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The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-03
PROMINENT CITIZEN
HAS PASSED AWAY
When Leopold Goudchaux Crossed
the Great Divide, an Old Land
mark Went to His Reward

I Leopold GoudchauX, one of the old
/ est and most prominent citizens of St.
Landry parish, departed this life at
Bunkie on last Wednesday, March
"a. He was stricken while at the rail
road station waiting the arrival of
the Texas & Pacific train to go to his
home at Big Cane, expiring few mo-
ments later, at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. David Davis. He was re-
turning from the wedding of his
youngest daughter, who was mar
ried Monday in Alexandria, and
had stopped at Bunkie to visit his
daughter. He apparently was in good
health and excellent spirits and the at
tack coming on him suddenly was a
great shock to his family and host Of
friends.
Mr.. Goudchaux leaves, besides his
wife, thirteen children to mourn his
departure. Six daughters and seven
sons survive him. The daughters are
Mrs. Rosa Goudchaux Barnett, Mrs.
Bonnie Goudchaux Levy, Mrs. Hor-
lenses Goudchaux We'll, Mrs. Sarah
Goudchaux Meyer, Mrs. Della Goud-
chaux Davis and Mrs. Elise Goudchaux
Goldsmith. The sons are Jake, Char
ley, Abe, L. E., Julius, Henry and
Sylvan.
Mr.. Goudchaux was born in AL
SAGE, France, emigrating to this coun-
try when mere boy His first occu-
patton was that of peddler and by dint
of hard work and saving he accumu-
lated sufficient funds to enter the
mercantile business at Big Cane,
where he has lived for many years.
In business he was very successful
and amassed large fortune. He is
one of the largest landowners in the
state, besides large. interests in live
stock and other ventures. Mr.. Goud-
chaux was admired and respected by
all who knew him and his acquaint-
ance extended over several parishes.
In Opelousas he was well known,
having been a frequent visitor to this
city for many years.
The body was brought to 0pelousas
on the Southern Pacific train last
Friday morning from Bunkie and was
inferred in the Jewish cemetery. The
members of Orphan Friends Lodge
No. 1876, F. G A. NJ, of Big Cane, as
sisted by the members of Humble Cot
tage Lodge No. 19 of this city, met
the body at the station and marched
with it to the cemetery where the inn
pressive funeral rites of the order
were held. Mr.. Goudchaux had been
a member of Orphans Friend Lodge
for many years. Services were also
conducted at the grave by Rabbi
Weiss of Alexandria, according to the
Jewish rites.
The pail bearers at the funeral
were Jake, Charley, Abe, julius,
Henry and Sylvan Goudchaux, sons
of the deceased, and DIR. J. A. Haas,
Max Klaus, A. A. Anding, NJ. Wins
berg and A. J. Richard. Honorary
pail bearers, Jonas w. Bailey, ST.,
Leon Wolff and B. F. Yannoy.
st. Landry parish loses a useful
citizen and the Big Cane section es-
pecially will miss him and find him
hard to replace. The Star-P Progress
extends condolences to the bereaved
family.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-03
And There Wssn't the Slightest
Smell From Dead Rats"

Writes John Simpkins, farmer Of
Annandale, N. j. "Rats were cost
ing me hundreds yearly; tried dogs,
ferrets, poison, could not get rid of
them. Bought $1.O0 pkg. of RAT
SNAP Is cakes). Used half, not a
live rat since. Dead ones aplenty. I
like RAT-SNAP because after killing
rats it dries them up-leaves no
smell" Three sizes, 25c, soc, $1.OO.
Sold and guaranteed by Estate J. B.
Sandoz and Littell's 1920 Drug Store.
adv
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-03
JUDGE DUPRE WRITES
MAYOR BEHRMAN

Opelousas, La, April 1, 1920.
Hon. Martin Behrman, New Orleans,
La:
Ny Dear Sir-I am indeed sorry to
observe that you have changed upon
the suffrage question. Public clamor
should never have moved you. There
Is ID fact no public demand on suff-
rage IN this state.
Lam opposed to suffrage in any
form. But / am not going to vote
for the Anthony amendment even if
1T members Of the House voted that
way.
II suffrage has to come, let it be
BIZ STATE ACTION. ! am never
going to consent to have the right of
suffrage regulated in Washington,
b. G., for the people Of this state.
You were right in 1918; you are
WRONG now.
Yours truly
GILBERT L. DUPRE.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-03
March 80, 1920.

March 81, l9zO.
Miss Susie Anding, Opelousas, La:
Dear Susie:
1t makes me feel fine to read such
an interesting letter about club work
from an interested club member.
Mrs. Kirk appreciated your letter
so much that she has been good
enough to send me copy, too. / ap-
preciate it so much that must write
you and say that your club, know, is
wide awake, and shall look forward
to attending one of your clubs meet
ings some day.
You have the right spirit in your
work, and I'm sure if the other clubs
don't hustle yours will lead the par
ish and go long way toward putting
st. Landry over the top.
Tell your members to show what
they can do at the fairs this fall, with
good exhibits.
Very best wishes to you and your
club.
Sincerely yours,
MRS. FLAVIA GLEASON,
District Home Demonstration Agent.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-03
Club Boys and Girls
Are Still on the Job
POULTRY CLUB LETTER

Opelousas, La, March %, 1920.
Mrs. L. G. Kirk. Opelousas, La:
Dear Mrs. Kirk-Just few lines
to let you know how / am getting
along with my chickens.
follow my instruction books very
closely and find it very necessary to
have these books. l have three hens
and rooster. get from two to
three eggs a day. am very glad /
joined the poultry club, for it helps
me with my chickens.
Yours truly,
JOHNNIE HAAS.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-03
March 80, 1920.
Dear Johnnie:

Dear johnnie.
| believe you must be good club
member. Yen see Mrs. Kirk has just
sent me copy of your letter to her
in regard to your poultry work. /
appreciate this letter very much. /
want to 60 with Mrs. Kirk to see
your chickens some times. You are
on the road to success when you fol-
low your instructions which have all
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-03

been worked out carefully for our
club members. / hope you can win
some of the prizes at the fairs this
fall.
Hoping to see you some time soon,
and that you are successful in your
work, am,
Sincerely,
MRS. FLAVIA GLEASON.
District Home Demonstration Agent.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-04-03
FOR SALE

A Ford runabout, in perfect condi
ton. Apply to
w. t. STEWART,
apl3 Opelousas, La.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-06-24
OUR COUNTRY
DATE OF INDEPENDENCE
DEMANDS FITTING
CELEBRATION.

We are told by historians that Bjorne
Hergulfson, an adventurous Icelander
was the first to see this continent
This vas in the year $50 and the land
ne saw was believed to be Nantucket
Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.
Lief Erickson. in the year 1000,
In Bjorne's ship, set sail for Green
land, landed in Newfoundland and
later In Nova Scotia and still later on
the shores Of Massachusetts, bay. The
claim is made that he was the first
paleface to set foot on the American
continent.
Descendants Of Columbus strenu-
ously deprecated the importance of
the discoveries of Eric the Red" but
the Americanist society declares that
Columbus himself knew Of the voy-
ages and settlements of the Norsemen,
having informed himself thereof when
he visited Iceland in 1477.
Be that as 1t may, Columbus has
the advantage Of tradition, Of famil-
iarity. of the facility with which an
at least apparent connection is estab-
lished between the man and what
came after him.
On June "a, 1897, John Cabot, an
Engiishman, saw the dismal cliffs of
Labrador. That was IA months be-
fore Columbus, on his third voyage.
came in sight Of the mainland Of
South America.
Amalric was the name which com
pacted the old ideal Of heroism and
leadership. 1t meant 'the man who
ruled because he labored for ALL" This
name the Norman French shortened
fered euphonic changes and IL became
Amelrico, but the juxtaposition of the
two ~consonants 81" and ar" presented
a difficulty In pronunciation and the
ar" was changed TO 'rr' and finally to
one 'r." Down the centuries the name
remained, and from America vespuci
came the name Of the new world.
The Maylower cast anchor in the
waters off Cape Cod on November 81,
1921. The Pilgrims finally decided on
Plymouth as the spot for settlement.
The first settlement had been estab-
lished, however, at jamestown since
1907. It's early record was m of con-
tinuous misfOrtune-from an OPP
pressIve government to famine and In
dian massacre. The first legislative
assembly convened July 30. 1919.
On July 4. 1T76. the Declaration Of
independence was agreed to and Mat
thew Thornton affixed his signature to
the engrossed copy. On January IS.
TIT. an authentic copy with the
names of the members Of congress was
ordered and a copy was sent to each
OF the United States to be placed on
record"
This great state paper, "~unequaled
in ~eloquence and dignity" was the
product, largely. of Thomas Jefferson
and Benjamin Franklin. and Il 10 said
Thom,ls Paine. FraEklin's friend. wrote
the first draft presented to congress.
From that time to this the people
Of the Urited States Of America have
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-06-24

was recast in Philadelphia more cop
per being put into the composition.
But 1t cracked again while being toll
ed In memory of Chief Justice John
Marshall In 1885; and the crack ex-
tended, as has been said, in 1S43.
Here Is a suggestion. Why not
place within the Liberty bell a second
smaller bell which a be rung? The
proportions of the original bell permit
of this. and it will be, In fact, a ov-
or or jacket for the sound-giving bell.
Surely this generation ought to see
the historic bell swinging once more
as joyous peals proclaim Liberty
Throughout All the Land Unto All
the Inhabitants Thereof" as the in
scription on the bell reads.-Popular
Science Monthly.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-06-24
VALLEY FORGE
LITTLE VILLAGE BEARS A
NAME THAT is IN
MORTAL.

While Washington's troops starved
or died of fever or gangrene at Val
ley Forge the enemies of his owr
household were not ashamed TO PLAY
politics for the downfall of their com
mander even at the risk of losing theil
common cause. Lafayette, hot with
indignation, writing TO his weIl-loved
chief December 80, 1777, said, with
the restraint that good taste put upon
a well-bred allen pen:
Il see plainly that America can de
fend herself IL proper measures ars
taken; but I begin to fear that she
may be lost by herself and her OWE
sons"
And Washington, with his never.
falling courage and with a cheerful.
ness he could not have felt, replied:
"We must not, In so great a contest,
expect nothing but sunshine. have
no doubt that everything happens for
the best, that we shall triumph over
our misfortunes, and In the end be
happy; and then. my dear marquis,
II you will give me your company In
Virginia, we will laugh at our past
difficulties and the folly of Others"
So wrote the man who, In dead OF
winter. commanded an army without
a quartermaster general, for that
creature of congress had ceased to
function the previous summer. Con-
gress, calmly aware of Washingtun's
inevitable plight, appointed no success
sor till March of the following year.
when. no thanks to the politicians. the
exertions of Nathaniel Greene. Robert
Morris and Mad Anthony" Wayne
the fearless leader who said he would
rather go into battle than witness the
sufferings of the men In his camp
supplied cattle and clothing and
brought the starving command back
to life.
Sir George Otto TrevelyaD. nephew
and ~biographer of Lord Macaulay. In
his brilliant and sympathetic history
of our war for independence. says
that this village in the Pennsylvania
hills gave a name TO what. as time
goes on, Dids fair TO be the most cele-
brated encampment in the worlds his.
tory"
On a bare hillside. surrounded by
open fields, and miles from any con-
siderable settlement. stands, almost
completed, an exquisite little gray
Gothic chapel. II is not a village
church but a national valhalla. II Is
an edifice Of unusual beauty. Pennies
Of school children, patriotic societies
and descendants Of colonial families
all bad a part in building II. II is ded-
icated to the memory of Washington
and of those who suffered with him
on the hills and In the fields round
enthusiastically Evening Post.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-06-24
LET OLD BELL PEAL AGAIN
Suggestion for the REGENERATION OF
the Historic Tocsin That Rang
Out liberty's Triumph.

Shall the Liberty bell ring out once
more? Ever since 1843 1t has remained
mute-and for good reason. When
1t was being rung On February %,
1S43, the crack in it. which had ap-
peared some eight years before, so in
creased as nearly to destroy Its sound.
Ever since that time it has silently
held Its post at the head Of the stair
way in Independence hall in Philadel-
phia, where 1t has received the rever-
entail inspection Of thousands of
Americans.
The original bell was cast in Eng
land In 1852, and was cracked soon
after 1t was brought to America. 1t
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-06-24

Generally the man or who,
says II don't care" Is a liar.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-06-24

The one which she should most aoal-
ously guard is her health, but she often
neglects to do so in season until some
ailment peculiar to her sex has fastened
itself upon her. When so affected
women may rely upon Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, a remedy
that has been wonderfully successful In
restoring health to suffering women.
II you have the slightest doubt that
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound viii help you, write to Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co. (confidential)
Lynn, Mass, for advice. Your letter
will be opened, read and answered by q
woman, and held In strict confidence.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-06-24

celebrated the anniversary of their in
dependence. Emerging, with colors tri-
umphant, from participation in the
World war, the Stars and Stripes have
taken on added luster and today they
float over the happiest and most pros
porous people on the earth.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-06-24
kosciuszko DoabIy Welcome.

KoscIusxko DodbIy WeIcome.
AT those times, when the United
States fought for Its independence,
any experienced soldier who bad come
TO this land TO fight for Its freedom
was cordially welcomed. and the more
so Kosciuszko. n Of the best stu
cents of the highest military institu-
ton, acquainted with modern strategic
sciences. was especially desirable.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-06-24
THE MISERY OF
BACKACHE
Removed by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
Muskegon, Mich.-'For six years I
was so weak in my back at times thatI

could hardly walk.
Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound was recon-
mended to me and
it made me good and
strong again so that
/ am able to do all
my work. / highly
recommend your
medicine and tell
everyone i m e e {
what it did for me-"
MRS. G. SCHooN-
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-06-24

Hurt? No, not one bit! Just drop
a little Freezone on that touchy corn,
Instantly It, stops aching. then you lifr
that bothersome corn right off. Yes.
magic! Costs only a few cents.
Try Freezonei Your druggist sells.
a tiny bottle, sufficient to rid your feet.
of every hard corn, soft corn, or cora
between the toes, and calluses, wIthouti
n particle of pain. soreness or irrti
tation. Freezone Is the mysterious
ether discovery of a Cincinnati genius.
ADV.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-06-24

TT you want a thing well done hire
some n who knows now.
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-10-02

dress the gathering. He chose for his
subject, Faith"
He said in part:
"In the 18th chapter of Corinthians
appears this verse: And now abideth
faith, hope and love- The greatest of
these three is love. Love IS pictured
very beautiful hope Is also beautl-
tu. Many tnougnl tnat 1Gitn was
d rather homelv one. But we should
think about faith. 1t Is something
worth while. talth is what | am go
ing to speak on this afternoon.
Faith is the attitude OF the heart
and viii toward person. Faith is
a beautiful thing IN itself 1t has
been spoken OF more as Il means
TO an end. 1t is something of a per-
manent value Of its own. Your faith
in your friends. What Is more graft
flying? You may love someone you
don't trust, but that feeling of trust,
how wonderful it is. 1t is the best
thing in the world that l know Of.
The Disciples had faith in Jesus. 1t
Is something tnat holdS ana plcaScS
the person with whom We have that
relationship.
Sunday school teachers, do you
know what YOU believe? DO you
know what you are going to teach
the high school scholars that come
before YOU? | believe in my Lord. |
believe in His preosnce in spirit. He
will guide you and we will find the
Promised Land. Are you going to
have faith when YOU get to Heaven?
We aren't going to know every
thing as God does. expect to have
the same confidence in God as | have
now. One of the greatest joys of
Heaven is going to be that perfect
faith. How arc you Sunday school
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-10-02

teachers going to get the faith we
need We must have it. We can't
bring these scholars to God unless
the have faith. Looking unto Jesus
all the way along as author of Faith,
let US life our hearts and ask God to
give US faith. Then let US do as he
bids. Let US say we will trust in
him."
Rev. MI. Lombard offered prayer
in closing his sermon.
The next speaker was William b.
Glynn who talked on Facing our
task.
MI. Glynn said:
Friends, | am glad to bring you
the greetings from the Vermont
Sunday Scnool Convention.
"To you of St. Johnsbury who
have SO graciously opened your
homes and churches to US and for
your cordial invitation and hearty re-
ception | wish to thank you and |
am sure the blessings of these meet
ings and the knowledge Of vour con-
tlibuton to the cause of better
christian education in entertaining
this convention and the enthusiasm
it will cngender in your own schools
will be d ooodly measure OF com
pcnsation.
81 wish to congratulate the
christian people of our state for the
splendid victo'y for temperance
which has been won in the recent
primaries.
81 want to say to you people here
today that righteousness is a test of
greatness both for the individual and
the nation. In Prov /, 10, we are
told:
"The Fear of the Lord is the be-
The Caledonian-record. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1920-current, 1920-10-02
Addresses ArOuses
Enthusiasm at Convention

" uIIlHucu lIoll page -
that made their voices ring out loudly
in the singing Of each hymn. Under
Woodworth's direction one could not
help but sing with vim. A half doz-
en- OF so hymns were sung during the
course Of the afternoon while Miss
Edwina M. Blodgett rendered very
beautiful solo.
Rev w. E. Lombard was in
charge Of the devotional service.
Rev. Edward NJ. Fuller Of North
Stratford, N. H., was scheduled as
the first speaker Of the afternoon, but
owing to tie fact he had to conduct
a funeral he was unable to get here
until near the close of the session.
He was to have spoken on "The
Four-Fold Life" In his place, Rev.
MI Lombard was called upon to adj
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Continued on page y
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-11-04
BACKYARD CAMPING,

Lots of boys think there isn't any
fun camping out near home. First of
all you must have a tent. Fig. l
suggests a simple way of making
one. Canvas or burlap is best for the
covering material, but you can use
sheets or almost anything else. Potato
sacks, split open, serve the purpose
admirably.
Fig. 2 shows how corner stakes are
driven into the ground and poles nailed
across their tops, for wall supports
and Fig. shows the next step, that
of inclOsing the sides and one end.
The upper position Of the tent may be
supported at the ridge on a ridge
rope. Tack the lower edges to the
framework. Inclose the back with
CLOTH sew the edges to the upper
covering and lower wall strip. Pre-,
pare the front in two pieces, to part
at the center. Brace the framework
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-11-04
These Farmers Make No Large Profits

e IGURES on farm profits covering
L seven years in two areas and five
years in third, made public by the
United States Department Of Agri-
culture show that comparatively few
Of the farmers in the groups studied
have been making large profits during
the recent years of comparatively
high prices.
The figures indicate chiefly:
That the farmers average return on
investment increased from per cent
in 1913 to per cent In 1918.
That most OF them are making less
than $500 cash per year over and
above the things the farm furnishes
toward the family living, which, how
ever, constitutes very important fac
tor
The three groups of farms studied
are located respectively In Washing
ton county, Ohio (25 farms, hin coun-
try, seven years. Clinton County,
Indiana 200 farms, corn belt, seven
years.. and Dane county, Wisconsin,
eco farms, dairy region, five years..
Representatives Of the department Wis
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-11-04

with ropes fastened to the corners and
tied to stakes Gig. y. Dig a trench
on all four sides of the tent, to catch
rain water.
The lean-to tent in Fig. has a
front flap that may be raised as a sun
shield in the daytime. With a fire
screen like that in the Illustration,
heat can be reflected into the tent in
chilly weather.
The lean-to may be made in three
pieces-Qne to form the front and roof
and two triangular pieces for sides
Sew the three pieces together, or pro-
vide them with eyes and tapes for lac
ing.
The crane in Fig furnishes a sim
pie method Of suspending food over a
fire. Weight the lower end of the pole
with stones or bricks, and notch the
upper end to hook pail and kettle
handles on.
Fig. 6 shows an open fireplace. Lay
a pair Of logs upon the ground close
together at one end and foot apart at
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-11-04
The Capital VIII Like Zoning System

washington has a wonderful oppOl
tunity to demonstrate the effectiveness
of the plan. The capital has very few
manufacturing plants to start with,
and Is 30 arranged as to present fewer
obstacles to a complete zoning system
than any other city in the country, if
not In the world. And you will find
when the plan Is In full effect, that
the entire citizenship will agree that
it Is one Of the best things that ever
happened for the city.
1.-The coming system bars manufac-
turing plants from invading residential
sections, and thereby insures the man
who buys a home against having q
boiler factory or some other similar
plant established next door, or even
in the same neighbQrhoOd On the
other hand, 1t secures to the manu-
featuring element absolute domain
over certain sections, and leaves out
let for growth and development such
as any going concern Is bound to
need.
with Washington fairly under the
coming system, l predict that 1t will
become a model city to which ex-
perts from all parts Of the country
will be sent to obtain ideas for coming
other cities"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1920-11-04
A DOLLS CAMP.

A camp for your dolls, right out in
the back yard, is lots of fun to build.
First you must set up the tent Zig
y. This should be about "a inches
high, with a framework similar to that
shown in Fig. 2. The uprights are
pieces of tree branches, with crotches
on their upper end for the ends of the
horizontal piece, or ridge-pole, to set
in. Drive the uprights into the ground
about three feet apart. A piece of an
Did sheet will do for the tent covering.
Spread this out over the ridge-pole,
3nd bring the side edges down to meet
Che ground at about the angle shown.
Sew tape loops to the edges, and drive
. number of wooden pegs into the
ground for the loops to hook over.
Cut four triangular pieces Of cloth to