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The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24
Something Great

The early par. cf anprst will
inancuratc u I3W j~Ha"1T.s -
business circles IN Najci,tucre,
when The Peoples Hardware &
Furniture Go. take possession of
their handsome. new stores on
Front st. that we're planned and
built expressly for the firm.
The building is the most COM
plete and up-to-date for the pur-
pose for which it was erected-a
department store-that could be
designed and no expense or trouble
has been spared to make it one of
the handsomest, most convenient
and comfortable in this section of
the state.
l,Shoppers will have no trouble
in going directly to the depart
ment in which they wish to do
their 'trading'' or jnst look
around, the object being to make
it simple and easy for the casual,
as we'll as experienced buyers, to
to walk right in and get what they
want-SERVICE- which is the
motto of the Peoples Hardware.
Four carloads of lie dernier cri'
in furniture to suit eycrybody's
taste, as we'll rs a bunch of local
shipments are enroute and expect
ed to be here for the opening.
Two rooms will be devoted to
the best monographs. Edison and
Columbia, with all the finest and
latest records. while Ladies Rest
Room right in the heart of the
building will supply long felt
need, a place where ladies can
retire to refresh themselves with
out going out of their way, if in
a hurry,
A novel innovation will be q
Suggestion Box in a conspicuous
place in which everybody is in.
vited to drop any suggestions that
would be q help or add comfort,
or be an improvement to the store,
for the benefit of its patrons.
There will be nothing too much
to ask if it be within orr power
to grant; re are in business to
serve and will demonstrate the
true meaning of SERVICE.
So If you really want the best
of everything in our line, and
SERVICE, you will find it at
The Peoples Hardware &
Furniture Co.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24
4 War Souvenir

Hand grenades, just like those
hurled into the Hun lines by the
American soldiers, can be secured
as war souvenirs by the boys and
girls, men and women of Natchi-
tochss. These grenades have been
made into savings banks and are
being distributed locally by the
Peoples Bank. Only limited
number of these grenades could
be obtained for Natchitoches.
This will be the only opportunity
to earn q real weapon of war as a
souvenir. When these grenades
are gone, it will be impossible to
secure any more. Those inter-
ested should get their grenades,
which can be obtained in Natchi-
toches, from the PEOPLES Bank.
Buy War Savings Stamps.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24
Are You q Shareholder

You are a citizen Of the great.
est country on earth. Are you
doing your part to make it the
greatest9
The best citizen is the one who
has a tangible, definite interest in
bis Government. It is a going
concern. 1t cannot fail in busi-
ness. You can become stock.
holder in the great corporation of
the United States, Unlimited, the
surest, safest, most glorious husi-
ness in the world.
Each share of stock costs q
quarter. But each share Of divi-
dend-paying stock costs 81 and
Il few cents. You can have the
twenty-five cent stock changed
into the dividend-paying variety.
You do not have to depend on
any circumstances for your divi-
dends. They are guaranteed by
the United States and are fixed
and certain. And there is an un-
usual feature to the stock in this
corporation. 1t you want to
''draw out" the corporation pays
you all you have originally invest
ed and the interest your money
has earned. ASK salesmen of any
other stock if they can make you
the same proposition. They can
not.
The twenty-five cent shares of
stock are known as Thrift Stamps.
The dividend-paying shares are
known as War Savings Stamps.
Your War Savings Stamps at
maturity will form the basis of a
substantial bank account.
Buy Thrift and War Savings
Stamps regularly. Have Il part
in the Government.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24
Worthily Bestowed

as- Pc .ses n "a
Honor tNnd 6om honor is ddt
was illustrated when q novel and
singular honor was conferred up.
on Miss Annie Corkery at the
Normal last week, when an hon
orary diploma was given her.
nothing of 3 similar nature ever
having been done before at any
State inssitution.
This wonderful lady. who free
~ acknowledges 81 summers, has
attended tbs sutnncr terms for
the past sixteen years until the
past year, when she became a
regular student, and her splendid
and efficient efforts and many
traits that proclaimed her fitted
for the profession, coupled with
her ambition and patient stick-i--
tiveness, won her the deserved
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

The clever application of the
Artful Dodgers tactics. immortal
lied by Dickens, to one of the
candidates and the tess I'D game
of seven-up for the city rings
votes TO two of the aspirants, by
our local gubernatorial candidate,
have been delicious morsels thor
ouehly enjoyed BY the State at
large, which is still applauding
his quick and ready wit which
struck home Is we'll as the public's
sense Of humor.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

While the zero hour Of the Stat.
ford Mouton battle is approaching,
Phanor Bres xealc Of Nstchitoches
is consolidating the position he
won at the Jeanerette rally. Mr..
l'reazeaIe's speech. the keynote Of
which was his portrayal of Mr..
Mouton as the ''artful dodger, "
nnquestionably was the hit Ut the
days oratorical sforts and won
the Natchitoches candidate 4 num-
brr Of friends 10 the Third district.
Item.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24
MESSAGE
From the French Mothers to
the American Mothers

A year ago, when apprehension file,
our hearts, assll our thoughts and your,
accompanied step by step our sons en-
gagged in the terrible struggle for tn,
Victory of Right and Liberty through
tout the world, we sent you a message
of affection and gratitude.
Today, your country celebrates the
touching anniversary OF Mothers Day,
and in this hour of Victory and Peace,
we wish once more to express the feel
ings which fill our hearts.
A great Saint once said: Suffering
vanishes, having suffered remains. -
How true are these words! Our ma
ternal anxiety, the sacrifices borne in
common in cause that gave us the
courage to place humanity above ma
ternal love, have bound US together by
eternal ties; and we desire that
Mothers Day shall become in France
the "Journee des Meres," in consecra-
tion of maternal and filial love.
The FRENCH HOMES have
never ceased to look after the welfare
of your sons, dear Mothers of America.
Wherever it is possible, your boys
share our home-ife and take part in
our falgatherings for. the celebration
of Peace and Victory.
On this day, set apart to commemo-
rate Mothers love, we desire, since
your glorious soldiers are still in our |
midst, that many of them shall find a
seat at the family table in our homes.
where your names will be mentioned
With respect and affection.
Nor shall we forget, when joy bright
ms SO many faces, that the hearts of
numerous Mothers will be filed with
orrow in the silent thought of those
hildren who will never again return
ome. Let them say to themselves
hat we remember them, that their
is ours. that we shed the
anne tears and that we are overcome
y the same emotions. We wish them
, know that, wherever it is possible,
overs of the early spring, placed up !
4 the graves of their valiant sons, will !.
lggest the consoliLg thought of resur-
.ction.
Thus, Allied Sisters. we shall remain
,ited in the regions Of Joy IS in those
sorrow, by that strongest of all ties,
aternal love.
Paris, the 1lth Of May 1919 :
Vice Presidents: .
MRS. JULES SIEGFRIED =
Css ALB. DE NUN y
Honorary President; =. e.
MRS. MARSHAL JOFFRE. .
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

American business supremacy
is the result OF fine ideals, energy
and Printers Ink. Advertising
Is the twin of salesmanship.
Never are they separated. Every
hrsiness, profession and vocation
nsas them both in some form.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

As memorials to their local SOL
diers, Eve concrete bridges are
being built 10 4 certain county OF
Kansas and tablets will be en-
[grayed with their records and
placed - corner stones on each Of
the five. A fitting and lasting
testimonial that will be of practi-
cal use and which seems to be the
idea adopted b. nearly every conn.,
munity that really honors its boys.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

No enterprise fits in Is well witf
general farming and offers such
attractive Inducements Us bee rails.
ing, not 81 much because Of the
honey production. which Of itself
'.ffers : larger percentage of prof,
on capits invested and labor ex-
panded than any other legitimate
enterprise, but becau1e Of the
honey bees value Is an expert
carrier Of pollen from flower to
flower Of fruits, vegetables and
other crops, the fertilization OF
one flower hy pollen from another
being the rule among honey plants
and salt fertilisatjon che excep-
tion.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24
Presbyterian Church

Services the 1st, End and 4th
Sunday Of each month at II a. TO.
and 8 p. m.
Sabbath School every Sunday
at 10 q. m.
The public is cordially invited
to attend these services.
H. j. MCGEHEE, Pastor.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

Grosbec. dear to the heart of
the hunter and equally dear to
the palate of 4 'bonvivaut.' may
b. killed now until October 3lst,
according to a bulletin just issued
bY the State Department of Con.
seryation,
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

It IS earnestly hoped that bids
will be made for the Jefferson
Highway for which they are ask.
ed, as seen from the advertise.
ment elsewhere, tor the building
of the Natchitoches- Many and
Natchitoches-Colfax high va y
1883 miles, by the State Board.
to be opened on Monday, August
II, 1919.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24
A Letter From France

When the 39th Division was in
France for about two months il
was stationed near the home OF a
lady whose attentions and courte-
tesies to the boys can never be
repaid or ever be forgotten, Mr..
Reginald Prudhomme, son of Mr..
and Mrs. E. &. Prudhomme of
Bermuda, was a member of this
division and a letter recently re.
ceived from this fair chatelaine will
be of interest to the ''old timers''
if published III the original, and
for those not so fortunate as to
know their mother tongue, the
tranlation is published.
Cher Monsi, ur:
Marenil, le 9 JUN 1919. .-C'est avel
un agraeble plaisir que nous avons recu
votre lettre, surtout de vous Savoil
chez vous ct en- bonne sante. La trav.
ersee est 81 penible quelle est toujours
redouter mais vOus etes jcune ct fort.
Nous ne vous oublions pas, nous cub
li0p personnS de vCsealnarades. et
nousnous demandiOnscs que vous etiez
devenus, avce moins dansciets cepend-
ant puisque la guerre etail termmee
Que vos parents doivent etre heureux
Leurs remerciements nous sont pre-
cieux ct le bon souvenir que vous
: gardez de nous, de notre pays, nous
touche imminent. Mais vous ne nous
devez pas de remerciements. Qui done
ne vous aurait point aimes pehts SOL
dats venus de 81 loin pournous defendre
81 gals, 81 vaillants. Gu est devenu
Landrenaut, Beelingzley ct lautre petit
trompette don't ie ne me souviens plus
lie nom? Nous allOns peut etre recevoir
de leurs nouvelles. lie sergent Mallet,
toujours en- France, nousecrit tres SOU
vent. Nous esperons avoir Ga visite.
Si-le hasard vous ramenait en- France,
vous ct votre famille, nous serions tres
heur elk devious recevoir. Lonmari
mon frere est rent1e en- bonne sante, il
Went detre demobilise ct arepris son
service de douamier a la frontiere
beige. II retrouve son bebe tres grand
il est venu leschercher tousles deux
Clotilde je vous assure que lie E.etil avail
lie coeurbien gros de nous laisser. En-
fin lis reviendront nous voir lis habi-
tent la region devastee du Nord ct la
vie va leuvetre plutot difficile pas
d oeufs pas de lail, pas de beurre ct
frcmages, il faut auparavant recon-
mence tout levage. Clotilde ct mon
frere seront egalement bien sensibles
avotre lettre. Dites avos parents bien
des choes de notre part.
Nous avcnseu le bonheur de revoir
mon fere Marius qui etail en- Orient il
est revenu en- assez bonne sante IL est
marie en- Feyrisr dernier es est place
maintenant Compiegne aussi dams le
Nord de la France. Nous venons egals.
N snt de marier mon plus jeune frere
Virgile sergent fourier toujours mob
lite. La vie repris son cours mails
les tristesse etles ennuis de la guerre
ne soublient pas, ecrire ct de venir
quand vous voudfez. Bonjour a vos
camarade de notre patl quand vous les
verreZ.
Mez parents ct moi nouis vous en-
voyous nos amities. Renes va bien.
Nine. Sauvaget Jouannin,
a Villiers de Mareuil-sur- -Ornon
(cher)
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

From the quantity Of free I'd.
vSrtising natfer from war relief
organixatioas pnd government de.
partments SIN flooding our mail,
+ looks = # they didn't know the
war was over; il fact, hardly On.
~ falI DNsyysk
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

The State Tax Sales took place
at the regular hour Saturday at
the principal front door of the
court house, when people from
different sections of the parish
and state were present, tho the
bidding was not very sDirited and
as is usually the case each year,
the largest share reverted to the
state.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24
AT Your Disposal Home
Service

The general public dces slos be.
gin to know or appreciate The
scope and variety of the work
being constantly done by the
Home Service department of the
Red Cross, whose activities in
every channel have been trebled,
unlike many other organizations,
since the armistice was signed and
the peace pact brought to an end
the worlds war. There is splen-
did chapter or, branch in Natchi-
toches, with strong, loc:l
commillae, equally fine members
sss
Dana 4Gyry Is the vefy eiBcienti
parish chairman WHO has been
devotin9 90 much Of bis time TO
the work that he had to be given
an assistant who devotes the whole
day to the routine, the greater
part of which Mr.. Terry also
gives. /: Is . matter of keen re-
gret that Mr.. Terry has found
that it absorbs so much of his
time that-he has resigned, but be
has promised to continue in Office
until a worthy successor can he
found-which Will be very diff
cult task.
Nothing is too much or t, ol
little for this department to under
take, relief work along any line;
to trace soldiers or their famil:; s,
Did or new papers. records; to
give relief in case of sickness or
1eath, misfortunes Of any and
every kind. hunt work and give
assistance, not only to soldiers,
out anyone truly in need of help.
20 do not pack up your troubles
n your old kit bag" but if you
'eally and truly have any, large or
mall. that can he relieved, why just
axe them to your local chairman
r apply direct to headquarters in
he government building. +
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

Back to the farm, says General
Foch, who is planning to end his
honored years where he began
life, as ! farmer. and writing Z
book Of hlD experiences.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

The sweet potato now ranks
scJond in value among all the
Vegetables Of the United States,
having increased in this respect
tnore than eighty pei cent in the
last ten yeats.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24
Sergeant Eric Deblieux

Sergeant Eric Deblieux has
reaehed heme from overseas.
where be has been attending one
OF the universities in France, 4
privilege accorded the American
soldiers. Of which many Of our
Na(cditoebes boys took advantage.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

After lengthy experiments, a
German manufacturer has succeed
e,l in making m engine that will
enable m airplane to ay virtually
without mise. Several airplanes
have tern fitted with the new en-
r'res and each will carry 81 pas
sengers.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24
TRANSLATION

Dear Sir:
/ Mareuil 9th June 1919.-We wer,
agreeably pleased to receive your let
ter, and particularly to know that yos
were home and in good health, II
s<nnAII IInRo - ~ =
TINT & 8 with dFsad that Wss il T. = : =.
plate doing 50, but you me young and
strong. We do not forget you and n
forget none of you comrades and "
have often wondered what became OF
you, with less anxiety, it is true, know
ing that the war was ended. Your
parents must indeed b. happy! Their
/ thanks to US are very precious md
yaur kind remembrance Of Us aad Of
our country are gratifying to US. But
you do not eve US any thsnks. Who
would not have loved al Of you young
soldiers, 80 gay and so brave, comir9
from 30 far to help defend ue? What
has bAc6me of Landrenant, Beelingzleg
and the other small buglef, whose
name | have forgotten? We may
probably hear from them.
Sergeant Mallet is still in France
and writes us quite often and we are
anxious to have him visit us. If fate
ever takes you back to France, you
and your family, we will be most happy
to receive you. Clotilde, my sister.
in-law, has left US since three weeks
ago. Her husband, my brother, has
just been demcbilized, is in good health
and has resumed his work in the Gus.
tom house on the Belgian frontier.
He certainly found h6 baby grown and
was happy to take them back with him.
Clotilde and the little one were over.
whelmed with emotion in leaving us.
They reside in the devasted region Of
the North and life will be very differ
ent for them. No eggs, no milk, no
butter. no cheese, and they must be-
gin all over again. / am sure that
your letter will bS very welcomed by
them. We had the happiness of see
ing my brother, Marius, who came
from the East. He is in fairly good
health, and got married last February.
He is how in Compiengne, also in the
forth of France. My youngest brother,
Virgile, sergeant provider, has also
.otten married, but he is still mobil-
zed
Life seems. to have taken it's normal
curse, but the sorrows and weariness
aused by this war are never to be for.
often.
We will always be pleased to receive
cur letters and to see you whenever ,
on wish to come. A hearty hand.
make to your comrades whenever you
- them. My parents and myself send
on and your parents our heartfelt
ood wishes and compliments. I
Renee is all right.
Madam Sauvegat Jouannin.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

The handspring of all business
is advertisine-and PRINTING is
the voice that carries the message
to its market.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

The whole Mexican border from
the Pacific Ocean to the Gulf of
Mexico is being patrolIed con-
stantly by American airplanes.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

There are three great things TO
he observed in actual road maxi
i"g-'ocation construction and
maintenance.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

Nothing promotes self-respect
in any community more than good
rods.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

This years output of Louisiana
sugar planters is not under gov
crnment control.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

srw ms5 hcds; flsiSsk ont m 81
r. desj wsth Old problems Don't
''ways b. thinking Of getting
lack tn where yon were before
the war says David Lloyd
George. Get 4 real new world.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24
THURSDAY. JULY "a, 1919

Germany's financial reparatior
to France is 40 billion dollars.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24
THANKS FROM PERSHING.
American Expedltionary Forces,
Office of COMMANDMENTS. Chief.

American Expedltionary Forces,
Office of Commander-in, Chief.
Through courtesy of Corporal
il. Alphonse Prudhomme, Ad-
vance NJ. T. g. Supply Dept. No.
2, A. p. O. 7O2 A. E. f., Paris,
France. these letters have been
sent to The Enterprise.
Brig. General Meriwether l.. Walker,
Director. Motor Transport Corps,
American E. F., Tours.
My dear General Walker-At this
time when many officers and enlisted
men are returning home and severing
their connection with the American
Expeditionary Forces, am glad to
take the opportunity of expressing to
you and the officers and the men under
you my appreciation and thanks for
what the Motor Transport Corps has
accomplished.
When war was declared, motor trans
portation was almost non-existent in
the army. From the outset, the Motor
Transport Corps had to meet the most
difficult conditions, including its organ
ization at time when the demand for
motor transportation at the front was
greatest; it always suffered from a
deficiency of at least 70 per cent in
required personnel and of SO per cent
in needed material. The handling of
maLy different types of motors which
had been ordered and shipped to France
b! the various services, combined with
an entire inadequacy of spare parts,
was another difficulty that had to be
overcome.
That the Motor Transport Corps was
able to operate despite these handicaps
and to keep enough vehicles running at
the front to supply the fighting troops
speaks well for the energy and perse-
verance of your officers aid men. Un-
der all conditions Of weather. on bad
roads, often under fire, at the front
and throughout France, they labored
cheerfully. Your well-considered plans
would have soon borne fruit and re-
suited in highly efficient service.
4, In ending, cannot neglect the op-
portunity Of thanking you personally
for the energetic effort and enthusiasm
you have displayed in your difficult
task and which produced such fine re-
suits.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24
Notice For Bids, Ward 10
Notiee II hereby given that bids will
b. recslvsd and opened on
AUGUST IL. 1919,

for The construction of bridge one
halt msjs south Of ClDpin, Ward 10.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24
Sincerely yours,
JOHN J. PERsHING,

Office of Director, Motor Transport
Corps, Tours, France, March II, 1919
1t gives the Director the greatest
pleasure to publish to the officers and
men of this Corps the above letter re-
ceived from the Commander-in- Chief.
The appreciation of his Commander
in-Chief is. soldiers very highly
priced reward and this letter should be
treasured by every individual officer
and man.
l take this opportunity Of extending
to each and every one of you-my per-
sonal appreciation of your good work
WAich has brought about the results
" -
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

No hunting or trespassing allowt
on Magnolia plantation. oy
A. J. HaRrzoG, ay
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-07-24

M. Z. WALKER.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-09-18
Uncomfortable Consistency.

Twenty-Five dollars fne," said the justice of the peace.
 '"Oh, now, see here. judge" said the culprit, 'be consistent. l wasn't going a bit faster than I was last summer when I was hauled up and you acquit- ted me-"
 "All right" said the justice, If you feel that way about it, we'll make it $50, covering both offenses. ."-Boston Transcript.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-09-18
The cuticura Toilet Trio

Having cleared your skin keep it clear by making Cuticura your everyday toilet preparations. The soap to cleanse and purify, the Ointment to soothe and
 heal, the Talcum to powder and per fume No toilet table is complete without them. 25c everywhere.-Adv.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-09-18
KNOCKS OUT PAIN
 THE FIRST ROUND
Comforting relief from pain makes Sloan's the
 Worlds Liniment

This famous re1iever of rheumatic saches, soreness, stiffness, painful sprains, neuralgia pains, and most other external twinges that humanity suffers from, enjoys its great sales be- cause 1t practically never fails to bring speedy, comforting relief.
 Always ready for use, 1t takes little to penetYate gVithout rubbing and pro- -duce results. Clean, refreshing. At all drug stores. 35c, 70c, $1.40.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-09-18
Their Identity.

You may sheer at my verses if you willy declared Tennyson J. Daft, "but I have my admirers"
 "Yes," said Hostetter Smith. '"There are still a good many people left who move their lips when they read. "- Kansas City Star.
Cleveland County herald., 1919-09-18
The T est.

"Is MT. Gadspur planning any poker parties while you are away this sum- mer?" asked Mrs. Gribbling.
 "Oh. mo-" answered Mrs. Gadspur. My husband doesn't play poker"
 "Umph dare say little strategy would prove quite the contrary"
 How"
 "Just before you get ready to leave tell him you have decided to postpone your trip for week and watch the ex- pression on his face. Birmingham Age-Herald.