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Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29

taken by means Of electrical thermOm.
eters buried in the silage, which made
a record which could be read on the
outside. The thermometers were
placed 8 inches and IS inches from
the wall and also in the middle OF
each silo. Three sacks Of silage were
carefully weighed and buried in each
silo at various depths, close to the
thermometers; and when the silage
was fed down to where the sacks were,
their contents were taken out and an.
alyzed.
The quality Of the silage was
judged by its appearance and odor and
its palatabllity to the cows, If much
difference had been apparent a feed
ing trial would have been made to
see which lot Of silage was better, but
the results in the two silos were SO
nearly alike that 1t was not thought
worth while to make the feeding test.
In short, neither the temperatures
nor the chemical analysis Of the two
kinds Of silage revealed any marked
difference that could be ascribed to the
material used in the construction Of
either silo. Cows ate the silage from
both silos with the same avidity. 1t
is concluded, therefore, that farmers
may build stave silos or concrete silOs
which ever they prefer, without any
fear of not getting good sllage from
either one, If the sllage is put up right.
t. fs occ,1road NJ COURSE that the
silo in either case will be properly con-
structed, with smooth walls, straight
up and down, so as to be free from
pockets and bulges, and properly coat
ed inside with coal tar or some SIM
liar preparation; and that the silage
will be properly packed, so that all
air will be excluded. Silage will not
keep In any kind Of silo unless packed
down and kept alright.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
Clean Chi1d's Bowels with
California Fig Syrup"

Even a sick child loves the "fruity"
taste Of California Fig Syrup" If the
little tongue is coated, or if your child
Is listless, cross, feverish. full of cold,
OF has collie, give teaspoonful to
cleanse the liver and bowels. In few
hours you can see for yourself how
thoroughly it works all the constipa-
ton poison, sour bile and waste out Of
the bowels, and you have a well, play
full child again.
Millions of mothers keep california
Fig Syrup" handy. They know a 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. Advertisement
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
DEHoRNINe CALVES IS EASY
Rubbing caustIe Potash Around But.
ton Of Young Animal Will
Prove Efficaclous.

Buy stick caustic potash at any
drug store. Before the calf is a week
old dampen the skin over the horn
buttons, apply vaseline or lard freely
to the skin around the buttons, wrap
one end Of the caustic with strong
paper to protect the hand and then
rub it upon the button until 1t is ready
to bleed. Be careful to keep the caus-
tic out Of the eyes and do not burn
skin other than that over the horn
button.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
ANTE-NUPTlAL FIss

Darling, those little hands shall
never toll over the washtub when you
are mine."
II never will stay out nights with
out your consent, sweetie."
"YOu precious, your mother will be
just as welcome In our home as If she
were my own"
"And remember, dear, that
would love you just as much If you
didn't have a cent as / do with youl
half million dollars"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
TactfuI Reminder.

"Why do you always switch the
conversation around to the theory OF
relatively every time our boy Josh
starts talking2" said Mrs. Corntossel.
Because" replied the farmer, Il
think mebbe it's for his own good to
keep Josh reminded that there are a
few things in the universe that he
doesn't know all about"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
quite Different.

Mr.. Pester-Yes, l heard that story
about Mrs. Filters, but never pay
any attention to idle rumor.
His Wife-Where do you get that
idle rumor stuff? That story went
the rounds Of our set in half a day,
and it's running all over town now.
Idle rumor, nothingl It's the busiest
rumOr ever,
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
TIGERS LOSE SIX STARS

Six members of Princeton's
football team who earned their
letters viii be graduated in June
and ten have at least one more
year Of intercollegiate football
ahead Of them. Those to be
graduated are Keck, Lourie, Gar
rity, E. Stinson, Hooper and
Wilmer. Those available for
next season are Baker, Sniyely,
Scott, Rutan, Won Schilling, Lips
comb, R. StinsOn, Euver, Cleayes
and Gilroy.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29

"Have you never been deceived by
men who pretended to be your
friends?"
Every seldom" replied Senator Sor-
ghum. "A false friend is generally
bad actor, and the fact that he feels
obliged to dlsslmulate is a tribute to
the power Of the fellow he's after"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
cutIeura for PlmpIN Faeea.

To remove pimples and blackheads
smear them with Cuticura Ointment
Wash OF in five minutes with Quit
cura Soap and hot water. Once cleaR
keep your skin clear by using them for
daily toilet purposes. Don't fail to in
clude Cuticura Talcum. Advertisement
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
How Ills Done.

II saw three men lift a great ladle
of molten pig-irOn," said the man who
had just visited the foundry. after
a long process this is made into hair
springs for watches"
"Using the hair that the pig-iron
moulted, suppose" remarked the
wit, thoughtfully.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29

ton players strongest opponent in the
next tourney for the national amateur
title.
Jones displayed great ability at St
Louis in September, and indications
were that he possessed a vast reserve
Of potential power which would be
brought into play as the years brought
him more experience.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
Reforming influence.

II don't see anybody in Crimson
Gulch carrying weapons What has
caused the reform?"
1.-THE automobile" answered Cactus
Joe. "We had to make everybody quit
carrying guns because we couldn't af-
ford to have so many tires punctured
by stray bullets"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
AMERICAN JOCKEYS IN LEAD
Frank o'Neill Of ST. Louis, Matt Mac
Gee Of sheepshead Bay and Garner
Win In France.

Three American jockeys lead the
riders of the French turf at the close
Of the fat racing season. They are
Frank O'Neill of St. Louis, with 12O
winning mounts; Matt MacGee of
Sheepshead Bay, with 90, and Guy
Garner Of Kentucky, with 81. O'Neill
came to Europe in 1905 to ride for the
late w. K. Vanderbilt.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
An Aching Void.

''Mrs. Calder says her soul Is
starved"
''What is she going to do about itT'
"She has taken up synthetic psy-
chology. If that doesn't give her soul
the nourishment it needs I'm afraid
her case is hopeless"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
surprlse for Mother.

Marjory-Mamma, were you at home
when was bOrn2
Mother-No, darling. ] was at
qrandma's In the country.
Mariory-Wasn't you awf'ly s'prised
when YOU heard about it,
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
Some shvloek

Jones-I asked Spinks for the loan
Of So.
Smith-Asked spinks for a loan9
why he would hardly tell you the
time If he had two watches.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29

Any national board or bureau would
probably do better If 1t were composed
Of one man.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29

No, Beatrice, astronomers do not
scOur the heavens for the purpose Of
polishing the stars.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29

Children cease crying for the moon
sometimes before they are big enough
to want the earth.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
Iot Evervthino 10 Be Expected.

Not Everything to Be Expected.
Congratulate me, Jim, l am engaged
to Betty Flyrte."
"Pm awfully sorry, old man. but
can't conscientiously do it. I'm en-
gagged to Betty myself"
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29

She How much do you love ma.
dearl
He-As much as you love yourself.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29

FOR COLDS GROUP AND PAINS.
Use Vacher-B Balm ; 1t relieves at Onca
AVOID INVITATIONS.
II we have no agent where you live.
write for a free sample to 70. w.
vacher, Inc, New Orleans, lad
vertisement.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
Her only Chance,

Inconse-Does she dance badly2
Quential-Yes, If the chaperones
aren't looking.-Pelican.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
announcement,

It helps you to your journeys END
BY easy leaps of Joy
If now and then some kindly friend
Exclaims. well done, my boyv
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29

FROST PROOF CABBAGE Plants--WR Wake
over 5000 q SlOO. b. J. Head. Alma, Ca
". N. u HOUSTON, NO. 52-f02i.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29
DANGEROUS

Bug Watehman-Hey, you idiot,
don't smoke around that powder esnl
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29

It's All In the Leader.
Man laughs at woman
For following Fashions lures
Woman laughs at man
Because he follows her.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-12-29

DOWN THE SHADY LANE
ChoIIle (nerVously): o-o-o-o-aw--.
that cow was coming right for me-
doncher knoWI
Miss Cutting: Probably mlstook
you for her calf.
, 1921-07-02

which asked whether a definite proposal
from the British Govt. would be a neces-
sary preliminary to the proposed meeting
Of Mr.. De Valera and Sir James Craig,
Premier of Ulster, Mrs Skefington said
mo, / think there will have to be a
meeting first. Probably it will be neces-
sary 10 ask the Govt. to arrange for such
a meeting, Most Of the Cabine of the
Irish republic are in Jail, and arrange
ments must be made for them to attend
the meeting. 1t has been impossible
hitherto to Obtain from Govt. definite
news as 10 prospects Of the acceptance
of the Premiers invitation to the Irish
leaders to meet under Govt. auspices.
This has been due to the r"eIicent of De
Valera and other Sin Fein lie ders. who
are at libertr Il is further reported that
i a full NEE ing of the Sim Fem parli-
ament should be required to obtain sane
tion Of any decision taken, this also will
be allowed and safe conduct to the cho-
sen rendezvous will be granted i'm
prisoned members Of that body
, 1921-07-02
MS.
ST CROIX STATION.

- ~ \ -
London, June 18th. The Parliament
tary correspondent Of the Times, dis
cussing Mr.. Lloyd Georges invitation to
Sir James Craig and Mr.. De Valera, de
clares that in Judging the situation, it
is important to bear in mind that al
though the latter was signed by Mr..
Lloyd George. it represents fhe policy
Of the Cabinet, A very strong minori-
ty of the cabinet, including it is believed
Mr.. Austen Chamberlain, Mr.. Winston
Churchill and he Lord Chancellor. ia
voured q similar policy a week ago, the
correspondent ut continues Their views
were then oVerborne by the Premier and
the Lord NN.acellors ., n the
House Of Lords last tuesday, represent
ed the standpoint the Premier and MS
more militant colleagues had then adop-
ted. The correspondent says that after
the kings visit to Belfast, the scene
quickly changed and the invitation was
issued. A guarantee Of stability in shis
latter attitude, says the correspondent
is believed to lie in the determination of
some OF the important ministers to re-
sign rather than assent 70 any further
oscillation, tactical OF otherwise.
London, jane 18th.-Mrs Sketfington
widow of the Irish Nationalist Leader
who was executed following the Ga 3ter
Monday riots in 1916 has played a pro
minent part in bringing about recent
developments relative to peace in Ireland
it is said in statements printed in the
Graphic" and Sketch. Mrs Skefing-
ton is now in London, anS the two news
papers say she is unoficia1ly the Ambassa-
dor of Eaman de Valera, and has acted as
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS MIN andMr. Lloyd
George. interviewed by the Sketch"
, 1921-07-02
WHAT A TONIC
DOES FOR YOU
AND WHY YOU NEED 1T, IN so MANY
INSTANCES WHEN YOU ARE RUN DOWN.
NERVOUS OR HAVE HAD TO ENDURE
GREAT STRAIN OR WORRY OF ANY KIND.

A tonic is something which puts tone,
energy, strength and endurance into you.
1t gives a push to your heart, making it
pump the blood over your body more
vigorously ; it makes your lungs expand
more fully and thereby take up more
strengthening oxygen from the air you
breathe; it MAKES your kidneys work
better and carry off the poisons which
would otherwise accumulate in the body;
it makes your digestive apparatus perform it's
work better and give your blood the material
it needs for feeding and sustaining your body: it
makes your brain act more vigorously and en-
ables you to think more accurately and for long
periods without fatigue, thus bringing you
greater success in whatever business, profession
or undertaking you are engaged.
When you are rundown, nervous. half sick.
down-hearted and about ready to give up, ex-
perience of many years has shown that one of
the best remedies to pull you out of this bad
predicament is good old organic iron. But be
sure tn iron you take is organic iron, the kind
that is found in plants. and not metallic iron
which people usually take. Organic iron may be
had from your druggist under the name Of
Nuxated Iron. 1t often increases the strength.
energy and endurance of weak nervous, tired
out folks in two-weeks time Beware of sub
stitutes. Always look for the word NuXated"
on every package and the letters N l. on every
tablet. Sold by all druggists.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

son whom they know will rent them
the place for a smoke.
Needless TO say these establish
ments can't be furnished eXpensively,
for the occupant must move often.
They contain whatever the unfortu-
nate who is running them happens to
possess.
But there is one elaborate fea-
ture, the smokers pipe. Tobacco
smokers take pride in their meer-
schauma They love TO color them
and keep them.
THE hop smoker dotes on his
pipe. 1t is often exquisitely carved.
Here is one with carat emeralds stud
ding its surface"
The little affair in which 20 burn
hop attached to a long ivory pipe
looked as if carved from dark wal
nut. But the crab-shaped lamp was
of dark jade against which the two
emeralds twiukled maliciously.
Two Classes Of Opium Smokers.
There are two classes of smokers
who patronize these places one
comes because the drug drives him
the other is a 'pleasure-smoker.'
He SAYS he likes the sensation but
would be angry II you called him
an addict He is one, nevertheless.
Inspector John COughlin, possibly
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

the greatest detective in the United
States today. knowing every crook in
every line, told me that if you go to
an opium parlor you are bound TO
find some crook who has just made
big haul They go to sleep off
the nervous tension which has ac-
cOmplished the Job
"Of course. many men who smoke
have no criminal records, but the
majority who do smoke are on the
road TO have their names written on
a police blotter
Penalty Should be Much Greater.
Discussing the proposed petition to
congress which was outlined at the
Anti-Narcotic commission in San
Francisco lately, DR.. Simon said:
They propose a minimum penalty
Of one year for drug dealers. I say
make IL 90 years and rid the coun-
Try Of this gentry.
I'VE must prevent exporting, so
the same drug won't be smuggled
back to US from South America or
some other place. We should not
import or export, but grow what we
need in California
The parole commission IS behind
me IL believing that dealers should
be treated more harshly. We have
now a minimum Of two years in the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

Prince Edward Island which supplies
a setting for the other stories To is
fun OF spleodId wholesomcness
which depicts OF everyday hte tn a
community OF simple. kindly people.
Although not a new book this year
Kate Dickinson Sweetsers Ten
American Girls from History." pu0-
lished by Harper. is a very much
worth while book 10 add 10 the girls
library, and while OF rather a serious
nature. is told so entertainingiy tuat
Il IS most pleasing.
Last. but not least. is Heidi by
Johanna Spyri. which IS published
BY numerous publishers I'm many cdt-
tions. ranging in price because Of
the Illustrations. This charming
story OF the dear little Swiss girl
which has been read by our mothers
teachers and all our friends still re-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18
GIFT BOOKS PLEASE
CONTINUED from page twenty-five

tCOnunQeQ from page LWenty-LQreeD
by John Francis. jr.. another Page
book, is very much on the style Of
the Pollyanna books: in fact, II is
considered another glad book. Vir
GINA Dale IS the daughter Of a very
indulgent father. Her mother died
when Virginia was but an infant.
She has been raised by an old Nam
my who also INDUCES her every
within. and consequently develops
into a very spoiled" girl. The way
she finds herself and gives happiness
to others is written into a very en-
pertaining story.
"Rnia Of Ingleside" by / NJ.
Montgomery and published by
Stokes, is the new book in the Ann
of Green Gables series. It IS the
story of AIMS six children and their
four young neighbors OF the Manse,
all likable, but rather incorrigioie
who keep the small town in which
they live agast at their mischief. The
plot is laid in the same town on
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18
ROMANCE OF DOPE
DENS FROM SPELL
Resorts Are Squalid, Unsani-
tary and Lack Even Com
forts, Doctor Says.
BY NIARGERY REX.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE spell
of the poppy grows stronger.
Opium smoking is on the increase
IN New York city.
Certain districts contain dens
where poor humans lie fettered in
Wreaths OF smoke which arise lazily
from deliberately opium '1ayouts"
Opium-den-what the words sug-
Eestl A wicked and gorgeous lux
ury. a dim Oriental spIendor. cush-
ions Of cloud-like sOftness. deep piled
rugs and magnificent hangtngs. Thus
fiction writes OF the sumptuous
joint where pipe and a pillow
watt visitors or TO dangerous heav-
ems
But fact writes OF opium dens. too.
Fact writes on blotters in police
stations.
Fact records as the predominatfng
feature--dfrt-
From no less a person than DR..
Carleton Simon. commissioner OF mar
cotics OF the police department we
have authority for the statement.
DIT. Simon Gives Some Facts
such Joints are sordid. always. I
want 20 dispel the idea that they are
fascinating says Dr. Simon
Real dens have not even furniture
20 garnish their squalor. Wet sheets
hang against the doors TO keep the
fumes inside. The hangings do not
consume the smoke. but keep Il from
leaking out and thus betraying what
IL going on within, as well as pre-
serving the atmosphere desired by
visitors. often these sheets are wet
With vinegar 10 disguise the odor.
In all the many raids I have wit
messed on Joints where women OF
the underworld gather. marvellous
haEgings and the divans OF great re-
siEency do not exist
Dirt Is always the predOminating
feature. There may be a plain Jap
mat on the floor and a dirty mattress
upon that. often the mattress upon
which smokers recline Is thrown
over a horse. THIS r. a support
which holds up a narrow fat board
Can't AFFORD Fine Furnishings.
Then there are places kept by pri-
vato individuals which can be had
Tor hop parties. Nest OF these
parties are formed among the white
sghts- Tessie. Mamie. Jim and Harry
decide 20 go 20 tho fiat OF some per-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

penitentiary. But let me tell you Of
recent case in which a man was
sentenced TO two years. He had
made $3.50. 600 In a short time selling
drugs. He laughed at US and said:
What do 1 care for two years in
jail?' OF course not. Why should
he? He has a fortune to spend when
he comes out. He ought to get 20
years.
I'VE should pass a law making
drug selling a constructive treason
against the life and liberty Of the
American people and make the pen
atty from 10 to 20 years. Then It
would stop"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

Adrienne Mayer, who wins kisses
from the worlds greatest generals,
with a kissing scene with FOch at
her left and Pershing at her right.
Mr.. Tumulty is a poor engage
ment- maker" That brought a laugh
from the secretary, also attention.
The day she visited Mrs. Harding
the first lady took her to see the
president. He seemed very busy,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

WASHINGTON. Dec. II. Gen.
Pershing has kissed me four times"
The candid confession comes from
Ad-ienne Mayer. who's seven and the
champion Juvenile Christmas seal
seller Of the District Of Columbia
Adrienne is used to meeting celeb
rites
Gen. Foch has kissed me, too"
she says-"twfce."
Among others she has met are
former Prest and Mrs Wilson.
Pres't and Mrs. Harding. the Prince
Of Wales. Chief Justice Taft and
many more almost as famous.
II visited Pres't Wilson while he
was sick in bed" says Adrienne, rev.
erently. Jack" Baker-the son of
former Sec'y OF War Baker-"toOk
me"
One day she had an appointment
with Wilson's secretary. Joseph Tu-
multy. He kept her waiting far be-
yond the appointed hour. IL. Finally
she said 10 a woman sitting beside
her:
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

said Adrienne. but he had time to
talk to little girl
When she met Chief Justice Taft
she had a stye on her eye. He
touched It tenderly." she said, land
told me he thought it would be bet
ter by night-but it wasn't"
When she had her picture taken
with Gen. Foch, the photographer
requested him TO put his arm around
her and the marshal gave me a
real hug and kiss" says Adrienne,
proudly.
But Pershing Is her great hero.
When she was only five he decorated
her as the youngest health crusader
in the district He kissed her then,
and again on another occasion, and
finally only the other day when she
sold him some seals.
The general just picked me up
and carried me into his office" she
says, with sparkling eyes. Il told
him I was heavy but he said he
didn't mind. And he kissed me twice
before he put me down"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-12-18

If company comes and you
haven't a suitable dessert, zeal and
chop finely enough apples 10 I'll
a tall sherbet glass for each diner.
Add a dash Of lemon juice, plenty
of sugar and thick or whipped
cream.