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The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12

Tie real crisis is at hand ac.
cording to Simonds, who is quoted
rs authority by many, while Field
Marshal Haig says the enemy has
already spent bis effort. At any
aid all events, the Allies have the
up9er hand, and the eyes of the
world are awaiting the beginning
OF the end, which seems near at
hand.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12

We read much of man power
these days; human rower is a bet
ter term because it emphasizes the
fat that the women and children
asp constitute a gre4t factor in
this war. In the final victory.
every man, woman and child in
America can and should have a
part.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12

The mayor issued a proclama,
tion requesting that all places OF
business be CLOSED today, 50 that
everybody could assist in getting
n full registration. 50 lodaysis be-
ing observed as general holiday
in Natchitoches-
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12

Rye should be used more ex-
tansively by Louisiana dairymen
as winter grazing crop and should
be planted in September or Octo-
ber, If not possible to plant be-
fore
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12

Youths of 10 and 20 and men
between 80 and 3G, inclusive, who
register today, will be called to
the coIors first, anl until the avail
able figlt;ng materials exhausted,
the older men will not be called.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12

The French are harvesting
1,S9a,o00 bushels Of wheat in the
conquered and reco2quered por-
1tion of France that was planted
BIZ them under German domiha-
tioo, that now will make bread for
the allies.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12

When the Till extending the
draft age from Is to 45 became
Law, the States seys we shall see
may thousands Of bald heads
inducted into the army, which is
to make the world safe for de-
mocracy ard grass widows,
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12

All mea. between IS and IS
years, must register today, and
let there be no slackers among US,
for the eyes of the world are
upon us.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12

Just now the most appropriate
song for young men-31-45-ac-
cording to the Memphis CONNER
cial-Appeal, is, i Hear You
Calling Me-"
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12
Cotton Prices Are Stabie
lized by the U. S. Food
Administr alton

Sterilization of cotton SEED
prices thruout Louisiana has beer
announced by John Nj. Parker,
State, food administrator, as fol.
lows: The price of cotton seed in
Louisiana in Zone 1 is $T3; ir
Zone 2, $71; in Zone 3, S68. These
prices are per ton carload lots, in
bulk at railway points of ship
ment. River prices arc the same
plus cost Of bags, wagon load
prices S3 rcc ION less. Price Of
Gotten seed mea', based on IS per
cen. cf pr;.tein, in sacks, is 553
per ton, hulls S2G per ton. Match
itoches parish isin Zone 2. Based
on the above, the ginner and seed
dealer must pay the farmer full
value for his seed. and net make
up for low prices on ginning By
excessive profits on seed as has
frequently becn tic case in the
past. The eihning charges, and
prices for bagging and ties are
fair for that operation, as separ-
ated from dealing in cotton seed;
and profits allowed the seed deal
ers are fair for such business.
Thru these two operations being
regulated, the farmer, ginner and
consumer are protected, and IN
tair compeIition and speculation
eliminated.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12

The amount of business done at
the express Office has increased $50
per cent. over that of the past
year, and with the increase re-
corded at the postoflice is the best
indication of the prosperity of
cur community.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12

Henry Ford is going 10 turn into
the u. S. treasury every cent he
makes in profits from war con-
tracts, and the motors ordered
already will yield Uncle Sam a
neat sum thru this. Patriotic chan
mel.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12

Russia has tried autocracy and
it has tried monocracy. Now it
would seem to be in order for it
to try democracy, ard ont Of the
Kaleidoscope movement that is
rending it from boundary to boun-
dary must come new and better
era.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12

Don't forget the fourth Liberty
loan is scheduled for the last of
September.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12

The congress of allied women,
In which fifteen different countries
participated and wound up with a
monster mass meeting in Paris
on Saturday night, put a new tonic
into a new atmosphere of victory,
the object being to insure the men
Of the front that the women second
aiI their sacrifices and want to
prove TO them that they never
pivc in. They adopted for their
MOTIF:
Believe victory,
Think victory,
Preach victory,
Live victory.
- s.'-------.s-.
Subscribe for The Ealcrprise.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12

It locks. like tie Germans are.
trying to beat the Allies hack
to Berlin.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12

Patriots will register Others
MUST
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12

If y"u want quality and best prices
bring your work to the Enterprise.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1918-09-12

Communications arc solicited, ana
we will not be held responsible for any
views contained therein.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16
RAISE LEGHO0NS
FOR FAMILY Use
Meat Possibilities Of Fowl Have
Been Neglected by Most
Poultry Breeders.
AVERAGE BIRD IS TOO SMALL
II Would Be Profitable for Poultry
Ralsers to Give More Attention to
Theee Egg Producers--Make
Splendid BroiIers.

Prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture.)
The LeghOrn fowl owes its popu-
larity so largely to its reproducing
capacity that the meat possibilities Of
the breed have been neglected by most
Leghorn breeders. Such failure to rec
ognize the potential food value Of
birds kept to produce a special food
product may have been excusable un-
der prewar conditions, but In the pres
ent need of utilizing to the full every
capacity of every food-producing ami
nal, breeders of Leghorns should give
due attention to the development Of
their table qualities.
Discussion Of the meat value Of
breed must note and take due account
of the fact that the markets-that is,
the dealers and cOnsumers--do not
recognize breed differences In poultry,
except as in few localities particular
breeds may be generally kept and may
become known locally, or in special
'i"uN hhCo lol VANClIVhL luDiC HuuiitJ'
The poultry BREEDER therefore, In plan
ming how to make the most Of the
meat values of his stock considers
what market demands can be filled
with poultry Of the breed which he
keeps.
Average Leghorns Too Small.
Average Leghorn hens weigh only
about 3 pounds alive. Many Of them
will dress only 2 to 21a pounds. This
Is not desirable size for table fowl,
being too much under the weights "a
to 8 pounds) which most people prefer
when buying fowl.
Besides being small herself, the av-
erage Leghorn produces chicks so
small that they do not remain very
soft-meated until they have reached
the size the market demands In brOil-
ers, and so the cockerels cannot be
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16
STILL A FAVORITE
Straight ChemiseIike Garment
Has Not Been Abandoned.
May Be Prominent Among the Fall
Styles, According to Recent
Statement From Paris.

The frock here shown is copy of
one Of the latest Paris models, de-
signed by famous French costumer
and brought over by one of the fore
most American importers. It was de-
veloped, as originally shown, In white
and navy satin, with embroidery In
dull, rich red. This frOck was one OF
the surprises of the French showing,
a fashion writer states, as 1t served
to put question mark after the re-
iterated statement that straight line,
chemlse-type garments were out of
the running this year, and that waist
line indication about this frock is the
result of the fabric combination, and
certainly that is not sufficient to make
one blind to the fact that 1t Is a
straight chemisellke garment, touch
ing the figure practically only at the
shoulders.
This may possibly be forerunner
Of what fall will show In the lineup
Of clothes, If the statement Of recent
date from Paris that straight lines will
be the thing for fall may be taken as
correct.
The Gown shown may be made
sipover, if desired; but it would be
easier to fashion and more easily put
on II fastened in the center back, and
the fabric selection may be varied to
suit the individual taste, complexion
and season.
The skirt, as will be noted, Is a
graceful, ankle-length and this gen.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16
FL0WERED TOQUE is REVIVED
Blossom. Bedecked Headgear is Much
In Favor With Matronly Women
After Several Seasons.

The lowered toque has been revlv-
ed again and Is much worn by matrOn-
ly women. Several seasons have cl0ps.
ed since the small howcr-covered hat
received any particular attention.
An especially effective model of this
type was worn by Il large and digplhed
woman with full-length broadtnll
coat made with shawl collar and
deep Guns Of ChnChllla. The close
fitting toQuc which topped this hand
some garment was covered with small
white lines. Each flower wus placed
individually and stood out from the
others, A piece Of narrow black vel
vet ribbon was worked in and out
among the lilies around the front and
sides and ended In cluster Of bows
at the back.
Niolcts frequently appear in these
tloWcrcroWncd hats Many of the red
flowers Nrc also used.
The flower named ragged sailor was
attrNctIvrly applied ON one close-ht.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16

The maintenance usually runs up
to considerable annual cost and 1t
Is this maintenance that usually Is
neglected by county commissioners
and road supervisors.
AS good an illustration Of road
maintenance as I have been able to
find is that practiced by New Hamp-
shire. New Hampshire's roads are
mainly graveled roads. Most Of
them are rightly constructed, the
gravel being wet and rolled as 1t is
placed upon the road, but in many
places this is impossible on account
Of the expense and in these places the
gravel Is simply spread upon the road
and left for the traffic to compact.
Many Of these roads have to bear
a fairly heavy traffic, especially dur
ing the summer months, most Of
which is automobile traffic, and the
roads would soon be ruined were it
not for the maintenance feature of
New Hampshire's road system. This
road maintenance is carried on by
several hundred patrolmen. They are
hired from the last of March until
the first Of December, and their
work consists in patching every lit
tie rut and hole that appears, clean
ing the bitches and culverts and in
keeping the roads smooth.
Each patrolman has a section of
road assigned him. He Is required to
furnish a one-horse wagon, a shovel,
rake and light road drag, The
road Is smoothed by this drag after
every rain, and If chuck holes start,
fresh material is placed in them,
tamped down and left for the traffic
to compact.
These patrolmen are paid an aver
age of $3.25 day and the total cost
Of maintenance runs about $240 per
mile per year. The total first cost
Of construction of these roads runs
about $4,000 mile.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16
Corselets That Cling.

The medieval corselrt Is strongly
accented by the French houses, and
it is II wonder that more of our shops
do not take 1t up us Il specialized sep
urNtc garment. The sewing rooms
have already seen Its advantage. Some
of the art shops are Offering 1t In
heavy Chinese pongee embroidered
with wool or silk threads. Bronze,
tree green, deep beige and midnight
blue are the colors, and there is enough
embroidery to enlivcu the surface.
These corselets are cut to cling to
the hips and shoulders With slight
ln.curve Mt the wOistline that gives
them graceful folding, They are Il
far better and more Serviceable gar
ment than the white shlrtwaist.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16

Since economy is not only the rnge,
nut the common necessity of the day, a
dress that can serve more than one
purpose has unique standing in the
present affairs of the feminine world,
The simplest form of this Idea is to
have gown, say of serge or of satin,
made ON entirely conservative lines,
with the provision Of changing collars
ana cuffs to vestees and undersleeyes,
or with the possibility Of varying ell.
ther OF these sets OF ornamentation.
There are so many original things to
be done in this direction. There is the
use of organdle In pastel shades. 1t
has infinite possibilities. Colored chif-
tons are done this season In this con-
nection, and so on through all the list
OF collar and walstcoat materials.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16

sold for poultry at that stage with
the same profit as cockerels from larg
er stock.
Standard Leghorns Better for Poultry.
The standard weights for mature
Leghorns are: Males 51s pounds, fe-
males A pounds. BY making these the
minimum weights for birds used in
breeding, and by giving the preference
to the largest specimens that show
Leghorn type without coarseness,
strains of Leghorns may be developed
that with no loss of laying capacity
have considerable merit as table fowls
in limited range Of uses.
Leghorn hens which alive weigh 4
pounds or more are heavy enough tC
meet the demand for dressed fowls a
little under the weights generally pre-
ferred and there is enough demand
for fowls at this weight to take all the
supply.
The cockerels bred from hens of
pounds weight and over, If properly
grown, will make broller size as quickly
as the chicks of most Of the larger
breeds. They will also be soft-meated
up to about 2 to 21a pounds weight.
After that they are apt to harden
quickly and their flesh is not so ten
der. Leghorn cockerels produced from
very large males and females-that is,
from males that weigh upward Of 6A
pounds and females upward Of 5h
pounds--frequently keep quite soft
meated until they reach to 8 pounds
weight Such birds make very salts
factory small roasters for home use,
though they will not sell as we'll On tie
market as birds of the same weight
Of slower growing breed.
Growing Leahorns for Meat.
Even when goodsized Leghorns are
used for breeding, the chickens will not
make good poultry unless they are
we'll grown. In measure this Is true
Of any chickens; those that are poorly
grown never make the development
or have the table quality Of those that
are well grown.
To secure good growth, Leghorn
chicks must not be overcrowded In
brooders or coops, and as soon as they
are large enough to range over an ex-
tended piece of ground should be given
as wide range as possible and at the
same time fed literally, Chicks so
treated will grow twice as fast as
those that are reared under the inten-
sive conditions to which the greater
number of Leghorn chicks are sub
tected,
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16
ROAD ;
BUILDING
MAINTENANCE IS A BIG ITEM
New Hampshire Uses Patrolmen, Who
Repair Every Little Hole as Soon
as 1t Appears.

(By E. B. HOUSE, Colorado Agricultural
College, Fort Collins, Colo.)
There are two elements that should
be figured in the cost Of road con-
structiOn. First, the cost Of construc-
tion. Second, the cost of maintenance.
1t Is the yearly average Of these two
that should always be considered
when figuring the cost Of road. True
1t is, that roads may be constructed
in such manner as to need very lit
tie maintenance, but these roads are
very expensive to build, and 1t is out
of the question to contemplate them
for the West. The other type Of road
Is the road that costs a moderate
sum to construct and then yearly
charge for maintenance Of said road.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16
DIRT ROADS ARE PREFERRED
Much Of the Wear and Tear on Hard
Road Can Be Avoided by Making
Dirt Track on Each Side.

Dirt roads are the cheapest-and
for a large part Of the year the best
highways that can be built. Because
we want to use our roads every day In
the year we are willing to 60 to the
expense Of hard road building, but
that Is no reason for discarding the
dirt roads entirely.
More than half the wear on the hard
road can be avoided by making a good
dirt track on each side. People will
use the dirt road from preference
when 1t is passabie. The life Of the
hard road will be greatly heightened,
the cost Of repairs reduced, and the
needs Of the road users better served
by building this combination Of hard
and dirt roads.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16
YES! MAGICALLY!
CORNS LIFT OUT
WITH FINGERS

You corn-pestered men and women
need suffer no longer. Wear the shoes
that nearly killed you before, says
this Cincinnati authority, because .
few drops Of freezone applied directly
on tender, aching corn or callous
stops soreness at once and soon the
corn or hardened callous loosens so 1t
can be lifted out, root and all, with
out pain.
A small bottle Of freezone costs
very little at any drug store, but will
positively take off every hard or soft
corn or callous. This should be tried
as 1t Is inexpensive and Is said not
to irritate the surrounding skin.
II your druggist hasn't any freezone
tell him 10 get small bottle for YOU
from his Wholesale drug house. It Ia
fine stuff and acts like q charm every
time.-Adv.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16
Chemise Type Frock of Navy and
White Satin.

eral rule for skirt length Is applied
to virtually all the suits and dresses
shown for spring and summer
The sash belt, with ends tied at one
side, is pretty feature of this frock,
incidentally, may be noted that
sashes Of nlI kinds are the vogue this
season. Quaint dresses of white and
cOlored voilcs, Of dotted swiss, geOr-
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16

ting model set off with two slender
outstanding wings. A fine mesh veil
with Il heavy velvet scroll completed
the hat, which was worn by Il young
woman In n braid trimmed tailored
suit of blue velour.
For renovating purposes floral cam
outage works miracles. Where the
crown is faded or sunburned, cover
1t with II thatChed effect with flowers
and foliage. Two or more kinds are
used, according to personal preference
and available trimmings. Brims are
likewise overlaid and smartly yelled
with tulle and net.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16
CHICKENS FOR HOME FL0CkS
Pay Little or No Attention to Fowls
Which Are Not Successfully Raised
In Community.

prepared by the United States Depart.
ment Of Agrioulture.)
In considering the breed Of chickens
best suited FOR the home flock, pay lit
tie or no attention to those which are
not Of local Importance, that Is. not
being raised successfully In the com
munity. except on the advice Of en-.
pert&
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16
Would Be ONLY Natural.

Francis was busily engaged in cut
ting pictures from the magazines and
coloring them. At length he completed
the cutting and coloring of the Statue
of Liberty (holding a glorious orange
colored torch in her hand) and after
careful scrutiny, after the manner of
all great artists, he remarked to him
self: "H'm, guess I'll make the Statue
of Libertys cheeks red, cause she's
out in the fresh air all the time"
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16
The Old-Time Cord.

The most common method of max
ing cord wood is to cut the trees into
four-foot lengths with an ak and split
the larger pieces. The pieces are then
piled in a standard cord, which is
eight feet long, four feet high and four
feet wide. The contents are 1913 cubic
feet, of which 10 per cent is wood and
80 per cent air. This is the old-fash-
ioned regulation cord of wood.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16
Palm Beach Fashions.

The Palm Beach fashion, arranged
In America for Americans, under
French inspiration, of wearing Il quan.
tity of orgnndie gowns will dominate
the summer fashions. The dressmak-
ers are turning out many gowns In
this one material. They are made as
shirtwalst frocks for the morning and
US elaborate creations OF silk or satin
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16
Water Plants Scientifically

A French botanist who has expert
mented with vegetable raising has de-
termined the exact amount of water
necessary for the best growth Of vari-
Gus plants. In general, he found that a
supply Of water administered unin-
terruptedly drop by drop brought bet
ter results than even systematic
drenching.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16
A Woman's Invention.

The machine that makes artificial
comb foundation for beehives is the
invention of Frances A. Dunham, who
patented it in 1881. The ready-made
comb of beeswax permits the bees to
devote themselves entirely to filling
the cells, increasing the output of
honey.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16

The new clothes are rife with novel
Ideas. Although there Is no striking
change in the silhouette, many fea-
lures are even more interesting than
usual. With rare good taste the de-
sgners have shown patriotism by ad-
herring to the straight llne-thus Sc
curing conservation of material-and
have made the new models more than
usually charming.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16
Alum for CIeanjnu Brass.

Try this for cleaning brass faucets.
The Popular Science Monthly says it
will not injure either metal or hands.
Put one and half ounces of alum
in one pint Of boiling water and rub
the solution on the brass surface with
a cloth. The stains, as well as the
tarnish, are quickly removed. The So
luton is inexpensive and easily made.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16
FASHIONS AND FADS

Net frocks for wee girls have sashes
Of net.
Dyed panama Is feature of the
new millinery.
Silks and metal ribbons appear In
floral patterns.
Afternoon dresses often have faring
sleeves.
Homespun is a good choice for an
everyday coat.
SunbOnnets are In great vogue for
small girls.
General utility coats are made of
Scotch mixtures.
The present mode in hairdresslng
demands height.
The hlgh-crowned tailor hat Is in
evidence.
Stralght-front jackets of the blazer
type are seen.
The latest handbags are made with
frames Of wood.
The newest corsets have Philippine
work for decoration.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16
Soothe Itchinu Skins

With Cuticura. Battle with Cuticura
Soap and hot water, dry and apply the
Ointment. This usually affords relief
and points to speedy healment. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept.
x, Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16

from fevers, pneumonia, or other de-
bilitating diseases, nothing can equal
it as an appetizing. restorative tonic
to bring back health and vigor. Always
benefits in nervous and general debil-
ity. Sold in tablet or liquid form.
Purify and rid your blood Of the
taints and poisons that make it easy
for disease to fasten its hold.
Doctor Pierce's Pellets were first
put in ready-to-use form nearly fifty
years ago, and will always relieve the
inactive liver and biliousness. Insist
on getting Doctor Pferce's Pleasant
Pellets-there Is none SO good.-Adv.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16

and lace for the afternoon. Pale vel
low and flesh pink are the two colors
chosen SaShes In different color
are placed Imply ut the hips or flicker
in narrow line ut the normal waist.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1918-08-16

What has become of the o. I. woman
who used to use her thumb nail to
make pretty etchings on pound prints
of butter, then sold the prints for nine
cents a pound?-St. Paul Dispatch.