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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-07-05

Mr.. Vaughn Noise, who has re-
ceived lbs discharge from the army,
is now at home with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. c. Noise.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-07-05

Miss Elvira Bertus and Mr.. Sid
ney Vignaud, of New Orleans, spent
last Sunday here as the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Jas. Provost.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-07-05

Mrs. E.. ]. Gabrielle, Mrs. E. ].
Gaudet and Mr.. John Gabrielle, OF
Houma, La, have returned to their
home after several days spent here
as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. T. w.
Brandt and family.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-07-05
Personal and Local News
miss Boudousquie, Society Editor

Miss Theresa Elan, of New Or
leans, arrived Sunday to spend a
month here as the guest of her aunt,
Mrs. J. Louis Ross.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-07-05

Mr.. Karl KoInke spent several
days in New Orleans during the past
week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-07-05

Misses Theresa and Clarice Lang
worthy spent last Sunday in New
Orleans with their father.a
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1919-07-05

Miss Olivia Smart arrived Sunday
to spend some time here as the guest
of Mrs. J. Louis Smith and Miss
Annie Smith.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11
Boyle'S Roosevelt Speech Masterpiece And Warning
Australian Government Railroads Kept Out of Politics

GeTHAT Grafton OF James Patrick
1 Boyle. OF Douglas, Ariz-, at the
Roosevelt memorial exercises in LIB
erty han last Sunday afternoon was 3
masterpiece Of oratory and logic. and
Il was a pity. a great pity. that there
were not 1900 Americans there to hear
a matchless portrayal Of the Ameri-
canism Of Theodore Roosevelt. Ameri-
can" said Z. ". King. cot course.
1ir. Boyle had a great theme. and he
was heart and soul in it for he was
also a personal friend o. Roosevelt
But his Grafton was from the head as
its splendid logic showed. and from
his heart as shown in his eloQCence.
He took the leading characteristics
and activities IN the life Of Roosevelt
from his love Of the west and its peO-
pie, his love OF nature and the sports
manship. his love Of home and family.
Of clean living. his apostleship OF the
strenuous life or ardent industry, as
military man. as an exc utive up 10
and above all his Americanism. which
has so Loyalty supported our country
ond our home life. And Mr. Doyle
then put up 10 US ROoseveIt's teach
ings and strict admonitions 10 steer
q straight course between kaiserism
on one hand and BOlshevism with its
frightful rule OF class, which is even
worse. as he showed 70 70 exist in
Russia today. The speakers logic
led up by salient points in the life
OF the subject. illustrating each by
concrete examples-to the point where
the orator left his hearers with some
thing TO think about, that greatest
danger Of the future for all democ-
racies- Bolshevism. as Roosevelt had
warned US, his countrymen- The eli
max was the best tribute yet paid to
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11

Tor an $50 suit and an expensive au-
tomobile while living IN a SIS apart
menL He certainly squandered no
money on appearances.
One historians vivid summary OF
Lincoln's lack OF interest IN appear
ance indicates that the gaunt hero
would have had no tolerence what
ever for any NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. back
philosophy OF living. Always indif-
ferent TO matters Of dress" saws this
writer, Lincoln cut but small figure
In social circles. His trousers were
too short his hat too small. and as a
rule the buttons on the back Of his
coat were nearer the shoulders than
the waist
A friend says even more briefly:
He simply wore clothes because II
was needtul and CUSTOMARY" Even
MS Lincoln, who was often concerned
over her distinguished husbands in
dependence, had little influence on his
methods OF attiring himself.
Was a Simple Man.
Inese Illustrations Of Lincoln's at
litude toward dress are not given in
support OF disregard for personal ap-
pearance. LdncOln's appearance at
first sight repealed more than II at
tracted- Such incidents as these do
show, however, that Lincoln had not
that prevalent tendency Of America to
spend It's earnings eZtravagantly on
expensive clothes and other luxuries.
Llncoln's simplicity, which was new
er pose. IS illustrated by an anec-
dote Similar to the well remem bered
story OF BENJAMIN Franklin march,
ing into Boston with three enormous
rolls bullying from pockets and mouth.
Lincoln. il seems. went Franklin one
better, by conspicuousIy carrying
homo the family groceries. s.Whati'
cried a ueighbor, when told that LIN
coin was a candidate for the presi-
oency. Abe Lincoln nominated for
president OF the United States2 Can it
be possible2 A man that buys a ten
cent beefsteak for his breakfast and
carries 1t home himselfr'
Human events have so shaped them
selves that now the possessor Of a
bee1steaf for breakfast might proudly
wear Il home as q badge OF affluence.
as well as an indication Of patriotism.
carry your own" and save paper
have been written large into the
household ritual Of the present day
housekeeper.
His Philosophy Of Money.
Abe Lincoln's philosophy Of money
Is Interesting because Of its soundness
and simplicity II can have a house
such as the one now own in SPRING
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11
Lille Interviews

Roosevelt IN my opinion. 7 only wish
Ar. Boyle's grafton could be printed
and put In the hands OF every Ameri-
can who can read for believe Il the
best eDitome Of the life OF our match
less American yet spoken or compiled"
Tn Australia we have never known
anything else but government owner
ship OF railways said ]. W. David
Queensland. Australia. who is in Fl
Faso. en- route 10 his home in Bris-
bane. New South Wales. There are
ABOUT 20 600 miles Of railways IN Aus
tralia, owned and operated by the
governments OF the different states
trans ontinental railway joining the
eastern states with western Australia
In Queensland there are about 5000
miles OF railways. Ga addition 20 a few
hundred miles Of private roads the
latter mostly built and operated by
policy OF Queensland. for many years
past. to build railways into districts,
which give promise Of development.
so that the country is being gradually
opened up 20 the settler These rail-
ways are built on the day labor prin-
ci-le. which means that the railway
department engineers undertake the
work. instead OF handing II over %
contractors There is. OF course. no
dup alton OF railways into any dis
trict and therefore no competition. nor
does the railway department employ
traffic solicitors either for passen-
gers or goods. Although the railways
are government owned they are re-
moved from political control by the
appointment OF a commissioner whose
business 81 is. under the railways
act. to operate the railways for the
government He. Of course. must adopt
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11
DiScOVered-A New Lincoln Virtue.
He Was Thrifty and Will Be Used To
Advertise the U. S. Thrift Stamps
By FREDERTC J. HAsKIN.


AfIASHlAGIoNs D C. Feb. 1.-THE
" young and enterprising savings
-lvisioa Of the treasury department
cas- chosen February Il Of this year
tq proclaim Abraham Lincoln 4 shin
ing example Of thrift
Clroniciers OF Abe LincolniF hfstorv
lake sEtolled IN glowing language his
-1nesty. rugged manhood, kindness
and simplicity They have seen IN his
czrelesEness toward personal adorn-
1c1t q Sign OF strength But thew
lave never accused him OF being
rlrlftr-
The savings division sees IN this a
ereat opportunity. lincoln, they aver.
vas thrifty IN the tue sense OF thrift
Did he not they ask. walk miles TO
nay a debt OF six and one-haIf cents2
Did he not PROFOUND such excellent
UaEims as Get ready and the chance
WI cone and Keep peEginE away
-ul1Ll-us which he himself followed
With admirable successe
Saved SEINE OF E7Is snIsrr.
finally. did he not save money out
q lle contents OF the presidential nav
e1fe-ope-1 1eat accomplished BIZ few
other presidents Il By any other9 This
last Is an overwhelming argument Bv
universal agreement. life IN the white
house has never been conducive TO
saving and most executives have
araWn heavily on their private bank
accounrs in order % keen up such an
1aarz1ces as befitted the head Of a
nation.
LlncOln's careful attitude toward
Ala personal belongings was Illus
rated when he stepped upon the plat
.orm al the capitol 10 deliver his first
inaugural address. he was attired in
ulusual magnificence-for MIN He
carried a sold headed cane and his
high six hat had an unmistakabIe
gloss OF youth The usual statesman
about 20 doliTer an address OF such
importance might forget about his
laE Aot 50 Abraham Lincoln He
looked about IN vain for a suitable
resting place Tor his sumptuous head
gear and finally entrusted it 70 p
senator who smiliuEIy maintained his
position as the executive hatraclz
throughout the Inaugural address.
sounndered No Money.
u would have been difficult for LIN
coin % appreciate the impulse which
makes the modern business man yearn
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11
:: Patter And Chatter :.

rr-uuuuuuuuuuuu WILLIAM +. KIRK
I USED to dream Of Happyand when young and fair,
With eckes grand either hand and hayseed in my hair.
The teacher Sunday School would look wise
And tell the class that Happyand far beyond the skies.
Our necks stiff with looking up, eyes bright with hope
But Happyand misty and remained beyond scope.
AGAIN dreamed Of Happylard in early manhOOds days,
And with my search all wisely planned walked winding ways
sought in the glitter where the cy bright lights shine,
But the sweet mixed with bitter and the bubbles left the wne
heard the Knockers doubt and scott only cyncs can
And HaPPyand seemed farther off than search begaE
I HAVE not to HappyIand. Il lies around the bend
Where mortal eyes behold only at the journeys end.
And yet IS Mans duty thus to seek farer goal;
Look long enough for Beauty and twill blossom the soul
And now long ago planned, watch the Western sun
And shall come to Happyand before my Day Is donsI
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11
Squibs.
ny MARVIN LUTHER HILL.

CIRCLES.
(With apologies TO Edwin Markham-)
7 drew circle and shut him out
thought ! knew what I WIS about
But Luck and he had the wit TO win
He drew n check and took me in.
=
Some women weep only when there
Men enteT into their second child
hood whe1 their first ends.
Where are the girls OF yesteryear7
Their explosives were -Oh." and
dear"
And the darlings almost died OF fear
II a wee mouse happened TO appear
Now Mssom Imogene or Mny
VIII drive motor car all day,
or ride in trousers quite au fat.
With high topped boots and hosiery
But they kiss q Wis., in the same old
way.
A SCREEN TRAGEDY.
Someday I shall not be your willing
slave.
Come at your beck and call:
Threaten TO lay my rival in his grave
shall not care at ALL
Oh. shall be Indifferent to your signs
Like zeDhyrs OF the south.
Nor heed the soft allurement OF your
eyes.
The sweetness % your mouth.
aenceforth our pathways must df-
verge, my dear,
perhaps It's just as well)-
You star with Cyril Underwood next
year
And I with Isabel
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11
Talks On Safety.

AUTOMOBILES AND THE CHILD.
livery day. one child under 10 years
l. OF age. IS killed by an automobiis
IN the United States.
The drivers are largely responsible
Why
Children lack Judgment and easily
become confused Or frightened and
jump IN front OF your car
In the excitement OF play. they for
get all danger and are liable 70 dash
in front OF your car.
In coasting into the street child
cannot control himself and clear your
car
While playing a child often stands
on the curb with his hack toward the
street, when suddenly another child
gives chase and he wheels around and
darts into the street
Therefore
There is Just ono safe rule for
drivers 90 follow when approaching
children at play IN the streets or o.
the sidewaiks-drivs slowly and al
ways have your car under perfect
control
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11

Z 1.-THE general policy OF the government,
out the actual operation Of the rail-
ways devolves upon him. In Queens
I land railway employees. In common
/ with other employees OF other indus
tries, approach the Industrial ar5itra-
ton court. in regard 10 wages and
conditions OF emc loymenr, and since
B the beginning OF the war the court has
{ allowed considerable increases in
I wages"
The cafe life IN FL Paso Is rather
tame when compared 10 that Of such
cities as san Francisco. Chicago. New
Orleans or New York, said 3 r
Seay. and lacks nearly everything
I that has made Il worth while IN those
I 70 such entertainment as they offer.
|it IS difficult TO find satisfaction In
this OF course there are many who
stand IN bitter judgment against the
gayeties OF many OF the larger city
cafes but the majority OF people like
/ IL and should not be deprived OF such
recreation By those finding Il dis
tasteful II should be provided and
those dislikinE what may be offered
can seek the recreation that pleases
I their fancy in some other place"
The latest OF French fashions 70
become popular in the United states
Bierhorst- There has been a brisk
demand for this unique floral adorn-
ment IN the eastern cities for some
time past, and they are beginning to
gain popularity in Fl Paso- The
French corsage, which IS distinguished
b. the fact that the blossoms are
placed close together the whole being
round and covered with a paper or
cloth lace dolly. were popular at the
time Of the civil war IN this country.
oh - as-aa
differs from the American IN that the
latter Dartakes also OF the graceful
japanese types"
Jar music is a necessity, which
the present day generation has
brought forth to IN a void" said Il.
c. Wells. 1T has taken the place OF
the old time. four-time music that was
so popular several years ago As used
at the present time our Jazz music
helps a great deal by adding a sort
OF pep" TO the course dinner that has
heretofore teen lacking and, II estab-
lished on solid fundamental lines. in
Interesting entertainment"
Unless a woman IS married OF has
some man to protect her in this city.
IL IS not in some respects a safe place
20 come TO-" said Arthur Brewer. Of
AAAIAAQ- nave NEEA IN III L1N
several days on my way to Phoenix.
ARK. and I have been making some
observations I have seen regulation
and espionage carried to a point
where il seems TO me TO be little
short OF persecution What I have
seen and heard here takes me back
TO the days OF the inquisition. think
that an unprotected WORKING girl has
a small chance TO escape with a good
name so long as the practice persists
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11

field and put away $50. 600, I shall be
satisfied" he more than once said.
Many an American today has no am
bition TO put more than 10000 away
for the future. The usual difference
between the modern use OF surplus
cash and Abraham LincOln's IS that
the average person now spends what
he does not invest or use for necessi-
ties with a recklessness that suggests
the old proverb. Easy come, easy 60"
The savings division IS sure that
II Lincoln were living today he would
be an ardent exponent Of the thrift
stamp and that he would say in con-
nectou with the thrift stamp cam
paign, BE a patriot Don't mar the
immortal emblem OF humanity. the
Declaration Of Independence"
Wise Saving.
Standards OF thrift have changed
considerably since Lincoln's day. No
one ever labeled Lincoln thrifty dur
ing his lifetime. Then the thrifty man
was one who boarded every penny not
needed for bare necessities. A mans
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11
Carrier Pigeon Heroes
VIII Be We'll Treated

Springfield, Mass, Feb. I1-Carrief
pigeons are 20 be recognized FOR tht
valuable work they did during the
war. T. Edward Cords, Of Long
meadow secretary OF the Highland
District Carrier Pigeon club. has re-
ceived word from Washington that
birds that did duty under fire viii be
given homes in the Smithsonian Gar
dens in Washington Homers which
have performed distinguished service
also win be given gold bands 20 wear
about their legs. Other birds. not
cited. viii be taken care o. at the
army cantonments
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11
ALiHle Beginning May
Make 4 Big Ending
BY ANN BLESENER

no you ever think when you see a
l. wonderfully big. very brilliant
and important person that once upon
time he was little2
y long time ago the pompous look
Ing person driving his powerful car
was pushed around in a buggy. ali
tucked IN with a pink blanket with
white rabbits designed on IL
Once upon a time the eloquent
speaker was a naughty little boy.
who couldn't talk plainly because his
front teeth were gone.
The man who presides vita such
grace and ease at the business mems
luncheon used to sit in a high chair
The great philanthropist used 70
20 to Sunday school with his collec-
ton money tied IN the corner OF his
handkerchief
The famous actor used to play
train" with his little brother.
It isn't Socialistic 10 think that
even the greatest nan was Just as
little and helpless, once upon a time.
as the humblest nan It has 70 be
admitted
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11
Providing Men Homes

IN this day when the copper industry has received al
most paralyzing blow by the action Of the war indus
tries board IN taking off the fixed price of copper and the
Bolshev element accordingly raising howl over the
enforced curtaments Of labor forces and wages IS COM
foting to know they viii have hard time to accuse the
larger companies of hearessness They holding up
wages lust IS well possible Only in the Warren dis
trct has IRE wage reduction up to now. Where
release Of men from employment has been inevitable the
men with families are being taken Of far the
companies are able to do so.
The action of the Copper Queen and the Calumet and
Arizona companies at Bsbee IN financing the building OF
homes to be owned by their employees only be de-
nounced by the BosheviH tending to make those
poyes bourgeose bourgeois person being who has
roof his head and knows where his next meal is
coming from.
These homes are being built in Warren in the lower
ED of the mining district Of which Bsbee is the center
About of homes under construction. They
VIII be turned to employees Of the companies, Of
family, On terms which viii allow the completion of pay
1ent in 100 months. That is a little than eight
years and the interest rate is only percent The terms
are more liberal than any building company make In
the of $1,000 cottage the bonus that the companies
give their employees for continuous service will pay the
interest charges while the bonus total at the end Of IS
years would than repay the Of the house If
that be oppression let the LWW and all other Boshev
make the most OF 1t.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11
Roundabout Town;
Gossip and Comment
BY G. A. MARTIN.

SHHRIs,7 said daddy. 'gf you do
- that any more, I'll fix you 50
you won't want to sit down for
long time.s
Them said Little Chris, 81
could so outside and play more.5
What sort OF a ton OF coal would an
honest coal dealer give youc- asked
the galley boy
Then. before anybody could stop
him. he said: a George Washing
ton"
II a man Is being sued for drOrce.
can he be said 10 haze Yife-in-laD ;
The moving pictures have given Us
q perfectly good and expressive verb.
making a play for a man, we say.
she IS vampins him" and everybody
understands.
Westward The course Of slang
non takes IFS nay"
There are Ideals and ideals
A restaurant man was recently be
moaning the fact that bootleEgers
daily visited his place and sold their
vie stuff to his patrons. adding most
Indignantly:
And here I am paying rent for this
place and II doesn't cost them a cent
70 come in here and sell"
Music never mas a crime. so Jazz"
cannot By dny manner Of means be
called music.
wives often caution husbands about
their conduct and its influence upon
their children.
How many wives realize the infiu-
ence Of their acts upon their hus-
bands2
Those who opposed the aeleau-
mp in Fl PnsO asserted that we
had become 30 despotic the hotels
were making visiting couples
show their marriage certificates
before getting rooms.
. II has been established TO the
entire satisfaction Of almost ev-
eryOne that at least one FL Paso
hotel was not 20 particular.
- =
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11

officials seize the conraband liquors and destroy them in
the Streets march the outlaws to jail under guard shaeeo
and bsndced through the street-teach them that law
and order are to rule FL Paso and that ouawTy and
procuring have had their day and are at an end
Outlaws don't belong in FL Paso and public officials
who do not enforce law against them VIII have to
reckon with an indignant public sooner OF later
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11
Sickness Or Laziness

" never t as good as since laid with Ny
fsrs Of
cone without delay but weak whey simply
shovel 20
gladly in
around IKE other But feel I'D with
me IN ny vie regards tale
d along nmhs that doight you vue
AoL Brown thar some ones house burning But
you're
-so out q Eh2ek aaa nave the ntods in back" Alas sympathy
she thinks Pm working Assop crippled limb
tzs about The Brothers Grimm Yet every thew, sp
coasziEhr % es0rse Matthew WALT MASON.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11
His Aid To Wife In
Month Was One Stamp

Columbus. o.. Feb. ia two cent
stamp is the extent OF the support
given to Beatrice Zarbaugh BY WIZ
liam Zarbaugh during their marriage
life-oue month-according to q peti-
ton flied by Beatrice for a divorce.
Besides the stamp. Beatrice had TO
support herself during the anything
but blissful month, she says.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11

sense Of money values was measured
entirely by the size OF his bank &C
count or the extent OF his lands. not
at all by the profit with which his
money served him.
Today thrift has come 70 be q
synonym for wise saving and wise
spending. Lincoln was wiser as a
spender than as a saver. He spent his
scanty funds generously. but wisely.
Nearly always II was TO helm some
one poorer than himself.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11

Hartford. Conn. Feb. 11--This city
Is considering the purchase from the
Connecticut company OF the local
trolley lines as a solution OF the local
transportation problem Il IS believed
that the lines can be operated mu-
nlcipaIly with a five cent fare and
with profit 20 the city.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11

It IS TO be hoped that the aborers IN Arizona will
ognize the soldiers, sailors and workers council"
having purely Bolshevk name, coined by the rabd red
fiaggers Of Russia.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11

An E Paso teacher told tiny pupils 90 watch
blacksmith work. probably not realizing that blacksmith
shops becoming garages were in 1885, It
would take detective to ind one.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11

OF br0wbeating and soaring girls into
this government clinic. and subject
ing them 10 the humiliation and the
odlum OF having been there. even
though they are Innocent
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11

It may be a bit old fashioned. but
there are still quite a few people who
don't think II exactly proper for wives
Of men in France TO run around With
young men at home
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11

A great powder company. anxious
TO stimulate a peace time demand for
ammunition. is trying TO organize
crow shoots" in all parts OF the
country. It is argued that there are
too many crows and that they destroy
crops and game
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11

good road, wen kept up, is highway to prosperity.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11

Going bark to him after year of trial divorce nigh
be fraught With great uncertainty. Given years start
man might travel far and fast
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11

This packers seem to find It cheaper to keep high price
lawyers explaining for them than to drop the price Of sid
meat lew 1ants a pound