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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-09-20
old-Tlme Drinking Vessels.

Wine was arst drunk out Of the ma.
zer bowl, made Of light maplewood,
highly polished, and afterward out OF
a bugle horn. Silver bowls were next
introduced and about the time when
Queen Elizabeth's sun was setting yes.
sells made of Venetian glass FIRST made
their appearance at state banquets.
Beer was usually carried from the cell
lar to the table in the eighteenth cen.
fury in large leathern tankards, called
"blackjacks," lined with silver or pro.
yided with silver rim.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-09-20
CROWELL URGES AIR Department

Concentration of the air actlVltles
of the United States, civilian naval
and military, within the direction Oh
single government agency, with an
official holding a place in the presl-
dents cabinet at the head, is recon-
mended by the special American AVA
ton mission, headed by Assistant Sec
rotary of War Benedict Crowell, when
has been studying aircraft develop
ment in Europe.
The proposed department OF ava
ton, the mission asserted, should De
charged with full responsibility for
"placing and maintaining our country
In the front rank among nations IN
the development and utilization OF ar
craft for the national security and In
the advancement Of civil aerial trans
portation and communication arts"
The report of the mission, which
is divided into three parts, dealing
with general organization, commercial
/ ~II~.N
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-09-20
Had a Reason.

81 stopped in at the drug store y
buy a cigar" said a College avenue
man. "Behind me rushed In Nv
about five years old. Right up % W
clerk ne went, yelling: Mister, wv
gave me a penny too much cnanss
while ago!' y.
1.-THE clerk looked at him nlna'.
and said: That's your good luek W
for being honest enough to tell NE "
may keep the penny
"The lad still had a troubled W. Y.
on his face and soon explained !. Y
saying: But I bought a penny O' J.
with 1t and l wanted to know j !. y.
would take it back. They are ssi -
larger ones down at the ne1I ~ b
store for a penny '-lndianapc'
News.
no,b1v roicnmn-the twins.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-09-20

If England had as many picture
theaters as America, in proportion to
its population, there would be 10000
instead of 1000 odd flourish there to-
day. If France had as many she
would have nearly the same number
instead of about 1900.
A man in London was hit by taxi.
cab carrying the bishop of Wakefield.
After he had been taken home and
his injuries had been dressed he
thanked the bishop, declaring: "You
have done me a good turn. was
dumb before the accident"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-09-20
BRIEF INFORMATION

Two ancient trade secrets which the
world probably never will learn are the
Chinese method of making a brilliant
vermlion color and the Turkish meth
cd f..- inlaying gold or silver on the
hardest steel.
Ii is estimated by competent au-
thoritles that 80 per cent of the
leatherfurnishing animals of Italy
have been slaughtered for food pur-
poses during the war. Some years
are necessary to reeoup these losses.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-09-20
American Sailors Increasing.

The proportion of native-born and
naturalized Americans among the Off
GERS and crews of American merchant
ships during the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1919, increased to 47.6 per
cent, of the total and is now substan-
TALLY the same as in 1914, but native
born Americans comprised four-fifths
of this percentage for the last fiscal
year and two-thiras during 1914.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-09-20
brakes Map Sold for sf,f75.

brakes silver map, thin circular
plate with the eastern hemisphere on
one side and the western on the other,
engraved at his instance In the Meth
erlands, fetched s1.175 at Sotheby's,
London, recently.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-09-20
Gloom and eIadness.

A pessimist Is q man who believes
that 1t viii take centuries for the world
to recover from the blow to civiliza.
ton; and the optimist is man who
retorts that there will be plenty of cen
ies.-Rochester Post Express.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-09-20
Strange Freak Of Lightning.

Although her baby sat on her knee
unframed, Mrs. Henry Branwand, re-
siding near Bradford, Pa, was In
stantly killed by a bolt of lightning
that struck the house. Another child
playing a few feet away was not hurt.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-09-20
In tha Library.

COED (coolly to freshman who
has just picked up her handkerchieS)
Thank you. But If I should hap
pen to drop It again. please don't
,other. II wasn't you I meant
'ann State Froth.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-09-20


b+ his work counsel for brOtheoods would d
| Of a mighty fight. ,, =, , !, - r.-,...,.-,
His son is Corporal of Battery of the Eghhrd field arus
| vic VITO s heart and soulw him in his fight
Endorsed by the 100000 organized
Federation Of Labor
pcna Of government ownership has instructed its executive committee
with the officers the railroad nenatonaS their effort
Io has bapn Endorsed farmers organizations
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-09-20
LOUISIANA FAIR
PROSPECT GOOD
EXPECTED THAT 1919 EXHIBi-
TiON WILL BREAK ALL PRE-
WoUS RECORDS.
NEW BUILDINGS ARE ADDED
Special Attention Being Paid To 40
riculture and Live Stock In
terests-High Class
Amusenents.

Shreveport. La-Judging by the
stream of Inquiries and applications
for catalogs and entry blanks that Is
pouring INTO the Office Of Secretary
W. R. Hirsch, the citizens throughout
Louisiana and eastern Texas and
southern Arkansas are manifesting
Tremendous interest in the forthcom-
ing Victory State Fair Of Louisiana,
to be held at Shreveport October 22
to q, inclusive. An attendance Of at
least 10000, exceeding. any previous
attendance, Ia looked for, and every
available foot Of space in the exhibit
barns and booths is expected to be
occupied
Notwithstanding the fact that the
1913 State Fair was necessarily can
celled because of the epidemic Of In
fuenza throughout the country,
which caused a severe financial blow.
the plans for the 1919 Exposition
were mapped out and are being de.
veloped on larger scale than ever
before, with approximately $4,000 In
crease in the premiums, which total
around 100000, especially on agricul-
tural and livestock exhibits, with
very attractive premiums offered al
80 in all other departments. Many Of
the best known herds in the country
will be represented IT. the Cattle
Show, with many head Of registered
stock entered from Louisiana farmsi
evidencing the wonderful progress
that has been made in cattle raising
during the past several years. There
will be several auction sales OF cat
tie, including Jerseys and Short
Horns. Similar interest is being
shown regarding the swine exhibits.
A sheep department has been added
this year to encourage the wool IN
dustry in this section,
A mammoth new agricultural build
ing, costing around $4,000, will be
christened at the Victory Fair. Il
will be dedicated in honor of the late
Mr.. Louis N. Brueggerhoff, who fol
several years was secretary Of tho
State Fair.
In the matter OF amusement, moth
ing has been omitted. and the visit
oors will be treated to program o
UNUSUAL entertainment includin:
running and harness racing durin]
the first three days Of the fair. witt
purses hung up to the amount o
1880; automobile races by some o
the worlds greatest dare-devils o.
Sunday, October 26; auto polo,
brand new game here, with Ra
Lampkin, the worlds champion dri1
err, scheduled to meet the claimant G
Americas championship; passenge
carrying airplanes in daily operation
sensational vaudeville stunts in fror
OF the grandstand; novel shows o
the Gladway; spectacular frework
featuring the Battle Of Chatea1
Thierry," concerts daily by Don Phi
ippini and his famous band, accor
panied by Madame Suzaana LIE
man of New Orleans; and mar
moth government exhibit, includir
trophies captured from the Germs
soldiers.
The Universities of Arkansas al
Louisiana will meet in their annu
football game Saturday, October z
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-09-20
United States Has Monopoly.

Neither Great Britain, France nor
Italy has been able to find workable
helium fields. Russia may have them,
but that is doubtful. Germany has
none. The United States seems to
have the monopoly, and Investigation
by scientists of the United States geo.
logical survey tends to show that we
have all we need. Great Britain may
continue of necessity to fill her gas
bags with the deadly hydrogen, pend
ing the time when she can buy helium
of the United States; but here In
America we hope soon to bid farewell
forever to hydrogen and all its tragic
evils.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-09-20


Bayou Lafourcre locks built at Dom
pnville.
bnroe.--F. s. Erby, owner of Jer-
cattle, has started twelve Of the
best of the herd on tour Of the
Southern fair circuit Before return
ing they will compete in fairs at
Nashville, Memphis, Dallas and
Shreveport.
Monroe. The Rev. ]. U. H. Whar-
TON. former pastor, who was chiefly
responsible for the building Of tho
handsome Baptist Church here, has
resigned his pastorate at Bas;rop ana
owing to impaired health viii not ac-
cept another charge.
Denham Springs. - Cotton Is COM
ing in fast now and the gins are run.
ming on nearly full time. For the first
time In the history of the cotton in.
dustrv SO Tar this community knows
the actual cotton does not find ready
buyers.
New Orleans The total retail cost
of a unit quantity of forty.one priD-
cipal articles OF food in New Orleans
Is still below the average, according
10 computations made from the lat
est report OF the United States Blu
reau Of Labor Statistics.
ST. Francisville.-- Roads day
was celebrated hereby a basket pic
mic ands barbecue, the purpose
being to arouse interest In $25O,O00
bond issue to improve the highways.
West Feliciana parish plans to build
thirty-hve miles OF model roads.
Baton Rouge-G. w. Dubar and
sons may establish $4,000 canning
plant at stephensdale, near Baton
Rouge. for potatoes, vegetables and
similar products, according TO Col
cnel W. l. Stephens.
New Roads. An amusement com
pany has been organized here to build
end operate a theater and general
motion picture business
Campti, The first cotton Of the
season was ginned here and Bame
sold for 80 cents.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-09-20

mpt based on studies England France and Italy after conferences
governments ranking
the foremost aircraft manufacturers
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-09-20

Reserve is force; timidity, a weak.
ness; and success belongs to the
strong.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-09-20

Thibodaux. A conference was
held in the town hall Of Thibodaux
nv citizens Of Ascension, Assumption
and Lafourche parishes, who dis
eussed ways and means Of having
Bayou Lafourcre locks built at Don
aonyilIe
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20
PRESBYTERIANS WOULD
LET WOMEN BE MINISTERS

Recommendations to grant WON
en- full equality in church affairs, in
GLIDING the right to become ministers
and elders were contained in over
lures presented Monday to the one
hundred and thirty-first general as
sembly of the Presbyterian Church
in the United States of America now
in session at st. Louis, Mo.
The report of the department of
information laid before the commits
sioners recommends that all Presby-
terrain churches in the country Sen
gage in paid newspaper advertising
as one aid in advancing the cause of
Christ in the world"
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20
WILSON NOT IN RACE

Colonel Samuel M. Wilson, whose
friends in the state have been urging
his entrance into the race for the
Democratic nomination for Governor,
will not be a candidate, he said Mon
day night in an address before the
Democratic Club of the University of
Kentucky. Following a conference
last week between Colonel Wilson
and those friends who began the
boom for him while he was in
France, it was freely reported that
he had decided to seek the nominal
ton in view of the offers of support
which the committee had received
from all sections of the state, ana
his announcement came as sur
prise to friends. qyo, Assa
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20
GOV. BLACKS OPPORTUNITY.

entry of upon his duties is awaited
throughout the Those who office
wondering will undertake their departments,
. seek Office wondering if there chance. Some
- Black carry
agreements understandings that alleged have
had session of the Legislature relative
appointments places that will be open that date
L "There others who express the belief that he will
radical departures from the outset and that unless he
something of he will be unable
necessary ground in his for Democratic
nation o succeed himself"
part the above observation Mr. Thos Cromwell
political correspondent Enquirer correctly nerpret
many Blacks friends
promise which will his official actions.
he re-appo Mr. Rngo member of the State Tax Commission
he allows Mr. Auditor by appointment
member of that Commission of four which WILL
then Gov Black will lose friends who look him for better things
He must adopt different policy padons the employment
Of Attorneys aid the Attorney General and his aspS who
by overwoked eliminate Hank Hines and his kind
from public Offices that have school book scandals
shove general housekeeping We need it in Kentucky and
Democrat who failed support ticket
ocrac Governor wash linen household
the other fails call of duty Black
l overlook splendid opportunity to better his his and his
chances for the Governorship.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20
STAMPING OUT ILLITERAcY

The actual percentage Of illiterates
within the draft age was 24.6. In
other words, one out of every four
could neither read nor write. Ameri-
cans have priaed themselves on their
educational system, but the draft
showed that no country had such a
staggering percentage of aliens and
illiterates. Being able neither to read
nor write, these illiterates had little
or no opportunity to know and APP
preciate American principles, ideals
or government.
Through the mammoth school sys-
TEN that has been established over
seas, the War Department is doing
its part to stamp out this illiteracy.
Of an army Of approximately one
and quarter million young men in
France on April Is, 100000 had
been enrolled in the army schools,
100000 of them in the elementary
schools, where they were being taught
the rudiments. More than $4,000
who had been taught the elementary
principles were in divisional or Sec
ondary schools. ~
u Over here, Secretary of the Inter-
for Lane had bill before the last
Congress proposing compulsory in
struetim of all under "a in the En-
glish language and other branches,
including American ideals and gov
eminent. 1t died on the calendar
because of the Republican filibuster
in the last days of Congress. An
awakened public will doubtless de-
mand the enactment of Secretary
Lanes bill or some similar measure
by the, new Congress.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20
HoWARD's MILL

People in this section are like the
cows tail-rather behind. About
half the corn planted and some to-
bacco set. Ike Manley is ahead of
the hounds and has seven acres set.
Rev. J. W. Black, of Morehead,
filed the pulpit at the Baptist church
Sunday morning and night to c
large congregation. One addition to
the church. Baptism will be held
next Sunday evening, May 25th at
five or six o'clock and services at
I 80.
Ed. Bramblet, of Lexington, Wis
tied Prosui Saturday and Sunday.
The writer sold to Mrs. Pierce
Stevenson, of Winchester, one COW
and calf for $4,000.
Frank Thomas, of Sideview and
daughters attended preaching here
Sunday and took lunch with John
Caustigan and family.
Col. George Steel, who runs the
pumping station here got his finger
cut off by machinery last week.
Miss Mary Caudill, of Morehead,
is visiting relatives here.
VIM. Triplett preached at Salt
Lick, Sunday. -'
Mrs. L. M. Kash, of Salt Lisk is
visiting old friends and neighbors
here. tE
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20
SHOW HORSE PROSPECT

Mr.. Tom S. Wren has sold half
interest in FIVE year old gelding by
old Bourbon Chief to Mr.. Henry S.
of North Middletown, who
will have him trained for the show
rings. He is a big handsome sorrel
with a great head and ear and car
ries a splendid tail. Under the
proper handling he should deyelope
into an extra fine show horse. The
price paid for the half interest was
private but is said to have been a
good one.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20

Mr.. N. II. Trimble has started the
erection of two story house on
his lot in the Bigstaff addition Just
opposite the new City Hospital.
Miss Elizabeth Wyatt has started
the erection of modern bungalow
on her lot on North Sycamore St.
Mrs. B. J. Mcdonald has started the
erection of a small bungalow on west
High street. Mr.. w. T. Fitzpatrick
is remodling the house he recently
purchased from Mr.. Fl. b. Turner.
Mr.. L. g. Howard and Mr.. W. W.
CHM secured permits to build resr-
dences on their lots in the johnson
addition and it is understood will
start work shortly. An addition has
been built to the Mt. Sterling Green
house.
II is understood that work will be
started shortly on the addition to
the hospital. Mr.. Jackson d. Stofer
has started building home on his
farm on the Camargo pike. Mr.. and
Mrs. g. C. Anderson will shortly be-
gin work on a handsome home on
their farm on the Fogg pike.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20
YOUNG COUPLE MARRY

Mr. Allie Brooks Payne and Miss
Ida Belle skidmore were united in
married Saturday. Both are prom
bent and well-known young people
p the section of the county in
Which they reside and have the best
Wishes Of many friends. u.s,sa
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20
c0L0RED NOTES

Mrs. G. w. Adams, one Of the tif-
teen persons who pledged themselves
to raise one hundred dollars for the
purpose of ereotirr, County Train
ing School for co kea sople went
out one morning az red one
hundred dollars fl blowing
named persons, all 'r'''-
ored farmers Mr..
$4,000; Mr.. Sam JoA U-Ar.
John William Kelg, $r@,y Mr..
Lewis Kelly $1,000; and Mrs. Sullie
Morton Kelly, $500. Said amount
has already been turned over to Miss
George v. Sledd, Co. Supt. This is
the first one hundred dollars to be
reported and Mrs. Adams and these
farmers are to be congratulated for
the ready and cheerful manner in
which they entered into the work.
Let us all emulate their example and
at the earliest date possible raise our
$4,000 which amount has been APP
portioned to the colored people.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20
STORM DOES CONSIDERABLE
DAMAGE

The electric storm Of Monday night
burnt out number of transformer
fuses and also did considerable
damage to a large number of street
lamps. Manager Blevins had q
force of men busy early this morn
ing repairing the damage.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20
PREACHING AT SOMERSET

The Rev. Archie Bedford, Of Lex
ington, preached at Somerset church
Sunday, taking the place of the reg
ular pastor, DIR. Fortune, who had
charge of the services at the Ben
Ali theater, Lexington. 81
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20

After a woman makes up her mind
to go down town she goes upstairs
and makes up hef face. -
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20

Another remarkable thing is how
women lack the sense of humor and
yet like to be humored.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20

A man will growl all day and then
kick the lining out of the dog because
it banks at night
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20

Fresh vegetables of all kinds at
Vanarsdel's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20

vi Home grown pie-plant at Van.
arsdell's. alue =
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20

New tomatoes, potatoes and Gu
cumbers at Vanarsdell's.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20

It's only a fool that'n dance his
shoes off and then sneak out to buy
new pair instead of paying the
fiddler.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20
Boy
ANCHOR
Whitehead

thinned with pure linseed oil.
Such paint costs no more than
some paints which are not all
lead.
We have the right remedy, if
your house, your barn, OF your
garage is not looking as young
as it should. Come in and let
US show you our complete and
up-to-date stock of paints, var
nishes, brushes, and all paint
accessories.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20
ANN0UN CEMENTS

candidate for the Democratic
Legislative Montgomery
and Menefee 'connies) at the August Primary, 1919,
<T THOMASI CAUDEI.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1919-05-20
WILL GIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Miss Clemintine Miller, of Missis-
sippi, was here last week and made
arrangements with one of the clubs
of the city to put on her entertain
ment, "The Womanless Wedding"
This is said to be an extremely
laughable little play. Local talent
will participate.