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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-17
SHE WAS UNABLE To
CLIMB THE STAIRS
Vermont Woman Suffered Eigh-
teen Years Before Finding
Anything to Relieve Her.

"Tanlac has made such a change in
my condition I'm hardly able to realize
I'm the same person ! was a short
time ago. said Mrs. o. c. Curler,
Pleasant St, Richmond, vt
II had suffered so long from rheu,
matism and other troubles. at least
eighteen years, that ! had given up
hope of ever seeing we'll day again
and a terrible pain in my side that
hurt me day and night almost drove
me distracted, In addition, every
spring would have rheumatism for
weeks and was so crippled up could.
MT climb the stairs. To make mat
tiers worse for me, about eighteen
months ago had Influenza. and it not
only left me helpless, but | seemed
unable to get my strength back.
"That am in such splendid health
today eating, sleeping and feeling
better than have in many years.
owe to Tanlac and nothing else
have gained twentythree pounds IN
weight, too
/ Tanlac is sold in Bennington by w
l.. Gokay; in North Bennington by A
N. Shepard; in Pownal by Jos. NJ
Proud, and in South SALISBURY b,
G.. X. and A. b. Hawkins. Advertise
ment
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-17
Mr.. JOHNSON FINDS WALLET
indianapolis Attorney Wakes Up When
He Hears Gleeful Giooles From
Weeds on Roadside.

Emsley W. Johnson, attorney. was
taking a spin in his car on n country
road southeast of Indianapolis the
other evening when, approaching a
little town, he saw a large, plump,
leather purse lying between The
wheel tracks. Mr.. Johnson thrilled
with the ancient pleasure Of dlscov-
cry. He stopped the car and climbed
ont. wondering silently who had
dropped the wallet, and how many
green or yellow crinky ones were in
II. He looked around as he alIghicd.
and saw that the roadway was walled
on either side with pigmy forest Of
ironweedS. ragweeds horseweeds and
ilmpson, forming Jungle that crowded
In ms II to close the highway.
Walking back to the spot whore the
purse had been. the attorney ruhhcil
his eyes No purse was there instead.
there was a wide welt in the dust as
il some object had been dragged
dlagonally across the right-of-way The
same moment q hroadsIde Of gleefnl
giggles burst from the weed jungle.
left and right Mr.. johnson did not
pause. He did not even speak. He
smiled slightly as he clamhered into
his automobile. For Mr. Johnson him
self was once a boy,-Indlanapolls
News
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-17
HospitaI an Attraction.

Little Marjorie. age four, was the
only one Of the family of four to eS-
cape injury when their auto was in
collision with another. Mother, father
aud sister went to hospital with
semi-serious injuries and when they
returned home they were loud in their
praises Of the attentions of~the nurses
and the0kndness Of neighhors in send.
ing fruit, flowers and bonbons,
A few days ago Marjorie toddled
into the street and was struck by
passing auto, being Knocked down and
suffering hump on the head. She
was able to hurry into the house, where
she said to her father:
Daddy, do you think this bump Is
big enough for me TO 80 to that hos
pitalr --Indianapolis News.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-17
HONOR FOR LARGE FAMILIES
When a Seventh Son ls Born In
Argentina, the President Be-
comes His Godfather.

The custom of naming child In
honor Of great man or man con
spicuous for some deed which catches
the fancy Of the moment is as old rs
time itself. Indeed. we have only TO
turn back the pages Of history far
enough 10 realize that hundreds of
years before the birth Of Christ men
and women named their children for
important personagcs. perhaps hop
ing-just as parents do now-that the
important man would send a gift to
his, nameSake or look ont for him.
when he grew to mans estate.
But it was reserved for the re-
public of Argentina 30 hit upon way
Of giving distinction to the large
families of that nation. When a
seventh son is born to any one of the
families in that nations close upon
one million twelve hundred thousand
snuare miles. the president of Argen-
Ina takes special notice Of the event.
No matter how humble or how poor
may he the parents of the seventh
son. the president Of the sepuhllc
according to custom, takes upon him.
self the duties of godfather TO the
boy There are. Of course, certain
privileges which are granted the boy
because his godfather is the president
of the republic. Not the least Of these
is the privilege OF calling upon his
godfather--m the arms Of his proud
mother or father-and cooling at him.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-17
channsd Fathers TEXT.

1--WE will take ms our text this morn
ing" announced the ahsent-mlnded
clergyman, consulting his memoran-
dunn "the sixth and seventh verses
OF the 3ist chapter Of Proverbs
Never suspecting that his vivac-
lous son and heir had found the Nom
oraudum in his study on The previous
night and, knowing that his papa had
composed sermon celebrating the
Increased severity Of dry law enforce
ment, and diaholcally changed the
chapter and verse numerals 10 indi.
cate very different text the absent
minded clergyman turned 10 the pnce
and read aloud these words OF Solo
mon:
"Give strong drink unto him that
is ready to perish, and wine unto
those that he OF heavy hearts
"Let him drink and forget his past
poverty and remember his misery no
more New York Sun.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-17
HONEY IN BRIDAL CEREMONY
Pretty Custom in Sparta That 10 a
Survival of an Ancient
Pagan Rite.

In Sparta there is a most striking
and pretty custom, whose origin is
lost In the mists Of antiquity, Stu
dents tell us that it is survival OF
an ancient pagan rite.
When the bride has really become
a wife. after her dowry has been paid,
and after the priest has solemnized
the marriage vows, the bridegroom
takes her TO his own home. Al the
door stands the bridegrooms mother.
In her hand Is glass of honey and
water The bride drinks some of 1t so
that her words In that house may al
ways be as sweet as honey.
The rest Of the honey in the glass is
spilled upon the Intel Of the doorway
and Is smeared there-that the house
may be free from strife.
Then one of the wedding guests
breaks on the threshold a pome-
granate. In some Of the Cyclades
islands the pomegranate Is thrown at
the door. and so Is broken. II some
Of the seeds stick the omen Is con-
Sldered wonderfully fine. In the island
of Rhodes the pomegranate is placed
on the threshold Of the brides new
home, and the Bridegroom brushes It
with his foot when he enters with her.
symbol of love and of fruitfulness is
the pomegranate in the minds Of those
whose affections still cling to the
"Glory that was Greece"
With what tremulous fervor the
little bride in Rhodes must hear her
wedding guests shout ms the bride
groom traces cross on the threshold
with honey:
BE good and sweet rs this honey :"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-17
Relation Defined.

The word religion is defined by the
Standard dictionary ms n belief bind
ing the spiritual nature of man to a
supernatural being on whom he is
conscious that he is dependent; also
the practice that springs out OF the
recognition of such religion, including
the personal life and experience, the
doctrine, the duties and the rites
founded on it; any system of faith and
worship, such as the Christian relig-
ion, the religions OF the Orient. etc.
The word catholic means "ef or per-
tanning 10 the whole Christian church,
in accordance with the DEGREES Of the
seven general councils; not heretcal
rot Schismatlc."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-17

"a blonde chicken is an uncertain
and confusing quantity where bru-
nette one is much more understand
able says an experienced automo-
bllSt.
Whenever | see a white chicken In
the distance | instantly slow down,
as they always futter around In the
road, running from side to side, seem.
ingly unable to determine which way
to 90, whereas the brunette hen calm.
" chooses the side Of safety and slips
OFF the right of way
Something very character iStic IN
the action Of these two types OF bird"
Columbus Dispatch.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-17

An ardent angler took a friend fish.
ing. He knew nothing about the gem
tie art, but was set M with all the
necessary tackle and a nice, conforta-
BE seat on the bank
The experienced hand started fishing
few Yards higher up the stream
Presently the novice said: How
much do those red things costg
81 suppose YOU mean the floaiY said
the angler "rhat only costs about
twopencep
wei, ! owe you tWopence,' said the
novice "lhc one You lent me has
sunk. '1l.ondon l'it-Bits,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-17
Never Heard Of Sunny side Up

Irwin S. Cobb, on recent south
ern tour stopped for dinner at 81 Tiny
railway restaurant ina Mississippi
village.
"Well uncle, what's the hlll-of-
fare?' he asked the aged colorcd man
who came from the kitchen TO look
after him.
DE bill o.fare,' said the old man.
IAN ham. eggs cohn bread and
coffee"
"rhen I'll have ham, eggs corn
bread and coffee uncle" said Mr..
Cobb
The old waiter bowed and shuiled
out But moment later he put his
head through the doorway again.
Boss he said, how We gwine
have dem eggs---blInd or lookln' at
YEP Detroit Free Press
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-17
(('5'II(..l)''I.)L. ID. 1I+.ll S
"Pape's Cold Compound" is
Quickest Relief Known

Don't stay stuffed up! Quit blowing
and snuffling! dose Of "Pape's Cold
Compound" taken every two hours un-
til three doses are taken usually
breaks any cold right up.
The very first dose opens clogged
nostrils and the air passages of the
head; stops nose running; relieves the
headache, dullness, feverishness.
"Papes Cold Compound" costs only
a few cents at drug stores, 1t acts
without assistance, tastes nice. con
tans no Quin!ne-!nsist upon Pape's!
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-17
Rheuma-Quick andSure

Rheuma, the marvellous rheumatism
remedy sold and guaranteed by w
l. Gokay Acts quickly safely, surely
It antagonlSes and drives from the
system the polsons That cause stiff.
ness and pain in the Joints and
muscles. Advertisement.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-10-17
FREARS
New and SeasonabIe Merchandise Representing
Frears' STANDARD Qualities AT e4 rs
New Low Prices
CURTAINS
Upholstery Dept.-Third Fl0or.)


Upholstery ~
MARQUSETTE finished with hemihd
4 Specials in Marquitte Prices
$780, S169, $500
CARRIERS WOMEN
In
quality $500
sccvesor A.
SUITS 20 to 3d. Priced according
THE RIGHT WOMEN AND CHILDREN
on
10 $3.50
HCSTRbbed eamessRon jacquard
6l2 to 10 ~. .Sl.o pair
weights;
In Basement
$49S $S98
.S2
of
TRIMMED HATS $500
..... .
silk velvet $3.50
COQE FEATHERS PADS AND BANDS natural and high o CSC SOS
@ Acc each
with a
FREARS Troy, N Y
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-08-04
Baseball

The Cedar Grove team came to Nat
chitoches very highly recommended
bat failed to exhibit any wonderful
knowledge of baseball and was an
easy victim for the local nine on last
Sunday; Melancon started off for the
locals and pitched air-tight ball all the
way to the seventh; in the eighth
Hertzog was given chance to show
that his arm was back in shape and
he pitched the eighth and ninth; but
for Quarles misjudging fly to left
field in the eighth, Matt would have
come through without hit being reg
istered against him in the two innings
he pitched he allowed only one hit and
struck out five of the eight men who
faced him. Dave Melancon struck out
twelve men and allowed only two scat
tered hits. We are mighty glad to
see Dave and Matt going SO we'll and
hope they keep it up for we have a
hard schedule ahead of US.
Bonner registered another home run,
he hit the ball so hard it went into
the barn just out of the right field
fence and we want to add that it
reached the barn on first bounce-some
wallop.
Next Sunday promises to be a real
ball game as we play the strong Base
Hospital team of Camp Stafford, they
have defeated such teams as Monroe,
Winfield and Bunkie, 50 we feel con-
fident that in order to beat them we
will have to put out all we have-and
we happen to have it.
The box score:
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-08-04
Our Biggest Asset

A matter is pending that is OF
vital interest :C every n,'l ard
vOn!au il. 81, III .,.rlSli i,..'.t"s:
it is one that cUnce.us our Di..cSt
asset, an asset of incalculable val
ue; one in which each and every
one has personal interest, and what
is of greater moment RESPONSE
bility. And this asset is proudly
claimed as the children of the
grand old parish of Natchitoches.
Very recently parish in this
state repudiated this responsibility
by defeating a tax which they
were called upon to vote for the
same purpose that we are going to
carry-to run the public schools
for the sessions of 192l-22-Just
because of personal antagonisn
against the president and super
intendent of the board, whose
designations the public demanded
and were refused. But this igno-
minious defeat had a SOLDERING
effect just as soon as it was known,
and thou .h the factions who won
the ingi. nous victory are now
doing ali in their power to remedy
it, and very likely will succeed,
the stigma of it will ever be the
blot on the escutcheon of jeff
Davis parish.
Education clarifies the outlook
on all things, and the citizen who
overlooks this fact overlooks one
of the most important things in
life, to say nothing of how be
directly shirks a duty to himself.
his children and his people.
In comparison with the parishes
of Red River, Sabine, Vernon,
Winn, Grant, DeSoto, Rapides
and Bienville, our parish pays q
much lighter tax for maintenance
~ cohooIc thon onv of onr noirh-
bors, and with this fact brought
home to the tax payers, they can
not afford to bear the disgrace of
not being willing to do as much at
any time as their neighbors. to
say nothing of jeopardlzing their
future by not giving
them their educational rights, a
sacred and moral obligation due
our greatest asset.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-08-04

Though immediate response was
mode to the alarm when sounded
Thursday about noon, the fire that
started from the kitchen was un-
der such headway that the store,
dwelling and out-houses of Mr..
Mac Abraham and big two story
building adjoining used by Mr.
j. H. Williams for his plantation
commissary. were entirely con-
sumed and very little, it anything,
saved.
The beautiful home of Dr.. and
Mrs. w. T. Williams. which is
the oldest in North Louisiana, re-
Gently remodeled, was badly dam
aged, while the beautiful furniture,
electric light fixtures and even the
plumbing we're even more seriously
damaged, and Mrs. Henry's hand
some home and Mr.. and Mrs. j.
H. Stephens both caught and
we're slightly damaged.
DR.. w. T. Williams owned all
the property and carried little in
Durance.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-08-04
HOMERMETER
Short Course

The Short Course. August ii
18, will bring to the very door of
everyone in the parish a world of
up-to-date information along agri-
cultural and home making lines
There will be experts in charge Of
all classes, and the work Is tittei
for both young and old.
There will be no charge for the
work, except $500 board in the
Club, tho members who stay Oh
the Hill being expected to bring
their own sheets, pillow cases and
towels.
Swimming, singing, games an |
movies will make the work a fine
vacation outing. If Baton Rouge
Short Course has 800 enrolled,
Natchitoches should have at least
1000. Let's gol"
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-08-04
United States of America,
State of Louisiana,
Parish of Natchitoches,
Road District No. l3
FIVE FER CENT ROAD BOND

Known of all men by these presents,
that the Parish of Natchitoches, State
of Louisiana, on behalf of Road Dis
trict No. 13 Of said parish, is indebted
and for the value received hereby
promises to pay to bearer--
Dollars, in lawful money of the United
States of America, on the lst day Of
June, l9--, with interest at the rate
of per cent per annum from the date
thereof, payable annually on the first
day of June. 19-, on presentation
and surrender of the annexed coupons,
bearing fac simile of the signatures Of
the President and Secretary of the
Police Jury of the said parish, as they
serially become due. both principal and
interest of this bond are payable at the
office of the Treasurer of the Parish of
Natchitoches, in the city of Natchi-
toches, State of Louisiana. or at the
Chase National Bank in the City of
New York, State of New York, or at
any bank designated by the holders of
this bond and of several interest cou-
pons.
This bond is one of serious of l28
bonds of like date, tenor, ard effect
except as to amounts and maturity
aggregating the sum of Fifty Thous.
and Dollars, in principal. issued BY the
Police Jury of the Parish of Natchi-
toches, State of Louisiana, on behalf
of Road District No. l3 of said parish,
for the purpose of road construction
and improvement within the confines of
said road district under and in full
compliance with the Constitution and
laws of the State of Louisiana, and
especially Article 28i of the Constitu-
ton of 1918 and Act 256 of 1910 and
Act 2l8 of 1912, and an ordinance duly
and regularly adopted by the Police j.
ry of said parish on the 2Sth day of July
1921. and on behalf of the said district
said parish is hereby held and firmly
bound in the full faith and credit of
said district are hereby pledged for the
payment of principal and interest
hereof at maturity.
1t is hereby certified, recited and
declared that ample provision for the
payment of the principal and interest
hereof has been made by the voting OF
authority to issue said bonds and to
levy a sufficient tax each year on all
property, beginning with the year 1915
and running for the life of the bonds,
all in full accord with the Constitution
and laws of the State of Louisiana as
herein abovcl recited, and that all
Acts, conditions and things required to
be done precedent to, and in the lssu-
ance of said bonds have been properly
done, have happened and have been
performed, and that the indebtedness
of said district does not exceed any
constitutional or statutory limitations.
In testimony whereof, We, the under.
signed officials of the Police Jury of
the Parish of Natchitcohes, State of
Louisiana, being duly authorized to
execute this obligation on behalf Of
said parish and of said district, have
herewith set our signatures and affixed
tho official seal of said parish on this
day Of, 1921.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-08-04

81: AZ aet-together meeting of the
Supporters of the proposed 3 mills
tax was held Thursday morning,
when plans were made for a vigor-
Gus campaign thruout the parish
when every precinct in every ward
will be visited and every effort
made in the interest Of the chill
dren, who will be the innocent
sufferers in the event Of its failure
to carry.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-08-04
Police Jury Proceedings
Proceeding Special Meeting Police Jury
Parish Of Natchi tOche5
THURSDAY, JULY %, 1921

In accordance with the following
notice mailed to each member OF the
Juice Jury of the Parish OF Natchl-
toches, the said Police Jury met IN
special session convened with President
Airey presiding and all members pres
ent except DR.. Joyner and Mr.. Dowden
July 25th, 1921.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-08-04
President Police jury.
Secretary Police Jury.

OeCTeCdry OllCe jury.
Be it further ordained, etc., that
when the said bonds have been signed,
registered and returned to the Secre-
tary of the Police Jury of the Parish
of Natchitoches, Louisiana, they shall
be ready for negotiation, and the Pres
ident Of the Police Jury of Natchi-
toches Parish, Louisiana, is hereby
authorized fully for that purpose.
Be it further ordained, ETC., that
the Police Jury of the Parish Of Match
itoches, State of Louisiana, shall an.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-08-04

TO forestall any effort of using
minimum licenses on truck or cars
Of the graduated scale. Louisiana
will have four types of auto
licenses, one for cars Of minimum
n "a
license class, and for those above
the minimum. one for trucks and
tho fourth for dealers licenses.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-08-04

A meeting has been called for
August 18th. the last day of the
Agricultural Short Course, which
begins at the Normal Monday, to
discuss the establishment OF . CO.
operative creamery.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-08-04
President Police Jury.
Secretary Police Jury.
INTEREST COUPON

On the --- day of ---, 10,
the Parish of Natchitoches, State of
Louisiana, on behalf Of Road District
No. 13 of said parish, lawful political
will pay to the bearer -- - Dol
lars Is ~ at the Office OF the
treasurer of said parish, in the city of
Natchitoches, State of Louisiana, or at
the Chase National Bank in the City
of New York, State of New York, or
any bank designated. by the holder of
Bond No. and the several coupons,
being the interst due on that date on
this bond No.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-08-04

An economist, according to q
late definition, is q man who tells
you what to do with your smoney
after You have done something
else with it.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-08-04

PELLAGRA


Whether or sl,s l:,ere will be !
large iEcreass. II ihe number affecs
scd by IL $ ,'i-case within the next
fc < II :,.i,.5 will be known only as
ti.no ..oes by; but that there is
some cause for concern and that
The time for action is before this
disease develops rather than after
must be admitted.
Pellagra is a disease due to de-
ficlency in diet; rather to too
limited a variety than to too small
an amount of food. 1t manifests
itself by indigestion and discom-
fort extending all the distance
from the mouth to the stomach.
The lining of the mouth and the
covering of the tongue become
fiery red and smooth. The backs
of the hands become piementcd
and the patient tends to become
sad. However, there are maby
variations of these symptoms.
Physical weakness may develop
and the patient may manifest a
desire for only certain foods even
though a plentiful suficiency may
be spread before him.
Unless the tendency to q one-
sided diet is stopped at once by
keeping up the supply of milk
cheese, lean meat fish, fowl, pork
and fresh vegetables, there is dan.
ger of "a serious condition develop.
ing. The relationship of corn
bread to this disease has never
been made clear but it is we'll to
substitute wheat bread for corn
bread until the patient is we'll or
until we know more of the relation
of corn bread to this disease.
Kisatchie is swinging into line
as a model health community.
This is a peculiarly favorable place
for the Health Unit to work and
we look for very excellent results
there from our activities if every
one lives up to the spirit of our
to cooperate.
900
Vowell's Mill bids fair to insti-
tute necessary community changes
all by itself. This is splendid! A
community. all whose members
are pulling together for the COM
mon good, is bound to come out
on top.
900
DR.. Covington, Director of ku-
raj Sanitation. spent Friday and
Saturday in Natchitoches. His
headquarters from this TINA will
be in Mansfield, from which point
he will supervise his Bureau of
Rural Sanitation.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-08-04

French maps which were print
Cd for military use on strong
canvas are now being used to
make inner soles for tennis shoes.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-08-04
NATCHITOCHES

Summary: Home run Bonner, Two
base hit, johnson, Quarles, Struck-out
by Shilling l, Heard 6, Melancon IL,
Hertzog 5; Base-on-balls Shilling l.,
Heard /; Hit by pitcher. by Hertzog !;
Hits of Shilling in 8 innings. Heard
s in s innings, Melaucon 2 in innings,
Hertzog in two innings; left on bases
Cedar Grove l; NatchitOches 3. Um-
pire d. j. Hyams; Scorer Geo H.
Himel.
Score by innings:
III E
Cedar Grove. OOOOOO111 3 6 3
Natchitoches. OO2Ox -9lO1
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1921-08-04

The curfew originated in Eng.
land for the purpose 81 signaling
thatS ffes must be put out. and
laesr it sounded the hour for chh-
dren up to : certain age To- be at
home.