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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-28
RoaNgKE NEWS ITEMS


Misses Nell Phebe and Carol
Thomas who attending school IN
Port Arthur, : las, came home Thurs
day and will pend the holidays until
New Years day visiting their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Thomas.
MIR. and Mrs. James Hewett, of 81
loan Springs, Ark, parents OF Mrs
Dave Thomas, of Roanoke, are spend
inc the winter with Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas.
Misses Mercie and Marguerite Chill
dress and Grace Tietje who are at
tend school at Clinton, La, arrived
last Friday and will spend the holl-
days visiting parents and friends.
Misses Katie and Ruth Thomas who
arc attending the Lafayette Industrial
Institute, daughters of Mr.. and Mrs.
Morgan Thomas, arrived Friday ana
will spend the holidays visiting their
parents, and other relatives and
friends.
Misses Rena Suffer and Rhoda Rob
inson who are attending the South
west Louisiana Industrial Institute at
Lafayette, came home Friday and will
spend the holidays with their parents
and friends. ......
Miss Pearl Diener and brother Lloyd
Diener who are attending the Port Ar
thur Collegiate Institute are spend
ing the holidays with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Diener.
Roy Diener, who is attending the
Port Arthur College, is home for the
holidays. . ....
Mr.. Allie Hallet of Port Arthur
spent Christmas with his brother, Geo.
Hallet and family.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-28
MAN WANTED.

With family, to take charge of dali
ry' Must have few cows of his own
and horse with delivery wagon. Ad-
dress Mary X. Bunker, Lake Charles,
La. 28-3t-25p
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-28

Mr.. VIM. Sitter of Port Arthur,
Texas, was the guest of his sister
Mrs. j. ALI. Martin the first of the
week.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-28
Ear Corn in car lots
D. c. BOttorff. phone ~.

Jessie Johnson is here this week
delivering a number Of Waterloo Boy
Tractors to the farmers of this sec
ton.
Mr.. R. G. Withheld left Sunday
night for his home at Jena, La, after
pleasant visit at the home Of his
sister, Mrs. DR.. j. B. Godfrey.
Mrs. Jane Morgan and daughter,
Miss Blanche Morgan, of Lincoln, Ne
braska, are spending the winter here
with Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Morgan, Mr..
and Mrs. Tim Todd and other reIa-
tives.
Mrs. Eva Mott and daughter Lou
Use spent Tuesday and Wednesday of
this week with Prof. and Mrs. Annette
in Jennings.
Mr.. Jules Benoit returned Wed
ncsday from a trip which included
visits to Lafayette, ST. Martinville and
New Iberia.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Riley return
ed to Welsh Wednesday after spend
ing the Christmas holidays with rela-
tives and friends in Crowley.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-28

Miss Mabel Ftntaine left Friday
for her home in Marksville to spend
Christmas.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-28
Ear Corn in car lots
D. c. Bottorff, phone l72.

-Messrs. Jno. J. Miller and A. W.
CrOwl were Jennings business visitors
Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stewart re-
turned from Lake Charles Wednes-
day evening, Mr.. Stewart having suf-
fciently recovered from the recent
operation to be able to return home.
They were accompanied by Vim.
Terry. 5A8l
Mr.. Mark Fontenot is moving to
Thornwell today, where he will farm
the coming season on the Southwest
ern canal Mr.. Fontenot left his COM
pliments and asked that the Journal
follow him to his new location.
For SaIe-One team of
heavy horses in good con-
dition. Apply to A. y.
Cuplin, Jennings, la. 2tp
Prof. A. s. H. Troppey of L. S.
u, spent Wednesday and Thursday
Shelton, Jennings business men, were
with Welsh friends,
Mrs. ]. NJ. Smith Of Beaumont,
Texas, who has been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. S. 0. ScOggins throughout the
holidays, left Monday night for her
home.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-28
Great Spe cial Offerl

Come to Austin at Our Expense
chm Pays for Scholarship Rosrd
VlVV and Stationery. and makes Vol,
a bookkeeper, Stenogrdpher and oooJ
IN IN English. Nothing Better. Ssyo s
Half. Write To-Day. 'a'''
Walden's Business University
Llt'lelleld Bldg, 3OStp Austin, Tex.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-28

Mrs. W. H. Coolidge Of Arga,
Kans,, and Mrs. c.. H. Blanchard of
BelleviI1e, ,Xatts., arrived Thursday
for an extended visit with Mrs. Clyde
L. Davis and family Mrs. Coolidge is
the mother of Mrs. Blanchard and is
an aunt Of Mrs. Davis.
FOR SALE-EarIy Prolific Seed
Rice, grown on sod. Can be left in
my warehouse on farm until after
February 18th. Price SAFE per bar
rel.-G. W. Cosner, Welsh, La.
For Sale or Rent-My
farm. Horses and mules
for saIe.-Wm. A. TIurphy
Welsh, La, 20 ste
Mr.. and Mrs. F. O. Payne Of Lou.
Use, Texas, arrived in Welsh last Fri
Gay night and will spend some time
here. visiting Mr.. and Mrs. s. 0. Scog-
gins and other relatives and friends in
this section.
Taxpayers of the Town
of Welsh are requested to
pay their taxes at Car
rolls Studio, before Jan.
list, after which a penalty
of 10 per cent will attach
Sheriff Isaac Fontenot came over
from Jennings Saturday to take some
suspects in connection with the kill
ing in the quarters Friday night of
Earl Coleman, colored, to the parish
Jail.
Austin Hebert and family left
Saturday in their Metz car for Jean
erette to spend Christmas with rel
atives and friends.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-28

Miss Frank Morrical was married
in Lake Charles Monday to Mr.. Paul
Blaine Davis of Jacksonville, Texas,
Miss Morrical is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. F. H. Morrical, and sister of
Miss Aura Morrical, who is frequent
visitor in Welsh.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-28
JUNIOR
PHI. Re
GRE
TO

Miss lone 4
the Parish Jun
csived the fold |
citation for the |
Junior Red Gre |
The fOllowin
Dear Miss Rob
This viii &C
your Christmas
and I cannot |
thanks for this
the, pupils Of Il
appreciation ar
Bureau Of M
pleased as can
anxious 20 oee
articles in the
Division.
I wish to 81
filed socks is
practical one.
will appeal yer |
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Though I ar |
as chairman OF
mittee, I urge1
make a copy of
to the principi
schools and re- |
fail to make re .
Thanking yor
Mrs.
The followin
In So wash "a |
Property bags,
christmas deco |
lure folders, /
bowels, sweaters
20 tea towels
flled, 400 pair |
/ Besides this
Mrs. Denegree '
knilk. She is
thanks for this
kJuniors.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-28
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
5 PERSONAL---VERY. Not Too Personal :
And Local Items of Interest 3
If You Are Not Ashamed of Your Visitors Tell Us
Who They Are-Teephone 222 .

--Rev. j. w. Hervey announces that
he will preach a New Years sermon
at the Methodist church next Sun
day mJrning, and extends cordial
invitation to all to attend.
Of course D. C. Bottorff was
away off on the alfalfa question last
fall, but he is talking corn now and
you should listen to his argument.
Even the Journal acknowledges that
he is right this time. Call him, phone
172, and see for yourself.
The Welsh Garage has installed
an outside gasoline supply station for
the convenience of its patrons.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-28
Ear Corn in car lots :
d. c, BottOrff, phone I72,

r. S. Greer was a business caller
at the parish seat Wednesday aftG,-
noon.
Miss Lucille Anderson of Jennings
came over Wednesday for few days
visit with relatives and friends.
Miss Ada LouViere spent the first
part of the week at Hayes and Lake
Charles returning Thursday evening.
p, E. Louviere made a business
trip to Lake Charles Thursday.
ELAN Compton, who is teaching
school at Bon Ami this year was
Welsh visitor this week.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-28
Small Galvanized Ciss
tern for sale cheap. En-
scuire Journal office.


Among Lake Charles business
men who were visitors to Welsh
Wednesday, were Dr. Mark Guilty,
veterinarian, Mr.. j. j. Reddick, and
Mr.. C. S. White of the American
Press.
Miss Cora Miller who is teaching
school in Jennings came home for the
holidays.
Mrs. w T. McAffrey and children
hive been spending the Christmas
holidays with Mrs, MeAffrey's sister,
Mrs, Lyons at Sulphur.
Miss Elsie Reeve has returned
from visit to friends in Beaumont.
-Messrs. Dan Keilman and w. j.
Welsh visitors Thursday.
Miss Ruth McLees left Friday
night for Ruston to spend Christmas
with relatives.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-28

Ana II was trained, no douo''
" every 'lme d lello" ca'"S'
The little lamp went OUT
:
Orange, Texas, were guests of Mrs.
Hebert's parents, Mr.. and Mrs .Alcede
He6er& and other relatives 0nr'S"'"S'
MI. H. L. carey u LAM O'", '''
was d "eI'h P0'i"S"S '''i'o' lu'0U"''
For SALF-Wateri Seed Rice.
from imported seed on SOD iand' mana
PIcNeu. C'ii OIL NE lot p"r'''ui"'S'
-"lliie DAY, "eiSh' La 9VIlc
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-28

Mr.. Allie Hallet of Port Arthur
spent Christmas with his brother, Geo.
Hallet and family.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-28

--MessrS. Jno. J. Miller and A. W.
Crowl were Jennings business visitors
Wednesday.
The Little River news., 1918-10-12
GERMAN DREAM ENDED
Beirut Has Been Principal Aus:ro.
 Turkish Base in Syria

Paris. Oct. 9.-Announcement of the Nnding of French naval forces at Beirut is enthusiastically received by the public, which is gratified that the French fleet has a share in the magnificent achievements of Gener- al Allenby. The Matin says:
 With the fall of Beirut the prin- cipaIl Au5tro-Turkish base in Syria col. pses. The Franco-British troops have only to march few days to reach the Bagdad railroad and break through Germany's dreams of Eastern greatness.
 Syria has for many years been a sphere of French influence. The ter ritory through which the Franco British troops are advancing was con- ceded to us by treaties concluded be- tween the entente natio
 public few weeks ago"
The Little River news., 1918-10-12
RAP AT >HOHENZOLLERNS
Is Parisian View of President Wilson's
 Reply to Max.

Paris, Oct. 9.-The las; paragraph of President Wilson's note made a deep impression on Parisians and caused much favorable comment, as it is believed to directly concern the Hohenzollern family and the military party of Germany. The general feeling IS that the diplomatic tables have been turned on Germany which tried to place the allies in difficult posi- ton and that Germany now finds her self face to face with a great prob lem which she attempted to force the allies to solve.
 La Liberte says:
 We know already that the French government felicitates itself without reserve. The country will unanimous ly share this sentiment. With a high conscience the president of the United States has comprehendei that he is not an arbiter, but belllge, ent. The presidents note also established what guarentee must first ba given before he and the allies will even be able to examine the proposition.''
The Little River news., 1918-10-12
DEPLORES PEACE TALK
Is Exactly What Germsny Wants
 Says Sir Eric Geddes.

Washington. Oct 9.-Talk of peace at this time is apt to paralyze the en- ergies of soldiers and impair their use- fitness and productivity of munition workers, Sir Eric Geddes, first lord of the British Admiralty, said today.
 ,"We cannot win this war by talk ing of peace," he said. ITO get us all talking peace is just what Ger many wants. Just imagine this kind of propaganda permeating a munitions factory. The men working there, who have always been keyed up to the highest pitch of enthusiasm, suddenly weaken. They are told that peace is coming. They look at a great gun and say: This will not be finished for three months, and the war will be over in few weeks, so what's the use of going ahead at such a, pace?' !"
The Little River news., 1918-10-12
INFLUENZA NvADES NATION
Disease Also Continues to Spread in
 the Army Cantonments.

Washington, Oct. 9.-Spanish influ- enza now has spread to practically every part of the country Reports today to the Public Health Service showed the disease is epidemic in many Western mad Pacific Coast states as we'll as in almost all regions east of the Mississippi river Its spread also continued in army camps, the number of new cases reported being greater than on the day before.
 Influenza now is epidemic at three places in Arizona, in Maryland, in many parts of Arkansas, in Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas Vermont, Washington, West Virginia and many other states
 The disease is reported from many perts of California, while in Texas the mala1y has been reported from 77 counties, with the number of cases varying from one to 4,000 in each To- cality. A slight decrease is noted in the number of cases reported in Mas sachusetts, but in the District of Co., lumbia the malady is spreading rapid ly, more than 2,00O cases being re- ported.
 New caEes Of influenza reported to- day at army camps totaled 13,6O5, slight increase over the number yes ter day. There also was an increase in pneumonia clses with 2,842 re- ported. The S20 deaths mare 8, total of 6,543 in the camps since tae cpl demic started last month.
 Camp Funston, Kan, reported 1,43O new influenza cases today, while Camp Custer, Mich, reported 1000, and Camp Taylor, Ky, COY. The highest number of pneumonia cases, 37O, was reported at Camp Meade, Md, while Camp Custer had 275 new eases and Camp Grant, H., POI.
The Little River news., 1918-10-12
SOME POINTED QUESTIONS

i Washington, Oct S.-The text of the communication handed by Secretary Lansing to the charge of Switzerland here follows: ] "Sir-I have the honor to acknow- ledge, on behalf of the president, your note of October 6, enclosing the com munication from the German govern ment to the president; and I an in structed by the president to request you to make the following communica- tion to the imperial German chancel- Tor:
 e" Before making reply to the re- | quest of the imperial German govern ment, and in order that that reply shall be as candid and streignSlorwari as the momentous interests involved re- uuire, the president of the United States deems it necessary to assure himself of the exact meaning of the note of the imperial chancellor. Does the imperial chancellor mean that the
 
 the terms laid down by the president in his address to the Congress of the United States on the Stn of January last and in subsequent addresses, and that it's object i'll entering into discus sions would be only to agree upon the practical details of their application?
 
 /" The president feels bound to say with regard to the suggestion O. an armistice that he would not feel at liberty to propose cessstsion or arms to the governments with which the government of the United States is as- sociated against the centrai powers, as long as the armies of those powers are upon their soil. The good faith of any discussion would manifestiy depend upon the consent of the cen:raC pow CTS immediately to withdraw their forces everywhere from invaded ter ritory.
 " The president also feels that h, is justified in asking whether the inn perisl chancellor is speaking merely for the constituted authorities of the empire who have so far conducted the war. He deems the answer to these questions vital from every point Of view
 Accept, sir, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration.
 Robert Lansing
The Little River news., 1918-10-12
-----W IS. .S.-- WORKERS NEEDED
Attention County and Community
 Council of Defense Members.

l am in receipt of the following telegram from General Lloyd England with reference to the labor situation and also a message from MT. J. T. Tullis, the U. S. Service Reserve Agt., in which he states that 1390OO un- skilled laborers are needed in the Ord nance Department at once. Gen Eng land says in his telegram:
 The State Council of Defense to- day received the following message from Hon. Franklin K. Lane, Chair man Field Division Council of Nation al Defense, which is referred to you for active cooperation with commun- ty labor boards. "A stock of high ex- plosives imperatively needed in France has been destroyed and the flow of the supplies has been retarded not only for the present, but for fu- ture months to come s:n.ess immediate relief is received this loss must be made up at once by putting addition al burdens on all other American mu- milton plants. Within the next AS hours the number of men to be suppli- ed by your state will be wired by the U. $. Employment service to the Fed eral State. Directors. Please issue the necessary notices to Councils of De- fense to put their entire influence be- hind the employment service in this emergency This call for men must be met, but there should be no difficult ty in getting these men. The work is dangerous but that will not detur any one for it is unthinkable that any man in this country would faal back from doing work which the women of Eng land and France long have carried on. When this problem is placed before the American public it will be solid behind the employment service and the community labor boards in this emergency
 Every member of the County and Community Council is urged to use effort to get men to apply to J. T. Tullis, Texarkana, Ark, for this ser- vice, at once.
 A. D. DELANEY, Chairman, County Council of Defense.
The Little River news., 1918-10-12
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Richmond, Oct 10.-(Special.) J. Quite number went to Ashdown to view the War Exhibit Train Sunday night.
 the s.res, of Misses Lula and Willie I6HI:
 several of our townsmen t..,n'aei the bur!aI of Royce High at Texsr- kans Sunday. Royce ws.s one of the most popular boys who ever lived in Richmond and certainly leaves quite a host of friends to mourn his death. Royce was the youngest of our boys who have joined the service of the U. S., being only 15 years of age at the time of joining, and had only passed his sixteenth birthday on September 24th. So young and such a promising youth, and gave his life so gladly to his country.
 Mrs. Ethel Emmert and little Jack High of Poteau, Okla., attended the buria} of their cousin and brother, Royce High. They came over Mon day and spent the day and night with Mrs. Cheever. Returning to Poteau Tuesday.
 Messrs. Reese and Beasley were over from Texarkana Tuesday, on bus mess.
The Little River news., 1918-10-12
W.S.S.-
SOLDIERS ARE SATISFIED
Pleased That President Wilson Has
 Refused an Armistice.

With the American Forces in France, Oct. 9.-President Wilson's reply to the German peace proposal reached the rear lines of the Ameri- can army this morning. It had been eagerly awaited, it's possible charac, ter having been widely discussed. The general tone of the rank and file comment was a quiet satisfaction that no armistice would be granted while the enemy troops were on allied soil.
 It is now permissible to state fiat elt was the Second American Division which bore the brunt of the recent hard fighting in the Champaene rms division took St. Etienne and the positions leading to that town and thus created the slight salient now projecting into the German line.
 The Second American Division con- slsts of the Fifth and Sixth regi- ments of marines, the Ninth and 23d infantry, and the 18th, 16th mad 18th regiments of artillery.
The Little River news., 1918-10-12
IS A SKIN WHlTENER ]
How to make creamy beauty IotsaG
 for a few cents.


 The juice of two fresh lemons strained into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard white makes g whole quarter pint of the most remarkable lemon skin beautifier at about the cost one must pay for small jar of the ordinss celd creams Care should be taken to $ lin the lemon juice through fine cloth SO no lemon pulp gets in, then this lotion will keep fresh for months. Every woman knows that lemon juice is used to bleach and remove such blemishes as freckles, sallowness and tan gand is the ideal skin softener, whitener and beautifer.
 Just try it! Get three ounces of orchard white at any drug store and two lemons from the grocer and make up a quarter pint of thh sweetly fragrant lemon lotion and massage it daily into the face, neck, arms and hands.
The Little River news., 1918-10-12
BAND NOT COMING
Order of State Board of Health Caus
 ed Naval Band to Cancel Date.

The Great Lakes Naval Band. which was billed for Ashdown Saturday morning, will not be here. A tele- gram was received by IT. B. Wilson Thursday morning stating that the or der of the state Board of Health relat- tive to the influenza epidemic has caused them to cancel their date here. It will be disappointment to many who were looking forward ito a real treat.
The Little River news., 1918-10-12

The Hun is on the ran Keep him going. Do you buy bonds best when scared? Let up ana look out for trickery and more of it. What hap pened to Italy? Her armies were smashing ahead through the Alps and spilling into Austria. It seemed that Austria must collapse, then, a sense of over optimism ana :iun tr:ckery did the rest and Italy was almost destroy ed before she awoke from her dream Our people are suffering from too much optimism. There is danger there. It's a long road yet to Pots- dam palace.
The Little River news., 1918-10-12
ANOTHER GOLD BRICK

Are you. one of those who was taken in bv the German peace offer. so call ed, and in any way led to believe that Germany was on her knees begging for peace, or that the war was about over? If you are, set over th2t ldea quick. The Liberty ILoan manager for the St. Louis District wires that it is a gold brick peace offer made for the purpose Of s-i, ckening up the Lib erty Loan drive As such it has been so far effective. Treasury officials are alarmed. Only one third of the loe,4 is subscribed. The deadly pro- pagsnda has been getting in it's work. IL the German way of winning vic tories. Her victories by rms have all been failures in t'ea large sense. PropGgania weakened corrupted and finally overthrow Russia. It all but erushe5 Italy and weakened all the Allies in 1916 and 1917. It came near winning the war for Germany in the early part of 1918 Now that our ar mics arc winning. Germany launches another peace offensive. She hopes to weaken and divide us again. She needs an armistice to reorganize her forces. She is playing dead to cause us to lower our arms. She is making you think the war will soon be over to make you quit buying bonds. Are you going to fall for it? Lid the Presi- dent fall for it? He did not Strike while the foe is groggy. Hit him hard and often. Don't give him that breath ing spell. Buy that bond today, mad let's go on over the top before sum- down. Don't m'2 gnify what good news you hear. You will hear some too good to be true no doubt. If you hear that Germany has reformed and got religion, just put that down sls lie. If you hear that the kaiser has abdi- cated the throne, put that down as another lie and buy another bond The Hohenzollerns will never get off any thing until they are kicked off, and that will come later, but not just now.
The Little River news., 1918-10-12
SERVICE FLAG

We desire the name, home address and present address of every boy who has ever been a student in our school and who is now enlisted in the Ser vice Of his country, in order to com plete our Service Flag
 Fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, or other relatives and friends of these boys will confer great favor upon us by complying promptly with our re- quest.
 Thanks in advance.
 Yours for. service,
 J. M. Roach, President PARIS COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.
The Little River news., 1918-10-12

Have you got it yet, the !nficenze We'll, don't.
The Little River news., 1918-10-12

Speaking of sacrifice, none of us have yet made any real sacrifice. We don't know what the word means. Are we going to show a yellow streak when the pinch comes?
The Little River news., 1918-10-12

Keep your mind on the main issue and buy bonds. Someuody has failed to do his part so far, or we would have already been over the top.
The Little River news., 1918-10-12

A dirty fighter always was and al- ways will be yellow.