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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-07-05

The red ant is typical soldier; he
does nothing but fight. He has power
full jaws, and is generally strong. but
he cannot get along without a slave
to feed him. II he were left to feed
himself he would die. He continually
raids the nests Of weaker insects and
brings them back as prisoners. thus
solving the servant problem and keep
ing himself well supplied with at
tendants. There Is a species Of ant
In Australia called the bulldog ant,
because Of its extreme pugnacity. 1t
will fight anything and everything. II
one Of these ants is accidentally cut
in half, one half will actually fight
the other half to the death.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-07-05

afflicted with disease to take wooden
string of three colorS. and with his
right hand tie his left loosely to the
limb of a tree. then slip It out and
hasten homeward without casting a
glance back. the belief being that the
disease was transferred to the tree by
touching 1t. Thus from a tree II has
become common practice to touch any
article made of wood TO ward OF mis-
fortune.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-07-05
|huw hlSttar@tg!.
81 Y-A-2)
cHIMNEYs.

A THOUGH the use Of fire Is 80
"A old that Its origin IL lost In the
mist Of the Oldest mythology. 1t was
not until comparatively recent times
that the principle Of the chimney to
make a fire draw" well came into
use. The original house was merely
equipped with . hole In the roof for
the escape Of the smoke. The late
middle ages furnish US with the nrst
records Of an actual. more Or less
scientifically built chimney.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-07-05

ling back in his chair and taking from
his mouth his corneob pipe, 'but
think | can tell you who Is to blame
'or our not having anything In our
pantry"
But Mr.. Fox wished to be asked. and
lid not stop smoking until Mr.. Coon
could stand 1t no longer, and asked: :
Who is taking our food? Tell US. II
you know"
We'll. perhaps | should not say he
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-07-05
Why Smell Would BE Enouoh.

The young woman entered the gro
Gerry and approached the meat coun-
ter.
"Giye me nickel's worth Of
cheese" she said to the butcher.
"why, lady, you won't get smell
for Nickel" the butcher replied. CIV
ing her disguised glance.
That's all l want" was the tri-
nliant answer. ats FOR q mouse
New York Evening Post
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-07-05
"What's in q Name?"
By MILDRED MARSHALL
Pseu sboSsysss name, Ice history mean
IND; vhsnes h vas derived: sisnikcsnees
yo.n lucky day and lucky level.
ELAINE

a SOUTHERN favorite ID Elaine.
"A that most poetical and harmo-
NOUS of feminine names. Before the
Civil war. every proud family Of south
ern blood had an Elaine among Its
daughters, the Elaine Fftxhughs and
Elaine Dulsnys were legion. each .
belle Of three counties" and the de-
SPAR Of many q lovelorn southern gal
liant.
But Elaine was not born In the
South by any matter Of means. Her
origin dates back to the days Of beau
tiful Helen Of Troy. when the name
Helen. coming from the Greek helios.
meaning light. was permitted to drop
Its initial n" and become Ellen. In
Cambria, however. this was too lacking
in poetry to be popular and 1t was
called Elayne. 1t occurred under that
spelling in the registers Of early times
and thus explains the gentle Lady
Eiayns, mother of Sir Galahad. whom
Tennyson makes his Lady Of Shalott.
The name came to prominence again
as Lady Elayne Of the Round Table.
Elaine the fair, Elaine the lovable,
Elaine the lily maid Of Astolot. whose
tragic fate Is the source Of song and
story In the "Idylls Of the King" Her
Irish prototype was Elayne or Eileen
O'Brien. who likewise met with trag.
&c end. taking her own life after being
carried away to Castle KNOCK by Rog.
or Tyrrel, one of the fierce Anglo
Normans.
Tennyson's description Of Elaine Is
exquisite:
Where could be found face daintier' Than
her shape,
From forehead down to foot psrfscs-
From foot to forehead sxau.si..iy turned
Fair she was, my king.
Pure. ~ you ever wish your knights 70 b
To doubt her fairness were to want n
To doubt her pursne.. w.r. to wan. .
heart
Elaine's talismanic gem 10 the pearl,
giver Of charm and love and purity
ntting Jewel for so lovely a name. The
lily 10 her flower. a fact which Tenny
son uses with such touching pathos In
describing the funeral bier Of the dead
Elaine. Monday il her lucky day and
her lucky number.
tCopyright.)
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-07-05

There was at one time past gen.
eral belief that trees and humanity
were allied In close bonds Of union, and
that certain trees had healing quail
ties. 1t was customary for q person
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-07-05
SMILE SELDOM MAKES ENEMY
Why u Would Pay Any Person to cul
tlvats q Cheerful Disposition
and Demeanor.

II were to be born into this world
again and had the choice Of my en-
dowments l should arrange very care
fully about my smile. writes alpha
of the Plough" In the London News.
There ID nothing so irresistible as the
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-07-05
Mistakes We Often Make.

There 70 . proverb which roads -
ihe man who never made Q mistake
never made anything elsa" Thsrs u
great DEAL Of truth in that saying
sometimes W come acrsss sne q
tnoss perfect individuals who claims
never 70 make mistaksa but mors
enen We nnd that these very same
osssos sss saly 0aks nistakss but
~ Gsavs sasl
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-07-05
EAGLE MEETING DATES

EAGLE MEETING DATES
regular meetings OF Winnemucca
acre NO. 4S7. Fraternal Order OF
Eagles. are held on second and fourth
Monday evenings of each month 10
wlnneva hall. Visiting Eagles are
cordially invited to attend all sss-
sso.s: w. H. AYRES, W.P.
Y: - S4LIH: Secy. Adv.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-07-21
CIRCUS is COMING SATURDAY
Two Performances To Be Given BY the
Chrisfy Bros. Shows

/ Offering all that is new, novel and
up-to-date in the presentation of
trained animals performances, Christy
Bros. Wild Animal Exposition will ex-
hibit in Boomers Ferry Saturday, July
20, giving two performances only af-
ternoon at and evening at o'clock
Hundreds of wild and domestic tni-
mails all highly educated and finished
actors presenting their performance
with clock-like precision. Among the
features of the animals numbers are
Christy Bros $4,000 group of per-
forming Black Named African Lions.
group of performing Black Bears
showing almost human intelligence in
the presentation of their many dis
plays. The World Famous Mixed
Group of performing Elephants,
Zebras, Horses and Dogs, a combina-
ton never before successfully trained
exhibited and the marvellous perform
ance by pretty dancing ponies, beauti-
full High School and Manage Horses,
Arial Monkeys, Riding Dogs, Goats and
Sheep are but few of the many novel
ties offered.
For the kids, from six to sixty,
Christy Bros have modified all the
nobility of Clownland into one vast
army of fun makers and the skits,
sketched and travesties offered by
thess famous gloom chasers create an
endless chain of real health-giving
laughter of the better sort. Scores Of
famous arctic stars present series
of daring and sensational revolutions
in mid-air combined with the skillful
performances of wire-walkers, aero
bats and up-side-down performers
round out program of sterling worth
never before offered by any travelling
organization In addition to the won
derful acts and displays presented by
the animals, that department offers a
most complete study in zoology which
is valuable asset to the children
schooling and adults knowledge Com
petent lecturers conduct personal
tours through the animal department
giving the history of each and every
specimen and their habits. A monster
free attraction takes place on the show
grounds preceding the opening of the
doors for both the afternoon and eve
ming performances.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-07-21
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department OF the Interior, U. s.
Land Office at Occur d'Alene, Idaho,
June %, 1921.
Notice is hereby given that Helmer
II. Dahl, of Addie, Idaho. who, en- April
IL, 1915, made Homestead Entry, No
O10255. for SEANWA, Section 81,
Township IS N, Range 2 E., Boise
Meridian, has filed notice of intention
to make three year proof, to establish
claim to the land above described, be-
fore G. w. King, United States Com
missioner, at Boomers Ferry, Idaho, on
the 9th day of August, 1921.
Claimant names as witnesses: Lee
Wilson, d. N. Huntsberger, George
Wright, and A. E. Arndt, all of Addie,
Idaho.
FRANK LANGLEY,
1uly7aug4 Register.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-07-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Don M. Robson, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned administrator of the estate
OF Don M. Robson deceased, to the
creditors of, and all persons having
claims against the said deceased, to
exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after
the first publication of this notice, to
the said administrator at his store in
Boomers Ferry, Idaho, the same being
the place for the transaction of the
business of said estate in the County
of Boundary, State of Idaho.
Dated this goth day of July. 1921.
o. II. STOOKEY,
Administrator of the Estate of Don M
Robson. Deceased. iulv2J -aug11
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-07-21
NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT

Notice is hereby given that on the
9th day of June, 1921. at regular
meeting of the Board of Directors of
the Moyie Gold, Copper Mining &
Milling Company Limited an assess
ment of one-half mill per share was
levied on all outstanding stock ac-
cording to the books of the secretary
on that date, and becomes due and
payable to the Treasurer, ]. P. Mac
namara, at the First National Bank,
Boomers Ferry, Idaho, on or before
August 18th, 1921.
G. E. CROKER,
july7-2S-4t Secretary.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-07-21
A Great PLAY

At last on the screenl Sir Arthur
Pinero's greatest play, His House in
Order" with beautiful Elsie Ferguson
in the leading role
An absorbing drama of a second
wife"-one who was always measured
by the projections OF the first-always
found wanting-driven to fight for a
place in her own family, until in des-
peration-
She revealed what the first wife
really was; who that model mothers
son wasi
This attraction is at the Amazan
Saturday night. Also World News and
Pollard comedy.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-07-21
Card OF Thanks

We, the undersigned, wish to ex-
press to our friends of Boomers Ferry
and Meadow Greek, our deep appre-
citation of the many acts of kindness
done for US, the floral tributes and the
words of sympathy and coincidence
given to help assuage our sorrow in
our loss of son and brother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas McDougall,
Ernest McDougall,
Edgbert McDougall.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-07-21

AUCTIoNHER-I am prepared .
give you the benent of over 20 years
experiences as an suctioneer Ar
rangements for sales may be made at
either the First State Bank the First
National Bank, or the Herald ofscs.
Terms on application Address p.
O. Box No. SO. I. Canston, Boomers
Ferry, Idaho. adv II.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1921-07-21
Union Church Services

Do not forget the preaching service
at the Union church Sunday morning
at II. Sunday school at 10. Come
GEORGE FOWLER,
Phone 124 Pastor
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-12-24
Eugene Houssiere, ct ais,
VS..
Delma Tranan,

By virtue Of writ of seizure nd sale
to me issued out of the Honorable Sew
enteenth Judicial district Court, i'll and
for the Parish Of Nermilion. state Of
Louisiana, in the above numbered and
entitled suit, fully authorizing and en-
towering me in the premises, l have
this day seized and taken into my pos
session, to satisfy said writ, I'D | will
proceed to sell at public auction, to the
last and highest responsible bidder, at
tle principal front door of the Court
House, in AGbeville, VermiioL Parish,
Louisiana, on
Sa uraay, December cath, 1921.
within the legal hours prescribed by
law for Judicial sales, the following dc.
scrised property, t0wit:
One certain tract of land lying and
being situated in the Parish of Vermil.
ion, Louisiana, containing One Hundred
1hirty-Nine and 46l00 (l39.46) acres,
and designated and described as Lot
No. Three 80, or the Fractional Martin
West Quarter, of Section No, thirteen
90, Township Eleven ID, South
Range Two p West, Louisiana Meri'
dian. Together with all bulldogs and
improvements thereon or thereto be-
longing or appertaining.
Terms of safe: Casa,
Sheriff's Office, Abbeville, La, this
Ord day of November, 1921,
ADAM BOUDREAU,
Sheriff, Nermilion Parish, La,
BrOussard d Samson, attorneys.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-12-24
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE
CORPORATION OF ABBEVILLE

The Council Of the Town of Able
Vile Louisiana, fmet this day as per
adjournment of Nov. 2lst, 1921, Hon
Rom. p. Leblanc, Mayor, presiding
and the following members of the
Council presents E. NJ. Stebbins, =. L
Broussard and J. A. BOudreaux. Alb
sent A. A .Dubus and d. L. McPher
son,
Mr.. Hy. A. Mentz, consulting engin
eer on the proposed Improvements;
Erection of Water & Light Plant: pre-
scented to the Council the plans ana
Specifications and after a full discus
sion BY the members present and minol
changes made, the same was approved
by the Council.
On motion Of Mr.. Stebbins seconded
by Mr.. Boudreaux, that this Coun.i
authorize Mr.. Mentz, the consulting
engineer, to insert the following adver
tisemeat in the Manufactured : Record
and tIe Daily Bond Buyer.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-12-24

within the legal homs prescribed by
law for judicial safes, the following de
srribci pro- crtr, town.
Situated Ill \ ormiiIun Parish. Louis
lana, Together with al o.. improve
memtS thereon, and all right, WAYS lu.t
privileges arprrtauir4 thereto, Viz:
50 acres, being the West Half of the
North West Quarter ui Section SIN,
Township Thirteen, South Range One
East La. Nerd.
$40 Acres. being the whole of Section
OAc, Township lhirtccn, South Range
One West, La. Mcrd.
81 IA Acres taken in the East Half
of South East Quarter and in the EaS-
tern portion Of the West Hall of Soath
East Quarter OF Section Tairtv Six,
Township Twelve South Range One
West. La, Mcrd.,
10 Acres being the North West Quar-.
ter Of South West Quarter Section
Thirty One, Township Twelve, South
Range One East, La. Nerd.
Terms: Cash on day of sale.
Sheriff s Office Abbevillc, La, thi,
10Th day of December, 1921.
ADAM BOUDREAU.
Sheriff, Ncrmiion Parish. La
joan Nuglcr attorney.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-12-24
PROPOSALS WANTED.
For Water Works and Electric Light
ing System improvements.
Tow u AbbsA 2, Louisiana.

Sealed Proposals will be received by
the Mayor aud Board Of Aldermen, of
tle Town of Abbbvi,le, Louisiana, on
or before THURSDAY, January the 5th,
1922, at the hour Ii l0:30 a. NJ, and
then publicly opefed, for furI ishing
materials, equipmei and supplies, and
constructing ccrtaI Water Works and
Electric Lighting 4 stem improvements
for the said TOWN. IN accordance with
,lans and Specifications on file in the
o fee of the MeJS. of the Town of
Abbeville, Louisi.
The proposed NIX consists of the
furnishing of Oil Engines, Generators,
Exciters, Switch-blSrds, Pumps, Water
Line Material, VIZ Working Equip
ment, Building, Re Gvior, Street Light
ii.g IA al Poe Lined 'luipment, OIL StCr-
az Tanks, and tht Construction OF
same into the complete improvement,
as detailed in specifications and SHOWN
on plans.
Each Proposal must be accompanied
by a certified check for Five (57o) per
cent. of the amodtt of the bid, made
PAYABLE to Hon. ]. Camille Broussard,
Secretary, Abbevi le, Louisiana, as AN
evidence of good faith.
Specifications, Form of Proposal, Con-
tract and Plans may be seen at the
Office of the Mayor in Abbeville, Lott
isiana, or specifications will be mailed
ur,i. 'phcatioE to Henry A, Mentz'
Consulting Engineer.
The light is res{ we'd 20 reject any
or all bids.
RON. P. LEBLANC,
j. CAMILLE BROUSSARD, Mayor.
Secretary.
Town Of Abbeville, Louisiana.
HENRY \. MENTZ,
Consulting Engineer,
New Orleans, La. and Magnolia, Miss
After full discussion b. the men
lers present and was concurred IN by
the consulting engineer and superln'
, teldent Of the Abbeviile Water &
Light Plant, that this body eliminate
from the specifications the SEMI.
DIESEL explosion type engines, as 1t
was not intended to purchase this type
Of oil engine and the engineer was d.
reeted to strike same out of the SPe'
citicati9ns.
There being no further business, the
Council adjourned.
ROM. P. LEBLANC,
J. C. BROUSSARD, Mayor
Secretary.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-12-24
NOTICE TO BOND BUYERS.

Abbeivlle, La, November 80, 1921.
Notice is hereby given that bids will
be received for the Fifty Thousand
Dollars Indian Bayou School Bonds, or
the Indian Bayou School District Num-
Der !, Nermilon Parish, La, up to 10
a. m. January ), 1929, at the Board s
Oftre, Court House, Abbevilie, La,
y ccrtihcd check amounting to One
Thousand Dollars must accompany
each bid.
These are Twenty Year, Five Han
bred Dollar, Five per cent Serial Bonds,
ihterest payable semi-annually and
dated July Is, 1921,
. Bonds are approved by Wood & Oak
ley, Chicago, III, The Board reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
Vermilion Parish School Board,
J. II. WILLIAMS,
Secretary-Treasurer.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-12-24

State of Louisiana, p? rjsh of Nerhltl-
ion, 18th Judicial district Court.N
No, 1875.
Succession of Raphael Broussard,
BY virtue of All order of sale issued
out of the Honorable Seventeenth Ju-
dicial district Court, IN aAd for The
Parish of Nermilion, La, and COM
mission issued in pursuance thereof,
dated the 10th day OF November, 1921,
authorizing me to sell property for the
purpose OF realizing funds wherewith
to pay the debts and charges of said
estate, L will seh, at public auction, to
the last and highest responsible bidder,
at the last residence Of deceased resi-
dcnce of Aubrey Brasseux), in the
Second Ward of NermiIiJn Parish, Lou
isiana, on
Saturday, December 24t-., 1921,
within the legal hours prescribed by law
IOr Judicial safes, the following de-
scriIed property, to-wit;
One certain tract Of land lying and
being situated i'll the Parish of Nermil-
ION, State Of Louisiana, on the East side
Of Bayou Vermi ion, containing Thirty
five 49, ATients, more or less, and
bounded North by Emile S0irez and J.
b. Landry, South by Mrs. Chas. Dugas,
East by Jerome Soirez and West by
OAeliphore Thibodeaux.
One corn crib; one house; fencing,
One-ha.f tl3J interest i'll and to one
certain tract Of land lying and being
situated i'll the Parisl of VermiliOn,
state of Louisiana, containing Twenty.
Eight (28) ArPents, more or less,
bounded North and South by Arestile
BrOussard, East by Eli Dugas aud West
by Aurelien Broussard.
a one half interest in house.
A one-haf interest in corn crib.
A one-half Interest in fencing.
A one-haif interest in small out house.
One-half interest in moving machine;
2 hoes; one bed complete; one saddle;
corn on 81 arpents; Cotton on 80 ar
penis; Cane on 30 arpents; Two hogs;
Three hogs; Seven small pigs; one
horse; One cow and calf; One double
pillow; One single plOw; One double field
set; One double harrow; One-tnird in.
terest in cane on 80 arpents; One third
interest in corn on 80 arpents; One.
third interest in cotton on 80 arpents;
One-third interest in potatoes Oh so
arpents.
Terms of sale: Cash.
Sheriff's Office, Abbeville, La, this
18th day Of November, 1921.
ADAld BOCDREAC,
Sheriff, Verpiilion Parish, La,
j. Z, kibbe, Jr., attorney.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1921-12-24
Secretary of State.

The said interest coupons attached to
aid bonds shall have printed or en-
..ravpl thereon the face smile sigma
ures of the Mayor and Secretary of the
rown Of Abbeville, Louisiana.
SECTION FIVE BE 1T FURTHER
GRAINED, etc, That said bonds,
when printed, shall lie forwarded to
the Secretary of State of the State Of
Louisiana, and in pursuance Of the
provision of Section 81 of Act 2J6 Of
he General Assembly of Louisiana for
the wear 1910, said Secretary of State
hall endorse or sign the certificate APP
Fearing on the reverse thereof, set
forth i'll the foregoiu action.
SEC ION SIN BE 1T FURTHER
ORDAINED, ETC, That the Town of
Abbeviile, Louisiana, shall and dose
sercby covenant with each andcvery
holder of said bonds, or any Of them,
aat in apt time, manner and seasym
here shall De levied, collected and set
apart a tax sufficient TO pay and dis.
7 large the principal and interest of said
bonds as and wlen the same become due
and pavable in accordance with the pro-
visions of this ordinance.
.adstatboh ?eexi.vnnn fspi
SECTION SEVEN: BE 1T FUR
Their ORDAINED, ETC, That for the
purpose of payment Of said seminar
.ual interest due all of said bonds
~ the LIST day of the months of June
and December, 1922, as well as the
portion of the principal TO be dne on
december lst, 1892, Represented by
bonds Nos. 1 to 6, inclusive, as herein.
above described. the Mayor and Board
of Aldermen Of the Town of Abbeville,
Louisiana, de hereby order assessed and
objected for the year 1921, upoL all
property within the confines of the
Town of Abbeville.- Louisian1ieet IL
to taxation, tax Of Five go Mills on
| the dollars If the assessed valuation of
aid properties.
SECTION EIGHT BE 1T FUR
ITHER ORDAINED, ETC, That q copy
IF this ordinance shall be recorded In
| the Mortgage Records of the Clerk &
/ Recorder Of the Parish of Vermilion
ouisiana, aud also published in the
Abbeville Prog esq, the official jdor'
uai Of the Town Of AbLeville, La, in
q man. er provided b. law, and il
shall be the duty Of the Mayor and Sc
rotary of the Town Of Ahbeville, Lou
Jana, to cause such recordation and
utilization to be made, and to non:y
.'e Assessor and. Tax Collector OF the
t5wn Of Abbeville, Louisiana, relative
t. tle assessment and collection of the
ax provided for in Section of this
rdinance.
! SECTION NINE BE IT FUR
! ?HER ORDAINED, E C, That all or
finances or parts Of ordnance in con
f,ict herewith he and the same are
hereby repealed, and this ordinance
,hall be In effect from ald after it;
asSage.
The foregoing ordinance having beet
admitted to 4 vote, the vote Thereon
vas, as feiOwS:-
Yeas:-Messrs. J. A. Boudreaux, A
y Dubus, D. L. Mcpherson, Absent ii
+. Stebbns and P. L Broussard, nays
None.
An i the ordinance was declared al
opted.
: r. p. LEBLANC,
j. c. BROCSSARD, Mayo
Secretary,