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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-30
State "Hyphen'' Alliance Still Lives

1t has been discovered that the branch OF the German
Alliance OF Louisiana still retains its charter which
granted 1906 This charter gives the purposes OF the branch
d being:
ITO develop the German people in the United States
relations OF Germans and Americans the United States and
support all of interest Germany the German
pie in the United States
doubts which side of the fight members OF the Louis
German American Alliance fought in the ratification
The United States Senate investigation disclosed the fact
liquor interests furnished the organize
the Alliance These branches
we'll the National organization which has been dissolved by
Congress- existed for the double purpose of fighting for Germany
and against Prohibition.
Illinois patriots knowing these facts will for
legislative candidates whose backed by the
which promoted branches of the
Alliance
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-30
Kaiserisn1 and Bre,uervis,a

Why kaiser give up? Why don't the junkers
1t because they the power the wealth the
pomp and spndo which theirs through the might of mill
tarsm
Why don't the brewers surrender? Why don't the liquor in
give up they the power the wealth. the
the pomp and plendor which theirs by the might of
brewerysm
The kaiser supported by those who hope share with him the
spos fights brewers supported by those who hope
share with them the spois of liquor domination fight
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-30
The Next Legislature

What kind of Legislature shall Illinois select hundredh
year, Shall be composed of majority respon-
be to the people and to the people ony Or shall liquor again
the supreme power in the law-making body?
In the last Legislature legislation could
approval industries
making and selling ntoxcans Shall control Of the
liquor business whose product has been officially declared
dranc the prosecution of the be the supreme aw-makng
influence in Illinois while Shall the men
control of liquor industries whose political principles practices
opposed government by the people, be of Illinois
while the nation fighting make the world safe for government
by the people?
These questions of of Importance
to the people the Unless dry go polls p
mary day. Wednesday, September their ballots for
dorsed candidates. the alcohol will again
legislative department of the of Illinois.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-30

deemed from the foul stain of the le-
galized beverage liquor traffic and Ma
tional Prohibition will be ratified.
Zone of our generals, before going
into an important battle, called out
to his soldiers Trust in God and keep
your powder dryp
AS your friend and one-time CO.
worker, | beg of you to trust in God
and shoot dry ballot into the ballot
box on primary election day.
Sam. T. Brush"
Boulder, Colorado
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-30
q DO NOT CARE
FOR THE RISK"

One of the leading editors and man.
ayers in New York, who controls
daily paper, with all its vast ramihca-
tions-what we should call conserv-
alive paper-told me that American
nerves were not helped by alcohol.
People did not drink wisely, and it
was best for them not to drink at all
and for his part he would not have
on his staff anywhere a man known
to take alcohol. "Some day-two,
three, four years hence-it may be that
man will let me down." said he, land
I do not care for the risk. Philip w.
Wilson, of London Daily News.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-30

Section three of the proposed National Prohibition amendment
reads This article shall be imperative unless shall have been
ratified amendment the Constitution by the Legislatures OF
the several within from the date of the submission
hereof to the states by the Congress-
wording of this article should be clear everyone
referendum the amendment would have official bearing
ratification because the method provided by the Constitution
is not the referendum method
The game the liquor interests proposing referendum sim
ply delay Prohibition They know we'll enough that refer
the Constitutional amendment would effect raca-
also that would close the saloons under
referendum had been the liquor
the result could simply say Never touched me- and
evil until ratification provided
by the Constitution
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-30
All States Dry VIII Ratify

Rai6cations complete victory in the recent primary
Alabama An overwhelming majority favor of rat
cation nominated and will be elected
With the of Alabama it certain that dry
state will aty This by the quite conclusive proof that the
Prohibition policy has been found to be decided where it
has been tried the statewide pan With every dry state going
officially of Prohibition should fear
raiy Unanimous approval of Prohibition by states whose c
know about Prohibition is sufficient that
Prohibition, nationwide will be great
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-30
THE CRISIS APPROACHES

In less than two weeks the
final decisive battle against liq-
uor in Illinois will have been
fought.
Are you doing your part to
help win? Act at once. Do what
you can. Do not hesitate, post
pone or make excuses. Help get
ballots for endorsed candidates
into the box on September IL.
The story of Illinois opportu-
nifty to Grown her 100 years of
splendor" will soon be written.
Will your name be in the list of
those whose service entities
them to share the glory of the
victory?
If the result is defeat, will
your name be in the list of those
whose inaction will have been
responsible?
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-30
Loyal Voters Helped Characterization
Alliance
Alliance

Wisconsin politics in the past has been dominated by the liquor
traffic. partly of the brewers activity and partly because of
the inactivity of the best citizens of primary election day
The Alliance which Wisconsin brew
personally contributed $4,000 and respectively pow
influence in favor of government by the brewers Nevehe
less had the citizens of the neglected the primary Wiscon
would have been completely dominated by liquor.
by the Wisconsin AntiSaoon League shows that
per of the two-trds failed
primary election day These Americans knowing that nine times
out permitted the American
American, saoonAmecan, make the
nominations Through saloons
the candidates avorng beer and Geansm the primaries
trumphed neglect who did
60 to the polls.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-30
The THING TO Do IS VOTE
(Malt Chasem)

Mehnks hoping attain place Of amid the world
of honest Id first learn how And if asked
beyond the l ought to my
worthy show the Lord that the franchise
before hook claim in heavens holy The
box either slack feel disguised
of who u S patriots
they haven't enough of gumpon
their colors the polls Be gosh lis
nough things ought in
and hoo Haw" and Gee"
the laws and
you your part hngi
right and reckon Uncle Sammy but little
the primary take then
election la don't
repobates box polluted by whisky
skates your election brewer table dhoe
you've got get up early September II and
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-30

Preachers ieutenants leading paoons of On
the morning of September will
you will expected have your patoons prepared with nfor
nation how great objective must be reached.
The dry allied council after carefully considering the entire
situation full information before has decided exactly upon
what points forces be conferred in order victory
the primary drive Instructions have been issued dry divisions
district Now all that the advance Leuenan
Remember united action under organized leadership
our only hope Remember this statewide battle nation
wide To win in the nation Illinois fail
Illinois district fail win Your platoon
fail
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-30
POLITICS CLEANER, DRY

Have you noticed the kind of men
who are coming into politics with the
advent of Prohibition? Keep your
eyes on them, they are the growing
kind. With the overthrow of the sa-
loon the country gets rid of the most
corrupting influence of modern times
and enters upon a new era.-The
Commoner.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-30
War Prohibition
Vote POSTPONED

The vote on War Prohibition in the
United States Senate was temporarily
postponed to make way for the con-
sideration of the manpower bill The
vote, under unanimous consent
agreement, was to have been taken on
August 20.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-30
Bryan Is Coming

William Jennings Bryan will speak in Chicago folows:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER
1000 a. m Meeting, Y NJ c. A. All clergymen
invited
1880 Austin Presbyterian Church, Waller and Fulton
Austin First M. Church. North Central
p. Logan Square Auditorium, 1887 NJ Kedzie
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER5
1880 ST. James M E. Church. Ellis and E. 10th
Woodlawn Park Presbyterian Church. Kmbark
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-30
One War-Rule For All

Congress of the United soldiers
100000 sailors that they take liquor
you ncroahng the rights
make these universal We ought
wheat for anything which necessity much
efficiency
Secretary of the Navy Daniels
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1918-08-30
Thirtieth Legislative District

Of the important campaigns in the being
the goth Senatorial District comprising the counties of Brown
Cass Mason, Menard. Schuyler and Tazewell
On the Republican side the campaign between Mr. Tce and
Mr. Neef Mr. ce has number of years been member Of
the Legislature and has always stood fouquare for antaoon
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09

UNCLE SANS TABLOID
TAKERS
By BERT MOSES



History is made in a hurry
but the writing of history is
drawn out through the weary
years.
When this war is over, the
first historians will take of gen
erals and admirals; of liquid
fire and poisonous gases; of
machines that shoot 20 miles
and of guns that NOV men
down like ripe wheat before
a hurricane of the doings of
armies and navies; of subma-
rines and aeroplanes and
tanks.
An after a while the real
historians will come to see that
language had as much to do
with victory as lead and steel ;
that words are as powerful as
ordnance; that the men who
helped the government with
their heads and tongues share
the glory IN equal degree with
the men who pulled triggers
and aimed field pieces.
"The pen is mightier than
the sword" but the spoken
word is mightier than either.
No history Of this world war
will be complete unless full
chapters are devoted to the
Four Minute Men.
You go into a movie theater.
and between the reels a man
comes upon the stage and talks
in a rapid fire Of words for four
minutes.
He bows, walks from the
stage, and the show goes on.
That man is a direct spokes-
man for the United States
Government.
The message he delivers
comes straight from Washing
ton, and the words he utters
are words the administration
at the Capital wants the great
American public to know.
He is a small cogwheel in a
great machine that turns and
moves with the precisions Of a
bank presenting a sight draft.
Throughout the States thous
ands of men like him are doing
precisely what he is doing.
Their talks are all inspired,
and they get their cues from
issued by the Division
Of the Four Minute Men Com
mittee on Public Information.
At frequent intervals the
upon which they talk
are changed, and these chang
es are uniform from the great
Atlantic to the still greater
Pacific.
Thus do the desires, the
hopes, the aims, the aspirations
and the accomplishments Of
the administration reach every
corner Of the land simultane-
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09
T TO TEACHERS.

The next examination for
teachers certificates will be
held throughout the State
April 18th, 18th, 18th, for
whites; and April 18th, 10Th,
goth for negroes.
No special examinations will
be given applicants for teach
ers' certificates during the re-
mainder of the school session
and all applicants are there
fore urged to take this ex
animation who desire to quail.
ify for appointment to the
schools Of st. Landry parish.
The attention of teachers is
again directed to the date
fixed for the first examinations
of the year upon the books of
the Teachers Reading Course,
May 18th, and also to the fact
that first grade certificates
expiring after January 1st.
whether granted
examinations or upon
approved diplomas, to be REL
for a period of FIVE
years must be accompanied by
credits. summer school
or institute. in addition to the
recommendations Of parish
superintendents that the hold
srs of these certificates have
'endered satisfactory service
n the schools of the State
Turing the life of the eertif-
.ates.
Respectfully,
w. B. PRESCOTT,
Superintendent.
New lines ladies' Spring un-
and hosiery. Ben
EFT Stores.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09
PRINCESS THEATRE
Program for week beginning Monday, March II

Program for week beginning Monday, March II
Monday-Wm. Fox presents the sunshine maid, June Ca
price in Unknown 274' a great six reel Fox drama, of
love and adventure. Also Pathe News, a real newspa-
per in moving pictures. Admission, 5, 10 and 15cts.
Tuesday-Triangle presents Roy Stewart in '"The Medicine
rob adefenceless girl, and are thwarted by the sheriff of
the camp. Also a roaring Triangle Comedy. Admis-
sion, 5, 10 and Is cents.
Wednesday-Big double bil-Fatty Arbuckle in "Out
West" Imagine Fatty as the bad man of Mad Dog
Gulsh, who cleans the town with a pair OF guns, instead
of a broom, Also, Buster Keaton is the pest, and Al.
St. John the william, then pretty Alice Lake will be seen
at she heroine. Also "The Summer Girl with Molie
King and Arthur Ashley, for good measure we have
Universal News, all for 5, 10, and 20 cents.
Thursday-Triangle presents lovely Olive Thomas, former
star of Ziegfeld Folies in HIndiscreet Corinne." The
story of how a wealthy girl seeking a past" becomes
entangled in. a plot to obtain a queen for a Broadway
Beauty. Also, a good comedy. Admission, 5, 10, 15c.
Secret Game" a wonderful story of a Janpanese u. S..
secret service man in which he did his "bt." A thrilling
story that will make Mr.. HayakaWa even more popular
then he now is. Also Pathe News. Admission, 10, zoe.
saturday-W. S. Hart and Margery Wilson in 0The Primal
Lure positively the very best role Mr.. Hart has ever
been seen in. It is the story of a man who was saved by
the girl ne condemned. Also a Victor Moore Comedy. AdI
mission, 5, 10 and ID cents.
Blackwell and Eylyn Greedy in 1.-THE
Good for Nothing a strong world drama of modernl
life, presenting this star in his best role. Also Lone-l
some Luke Comedy. Admission, 5. 10 and Is cents.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09
Stockholders Meeting.

Notice is hereby given, that III
accordance with the povisions
OF the charter Of The Clarion
Company, Limited, a meeting
OF the stockholders Of this ear.
poration will be held on Monday.
March IL, 1918, at the office Of
the said company, in the city Of
Opelousas, La, for the purpose
Of electing five directors toserye
Tor the ensuing twelve months.
and TO transact such other bust
ness as may come before the
JOHN W. LEWIS, President.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09
TAKEN UP

The undersigned has taken UP on
Holly Plantation, about 5 miles west
OF Palmetto, one unbranded dark bay
horse between 4 and 5 years old.
Owner viii come forward. prove
property, pay costs and take said
animal away, or same will be sold ac-
cording to the police jury ordinance
relative to estrays-
JULES GoDEAU,
inch 8 ut Palmetto, La.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09
CITY OR N PROP
ERTY FOR SALE CHEAP

Il you want to buy OF sell
improved or unimproved city
or country property, write
to me or come to see me. j.
can buy or sell for you on rea-
sonable cash or credit terms.
GUS B. DUPRE,
INCH 2 Opelousas.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09

Wanted to Purchase IL or
2 karat diamond ring or stud,
Must be of good quality, free
of defect or flaw.
Apply at this office.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09

Respectfully submitted,
(sgd) j. ]. PEoRoDIN,
City Clerk and Tax Collector.
On motion, duly seconded and car
ried, the report of the City Clerk and
Tax Collector was accepted as read
and ordered filed.
Statement OF A. Leon Dupre, Treas
urer of the City Of Opelousas, La,
for the month ending February 18th,
1918.
DR..
Jan. 81. 1918, to balance on
hand as per last report .%.$11S10.24
Feb. 20, 1918, to cash from
). ). F6rFUdin, @. Q. &
r. C. ............ 3552.85
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09

1he 0nlnins Thss Does NOT Affect tie asad
Because Of It's tonic and laxative effect. rAxA-
TIVE BROMO QuINTNE is better than ordinary
Quinine and does not cause nervousness nor
rnEttiE IA Hsad. Remember the full name and
sock Tor the signature III i. NJ. Grove. 50c.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09

B. Y. D., Seal Pax, and Vim
dex Athletic underwear. Ben
nett Stores. Soc, to S1.25 d
garment.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09
$15363.09
Respectfully submitted,

City Treasurer.
The report of the City Treasurer
was referred to the Finance Commit
tee who, after examining and finding
same correct, ordered the Treasurer
credited with the sum Of $2248.59 and
vouchers for said amount cancelled.
Moved by Daniel, duly seconded and
carried, that a committee of two,
with the Mayor, be appointed to con
fer with d like committee from the
police jury to consider the request of
the colored people of this city for as
sistance in procuring a site and con-
structing a suitable school building
for the colored children Of Opelousas
and vicinity, and to make a joint re-
port to their respective bodies.
The chair appointed Messrs. Fields
and Daniel.
Moved by Hollier, seconded by
Daniel, that the sum OF Two Hundred
and Fifty Dollars be and is hereby
appropriated in favor Of the Parish
Council Of Defense, payable out Of
any available funds and in such in
stallments as the said council may
require.
Yeas: Gosselin, Fields, Daniel.
Sicily and Hollier.
Nays: None. Motion unanimously
carried.
Moved by Daniel, duly seconded and
carried, that the mayor and Mr.. A.
e. Jones be appointed a committee
OF two, to confer with a representa-
tive from the Louisiana Fire Proven
ton Bureau, relative to having this
city recognized as a Second Glass
City, and to report at the next meet
ing of this Board.
Moved by Daniel, duly seconded
and carried, that a committee com
posed of the Mayor, the City Engi
neer and a member OF the Council, be
appointed to ascertain the probable
cost of continuing College Avenue in
The Garland Addition. The chair APP
Mr.. Daniel as a member of
committee.
AN ORDINANCE
Ordinane No. q, of 1918.
To exempt from payment Of the
ad yalorem municipal tax, for
! period Of five years from the first
lay Of January, 1918. the Capital
Stock, machinery and other property
i manufacturing enterprises estab
ishad within the corporate limits of
he City Of Opelousas, La, provided
he average monthly pay roll of such
manufacturing enterprise. exclusive
[ salaries paid TO managers, officers
nd other Office employees, shall to-
not less than Five Thousand
$4,000 Dollars; and providing furth.
r, that such manufacturing enter
rise snall not operate. conduct or
laintain what is ordinarily known as
Commissary; and repeating all ordi-
ances, or parts OF ordinances, in con- !
lot herewith.
Section 1. Be 1t ordained by the {
ayor and Board Of Aldermen Of the !
~ Of Opelousas, La, that there I
be exempt from the payment of :
g regular ad valorem municipal tax 6
a period Of five (5) years from 4
E first day of January, 1918. the i
.pital stock, machinery and other i
operty of manufacturing enter /,
ises established within the corpor d
! limits Of the City Of 0~pelousas. b
!, provided, the average monthly II
roll ct such manufacturing en-, S,
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09
$15S63.O9
CIR.

ian. 81, 1918 to Feb. %,
1913, by sundry warrants
paid since last report, as
per warrants hereto at
tached 80. .....+.$ 224S.59
Feb. 28. 1918, to balance
on hand -. ....... 1S114.50
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09

There being no further business, on
motion duly seconded and carried, the
meeting adjourned, subject to call.
3. L. LOEB, Mayor.
Attest:
j. j. PERRoDIN, City Clerk.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09
rrxNe AA,r nAc,r,r

TEXAS AND PACIFIC
Eastbound WestDound
SOS I. d. Local Passenger 500 .. m.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09

Spring Oxfords now on dis
Bennett Stores.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09
. bargain for einners-On

A bargain for girners-One
As the quarantine was
set of Fairbanks scales, in Al
condition. Will weigh TOO.
pounds. Will sell cheap.
Apply K
Manager Opelousas Compress.
mch-9-f
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09

~hesneet1uliy submitted.
tSgdl Al HALPHEN,
Street Commissioner,
On motion, duly seconded and car.
rted, the above report Of the street
Commissioner was received as read
and ordered filed.
Onelousas, La, Feb. 2Sth. 1918,
go the Honorable Mayor and Mem.
hers OF the Board OF Aldermen.
0pelousas. La.
Gentlemen:-I beg leave to repor
tiIat 1 have collected during this
tnopth and turned over to the city
treasurer. the sum Of Three Thous-
nd Five Hundred Fifty.Two and SIS.
100 Dollars, as follows:
Cooperation taxes 1917. S 672.sS1
sewerage taxes, 1917 1884
Power plant Light and water 17s1.ssl
9raSet 1880. $50
licenses. 1918. ,...,.. 767.oO.il
lines So. 1850
sMaEket dues 5o.25
city map ESQ
Total $s552.S5
Blances to the credit OF
various accounts as per
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09
SOUTHERN PACIFIC LINES

Eastbound Westbound
9sl7 ., m. Local Passenger 2:44 p. m.
ss5e a m. Local Passenger 4:54 p. m.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09

FOR SALE CHEAP good sec
ond-hand plano. Address r. o. Box
50, City. sep22tf
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09

Attest:
J. J. PERRoDIN, city Clerk.
The above ordinance, after having
been read section BY section and
adopted in a like manner. was adopt
ed as a whole by the following vote
Reas: Gosselin, Fields, Daniel,
Sicily and Hollier. Nays: None.
Adopted March 5th, 1918.
On motion, duly seconded and car
ried, the following bills were APP
nravnd
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09
RAILROAD SCHEDULE
Time Of Arrival and Departure Of
p-ossanvor srraina from tha nnA-
lousas Station
GULF COAST LINES

Eastbound Westbound
1884 i. m. California Spec. 2:1O a. "a.
1908 D. M. Daylight Express 4 LOT pm.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1918-03-09
Respectfully,
w. b.
Superintendent.

New lines ladies' Spring un-
derWear and hosiery. Ben
nett Stores.