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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-05-02
Third Annual Convention
Mississippi Valley As
SOciatiOn COnveneS at
New Orleans.
HOOVER TO SPEAK
Hold Dedication New Or
leans Industrial Canal
Today.
(By The Associated Press. }

New Orleans. May 2.-Practically
every Central and South American
country will be represented at the third
annual convention here today of the
Mississippi Valley association. accept
ance of invitations indicates. In addi-
ton several representatives of Euro
pcan and oriental countries have siglli-
fled their intention to attend.
Several speakers of national import
ancc including Herbert Hoover. secre-
tary of commerce and Archibald kains.
president of the Fedora! international
Banking company wiz address the for
eign delegates Oh matters of commerce
and trade. it has been announced by II.
II. Merrick of Chicago, president of the
association. Secretary Hoover is eX-
pectcd to speak on odd and New Do
nestle and Foreign Trade Markets"
Plan Closer Trade Relations.
Formulation of plans to bring about
closer trade relations between the
United States and countries represent
ed by foreign delegates will be among
the main topics of the meeting 1t is
expected these delegates will be able to
offer detailed Information concerning
the class Of products Of other cOun-
tries which the valley might purchase
and there will be thorough discussions
on the subjects of foreign credits.
financing. port facilities and market
conditions, all tending to foster further
imports into the United States.
Information received here from Presi
dent Merricks office indicates that es-
pccial efforts will be made during the
convention to formulate plans for the
organization of such reciprocal foreign
trade machinery as may be needed to
foster the closest possible relations be-
tween the producers. manufacturers.
bankers and people of the
valley and similar groups
in Latin America. the orient and Eu-
rope.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-05-02
DISMISS SECOND IN
D|CTmENT AGAINST
SENATOR NEWbRERy
(By The Associated Press j

Grand Rapids, Mich. May 2.-Clar-
cnce w. Sessions. federal judge in
whose court Senator Ncwbcrry and six
teen others were convicted. announced
today when he learned that the SUI
preme court had set aside the cOnvic-
tions. that he would at once dismiss the
second indictments which had been
brought.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-05-02
Conference Held.

Conference Held.
The allied foreign ministers met and
conferred. Then they drafted the ul-
timatum providing that Germany be
advised Of the allied terms as to repara
tions, these terms to be communicated
to Germany within four days from
today and that then six additional days
be allowed, until May Il. within which
time Germany must answer yes or no
to the proposition, without conditions.
Negotiations are considered at an end.
Naval Demonstration.
British naval demonstrations in the
North Sea will be the first action con-
sidered if Germany refuses to yield
The supreme council did not take final
action on the ultimatum, but adjourned
after an hours session until 5 o'clock
this afternoon.
Word has been received here from
NJ. Jusserand, French ambassador mt
Washington. stating that he has had an
informal talk with Secretary of State
Hughes. Mr.. Hughes is reported by
him to have said that America does
not wish to assume an attitude that
might irritatc the allies. He had ex-
pressed the hope that military action
against Germany. such as the Occupa-
ton Of the Ruhr district, might be
avoided.
French Ready.
Word from Paris indicates that the
French are fast preparing to move for
the occupation of the Ruhr region. in
anticipation in official quarters that
Germany will not give the guarantees
that the allies have expressly demanded
and in the belief that occupa ton will
actually have to be carried out. 10000
men of the 1919 class have been noti-
fled to be ready for an immediate call.
The Plan.
The plan agreed upon in London to-
day is. in brief, as follows:
First-The committee of experts will
complete the work Of preparing modali-
ties for payment by Germany of 132.-
OOO, 100000 gold marks, as fixed by the
reparatiOns commission, which will then
he forwarded to Berlin.
SecOnd-France will make immediate
preparations for military action. in
Guiding occupation of the Ruhr dis
trict, if Germany defaults.
Berlin to Get Ultimatum.
Third-An ultimatum will be pre-
sented to Germany demanding com
pliance at the end of term Of ten
days. At the end of this time French
troops will move into Germany if the
ultimatum is refused
This extension of time marks con-
cessiOn by Premier BRAND to Prime !
Minister Lloyd George. who in return
has promised British naval cooperation |
If acquired. Nothing has been said. |
however. Of the use of British troops. |
which in the present state Of British |
public feeling would be very difficult |
to execute.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-05-02
REPORT FAv0RABLY
ON BILL DEMANDING
JUDGES WHOLE Time
(By The Associated Press. }

Washington. d. G., May 2.-The Dial
bill requiring federal judges to devote
their entire time to the performance of
their official duties was reported out
favorably today by the committee.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-05-02
IS YEAR OLD LAD
FOUND SUSPENDED
IN ABANDONED barn
BY The Associated Press.)

kcokuk. Iowa, May Roy Watson
Hubbard. III, was found suspended from
IL raftcr in an abandoned barn today
twcnty-four hours after the time of his
hanging. 1t is thought that the lad
committed the act for fear of punish
ment for some deed.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-05-02
20 PERSONS KILLED
and $50 WOUNDED
IN JEW-ARAB CLASH
(By The Associated Press. J

Jerusalem. May 2.-Twenty persons
were killed and 100 were wounded in a
clash between Jews and Arabs at
Jaffa. Sunday. Troops succeeded in
calming the riot without firing on the
fighting crowds.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-05-02

tGN.
A readjustmcnt so that no income
will pay more than 10 per cent this year
and 30 hereafter.
The repeal of certain luxury taxes
and taxes on soft drinks and the i'm
position of sufficient new and additional
taxes, such as IN increase in stamp
taxes. or license taxes on automobiles,
to bring the total revenue up to $4,000
100000 after the proposed changes are
made.
Other changes were suggested.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-05-02
berlin GIVEN until May II
TO ANSWER YES OR NO TO UN-
Conditional ALLIED DEMANDS
(By The Associated Press)

London, May 2-Germany has been given until May
IL to make categorical answer-yes noto the allied
reparaon demands, suffer the inction of military
and naval pressure according utmaumdrafted here
by the allied foreign ministers today and submitted to the
supreme council for it's approval The swift
events regarding the reparaons issue between the Allied
and Germany shown by the certainty of develop
ment
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-05-02
NeMberry Conviction is Set Aside
Suggests Pro-
posals as Basis for
Revising Revenue LdlU
(By The Associated prcss.)

(By The Associated Prcss.)
Washington, ID. c.. May 2.-Sccretary
Mellon. in letters written to Chairman
committee, and Chairman Penrose, of
the senate finance committee. makes
four specific proposals as Il basis for a
revision Of the revenue tux laws.
Secretary Mellon proposes:
\ modification of the tax on corpora
tions.
A fiat addition to the income tax of
corporations in lieu of the excess profits
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-05-02
GOVERNOR SIGNS
State PRINTING
BILL;LAST PASSED
(Hy The Associated Press }

Des Moines. Iowa. May .. Governor
n. +. Kendall today signed the state
printing bill passed at the 1921 session
of the Iowa legislature. This was the
last remaining bill of the session to
receive his attention. 1t provides for
ia state printing board and state
superintendent Of printing.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-05-02
Supreme Council Agrees.

London. May 2-The allied supreme
council. after receiving from the coun-
Gil Of foreign ministers its agreement.
favored the plan Of Foreign Minister
Jaspar, of Belgium, providing that an
ultimatum be presented to Germany
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-05-02
WILL NOT APPOINT
AMERICAN AMBAS-
SADoR TO VATICAN
(By The Associated Press.1

Washington, d. c.. May 2.-Thc ap-
pointment of an American diplomatic
representative to the Vatican is not
under contemplation, said statement
today from the White House. issued in
reply to an inquiry as to the possibility
of such an appointment being made.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-05-02
ISSUE CALL FOR
STATEMENT OF
NATIONAL BANKS

Washington. ID. C., May 2.-Thc
comptroller of currency today issued Il
call for the conditions of all national
banks at the close Of business April 2S.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-05-02

and that military measures he taken in
case Germany defaults.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1921-05-02

Continued on page 6.)
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-17
CHARLIE COATS

The passing of Charlie Goats takes
from this community one Of its best
colored citizens. Charlie was from
Gold Bur, N. c., but has been in this
section for long time and was re-
spected citizen. having many friends
among the white and colored people.
He was a member of the Colored
Masons of Leesville, and his brethern
will have funeral rites on the fourth
Saturday evening at the Lodge Room
Of Lodge No. III, Pride Of Leesville.
He will be buried the fourth Sum
day at Wolf Hill. La, and all colored
Masons will be there to assist J. Nor
isey, w. NJ, and ]. S. Singleton, S. w.,
in the last rites over the remains Of be-
loved Charlie Coats. -
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-17
A BILL TO END ~PALmERIsm-

A bill to instantly remove from Of
flee, fine, and nnprison any officer OF
agent Of the government, from The AL
torney General down, who unlawfuIIv
violates the rights Of free speech. free
press. and free assemblage guaranteed
by the Constitution to citizens and per
sons lawfully within our borders. was
introduced in the United States Senate
on February 10Th BY Senator Borah.
OF Idaho. In addition, if any person
ris arrested OF brutaIly treated, or liter
ature or personal effects seized. Or Els
house or office searched without pro-
damages, and the fine cannot be less
than $500.
In the Senate speech, Borah declar-
ed that the evidence Of arbitrary and
lawfess acts Of public officers (mean-
ing Palmer and his agents. is at hand
and overwhelming. ; The sit1a-
tion demands permanent treatment
Judson King. executive secretary Of
the National Popular Government
League, Washington. which last year
fought the sedition bills and published
the famous Report Of the Twelve
Lawyers exposing Palmer, has an
nounced that the League will lead !
Inaton-wide fight for the enactment of
the bill by the next congress. He
said: The time has come for con-
structlve action and for an end to Be
put to official lawlessness. We urge
the assistance Of every organization
and every man and woman in America
who believes that the peoples funda-
mental rights should be preserved"
The bill has the backing Of eminent
attorneys who assisted Senator Borah
in the drafting Of the bill. Among
them are Hon. Alfred Bettman, of Gin
cnnatl, former assistant Atty. Gener-
al during the war; Prof. z. Chafee
Jr., Harvard University Law School
Authority on deportation law and the
law protecting civil Liberties; Law
renee G. Brooks, Boston, special attor-
ney for the u S. Railroad Labor
Board; Frank P. Walsh, New York
and Washington. former joint chair
man Of the War Labor Board, and
Jackson H. Ralston, Washington. able
constitutional lawyer. and Prof. Edwin
N. Borchard, Of Yale University Law
School.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-17
PITKIN DOTS

Pitkin was certainly dry town FRI
day afternoon and Monday. The
pump being broken and the tank dry,
school was dismissed at recess and We
students were given a holiday Mon
day. And, contrary to Prof. Stanly's
commands. the students spent Monday
on the creek banks fishing.
& * y X
Our second team Of boys and the
second team Of Gravel Hill met We'd
nesday. and the score was 10 to s in
fayor Of Gravel Hill.
Our Juniors played the Sugartown
team Friday and the score was "a to
2 favor Of Pitkin.
TheaJuniors also played the Fuller
ton Juniors Saturday, and the score
was 10 to 10.
Mr.. Andrew Mathis gave party
Saturday night
The Domestic Science girls prepared
cakes and reasin bread last week as
part of the celebration of Professor
Stanley's birthday.
Mrs. Cartwright and Miss Grace
Legg are visiting their mother, Mrs.
Legg, this week.
Boob McNutt
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-17
Local and Personal at LeesviIle

As Rapides Parish is about to build
a gravel road west from Alexandra
to the Vernon Parish line, members Of
the Vernon Parish Police Jury are con
siderlng the advisability as well as the
ways and means of building a road
Which is to connect with that of Ra-
pides Parish.
*** **
1t Is the unanimous sentiment among
the people of Leesville that telephone
rates in this city are just high enough
as they are, and for that reason, steps
have been taken to enjoin the Tele-
phone Company from carrying out its
announced intention Of raising rates
70 per cent. At a mass meeting held
last week, Mayor 0. E. Morris presid-
ing, committee composed Of District
Attorney P. L. Ferguson, Counselor S.
|. Foster, and Mr.. F. NJ. Wood. was
appointed to fight the matter out in
the courts, the people. in the meantime
to refuse paying the advanced rate.
= = * y
Information as to the existence of
blind children in Vernon Parish, who
DO not now receive the advantages of
a free education at the Louisiana State
School for the Blind, is desired by Mr..
J. ]. Murphy, Superintendent Of that
School. Address your information to
him at Baton Rouge, La
That Leesville is prosperoue, any,
one passing through its streets may in
for from the large number of new
buildings now being erected here, a.
mong those for whom they are being
erectd being W. ]. Kanewsky, T. Y.
Gowaulock, George and E. L. Allen,
W. c. Allen, Homer Candy, E. E. Len
ahan, W. NJ. Stewart, Mrs. Ward, L.
W. Woosley, Miss Ada Smart, ]. c.
Montgomery, F, A. Atkins, Alfred Har-
vile, The Mona Mills Co., and the con
gregation of the Apostolic Church.
a y 4 = =
Head-stones for ex-soldiers buried
in city or national cemeteries will be
furnished free of charge by the Com
mercial Division of the U. S. War De-
partment. For further details write to
or ask the local representative of the
American Red Cross in Leesville, Mrs.
P. F. Hernandez.
p =
Dr.. N. M. Palmer. formerly of Lees
vile. has died in Shreveport, as a re-
suit Of injuries received in a street car
accident. The body was brought to
Leesville and inferred in the North
LeesyiIle cemetery, members of the de-
ceased's Masonic lodge acting as pail
bearers and performing the customary
Masonic rites.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-17

The Civic League has invited the
people Of LeesviIle to attend the fifth
attraction Of the Lyceum course, a
quartette of accomplished young la
dy singers and elocutionists. the per-
formance to take place on Friday eve
ming, March 18th.
%***
Mr.. Fred Mcclure has been visiting
friends and relatives in Shreveport;
Mrs. Everett and Miss Mcdonald have
been enjoying visit from Mrs. |. L.
Despair. of Cravens; Miss j. c. Her
bert and Mrs. J. 1. Ammons have re-
turned from a trip to Beaumont, Tex;
Mrs. c. E. Hardin and her daughter
have been visiting Mrs. Hardin's Bro
ther in Shreveport; District Attorney
P. L. Ferguson has returned from
business trip to Many; Mrs. Durant
had pleasant visit from her sister S
family. Ray Hudson and wife and chill
dren, of Beaumont, Tex; Mrs. Clara
Ferguson has returned from a visit to
friends and relatives in Beaumont, De-
Ridder, and Jasper; Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Miller had the pleasure Of vis-
il from the family Of Mr.. E. C. Roberts
of DeSoto Parish; Mrs. c. M. Richard
son has been visiting friends in Port
Arthur, Tex.
s. y - *
Parish Clerk Hicks issued marriage
licenses this week to these happy cou-
pies: Mr.. 7. R. Young, of LeesviIle
and Miss Vinion Thompson, of Dry
Creek; Mr.. Eyon Hubbard, of Marry
land, and Miss Juna Miller, Of Lees
vile; Mr.. I. ]. Thompson and Miss
Maggie Hunt, both of Pickering; Mr..
Alfred Jordan anil Miss Myrtle Goggs,
aged I6; Mr.. Elmer Trippe and Miss
Eloise Bilbray; Mr.. Lee Petig, of Lees
vile, and Miss EstelEe johnson, of De-
Ridder.
#**%
Mr.. Justice John H. Boone will open
court for the Twelfth Judiciary District
at the Leesville Court House, on Mon
day. March 18th. The calendar Of the
Court comprises number Of interest
ing civil and criminal cases.
* = = +
Sheriff Turner was cut Of town yes.
terday. attending the funeral Of Mrs.
t. c. Franklin, at Anacoco.
* & -
Counsellor s. |. Foster is about to
sue certain lumber company to have
IS contracts Of sale Of cut-over lands
cancelled, complainant alleging that
sales were made by fraud and false
pretenses. The details Of the various
cases are rather sensational and we
shall let the people know them next,
week.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-17
ROSEPINE NOTES

Mrs. Thomas Laidlow returned Tues
day from her trip to Minnesota, where
she took the remains of her aged mo-
ther for burial.
*# =
The Pleasant Literary Society gave
their monthly program Friday This
program, which consisted of short
play, recitations, music, and the edi-
tors paper, was the best yet given.
+ s. =
Miss Terra Williams came home and
spent Saturday and Sunday with home
folks.
Mrs. Fuller and her little niece, Be-
atrice Smith. were Leesville visitors
on Saturday and Sunday.
y = y =
DeRidder boys and girls basket
ball teams came up Wednesday to
play games. In the boys game. the
Rosepine boys were victorious, but the
girls game was left unfinished.
y = # y *
Last Wednesday night a box supper
was given in the auditorium to aid in
raising funds to help pay for the piano
purchased year ago. A short pro-
gram consisting of music and readings
was given, after which the boxes were
sold by Mr.. Carpenter. A beautiful
baby doll was given to the little girl
receiving the highest number of votes,
which proved to be Mertie Lee Bur
row. Coffee, peanuts and popcorn
were sold by Miss Mcbride and Miss
Hollinsworth. The proceeds of the ev-
ening amounted to over forty dollars.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-17
GOODS AT CosT. ULTIMATEIY

The Rochdale stores do not pretend
to pass goods over the counter at cost
lhis is because no dealer can tell
what hat cost is to be until the month
is ended. He knows what The goods
cost him, but not till he sees the deliv-
cry car back in the garage sfter It's
last trip for month and knows that
It does not bum up that evening Or set
stolen, does he know what the delivery
costs.
When Rochdale finds that out. the
customer gets back his part Of what
profit was made, thereby really getting
his goods at cost plus lie cost of- de-
livery. That is all any one can fairly
ask.
Save your cash register receipts So
the store may know what IS your share
] Of the profits.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-17

The Llano Cooperative Colony has con-
tracted to purchase tract of 10000 acres
of cutover land, and aims to reserve 5000
of these acres for complete cooperative
community.
Desiring to be surrounded by co-operators
who prefer to own their own farms, and by
other colonies. we are holding the balance
of $4,000 acres for the cooperative move
ment Our purchase contract calls for the
buying of another 1000 acres May first this
year, and SO that we may conserve our own
finances for our colony development. we
want you to-operators to buy this 1000
acres in May. We already own 5000
acres, and have more land than we can de-
velop with our present resources. We want
you, each of you who read this, to buy
small acreage or a thousand acres if you
want to. The price is SIS an acre. Never
again will the opportunity come to buy good
land at the price Of $l5 an acre, especial
ly in the vicinity Of live cooperative col
ony, where cooperative features. as we'll as
the social. will be offered to the settlers.
This cooperative is firmly established
now We have our own industries on we'll
equipped bases.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-17
Yes, Indeed.

When | began business on my own
account, | had absolutely nothing ex-
cept my intelligence
Indeed, that was small beginn-
ing. -Fliegende Blaetter (Munich).
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-17
Poor Things,

Bert hear Smith has large
wardrobe"
Bertram-''EIas he? He has enough
~ give every moth in the world indi-
gestion. ''-CornelI Widow.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-17
We Ask YOU To Help U.s.!


Your land will be near the Colony, with
all its entertainments, educational facilities,
dances, and picnics; you will have the col
ony industries to go to when in need of re-
pairs and work done.
There is no speculation about this. We
just want you TO buy this land and you will
receive deed to as many acres as you
buy. If you do not want to live on it when
you come down here, we will exchange it
for other land which we may have or ac-
cept it on membership into the colony.
Your deed is good security. In no bet
ter way can you put your money to use with
out giving it to your enemies to use against
the movement.
Now comrade, lend US your aid You
cannot expect to bring about the co-opera-
tive commonwealth by talking about it We
are not asking for your money; we only
want you to buy living for the future from
the $1,000 acres near US. that we may CO.
operate with each other:
You will never regret the move. But, re-
member, you must act at once TO help US
most We must sell 1000 acres before May
first. How much can we reserve for you9
Write US for particulars if you want them.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-17

! swELLED with pride.
THE FAT man next to me.
WAS READING one.
OF MY cigarette ads.
AND | felt him chuckls.
NOW NO one had ever.
PRAISED THAT ad.
so ! had to ask.
IF He liked it.
AND HE said, "sure."
AND LAUGHED some more.
THEN HE said.
LOOK HERE" and pointed.
AND WHERE I'd written.
"PURE TOBACCO"
THE PRINTER had set.
"PURE TABAsco."
AND THAT'S why the man.
THOUGHT MY ad.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-03-17

wonder, Ae n4
man cI11ackled

was HOT stun.
BUT THEN be said.
4FoReET THE ads.
I NEVER read EN-.
BUT LEMME ten you.
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
THEY OUGHT to say.
ABOUT THAT cigarette.
AND THAT is this.
THEY SATISFY
AND DARNED if I don't think.
He REALLY believed.
HE WAS giving me-
SOMETHING NEW!
.NOU can blame it on the printer
4 you don't see ''They Satisfy /
a Chesterfield advertisement. But b
sure of this-you' Il find it in the cips
rette every time. Wonderful Turks
and Domestic tobaccos, wonderful
blended-it sounds easy. But YOU
find nothing else like ChesterheIds
That blend can't be copied.