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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
Tomato Vines Tied to Stakes PRODUCE
Cleaner Fruit Than Those Permitted
TO Trail on the Ground.

leaf Pinch out the side shoots, .but
be careful not to injure the blossom
or fruit clusters.
Tomato stakes should be from 4
to 6 feet long and / to ~ inches
through at the thickest part. They
may be small saplings cut in the woods
and sharpened at one end, or they may
be split from log that Is free from
knots. Sometimes strips of waste ma
tcrial from a sawmill or planning mill,
known as edgings, are used. 1t makes
little difference SO long as the stakes
are strong enough to support the
plants and are inexpensive. The stakes
should be driven firmly into the
ground, one on the north side of each
tomato plant, and the plants tied to
them once week during the active
growing period with soft cord or mar
row strips Of muslin. Sometimes the
tomato plants will reach the tops OF
the stakes and then hang over until
the tip will touch the ground, clusters
of fruits being formed all along the
stems.
Twenty-Five to so tomato plants
trained to stakes will supply the aver
age family with all the tomatoes
needed for use while fresh, also fol
canning. 1t pays to 60 to some little
trouble to have them early, ais" tC
stake and prune them so that tht
quality will be the best.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
Cucumbers Uniform in Size, Shape
and Coloring Are Much More At.
tractive Than Defective Specimens.

ing 8 to 20 per cent in excess of the
10 per cent tolerance allowed for de-
fective or Gull stock.
1t is interesting to study the prices
received by association members for
stock packed under Federal grades
through their central packing house
and prices received by farmers out
side the association. Prices given in
the accompanying table are f. 0. b.
car lots in bushel hampers.
No straight cars of No. 3 were
loaded on the street because 1t Is
customary to include certain portion
of such cucumbers In both the No. ]
and No. 2 grade.
Grades Fixed on Some Products.
The Bureau Of Markets has officially
recommended grades for potatoes
sweet potatoes, Strawberries northern
grown onions, Bermuda onions, and
formulated tentative grades fol
barreled apples, cabbage, peaches, to
matoes, cucumbers, lettuce, celery, an(
asparagus. These grades are the re
suit Of investigations conducted In
the leading fruit and vegetable sec
tons, as we'll as in primary markets
The adoption Of such definite grade!
by fruit and vegetable shippers
whether individuals or associations
would assist very materially in in
creasing returns and no doubt TEN
toward better understanding between
shippers and receivers.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
LOUISIANA COTTON
ACREAGE. REDUCED
GOOD RESPONSE TO APPEAL FOR
CUTTING PRODUCTION NOTED
IN STATE CROP REPORT.
YIELD FOR 1921 IS FORECAST
Conditions Considered Good in Spite
Of Late Season, and Other Adverse
Conditlnos-Cotton Area in Cul.
tivation 1,011,0O0 Acres.

New Orleans.-RespOnding to the
appeal for q reduction in cotton acre
age, Louisiana planters have decreas'
ed the state cotton area by more than
half Q million acres, according 10
report issued by Lionel l.. James, az
ricutural statstician OF the Bureau OF
Crop Estimates OF the Department OF
Agriculture.
Notwithstanding the 1921 crop IS
from two to four weeks late and Doll
weeylls constitute serious menace
IN many localities, the report SHOWS
the condition Of the growing crop
June Is was Ga per cent Of normal,
This IS compared with 81 per cent
condition May Is, II per cent June
rs, 1920 and a 70 per cent average
condition for the ten-year period.
This condition forecasts an average
yield of about 1923 pounds of lint cot
ton Der acre and a total production
following I per cent from area for
sbandonment) OF about 267,SOO bales.
Last year the average yield OF lint
cotton was 1926 pounds per acre, and
the production was 3S6,77O bales; two
years ago the production was 29S,OOo
bales; three years ago 1t was 5SS,0oo
bales, and four years ago 6S9,o0o
bales. The final outcome probably Will
be larger or smaller than the amount
indicated, according to growing coEdl
lions during the rest Of the season.
According TO the report, the acreage
has been reduced $4,000 acres as
compared with last year, and the ares
Is $4,000 acres less than the ten-yeal
average Of 1,3SS,OOO acres.
The area Of cotton in cultivation II
this state June Is ID estimated to bt
100000 acres or IS per cent OF the
acreage in cultivation at the same
time in 1929, which was l,555,OO'
acres.
The percentage condition Of cottol
by parishes June rs Is as follows, com
PARSONS being with normal cond1
ton represented by 100 per cent
Acadia, s.; Allen, 80; Avoyelles, gu
Beauregard, 80; Bienville, 60; Bossiel
65; Caddo, 60; Caldwell, 81; Cats
houla, So; Claiborne, 60; Concordit
II; DeSoto, so; East Baton Rouge
70; East Carroll, 70; East Felician;
65; Evangeline, GO; Franklin, IS
Grant, 54; Jackson, g.; LaSalle, g.
Lafayette, So; Lincoln. 60; Madison
70; Morehouse. II; Natchitoches, 81
Ouachita, Is; Pointe Coupee, 81; Ri
pides, So; Red River, 60; Richlan
So; Sabine, 6S; st. Helena, IS; S
Landry, 81; st. Martin, 6S; Tangip
hoa, CT; Tensas. So; Union, 6S; We
million. 81; Washington, 70; Webste
q; West Carroll, SO; West Felician
90; Winn. s..
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
federal GRADES
HELP MARKETING
Organizers Of Cooperative Asso'
Citations Fail to Recognize
Value Of Standard.
HIGHER PRICES ARE SECURED
Florida Growers Pack Cucumbers
Through Central Packing House
Thus lnsuring Uniformity
Of Product.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment of Agricultural
Growers of fruits and vegetables
are approaching more and more the
benefits possible through organization
in marketing their products. 1t IS
estimated that there are 14OVO
farmers cooperative buying and SELL
Ing associations in the United States
of which about 1000 represent fruit
and vegetable interests.
Will Find Bureau Grades Helpful.
Where the association is organized
for the purpose of selling the
organizers often lose sight OF the 1acl
that some standard must be adopted
for marketing their products. lndl'
viduals or organizations will find the
recommended or proposed grades
formulated by the bureau of markets
United States Department of Agrlcul
ture, very helpful as a basis for thell
packs or brands.
One Florida truck growers aSs0cla
ton adopted this past season the
tentative United States grades fOl
cucumbers as a basis for their Fancy
and "Choice" packs, marketing then
under their leading brand An investl
gator Of the bureau of markets IN
spected the association pack and tn
individual shippers pack and advised
with them when any doubtful point
concerning grades were raised. I'M
inspection service gave the bureau
of markets an opportunity to deter
mine in the field whether the grade
as formulated would be practical, a
least under Florida conditions.
The association packed all cucun
bers through a central packing shec
each growers product thus beln
graded by a disinterested person. mi
made for uniformity of the produc
Every car loaded by the associatio
was approximately 4 to 8 per cen
within the grade requirements. Nearl
every car inspected outside the centra
packing house was below grade, rams
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14

4 MERICANS claim credit for the
"A introduction of specially designed
clothes for sport wear and their devel-
cpment, through the past few years,
into distinct kind of apparel for all
"outdooring." Whether the glory Of
originating this idea belongs to them
or not, under their approval it has
grown into great Importance. Wom-
en- soon perceived the virtues and ad.
vantages Of a garb expressive of pas
times-its smartness, its flavor Of
youth and, above all, its becoming
ness; and now we have regulation
sport clothes of many kinds, each kind
designed for specific uses.
The French will borrow an idea
from any quarter of the globe and ex
pertinent with 1t, in the designing OF
women's clothes-the chances are
they will improve upon it. They arr
TOO keen not to undertake to give
Americans what they want and above
are pictured two contributions o.
Paris for sport or outdooring wear
The very conservative model at tn,
left has a plain short skirt and .
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
STAKE TOMATOES FOR
BEST QUALITY FRUIT
Plants Are Thus Held Off Ground
and Kept Clean.
In Pruning Remove All Side snoo's
and Suckers, Leaving Only MAN
Stem-SmalI Sapings Are
Good and inexpensive.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agricultural
1t generally pays to stake ana pru''e
the tomatoes grown In the small nome
garden because by this method the
fruit is held of the ground ana IS
clean, a larger number OF tomato
plants can be grown on given space
and the fruit generally ripens carrier
than If the plants are allowed 10 gro"
in the natural way. In pruning the
plants all side shoots and suckers are
removed, leaving only the main stem
with its leaves and clusters OF 1ru't'
1t is easy to determine which are Tie
side shoots and which are the young
blossom clusters because the SHOOTS
appear directly in the little pocKet
where the leaf joins the stem, whlle
the fruit clusters appear on the naKeu
side of the stem where there is no
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
PLAN SEEDED FOR ALFALFA
Plenty Of Good Barnyard Manure
Should Be Applied II Soil Lacks
Humus and Fertility.

II you are planning a five or ten.
acre field of alfalfa, and you ought to
plan 1t If you do not already have al.
falfa, see that the ground Is made
ready in good shape. Alfalfa needs a
hospitable soil, but It isn't so hard to
make soil pretty fairly hospitable.
Apply lime If the soil Is acid, and
plenty Of good barnyard manure II II
lacks fertility and humus. Then re-
member this: You cannot get the
seedbed too fine for alfalfa; this crop
needs a firm, fine seeded and to get
the very best results, you should see
that It gets what It needs.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14

MOST highly priced of all gowns,
wi the afternoon gown is also the
most diversified in styles. 1t is eSpe-
cially accommodating this season, with
much disparity in silhouettes and long
range of many materials to choose
from--you may have it as you like it.
If slim lines and soft, clingy stlltts
have won your heart, they are yours
for the asking, if bouffant skirts and
crisp materials have captlvated your
fancy-they await your selection. You
may almost forget there Is such a
thing as a waistline or you may in
sist upon emphasizing yours with a
close-ftting bodice and conspicuous
girdle.
Any one Indifferent to the beauty
of white with black, will be won over
to enthusiastic support of it, by the
lovely afternoon frock Illustrated here,
1t employs familiar things"-white
georgette crepe and black soutache-
for building a gown of such charm
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14

that it pleaseS everyone who has u
eve for fine lines, elegance, endurim
style. The skirt has a plated front
panel. sides and back banded with
double rows of braid and is Joined to
a bodice of gcOrgette covered with a.
all-over pattern traced with the braid
The bodice opens at the front, whe,.
it is extended below the waist line
and on to the panel of the skirt join
Ing It with a band embroidered b
black and white. The elbow sleeves
are finished also with this embroidery
A girdle of black and white marrow
failIe ribbon has long hanging loop
and ends, the hat is all in white viii
ostrich feather't trimming and the fee
are clad in white pumps and silk hose
This ensemble of white and black
set off by a gay silk parasol.
The slim silhouette has the suppof
of many great names in the world .
fashion, the white and black vogu
is sponsored by all of them.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14

long sleeved MILDLY blouse, mace |.
blue cloth. But no Frenchman co''.
be reconciled to anything undecon'.s
so two groups of three narrow ~.
each, in white, are placed across ~
front, and two wider folds finlsn ~
bottom Of the MILDLY.
The handsome suit In white ..
bellished with applique ana =
broidered trimming in colors' WIN. :, .
restricted to the coat, leaving the s."'
plain. The coat Is a straign','. :.
belted model, with long sleeves anu !.
effective turned back collar. repe'p''
the decoration on the coat. ons =
hardly imagine a summer backs'v =.
that IS unsuited to this smart s''.'
There is a considerable choice IL !. n.
terlals for making these snappy ~
they include wool, silk. COTTON :
linen fabrics.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
l|RPLANE CRASH
IS FATAL 70 Ten
EXPLOSION FOLLOWING WRtCh
BRINGS DEATH AND INJURY
TO SPECTATORS.
MOTOR CARS ARE BURNED
Are Struck Down When Huge Martin
Bombing Plane Falls On to Parked
Automob|es-Many Have
Narrow Escapes.

Moundsyille, w. Va.-Ten persons
are known to have been killed, ma
chinist is believed to have been burned
to death, at least 81 persons were In
jured, 10 Of them seriously, and
United States army plane and "A au'
tomobiles were destroyed when tho
plane, after flying a short distance
over Langley flying field here, sud-
denly tilted, shot downward and
crashed to the ground, smashing into
more than 20 automobiles and pin
ming occupants Of the machines be-
meath it. An explosion occurred as
the plane struck the cars, destroying
most Of them.
The big Martin bombing plane was
flying from Dayton, o., to Washing.
ton. The field here is regular gov
eminent landing field, and the plane,
in charge of Lieutenants lvers and
Gunton, stopped here because heavy
storm was encountered.
Resuming its flight to Washington,
the plane had just started its ascent
1t had gone scarcely 800 yards and
was about 80 feet above the ground
when it suddenly listed to one side
and dropped. Occupants of the auto.
mobiles parked on the field and other
spectators had no time to escape.
Nearly Is persons, according to the
estimates of witnesses, were caught
benRth the falling plane, one Of the
largest types used by the army. The
cars on which the plane fell caught
the full force Of the blow, and saved
many persons from death.
lvers and Gunton leaped from the
plane after a quick but unsuccessful
effort to RIGHT it. Both fell on the
ground, clear Of the plane. The in
juries of neither are regarded as Sc
riOus.
AS the plane struck the AUTOMOBILES
there was a crash of splintering wood
followed by terrific explosion Of one
II the three tanks of gasoline. THICK
clouds of smoke and hot tongues Of
fame made rescue Of the victims i'm
possible. Following the first explo
sion there was series Of explosions
as tanks of the burning automobiles
let 60.
Spectators say that many more per
sons would have been killed or in
jured but for the fact that there wa
an interval Of several minutes be
tween the time Of the first explosion
and the spread Of flames beyond tn,
spot where they originated.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
To Loan To Farmers.

Springfield, Ill.-The Farmers Fl.
nance Corporation, capitalized at
$1O0Ooo,OO0, has been incorporated
here as a concern to do a general in.
vestment business and to assist farm.
ers in marketing farm products. The
company was originally incorporated
in Delaware. Men from various parts
Of the Middle West are officers and
directors.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
DISCARD ALL B0ARDER HENS
In Small Flock Owner Can Determine
by Observation Which Fowls
Are Layers.

In any flock some hens will be
found to be much better producers
than others. Often there are a few
hens that are such poor layers that II
doesn't pay to keep them. Where the
flock Is small the owner can determine
by observation which hens are merely
boarders; and these are the ones to
eat.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
FOR HURRIED READERS.

Arcadia. --The First National Bank
OF Arcadia held a reception in its new
quarters July T.
Lake Charles Winston Oyert0n
took his oath OF office as state su.
preme Judge at New Orleans recently.
Baton Rouge. - Bruce Starns and
his brother, Guy Starns, were drown.
ed while bathing in Amite river, about
ten miles east Of here.
Alexandria, Shrine ceremonial
was conducted here by Jerusalem
Temple Of New Orleans at which sixty
or more novices were initiated.
Monroe. -Hundreds Of cows and
mules are afflicted with anthrax in
the lowlands along the Ouachita riv-
or from Camden, Ark, to Harrison
burg, La, for a distance Of $50 miles
or more according to B. NJ. Jackson,
agricultural agent. MIR. Jackson said
there are scores OF cases In Ouachita.
Morehouse and Caldwell parishes in
the bottom lands along the river.
Alexandria, George Lewis. who re.
sided in the Hineston community. was
assassinated while out in his field de.
stroying ants, which were depredating
on his crop. He was fired upon by
some unidentified person with a load
Of buckshot. The charge took effect in
his left shoulder and the left side Of
bis head, killing him instantly.
MonrOe.--A gasoline war has begun
throughout the Northeastern Louisi.
ana and Southern Arkansas gas fields,
as a result Of which 1t is expected the
price will be reduced considerably.
Angie.-While two boys, sons OF
Charles Pope, a merchant OF this
place were playing with gun, the
weapon was discharged accidentally
and one OF the boys received a serious
wound In the back Of his head.
New Orleans.-Large oil distribu.
tors and consumers in New Orleans
are preparing to make strong fight
on the proposed national import duty
on oil. In two meetings Of the Asso.
citation Of Commerce. the opponents
Of hte measure have prepared plans
Of opposition.
Lodell.-Tbe new levee outfit has
arrived on the steamer at Allendale
landing, where a new line Of levee
will be built. The outfit is large and
work on the Allendale levee will start
at once. The project contains AGO.
900 yards Of earth.
New Orleans. New lberia's mayor
elected by record vote, took office
recently. Mr. LaSalle is the youngest
mayor In Louisiana. being rs years Of
are. His first official act was to ap
POINT George Duferrior day chief oil
police. and Henry Nouret. night chief
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
Trophy For Nonston El|nhf

Trophy For Nonstop Flight.
Los Angeles, Cal. - A $1,000 silver
trophy has been offered here by the
Los Angeles Speedway management
to the first aviator making a nonstop
flight from Los Angeles to the Allan.
tic coast.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
Firemen Injured.

Atlanta, Ga-Three firemen were
injured by falling wall and property
damage estimated at $125,0OO sustain.
ed in fire which practically destroyed
the Dixie Paper and Box Company
plant here.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
Binder Repairs.

Whenever any part of the binder
shows an excessive amount Of wear
which cannot be removed by making
the proper adjustments, q new part
should be put on.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
Must Grow Timber.

You can't start forests from stumps,
any more than you can start wheat
from stubble. If we are to have tim
Der In the future, we must grow It as
Systematically as any other crop.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14

The satin coat is one Of New l". :.
faSkiul. fancies. There Is mlc"qp,
ing on it in fancy designs, It Is I"
Jared, even for summer, win care.
monkey. squirrel or lynx, an' >, w. !.
with crepe de chine or other 'lp'
silk.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
To Fly Across Pacific,

Sydney, N. S. Wan airplane
flight across the Pacific ocean is to
be attempted soon, it is announced
by an Australian aviator, Lieut.. P. J.
Parer, who flew from England to sgd
ney.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
StoWawavs Are Seized.

StoWaways Are Seized.
Galveston, Tex,-Ffty.three Chi.
nese st0waways aboard the American
steamer Ausable were taken into Gus.
tody by immigration officials when the
vessel locked here from Havana,
Cuba.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
Tartan in Millinery.

The last word in millinery Is tartan
straw ribbon. Sometimes 1t trims q
hat, especially a sailor, and some.
times the entire hat is made Ct the
ribbon, and then no trimming is re-.
Quired but two large hat pins.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
Rebels Out Of SjIesla.

London.-The evacuation of Upper
Silesia by the insurgent forces has
ben officially completed, according to
a dispatch from Kattowitz,
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
Prohi Chief Named.

Prohl Chief Named.
Washington.-David H. Morris has
been appointed prohibition director
Of Texas by the Internal Revenue Blu.
reau, succeeding Clifford B. Beckham
at Austin.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14

Sheep, while practically immune
from tuberculosis, suffer more than
any farm animal from parasites. They
are also free from most bacterial dis.
eases.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
Germans Fear Revolt.

0S5"uVo ! VOI uSVVV.
Berlin.-Warnings Of an impending
coup de'etat were broadcasted over
Germany, which, coupled with the
alarming reports from Upper Silesia,
show the close connection between
the two events.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
State Road 10 Appraised,

state Road ~ Appraised.
Washington. - Tentative railroad
valuations reported by the Interstate
Commerce Commission included tho
Caddo and Chociaw (Arkansas)
$23S,16l.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
WAR ON INSECTS

Preventive measures are hest
against insect enemies. Rotate
the crops, avoid introducing in.
sects and diseases, practice fire.
Quent cultivation, and employ
fertilizers to stimulate plant
growth. A vigorously growing
garden may produce a crop in
spite Of injurious insects, but in
fighting insects be thorough.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
Gather Eaas Often.

Eggs that are gathered often, kept
clean and cool and are candled and
graded bring better prices at the mar
ket.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
For lininu,

FoF Lining.
The smart lining for tailleurs Is
ivory-colored crepe. There is a
marked tendency in everything Of
woman's wear to become softer as the
season. prOgresseA
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
Remove Tusks From Boar.

In handling the boar it is always
desirable to remove his tusks, for one
never knows at what time he will be-
come unruly or vicious.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
Turks Are S|auohtered

Constantin0ple.--The allied commits.
sion Of inquiry has returned here and
reported that Grek marines had
slaughtered several hundred Turks in
the Ismid area.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
Soft Materials.

Soft materials will lead IN Ia" m
fabrics. Veimirage--lhe name |"
explanatory-will be one OF the ~
numbers
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
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Satin for Coats.

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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1921-07-14
Suffer From Parasites.

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