davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
CALOMEL DYING
FAST IN SOUTH
ADodson's Liver Tone" Is Taking
the Pace OF Dangerous.
Sickening Drug.

You're bilious. sluggish. constipated
and believe you need vile. dangerous
calomel to start your liver and clean
your bowels.
Here's Dodson's guarantee Ask you
druggist for a bottle of DOdson's Liver
Tone and take spoonful tonight. If
II doesn't start your liver and straight
en- you right up better than calomel
and without gripping or making you sick
want you to go back to the store and
get your money.
Take calomel today and tomorrow
you will feel weak and sick and nau-
seated. Don't lose a days work. Take
q spoonful Of harmless, vegetable
DodsOn's Liver Tone tonight and wake
up feeling great. It's perfectly harm
less, 80 give 1t to your children any
time. It can't sAlivate so let them ee.
snything afterwards.-Adv.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
VIII Be Dry In Decade.

Lincoln, Neb.--Prohibitio within 10
Years will cover the civilized world.
was the statement made in public
address by Clinton n. Howard, choice
Of Nebraska prchibitionists for the
presidential nomination.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
DANGER of Infection

Washington.-Th water supply OF
more than 30 900 city residents Is in
Imminent danger of becoming disease
infected because Of the impossibility
OF obtaining tie necessary purifying
chemical, the public health service an
nounced.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
EItty.one countries Represented.

London.-Fifty-one countries are
represented at the second information
al communist congress which opened
at PetIograd. says a wireless message
from Moscow Among the numerous
delegates are four from the United
States.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30

Lima. Peru-Ail Bolivian ministers
abroad, including those at Paris and
Washington, have been ordered to de-
liver the archives Of their respective
legations to the secretaries OF the ie-
cations. according TO Information ias,
received here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
10 Combat the b. c. l.

Washington an effort to combat
the high cost Of living tae war depart
ment soon is to pl>,e mil ions of dol
lars worth Of canned meats on the
market at prices below even prewar
quotations, said an announcement
from the office of the division of sales.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
$4,000 MINERS IDLE.
Unauthorized Strike Forces Out EN-
ployes Of "a Mines.

st. Louis. Approximately 10000
coal miners, employed on "a mines in
Franklin county, H., were idle as a
result of the unauthorized strike of
day laborers, according to reports re-
ceived at the headquarters here of the
fifth and ninth districts coal bureau.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
MORE THAN TRE5LEs.
Tulsa, OKLA, Has Increase Of 1854
Per Cent In Last Ten Years.


Per Cent in Last Ten Years,
Washington-Tulsa. Okla, with an
increase OF 9ss4 per cent in the last
10 years, bringing its popu alton to
72,075. as announced by the census
bureau, has had the largest rate of
growth of any southern city, except
ing Miami, Fla, which showed 440.1
per cent.
Tulsa ranked as seth southern city
in 1910 in point Of population and its
population this year probably will
rank the CITY among the first Is of
the south. Of the cities whose popu-
lation already has been announced,
Tulsa ranks below Knoxville and
above Little Rock. In the 10 years
Tulsa has pissed Little Rock, Mobile,
Chattanooga and score Of smaller
cities.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
DAVIS COMING HOME.

Ambassador to Great Britain Gets a
Vacation Aug. 10.
Neutrality-suspicious. Davis. ambassa-
dor to Great Britain, will sail for the
United States about Aug. is on the
uR mpic TO spend his leave Of absence,
the state department announced.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
Movie PICTURE WORKERS Strike.

New York.--More than 1000 moving
picture workers employed in studios
and laboratories in New York and vi
cinity went on strike, tying up or
Gripping score of film plants. The
workers demand more pay, shorter
hours and recognition Of the union.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
BRYAN TURNS DOWN
PROH| NOMINATION
POSITIVELY REFUSES TO RUN AS
DRE'S CANDIDATE FOR
PRESIDENCY.
OHIO MAN IS SELECTED
Aaron s. Watkins, of Germantown
Ohio, Is Conventions Choice After
commoner Wires Declining
the t.5nor.

Lincoln, Neb.-ohio got its third
presidential candidate for the 1920
campaign wnen the Prohibition ma.
tional convention nominated Aaron S.
Watkins of Germantown, Ohio. after
learning from William ]. Bryan that
he would not accept the nomination
voted him.
Mr.. Watkins won on the second bal
lot after ne and R. H. Patton had each
received SIS votes on the first.
Mr.. Watkins was born on a farm
near Rushsylvania, Ohio, and is So
years old. He preached II years in
the Methodist church before starting
teaching and was nominated for Cover.
nor Of Ohio ON the Prohibition ticket
in 1905 and 1905 In accepting, Mr..
Watkins said his campaign plans were
up TO the national committee, but he
knew it would be an active cam.
paign.'
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
win Propose A,tLrobaceo Plank.

Denver.-Colorado's delegate to the
national prohibition convention will
carry nlank calling for prohibition OF
the manufacture and sale of tobacco
products. it was declared at the state
convention here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
nrons Dead On Street

Nashvi le-Dr R. NJ Boyle. 73, a
well-krown dentist, fell on the street
as the result of sudden attack Of
Lemonhage Of the brain and heart
failure ard died before medical aid
reached him.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
Decides 10 Sim rreatv.

Constantinople. - Turkey has de-
cided tn sign the peace treaty. it was
announc, d officially. The Turkish
war office was advised that the van
guard Of the Greek army had entered
Adrianople.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
SUGAR CARGO Arrives.

New York.-The British steamer
Balzac arrived here from Montevideo
with a cargo of $500 tons of refined
sugar. consigned to American i'm.
porters.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
Aold Wool for Reiter prloe

Dallas.-More than 1000 900 pounds
Of wool are being held In storage ware
houses throughout the state waiting
Tor the recpening Of the ma-kes in
September. when it is hoped better
prices will prevail.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
Cruisers In Fetss.

Lima, Peru--The British cruisers
Weymouth and Yarmouth and the
American cruiser Tacoma took for
NAL part in the Peruvian national
tetes.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30

jefferson City. Mo.-A wage in
crease OF five cents an hour was
granted the 5000 employees OF the
United Railways of ST. Louis by the
state public service commission. The
total increase amounts to $4,000 .
year.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
Get $4,000 in Liberty Bonds and 81 500

st. Marie nl-Three armed men
he'd up the Bank of st. Marie, OBJ
tanned $50 600 in Liberty Bonds and
$500 in cash and. after locking the
cashier in the vault. escaped in an
automobile.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
Acrot,atic spidsr-

My oldest boy saw. spider making
a web from the ceiling. He exclaim-
ed: Come quick and see the spider.
He has string tied to his leg, kicking
hisseif down."-Exchange
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30

not know what 10 90.
My mother advised
me to take Lydia {.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
use the S ana tive
Wash 90 ! took her
q advice and used
these remedies and
cured myself. feel
fine and do all my
homework which ]
could not do before,
na na,,lA harlir,
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
Blot In Snain.

Corrunna, Spain.-A policeman was
killed and another wounded by re-
yolyer shots during disturbances in.
: dent to tae stevedores' strike.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
eorqas' Body to Return.

Washington--The body of former
Surgeon General Gorgas, who died re-
Gently in London, will be brought to
the United States on the army trans.
port Pocahontas. the war department
announced here.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
Int.rnatlonaI suraIeaI soelet,

Paris. Premier Millerand welcomed
the International Surgical Soc ETY.,
which opened ITS fifth congress here.
with many prominent surgeons pres
ont. including 20 Americans.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
PROPERTY is DAMAGED.
Rain and Electrical Storm Strikes New
York

York.
New York-Thousands of dollars
worth OF property was damaged in
New York and vicinity when one of
the worst rain and electrical storms
in years swept across the district. Sub
ways were flooded. trolley rails in
suburban districts were washed away,
cellars of many residences and public
buildings inundated and scores of gar
Gems were ruined by the rushing
waters.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
Launch 1.5coTon Ship.

Gloucester, n. Y-The l,500-ton
combination passenger and cargo
steamer James Otis. was launched
sidewise at the Pussy & Jones Ship
-
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30

Jud Tunkins says one beauty about
votes for women is that the srstnn
brings politics into the home aud gives
she folks something to talk about be
,ides their relations.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
sal Bodies Arrive.

New York.-Bodies of ISL American
soldiers who died overseas arrived
here on the steamship Princess Ma
toika.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
$500 paid for a Sow.

Fort Worth, Tex.-A new high price
for hogs in the southwest was set hare
when James Ditto. of Arlington, bank
sr. paid 1920 for Duroc-Jersey SOW.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30

He-We can't afford to employ o
washerwonfan any longer. so you viii
have to do the family washing your
self.
She-Ay, there's the rubi
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
plan Austrian charter

vienna.-The National Assembly ad-
burned until September is, at which
time it is expected the draft of a new
constitution will be ready.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
threatening Prospect.

threatening Prospect
"How about the watch on the
RhineY"
swell, II the Huns don't behave
themselves any better than It looks
now, 1t is going TO be an alarm clock"
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
YEeeMEN GET $4,000.

Escape from North Carolina Bank with
Government Securities.
Henderson, n. C.-Yeggmen who
blew open the vaults OF the Bank Of
Macon, 20 miles north of here, escaped
with Liberty bonds and war savings
stamps valued at SIS 5000. according to
]. NJ. Coleman, president of the bank.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30

Why buy many bother Of other verrni-
fuges. when one bottle OF DR. Pvery's Dead
Shot" will set surely and promptly ADV
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
|DO ALL MY
| HOUSEWORK
Before | took Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
| could hardly stand, says
Mrs. KWarcinski.

Chicago, I'LL suffered with dis
placement and irregularities and | did
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
CHARGE PRoFITEERING.

Directors OF utah-ldsho Sugar Cor
porstion Bound Over.
Salt Lake City-The U,ah-Idaho
Sugar Corporation as represented by
directors was bound over for trial by
United States Commissioner Van Pelt
on charge of profiteering In sugar.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30
WILL DISTRIBUTE SHIPPING.
Monopoly Held by Few Large At
lantic Ports to Be Broken.

Washington. Monopoly OF shipping
held by a few large Atlantic seaports
is to be broken up by the shipping
board ard the shipping business dis
tributed among the various ports Of
the country, Chairman Benson de-
clared in an address at the opening
session of the School of Pan-Amarican
end Foreign Commerce.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30

Bozeman, Mont.-William J, Bryan
announced positively that he would
not accept the nomination for presi.
dent rendered him by the Prohibition
National Convention at Lincoln Neb.
The first irtimation of his nomina.
ton was received by him at Madison
Lake, upon his return from forenoon
of fishing, when he read an Associated
Press dispatch giving the text of the
telegram sent to him by the conven-
ton at Lincoln. He was 10 miles
away from any teleg,~ 2h office at the
time. but as soon as he reached Nor
ris. Mont, he telegraphed a reply de-
Ginning the nomination
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1920-07-30

Marion, Ohio.-Senator Harding de-
clared in accepting the Republican
presidential nomination that if elect
ed he would stand for the establish
ment of peace by a resolution of Con-
gress and then propose an interna-
tional understanding" 10 promote
world harmony without impairing
American sovereignty.
He did not directly advocate or op-
pose ratification of the treaty with
reservations md declared it useless
ito discuss in detail the league cove
nant which was conceived for world
upergovernment and negotiated in
Misunderstanding"
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
BATTERY EXPERT
AT HAAS GARAGE
E.. H. Phillips from Dallas VIII
lard Factory Branch Now is
Head Garages Department

The Haas Garage has made i'm
provements in its battery department
and has brought it up to one of the
best fitted up battery plants in this
part of the state. With the installa-
ton of thoroughly complete plant,
it was necessary, therefore, to en-
gage the services of a thoroughly
competent expert, SO Senator Haas,
owner of the big Main street garage,
was advised by the Willard battery
people to employ E. H. Phillips, bat
terry expert out Of the Dallas branch.
Mr.. Phillips is now in charge of
that very important. department of
the big concern and has already made
much Roadway in rendering excellent
expert advice to motorists. He is an
affable, likeable sort of chap and has
made a number of friends in the
short time he has been here. He is
confident Of building for his employer
the biggest battery business in
Southwest Louisiana.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
SHINGLES?

Yes, we have Clippers, Econ
omys, and Primes. Prices right.
The A. C. Skies Lumber Co., Ltd.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
WANT MAN TO SERVE
q
in THREE PARISHES
Demonstration Agent Needed
for Portions of Avoyelles,
Rapides and St. Landry

There is a move on foot to have a
demonstration agent appointed to
serve portions of the parishes of st,
Landry, Avoyelles and Rapides. This
move is being headed by R. D. hilbert,
secretary of the Business Mems
League of Bunkie, and backed by W..
R. Perkins, director of the extension
division of the Louisiana State Uni
versity.
Mr.. hilbert and a committee of rep
resentative citizens of st. Landry will
in all likelihood appear before the po-
lice jury next month to ask for an
appropriation to help defray the e&-
pense. The argument advanced is
that the three parishes in question
are entirely too large to be properly
administered by one demonstration,
and as the outlying sections of the
three parishes are so far from their
parish seats, they can not be worked
properly by the present demonstrate
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
DAUGHTERS TO
GIVE A DANCE
First After-Easter Entertain
ment to Take Place at Bar
riIleaux's on April 2

The Daughters of Isabella, through
their Grand Regent, Mrs. A. L. An
drus, announced during the week that
the first after Easter dance to be Civ
en- in Opelousas would be held at the
Barrilleaux Auditorium under the
auspices of the Daughters, on We'd
nesday night, April z. The Banner
Band has been engaged for the occa-
sion and as it is one of the most pop
ular bands in this section of the state
there is no doubt that the dance will
be largely attended.
The Daughters are giving this dance
for the purpose of raising funds to
fittingly entertain the visiting ladies
at the state convention Of the K. of
c., to be held here very shortly.
It was at first planned to give the
dance on Easter Monday night, but
the difficultlty in engaging band for
that night made it impossible for the
dance to be given then.
Tickets for the dance will be sold
in advance and the Daughters feel
confident that the entertainment will
be social, as well as financial, sue
cess.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
SOUIRES MAY
COME HERE
Lake Charles Live Wire Ten
dered Secretaryship of Lo-
cal Chamber Commerce

L. L. Squires, formerly connected
with the federal government in war
drives, first secretary Of the Greater
Agricultural College, and one of the
best known public spirited men in
Louisiana, will in all likelihood be the
new secretary of the Opelousas
Chamber of Commerce.
Mr.. Squires was rendered the po-
sition by members of the board of di-
rectors and after going over the field
with the present secretary, who re-
tires next month, virtually decided
that Opelousas was the best city in
the state in which to live
The Lake Charles live wire is well
known in this city and when it was
rumored that he might come here,
many of the most prominent business
people of this city expressed conf
dence that he would make one of the
best commercial secretaries in the en-
tire state. In the event that Mr..
Squires accepts the position, he will
Immediately inaugurate campaign
for a parish-wide commercial body,
with the view of putting st. Landry in
the forefront of progressive Louisi-
ana parishes.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
Items of Interest from
The Local Red Cross

The following unclaimed checks are
at Washington, D. c., and interested
parties are asked to call at headquar-
tiers of the local Red Cross chapter
for full information:
Sarah Gibson, Melville, La.
Amy Deshotels, Eunice, La.
Mary Guidry, Sunset, La.
Odelia Deville, Route 5, Opelousas,
La.
Harriet Hudson, Rosa, La.
Mollie Maxwell Duplechin, Eunice,
La.
Alvy Luban Fringe Cor Fruge),
Eunice, La.
The local chapter wants informa-
ton of the correct address of the fol-
lowing names:
Lucinda Payne, Elba, La.
John Coleman, Melville, La.
Clarence Birdo, Washington, La.
Jake Hill, Elba, La.
Arthur Humble, Eunice, La.
Morrell Mitchell Bihm, former adj
dress U. S. Navy apprentice seaman,
La. State University, Baton Rouge,
La, address now supposed to be
Crowley, La.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
Mrs. W. f. Nolan entertained Il

Mrs. w. f. Nolan entertained the
Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist
church on Wednesday afternoon, N
her new home on Grolee street. A
large number of the members attend
ed and had a most enjoyable time.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Levy have re-
turned to this city after a stay of
over month in New York City. They
were in the nations metropolis during
the cold blizzard and state that New
York is no place for a Southerner
during the winter. Despite all the
cold weather, they spent a pleasant
time and took in many good shows.
Surveyor Frank S. Robert was a
visitor to Turkey Creek, Evangeline
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13

HTANTED-One mich COW, fresh in
w milk. For price and other infor-
nation, address R. 0, MARSH, Port
Barre, La. mch13-tf
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13

ors and one man to take care of a
ward in each of the three parishes
could accomplish great results. 1t
is understood that the demonstration
agents of Avoyelles, Rapides and ST..
Landry have consented to the propo-
sition, and as leading business men
and farmers of the three parishes are
backing the move, it is generally be-
lieved that the various police juries
will make the necessary sappropria-
tons, thereby insuring the appoint
ment of farm demonstration to be
stationed at Bunkie and to worl, in
cooperation with those of st. Lard =,
Avoyelles and Rapides.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
LUKE REILLY SAYS "THE RAT
DIED BEFORE REACHING
THE RIVER"

"Since moving near the river two
years ago, we've always used RAT
SNAP. Watched a vicious water rat,
nibbling at RAT-SNAP outside the
house. About fifteen minutes later
he darted off for the water, to cool
his burning stomach, but he died be-
fore reaching it." Three sizes, 25e,
soc, S1.OO. Sold and guaranteed by
LitteIl's 1920 Drug Store and Estate
of J. B. Sandoz, opelousas, La.-adv.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
SERVICE
IS off club composed Of Opelousas

ers off a club composed of opelousas
and Washington players, to the tune
Of 1s to IL. The game was one of the
fastest pulled off here in several
months, many difficult and spectac-
ular plays being staged.
Eunice boasts of one of the best
basketball clubs in this section of the
state and has a record of ten victor
les in fourteen games. The athletic
spirit is very evident in the western
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13

St. Landry metropolis and the school
team is being backed to the limit by
rOoters and patrons of the school. AS
result, the Eunice boys under the
leadership of Professors Aycock and
Brunson feel they can trim the best
clubs in this territory and are chal-
longing all corners.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13

Observation-Disclosures Observation-Disclosures
56Sds115ilG12Tl9 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
BURGESS HEADS
POWER PLANT
Bodemuller Could Not Accept,
So Board of Aldermen APP
point Local Electrician

H. R. Bodemuller, native of this
city and a former resident, but for
the past several months residing in
Lafayette, this week notified the OPP
elousas board of aldermen that be-
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13

cause of the fact that his employers
there would not release him from his
contract it was impossible for him to
accept the position as superintendent
of the local power plant Whereupon
the board selected Mr.. w. Ed. Bur
CESS, proprietor of the Electric Equip
ment Station of this city and he as
sumed charge last Thursday.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13
EUNICE TRIMS
LOCAL TEAM
Fast Game of Basketball Here
Last Friday Resulted in an
1910 IL Victory for Eunice

The Eunice basketball team came
over to Opelousas last Friday after
noon and politely clipped the feath-
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13

the pit are first-eiass. Mr.. Robert
and his estimable family will soon
move to Crowley, he having accepted
the position as road engineer for the
parish of Acadia.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1920-03-13

parish, last Sunday, and on his re-
turn brought sample of gravel from
the gravel pit in which he is interest
ed. He states that the prospects for
reaping rich financial harvest from