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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-06-29
URGENT Fed OF
RED Cross NURSES

The great Red Cross drive to en-
roll $4,000 nurses is now on and will
continue until January l, 1918, and all
the chapters In the Gulf Division are
urged to campaign intensely until the
quota of one thousand is reached
The imperative need of enrolling
these nurses is told in the following
letter from Miss Daspit, director OF
nursing:
New Orleans, June 3, 1918.
Mrs. w. r. Stewart, Chairman Amer
lean Red Cross, Opelousas, La:
MY Dear Mrs. Stewart-On June
3 the Red Cross will open what is
probably the most important cam.
paign which this organization has
eyer undertaken.
This drive is to enroll twenty-five
thousand nurses and is a call for
the graduate registered nurses. The
call comes from both the surgeons
general of the army and navy.
The following is a quotation from
Surgeon Gorgas and BREASTED: New.
or before has there been such an OPP
portunity for the nursing profession
TO come forward and render the
greatest service to mankind in car
ing for the sick and wounded. Large
numbers Of nurses will be required,
not only Immediately, but for a long
time after the war is ended, to re-
store health, comfort and usefulness
to the manned and injured who have
suffered because OF the enormous
struggle now being waged in Eu-
rope"
The nursing profession is called on
In the same way as the medical pro-
fession--to render the utmost serv-
Ice Of which 1t is capable. Trained
personnel not only necessary for serv-
Ice or duty. but mandatory that every
trained nurse who IL physically and
professionally capable should enroll
for this service.
That we may be- able to meet this
demand we are asking all chapters
to help US In this,
Q) BY recruiting or helping to
roll all registered nurses.
(2l BY advising and encouraging
all married nurses to return to prac-
tice for the period of the war.
(3) ENCOURAGING the sick to go to
the hospitals in order to release pri-
vate duty nurses, also to use visit
Ing or ~paractical nurses in their
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-06-29
ANOTHER SHOT AT
IA KAISER

On several occasions the chill
dren OF Opelousas have manifested
their desire to aid Uncle Sam in this
the hour of need. Through divers
way these little ones have done their
bit-have taken a shot at the kaiser.
Friday Of last week another bunch OF
small patriots added their mite to the
growing fund for the great humani-
tartan cause, the Red Cross. A show
was staged in Mr.. Fred Sandoz's lot
and the following little ones deserve
credit for having added $5.07 to the
amount which will be used in the in
terest Of our boys lover there"
Ethel Boagni, Algie Rose, Fred San
doz, Jr., Floy Edwards, Vida Robert,
Ruby Sandoz, Iris Robert, D. C. Rose,
Jr.. j. Y. Fontenot, Fred Green, Thur
man Sandoz and Lawrence Stage.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-06-29
Whooping Cough

In this disease it is important that
the cough be kept loose and expec-
~toration easy, which can be done by
giving ChamberIain's Cough Remedy.
Mrs. ? H. Martin, Peru, Ind, writes
MY two daughters had whooping
cough. I gave them Ghamberlain's
Cough Remedy and .itworked like a
charm
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-06-29
{ CROSS SENDS
SHIPM EMIT

The Red Cross Chapter and its
various organizations sent to the
supply service the past week the
following articles: 245 paiamas, rs
bed shirts, 2 mufflers 100 pairs of
socks. Isl sweaters, 4 wristlets, is
wash rags and a number of surgical
supplies consisting Of congresses,
pa -. ~bandages, etc.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-06-29

he 0ulnlns That DDss Noe Affect shs Hsao
Because OF its tonic and laxative effect. IAxA.
TIVE BAOMOQ UININE igbetter than ordiuarv
QEinine and does not cause nervousness nor
T.agt1g IN hsad. Remember the fail name and
E~@ fox the signature Of E. W. GRoVE. 3oc.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26
Fourth Liberty Loan

The Ninth Federal Reserve District, including
the states of Montana, North and South Dakota.
Minnesota, Wisconsin and Northern Michigan, have
developed patriotic cooperation faster than the rest
of the country. 1t is safe to assume, with certain de-
and better the excellent scheme made in the three
money raised by any country since the dawn of
history. The amount asked from the ninth district
is approximately $780, 100000. The probable num-
Der of subscribers total 100000.
A. R. Rogers, chairman of the Liberty Loan
Executive Committee of this district has perfected
plans whereby this sum will be subscribed in five
days. This does not mean that the drive will not
last the entire three weeks Far from it. The rest
of the time will be spent in sounding of delinquents
and those who reside in thinly congested districts.
No one is asked to give. Governments are not
founded on charity 1t is merely loan backed by
gilt edged security, and will be returned in given
length of time with interest. It's the safest and
best investment you make.
Millions of men stand ready to give their lives
and those that are left behind must supply the
wherewithal. In peace times when normal condi-
tions are existing, a common laborer can support
family of five in comfort his wages. In
time it takes the combined labor of FIVE men to sup
port soldier at the front. Note the difference
America must finance the Allies and her help
means victory. Every red blooded American must
do his share and perform his duties to his country at
whatever cost to themselves The is to be pitied
who will have nothing to show when this war is ov-
err. concerning his part in it. Buy Bond if you
possibly
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26
"A Good Rooster Crows Anywhere

LITTLE SOMETHING ABOUT DISSATISFACTION
Dissatisfaction with his lot seems to be the char
acteristc of man in all ages and climates. Dssatis
faction with his lot is uneasness of mind resulting
from dsappointment-it is discomfort
Dissatisfaction has been the cause of construc-
ton of the modern world; it has been the destruc-
ton of nations and individuals. 1t is merely ques-
ton Of how it is applied.
1t acts an impetus toward greater self-im-
provement. higher accomplishment. modern inven-
tions if your will and ability is applied to remedy
ing the causes for dissatisfaction.
1t will lead to self-destruction if the cause is
laid to anothers door-if you will avoid remedying
the condtions-ifl 1t is COMPOUNDED with disgrun-
tied attitude, decryine anything and everything
criticism just and unjust and distrust.
You will hear the man next to you complain of
his salary and position, envying the ahead of
him. But he should examine the wherefore of this
feeling of discomfort
The fenced off pasture always looks better to
the horse than his own.
The other mans job always looks better than
his own.
The Story is told of the farmer who sold his
land to obtain money wherewith to travel to seek
diamond mines. When he died, poverty stricken,
diamonds were found the very ground he Sold
Dig deep into YOURSELF your conditions and po-
stion before you seek diamonds and gems elsewhere
When you find it impossible TO better conditions
here then go where they are better
If you are the man who will progress and grow,
you will forever be dissatisfied, but you will better
the they arise.
"A good rooster crows anywhere" whether in
g-pen or in a spick and span barn, but the pig
pen may make him sick and he will desire the barn.
A good man can do good work anywhere, but
his conditions may make his work mediocre and he
will desire more encouraging conditions.
But attempt to better your conditions before
you try to better your position.
R. r. Rowe in Davd's Ink-O Grams
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26
Keep After Things

Do you remember when you learned to swim,
ride bicycle? You went to it for all you
worth, but you couldn't get the hang of it. Then,
few days afterward you tried again and it came to
you" first thing.
But it wouldn't have come to you" if you had
not gone to it, that other time. The effort which
seemed to be wasted at the time you made it wasn't
wasted after all. You will find it the same with
learning how to think If you can't keep your mind
the subject tomorrow morning, keep trying
till the half hour is up. The next morning you'll do
little better, and you'll surprise yourself within
few weeks-Sel.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26

Ostia, the harbor of ancient Rome, is once
more, by decision of the Italian Government, to be.
port. and Rome therefore once more mari
time CITY, To the harbor of Osta, when Rome was
mistress of the world, came the from Sicily and
Sardinia which, after Tiber silt and national indol-
ence had let Osa perish, was stored at Portus, the
rival harbor, which also afterward fell into desue-
tude. 1t was the seizure of Romes granary which
enabled Alaric to impose his will on the Eternal
City. Ostia began its existence in $40 B. c., and she
seems about to add another chapter to her history.
-Selecte6
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26

The Daily Chronicle of London had the follow
ing in it's office window" the time of Foch's
big offensive: The Americans have gone singing in
to battle like splendid fellows" The
thought brings back to memory an English scene
described by eyewitness when the great rush of
Yanks across the Channel began. Hour after hour.
thousands upon thousands, far into the night the
Americans marched to embark in the darkness
They went like Crusaders, And what do you think
their bands played, 80 near the battlefield? They
played Onward. Christian Soldiers and 20 Come
All Ye Faithful The men who sang those hymns
are in the present fighting.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26

O:-How large family did President Lincoln have and
any of his children living nowl-W. M. U.
Allie had four of whom only Robert T., eldest,
is living
QPease tell the meaning of the expression, 'peces
of eight often encountered stories of pirates and hidden
treasures.-S. T.
A:-This is name of Spanish dollar formerly divided into
eight pieces.
o:-What that lays the eggs that produce shippers in
baconl-L. S. G.
A-"Skippers' the larvae of what is known the
bacon beetle which belongs coeopterous Species called
because their wings covered with sheath
o:-Please let me know whether German who had his
first papers before declared get final papers now
B. r. T.
Alt is provided by amendment the naturalization
laws that alien enemy be admitted citizenship
United States he has made his declaration of intention
less than than prior the existence
of the war; provided that loyalty be fully established
upon investigation by the Department of Justice.
Q-Please publish the of the different codes the
lining of shoes and explain the reading of them.-H. S.
A-No trade name for the codes, sometimes called French
blind markings Most large manufacturers jobbes and deal
have private codes. Used properly fit feet with
sizes without dcaton of customers, wanting Ia to
fit 1h-AA foot. code may be follows: HOO calling
for size shoe with AA ast $780, 612 shoe with last.
In this code the first figure shows the whole half
figure signifies size, and the third and fourth the last
O:-Pease tell if gentleman spoke chapel
Sunday Sept Is, the subject of fe is the author of
book books the subject? If the same.-C J.
A-Mr G. w. Hodgeman, the gentleman referred to is
author.
Q:-Can you inform who invented the Dynamite Guni
And what it is made of? J. R. l..
A:-The nitro-geatne or dynamite gun, known "Lal-
nsk gum the invention of Lieutenant Lansk and Capt.
Bartlett of the United States 1t long tube made of
wrought on lined with eemless tubing eighth of
inch thick The proecte used is shaped like huge rocket,
five six feet in length The head the racket contains from
fifty sixty pounds of nitro geene and gun
small battery is fixed in the head of each shot, and the dis
charge affected by conclusion the shot strikes is thought
that submarine explosion within 100 feet of ship will be
disastrous eight of The gun from 40 IS
feet in length and of caiber from E to 10 inches.
Q-Kindly state in your query column how many Satur-
day holidays permitted during the month of October,
1917.-Ande
A:-Two, the 18th and 18th.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26

thesalesmen, who. after being served with lunch
con, departed for their respective homes, The Saint
Paul Dispatch in reporting the meeting, erroneous
ly stated that all the machinery had been disposed
Of and that the State sold 1000 900 of twine
The Irvine sold amounted to 1880, 900 pounds and
anyone wanting Minnesota machine will be accom-
modated, as the State has machines on hand and is
still doing business the old stand Saltwater
MINI.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26

. .
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NOTICE TO INMATES

For the benefit who appreciate the
pouniy that their give towards Of
through school study acqu-
education Night Schools who need helpful nfoma
ton connection with their work will
with privileged Query welcome
send queries serious interest yourself with the
kind collaboration Miriam Constitutional
NOTCEIn order regulate the conduct of this column in
their name register number and lock number
to all queries submitted for publication. Inmates of
will be published. only the initials of each querst
being used (Ed)
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26
Plain Tales From the Bible


(Short sketches hopes and
FORTS mistakes and attanments recorded in this history
Their very strength and ay goodness and badness wisdom
and folly afford each individual of the appropriate and
pcabe example, counsel aid that continually need
ing These characters here who
actual living they surely weeand just
tails In their hunanness the lessons in living the
Bible holds for us.)
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26
Our Travellers Annual

The Travellers, representing the Prison Sales
Department, held their annual gether meeting
at this institution Tuesday, Sept II. Plans were
made for the ensuing year regarding the disposition
of Irvine and farm machinery. Ralph w. Whee-
lock, chairman of the Board of Control. addressed
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26
Notice to Inmates

WAR SAVING or THRIFT STAMPS can
be purchased each month by all who
SO desire. You must notify your officer
not later than the goth of the month
if you wish to purchase stamps during
that month.
c. S. REED,
Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26

We do not want fresh war with Russia
says Hertling. And, for the first time in modern
history. we can take German Chancellors word
without hesitation.-The Passing Show.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26
Back of your Liberty Bond is everything and
everybody that is worth whe.'
G. S. REED,
Warden.

Whatever Won Hntze may say about the iron
fields of Alsace. the French haven't the least inten
ton of surrenderng their iron to foe unworthy of
their steel.-The Passing Show.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26

inmates using the Query Column and desiring
tailed information to their queries invited the splendid
books library be had International
Text Books especially complete in their information technical
subjects Consult the Reference Useful Chemistry
Biography divisions
subjects.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1918-09-26

UNANSWERED QUERIES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The MIRROR will publish solutions the following
string to contribute solutions invited to dos
Q:-Kindly tell me the wages given private in the army
Also the wages young drafted into the army
and the allowance for his wife.-A. F.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-28

sorghum seed produced in 197 because
of the general early frost.
Jobbers in the Missouri Valley dis.
trict have been successful in finding
large supplies in Missouri, Tennessee
Alabama and Mississippi, where, nor
mally, no surplus has been produced
and this will aid materially in Offset
ting the shortage in the principal pro
ducing states.
With the improved transportation
during the past three weeks, move
ment from country points has IL
creased and many of the larger jot
bers expect to receive large per
centage of their purchases during tn
next two weeks. The market is lowe
because of the anticipation of heavie
receipts and because the demand ha
showed signs of weakening.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-28
To Investigate Jewish Colonies.
(By Associated Press)

London, Feb. % (By main-The
British government has authorized the
British Zionist organization to ap-
,oint commission to investigate the
present conditions of the Jewish col
,nies in Palestine. Among its OBJ
iects will be the repatriation of the
Jewish inhabitants who have been
,ompell to by the enemy to leave Pal
estine, the organization of relief work,
the reopening of Jewish institutions
in the Holy Land which have been
closed through enemy action, and the
restoration of damage which the enc
my has inflicted on the, jewish colo
nies.
The commission will be instructed to
investigate the feasibility of the
scheme for founding a Jewish univer-
sitv in Palestine and, should military
exigencies permit, to take steps for
the initiation of this undertaking. The
purchase of the land to be used as the
site for the university was completed
few days ago.
The commission will leave for Pal
estine at an early date.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-28
SOME BILLS OF FARE
FOR THE SCHOOL LUNCH

1.Sandwiches with sliced, tender
meat for filling; baker apple, cookies
or few Jumps of sugar.
2. Slices Of meat loaf or bean loaf
bread and butter sandwiches; stewed
fruit; small frosted cake.
3. Crisp rolls, followed out and
filled with chopped meat or fish, moist
ened and seasoned, or mixed with SAL
ad dressing; orange; apples; mix
ture or sliced fruits, or berries; cake
a. Lettuce or celery sandwiches; cup
custard; jelly sandwiches.
5. Cottage cheese and chopped
green pepper sandwiches or pot OF
cream cheese with bread-and- butter
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-28

sandwiches; peanut sandwiches; fruit;
cake. .r...
6. Hard-boiled eggs; crisp baking
powder biscuits; celery or radishes;
brown sugar or maple sugar sand
wichese.
Z. Bottle of milk; thin corn bread
and butter; dates; apple.
s. Raisin or nut bread with butter;
cheese ;orange; maple sugar.
9. Baked bean and lettuce sand
witches; apple sauce; sweet chocolate.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-28
TO Utilize Gulls' Eggs.
(BY Associated Press)

Edinburgh, Feb. 20 (By mail)-A
scheme for collecting several million
seagulls' eggs to relieve the shortage
in hens eggs is being launched in
Scotland. The gull's egg is said to
be an excellent substitute for the
hens egg, and abounds all around the
Scotch coasts.
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-28

IF you could turn an old baby car
riage, high char. table, washing ma
chine or any of the lnnumerable ar
ticles which you have standing Idle
in some storeroom behind your house
into ready cash, wouldn't you do it ?
A Press want ad will help you find
BUYERS Phone 26
Imperial Valley press., 1918-03-28
Sweet Sorghum Seed Situation.

In the principal sweet sorghum seed
producing states, composed of Kansas,
Oklahoma, Nebraska and Texas, it is
estimated that there was so per cent
reduction in the quantity of sweet
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-10-06

field, as wen as for the administration
at Washington. q
This problem was to place in the
field in France as soon as practicable
trained armies OF such strength and
such moral and material force that
they would give the allies the supc-
riorlty needed to accomplish victory.
These armies had be raised, trained,
equipped and armed at home Cadets
had to be educated for their missions.
Armies had to he carried over a long
maritime route which was not entirely
cleared of hostile craft. They had to
be provided on landing in France with
ports, maritime installations and rail
ways which to n large extent, were
found wanting when the local condi-
tons were closely scrutinized
Last October | visited the American
headquarters in eastern France and
/ came to the conclusion that the best
part of year would be required be-
fore the American army had great
strength and would be ready to ini-
tate an important operation.
The German offensive of last spring
was initiated, in part to disturb the
American arrangements and to bring
about solution before they were COM
completed. This offensive compelled
change in arrangement. The home
program was speedcd up and a great
mass of troops poured in.
The Americans. at an early stage,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-10-06
PERSHING RIGHT
UNITING ARMIES,
REPINGT0N' SVEN
Capture of St. MihleI Salient Is
Convincing Proof of This,
Says Critic Who Was With
Americans During Operation
(By Lieut.. Col. Repineton.l
Copyright. 1918, by the Press Publish
inc 10 \
Especial Gable DispatchD

Especial Cable Dispatch)
In France, Oct. 5.--Thanks 10 the
courtesy of General Pershing I had the
good fortune to accompany the United
States army during the recent opera
tons for the capture of the st. Mihiel
salient. These operations have salts
factorily answered in the affirmative
the question whether considerable
American army, under hurried
American command, could carry out
an important military action and beat
the Germans in the field.
(The Americans swept forward un-
VII they were close to one of Hin
denburg's most important lines OF
communication. They are in contact
with the Brunhilde line represented
by the woods between Brieuiles and
the MeUsc.)
At Cantigny, Belleau wood, Cha
teau-Thierry scissors and elsewhere,
single American divisions had already
proved not only their valor, which was
never in question, but the competence
of their command and their direction.
Would the action of a number OF
American divisions; would in fact, the
action of an American army give sim
liar or different results? This was
the question which many asked, and
not all answered in the same sense.
Big Problem for Pershng.
To understand Alright this American
victory one must go back to the late
SUMMER of last year, and must appre-
ciate the appalling completely of the
problem set by events for General
Pershing and his subordnates in the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-10-06

Journal wanr Aos nr,ns resuit.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1918-10-06

laid down certaiA principles for them
selves: first, that the war was to be
won on the western front; second,
that their tactics would be American
and neither British nor French; third.
that their armies should be inspired
by highly developed offensive spirit,
and last, that the American armies
should be united in battle and be
under American command, subject
only to the supreme direction of
Marshal Foch.
Pershing, with great strength of
character resisted scattering his
troops and gave up all idea of the
amalgamation of the various armies
of the allies. I think that the event
will prove him right. and that we shall
have cause hereafter to be grateful to
him, and to the Washington admins
tration which supported him, for
following out consistently the def
mite line of policy of which the vic
tory al st. Mihiel is but the symbol
and the sign.