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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03
ONE FARM IN THREE
HAS AN AUTOMOBILE
Iowa Leads in Number and Me-
braSxa in Percentage.
There Are Motortrucks on Two Farms
in Every Hundred, and the Tele-
phones and Water-piped
Houses Are Numerous.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agricultural
Nearly every third farm in the Uni
ted States had at least one automobile
on the first day of last year. OF the
6,44S.366 farms in the United States,
1,979,564, or 30.7 per cent reported
having automobiles to the number OF
2,146,5l2. Although Iowa led all other
states in the number Of automobiles
on farms, having 1903, Nebraska.
with l04, 453, showed the highest per-
centage in relation to the number OF
farms, heading the list with 1876 per
cent.
Motortrucks were reported on 49,
J51 farms in 1920 or about . farms
out sOf every 100 in the United States
as a whole. The number CT motor
trucks on these farms was 139, 169.
The states leading in the number of
motortrucks on farms are: Pennsyl-
vania, with 1872; New York, with g.
$50; Iowa, with 500; Ohio, with 7,
319; Nebraska, with 6,54S; California,
with GAG; and Illinois, with G154.
Three and six-tenths per cent of the
farms in the country were reported
as having tractors on January 1, 1920.
This Is about one farm out of every -.
The 229,9S4 farms thus represented
had total of 246,139 tractors.
Telephones were reported on 2.50S,-
W2 FARMS or $3.50 per cent of all farms
in the United States, in 1920. More
than one-half of the farms in the fol-
lowing states had telephones: Iowa.
Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana,
Missouri, Ohio, Minnesota, South Da-
kota, Wisconsin, Vermont, Connecticut,
Massachusetts and Oregon. Iowa, with
1882, showed the largest number.
Farms reporting water piped into the
house in 1920 numbered 644,0SS. or
about one farm out of every 10. The per-
centage was highest in the New Eng
land states and in California. The
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03

once Il month during the winter WIN
kerosene or some commercial prep
,rarjon for killing mites. lave a good
supply of sand or dry dirt on han"
TO use on the dropping boards during
the winter.
Remove Sick Birds Promptly.
If any Of the birds develop r"ds,
nut as much potassium pernaligalia'"
rs will remain on the surface OF Il
dime into a gallon Of water and Keep
this material in their drinking water
for several days, or until the syIhp'
toms Of the colds have disappeared.
Examine the pulIers and hens tor
lice and dust thoroughly with good
insect powder, Or apply a mixture OF
equal parts Of vaseiine and mercuFia'
CT blue ointment, applying a piece
about the size Of q pea, one inch below
the vent rubbing the mixture lightly
on the skin. An application OF th'S
ointment two Or three times a year
will keep the fowls free from ice.
Provide small box in the house,
partly filled with dry road dust or
fine dirt, in which the hens may dust
themselves, thus helping to keep free
from lice.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03
Comparatively Few Families Have Lost
Their Only Breadwinners
By j.. J. DAVIS, U. s. Secretary Of Labor.

The statement has been constantly made the news and tile edi-
ora columns of the newspapers that the Department Of Labor has
ported OOO being out Of work. The Department Of Labor
has reported such thing did report that according the best -
mate that could be made there fewer men, women and chill
dren the po than there March, 1920 There was differ
ence with distinction very different from saying there 5b5
900 men unemployed. .l.
Nothing to be gained sticking heads the sand and gnor-
ing the gravity the present unemployment situation Neither do we
profit dstortng the facts and exaggeg the figures estimated Here
one salient fact to be kept mndpobab not than third
these 535oOO are the principal 6readvinners Of the family
Taking all the families the United States there are on the average
over two bawnners every family While unemployment today
grave matter there nevertheless about or 100000 Of our
people work And comparatively few families have had the only bread
winners put out Of job.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03
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The Iate.hatched pu''e's -
be sold more probably than
be retained. There are alSs, y,
ners who wish a start WIN D, = I.
a small expense. Gull pu"' s,,I
not be sold to them. su''
only good for meat !
Be on the lookout for oal'p,
the poultry houses. Wne's !.
Is common, close-hui't hU''' = ).
ant TO show condensation o. v
on ceiling and walls. Too arg y. !
Der of birds in a house VIII =
this.
In either hen-hatched or w. \.
Matched f'ocks, there are ''s ,''s
some backward. slo"'sf'" "a
feathering chicks. II Tue ~
the brooder, separate these ~
chicks, and give them u -.
put them with q young. ..,lf|
turkey hen that has DO l'
Ideal mother for them.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03
above All the Political Chaos in
Germany the American Flag"
By MRS BORDEN HARTMAN in New York Herald.

Above all the political chaos Germany the American flag floats
above Coben the medieval fortress of Eenbretsten As stands
out against the blue sky those masd cke walls gives most
wonderful impression Of youth and powewh malice toward none,
with charity ALL with frmness the right God gives the
right"
Verify the world does Under that New World emblem flying
above the ancient Old World symbol Of grim fear and force and hatred
there being enacted what down in history epochmakng
drama--the American occupation. 20
Here the busy little town Of Cobenz the streets full Of sawa
ruddyaced American hoy3Ooo there the And because
Of the kindness and consideration Of these soldier boys the native chill
den the parents have become tolerant and friendly the Americans
This army and the spirit Of its administration form the keystone that
is holding the whole fabric Of the occupation together by trying prove
that deam and arusm are after ALL the practical things
world as applied to human affairs. e# .H
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03
RAISE CLOVER IN NEBRASKA
Spring Is Most Popular Time for Sow
ing Crop for Pasture and I'm.
.. provennent Of Soil.

Recent information collected by the
Nebraska College Of Agriculture from
Nebraska farmers who grow sweet clio
yer indicates that spring is the
most popular time for sowing it. Forty
nine out Of Is farmers seeded it
In April, 16 in March, eight in Feb
ruary and nine In May. Only 81,
seeded in the fall. Sixty.seven were
growing sweet clover for pasture, 81
for soil Improvement, "a for hay IS
for seed and nine for bees.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03
GEESE FOR HOLIDAY MARKET
Thanksgiving and Christmas Trad. !,
Always Most Profitable Of
Whole Year.

Thanksgiving and Christmas aro Tho
best markets for geese. The feathers
come off more easily If the goose is
wrapped In a thick cloth after scaldinp
to steam the feathers loose. The
wings and tail feathers are pulled be.
fore steamlng. Sprinkle powdered
resin over the down and dip in hot
water, which melts the resin 40 that
the resin and down can be rubbed Of
together.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03
School Teachers the Most Persistent
Borrowers in the Sucker State
BY A. P. SN1TE III. Industrial Licensed Lenders ASSN

School teachers the most persistent borrowers in Illinois, Land
ladies' travelling saesmen mahn wchmen nographers and nurses
are next the list after school teachers The undertaking business must
be pretty good however Of 10000 loans made last wear in the state
only was to an undertaken
We have loaned money buy pigs WITH keep away the sheriff. to
buy cows elastic stockings mills and automobiles Others borrow
at per cent hold grain for better market prices and some send mopev
to Europe
One loan made to figure repair man. Others to an optcan
sst and entmaker Many times the explanation by the prospective
borrower is simple. Funeral expenses Baby died"
Coal winter clothes stoves bedding and such necessities Of Life are
responsible for most OF the negotiations Following these come illness
doctors and dentists bills and unexpected misfortune Most Of arises
from the need Of borrowing from Peter pay Paul Others want to take
advantage Of bargains neghbo leaving the city and has pbouo
graph for sale
Benjamin C. Marsh Farmers National Councl-Eay legislation
and not exhaustive investigation needed relieve the agricultural con-
diton Of America <%# 9%b .taE
Miss Anna Gordon, National President W T. U-Souh America
will be dry five years It studying the effects Of prohibition on the
health, happiness and prosperity Of the United States
George Bernard Shaw British Wter-There no reason bv
cinema heatr should not added the public wants provided by Ii.
cooperative moveR ss$s'z
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03
Caught Mapping,

Mr.. De Seines (on being introduced
to adored ones mother)-'"Pardon me.
madam, but have we not met before?
Your face seems strangely familiar"
Adored Ones Mother-"Yes, l am the
woman who stood up before you for
two whole miles In a street car the
other day while you sat reading a pa
Der."
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03
Diplomatic Bob.

Bob and were out sailing when the
boat was capsized by a sudden shift
ing breeze, writes a correspondent OF
the Chicago Journal. While we were
in the water, clinging to the boat, Bot
proposed. l remember l said yes
for fear he would let me drown if
| refused. AS soon as he had his an,
swer he said "The water is shallow
here, so let's not bother righting the
boat. We can just walk to Shore"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03
pIow Chicken Ya!de

A frequent cause Of 1902
appointment with the young
is the fact that the broods .
the same runs year after year !.
any means of renovation - |,
ployed. until the soil in the :,
becomes foul and contamlns'..,,
quent disinfection with slak.a y,
good, but at regular inter-
ranges should be plowed' N
keep fresh ground on top
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03
Remarkable System,

1The manufacturer Of your auto has
considerably provided repair shops all
along the principal lines of travel"
YES replied Mr.. Chuggins, land he
seems to have the construction so &C.
curate that the old machine'll last
just about from one repair shop to the
next"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03
Century in Building.

Over a century elapsed between the
day the plans for st. Peters church
at Rome were submitted and the day
Of the conservation Of the magnificent
structure. Consequently, no one man
can claim full credit for its erection,
though the Italian architect Bramante
deserves the lions share, for he made
the original design under orders from
Pope Julius II, about 1903. In 1906 the
pontif laid the first stone from which
crew the wonderful building.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03
Few Wild Horses

Sometimes In the isolated mountain
canyons of the West horses are found
running loose, but while these might
be termed wild, they usually belong to
some rancher who has let them run
loose. Wild burros are frequent in
various parts Of Arizona and OCCASION
ally are found In Utah. But the old
wild horse herds Of the mountain
plateau regions have gone, probably
forever. Ranchers and farmers are
we'll satisfied that they should 60.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03
Many Farmers Wives PM
Dress Geese Before
Them to Obtain the Featht1||

lOng-hladed knife and then
by hitting them a sharp, qunI
on the head. For dry MI
picker uses asbox In front
about the height Of the knees
the bird with the left hand aug
Ing the feet and wings toseD1|
places the head of the bird aeI
box and holds It Ia place w
knee. Pick the feathers IRON g
of the bird, then dampen y
hand and brush the bod! D
the down. Leave about Two
of feathers on the neck. and ar|
feathers on the wings at u
Joint. Lay the wings agalnS .
of The birds and tie a st'R
to hold in position. Place Y
when picked. in cold wata
hour or so to plump lheln;H
in the water too long the! u
to bleach and become waNl
They are then iced up 10 BAN
to ship to market.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03

law violation contagious and therefore that all other classes Oh
society adopt toward property and the persons who own II the same
methods and the attitude
ncrpuous business methods violation of law attitude that
the power wealth lifts above the law that they can DEFY
it with mpny spirit Of resentment IN society," prejudice
created only against immediate Of law violation but also against
its very existence and lawful operations
The attitude at times of big business that above the law, has also
stimulated the spirit the public that wessness must be met by law
lesse that unlawful act by element of society must be chal-
enged and by another unlawful act This of course breeds grow
ing dsrespcc for law These of wSsneSs contag that
the law all along the line thinks that he only following the
example for him by those agencies of business that strong enough
and well enough ntenced to violate the law with mpuny The hodup
man the counterpart of the profe The vlessnes of labor is the
counterpart Of the awens of capital The awess employee always
apt pupil Of lawess employer ..:.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03

states leading in numbers were as FOL-
lows: California, 65,92S; Pennsyl-
vania, 46,4O2; New York, 45,4S7; Ohio,
41,531; and Texas, 1885, Gas or cleo.
trio light was reported on 452,8O9
farms, or per cent Of all farms In the
United States.
These figures, gathered by the bu-
reau of the census, are being studied
by the United States Department of
Agriculture In connection with It's work
alopg these lines.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03
FARM !
P0UL1R,
CHRISTIANS BEST I'm
These Fowls Requir. LIN. /
Attention Compared n
Returns They Bly,

(Prepar"d by the United st,,,.
Of Ag'icultureI'
Roast goose and apple s,,,
Christmas in many bass
complet" without them. ,,s
reason III" best Season i,
market the goose is the i
of December, although then
tie" demand all the year,
Goose raising is not 50 q
engaged in as duck ralsip,
di'i"ns under which they "
ces>fn'Iy raised being aluas
different from those necess,s
cesSfuI duck raising. Tia
inS smaller, can be raised !
limited space than can Tho
latter needing free ranse N
while the former has been
do we'll without water
While the goose cannot ,
he raised in as large nunh.,
duck, still it cannot justl, /
unprotitahlc. There are MAJ,
on a farm that are worthhs
tivation that could be utill,s /
celIent results for coS J
Fields that have streams hn,)
unused springs on them n
w
turned to good advantage b.
them into goose pastures. A.
range will gather the laryes.,
of its food, consisting Of IN,
sectS, and other animal and !
Wa'ter to be found in the a
brooks.
Young geese are fa:tened \,
them IN a pen, not too larn
they will not exercise too mn
by feeding them once a d,
will eat up clean of a MOI,
made Of one-half shorts and N
cornmeal. and two feeds daIl,i
with some oats or barley. vi
tenlng young geese they SD
kept as quiet as possible; 10
ment whatever should dIstph
poultry specialists Of the
States Department Of Agriuh
When feeding, approach then
ly, and do not brighten them.
weeks of age, or when the tie
wings reach the tail. they ii
for market, If they have bees
fed, and should weigh betv,,
and ten pounds. Most ya,
from general farms are sold II
are from five to eight month
When young gOslIngS IN
dressed for market, they 1
stuck in the roof Of the noun
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03
Puttino Him In His Place

EditOr-"Have you mentioned the
bridegroom's name in this account Of
the wedding?' Reporter-"Oh, yes;
you'll find him amongst those pres.
ent.'"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03
Law and Order Is Shield Of Business
and Is It's Only Security
Bv H. NJ DAUGHERTY, U. S. Attorney General.
Because of 100 years of practically uncontrolled

Because Of 100 years OF practically uncOntrO1leu
freedom Of conduct, large corporations and asssresa'
tons of persons and capital have resented the inter-
ference of laws regulating them in the interest OF the
people as a whole This has been mistaken attitude
Law and order is the shield of business and its only
security The attitude Of contempt for law, resulting
in an effort to eyade and violate it, is suicidal to Ds
ness for it removes its only support Business should
see that its security lies in obedience to law that the
whole doctrine Of private property depends upon law;
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-11-03

George Bernard Shaw British WterThere no reason vhy
cinema heaters should not be added the public wants provided BY ID.
cooperative movep x%5.N,
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-07-29
Tovn and County NelUs

Miss Martha House, of Dresden,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Fayne
Taylor.
Rev. Smith Roney, of Nc
Kenzie, was a Huntingdon visitor
Tuesday.
The very latest midsummer hats
can now be seen at Mrs. E. G.
| Grizzard's. 27.lt
Miss Charlie Carnes billiard is
visiting relatives and friends in
Lexington.
Ivan Hawkins, of Memphis, Wis
tied his mother, Mrs. Lucy Haw-
kins, last week.
Mrs. lack Jolly, of Memphis,
is visiting the families of l.. H..
and j. F. Jolly.
MIR. and Mrs. Charley Sanders,
of Westport, were Huntingdon
visitors Monday.
Allen Eason came down from
Nashville the first of the week and
is spending the week here.
W. A. Morrison, of Paris, is
spending the week with bis daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. M. Huddleston,
Miss Cassie Brewer left Sunday
to begin the summer term of her
school Monday near Irrelevant.
Mrs. T. g. Boone and children,
of Bradford, are visiting her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Carter re-
turned last Saturday from q ten
days stay at Dawson Springs, Ky.
John w. Barrow and sister-in-
law Mrs. S. E. Rogers, motored
to Memphis Monday on business.
w. A. Ownby, of Terrell, Tex,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. E. Hill
lard, and brother, G. w. Ownby.
LosT-Double star brooch set
with pearls. Return to Miss
Ernest Hilliard and receive re-
ward. 27-lt
Mrs, Ben H. Jamisop returned
home last Monday from q two
weeks visit with home folks in
Milan.
But it looks SO inviting and to
have such an appetizing Ordor and
tastes so good-Waller's Salt Ris-
ing and Cream Bread. Waller
Bakery Company, Mckenzie, Ten
nessee. 26 2t
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-07-29

Miss Louise Priest is visiting in
Nashville.
L. A. Hurt spent Tuesday in
Trezevant.
William Mccall motored to
Paris Tuesday.
Vernon Bonds spent Friday of
last week in Camden. Z
Mrs. B. 0. Palmer is very sick
at her home in East End.
E. E. Ward spent the week end
with home folks in Mckenzie.
Kennedy Gorham, of Knoxville,
is a Huntingdon visitor this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fayne Taylor and
H. H. Dole spent Sunday in Jack
son.
James Wilder left last week for
a ten days stay at Dawson Springs,
Ky.
Lieut.. C. B. Lee is visiting his
sister, Mrs. w. N. Estes in Jack
SOD.
Miss Frances Freeman has req
turned home, after visiting in
Paris.
Bose Gardner, of Wilson, Ark,
and Doc Gardner, of Seminole,
Okla, are visiting relatives and
friends in Huntingdon and com.
munity.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-07-29

Mrs. E. NJ. Norman, accompaD.
led by her house guests, Misses
Kathleen and Edith Wingo, of
Irrelevant, is spending a few week
with her daughter. Mrs. G. H.
Moody, in MadisoDville.
Miss Mamie Payne returned
Saturday from two weeks visit
with Mrs. J. W. Forbess in Chat
tanooga. Miss Mary Thomas. who
accompanied her, stopped over in
Nashville for a few days visit.
Mrs. Austin O'MalIey and son,
Charles Henry, left last Saturday
for their home in Wilburton,
Okla, after spending several
weeks visiting her mother, Mrs.
Alice Townes, and other relatives.
j. W. Knighton, who lives south
of town, purchased of E. w .Hilliard
40 acres of land located in the
Twenty-third district. The consld-
GRAFTON was $4,000. The deal was
made through Fred Tate, real es.
tate agent.
Those interested in the Palmer's
Shelter graveyard are requested to
come prepared to clean off same.
Tuesday August 2, bring full din.
ner baskets and tools and put iD
full days work.
Prof. j. H. Bayer and son, Ju.
Illus Henry, motored over from
Paris Sunday and we're accompan-
led home by Misses Robbie and
Ophelia Bayer, who had been
spending a couple of weeks with
their aunt. Mrs. w. E. Haley.
Elder John Taylor, of Hender-
son. is conducting a series of
meetings at the Christian church in
Huntingdon. beginning last Sunday
He is an able preacher and the
services are being well attended.
The meeting will continue through
the week, we understand.
Mrs. G. D. Carlton, spent Sum-
day in Huntingdon with relatives
and attended the opening SERVES
of the series Of meetings that is
being held 10 the Christian church
here by Elder Taylor, of Hender-
on. She was accompanied by
Mrs. Harris.
Rev. Huckaba, of Lane View.
spent from Saturday until Mon
day in Huntingdon and preached
Sunday morning and night at the
Baptist church. He is a strong
preacher and made a fine impress
sion upon those who heard him.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1921-07-29

Mr.. and Mrs. U. B. Bonds have
as theis guests this week, his
mother, Mrs. A. L. Bonds, of
Holiday, and two sisters, Mrs.
Ross Hatley, also of Holladay,
and Mrs. w. l.. McKeal and little
son, o! st. Joseph, Mo.
w. M. HuddIeston and sons,
Jack and Hal, left Sunday to
spend a week or ten days on
Buffalo river fishing. They were
to be met in Waverly by Mr..
Albert Britt and son, Sydney,
of Nashville. who accompanied
them on the outing,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Alexander
and little daughter, came over
from Paris Sunday to visit Mrs.
Alexander's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
L H. Jolly. Mr.. Alexander has
gone to Memphis and other points
90 business, but Mrs. Alexander
and daughter will remain for a
longer visit.
Mr.. and Mrs, D. Fred Taylor
mOtOred over from Memphis last
week and spent several Gays here
with relatives and friends. They
left here Saturday and spent the
night in'Trezevant and we're &C.
companied home from there by
Misses Mary Sue Walker and
EStelle Hurdle.