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Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
STATE ANp DOMESTIC NEws.

Voting in the nationwide referen-
dunn, the Galveston (Texas) branch Of
the Marine Engineers Beneficial AS
sociation Sunday agreed to accept the
final proposition of the steamship own
ers and the shipping board, which pro-
vides wage reduction of roughly Is
per cent but retains the 8-hour day.
The proposal also provides reinstate-
ment of all striking engineers.
A mechanician named Carson and
Miss Margaret Pearson were killed
and Lieutenant 3. A. Locking serious
ly injured Sunday when an airplane pi-
loted by Carson fell at local avia-
tion field near Abilene, Texas.
A monument was unveiled Satdr-
day on the Manassas battlefield, near
Washington, to the memory of Gen
eral Bernard Bee, the man who gave
to General Jackson the name Stone
wall, and who was the first general Of
ficer to be killed on either side in the
civil war.
Fire loss estimated at 100000 was
caused at Grand Saline, Texas, We'd
nesday when three brick buildings
were destroyed.
The American Railway Express
Company announced in New York this
week it had notified its $4,000 en-
ployes that it contemplated revision
in wages, effective June 1.
The body of 2. L. Colquitt, 81 years
old, son of a real estate man Of Dallas
and nephew of former Governor Col
quit of Texas, was found dead in the
woods near Vivian, La, Thursday by
two boys Death had been caused by
a shot through the body.
The city council of Corpus Christi,
Texas, passed an ordinance bearing
the emergency clause, providing for
the purchase of 100000 in bonds, au.
thorized by popular vote recently, the
proceeds of which will be used in con
struction of the breakwater.
Julio Wilson and wife, Mamie, Mexi-
cans, residing at Berclair, Texas, were
the recipients of triplets Thursday
Three girl babies were born to them.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19

In view OF the reductions in wages
reported from America, the following
figures Of cuts in England may af-
ford an interesting comparison. More
than $4,000 working people have been
affected by reductions which came into
effect last month.
The amount Of money represented
is 100000 weekly, according to the La
Dor Gazette. The biggest wage cuts
occurred in the textile trades, where
2Ts,O00 working people suffered reduc-
lions. These included about 100000
woolen and worsted operatives in
Yorkshire and Lancashire.
The general reduction was eQuiva-
lent to IL per cent Of their wages.
Since January, when the cost Of living
really began to fall, 1,6So,00O en-
ployees have had wage reductions rep
resenting f6eO,OOO a week.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
viii SEEK WAGE INCREASE
Textile Workers AlIegs That Manu-
fseturers Have Not Kept Faith
With Employees or Public.

Declaring that manufacturers have
not followed up their programs Of
sweeping wage reductions with sim
mar cuts in prices, textile unions Of
Lawrence, Mass, plan to demand an
increase In wages. The wages of tex
tile operatives there, as In practically
all of the New England textile CEN
tiers, were reduced 221h per cent few
months ago.
Norman Ellis, secretary Of the New
Lawrence Textile council, said date
would be set for mass meeting Of
textile workers, at which, he said,
there would be a decision as to what
Is a reasonable amount Of increased
wages to be demanded in order to
keep pace with high living costs.
Delegates Of all local unions afili-
ated with the United Textile Workers
decided to call this meeting, and it
was stated that the unions had not
protested the wage cut before in the
belief that manufacturers were at
tempting to "get back to normal" But
this saving in wages, declare the union
leaders, has not been reflected in the
price of clothing. The textile cOun-
Gil claims that the mills are in more
prosperous. condition than at any time
in the last 12 months, and the wage
cut is referred to as IAN inhuman act.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
WHY MRS. LOT LOOKED BACK
Reason Explained, but Today It Is the
Man Who Usually Does
the Turning.

The mystery of why Lots wife
turned around, womanlike, after being
warned specifically not to, was ex-
planned by Alexander Black, novelist,
at dinner Of the Society Of Arts and
Science, New York.
Mr.. Black said Mrs. Lot merely
wanted to see If she was being fol
lowed by a man.
The subject Of profound debate was
Marriage Is a Success. Yes? Mop
1t was discussed with lights turned
low under red shades.
Mr.. Black said 1t is now the man
who does the turning around and look.
ing back. usually slightly down.
"Over their faces come curiously
mingled expressions Of bewilderment
and amazement.
II have seen them turned into Gym.
les or into poets. I have seen them
turned from their direction and struck
by automobiles"
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
PIan to unIonIze steeI Workera.

The active campaign of national and
international organizations in the
steel industry affiliated with the
American Federation Of Labor to
unionize the steel plants Of the coun-
try viii begin June 10, the executive
council OF these unions decided at a
meeting at Washington. This action
was decided upon, it was said, not
withstanding unemployment and de-
pressed industrial conditions.
The council decided to lay the
foundation for the new unionizatiOn
work by Immediately launching a ma
tion-wide educational drive" among
the thousands Of steel workers Of the
country, especially those now unem-
ployed.
The steel campaign will be opened
with a meeting Of the executive coun-
ell at Denver, Colo, at which time
the organization program and the 10
cation Of the steel committees nation
al headquarters win be definitely an
nounced.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
PLEA FOR PERSONAL PRONOUN
Argument Of Humane Education So
elety Relating to School Chill
dren and Animals.

The Humane Education society Of
Pennsylvania is seeking to have the
school children taught to speak of anil
mails with personal instead Of imper-
sonal prOnouns. The society fears
that If children say ut" and (which"
and "that" for their pets they VII
regard them as they do the lifeIess
train of cars, the soulless box OF
blocks, the witless ball or drum or
sailboat. They will regard a tender
little animal as though ut" were
stuffed with invulnerab1e leather or
sawdust; they win drag 'It' about
and bullyzrag and maui 'it'' as though
1T" had no feelings; they will de-
grade the animate creature to the
level of the mere automaton started
with a key and active only till the
cogs run down.-Phladelphia Ledger.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19

Of breeding, this dairyman told a
dairy extension specialist that when
he formed a bull association he could
choose the bulls from his herd, set a
fair price on them, and he (the breed
err would cut that price in two.
This breeder has a large and un-
usually high-prOducing herd Of pure
bred cows, the herd average being
more than 1900 pounds Of milk a
year. Offers Of a similar character
have been made by several other
breeders in different sections Of the
United States, says the department
specialist, all Of which indicates that
the value Of the association plan as
a means Of improving the quality. Of
dairy cattle is becoming more general
ly recognized.
When a bull association is formed
one dairy breed, usually the one pre-
dominating in the locality, is selected
for that association, and purebred
bulls of that breed are used to Inn
prove the herds. AS time goes on a
number Of good purebred and grade
herds of the same breed are devel-
oped. When one breeder supplies
number of bulls to one association
these bulls, generally of similar breed
ing, make it possible to concentrate
the blood Of certain families among
$50 to 300 cows. Each bull is used
in each block for two years. Thus the
four or five bulls are used consecu-
lively for eight or ten years, develop
ing in one community large number
Of dairy cattle of uniform type and
breeding.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
BITTER FIGHT
ON OPEN SHOP
New York Trades and Labor
Council Condemns. Judge
Gay's Stand.
UNIONS TO RAISE LARGE SUM
'sWar Chest" 70 Which 100000
Union Workers Of the state win
Contribute, VIII Be Raised to
Finance Coming Struggle.

A committee Of 2B representing the
Central Trades and Labor council Of
Greater New York, met and adopted
a program for It's fight against the
open-shop interests. William s. Ke-
hoe, secretary OF the Central Trades
and Labor council, presided After
the meeting he said:
I'VE adopted program and agreed
on a reply to Judge Gary's statement
on the open shop. Gary is playing the
baby act. He wants control by gov
ernment agencies. It would be more
10 the point If Judge Gary would tell
the public why the United States Steel
corporation maintains expensive lob
bies in Washington and In the various
state legislatures"
Mr.. Kehoe said the unions would
raise an unlimited sum of money to
fight the open-shop propaganda which
was being SO assiduously spread.
James P. Holland, president of the
New York Federation Of Labor, said
the biggest fight ever made by organ
lied labor was in preparation and that
every one Of the 100000 trade union
lists in the state would be In it.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
Women Rail- Workers.

Women employed by the railroads
in 1920 numbered 87,457, or 151 less
than In 1919 and nearly 10000 more
than in 1918. says report issued by
the interstate commerce commission.
Most of them were in clerical and
semi-clerical positions, but 1888 were
doing shop work last year.
The commission says it is interest
ing to note that In 1919, after the re-
turn to civil life Of the majority Of
men who had been In the military SER
vice, the average number Of women in
railway service was greater than be-
FORE"
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
Needle Waoes % Be cut.

The Cloak, Suit and Skirt Manufac-
turers' association, comprising many
Of the largest manufacturers In New
York Of Women's wear as well as
great number Of smaller concerns, an
nOunced subsequent to its annual
meeting, that II had determined upon
a policy Of reduced wages, longer
hours and selectiye employment. This
policy. 1t IS said, would be undertaken
in the interest Of the efficiency Of the
industry, necessary to enable 1t to ex-
list and permit the sale Of its product
to the public at reasonable prices.
A preamble to the resolution en-
bodying the policy recited that the
workers had got many increases in
the part eighteen months, that the
workers Instead Of turning out max
imum after the increases produced a
minimum, production thus having been
retarded instead Of accelerated, and
that the emergency necessitating the
increases had passed.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
SWAMP ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
stands out pre-eminent as a medicine for
durable ailments Of the kidneys, liver and
bladder.
DR.. Kilmer's SWamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that il has proven
TO be Just the remedy needed in thousands
upon thousands of distressing cases.
Swamp-Root makes friends quickly be-
cause its mild and immediate effect is soon
realized in most cases. 1t is a GENTLE
healing vegetable compound. :,
Start treatment at once. Sold at an
drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medl'
um and large.
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to Dr'
Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, n. Z, for
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19

Count de Lizarrage, Spanish minis
ter Of labor. is completing the draft
OF a bill which win be introduced in
the Cortes in the near future, provid-
ing for the establishment Of unem-
plOyment insurance. Another meas
ure win deal with infrmity insurance
for the workers. Both measures have
for long time been demanded by the
workers organizations.
Minister de Llzarraga declared he
was studying the question as to
whether the workers insurance should
be made obligatory.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
STUDY OF INDIVIDUAL COWS
Scale and Milk Record Sheet Give
Feed Requirements and Other
characteristics.

The first great step with any dairy
man in determining the true measure
of his individual cows is taken when
he begins to test or deal with his herd
as individuals, and not just as a
whole. Then he soon learns that he
must own scale and milk record
sheet, and use his mind and his pen
Gil to study the individual COW, her
feed requirements and her other char
aeteristics.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
DAIRY
FACTS
BREEDER HELPS ASSOCIATION
Nebraska Dairyman Offers to sell
Purebred sires at Half Price
to Promote Quality.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment Of Agrleulture.)
Following the meeting of the Ne.
braska State Dairymen's association
at Lincoln, Neb., recently, a prominent
breeder from that state offered to pro
vide bulls for a bull association al
half their value, according to repre-
sentative of the dairy division, United
States Department Of Agriculture. Ap-
preeiating the value Of the bull assO-
citation in establishing a certain line
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
FEWER LIVES LOST
IN MINE ACCIDENTS.

That fewer men lost their
lives in metal-mine accidents In
this country during 1919 than in
any previous year for which
statistics of accidents have
been compiled is shown in a re-
port just issued by the United
States bureau Of mines. The
number Of men killed was 46S
as compared with 646 killed in
1918. The number of men In
jured was 81,506, as compared
with 42,915 injured in 1918.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
Namlnu the RIrda.

orville Wright said at a Dayton
banquet:
"Flying becomes more popular
every day among our wealthy young
men. Certain newspaper humorists,
in fact, are trying to invent a suitable
name for the new fad.
~ have seen it called Typhoid
fever infewenza,' and 'aerosipelas,'
but my own suggestion would be
'skyatica.'"
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
KEEP MILK IN HOT WEATHER
Qualities Improved by Cleanliness Of
Cow Mixer and Especially Of
Pans and Pals.

MIX win keep fairly well in the
hottest weather, provided the bacteria
are excluded. This can be done by
cleanliness Of cow, bag, mixer and
especially Of milk pals and milk cans.
Pasteurization is still used TO improve
the keeping qualities of milk.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19

Unlons Reject Lever Wage Scale.
Nine unions, members OF the Build
ing Trades council Of Indianapolis, by
practically unanimous vote, either in
meetings on through their executive
committees, refused to accept the new
scale Of wages offered by the Build
Ing Contractors association and voted
to quit work. Over $500 members Qf
the crafts are aHected
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
Paper Worksra RsIeet wape cat.

~ y y ~ ? ~ NINeI Nv NVes
Reports received at the headquar-
tiers Of the international Brotherhood
Of Paper Workers from 20 per cent Of
the local unions In the United States
and Canada indicate that the members
Of the organization voted almost
unanimously for rejection Of the wage
reduction Of 30 per cent proposed by
the manufacturers as a condition Of
new working agreement.
Other proposals Of the manufactur-
ers included a nine-hour day in place
Of eight hours, no overtime pay, elimi-
nation Of yardmen from the contracts
and the right OF either side to resume
negotiations on 90 days notice.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
CLEANLINESS is GREAT HELP
One Man Can Groom Two Cows suf,
fielently in Minute to Remove
Particles Of Dirt.

Clean cows contribute to eleanli-
ness Of milk. With a stiff brush one
man can sufiiciently groom two cows
q minute. II a currycomb is used,
take one on which the points have
been worn down, so they win not bs
too severe on the cows
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
FOR BEST WORK WITH CAURN
important Not to Have Too Much
Cream in at a Time-HandIe
All Butter With LadIe.

To do the best work with the churn,
do not have too much cream in at a
time. A churn that is too full does
not get all the butter out of the cream.
So you lose, and lose heavily. No
churn ought to be more than half
full-less would be better. And then
keep your hands of the butter Ham
die 1t with the ladIe.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
FRECKLES
Now Is the Time 10 Get Rid
These Ugly Spot8.

There's no longer the slightest need OF
feeling ashamed Of your freckles' as Othine
double strengths guaranteed TO remove
these houely spots,
Simply get an ounce Of othine-double
strenRth-from your druggist, and lpy
little Of It night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst frecklea
have begun to disappear, while the lighter
that more than one ounce is needed to com.
pletely clear the skin and gain 8 beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
Othine, as this is sold under guarantee Of
money back II It fails to remove freckles.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19

Refuse 70 Submit % Reduction.
Two hundred machinists employed
By the Walter Scott Printing Press
company. Plainheld. N. J., gave notice
when they quit work they would not
return. The company had announced
10 per cent reduction 10 the wage
ecale b y cents "a hour.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
The ADVANTAGE.

Medicine" said the professor, "is
the most noble of all professions. We
heal the sick, we pore weary hours
over laboratory problems for human
ity, we"
yeah" said the student, "but what
l like about 1t is that we write All
our prescriptions in Latin and can get
away with such lot of bunk."-Rich.
mond Times-Dispatch.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
.Iazz Effect.

Jazz Effect.
81 like your jazz orchestra.
81 have no jazz orchestra" said the
proprietor of the beanery.
"Huh?"
"But 1 guess we do have more rat
Ting of dishes than any joint In
town."-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19
He correets Them.

"Our first impressions, says a
philosopher, "are full of errors" But
old Father Time is a good proof
reader.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-05-19

The culture Of tea existed in China
in the Fourth century and in Japan Il
the Ninth century.
The Wolf Point herald., 1921-07-07
METHODS OF RELIEF
FROM CHIGGER PESTS

1t has been mentioned by a few
people that chiggers infest the grass
and weeds in town yards and cause
children much discomfort by getting
on their bare legs.
The following, from a bulletin from
the federal department of agricul-
ture, suggesting remedies, is timely
Sulphur is the best preventative,
in the opinion of insect specialists of
the United States Department of Ag-
riculture, against "chiggers," or har-
vest mites those tiny red pests that
attach themselves to the skin if one
is inclined to beguile a summer day
by lying, sitting, or walking in the
woods, especially where there is long
grass or thick underground, and con-
siderable dampness and shade.
If it is necessary to go where CHG
gers abound they may be kept off by
previously sitting flowers of sulphur
into the underclothes and stockings.
Napthalene, which also protects from
other insects, has been used in the
same way. Vaseline, pure or mixed
with sulphur, is satisfactory except
that it soils the clothing.
A good hot bath, with salt or
The Wolf Point herald., 1921-07-07
Lemon Sherhet.

Take three lemons, two cupfuls of
sugar and quart of rich milk. Mix
the sugar and lemon juice, add a
grated rind if desired, then stir in the
milk. The mixture will curdle but
when frozen will be smooth and very
palatable. Serve in sherbet glasses.
The Wolf Point herald., 1921-07-07
(Copyright.)
Less Unemployment in illinois.

Decided improvement in the en-
ployment situation in Illinois through
March is disclosed in a tabulation of
reports from the IL state free employ
ment offices made public by their gen
eral advisory board.
Both applicants for positions and
jobs available increased in March over
the previous month, the board states.
On percentage basis, the state as
a whole showed that in March there
were 2163 persons registered for every
100 jobs available, while in February
there were 261.1.
Chicago showed even greater i'm
provement, for the ratio of supply and
demand there for the month of Febru-
airy was 1882, while for March there
were only 275.4 persons registered for
every 100 jobs available.
The Industrial classification which
showed the greatest improvement was
metal and machinery"
The Wolf Point herald., 1921-07-07
COURT DECIDES
AGAINST H0WAT
Kansas Mine Leader and His AS
S0ciateS Must Serve Jail
Sentences.
SUPREME BENCH so DECIDES
ConstitutionaIity of Industrial Court
Law Upheld in Every Particular
Strike Had Been Called in Violation
of Injunction.

The Kansas industrial court law is
constitutional in every particular. The
Supreme court of the state handed
down its first decision dealing directly
with the constitutionality of the law,
and in every claim of the state the law
was vindicated and held to be valid.
The attack on the law was made by
Alexander Howat and four members
of his executive board of the United
Mine Workers of America in the Kan
sas district. 1t was on an appeal from
Crawford county attempting to set
aside the sentence imposed upon
Howat and the members of the board
for calling a strike in violation of an
injunction issued by Judge Andrew j.
Curran. Judge Curran enjoined Howat
and the members of the board from
calling a strike under the Industrial
court law. Howat called a strike.
Judge Curran sentenced him to a Jail
sentence of one year for contempt of
court.
The Supreme court ruled that Howat
and the four members of the board in
volved with him must serve their SEN
tences.
The Wolf Point herald., 1921-07-07

strong soap, taken Immediately after
exposure will often prevent those on
the skin from digging in"; but as
the presence of the tiny insects is
unfortunately not evident for some
hours after going into long grass or
bushes, the only thing to do when
they are discovered is to apply some
cooling lotion, such as ammonia or
bicarbonate of soda, directly on the
affected ports. A 10-per-cent dilu-
tion of carbolic acid, dilute tincture
of iodine, or collodion may be used.
The destruction of wild bushes and
other places which harbor chiggers
has helped to eradicate them. Private
lawns and country clubs can be made
free from them to large extent by
keeping the grass cut and useless
herbage moved as closely as possible,
so as to expose the chiggers to the
sun. busting the grass and other
plants with sulphur, or spraying with
dilute kerosene emulsion mixed with
sulphur facilitates extermination
Putting sheep to pasture on large
is thought to get rid of CHG
gers, because, it is believed, they are
by the oil or lanoline in the
sleeps wool.
The Wolf Point herald., 1921-07-07
British Labor Troubles.

The British government, having de
cided to rescind the advance in wages
of 6 shillings on weekly time and OF
Is per cent on piece work, granted
the employees of the royal dock yards
last year, has been negotiating with
the trade unions concerns regarding
the reduction.
AS result the matter has been sub
mitted for arbitration by the Industri-
al court
The governments announcement of
the cessation of control of agriculture
has been Immediately followed in east
ern England by proposal of the farm
ers' union for a general reduction in
wages varying from 6 to 10 shillings
weekly.