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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
Roberts, secretary-treasurer and as
sistant general manager.
ARICLE 3.

Roberts, secretary-treasurer and as
sistant general manager.
ARICLE 3.
The first annual meeting OF the
stockholders of this corporation shall
be held at Arcadia, at the offices OF
the company, in Bienville Parish.
Louisiana on the third Wednesday in
December 1921, and annually there
after for the purpose of electing
board Of directors for the ensuing
year, and for the conduct Of such
other business as may properly come
before the stockholders at such times.
The board Of directors so chosen,
shall at once organize and elect from
among their number a president and
general manager, a yice-president, and
a Secretary-treasure and aSslstaM
general manager. The board Of diepGl-
tors is vested with al corporate
powers subject to such restrictions as
are contained in this charter, the con,
stitutiOn and laws Of the State of
Louisiana, and the constitution and
laws of the United States Of America.
The names and Post Office addresses
Of the subscribers to this charter, and
a statement Of the shares Of stock
which each agrees to take in the cor
poration and a description and valua-
ton Of the property if any, to be given
in exchange for stock, as required by
Section g. of Act No. 267 of 1914, j.
shown in a detailed and itemized state
ment annexed to and made q part
hereof.
In testimony whereof the said
parties have hereunto signed their
names in my office, in the presence q
! w. NJ. Deas and Chas. NJ. Roberts
competent witnesses 1T Aracdia, in
Bienville Parish, Louisiana on this
the 22nd day of December, in the
| year of our Lord Nineteen Hundred
and Twenty (192O), after due read
Ing Of the whole.
r. +. SMITH,
JOS. WINKLER,
J. G. ROBERTS.
ATTEST:
w. Nj. IDEAS,
CHAS. NJ. ROBERTS.
CARL GOFF, Notary Public,
) State of Louisiana, Parish of Bien
vile.
Nv. L. Smelley, by. Clerk District
Court in and for Bienville Parish, dc
hereby certify that the above and
foregoing is a true and correct copy
, of the original as recorded in Book
f "A" Page "92" Charter record in and
(or Bienville Parish Louisiana.
+ Th:s December 22nd 1920.
W. L. SMEl.LEY. by. Clerk Dis
. hict Court.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
NOTICE OF FINAL ACCOUNT

Succession Of Stepney and Caroline
Knighten, Deceased. No. 81S Third
Judicial District Court, Parish Of
Bienville, State Of Louisiana.
Notice is hereby given that W. j.
Murphy, Clerk, d. G., has this day
filed final account in said succession,
and unless opposition be made thereto
within the time specified by law the
same will be duly homOlogated as
prayed for.
Witness the Honorable J. E. Rey-
nolds, Judge Of said Court, this the 10
day Of January, 1921.
W. L. Shelley,
Deputy Clerk Of said Court
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
~ THE TAX PAYERS OF BlEN
WILLIE, PARISH:

Slice Jan. list. l ave qualified as
your tax assessor.
l have examined the assessment
sheets Of adjoining Parishes and flnd
that the values on property, partlcu
larly lands, are lower than Bienvllle
Parish. This l hope to be able to
remedy this year and l earnestly ask
that you meet me at my appointments
which shall make later, ! shall no.
tify you in due time and trust
we may get together and make for
our Parish reasonable, common
sense assessment.
Yours to serve, q
g. r. Boone, Tax-As's'r.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
MORTGAGE BLANKS AND NOTES

Chattel Mortgage Blanks, contain
Ing homestead waiver clause. Also
Mortgage Notes. Plain Notes and Con
Ifession Of Judgement Notes In pads
We also have straight Mortgage
blanks. We can supply these In stock
form, or print them to order.
BIENvILLE DEMOCRAT,
Arcadia, Louisiana
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
provision of the laws Of the STATE

provision of the laws of the STATE
Of Louisiana relative to the organlza
ton Of corporations, and especially OF
Act No. PCT of the General Assembly
of 1911, they do hereby organize them
selves. as well as such other persons
as may hereafter be associated with
them, into a corporation under tn
following provisions, to-wit:
ARTICLE ..
(a) the name Of this corporation
shall be the Arcadia Motor Co., Inc
,b) the object and purpose of thi
corporation shall be to buy and sell
build and rebuild, aud repair auto
mobiles, automobile trucks, motor
cycles and motor vehicles Of all kinds
(hOrh new and Sccond-hand) and al
their parts and accessories, also gaso
line engines of all kinds and all lhei
parts and accessories, to buy and sci
gasoline and oils, and anything else
Whatsoever used with or needed 70
automobiles and motor trucks and
gasoline engines or other motor We.
! hicles; also to repair and reconstruo
same. and to do a general sale,
! pair ami garage business. to Opcrat
meteor cars and trucks for hire and
generally to do any and everythin'
necessary ana appurtendnt, to the
buying, selling, repairing, building
and rebuilding, and operation of mo
tor cars and trucks.
(c) The capital stock of this cor
poration shall be Twenty-Five ThOus
and Dollars, ($?5,000.O0) all of which
has been already subscribed and pal,
for.
cd The capital stock Of this cor
poration may be increased to On
Hundred Thousand Dollars (SlOO,OOO
ON) by complying with the provision
of section six of Act No. 267 of 1914
(e) Said capital stock is divide'
into Two Hundred and Fifty (25O
shares Of the par value Of One Hun
dred Dollars ($l0O.0O) per share.
(f) The domicile Of said corpora
ton shall be the Town Of Arcadia
in Bienville Parish, Louisiana and a
directors and stockholders meeting
shall be held at the office the corpora
ton in Arcadia, Louisiana, excel
that by and with the consent of a
the directors, said directors meeting
may be held elsewhere.
(s) This corporation shall hay
and enjoy succession for a period
Ninety-Nine (99) Years from an
after the date hereof, unless soont
dissolved according to law.
(h) The affairs OF this corpor'
ton shall be vested in and exercise
a by a Board of Directors, to be con
posed of not less than three 81 M
# more than five 90 stakeholder
y elected annually.
Z The board of directors for the fir
t year or until their successors al
r elected and have qualified, shall
y the following:
r. Ernest Smith, of Minden, We
-, ster Parish, Louisiana.
u J. G. Roberts, Of Shreveport, Ca
le do Parish. Louisiana.
e Joseph Winkler, Of Arcadia,
Bienville Parish, Louisiana.
The officers Of this corporation sha
be a President and General Manage
O. Vice-President; Secretary and Urea
urer and Assistant General Manage
:. together with such other offices
;. the board Of directors may fOm til
4 to time see fit and proper to sele'
. The officers for the first year,
# until their successors have been elet
ed and qualified shall be, r. E. Smit
president and general manager;
2 seph Winkler, vice-president; ].
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our heartfelt
appreciation to our many friends who
contributed so literally to our needs
in our recent misfortune, and invoke
the richest blessings of God upon each
and every one.
Mrs. Georgia Williams and Family,
Ringgold, La.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
FOR SALE OR TRADE

60 acres land with $1,000 4 room
dwelling house just completed. On
poposed gravel road, 3 miles from
Arcadia. Will take bank stock OF
other good stock for first payment.
FRED w. PENTECOST
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
STAY to Progress.

The world will never progress az
fast a. II might along Christian lines
as lone as our own headache Is more
Imnortant to US than neighbours loss
of his farm.
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21
NATIONAL CAPITAL
go 90 AFFAIRS EiiH
Women Ask for Equal Rights Amendment

count of sex. or on account OF mar
riage. unless applying equally I" DOT.
sexes. shall exist within the tnites
States or any territory subject to ms
jurisdiction thereof.
"Sec, =. Congress shall have pow
er TO enforce this article by appro
pirate legislation
An effort will he made TO "htain
action on the amendment nj the heS'
session of congress. tw"-thirds No'e
of each house Is necessary Z" suhinls
sion Of an amendment 10 the states
approval by thrce-fourths Of which 10
necessary tu adoption.
lncnrporntiun Of the proposed
amendment IN the Constitution wouIs
npernre to lnvalidaie innumerable pr"
visions of state laws which withhold
from women the sane rights as men
I'm the possession and disposition OF
property. control Of minor children
freedom Of contract, choice OF don't
ellie, holding of public office Jury serv'
Ice and other functions.
The Woman's party has also draft
cl a blanket bill removing the disabil-
tiles OF women for passage by state
legislatures. The Wisconsin legisla'
ture has pa ssed the bill already.
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21
COLORADO POTATO CROP
PASSES LAST YEARS

Denver.-The 1921 potato crop q,
Colorado Oct. | was estimated at IL.
100000 bushels, compared with 10.
10000 bushels in 1920, and the cro5
this year was 81 per cent on Oct |
compared with II ten-year average o,
- per cent. The estimate for III.
United States was 3iJ. 1851, 900 bushel,
according to w. W. Putnam, agricvl.
turnl statistician of the United Stats
bureau of markets and crop estimates
Corn and wheat in Colorado showed
that the estimate Oh corn was 15,7ls,
900 bushels, compared to lS9iO0D
last year, the latter being the Largest
crop in the history of the state, and
this years crop taking second place ID
the records. Wheat showed 30.2I60N
bushels, compared with 25.46I0W
bushels last year, while oats and bar
ley showed a slight decline.
The apple crop Oct. showed g.
336,OOO bushels compared with 3,4ls-
900 bushels last year. The national
apple crop figured 109,I10000 bushels
compared with 244 4,O22 900 bushels las
year.
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21

THE creation of bureau of civil
aeronautics to regulate the oper-
alton of civil aircraft in inter
state and foreign commerce, reducing
the number of accidents and providing
a source of supply on which the mill
tary authorities could draw in case of
war Is the purpose of bill prepared
by Senator James w. Wadsworth. Jr,
chairman of the military affairs com
mttee. The bill is now before the
senate committee on commerce.
The Manufacturers Aircraft asso-
citation of New York is urging the
passage of the bill without unneces-
sary delay. This action, it is declared,
"is imperative for reasons of public
safety, national security and the i'm
provement Of transportation. 1t is the
first step necessary toward the proper
advancement of American aviation"
According TO survey made espe-
ciaily for Secretary of Commerce
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21

membership the three allied command.
ers VINO nave come 10 this country In
the last few years-Marshals Joffre
and Fayolle of France, and General
Badoglio of Italy.
The program OF enlarged ACTIVITY
prepared by the club and the institute
mas the support, In addition to thar nj
President Harding, of Admirals Sims
ana flske, as honorary and active
chairmen Of the navy committee md
OF Maj. Gen. Robert Lee Bullard ms
chairman of the army committee
The new clubhouse is Mt l12 wes,
Fifty-ninth street. As part Of tbe
memorial feature, various patriotic v,.
cieties have agreed to furnish rooms
IN the club among them being the So
clety Of Sponsors Of the United state,
Navy. the Daughters of the ClncInna,
and the Sons Of the American Revolu
ton. ''
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21
American Luckiest Man in the World

FDOD. shelter. clothing. and other
necessities and hundreds Of com
forts and luNuries now are within
the reach of residents of the United
States at far lower costs than In any
other country in tho world. This Is
shown for the first time in history in
data collected by the federal reserve
board. America has always been the
land of high wages and high prices.
Wages throughout the United
States. despite wholesale reductions,
'till are higher than anywhere else in
the world. Prices of virtually all
commodities Mt the same time are ut
record low levels In this country com
Jared with European nations.
The general level of wholesale
prices throughout the United States is
approximately 4l per cent above the
'cvel of the prewar period. But in
other countries wholesale levels, ac-
'orling to the reports to the federal
-escrve board, are: Italy. 400 per
ent above the prewar period: United
Ningdom. 100: France. 232 Germany,
.4GT: Sweden. III; Denmark. 153:
Japan. 90; Australia 60: Canada, 76;
'ndia. So.
Residents of the United States thus
are obtaining all the comforts Of life
and many of the luXurieS at prices
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21
Holy Cross Road Made State Highway

Denver.-L. ID. Blauvelt, state high
way engineer, and H. \. Edmohas
chairman of the state highway auViS
ory board, recently issued memorah
DUN which declared that the HOY
Cross road from Denver to Red Cllll
by way of Loveland pass was IRON
that date on to be n state highway!
eve first got the idea three years asV
and we have been working on 1t ever
since" said DIR. o. w. Randall oil heu
Cliff. "The idea originated In heu
Cliff and has received the whole-heait
ed support of the people of the towns
along the route"
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21

that are prOhibltive to a majority OF
the residents Of England, France.
Italy, and other countries. America
i the cheapest country in the world
In which 10 live, the reports show be.
yOnd question.
In Germany skilled mechanic
earns now approximately $3.50 week.
In the United States virtually all
skilled workers still receive at least
twice that for single days labor.
Yet the German worker must pay
LOCO per cent additional over what
he spent In 1913 for necessities. In
1913 he earned about four times as
much AS now. In Spain, Italy and
some other European countries wages
are on par with those in Germany.
In England and France, however, the
scale is higher.
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21
Federal Control of Civil Aeronautics

Herbert Hoover by the Manufacturers
Aircraft association. the 1,2OO CONNER.
cial planes In operation flew n total
of 3,25O,0OO miles in the first six
months of 1921. But during this
period there were 40 serious acci-
dents, resulting In death to IA per.
sons and injury to 50. Practically
all of the fatalities and most of the
injuries might have been prevented
through proper regulation.
The bill provides for commission.
er of civil aeronautics, appointed by
the President, operating under the
secretary Of commerce. The commits.
sloner's duty shall be to inspect the
design and construction. and, If an
proved, to license the operation of
civil aircraft; to regulate navigation
and, operation of civil aircraft through
the establishment Of aerial traffic
rules; to promote civil aviation by de-
signing. approving and laying out air
routes, encouraging the establishment
of landing fields and air stations, by
operating weather stations ir coniunc
tion with other bureaus. creating CON.
munication and signaling systems
and by collecting ard disseminating
information concerning aviation here
and abroad; to encourage and under.
take research and cooperate with 9th.
er institutions in that work; 10 op.
crate such air services ms the Depart
ment of Commerce may see fit.
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21
Harding Heads Patriotic Center Plan
HARDING has placed

nRESIDENT HARDING has placed
himself at the head of the group
of high-ranking army and navy
officers and prominent civilians of the
country who are interested in estab-
fishing national patriotic center in
the Army and Navy Club of Americas
new home in New York. The Presi-
dent has accepted the honorary chair
manship of the national committee of
the Army and Navy institute, which
the principal aid of the Army and
Navy club in developing its plans.
The active chairman of the national
committee is Brig. Gen. Howard S.
Borden.
President Harding In his letter of
acceptance expressed the "most sin
cere desire TO further the patriotic
purposes" of the institute. which will
cooperate with the club in maintain
ing memorial to officers who lost
their lives In the war. In fostering
the spirit of comradeshlp among Off
cers Of the regular establishments and
the reserve forces. in developing CEN
fer for the dissemination of principles
of good citizenship and In maintaining
headquarters for the reception Of dis
tinguished foreign visitors to the
United States.
The club has slecaed to honorary
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21
POOR TUBES ARE
Great HANDICAP
Standard Makes Mean Safety,
Whereas Bargains" Are
Likely to Cause Trouble.
GUARD AGAINST SLOW LEAKS
Cap on End of Valve Helps to Hold
Air and Should Be on Tight
Washer Likewise Has impor-
tant Function to Perform

The well-being OF ST per cent of
motorists tire Investment depends
upon IA per cent-the relation of cas-
log to tube costs. \ great part of tire
trouble is the direct result Of under
'nhation. with the inner tube the of
ander. Yet the average car owner
either knows the name of his tubes
'pr the length of their service
Cheap and unbranded tubes handi-
"ip any casing. The best is at the
mercy OF poor tube. The difference
ia tubes is tremendous. A standard
make inner tube is built of almost
pure rubber and has a strength of
between one and one and ore-half
tons per cross section inch. This
means that IL the tube stock were
Quit up to a square test piece one
fach thick and one inch wide. il would
be strong enough to lift from 1000
10 1900 pounds. Inferior Tubes do not
',ave this strength and are highly COM
npuuded.
Life Usually Long as Casing.
On an average 1t is possible to build
iHe into an inner tube only equal to
Jhat of the casing 1t is false econ
"uy to use an old tube in a new cas-
'hs. Inferior and wornout tubes
should be quickly discarded. The tube
"htch has delivered full service dur
'nS the life of one tire is almost GER
iaIn to have developed slow leaks.
When a tube fails to hold air it is
worthless.
As general average in all services
Re has been found that pressure In
ere properly taken care of and when
= good tube is used will decrease about
i've pounds in two weeks. When this
ratio Is greatly exceeded, the tube
should be examined without delay be-
fore the life of the tire is sapped.
Valve Cap Should Be Tight.
1t is well to remember that the cap
~ the end Of the valve stem helps to
axe the tube hold alp. Often when
he valve inside is leaking, pressure
nay be retained without rapid de-
crease by screwing the cap on tightly.
It's function is to assist the valve. and
Us use is imperative. The washer Is
likewise furnished for purpose and
should be used. 1t holds the valve
stem in proper position also that 1t
cannot pull loose nor the tube be
"inched. and keeps out water.
With standard-make tire. use
standard-make tube. Bargain" tubes
mean tire trouble and ruin the profit
aud pleasure of motoring.
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21
l7TNN0@[;3D[l[5
NEWS GSznA

To clean dirty file. dip it in benzol
and scrub with stiff brush.
Twenty-seven states I'm the Union
now have over 100000 motor vehicles
each.
Germany exported 10000 automo-
''iles of various kinds, and 1000 motor
cycles I'm 1920.
The merits of some of these new vul-
"unizers on the market should be in
gestigated by the person who lives far
from a repair station
During 1920 Las automobiles.
valued at S2,425.5lS, and automobile
parts to the value of S2,79S,1 ,141 were
imported into Japan.
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21
MOTHER! OPEN
cHILD'S BOWELS WITH
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Your little one will love the "fruity
tos,. of california Fig Syrup" even II
constipated. bilious. Irritable feverisn'
or full of cold. A teaspoonful never
fails TO cleanse the liver and bowels.
In a few hours you can see for your
self how thoroughly 1t works all the
sour bile. and undigested food out OF
the bowels and you have a well, play
full child again.
Millions OF mothers keep california
Fig Syrup" handy. They know tea
spoonful today saves sick child To-
morrow. Ask your druggist for genu-
Inc California Fig Syrup" which has
directions for babies and children OF
all ages printed on bottle. Mother
You must say California" or you may
get an imitation fig syrup.-Advertise-
Dent-
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21
Picked Up on the Road.
Keep the engine clean.

Keep the engine clean.
FiNsh the radiator occasion
ally.
Wash the ear with light
stream and a sponge.
Keep spark well advanced and
save gas.
Test your valve springs for
strength.
Every knock is IL warning. At
tend to it.
\ pint OF gasoline can evapor-
ate in ~ hours.
Grease the wheel bearings at
intervals
Gasoline sold for 6 cents a
gallon in lSaS.
The first four cylinder car
WAS made in 1900.
Investigation shows the aver
age ear is iunked after run
ming 10000 miles.
Dirt between the brake drums
and bands may cause the brakes
To squeak.
Direct spotlight to the right.
Raining? Use tire chains for
safety.
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21

\" ASHINGTON. - The National
w Woman's party has announced
the completion of preparations
for campaign to obtain national and
state legislation removing political.
civil. and legal discrimination against
women.
A proposed equal rights amendment
10 the federal Constitution has been
drafted by counsel for the party to
be introduced In the senate by Sena-
tor Curtis of Kansas. and In the house
by Representative Fess of Ohio. The
text of the proposed amendment fol
lows:
Section ]. No political. civil, or
legal disabilities or inequalities on ac-
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21
Twins. 90. Still Hearty.

LeavenwOrth, Kan.-Although 'ain.1
and Joel Cheatwood, twins, living ~
Leavenworth county, celebrated 'ne.
Goth birthday anniversary, they poa.
of being able to handle n plow anu ~.
as straight furrOw as any OIL
young sprouts" w..o are III ~.
teens" instead of the last Oh 49,, ~
tiles" The brothers. who believe ~
are the oldest twins in the on :,
States, enjoyed family reuh'on
the home of James Cheatwood.
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21
TO AVOID MAGNETIC TROUBLE
Remove Distributor Cover Once ?
Month and Wipe Out-Aso
Clean Breaker Points.

While the magnetic only needs two
drops of oil in each bearing every
thousand miles it is well to remove
the distributor cover once a month
and wipe out with cloth dipped in
gasoline. At the same time pass a
piece of double-ought sand-paper be-
tween the breaker points to remove
any cOrrosion that may be forming.
This will put Off magnetic troubles
almost indefinitely.
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21
ArbuckIe Case Nov. 7th.

San Francisco, Calif.-Roscoe "
(Fatty) Arbuckle, motion picture s',''
entered plea here of not guilty 'o y.
charge of manslaughter filed asahi',
him in connection with the deatl u
Miss Virginia Rappe. Arbuckles n,~ a,n.
was set for Nov. Z. Miss Rappe' ii'M
actress, died Sept. 0, as result !. Nas
charged, of injuries received durins :, j.
drinking party in Arbuckle's rooms -
the st. Francis hotel here, Sept. D.
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21
Automobile Wheels Out Of Alignment
Give Short Tire Life. Keep Them
Properly Aligned by This Simple
Method.

distance from the floor. Measure from
this string to the front and rear parts
of the right front and rear tires. If
the distances are not equal, shift the
boxes or the steering wheel until they
are exactly so. The string will then
be exactly parallel to the line of the
wheels on that side.
Then, with second pair of boxes
and string. do the same thing on the
left side. thereby obtaining another
line. When this Is accomplished,
measure across from one line to the
other. making sure that these two are
equal distances from the wheels. Dc
the same at the rear. II these two
measurements agree exactly, the wheels
are in lignment-Popular Science
Monthly.
The Dolores star., 1921-10-21
TAKE ASPIRIN ONLY
AS TOLD BY "BAYER'
"Bayerr introduced Aspirin to the
Physicians Over q
Years Ago.

To get quick relief follow carefully
the safe and proper directions In each
unbroken package of ''Bayer Tablets OF
Aspirin" This package is plainly
stamped with the safety "Bayer Cross"
The "Bayer Cross" means the gem
ulne, world-famous Aspirin prescribed
by physicians for over twenty-one
years.-Adyertiseme