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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-06-07
ORDINANCE NO. 1856.

AN ORDINANCE calling and pro-
viding for special election to be
held taking the sense of the prop
held taking the sense of the prop
erty tax payers of Ward Nine
(9), Parish of jefferson Davis,
Louisiana, exclusive of Incorporate
ed towns in said ward. entitled to
vote at said election as to whether
a special tax of Three mills on
the dollar shall be levied and col
lected for a period Of Five ~
years, beginning with the year
1919 for the purpose of making,
grading, repairing and maintaining
grading, repairing and maintaining
dirt roads and bridges, in said
ward.
Section ]. Re it ordained by the
Police Jury Of jefferson Davis par
ish, State of Louisiana, that an cleo
ton be and the same is hereby called
to be held in accordance with the
laws of Louisiana, to take the sense
of the property tax payers of Ward
Nine Jefferson Davis Parish, Louis
lana, qualified to vote at the election
hereby called, as to whether tax of
Three mills on the dollar Of all tax
able property situated within said
Ward, exclusive of the incorporated
towns in said Ward, shall be levied
and collected annually for a period of
Five ~ years, beginning with the
year 1919, for the purpose Of max
ing, grading, repairing and main
tanning dirt roads and bridges in said
Ward.
Section 2. Be it further ordained,
ETC., That said election shall be held
at each and every one of the voting
precincts within said Ward; said pre-
eincts being hereby fixed as follows,
to-wit: Ward Nine (9) Thompson,
precinct 1; Topsy, precinct 2; A, Y.
Peloquin, precinct 8; and shall be
held ON the first day of July A. D.
1919, between legal hours, to-wit:
From 6 o'clock a. m. to 7 o'clock
p. m.
Section 3. Be it further ordained,
etc, That in order to hold the said
election, the following officers are
appointed, each of whom is qualified
to vote at said special election, being
property tax payers and qualified
voters and man of good repute, to-
wit: John Hay, J. H. Hogan and
Adam Butler are appointed commits
sioners of said election and David
Marcantel as clerk thereof for the
polling place fixed at Thompson,
precinct / B. M. BallS M. Busby and
J. R. Busby are appointed commits
sioners of said election and D. R.
Cole as clerk thereof for the polling
place fixed at Topsy, precinct 2; Alex
Miller, A. V. Peloquin and Collin
Leger are appointed commissioners
of said election and Dono Hebert as
clerk thereof for the polling place
fixed at A. V. Peloquin, precinct 2.
Section 4. Be it further ordained,
etc, That the ballots to be used in
the said election shall read substan-
TALLY as follows, to-wit:
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-06-07

ton and to provide the necessary
polling booths, pencils, pads and the
like and all other things and materials
necessary for the said election and
the President of the Police jury
shall also provide and have printed
ballots in such form as to comply
with the form outlined in this ordi-
nance and in order to pay for the
cost Of holding said election, includ-
ing the pay of commissioners, clerks
and deputies, the sum of Fifty
and no-1OO Dollars, ($5O.OO) or as
much thereof as may be necessary,
be and the same is hereby appropri-
ated out Of the contingent fund of
the Police jury.
Section z, Be it further ordained,
etc, That the President of this Po-
lice Jury be and he is hereby in
structed to issue his proclamation
calling an election as provided by
law.
Section 8. Be it further ordained.
That an election shall be held under
the general election laws Of The
State of Louisiana, insofar, as ap-
plicable to the election herein pro-
vided for, not in conflict with this
Ordinance.
Section 8. Be it further ordained,
ETC., That this Ordinance be in full
force and effect from and after its
adoption.
Adopted May LIST, 1919.
Yeas Nine (9).
Nays None TO-.
Absent and not voting None CO...
J. S. IRENE,
President Police Jury.
May "a, 81 Jun Z, Ia, p, %.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-06-07

Said ballots shall also Contain on
lie face thereof, a place for the sig
nature Of the voter and for the as
s'ssed value Of the property owned
BY him in said Ward.
Section 5. Be it further ordained,
&C., That the returns of the said
election herein provided for, shall be
made to the Police Jury in accord
aHce with law, and that This body
a ), meet On The Ord day of July, 4.
. 1919 at Q o'clock a. m. to cam
vas, compile and promulgate the re-
turns Of said election.
Section 6. Be it further ordained.
ETC., That the President of the Pc.
!, ne Jury Of the Parish of jefferson
Jaws, State Of Louisiana, be and he
: hereby authorized and instructed
y procure for and in said election
leisln above called, the necessary
iissglstratlon list including list Of
'@o s who have paid poll taxes to-
s s With q list Of the property tax
VsSes qualified to vote in said cleo
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-06-07

In favor of a special - -
three mill tax annually
for five (5) years for /
dirt roads and bridges YES
in Ward Nine 90 be-
ginning with the year
1919.
Against special three I
mill tax for dirt roads
and bridges in Ward YES
Nine (9), beginning
with the year 1919. - -.
Said ballots shall also contain on
the face thereof, a place for the sig
nature of the voter and for the as
sessed value of the property owned
| by him in said Ward.
Section 5. Be it further ordained,
etc, That the returns of the said
election herein provided for, shall be
made to the Police Jury in accord
aHce with law, ard that this holy
shall meet or tlae 2rd day O. July, A
D 1919, At 8 clock a. m. to cali
vass, compile and promulgate the re-
turns of said election.
Section 6. Be it further ordained
etc, That the President of the Po-
lice Jury Of the Parish of jefferson
Davis, State of Louisiana, be and he
is hereby authorized and instructed
to procure for and in said election
herein above called, the necessary
registration list including list of
those who have paid poll taxes to-
gether with list of the property tax
payers qualified to vote in said cleo
ton and to provide the necessary
polling booths, psncils, pads and the
Ike and all other things and materials
necessary for the said election and
the President Of the Police Jury
shall also provide and have printed
ballots in such form as to comply
with the form outlined in this ordi-
nance and in order to pay for the
cost Of holding said election, includ-
ing the pay of commissioners, clerks
and deputies the sum of Seventy five
and no-100 Dollars, ($75.00) or as
much thereof as may be necessary,
be and the same is hereby appropri>
ated out of the contingent fund of
the Police Jury.
Section 7. Be it further ordained,
ETC., That the President of this Po-
lice Jury be and he is hereby in
structed to issue his proclamation
calling an election as provided by
law.
Section s. Be it further ordained,
That an election shall be held under
the general election laws of tie
State of Louisiana, insofar, as ap-
plicabIe to the election herein pro-
vided for, not in conflict with this
Ordinance.
Section 8. Be it further ordained,
ETC., That this Ordinance be in full
force and effect from and after its
force and effect from and after its
adoption.
Adopted May LIST, 1919.
Yeas Nine t9).
Yeas Nine (9}.
Nays None (0).
Absent and not voting None (0).
J. S. IRENE,
President Police Jury.
May "a, 81 Jun 7, IA, 81, 20.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-06-07
FAKE" ASPIRIN
WAS TALCUM
Therefore Insist Upon Cen
uine "Bayer Tablets
of Aspirin"
/ A \
BAYERI


Millions of fraudulet Aspirin
Tablets were sold by a Brooklyn
manufacture which later proved
to be composed mainly of Talcum
Powder. "Bayer Tablets of Asp
rim" the true, genuine, American
made and American owned Tablet
S are marked with the safety
"Bayer Cross
Ask for and then insist 0p0n
"Bayer Tablets of Aspirin" and al
ways buy them in the original
|Bayer package which contains
proper directions and dosage.
Aspirin is the true mark of Bay
er Manufacture of Monoacetica-
cidester of Salicylicacid.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-06-07

Phn American expeonary commander
GaCe Paris
personality
General ersngs inspection the caneen which was unan-
noupce expressed himself satisfied
places he surprised the
they chief of A. f.
tcrrogated number the soldiers prices
exhibited the
Curee learned with surprise that
eggs breakfast This something frequently expert
dficulry in doing.
To the American workers the Pis Gace
tell that appreciate what the American
deal the American women
here doing the work doing Not
FOR you too 1t gives perspective the work
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-06-07

ahAf w ANAAN"b9 w "@hs
in favor Of a special
three mill tax annually
five t5) years for
dft reads and bridges
IN Ward Eight (S) be-
ginning with the year
|lg19.
against a special three
'niIl tax for dirt roads
and bridges in Ward
Flight (S), beginning
.WiIh. The year 1919.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-06-07

r,.s this Ordinance be se in full III
,9asotsd May lst' 1919
S SepyiN Nine 80;
Nays No snd not not voting None (O).
Absent am J. S. IRENE,
President Police Jury,
a 81 Jun Z, a, H. g.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-06-07

666 quickly relieves Constipa-
ton, Billiousness, Loss of Appe-
tite and Headache, due to torpid
Liver.-Adv.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-06-07
ORDNANCE NO. 1885,

n mi .o,NaNCE c}l'iaF and pro-
proe5 Oh, GSpft for special election ion to od be
B. gid q gg, Kin the sense Of the prop
4 ii held ' an payers of Ward Eight
S Bot ag d.; 1orisb of Jefferson Davis,
iic and is, exclusive of incorporat-
IySieiss auissna' y said ward, entitled to
edicin l9sa At said election as to whether VIE,
wins vow srns ri tax Of Three mills on
II : sp SoiIar shall be levied and col
- pan he a0i for a period of Five (5)
buy lseiea 1 bUa,oinning with the year
DIV lsaIes' ar The purpose of making,
,. sl..,iing, repairing and MAINTAINING
AZ !. H roads and bridges III S"''
r.. sara i.n Be it obtained by the
Alhai Sf"TTn ,ry of Jefferson Davis par
eIIs e.. 9o' Of Louisiana, that an elec-
gS~ p 9.'s and the same is hereby called
AAii :. + held in accordance with the
gsof louisiana, to take the sense
" Y. " property tax payers Of Ward
~ ipoFerson Davis Parish, Louis
lnYe en' ,naGfed to vote at the election
pa T. "oIIed, as to whether tax of
-sAAA slso! ,. .T on the dollar of all tax
~ H. property situated within said
g ~ exclusive Of the Incorporated
n'lu' IN said Ward, shall be- levied
og y .1,leeted annually for a period of
AZ a y, 'g ~ years, beginning with the
~ ~ I019' for the purpose of max
Pr. n grading, repairing and man.
etAt y. .;siu = dirt roads and bridges in said
Fad
S,,taa 2. Be it further ordained,
sog~ !, That said election shall be held
:, ,,cb and every one of the voting
,..inrs within said Ward; said pre-
isss being hereby fixed as follows,
ovit. Ward Eight (8) Foreman,
,oeirct /; Woodlawn, precinct 2;
"A sball be held on the first day of
5uir A. D. 1919, between legal
san, tO-wit:
From o'clock a. m. to : o'clock
Section 8. Be it further ordained,
ose That in order to hold the said
psdion, the following officer; are
ayDdh.ed, each of whom is qualified
b vote at said special election, being
roBgty tax payers and qualified
gotsB and man of good repute, to-
git RlOi Hebert, Jos. Dougas and
HusgF Landry are appointed COM
rlsisaefs Of said election and Ben
Vsrett as clerk thereof for the poll
jnsplace fixed at Foreman, precinct
i; Alex COrbelIo, H. W. Fear and
Raymond Hebert are appointed COM
nidsners Of said election and NJ. A.
Sharp as clerk thereof for the polling
plsee fixed at Woodlawn, precinct 2.
Section 4. Be it further ordained,
ese, That the ballots to be used in
the said election shall read substan-
Tally as follows, to-wit:
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-12-25
SOCIETY.
CLUBS, CHURCHES
Mra ]. A. Mount
Editor
PHONE ST.

- RI Wv dep'rnnt ahoud DO aont 10 ~ EDITOR not
.Ni 1--WE O'Clock 90 the afternoon publication on he
following w 'NN
The Corpus Christi caller. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1918-1987, 1919-12-25

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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
No Wonder Hss sa

NO WONDER hes bss
"What makes Bill SUI i
man."
He listens carefully to atE
troubles of every waitress 4 n
Buffalo Express.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
STRESS IS LAID
ON CAR SHORTAGE
LOUISIANA AND PEST OF UNITED
STATE MUST COOPERATE TO
RELIEVE SITUATION.
RAILROAD COMMISSION ACTS
Urges Activity, WatchfuIness and e.
fieiency in Loading and Unload
ing cars-vieilance Must
Be Exercised.

New Orleans.-Strict observance OF
conservation OF car space is being
urged by Edgar c. MoultOn, assistan ,
general manager, New Orleans joint
Traffic bureau, who says this section
Is facing a car shortage unprecedept
ed in transportation annals. He SAID
that he cannot emphasize too strong
" the necessity Of careful LOADING
and prompt unloading al cars. he
submitted the following circular ot
the Railroad Commission OF Louisiana
for the guidance OF local shippers:
THE statistics and Information
coming to this commission from fe
car service section Of the unlte1
States Railroad Administration, ana
figures compiled from other sources
by this commission. indicate that t1t
United States will in all probability
face during the coming winter one o.
the most stringent and severe ca
shortages ever known 10 the transpor
tation history of the United States
Activity, watchfulness, efficienA
End high appreciation of the serious
ness Of the situation during the Pc
Rod ofthe war did much to conserV'
the car supply il he United States.
THE present situation. as lnolca
cd bv information coming to tn'
| commission. calls for the viliganee q
| has been exercised during the pas
| two years.
The Railroad Commission OF Lpd
| tsiana. therefore, calls upon the snls
pers and users of freight eQulpmeh
OF Louisiana to exert every effort .
| handle promptly while in their posses
sion ali cars, by prompt l1ading an
unloading and by loading all cars I
their full carrying capacity.
| "CIose cooperation with the MAJ
ayers of the railroads in the matte
os car conservation is earnestly urs
ed upon the shippers of Louisiana
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11

Tsing-tao to Che Foo. with all the
rights, privileges and properties attach
ing thereto. are similarly acquired by
Japan. free and clear Of eli charges and
membranes.
ARTICLE 1S7s-The movable and i'm
movable property owned by the Ger
man state IN the territory of Kiao-
Chau, as well as all the rights which
Germany might claim in consequence
of the works or improvements made or
Of the expenses incurred by her, di-
rectly or indirectly. in connection with
this territory. are and remain acquired
by Japan. free and clear OF all charges
and membranes.
ARTICLE 15S.-Germany shall hand
over to Japan within three months from
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
The ''bLI|ES
caused by
Aciid"Ston),s

Millions % people WIN
dent. Ee'7 spells q rren-sS S'ss' L.
blue ana are often y1zIs,.It. es2;'s,s,,1
these c9Ed.;-ons are due to oe;..! - -
oyer when they have lit,I.- ' - &
Nearly always. however. III L =
10 an !Et-rHa. s1G-cs-asld.I Z,
i 10 be wondered a.. A. 'f<a.a !
nlHg WIN tlcE well defined v-~-aIge. !,
digestion, Ge.ChiEg. hssr,sr.1 ;9;;'-s
will, Il not checked, in ,ir-- Ia
degree OF o.HeT a.! The -. iGsS
nervous system becomes s...I e'Ei,s
su1eEs me blood is !rapoTs,i.ss, =
ana ftFens;. a'e undermined - - !,
&C d, .. 7s@. although !. e.
The caus- - his ailments ~ L. J
courage, -.-1.IiUn and susrs. 50 =
truly IL = ts-a-not Ess., t4;7sa
man or Hl.1a1 who has al 80 Esst !.
Get III 6. e. Don, l.. - "a
+ you tack. ~-sck your bs.s.
. as !-.s 49,. be make vor elA
a44zS M sonny Thoughts '', 8 q
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:EA- PIN ~ such quick 80 q
&. SETS your s9-,,.sss =
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. abe. Helps yll set back y5u rSs - =. - -
. vitality. e-i1-s.asm AID -,
. many II -se-ls upon tbo,,sS.- t1ss
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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11

Baton Rouge. - Several minor an
uointments by Governor Pleasant
were announced. They were ', Il
Phillips. police juror. Ward Seven
Natchitoches. vice c. c. Sanders, u
signed; ]. D. Smith. member Of Els,
Sewerage Board o! De Ridder, wee
p ". West. resigned; MorelIe n,
Milburn. alderman Of Vile Plate,
vice Oscar Reed: Bruce Smith Of Rus
ton. student at L. S. l., was ap-
pointed messenger N the goYernc: )
office.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
sHANTuNG. CHINA AND JAPAN

rangements relative to the province of
Shantung.
All German rights In the Tsing-tao-
Tsinan-Fu railway, including its
branch lines, together with its subsid-
iary property of all kinds, stations,
shops. fixed and rolling stock, mines
plant and material for the exploitation
of the mines are and remain acquired
by Japan. together with all rights and
privileges attaching thereto.
The German state submarine cables
from Using tao to Shanghai and from
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11

The provisions in the peace treaty
REGARDING Shantung which are the
eause OF much discussion are as fol-
7OEE:
kpTFC1.E ass-Germany renounces.
fl faYoz Of Japan. all her rights, tit4es
and privilege particularly those con-
eeyning the territory OF kiao-Cnau'
railways. mines and submarine eanles
which she acquired in virtue OF the
treaty concluded by her with China on
esh March. 1925. and Of all other ar
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11

the coming into force Of the present
treaty the archives. registers. plans,
title deeds and documents Of every
kind. wherever they may be, relating
TO the administration. whether civil,
military, financial, judicial or other.
of the territory OF Kiao-Chau.
Within the same period Germany
shall give particulars to Japan OF all
treaties. arrangements or agreements
relating to the rights. title or priyi-
Ieges referred to in the two preceding
articles.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11
JUST PARAGRAPHS.

~hreveport.-tour "elS III
r,a;berne oil field are capable o.
producing more oil tin all the othar
fields u North Louisiana, according
t., estimate made, following the an
.nounce- 1t of the Standard Oil Com
pany's huge gusher in Section 81
PIT.
pIacuemine.-The Iberyille Land
Company, with its domicile in Cedar
Raplds, Ia, has sold the mineral
rights below 500 Feet on its 1853
ceres in Iberville parish to the Texas
COMPANY at a consideration OF $l.oo
rer acre and the usual royalty OF one
eighth.
Observation-Disclosures and Sailors
ray" is to be the big event OF the
vernon Parish Fair this year. Tie
fair is to be continued four DAYS, De-
t1ber Is. 16, II and 49, Soldiers
and Sailors Day had been planned
"a a special celebration, but it was
decided to make it part OF the FAIR,
Washington. - With the exception
Of Texas. Louisiana dipped more cat
tie in August than did any other
Southern State. The number or dS-
nngs during that month were La
7g7. In Mississippi the dippinss 10
tailed 245,572.
Alexandria. - A meeting OF the
,eca, post of the American Legion
was held at the City Hall recent.
for the purpose Of receiving the
tharter which had reen issued by the
state organization
Alexandria. - Fire burned niIt
buildings in PineyiIle. La, with 10
+al loss of about $4,000. The hr'
originated in the store of Charles G
Turner in a building owned by G
W. Bottom
Centeryille. The Agriculture
High School Of this place mas bee:
rlaeed on the Smitn-Hughes plan ant
is making good progress with PROBES
| sor E. NJ. West in charge.
Monroe. - Ceremonies attendan
uuon the unwilling Of monuments Q
deceased members were conducte
here by ouachita Valley Camp, WOOD
men of the World.
St. Benedict.-Sugar cane will tax
the place of cotton On a number
farms in ST. Benedict next year, oy
ing to the ravages of the boil weey
among the cotton.
| Natchftoches. The Methoci!
Church of this city was dedicate
Sunday with appropriate ceremon
Services at all other Protestal
churches were suspended and the sp
cious edifice was crowded to its u
cost capacity.
Monroe-JoyriderS who use ca
without permission OF the ownel
have been the frequent cause of e
ira work by the police lately. III
cars have all been recovered undaI
aged, but with a diminished gasolir
supply.
Bunkie.-Work m the Jeffersc
highway in this ward amounting
as miles is nearing completion, t.
grayeling having BEEN completed oV
; three miles.
Natchitoches.-A state bank with
capital Of $4,000 being organic
: at Goldonna, town in the hill sc
ton of this parish which is rapid
forging to the front.
Natchitoehes.-The pecan crop
i this section will be the largest
seyeral years,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11

If we put OFF repentance another dag
we have a day more to repent OF, and
a day less to repent ln.-Mason.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-10-11

One bottle Of Dr.. Peerys lDass y
save you money. time, zzxs,T n
one dose SUFFICIENT EithcSi cikz
addition. Adv.
The Washington herald., 1919-06-16
4bRYS" MENACE
BRYAN'S drink
Favorite Beverage Of Com
moner" Threatened by
Drastic Prohibition.

Grape juice, next to water the most
approved prohibition beverage. is
threatened with extinction If the Pro-
hEbitionists insist that no beverage
shall contain more than half of one
per cent Of alcohol. according to
George F. LONE, MERGER of the Ohio
leyislatare-
Donz. who Is a grape-grower and
represents Ottawa County IN the Ohio
house, has written Senator POmerene
protesting against me prohibition en-
forcement bill. NOW pending in Con-
Eress. which prescribes the half per
cent limit for all alcoholic drinks. His
Ietter declares that the grape juice in
dastry would be ruined If any such
restriction is imposed
The fact Is" he says. that in
going over government reports of an
alyses made on fresh pressed grape
Juice under the most careful condi-
lions. an alcoholic percentage was
1sund which exceeded even one per
esnt and in many cases to exceed one
hzlf OF one per cent. the present limit
Il call your attention to the fact
Nat In the normal handling of grape
Juice or grapes, especially where
grapes are standing for two or three
days before they are pressed, which
is usual in the grape growing dis
rricts, a small percentage OF alcohol
= unavoidable. The proposed limit
consider should be brought up to at
least one per cent and would ask
nat you take this matter up in COM
rittee and have IT amended accord
iagiy."
William Jennings Bryan, the Prohibi-
ton advocate and ardent champion of
grape juice, is expected to take a
hand In the controversy.