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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-25

For the girl who is
pale and sallow
If your skin is pale and colorless;
use this new steam treatment for Il:
One night a week I'll your bowl
full of hot water - almost boiling
hot. Bend over the top Of the
bowl and cover your head and the
bowl with a heavy bath towel 80
that no steam can escape. Steam
your face for thirty seconds. Now
lather a hot cloth with Woodbury's
Facial Soap. With this wash your
face thoroughly, rubbing the isther
well into your skin with an upward
and outward motion. Rinse first
with warm water, then with cold.
Finish by rubbing il for thirty
seconds with piece Of ice. Dry
carefully.
The very first time you use this
Woodbury. steam treatment, your
skin viii begin to show more color.
The other six nights Of the week.
cleanse your skin thoroughly In the
usual way with WoodbuTy's Facial
Soap and warm water.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-25

preacher) was hearo to say: tut!
Don't assumeNto vote for man who,
makes his living by telling lies"
Nanesakes in Real Life.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-25
PLAN AIR SERVICE.

HUELvA. Spain, Sept. ga Ger
man commission has examined the
Spanish coast along here with the OBJ
=ject Of establishing a large Zeppelin
base for communication with South
America.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-25
SEARCHED 20 YEARS.

LONDON. Sept. Thomas Mere :
dith had been looking for his wife
for the last fifteen months but his
wife had been on his trail since 1901
When the yfound each other Mrs. Mer-
edith handed him court order for
$3.50 back maintenance pay.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-25

csvus.A 1871. y z.-A-s-J-s~c>
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-25
HOP CROP is POOR.

LONDON, Sept. 24.-The absence OF
rain this summer is the cause given
for a much poorer crop of hops this
year than last Hop growers of Kent
expect only 30 per cent yield
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-25
For your special type of skin
there is a special treatment
Skins differ 0e1dely-
are you using
the right treatment for your tybe Of skin :

F your skin is a constant problem
L to you-if you cannot keep it
smooth and flawless then you may
be sure it is because you are not
using the. right treatment for your
special type Of skin.
Skins differ widely and each different
type Of skin needs different kind of care.
The girl whose complexion is of an oily
type should use special form of cleansir
to counterfeit its tendency to become dis
agreeably shiny.
The girl with pale, sallow skin needs a
treatment that will rouse and stimulate
the delicate pores and blood vessels.
No matter what your type of skin hap
pens to be-you can overcome IFS de-
fectsi BY the right treatment, followed
persistently, you can give it the natural
charm, the fresh loneliness and
:. color that come from healthy,
well-cared-for condition of the
" skin itself.
" IN Remember that your skin
4 is constantly changing each
day old skin dies and new
skin takes its place. BY giving
this new skin the special care
suited to its needs you can make
it as clear and smooth as you
want it to be.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-09-25
For the girl who is
troubled with blackheads

APPLY hot cloths to the face
"A until the skin is Redeemed.
Now with a rough washcloth;
work up a heavy lather Of Wood
bury's Facial Soap and rub it into
the pores thoroughly always with
an upward and outward motion.
Rinse with clear, hot water, then
with cold-the colder the better.
If possible, rub your face for
thirty seconds with a piece of ice.
Dry carefully.
To remove blackheads already
formed, substitute a flesh brush
for the washcloth in the treat
ment above. Then protect the
fingers with handkerchief and
press out the blackheads.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26
ORDER LAReER
LOCK TO CARE
FOR T0WboATS


While in Washington recently In
the interests Of appropriations for
Improvements Of the upper Missfs-
sippi river. representatives Of the
Upper Mississippi Waterways as
eociation took up with General
Lansing H. Beach. chief Of engi-
neers. the question Of enlarging the
LeClaire lock, being built near
Rock Island. The lock, as planned.
was to be built 800 feet long by 50
feet wide. General Beach. while
not opposed to building . lock 600
or 700 feet by 10 fest wide. Is In
clined to the opinion that the
smaller lock will serve the ship
ping interests Of the upper Mis-
sissippi just as effectively - the
proposed larger lock. according to
report. He has ordered the orig
inal plans altered 80 as to provide
| . 320-foo& lock. This was done in
order to accommodate more effec-
lively and efficiently the 300-foot
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26

Ths Jolly lester health clown,
gsvs ono performance At the high
sch0ol yesterday allsrnooa, which
was attended By several hundred
children. The Jolly Jester held the
children spslibound for nearly IN
hour. The Jester carries with him
. large carrot which he makes talk.
The carrot tails the children Just
how good he Is for them to eat. He
also has spinach which t.lls the
children how be creates iron in the
body when eaten. Besides touching
on other vegetables and fruits, he
tells the children the importance of
drinking plenty Of milk and water.
taking care Of the body: taking
baths and the cleaning Of the teeth.
Between the health talks the Jester
performs on . small violin, which
sounds he makes with his voice
(ventriloquil.) He also has q lit
tie monkey that performs to the
delight of the children and for q
closing feature he presents little
Harry A. ventriloQuil Doll, who
sums up the health lesson. The
performance is the most unique Of
| its kind before the public. The
Jolly Jester is sent out by the Child
Health organisations Of America
which have headquarters at Isl
Fifth avenue, New York city. Thu
jolly Jester goes to Des Moinet
Saturday. to entertain at the Statt
Tuberculosis society meeting. HI
is to be in Rock Island until Fri
day and will entertain at all tn,
i schools in the city.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26

eight more pupils Of the
"a sehools and the high school
s1dIed with the beginning Of
~ semester yesterday. An
~ q 17s pupils alone in the
= school has been made. the en-
.,ssf for this year being sS4.
~ ut Of January. 1870, was
totsl enrolment for al the
s,s il 1920 was 1891 and this
= III. is 5000.
seljcslly all Of the graduates
~ eIehth grades expect to con-
sheir studies as 40 students
1ls that graduated have en-.
~ @ far in the high school
~ ~ teachers. three tn lne
1chool and three in the grade
- are on duty. assisting N
1Gfruction Of the increased
~ Of students.
s 4 senparison Of the enrollments
! ~ various schools for 1920 ant
Kt- 4. =. fo1loWcs
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-01-26
Care of the Hair

A New York woman says: II
have used Partisan Sage only two
weeks, but my hair has wonderfully
increased in beauty, seems much
heavier, and is entirely free Of
dandruff." -Schlegel's Drug Stores
sell it with money back guarantee.
-(Adv.)
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-12-22
OUR CHRISTMAS
MESSAGE

CHRISTMAS is the worlds most
inspiring day of celebration. Not
only is it the birthday of the great
est event that has ever occurred in
the ANNALS of humanity, but it is
the day on which, happiness, kind
ness, and good cheer radlates IN
every heart, rich and poor. Old and
young, throughout the natlon-and
in all parts of the globe.
It is the day on which scenes OF
long ago come back to mind; it is
the day on which we like to be
near TO those who are dear to US
with our families and our friends.
The heart opens up on Christmas
day. There's more OF a real human
touch in the manner Of everyone.
The general good-fellowship spirit
iniects a mental sunshine into the
atmosphere that gives a rainbow
coloring-and a harmonious tnsle
Ito the feelings Of people. 1t plays
tunes on the emotions. People for
got their troubles. Worries melt
| away Good cheer takes possession
Of fine mind in this wonderful set
ting of Yuletide.
1t gieys us pleasure, on the eve
| of this marvellous day of brotherl!
affection, to extend to you ou1
| choicest wishes for a Merry Christ
mas: and to express the hope thai
1922 will see the fulfillment Of YOU
fondest expectations in business
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-12-22
1N,URIES RECEIVED IN AUTO &C.
CIDENT FATAL TO YOUNG LADY

The remains of Miss Bertha Pierce
arrived here Tuesday morning from n.y.
Ter, Texas, where she died from lh)ur-
les received in an automobile accident
several weeks ago. ,.. ..
Miss Pierce was attending school al
the Tyler Commercial College, ana was
out riding with friends when the acct
dent happened, and although she was
| seriously hurt no one thought the &C
| cident would prove fatal, but it seem
ed that the wound would not heal an(
she died after a second operation.
Her father, Mr.. W. A. Pierce, {
prominent citizen of the Sugar Cree
| neighborhood, of Claiborne parish, &C
companied the remains to Arcadia. In
body was conveyed from here to suga
Creek for burial.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-12-22
Two KILLED IN PISTOL
BATTLE NEAR RINGG0LD

As the result of family trouble and
a law suit in which @. H. Smith OBJ |
tanned judgement for $4,000 against |
brother-in-law named Murphy.
Smith is suffering from four pistol
wounds and 'harles and Willie Murphy
are dead. According to a report OF
the affair reaching the Democrat Of
fee, the shooting occurred Tuesday
morning between II 100 and 1900
o'clock about mile and half from
Ringgold on the Rinssold-JamestoWn
road, shortly after judgement had been
awarded Smith against one OF the
Murphys on writ of seizure to col
lect a rent debt.
Smith. resident Of Hope, and his
sister, Mrs. Poland, had been to Ring
gold to get either his daughter OF Mrs.
Poland's daughter who had been there
for medical treatment. Smith learn
ed that Charley Murphy. Of Haynes
vile, and Willie Murphy, had been to
! Ringgold and it is stated inquired
which route the Murphys took when
leaving town as he wanted to 60 a diff
ferent route in order to advoid meet
inc them. However, they in some man
ner met and the shooting took place
What passed between the two parties
has not been stated, but it is claimed
that the Murphy brothers opened fire
and were answered by Smith, all three
using pistols. Smith shot six times and
was wounded four times. Neither Mrs.
Poland nor the little girl were hurt.
Following the shooting, it is report
ed, Smith went to the nearest farm
t house and asked for aid, but the Oc.
cupants refused to have anything tC
t do with him. He went in over the op
S position, it is stated, and lay down OF
i a bed, but later left, and was fount
5 wandering around in the woods. His
: sister and the little girl remained ii
l. the buggy.
d Sheriff Currie, who was summone'
to the scene Of the shooting immediate
a ly after it happened, arrested the ma
k driving the car and brought him t
c. Arcadia where he is being held pend
lie ing an investigation. Mr.. Currl
II states that it is the opinion OF tn
physicians at Ringgold where Smlt
is receiving treatment that he will n
cover from his wounds.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-12-22
.UTRY SET ASIDE. NEW
COMMISSION TO BE CHOSEN

The jury was set aside on a motion
to 0uash the indictment in the case OF
State of Louisiana VS.. Fed Rambo,
charged with murder, and on motion
to Quash the venire or petit jury
drawn to serve during the present
week in the case Of the State Of Louis
lana vs.. J. B. Smith, charged with as
sault with intent to rape. These mo-
tions were based on, while legal, yet
purely technical grounds.
We are informed that the Judge VII
issue an order and reappoint the ]ur!
| commission, and order it convened
for the purpose of drawing a. new
grand jury and petit jury, which vii
possibly be called for service during
the January term Of court.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-12-22
MO0NSnlNE STILL CAP.
TURED NEAR ARCADIA

Sheriff Currie and Deputy Hender-
son Jordan located and destroyed the
first mOonshine still of any consequence
that has been found in Bienville par
ish on last Saturday afternoon.
The still was located on Jack Is
real negro's place about four miles
north Of town, and though crude out
fit was we'll constructed and equipped
for big volume Of business. The
only piece not taken in the raid was
the worm which had been recently re-
moved, as was indicated by the fire in
the pit and the mash in the cooker
was still hot when the officers arrived.
Fifteen barrels Of mash ready to be
cooked was destroyed, and the outfit
was seized and brought to Arcadia
Tuesday morning. The material used
in the manufacture Of the moonshine
consisted of several zinc wash tubs
u or 16 barrels, a cooker with copper
bottom, several lanterns, picks, etc.
From all indications this still had
been in operation for some time and
! the operators evidently expected tt
make permanent business of moon
shining as they had we'll constructed
STILL
No arrests have been made up to datt
and we are unable to determine Wheth
er or not anyone had been suspicion
ed in connection with the operation O.
the still.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-12-22
4 4 4 \ i So 4 i
ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL

We are glad to welcome back to
school the former students, who are
coming home for the holidays.
The seniors already have received
their class rings, Of which they are
very proud.
The football game last Wednesday
afternoon with the Homer team was
greatly enjoyed. The team, as we'll as
the SHOOT, were highly pleased with
the score of 26 to 6 in favor Of Arcadia.
With the experience Of this year this
team will win back next year some of
the scores they lost in their first at
tempts at football. Basket ball will
be begun in earnest at the first OF the
New Year.
The Christmas Operetta given last
Friday evening was highly enjoyed by
quite large audience. The stage was
never more beautiful than on this oc'
casion, a veritable snow scene on a
clear night when the moon and stars
shown brightly in glow Of red light
The program was very entertaining
as we'll as beautiful because of tue
pretty costumes worn by the larg'
girls and small children. The supper
and interest of the public was great!
appreciated on this occasion, making !
nossible to realize a nice little amour
on our general expense fund. The DEB
of gratitude and thanks for TINS pre
gram goes to Miss Alys Bond, Mis-
GLADYS Conger and Mrs. W. D. Trulucl
who had able charge Of it.
The public has two musical treats
store for this week-the "Toots Paka
Orchestra on Wednesday evening, the
the Christmas recital by Mrs. Caper
music class on Thursday evening F"
feel sure these two programs will
vel attended and appreciated becau
= Of the high class Of entertainment tn
will, he rendered on each occasion.
REPORTER.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-12-22
1921 COTTON CROP FALLS OFF
58,419 BALES FOR STATE

According, to a report issued by the
Bureau of Census, Department Of Com
merce, the 1927 cotton crop shows a
decrease in production over the l92C
crop of 5S,419 bales for the state. The
report for Bienville parish gives the
1890 crop as 1902 and the 1921 crol
as 9,459 or a decrease Of 4,243 bales
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-12-22

DEMOCRAT 2 years for $3.50 in
Bienville parish.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-12-22

and Mr.. Deas, made impromptu talks
which were timely.
The ladies who were responsible Tor
tho decorations and the management OF
Tho feast deserve much praise. Mrs
Tooke. Mrs. Deas, Mrs. Truluck, Mrs
Phillip Anders and others.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-12-22

NE, Sc Of NV, Sec. 10; S II of ) H.
Sec. II; z IL and SW IA and 81 OF
NV, Sec. 20; NV A. N IL and SW Of
SW, Sec. q; NV Of NV, Sec. IS;
NE IA, N -, SW IA Of Sc, and Sc
of SW, Sec. 80; u - of W -, Sec
80, Up. IS, N, r. 6, W.
November Goth, 1921.
!. D. HOLSTUN, SIR,
Gibsland, La. ll-o-2--otJ
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-12-22
MORE OIL ACTIVITY FOR
RIENVILLE PARISH

Huie.Hodge Lumber Co., are drill
ing at a depth Of 800 feet on their
lands located in Sec. 1864, this par
ish about one half mile from the JACK
SON parish line. We are sure that this
is only the beginning Of renewed &C
tivity in this parish.
There is much speculation concern
ing other activity that will begll
soon. some Of which, we understand
will be on lands north Of town.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-12-22
POSTED NOTICE.

The public is hereby notified that
nv lands have been posted according
to law, against hunting, fishing or
trespassing Of, any nature, said lands
being located in Bienville parish, La'
and described as follows: S IL Of
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-12-22

"FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE
ApOCALYpSE,' the greatest motion
picture Oh tour, with orchestra ana
singers, will be at the Asto Theatre,
huston, December % and "a. Read
about this picture in the Shreveport
Times and see it in Ruston Friday and
Saturday. Special matinee at 2:lo
Saturday.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-12-22
,lnrla Chen.

Uncle Eben.
"1rs ag'in de law to buy lottely
.,tsts ~ said Uncle Eben. ANYBODY
dot insists on takin' chances KIN take
,em IN q law suit"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-12-22
JERSEY cows WANTED.

I am in the market for several good
Jersey milk cows with young calves
Those having any for sale will please
see me Saturday at J. s. McConathy's
store, Arcadia. La.
(1t-pd) II. y. Williams
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-12-22
4 NATIONAL BANK AND
IN TRUST AND BANKING
y IA. GIVE ANNUAL BANQUET

lBy MRS. D. E. BROWN
! Tuesday evening the First Ma
g Bank and the First Bank q
@. scored another great sue
last December they celebrated
uoually successful year by giving
banquet to the stockholders
1oclared a 10 per cent dividend
VAS presented to them on tnls
8 occasion. 1t was such a delight
asion and resulted in such good
hip, etc., among the friends OF
institutions that the experiment
|ssepeated on Tuesday, December
First National Bank and the
Trust and Banking Co. since re-
ling their building, have one OF
|ncst beautiful, modern and con-
e homes in which to do business
= bank in the South. Persons
NOV the situation say that there
I / bank in Dallas or New Orleans
y comparative size that can com
lAvorably with this bank. It no
appears beautiful, but as a imam
intuition It is as strong as u
Implies. Uncle Sans strengtl
hlnd it. 1t has weathered all tn
rkable gales Of financial depres
Il the past year and other year
4 sailing on the top wave OF rros
y Surely some flnanciers, the o
lot these institutions, and are q
hu Of sincere congratulations.
this occasion the decoration
beautiful and effective and u
lpf the season sustained throusl
II every available place, Souu
enilax from our own woods VI
~ used as a background. "
and red trimmings and =
lmas bell festooned against
very effective. The long taol
M with snowy damash had 9
4 centerpieces Of immense d
IA pink roses and ferns WI
Il pink tulle. Other flowers US
gorgeous crimson Poinsettas a
VlOletS.
u menu was elaborate ana 1a'
served and consisted OF oys
lail, turkey, dressing, boiled %
=, green peas in potato nests,
- home made cake Of all KIN
0hee, fruit, olives, celery, 9
delicious fruit punch was ser
nests on arriving BY Misses "
,eas and Hazel Pentecost. MI
non was POSTMASTER and perfo
part perfectly. Many q
present and onicsrs ". To
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-12-22

Wanted to Buy-Second hand one
horse wagon. See M. 0. COLLINS
WORTH.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-12-22

Tanlac is one medicine that does
what they say it will do. City Drug
Store, Arcadia.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-12-31
3 ROAD EXPERTS
WILL APPLY FOR
COUNTY OFFICE
Experienced Road Men viii
Ask for County Road
Foreman'S Berth at Low
er Salary if Chavez Quits

It was intimated at the court
house yesterday that at least three
experienced men will apply for the
county position of road foreman
which berth is now held by Max
Chavez, who, It Is understood, Will
resign at the reorganization meet
ing to be held by the commission
ers on January 8. Although none
of the men have made pubilc
statement of the amount they VIII
ask as remuneration, it Is under
stood that all three Of the men Will
offer to perform the duties OF ROAD
foreman at 800 month.
Aside from this, 1t is said that
the men will perform the work
without the aid of an assistant. Mr.;
Chavez is on tho county pay rol.
for 5000 a month plus free auto
mobile and gasoline and is allowed
Ian assistant who draws SlO0 a
month. 1t is understood that Mr..
Chavez will be one Of the appli-
cants at the 500 a month salary.
If even one Of these experts at
the work actually makes the for
mai application for the position at
the intimated terms, 1t will set Il
value on the work which will re-
suit in a considerable saving to the
county, probable applicants for the
position pointed out yesterday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-12-31
bURCH TRIAL IS
ADJOURNED UNTIL
TUESDAY MORNING

Los Angeles, Calf, Dec. 80
Rebuttal testimony was started to-
DAY in the trial of Arthur G. Burch
on the charge Of having murdered
J. Belton Kennedy, the prosecution
first attacking the defense of in
sanity. Three witnesses had been
examined when court adjourned
until Tuesday morning.
The fact that Mrs. Madalynne
Obenchain, defendant of Burch,
had written q note to him in the
county Jail, relating to his telling
Of all his actions on the day Ken
nedy was slain, was brought out by
the defense. DR.. Ross Moore, per-
sonal physician of Mrs. Obenchain,
testified during the morning ses-
sion he believed Burch to be Gin
sane" and said he based his belief
upon observations of Burch and
upon things told him by Mrs
Obenchain.
He said he asked Burch to re-
late his actions on the day in ques-
ton and Burch said he would do
SO If Mrs. Obenchain wished and
would send him note to that ef-
feet in her own writing. DR.. Moore
said the note was sent, but Burch
declared he had changed his mind.
DR.. Moore said he thought he
still had the note at his home and
IL he could find it would produce
1t later.
Grover C. Perkins, chairman Of
the board of county commissioners
of Wheatland county, Montana, and
w. C. Husband, district attorney of
the same county, rebuttal witnesses,
testified they knew Burch there
from 1917 to 1919, when he was
running a ranch near Harlowton
They said that In their opinion
Rurch was sane. Both said they
were connected with the Wheat
land county lunacy commission.
Dispositions by other Wheatland
county residents read into the rec
ord expressed the belief Burch was
insane, several giving as a reason
that he wore an overcoat in sum-
mer. Mr.. Perkins and Mr.. Hus-
band testified that was "a common
thing" in that section of Montana.