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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02
A CORRECTION.

In announcing the speaking at the
14th of July celebration at Abita We
made the statement that the address
of the occasion was delivered by Mr..
Morgan, when we should have given
this credit to Mr.. L. C. Noise. Con-
sidering the fact that the speech was
a most excellent one and was great
ly appreciated and enjoyed by those
present, we wish to make this cor
rection.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02
WOMAN HoNORED

Mrs. Chas. HI. Sheffield has been
signally honored by the Louisiana
Federation of Women's Clubs by be-
ing appointed State Chairman of the
Membership Committee and Chair
man of the Educationa Department
of the Sixth District. This is in rec
ognition of her work especially, AMI
also a compliment to the CoVington
School Improvement League for its
exceptional work.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02
FOR BENEFIT OF EDUCATION

A Progressive 500 Party will be
given on Thursday, August 7, at the
U. F. B. a. Hall, in Madisonville, for
the benefit of educational work.
Games will start at 8 p. M, sharp.
There will be six prizes awarded.
Three for ladies and three for gen
flemen. These prizes are on dis
play at Ideal Pharmacy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02
FELL FROM WINDOW.

Mr.. Edward Mccoy was called 10
New Orleans, Tuesday, on account
of a serious accident to his young
son, who fell from a window ana
was inju1 ed. Mr.. Mccoy is in chafge
of the new stump grinding machine
at Red Ruff.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02
ROSE COLLINS.

Rose Collins, we'll known charac-
ter here, an aged colored woman
who was highly esteemed, died In
the Charity Hospital last Friday.
She was buried in Holt Cemetery,
New Orleans, with appropriate cere-
monies.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02
IN MEMORIAM.

OF Mrs. NJ L. Duepree (nee Fran
els Heintz), died July %, 1918.
just A Year.
You have left us, dearest Francis,
Just one year ago to-day;
It's hard to think so sweet sister
Has forever passed away.
You ask US not to grieve, dear
Francis,
That you would sleep and rest,
But we'll never forget your smiling
face
AS long az life shall last.
SISTER L.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

Jasper Sharp, who served during
the war in the Marines, was here on
a. visit this week. He leaves for
New York to-day, having enlisted in
the Merchant Marine Service. He
has had considerable experience with
submarines and has seen some sunk
and some of his own vessel put un-
der the waves by them. He is in fine
shane and is proud of his service.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02
A NEW BUSINESS.

Mr.. Gilbert P. Molloy has gone in
to the real estate and insurance buis-
ness and has taken offices on Boston
street next to Heintz & Schwartz, at
torneys. Mr.. Molloy has announced
going into business by an advertise
ment that will be found on the 4th
page.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02
ENTERTAINMENT AT ABITA.

The Progressive Social Club of
Abita Springs will give dance and
entertainment August 10. A good
orchestra has been ordered and every
effort will be made to make the affair
enjoyab BILE. Read their advertise
ment on the 4th page.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

DR.. CASTOR A. Hebert, very sue
cessful and highly esteemed ply
sician of Hot Springs, Ark, died at
that place July "a, 1919. DR.. He
bert is also we'll known in this par
ish. He, is the son of DR.. N. M.
Hebert and Leonbine Bernard, OF
La. Interment was made
at Hot Springs. DR. Hebert was 46
wears of age.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

Mr.. Leslie Anderson has obtain
ed a months furlough from Camp
Shelby and is spending the time with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. d. An
derson.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02
FIRST AID CLASSES TO TAKE
PLACE THIS FALL.

Notice is hereby given to those
who have joined the First Aid Class
es that the lessons will not take
place until in the fall.
MRS. c.. H. SHEFFIELD,
Organizer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

Mrs. Matte H. Williams, who has
been spending the past month with
Mrs. W. M Allen, left Wednesday
for her home in Shreveport. Mrs
Williams made many friends here
who enjoyed her visit and regret her
having left
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

The Thompson. place in Claiborne,
near Riverside Drive, occupied by
the Foster family, burned to the
ground Friday evening, about 1880
o'clock. Cause, defective flue. Only
two beds were saved and the dog
was burned.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

Mrs. H. J. Ragan and niece, Miss
Bertha Ragan, are spending week
here with Mr.. and Mrs. S. D. An
derson.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

Mrs. S. L. Burns, of New Orleans.
visited relatives here during the
past week
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

Mr. Claude Ragan, of New Or
leans, is spending two weeks here
with NJ. and Mrs. S. D. Anderson.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02
ITEMS OF INTEREST AT JAHNCKE
SHIPYARDS in MADISONVILLE
By D.. H. Vinet.

tlways leave ON time when you are
late. When / arrived in Abita,
Harry Jones met me at the train.
He said country life was doing him
good.
Did you ever go into the country
for your health? l was out in the
country where the sting bee sting
eth and the flea bite itcheth. Were
you evec that far from anywhere?
It's about two miles from safety. l
Wa sthare with the Caldwell family
a Mr.. and Mrs. Caldwell-and
they were sick half the time. That's
good name for sick people, isn't
it? CaldwellI And whenever they
were sick they We're Caldwell. They
had other boarders beside me. They
had Mr.. and Mrs. Feeble. They
took one room for two weeks, and
when their son, Issy e. Feeble join
ed them they took another room for
another week. The landlady had
some letters from three gentlemen
in business together, named Haps,
Simmons and Spire. / think they
were locking for a place to cool off,
for the first letter was from Simmons
& Spire, and signed Simmons &
Spire, per Spire. The second letter
was from Simmons & Spire, and
signed Simmons & Spire, per SIM
mons. The lady wrote and asked
them if they would take rooms with
her. The next letter she received
was from Simmons & Haps, and sign
ed Simmons & Haps-per Haps.
Did you ever receive a damp let
ter? That's one with postage dew
marked en- it.
A Nevada woman played poker
and wol husband. Well, that
ought to be warning against
gambling.
Last week my wife had her ankle
X-rayad. That's nothing. Thous-
ands cf women have their ankles
X-posed every day.
Yesterday an ice man laughed at
John D. Oh, well, only the extreme
ly wealthy can afford to laugh at
each other.
Why is it fat girls can't run fast?
The more waist (waste) the less
speed.
What is the best way to prevent
bleeding of the nose? Keep the nose
out of other peoples business.
How do you know the ocean is
always sick? Isn't it always con-
fined 20 its bed.
I'm going to get a girl to cook.
/ wouldn't; they're good enough
raw.
My mother-in-law was killed by
the bite of a dog. 'Tis said, "A
dog is mans most faithful friend"
Why are the middle ages called
the dark ages? Because there were.
so many Knights"
About ten years ago Carnegie gave
a couple Of million for peace. Well,
we have it now.
was brought UP on bottle
Until I was man;
Then father broke the bottle,
Now we can't rush the can.
An cid negro nanny had a son
who was drafted and sent to Franco,
and she said to him, "Now, Rastus.
you all be sure and write to your
nanny when you git to France"
Three months elapsed and no word
from Rastus. Finally one day sde
received letter. 1t read In heavy
print across the top, Somewhere in
France" "Dere you am, Caroline;
done told dat fool niger dat ne
would 20 over dere in France AMI
git lost, and he am"
There were two negroes living In
the trenches. Clarence says, "Will,
can you tell the difference tween
cootie an a alligator" mo, Clar-
ence, / don't reckon l kim" well,
Will, an alligator crawls on his own
stomach, but cootie he am not so
partickler."
o~o~o~o~oo~~-o~~o-o~~-~~~~>
Nau Or1oaps Moudau taking har Tiff,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

FOR SALE-Good milk COW with
calf Apply 315 Kemper street, Gov
ington, La. au2
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

FOR SALE-Chevrolet 5-passenger
touring car, new, run 287 miles, for
$675. Phone 4s M, Abita Springs,
or apply Emile Burkenstock. au2
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

FOR SALE-Ten gallons of white
paint Apply Mrs. P. ]. Dulion, 23d
and Ty.er. Covington. au2
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

BORN-To Mr.. and Mrs. w. j.
Allison, at Blond, La., on Saturday
July 10, 1919, a boy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

| was brought up on a bottle
Until I was a man;
Then father broke the bottle,
Now we can't rush the can.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

About ten years ago Carnegie gave
a couple Of million for peace. Well,
we have it now.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

Why are the middle ages called
the dark ages? Because there were.
so many Knights"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

How do you know the ocean is
always sick? Isn't it always con-
ined 20 it's bed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

We caught a glimpse of Mr.. Clark.
formerly resident auditor Of the
Jahncke Shipyard for the Emergency
Fleet Corporation, circulating about
the shipyard few days ago, shak-
ing hands with old friends and max
ing new ones. Come again, Mr..
Clark, we are always glad to see you.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

My mother-in-law was killed by
the bite of a dog. 'Tis said, "A
dog is mans most faithful friend"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

I'm going to get a girl to cook.
wouldn't; they're good enough
aW,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

What is the best way to prevent
of the nose? Keep the nose
out of other peoples business.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

TIE ST. TAMMANY FARMER
On Sale Every Saturday ut
sONIATS and WATKINS DRUG
STORE, CUvmgton.
IDEAL PHARMACY, Madison
vile. Five Cents Per Copy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

Why is it fat girls can't run fast?
The more waist (waste) the less
speed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

Yesterday an ice man laughed at
John D. Oh, well, only the extreme
y wealthy can afford to laugh at
each other.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

There were two negroes living In
the trenches. Clarence says, "Will,
can you tell the difference tween a
cootie an a alligator" ''No, Clar-
ence, / don't reckon l kim" well,
Will, an alligator crawls on his own
stomach, but cootie he am not so
partickler."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

Last week my wife had her ankle
X-rayed. That's nothing. Thous-
ands CT women have their ankles
X-posed every day.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

Did YOU ever receive a damp let
ter? That's one with postage dew
marked en- it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

The subscription price Of the
Farmer In $500 You'll ret moro
than your moneys worth by being
subscriber. Help us boost the
Parish along.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

A Nevada woman played poker
md wol a husband. Well, that
,ught to be warning against
rambling.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-08-02

Capt. j.. ]. Williams, installation
machinery inspector for the Emerg-
ency Fleet Corporation at Jahncke
Shipyard for some time, sewers his
connection Herewith August l, 1919.
Capt. Williams has done good SER
vice here and his departure is re-
gretted by all. Good luck and a
happy life be your lot, is our sincere
wish.
The labor standard., 1919-05-15
LABOR PARTY CAMPAIGN STARTS
 IN BRIDGEPORT
First Gun Fired at Big Mass Meeting Amid Great Enthu- siasm-To Hold Weekly Meet ings and Debates

BRIDGEPORT = The municipal campaign of the Bridgeport Branch of the American Labor Party was opened at very enthusiastic meeting in the Casino, Sunday afternoon, April 27. Mir. Dayton spoke on the British Labor Party and told of the results it has achieved. MT. McCurdy spoke on the principles of Americanization. David Clydesdale, the last speaker at the meeting, told what progress had been made by the American Labor Party during the past few months.
 An entertainment consisting of popular songs was rendered by the Park City Quartette and Miss Julia Sullivan.
 The branch will meet in the future every Thursday at 62 Cannon street, rooms 23-24, where debates on muni- cipal questions will be held. Men and women are invited to join and take part in these debates. The party is sure of electing some of it's candidates at the next election, as large numbers are constantly joining the party.
The labor standard., 1919-05-15
MONOGRAPH STRIKE
 HAS BEEN SETTLED
Metal Polishers International Union Appreciates Assistance of Organized Labor

To Organized Labor, Greeting:
 You are hereby officially notified that the Brunswick Phonograph strike has been settled. The firm granting every demand of the union: RecoQni- tion of the union; the union scale of. wages; the shorter work day; the. unemployment, without discrimina-- tion, of every member who went on, strike; none but union men to be hired. in the future; the immediate dis charge of every strike-breaker; improved working conditions of the, factories.
 We fully appreciate the fact that the successful termination of this; strike was due entirely to the united cooperation of organized labor. The, Metal Polishers International Union deeply appreciates this and extends; its sincere thanks. Kindly notify all dealers, the press and the general public that this strike has ended. With kindest wishes for the general success of the labor movement, we, remain,
 Fraternally yours,
 w. w. BRITTON, President. Attest:
 CHAS. R. ALTERATION,
 General Secretary. :.
The labor standard., 1919-05-15
UNIONISTS MAKE GAINS POLITICALLY
 IN OTHER STATES
All Labor Candidates
 Elected in Fort Madison - Clean Sweep in Beardstown-
 Uni0nists in State Legislature

In Fort Madison, Iowa, trade union ists swept all but two of the labor candidates into office in the April election.
 A Clean Sweep
 In Beardstown, Illinois, union men made clean sweep. A. T. Harrison, a member of Typographical Union No. 356, was elected alderman. He also served as chairman of the nomi- native, executive and campaign com mittees.
 Full Ticket in Field
 A full labor ticket was placed in the field in the last city election in Win ona, Minn. Out of seven candidates, six were elected. Labor delegates now control the city council and their work will be noticed with much in- terest.
 Peterborough "On the Map"
 In Peterborough, Ontario, half the members of the City Council sit as members of the central labor body. A branch of the Independent Labor party has been formed here.
The labor standard., 1919-05-15
PLATFORM OF THE AMERICAN
 LABOR PARTY OF NEW YORK

The American Labor Party of New York was launched by the joint Re construction Committee of the Central Federated Union of New York, the Brooklyn Central Labor Union and the Women Trade Union League. The meeting was held in Yorkville Casino on January 12, 1919, there were over 300 delegates, representing 882 unions with membership of over 5OO,O00 platform was adopted:
 If we, the workers, are to enjoy freedom and embrace our full oppor- tunities in the new nation about to emerge out of the suffering and sacri- flee of the great world conflict now closed, it behooves labor to formulate it's own program of fundamental, social, economic and political change and establish an independent Ameri- can Labor Party to carry out that pro- gram. If we are to escape from the decay of civilization, we must insure that what is presently to be built is a social order based not on fighting, but on fraternity; not on competitive struggle for the means of bare life, but on deliberately planned co-opera- tion in production and distribution by and for the benefit of all who partici- pate with hand and brain; not on the inequality of riches, but on a system atic approach toward healthy, equality of material circumstances for every person born in the world. There should be no subject nations, subject races, subject colonies, sub ject classes or a subject sex; but in industry as we'll as in government, we propose to build on that equal free dom, that general consciousness of consent, and that widest possible par
The labor standard., 1919-05-15

classes who control the machines of both the old parties.
 The initiative, referendum and recall.
 9 The appointment of a commits sion on which the workers shall be represented to consider the advisa- bility of having the board of aldermen elected at large on the principle of proportional representation. 10 Representation for the workers and for women on all public comn1is- sions.
 II We demand that the Street Railway Company be compelled by legal means, if necessary, to pay it's taxes to the city.
 12 We demand that the municipal authorities respect the constitutional rights of free speech, free press and lawful assembly. The workers should be allowed as full and free expression of their desires for political, indus trial and social democracy as the employing classes now obtain for the expression of their desire to suppress these three Fundamentals of human freedom.
 13 We demand that the two shift system for the fire department be put into effect at once. The present sys- tenn, whereby the fremen are on duty twenty four hours a day is cruel and brutal. There IS no reason why the two shift system should be delayed.
 IA We feel that, the principle of one days rest in seven should be made applicable to the fire and police departments. We also desire to call attention to the inhumanity which requires our policemen to wear heavy uniforms during the heat of summer. The traffic squad is to be provided with reasonable uniforms. These should also be provided for the other officers. Suitable protection against the sun should also be furnished traf- fic officers as is done in other cities.
 15 Believing that the city, as an employer, should set a good example to all other employers, we demand the enactment of a minimum wage ordi- nance whereby every employee of the City, whether man or woman, hand worker or brain-worker, shall be guar anteed decent living wage.
 16 The self -perpetuating feature of the board of park commissioners should be abolished. The workers will never forget that this autocratic body prevented the holding of a Mooney protest meeting in one of our public parks and that one of the commission CTS took the position that it was none of Connecticut's business if California murdered Mooney.
 IT In setting forth this platform, we wish to declare our guiding prin- ciple to be equality of opportunity for all mankind regardless of race, color, sex, or economic or social status"
The labor standard., 1919-05-15

Porter won the mems vote by 615 plurality, but was beaten by the wo- man vote, which went 912 against him. In this city every corrupt method known to crooked politicians was used to defeat the labor candidates. Judges and clerks of election favorable to the Labor candidate were kicked off the election boards the. day before cleo tion. In many instances two ballots were given voters, and persons not eligible to vote were sworn in as legal voters. In some instances the judges would ask the voters to declare them selves, refusing to allow them to be sworn in if they favored MT. Porter.
The labor standard., 1919-05-15
PLATFORM OF THE AMERICAN
 LABOR PARTY OF CHICAGO

The first convention of the Chicago Labor Party was held on Nov. IT, 1918, and was organized by the Chi cago Federation of Labor. The labor party gained headway rapidly, receiv- ing the strong support and the in dorsement of the Illinois State Fed eration of Labor at the thirty-sixth annual convention of the Illinois State Federation of Labor held on Monday, They organized State Labor Party. and adopted the platform of the Chi cago party. The platform of the Chicago Labor Party is here given in full.
 Right to Organize
 1. The unqualified right of workers to organize and to deal collectively with employers through such repre- sentatives of their unions as they choose.
 Democratic Control of Industry Democratic control of industry and commerce for the general good by those who work with hand and brain and the elimination of autocratic dom- ination of the forces of production and distribution either by selfish private interests or bureaucratic agents of government.
 r 8-Hour Day and Minimum Wage An 8-hour day and and a A. hour week in all branches of industry, with minimum rates of pay which, without the labor of mothers and children, will maintain the worker and his family in health and comfort and provide competence for old age, with ample provision for recreation and good citizenship.
 Abolition of Unemployment
 4 Abolition of unemployment by the creation of opportunity for steady work at standard wages through the stabilization of industry and the establishment, during periods of de- precision, of government work on housing, road building, reforestation, reclamation of desert and swamp, and
The labor standard., 1919-05-15
UNION LABEL ON
 PRINTED MATTER
Organized Farmers Favor Trade
 Unionists in State Legislature

North Dakota with but two union men in the legislature and the organ ized farmers in control, passed a law requiring the label of the Interna- tional Typographical Union to appear on all state printing. Eight other labor laws were placed on the statute books. Frank Mi1hallen, of Bismarck Typographical Union, No. 40 was legislative agent of the State Fedora tion of Labor.
 The Lewiston Maine City Council has passed an ordinance that all city printing bear the union label.