The Madison journal. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1888-current, 1919-09-27

TO basis Of all work and no play
ana veteran politicians are predict
lnE the most intense race the state
has known for many years. All three
Candidates. Colonel Frank p. Stubbs
OF Monroe. indorsed by the regular
democratic organization OF New Or
leans: former Congressman Phanor
Rreazeale of Natchitoches. indorsed
by the Democratic Liberty League.
and John VI. Parker of New Orlean..
indorsed by Governor Pleasant and
many OF 7he independents, have es-
tsblished headquarters in New Or.
leans.
New Orleans.-Da Soto parish has
taken vigorous steps towards reaping
the utmost reward for cotton raised
within her borders. according to in
formation received in this city from
State Senator T. l.. Bowling. The
banks OF the parish have agreed tc
nnance the farmers to the extent of
SlOO per bale, in order that the co.,
ton may be kept off the market unril
the minimum price fixed by the
American Cotton Association is
reached
New Orleans. - A simultaneous
campaign by the state organizations
of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
cation in every Southern state for
100000 for furtherance of both
home and foreign work will begin
October 20 and last till October 80, it
was announced by George D. Booth of
New Orleans, secretary for the Louis
lana organization.
New Orleans. - The number OF au-
tomobiles operated in Louisiana has
increased 233 per cent since 1914, ac-
Ccrding to figures published by the
Department of Agriculture. showing
comparisons from 1914 to 1913. The
Lumber Of automobiles in the state
in 1915 was 10000 compared with H.
coo in 1914. New Orleans had over
!, 10 900 licensed automobiles in 1918.
Houma.-The sixth annual meeting
of the Thibodaux District Associa-
ton was held with Mount Horeb
Congregational Church here. Reports
of the churches showed an increase
in numerical strength. acquisition of
rev church property. and special en-
phasis upon social service and conf
munity welfare Uorl,
Natchitoches The traffic COM
hittee has taken up the l.. & N. rail
way situation with the Chamber Of
Commerce in Shreveport. and the
towns of Gibsland, Bienville, Saline
end Chestnut and will do everything
possible to keep The road in opera
ton and have the necessary improve
ments made. :
Shreveport. - Al the recent meet
ing of the CaddO Association in
Louisiana, composed of twenty-one
churches with a combined member
ship Of 1900 people, ttat association
assumed the responsibility for rails.
ing s541.o0O in the Baptist Seventy
five Million Campaign.
st. Benedict. After experiment
ing for years with all kinds OF beT-
ries, Mr. Kollock. of this place.
some months ago succeeded in max
ing very good wine from the violet
blue berries of the French mulberry
Lake Charles.-A meeting will be
held at Alexandria November IL,
when the plans proposed for the con-
struction of the 100000 Baptist or
phanage at this city wili- be consid-
cred
Natchitoches. Weather condi-
tons are improving and cotton being
rushed to the gins. Hay making IS
general and the crop is fine on ac-
count of the excessive rains all
through the season.
Natchitoches. The move to or-
eanize the Naschitoches Chamber OF
Commerce is we'll under way, ami
takes in the entire parish. A trained
secretary will be employed as soon
as a selection can be made.
Monroe.-A more rigid inquiry I'm
& violations of the gambling laws,
the carrying of concealed weapons
and concubinage was stressed by
Judge Fred NJ Odom upon empanel-
ing the new grand Jury. which will
serve for the next six months.
Nathcitoches. A new business
enterprise in Natchitoches parish is
the Bank of Cloutiersville, just or
ganized, with capital stock of s25,-
eco.
Washington, d. c. - A charter has
been issued by the comptroller of the
currency TO the Jennings National
Bank of Jennings, La. Its capital is
s100. .00o.
Natchitoches. - Miss Virginia Dor
man parish home demonstration
agent for Natchitoches for the past
two years, has resigned to fill a posi-
ton in one of the parish schools.
She has been succeeded by Miss
Mary Nelly,
Baton Rouge. - Governor Pleas
ant has issued a proclamation an
nouncing the Incorporation of the vii
lage of Longstreet, DeSoto parish.