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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-13
Planning a Tea Set
By Sara E. Wiltse.
(CppYright reserYedl

More than fifty years ago small
girl lived on large farm in the State
of Michigan. Her only dishes were
the broken parts of a little china tea
set. The sugar bowl had lost its cover
er, the teapot spout had been broken
off, and the cream pitcher had no
handle. The teacup was very friend
ly with the cream pitcher, for it too
was without "a handle, and the small
girl played there were two 1saucers,
as one was in two parts These tiny
dishes were decorated with very pink
flowers and delicate sprays Of green
leaves. Every little piece was we'll
washed and dried whenever the small
girl and her smaller doll had a tea
party. N
One day when the farmer was
plahting acres of potatoes the small
girl watched the careful cutting of
the seed-potatoes before they were
put in the ground.
Feeling sure that she had mastered
the lesson about potato eyes and the
fall crop, she hurried to look at the
parts of her beloved tea-set She had
a plot Of her very own in the flower
garden, and for once she was glad
that her dishes were already broken.
for she had decided to plant them!
Every part was put into its little hole,
and covered with shapely hill of
good earth Her garden was hoed,
weeded and watered with diligence
and when 0thars were digging pota~
toes she dug for tea-sets! She was
brave child and when she found only
the pieces she had planted she wash
ed ard dried them, saying to herself.
Good thing the seeds didn't rot -
end nobody knew of her thwarted att
Tempt TO grow the tea-sets until she
was a grown woman. with a little boy
who loved to hear her tell about long
ago when she was little girl. Then
one day she told him the secret.
Not lbng afterwards she had BIRTH
day and one of her presents was a
lovely little tea-set with pink flowers
and spravs Of green leaves. The little
boy had savel his pennies until he
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-13

Mr.. Q. K. Foster is just back from
making syrup for his brother Sidney
near LeesvilIe.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-13

SURGEONS agree that in cases Of
Cuts. Burns, Bruises and Wounds. the
FIRST TREATMENT is most import
ant. When an EFFICIENT antiseptic
IS applied promptly. there is no danger
Of infection and the wound begins to
heal at once. For use on man or beast
BOROZONE is the IDEAL ANTISFP-
TIC and HEALING AGENT. Buv i
now and be ready for an emergency.
For sale by all druggists.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-13
FIRE BURNS CAR AND
GARAGE OF PERKINS

Fire which broke out last Thursday
evening at 6:45' destroyed the auto
mobile and garage belonging to Tom
Perkins, entailing loss of about
$1,000. An explosion of gasoline made
it Impossible to fight the flames sue
cessfuIly and the loss was complete.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-13

had enough to buy the gift of which
nobody but his mamma guessed the
secret when he said that it was for
the little girl whose tea-set never grew.
She took her little boy in her arms and
laughing said, But it has grown, it
has grown my precious boy. and It is
more beautiful to me than any tea
set ever made"
Help to reach all the parents of the
country by cutting this out and pass
ing it on to friend.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-13

Wheezins in the lungs indicates that
phIegm is obstructing the air passages
BALLARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP
lOosens the phIegm 50 that is can Be
coughed up and elected. For sale By
all Druggists.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1919-12-13

We are authorized to announce the
name Of DR.. M. R. McALPIN as cam
didate for reelection to the office Of
Coroner of Vernon Parish, subject to
the action of the voters at the Demo
cratic Primary. P 1927
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-31

things that are urgently needed by the soldiers
at home and overseas, during the month of
April this year
Here are few items that will have TO be
paid for with real money-items for the susie
nance of the overseas forces during the pres
emit month:
One million pounds of sugar.
One hundred twenty-three thousand
pounds Of chocolate candy
Three hundred i've thousand pounds
vanilla chocolate.
One hundred ffty-three thousand
pounds crackers.
Eightyfve thousand pounds coffee.
One hundred eleven thousand pints
of ketchup.
Forty-one thousand pounds of maca-
roni.
Fifty thousand cans of pears.
Twenty-four thousand cakes of shaw
ing soap
Forty-nine thousand packages of
plain chocolate
There are SO or specifications like
these. running up into the millions of pounds
of things that the boys oye.~ ere" must have
If they are to avoid scurvy. hunger and other
disagreeabIe things.
The money cannot be printed on the print
ing press. 1t must come-out of the peoples
pocket The soldiers over thes2 are there for
the sake of the people; the people sent them.
and the people have the bills to pay.
This Victory Liberty loan is the simple
method devised by congress to pay the bills.
The people evidently preferred to lend the
money to the government, rather than to be
more heavily taxed. That is why the Victory
Liberty fsan is to be offered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-31
Fairness, but No Dinky Fad.

The Tri-City Railway company will never
with public approval. substitute the impracti-
CAL inconVenient and altogether unpopular
one-man cars on its lines for the metropolitan
type of equipment. to which the people have
become accustomed But, due TO the very
fact that the company has by reason of its
progressive spirit established itself in popular
favor, it will find the people ready to cooperate
in any fair means it may present to increase
its revenues. if it can show to the satisfaction
Of the people that it is losing money under the
present arrangement
The people are reasonable and they may be
counted upon to submit to what may be in the
line of building up, but not in tearing down.
The suggested dinky is in the line of tearing
down, and is nothing more or less than a cheap
fad
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-31

Escalloped Oysters-One piTt
oysters, one pint bread crumbs,
two tablespe ons butter, TWO tabier
spoons -four, one cup milk, celery
salt, pepper, one tablespoon leman
juice. Put layer of crumbs in cas-
serole, a layer of oysters and 20
on until oysters are all used, coz
ering the top with crumbs. Maxi
white sauce of other ingredients
and pour 1t over the oysters aid
crumbs. Bake one-half hour
Oyster ShOrtcake = Two cups
flour, one sweet milk one cup but
ter and lard mixed, two teaspoons
baking powder; pinch of salt. Mix
and bake as a layer cake. Make
one pint thick cream sauce. COOK
oysters in own liquor until edges
curl; drain and put in cream
sauce, and pour over the bakeG
shortcake. Serve piping hot.
Novel Rice Pudding-Wash one
half cup uncooked rice; put into
baking dish; cover with one pint
water. Into this put TWO table
spoons sugar, pinch salt, dot with
butter over top. and d dash of
nutmeg. Bake until rice is tender,
remove from oven; then ada Two
dozen marshmallows stirring iigAt-
ly with a fork until dlssolVed'
Serve cold. This is inexpensive
and goes especially far where there
is q large family.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-31
Not a arty Issue.

Rock Island Republicans are exhorted to
support the party candidate for justice of the
state supreme court on the ground that a party
victory means much"
Means much to whom?
To George II Wilson of Quincy, and to mo-
body else
1t may mean something to less than half
dozen individuals in the county who have been
especially active on his behalf, but not much
What do the people of this county, or any
part of the district care how much election
means to Mr.. Wilson? Judges are not usually
elected because they need the Office There
generally is at least an assumption that the
office needs them.
AS to the Republican party the unbiased
voter will wonder what possible need it has
for six out OF the seven members OF the supreme
court. Five out of seven usually constitutes
pretty fair working majority when there is
anything to be put over. The people are not
interested In helping the Republican or any
other party put anything over, least of all in
the courts
The truth is there is no party issue in
VOWED and party can rightly lay claim to
vfndication, whatever the result.
The real question and the only one that
may fairly be given weight is the one of per-
gonaI fitness. On that issue M. Thompson ex-
poets to carry Adams county, the home Of Mr.
Wilson. On that issue he should carry Rock
Island and every other county in the district,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-31

Scores of people in every community who
are in easy, financial circumstances probably
already have persuaded themselves that they
are under no obligation to buy bonds of the
Victory Liberty loan. One Of the commonest
reasons they may be. expected to advance is
that the government doesn't really need the
money.
Sad to say 1t Is needed and needed badly
In fact, most of the amount asked for already
has been spent or pledged under various forms
Of contracts. Even If the war is over the finan-
ciai drain has not ceased.
On March II the zone supply officers of the
United States army opened bids for some of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-31
Brad's Bit o. Verse
THE WAITING GAME.

Jim Windy hasn't earned a dime
Tor many, many moons; and when
he starts to hunt job, he gives it
up eftsoons. For Jim imaginest
that he has, the great world in hist
mold, and owns a sure and easyL
pull, with maxims rank and old. "A
never trouble trouble, gents, till
trouble troubles me; a rolling sto1A
accumulates no robe of moss" 50
he. SO I'll slow down and bidsd
time and strike an easy gait
proverb says that all things COW
10 those who meekly wait" And So
he loafs his time away in idIeness
ana sport-the while he waits and
longs to see his ship come into port.
hes waiting patches on his clothes
and hunger to his door; and he may
walt TIL he is old and blind and
lame and sore, but things will never
come to him, and he will never win
unless he quits the waiting game
and goes and brings them in. Life1s3
blessings pass before our gate aads
beckon US each day; but if we wait.
for them 10 come, they'll surely.
Erift away.
GLEN BRADSHAE~.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-31

A Massachusetts, postmaster has resigned
his Office because he says his job has become
a bank, an express Office a telegraph station
and freight depot as well q postoffce,
with 60 per cent increase in responsibility
and labors, and no corresponding advance in
compensation. "At the time l took the Office"
says the postmaster. "it was considered a po-
litical plum, and it good job, but today it
is job that the more man knows about it, the
less he would want it." Thus is another deIu-
sion dispelled.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-31
BRITISH LABOR DEMANDS

to take over the entire machinery
of industry, the answer was given
by the conservative element of Ia
Dor that this movement was not
for trade unions and not in the in
terest of labor, but was bolshevism
under a slight disguise, that the
local bodies guided by certain rad
ical elements had run away from
the saner trade union leaders, and
that Great Britain faced the dan
ger of complete stagnation of in
dustry. It was pointed out again
and again, especially in converse
ton with business men and also in
the press of Great Britain could
not retain its domestic markets and
still less compete in foreign trade
if any large elements of labor con-
tinued on the theory that decreas-
ed production could in any way
benefit the working man, that
British industry must keep up its
standard of production, in fact must
increase production in order to ex-
list.
1.-The demand during the first few
days of this strike became more
and more insistent that the gov
eminent step in and do something.
There were also appeals to consti-
tutional authority of the trade I'M
ions, and it is significant that en-
ployes and employers alike appear
unanimous in the desire to have
the trade unions regain the
strength they had before the war,
~ RhniE STRAW 0f n
so that they could keep labor I'M
der control and along sane lines,
small groups of labor, they said,
must not be given a chance to force
issues of majorities. Your commits
sioners did not hear in intimation
from 'any source, whether from
government officials or business
men, that it would be desirable to
break up or weaken the trade un-
ions, an attitude frequently taken
by employers in the United States
at the time of labor troubles, in
stead of opposition to, increased
and better organization of labor,
the call seems for better organiza-
ton coupled with better means for
collective bargaining and better
methods of enforcing contracts
through organizations OF both en-
ployers and employees
at is quite clear, however, that
the public does not expect the gov
eminent to permit a small labor
element to make unlimited de-
mands upon the people as a whole.
The immediate strain having been
allayed, the attitude of the public
especially as indicated in the tone
of the press changed at once and
ultra conservative newspapers
now declare that labor must be
more fully represented in the gov
eminent. Especially significant is
an editorial in the Times which has
been read for generations by the
conservative classes declaring en-
phaticalIy that the country is face
to face with most serious condi-
lions, if either the ultra radical
labor element or the old type en-
pIoyer should attempt to rule the
nation: that labor must be given
the promptest assurance by parlia-
ment, not in vague promises, but
in specific terms"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-31
Diet of the Nursing Mother.
NOTED

The simple truth is that a nurs-
ing mother should avoid nothing
whatever which she ordinarily
eats, and she should specially in
cIude in her daily ration a generous
quantity of all the green vegetables
and relishes and fruits she can OBJ.
tain in the market. She needs suc41
foods not only for her own nutri-
ton but also for the proper nutri-
ton of her baby.
The nursing mother should drink
each day at least a quart OF fresh
milk, preferably raw (unpasteur-
izedl, but pasteurized If clean raw
milk is not available. This may be
taken as a substitute for or in addi-
ton to tea or coffee at regular
meals, or as q between-meais
snack. 1t Is not because milk is
more nourishing than other staple
foods, nor because it increases The
amount or quality OF milk secreted
by the mammary glands, but be-
cause fresh milk contains in ample
quantity the fat-soluble essential
known as vitamine. This vitamine
Is piCke0 up IFO1H the HOtR0T =
blood and passed into the milk Sc
ereted by the mammary glands. 1t
Is absolutely essential for the nor
NAL nutrition and growth of a baby
II can be obtained in sufficient
quantity only from milk, butter,
cheese, egg ye1k, kidney fat and
1iver-fat- Chicken ivers are rich
In ht-so1uble vitamine.
Amusing mother may and should
eat everything that has previously
found to agree" She should avoid
alcoholic beverages, ale, porter,
wine, so-called malt liquors, beer,
because these contain practically
no real nutriment and the effect of
alcohol is to diminish the mothers
capacity to nurse her baby. She
should also avoid highly spiced or
seasoned dishes of all kinds. She
should not avoid onions, cabbage.
or In fact any wholesome vegetable
just because Sairey opines that the
dish will affect the taste or quality
of the milk secreted by the breasts.
For successful nursing-and the
breast fed baby or even the baby
fed only in part on the breast al
ways has 1t over the artificially fed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-31

great sigh of relief swept her lips.
She noticed a little book lying in
the bottom of the boat. 1t had
fallen out of the pocket of Chester's
discarded coat AS it opened in her
hand she read her own name, once,
twice, thrice Then, flushed AMI
half shamed that she had allowed
herself to read what was never in
tended for her eyes, she sat and
clasped the little, book in bewil-
dered and delicious daze.
For the memoranda pages here
and there told of the growing love
in the houl of the writer. lola was
SO engrossed in thought that she did
not notice the arrival of Chester
with the relief boat until he leaped
out and came toward her. He OBJ
served that she was swayed by
some intense emotion. She arose
and rendered him the memorandum
book.
Il have read Inadvertently she
said. Would it not be only fair to
read what l have written a1so?" :
lola drew from her pocket her
own little volume Of confessions. A
great cry of joy issued from the lips
of Chester Massey as he traced
hope, happiness, love in the
crowded lines.
He opened his arms, and she
nestled into them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-31

Dear Mrs. Thompson: / am high
school girl sixteen years of age. l
have had several dates with boy
attending my high school. One even
ing he asked if he might kiss me
goodnight. l let him, but after
wards / was afraid / had not done
the right thing.
Please tell me whether ! should
lat this young man kiss me good
night anymore? know him very
well and we have always been
friends. T.. {, X.
would not kiss the boy if / were
you. / girl cannot be too careful in
this respect. When she marries she
likes to feel that she has not been
promiscuous kisser.
Dear Mrs. Thompson have a
hair switch fhat has faded until it
is lighter than my natural hair
Would you please advise how to
make the switch very dark
brown. -. T. f. g.
Have your switch professionally
dyed. To experiment yourself would
spoil your switch. If it is not the
right shade it will look worse than
none at all.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: "a / am
twenty years old and love to dance.
Ny mother will not consent to my
dancing, but tell her I am going
somewhere else and I go to a
dance. I only go to private dances,
So I don't see Wby she will not con-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-31
COAL AND COKE PRODUCTION.

Charleston, w. Va.-Mines OF
West Virginia produced sO,674,91s
gross tons of coal during the fiscal
year which ended June 80. 1913,
according to figures just issued by
the state department Of mines.
While official figures are lacking
for the calendar year of 1918, the
department estimates the preduc-
ton at about 100000 tons.
Coke production during the fiscal
year of 1918 increased 589, 408
tons, according to the report, the
total being 3,122.722 tons, The
production of coal and coke in
West Virginia required the services
of 81 ,S65 men during 1918, an in
crease of $500 men over 1917. A
totaIof 793 companies operating
1859 mines produced the coal and
coke, this feature of the report
showing increases of 126 compan-
les and 156 mines.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-31
Heart, @pHOfn0
: 7,11(DTODCO1
by i Mrs.. ELIZABETH THOMPSON

conviction fearlessly although, the
results are unpleasant at first
When your mother becomes used
TO the idea of your dancing she VIM
resign herself and will cease 70
protest. ToideceiVe dulls ones con
science. Don't do that.
(2) Three engagements week
seems to me a reasonable number,
but since your mother objects you
should respect her wish and limit
yourself to less.
(3) Both of you are right accord
ing to your own consciences. Your
mother has been brought up with
orthodox views which are more or
less worn out with the younger
generation.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: VIII you
please tell me if it is very expensive
to have hair removed from the face
by the electric needle and also if it
will make the pores largee and does
it leave the face smooth.
] have hair on my face
would like to have removed
electric needle if ] could be
would leave no mark. Elm
1t is safe to have hair rem
with the electric needle If a
fessional does the work. The H.
will be left smooth and the pore
their normal size.
The cost will depend upon u
amount of work done. Consult son
one who does the work and get d
estimate.
Dear MRS. Thompson: am
high school girl seventeen years Of
age.
have been going with boy for
almost a year. He is so loving and
kind but he has never told ME that
he loves me.
AS I love him very much, would
like to know how / can get him to
tell me whether he loves me or not.
l believe he does, but l can hardly
wait to know his true intentions.
M. E. NJ
A school boy may love girl
with all his heart, but he has no
right to tell her so. Youth is tickle
aud every school boy and girl
should realize this. Love should not
be mentioned unless with an offer
of marriage; this of course would
be out of question with a mere
school boy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-31

way, and his heart thrilled as he
fancied she was sorrowful over his
prospective departure, and told him
frankly she would miss him. A Ger
tain sense OF sadness oppressed
both as finally, shipping the oars,
Chester allowed the boat to drift
at will. They were each silent, a
conscious restraint affecting them
as they realized that parting was
soon to come. Then suddenly the
boat veered past an island that di-
vided the stream.
I'VE must get ashore, aud
quickly!" he spoke. Without oars
we should soon be in peril" lola
uttered cry meant to be deter
rent, but the next moment, throw
ing off his coat, Chester sprang into
the water, floated the boat toward
the island. forced it upon the shelly
ing beach, and emerged from the
water, staggering and breathless.
lyon can rest in the boat until
return with another one" he said
as soon as he could recover his nat
uraLpoisey
But how"
81 can swim to the mainland"
"Oh, MOI not" She had arisen to
her feet in the boat in pleading at
.titude. You would risk your life"
But We cannot remain here in
definitely. No one might discover
JUS through the whole day"
"Oh,s don't go-please." but with
lighA laugh Chester ran down
Rter, struck out, and, her
v moutl lola watched
and afambling until
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-31

baby like q tent-it is V1taily Ia
portapt that the mother shof
have Two aids: First. sufncien< 49, ne !,
rest she must obtain By adopting at
the outset and rigidly adnerins "
regular schedule of nursing py ~
clock. The oxygen she must aDsoio
by getting out every day in the year.
rain or shine. snow or blow, Ior nes
two miles on the hoof. and II shs'
wants a happy. healthy. conten 49,
baby she will push the oaDy aions
with her on every hike
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-31

The attention of the proper municipal au-
thorities is respectfully called to a conspicuous
violation OF the projecting sign ordinance
which has made its appearance in the 1000
block, for If there is enc thing in which the
present administration, through it's police, has
made good, it is in clearing the business streets
of the abomination of overhanglng signs. The
evil, again started, should be checked before
it spreads.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-31

The legislature of North Dakota which has
just adjourned gave the state lot of advertis-
ing, at any rate. 1t also doubled the appro-
priations for the two-year period. If the peo-
pie are willing to pay the bill it is not for
outsiders to criticise the program.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-03-31

Reports are that Germany will fight the
league of nations covenant. Being still war
like country it does not propose to consent
to any arrangement which threatens to de-
prive it of the chance of taking whatever it is
able to wrest away from its neighbors. Recall
citrant United States senators doubt will
be gratifed to learn that there are quarters
in which their efforts are appreciated