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The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
Better Type of Cotton

About 250,000 acres of cotton were grown in the irrigated districts of Cali fornia and Arizona during 1918, 1S1,- QUO acres having been planted in Cali fornia and S7,000 acres in Arizona. The prospects of permanent cotton in dustry in these states. specialists of the United States department of agricul- ture say, appear to lie definitely in the direction of the Egyptian or other special extra staple types, which are not reliable crops in the south Atlantic or gulf states, but are well adapted to the drier climate and irrigated lands. The extra staple types produce cotton of high quality for which an increas- ing demand is expected in many lines of industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
NITRATE OF SODA AT COST

local bank, association, or individual to be designated by the department
 In practically all counties, distributionl of the nitrate will be made through county distributors. If the quantity of nitrate that can be secured will fill all orders each farmer will be allotted the amountS applied for; otherwise it will be neces- sary to allot the nitrate proportionately, to those applying for it, so that all mayj participate on equal terms in it's distribu- tion. Arrangements have been made tct secure large quantity of nitrate, ands unless the demands should prove very much greater than anticipated there win be enough nitrate to supply all reason N able requirements. The distribution will be handled, as last year, through the bu-k reau of markets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
Sing a Song of Sweet Corn

From Dakota Farmer. Sing a song of sweet corn.
 A garden full of chard, Four and twenty egg plants Growing in the yard. When the crops are gathered
 The folks can have some lunch. Isn't succotash a dish
 To set before bunch? Fathers tending beets and chives, Saving us some money; Mothers out among the hives
 Taking of the honey; The kids are in the garden
 Pulling out the weeds Don't we get lot of food
 From half a peck of seeds'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
Less Wool Used in Nov.

Manufacturers used B, ,O00, 900 pounds less wool in November than in October. 1918. November figures being 47,0000O0 pounds, grease equivalent, compared to 6e.000, 900 pounds in October. Stocks of wool con- sumed in pounds, by classes, as given by the bureau of markets. United States department of agriculture, were: Grease 2S 2S3, ,4l6; secured, S,366. ASA; and pulled, 1,- 632. .S43. The report shows Massachusetts leading in wool consumed in November
 followed in order by Pennsylvania, Rhode Island. New Jersey, New York, New Hampshire, Ohio. Connecticut and Maine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
Where Spraying Paid

The Coos count (N. H.) Farm bu- reau saved $55.3S per acre for the po- tato growers through careful spray ing project. which included 80 acres of which check plots were left and 100 acres where no check plots were left. The greatest gain was 91 per cent, a yield of 214 bushels per acre as agains. 11z bushels on the unsprayed area The next highest gain was 45 per cent. a yield of 173 bushels on the sprayed area as against 119 bushels on the unsprayed part. Fields were sprayed three times on the average, at the cost of s1 50 an acre for each application.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
Unusual Merit

The most enjoyable thing to lover of tobacco is a good, rich. ripe. mel low chew or smoke. The Gaulden To- bacco Co. of Dukedom. Tenn. will mail you absolutely free a sample of Honest Homegrown. Homespun leaf tobacco for you to test for yourself the deli cious flavor and fragrant aroma of this excellent tobacco. If you do not want to wait for sample. send $1 for a trial 2-lb. package, either chewing or smoking. strong or mild. This com pany guarantees satisfaction and you take no risk by ordering.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
TO ITsE LAST YEARS PLAN
No Chance

From the Peoples Home Journal.
 You sold my husband a parrot, did you not?''
 ''Yes, ma am, did.
 And you told him it could talk, did you not?"
 q certainly told him that, madam"
 Well we've had it week, and he hasn't spoken word yet
 "I remember distinctly. a'am, telling your husband the parrot would talk if you gave him a chance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
CLUB WORK IN MORGANCOUNTY
By P. o. DAVIS

This has been Morgan county's banner club year. Its success has been men toned: it's popularity is proven by the fact that in nearly every case the father is as much interested as is the son. That the work has in store great things for the future there can be no doubt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16

therefore show profit on the hens on September IS or $2469. It will be noted that the egg production for the nine months involved was very good, 136 eggs a hen, and it should be stated in this connection that the man of the house is a butcher, and was frequently able to bring home scraps of meat which were fed to the hens, and which undoubtedly contributed greatly to the favorable egg production.
 It will be noted that this city flock was kept under adverse conditions In so far as shelter was concerned. Back yard flocks should be properly house and where possible should be provided with covered run for use when the weather is rough. The small house with run attached, shown in the ilustra- tion above, is suggested as filling the needs for a few hens kept under town or city conditions
 KIND OF FOWLS TO KEEP
 Householders usually desire not only eggs for the table and for cooking, but also an occasional chicken to eat. For this reason one of the general purpose breeds, such as the Plymouth Rock. Wyandotte Rhode Island Red or Orping- ton, is preferable to the smaller egg breeds, such as the Leghorns Not only io the mature fowls of these breeds, because of their larger size make bet ter table fowls than the Leghorns, but the young chickens for the same reason make better friers and roasters, whereas
 hickens of the egg breeds are only suit able for the smaller broilers.
 TABLE SCRAPS MAKE EGGS
 There is a certain amount of table scraps and kitchen waste which has feed ing value but which, if not fed. finds ts way into the garbage pail, in every household. no matter how economical the housewife.
 Poultry is the only class of domestic animals which is suitable for convert ing this waste material, right where it IS produced in the city, into wholesome and nutritious food in the form of eggs and poultry meat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
T R F A T AIENT. I
 UiyCS nIItck raltof
DROPSY

All distressing symptoms rapidly dis General Improvement is realized I send by mail trial treatment absolutely FREE. Try it. Never heard of anything It's equal for drcpsy.
 Write to DR. THOMAS E. GREEN , Bank BldE.. Box :e Chatsworth. Ca.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
STATIONERY A HELP

If farmer expects to develop a busi- ness of selling produce to strangers he will find it advisable to have printed stationery bearing the name of the farm, with envelopes to match. If the farm is not named an appropriate name should
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-01-16
MORE FOOD SAVED

in 1917 they shipped 15.917 to the same market. an increase of 232 per
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
Solemn Communion
Of Children.

Tht solemn communion of the class
of children at st. Joseph Catholic
Church was had last Thursday, when
following retreat of three days by We
,,lev. Father A. M. Barber assisted
py Rev. Father Lucien Caillouet of Ba-
ton Rouge they received the sacra-
ment. The class had been given instruc
ton in the matters concerning their
faith for two years proceeding, several
times week. %
Mass was held at seven o'clock in
the morning, following which the 9TH
er exercises were held. The
boys of the class expressed
their thanks to Father Barber
and Father Caillouet for their great
pains and efforts, their thanks being
expressed by Master Carroll Badeaux,
in a neatly and well rendered address,
appropriate to the occasion.
Little Miss Rose Mary Call
louet for the girl memb ers of the
class expressed their thanks to the
good priests. The class consisted of 68
girls and 54 boys, total of 1913.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
Big Drive For
Church Fune


The big and determined drive to put
/ the st. Joseph Catholic Church Build
/ ing Fund clearly and definitely over
the top starts to morrow and will be
aggresively pursued throughout the
week. The committee has adopted all
plans for the campaign and the drive
will be rapid and in earnest. The
amount it is hoped to collect during the
eight days is twenty thousand, and if
this amount be secured the building
will start within the very near future,
so as to have it well on it's way before
the year is out. 1t will be determined
effort and the cooperation of all the
people is necessary. The amount collec-
ted last week, as reported, would indi-
cate people are keeping their contri-
buttons for the big drive. The report
for the week closing last Saturday is
as follows:--
Ignace Richard. -. .... $1,000
Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Sposito. 10000
s215.oo
Interest on Liberty Bonds. -. .26.37
REHABILITATION
Assessments paid in full. ..215.O0
Part payment on assessments. .25.OO
Interest on Liberty Bonds. ..26.7
Total s266.s7
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Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24

pany, with the famous "Rainbow" di-
vision and saw some real fighting and
mixing with the enemy, as is well
known and as has been mentioned in
these columns several times.
Mr.. Andrew Beary who had seen pref
ty strenuous service with the forces
over seas reached home this week, afs
ter an absence of over a year.
Mr.. Eddie (Budlo) Berger, is here
since the latter part of last week and
while he has been in actual service his
mission was different from the others
in that he served on the Mexican bor-
der. Budlo states the Mexicans Tere
good most of the time the government
had him on the job and he really must
confess his service was good time
from the beginning to the end, al
though there was several times lit
ele excitement.
Mr.. Henry J. Pierson, son Of Mr.. Tho
mas Pierson reached here last Thurs
day afternoon. He left with the Wash
ington Artillery, and after reaching
France wss transferred to another di
vision, finding his way in the fighting
lines, being sent in with replacemne'
ltmope He Aw considesshle and has
pSe} t&A ,nQEFVN
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
'|Mexicans Auioed
To Parish Jail.

On last Monday afternoon there vas
considerable excitement in the vici-
nifty Of the parish Jail in this town
when red auto truck with some six
to twelve Mexicans stopped IN front OF
the prison and the load was incarrera-
1 ted in Jail. There were number OF
women, two at least, and several child
rem, but they were not jailed, provision
being made for them by the authorities
at another building. The crowd was
brought from Raceland where it had
been employed on the Godchaux Plan
tation. 1t developed that the crowd
would not work, one report says, anoth
er that they refused to work for the
price given them, on the ground that
they had been promised more than
given. This are the two sides Of the
controversy, as we are able to learn it.
The fact remains however that they
are incarcerated and. held under the
alien and immigrant laws, as also un-
der the labor laws Of the State. The
matter will undoubtedly find its way
to the United States Courts. Some OF
the party it is said, became unmanagea
BILE and violated State laws.
When the question was agitated OF
bringing Mexicans to work the plants-
4 tions of the parish, we advised repeat
edly against it, anticipating just suli
complications, and the further ia
that harm might come Of it, as TIM
class of people were reputed treache-
I rous. From their looks however no 9r.-
could suspect, or even charge the.
| with being treacherous, but
the reputation given poems nee
Icessarily follows. At any rate the feet
that they are imprisoned would inf
cate they did not measure up in ser'e
way. if one report is true, and If they
Iwere promised one price and given an
other they may not be so far wrons af-
ter all.
Application for a writ Of habeus
corpus was made in the United Stetes
District Court. Rule to show cause viii
be heard this morning at 1880, in e.sas-
Orleans, having been served on Dr..
sStark, Sheriff, and the Godchaux Cs~
a -
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
K. c. Initiate
Here To Morrow,

On to morrow the local council
Knights of Columbus. will initiate a
class of 100, or over if all the candi-
dates show up. The local council pro-
per expects 20, with candidates from
Terrebonne, Assumption, and other
points, the number will be increased to
100 or over. Great preparations have
been made for the occasion and big
crowd is expected, the weather being
favorable Members from western
'coines in large numbers expect to make
the trip by auto.
$50 has proven it viii cure Ma
laria, ChilIs and Fever, Bilious
Naver, Colds and LaGrippe. 1t
Kills the parasite that causes the
fevev. It is a splendid laxative
and general Tonic.-Adv.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
Congress 6 Opened
last Monday,

The extra session of Congress called
for last Monday opened according to
schedule with the President still at
the Peace Conference in France. The
Republicans having safe majority in
the House and Senate organized both
bodies with their own men. The MAORI
ty however will be kept in check by the
Presidents veto, and if used t.c
thirds will be impossible to over ride
the veto as the Republicans have not
the number to get the two thirds in
either branch, without the assistance
|of Democrats.
Opposition to the Covenant eff the
League of Nations was predicted at
the opening by Senator L3dge (Repu-
blican); whether It is well founded
time alone will tell.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
Thank. to PERUNA
Mrs. Kate Marquis, Mid
debWg, Logan Co., Ohio,
writes as follows:

II have used Peruna with sue
cess. It has cured me Of catarrh
of the head and throat. It is the
best medicine for catarrh that /
have ever used. am completely
cured. Thanks to Peruna."
Mrs. Marquis lis but one Of
many thousands who know the
vslpe of Peruna for that catar.
vs,al condition Of the membranes
responsible for many Of the
human ills.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
Recent Returns
From Real Service.

On Friday of last week, Mr.. Emo, son
of Mr.. Edgar Bernard of this town re-
turned from service overseas, where he
had seen actual fighting in some OF the
most memorable battles of the war. He
had been in France months before the
armistice was signed and had had op-
portanity to see and experience. much.
Mr.. Earl Richard, son of Mr. Albert
Richard of this town, is now at home
RI hie people, returning from over
ee the early part of the week. He
vas in England for portion of the
rae, subsequent to which he went to
France and after which he was in Ger
~aenv. He saw some active service, al
Il b. he got into the game late.
Mr.. Nolan Taylor, son # Mr.. John B.
Taylor, Of this town reachr
ed here Thursday evening
from Camp Shelby, where he was
with the jennings Calvary demobi-
.siue11 ANN eeq,vicA. n 54nsI as AiH cCr6
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24

cry 1rpsgist who sells it. A large bot
tie costs but few cents, and if it fails
no give easy relief in every case of IL
yer sluggishness and constipation, yo-
ha cnLJ to ask for your money back.
Dodson's Liver Tone is pleasant
tc-sin@ purely vegetable remedy,
harnle- to both children and adults
Taee q p,onful at night and wake up
feeling fine; no biliousness, sick head
ache, acid stomach, or constipated bow
els. 1t dotsn't gripe or cause inconve-
nionee all the next day like violent ca
lse. Take a dose of calomel today
z a tomorrow you will feel weak, sick
and nauseatAd. Don't lose days
work! Take Dcdson's Liver Tone In
stead and feel fine, full of vigor and
81 4
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
Get w. S. !
Rub-My-Tism is a powerful
antiseptic; it kills the poison
caused from infected cuts, cures
old sores, letter, etc.--Adv.

The Redmen are preparing to con-
duct membership drive, having Sc
cured a special dispensation for thir-
ty days to scalp pale faces. The To-
cal tribe, Chez Be No. 81, is Rock Of
Gibraltar and is top notcher in fra
ternal and benevolent associations.
The local Indians are in Al financial
conditions and have numerous local in
vestments and government securities
besides.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
Try 1t! Substitute
For Nasty tl.e'iln.
Starts your liver without making you
sick and can not salivate.

Every druggist in town-your drug
gist and everybodyIs druggist has nos
ticed great falling off in the sale Of
calomel. They all give the same reason:
Dodson's Liver Tone is taking its p ace.
"Calornel is, dangerous and people
know it. while Dodson's Liver Tone is
pierfectly safe and gives better re-
Suits" said a prominent local druggist.
Dodsor's Liver Tone is perfectly safe
and gives better results" said promi-
nent local druggist. Dodson's Liver
Tone is personally guaranteed BY ev-
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
Get w. 8. s.

1t is desirable to organize Parish
organization for the Enforcement of
the League of Peace, we are entrusted,
our editor is, with the organization and
would like to hear from some interes-
ted parties Immediately.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
CHURCH FESTIVAL.

In the afternoon of Sunday, May
25th, opening day OF the big drive for
the new Catholic church building fund.-
a little FESTIVAL will be given under
the auspices of the Children of Mary.
All are invited to attend and by their
presence and financial help encourage
worthy cause.-Adv.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
.Get w. S. s.

A suggestion is now going the rounds,
and was offered by reader of the
Times Picayune, regarding the unused
pedestal in the Lafayette Square in
New Orleans, that the statue Of Go
vernon Francis T. Nichols be placed
thereon. Among the reason9cited was
that he had given more to the cause of
the confederacy and survived than
any other man, losing an eye, an arm
and leg. Lafourche is faithful to his
memory and believes if statue be
erected it-should be in Thibodaux, since
his remains rest here.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
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IF YOUR CHILD is CROSS.
FEvERISH, CONSTIPATED.
r,sok. Mother! If tongue is coated,
cleanse little bowels with cali
fornia Syrup of Figs"

Mothers can rest easy after giving
"California Syrup of Fig" because IN
4 few hours all the clogged-up, waste
sour &ile and fermenting food gent
w moves out of the bowels, and you
have aswell, playful child again.
! Sick children needn't be coaxed to
take this harmless "fruit laxative.
Millions of mothers keep it handy pc
cause they know its action on the
stomach, liver ard bowels is prompt
and sure.
Ask your druggist for bottle OF
california Syrup of Figs" which con
tains directions for babies, children OF
all ages and for grown-ups.-AdV.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
Get wv. S. s

We are in receipt Of an invitation
from the Graduating Glass OF the
State Normal School at Natchitoches,
to attend their exercises which are to
be held, Monday morning. The invita-
tion isNsent US with the compliments OF
Miss Gertrude Blouin, daughter OF MIR.
J. Arthur Blouin of this parish, for
whichh-e are thankful.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
w. S. s

We are proud of the confidence
doctors, druggists and the pu-
blic have in 666 Chill and Fever
Toic.-Adv.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24

lighting in France while it lasted and
followed the army of occupation into
Germany where he had been since a
short time after signing of the armis-
q
tice.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
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66G Sas more limitations than
any 0hnvr Chill! and Fever Tonic
on the market, but no one wants
limitations. They are dangerous
things in the rsedclpe lpa !dv
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
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REVIEW DEFERRED.

The Maccabee Review to have been
held last Tuesday evening by the To-
cal tent, at which State Commander
YBulger was to have attended and al
which refreshments were to have beer
served, was not held. Due to the fact
that the State Commander did not gel
here, was unavoidably detained, the
date was postponed to Thursds mex
the 29th, following which driS fol
new members will be started Thi fra
ternity is in class alone for insurance
having whole life, 20 year pay, tern
and endowment policies, like old lin
companies, at reasonable and lowe
rates.
: ob6iiabse svs,ySalss,
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
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Rev. Father Souby, catholic priest
at Morgan City, on last Sunday celebra
ted his silver jubilee. Father Souby is
well known here and has many friends
who willsbe glad to hear that his parish
oners marked the occasion in very
pleasant manner and that he was llbe-
rally remembered.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
FOR SALE.

Rebuilt Ford Touring Cars and Ford Runa uts.
These Cars have been carefully rebuilt Ii worn fta
replaced by new Ford Parts and guaranteed in st
class mechanical condition.
Drexlers Garage.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
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Morgan City is busily enga
this time numbering its builaing -
placing the names of it's streets at d1
|ferent corners, just as we did in ISL,
making ready for the free delivery OF
mail. Thibodaux has been ready Tor
sometime and will soon get it, n
wherever names of streets had been
removed they have been replaced.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
league !.
Ring Politics

" or Liberty League was
s New Orleans last Mon
!. According to reports the
elected for the conference,
Y a preliminary, proved too
it was necessary to adjourn
sular convention hall Of the
les Hotel, where something
representative voters from
and state gathered, decided
- krmined to overthrow the New
xanization, familiarly and
vi..a' 1.,,orsH as the Getty ring" Hon.
pe.ee EorSLer, member of the Legis
,at,,re from Orleans, was first chair
, ian the meeting was opened by Hon.
r n Pugh from Donaldsonville. Hon
nv Caffery, Who is born political
Sohtar vet never held Office, was the
nr;ne mover and invited the partici-
.,.au<s-zs -zssrmelvited to attend, but
while we have a weakness for Good
Government and are aginst ring poll
tics, we want to find out few things
+ first.
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The poisoning Of dogs in this town
last year, as is the annual custom and
the poisoning of a dog property OF
one Charles J. Mundy, under the said
order of the Board of Health, was
made the basis for suit for S25O da-
images wherein Drs. Smith and Dan
sereau, Mr.. George Payne the Board OF
Health and the town were made par
ties defendant. The suit was filed this
week.
Thibodaux commercial journal. (Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.) 191?-1959, 1919-05-24
About rheumatism.

People are learning that it is n
waste of time and money to tale
dicine internally for chronic and
|cular rheumatism, and about n.1
nine out of hundred cases are
or the other of there variet'e
that is really necessary to affer
lief is to apply Chamberlain /:
ment freely. Try it. It cost b.
cents per bottle. Large size 81 -,
Obtainable everywhere.-Ad':-.