
out Of the army on account of the
age limit No men are taken for this
service who are under 81 years of
age or over so. They must be men
of good character, men who are
thoroughly sympathic with the war
aims of the nation, and men who are
willing to serve sco-operatively with
the organization overseas.
'sIt is nay frank Judgment. that
there are hundreds of men promi-
nent in business affairs of Importance
in this state who ought to offer them
selves Immediately for this branch of
the service.
How great u NJ, G. A. expansion
has heen since the United States en-
tered the war is shown by compari-
son of figures. The original estimate
called for 1900 workers in the Amer
ican army. Already more than 1000
are wearing the uniform with the red
triangle, either iii this country or
overseas. Six hundred and fifty
were sent to France in April, fifty
seven Of them reaching their posts in
spite Of the fact that the vessel on
which they sailed was torpedoed and
sunk. More than 200 workers are
now at Princeton Tor intensive train
ing before going overseas,
As. the military farces Of the nation
increase, ttlhis st iii of j 3.
workers must increase if#the associa-s
tien is not to falter IN the duties
which have been intrusted to it by
the government. There is need for
hut secretaries, athletic directors,
automobile drivers and mechanics,
and numerous other workers.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-06-08
ACT QUICKLY.

Do the right thing at the right
time.
Act quickly in time of danger. :.
In time of kidney danger, Doan's
Kidney Pills are most effective:
Plenty of Donaldsonville evidence
of their worth.
Mrs. Frances Cafero, Lessard
street, Donaldsonville, says: Il sui,
fered with intense pains through my
kidneys. Ny back was 50 weak that
I was unable to do any lifting; in
fact, it was difficult for me to stooE
over. My head ached, ! felt nervous
and languid, and my Kidneys were
out Of order. | got Doan's Kidney
Pills and began to use them. | was
surprised at the quick relief they
brought me. ! have taken Doan's
Kidney Pills number of times ano
am certainly sure of their reliability
can recommend Doan's to others. :
Price 6oc., at all dealers. Foster
Milbunn Co, Mfrs, Buffalo, N. u
s(Advge :
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-06-08
can Alien Enemy

s'An Alien Enemy" belongs to the
class of moving pictures that are in
tended to teach the people of the
United States what the agents of the
Kaiser are doing for him in this
country and in France. The picture
fulfills it's object, and is excellent
propaganda for the cause of the
Allies. Produced by Paralta with
Louise Glaum in the principal role,
"An Alien Enemy will also hold the
attention of the spectator for the
sake of the pretty romance that runs
through it.
I The main points of this feature of
the pictuVe lead to interesting situa-
tions. There are any number of
scenes that arouse the patriotism of
the spectator to a high pitch. There
are no battle scenes IN the picture,
but otheS evidences of the great con-
fiict are realistically reproduced.
Louise Glaun's delineation of the
role al. Negsa is5 sone of her best
pieces of work. She acts with feel
ING throughout, and incidentally dis
plays an extensive wardrobe. The
supporting cast is strong, and the di-
rection of excellent quality.
This timely production will be the
Tuesday offering at the Grand.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-06-08
MEMPHIS MAN HITS HARD.
Proposes Vigorous Measures for Re-
lieving Labor Shortage.

The Memphis Commercial Appeal
recently printed the following inter-
view with prominent business man
of the Tennessee city. His sugges-
tions, it seems, might apply in other
cities and other states. He says:
Take all the men out of soft
drink stands and all the young men
out Of cigar stands and put them at
work that only men can do, and let
girls take their places.
"Take young men off of the eleva-
tors and let them get into work that
only men can do, and put women on
the elevators.
'sDo away entirely with white
chauffeurs who serve private families.
"Do away with chauffeurs entirely
except in the case Of a man above SO
who is in bad health, invalids and old
women.
nReduce the number Of taxis hang
ing around and put the drivers of
unneeded cars in the munitlon fac
tories or on the farm.
"Close up the hand books and make
operators go to work or go to jail.
MAKE the loafers around the pool
rooms go to work, but do not inter
fere with the working man who oc-
casionally wants to play a game Of
pool as a relaxation. ... !.
"Take census of the gamblers and
well dressed men without an occupa-
ton and make them go TO work for
themselves at gainful pursuits or
make them go to work for the eoun-
ty on the public roads.
60 down to the courthouse and
take d census of those who are on
the payroll Of the county and the
city and whenever nan 81 Wol can
he done hy suon1a ne the go1lala
the work and let the man SO to work
somewhere else.
DO away with the shoe shine par.
Iors. 5.,5s
Close up all the soft drink stands
operated by white men catering to
negroes. They are mostly camou-
aages for craps and shorty.
LET negroes alone: conduct soft
drink stands for negroes.
ttIIalf a dozen negroes are ~ the
toilet rooms of the various hotels.
One man is all that is necessary.
"Close up half the pressing clubs
in the city,
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-06-08
RECIPES FOR "PoTATRIoTs." /"
Try These Methods of Using Spudsi
They'll Tickle Your Palate.

In furtherance of the campaign to
stimulate the use Of Irish potatoes,
with a view of promoting the con-
sumption of the country's record
crop, Miss Marjorie B. Arbour, par
ish emergency home demonstration
agent, furnishes the following re-
cipes wherein "spuds" are featured
as one of the chief ingredients:
Irish Potato Pie-Two good sized
potatoes, / egg, teaspoonsful
Sauer's lemon extract, | cup sugar, !
tablespoonful butter, | teaspoonful
Sauer's orange extract, teaspoon
| full Sauer's yellow color. Boil pota-
toes in Jackets until well done, peel,
add butter, and mash thoroughly.
Ito the well beaten egg add sugar,
then mashed potatoes. and lastly ex-
tracts and color. Mix well, add q
dash of salt. Have pie pan lined
with crust, pour in mixture and bake.
| This will make a large pie, enough to
serve six people.
| Potato Cornmeal Mullins Two
tablespoonsful fat. tablespoonful
sugar, / egg, well beaten, / cup
milk, cup mashed potatoes, | cup
cornmeal. 4 teaspoonsful baking
powder, ! teaspoonful salt. Mix in
order given, bake 40 minutes in hot
Ioven. This makes IL mullins.
1 Potato Sausages One cup mashed
potatoes, cup ground nuts, fish OF
lmeat, egg, well beaten, / h tea
Ispoonsful salt, 1-8 teaspoonful pep
lper, salt pork, bacon or other fat
| Mix mashed potatoes and seasoning
with ground nuts Add beaten egg
Form into little sausages, roll in -four
place in creased pan. Bake in fair
II hot oven until brown. Il
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-06-08
Louisiana Agents Report Progress

Farm demonstration agents are IN
close touch with the farmers OF the
state. and are in a better position
than any one else to know what Lou,
isiana is doing along agricultural
lines. Their weekly reports tins
spring and early summer show that
the farmers have made an excellent
start toward producing large amounts
of food and feed crops. Much attef,
tion has been paid to the quality OF
seed planted and to preparation OF
the land. Greatly increased acre:
aces have been soWn to grazing anc
soil renovating crops. In some par,
ishes. the acreage in velvet beans has
been increased many fold.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-06-08

A huge limousine in which lone
some little cloak model, who has
bought her way into society,". is riding
with the "40O's" most notorious
roue, plunges over a steep embank-
ment, turning over and over as it
rolls.
You see the monster machine whirl-
ing along the cliff; you see the occu-
pants struggle; you can almost hear
the girls cries for help, as the rake
crushes her in his arms; the chauf-
feur turns his head; the road twists
sharply; the auto lunges forward
and then-the greatest auto wreck
ever staged.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-06-08
"The Cabaret. !"

Extraordinary in the dramatic in
tensity of the story it tells, and ex-
traordinary in the strength of the
true all-star cast assembled for it's
Interpretation, "The Cabaret, " which
will be shown Thursday at the Grand,
promises real treat to local picture
patrons. Carlyle Blackwell plays the
leading role. and is supported by
June Elvidge. Montagu Love, John
Bowers and George MacQuarrie.
"The Cabaret is a gripping drama
of modern life in the. authors and
artists colony in New York City.
The Donaldsonville chief., 1918-06-08
. "The Lie"

Elsie Fefguson's acting is the feat
of a virtuoso. ringing true in every
tone. This has been evidenced. in
each Of her successive shadow
dramas. It is again demonstrated in
1'rhe Lie, (which comes to the Grand
Monday. The play delves deep into
the hearts of two sisters-one noble,
self-sacrifcing and pure; the other
selfish and weak. Miss Ferguson
takes the part of the elder sister,
who shoulders all the blame for her
sisters transgression and loses the
man she loves. Miss Ferguson could
wiring tears from a stone. She
makes one think of the Lady of
Shalott, of Julia Marlowe in "Joan
dare" who have hitherto possessed
the key which unlocks the doors to
ones deepest emotions. David
Powell, Percy Marinot and Betty
Howe are all exceptionally fine in
support of Miss Ferguson.