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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1921-03-26
WELSH TEAM PLAYED
FIRST CAME SUNDAY
Tie With Lake Arthur Being Play
ed off Here To-day.

The Welsh base ball team play
ed its first game for the season al
Lake Arthur Sunday against that
city'S strong amateur organization
Throughout the first four innings
it looked like Welsh was going to
be showed under deep, but there
after the home town representa-
tives frightened up sufficiently to
keep the attention of the audience
closely revited to the diamond.
AT the end of the 18th long in
ming it was nobody'S game by a
score of 7 to 7.
The lineup was as follows.
Lake Arthur-D. Comeaux, 3b;
G. La Cour, lb; Dug Comeaux, IS;
Chapman, C; Clark, 2b; Gibson,
If; Lyons, CT; Bailey, IF; sly. Dud-
ley,p
WeISh-Robin, 3b; Goldsmith,
lib; n. Romero, IS; Watkins, c; A.
Romero, 2b; ThackSton, If; Lou
Were, CT; Abshire, rf; Ryan, p.
Scores by Innings
Welsh 600 040 200 010 or
Lake Arthur 1870 020 600 010 OF
Scores were made for Welsh, by
Goldsmith, 2; n. Romero, i; Robin
1; Abshire, /; and Ryan 2.
Those scoring for Lake Arthur,
were-D. ComeauX, /; Chapman.
1; Clark, 2; Gibson, t; Lyons, |;
Dudley, /.
Honors between these two
teams are again being contested
at Sportsman's park here this
(Friday) afternoon.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1921-03-26
HOLD YOUR RICE UNTIL
JUNE /, ADVICE OF QUINN

Beaumont Enterprise:
eff farmers will hold their rice
until June 1, believe the price
will be double what it is at pre-
SENT" B. E. Quinn of Beaumont
stated Saturday.
Farmers are being advised to
sell but | tell every one who ask
me about it to hold onto his rice.
The market is getting somewhat
better already.
when people realize that only
about Is per cent of the crop that
was planted last year is being
planted this year, and that great
deal of rice has been exported, the
price of rice is bound to go up"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1921-03-26
EV ANGELINA FARMERS
FAVOR DIVERSIFICATION

BaSiIe, March, pa large num-
Der of farmers and business men
met here to take some steps to-
ward crop Observation-Disclosures
from the heretofore crop monarch
rice. Last spring when the local
bank advocated growing other
crops than rice, it was met with
the argument that enough rice
could be grown on one acre to
buy all the vegetables, pork, corn,
milk, butter, chickens and eggs
the family needed, hence little of
these things was produced, Now
the farmers see the error in their
ways, and it easy to talk DIVERSE
fication.
Three measures were decided
upon. An agricultural livestock,
and home economics fair will be
held here this fall. Exhibits from
all parts of the parish WILDE en-
couraged. A sweet potato curing
house will be erected. This section
produces the roots" bountifully,
and the curing" will insure them
safely on the market. Velvet and
soy beans are going to be planted
on some of the heretofore rice
land, and on the red rice land in
stead of letting it LAY out and
rest" as the beans will furnish
winter feed, and improve the land
SO that it will produce much more
rice next year than if il had laid
out.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1921-03-26
IMPORTANT MEETING
Of RICE FARMERS
:. Re- Held at Welsh Auditorium
Next Monday Night.

Mr. A. r. McBurney requests
,bs Journal to announce a meet
~ ~ If the farmers of this COM
m ~ at Welsh Auditorium
. liIo night, March 28th., and
: nrge upon every one interested
: ! tbe rice industry the import
ancc Of attending.
81 Same very important matters
riII come before the meeting for
octiOn, it is announced.
One of the considerations OF the
,,seling it is understood will be
l a resolutions adopted by a meet
ius If CalcaSieu interests held in
Iske Charles Wednesday night.
BANKERS, business men and all
who are Interested in the rice in
dasiry are invited to attend this
meeting.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1921-03-26
PROCLAMATION

Town Hall, Welsh, La. March,
list, 1921.
In compliance with the provi-
SionS of Ordinance No. 81 notice
is hereby given that there will be
a general public caucus held in
the City Hall, on Tuesday, March
29th, 1921 at 500 p. IN. for the
purpose of nominating candidates
for Mayor and Board of Trustees
of the Town of Welsh, Louisiana.
All legal qualified voters of the
Town of Welsh, Louisiana, are re-
quested to be present and partici-
pate in this caucus.
JNO. w. ARMSTRONG,
Mayor.
M.5-12-19.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1921-03-26
JENNINGS FARMERS PAY
RESPECTS TO ASSN.
Appointed Committee of Three To
Act in Connection with
Welsh Committee
Jennings TimeS-RecOrd:

Jennings TimeS-RecOrd:
A large and enthusiastic gath
E!ering of rice farmers was held at
the Court House Tuesday night.
No special speakers were present
but the farmers themselves after
they got started opened up and
spoke from actual experience with
rice growing and the Southern
Rice Growers Association. Arouse
a man by touching his pocket
book and he is a natural born Or
ator.
Many excellent talks were made
at the meeting and made with
firmneSS and conviction. J. M
Davis of the parish police jury.
acted chairman and fired the OPP
ening gun. He said four things
were essential now with the far
mer, agitation, education, organi-
cation and cooperation. One fol-
lows the other but all are neceS-
Sary in getting the farmers togeth-
er and making a success of the
business. Mr.. Davis told many
interesting stories to illustrate his
points.
Mr.. A.. R. McBurney of Welsh
was called upon and he told what
the Welsh farmers are doing and
preparing to do to the Southern
Rice Growers Association. They
have raised funds and will audit
the books of the Association and
have taken legal advice prepar-
atory to going into court with the
matter if necessary. He asked Jen-
nings farmers to join them in the
movement.
DR.. L. G. Lewis of Welsh then
took the floor and emphasized the
need of cooperation and special
interest on the part of the farmer
and to compel fair action from
the Association. He said that the
agitation of the farmers Of the
last few weeks had already Great
ed a demand for rice and that the
price had gone up nearly a dollar
that both millerS and rice buyers
were sitting up and taking notice.
Mr.. Holifield then spoke. He adj
vocated getting rid of all surplus
rice, swallow last years losses
and so at it again as if nothing
happened but to mix in a little
diversified farming and cut down
the rice acreage.
Mr.. T. S. Walker wanted to
know just what constituted the
Southern Rice Growers AsSocia-
ton at the present time. Some re-
piled that it consisted of a few
autocrats in Beaumont who had
lost interest in practical farming.
Mr.. Walker then proceeded to lay
out the Association and made a
thorough job of it.
Mr.. E. N, Daggett told of his
Experiences as a former director
in the Association and showed
that the Association was not work
ing for the interests of the farmer
Sentiment among the farmers
is very strong against the Associa-
ton and they have determined to
have a showdown.
Money is being raised to coop
crate with Welsh farmers to bring
this about. Farmers feel as though
they have been Snipe hunting and
have been left to hold the bag.
A Committee, C. 6. Morton, w.
I'M. Clifford, and MIR. HolifieId
were appointed to handle the mat
ter in connection with a like com
mittee from Welsh.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1921-03-26
OF MARINES
HAS BEEN RESUMED

Recruiting in the U. 5. Marines
Corps which was recently sus-
pended has now been resumed,
according 70 advice received from
the Marine Corps Recruiting Sta
ton. 6i7 Common Street, New Or
leans, Louisiana. The new mini
mum age limit is 20 years.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1921-03-26
Heavy Cut In Rice Acreage

Point a la Hache. Farmers in
this section have planned to cut
their rice acreage this year to
about % per cent of what it was
last year. A portion of this land
will lie idle, but some of it will be
planted to truck. The acreage in
sugar cane will be about the same
as last year.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1921-03-26

though | haven't advised for the
past two years the spending of
much money in the erection of
new school buildings.
81 ought not to be surprised at
what you have done. The old ma
tive stock of this community was
good. The additions to it from the
great progressive middle west has
assisted in making this a wonder
full country.
Thirty years ago the brick
school houses in the state could be
counted on the fingers of one
hand. There was no such person
as aSchoOI architect, and want
to say a good word for him. No
one knew how to build school
houses, but the architect has
found that, and you have here a
beautiful structure that will at
tract the children to it. Because of
its beauty and the strength of its
aim it will tend to mould strong
character.
"There are two or three fea-
lures of this building that deserve
special comment. Your gmyna-
Stun should receive my first COM
mendation. 1t would be hard to
say too much in support of it and
its influence. Physical education
is as important as mental educa-
lion; a good physical body is es-
Sential to good mentality.
1.-THE war showed us that 30 per
cent of our young men were ply
sicalTy deficient. That such con-
dition existed is the fault of the
parents and teachers. You have
taken steps to remedy that and |
congratulate this parish on hav-
ing parish physical director.
"The second feature that | de-
sire to emphasize is your depart
ment Of manual training. Work is
more important than any one sub
iect. The boys should be taught
the honor of good work. The
third is, much the same as the
second, the girls should be taught
the dignity and honor of making
a home.
On the last Is years time the
people of the state have invested
S25, 100000 in their public schools
I'VE have only made the first step,
What are we going to do inside3
There are two or three things
| want to emphasize and the first
one is music.
"MuSic should be placed at the
head of the list. 1t builds an atmoS
phere of hope. | want singing IN
IalI the classes, ! know of nothing
THAT stimulates the mental, physi'
cal and spiritual as music does.
"The second thing we should
do inside is to stimulate thought
lfulness, on the part of the children
and teachers. Our work is done
too easily. There are too many er
rors in our English, Arithmetic
and spelling.
"The big job is not the plant, !
is not money, it is the teacher. W.
must have competent inspired
teachers in every school. A col
llege graduate in every high scho y,
position, a normal graduate witt
special training in all other places
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1921-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs. John Rountree OF
Oil City are here on visit to Mr..
Rountree's mother, Mrs. Matte
Guidry. They drove through in a
car and report the roads in very
fine condition.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1921-03-26
BASE BALL GAME
HAS BEEN POSTPONED

Out of respect for the late Mr..
L. A. Giggar who died this (Fri-
day. morning, the base ball game
between Lake Arthur and Welsh
scheduled for $50 this afternoon
has been called Oft.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1921-03-26
1Rantists Take Notice.

Rev. A. H. Cullen of Jennings
will preach at the Baptist church
in Welsh Sunday March, 9th, at
eleven o'clock. Come out and re-
ceive a blessing. Everybody cor
daily invited and welcomed.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1921-03-26

Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Squires and
two daughters Of Lake Charles at
tended the dedication exercises at
the Welsh high school last Friday
night.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1921-03-26
KATE RICHARDS O'HARE
TO SPEAK IN JENNINGS

Kate Richards O'Hare, nation
ally known socialist lecturer will
Speak at the w. C. T. U. Audi
forum in Jennings on the night
of Thursday, April 9TH. Her sub
ject will we, present Conditions,
Their Cause, and the Remedy"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08
THE, MlcRoBE IS WORKING

The home talent play ''The Mi
crobe of Love" is rehearsing success
fully every day and bright attrac-
tive play will-be the result Monday.
June 18th. The songs are tuneful,
the young girls do the dance steps
in approved style, while the gentle
mans chorus is something worth
coming distance to hear
Miss Strickland, the young lady
who is training the chorus, is an
expert in her line and has proven
herself Of many charms. She is a
graduate of Bessie Tiff College and
was a pupil under Miss Rosa Brad
ley, of Troy, when she taught in that
institution.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08
MEXICAN POLICY
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Statement Expected From State De-
partment Today--Cabinet Meeting
Devoted Largely to Discussion of
Note from President of Mexico.

Washinton, June 7.--Formal an
nouncement of the policy of the
American government with regard to
Mexicosis expected to be made late
today by the state departmeneon the
basis of cabinet discussion today of
the reply of President Obregon to
the American message outlining con-
ditions under whichsIthe United
States would consider recognition of
the southern republic.
Secretary Hughes took the Obre-
gon reply to the cabinet meeting,
which was devoted largelyIt a dis
cussion of this document sand@ rela-
tions with the Dominican republic.
It was indicated afterwards that de-
velopments in regard to the Domin-
lean republic also might be expected
shortly ~. -. =. j.
1t was indicated that the discus.
sion at the cabinet table regarding
Mexico had advancedsthe question I'd
a more definite stage, warranting a
formal announcement of the policy
of this government. =
The case of the Dominican repub-
lie, where the United States, is main
tanning military government, cen.
ters about the efforts Of a native
commission appointed under the di,
rection of President Wilson to draw
up plans for organization of native
government. The work of this com
mission is said to- have progressed far
enough so that date may be fixed
soon to begin withdrawal Of Ameri.
can forces. On that subject, admin
istration officials indicated, an an
nouncement will be forthcoming
within a few days. :.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08
A SAD DEATH.

Mr.. James. Walker has returned to
Abbeville after being called to At
lanta by the news of the death Of his
sister, Mrs. Susie Walker Huffman.
Mrs. Huffman was apparently in her
in her usual health and after straigh-
tening UP her room complained of
being tired. She was found dead
half hour after, death being
due to heart failure. =.
Mrs. Huffman was thirty one years
old and was woman ofaSovable char.
acter. Her old friends in Abbeville
hear of her death with regret. Mr.
Marshall Walker came on from ,Tol.
edo, Ohio, for the funeral.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08
MELLON CHAMPIONS -. =
LOANS TO FARMERS
Wants so Million Put to Their Dis
posal Now-Secretary of Treasury
Says Farm Loan Banks Should be
Kept Functioning for Farmers.

Washington, June 7.-Legislation
authorizing the treasury to place
$50, 600 at the disposal of fed
eral farm loan board for relief of
agricultural interests was advocated
today before the house banking
committee by Secretary Mellon. The
treasury now has $6,000,00O on de-
post with the board, and, in addition
Mr.. Mellon said, is holding $685.
100000 in farm loan bonds for which
at present there is no market.
"If a;d ever was needed it is need
ed now," said the secretary.
Replying to Representative McGre'
gor, republican, New York, Mr.. Mel,
lon said it would not be advisable fol-
the government to loan money to
people in cities for construction OF
houses. .....
eve have established farm loan
banks, and it is imperative that we
keep them functioning," he said.
"No agencies for relief to industry
have been created. We have not en-
barked on a paternalistic policy in
this direction and are not under the
obligations of keeping established
agencies in operation"
Mr.. Mellon said he would not fav'
or government relief to farmers il
the farm loan banking system was
not established. Congress, wisely OF
unwisely, has created the system, he
added, and steps must be taken to
keep it in operation.
, Ample funds can be furnished by
banks and private financial interests
fo rother lines of industry, the com,
mittee was told.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08
A HEALTH CONFERENCE

DR.. Hayden has been in, Abbeville
today looking into the health con-
ditions of the city. DR.. Hayden sren-
resents the State Board of Health
and held a conference with the
members of the City Council, Mr..
Langley of the mill, the school trus-
tees. Mrs. Gary, of the Civic Club,
and the doctors of the city.
The doctors speciality is typhoid
fever and he thinks conditions in
Abbeville are in need of attention.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08
A BUSY SUNDAY

Rev. J. w. Busshardt dropped In
to the Press and Banner Office We'd
nesday to tell us that Abbeville IL
the best town in the p-country and
is doing more business than Green
wood. Mr.. Busshardt was, taking a
rest for he said Sunday was big
day with him for he preached three
sermons and held two Sunday school
services over in Georgia.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08
STATE. COUNCIL
FOR FARM WOMEN

Rock Hill, June 7.-Nearly every
county in South Carolina was repre-
sented at the organization of the
Farm Woman's council at Winthrop
college Tuesday. Mrs. Bradley Nor;
rah of MT. Carmel was elected pres
ident of this organization; Mrs.
Paul Brown, of Camden, vice presi-
dent, and Mrs. T. L. Tinsley, Beau
fort, secretary-treasurer.
Mrs. S. O. Plowden, president Of
the State Federation of Women's
Clubs, was invited to preside, which
she did with grace and efficiency.
After a few preliminary remarks,
President D. B. johnson was called
on to discuss the possibilities of
council, which he did in a few we'll
chosen words. He. called attention
to the fact that great consideration
was due the woman on the farm. He
said that the home is the unit out of
which grows communities, e.ates
and nations and that an Organization
of farm women was especially
necessary in this state where bes
tween 80 and 80 per cent of the
women live on the farm.
%. B. Martin, formerly of South
Carolina, but now with the depart
ment of agriculture and located at
Washington, was the next. speaker.
He complimented the splendid repre-
sentative body of women who were
present and called on them. as a
body to do something worth while.
He emphasized that there is no high
Ell object than to develop ones own
resources. He said that wonderful
opportunity awaits the farm girl
and woman. He paid high tribute
to home demonstration work, the
objective of which is the saving of
of civilization. %
At this point, the presiding officer
called on the farm women for an ex-
preston. Mrs. Bradley Morrah, Mt.
Carmel, spoke for the women of the
state, announcing that they. were
anxious to form a state organiza-
ton. This was later put in the form
of a motion which was carried
unanimously. A motion asking the
chairman to appoint nominating
committee was likewise carried
unanimously. While this committee
was in session, addresses were made
by Mrs. S. o. plowden and Mrs.
Bertha T. Munsell, president South
Carolina League of Women Voters.
This organization will probably
exert a wide influence on the de-
velopment of the resources of the
state. 1t will seek to promote the So
cial and economic welfare of the
farm woman, striving always to
"plant their feet on higher ground." Z"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08
A PLEASANT PARTY.

Mrs. j. D. Kerr entertained at two
tables of bridge Tuesday afternoon
having as her guests, Mrs. Sydney
Eason, Mrs. Belle Aston, Mrs. F. E.
Harrison, Mrs. w. w. Bradley, Mrs.
w. NJ. Barnwell, Mrs. T. G. White,
Miss Gladys Barnes, Mrs. W. P.
Grtene, Miss Sarah Barnes and Mrs
L. ". Perrin.
A series of games were played
and pleasant AFTERNOON was spent.
Cream and cake was served as re-
freshments.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08
IN HONOR OF MRS. LAWSON

Mrs. Fred Cason gave a delightful
bridge luncheon Tuesday morning at
her home On North Main Street in
compliment to Mrs. Jodie M. Law
son, who is spending a month in Alb
beville. There were three tables of
players and after the games an Ella
borate luncheon of salads, sand
wiches, tea and hot rolls was serv-
ed
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08
ON CHURCH WORK

Rev. C. E. Peele has been out Of
the city for the past several days
visiting the churches in the Cokes-
bury District in the interest of The
Educational drive. The campaign will
end Thursday night at Newberry. -
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08
A BEAUTY SPOT

The flowers Of Abbeville have al
ways been admired and the beauti-
ful hydrangea in front of the hotel
is claiming the attention of al who
are in town. They are large plants,
ccah one containing over fifty large
pink blooms. They are an ornament
to the whole square.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08
AHEAD OF THE WORLD.

Mr.. Langley, who came up for the
Health Conference this afternoon
says the Abbeville Mill is ahead of
the world on the clean up campaign
and they are always ready for in
spection.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08
Entertaining Sweet Sixteen

Mrs. Ben T. Cochran is entertain
ing this afternoon alta Took party
at five o'clock. Her guests are bevy
of rosebud girls, Miss Mary Louise
Dargan being the out-of-town
guests. Punch and cream and cake
was served as refreshments.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08
. IN DUE WEST

Mrs. Wisby ad Miss Sherar went
to Due West Tuesday and attended
the closing exercises of Erskine Col
lege.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08

Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Warrell are in
the city from Columbia spending
this week with Mr.. and Mrs. Mead
ors Langley. Mrs. Warrell was Miss
Willie Patterson and her old friends
are glad to have her back in Abbe-
vile.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08

Mrs. James Shelly left Tuesday
for her home in Franklin, N. c.,
where she will spend the month of
limo
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08

Miss Jennie Lee Sherard of Lam
caster, is expected in the city Friday
for a visit to her friend, Miss Eliza
beth Thomson. While here she will
enjoy the camping, trip being planned
by The young folks of the city.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08

Miss Inez White, has returned to
acr home in Greenwood after visit
to her grandparents, Mr.. aad Mrs. I.
E. Culbreth, on Magazine Street.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08
A SICK MAN

DR.. James H. Austin has been sick
with painful case of rheumatism
for the past several days.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08

George Gambrell came over from
Greenwood >on business Wednesday.
He was seeing his mother who is
depressed on account of the hot
weather.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1921-06-08

Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Morrah pass
ed through Abbeville. Tuesday on
their way, to attend the Due West
commencement. Mrs. w. w. Bradley
and Miss Mabel Bradley joined them
at Abbeville.