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The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

The farmers in the lower section or
Livingston parish have recently sold
their sweet potato crop at the highest
prices ever received for this crop in
the history of the present growers
Buyers came to the shipping points
on the Amite river and paid as high
as SIS and Sc a barrel for the pota-
toes.
/ Splendid growing weather for all
crops is prevailing along the Lower
Coast Cucumbers, beans and new
potatoes are moving to market by
train with good prices being obtain
ed. Early rice is showing two leaves
and with a perfect stand obtained.
The Chamber of Commerce OF Cow
ington has instituted investigations
as to the past and probable rice pro-
duction of st. Tammany parish. 1t
is confidently believed that the in
formation gathered viii Immediately
Justify the location of good mill.
A. M. Hopper. in charge Of the
department Of manual training at the
Normal School for the last eight
years, will resign at the end OF this
term to become assistant ssuperin-
tendent Of education for the parish Of
Natchitoches.
w. Fl. Sylvester, civil engineer, has
Just returned to Alexandria from
Longleaf, where he has been engaged
in relocating the Pelican Highway
through that village. He said there
were many unnecessary crooks ant
turns in the highway.
IN the recent session Of the District
Court in Livingston parish three per-
sons indicted for not dipping cattle IN
1918 were tried before Judge Rowand
and all found guilty and fned.
A meeting of the farmers and plan
tiers OF the First Ward of Ibervillc
parish met at White Castle recently
to organize good road district for
the First Ward.
Two children were bitten by a cat
at Patterson. An examination show
ed the cat to be afflicted with rabies.
Pasteur treatment was admins
tered.
Knights Templars, Blue Lodge Ma
sons and Shriners gathered in Mon
roes several hundred strong. for the
annual concIave of the Grand Com
mandery, Knights Templars, the
dedication of the Monroe Masonic
Temple by the grand lodge Of the
state and the ceremonial OF the order
of the Mystic Shriners.
The Southwest Louisiana Baptist
Sunday School Association and B. Y
| p. u. convened in annual session at
the Lake Charles Baptist Church
with large number Of delegates
| from Southwest Louisiana present.
Miss Wilma Bullock. daughter u
Mrs. Frank Wharton of Alexandria
who has been Ill for the past three
months with a disease similar to
sleeping sickness, is reported to %
very much improved.
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The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

Albert Estopinal, member of Ccu-
gress from the First Louisiana Dis
trict, died at his home at New Or
leans. Congressman Estopinal had
been in failing health for about
year. but only during the past month
did his condition become so serious
as to cause apprehension. He was
born in st. Bernard Parish, La. jan
uary 80, 1S45, and was a Confederate
Veteran.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

The farmers in the lower section OF
Livingston parish have recently sold
their sweet potato crop at the highest
prices ever received for this crop in
the history of the present growers
Buyers came to the shipping points
on the Amite river and paid as high
as SIS and Sc barrel for the pota-
toes.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

B. Ferguson WAS elected first
president a the KiEanis Club o. Ba-
ton Rouee.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

Hundreds of men are nov at work
ia Louisiana building foundations for
future roads.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

Splendid growing weather for all
crops is prevailing along the Lower
Coast Cucumbers. beans and new
potatoes are moving to market by
train with good prices being obtain
ed. Early rice is showing two leaves
and with a perfect stand obtained.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

SsxzwheFTy growers of Livingston
rsnrssm kmrc made good profits on
tzeEH crop this season. through the
showcases MAS small Beans will begin
rrssxsnx 10 market spoD. The crop III
rss.<. ~ hr,zr as Il was last year.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

Thsxs AZ sweet potatoes cured I'M
49, airextiOn or the State Agricultur-
zsK xeAsa1 at the United Demonstra-
tsnzs warm at Stables. which prepared
= akser according to specifications
fssrusasnsd ny The state, shows that
sqsss ryEsrEza advocated is perfect In
aneEv MEkziL
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

The Chamber of Commerce Of Cow
ington has instituted investigations
as to the past and probable rice pro-
duction of st. Tammany parish. 1t
is confidently believed that the in
formation gathered viii Immediately
justify the location Of good mill.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

w. FL Sylvester. civil engineer, has
Just returned to Alexandria from
Longleaf, where he has been engaged
in relocating the Pelican Highway
through that village. He said there
we're many unnecessary crooks ant
turns in the highway.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

A meeting of the farmers and plan
tiers OF the First Ward of Ibervillc
parish met at White Castle recently
to organize good road district for
the First Ward.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

Two children were bitten by a cat
at Patterson. An examination show
Cd the cat to be afflicted with rabies.
Pasteur treatment was admins
tered.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

IN the recent session OF the District
Court in Livingston parish three per-
sons indicted for not dipping cattle IN
1918 were tried before Judge Rowand
and all found guilty and f1ned.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

Monroe must use the ouachita nv
or for freight shipments II it would
continue as a jobbing point, accord
ing to consensus Of opinion at meet
ing held at the Chamber of Com
merce
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

Knights Templars, Blue Lodge Ma
sons and Shriners gathered in Mon
roes several hundred strong. for the
annual conclave of the Grand Com
mandery, knights Templars, the
dedication of the Monroe Masonic
Temple BY the grand lodge Of the
state and the ceremonial OF the order
of the Mystic Shriners.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

The Southwest Louisiana Baptist
sunday School Association and B. II
p. u. convened in annual session at
the Lake Charles Baptist Church
with a large number Of delegates
from Southwest Louisiana present.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

A. M. Hopper. in charge of the
department Of manual training at the
Normal School for the last eight
years, will resign at the end of this
term to become assistant ssuperin-
tendent Of education for the parish Of
Natchitoches.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1919-05-09

Miss Wilma Bullock. daughter u
Mrs. Frank Wharton of Alexandria,
who has been i'll for the past three
months with a disease similar to
sleeping sickness, is reported to %
very much improved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
ANNOuNCEMENTS


 WANTED-Parents and guardians to consider the following statements: l. Compulsory education is now III force in Alabama and as it is difficult to ob- tain teachers, tllis means crowded classes with but little individual atten- ton to pupils.
 3. Many a boy, by no means dunce, can be found in the south who, after five or six years at school, does not know fractions, writes miserably, and cannot read aloud intelligibly. Ask some business man about the truth of this assertion.
 B The system of ''certified' or alleged preparation for college and for teach- ing. which absurdity is supported by the University of Alabama, is "a fad, a fake. a far-fetched, fallacious, shame less sham that hides the inefficiency of alleged teachers and the unfitness of boys for college work. { Under the certifying system boy thoroughly unprepared for college work may enter the University of Ala bama without examination s. Send your boy to a school where he can have home influences while he is being given thorough training. 6. Starkes school emphasizes spelling reading, writing and arithmetic. 2. Starkes school insists upon thorough ness in all branches. 6. Starkes graduates prove the thorough ness of their training. 3. Starke boys have earned more than $1O,500 in scholarships. Efficient teaching by college men of ex- perience a capable returned Canadian officer as comma ndant, a woman of eX- perience acting as house mother in the dormitory.
 Second session will begin on January 21
 J. M. STARKE,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
AGENTS WANTED

GO WHERE MONEY FLOWS. The farmer has the money today; we have what he needs; if you will show it to him out of 10 will buy; our Alad- din kerosene mantle lamp creates a sensation wherever introduced. Five times as bright as electric; saves one- half on oil; sales day means year ly income for you of s6OOO no experi- ence needed; overnight trial convinces; rig or auto necessary; no capital re- quired; we furnish goods on time to reliable men; sample sent for 10 days trial and given free when you take up the work; exclusive territory; get par ticulars. Mantle Lamp Co.,, 931 Aladdin Bldg, Chicago.
 ATTENTION, HARDWARE SALESMEN!
 You can add considerably to your in-
 come selling our product to the hard
 ware jobbers and dealers; it is not
 competitive, easily and quickly sold
 taking very little of your time and
 not interfering in any with with your
 present line; our house is an old es-
 tablished one and no doubt vel
 known to you; this is an exceptional
 opportunity for you; in writing give
 territory covered. Address M-S1, care
 Age Herald.
 AGENTS-Matt's "Changeable Letter
 Signs" or show window advertising
 bulletins, sell on sight to storekeep-
 CTS Have 270 cut out letters and
 numbers, instantly attachable, spell ing any desired words. Price only $50 complete. For illustrated cir culars and terms address Matt Sign Co.,, 1917 Central ave, Cincinnati, o Caution: The popularity of these signs caused some firms to offer inferior limitations and ask higher price, Be sure the sign you buy bears ouJ name and only costs $50.
 LET us connect you with pig money making selling propositions: more thar 300 square deal manufacturers adver tse in each issue Speciality Salesmer Magazine; 300 safe propositions to SC lect from; every issue course in sales manship; inspirational articles by bes writers; beneficial selling talks; pro 1 tects buyer and seller; 100 pages; sub scrlption s2 yearly: get acquainted; months trial subscription 25c: reat | current issue. if not satisfied money | refunded. Robert Hicks, editp~ S3 1 '-axtun Bldg. Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
HELP WANTED-MALE AND
 HIM IL,

~-~O~-~-~-~~-~-~-~-~~~~~ ~O~]~-~-~-~~~0~O~1~-~S(S BIRMINGHAM BARBER COLLEGE, 2OO71A 3d ave, N. Wanted, men and ladies to learn the barber trade; tui- ton S25: you get half you take in at col lege; hair cut 15c, shave 10c.
 WANT permanent Florida home and po- sition secured before coming, without worry? Write today. Address Service bureau West Palm Beach, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

BULL PUP-Strayed or stolen, l brindle
 bull pup about six or eight months old; large for age; weighs about 60 lbs; four white feet. ears trimmed; last seen near college in Owenton; s1O reward, and no questions asked 32l N. 18th st. Main CPS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

WANTED-City salesman with full knowledge of the grocery business and well acquainted with the local trade; we furnish car and pay good salary to the right man; references Address, stating exper- fence, B-S0, care Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

WE want high-class man take entire charge selling S50,000 increased cap ital of established company. State ex- perience; references. Address C-69, care Age-Hera1d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

$10 to s2o daily easily made by sales men with Ford. car selling Simplex Ford starters. The only mechanical starter with reputation for making good. Absolutely a success. Fits any Ford car Spare or whole time. See Geo. H. Hill, Metropolitan hotel Sun day, 10 a. m. to p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

CASH buying and cash sell ing enables me to put on this sale. One-fourth off every suit and overcoat in stock. Marc Linx, 1911 1st ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

PARTY who carried off through mistake black travelling bag from South ern Pullman from Atlanta Monday call J. s. Williams, Main 5910-W. Liberal re- ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

ALESMEN-Company now being or ganized desires representatives to as sist in organization work and only wants men who can qualify for dis trict managers later on; company is composed of we'll known business men and is indorsed by city and state authorities no investment by repre- sentatives wanted. Great Southern Sulphur Co.,, 421 Carondelet st., New Orleans, La.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

GOOD work horse and 2-horse wagon for sale cheap; both under foreclosure and must sell; can be seen 4212 Park way, Fairfield Call Ensley S24-W. Will liam Williamson, First Bank of Fair field
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

- Experienced window screens and metal weatherstrips; open territory; east south, middle west 5. Roebuck company, Far Rockaway, N. V
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

FOR SALE-One 1V0-horse power Casey Hedges steel jacketed boiler, one 12x16 75-horse power engine, several feed water heaters and pumps several wood and metal tanks and other machinery and fittings; also various dyeing and bleac ching machinery. Address Elmore, Brame & Co.,. Montgomery, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

SALESMAN-Who is successful seller of roofing (cement) paints and has exc cutive ability, as field manager of Ala bama; also Georgia territory; position worth $5000 to $10O0O annually; duties will be to sell, also to secure, organize, instruct and assist salesmen; state age and experience. Imperial Fibre Prod ucts Co.,, Cleveland, Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

HAND made infants dresses for sale; can be seen week days after D. n.
 or any time Sundays at 1911 s. 18th ct
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

SALESMEN-Bi quick profits new carburetor for Ford cars; simple; not a moving part; installed in 30 minutes; guaranteed to double your mileage and start in zero weather without heating or priming; 15-day free trial. Write U. X J. Carburetor Co.,, 5O5 w. Jackson blvd, Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

AN OPPORTUNITY to earn 5000 TO $10,000 annually for salesman to sell . Liquid Fibre Roofing Cement direct to farmer liberal drawing account; local field manager will be appointed after trial; personal interview upon receipt of advice concerning age and experience: state if you own car. Ad- dress N-43 Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

FOR SALE-Slack lime for farm or sanitary use; sin gle load, $1 each; double load, S2 each. f. o. b. ware house. Long-Lewis HardL ware Co.,, Bessemer, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

type tractor for sale: bought new for logging; too light and used but two months; excellent for farm purposes; $100 repairs will put in fine condition; bargain for cash; also one-ton International truck and trailer practically new in good condition. Address Thad. Way. Thop,act cton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

IF you call on factory trade, write us today; excellent side line; liberal ar rangements; references required. The Crown Belt Food company, Collinwood, Ohio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

FIFTY FIVE valuable formulas, tricks, illusions, household hints, etc. in our interesting magazine. sent complete for a dime. Williams & Son, 10 Rowland Bldg, Detroit. Mich
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

AGENTS-Wonderfu winter money makers; new winter automobile fuel, anti ti-freeze, puncture proof. five-year guaranteed spark plugs, etc. Outfit free c. Ballwey, 300 Sta. F, Louis- vii
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

SIDE line, top notch speciality RespoR- sible house. Pays big commissions promptly. Write today Samples and sales talks free. No delays. Erickson Company, Des Moines, Ia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
SITUATIONS wANTED-MALE
Experienced Clerical Man

Age 2S, desires to communicate with firm or cooperating needing book keeper, auditor or office manager. At present employed. Can furnish very best reference. Address H, Box 3S, Tuscumbia, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
SALESMEN WANTED

. WANTED-Tailoring sales agents; blS money from the very start; get in your own business; we offer oppor- tunity of lifetime either travelling or doing business in your own town; we are the largest made to measure tailoring house in the country. fur nishing without cost to you, big and complete equipment including 400 new and guaranteed woolens and big summer line of Palm Beach mo- hairs, etc.; you take orders for made to-measure clothes-perfect fit and best workmanship; full satisfaction guaranteed hundreds of merchants in the leading cities and towns have started with our line; if you want to make s6O or s75 per week, write today for full particulars. giving your experience as salesman or tai- loring sales agent, if any. R. Il. Adams, sales manager, Lock box iSS Chicago
 (lE you a salesman? Then why con- tinue on a small salary, expense basis? Start the new year right. We manufacture high grade machinery line. Our men average better than $500 in commissions monthly. While salesmen must finance themselves at beginnings real man wouldn't work under any other plan. The good things in life must be striven for. We have a good thing. Our old sales men think we have the best thing ever. If interested write us all about yourself to 122f Candler Bldg, At lanta, Ga
 SALESMEN-Learn about the new calculator adding machine. Retails s10. Adds, subtracts, multiplies, di- vides automatically. Does work of $500 machine. Five-year guarantee Sells on sight; worth it's price for in ventory alone. Carry in your coat pocket. Full time or side line. Liberal profits and protected territory. Dept 104, Calculator Corporation, Grand Rapids, Mich.
 KEMPER-THOMAS CO, Cincinnati, are foremost manufacturers of copy righted art and business calendars, leather goods, cloth and fiber hats, caps, etc; most complete advertising line in America; fine territory now open in northern Alabama or south ern Mississippi; liberal commissions; large cash prizes; financial backing to men who qualify; send full details with application to sales manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

WIDOWER wants young lady, 20 to 70 years old; must be smart and honest; one with good education that can count good with good eyes, to work and clerk in grocery store; will pay $6 per week, board and washing. Phone Ensley 696. w. D. Suther, 313 1st ave-, Pratt City,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

WANTED-Four men for 1919, to rep resent us in southern cities and towns: make $150 to $250 monthly; $25 weekly advanced pay each Thursday; no samples or collecting; full instructions insure success. .. Gouffaut, sales mgr, 732 Schwind bfdg Dayton Ohio
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
LESMEN-LARGE EARNINGS
 FROM OIL

Wanted, several live producers to sell securities, dividend paying, produc- ing oil company; follow our leads; T. o. Petroleum at $1 par paying 12 per cent dividend; increase soon; capital issues and blue sky granted. Ad dress Freak. Bond Co., 305-6 Scarritt Bldg Kansas City, Mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

WANTED-Outside salesman and col lector; must be live wire and eX- perienced; able to give references; good contract for good man. 1903 Avenue E, Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

OPEN February 1, attractive travelling position affording income of $50 weekly, requiring refined, educated woman over 27; choice southern territory.
 SALARY FROM START. Experience unnecessary; quick promo ton; pleasant work; give age, education in reply. J. c. Wine, Garland bldg, Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
AGENTS WANTED


 LIFE of Roosevelt. introduced by Taft; war books introduced by General March;
 patriotic insert for soldiers photograph;
 worlds record on books; Condit made
 $50 in one hour; Getgey sold 45 in ;
 hours; books now ready; price $2.25 to
 $375; best terms, credit, freight paid; outfit free. H. l.. Baldwin O., Cleve- land, O., Rockefeller bldg
 A FINE INCOME and 100 per cent pro-
 fit selling Klozesaver laundry tablets;
 repeat orders continually; sale guar anteed; agents make $50 to S10G weekly;
 write today for free samples and full
 details about exclusive territory. Kloze-
 savers Mfg. Co.,, 253-A Church st., New
 York.
 ROOSEVELT memorial book, illustrated;
 world war history, many colored pie
 lures; these looks sell to every home;
 our agents doing biggest business; get
 with livest house; best terms; outfits
 free. R. L. Phillips Publishing Co.,. At
 lanta, Ga., Waco, Texas, Chicago, Ill.
 Address nearest office. AGENTS = New Invention, puzzles
 world; wonderful chemical cloth;
 one rub over rain, snow-blurred
 auto windshield, street car or engine
 window presto! glass stays clear
 "A hours; can't blur; agents mak-
 ing $120 weekly. Security Mfg. O., Dept. 94, Toledo, Oh1o.
 WANTED-Agents also housewife earn
 big money weekly, will not interfere
 with regular work; elegant, beautiful evaporated and condensed milk cam
 servers; instant seller; every housewife needs one; become agents today; write Davis Server corporation, Flatiron bldg, N. Y.
 WANTED-Agents; also housewife earn big money weekly; will not interfere with regular work; elegant, beautiful evaporated and condensed milk can servers; instant seller; every housewife needs one; becomes agents today; write Davis Can Server corporation, Flatiron bldg, N. Y.
 AGENTS-15x19 gold patriotic and peace pictures, Resell 35c' Great war history, just out. Convex portraits, frames, pillow tops All big money makers. Catalogue ana patriotic sample free. Peoples DOT trait, Sta. D, Chicago. AGENTS - Double-duty, reversible raincoat; one side dress coat; other rubber storm coat; absolutelywater- proof; popular priced; quick sales; high commission; wet spring predict ed; get started; sample free Direct Sales, Inc, 101 sgd st., Dayton, O. | $2O daily distributing prize peace pictures, Liberty and Peace" True Sons of 1 Freedom Human Liberty Bell, l "Foch,'' "Pershing," honor roll; enor- 1 nous demand; samples free; also por- l trait catalog. Consolidated Portrait CO, {, 1O34 w. Adams st, Chicago.
 ROOSEVELT, the Greatest American" 1 History of World War" introductions | by Ex-President Taft and General
 March; fastest selling books; unlimited profits; best terms; credit given; out
 fits free; postage 1Sc. J. s. Ziegler, 1 Co.,, Chicago.
 MAKE $40 weekly selling Goodyear l guaranteed raincoats we deliver and collect profit in advance; sample coat l free; write today for agency. Good
 year Mfg. Co.,, 401 Lillis Bldg, Kan sas City, Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

PATRIOTIC AGENTS - Guaranteed $450 hourly, distributing Star of Victory" magnificent pearl painting on convex glass with place for soi- dier's or sailors photo. Flashtric. PIG Clinton Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

SIDE line speciality; average commis- sion s1o to 80; pocket samples and sales
 talk free; responsible house. Write to-
 day. Simplicity Co.,, Des Moines Iowa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19
LOST AND FOUND

~ IlN hs-EA S7r.4N O1EIt rOtD stolen run Maplewood street, night of January b. license 0l206, motor 24g54S6; general ap- pearance nearly new Ford; Yale switch lock: one nearly new l.. $. chain thread tire on rear wheel, other tires very old Firestone; tool box under back seat covered with one-quarter of an inch thickness sheet metal; mutfler case broken off; one-quarter inch plug stop in center of manifold; gutta percha radiator water stopper; $2o reward for recovery. R. B. Coleman, Agent Sea board Air Line Ky. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-19

HAT SALESMEN, ATTENTION-Trav- cling salesman with experience in selling hats and caps on the road make application for position at once to ADple Hat Co., St Louis.