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The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1920-10-14
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The Natchitochss Parish School
Board met in regular session on Tues
day, the 5th day of October, 1920. with
the following members present: Ed
gar Levy, C. j Pullin, G. C. Hatta-
way. G. L. Berry, J. F. Hawthorn,
Benz. Martin, Samuel Friedman.
There were absent: Messrs. A. L.
Messick, T. B. Sellers and M. Barron.
Resolution by Mr.. Berry and second
ed by Mr.. Friedman:
Be it resolved by the Natchitoches
Parish School Board of Natchitoches,
Louisiana. That in regular and legal
session convened, that all that territory
embraced and contained in Ward No.
of said parish Of Natchitoches, Lou
isiana, be and is hereby created and
established as school district, which
district so created and established to
be known and is hereby designated as
School District Number Nine (Y of the
Parish of Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Upon roll call the vote was unari-
nous in favor of said resolution.
AN ORDINANCE
Ordering special election in School
District Number Nine,. Natchitocbes
Parish, Louisiana, for the purpose of
submitting to the qualified electors Of
said school district the question of a
bond Issue for One Hundred Sixty
Thousand $3.50. 0OO.00) Dollars. the
proceeds OF said Issue to be used to
erect end cqui,, public school buildings
ii. said school district
WHEREAS, it is necessary and des;r-
able that funds be raised for the pur-
pose Of erecting and equipping public
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JUVENILE CORN CLUBS
SEEK STATE FAIR FAME

That corn has become one of the
prime pal products in Louisiana. with
4 wonderful! future in store. will be
tie Impression visitors will get in
viewing the exhibits of the Boys and
Girls Corn Clubs at the 1920 Stats
Fair, October 20 to November Z, in.
elusive. These exhibits, which will he
shown in the Agricultural building.
Viii be among the most intensely ill.,
tercs'ing exhibits at the Fair and thay
viii testify to excellent progress being
enjoyed by this branch of the Junior
Extension Department.
Numerous cash premiums have been
listed for the winners in the Corn
Cubs, and Us the juvenile corn
growers have their club work esta5-
iished in practically every parish.
practically every section OF the State
will be represented in the exhibits.
Conservatiycly it is estimated that
there will be between 1000 and 5000
entries.
IN addition to the regular premiums
the members will have the privilege of
competing for silver cup offered by
E. 0. Wild, editor and publisher OF
tbs Gulf States Farmer, for ten-ear
championship, and for a handsome
trophy offered by Modern Farming,
also for the Louisiana State Corn
Growers Associations state champion.
ship cup. For this latter trophy the
champion in the club contest will
against the champion of tho
adults contest, Many of the boys
and girls corn will compete against
that of their fathers and brothers and
other grownups.
An Interstate corn club contest. in
which several Southern states will be
will be one of the fea.
urcs of 'the Corn Club Deps rtnlent,
md students will also compete for
'rizes offered for corn Judging.
For catalog and furthes information
wife 10 ". X. Hirsc,,, secretary.
La.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1920-10-14
UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL
TEAMS.

AS usual, the football teams of tina
Universities of Louisiana and Arkan.
sas will meet in annual clash at the
State Fair of Louisiana. The game
this year is scheduled to be PLAYED
Saturday. November 6, which will be
known as School and College Day and
Football Day, as customary, in honor
of the great collegiate and athletic
event.
II the plans of the management ma.
teriaiize, there will also be other foot.
ball contests during the State Fair. in.
Guiding game between the Louisiana
State University and the Mississippi
College, October 30 being suggested A
the date for the former.
The Observation-Disclosures gridiron
fight has never failed to draw an i'm.
mense audience. Each year the inter.
est seems to increase, owing to ths
constantly growing rivalry between
the two big universities. This wear.
the struggle promises to be ivelier
than in former years, in view Of the
attention being given football hy both
institutions, and the larger attend.
ance and louder enthusiasm antici.
pated.
Several bands will be on hand dur.,
ing the big game, and it is a safe
wager that both teams will have mn.
merous rooters about the fielc Sow.
eral special trains are expected to
bring students to the game.
For further information, write "a
". r. Hirsch, secretary, Shreveport
Le
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IDCne'y7FE 8 Tn
THRILL STATE
FAIR VISITORS
Famous Drivers VIII Compete for
Tempting Prizes Offered in
Auto Meet.

Heretofore there has been only one
lay OF automobile racing at the State
Fair of Louisiana, but at the 1920 Fair
there will be two days Of this kind Of
racing. October 81 and November I.
With the prize money the largest
amount on record, and entries more
numerous, the greatest field of motor
races ever witnessed at the State Fair
OF Louisiana is promised More than
dozen of the foremost drivers in
i'll these contests. They are speed
demons who do not know the meaning
Of fear. They will whiri their ears
around the mile circuit at maniacal
speed, and those who enjoy sure
enough thrilling entertainment will get
more than their MONEYS worth.
In seeking The purses hung up for
these races, the dare devils will use
some Of the most noted motor cars
ever constructed These machines
were built especially for speeding, not
the ordinary kind Of speeding but the
kind that makes ones hair stand up
with excitement
There have been some wonderful
records made on the State Fair track
1t would appear almost impossible fer
some OF these to be surpassed, bat
there are drivers due to race in the
two days meet this year who will try
to smash EN-.
AS heretofore J. Alex Sloan OF Chi
caso, will direct the motor races. That
means that the meet viii be in charge
)f one of the worlds foremost auto.
mobile race officials.
For further information, write TO
". r. Hirsch, Secretary, Shreveport,
"a.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1920-10-14
HIGH SCHOOLS COMPETE
FOR STATE FAIR HONOR

Those who examine the exhibits Of
the Agricultural High Schools at the
1920 State Fair, October IS to Novena-
Der Z, inclusive, will get mighty fine
impression OF what is being accom-
plished through this branch of the
Educational Department of Louis
ANA. There will be large collection
Of specimens. products of the schools
and their students, which will reflect
The Importance of the lessons in i'm
proved farming that are being taught
The young agricuiturists of the State.
The Agricultural High School booths,
as in former years, will be in charge
If Prof. p. l.. Guilbeau of Baton Rouge,
rs superin tendent.
Very attractive prizes have !een Of
tered for the winners and brisk COM
petition is sure to be in evidence
There is keen rivalry between these
schools and their teachers and stu
dents, especially in view Of the school
championship trophy offered by the
State Fair and the natural desire of
one to show better results than the
other. The result of this competition
will be unusually interesting booths
for the information and pleasure of
the visitors.
Besides the general cash premiums,
a number of special premiums have
been offered by various individuals
and concerns aH-raci9ti.lr tho value If
the Agricultural High School and wish
ing to encourage it's continued infiu-
ence.
For further particulars, and for !
;ataloE, write to w. r. Hrisch, secre- |
airy, Shreveport, La.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1920-10-14

Proclaimed by our boys over
f,:'t as THE Fayorite Singer of
- A. +. F." an honored title
",'n by beauty, talent, exceptional
- rit and service during the war.
lima Thomas will give oCr people
- opportunity of hearing tonight
lat some of the foremos. critics
aim to be one of the "best mezzo-
ontralto voices of the day." and
;he voice that soothed Franco has
lost none of its power. brilIiancy
md appeal.
She is considered capable
artist whose voice is beautiful in
quality, full mezzo of dark timbre
and fine power, and excellent die
ton is another of her qualities
which must appeal to all who are
accustomed to the siurred utter
ances of SO many otherwise gifted
singers. Her Interpretation OF
Creole songs sung in Creole patois
is considered novel and she pos
sasses gay humor that is fasci-
mating.
Her accompanist, Miss Nc
Gehce, has been heard in Natchi-
tocE'es by music lovers upon the
occasion of visits here to trien1s
WHO know her TO be an artist in
her line.
SO do not fail to be on hand a,
the Amusu tonight and enjoy
splendid program besides helping
the Boy Scouts. in whom Edna
Thomas has shown her personal
interest by sending them a check
for $500, besides giving an un
usual cut rate" because of their
being the benefciaries.
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SIi'AI'.f'AER WILL
PROVE POPULAR
The Workman Shows, Celebrated in
Carnival Business, viii Entertain ,
Visitors.

The Workman Shows. declared to be
Gle largest aggregation of carnival at
. fractions put on the road since tie
| worlds fair. will entertain the ;hDi'
SANDS Of men. women and children
visiting the Gladway at the 1920 state
Fair Of Louisiana, October % to No
vCmher !.
According to assurance OF the man
asement, the Gladway attractions will
De clean, novel and educational. They
have passed the censor. and, as an
Nounced, they will be as clean and
moral as could be hoped. There will
he nothing to offend but plenty to
entertain, and every patron is as
suGci of his or her moneys worth Of
.In and frOlic.
All told there will be about two
dozen different shows in the Workman
aggregation. There will be wide
variety OF entertainment, including
Number of very thrilling exhibitions.
The management has gone to con-
siderable expense in booking the
Hortham Shows. but it knows the
splendid reputation of .this organiza-
tioE, and is confident that the program
70 be offered will please everybody
who visits the Gladway.
In addition to the seriously educa-
tlonal features of the Fair, the Of
t!cia!S feel that visitors should enjoy
som" lighter recreational features,
and with that end in view has con-
tr2ctcd for the very best Obtainable
III this line from Workman.
t0r further information. write to
w X. Hirsch, secretary, Shreveport,
La
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1920-10-14

e~hor! BUILDINGS IN c~h"o' n;>trict
MIMI =. ,-:t>i.:tv> in. s... IT,. t..--,.-
!aaa, and
WHEREAS, 1t is the voluntary will of
this body to call the election herein
after provided for, and
WHEREAS, Article 28l of the Consti-
tuition Of 1898 and 1913, and Act ESQ of
the Legislature of 1910. as amended by
Act 2Sl of 1912, declares the Parish
School Board of the Parish of Natchi-
toches, Louisiana. to be the governing
district may incur debt and issue ne
gotiable bonds for such purposes when
SO authorized at an election to be held
in the said district; and,
Section l Be 1T ORDAINED BY THE
Parish School Board of the Parish of
Natchtoches, in lawful session con-
vened, that an election shall be and is
hereby called to be held in said School
District No. 9 in the Parish OF Match
itoches, Louisiana, on the 1lth day of
November, 1920, at which election the
majority Of the property taxpayers of
said district in number and amout,
eligible to vote and voting shall deter
mine the
Proposition to incur debt and issue
bonds of said School district No. 9,
Nate hitoches Parish. Louisiana, to the
amount of One Hundred Sixty Thous-
and $3.50, 000.O0l Dollars to run for
period of fifteen N5} years, bearing
interest at the rate OF five per cent
per annum, payable Semi annually, the
funds thus derived to be used for the
purpose CT erecting and eqripping pub
lie school tui.dins5 il Schoo! District!
No. . Natchitoches Parish, louisiana.
Section 2. BE 1T FuarHER oRDAIN-
ED, etc, that the ballot boxes. nGces-
sary blanks. and other necessary par
aphernalia shall be provided by the
Secretary of the Parish Schocl Board
he shall cause to be printed the ballots
for use in said election, in the following
form:
FORM OF BALLOT
Special election in School District No. |
9 Of the Parish of Matchito-
ches. Louisiana
To be held November 18th, 1920. in !
accordance with resolution passed |
by the Natchitoches Parish School |
Board October 18th, 1920.
BALLOT
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1920-10-14
Sunday School Class Party

Mrs. Robert A. Cummins enter
tanned her Sunday School class of
Teen-age girls Tuesday afternoon
at her h omc on NeIkcn street.
An hour of social fun was en-
ioycd, after which luncheon of
Wieners, rolls, olives, stuffed dates
hot cocoa and candy was served.
The singing of devotional sor Us
concluded the occasion.
Those present were Louise and
Willie Lee McQuoi", Mary Smith,
sadie Dec Pierson, Mary and
'iaud Haynes, Maggie Sims, and
sadie Dee Smith. Several men,
bars of the class were unavoidably
prevented from being present.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1920-10-14
The Facts of the Telephone
Situation in Louisiana
] dent
CUMBERLAND & TELEGRAPH COMPANY
The Solution of the Problem

70 furnish the telephone service which will
% needed in the state Of Louisiana during
1921, additional facilities must be constructed.
To build these facilities will cost 50, 292 900 90.
The Company has no money with which to
construct these facilities.
All new construction must be paid for ont
OF the capital account OF the Company; all of
the Coupany's present capital is invested in
the Comp1ny's business.
This money can be had in only one way: it
Snust be invested in the Company's business.
This money can be had from only one
source; from the Investing public, people WHO
have surplus money to invest.
Part Of the investing public of this country
2ve in Louisiana.
These facilities are needed to serve the peo-
pie OF Louisiana.
Will the investing public Of Louisiana fur
nish this money?
Every dollar the public Of Louisiana will
invest in The Company will be used to corr
etruct plant facilities in the state of Louisiana
for The use of the people Of Louisiana.
II TIE investing public living in Louisiana
will not invest their surplus money in tho
Company's business, the Company must get
the money needed to serve you from the in
vesting public In other states; from strangers
Can you expect strangers to invest their
money in business located in Louisiana in
which the people Of Louisiana will not invest
their money!
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1920-10-14

For the first time in the history
of Natchitoches Parish four wo-
men have entered into the politi-
cal campaign that promises to be
very heated. Four of our promi-
nent ladies at the insistence of
their husbands and friends have
qualified as delegates for the 9Th
District Congressional Convention
to be held in Alexandria Novem-
Der 10th. Mines. D. G. Scarbor
ougb. A. E. Ewing, G. V. Porter.
- Mss Kisa p4rkjf,s
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1920-10-14

The facilities now used by you were paid -
by money fuF 1ished by strangers They kno0
what they re earning In Louisiana while
serving you i:ist as you know.
Can you as: or expect them to furnish more
money for yo;ir use in Louisiana under pres.
ent conditions?
II the people Of Louisiana will not supply
tie money needed to serve themselves they
must induce strangers to furnish IT,
This can b. lone by allowing the stranger 10
earn fair aad Just profit upon his money
now invested in Louisiana, serving you, and
UPON all additional money required to furnish
you service.
This can be done in but one way: by paying
fair and just rates.
When the Company is legally authorized %
charge rate which will yield fair and jus)
profit over and above the cost OF furnishins
you service in the state of Louisiana, 1t can
secure from strangers living in other states
the money needed to furnish service to the
state of Louisiana
The Company must have this right before Il
can get the money.
The people Of Louisiana must act Arst.
To have telephone service you must eithee
j"'"=t your own money in the C0mpany's bust.
or permit the Company to earn such Z
upon its present and future Investment
"ill induce strangers to invest their c,OnsY
= l!e state OF Louisiana TO serve you
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1920-10-14

Notice TO VOTERS To vote in favcr
Of Sad position submitted on this
ballot, place cross ~ i'll the square
after tire word Yes, and to vote
against it place similar mark after
the woysl NO.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1920-10-14

The oldest ilag in use at present
is that Of the United States.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1920-10-14

,o1 bales glnned to September rs.
;'zp' o'I5o as compared to Sem
tember 70, 1919. 1,74S.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1920-10-14

The origin Of gypsics has been
traced back to India.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1920-10-14

The first geographical record
are al IN the Pentateuch and the
49, # .EJ.l,.i.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1920-10-14

Bamboo sometimes grows 2 feet
IN twenty-four hours.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1920-10-14

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The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1920-10-14
(FORM OF BACK OF BALLOT)
School district No. 8 Parish of
Z Natchitoches

Wara!... Frecinct......
Taxable Valuation 5
Signature eff Vctcr ......... ..............
Signature OF Voters Agent casting
i;,Ii"t by proxy. .....................
(NOTE- Commissioners may fiji blank
on face of ii ket, but voter mus; sign
back Of ticket.)
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1920-10-14

Section 3. BE IT FURTHER ORDAIN-
ED, etc, That the commissioners and
clerks of election at said election shall
serve without compensation and the
SAID election shall be hello at the follow
ing polling places or precincts:
Ward One, Precinct One.
Ward Ci.c, Precinct Two.
The following three commissioners
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-20
DANCING RARITY
BY K. OF G. TO BE
NOVELTY EVENT

The regular meeting OF Allouez
council, Knights of Columbus. will
be held tomorrow night instead Of
tonight. The postponement is due
to the appearance Of John MacCor-
mack at the Augustana gymnasium
tonight.
The entertainment committee Is
scheduled to report on several So
cial features planned by the coun-
Gil. %On Thursday night at the Elks'
club the council will sponsor nov
city dance that Is expected to at
tract large number.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-20
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l|IlED


with the efforts Of only - hours
work reported. the committees Gov
ering the Y. w. G. a canpsign are
ahle TO report over 0ne-third 0l
thefr total campaign amount given,
Al the noon meeting Of the teams
today, . total Of &s.0zz.6o wls re-
ported u having been pledged. The
greater part Of this sum was given
n cash. Mrs. s. s. Davsf' team lead
with $2,6O1.5O collected from q
persons. The team 81 the execu.
tive committee reported $645 col.
lected from 10 persons. The results
Of this first days work is mos
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-20
Lodge Meeting.

Loyal Order of Moose, Rock Is
land lodge No. 1870. initiated Is
members and balloted on 20 at the
meeting held last evening at Maths
hall. The local team did the work
and there were quite few guests
present. There will be meeting
Sunday at 10 in the morning at
Maths hall, when the work will be
continued.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-20

a skating party Is to be the enter
tainment offered the guests OF Mi.
and Mrs. William ]. Sweeney this
eeyning at a small party they are
having. Part Of their yard has
been flooded, and the pond Is new
in excellent condition for exhibi-
ton Of all kinds on the slippery
surface. Later in the evening, re-
freshments will be served in the
house.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-20
Party for Miss Webb.

Miss Austa Webb, who is to be-
come the bride of Rev. @. v. Will
hanson in February, was the hon.
Gree at miscellaneous shower
given last evening by Mrs. John
Bysinger, at her home, COS Thir-
teenth avenue. The house was
decorated in pink and white, the
chosen colors OF Miss Webb, and in
the dining room, a tiny bNide made
a pretty centerpiece for the table
at which a delicious lunch was
served to the IL guests present.
The evening was spent In games
and music. This evening. after the
Christian Endeavor society meet.
ing at the Fifteenth Avenue Chris.
tian church. shower will be given
/ for Miss Webb.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-20
Rarty for Mrs. Lucas.

The members of Eastern Star
Social circle are giving a fare
we'll party for Mrs. M E..
Lucas, who is leaving Rock Is
land for Oklahoma, where her
new home is to be, tomorrow
at the home of Mrs. J. W. Durham,
1896 Fifth avenue. All members of
the order will be present and plans
have been made for very pretty
party.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-20

Resular. prayer meeting WI =
held 6 ne Central Presbyte1an
church Wednesday eyentng u 1850
yiht Elder Motx q leader. The
1890 Win meet wednesday even
~ after prayer meeting.
Woman's Relief corps, No. 81.
viii hold tho regular business
meeting Wednesday afternoon at
Memorial hall 1t 1850 o'clock.
The monthly meeting Of the
Covenant bible Glass Of the First
Methodist church, which was to
have been held tomorrow afternoon
has been postponed until wednes-
day, Jan Is.
On account Of the death OF Mrs.
w B. Barker'G mother, there will
be no baby welfare clinic held at
the West End Settlement tomorrow
afternoon.
The matrons' gymnasium, class
which has been meeting ut the 4
". C. a.. on Tuesdays and Fridays
will not meet this week. 40 the ma
jority of members are working OF
| the Y. w. C. A. campaign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-20
Mifehen.Lenx Enlargement

Announcement has been made OF
the engagement Of Mrs. Ethel Long,
20zz Fourth avenue, to George w.
Mitchem, the marriage to take
place in April. Both Mrs. Long
and Mr.. Mitchem have made their
homes in Rock Island and the an
nouncement Of their engagement
will be Of interest to many friends.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-20
Krcsge jolly Club.

A mock wedding was the feature
Of the monthly meeting Of the
Kresge Jolly club held by the en-
ployes Of the s. S. Kresge company
last evening. The participants were
dressed for their roles and the
event was amusingly and cleverly
staged. After this a business meet
ing was held and the following Off
GERS were chosen for this year:
president, Mrs. Leona Ray; vice
president, Miss Mildred Tunwall;
secretary. Miss Alice Nelson, treas
urer: Miss Hattie Ludwig. The
president appointed social COM
mittce composed of Miss Florence
Grey and Miss Elsie Anderson.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-20

Tour choice IS to 81 shoes for
IS, all sizes. Bert's, 1916 Second
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-20

Your choice s. to. $12 shoes for
Sc, all sizes. Bert's, 1916 Second
avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1920-01-20
Rneoonf g b Pfeeeate1.

John H. Haubefg Is chairman Of
the pageant committee OF the Musi-
cal Federation, which Is to stage .
pageant depicting historical events
IN the development Of the tri-cities;
A prixe Of $1,000 has been offered
By the national president Of the
Federation Of Music Clubs. Mrs.
Frank Seiberling Of Akron, Ohio.
for the composition, words and mu-
SIC. OF the pageant. It will take
: cast Of 1t least 1000 persons to
present the scenes and any one
may compete IN the contest for au-
thofship. 1t Is to be presented at
the biennial convention Of the Ma
tional Federation of Music Clubs to
be held here June, 1921. Harry
Downer OF Davenport and Charles
Meese OF Moline are also on the
committee and information con-
corning the contest can be secured
from them.