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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-08-02

labor scarcity has had much to do
with the slow progress made in coping
with the grass and ~cuItiYating the crop
with the result that many fields have
been laid by badly in the grass, while
there has, as already stated, been more
or less abandonment of acreage in all
sections.
The high cost of labor-ranging as
high as So to 81 over a large portion
of the belt, together with the shorter
hours of work, insisted upon-Will add
materially to the cost of producing
the present crop. The building up of
the most efficient farm labor, while
emigration to other sections and mill
tary service have caused additional
drains, The rehabilitation of the
army has improved conditions in some
districts, but the returned soldiers
do not show any great eagerness to
go back to the farms.
THE OUTLOOK
While most correspondent are not
optimistic as to the prospects for i'm
proyement in the event of more favor
able weather, there is little duobt thta
a period of good weather would cause
considerable betterment. 1t is regard
ed as unlikely that a crop that has
suffered from SO many delaps and is
so badly infected with the boil weevil
pest can hold out the promise Of more
than a very moderate yield. The fact
that the crop is generally late from
two weeks in most localities to nearly
four weeks in others, particularly in
the northern half of the region will
render the risks of early frost and an
unfavorabiy harvesting season greater
than usual. The majority of The
Cotton Reports, gally two .........
Times-Picayune's reports from CORE
spondents are far from optimistic as
to the outlook.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-08-02

Mr.. and Mrs. l. j. Bauhard will leave
in a few days to visit relatives in An
napolis, on their way they will stop
in Memphis. They will probably be
gone two months.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-08-02

Misses Mildred and Ines VOORHEES,,
of New Orleans, returned home on
Thursday, after a months stay among
relatives here and Crowley.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-08-02

DR.. and Mrs. Ben Guilbeau of Grand
Coteau motored over Wednesday and
was the guest of Mr.. Dudley Guilbeau
and wife.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-08-02

Prof. James F. Broussard of the
Naval Academy at Annapolis, is the
guest of his relatives, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. j. Sandoz.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-08-02

Judge 3 H. pavy AMI wife, Raoul
Pavy and family, Mrs. Octave Payy
and mother, Mrs. Gilbert Dupre, Julia
Duson, Edna Lewis, Mrs. c. Morn
hinveg and aughter, Mrs. Bertha
Lyons, returned from a ten days trip
to Coopers Well.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-08-02

John E. Boagni returned from a
summer course at L. S. U. on Thurs
day and will spend the rest of the
summer with his mother, Mrs. NJ. s..
Boagni.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-08-02

Isaac Hawkins has returned home
at Bayou Chicot from the summer
school at the University of Alabama.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1919-08-02

Miss Helen Vidrine, private secre-
tary to Congressman Lazaro arrived
Saturday from Washington and will
spend about two weeks vacation here
with her month, Mrs. Yves Vidrine.-
Weekly Gazette.
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itTude Parish, Mary Parish, TheIma
Parish and James Parish.
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COAL SCARCITY IN SIGHT.

possible that the foreign demand for coal this year
Will be Is millions of tons. The coal situation over
there is bad IN the extreme But unless the governments
over there are prepared to do something shipping way
resembling the effort that made to get the American
70 the other side Europe will not get anything near
That amount Of coal he record year for bilmnous export
and that year the total fell short of 900 600
IONS
But however remote the chance of giving Europe all the
coal needs 1t is clear that the situation is shaping up in
such way that this business will reach the producers about
the time the rush of orders for domestic consumers
the New England railroads. the big industrial plants the
al effort to supply the lake trade and the always beated
domestic demand does. And when the fact that not
thing has been done to improve the condition of the rail-
roads taken into consideration clear that trouble
brewing If have hard winter ahead of us there is
almost certain to be great industrial embarrassment and
possibly some individual suffering.
It's pity there is not way to bring this condition
Of affairs forcby to the attention of the American public
Just at present the railroads the principal offenders in
the matter Of Withholding ORDERS but the industrial consum-
ers also holding back Both of these classes will richly
deserve any trouble that may hem for they under
stand the risk they running Unfortunately if trouble
does come all will suffer alike. and the whole country will
have pay for the penny wise policy of railroad purchasing
Director General Hines.
Last year the Fuel administration in full swing and
Or Garfield instituted systematic campaign to induce
Early purchasing of coal 1t worked wonders and even
the war had not come to end when it did there would
baye been no coal scarcity this country last winter This
year The Fuel administration is morbund and the public
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'g6DNII E s!!z!!ss5z

The secessionists very early in the
Civil war saw the importance of es-
tablishing their lines along the Dor.
der Of Ohio and Pennsylvania which
they hoped to make the battle ground.
The strength Of the opposition was
underestimated in Northwestern Wiz.
ginia which disconnected the plans of
the formers of the Southern Confed-
eracy. On April 80, General Lee had
ordered Major Boykin, OF Weston, to
call out volunteers and assume COM
mand at Grafton. On May 4 he COM
manded Col Porterfield, at Harpers
Ferry, to call out additional yolun-
teers to rendezvous at Grafton, and to
assume general command over Boykin
and others in the vicinity. On May
IL he ordered 400 rifles and ammuni-
ton from Staunton to Major Cor at
Beverly. In the meantime Boykin had
found 1t difficult TO assemble a force
and on Way 16, 1861, Colonel Porter.
field reported from Grafton that he
discovered great diversity of opinion
and much bitterness OF feeling ana
that he was seriously disappointed to
find that Major Con at Beverly had 70.
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ADVERTISING REDUCES coST OF GOODS

HERE are economists Of standing who say that adj
vertsns is the for the increased cost Of goods
This is not true. Advertising actually reduces the cost
of goods.
To dispense with advertising in order to reduce the cost
Of goods would be like going back to the floor and fail in
threshmg in order to reduce the cost of grain.
Advertising is the time and effort saving device in the
sale of goods the power and machinery in the pro-
ducton of goods.
All goods including and unknown goods, would sell
themselves IT gwen time enoush-one satisfied customer
might tell another But time important factor in the
cost OF goods. carrying charges the way Of interest and
rent from the time of production to final sale. The speed
with which goods sold determines their price and in
another larger way reducing the carrying charges. The
faster stock of goods sold the smaller the lower the
margin of profit the manufacturer merchant is compelled
to charge the consumer The profit from doing business
in the large profit each SALE but rather the number
of profits from many sales Many small profits from each
sale make one large profit.
This principal is technically known as turnover" and
the number of times merchant sells his complete stock
in year-tums the stock into money.
Say for instance, candy store makes four per cent
net profit only dollar of sales. But say it turns
sells the stock completely week. 81 times year.
not this merchant making 50 times four per cent equamg
ZO6 per cent annual prohta
1t seems paradoxical that customer should pay only
onehaf cent profit ten cents worth of candy to enable
the merchant to make 20S per cent but it will be under
stood considering the fact that the investment is in one
weeks supply only.
Both the manufacturer and merchant use advertising to
speed the sale of goodsncrease the turnover If they
are able to sell at less individual profit they are thus able
to reduce the price-ncrease the market by making the
goods within the price range of more persons.
Advertising is the speed lever, the high gear of sales
II is not only educational factor to more and better
goods but at lower price the consumer by enabling
the producer and merchant live and prosper at lower
margin of individual profit
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RUFF STUFF

Maybe the Naval blimp C-5 broke
away because 1t was tired OF waiting
on these overseas fliers to get ready
to start.
Yesterday a seat on the New York
stock exchange sold for $4,000
record.
There's at least one spot in the
country where the Glooms do not seem
TO be cutting much of a figure.
Bull calf sold for $4,000 in New
Jersey yesterday.
Judging by the cost of calf skin
shoes we thought that was about the
usual price for calves, but there is
something about this sale that seems
70 excite the newspapers.
Some one thought It worth while TO
wire out Of Chicago last night that
the women of that town do not take
70 the latest Paris fad Of going with
put stockings.
Isn't Il little early in the season
10 80 on record on such matter?
But maybe out there when 1t gets
good and hot the mosquitoes become
30 numerous and venemous that stock.
ings are necessity.
There win be seven members in
the team FairTnont High school sends
tonight to the meet at Morgantown.
Well. seven Is considered lucky
humber in At least one game.
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Notea and perannala

NVISo aHd FeFtondtos
Mss Georgia Works Of Ida May Is
visiting with Mrs. John Costello this
week.
James Koon. son Of DR.. W. c. Koon
has Just returned from France where
he has been in service for the past
year.
DR.. Barr OF Middleton was IN Mo-
nongah last evening to see the movies.
Leonard Blocher Of New Kennings-
ton, Pa, Is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. D.
LeYy's. Mr.. Blocher is a brother of
Mrs. Levy's.
Clay Mills Of Fatrmont win have
charge Of the bowling alley here In
the future.
Miss Hester Miller and some friends
OF Fairmont motored to MononEah this
evening.
Grover Powell Of FaIrnont was out
with some OF the returned soldiers on
motoring trip though Monongah last
evening. The party was composed of
Roy Adds, Martin Killeen, George
and Grover Powell.
Mrs. Nettse Anderson Of shinnston
is guest OF Mrs. William Connell for
few days this week.
George Living attended the dance at
the Masonic Hall In Fairn,ont Wednes-
day night.
Mrs. Charles Dean Of Fairmont was
visiting friends in Monongah last ev.
ening.
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FA|RMON1 |SHR|NERS
lcontlnued from page one.l

probably 75 strong, the members 20.
ing to Clarksburg on the various hour
cars during the day. The majority
returned on the 1890 car out Of
C1arhsburg last night.
The Marion county shrners TODAY
sent flowers to Captain X. D. Walker.
a past officer OF the majority of the
Masonic bodies Of the state. and one
OF the Oldest members of Mecca Tenn.
pie, New York city.
In the Afternoon large street mar.
ade was held in which 1000 shr,ners
participated. Several brass bands
were IN line as was the Arab patrol
The Shrtners carried American flags
Quite number Of service men were
in line. :
After the parade the preliminary
work was attended TO at the opera
House after whcfi fine dinner was
served at the Elks' Home and Mason
&c Temple. Spasmodic parading fol-
lowed headed by the Arab patrol drum
corps. Shriners INDUCED in various
forms of levity from blowing horns
down to the more strenuous efforts Of
policing the streets of Clarksbure and
directing traffic. The rope was also
In evidence. The townfolks enjoyed
tho fun and good nature was on hand
everywhere. Truman Cunningham the
giant snr1ner. and Bctb White, the
midget shriner OF the state participat-
ed conspicuously and there was quite
a contrast in cubits. Despite the large
crowd all OF the arrangements were
well handled, Clarksburgers having had
special part in this.
Next week Osiris Temple, Wheeling
VIII put on a ceremonial session at
Grattonb following the sessions OF
9ae Grand Commandery, knights Tenn
plar OF West Virginia. A large mum.
Der Of Fairmonters will make the trip.
Among the Fairmonters who were in
attendance were: e. L. Williams. TIE.
Wy Nutter, D. M. osgood, Hugh F.
Smith. w. H. Spedden, Louis Helmicl,
Paul G. Armstrong, Bert Knight. B. s.
Fnger John Gillespie, P. F. Stewart,
omar J. Andre. DR.. G. H Brownfield,
A. B. Cole. Carroll Heimtck, DR.. L. N.
Yost, w. l. Lydic, NJ. R. Frantz, R. A.
Shurtleff. Dr.. o. G. Hill. Smith Hood,
II. E. Field, Webb Ferguson. G. S. VII
kinson, Rev. c. B. Mitchell, Rev. w.
D. Reed Sam Iseman, Burt Brooks.
Glenn F. Barns, c. H. Bartlett, U. II
Dunlap, T. Wilbur Hennen, Harry q.
Engle, Richard Gilkeson, L H. Orr.
Frank Nicely, Ross Musgrave. Walter
Corbin, o. A. Wood, L. D. Satterfield.
DR.. ]. E. Oefner, E. T. Kelley, William
Ice. Among the Marion countians who
were present were: Lee Satterfeld
Monongah: Charles PhiNppi, Grant
Town. ]. D. Anthony of Chiefton, for
merly of Fairmont, was also in attend
ance. Morgantowners who were pres
ent included: NJ. G. Buffano, Ed Sny.
der. Fred G. Schmeichal, Adam Grow,
r. H. Jarvis, Carl Beebe, Ross Posten,
9. G. Jackson, W. s. Corrothers, R.
N. Tough.
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MoNoNGAH
surprIoo Partv

A surprise birthday party was held
at the home OF Mrs. Ira Nicholas last
evening in honor Of Mr.. Nicholas's
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Nicholas. It
was her 18th birthday. Mrs. Ira Nich-
olas was hostess at tho party. Dainty
refreshments were served. The friends
who attended were Mrs. Maggie Mort.
Mrs. John Kenny. Mr.. and Mrs. wash
Nicholas, Mrs. l.. 8. Smith and little
daughter Marion, Mr.. and Mrs. L. M.
Kuhn, Mrs. John Costello. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Living. Mr.. and Mrs. n D.
Crishp Mr.. and Mrs. Goff Davis, Mrs.
Mary Parrish, W. II. Grandstaff, Mrs.
Las Morgan, Mrs. Sarah Martin, Mrs.
LIB Davis Mrs. Chas. Philips, Spencer
Martin, Mrs. Ellen Sturm. Wnliam
Martin, Mrs. Franccs Gibbons, Misses
Mabel Jackson. Marie and Stella Mich.
olas. Rosa Parrish, Mary Jackson, Ma.
~ Philips Renza Cochran; Mr.. and
Mrs. l. II. Nicholas, Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
Nicholas, the Misses Ella Parrish, Ger
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is doing precisely what It always has done twill respond
70 prodng if there any agency to prod It but there
is none. Perhaps would do some good if the National
Coal association were send out letter explaining the
situation to the newspapers in consumer territory But one
cannot tell the effect might be the exact opposite from the
one it was hoped to create.
There will be. however. no makins the kind Of feel
ing that will exist if the fuel demands Of the entire country
and of large part of Europe strike the coal carrying rail-
roads at the time. And. we have aedy said it
begins to look if that the way it going to work out
this year.
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ceived no rifles and had no informa-
ton that any had been sent. Both at
Pruntytown and at Philippi he found
a company organized and awaiting
arms; and he was assured OF another
company which was forming at Clarks-
burg, but which was without either
arms or uniforms. He reported that
two companies were marching toward
Grafton to aid him; that OF Captain
Borgess., OF Weston, which had only
flint-lock muskets in bad order and
without ammunition. and that Of Cap
tain Thompson. OF Fairmont, which
had better guns but little ammunition.
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One, too, which is considerable of
field game little later in the sea-
son when the dampness gets baked
out of the ground.
The Council of Four has refused the
request Of the Poles for a part Of the
captured German navy.
Is this an admission that the Coun-
ell of -Four knows that Polish corridor
to the sea is a pretense or an indica-
ton that there are too many other
claimants for the ships?
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FRnAY EVENING, MAY Is. 1g1g.
THE AMERICAN,s cREED-

believe IN the United States of America as govern
gent Of lhc people. by the people, for the people. vhose
Just posrs derived from the consent of the gOpcrncd
democracy IN republic. G sovereign Nation of MANI
t0vereign States; perfect Union. one and insepuabe
Established upon those principles of freedom. equality jus
their Ines and fortunes. therefore believe il is my duty
70 my country TO love it, 10 support its Constitution: to
obey h aps; TO respect its flag; and TO defend against
all enemies.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-16

Yesterday was the first anniversary of the air mail
service between New York and Washington and some
of the statistics read at the little celebration which was
held in the former city quite interesting. They
show for instance that of the 1853 trips scheduled the
fiers showed 1913 cent performance If Mr. Bure-
sons ordinary mail could produce arecord any
way near that the countrywould think miracle had
happened.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-16

In of his outbrusts against the terms of the
treaty Count BrockdorF Rantzau points out that
Germany longer agrarian state and cannot feed
more than 10000 900 people. If that true but it is
by no means necessary to that 1t is Germany is
almost as badly OF Britain at the beginning Of
the war. However. the British have changed nightly
and in that another advantage which will heavily
in their favor and against the Germans forced
them by the criminal folly of the German mlitariss
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-16

Those who attended the meeting of ex-service men
held last night in the office of County Superintendent OF
Schools Toothman of the opinion that between zoe
and 500 service will be in line in the parade here
Memorial day. This that they will be the fea-
ture of the celebration, as indeed they should be-
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-16

Henry W. Reyes. the new senator from New Hamp-
shire, has announced that he will vote the Susan B.
Anthony suffrage amendment to the national constit-
ton According to most of the polls that settles the
matter and nsures the adoption of the resolution in the
senate. but you never can tell.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1919-05-16

There should be good turn out tomorrow at the
meeting of the General Committee for the celebration
to greet returned service Doubtless great deal
Of work has been done this project but there is also
possibility that great deal that should have been
done has not, and the time growing short The meet
ing will be held in the flee of Commissioner OF Finance
J. Walter Barnes in the City building
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13
F-iled Pugilist Declsres
fight For Champions
s ship Was Farce
WILLARD DENIES
REFUSES CHALLENGE
johnson After Another Bout With
Willard and viii Lay Claim 70
Championship Unless One 10 Ar.
rsnssd--Hiliard Accuses Negro Of
Seeking to Force Battis 10 Rspisnish
Depleted ESehsqusr.

Havana, Cuba. March is,--Jaek
Johnson. former heavyweight champ.
ion. In a sixned statement given TO the
Associated Press last night. declared
that his fight with Jess willard In
this city four years ago was pre-
arranged affair. and that he allowed
willard TO win.
In addition to the sum of $4,000,
entire rights to tho moving picture
films In Europe, and 81 Ia per cent Of
the proceeds from their exhibition IN
the United States and Canada. are
mentioned by Johnson. together with
the promise OF aid TO settle Johnson's
difficulties with the federal authorities
In Chicago. so that the colored pugilist
might return there TO reclaim his prop
erty and see his mother.
The former champion declares that
unless willard refuses to fight him
within n reasonable time he will claim
the worlds title. He signs hts state
ment, Jack Johnson, champion"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13
Government Appeals
to Mayors to Help
Returned Soldiers

Washing TON, March ls,--Letters were
addressed to the mayors OF all princi-
pal cities today by Arthur Woods,
war. asking cooperation In efforts to
Safeguard the economic welfare Of
soldiers who have been ,iisuhars.d
from the service and are returning TO
your state and city To- rc-establish
themselves In your civil life.
THE opportunity that the war de-
partment has to actively serve the en-
listed men," Mr. Woods wrote, Eek
pires. 1t might be thought, with their
separation from the service, fully paid,
and with a $50 bonus and transporta-
tlon To their homes. They go from
the service I'm good health, or II ply
sicaily disabled. compensated by the
system OF war risk Insurance While
the actual responsibility of the war
department does end here the moral
responsibility does not end until the
soldier has been absorbed by normal
civil life.
Feeling this mora! obligation as we
do the purpose Of the wa-department
is to CO. -ordinats,~ through my office,
the various activities OF the federal,
state and city governments as well as
those of private organizations, looking
to system which will minimize the
injustice and the peril OF unemploy-
ment Of discharged soldiers The war
department wants to do all II can to
supplement- and to help local effort"
Mr.. Woods expressed the opinion
n sf ms Dtnr ~ JiSa ha
soldiers returned to their pre-war oc-
equations naturally. He added:
AS business man l believe that
the services of a discharged soldier are
an excellent buy for an employer"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13
Willard Makes Denial.

Lawrence. Kan. March 1a.--"Jack
Johnson simply needs the money and
is trying to put over another match"
was the comment OF Jess Willard when
shown the statement received from
Havana today In which Johnson claim
ed the championship bout with willard
four years ago was a prcarranEed af-
fair.
"'shero Ia absolutely nothing TO H."
willard continued. II refused to dig
Nifty the statement with \ denial for.
as far aa am concerned. 1t simply -
a crude joke.
'.Johnson's game In almost childish
In Ia simplicity And you msys say for
me that ! refuse TO fan for IT, d0
not intend 10 fight Johnson again or
any other coIored man."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-03-13
KAISER PLANNED
HAVEN IN SWEDEN
When Swedish Government Learned Of
German Empsrors Prospect Of oe-
eupying RECONSTRUCTED Castle II For.
bid His Entrance 10 country-so Hs
Fled To Holland.

Washington. NNrch 10. William Ho-
henzollern, two months before the
armisticc was signed. planned an asy-
lum In Sweden but was prevented from
going to that country by the Swedish
government. diplomatic adyices made
public today disclose. The former
kaisers plans had reached the point
where a deal was virtually closed for
him to rent Castle Storasundby. situat-
ed on one Of the large lakes In the
center OF Sweden, and about four hours
run by train from Stockholm. The
castle. Is owned by old rriends. ana
Prince Wedel.
Preparations for the reception Of the
former kaiser arc said to have gone so
far that vast sums were spent In put
ting the castle in repair.
When the v SwediahN government
learned the purpose To which the castle
was TO be put, representation were
made and William Hohenzollern
changed his plans that. In "a few weeks,
he fled to another castle In Holland.