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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-07-08
FARM jewellers
ASK FOR BOOKS
Announcement Of the Books 'o'
/ Everybody Movement
Brings Letter Flood.
| INFORMATIVE WORKS SOUGHT
Requests for Reading Matter Rang
/, From Volume on Drainage 70
l. Collins "sook Of the
II Stars"
INFORMATIVE WORKS SOUGHT

Il tn. announcement Of the entrance
:. n. American Library Association
rnon the Books for Everybody move
na,. and still later news accounts Oh
tie activities of the organization along
.sbsse lines resulted in q widespread
aupeaI from residents Of the rural ns
I.,y,cts of the country for books On fafso'
ling Whether the American farmer %
s;n,,x evidencing his ambition to 90
liz good tob better or whether the peaei
.rors of his neighbor, vino has attend
- an AGRICULTURAL college Or school, has
! INJURED him on Is matter dii'cuh 20
) determine. But the fact remains the
. Mariner Is asking for books The great
!. IIr,s.or,.v Of American farmers are e.
!. II.,sr without libraries and beck service
or they are inadequateiy served
% One Of the points which the Amen
Is lean Library Association In Its BOOK
9 lItor Evgrybods'H movement Is stfonsll
d lnry,ov IL the extension Of the COUNT
library system In states where ei'aoiin'
Iact. have been passed-soiTie twenty
- ,ne IN nutiber-snd tie proper iegnsis
y !. I,;on in others which hare not Se' fss
~ lsu the step. The system. wifh its Gel
he stral library and radiating lines to 80
an Mons in the remotest sections OF IL
is trunty. assures good books to era
ks rnan woman and child who cares
ed roach ont a hand and grasp oae-
,As Letters Show Need Of serviss-
tnl The American Lhrary Association
not giving It's entire attention to .
rho urbsn dwglIer. nor is II neslechns .
Ion center. of population for the rirai O
RED .r;cts and communities 1t Is. hoWes'
'ru unnuesncnahly eager to create ssea
m sow of informative reading to Fu'
as America. That the need for sucn sc
Cd sre EXISTS and that II J. snx'ea
.esl- soueh, Is evidenced Ia sTery letfsi
; in this nature received By state hDf'
lose commissions and by the L. l. A. a
EXCERPTS hare been selected oea
.tev seem to express nsost Truly
Ibra- need. of thousands Of others
y to When Lydia Carlson, whose Il
> n
.ne Is beyond Mason. Wis, asked for co
susn 81 | Of aProductive Farm Crops, :
IT,. ! - auetiye Vegetable Growing and r
.,sa r,n,e, of the Practice of Poultry 4
v.a.. ,nur abe echoed the book needs OF
~, nsIrhbors. Then she revealed the
, Itch that her eyes are not always In
oturn burrows BY asking for a copy OF
Inns "Book Of the Stars
ia Of VIVA, Others pssirsd.
Q are There was a pressing need bs
Is in the letter from James Dunn, VINO
,iness ton miles from Convent, la, the
1nical est town, which has pcpulatlc
prac. only 800 people, Ile asked for Q
tion. ~ "practical Farm Drainage
task of keeping hIs acres dry wa
!, ,ha vond him. Walter Williams OF {
m IN. w,s. wanted to know If he could
tarine incl alcohol from frozen potntoe'
prvlce snoiled fruits, and II he could,
4 AFRO thpre any books on the subject.
. y,r,t. s.r,,asts rim the whole range OF
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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-07-08
Sheriff Sals-No, 1855.
Bsscom D. TalIey and Chas.
Webster
vs.,
Hermon Foster

Hermon Foster.
18th Jyaieial District Coufi. State OF
Louisiana, Parish Of Washington
Notice h hsnehy gwen that by viz
the Of a commission Of sale, issued oct
o. the 2esh judicial District Court OF
Louisiana. in and for Washington Par.
ish,in the above entitled and numbered
cause, 10 me directed and delivered
for execution. I viii proceed TO sell
at public auction to the lsst and high
est bidder Oh
Saturday, July Ii. 1880
4, the principal front door of the cour'
hanse At frsnklintoas la, between
the .egal sale heafs FOR judicial sales
the fel,owiag described properly, be-
INN and situated in Washington Par
lish, Louisiana, so-was
| Lots No. / a,si 4, elocs 4, Of the L
Ia, pierce Addition to aosslusa, Wash
linstcn Parish, Ia
Tesms Of sale, Cash with aeneat Q
|apprsisenienss
This the suth day of May, 1870.
J.E. Bateman, Sheriff.
Pub June s'Jaly I, W@.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1920-07-08

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The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-04-17
DAVE PEYTONS GREAT STAGE REVIEW
Musical Notes
By Mildred Bryant Jones.
By Mildred Bryant Jones.

A number of things are absolutely nee
sssarv TO the production of good citizenship.
The possession of true. high ideals is one
of the chief requirements. The teaching of
these true ideals is the proper preparation
for good citizenship and this teaching has
two requirements which must be met--time
and opportunity.
There is no greater factor in human life
for genuine brotherhood and wholesouled
cooperation than music. 1t is without creed
and therefore people of all creeds, national
tiles and races have a common ground on
which they may meet to express "A Joy or
sorrow for the events of the past, thank
fitness for the blessings of the present and
a faith and hope in the future
A good musical taste. once firmly inn
planted in ones being. awakens high ideals
and ambitions hitherto unthought Of and,
once awakened, these ideals and hopes
usually find the proper outlet for benefit to
the Individual and to the community.
In recent years municipalities have begun
to realize that people need music of the type
that elevates. As result numerous cities
have inauguratel the giving Of open air
concerts. In many cities orchestras and
bands donate their services. at regular in
tervals. to these concerts. In other cities
adequate provision is made for the employ
ment of trained musicians who plan, pro-
mote and present the programs-thus in
surfing that hit very best that be had
will he given. 1t is my observation thru
many years of experience that the only thing
necessary to cause the public to like good
music is to let them hear it often enough
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-04-17
CommunitySinging
SELF IMPROVEMENT.
By Irene Mccoy Gaines.

After thirty million years of life
on this planet we find man still i'm
proving and cutivating the earth.
Science spends billions of dollars
yearly in producing splendid types
of grated fruits, high bred cows,
fancy breeds of dogs, cats, etc. We
give everything more attention than
we give ourselves.
The history of the world shows
that life is evolution, and that the
planet on which we live is constantly
becoming a better, and more beau
tiful place in which to live. This i'm
provement is being made by those
who have discovered within them
selves the soul key that reveals the
real joy of living. Is it not desir-
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-04-17
LINCOLN GIANTS TO OPEN
THE SEASON SUNDAY

New York, y. Y, April 13.-Manager
Joe Williams, of the Lincoln Giants, OF
New York, has made all arrangements
TO open up the season of 1920, on next
Sunday, April 18th, when the Lincoln
Giants clash with the Federal Shipyarl
team in the first game at l:30 p. m,
while in the final game of the after
noon, they viii meet their old rivals,
the Downey Shipyard team. As this wiz
be the opening game of the season on
the Lincoln Giauts' new grounds at the
New York Catholic Prbteetory. which is
easily reached by the Bronw sub.
s..s ,,ts. esg. a = ~ are.sry va tue
act and attempted to uphold the
same. After the reply of, = ,corney
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-04-17
No. six. Boiangles, who we all know

No. six Bojangles, who we all know
is in class by himself and entertained
in his own original way, plenty of bows,
No Seven Brooks & Hunter were next
OH the bill'and afforded much pleasure
in their comedy offering
No. Eight. Queen. Dora poseing
artist delighted the audience in modern
poses; this is the only colored act Of
this kind in tile business, and closed
this wonderful bill.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-04-17
Elks Ramble at the Grant.

Great Lakes lodge, turned out. in all
their splender on Monday night, at the
Grand The show was for Elks, avtcd
by Elks and the Elks were hostes for
the public. Mr.. Brooks who produced
the show is to be commended for his
splendid work.
No. One. The show opened with a
minstrel first part played by members
Of the Fraternity, and was well received.
No. Two. A string band composed Of
five gentlemen Elks did well on their
instruments, and received thunderous
applause.
No. Thee. Miss Helena Mitchell
scored wonderfully in her offering, her
act is composed of three women and a
man who sing and dance to the delight
of every one. Miss Mitchell is very
clever soubrctte and rendered her Sc
lectious in an artistic style. Mr.. Snow a
clever dancer was also feature.
No. Four An offering by the Elks
in the form of a sfetch was well reeeiy-
ed. 1t was comedy in its nature and
went over very good.
No. Five Ollie Bergoine in her music
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-04-17
Who Wins

| gazed upon the uniia Board
And watched its mystic flight
/ read the things il told
Some were wrong and some We're
right.
asked the ouija. please TO show,
Who, would grab the pennant
And win for me some dough.
The Ouija swung around and
spelled:
Damned if l know"
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-04-17

out was headed by colored man,
Henry Lincoln johnson, formerly
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-04-17

"Play En- For Mama" Williams
Hit is selling fast.
Virginia Dare" by Dave Peyton
is heavy seller for the Pace and
Handy Catalogue.
The Home news., 1920-10-22
od1EsTION OF ETHICS SOLVED IN PICTURE
Bother and Sweetheart Vie For Right to Avenge Girl.

A delicate question in chiv- olrv is answered in Vita graph's latest picture of the Earle Williams brand. The question is, Who has pre- eeedence in responsibility for a cirI-her brother or her sweet heart? The picture is "The Wolf"
 It will be shown at the Jewel Theatre on next Thurs day Oct. 28.
 According to the picture, circumstances permitting, the task of upholding, protecting and vindicating the honor of inc girl belongs to the brother Such a situation arises when Jules Beaubien, played by MT. Williams, takes up the gaunt- let for the little half-breed Indian girl who had been his sister whom he naQ never seen and who is now d cad.
 Annette, the girl, has been loved by Baptiste, half-breed trapper While Raptistc is away on 2 hunting trip a stranger from the States ar- rives a thH Indian villaoe and charms the simple Indian girl into ruin.
 Jules learns from his father on the latter's deathbed about his sister. He sets out to find the girl. Baptiste, returning from another region about the same time, also is headed for the Indian village. Jules finds the girl dead in the snow vith' an infant at her breast. Jules demands the right of vengeance.
 The quest for her betrayer brings about dramatic happen llgs.
The Home news., 1920-10-22
G. O. P. CANDIDATES
 FAIL TO QUALIFY

Although it has been report ed that some white and negro republicans met at Jelks a few weeks ago and held a county convention and nominated M.
 H. Patterson of Jelks for county judge and a negro from Augusta for representative, their names will not appear on the tickets Tuesday, Nov.
 P. Atty. R. M. Hutchins of Augusta who is secretary of the Board of Election Com missioners of Woodruff County has furnished us with the information that no names of republican candidates for county offices will appear on the ballots as none have quail fled and it is now too late for them to get on the ticket under the laws governing elections.
The Home news., 1920-10-22
REVIVAL NOW ON

The Greer-Glover revival began at the Methodist church Thursday night. Evangelist Norris Greer of Forrest City is conducting the meeting and is being assisted by the pastor, Rev. Guy Murphy, Prof. John w. Glover of Butlerville has charge of the singing. Meet ings every morning and eve ming. Everyone invited. Rev. Norris has just closed a suc- cessful revival at Parkin.
The Home news., 1920-10-22
SINGING CONVENTION

The Woodruff County Sing ing Convention quarterly meet ing will be held at the Tip school house Sunday, Nov, 7. All singers are invited to at tend and those who can't sing come and listen and every body bring something to eat and lets get together and have another enjoyable day.
 All classes desiring to sing please have your representative present at ten o'clock a. m. Everyone come and let us have a big glorious day that will long be remembered.
 E. E. WERNER, Pres.
 R. T. DOUGHERTY, Sec. 10-8-3tc.
The Home news., 1920-10-22
SEE HIM NEXT THURSDAY "T H E w Q l. F"
She Says It Can't Be Beat.

Deep seated coughs that get hold of one in Autumn should be stopped now or they may continue all winter. Mrs. Wm. F. Davis, R. F. D. l, Short Creek, w. Va., writes "Foley's Honey and Tar can't be beat for colds" It checks coughs and bronchial irrations, heals raw, infamed thraots loosens phlegm. For
 sale at the Red Cross Drug Store. Adv.
The Home news., 1920-10-22
NUMBER IA
BIG FIRE AT EARLE
Compress, 5000 Bales of Cot ton and Six Box Cars
 Burn.

Fire of unknown origin destroyed the cotton compress at Earle this, Friday, morning. Six thousand bales of cotton ard six box cars were also destoyed. It is believed that the fire was of incendiary origin. The loss is estimated at $600,00O.00.
The Home news., 1920-10-22

MT Winfree Clancy who has been in the navy the past few years is home with his parents MT. and Mrs. E. w. Clancy.
 pr. c. s. Thompson, optom- etrist, of Little Rock, will be at the McCrory Drug Com pany Thursday, Nov. 4. If your eyes need attention don't fail to see him. Adv.10-22-2tc
The Home news., 1920-10-22

Springfield Business College will guarantee excellent positions to our young men and women if they will com plete course in that good school.
The Home news., 1920-10-22
McCRORY BEATS BRINKLEY

The McCrory Basket Ball Girls of our high school today Friday, defeated the Brinkley team at Brinkley with a score z TT to IA.
The Home news., 1920-10-22
EARLE WILLIAMS

Don't screen players and then he adds providing Earle Williams the
  with the Vtagaph "The Wolff Fortune Huner Williams attraction
The Home news., 1920-10-22
Good For Him and His Wife

Hurley L. Watkins, 23O8 Lytle St., Louisville, K y., writes: 'I found Foley's Honey and Tar just what I wanted for my wife's and my colds" Checks coughs, colds, croup, bronchial coughs; stops that tickling" throat that keeps one coughing at night. Con- tains no opiates nor habit forming drugs. For sale at the Red Cross Drug Store. Adv.
The Home news., 1920-10-22
Ex-Soldier Has Good Stomach

If man spends six years n the army he surely would rave to have a good stomach. have a good one now and Foley Cathartic Tablets made ' that way" If any one does not believe this, let him write 10 Arthur L. Lyons, 454 Cinci- nns5atti n5 St., Dayton, Ohio." nat is from a letter received 1n,y Foley & Go. For sale at 'ne Red Cross Drug Store. Adv.
The Home news., 1920-10-22

The cotton market closed this, Friday, afternoon 97 points up and cotton sold here today at IS cents.
The Home news., 1920-10-22

pr. c. s. Thompson, optom- ttlst, of Little Rock, will be at the McCrory Drug Com oany Thursday, Nov. 4. If your eyes need attention don't lall s to see him. Eyes tested lree, all work guaranteed. Adv. 1O-22-2tc.
The Washington herald., 1920-06-16
HOUSES TRIP
IS UNOFFICIAL
State Dept. Denies Report
Regarding Colonel's
Visit Abroad.

Reports from abroad that Col. z.
NJ. House, formerly the close adviser
of President Wilson, would act as
the United States representative at
the Spa conference, were denied
yesterday at the State Department.
oficials of the department said Col.
House would not act as the repre-
sentative of this country at Spa nor
at any of the conferences which are
under way among the allied nations
and In which the United States has
an interest. II was also stated that
the question Of naming a represent
ative had not been settled by the
administration.
No confirmation could be obtained
in Washington of other reports re-
garding the House mission, which
included the statement that he was
to act as.adviser and mediator in a
series Of questions that are vexfne
Europe. Onicials> of the govern
ment and men who have been IN
close touch with Col. House at VA
rious times aiY said that as far as
they knew there was no oklciai sis-
niacance In the trip.
Puha1a I~Aues n~~us~l
The Washington herald., 1920-06-16
GRIEF
IS JOKE TOPIC
Hoax Letters Pour Into
Mother of Kidnapped
Baby Boy.

Norristown, Pa, June Is. All
hope of getting back little Blakely
Coughlin. 13-months-old boy. who
was kidnapped on June 2, has been
practically given up by his parents.
as ransom letters from practical
jokers in all parts of the country
continue to pour into their home.
Coughlin declared yesterday he
believes most of the letters to be
of no value. Five received from
someone who signs himself The
Crank" and mailed from different
parts Of the State, are believed by
Coughlin to be genuine. The FIRST
of these letters asked $4,000 ran
som. but the last doubles that
amount.
Coughlin has expressed a desire
to deal personally with the abduc-
tor. He said the money will be
delivered when the kidnaper offers
proof he has the child and makes
known where Blakely will be turn
ed over to his parents. Norristown
police have adopted a hands or"
policy at the request of Coughlin,
who prefers to deal directly,
The Washington herald., 1920-06-16
Investigators Say Port
Holes Were So Close to
Water Men Trapped.
RECOVER FIVE BODIES
Two Others Missing After
Wreck of Sub-Chaser
In Delaware River.

Philadelphia, Pa, June 15.-De-
velopments today in the investiga-
don of the U. 8. Navy Eagle Boat No.
IS last Friday in the Delaware
River, near New Castle. Del. which
resulted in the loss Of nine lives,
we're:
First, the real cause of the acci-
lent was the fact that the port
holes In the ill-fitting little craft
we're so close to the water line that
when they were left open so that
the members Of the crew in the en-
sine room would receive fresh air,
The squall came SO quickly 1t was
impossible to close them before the
,nsine pit was flooded. The men
iown below were caught like rats
N q trap with all chance Of escape
abandoned at the first thrush of
Eater.
Investigation Powers.
Second, the members of the spe-
aal court OF inquiry appointed oy
Secretary of the Navy Daniels to
investigate the cause of the disaster
ire made up Of two captains. a con-
Itruction officer and a recording off,
Ter. A court of inquiry. according
10 the naval code, made up as pow
rful as the aforesaid, has more
,ower than a general court martial
,ut lacks the necessary power to
,unish. Its duties, however, end in
recommending punishment after re-
porting its findings.
1t supersedes a general court
martial insofar as it dictates just
What evidence and witnesses should
,e called at a court-martial trial
which generally follows a court of
inquiry.
Third. five bodies of the missing
CONTINUED ON PAGE THREE.
The Washington herald., 1920-06-16
Capital Leads
hReducfonof
Infant Deaths
Census Figures Show Only
IS in 1000 Ratio for
Washington.

Approximately ninety-one cut OF
every 1000 infants born living sur
vive beyond the first year. accord
ing to census figures announced yes
terday.
Infant mortality, the figures show
has decreased 14.9 per cent since
1915. when 100 out of every 1000
died before they were 1 year old.
New York showed a decrease in
mortality of infants of eighty-one
10 1000 or 1872 per cent, compared
with 1915 when the ratio was nine
ty-nine to 1000.
The decrease was most marked in
Washington, D. c., where Ill in
fants per 1000 died in 1915 COM
pared with eighty-five in 1919. Bal
timore was second in decreases with
1871 per cent.
Three cities, Pittsburg, Buffalo
and Milwaukee. increased in the
number of infant deaths 20 per cent
The ratio in some of the larger
cities follows: New York. 81. de-
crease 1S.2 per cent; Philadelphia 81
decrease 12.5; Cleveland 95, decrease
12.S; Baltimore 9s, decrease 1871;
Detroit 96. decrease Sc; Pittsburg
ia. increase 3.6; Buffalo 110, in
crease 1.s; Milwaukee 101, increase
10; Washington SIS. decrease 23.4;
Minneapolis 65, decrease SIS.
The Washington herald., 1920-06-16
CLARK JOYFUL:
STARTS HOME
Democrat Leader 'Guesses
Party Will Have.
Even Break.

Declaring that the Harding Cool
idge ticket would not affect the
Democratic chances of success in
the coming election, Champ Clark
minority leader in the House
started on his journey to Missouri
in an optimistic frame of mind.
Mr.. Harding is about as strong
as any of the ruck of candidates
and no stronger" said the former
Speaker of the House. The Demo
Gratis are not looking upon him as
a formidable candidate and I guess
we stand as good a show as the
Republican party.
TT did not look that way two
or three months ago, but times
have changed since then. Tha,
was before the slush fund, expose
and our chances have been looking
up ever since.
you see, Mr.. Harding's party
has to face the slam at labor both
from the standpoint of the plat
form and added to this is the un-
fortunate part Mr.. Coolidge had to
play in the policemen's strike in
Boston.
These things all help the Demo
cratic cause"
The Washington herald., 1920-06-16

Montreal, June 15.-Repeal OF the
labor section of the Esch-Cummins
transportation act was demanded
in a resolution adopted today by
the annual convention of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor. The vote
was unanimous.
The Railroad Labor Board Is or
ganized under the Esch-Cummins
act.
Many Recommendations Adopted
The resolution was the first OF a
long series of measures presented
to the convention by the resoIu-
tions committee.
other recommendations Of the
committee adopted were:
Condemning universal training.
Urging immediate passage of the
Nolan minimum wage bill for fed
eral employees.
Demanding an higher wage stan
dard for postal employees.
Condemning modification and urg-
The Washington herald., 1920-06-16
.CARUSO DRIVER
HELD BY POLICE
Chauffeur Arrest Is First
Since Gem Robbery
Of Singer.

Southampton, N. Y, June 15.-The
first arrest since Mrs. Enrico Ca
russo was robbed of 100000 worth
of jewelry took place tonight, when
George Fitzgerald. the Caruso
chauffeur. was placed in custody.
charged with violation of the Sui
livan law.
Fitzgerald, who has been en-
ployed by the tenor for seven
years, and who since May s, act
ed as watchman as well as chauf-
feur. Indignantly denied the charge.
which was made by one of the men
who have been investigating the
disappearance of the Jewels. He
was taken before Justice of the
Peace Sheriff., who held him In
$1,000 bail.
Frightened by rumors of the
Black Hand in an. atmosphere al
ready surcharged with tension to
the breaking point, following the
100000 jewel robbery at the sum-
mer home, Mrs. Caruso established
an extra guard of five men to pro-
tect her child. Gloria, from any
possible attempts at kidnapping.
The possibility of the Black Hand
being factor in the mystery is
based on a statement of Thomas ].
Corrigan. head of the private de-
tective agency working on the case.