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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13

office till the meeting in July 1921, and
until his successor is elected and quail
fed. sAs
On motion Of ], H. Thumond,
seconded by Bert Davis the above reso
luton was adopted BY the following
vote:
YEAS Bert Davis, ]. H. Thurmond
]. F. Albums, A. G. Whitlow aud ]. H.
King,
NAYS:-(NONE).
ABSENT (W. II. BOGAN).
BE IT RESOLVED; BY THE 20.
LICE JURY OF BIENVILLE PAR
ISH in regular session convened; that
]. w. Allen be, and he is hereby ap-
pointed as Live Stock Inspector, for
Wards / and 2,
Be it further resolved that the sait
J. w. Allen is to receive Us compen-
sation $500 per day for actual time,
and to furnish itemized accounts CIV
ing exact date of his services,
On motion Of ]. F. Albums anu duly
seconded by Bert Davis the above reso.
luton was adopted by the following
vote of the members:
YEAS Bert Davis, J. H. Thurmond,
J. F. Albums, A. G. Whitlow and J.
H. King
NAYS:-(NONE)
| ABSENT Nv. H. Bogan.)
WHEREAS, some time ago, It be.
came necessary to buy new continue,
ton indexes for the conveyance re-
cords and the Police Jury deeming It
better to install loose leaf system
and having already purchased the bind
ers for this system and the sheets,
and having not complied with the law
by advertising for bids in accordance
with Act 80 Of 1882,
BE IT RESOLVED that advertise
ment be published by D. n. White
President, in the Bienville Democrat
for twenty days for bids for copying
the old indexes on the new sheets al
ready purchased and now, in the Clerks
Office, said work to be done under the
supervision Of the Clerk and Ex.Of-
fcio Recorder Of Bienville Parish,
On motion, the above resolution wal
adopted by the following vote Of the
members:
AS:-Bert Davis, ]. b. Thurmond
J. f. Albums, A. G. Whitlow and ]. II
King; q
NAYs:-(NoNE)
ABSENT:-(W. H. Bogan.)
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE rO.
LICE JURY OF BIENvILLE PARISH
in regular session convened, That Bert
Davis and r. G. Ferguson, be and arc
hereby authorized to sell tn EIGHT
80 mules now owned BY Road Dis
trict No. 1; In case they can secure
reasonable price in their Judgment
for same, or In case they cannot sell
them now, to arrange for using then
In some way for the benefit Of Road
District No. /; in case Of sale the pro-
ceeds shall be turned over to the Par.
ish Treasurer and deposited BY him
to the credit Of said Road District
No. 1;
On motion Of J. H. Thurmond and
duly seconded by A. G. Whitlow, the
above resolution was adopted BY the
following vote Of the members;
YEAS:-Bert Davis ]. II. Thurmond,
J. +. Albums, A. G. Whitlows and J II.
King,
NAYS:-(NONE.)
ABSENT:-(W. H. Booaa.)
The remainder Of the, Police Pho.
ceedings will appear in next weeks ID.
sue Of the Democrat.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
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Arcadia, Louisiana

duly seconded by Bert Davis, and
carried by unanimous vote Of the
Police Jury, NJ. 0. Collingsworth was
elected as a member Of the Parish
Board Of Equalization under Act of
.231 of 1920; the said NJ. 0. Ceilings
worth is member from the Parish
site, the term to expire December 31st,
1921.
On motion Of J. H. Thurmond and
| duly seconded by W. H. Began, and
carried by q unanimous vote Of the
Police Jury, ]. P. Jones was elected
as a member Of the Parish Board Of
Equalization under Act Of 231 of 1920
the term to expire December 31st,
| 1921.
On motion by J. H. Thurmond and
duly seconded by J. H. King, the fol-
lowing resolution was offered:
BE IT RESOLVED; BY THE Pc.
LICE JURY OF BIENvILLE PAR
ISH in regular session convened; that
Geo. R. Wilson, Engineer, be instruct
ed and required to continue the sur
vey from Alberta to the line Of Bien-
vile and Natchitoches Parish to con-
acct with the road known as the
Ashland atchitoches road, at the
point where said road comes to the
Parish line.
BE 1T FURTHER RESOLVED;
That the said Geo. r. Wilson is furth-
er instructed to make a survey from
Gibsland via Mt. Lebanon to extend
2 IL miles south Of Mt. Lebanon.
On roll call the above resolution
was adopted by the following vote Of
the members:
YEAS:-Bert Davis, ]. Fl. Thurmond,
]. F. Albums, A. G. Whitlow and J. H.
King,
| NAYS:-(NONE).
1BSENT:--(W. H. Bogan.)
BE IT RESOLVED; BY THE 20.
LICE JURY OF BIENvILLE PAR.
lSH In regular session convened; that
]. 8. Williams be and he Is hereby
elected Secretary-Treasurer for the
Parish Of Bienville, and shall give
bond and peform the duties prescribed
by law as Treasurer for the funds Of
said Parish, and keep the books pre-
scribed by law, under the instruction
and supervision Of Thea Auditor Of Pub.
lie Accounts for the State, and shall
also keep all minutes Of the Police
Jury written up in the minute book
and issue and sign all warrants drawn
on the Treasurer which have heretofore
been signed by the Clerk Of Police,
Jury and perform such other services
as may be designated by the, Police
Jury in connection with its affairs,
1t being strictly understood that said
Secretary Treasurer shall devote his
entire time to the duties Of his Office,
which shall be in the Court House In
the room used by the Police Jury for
its meetings, which shall be kept open
during working hours each day, Sun.
days and legal holidays excepted. The
said Secretary Treasurer shall receive
a salary Of Twenty-Five Hundred Dol.
lars per year, payable monthly on
warrants regulaly drawn in accord
ance with law, said officer to hold this
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
VICTORY THEATRE GIVING
PATRONS BETTER SERVICE

Recent repairs on the moving pic
ure machines at the Victory Theatre
osether with the aid of first class
operator is responsible for some real
shows at the theatre last week.
One OF the pictures shown that pleas.
ed the audience in every detail, was
"Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm" star.
ring Mary Pickford. There were no
oreakdowns or stops and everybody in
attendance were well pleased.
Mr.. G. 3. Busey, manager of the the.
atre informs us that it is his intention
to continue to improve his service, and
that he has contracted for some Of
the best pictrues produced recently,
Watch his program this week.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
ARKANSAS OIL FIELD NO
LONGER WILDCAT TERRITORY

An oil well making approximately
10000 barrels came in Monday night,
inthe Union County field, one mile
west Of Ell Dorado, Ark. This fact
eliminates any question as to the pos.
sibility of finding oil in the Southern
Arkansas fields.
Two special trains left Shreveport
Immediately after the news was re-
ceived at that place loaded with oil
men, and from all indications the nj.
terest Of the Oil fraternity ia center,
ed upon the new field.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13
LOUISIANA CROP RE-
VIEW FOR YEAR 1920

According to a report issued by Mr.
Lionel L. James, Agricultural Stats
tician Of the Bureau Of Crop Estimates
U. s. Department Of Agricultural, the
total farm value of the principal field
crops grown in Louisiana. Except 81
gar cane in 1920 is $112, 500. This
computation is based On prices paid
farmers December l.
Compared with 1919, this is a de.
crease Of $70,9080M. The total farm
value Of the same crops in 1919 was
1884
Corn
The corn crop is estimated at 1886,
700 bushels, the acreage at 100000
ores, the average yield per acre all
80 bushels, and the total farm value
at st1&0W. This crop ranks first
IN point Of greatest farm value IA
1919.
The rice crop is the largest ever
produced in the State, being estimated
Lat 25,2OO,O00. The acreage is estimates
at 100000 acres, the average yield per
acre Is SO bushels, and the total farm
value at $27,720.0O0.
Cotton
The cotton crop Of 1920 is estimated
at 100000 bales, the acreage at l..
$4,000 acres, the average yield per
acre at 126 pounds Of lint cotton, and
the total farm value at $26,9S0,0OO.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13

Statesmen WANTED to solicit or.
ders for lubricating oils, greases and
paints. Salary or Commission. Ad.
dress THE HARVEY OIL CO., Cleve-
land, Ohio.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13

10 dNo- truth
II some Of. % worked a halA and
suffered as much At other psopls's
aapds az We think 70 DO, NJ would
have been dead years. sgo.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-01-13

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The Pulaskian., 1921-12-22
PERFECT MILE OF HIGHWAY
To Be Constructed to Stimulate Inter- est in improvement of Modern
 Road Building.

The best mile of road in the world, to be constructed at some point on the great transcontinental highway of the future is being planned by the Lincoln Highway association, says writer in Popular Mechanics Magazine. As an object lesson this perfect mile will stimulate interest in highway improve ments, and especially in the promotion of an ocean-to-oeean roadway, em- bodying the highest ideals of modern American highway construction. After an immense amount of consultation and collaboration among the foremost highway engineers, 1t has been de- cided to construct this ideal mile on the Lincoln way, so located as to be of easy access from all parts of the country, and where it will carry representative and diversified traffic. The location tentatively selected is be- tween Dyer and Schererville in Lake county, Indiana
The Pulaskian., 1921-12-22
COMPANION KNEW FOLD BlRD''
Inquiry Brought Instant Response Considerably Embarrassing toa
 Youthful New Teacher.

I was just out of college and had gone for the first time to teach in a high school. I had not yet lost my college girl propensity for seeking to extract fun out of everything, whether serious or comic. A formal meeting of the faculty of the city was in progress. with the prominent school men-super- intendent, commissioners, and princi- pals--seated on the platform. Among them was a severe-looking old peda- gogue with long white, flowing beard.
 Next to me sat sedate woman whom I rashly had taken to be new member of the faculty.
 [ turned to her with what I sup posed to be an infectious burst of con- fidence and giggled: Who's the old bird with the whiskers?"
 The woman turned her face directly toward me, looked me up and down, with an expression that congealed the blood within me, and said, curtly :: My father n'-Chicago Tribune.
The Pulaskian., 1921-12-22
YOU CAN'T TRUST
 CAL0MEL AT ALL
It's Quicksilver, SaIivates, Causes Rheumatism and Bone
 Decay.

The next dose of calomel you take may salivate you. Tt may shock your liver or start bone necrosis. Calomel is dangerous. It is mercury, quieksil- yer. It crashes into sour bile like dynamite, cramping and sfckening you. CalomeI attacks the bones and should never be put into your system.
 If you feel bilious, headacby, consti- pated and all knocked out, just go to your druggist and get bottle of Dod- sons Liver Tone for a few cents which is harmless vegetable substitute for dangerous calomeI Take a spoonful and if it doesn't start your liver and strafghten you up better and quicker than nasty calomel and without making you sick. you just go back and get your. money.
 Don't take calomel! It can not be trusted any more than leopard or a wildcat. Take Dodson's Liver Tone. which straightens you right up and makes you feel fine. No salts neees-- sary. Give it to the children because it is perfectly harmless and cam not salivate. te.-Advertisement
The Pulaskian., 1921-12-22
GOOD HIGHWAYS
REVENUE FOR HIGHWAY WORK
Much Money Made Available by Col lection of Fees for Automo-
 piles and Trucks.

Prepared by the United States Depart
 n1ent of Agriculture)
 total of 9.245. .195s passenger auto mobiles, trucks. and commercial ve. hicIes. 28,114 trailers and TIT, ,234 motor cycles were registered in the 4s states and the District of Columbia during the first six months of the present year, according to the bureau of public roads, United States Depart ment of Agriculture. As a result of these registrations and the licensing of drivers, the states and District col leeted, during that period, a total gross revenue of $10s, ,213, ,165. The figures show an increase of nearly S6,- 100000 over the full year of 1920, when such revenues totaled $102, ,540,- PIP.
 "Of the 1920 registration revenues says the bureau. 1897, ,671, TAP, or 95 per cent, was available for road work. Of the registration revenues collected during the first six months of the cur rent year $101, ,793, ,416 is available for road work, either by the state high way departments os local road off,
The Pulaskian., 1921-12-22
TO PLANT MEMORIAL TREES
Several National Organizations Co., Operating With Local Authorities
 in Arrangements.

Plans are materializing for the planting of trees along the principal roads in many states, as a me morial to the American soldiers who lost their lives during the World war. Several national organizations, includ- ing the American Legion and the Boy Scouts of America, are cooperating with local civic organizations in ar ranging for the planting The black walnut seems to be the variety most favored for such planting. Planting days are being arranged in Illinois, In- diana, Wisconsin. Michigan, Iowa, Ohio and other states.
The Pulaskian., 1921-12-22
REFUSED TO AsLIDE
Elderly Lady's Dignfty Was Hurt Request Made to Her by Eel
 low Passenger.

She was one of those fussy little Q women, all primped and with her Ind in a curl.
 When she got aboard the street e several men-yes; there are some vi still respect gray hairs on a street q
 got up and offered a seat. She Q cepted one gentiemanly proffer, b didn't keep the seat long. When sl had finally found repose a woms next to her said.
 Would you mind sliding over ju a bit, please? Then another lady cs have a seat"
 Her gray-haired majesty rose lofty heights.
 "Slide? Slider" she sputtered. will not slide. will arise and tad my body elsewhere"
 And, suiting her actions to her wor she arose and took her body up to tl front of the car, where her tiignf would not be assaulted by a request slide.-Indianapolis News.
The Pulaskian., 1921-12-22
YOUR HAND
 How to Read Your Characteristics and Tendencies-the Capabilities or Weaknesses That Make for Success or Failure as Shown in Your Palm.
THE HAND OF A DOCTOR

STHE hand of successful physician,
 or one who may become a sue
 cessful physician, should be supple and smooth. The following are some of the traits of good doctor, as indicated in the hands:
 Tact, shown by a thumb that is well "waisted," that is, indented or marked at the joint.
 kindness, shown by a Mount of Ve- nus. or ball of the thumb, which is moderate in size.
 Self-confidence, the Line of Life and the Line of the Head well apart. Trustworthiness, Line of the Heart that is forked at the beginning.
 Popularity is indicated by Line of Fate which rises on the Mount of Luna Cat the side of the hand) and runs into the Mount of Saturn, at the base of the second finger. This shows unusual popularity, but also de- pendence on public caprice for sue cess.
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The Pulaskian., 1921-12-22
cHlLDREN's LuNcHEoNs

Tv HE luncheon problem affects a
 large per cent of the American
 homes. The mother wishes to furnish to her child a large amount of nourishment with the least tax upon the digestive system, as study comes so soon after the luncheon is eaten.
 For the little Kindergarten child the ten o'clock lunch should be very light usually composed of fruit. A sandwich with date and apple filling, or banana and chopped nut meats is delicious.
 A bunch of grapes with sandwich fig and walnuts chopped as sandwich filling. and a pear or apple, these are all good and suggestive of other good combinations.
 By using sweet sandwiches with fruit or sweet dried fruits the child will not have such craving for sweets. A little candy is good properly eaten at the proper time but in the lunch baskets, usually that goes first and the appetite is spoiled for more sub stantial foods.
 Cookies and gingerbread may take the place of sweet fruits.
 A sandwich filling generally liked by children is chopped peanuts with mayonnaise this is satisfying ana will give the child desire for a reasonable amount of water.
 For the older children a more sub stantial and greater variety of foods is demanded.
 A favorite sandwich with the grow ing lad is baking powder biscuit cut in three slices and put together with any Of the following filings:
 Lean cooked ham put through the meat grinder, one chopped pimento,
The Pulaskian., 1921-12-22

one-half teaspoonful of prepared mus tard, one teaspoonful of horseradish-- mix well. Cooked tongue with tomato sauce for seasoning is another well liked filling. The weather is q good guide for one who packs lunch box. On cold days more fats and sugars are demanded because more heat must be generated. Hot milk, hot cocoa, q cake of chocolate or handful of dates with nuts are good heat producers.
 Coarse foods to keep the alimentary canal in good working order are very essential. No child can have >c1ear brain or do good work in school who is hampered by a badly functioning body Often a glass of orange juice or a few figs will be all that is needed, but neglect will cause trouble which may never be remedied.
 Copyright, 1921 Western Newspaper Union.
The Pulaskian., 1921-12-22
A CRY FOR CAPTAINS
rurHAT are xnn doing to imnrnve

WV HAT are you doing to improve w your mind, to sharpen your
 vision and so equip yourself that you may press onward and take your place among the leaders?
 The whole world keeps calling for men and women who are qualified by patience, alertness and ability, to ac- cept responsibilities where rewards are large and opportunities are unlimited.
 Everywhere the cry goes up for more captains
 The ranks of priyates are filled to repletion with grumblers, who pinch their envelope on pay day and scowl cnviously and indignantly upon those energetic souls who, with seemingly small effort, earn as much in a week as the grumblers earn in month!
 These priyates are becalmed in the sea of life with burning hearts. They lack stamina and resolution. In nine cases out of ten they have no one to blame for their lowly estate but them selves.
 They waste their leisure hours and holidays in frivolous amusements in- stead of giving sober thought to the future.
 Everything that tends to their eleva- tion and betterment Is studiously summed. Their aspirations, if they have any, are smothered at birth.
 In moments of depression, when steady, trustworthy clear visioned worker at their elbow is promoted, their lamp of hope flares out and leaves them in utter darkness.
 The years roll on, but the light never brightens, and they march in darkness down the hills to the valley of despair.
 
 As for this innumerable army of "ne'er do wells" 1t is palpably absurd to offer them advice. Perhaps, in the evolution of things, .they are intended as warning signals
The Pulaskian., 1921-12-22
MOTHER! MOVE
 cHILD'S BOWELS WITH
 CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Hurry, motherl Even a sick child loves the 'fruityn taste of California Fig Syrup" and it never fails to open the bowels. A teaspoonful today may prevent sick child tomorrow. If con- stipated, bilious, feverish, fretful, has cold, collie, or if stomach is sour, tongue coated, breath bad. remember a good cleansing of the little bowels is often all that is necessary.
 Ask your druggist for genuine Cali fornia Fig Syrup" which has directions for babies and children of all ages printed on bottle. Motherl You must say California or you may get an imitation fig up.-Advertisement
The Pulaskian., 1921-12-22

In the wearer but in those with whon, he comes into contact.
 The well-dressed man impresses others with belief in his competence. The man in rusty coat and baggy trousers Is viewed with an eye of suspicion.
 If he is able, why doesn't he dress well?" asks the world.
 To the job seeker nothing is so much of an asset as a prosperous ap. pearance.
 He need not be dressed as the writer of the fashions-for-men col umns would dictate, but his clothes should be whole and clean, and not three or four years behind the style.
 One reason for this is that compe- tent men usually take a pride in their personal appearance and dress we'll And the world takes it's impressions from custom. It Is not customary for a bookkeeper or clerk to be shabby. Therefore a shabby bookkeeper or clerk is looked upon as lacking in ability.
 Of course dressing too well is as bad as dressing too poorly. The fash fly clad youth who wears cheap imita- tions of ultra-stylish garments is usually set down as tln-horn gam bler or a horse-race follower, and stands small chance of getting any good job.
 But the youth who is careful about buying and keeping his clothes, and who looks as well as he can, will get at least consideration. After that, provided there is any job to get, whether he gets it or not, depends upon his manner. And his manner is surely to be more impressive if he is we'll dressed than if he is shabbily clad.
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The Pulaskian., 1921-12-22
OLD SAYING PROVED UNTRJ
For Once, at Least, a Physician W Willing to Take His Own
 Medicine.

"They say" remarked George Fallon, the noted aeronaut, on Aquitania, sthat doctors never [; their own medicine, and in my yout believed that lie.
 "Once, however, I made a VI stormy passage across the Allan and got frightfully seasick. The shi doctor, q genial young chap, prescriI champagne for me, half bottle tw a day, and say, l wish you could hs seen the perfect and unfailing rel larity with which that young med would drop in at the appointed hs and join me in carrying out his p scription.
The Pulaskian., 1921-12-22

cials." The percentage of the gross during that period is e4-an apparent decrease of 1 per cent, but the in- crease seems more apparent than real, because in some states the funds do not become available until the end of the year.
 Ten state legislatures have imposed | tax on gasoline during the current year. They are Arkansas, Arizona, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Mon tana, North Carolina. Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Washington. Prior to this year Colorado, Kentucky, New Mexico and Oregon had levied such tax. The state of Louisiana has written such measure into it's new constitution.
The Pulaskian., 1921-12-22
LYRICS OF LIFE
 By DOUGLAS MALLOCH
MERRY CHRISTMAS, EvERYoNEl

MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE! Merry Christmas, Everyone!- Rich in love and Rich in fun, Young and old, and sire and son! Castle hall or Humble cot, Rich in wealth, In wealth forgot, Share the joy The star foretold, Make the day A day of gold, Sire and son, and young and oldl Everyone by Vale or hill, Everyone Rejoicing still Young and old, what land Or tongue, Never old and Ever youngi
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The Pulaskian., 1921-12-22

to the thoughtful, who, seeing their de- linquencies, are spurred to greater achievements.
 At any rate, the world is crowded with privates column on column in the daily newspapers bear testimony to their helpless plight, while the sten- torian voice of the world rings louder and louder in it's cry for captains, more captains
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The Pulaskian., 1921-12-22

downy at yes-but really aev hair growing all over the scalp. .Dan derine" is' to the hair what fresl showers of rain and sunshine are u vegetation. It gees right to the roots invigorates and strengthens them This delightful, stimulating toni helps thin, lifelesa faded hair to grov long, thick, heawy and luxuriant.-A
 Vertisement.
The Pulaskian., 1921-12-22
Uncommon Sense By JOHN BLAKE
CLOTHES, CONFIDENCE

IA A ARK TWAIN could afford to in- IYH dulge his delight in unusual
 and fantastic clothes. He was q genius.
 If John D. Rockefeller chose to walk down Broadway in suit of blue jeans it would not affect his financial standing, although it might create sur prise, for his custom is to dress him. self rather neatly.
 Russell Sage wore the same straw hat for 15 years, and was able at the same time to get more interest on thousand-dollar investment than almost anybody else in Wall street
 But Sage was an exception. And when he was just out of Troy, begin ming his long climb in New York, he dressed more carefully.
 The importance of good clothes is che confidence they inspire, not only