Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1919-09-27

New Orleans - Louisianas' guber-
material campaign has settled down
to basis OF all work and no nIay
and veteran politicians are predict
Ing the most intense race the state
has known for many years. All three
candidates, Colonel Frank P. Stubbs
OF Monroe, indorsed by the regular
Democratic organization of New Or
leans; former Congressman Phanor
Hreazeale Of Natchitoches. inGorsed
py the Democratic Liberty League,
and John M. Parker of New Orleans,
indorsed by Governor Pleasant and
many Of the Independents, have es
tabhshed headquarters in New Or
leans.
New Orleans.-De Soto parish has
taken vigorous steps towards reapfng
the utmost reward for cotton raised
within her borders, according to in
formation received in this city from
state Senator T. L. Dowling. The
BANKS Of the parish have agreed tc
finance the farmers to the extent of
500 per bale. in order that the COT
ton may be kept Off the market unriI
the minimum price fixed by the
American Cotton Association is
reached.
New Orleans. - A simultaneous
no ion hy-
Of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
c}ation in every Southern state for
$i,000,000 for furtherance of both
home and foreign work will begin
October 20 and last till October 80 it
was announced by George D. Booth Of
New Orleans, secretary for the Louis
lana organization.
New Orleans. = The number Of au-
tomobiles operated in Louisiana has
increased 233 per cent since 1914, ac-
Ccrding to figures published by the
Department of Agriculture, showing
comparisons from 1914 to 1913. The
humber of automobiles in the state
in 1915 was 1000 compared with 12,-
coo in 1914. New Orleans had over
10000 licensed automobiles in 1918.
Houma-The sixth annual meeting
OF the Thibodaux District Associa-
ton was held with Mount Hore5
Congregational Church here. Reports
of the churches showed an increase
in numerical strength, acquisition of
new church property. aud special en-
phasis upon social service and COM
munity welfare work.
Natchitoches. = The traffic com
lnittee has taken up the L. & N rail
way situation with the Chamber of
Commerce in Shreveport, and the
towns of Gibsland, Bienville, Saline
End Chestnut and will do everything
possible to keep The road in opera
ton and have the necessary improve
ments made.
Shreveport. - Az the recent meet
ing of the Caddo Association in
Louisiana, composed of twenty-one
churches with combined member
ship of 5000 people, tfat association
assumed the responsibility for rails.
ing $541, 900 in the Baptist Seventy
five Million Campaign.
st. Benedict - After experiment
ing for years with all kinds or Der
ries, Mr.. Kollock, Of this place,
some months ago succeeded in max
ing very good wine from the violet
blue berries Of the French mulberry.
Lake Charles.-A meeting will be
held at Alexandria November II,
when the plans proposed for the con-
struction of the 100000 Baptist or
phanage at this city will be consid-
cred.
Natchitoches. - Weather condi-
tons are improving and cotton being
rushed to the gins. Hay making is
general and the crop is fine on ac-
count of the excessive rains all
through the season.
Natchitoches. - The move to or
ganize the Natchitoehes Chamber Of
Commerce is well under way, and
takes in the entire parish. A trained
secretary will be employed as soon
as a selection can be made.
Monroe.-A more rigid inquiry i'll
IT, violations of the gambling laws,
the carrying Of concealed weapons
and concubinage was stressed by
Judge Fred NJ Odom upon empanel-
ing the new grand jury, which will
serve for the next six months.
Nathcitoches. A new business
enterprise in Natchitoches parish is
the Bank of Cloutiersville, just or
ganized, with capital stock of $25,-
Goo.
Washington, D. C. = A charter has
Eeen issued by the comptroller OF the
currency to the Jennings National
Bank OF Jennings, La. Its capital is
500, 900.
Natchitoches. - Miss Virginia Dor
man parish home demonstration
agent for Natchitoches for the past