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The St. Joseph observer., 1921-05-21
The Knox Resolution Hung Up

The Knox resolution for a separate
peace with Germany. having passed
tho senate, is stIll held up in the house
at this writing. President Harding
has denied the charge that it is held
up at his request. but he has dcne
nothing to aid its speedy passage in
that body. Last Octobc- ana in his
inaugural address. April II, he was
keen for the passage OF the resolu-
tion. His apparent Indifference to its
delay at the present writing, while
inconsistent, Is in line with the trend
Of his administration toward partici-
patton in international affairs. a fact
moro pleasing to Democrats than to
members Of his own party.
Just how the emergency tariff bill,
which passed the senate May II, with
one Republican (Moses. N. H. voting
against and 7 Democrats voting for II.
Is 10 aid the farmer in whose interest
II is pretended it was framed, is a
matter which no advocate OF the bilI
attempted 60 explainyo As Senator
Stanley tKyD In a vigorous speech
opposing 1t said. 1t was submitted ''in
The St. Joseph observer., 1921-05-21

VIM. Eamler and Joseph Grant
wore held to the federal grand jury
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24
WHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
 SWAMP ROOT

For many years druggists have watched with much interest the remarkable record maintained by Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-R Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder medi- cine.
 It Is physicians prescription.
 Swamp-Root is a strengthening medi- cine. It helps the kidneys, liver and blad- der do the work nature intended they should do.
 Swamp-Root has stood the test of years. It is sold by all druggists on its merit and it should help you. No other kidney medicine has so many friends.
 Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start treatment at once.
 However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. r, for sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper Advertisement
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24
MOTHER! CLEAN
 CHlLD'S BOWELS WITH
 CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP

Even a sick child loves the 'fruity" taste of "California Fig Syrup" If the little tongue is coated, or if your child Is listless, cross, feverish, full of cold, or has collie, give a teaspOonful to cleanse the liver and bowels. In a few hours you can see for yourself how thoroughly it works all the constipa- tion poison, sour bile and waste out of the bowels, and you have a well, play full child again.
 Millions of mothers keep California Fig Syrup" handy. They know a tea spoonful today saves a sick child to- morrow. Ask your druggist for genu- inc California Fig Syrup" which has directions for babies and children of all ages printed on bottle. Mother! You must say California" or you may get an imitation fig syrup.-Advertise- ment.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24
BREAD" OF STARVING RUSSIA
Called "Lebeda," the Stuff Is Made of Leaves and Grass, Boiled
 and Dried.

A peasant in the government of Sa- mara Soviet Russia) told me of how they make lebCda bread. Here is the story:
 "In our village they take some lin den leaves and grass, chop them up to the size of a flea, and then boil the mixture. After the water has boiled, they squeeze it out and put the stuff again into boiling water. Then they let the water run off through a sieve, and keep the mass until it is dry. After that they grind it fine and add One-third flour.
 ''The bread you get is green in color and indigestible. And when there is no flour, they just bake the ground mixture as it is. It does not taste very badly; but after a man eats it for a while he swells up and gets worms in his stomach, and soon after that he dies" s."-MOseow Pravda.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24
HIS HEART IN RIGHT PLACE
Circus Tentman Evidently Remem- bered That He Had Once Been
 a Small Boy.

A little boy bObbed his head around a wagon where the circus train was unloading.
 Please, sir" he said to tentman in Overalls, please, have you got any elephants to water?"
 The tentman shook his head. It seems elephants are watered by ma chinery or something these days. At least there's no earning ones way in by way of the water-bucket.
 The little boy was sinking off for lOrnly when the tentman turned around.
 "Here," he grunted, hold this for awhile" and he stuck a rope into his hand without apparently seeing that the little boys chin had stopped wag- gling.
 But he found other things to be done, chairs to be lugged, and such.
 And an ecstatic little boy that sat on the front row that afternoon with an awestruck eye, winked at the tent man, passing by.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24
After Eden.

Aram-"NOw we shall have to live in house." Eve-"Certainly; I'll need a roof to dry my hair on."
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24

It goes without saying that bags of all sorts are among those gifts that are always welcome There are many new, ones this year made of coarse canvas, or unbleached linen and trimmed with narrow satin ribbon and ribbon flowers Baby ribbon may be drawn through the intersticeS of the canvas. Drawing threads out of either the canvas or linen makes 1t possible to weave wider ribbons over and under the remaining threads, in borders or ornaments. Flowers cut from cotton or linen. in various col OTIS, are applied to the linen bags and buttonholed along their edges with cotton floss or yarn. A case for hold ing playing cards and a bag which may be put to various uses are shown above in gifts suited to either men or women.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24
This little bit of advice may help yO~ regain pour HedLth,
 Strength and Vitality

Thousands of people suffer from nervous ness. They are run down and miserable without knowing the reason why.
 They do not stop to think that much of their trouble may be caused by drinking tea and coffee which contain the drugs, thein and caffeine When you over-stimulate the system for any period of time, the result may be nervousness with it's many accompanying ills. You may fail to sleep properly and your sleep does not refresh you as it should.
 PcStum, made from scientifically roasted cereals, will help you to overcome all these conditions. For it contains only hea1thful sub stances, instead of drugs, as are found in tea and coffee
 Postum helps build sound nerve structure, by letting you get sound, restful sleep.
 In flavor, Postum is much like hgh-grade coffee. In fact there are many people who pre- fer Postum for it's savory flavor alone
 Order Postum from your grocer today. Serve this rich, fragrant beverage for the family. See how the children will like it, and how much better everybody will sleep at night.
 Postum comes in forms: Instant Postum Gn dns) made instantly in the cup by the addition of boiling water PoSum Cereal Gn packages of larger bulk for those who prefer make the drink while the meal is being prsPaTed made by boiling for 20 minutes.
 Postum fOr Health
 There's Reason"
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24

For the writing desk or as .cOm- panion piece to the guest book, a pen with feather quill for a handle makes beautiful gift. Natural feath- CTS are as marvellous and beautiful in their markings as flowers and those in neutral colors can be tinted if one wishes to brighten them. Many kinds of feathers, including those of the ostrich, are used for these decorative pens and they make a gift suited to every grown-Vp.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24

Santa Claus never forgets the ba- bieS and each year presents their little belongings made in new and pretty ways. This year "nightin- gales" and bOnnets seem even better than their predecessors. A set to match is shown above, made of fine flannel and trimmed with narrow satin ribbon gathered along one edge and feather-stitched down. A frin of narrow lace finishes the cap.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24
ArtIess Art

He-"GirIs are better looking than men," She-"Why, naturally" He ''No, artiicially."
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24
Lannuane All Know

Language All Know Ivy-SOmeOne has said that kisses are love's language. Frank-That so? Let us have a chat.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24

Hangers for wee garments make lovely gift for young children, espe- ciany when they look like dolls. Here two are dressed up to represent a girl and a boy doll and a third is simply covered with ribbon and deco rated with ribbon flowers. Little cellGloid doll heads, wide and narrow satin ribbon and wire hangers with a little ingenious sewing are all that is needed for the doll hangers.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24
Almost +hA Same

Davis-Everything have in this world I owe to my wife.
 Henpeck-Tm almost like you, too. Everything I owe for in this world my wife bought.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24

Flowers made or petals cut from paper. tape and coated with cOlored sealing wax, are among the novelties that add to the cheerfulness of home and Christmas this year. A cluster of them in several different colors, in vase that is also coated with the wax, makes a very pleasing bouquet for the living room or dining table. The colored wax is a substitute for paint and a small alcohol flame be- comes the brush for making the fade less blossoms.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24

This years candle shades made of gay silks or of crepe paper are shown fin such variety that every one may be pleased, Sparkling silver tinsel strays over some of them, adding a holiday glitter to the pretty colOrs through which the light gleams. A shade dec Orated in this way is shown at the right of the two pictured At the left a foundation of plain paper is covered with ruff1es of crepe paper in two al- ternating cOlOrs, in this case white and green, and has daisies made of paper set about it.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-11-24
Sweets for Christmas

You cannot think of anyone who will not be delighted to receive a gift like that illustrated here. It is a half dozen glasses filled with jelly, pre- serves and marmalade, very attrac- lively arranged in a wicker basket. The tin covers of the glasses are lac quered with black lacquer and a white gummed letter is placed in the center of each one. A spray of fruit or blOs- sons painted on the lid with sealing wax, together with the letter, tells the kind of jelly or preserves the glass
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-27
UNCLE SAM SUPPLIES
COLONY 700 TREES

Uncle Sam is a great believer in CO.
operation and to prove his case he is
sending the u. S. Demonstration Farm
of which w. A. Dougherty is in charge,
a number of fruit trees for the pur-
pose Of planting an orchard.
Seven hundred of these trees have
already been received and these have
been "heeled in" preparatory to trans
planting when the conditions peumit.
OF the trees so far received, 600
are Japan pIums and 100 Hose apple
trees, with promise of 400 Japan
plums yet to come This will be enuf
to plant about | ! acres.
The Japan plum in the South is a
very early fruiter.
W. A. Dougherty also expects an
other thoroughbred HoIstein calf this
week, coming from the United States
Dairy Farms in Wisconsin. This will
be calf number l9.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-27


AT the cooperative meeting for
farmers. held at Rosepine. La. on the
10Th inst. it was duly impressed upon
the attending agriculturists 20 increase
their production to the utmost, but no
way was pointed out to them. how to
realize better returns for the labor ex-
pended.
And this is at present the most press
ing problem confronting the farming
population of the entire nation.
Depending. upon the commercial
world for the sale of their crops and
the purchase of the supplies needed,
they are placed under a disadvantage
and handicap that precludes satisfac-
ton.
Trading originated with the idea Of
getting much for little, and giving lit
tie for much; and as long as the farm
er depends on an exploiting market,
he viii come out at the little end of
the horn.
Genune co-opefatlon oTTerS the only
satisfying remedy for the ills of the
farmer and of the city worker.
As long as everyone is trying ito
paddle his own canoe" and gain the
greater good regardless of the welI-be-
ing and necessities Of his fellow man.
little improvement can be expected.
Only as the interest Of one and all are
understood to be identical and not an
tagonistic, will the true merits Of Cen
uine cooperation be recognized and
all our troubles will rapidly be dis
persed.
The era of the Cooperative Com
lmonwealth is advancing.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-27

There is one genuine American doc
ument that no one can repudiate-in
fact, it is the very basis for the origin
Of the American people as nation.
It is called the Declaration of indie
pendence. Ii was not only that, but
much more than mere independence
was involved in that declaration. 1t
was a declaration of human rights, and
made the startling assertion that TO
insure such rights. governments are in
stteuted among mankind. "
There can be no question that at the
time of the adoption of that decIara-
ton ii was the genuine intention Of our
Revolutionary sires to institute form
Of government that would make it pos
sible for everyone within the borders
of the United States to enjoy the right
to life, liberty, and the pursuit of hap
piness.
This was the greatest innovation
and departure from former concep-
lions of human government ever made.
Prior founders Of states never con-
sidered such a proposition as human
rights, With them ii was always mat
ter Of conquest, and the subjected was
not considered to have any right or
option whatever in the matter.
But although the American nation
took its birth in the proud declaration
of human rights. actually and practi-
cally it continued its political machin-
cry on the old lines accustomed to.
The legal profession, learned in the
Common and Roman law, was unable
to let go Of its scholastic possessions
and realize that the rules of action for
free people must be necessarily Of
different character than those i'm
posed by conqueror upon his sub
jects.
That many of the troubles of the
American people to-day can be traced
to this unfortunate misconception Of
our lawyers, who are making our laws
and running our courts, cannot be
doubted.
When this fact is once realized, a
better condition of affairs will be
worked for.
Herbert Spencer long years ago adj
vised legislatures that their function
Vas to discover laws, not arbitrarily to
manufacture them. The Duke Of Ar
-gyle, over seventy years ago, wrote his
Reign of Law. in which he suggest
ed that for every act and relation Of
man there is some natural law, which
need only be discovered and con-
formed with. and undesirable expert
aenoes would be avoided.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-27

In this mornings mail we received
two news items that expose the dia-
bolic brutality Of the present capital
istic system in all its horrible naked
ness. The first one states that the Fin
ance Committee of the y. S. Senate
at Washington has agreed upon an E.
mergency tariff of forty cents bush
Ell on all imported wheat. The meas
ure is chiefly intended to stem the
stream of Canadian wheat that is
pouring over the border into this coun-
try.
The other story deals with a report
of Herbert Hoover, who declares that
.3,50O,000 children in Eastern and Cen
trail Europe will starve before the next
harvest unless America feeds them.
just think of the crazy, anomalous,
condition of affairs that obtains under
system where the getting of profit
is the only and chief incentive and
Iconcern of our predatory masters.
There is so much to eat that millions
Of helpless little ones face the posi-
bility Of dying of hunger, unless the
charitably inclined in America will
come to their rescue and aid them.
But hunger does not only prevail in
Europe; there are also many hundreds
of thousands among our five million
disemployed who are in dire need.
Only a short time ago our politi-
clans, publishers, and financiers were
preaching day in and day out that the
remedy for all economic ills would be
found in increased production. And
now, a few short weeks later, millions
upon millions have been locked oui
from the workshop and factory by the
capitalists on the claim that too much
had been produced previously.
Capitalistic logic is a queer kind OF
an animal, and the reason advanced
is generally of such transparent fool
ishness that it is a wonder people are
still deceived BY such claptrap.
Such nonsensical contradictions. vii
however, continue to curse the worlc
as long as profiteering of any kind is
tolerated.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-27
THE LADIES' STUDY CLUB

The ladies of NewlIano Colony have
formed study club, to meet Tuesday
from $50 to 1870 at the school house.
The first topic being the Worlds Re-
volutions. The ballot. and general
principles that construct a woman S
life will come under consideration.
A chairman is elected and study
leader appointed for each succeeding
meeting. Visitors welcome.
Isabelle Robertson.
per F. A. M. Wrenshall, Secy.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-27
COLONY SAW MILL
AGAIN AT WORK

The Colony saw mill is again at
work.
Last Thursday the first log was
placed on the carriage and the big saw
chewed its way through with ease.
The mill was formerly operated
down near the creek. but has been
moved up into the big shed where
there is more room and it is out of the
flood district.
The pile Of logs which were stack
ed up on the runway have all been cut
up into various thicknesses and the
boards are now being planed in the
planners and sawed up into the neces-
sary lumber.
This department is a great labor
saver. and saves much money to the
colony in making crates and boxes, as
well as supplying the building mater
ial.
Send us ten cents for one month
trial euhscriy,tioy for v1our fr;anJs
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-27

This is the problem that is confront
ing us at the present time and should
be honestly faced and met. In for
mer times when mans knowledge and
power over natural forces and resource
es was limited and unrequited toll by
the many was dire necessity, there
was some justification for various
shortcomings. but now in the twentieth
century, better things are possible and
should be actualized for the many.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-27

The only sensible object IN produc-
ton should Be that people might have
an opportunity to use and enjoy the
things that nOurish them and contrib
ute to their comfort and happiness.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-27
illegal Advertisement
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

January 18th. 1921.
The rolls have once more been turn-
ed over TO the sheriff for the collection
of taxes. and you have until Febru-
airy lst in which to pay before there is
added any penalty.
You are going to find taxes very
high, and | herewith give you an item
lied statement Of all taxes as extended
for collection of 1920 taxes, so that
you may do your figuring and see for
yourselves wherein the high taxes
come from.
STATE TAXES
State, IA mills ------.---$72,049. 08
Confederate Veterans, VI mill
l9,2l3.O9
Good Roads Tax, 70 mill ,..4.803.29
Total $1,000. 46
PARISH TAXES:
Parish Taxes. 3 mills -..-...$ll5.274.26
Wards One to Six -..,-.ll5,925.65
Total -..-----$23I, 1898
SCHOOL TAXES:
Poll Taxes ----.----...-....--.-------.$2, 1928
Parish Wide, 5 mills ----.-..l92. l27.49
Parish Wide, ~ mills, supple
mented by Police Jury ---,57,636.97
Parish Wide. " mills, out of
the Parish regular NJ mills, 57,639.26
Parish Wide, W mills, out Of
the States 4 mills. ,,.,,--,,,--57,639.26
Parish Wide, ! mill, out Of
the States 4 mills, -,.---,,-,--,,38,42 zll
Special School Districts -..--.43,833.82
Total --.-..-...$450,07l.9l
1920 Grand Total of all the
above, -----.--.-.------------ S777,337.3O
| also herewith give you the amount
of $3O6,575.47, which is the total col
lections for 1916, including the state,
parish. all the wards, and all school
taxes combined. Take this from the
1920 total and sac the raise n, taves
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-27

FOR SALE-East and south of Pick
ering, one mile south Of Shapes
place, go acres. 20 acres cleared of
stumps except seven trees; low land;
good house with well, (high) 40 ac-
res timber; two new barns. $1,000.
Will accept some cash and terms on
|balance.-See C. 7. Pickett, Llano
Colony.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-27

FOR SALE-Forty acres located
near Pickering; hog fenced; $4,000
cash.-See G. 7. Pickett. Llano Col
ony, LeesvilIe.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-27

FOR SALE.-A farm of 1875 acres.
65 acres under cultivation in the best
black land in the state. so acres in
corn, 2 acres in sugar cane. 3 acres in
sweet potatoes, the rest in pasture and
timber.
Address Geo. T. Pickett. NewIlanO. La.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-27
Classified Section

FOR SALE-Near Leesville; a b.
acre farm; eight acres in cultivation
and fenced; two fine springs; hum
mock and loan soil. good producer.
Sell for $500. See Pickett, Llano
Colony. 81.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-27

Send US ten cents for one month
rial subscription for your friends.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-27

FOR SALE-2OO acres near Picker
ing; 30 acres in cultivation; good tim
Der on the balance; hummock and
black land; good six room house with
two brick fireplaces; a bargain at
$4,000. See Pickett, LIano Colony.
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-27

FOR SALE-Adjoining Colony land.
229 acres; all timber; house, barn,
smoke house; Ia acres under fence.
Will sell for $500 per acre. See
Pickett, Llano Colony. 80
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-27

FOR SALE-55-acre farm near Pick
ering; As. acres cleared of stumps,
well-fenced and cultivated; family or
chard of mixed fruits; two good hous-
es; barns and other buildings. Price
$3,300.-See c. 7. Pickett, Llano
Vernon Parish Democrat. (Leesville, La.) 1917-193?, 1921-01-27

FOR SALE-40 acres. near the Col
ony. mostly fenced and cross fenced;
good house, barn, and dairy house.
A bargain for some one
George 7. Pickett.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-11-23
Patagonia Band
Attacks Plant
OfArn,our Co.
Large Scale Banditry At.
fects British and Other
Nationals.

BUENoS AIRES. Nov. 22.-The
Argentine government has been in
formed that the bandits operating in
Patagonia are reported to have at
tackled Armour's plant at Santa
Cruz. but as communications have
been broken confirmation has not
been obtained Reports from the
commanders of the troops sent TO
quell the outbreaks show that the
situation Is grave.
In addition to the protest sent by
the British last week as a result of
the capture Of seven British subjects
who are operating ranches in the
district. the various foreign con-
suls At Rio Galesos have united for
protecting their nationals.
Fighting continues to be severe.
In u battle between bandits and
troops at Punta Alta on November
II the casualties amounted to five
dead and seventeen wounded. The
government forces captured 15o
prisoners.
1t has been officially reported
that bandits captured the town of
Paso .Ibanez, near Rio Gallegos.
pillaEed the business houses and
captured the managers of the larger
concerns. which they are holding as
hostages. Marines from the cruiser
Almirante Brown are in contact
with this band. which numbers 800
men. Machine gun reinforcements
are being sent from the cruiser.
The present trouble Is similar to
last years and is largely due to
labor troubles and unemployment.
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