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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-09-02
Mr.. Watkins mentioned some of tn

Mr.. Watkins mentioned some Of the
measures which he was instrumental
in putting through, among them the
income and excess profit tax and the
measure providing for bonus to sol
diers who served during the world
war.
We understand that Mr. Watkins re-
ceiyel assurance Of a strong support
lat this box, mad from other points in
the parish.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-09-02

LOST.-One Cameo Brooch pin, en-
graved gold mounting, cameo has brown
back ground with white carved face,
Has place for chain and safety catch.
Lost in Arcadia between depot and bust
ness part of town. Finder please re-
turn to DEMOCRAT OFFICE and re-
ceiye reward. ~ It.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-09-02
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOLS!
Arcadia, La, Aug. IA, 1920.


To know people is a splendid asset.
To encourage this accomplishment /
am offering at the closing OF the
school year, 1920-21, five dollar gold
piece to each high schSol in Bienivllle
Parish.
This prize is to be awarded in such
manner as the principal of each school
may arrange, to- the girl Or boy who
knows by sight, and can give the name,
initials, address and occupation of the
greatest number of Bienville Parish
citizens. Also twenty-five dollars as a
prize to the school girl or boy from any
part of Bienville Parish who can win
lin such contest at the first general
school meet that may be held any
where in Bienville Parish in 1921.
]. E. REYNOLDS.
| Ma lot of ,,asu hovs, g1lito af I I,
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-09-02

Money Decides II.
A tourist without money Is tramp;
tramp with money Is a tOurist.--Lon.
Ion Answers.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1920-09-02

Nice lot Of new boys Suits at j. L.
MeClellan's.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-02-13
! Mr.. Land Owner,
Listen!
No. II

real estate man tried to sell ag I'D German farrer 3
lrult ranch out West The r. E4IanSyas figuriqS the
aaxge fettsas to be - SdE uhert easaS
bear, ETC. The old farmer listene& to - Az 1eceScifv
profits and said "You say that WILL make large bro.
fits Well, Mr.. Real Estate man. when "wll-be-is" you
come to
The moral of this tale is that don't say that we WILL
SELL but that CAN sell now, have been in bus
mess for time and proved that SELL There Is
no Will-bes about our business We not just try
ing to sell and Just starting out in the real estate business
We are not firm to you have proved that we can
sell now besides we are known by good prospec
tive buyers to have been in business for long time and
still at it, We have proved and have their confidence to
trade with ard through Think it over you property
owners, and when in town to see u.s. anyhow We
satisfy both buyer and seller that when the deal is made
everybody satisfied We make profits for everybody or
there can be satisfaction and trading Call at Gus
office phone
Eve buy and sell the earth. :
II. II. Hansen and S. F. C0ckreu
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-02-13

that the jungle god would slay Numa
and the old black was even more terri
fed of his own impending fate at the
hands Of the victor than he had been
by the sure and sudden death which
the triumphant lion would have meted
out to him. He saw the lion weaken
from loSs~of blood. He saw the mighty
limbs tremble and stagger and at last
he saw the beast sink down TO rise no
the forest god or
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-02-13
Attention. Confederate Veterans.

1t becomes my duty, as your adju-
tant to order thesCamp together for
the purpose of electing a commander
for our Camp, caused by the death
some weeks since Of 7. J. wilkins, our
commander. So | have designated
Monday, February 10th, as a suitable
day (it being the first day of court
for us to meet. | hope all old Confeds
who possibly can do so, will come.
Meet with US promptly at 1 o'cock.
We will have only a few more annual
elections before the most of us left
will have passed away. Don't forget
the date-Monday, Foby 10th, 1920.
w, o. BARNES,
Your adjutant.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-02-13
WANT YOU TO KNOW.

That | am still putting down deer
wells. If you need a supply of water
let me hear from you. K. G. STONE,
Care of Beacon, Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-02-13
COckrels for Sale.

Two Rhode Island Red and two
White Rock coclrells for sale. Both
pure bred and from fine strain.
MRS. CHAS. OGDEN,
Prairie Point, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-02-13
COWS FOR SALE.

Ten registered Jersey cows from
Tennessee. One army officers saddle
cheap. B. UNDERWOOD,
- Brooksville Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-02-13
FORD FOR SALE.

One Ford car practically new. Bar
gain for 1uiek sale. W p, FARRAR,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-02-13

Rhode Island Red eggs, from fins
strain, at So per setting. q.
R. C. PATTY,
Macon. Miss,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-02-13
Auto for Sale.

1917 Nobel, five-passsenger Ford cav
for sale. In good condition and run
ming order. Will sell cheap.
J. S. THORNTON,
Machulay,l,e, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1920-02-13

Continued on page eight.)
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-17
MODERN DAY SAINTS
RATE ANOTHER CROWN

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-17
Chinese Hoenltnlitr.

ming the words together, ALE time pickum up onions
40 time 10 rest"
Chinese HoSpit tally
The hospitality OF South been celebrated IN
song and story for many years. None OF the people
there could have surpassed this simple child OF
Rising sun in the he accorded me- nor the
gentity with which he asked partake OF
thing to eat. There Chinese women there. but
the place clean though IL had been garnish-
ed for feast by corps of trained servants Chung
Yen made tea in a little earthen pot-tea rares
and unlike that OF the American home There
were noodles rich and satisfying. and hot from the
fire. They served chop with the white OF
OF the chickens that had been scratching in the
but a few days before
When ready to depart. there were choice
gifts from the vineyards and fields Clusters purple
grapes; punches Of white celery heads OF asparagus
crisp and tender; samples OF the Chinese vege-
tables-au put in the by the smiling Chung
and his helper, with the words. You TAKEN home
now, and show all peoples what got"
Chung Yen has medals for bravery. he has led
desperate charges against the foe. never made
after dinner speech in his life. and takes interest in
the word series. But with all those drawbacks. he has
carved niche in the Lawton hall of fame Any
who take 20 Of worthless marsh and
1t into garden spot by his labor deserves
thanks. That IS what this little Chinaman with the
generous heart and the fear OF the camera done
Therefore the cinders OF the dinky train. and the
hazardous ride over hills in the FOrd-and this story.
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SO too pictures OF Chung Yen though he allowed
me as many as 1 wished OF the farm.
Far to affirm that Chung Yen has
lived a romance since he to this country. His is
story OF toil.-Of everlasting digging IN the muck Of
the he call his Ten years ago. when
ne first the farm Lawton, the soil OF the
valley that horse could not be driven
Now Il is dry.
Long back-breaking hours with a ditching
spade when Oozed from shoes every step.
hands were blisered the daily routine OF Chung
Yen for many months His toll has borne fruit for
clean drainage bitches through every field, and
keep the rich land from drinking up much mois-
ture Now he horses the fields and does
not have 10 equip them with the unga1nly flat marsh
shoes Of old.
The Gorihed Onion.
Chung Yen got into the Lizzie" with Us and we
drove the winding hill. past the grapes. 70 the
fields OF Chinese vegetables. Rows OF yellow onions
Law drying the sun. where they had been uprooted
by the diggers The onion pIebian vegetable when
put into Irish But 1t be gorihed IL made
the garnshment Chinese dish which might tempt
the most exacting epicure After returned 10 the
house I shown shed IN which stored three
carloads these Chinese onions. and must have
been another carload drying in the field.
NO, that lettuce" said Chung Yen. THAT
Chinese greens. sell him in Chicago, Cleveland all
over" . osld OF yellow plants. OF the general
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FOR the pumping 81 water directly from the river into
the mains and water pipes made and accepted by
the majority of the people There were those. how
ever. who advocated stand pipe. water tower,
Professor Wilcox called
The leader OF the Holly advocates william H
Beach one or the proprietors OF the hrst mill
tablished IN South Bend while Leighton pine headed
The opposition. This a highly spirited
fair. The victory by the champions OF the
stand pipe proposition when Mr. Pine a meeting Of
the citizens held IN the court house demonstrated MS
process by a miniature stand pipe
The Holly and the stand Pipe became the main is
sue IN the city election and William Miller was elected
mayor, IN 1872 The majority Of the common council
was with him favor OF Mr.. Pines plan. They were
also IN favor OF municipal ownership and in the
mer Of 1873 first steps were taken. on July 7, 1878
an ordinance providing that William Miller. mayor.
Joseph Worden, Peter Weber, Alexander Staples and
: X King constitute committee on behalf OF the city
y South Bend. passed II empowered them 20
enter into contract for the construction
y water works and system as proposed and planned
5y John Brknbine
Bonds for hundred thousand dollars we're issued
July 2, 1879 and oct. 6. 1874 sxty-fve dollars
issue
The actual location OF tho water works was fixed on
the north side OF Pearl st, which IS as
Lincoln E. not far from the intersection Of the
first alley west OF Carroll 50.
The base OF the stand pipe which still and is
stll in use was made OF concrete 80 square and IA
feet deep.
Mr. Staples In Charge.
The work Of erecting tho stand pipe delegated
IN charge and one Of the common council To aid
Mr. BurEnbne and Mr.. Staples in their task the
Gil appointed on Nov II, 1873 special officers in the
persons OF George V Glover. Noah Higgins. William
Overcracler, Ananias Forst and o. c. Perry.
The stand pipe completed and the plates riveted
in place thus making huge tub waterproof The
stupendous task OF raising stand pipe was under
taken on Friday, Nov Il. 1873. The was ele-
waited p feet the first day and it 23O
mo Following Monday that the structure was per-
pendicular 20 its base. rising 200 feet the air.
Alex Staples declared hero In response TO
the cheers Of his proud townsmen he replied. Gentle
men, I raise stand pipe great dea!
easier than make a speech"
In recent interview. Mr. Staples who lives al SIG
that time.
The engineers IN Chicago thought fools 10
attempt TO raise the stand pipe in that manner, but
went ahead FOR believed in our hearts that "
could accomplish the work and did"
That wasn't the end Of the controversy" continued
Mr Staples. "On Christmas day OF that year by the
way, the temperature was IS degrees on that day.
pretty good for December Mr. John NJ Studebaker.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-17

together with Edwin Near John c. Rnoblock and
Caleb Kimbal judges and Schuyler Colfax in
the belfry over the Studebaker works Mr. Pine had
bet Mr.. Studebaker that he could drive him
from the belfry with onench stream from hydrant
the works. while the time other one
inch streams should be thrown from as many hyd-
the vicinity"
a large crowd saw Mr.. studebaker and his party
drenched to the skin. That put end 20 the Holly
stand pipe controversy" he concluded.
The members OF the first water works board were
Joseph Worden. Peter Weber Alexander Staples and
IL King II the city OF South Bend $4,000 TO
build IT'S original water works.
James y. Luther. present superintendent OF the
water Works department tells OF his experience
The water works system.
When I a boy Of II years. water pipes we're
being laid Cedar St. past the home or Judge r E
Howard. from Hin St 20 NOtre dame av. The pipes
were followed out pine logs six feet long Of
tar wa given them both inside and out TO them
water tight To reinforce them they wero bound Dy
hoops OF iron The pipes were connected by wooden
nipples coated with white lead mako driving
After the connections were made little Garth was
tapped around the pipes The water then let In
and that whole line o. pipe wggled Ike a snake be-
OF the great pressure OF the water. The main
quickly shut off, thus preventing the work from
destruction"
said. 'In all there about three miles OF these
wooden pipes The water. which pumped from the
ST Joseph river into the stand pipe the people
protection against fire and provided them with
10 sprinkle their streets and lawn but they
sired IL for domestic purposes.
Make First Survey.
n 1850. when Everett J. Abbot was the first water
works superintendent geological survey made OF
IN and around South Bend. The report Of
the surveyors disclosed the that Pend was
favored other city the United States as
water bearing stratum existed here.
4 well sunk through the clay bed 20 the gravel
Iay result of this procedure pure and whole
some flowed 90 the surface OK It's volition.
This driven we'll 10 feet deep and was To-
Gated the water works pumping station and not
from the river bank. To ascertain whether or not
wells could be driven 90 supply the stand pipe Mr.
Abbot drove well after well until 81 of them had been
sunk ga the immediate vicinity OF the water works
flow OF the first Wen diminished by
this experiment and dug collect the
water This AID private wells formed the water
supply until ;hs year 1885. The river water not
used after the first aTtssian wells were driven.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-17

appearance the lettuce the punches were wider
than any lettuce These Chinese greens looking
much like Swiss chard but having distinctive flavor
and Of their Long OF green celery.
banked with the rich black dirt bleaching
stalks Some time later you may OF the same
celery in dish OF chop suey. but probably will
not think OF the little Chnaman in blue smocks who
tended the plants with careful hands that the dish
might be perfection
His China Dream Home.
Chung OF these things. calls them
good. He cue, slippers loose garments.
His dress is that OF the except
seems 10 have a knack for doing laundry work But
he is assmilated, will be. and not want
TO mix with the Americans. His heart IS on a
house along a road in the south OF China where he
up children call him blessed. There will
be kites for the boys and fish every day for dinner,
and fire crackers for gala occasions, and IL will be
more like living than here. he says.
Even If Chung Yen could not talk English with flu
ency, Of the Chinese boys working in the neld
could. He afraid Of the camera. had received
part OF college education at Chicago university, and
talked with interest OF other places He knew that
South Bend produced farm implements and motor cars
and wondered that should come there for a story.
when there must be many things in the city 10
write about
Sunday means another day OF toll TO Chung Yen and
his men. VIII you put your fine clothes and
Sunday" I asked him. "NoNoNo," he answered. run
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BUT ART GOT BACK
IN TIME FOR CLASS

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excuse for making the trip they highly inter
ested spectators.
After the excitement OF watching dashing motor
cycles tempt death at turn Arthur remembered
he had to be school the next morning He left
the tack a about o'clock, determined make the
return trip Of 114.7 miles in less than Is hours
sunset he Silver Lake. He had approx
mately so miles He tired and
hungry. With his last dime he bought hard
Christmas candy.
The night dark. he had light; the road
long he felt fatigue. There thought Of water
melons His mind concentrated getting TO
school time in the morning
Bobby and Gordon taking II easier. With
money raised by selling Gordont headlight, they had
taken tho nterurban Goshen. But where they
sleep? They looked the local bicycle dealer. He
appreciated their sport and their craftsmanship After
being introduced to the hotel manager. they al
lowed to spend the night in the hotel lobby
At Tuesday Gordon and Bobby rode into South
Bend. They tired. dirty and hungry. but they
had enjoyed the time OF their lives.
Six hours before them, little 4rthur Hardman had
pedaled in all by himself He almost ready fall
from his wheel but his Jaw stil ard he was
still pedalng be school time that morning. AS
reward for his grit he there in time and enjoyed
the lasting satisfaction that with accomplish
ment under difficulties
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measured doses at regular intervals the common
OF the unelect
They comprised IN the main OF square-lunged
orators professors with pietisc appetite politicians
who have failed and clerks mad Put together
and falling into anothers by the attraction OF
common standard they form unique and
sorted galaxy OF irreconciables who will not be
cused OF compromise in any manner.
That is the OF IT. in that they try to enforce
goodness down the throats OF oil sundry. with
catchy shibbOleth such Dawn of Day Nicotine
Next they stampede the country giving generous
samples of lot OF blatant knowledge and passing
about everything from billiard pure aqua
vita" They indeed the pests OF ths-Our genera
ton.-these Twentieth century quacks.
The Cure
After all said what need most IN this turbulent
old world OF IS little Of the spirit OF
Assist and little less Of the vainglorious splutterings
OF the straightaced Puritan. We need little of the
and gentle instinct OF the former, which
10 be lost gift among the children OF men. and bit
OF the healing calm OF a voice such that OF Him
who knew the trueness OF all things
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-17
WHEN SHOP GIRLS
CALL US "DEARIE"
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lCOnfinuec 4
which she took to another store and had copied.
Twas Pins She Wanted
One young woman who is always courteous 10 her
customers. and who has made many OF them her
friends had the following experience:
Two women came into The day rather
sessing manner They asked the clerk TO show them
some diamond stick pins. They wanted something
good they said. so the clerk got out all she had
those pins down there?" one Of them asked Ihose
pins" the clerk replied. You are rot
showing all you have" the woman exclaimed ana
called girl from across the aisle.
The Old, Leather Bucket
little bue-eyed foreigner approached the girl be
hind the leather counter in store and said "ne
surprise. she pointed % the canteen bags IN
which the girls have been carrying other things De-
sides money.
There are some vell-meaning customers who when
they go into a make purchase, have reg
uar social with the clerk, who happens possibly
OF theirs They tell all about their op-
not thinking that they are taking up the time OF the
clerk who is being paid for her services
Don't Buy Him Purple.
The when the fair makes their annual Sc
ietio NJ tfa for husband Dad or brother ia almost
US a TO the clerks may result In
Tom. Dick Harry being pleased with his gift IN
stead OF ashamed afraid TO IL apprehensve
that big. buttoned blue-coated individual Will
think ne has other things in his cellar besides the
winter canned fruit he would not have
lected such hideous cravat The word is-dont let
her buy a purple with yellow dots splashing its
surface.
wise clerk will not try 70 force her customer TO
accept something which she does wan: This only
results in the customers being ultimately dissatisfied
with the article. and perhaps avoiding the store as
we'll the clerk who sold Il to her The clerk who
tries force something her customer is just as
deserving of criticism indifferent who does
not whether she displays the stock in her depart
ment
others, thing II Is well remember when shopping,
as courtesy pays both sides OF the counter.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-17
STOPS BACKACHE
IN FEW MINUTES
Rub lumbago. pain. Soreness, stiff
ness right out with est Jacobs
OIL"

When your back is sore and lame
or lumbago. sciatica or neuritls has
YOU stiffened up. don't suffer, Get
a small trial bottle OF old. honest
st Jacobs oil" al any drug store.
pour a little IN your hand and rub
u right into the pain or ache. and
by the time YOU count so. the sore
ness and lameness IS gone.
Don't stay crippled This sooth-
ing. penetrating liniment takes the
ache and pain right out and ends
the misery II 81 magical. yet abb
solutely harmless and doesn't burn
or discolor the skin.
Nothing else stops lumbago. sci
atica and lame back misery go
promptly and surely. Il never dis
appoints.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-17
SOUTH BEND TALES
OF THE LONG AGO

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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-17

IN Hawaii-fruit too ripe to ship. The fruit alone
might cost you as much as the whole dessert
This is most important People need fruit daily
real fruit, not mere favor. Jify-Jell serves it
in delicious form, with moments trouble, at
triAing cost Join the millions who enjoy it
Start this week and send the trademarks for the
molds we offer free.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-17
Eight Fruit Desserts

Eight fruit desserts are placed
at your constant call. A package
serves a family and costs a few
cents only.
The desserts are light, as des-
serts should be. They are rich in
needed fruit. And nothing is more
welcome.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-17

1t should Try it
now. Compare it
with the old des-
serts without the
fruit in bottles.
1t will give YOU
\ new conception
of these quick
fruity dainties.
With the molds
we will send a
recipe book and
offers on all our
molds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-17
You need it now

Now starts the great season for
Jiffy-Jell desserts. Go get a va
riety. Then send us the circle
trademarks for the gifts we offer
this week
You lovers of Jify-Jell know
its delights. You who don't know
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-10-17
CHUNG YEN OF LAYTON,
IN A FAR OFF COUNTRY

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Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-06-11
Thomas Arrest
More Important
Than First Thot

The arrest Of Adolph Thomas, age
80, here Friday morning as a suspect
ed auto thief. is probably more Inn
portant than police first believed.
with the receipt OF information from
Seattle authorities that federal war
rant for Thomas arrest win be issued
in Portland a crime more serious than
auto theft is Indicated.
In Thomas possession police found
a notebook containing at least swt
dozen auto license numbers models OF
the machines and dates. This leads
police to believe that Thomas has
made wholesale auto theft his bust
ness, but this. they claim would not
Justify federal warrant
Thomas Is a tramp photographers
and is known TO have been in Centra-
la. Police believe that there may be
connection between he and violations
Of federal laws there BY the recent red
pprislnFs. One notebook found IN the
prisoners possession contains numer-
Gus recipes OF 4 strange character tnat
include powerful drugs One recipe