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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-25

down only two years, and an immense volume of traffic passes over it. daily When first opened the road. was used mostly by automobilists on pleasure beut ILen business men in both cities began driving back and forth. Now hundreds do it daily.
 Few people have any conception of th s immense number. of new cars that fairly pour down this great highway from Lte u oit, to points in the east and west Rail- road shipment of cars to Toledo and points in Ohio is almost unheard of
 Tt is an everyday sight to see ear. scng down this stretch of the Dixie high, way bound for New York, Nebraska, Kan. sas and elsewhere
 This is a remarkable good road achievement. Two years ago this was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-25
HYDROMETER HABIT
 WOULD SAVE MONEY
 FOR MANY MOTORISTS

'If more motorists would get the hydro meter habit they would. save money, and, incidentally, lots of time, said Charles Woodward manager of the Woodward Battery Company recently, in discuss sion. on the troubles incidental to driving ] car.
 'A hydromcter is not an expensive in- ne worst stretch,o dirt road in tae coun- -y T6day <; links Detroit and Toledo nd facilitates the transportation W. .nou- ssT ds of motor cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-25
Something Else Again

The feminist movement in motordom has raised the devil vi masculine superi- ority. When the modern wife from the ionneau advises friend husband Co clean the dirt out uf his caruuretor Co over come a bucking and missing. he experi- erces the sickening feeling of an abdl- cated monarch
 Her knowledge or cars grows apacs with her driving. Sbc can change a tire as qulchy as he Changing attire, how ever. is something else again. -Motor Life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-04-25

Chile is to electrfy ali the 2.2Op miles
 of railroads operated by the state
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
MR.. BRIGGS ANSWER TO MIR
COOLEY.
Covington, La, Aug.

Covington, La, Aug. 5, 1920.
Mr.. l.. V. Cooley, Attorney-at-Law.
Slidell, La.
Dear Mr.. Cooley beg to thank
you for your favor Of the Sd inst,
and reply as follows:
In view of a considerable mi5un-
derstanding as to the import OF the
recent action of the Police jury in
establishing 25 darinage districts,
Won d,, a service in calling attention
to the fact that this does not con-
stitute "a concrete definite plan for
draining St. Tammany Parish.
think that every lawyer who taxes
the pains to read the Louisiana Ia"
on drainage with his bipartisan
Judgment will readily state the same
conclusion, and that therefore those
who at the present moment view
with alarm" what has already been
done are needlessly disturbed. 1t IS
we'll that laymen should understand
what a lawyer knows, viz: that un-
til a definite project is submitted TO
the votes of the people there is noth-
ing to be feared excepting possibly
the education of the voters, which !
assume only they will continue ID
"view with alarm" who are opposed
to drainage.
am in favor, rs you also express
Yourself, of a full knowledge on the
part of the voters and property own
ers concerning costs before any pro
iect is undertaken. But, as yoi
know. under the law it is the duty
of the Board of State Engineers TO
make all surveys and examinations
necessary to determine such cost !,
also to "state specifically whether Or
not the project is feasible, the cost
per acre to drain and reclaim the
lands; the cost per acre of mainee-
narce the cost per acre O.
putting the lands in a state OF cnltt-
vation after the drainage is accom-
pl;shed; the fertility of the soil or
such Drainage District, and the
value of the land per acre after the
reclamation Is completed'-and all
this before any vote is to be taken.
7 know very little about sale5ma'-
ship, foc l have devoted the fifteen
years Of my working life to th2
arduous investigation of the Law,
particularly relative to land and IN
vestments; but it seems to me and
believe you must agreo that 1t IS
utterly impossible In view OF the law
FOR any cne to sell drainage to me
people nf St. Tammany parish be-
] fore the price or cost is named and
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
ABITA SPRINGS NEWS.

Capt c. J. Mott is spending two
weeks with his family here.
Mr.. E M. Fox spent last week
in New Orleans visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Sanders.
after living here fer five years, left
for New Orleans.
Miss Elizabeth Sanders was marri-
ed August 4, 1920 to Mr.. George
Martir i'll New Orleans.
Misses Clara Schmalz and Rosa
Rauch attended the Martin-Sanders
wedding in New Orleans.
Miss Elmina Pons is spending sew
eral weeks in New Orleans visiting
friends, and while there attended,
the Martin-Sanders wedding.
Judge A. o. Pons was Covins-
ton visitor this week on business. +,
Mayor Abney is having all of our
streets graded, which is a great I'M
provement, and when completed We
will have city appearance.
We learn with regret that Mr..
Ernest Kicker, Capt. Mil1ar's broth
er-in-law, was killed this week in
New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
ST. TAMMANY NOTES.

Mr.. and Mrs. clifton Guillottc, Of
Sun, spent Sunday here
Miss Ruth Gooding returned home
last week after two weeks stay in
New Orleans.
Quite crowd of people from Gov
ington motored here Sunday ard
spent. the day fishing. 49,"
Mrs. J. C. Krentel visited Mrs.
Smith, Sunday evening.
Mr.. Albert Moran, of Central,
spent the day hero Sunday.
Mr.. Thos. Ezell, of Salmen Camps,
spent Sunday here with his parents.
Misses Melvina and Jennie Fogg
visited Lacombe Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Mitchell en-
tertained few of the young folks
Saturday night with an ice cream
supper, a......
The Misses Ezell had as their
guests Sunday afternoon Misses Mel
Vina and Jennie Fogg, Lenora Mo-
ran, Messrs. Walter Evans, George
KnneGy and Pearl Moran.
Miss Marie Lamers has returned
home from the hospital and her
many friends are glad to know tina .
she is much improved.
Wedding bells will soon be heard
around here. ...
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
Can You Afford to Pay for Drainage Now? The Apter
ard More Practical Question is, "Can You Any
Longer Afford Not to Pay it," A Serious
s Question With Land in Present Condition
CORRESPONDENCE FROM SOME WHO EX-
PRESS THEIR OPPOSITION AT THIS TIME
All IN Favor of Drainage; Some Believe the Time Is
Mt Ripe for It and Some Believe That Stumps
Must Be Cleared From Lands First.

and you were conducting an educa-
tional campaign to that end among
the people of St. Tammany.
That further, although you bellev-
ed the drainage districts as recent
iy adopted were correct, yet, because
of opposition you had decided to
drop the matter and were trying
simpiy 10 educate the people up to
the necessity of drainage.
AS to whether or not drainage is
good thing there can be no ques-
ton. | have advocated 1t for years
past. However, like every other big
question, it is all right in the ab-
stract. 1t is the details, and pracLl-
cal applications, that try men IS
SOULS
That has struck me very forcioiy
in the present controversy over
DRAINAGE. From your conversation
and by searching the files of The ST.
Tammany Farmer and The Slide'l
Sun in articles dealing with this
subject, | have reached the concil-
sion that there has never been y
concerto definite plan for drainage
III cL. dmIudAy pain oAoN5hS
fore :Ee people.
Until this is done I see nothing to
talk about. Until we know the cost
and untii we have the figures before
us in black and white, with all taa
details. there is no necessity FOR
reaching any conclusion whatever.
Personally, / doubt very seriously
IL St. Tammany at this time CAN
afford to enter into an extensive
drainage project, but until l know
the costs, can examine specific plaus,
| or no enc else can reach any fair
conclusion. I would, therefore, np-
pose any steps until all the facts,
especially the costs, were before US
YoI have assumed the position OF
trying to "selP' drainage to 81
Tamuany understand that it is
sometimes considered good sales
manship not to mention the price
until you have aroused interest anu
created a desire for the article
Someiim ines, however, as you Will
readily admit, the customer carried
away by the glitter of the salesman $
patter purchases that which he clE
i'll aff5rd and for which he has no
earthly use.
The salesman who Is all business.
who tells all about his goods, VINO
names his price as one of the in
portant facts to be considered, usu-
ally sells the most in the long run
Threfore, all can say is, perhaps
you have a good article, but what
will il cost? Until I know tha-
how can I tell whether | want to
buy or not?"
Yours very truly,
l.. v. COOLEY, JR.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
Saved From Lives of Mis-
cry by Timely Discov-
cry of Defects.
PLY SICIANS GIVE
SERVICES FREE
Mayor Badon, DR.. Maybe
and Rev. A. F. Vaughan
Speak at Parkview.

Baby Week has clearly demen-
strated the value of the work that
is being done by the Red Cross In
st. Tammany parish. 1t is true it
costs nothing, but life is worth more
than money The rearing in health
of the children who are to be the
future citizens of St. Tammany; who
will build on the foundation We are
now laying for them; who will carry
out in progress and development the
ideals we establish; who will them
slves build for the generation that
is to come after them.
Quite number of babies were
found to have defects that might
have disabled them for Hfe, but
which can now be treated and cured.
Will any one say that these precious
lives are not worth the money spent
on them?
We vii, not be able to report the
results of Baby Week, because we
go 20 press before the week is fin
ished, but at the time we write 1873
white babies and % colored babies
have been examined. The physi-
clans OF Covington volunteered their
services and DR.. Gautreaux was OH
the pcb a large part of his time.
Their devotion to public interest
and baby welfare will be appre-
ciate1.
Mayor Badon made an address OF
welcome at the Parkview Theatre
during the children's performance
and spoke feelingly of the interest
we should take in the rearing of
our babies, and of the good work
the Red Cross was doing. Rev. A.
F. Vaughan Of the Methodist Church
terest III The work, and DR.. Maybe
sketched the value of the work to the
child in it's healthful rearing and
the great value of sanitation and
the carrying out of it's established
principles.
The pageant play by the children
was we'll staged and sp1endidly carri-
ed out. Little Miss Reilly, as Moth
er Earth, exhibited wonderful
memory and histrionic ability be-
yond her years. Little Miss Stew
ems, as Time, interpreted her char
acter well and delivered her lines
like an old-timer. Miss Laura Per-
rean6 assumed the burdens of an
Indifferent public with persistence
that made the character recogniz-
able in the difficulty of overcoming
prejudice and set notions, and Mas
ter Harvey Kerr was cupid that
looked like the real thing we see
in valentines and would have made
anybody love a baby. In fact, all
carried out their parts we'll and did
credit to Miss Lois Musick's train
ing in "The Passing of the Littlest
Pageant"
NexI week we will give a full re-
port of Baby Week and will publish
some pictures in connection with the
work and the loyalty of the merch-
ants to. the day.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
A DELIGHTFUL
TIME WITHTHE
MADISONVILE
ASSOCIATION
.=-H1IlyJsZNZzzTS
iby w. J. HERMANN

The tlrst regular monthly supper
of thu Jacksonville Association Of
Commerce was held Wednesday
night, August 4th.
There were forty-four present ana
every one had very enjoyable even
ing. The supper was served by Mrs,
Laura koepp, who, made perfect
success of the affair. The menu con-
sisted Of very fine spread which
included the following: Chicken
gumbo, pickles, olives, celery, fried
chicken la Maryland, spaghetti II
Italienne, Budweiser, roast sucking &
pig and potato salad, ice cream and
cake, coffee, cigars and cigarettes.
The meal was served by bevy
of pretty yound ladies from Madi-
sonvi.la, who worked assiduously at
their task until they were thorough
ly satisfied that all seated were
amply provided for.
Mr.. Geo. Mire acted as toastmaster
and called upon the ofllowing gentle
men who had few words to say
A. c. Lions, Frank Goldate, J. Pei
loaf, .'r., c. A. Lopez, Earl Galatas
and Vernon Heughan.
At the close of the supper M.
Mire suggested that those present
express their appreciation to Mrs.
Koepo for the splendid manner i'll
which she handled the situation by
giving three cheers. This was done
and 40 doubt those who knew moth
ing aoout the affair must have won
dered whether the Association had
been successful in moving New Or
leans over to MadisonVille.
The supper was served at the River
side Pavilion
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
WORK UNDER WAY ON DEPOT.

Mr.. Frank Boudousquie now has
his force at work on tho new Gov
ington depot. The laying of the
concrete foundation is under way
and seen we may expect to see The
walls creeping up along the lines
which will mark the future struc-
ture. The building will be a hand
some addition to Covington-one
that tho citizens have long waited
for. 1t will bring the N. o. G. N.
into closer favor with the public and
will strengthen the natural attach
ment We have for our first railroad.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
AS to the desira bility of drain;

AS to the desira bility of drainage
in ST. Tammany parish there can be
little question. OF course, there is
a great difference in the lands in diff
ferent parts of the parish and some
times even in the same localtti's
which affects the kind of drainage
needed. | am in favor of delaying
any drainage projects until bonds
can be advantageously sold so as to
insure the financing of such pro-
jects and so as not to put the people
to any unnecessary expense. II any
land interests affected feel at this
time that the establishing of districts
i; questionable I am willing to con-
cur with them in postponing any of
the legal steps toward drainage until
the time arrives when it will be
feasible to vote on definite projects.
In the meantime, believe every or
ganizaticn of civic or business char
acter in this parish could devote its
attention to nothing fRtter than a
thorough discussion of ways and
means, and especially of agricultural
methods which will enable our farm
ers to make the best use of thei-
lands as soon as we are in position
to construct adequate drainage sys-
TENS. AS far as possible also q con-
siderable accumulation Of data TO
show the costs of drainage and the
resulting returns in increased profits
from production.
J. b. HOWE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE
CLERKS OFFICE.

Mr.. W. E. Blossman is getting
along finely with his new index sys-
tenn tor the parish records. He has
undertaken this work himself, De.
cause the parish has not the money
/ at this time to put into it and the
cost was placed at $5OO0.00. While
his system, is not the same, 1t is cor
sidered one of the most perfect, and
Mr.. Biossman is more than pleased
with it as he advances in his work.
This is something that was greatly
needed and will be highly appreciat-
ed by all who have OCCASION to OK
anime the records.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
FARM LOAN ASSOCIATION OF.
POSES DRAINAGE
PROJECT

Whereas, there is a plan on foot
to establish system Of drainage
throughout this parish the extent
and cost of which is unknown. The
police jury in furtherance of that
project has esta ablished and divided
the parish into certain drainage dis
tricts. While we appre nate that
certain sections and .o.,.:..e. Ill this
CONTINUED on pags -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
DROWNED IN GRAVEL PIT NEAR
SUN.

Robert Phelps, negro, while in
bathing, Sunday, August 1st, was
drowned in the gravel pit at Sun.
Justice Of the Peace Grantham was
notified. He examined witnesses,
viewed the body and rendered a
verdict that Pelps came to his death
by accidentally drowning.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07

agreed to by a majority of the yot-
ing land owners in each district.
But l must urge upon your fur
ther consideration that before any
drainage project is placed before the
people Of the parish there should be
full dis, ,ussion. The land owners
should understand we'll in advance
as much about drainage as they can
learn. They should read and hear
considerable explanation of the gen.
eral principles of drainage, so Iiat
they may easily grasp the full sig
nificance of any engineers plans and
estimates and be able Immediately
to go about the accomplishments of
drainage in q business-like and eX-
peditious manner when a defini-e
project is presented.
Your attitude in favor of drainage
must, believe, be that of every we'll
informed and conscientious citizen.
The Arnett organization is not OILY
acquiring lands in this parish, but
is also as rapidly as possible making
it's members residents here, SO thar
we may justly claim part with ali
LQo people III ueSlTluS "HdLePoF IL
for the common welfare. We are
here to imprope our lands and thu
increase their value and eyentua 'ly
to sell them as improved lands In
profitable cultivation. We Rave
everywhere received the uniform
courtesy and consideration which is
so fine a characteristic of Louisiana
people, and / take this occasion tC
express my deep appreciation of it
as l intend joining my letter to yours
in the nature of public communica-
ton. With the conviction that ST
Tammany Is now my home for the
rest Of my life, which in this salu-
brious climate l expect to be very
long, | am exceedingly glad to learn
from my increasing acquaitnances
how very many men and women here
are earnest and devotedly endeavor-
mig to perfect that best example Of
patriotism - the improvement OF
ones own home place.
Sincerely yours,
ARTHUR E. BRIGGS.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
FOR sALE-At Covington, L

FOR SALE-At Covington, La.
"The Oaks" large two-story house,
N. 1907 America Street, known as
"The Oaks" containing wide halls,
porches, 21 rooms, bath, large din
ing room, kitchen, electric lights,
II rooms furnished. Outbuildings.
Entire square of ground, bcautHa'
trees and surroundings. Only Cne
mile from depot. Will sell as a
going concern on easy terms. A. 4
c. Dennis, 304 Camp Street, New
Orleans, La. au'-4t
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
CANDIDATES FOR MEMBER OF
SCHOOL BOARD.

T. ]. O'Keefe and U. F. Keating
are candidates for member of the
School Board from Ward Two.
Geo. r. Dutsch, from Ward One.
and N. H. FitZSimons, from Ward
Three, both unopposed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
VAUDEVILLE TOWN ELECTION
10 BE NEXT MONDAY.

The town of Vaudeville will hold
an election Monday, August 9th, to
elect town officials. DR.. w. E. Van
Zandt, candidate for mayor, is un-
opposed. All the other positions
are contested.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
MIR. COOLEY'S LETTER TO MIX.
BRIGGS.
Slidell. La, Aug. 8, 1920.
hf. Arahur f. Briggs, Secretary Mr.

mr. ArShur f. Briggs, Secretary Mr..
Eugene Arnett, Covington, La
Deaf Sir: to our con-
Versaiion in my Office yesterday IN
which you requested me as a citizen
and also as Representative of 81.
iammany parish, to give you let
Ter ier publication in the st. Tam
many Farmer and S,idell Sun as TO
my views on drainage.
faI informed me that yourseil
ana associates had purchased SIX
thousand acres of "cut overS lanes
IN st. Tammany parish, between Gov
lhgon ald Vaudeville for $2.50 per
acre and held tax titles subject u
redemption on some nine thousani
more scattered over the parish.
Tnat it was your intention to lie
selop this land and to sell same u
northern and western farmers, prta-
clpaly FOR truck growing. That IN
order to accomplish this develop
ment drainage was a prime necessity
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
A LETTER FROM MIR. GLISsON,
Coyington. La. Aug. 4, 1920

CoVington, La, Aug. 4, I5zV.
Editor St. Tammany Farmer:
In relation to the proposed draiE-
age of the low lands of our parish,
| would like for its proponents to
tell us more about how they expect
to bring about this much desired end
and where the weight of the burden
is going to fall. would be the
last to oppose any proposition that
(Continued on page 3D.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
1T PAYS no FATTEN CHICKENS
(By Harley L. Williams, Leader IN
Poultry Husbandry, l.. S. u, Co
operating with U. S. Department
of Agriculture

More attention should be given TO
the fattening of growing chickens in
the South as most of them are MARI
eted in thin and unfinished cond-
ton, although both the weight of tle
chickens and the quality of their
flesh can be greatly improved by a
short period of fattening. Hens
which have been properly cared f)r
are usually in good market conii-
ton, but If in poor flesh, they may
be confined to pens and fattened for
one or two weeks at a profit. I Ie
farmer has very good conditions AJ-
producing Weli-fieshed poultry, as ne
can utilize waste products from his
farm in growing this stock by a.
lowing the chickens free range aal
get them into the best condition for
feeding Both the farmer and back
yard poultry keeper can thus tuc1
waste products and grain into flesh
while securing a larger amount o5
valuable manure from the poultrw.
Skim or buttermilk, which are great
aids to the most economical fat-an
ing, are available as by-products on
many farms.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07

Prof. Park writes from Toledo.
Ohio, that he is enjoying the cool
weather UP there and is sleeping and
eating fine. This is good news. We
hope to see him come back full Of
viger and braced for a successful
coming school term.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
PARISH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
TO MEET AUGUST 24.

The Democratic Parish Executive
Committee Yill meet August "a Tor
the purpose of appointing commits
sioner3 and clerks to hold the prl-
mary election on September 14th.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07

Mrs. J.. Clark Barry has returned
to New Orleans after spending a
while here with Mr.. and Mrs. j. i.
POelstra.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07

Miss Ethel Hutchinson. of Wa!d-
helm, has sold enough stuff at The
curb market this season to cover the
floors of the kitchen and dining room
with expensive linoleum; Mrs. Brun-
ing, also of Waldheim, has made $50
on less than half an acre of water
melons, thus far, with more coming,
and Mr.. Taylor, of the Second Ward.
averaged 1926 for four days in sa c
of vegeta ables.
There are many other examples Of
prosp arous dealing at the market
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
POLICE JURY.

The Police Jury will meet in reg
ular session in Covington on Tues
day, August 10, 1920.
F. J. MARTINDALE,
Secretary.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
DEMONSTRATES
HOW TO BLOW
UP STUMPS

The Hercules Powder Company Is
giving demonstrations, this week, Of
stump blowing, at the Fair Grounds
This il quite important to those who
own stump lands, as all are looking
for cheap and expeditions means Of
getting rid of them.
Saturday (to-day) will be the
biggest day of the demonstration.
Every farmer who can should take
advantage of the opportunity. Hard
pan breaking up, tree planting and
drainage bitches also are accomplish
ed by use of explosives.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07

Glenn a. builder has
sceabli
yetp lnes
added
facilities for
aft There full
pantry facilities electric lights running
prove
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1920-08-07
CURB MARKET
QUOTATIONS

Eggs have gone up cents, ca-
cumbels cents a Diece instead Of
2 for sc, and tomatoes have gole
up 10 cents a dozen for the higher
grades. since last weeks quotations,
with a probable raise on Irish pota-
toes before the week is out.