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The Washington times., 1919-09-28
LLCELu-.

The Broadway Bellies come to the
LyceUm this week.
Joe Marks, Burton Carr. Ed Cole.
Billie Harris, Victoria Kaye, Emily
Clark, Dollie Davis, and a chorus OF
twenty will appear.
The Washington times., 1919-09-28

Harry Carroll composer Of tne
music Of The Little Devil" also wroLs
the score "Oh. Look several NcT
York Winter Garden productions, and
mary popular songs.
The Washington times., 1919-09-28
ARCADE

With the advent OF cooler weath-
er, the smooth floor, suappy music.
charming decorations. and beautiful
lighting effects all told 70 make the
Arcade Auditorium the mecca Of t1a
Washington dancing set For those
who prefer billiards Of bowling. these
healthful amusements win be found
az their best at this popular place of
amusement and 'all under one root
The Washington times., 1919-09-28
NATToHAL.

The Little Whopper," a new mUgi-
cal comedy by the authors Of The
The Washington times., 1919-09-28
CENrRAL CnLIsETNI.

The Central Coliseum is attracting
the usual crowd Of dancers every
night
The weekly prize dancing fea-
lures still maintain their popularity
as each dancer. regardless Of his or
her dancing ability, has an equal
opportunity to win one Of the cash
prizes.
The Washington times., 1919-09-28

THEATER NEWS ON
PAGE 10.
The Washington times., 1919-09-28

reverses the thr0U OF the former ar
rangemeut and completes the modern
equipment OF one OF the finest Pri-
vate viewing plants IN the east.
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MIR. PROGRESSIVE FARMER

April, 1882 etarted Farm and
Ranch. | believed then although their
number in the Southwest was not very
numerous, that the progressive farmers
and livestock breeders would patron.
ize real farm and livestock paper,
serving faithfully their interests at all
times. l was not disappointed in my
conclusions.
Many who became subscribers with
that first issue have continued to read
Farm and Ranch without missing a
number I value very highly their
continued loyalty and faith in Farm
and Ranch, and leave ii to them, and
to the many who have since become
patrons and friends, to say If have
kept faithfully my promise to make
the paper a powerful, consistent sup
porter Of the best interests Of tho peo-
pie whose patronage I have asked for
and received.
Farm and Ranch was, at first pub,
lished only once a month"; later twice
a month. Now it Is big illustrated
weekly. 1t has been, at all times, clean,
interesting, instructive and reliable In
these l know | have not at any time
failed.
Now, after thirty-seyen years, al
ways personally on the Job, it is my
ambition to have every man in the
Southwest who has faith In farming
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in Its different branches become q sub
Scriber to Farm and Ranch.

In It's dfi1erent branches become d SUD
Scriber to Farm and Ranch.
Send me your subscription, and II
after reading Farm and Ranch eacl
week for three full months you ar,
not satisfied that you are getting ever
more than full value for the subscrip
ton price, write nae and | will return
the full amount Immediately.
You who do not know Farm ant
Ranch, I refer to your nsighbor who
Is already a subscriber.
On my poprosition-your moneys
worth or every cent Of your money re
turned ask your subscription.
The subscription price Of Farm anG
Ranch is two {$200) dollars for three
years--156 copies. No subscription is
taken for a less amount and time.
Please send your subscriptions d.
rect to Yours faithfully,
FRANK P. HOLLAND, Publisher,
Dallas, Texas
P. ST. want a responsible, active
representative in every locality. Write
me for my special proposition. ADV. 81
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vocal and Personal" editor
Indulgence Of her readers, for
''V Of news items last week
Us ner time has been taken
= slck patient.
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unusually interesting and helpful. The
visitors to the convention we're ac
corded the most cordial hospitality by
the townspeople and made to feel very
welcome. OF course the uppermosl
theme Of the convention was thu
100000 Campaign. ~1'.,.
Little Miss Casciel Williamson was
given a surprise birthday party, BY
her friends last Friday afternoon. AL
unknown to Casciel, the little folks, il
large numbers, brought the party t
her." Games were enjoyed and music
Then the numerous gifts varied and
useful were displayed, after which
Miss Jewel Williamson, sister of the
honoree, served hot chocolate with
marshmallows and cake. :. 49,.
The many friends and admirers Of
Rev. W. H.. Jordan and his estimable
family, are rejoiced to know that Bro
Jordan is to be in Arcadia another
year. They are loved not only. by
their own church, but By the entire
community and everyone is glad thai
the decision Of the Bishop was thai
they remain In Arcadia.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. P. Gipson had a.
guests last week, their 'graldsOns
Messrs. Leonard English and Chris
Klmbal, who have Just been discharg
ed from q years service In the U. s
navy. They have been in every
naval port in the U. s., and some Other
places. They were sent to Philadelphia
to be discharged, They have many in
teresting experiences to relate.
FORD TOURING CAR FOR SALE
Latest odel.--Apply to Democrat. ;.
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AS the able reporter for the High
School, Miss Mary Helen Key, Will
give a very full and interesting ac-
count Of the Bienville Parish School
Institute held here last Friday and
Saturday, in this issue of the Demo
crat, we will only say that Arcadia
was proud to extend her hospitality
to such splendid body Of educators,
81 Of them, and felt 1t an honor to
have them in our midst The commit
tee who engaged homes for the visi'
tors, were delighted with the ready
response, and 2 homes could have been
been secured for every teacher If nee
essary. We hope they'll come again.
A most welcome visitor to Arcadia
Sunday evening was Rev. A. lnman
Townsley, pastor Of Felicity st., M.
g. Church, New Orleans who came
over from Ruston where he attended
the NJ. f. State Conference, which
met at that place last week. Rev.
Townsley was the much loved pastor
Of this church for 3 years, several
years ago, and very large congre-
CATION greeted him Sunday evening,
adm listened to one Of his interesting
sermons.
Mrs. A. F. White and daughter, Viz
ginia, and, Louise Golf, went over to
Shreveport Friday to see "Polyanna."
I The great national fight against Tu.
berculosis Is on In earnest and will
not let up until the great white
plague" has been stamped out. This
plague has kept up It's ravages Tor
more than 1000 years. In the 0. 8.
alone it kills 10000 every year. l
person dies. every 8 minutes; 4SO every
day. There are 100000 active cases
in the U. S. tuberculosis is durable
and preventable; spreaded largely by
ignorance; carelessness and neglect.
It can be controlled by systematic
ceaseless effort. The national Tuber-
culosis Association and 1000 affiliated
state and local organizations are fight
ing 1t to the death. These organiza-
lions are financed chiefly by the sale
of Red Cross Christmas seals. The
, supply Of these will soon be sent from
!, headquarters, who will handle them
and see that they are distributed and
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Miss Lila Mae Butler, Of Monroe
came over a few days ago to spenC
q while with Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. But
Ter, since Mrs. Buffers arrival from
the sanitarium. Accompanying hi
aunt, was little Charles Thomas, who
has been in Monroe while his mother
was in the sanitarium.
FORD TOURING CAR FOR SALE
Latest model.-Apply to Democrat
Mrs. W. N. Baker and daughters
Mrs, Clara Fleming and little son.
and Mrs. Herman Williams and Mr.
Williams left on Tuesday to make
their home In Shreveport. Thell
friends regret to see them leave, su
wish them much pleasure and success
in their Shreveport home.
TRUNKS, any quality.--s. A. CON
crp, j. %,;~
The friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bel
Quick and family deeply sympathiz'
with them on account Of the death O.
their son and brother, Mr.. Whitefor(
Quick, who died last week in the
Shreveport Sanitarium, from the eft
fects Of exposure in the trenches dur
| Ing the recent world war May tn
Heavenly Father comfort them
When the sleep is disturbed at nigh
BY urinary troubles the best thing t
do Is to take Prickly Ash Bitters. ]
Is particularly good for men Of middl
age as 1t has strengthening influenc
in the kidneys and bladder. Price $l2
per bottle. City Drug Co., Specia
Agents.
Mrs. W. L. Williams and Mrs. Il. 1
| Shehee were hostesses to the Methods
W. NJ. S., last Monday and lars
number Of members and guests wer
present. The president, Mrs. Be
Ferguson, very ably conducted the mi
slonary program from "Missionar
Voice." the topic being Working Girls
Their problems were discussed b
Mesdames Woodman, Crowson and ,
A. Anders. The hostesses served
most appetizing plate luncheon
chicken salad, olives, pickles, crackel
and hot tea.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1919-11-20

tifcates will be held December l, ?,
and 3, (white). t. 3. 6. (colored)
Kindly give wide publicity to the time
Of the holding of these examinations
These examinations will be for regular
certificates under the regulations gov
ernng the issuance Of teachers GER
tihcaleS by this department and not for
emergency certificates. Yours truly,
JOHN K. COMMIT, Chmn.
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If YOUR CHILD IS CROSS,
FEVERISH. CONSTIPATED
Look, Mother! If tongue Is coated,
cleanse little bowels with Cali.
fornia Syrup of Figs"

Mothers can rest easy after giving
california Syrup Of Figs" because ir
a few hours all the clogged-up waste,
sour bile and fermenting food gently
moves out Of the bowels and you have
a well, playful child again.
Sick children needn't be coaXed to
take this harmless fruit laxative"
Millions Of mothers keep It handy be-
cause they know its action on the stom.
ach, liver and bowels is prompt and
sure.
Ask your druggist for a bottle Of
california Syrup of Figs" which coz
tains directions for babies, children Of
all ages and for grown-ups.
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aY3 Isab3 11E1 N1N1 e.gsH!Pm
@ALS|iIg|lRlR|Y l@NAt
T. r. Brswn Jr. : : Telephone No. 81

| Messrs. Fred Pentecost, Bertram
Barnette and Ira McConathy, spent
several days In Shreveport last week
at the Shriner's convention, where
they were initiated in it's secrets.
Mrs. c. c. Travis spent Sunday In
Shreveport, with Mr.. Travis mother
and accompanied home her little
daughter, Beulah Catherine, who was
the guest Of her grandmother a few
days last week.
The many friends Of Mrs. Robt. But
Ter were delighted to see her able tC
return to Arcadia, last week, from
Shreveport Sanitarium, where she TN
derwent an operation for acute attack
Of appendicitis,
| Mr.. and Mrs. Harris and little
daughter Of Homer, spent Saturday
and Sunday with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. A. Atkins They had the
pleasure Of joining the family In Mr.
| Atkins birthday dinner.
Miss Mary Minis, who Is the efficient
principal Of the Bienville High School
and Miss Irma Shehee Of Ringgold
were guests of DR.. and Mrs. H. d
Shehee during the Teachers Institute
last Friday and Saturday.
GENUINE FORD PARTS--E. P
WOODMAN IN OLD ARGUS OFFICE
The friends Of Mrs. Nants, regret
| to know that she is still confined to
her bed, and hope that she will soon
| be her usual bright, active self again.
Mr.. ]. 8. McConathy visited Shreve'
port on Tuesday.
Mr.. J. B, Story, who has been In the
| q. s. naval printing Office at Norfolk
Va, for the past two years, arrived
here last week and Is spending fur
Tough with his family In the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Crowson.
| Mr.. and Mrs. D. e. Brown and
family wish to express most grateful
appreciation to kind friends for the
many expressions Of interest and sym
patty, and the lovely flowers, since
the illness of their daughter and SIS
ter, Virginia. Such tokens make q
sick room less dreary.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Enloe, of Mans
field have been visiting their daugh
| ter, for the past week, Mr.. Thomas
| accompanied them to Saline, their olG
home, on Tuesday, where they will bf
| with relatives for a short time, before
| returning here to continue their stay II
| Arcadia,
Hard working men are more llaDle
| to kidney, liver and bowel disorders
than Others, therefore Prickly ASH
Bjtters Is the workers friend, because
II keeps a mans vital organs in sound
vigorous condition. Price 1926 pei
bottle. City Drug Co., Special Agents
Mrs. Y. NJ. Lyons returned last FIJI
day from Alexandria, where she AZ
tended the Baptist State Convention
Mrs. Lyons was a delegate from thf
W. NJ. S., of Arcadia and reports 6
splendid session of that body, also al
Of the meetings Of the convention wer'
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sold over the parish. Two-thlrds Of
the proceeds are to be used in the
community where the money Is rails
ed. Mrs. D. f. Brown was asked to
do this, but more imperative duties
make it absolutely impossible. 1t is
hoped that every one will cooperate
and make this a success as the fight
against tuberculosis is everybody s
fight, and the proceeds from these
seals are used for no other purpose.
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aloVs Of Homer, was a ylsl

HdOWs OF Homer, WIS a 'is'
h.
ID g. P. Woodman for Gen
pitts,
laeock spent q part Of last
Uvton with her parents.
n Line Of Genuine Ford parts
Ewluhan In Old Argus ONCE.
IDubos Ferguson went to Rus
! tuesday night to see Polly
Dad Telts made q visit Of q
b Shreveport last week with
hbts MARSHAL Of Homer, and
II Austin Of Homer, were Sun
srsS
d Mrs. Joe Jordan Of Bien'
! guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel.
IoFas has been the guest Of
lind wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Balm
Ii week.
], Murphy was a visitor to
seuce at RustOn, Thursday,
lld, Sunday.
Ben Quick, Of Quitman, has
guest this week, of Mr.. and
b HcConathy.
Y. Lyons has had as recent
~ niece, Miss Ida Langston
y, and Mrs. Jacques Of De.
lhA.
Loo Story and children, Of
Fit have been the guests OF
|gs parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
}, this week.
PIola McConathy and Ernest.
ne spent last Sunday In Mt,
With Mrs. Petty, sister Of
Ganathy.
Z several weeks visit to her
M other relatives in Okla.
% Texas, Mrs. s. A. Cook 70.
a'ns today, Thursday.
AAae King Of Oklahoma, who
y Visited his sister, Mrs. W.
W here, was married last
Wy to a Wisconsin girl.
@ased In the old Argus OF.
VIII handle a complete line
VlSE FORD PARTS and Ac.
"a P. WODMAN.
40 eden Of Shreveport, has
'aest Of his sister, Mrs. O. d
Y family recently. Coming
business Saturday and Tues.
9 Ara Noffett and Miss Hin.
winfield, aud Mr. Clyde
y Homer, have been recent
: NJ. and Mrs. J. A. Story
Eala Griffin.
VOCAL and Personal editor
uaulsence Of her readers, fol
wy OF news items last week
Us ner time has been taken
: sck patient.
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TEACHERS EXAMINATION

All who are DESTROYS Of taking the
Teachers Examination will take notice
Of the following announcement
E. H. FISHER, Supt,
Baton Rouge, Nov. II, 1910.
Dear Superintendent: The next
regular examination for teachers Ger
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The following clipping from the
Shreveport Times, Is of interest to Ar.
cadia people, as the bride Mrs. Pearl
Lachle, has often visited her aunt, Mrs
Claud Ferguson and by her charming
personality and lovable character, won
many friends here:
Marshall, Texas, Nov. A romance
extending over many years was cul-
minated here today in the marriage
of Samuel Jackson Ward to Mrs. Pearl
Vivens Lachle, at the First Baptist
Church, the pastor, Rev. Mr. Hudson
officiating. The couple left for Dalla.
at 1855 for. a honeymoon trip after
which: they will go to Shreveport to
reside
= The bride has wide circle Of friends
here" who will regret her going and The
bridegroom is prominent business
man OF Shreveport, La.
,:, NOTICE
Money to loan at S IL per cent, on
long time. loans, on improved farm
lands, through the Federal Land Bank
Apply to The Central BieDville Farm
Loan Association, /. E. Sutton, Sec.
Treas, Bryceland, La.
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Mrs. w. H. Jordan, Mrs. A. L. Crow,
son, Mrs. A. D. Henry, Mrs. Y. c.
Pipes Mrs. T. 7. Taylor and Miss
Gladys, Rev. W. H. Jordan and daugh,
ter, AErliS, MesSrs. r. P. and Geo
Young; r. l.. Williams, Mr.. and Mrs
Harp, Mr.. Aud, Curtis. Taylor, Hugh
Crowson, Ernest and Emmett Murphy
and Others attended the State Confer,
ence Of M. E. Church at Ruston last
week.
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FORD TOURING CAR FOR SALE.
Latest nodel.-Apply to Democrat.
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-31

Smell. who is certain OF an infeld
position, probably third base, If he
returns TO college as il is now eN-
pected that he will when the spring
term opens in two weeks. All three
were married about the time when
they began their military service, to
which they have given nearly two
years.
Yale has an exceptionally brill
liant squad of candidates, and the
permanent selection for any posi-
ton is we'll advanced.
If the eligibility of Jack Hager is
finally determined favorably, he will
be the leading candidate for the
pitchers box.
Two pitchers of only freshman ex-
perience who are developing rapidly
under the coaching of Lauder are
Frank Coke and Dean Robinson.
Robinson came to Yale from And
over and Coke from the Asheville,
y. c, High school.
The Yale baseball candidates will
receive considerable military training
during the season because of the
offer of Colonel l.. y. Beard, former
West Point player, 70 assist Coach
Lauder At the daily practice. Colo
mel Beard, who is commandant of
the Yale Artillery Battalion, played
4 brilliant first base for West Point
for three seasons.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-31

Borrel fight, which comes of on
Wednesday night at the Standard
Theater in Steelton. and SO is Bar
rett.
Barrett says he will put up an up
to-date school of physical culture in
this section, and with his string of
battlers wake up this good old city.
which he knows with his little ex-
perience in this locality will be sup
ported by the local fans.
Gill, Conlon and Silar have been Sc
lected by Lieutenant Miller, of the
Twenty eighth Division athletic CEN
ter at Coblenz, to represent the di-
vision in all the boxing bouts with
the other divisions in their respective
classes. Silar and Gill are also on the
One Hundred and Ninth Machine Gun
the championship OF the division.
When Joe's warriors lands on this
side. they will no doubt be in great
shape TO meet all comers as they have
gotten in great shape by engaging in
numerous bouts and games since the
war.
The semi-windup arranged for next
Wednesday night looks as good as
many star bouts pulled off here
abouts, as Lew Mutrell and Eddie
Loeckner. who meet for the light
weight supremacy of this section of
Pennsylvania. have yet to taste de-
feat. and it is a surity that they will
do their utmost to uphold their end.
The other part of the card include
Black Gunboat Smith, with Billy
Brown. Jackie Parks. with Young
Johnny Gill, OF York. Pat O'Conners,
OF Harrisburg. and Jack Jones, of
Lancaster. will open the show. Tickets
are on sale at Bob Fairbanks cigar
store in Steelton.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-31

Joe Barrett. the Steelton boxing
promoter, is watching and waiting
FOR the new famous twenty ghth
division OF the Pennsylvania state
troops to return from over there. In
this troop he has three Of the best
boxers in their respective classes
showing before the big fuss started {;
whom Barrett said will annex the
place now held by Benny Leonard,
lightweight champion. and johnny
Gill, whom every one knows in this
section as the cleverest welterweight
in this section.
Gill like Silar is a native Of York,
and his last bout before going across
was 10 stop Johnny WolSast with
three broken ribs.
When Barrett first contemplated
putting on shows at Steelton. he
wrote OF his intentions to Gill and the
other boys. and told him of his inten-
tions to locate in this section. A re-
turn letter from them said o. X: Just
heat things up bit, until we return
We have taken on several pounds of
weight but it is solid.
1t will be impossible for Gill to
make l42 pounds on his return, which
is the legitimate welterweight. lust
before sailing, Gill was matched with
Jack Brltton, who then held the well
ter title, but Jack lost to Ted Lewis
Recently Jack accomplished some
thing never done before. that was to
win back his title. so Glrs one aim
Barrett says. is to get q crack at Brit
ton. The battling twenty-eighth will
return home in May. il is a good bet
that Barrett will go after Britton for
his protege. Gilrs last letter TO Bar
rett said he was sorry that he could
not grab the winner Of the Miller and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-31
STEELTON
No Yacht Race Until Next
Year. Saws Sir Thomas

New York, March 31.-Sir Thomas
Upton, challenger for the Americas s
cup, who recently accepted the condition
of the New York Yacht Club for a race
in 1890, arrived here to-day on the
steamship Aquitania from Liverpool. He
vas accompanied only by his secretary
and said the object of his visit here was
to meet old friends, many of whom he
had not seen since his last visit to the
United States in 1913.
As was recently announced from Lon
don, Sir Thomas agreed that it would
be advisable to race before next year.
"Besides' he added, "it will be all to
my advantage to put it off for the
reason that it is impossible to obtain
I good crewnow, as the sailors in Eng
land are masing tons of money fishing
and in min sweeping. Seriously. I
lgree with tie American gentlemen.
With all thee troops. who fought so.
'plendidly abpad. and many of them
wounded. coming home, there are more
serious things to think about"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-31
West End League Asks
For City'S Patronage

\ meeting OF the West End Twilight
League was held at the office of AL
dcrman Householder, Wednesday
eN cning. when permanent organiZa-
ton was formed for the season Of
1919. The following officers were
elected: President. Professor McCunc,
of the Technical High School faculty;
tor of the Evening News, and the
former president of the Dauphin-
Perry League; secretary, Harry
Hursh. who has been associated with
the New York state League for sev-
Wykoff. who has been closely identi-
fed with city athletics for number
HcmcE Illinepeter. assistant man,
chairman of the schedule committee,
made report of the schedule,
which consists of thirty five games
for each club, which was adopted by
the league, and the same will be put
into printed form and given TO the
fans. The committee appointed by
Acting Pre- sident Householder on by
laws. of which Harry Hursh was
chairman, presented same. and after
much discussion were adopted the
same to govern the league this season.
y publicity committee was appointed
TO take care of league interests. while
all the managers present were en-
thusiatsic of the prospects for a sue
cessful season, they having submitted
n partial list of the players they will
use during the season. among them
being many of prominence in this sec
tinn OF the state. The four managers
will meet at MIR. Householder's office
Monday evening, at o'clock. when
complete list of players will be gone
over y large finance committee was
appointed to look after that very i'm
portant end.
The West End management express
their feelings as follows:
Now that the war is over and the