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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03

or velvet bean. The velvet bean is es-
pecially adapted to the well-drained
portions of the Atlantic and gulf
coastal plain areas, while the cowpea
can be grown successfully not only
there, but throughout the cotton ben
and the lower half of the corn belt.
The velvet bean and cowpea are quite
sensitive to cold, whereas the soy bean
Withstands considerable frost in
spring and fall. Cowpeas and velvet
beans both succeed on poor soils bet
ter than the soy bean. For soil i'm
provement the velvet bean is, in gen.
eral, superior to either the cowpea
or the soy bean, although the cowpea
succeeds under greater diversity Of
conditions.
The soy bean is to be preferred for
forage purposes on account of ITS up
right growth. The cowpea and velvet
bean are why plants and therefore
more difficult to harvest and cure. j.
As e. grazing crop for cattle and,
hogs in fall and winter the velvet bean
cannot be excelled. However, the cow
pea and soy bean can be grown over
more extended area, and some of
their numerous varieties furnish
earlier pasture.
For the production of seed, the soy
bean has many advantages over the
cowpea and velvet bean. The soy
bean natures all its seed at one time
and can easily be handled by machin-
cry. Hand picking is most commonly
practiced in gathering cowpea seed,
although machinery can be used to
advantage. 1t Is necessary to pick
velvet beans by hand because of the
abundant, tangled mass Of vines.
The seeds of velvet beans, cowpeas,
and SOY beans are all excellent feed
for cattle and hogs. C0wpea seed,
however, is rarely cheap enough for
feed, but It is extensively used, espe-
cially In the Southern states, for hui
man food. Soy-bean seed, in addition
to its value for feed, Is valuable for
the production Of oil and meal, and its
use for human food is increasing.
The cowpea will undoubtedly con-
tinue to be one of the most important
leguminous crops in the Southern
states. No other crop sCwn under
such a diversity of conditions or re-
ceiving so little attention in soil prep
aration and cultivation succeeds so
we'll. Under the most varied condi-
lions forage, soil Improvement and hui.
man food are obtained.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03

For dress-up times there are many
pretty colored organizes, trimmed with
narrow frills having picOt edges. They
are finished with bows of narrow rib.
bon set on In prim little groups and
have sashes Of the same narrow rib
bon. They are shown in many lively
colors, pink, green, blue, lavender and
yellow among them and have lovely
old fashioned sunbonnets to match.
IN more substantial dresses white
tape often provides neat finish as
shown In the frock at the left Of the
picture. This dress, with knickers, is
made Of plain chambray, its collar
and cuffs bound with tape and rows
Of tape at the head Of plaits. The
dress at the right, for an older girl
IL made Of organdy with net under
sleeves. A very little needle work or
the collar and ribbon tie finish uI
a dress that Is too simple to need de-
scription and too pretty to pass IN
knOficpd
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03
SPRAYING KILLS HONEY BEES
Discovered That Solutions Applied to
Apple Trees Are Destructive to Lit.
tie Insects,

A series Of tests to determine the
effect of spray solutions on honey bees
Is to be undertaken by the California
College Of Agriculture, following the
discovery that heavy spraying Of ap-
pie trees when they are in bloom has
resulted In great loss to bees seeking
nectar. 1t is pointed out that bees
are the orchardists' best friends, as
they help polarization.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03

throat. If any are discovered, grease
these places carefully with plain lard,
lard to which few drops Of kero-
sene have been added or by using a
drop of olive oil. Too much grease
may prove fatal to the poults.
As the poults grow, lice will some
times be present in harmful numbers
and yet escape the notice Of the per-
son who does not know where to look
for them. If one looks in the hollOws
or creases on the upper side of the
wing between the quilts Of the main
wing feathers, they may find hiding
places there literally swarming with
lice. Grease applied to these places
will prove effective in getting rid OF
the lice.
Lice may also occur on other parts
Of the body and must be combated.
If your young turkeys are droopy
and unthrifty and you have examined
them without finding any lice, do not
be too sure that none are present un-
til you have tried the following:
Submerge the little turkey in warm
water, holding it with just its bill
sticking out, so that it can breathe,
until the entire plumage is wet.
Ihen remove it from the water and
wrap in light-c0lored cloth which
has previously been warmed, and hold
it in this manner for several min.
utes. Then take the cloth off. II
there are no lice, on ii, the turkey
is free from them, and some other ex-
PLANTATION than lice must be sought for
it's condition. Usually, however, a
surprisingly large number of lice will
be found on the cloth, even in cases
where cursory examination had con-
vinced the owner chat It was absolute.
ly free.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03
FARM
POULTRY
LICE INJURE LITTLE P0ULTS
Supposedly Mysterious Trouble Often
Proves to Be Nothing More or
Less Than Vernlin.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of AgrCultNrcD
Lice are very destructive to turkey
p0ults both when very small and
when parity grown. Frequently tur-
key poulta,die Oft from some supposed
ly mysterious trouble, which when
properly investigated proves to be
nothing more nor less than lice. Keep
TIE neWly-hatched poultS free from
lice, if possible, by properly busting
the hen used to hatch the eggs. Then
watch the pOuItS for head lice.
These will be found burroWing into
the skin on top Of ,he head above and
in front Of the eyes and under the
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03

TSE-Sothlng if not graceful
I'd on this spring. There
sthing aDMt them that suggests
& or at least deliberatiOn. They
! to be designed, not for hurry
trials, but for those who have
b give heed to their draperies-
speak of hanging on to them.
E1lte the style to appear to hold
Gap about the shoulders and it
se conceded that this casual adj
Elt Of the garment to the figure
hic' Of Its own. The pretty
Eat the left Of the two pictured
wing us one way of following
ade.
the coats pictured are repre-
-sveS Of favored styles; they are
Oh like nantes as coats. Even
bdels that have set-in sleeves
aNe and ripping, managing to
lat q little distance-some-
1.-THE vague and changing lines
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03

Forest Hill.-A game Of basketball
was played here by the Forest Hill
school girls and the Bolton High of
Alexandria, which resulted IA to 3 In
favor Of Forest Hill High.
unice.-Robert Turner Post No. 81,
American Legion, was organized last
year with a membership Of fifty, but
at that time owing to the scarcity Of
buildings for all purposes they were
unable to get suitable headquarters.
Jennings.-At a meeting Of the Ro-
tary Club for its weekly luncheon with
]. o. Modisette, president, presiding, a
general discussion took place with
reference to the rates now being
charged by the public service com,
pany.
Lake Charles. Considerable activ.
ity again is reported in the Vinton oil
fields. The Crude Oil and Developing
Company is setting a rig 21h miles
west of Vinton. The Owl Oh Company
is putting in another hole on its Gray
lease. a
Lake Charles.-E. R. Kaufman and
A. P. Pujo have returned from Shreve-
port, where they appeared in federal
court presenting arguments concern.
ing attorney fees which the state attOr.
neys are seeking to collect In the
Union Sulphur Company assessment
suit.
Natchitoches. - Natchitoches Chap
ter. United Daughters Of the Confed.
eracy, has offered a prize of $25 in
gold to the high school student who
writes the best essay, containing more
than two thousand words, on Robert
E. Lee. a
Natchitoches. Committees from the
various boards of the. parish, which
have been securing pledges from
farmers and merchants for the cotton
acreage reduction according to the
Memphis plan, met at the court house
recently. 1
Houma. Adney Lirette, better
known as Daredevil 3D." after CIV
ing a series Of flying exhibitions in
North Louisiana, visited his home
town. Recently he thrilled thousands
Of people at the Fair Grounds in
Shreveport.
Lake Charles The Amerada Petro.
| leum Company Of Delaware has OBJ.
tained 4 lease Tor mineral develop.
ment d the property Of II. and Mrs.
John 3. Parker. which consists d lss
acres located % the 0esstner Fi4ld
rad The leass = lor q pef acrs
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03
FEEDING PIGEONS IN WINTER
Failure to Provide Proper Kind and
Quantity Of Grain. in Winter
Causes Falling Of.

Neglect in feeding the right kind
and amount Of grain to pigeons in cold
weather is often the calise of the
marked falling off in the, production
of squads in winter. More time and
effort is required to feed and manage
pigeons at this time Of the year, but
the. owner is well paid for the extra
work.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03
ATTENTION TO WORK HORSES
Hiuh Prices Asked for Animals Make
II Necessary for Famer to Get
More Service.

The time has come when the life
and the usefulness Of the work horse
must have more attention. The high
prices asked for horses Of good size
and ample form make it necessary for
farmers to get more and better serv.
Ice from their teams.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03
HANDY DUST BOX FOR FOWLS
Confined Hens Should Be Given Oppcr
tunity for Bathing-It Discour.
3. ages Vermln.

When the flock is confined in laying
houses the hens miss the opportunity
afforded len they are on range to
pick QUIZ kely spot and take a dust
bath. Its 0t as important to a hens
well-beinSthat she be able to take a
dust bath when cooped up as we'll as
when on range. Besides, it provides
her with the sort Of ammunition which
nature intended she should use in com.
batting vermin and natural parasites.
Hens that have ample facilities for
dust baths will not be carried off, BY
lice.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03
TERMINATION TEST OF SEED
Cowpea Loses Its Vitality II Not
E Cured Properly, Say AgricuI.
cultural Specialists.

Cowpea seed, if good, can be stored
for a considerable length of time with.
out much danger Of loss of vitality,
say specialists Of the United States
Department Of Agriculture. If the
peas are sufficiently cured in the field,
NOV, or stack before thrashing, there
Is little danger Of, heating. However,
seed not properly cured or stored
loses its vitality; consequently ger
mination test is always advisable.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03
DEFECTIVE TREES FOR FUEL
Specimens Not Suitable for Good Tim.
Der Should Be Removed, and Used
to Cut Fuel Bill.

It is just as possible to remove
weed trees from the wood lot as 1t Is
to weed the garden besides. the wood
from the crooked, defective trees. and
those that are not good timber spe.
cies will make good fuel.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03
DEVICE FOR CLEANING GRAIN
South Dakota Man Has lasention for
Improving Grain WhM Is Sim.
. pie in Construction.

The Scientific american in illustrat-
ing and describing an invention Of G.
Mettler of Memo. 5. D., says:
This invention relates to device
for cleaning, cooling and drying grains
by air blasts. The object is to pro-
duce a device by which various grains
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03
Gull Potatoes for Hens.

Gull potatoes are often cooked a.
the farm and fed to the hogs during
the winter. While they are a valuabls
addition to the ration in this direction,
they should not be overlooked as a pos
sibility for the laying hens.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03
SOIL IS IMPROVED BY LIME
In Caustic Form II FIocculates Land,
Bringing About More GanuIar
4 Condition.

The filth, or friable condition. Of
the soil is improved BY the presence Of
lime. Lime, especially In the caustic
form, flocculates the soil and thereby
bring, about I more granular and
porous condition
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03
crowdina Ewes Is Bad.

CroWding Ewes 10 Bad.
Where bred ewes are permitted to
crowd, a great many times it results
In the unborn lamb being killed, which
a great many times will cause the
death Of the mother as we'll.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03

Novel saehes BAD.
cpNnossT n vsftaA t9SssNn W0ce'

A novel sachet is made Of threl
large sachet bags Of different coloret
silk. These are filed with cotton wad
ding and sachet powder. Baby ribboi
i used to tie the three bags together
EAAd farm I large rosette. A kewpi,
doll \ dressed IN 1 foppy hat Or RIB
hon trimmed with ribbon flowers ant
70 feet lre tied down b. The rosetta
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03
Black Velvet Coat

a the black velvet coats are
IL Wide. Aarlng. sleeves which
sused 1t will for . mum. Thess
| fsraue sleeves are fitted with
|Shirred inner silk sleeves wind
hey are called which keep
80 snd arms warm N spite q
lover & q the sleeve y
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03
Weak Chicks viii Result

Weak Chicks VIII Result.
Neither a hen nor an incubator will
hatch strong chicks from eggs con.
tanning weak germs. Or from thoss
which have not received proper cara
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03

may be cleaned, cooled, dried and 9TH
erwise improved, which Is simple In
construction, easy to make and car
ries no mechanical parts to get out Of
order, or require lubricating.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03
FOR HURRIED READERS.

Forest Hill.-A game Of basketball
was played here by the Forest Hill
school girls and the Bolton High Of
Alexandria, which resulted IA to 3 In
favor of Forest Hill High.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-03-03
Forest Hill.--Gravel Is being placed
now in the road bed at this place on
the Pelican Highway.

De Ridder-The Phil Simon gents
furnishing store has been transferred
to the Greenwald Co., Inc. Isadore
Greenwald and his son Ellie will oper.
ate the business.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-22
WILSON To WORK
FOR WORLD PEACE
Will Leave to Historians Task OF
interpreting Paris Con-
ference Events
/ GREETS HARVARD STUDENTS
BY tho Associated Press

Washington. Feb. 22.-Prcsidcnt
Wilson, in an address today TO a dele.
CATION from tho Woodrow Wilson Club
Of Harvard University. at the White
House. declared he would bend his Of
forts TO the last in supporting tho cause
Of world peace.
To the groun of six Harvard under.
graduates whom he received in the
company of Mrs Wilson in his study.
the President said that he would leave
to historians the task Of interpreting the
events of the Paris Peace Conference.
Declaring that il he ever devoted
himself again to writing, it would be
along imperSoual lines, the President
said he most preferred TO spend the re-
maindcr of his days in advancing the
cause of world peace and 20 that cnd
he would give his whole strength and
time.
Robert c. Stuart. Jr., who beaded
the delegation, told the President that
tho Harvard Woodrow Wilson Club
wished upon the anniversary Of the
birth Of Washington TO extend their
greeting TO you. the great American
Nt our generation, and that inspired
by Wilsonian ideals. the club purroscd
to perpetual" the ideals TO which the
President had given concrete expires .
sion.
Mrs. Wilson, who was standing be q.
side the President. apparently much
moved by the tribute expressed by the
college men, expressed wish that she
might make a speech. but she would not
because she nCvcr had.
Tho President shook hands with each
Of tho members Of the delegation and
chattod with them informally after his
formal acknowledgment of their tribute.
He declared no was deeply moved by tho
evidence which they brought to him
thot tho cause Of world peace and the
principles for which he had fought had
been cspouscd by new generation OF
Americans.
Members of tho delegation after their
visit 70 the President described him as
in good spirits and said they gained
the impression that he was quite cana
BILE of conducting for long time q Wig e
orous campaign in behalf Of world
! peace.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-22
PATROLMAN'HE
AS H|GHWAYMAN
Denies Charge, but Evidence Of
Woman Victim Causes Bail
TO Be Refused
SAYS BRIBE WAS OFFERED

Bernard CallahaE. = patrolmau. ar
rested yesterday charged with holding
up and beating n woman. denied the
charge today before Magistrate Carson
in Central Station.
Callahan. who has been on tho police
1913 North Ralston street, said he
went out on party with bis brother
Saturday and has no recollection of
committing the robbery he is charged
with.
The accused patrolman took this
stand despite evidence against him in
the form Of n ring found in his pos
session and identified by Mrs. Annie
Nowasad Of 1910 Callowhill street,
whom he is alleged to have held mp.
Mrs. Nowasad said she was visited
today by Calahans wife. who she says
offered her $50 to stay away from City
He'll during the hearing.
Il would have refused a brtho Of
10000" she said.
Mrs. Nowasad testified she was ac.
costed by Callahan on the Parkway.
between Sixteenth and Seventeenth
streets, early Sunday morning. She
SAID the patrolman, VINO was IN pain
clothes. placed revolver to her temple
and asked her for her money. When
she told him she had none she said he
Knocked her down and then kicked her
During the scutfl" Il police badge foil
from the mans vest, and it was this
which led 10 his arrest yesterday.
1T isn't true that struck the
woman said Callahan. n have never
In nv life hit woman.
Did you join the police force to
commit robbery" asked Magistrate
Carson.
NO. was the prisoners reply. II
didn't rob the woman. | don't know
how the ring came into my possession. .
He was held without bail for court.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-22
New Blooners and
Straight Chenises

New step-in bloomers, of pale
pink tub silk, trimmed with hem
stitching and ribbon buds, are
$685..
Satin boomers, with elastic at
the knees and waists, are finished
with many rows Of hemstitching.
SO.
Straight chemiscs, or vests, of
pink batistc, arc $3.50.
At $3, you may choose from
straight chemises Of crepe de
chine or cleaning fiber silk in
white and pink, also those Of pale
pink tub silk.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-22
A STATEMENT BY THE
Philadelphia Suburban Gas & Electric Company

advertised and posted in accordance
with law Remonstranccs were re-
ceived and hearings accordingl ly were
held before the Public Service Com
mission. AT these hearings it devel-
oped that a satisfactory determina-
tion could not be decided upon until
a compl lete valuation of the property
had been made.
This valuation the Commission
ordered US to produce and it was
further ordered that the inventory be
completed by July |, 1921, and the
valuation finished by October |
1921. We therefore engaged the
Stone & Webster Engineering Cor
poratlon, engineers Of worldwide
reputation, to make the valuation.
Present indications are that the work
will be completed considerably in ad-
vance Of the time limits prescribed.
We stand ready at all times to
meet our consumers in any reasona-
bic demand they may make, but in
the light of present conditions we
deem it proper to rest our case with
the Commission and await their
action. We cannot, therefore, in
fairness to either the public or our
selves, become engaged in an unofh-
cial hearing Of our case.
NORRIS W. STROUD,
President
February q, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-22
70 Our Consumers -

The whole matter OF this COM
pany rates, with full facts appertain-
ing thereto, is now in the hands Of
the Public Service Commission. This
bod y representing our Common
wealth, is above coercion by any
individual or corporation. 1t is, there
fore, quite irrelevant for this company
to enter into any sort of a controversy
with the general public on the qucs-
ton Of rates.
It is apparent, however, that this
companys policies are being un-
Justly attacked by certain parties and
interests; that our rates arc being
misconstrued in point of fairness;
and that the facts relating to our
operating costs and our earnings are
being wide y misrepresented by the
uniformed. We, therefore, with
reluctance direct your attention 10 a
few salient points
Due to the extraordinary and un-
expected increase in the price of coal
and gas oil during, the summer Of
1920, our earnings were so adversely
affected that in some cases the actual
operating costs were not earned, and
through this decrease in the earning
power, our credit was impaired
thereby hampering us in the matter
of extending our facilities. On ac-
count of these conditions we insti-
tuted rate increases properly filed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-22
Auto Victim Identified

William Mayer, Of Federal street
near Second. today identified as his
wife the body Of woman killed by an
automobile last Saturday night near
Wcstville. n J. The Identification
was made at the Woodbury., y. j.
morgue. Mayer said be had been sep
arated from her for some time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-22
Gingham Frocks
Special at So

Springlike plaids, fresh,
pretty checks and some plain
colors among them; all ex-
cellent gingham. The dresses
are practical and good for
school. Sizes 6 to IL years
several styles. Some Of
the frock s are slightly
muSSed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-22
These Pongee Blouscs
Will Be Chosen Quickly at $2.25

a new low price for a quality thu
while ago, Made of the good Japanese
powder and which launders satisfactorily
Pan, roll collar, pocketcd, pleated and tu,
with. Pongec blouscs are immensely pop
price of the season.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-22
Vienna Opera Star to Sing In N. Y.

VIenha Opera otar 10 STHg m NJ Y
New York. Feb. 22.--CBy a. rO-
Madam Selma Kurz. for many years
prima donna of the Vienna opera com
pany. has been engaged to sing at the
Metropolitan Opera House here next
season. it was announced last night.
II will be her first American appear
apce in grand opera.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-22
Wananaker's Do1un Stairs Stor

Wonen's serviceable umbrellas Of Amerit
tape-edged, have silk covers. The handles have
straps or are trimmed in various ways.
(CentrsD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-22
Dainty White Frocks
So to $3.50

Wolfe or organdie, sheer
and white, soft or crisp
Confirmation is nearing and
the girls must have white
frocks. Sizes 6 to ID years.
IMarksn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-02-22
Gingham and Chambray House Dresses
S1.5O and $1.S5

Sizes from SO to 46 in these generously cut
dresses. $3.50 ones are of blue and gray str
Burke" style and with plain collars and cuffs.
chambray in green, pink, blue or gray with W