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The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09

The decision of the Railroad
Commission granting rehearing
in the Cumberland Telephone
Company will we hope lead to
the triumph of the principle of
Justice in this important matter.
rhe telephone company had Pc
titioned to the Commission to
raise its charges materially for
the use of it's telephones. The
right aud necessity to do this was
strenuously opposed, and the case
was tried. The Railroad Com
mission with remarkable swift
ness granted permission to raise
the charges aud the raised charges
was put into immediate effect.
The decision and the circum-
stances surrounding it caused q
storm of popular indignation in
the State. The petition for a re-
hearing was granted. The Com
mission, however, in its decision
ordering that the case be reopened
for the introduction Of further
evidence, made stipulation that
the increased charges will remain
in effect until final action on the
retrial of the case. Its action in
in making this stipulation cannot
be justified, and is subjected
rightly to the severest criticism.
The Railroad Commission, how
ever. grants a rehearing formally
but destroys at the same time all
hope of relief to which those III.
terested are entitled,
FARM LOANS = Three to ten
years. Annual payments In
mediate appraisement without
charge. Representing strongest
LoaL Companies. WILBUR Il.
KRAMER, Franklin, La.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09

II N entertainment given by
4 k!sAtt Academy on Friday of
u MT, the following priz es
(nnded: A basket Of candy
hnf5sn Mario, an angel cake
\ h. Palout Burguiefes.> .>the
rlss.ke to Mr. L.. B. Tarlton
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09
Card of Thanks.

We desire to express our heartfelt
lhanks to our many friends and ac-
9lalntanceS for their kindness and
sympathy shown US at the death of
our son and relative, Albert Hage,
especially to Franklin Post No. 63,
amerlcan Legion, and the Knights of
MR. AND MRS. GEORGE HAGE AND
FAMILY.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09

kH.S. Palfrey, president OF
n Commercial Bank & Trust
euopsay, hsa had palms planted
q tts mounds around the bank
M vlll form q beautiful adorn.
pssal she grounds on which the
GDbly bank building stands.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09

" Ernest Kuhlman has been
lgdsled agent Of the Frisco
hiksad at franklin 10 place of
H. Hiy, resigned. Mr.. Kuhl.
lstn been 10 the employment
d lAh nilfoad for some time ,
ia'ins iormerly served as it's
lsss. It CenReville.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09

I'm ". S. Berwick Of New Or
~. h,s been here this week
ss,iar 4 h.r mother. Mrs. Ernes,
I'M. sud other relatives. Her
rlpy Ilisnds give her a cordially
IA ,,lcoine 10 her old home.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09

~ " n, Gooch has been an.
...a ..sa !. member Of the town
~ ~ ,,.I1! y Patterson in the place
s,,,',o,l J, Soosouliu. resigned. The
y D.sasns D.ss' W. made BY Cover.
~ .si'.si, and Mrs. Gooch is the
..,.'..s .s .onan in the State of
N s.'.,' .,.. .ao = has been appoint.
- s.Ns T,s !as people in q similar
~. ~ l,ls las action Of the uoyerno,
n I,.sa, .,sa universal |! satisfac cti on
i Ia asssss Ssssa i.,! !. The wife Of Mr.. W.
ias..,ss police juror from the
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09

The Parish School Board at its
quarterly session held last Tues.
Gay, opened bids for the fiscal
agency of the School Board dur
ing the next two years. The Bank
OF Morgan City, being the highest
bidder. was appointed fiscal agent
of the School Board
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09

wsAave received an invitation
:, present. at the marriage. OF
" Delaware Kemper to Mr.
taish Benson Pollrath at St
lsasvi Church, New Orleans
= " 18th day Of this month
~ Aenper is the charming
mslass o. Nj. and Mrs. G. Del
.... .salsh Th. Banner 10 advance
1e 1ssds 70 them its brightest
~. ~ ,ed oespeaks for them a
s'0 nappy welded life.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09

Mrs. Elda Mary MoreIock died
in Chicago on March 24th. She
was a native of franklin. Her
maiden name was Miss Elda Mary
Zehringer and was the step
daughter of the late Fred Brenn.
She had many friends here who
regret to learn of her death.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09

M. Enn. Tsrltou Staffo' d and
i. Vi,.e. Tarl.ou are now at
M. !. with their brother, Mr. L
! n, rattan, for the summer, much
! i. delight Of theif many
tnds.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09

The District Court was engaged
from Monday morning till Tues
nay night engaged in the trial Of
the case Of the State We. Sidney
Guidry, charged with murder
The accused was represented by
the law firm of Parkerson & Bauer
The case created great deal of
interest. Many of our citizens
were present during the trial, The
jury, after listening to the evil
dence, the arguments of counsel
and the charge Of the Judge, re-.
turned into court q verdict of not
guilty in favor of the defendant
The court at the conclusion of the
trial of the case adjourned sine
die, this being the only crimi nal
case on the docket to be tried.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09
Frankliin, La.

Send US your injured tires and
tubes for vulcanizing. Nowhere
can you have them done better.
Have all Gu. tires repaired as soon
as possible after being injured.
1t saves you money.
GULF REPAIR Co,
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT
Commercial Bank l. Trust Co.

Assessor H. W. Kappel has
given notice that he will complete
the listing Of all property in the
Parish on April 11th, and the as
.essment rolls will then be open
for inspection by the pubic for
twenty days. as required by law.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09
Card of Thanks.

The Sisters of st. JOhn's Academy
wish to express their deep gratitude
to the good people of Franklin, eSpe-
cially to the Knights of Columbus and
to the devoted ladies who lent their
untiring efforts to make the enter
tainment the grand success that it
was
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09

an Wilson 7. Pe,erman nas
..,,,,,d ~ from his illoess ana
s'','pr y r'aIp,d to Baton Rouge to
y ~, '',I,u' tis l.bors 10 the Cons'l'
,,s.n,l Convention.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09

W.T.. $. !! NScDs'sfsyx sss.t Of Mrs. 81 E. A.
SSs.boa'''ye, o,,..
o.,,.v Bossello OF Okla
Hi"c cs.s So'is' i visiting her au n'''
'. ~ JyI,s.s Boaney.
,I.,.ed to note tha'
Y. ''s F,ere, who has been I,
u. u. h. |" fully recovered "F' S''
.slh --
:, 1. n. Smith Of Ne" s,'i, o[, r.
Il ,i,,r a pleasant v,;,1oa" v.sl. ~
s''; T.. : N n. Smith, has returned
ans'
..,1A. Law left THURSDAY
ap,, l,.. I to1 Alexandria to = a''eh'
'a''dis 'ai.'isr I, Of the Louisiana reac''
% l"0si.tloa:
u,,h School Senior play,
4 ls n's iii he presented AZ
J .lsM s',s S,;,' School auditorium Thurs
N, April l4sh'
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09

-. s,s,',' s, as!.y' a.ya.l, j., of this
Nm Il Isi.,..sa,s.0 IIs,I'.s to Miss Il. Hay.
kcs,sSs'e;aa I, VI. c.lebrss.%d ,us mar. :.
sis,,ss..,s Church :'I,s.ea At Iat.s.,iiun 10
ss.i.ii !. ! ,ssiden. OIL Of a,s ueek. ! =
* I sSs...d Sn employees
sstlpi3s, \, ..s'ss.,g sssseg esl; thy.
elisssss..l !. =. most eordi.' inS Ban ssn
- ssis;.s.a sad sincerely i,@, .isSo. sSo.
"a sls;ss's.!s itoss. eons.u,m.ns, nasses
o ia Ii. II io1,,,,n.as isem as
l''ss destiny rr''''ae0'
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09

q, = W., ss'','slse e. machine located
MN s'1p i Ms..pl S':. place. belong.
kusIs,,"s.' |" .'aS.s:d.y :. d morning by
ogcss,r,sa...soi q the boiler. Mr..
si. i'ssa:e,. a,as;s. H., who had charge
q, .. sas !, Killed. When the .c' a.
asas's s..s .s.'sseSs..'ed. s.. Nj. Char.
.sl.,.d's s'sE n. BODY s,y was terribly
= ss,.;.tsh =, S;.sholic Church Tburss p,use
w, q sAoa q. IL. !. 3 survived by
ssss.,' l. ',sp,.. sss .y .yupstay r1tl in 'fe, he,
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09

Total, S632 %
Why not provide for the educa'
ton Of that youngster who is just
starting school Sl.OO saved each
week will d. il.
The St. Mary banner., 1921-04-09

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Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-06-30
MODERN FREEBOOTERS

New Washington advises that
remnants of General Wrangel's cru
saders, now scattered throughout Tur-
key, are to be sent to Vladivostok area
to Join forces with anti-Soviet troops
seem to indicate that the Allied
contention finally has been upheld that
their presence on Turkish territory was
dangerous to the peace and security
of Constantinople. The speed with
which the Allies. particularly France,
hastened to get out from under" these
WrangeI forces after their defeat by
the Russian armies recalls dispatch
printed inconspicuousIy in the New
York Times last November from its
Paris correspondent, which sheds a
rather lurid light on the ill-starred
Wr~ngel adventure.
The dispatch, after explaining that
no harm could follow the publication
Of the facts, since Wrangel had already
failed, said Wrangel was associated
with a powerful business organization
which had sumptuous headquarters, in
Paris, and that this organization finan-
ced the Wrangel outfit, expecting to
reimburse themselves by selling grain
and other products of the Crimea, la
ter to exploit the iron and coal re-
sources of the regions they hoped to
capture"
The company. called the Russo
French Society of Exploitation of
South Russia and Crimea. was formed
early in 1920 with capital Of II mill
lion francs, and its organizers were
said to be a group Of Franco-Rus-
sian financiers and industrials, F" with
M. Kamenk of the Banque du Nord
among the more prominent ones.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-06-30
HOW FARMERS
SAVED MILLI0l

The state of North Dakota has {
ured up how much cooperative b
insurance the peoples banks hs
saved for the farmers Of that ST.
during the past year. By operating
state hail insurance department at "a
the state cut the private insurance co
panies' rate of 20 cents TO 81 cel
an acre for 81 insurance down 10
cents an acre. Since 100000 aci
of crop were insured, the farmers
$5, 100000 in pocket on the deal.
The Bank of North Dakota has s.
ed another 100000 for the farme
by lending them money at 8 per 81
for which they had formerly paid 3
vate banks an average rate Of 81 +
cent. While the $l08,000.0O0
farm mortgages in the state are.
course, not all held by the peopl
bank, still the lower rate set there
brought down interest rates at priv
banks, according to the United Sta
census figures. to 81 per cent. Thl
are lot Of farmers in the count
who would like to borrow money
that figure.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-06-30
PITKIN DOTS

The post office here will be moved
into the side room of Mr.. c. F. Hog
lands store, in the near future
1899
The revival has closed at Soring
Hill, with the baptising of Glen Heard,
OTIS LaCaze, Mason Johnston, Clai-
borne Johnston, and one more person.
The attendants report a very fine din
ner.
1899
Mr.. Joseph Jeans and family mo.
tored to Pitkin Sunday. They report
a pleasant journey.
81 * * * X
Miss Sadie Weldon has taken a po-
sition as stenographer in Lafayette. /,
* * *
Miss Addie Heard is attending the
summer term of the L. S. u.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-06-30
MISSOURI STATE CEMENT PLANT


Following an issue of 500, 100000
of bonds for road building, the state
Of Missouri. having discovered that the
cement trust and the railroads will eat
up Sc per cent of that sum for the
price and transportation Of the cement
required, is now planning the erection
or purchase of cement plant to be
owned and operated by the state.
Two million dollars will be suffi-
cient to build and equip the plant and
provide it with ample working capital.
South Dakota has a state-owned
cement plant. and engineers from that
state have offered to take over the Mis-
souri plant and produce from 1000
barrels per day to as much as may be
required, for the low price of 81 so a
barrel.
Cement is selling for $3.50 per bar
rel, and this furnishes an approxima-
ton of the extent to which home build
ers. street and road builders, cities, and
towns, counties and states, are being
robbed by the cement trust.
Exchange.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-06-30

chic. Tex. and Mrs. Mccullough, Of
Glendale. have been visiting Mrs. H.
B. Curry. of this city; Mrs. A. R.
Hicks has had the pleasure of a visit
by Mr.. and Mrs. l. Corley, of Fuller
ton; Mrs, Thomas GowanIork had as
her guest Miss Mae Grossier, of Lake
Charles; Mrs. ]. L. Martin, Sr., is vis-
'iting her sister, Mrs. z. F. Gibson, in
Georgia; Mr.. Talmadge BedsoIe and
his wife have returned from a trip to
De Quincy; DR.. Brown Word, of Sell
ma, has decided to henceforth make
Leesville his home; DR.. |. o. Winfree,
who was i'll for several days, has COM
pletely recovered.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-06-30
LIVING COST TO BE CUT
BY DIRECT TRADING


firing Of the promises Of politicians
and profiteers to reduce the cost Of liv-
ing, farmer producers and city consum-
ers from one end Of the country to the
other are supporting the All-American
Cooperative Commission in direct
trading campaign to reduce food costs
and eliminating profiteering by uniting
the producers who raise the food with
the industrial workers who comprise
the greatest single class of food con
sumers.
The Cooperative commission in a
letter to the farmer producers, coop
erative societies, and city labor coun-
cils, seeks to secure the necessary in
formation for the compilation of a d.
rect trading roster, which is the first
essential step toward the achievement
of nationwide direct trading. The in
formation sheets accompanying the let
ter call for explicit information, both
from producers and consumes. The
producers are asked to state what com
modities they have to sell: the guam
| tity available; the size Of unit pack
age or lot; the cash price per unit,
and the shipping routes used. The
consumers societies and labor councils
are requested to name the commodities
Ithey wish to buy, the quantity wanted,
shipping rates available, warehouse
facilities, and readiness for immediate
delivery. As soon as tbs information
has been tabulated from the returns
received, The All American Co-opera-
tive Commission will publish the first
direct trading roster ever prepared for
the producers and consumers Of Amer
lea. The commission intends to ap-
point competent direct trading com
missioners in several sections of the
country to supervise and facilitate CO.
operative trading between the farmers
the cooperative societies, and the or
ganized city workers.
While fully approaching the tremen-
dous possibilities Of the direct trading
movement, and its far-reaching effects
in bringing down the costs Of the nee
essagies Of life. the All American Co.
operative Commission will begin direct
trading only with certain staple farm
products which are in universal de-
mand and are not quickly perishable,
such as potatoes, dried fruits. turnips,
nuts, apples, eggs, cts, and also the
products of cooperative mills and fac
tories, such as flour, canned goods,
butter, cheese, and certain articles Of
clothing. This program will be extend
ed as fast as experience and demand
warrant.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-06-30
COOPERATIVE BANKING B
.SANDBAGGED By LEGISLATOR

Give me control Of the finane
nation, P Morgan once told
Senate committee. "and care
who or what party makes she law
Credit is the life blood Of the
ton; end the best proof that COOP
ative banking can break the strans
hold Of the big money interests on
country's industry and agriculture
the power to restrict credit, is the W
these interests have thwarted the
forts made by organized labor and
ganized farmers in thirty-two sta
10 secure laws authorizing the form
ton Of cooperative banks BY the pf
ducing classes. Although the mod
cooperative banking bill drafted
the All-American Cooperative col
mission was submitted in a number
states, it was successfully sandbass
lin. committees, emasculated BY amen
ment, defeated on the floor Of the
iislature. or vetoed by the governor
every single instance.
This bill was introduced into
Iowa state senate, was amended Ut
its usefulness was doubtful, and fina
,stifled completely IN the legislaii
jam at the end Of the session. ll
Legislature of Nebraska enacted
operative banking law TO "paeii
the farmers Of that state. but slipp
joker in whereby the state bank
department has "discretionary" Pow
IN granting the right to establish
operative banks. In the state Of Pen
sylvania, the Norton cooperative ban
ing bill was haggled through the le
islature, but the powers that rule Pen
Isylvania became afraid Of it, and
was vetoed during the past week
Governor William c. Sproul
In other states legislatures simr
told the workers and farmers that
present banking laws were gool Ell
and that they did not know enou
to suggest changes in the banking q
anyway.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-06-30

Can you imagine what will happen to you
and your family when the general strike, or
a revolution, happensp
Will they be cared for7 Will the food
shortage, due to disorganized transportation,
effect them9
Here is a way to avoid it. Get out onto
a piece Of land and provide your own living.
You don't want the hard work, eh9 Nor
the isolation of country life, nor the pioneer
ing, nor the lack of refinements and educa-
tional facilities.
Well. suppose you could own your own
farm and yet be only mhe or two from
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-06-30

Cooperative Colony, where you could have
social life. educational facilities, cooperative
features in farming which would eliminate
most of the hard work and make you feel
secure against all hazards.
That's what the Llano Cooperative Col
ony is offering with the land they sell. They
are not in the real estate business. They are
buying 10000 acres Of land in the newly
opened country in the Highlands of Western
Louisiana, because they realize that this is
about the only cheap land left, and that the
cooperative movement will need this land
soon to settle on.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-06-30
THE TRAINING OF
THE HUMAN PLANT

Luther Burbank has written an
epoch-making book under the above
title, that contains information on
child training and character-buiIding
which is of highest value to the race.
If parents would read the book, htor-
oughly digest, understand, and apply
the information and suggestions it con-
tains, it would become a lever of pro-
g.ess that would advance humanity
further in one generation than has
been possible in centuries hitherto.
The book is published by The Cen
tury Co., New York.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-06-30
NO FORMALITY REQUIRED
TO GET ACQUAINTED


At the psychological meeting Thurs
day night. June "a. at the NewlIano
hotel, statement was made that col
onists were inclined to observe rath-
er reserved attitude in meeting new
arrivals in the Colony. AT least. that
late additions to the Colony has gain
ed that impression during their short
stay. People, who are of a rather re-
tiring and bashful disposition, may
jump to such conclusion because
hey fail to understand the free and
breezy Western habit of manner to
which the majority of the colonists
are accustomed. With them, the idea
of getting acquainted is simply to jump
right in and say How do you do, - and
the way is open to unreserved inter
course. But W hen newcomers sort of
hang back, the older residents may
take it as a hint to keep your dis
tance.
No one in the Colony is putting on
any airs or considers himself too good
to hobnob with anyone who has taken
enough interest and gone to the ex-
pense Of coming down here to get ac-
quainted with the residents and the
work they are doing.
The colonists are plain, unassuming
working people, engaged in an under
taking of cooperation, in which they
need great deal of more help, and
they rejoice in the appearance of ev-
cry new prospective colonist. They
may not gush over you. but they are
more than glad to see you and you can
assure yourself of as heartfelt a well
come. even if the people are not over
demonstrative in showing it.
The fellow who is very voluble in
expressions and protestations of his
love for girl generally has no real
affection for her. Very often the man
who is in love is unable to voice sim
gle word of endearment for his charm
er. The power of his feelings strikes
him with dumbness. That may be
rather annoying to the girl. but, if he
is worth while. she should do the talk
ing until he gets up enough spunk to
POI the question.
So, dear newcomer, don't get dis
couraged. The people at the Colony
may like you so well, that the emotions
of good will yelling up in their hearts
has sadly hampered their mechanism
of articulation. The colonists all like
you real we'll. You are welcome. Take
chair and make yourself at home.
AS for the rest, if you are trust
worthy and accent the colonists as de-
serving of confidence, to which their
long years of devotion and practical
application of the principles of coop
Grafton entitle them, a somewhat slow
approach to greater intimacy will not
discourage you. People are all crea-
lures, more or less, of habit, and they
all take some time to get used to new
acquaintance. Let's shake and be
friends.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-06-30

This land is located in the Highlands,
where excellent crops of sweet potatoes, sor-
ghum, sugar cane, peanuts. and all kinds of
garden truck are grown. Sugar cane, be-
tween the hills will make more than 5000
per acre. when made into syrup.
This country is healthy More than three
years of residence in the Colony proves this
There are few flies and very few mosquitoes.
Can YOU imagine your home in this placel
Nature smiles all the year With aR eqpable
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-06-30
Local and Personal at Leesville

Another new public road is to be
opened in the End ward, beginning at
v. 0, Crafts place and terminating at
|. W. Smart's. the Police Jury's reviewA
ers to lay out and establish the road
to be composed of Messrs. Andy Boyl,
". O. Craft, James Hughes, c. E.
Kieth, Robert McClain, and William
White.
Two large ware houses are about to
be erected in this town by the whole
sale grocers firm of Kelly Weber Com
pany. of Lake Charles, the locality to
be between the tracks of the Leesville
Slagle and Eastern Railroad.
y r &
At the regular midsummer session
of the 18th Judicial Court Vernon Par
ish, Hon. Justice Boone issued DEGREES
of divorce in the cases of Charles
Johnson VS.. Eliza Johnson, F. Thomp-
son VS.. Lille Thompson, Emma Buoy
VS.. Tommie Buoy, Willie Lewis VS..
Della Lewis, Spence Davis VS.. Edna
Davis, Reginald Johnson VS.. Elizabeth
johnson, Willie Harris VS.. Fannie Har-
ris, Nadine Moody VS.. Sam Moody,
Naise Battist vs.. Aatomiss Battist, Rob
ert Landry We. Mabel Landry, Mary
Yerley vs.. Alfred YerIey Lola Sud
dith vs.. Dennis Suddith. Jessie Harris
VS.. Gus Harris. Susie Cryer VS.. W. E.
Cryer, Mary Beason vs.. Joe Beason, A.
Ducksworth VS.. Dora Ducksworth, Per-
ry Bush VS.. Bertha Bush, Carrie Trim
bic VS.. Alex Trimble, Ella Hall vs.
Fred Hall, Katie Harris VS.. Richard
Harris, Adam Thomas VS.. Mary Thom-
as, Mary Brown vs.. Joe Brown. Selma
Carey VS.. Dewey Carey, Liddia M,
| Franklin vs.. Claude L. Franklin, Rose
Davis vs.. Jim Davis.
Parish Clerk Hicks issued marriage
licenses this week to the following hap
py couples: Mr.. W. c. Pattee anl Miss
ILuddie Withers, both of Hornbeck;
IMr. R. c. Vogel. of Rattan, and Miss
Thelma Williams, of Anacoco; Mr..
Ernest M. Faden and Miss Orie Cleve-
land. both of Pickering; Mr.. J. D.
Bush and Miss Roberta Crawford, both
of Hawthorn.
4 K x
Mrs. c. S. Young, who had been Wis
Iiting her mother in this city. has re-
turned to her home in Bronson, Tex. !;
Miss Aline Hicks has been spending
one week with friends and relatives in
Fullerton; Miss Grace Allen, one Of
our new public school teachers, has re-
turned from trip to places in Ariz-
ona and Texas; Mr.. A. B. Dennis and
IMr. C. |. Ferguson, Sr., have returned
from business trip to Rising Star
jTexas; Miss Lena Jackson has as hel
guest Miss Emma McCraney, of PORT
Arthur, Tex; Mrs. Clegg, Of New Or
leans, Mrs. ]. S. Herring Of Waxaha.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1921-06-30
Near the Llano Colony

climate; you can live from off your gardens.
enjoy the social and educational features of
an enlightened community. and find happi-
ness and security.
You can get this land for SIS per acre,
and the Colony will give easy terms to those
who prove worthy.
Write the Llano Colony for more particu-
lars. or better still. make trip down during
your vacation and see the opportunity for
yourself.