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The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
Colorado.

Ore shipments from the Silverton
district during the month of Decem-
ber amounted to 1873 carloads.
A new concentration mill for the
treatment of molybdenum ores is be-
ing constructed at Urad, near Empire.
The Shiloh Oil and Refining Com
pany will commence development
work in Ell Paso county in the near
future.
A pool has been formed to operate
the Argentine and Creole lodes on
LeavenWorth mountain in Clear Creek
county.
The Eureka Mining Company at
Central City is considering the advis-
ability of installing an oil flotation
process MILL
The Alamosa Mining and Leasing
Company has been organized by resi-
dents of Alamosa to develop rich gold
mines at Idaho Springs
Work has been discontinued for the
winter at the Willow Creek placer of
the Colorado Gold and Platinum Min
ing Company near Steamboat Springs.
The Idaho, one of the mines in the
Idaho Springs district which has been
idle for some time, has been reopened,
and already is showing good ore
values.
The Birmingham Mining Company
of Idaho Springs has taken over the
property of the Big Forty and is pre-
pairing to start an active campaign of
development.
The Passiflora mine at Silver Cliff
is keeping up shipping record of
about 100 tons week, the greater
part of the ore being sulphide from
the 125-foot level.
The open winter, better prices for
copper at the smelters, and the fixing
of the official quotation on bar silver
have encouraged development in the
pioneer camps located in Boulder, Gil
pin and Clear Creek counties, all of
which made records for prosperity in
1917, thereby inviting the investment
of fresh capital
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver
and bladder.
Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thou
sands upon thousands of distressing cases..
SwampRoot, physicians prescription for
special diseases, makes friends quickly be-
cause it's mild and immediate effect is
soon realized in most cases. It is gen.
tie, healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medi-
um and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
At a Pink Tea. Maybe.

1t happened on a crowded street car.
Feminine knitters were on every hand,
working on sweaters and socks in vari-
Gus stages Of completion. One wom-
an, however, was engaged with piece
of dainty white embroidery.
After the conductor punched her
ticket, he stood watching the progress
Of the work. Finally curiosity got the
better Of him, and he queried, inno-
Gently, Madam, where does soldier
wear that?"
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
"CO1d In the Head"

is an acute attack Of Nasal Catarrh. Per-
sons who are subject to frequent "colds
in the head" will find that the use Of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
build up the System, cleanse the Blood
and render them less liable to colds.
Repeated attacks of Acute Catarrh may
lead to Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is TAX
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces Of the System.
All Druggists 75c. Testimonials free
$4,000 for any case of catarrh that
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will not
F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
Her Resources.

"They say Miss Flirty has a great
deal of tact" 'Tact? Why, that
girls tact amounts to diplomacy. Not
one of the fellows she is engaged to
has ever met another one at single
call he made"
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add OF. Bay
Rum, a small box of Barbo Compound,
and "A OF. of glycerine. Any druggist can
put this up or you can mix it at home at
very little cost. Full directions for max
ing and use come in each box of Barbo
Compound. It will gradually darken
streaked, faded gray hair, and make it soft
and glossy. It will not color the scalp, is not
sticky or greasy, and does not rub off. Adv.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
CamoUfIaue.

II didn't much care about the way
Josh's clothes looked down to camp"
commented Farmer COrntossel.
Hasn't he his regular uniform?"
mot yet. If they're going to keep
him dressed that way in hopes of de-
ceiving the enemy into thinking he's
just an obscure peasant or something,
what say is that it's carrying this
new kermoofing idea too far!"
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26

ince at the present time, these condi-
tions are source Of great qualification
to our people, and no doubt will be to
Canada as a whole-taking into consid-
GRAFTON the fact that Alberta forms no
small part of the granary to which the
Empire at present looks as the source
of it's food supply. y."-Advertisement.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
Sure Enough Poetry.

"Of course, you've read Shake
speare?"
eyes," replied Farmer Corntossel. II
read him a little once in while. But
somehow I've lost my taste for poetry
and such since my boy went to the
war. A page or two in Josh's own
handwriting somehow beats all the
Hamlet's soliloquy and Mare Anton's
orations that was ever written"
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
A Misreadinq.

Cleveland Moffett of the citizens
vigilance committee of New York, said
at a luncheon:
"The chap who calls the selective
service unconstitutional misreads the
preachers text.
"'What was the text?' her father
asked the little girl as he carved the
Sunday roast.
"'Oh, papa!' she said in a shocked
voice, it was Abdomen, Abdomen,
my son Abdomen !"- Philadelphia
Bulletin.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
Wyoming.

Carmania is now assembling mater
ial for well No. 8, in the Salt Creek
field.
Empire State Oil Company has pur-
chased a complete new equipment for
drilling.
The Wyatt Oil and Gas Company is
placing rig for a test well three
miles east of Douglas.
At Hidden Dome, the Hecla Com
pany is down $50 feet. Oil is expect
ad at 100 to 1.h0n feet
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
Little Circulated His Way.

Bacon-This report tells us that the
total circulation of money in the Unit
ed States last year was $3,419, ,16S, 1868.
Egbert-Well, now I understand
what my doctor meant when he told
me my troubles came from poor cir
culatiOn.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26

You will escape many ills and clear up
the coated tongue, the sallow complexion,
the, dull headache, the lazy liver, if you
will take a pleasant laxative made up of
the May-appple, juice of the leaves of aloes,
root of ,jalap, and called DR.. Perces Pleas
ant Pellets. You can obtain at drug store
these vegetable pellets in vials.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
Aoain a Woman's LEAGUE.

Mrs. Newlywed-I see by this med
ical work that man requires eight
hours sleep and a woman ten.
Husband-Yes, I've read that some
where myself.
Mrs. Newlywed-How nice! You
can get up every morning and have
the fire made and the breakfast ready
before it is time for me to get up.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
Contrasting Merits.

II have a very intelligent dog who
has been taught to say his prayers,
and he'll always run up to minis
ter"
"That's nothing. I have an intel
ligent dog, too, and any time a tin
saloon"
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26


health and strength. They're
brought to you by DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. Take
this medicine, and there's a
safe and certain remedy for all
the chronic weaknesses, de-
rangements, and diseases pc
culiar to the sex. 1t will build
up, strengthen, and invigorate
every rundown" or delicate
woman. 1t regulates and as
sists all the natural functions.
At some period in her life
a woman requires a special
tonic and nervine.
If you're a tired or afflicted
woman turn to "Favorite
Prescription" you will find it
never fails to benefit. Sold in
tablet or liquid form. Tablets
60c
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
Mot Worth IT,

81 hear that poor young Cholly Fat
head has lost his mind"
'I pity anybody who finds it,"
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels. Ad
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26

The Ouinine That Does Not Affect Head
Because of its tonic and laxative effect, Laxative
Bromo Ouinine can be taken by anyone without
causing nervousness or ringing in the head. There
is only one "Bromo Quinine." H. w. GROVES
signature Is on box. 30c
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
A BuqvilIe Jest.

Snail-"Tve been tracing up my an
cestry." Bug-"Originated in Phila-
delphia, l suppose"
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26

You can't get much mileage on tire
when it's in your hind leg.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
In Convict Garb.

Little Irene had gone to the zoo with
her mother one afternoon. AS they
came to the zerbra, she exclaimed:
Mother, look at the horse with the
prisoners coat on
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26

Wherever you go keep one eye peeled
for the fire escape.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26

Piles Cured in 6 to IA Days
Druggists refund money If PAZO OINTMENT fails
to cure Itching Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles
First application gives relief. 6Oc.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26

Wise is the prophet who does not al
low his predictions to go on record.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26

Smile on wash day. That's when you use
Red Cross Bag Blue. Clothes whittier than
snow. All grocers. Adv.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
When Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eye Remedy

No 5marting Just Eye Comfort. 80 cents AS
Druggists or mail Write for Free BYE Book
MURINE EYE REMEDY CO., CHICAGO
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26

Red Cross Bag Blue, much better, goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
grocer. Adv.
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
In the Library

In the Library.
''Where would you put these manu-
ais on electricity"
"Put them with the current litera-
ture."
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26

Dread is a rank mental weed-kill
The Benson signal., 1918-01-26
Sei5 -ss" p - - = .- e
WESTERN
MINING AND OIL
NEWS
estern Newspaper Union News Service.
Prices Quoted for Metals.

Prices Quoted for Metals.
Bar silver O.893s
Copper 23.171s
Lead 6.75
Speiter 1852
Tungsten concentrates, per
unit d. $500
Boulder-Tungsten concentrates, 60
per cent, $25.OO@$27.5O per unit.
Crude ores, 80 per cent, $2O.OO@25.OO;
rs per cent, $12OO@12.5O; 10 per cent,
$9.4O@12.2O per unit.
The Era-leader., 1918-10-17
amendments.


J. P. Starnes,
G. M. Tate,
Walter Green,
T. B. Roberts,
Louis Grain,
T. D. Foil,
J. G. Green,
S. S. Thomas,
R. H Spring,
J. R. Leslie,
President.
The Era-leader., 1918-10-17
MANY PREMIUMS ARE
OFFERED FOR CORN

Corn growing is steadily improV'
ing in Louisiana. It's importance
cannot be overestimated. This is the
view entertained by the State FAIR
Association, which offers approx
mately $1,000 in cash premiums for
the best specimens Of corn at this
years State Fair, October 30 to No
vember 4, inclusive.
Some years ago corn was consider
ed only secondary crop in many
sections of Louisiana, but the situa-
ton is changing, due to the efforts OF
the State Fair and other agencies
working for the greater upbuilding
of the states resources, and there
seems to be no limit to the possibili'
ties connected with the production OF
this product. The premiums are OF
fered, not only to encourage more
farmers to raise corn on a large
scale, but to impress the corn grow
ers with the necessity Of using ad
vanced methods, selecting good seed
and following other modern plans fol
developing the industry.
That wonderful strides have beer
made will be evidenced by the biz
exhibition at the State Fair. 1t vii
be in charge of Prof. A. F. Kidder, o.
the chair of agrsnomy, Louisiana
State University.
With the country at war and tn
need for food production the larges
In history, Uncle Sam is looking tt
the farmers to produce more thai
ever before. Every ear Of corn pro
duced is bullet for the Kaiser. Th'
State Fair is a school for learning
how best to product 1t.
For farther information and catalol
write to w. R. Hifsch, Secretary
Shreveport, La.
The Era-leader., 1918-10-17
WARTIME EXHIBITS
ENTERED BY WOMEN

Unusual interest is being taken in
the plans for the exhibit to be made
at the State Fair Of Louisiana, Octo-
ber 80 to November 4, inclusive, by
the Woman's Department. The lar
gest collection Of specimens that has
ever been shown is looked FOR. Mrs.
Retta Kahn and Mrs. P. w. Lambert
will again be superintendents, respec-
lively, of textile and culinary.
Particular attention is given to war
work in the offering Of premiums.
Breads and other culinary products
that are in accordance with the gov
ernment's food recommendations rs
to conservation OF wheat, sugar, ETC.,
are especially desired in the exhibit,
and premiums will be awarded to en-.
courage cooking along these lines, al
30 preserving, canning and other con-
servation work.
The same encouragement is given
in the textile department, with a spe-
cial lot of premiums offered for Red
Cross knitting, both by adults and
juveniles.
For further Information and catalog
rite to w. R. Hirsch, Secretary,
hreYenort. La.
The Era-leader., 1918-10-17
Notice, Tax Sale.

Bogalusa, La, Sept. "a, 1918.
To Party unknown,
Address unknown.
Please take notice that | have
purchased at tax sale the fol.
lowing described property in
Washington Parish and in the
city of Bogalusa, Louisiana, to-
wit:
Lot No. l3, block No. 7, Ter.
race.
Said property having been pur.
chased by me from K. |. Bean,
city clerk and official tax collector
of Bogalusa, Louisiana. on the
31st day of August, 1918, the total
amount of tax, interest and cost
being the sum of S14.63.
The deed covering said proper
ty was recorded in the conveyance
records of Washington Parish on
September 10Th, 1918, in convey
ance book 81, page 536.
A, N. DOBBS.
The Era-leader., 1918-10-17
Non-Essential Occupation,
Listed.

At the last meeting of tho
state Council Of Defense ho,a
at Baton Rouge in which II,
work or fight 'question was do
clared to be the most importan.
matter to be considered, i. vs,
agreed that the following occun.
tons should be }ecllred pO,
essential:
Drivers of pleasure cars:
Barber shop attendants:
Bowling alleys:
Billiard and p0olrOoms:
Bottlers and bottling supplies,
Sellers of cigars and tobacn.
Cleaners and dyers:
ConfectiOners:
Delicatessen establishments.
Dancing academies:
Florists:
Fruit stands:
| Pawnbrokers:
Peanut vendors;
Shoeshine chops:
Window cleaners:
Soft drink estab blishments;
Soda fountain supplies:
Saloon employees:
Club attendants:
Theatre ushers and ticss,
sellers:
Gambling places of all kind,
Porters around deDotS.
The Era-leader., 1918-10-17

Our derartment Of mems and
boys clothing, such as mems
suits, overcoats, pants and singh
coats and boys suits. short pana
in all sizes, all grades, althOugl
scarce all over the country, and
hard to purchase, We still have,
good line on hand, so we invis
YOU to come in and look Oul
stock over before purchasilg
elsewhere. We know you will
be satisfied with our selection
and prices. The Boston Store
The Era-leader., 1918-10-17
Simple Remedies
For Influenza

A list of simple rules for the
treatment Of influenza after sym
ptoms have developed and the
services Of a physician and nurse
cannot be obtained, was issued
by Dr.. Bowling Friday afternoon
for the benefit OF the large pro-
portion of the public unable to
obtain medical aid.
The first instruction is to avoid
large quantities of patent drugs
about which little is known, sim
ple remedies are best. Go to bed
in a room open to plenty of sun
light and air. If in pain from the
eyes, head, or other parts of the
body, take from 5 to 10 grains OF
asparin every hour until three or
four doses have been taken.
This is merely for the relief or
pain and has no curative value.
For children the dose must be
half. If fever runs to 103 or lO4
degrees take 5 grains of Qninlne
in doses two hours apart, Ii a
laxative is needed take IS to 6O
grains of sodium phosphate. An
other good laxative is calomel'
not exceeding one grain in small
doses, followed by doseof salts
The Era-leader., 1918-10-17
To Control Forest Fires.

Bogalusa, La. Oct. 7, 1918.
At Covington on Oct. Z, 1913
a very important meeting OF re-
presenatives from nearly all the
Florida Parishes was held in the
Courthouse to consider ways and
meaos looking toward the perfec'
ton of an orgazat!on Of the clti,
zens of the piney woods section,
especially, of the Florida Parish
es, to cooperate with the Depart
ment of Conservation in the State
with the objection i'll view of con-
trolling as much as practicable
the usual annual forest fires.
This meeting was called by the
Department of Conservation thro-
ugh R. D. Forbes, State Fore
ster.
The meeting was informal and
enthusiastic. Every one present
seemed very much impressed
with the untold damage caused by
permitting the destructive fires to
run at will and Unfortunately
aud converting into ashes, not on
ly a great deal of useful wood and
timber. fences, houses, barns and
bridges; but destroying each year
everything which nature has
grown aud nature soils renovated
and fertile, as we'll. 1t seemed tc
be recognized forward looking
co-ordinatipg, effective, syste'
matte, matte, and business like
effort in order to as much as pos
sible and practicable, give our
selves, to-wit: restore our rur
down soils, by supplying thf
hIrbs needed humus, thereby
giving US more nutritious grass
ges and herbs and growing more
wood and trees.
At this meeting temporary or
eanization was perfected and
H. B. pruden of Covington wa
elected Temporary Chairman ant
j. K. johnson Of Bogalusa, TEN
porary Secretary. A eommitte
of two was appointed from eacl
of the following named parishes
St. Tammony, Washington, Tangl
pahoa, Livingston, and st. Helena
and this committee will meet il
Covington on Saturday Octobe
12th,in order to provide ways an
means aud make suggestions TO
permanent organization.
1t was thought that this is
work that all good citizens viii
like to cooperate in and the 10
eel press throughout the dlstric
is especially invited and request
ed to give it as much publicity q
possible.
n. B. Pruden
Temporary President
j. K. johnson
Temporary Secretary
The Era-leader., 1918-10-17
President Wilson gave warning
that wears Of war would follow
failure of the Liberty Loan.

Kaiserism must go, in addition
to the unconditional surrender OF
the German forces, before peace
can be concluded, President Will
son said in answer to the enemy's
formal acceptance of the peace
terms.
The Era-leader., 1918-10-17

of the Police Jury of the Parish
of Washington, State of Louisi-
ana, lawfully enacted on the 4th
day of October, 1918, and now
recorded in the Mortgage Office
of the State of Louisiana, | ..
:, President Of the
said Police Jury. ..,..........
have signed this bond, along with
the Secretary Of the Police Jury.
authorized, and sealed the same
in accordance with law, on this
the -. day Of. ...........,
A. D. Nineteen Hundred and. {.
......
President of the Police
Jury of the Parish of
Washington, State of
Louisiana.
Secretary.
Interest Coupon.
On the =. day Of ........
10 1.-The Parish of Washington,
lawful political subdivision OF
the State of Louisiana, will pay
70 the bearer ....... -. -.
Dollars s.. at the office ol
the Treasury of the said Wash
ingUon Parish at Franklinton, ir
said Parish, or at the Washington
Bank & Trust Company, at Frank
linton, Louisiana. at the option O.
the holder, being interest due or
that date on this bond, No. -.
...... ....' '....
President of the Police
Jury of the Parish OF
Washington, State of
The Era-leader., 1918-10-17

Secretary of State.'
Which said certificate after the
delays provided by law have ex-
pired, and in accordance with
Section 81 of Act 256 of the Gen.
eral Assembly of the State of
Louisiana, for the year 1910,
shall be signed by the Secretary
ot State of tee State of
Louisiana, and have attached
thereto the great seal of the State
of Louisiana. The interest cou-
pons attached to said bond shall
have printed or engraved thereon
the facsimile signature of the
Police Jury and the Secretary
thereof.
And when said bonds are thus
issued and signed and registered
by the Secretary of State accord.
ing to law, they shall again be
taken into possession by the Sec
retary of the Police Jury and by
him held until negotiated.
Section s.: Be it further Or
dained, etc., That when said
bonds have been signed, issued,
registered and returned to the
Secretary of the Police Jury, they
shall be ready for negotiation and
shall be negotiated as the Police
Jury shall direct.
Section 6: Be it further or.
dained, ETC., That the Police Jury
of the Parish of Washington,
shall annually, at the same time
The Era-leader., 1918-10-17

shall be substantially as follows:
S. -. S...,..
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Parish of Washington
(State Emblem)
(Number)
Bond of the Parish of Washington
State of Louisiana.
Know all men by these pres
ents, that the Parish of Washing.
ton, political subdivision of the
State of louisiana, for value re.
ceived, hereby promises to pay to
bearer on the. :. day of
One Thousand
Nine Hundred and.
One Thousand Isl, ,000) Dollars,
lawful money of the United States
of America, with interest thereon
at the rate Of five PEI cent, % per
cent? per annum, from the lst
day of October, 1918. payable on
the 1st day OF July, and semi
annually thereafter each and ev,
cry year, upon presentation and
surrender Of the coupon hereto
| attached, as same shall mature.
The said principal and interest on
this bond being payable at the
office of the treasurer of the Par
IiSh of Washington at t'ranklinton
in said Parish, or at the Wash
lington Bank & Trust Co., at the
option of the holder.
This bond is one of q series OF
Five Hundred 5000 bonds of the
denomination Of One Thousand
ISL ,0O0 Dollars each and num-
bered from One (D t Five Hun
dred (50O inclu 5ive, issued by the
Parish of Washington, State of
Louisiana, as representing an in
Idebtedness incurred in the con-
struction of a system of public
roads and the bridges thereon in
said Parish of Washington, and
Issued in accordance with the
provisions of Article 2S1 of the
| Constitution of the State of Lon.
isiana, adopted in 1898 and 1915
and Act No. 218 of the Genera
Assembly of said State for the
lyear 1912, after an election OF
D
Tuesday the 9th day of August
1918, on the question of such is
sue by the property taxpayers o.
said Parish, held, canvassed. ano
the results declared and promul.
! gated and registered, all accord
ing to law, authorizing such is
sue; of which election there was
no contest. and none can law
fully be made.
i In testimony whereof, and by
1.-THE authority Of Ordinance No.,
The Era-leader., 1918-10-17

of other tax levies, in accordance
with law, in addition to all other
taxes now authorized by the Con-
stitution and laws, including and
special tax, levy a tax above
all said taxes sufficient to pay
the principal and interest OF
the bonds herein directed to
be issued as they may mature;
which tax may be levied, II
not already levied, and extended
on the assessment rolls at any
time prior to the final collection
of taxes due for that particular
wear; and when collected, shall be
used for no other purposes than
retiring maturing bonds.
Section I: Be it ordained,
etc., That the Secretary of the
Police Jury shall cause the orig
inal of this ordinance to be re-
corded in the mortgage records OF
the Parish of Washington, and
also published in The Era Leader
the Official Journal of the Parish
of Washington, according to law
and Act No 256 of the Acts 0f the
General Assembly of the State o.
Louisiana for the year 1910. ane
The Era-leader., 1918-10-17

An order issued by the Food
Administration Friday limit sug.
ar to one spoonful with each meal
after October 81.
The Era-leader., 1918-10-17

ACCeSC:
Delos R. johnson.
Elsie Letchworth.
The roll being called the vote
was as follows:
The following members voted
in the affirmative:
R. H. Spring, member from
First ward.
G. M. Tate, member from Sec
ond ward.
T. D. Foil, member from Third
ward.
J. R. Leslie, President, men,
Der from Fourth ward.
J. P. Starns, member from
Fourth ward.
Walter Green, member from
Fifth ward.
Continued on last page.)