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The Suffrage Ideal Attained


Until the cloud of war descended
upon us, the ideal held out for women
was elegant usefulness. Earning
money by women was tolerated only
by necessity, and was frowned down
upon in exclusive circles. The social
revolution that has taken place will
be appreciated, when the Delineator,
that authority for women, says: Every
woman worth the name is in some sort
of service, in or out of the home. !"
This has always been the ideal of the
women we called suffraGists, the differ
ence being that they did not have to
have cruel war vizua!iza for them the
true ideal of womanhood.
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The Light Of Freedom

In the Declaration of Independence
of the Czecho-S lovaks, whom the En-
tente and the United States have recog-
nized as q separate and Independent
power. appears this clause:
women shall be placed on an eqnal
footing with men. politically, socially
and cuIturally.
Thus in building the new Czech re-
public, It's creators are determined to
make equal suffrage one of its foun-
dation stones. The women Of the Sla-
vonic providences OF Austria included
in the new European state will not
have to beg for privileges which are
their due, as they have been forced to
do in this country. Their inalienable
right TO vote in the affairs of govern
ment 10 conceded In the beginning.
Upon their votes, quite as much as
upon those Of the men. the independ-
ecne Of the Czecho-Slovaks is being
established. Prof Marsaryk and his
associates do not depend upon male
suffrage alone to maintain a freedom
which blood and suffering have bought.
There Is q Lesson In this incident
which many Louisianians would do we'll
o take to heart. Here Is q brave
people, long harrassed and yoked to
tyranny. suddenly emerging from the
'bscurity of subsection into the sum
ight Of freedom, and among its first
substantial thoughts 10 Justice to wo-
nen." The Czecho~S lovaks, whom
Millions Of Americans never heard of
ntil the war thrust them into pronni-
ence. are keeping abreast of the pro-
ressive spirit Of the age while LOUISE
mans. who have enjoyed the blessings
t liberty for lis years, are still lagg-
lg along in the rear.
Louisiana will have an opportunity
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shortly to show whether it is to become
as progressive in political thought as
the Czechs. On November 5th. the
Haas-Powell amendment, giving the
women of Louisiana local suffrage.
will be voted on If the amendment is
approved, we can justly claim to have
proftted from the new spirit of politi-
cal freedom that is unshackling the
women OF Europe. But if, on the con-
trary. it is defeated, we must be will
ing to admit that we are still gropinp
in the dark. and that the lights that
guide the footsteps of others. even the
youngest among the freemen, mean
nothing whatever to US.
As we see 1t, justice and intelligence
will shortly be on trial in this state.
1t remains to be seen what disposition
the sovereign pope will make of them.
journal.
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There is scarcely public man in
Louisiana of any consequence who does
not favor adoption of the Haas-Powell
amendment. Two United States Sena-
tors and the Governor favor it !: the
Lieutenant Governor and Speaker of
the House favor It; a majority of the
State officers favor 1t, and as far as
our information goes, majority of the
Louisiana Congressman favorit. Then.
too, the Louisiana press is practically
unit in support of State suffrage. So
that we have leaders of thought in the
public service and out of it advocating
that kind of electoral reform which the
Haas-Powell amendment offers.
II leadership counts for anything.
suffrage ought to win easily at the polls
in November. And it ought to count
for much, since leadership is based
largely on public trust and confidence.
If is not trustworthy it cannot survive:
and it is not unsafe to pin our faith to /,
i when it does survive.
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Woman Suffrage Is Bound to Come"
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN.
Bryan's Arguments

l. When marres woman, he gives himself to
her. the ballot precious than his domestic happness
e. The finances of the home usually the mercy of
the woman Is she unwse in these matters than
have been in handling the finances of government?
8, The husband leaves the physical moral and intellectual
welfare of the children the hands of the mother govern
ment more important than children9
large majority of the who vote 90 beyond
the eighth gade all be learns of he learns from
a teacher the grades Now if the learn from
all they know about government why do they fear to
allow women TO help govern?
5. Wherever suffrage has been granted. it has
been found be There has been state or
nation which adopted that has manhoods
monopoly of the ballot
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That the end of the dual mon
archy is at hand Is proven by Aus
tria-Hnngary's note of Monday.
in which she acknowledges she IS
beaten, and is not only ready but
pleading that she be allowed to
accept President Wilson's terms,
unequivocaIly. Her new foreign
minister has asked Lansing TO in
tersenc with Wilson. and is APP
peaiing to the French, British,
Italian and japanese governments
for their support. The Versatile
conference of the Allies, now in
session, has agreed upon the main
points OF the armistice, which are
now being considered by the mill
tary commanders and will be SUBJ
mitted finally to all the cobellig-
erent, simultaneously.
XII
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No Christmas parcel will be oc.
cepted by the American Red Crosse
for shipment after November 2o.h.
Keep this fact in mind when pI,n.
ming Merry Christmas for the bows
over there, y DO not put pcr.
ishable food, soft candy. liquids
or anything in glass containers in
the package if you wish it to reach
It's destination with the contents
unspolled, Do not mail the box
yourself. When packed the COX
should be taken to the nearest COL
lection station designated by the
American Red Cross unseaIed and
unwrapped, ready for inspection.
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President Natchitoches Equal Suffrage Club
Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Dear .dam-I had definitely planned to make one
speech parishes Of my district before the election
and the State Fair the End of November help in
my small way the of Woman Suffrage by State en-
actment. I am moment ago, in receipt of kilograms
stating that the influenza situation made necessary
hold public meetings am deeply and sincerely disap
pointed and want you to know how ready and anxious
am to help the cause in any way can.
I:hope and pray that the pending State Suffrage
Amendment may be carried by the electorate OF State
The argument is sufficient in It's favor and reasoning
is necessary time like this, when the whole civilized
world correctly clamorng and actually and rightly fight
ing for local self governing Democracy.
The women of England to vote for the first time
in November and personally anxious to the
of Louisiana by State enactment have the proper
right l have no fear Of the results
wish l could have very definite part in it.
Sincerely
J. B. ASWELL.
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Failure to return a Democratic
majority to both the Senate and
the House at this critical time
would not only seriously impair
our Presidents power, but would
be interpreted abroad as repudi.
alton of his leadership, and an APP
pal has been issued by him TO the
nation to return a Democratic
Congress in the November elections
if they approve his course. The
President said he would accept the
country's verdict without caviI,
but that if it was adverse, the pow
er to administer the great trust
assigned TO him would be serious
~ impaired.
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The War industries Board at
Baton Rouge has added to it's list
for present construction work,
repairs to buildings, cost not ex-
ceeding $4,000 and erection of
buildings not costing over $1,000
for agricultural purposes only,
may be executed without a permit.
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The eyes of the nation are watch
ing Louisiana for a test of loyalty
to the Democratic rarty, now wag-
ing for national political supreme
CIV thru woman suffrage. Old
Natchitoches, the true and tried,
the stronghold of democracy in our
good old Democratic State, must
roll up practically solid vote
next Tuesday, as a debt due to
national honor.
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What is meant by the morale
of the army, concerning which one
hears so much these days, is. that
the soldier is sure he's right that
he's satisfied and happy and phys
ically fit and morally clean and in
deadly earnest and the seven or
CARNATIONS are looking after his
morale.
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An old-timer says, according to
The States, that the prevailing
disease was known as grip until
the reformers drove all the grip
medicine from the country, and
then it comes. with a new dress and
calls itself infenza.
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Owing to the splendid showing
made by the producers of Illinois
and Indiana, it is already an
nounced that there will be no
shut-downs or heatless Mondays
in those states this winter, be-
cause of lack Of fuel.
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Remember voters, when you go
the polls Tuesday, that you must
practice what you preach. and cast
your vote for the democracy that
you arr demanding. that Germany
must accept as a price of peace.
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BOTH MUST GO

Kaiser and Son Must Go Say German
Papers.
The abdication of Emperor William
and the Crown Prince is the only means
of solving the terrible crisis, +" accord
ing to opinions expressed by the Munich
Post, the Swaebische Tagwacht and
Frankische Morgen Post, an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Zurich says.
1t is added that the more rapidly the alb
dication is brought about the better for
the country.
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American Expeditionary Forces,

American Expeditionary Forces,
Sixth. Parcels may bear inscriptions
such as "Please do not open until
Christmas" merry Christmas !"
" Happy New Year" with hest
wishes, a" and the like.
Seventh. In order to assure the ar.
rival of Christmas pancels abroad and
the delivery to the addresses by Christ
mas all such parcels must be mailed ON
or before November 20, 1918.
The foregoing does not in any wav
change the Instructions heretofore
issued regarding the acceptance of par-
GELS up to seven pounds in weight for
members of the American Expedition-
airy Forces which contain articles sent
IN response to the written request Of a
member, approved by his regimental
commander or other authorized officer
to approve such requests,
CHAS. DEBLIEUX, P. M.
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Are you a.rainst injustice , OF
course you are. Then talk and
work for equal suffrage in LouisI-
am. which will be decided if you
vote right at the election next
Tuesday. November 5th.
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NATCHIToCHEs, La, October 25, 1918.
J. B. ASWELL.

NATCHToCHEs La, October 25 1918
Hon. James H. Aswel, Washington, d. G.:
Ny Dear Mr. AsweYour very kind letter to the Natchochs
Equal Suffrage Club received today copy
the Eighth Congressional District and
to the New Orleans and Shreveport press.
regret deeply the fact that the prevailing health conditions
prevent your placing just in eloquent
the electorate of district and before the voters of Sheve
port.
We appreciate the fact that splendid opportunities for OBJ
serving the of Europe have left doubt your
mind that the principles fighting
the same dear boys lighting for over there" Those
Democratic principles that made beloved nation the Leader
Nations and President the Foremost Citizen of World
And those PRINCIPLES find deeper broader and boiler appca
lion home land to remain leaders in the Paa
nent of Men-The Federation of the World"
Trusting that will at least be able home your
vote for the Liberation of the of native and with all
good personal wishes, Very sincerely yours.
ROBERTA NEWELL,
President Natchitoches Equal Suffrage Club.
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tive be indeed Democrats and
wish to lead The world to democra-
cy, we can ask nothing more per-
suasive and convincing than our
actions. Our professions will not
suffice.
: Arc va .tlote to ask the ut
most inst our women can give
service snd sacrifice of every kind
and still say we Go not see what
title that gives them to stand by
our sides in the guidance of the
affairs of their nation and ours. -
President Wilson to the Senate,
September 80, 1913.
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. The women OF our State should
be given equal suffrage with men.
They are stalwari and uhstmkcable
IN their belief in cur free iustitu-
tions. and they are using every
energy at home and in the field,
factory, Office, store, hospital
to uphold the immortal principles
of our country. "-Governor Pleas-
ants Message to Legislature, May
IA, 1918.
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For Austria it will be a case as
The States puts it, ''of pieces
without victory"
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Telegram sent Miss Kate NJ Gordon of New Orleans by Con-
gresham James B. Aswell in a wire from her
Five announced that would support Woman Suf-
fage bv State and shall for the late Amendment
on November 5th. JAMES B. AswELI.'
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Eat spuds. patch duds. What
orr Win the war, ~
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Communications are solicited, ana
we will not be held responsible Tor any
views contained therein.
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Organization

For
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CongressmanAswell and alSuffrage
Washington, D. c., October 22, 1913.

president Natchitoches Equal Suffrage Club
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15

oyster Beds for Great sax Lake.

Oyster Beds for Great SAT- Lake.
Plans have been made TO bring the
propagation of oysters In Bear River
bay, Salt Lake. Utah, this spring, says
Popular Mechanics Magazine In an
illustrated article. Experiments and
scientific study of local conditions have
indicated, to the satisfaction Of the
state fish and game commissioner, that
the enterprise Is a thoroughly feasible
one. Analysis has shown that the per
centage Of salt In the water Is prac-
Gcally the same as In ocean oyster
beds. In searching for desirable Sec
ton Of the bay to commence opera
tons, those in charge Of the work used
an amphibious craft built particularly
for navigating shallow waters and ne
gotiating salt and mud bars. The boat,
long. narrow motor-driven scow, Is
provided with side wheels that propel
1t through the water and across mud.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15
DON'T BE FOOLISH

and buy an imitation. get the original
VACHER-BALM.
It is better than any Of the substi-
tute "Balms" for quickly relieving
Coughs, Colds, Group, and all kinds of
hurts and soreness.
The many limitations are proof that
1t Is an unusually good thing.
The price is only 25c per Jar or
Tube. Surely 1t Is worth that to get
rid of Cough or Cold, or your child's
Group. If your druggist will not supply
you and we have no agent In your To-
cality, write for the agency.
Every family needs vacher- Balm,
and we supply samples Free, to start
the demand. e. w. vACHER, Inc,
New Orleans, La. ADV.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

has been household remedy all over
the civilized world for more than half
century for constipation, intestinal
troubles, torpid liver and the generally
depressed feeling that accompanies
such disorders. 1t Is most valuable
remedy for indigestion or nervous dys-
pepsia and liver trouble, bringing on
headache, coming up Of food, palpita-
ton Of heart and many other symp-
toms. A few doses Of August Flower
will Immediately relieve you. 1t Is a
gentle laxative. Ask your druggist.
Sold In all civilized cOuntrles.--Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15
cold a.
~ Head or chest best ~
treated externally" EgRyA
n NKs-P Little BODY Guard n Yo.r Isoms. EgaV
NCKS VAPORURW
Had . Fellow FeeIina.

The village concert was in progress,
and although all the local talent was
mustered, Johnny. the squire's son and
heir, was bored, badly bore,l.
His mother grew anxious about him
but when a small girl starred piping
1.-THE Minstrel Boy" and reached the
line. His fathers sword he has girded
on Johnny fairly pricked up his ears
in excitement.
"You like this, johnny" said his
mother. ut is"
BE quiet, mother, do" said Johnny.
impatiently. II want to hear what
happens when his father gets to
know london Tit-Bits.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15
Call Again.

The young pride of the family" had
been to school for the first time In his
short six years.
"What did you learn?" asked his
mother, as mothers always ask one the
afternoon after the morning before.
Little Johnny frOwned.
81 didn't learn nothin'," he replied.
II have to 20 back tomorrow"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15
Tied His poa to "EIixver."

When Henry Ward, prominent in Sa-
lima (Kan.) business affairs, tied his
vicious bulldog to his "fllvver," merely
as a protection to dogs with better dis
positions, he was arrested.
"Guilty?" asked the court, after In
forming the defendant he was charged
with violating a city ordinance against
attaching a tin can to dogs tail.
Eyes, sir" was the reply.
eleven dollars" said the court. And
Mr.. Ward paid.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15
Sounded Like lyinu.

The kid came home from school and
said: Hazel Smith Is an awful liar or
else her brother Jimmie is
"Why, Robert" exclaimed the moth
err, "you mustn't talk that way. What
do you mean?"
well, / ast Jimmie how many SIS
tiers he had an he said two. An then
I asst Hazel the same thing, an she
said she had only one sister, an Jim
mic stuck totit that he had two sisters.
SO one of ems liar!'
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add l OF. Bay
Rum, small box of Barbo Compound,
and " 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.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15
Might Have to Say Them Twice.

Might Have to Say Them Twice.
While snowbound at his aunt's house
my son Harold was put to bed tempo
rarily, waiting for the storm to cease.
Aunt Edith said to him: Harold, why
don't you say your prayers" and he
sweetly answered: Il don't know If /
should say my prayers because don't
know If I'm going to sleep her to-
night. Chicago Tribune.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15
"CO1d In the Head's

10 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.
on internally and acts through the Blood
All Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
$1,000 for any case of catarrh that
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will not
cure.
r. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15
Had q Better One.

Little Lillian was shopping With her
mother when they came to the doll
counter. "Don't you want to buy a
baby doll for your friends birthday
present?" asked her mother. Il don't
think she would like one" said Lillian
"you see they have meat baby at
their house already"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15
Good substitute.

Judge Ben B. Lindsay said In an ad.
dress. before wayfarer's lodge In Chi
cago:
"The man who gets on, the man who
climbs up. Is to be neat man.
"There Is no armor against fate, but
a clean shirt Is a good substitute"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15
Terrible Strain.

"We have new boarder In our
house. He came week ago and no.
body has been able to find out any
thing about him."
Remarkable"
"Yes. The landlady says he will
either have to talk about himself or
leave. Six lady boarders are ON the
verge of nervous prostration as re-
suit of baffied curiosity"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15

A hot bath with Cuticura Soap followed
by an application Of Cuticura Oint-
ment to distressing eczemas, etc.,
proves their wonderful properties. For
free samples address "Cuticura, Dept.
x, Boston," At druggists and by mail.
Soap 20, Ointment Is and 5O.-Ady,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15
AREN'T Hobos Extinct?

One thing Mr.. McAdoo will find he
can't control, and that Is the hobo
transportation. The tramp will ride
as he pleases and travel where he list
eth.--Memphis Commercial Appeal.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

should be given to sprains, swellings,
bruises, rheumatism and neuralgia.
Keep Mansfield's Magic Arnica Lini-
ment handy on the shelf. Three sizes
-L25c, SOC and $1.0O.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15
COVETED nv ALL

but possessed by few-a beautiful
head Of hair. If yours is streaked with
gray, or Is harsh and stiff, you can re.
store 1t to its former beauty and lus.
ter by using ia Creole" Hair Dress.
ing. Price $1.O0.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowela Ad.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15

Or. 3. T. jackson, Celebrated Physician,
handed down to posterity his famous
prescription for female troubles. Now
sold under the name Of "Femenina."
Price 50c and $1.OO.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15

There are lots of people you'd will
ingly give the last word-lf only they'd
hurry to 1t.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15
Easy "a borrow.

Some men feel sure that their credit
is good because of the fact that they
have never had any difficulty borrow
ing trouble.-St. Paul Pioneer-Press.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15

The man who never had occasion to
borrow money can't appreciate its
value.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15

The man who never forgets any
thing would be all right If he forgot to
boast of 1t occasionally.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15

Constipation generally indicates disorderea
stomach, liver and bowels. WrightS Indian
Vegetable Pills restore regularity without
griping. Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15

1t is sometimes difficult to convince
the world that you have brains unless
you have money.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15

Plies Cured In 70 II Days
Druesists refund money II PAZO OlNTM1NT fails
70 cure Itching. Blind Needing or Protrudtng Piles
First epplicatfon gives seief. 10.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15

The good should be merry. Saintli-
ness doesn't go around making faces at
Itself.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1918-02-15

One thorn of experience is worth a
whole wilderness of warning.