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The Prescott daily news., 1919-11-20
COAL FAMINE
Is APPROACHING
Negotiations Make No Progress
Government May Act-Pub-
lie Must and Will Have Coal,
Says Garfield.

Washington, Nov. 19.-Prospects
of coal famine drew nearer tonight
with negotiations between operators
and miners apparently at standstill.
A subcommittee of the joint wage
scale committee was in session three
hours, but it was announced after
the meeting that only the general sit
uation was discussed and that the
operators did not submit counter-pro-
posals to the miners demands. The
conference will continue tomorrow.
"No progress was made. The op-
orators submitted no proposals. We
are still in receptive mood" said
John L. Lewis, acting president of the
United Mine Workers, as he came out
of the hotel room where the confer
ence was held.
The operators cmomittee remained
in session until an hour longer. At
the end of that time Thomas T..
Brewster, chairman of the operators
committee in the central competitive
field, spoke optimistically, declaring
that this was the first attempt at real
negotiations since the miners and op-
orators met at Buffalo. For that rea-
son, he said, only general matters
were discussed.
The decision OF the Joint wage scale
conference to continue its negotia-
tions through smaller group, in ac-
cordance with the usual custom in
making the wage agreements, came
after the owners and workers had
heard from Fuel Administrator Gar
field that as long as the government
stands "the people of the United
States need, must have and will have
coal, and they will not be prevented
by anything the operators and miners
may do"
The consuming public, the chief
party in interest in the present con-
troversy, DR.. Garfield said, is not in
mood to tolerate either excessive
prices or prolonged stoppage of pro-
duction.
The subcommittee is composed of
two miners and two operators from
each of the four states in the central
competitive district, together with Mr..
Brewster and Mr.. Lewis.
The statement of the fuel admins
traitor, which was largely statistical,
brought out that in 1918 the average
cost of production of coal was $2.15
per ton, leaving to- the operator an
average margin of .46 cents per ton,
This margin, he said, included inter-
est charges, selling expenses and fed
eral taxes, as well as profit.
f,1I .>.x,,x.e f<x. cola of this off1oa
The Prescott daily news., 1919-11-20
WANTS PHOTOGRAPHS OF
FORMER EXECUTIVES

Little Rock, Nov. 20.-Gov. G. H.
Brough has sent letter to the fami-
hes of relatives of former Arkansas
governors asking for photographs or
oil paintings of the former chief ex-
ecutlves. These will be placed in the
governors reception hall in the state
capitol when received.
The Prescott daily news., 1919-11-20
APPLES, APPLES

A fresh car of apples, including the
Black Twig and variety of eating
apples, has been received. Also apples
for canning, cooking and preserving.
If you will look my stock over, you
will buy. L. E. Mullins, the apple
man. West Main street. 1Sd6
The Prescott daily news., 1919-11-20

We are expecting another advance
on Valley Lumber Company lands
after first of the year. Now is the
time to get in on the present prices.
Moore & Martin. 11-3-tf
The Prescott daily news., 1919-11-20
THIS WOMAN FOUND RELIEF

Men and women suffering from
backache, rheumatic pains, stiff and
swollen joints, lameness and sore
ness, will be glad to read how one
woman found relief from kidney and
bladder trouble. Mrs. G. Hdye, Home
stead, Mich, writes: II have been
troubled with weak Kidneys; and sew
eral times in the hast ten years had
that terrible backache and tired out
feeling, scarcely able to do my work.
Foley Kidney Pills made me feel like
a new person" Sold everywhere. 2
The Prescott daily news., 1919-11-20

WANTED-25 or 80 calves. High
est price paid. A. G. Stuart. 1902
The Prescott daily news., 1919-11-20

Old papers for sale at this office.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-07-24
Two Real Estate Deals. /,

The deal was completed Tuesday af-
ternoon whereby Mr.. John Stratton
sold his residence. located OH lots~7. $.
. and 10, on East Street. to Mr.. Jesse
Adams, for cash consideration Of
$4,000.
Mr.. Adams is a prosperous farmer
who has been living for a number Of
years in the northern part Of the par
ish. In order to give his children the
benefit Of a good school. and for other
reasons, he decided to move to town.
The deal with Mr.. Stratton resulted.
Mr.. Adams will move his family into
his new home within the next fifteen
days.
Mr.. StrattOn will give possession OF
the house this week. He is now con-
templating building a new residence
in the eastern part Of town. but has
not yet definitely decided Oh the Local
ton.
The other deal was that through
which Mr.. Bob Matlock has sold his
farm to Mr.. Carlton Oglesby. This
farm is located near Carterville. Mr.,
Oglesby. who has recently returned
from France. where he saw service
with the American armies. has already
taken possession. Mr.. Matlock has
not definitely decided where lie will 90
but is this week in Magnolia, Ark.
looking around and will probabl,
locate in or near that place.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-07-24
Boy Scouts on a Hike.

Monday afternoon the members of
the Plain Dealing troop of Boy Scouts
lined up in front of the postoffice and
at five o'clock, under the leadership Of
Assistant Scout Master Milton Kidd,
formed column and started out on a
long hike. They went to one of the
lakes about ten miles northwest of
Plain Dealing. where they camped out
for three days, fishing. swimming and
studying woodcraft. The boys walked
the entire distance, but big wagon
was taken along in which to transport
the tents, food and other supplies.
This is the first big hike the boys have
been on this summer.
Scoutmaster Kidd had charge of the
following named scouts on the hike
Alvin Adair. Paul Mctiaughey, II. l..
ar,,nll ir- Carl Rerry.. Sherburue Sen
tell. Howard Wheeler. Ards Marry,
Odell Machen. Clyde Lusk, Earl Cor.
nish. &. 4. Mays. jr.. Raymond Mays
Willie Waggoner, l.. I. Sanders, Doyle
Sanders, Melvin Floyd. Harvel Hollo-
way. Hamiter Bailey. and possibly
others whose names could not be OBJ
tained.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-07-24
Minstrel Show q Success.

The standing room only" sign
should have been hung out at Dexter's
Hall last Thursday evening. when the
Louisiana Minstrels, composed Of home
talent, staged their entertainment, for
every available seat was taken and
the crowd was one of the largest Which
ever witnessed local play in Plain
Dealing. 4
The concensus Of opinion Is that the
actors knew their business. The cast
was composed Of embryo Al g. Fields
and Lew Dockstaders. 1t had the air
of Il professional show. with a local
touch 1t would be next to impossible
to select the star. for each man played
well his part. The solos by Messrs.
Worley ann Kidd were hits, some Of
them being encored several times. The
songs by AIessrs. Herndon and King
were also well received. The burlesque
prize fight between Mr.. Dempeskensy
as acted by Mr.. Still. and Mr.. Willir.
sky. acted by MIR. Kidd. was riot Of
fun. The entire show afforded one
continuous laugh.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-07-24
Big Barbecue to Be Glvea.

Among the visitors in Benton Mon
day was Mr.. W. H. Crouch. North
RoSsier friend and reader. who asked
that we make announcement Oh this
page of the Banner Of big barbecue
to he given at MIXERS Bluff on Friday,
August Sth.
Mr.. Crouch stated that a big crowd
was expected on this occasion and that
already lot of fine meat for the pit
had been pledged. The sum derived
from the sale of cold drink privileges.
and so on, and from contributions, will
he devoted to the purchase Of bread.
ice. etc. he reported, and If there was
then anything left over it would be
given to the fund for the proposed i'm
proved road to he constructed in the
newly created Road District No. 4.
Also. we were urged to state that all
the candidates for office are especially
invited to be present. A good platform
is to be built on the grounds. and the
use of this will be given over to the
candidates from one to three O'Clock
in the afternoon. After that hour 1t is
thought the younger people present
will claim 1t as dancing pavilion.
We forcsaSt that, if the weather Is
favorable, there Is to f,r tiIis, zzss,oes..
sion big gathering and fine dinner.
No doubt it would he well for those
who have prediction for SUCH gath
erings to bear the date in mind.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-07-24
Mrs. Stratton Entertalns.

Mrs. John Stratton was hostess to
the Double Eight Rock Club and a
number Of friends when the club held
its regular bimonthly meeting with her
Wednesday afternoon of last week.
Most Of the members of the club and
several guests were present, and play
ed progressive rock throughout the af-
ternoon. At the conclusion of the
games the club prize. which was box
of stationery. was awarded to Mrs.
Barton Purcell, and the guest prize a
hox Of handkerchiefs. was awarded to
Miss Bessie carstarphen, for having
won the most games.
4 delicious refresllnlent course. con-
sisting Of chicken salad. tomatoes
cheese and pimento sandwiches, olives
iced tea. fee cream and cake, was serv-
ed to the guests after the prizes had
been awarded.
Messrs. w. II. Martin, w. +. Bell
James NJ. Farrin, James Rogers, 9. @
Lyon, Emmett Wyche. J. $. Gray, A. G
Heifner. Elmer Walker. Barton Pur
cell. Howard King. Cleve Burton. Ton
Perkins. Frank Collins, II $. Fluitt
Will Hedge, and Misses Ethel Rogers
and Bessie Carstarplen were present
besides the hostess, Mrs. Stratton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-07-24

their daughter, Mrs. Caleb Mckinney,
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Bessie DeMoss visited Mrs.
Il. +. Gleason Sunday.
Roy Gleason visited Reginald De
Moss Saturday night and Sunday.
Mr.. A. J. DeMoss and daughter Wis
tied Mrs Emmett .DeMoss Sunday.
Messrs. Allie DeNIoss and Madison
Mckenzie were Rocky Mount visitors
Sunday.
Have you decided where that turnip
patch is to be planted! It's most time
to SOW the seed.
Mr.. and Mrs w. f. Gleason, Of An
trim. visited their daughter, Mrs. o. +.
Boyd, jr.. Sunday.
Mr.. ]. 4. DeMoss is having ten
room modern dwelling erected. MIR.
Hunter has the contract. ~
Mrs. Nun Burks spent several days
Of last week with her mother. Mrs.
Tom DeMoss. who was very sick.
Mr.. Austin Gleason, Of Altus, Okla,
arrived last Monday to spend several
weeks in this section with relatives.
Mrs. r. T.. Harris has the coincidence
of her friends i'm the loss of her father,
whose death occurred at Spring Hill
| one day last week. ALT
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-07-24
The WMdrox on Well.

Excitement has been keen in town
all this week and all eyes have been
on the Wildrox oil well. which 1t is ex-
pected will be brought in any moment
A depth of about $500 feet has been
reached and developments are mOmen-
tarily expected. Bailing was begun
yesterday. with the expectation that
the fate of the well will soon be
known. Conditions are said to be
favorable for successful we'll hut, it
has been stated. that should Oil not be
found ut this depth drilling will be
continued to the 3OOO-foot level. Num-
bers of Plain Dealing residents have
practically been camped ut the well all
this week, watching developments, and
many visitors from Shreveport and
other points have been in town for no
other reason than to see the WE'LL
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-07-24
More solder. Return.

During the past week several Plain
Dealing boys who were In the Army
have either been discharged or have
landed in America, after having seen
service overseas.
Mr.. w. V. Herndon, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. ID. Herndon, landed In New
York Wednesday of last week. He was
a member of the Goth Engineers, Of the
18th Division. He saw twelve months
service with the American forces in
France. though he was never In any
battles. He has been in the service
about fourteen months. He enlisted
at San Antonio, Texas, where he had
been working. He is now at Camp
Shelby. Miss. and 1t is thought that
he will receive his discharge and re-
turn home within the next few days.
Mr. and Mrs. w. 4. Lowe have re-
ceived word that their son. Sgt. Ches-
ter Lowe. landed in America some
time ago. and they expect that he will
receive his discharge and return home
Mt an early date. He has been. in
France for over year.
News has been received in Plain
Dealing that Mr.. Blanchard Carstar-
phen landed in New York last week.
after having spent several months in
Europe He is son of Mr.. and Mrs.
+. Nj. carStarphen. 1t is presumed
that he. too, will soon receive his dis
charge and return to civil life.
Mr. Richard Bell arrived in plain
Dealing last Saturday for VISIT with
his brother. DIR. w. +. Bell. He has
just received his discharge fr0iR the
Army. and after Il short visit, ft his
home in Texarkana, Ark. came on
here. de was member of the 18th
Veterinary Detachment. He was on
the other side for more than a year
and saw service in number d diff
ferent camps in France during that
time. This is his first visit to Plain
Dealing in fourteen years. He was
astoniShed ut the growth Of the town
and said that he had to ask the con-
ductor on the train if he was really at
Plain Dealing. He returned to Texar-
kama the first of the week. -
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-07-24
Pleasant H,n Paragraphs.

Tuesday. July pa rain would be
appreciated just now. 1t is cloudy,
but the showers fail to come.
Mr.. l. A. Gleason is shipping lumber
this week.
Sweet potatoes will lie plentiful with
in few days.
Miss Terrie Lowe is spending few
days vacation with her mother. Mrs.
Margaret Lowe.
Mrs. Bette Barnett and Miss Geor-
gia Miller were pleasant guests Sun
day Of Mrs. Gardner.
The many friends Of Mr.. q. 5. Nc
Kenzie will be glad to learn that he
seems to he improving some.
Mr.. and Mrs. Regger Rance ar
spending a few days with the latter's
sister. Mrs. Joe Lyles Of Blanchard.
! Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. DeAIoss visited
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-07-24
A Picnic Out at Mt. Zion.

Saturday evening of last week Miss
frankie Kirtley was hostess to n num-
Ter of her friends. giving moonlight
picnic in honor of her guest. Miss Les
lie Banks, of Hosston. The young peo-
pie assembled ut Miss kirtley's home
and then went to Mt. Zion, where they
spread their lunches and spent several
hours of pleasure.
Those enjoying Miss kirtley's hospi-
tality were: Miss lola KeOun and MIR.
Clifford Wright, Miss Maud Thompson
and Mr.. J.. II. Adger. Miss Leslie Banks
and Mr.. Clifford Oglesby, Miss Lois
Swindle and Mr.. c. Il. Richardson,
Miss bessie Mae Cochran and MIR.
John Bumgardner, Miss Bessie Car
starpllen and Mr.. Arthur Turnkey. the
HOSTESS, Miss Kirtley, and Mr.. William
Mcclellan. Mrs. Allen Boggs was the
cllaperOne.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-07-24
Six O'clock Dinners.

There were two six O'Clock dinners
on the SOCIAL program in Plain Dealing
last week. Wednesday evening Mrs.
q. C. Lyon entertained Il few of her
friends with dinner. Those present
were Mr. and Mrs. Calvin A. Hudson,
Miss Martial Winston and Mr.. Charlie
Herndon. DIR. and Mrs. Lyon an d
family.
The other dinner took place Sunday
evening, when Miss Carrie Lou Mays
had as her guests DIR. Ham Harper, OF
Shreveport; Miss Madge Wyche and
Mr.. Willard Hawthorne (Of Mans
field, and Miss Ethel Rogers and MIR.
Harper Willis (of Shreveport).
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-07-24
,orAL AND PERSONAL.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Lynn
seeler. boy.
ur Willard King visited friends
shreveport Sunday,
Miss we've Kendrick is in Moor
.,,nrt this week visiting her sister,
Is NcEachin.
uessrs. Arthur TURNKEY and Bill
rollar motored to Shreveport and
Ecson Sunday.
Afr, and Mrs. {. G. Still have gone
~ Worth. Texas. where they will
Ire their future home.
Miss Abilene Mading has returned
SHREVEPORT. after visiting Miss Lois
indie and other friends.
mss Aline Kendrick returned last
,,,,sday from Mooringsport, where
: :. Visited relatives for some time.
Miss Malissa Arnold. who has been
aims friends in Stephens. Ark. for
mast week, returned home Sunday.
Miss Valerie Allen. of Shreveport.
!. has been visiting friends in Plain
ssiu. for several weeks. returned
,se Tuesday.
Mrs Minnie Banks Hoss returned
nb,rsday tO her home in HOSStOn,
ar a pleasant visit here with rela-
irr and old friends.
AIRS. Mollie Keith and Mr.. and
Nv Rem Keith and children spent
.,asy in Cedar Grove as guests of
|, and Mrs. Tom Ford.
Mrs, Chambers and son, Johnnie.
. ! Trees City. were here last week and
!. now visiting at the home Of Mr..
"a Mrs. $. L. Mays. Of Mot.
Miss Sarah Louise Roach came in
- saturday from her home in Mans
s.M Tor visit of several days with
& sister. Mrs. corbie l.. Allen, and
y friend. Miss Ruth Herndon.
Miss Martial Winston. who only
w,ntly returned from NatchitocheS.
here she attended the State Normal.
/, gone to MooringSport. where she
En- spend several weeks with rela-
ive and friends.
Mr.. Bryan King. who has been
erp for some time visiting Mr.. John
|AIeu and other friends. left Monday
If his home in Memphis, Tenn. His
sandfather, Mr.. J. f. Bryan. accom-
Isuied him upon his return home.
There is one crop which is not de-
endent to any large extent upon
rather or climatic conditions. Here
Louisiana the honey crop rarely
hes a poor year. Mr.. J. Perry. who is
ne Of the largest bee fanciers In the
haia Dealing country. stated Tuesday
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-07-24
Plain Dealing Department

that his bees had made in excess Of
'oo gallons of honey this year.
MIR. u. X. Sterling. Of Ruston. was
a guest Tuesday of Miss Bessie Car
starphen.
Mr.. c. n. Maryman. of Bradley.
Ark. was visitor in Plain Dealing
last week.
Miss Rita Sanders is spending the
week at cOllinsburg with Miss Annie
Lou Sentell.
Mr.. Omar Machen, who has been
Ill for number of days. is now able
to be out again.
MIR. Harper Kirby. after visit
here with friends, returned to Shreve-
port last Saturday
Mrs. Lulu Denmon left Tuesday
for shreveport. where she will spend
few days with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin A. Hudson
moved the first of the week into their
new home, in the eastern part of town.
Miss Ruth Herndon, who spent
last week with her sister, Mrs. Tom
Adger, of Dixie, returned HON e
Sunday.
| Mrs. John Holman and her sister.
Mrs. II. NJ. Matlock. have gone to
Santos. Texas. where they will spend
several weeks with relatives.
Mrs. Tom Adger and son, Bobbie,
Of Gillian. are in Plain Dealing this
week visiting Mrs. Adger's parents,
MIR. and Mrs. j. -. HerndOn.
Mrs. Jennie Larson came in from
New Orleans last Thursday. She will
be here for several days as guest of
her cousin. Mrs. Mollie Keith.
MFR. Milton Johnson, Mho is now
employed In Shreveport. came in last
Friday and went on out to Red Land
to visit his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Marion johnson.
MFR. Ellis Morgan. who is now in
the employ of the Shreveport Packing
Company. of Shreveport. spent last
Saturday and Sunday with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Morgan.
MIR. w. b. Boggs. jr., came in from
Shreveport Tuesday morning to bring
his little children, Sam and Sister. for
Il visit with relatives Mr.. Boggs re-
turned to his home that afternoon.
Miss Leslie Banks. who has been
here visiting Miss frankie Kirtley, rel
atives and friends. returned Sunday to
her home in HOsstOn. Miss Kirtley ac-
companied her home for short visit
MIR. Will Collins came in last Fri.
day to visit his mother, Mrs. Edna Col
Inns. his brother, Mr.. Frank Collins
and old friends. Mr.. Collins is now
employed by the Antrim Lumber Com.
pany. with his headquarters in st
Louis.
MIR. n. w. Sentell and family. OF
Collinsburg, and Mr.. and Mrs. w. H
Martin, of this place. and their guest
Miss Valerie Allen. were among those
who went to Rocky Mount to attend
the opening services of the revival
meeting which is being held there this
; week. -.4...--.-.-
MIR. +. {. DOdSon, one of the most
) progressive farmers living near Plain
Dealing, was in town Tuesday. Mr.
. Do(Son expressed himself as bein.
very we'll pleased with his crop con
. ditionS. He said that he would make
much better cotton than he thought /;
. month ago. although he would make
. by no means full crop. He said
however. that he wasn't making an!
predictions about cotton, as that w;i'
! one crop about which he was neve
certain. His corn. he said. will b.
good. with another seaSOnable rain ol
it. but unless Il good one comes sOOl
! he thinks the yield Of that crop vii
: be much reduced. As for hay, he state,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-07-24

1t is dry and hot here. There have
been rains in nearly all the surround
ing country during the last week, but
they have passed Plain Dealing up.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-07-24
New Honey

| am now offering. in any quantity.
new strained honey of excellent quail
ity; price. $1.15 per gallon. Address
mo at Plain Dealing. J. PERRY.
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Can All You Can

We. as a nation and as indi-
viduals. have just passed
through Il period of war with
That awful demon, Germany.
Along with this war, and even
to the present. we have been
fighting another war. that of
high prices = high cost of
living. These wars have
taught us some valuable les
sons, among others, that we
should save everything we
can produce on our farms in
the way Of fOod>tuff. TO best
do this we should use the
Ball Mason Fruit Jars and
Packers Cans. We are pre-
pared to furnish you with
10th = the jars ut reasonable
prices and the packers cans.
IN the twO-pound size, ut a
very close price. See us be-
fore buying. We might be
able to save you some money.
When IN town make our place
Your headquarters.
New Britain herald., 1919-05-31
CITY ITEMS

l Planked shad. Riverside Inn, East Taddam. .-~AdVt. June Victor records at Morans'. = 3dvt.
 Last week to pay personal tax,
 4ommencing Monday, June ? to Satur- l 3ay June 7, the office of the personal 7lx collector will be open from a. m.
 4o g D. m. Charles J. Elliott, Collector. f-advt. Dance tonight, 34 Church St.-Advt. A new committee will be appointed at the next meeting of Daily Council,
 k. of C., to take up the matter of a
 I lew home for the council. A commit 4e has been out for the past few
 lars, but has made no recOmmenda- Ions as yet.
 Inspection day Sunday at Park Reserve sale of home sites on North stanley street, opposite end of car
 Ene. Free souvenirs to visitors Sun
 ay afternoon.-'Advt. Yesterday was a quiet day in po- lice circles, no arrests having been *nade, and as a result. there was no
 1ession of the police court this morn ] sng.
 Victor records on sale Monday at l.. Pierce x CO.--Adyt.