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The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-13

Mrs. P. R. Bacot of Varnado,
spent Friday here.
Ward Johnson of Bagalusa
spent the weekend here.
Little Sidney Carp is out again
after an attack of measles.
B. K. Knight of Enon, was a
business visitor here Tuesday.
Mrs. W. F. Simmons spent
Thursday with Bogalusa friends.
J. S. Knight and G.. s. Parker,
two of our farmer friends, made
us a visit this week.
Mrs. Adrian Wilcomb of Ham.
mond is here for a weeks visit
with Mrs. d. K. Johnson.
Uncle Alb Poole, who has been
very sick for the past ten days,
| is able to sit up now and is i'm,
proving slowly.
Mrs. J. E. Bateman and little
daughters spent several days
last week with Mesdames Davis
and Simmons at Bogalusa.
DR.. Max Cornell came up from
New Orleans Tuesday and spent
a couple otdays with his frlenc
and former professional associ'
ate, Dr., A. G. Smith.
H. G. Bailey of New Orleans
spent the weekend here witt
his daughter, Miss Willett'
Bailey at the home of D. 4
Johnson.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-13
Mrs. e. G. Simmons Entertains

On Thursday from three to five
P. NJ. the Home Department OF
the Methodist Mission Society
held their meeting with Mrs.
C. G. Simmons, the report being
that it proved the most interest.
ing and entertaining session OF
the season.
A splendid program was car,
ried out and plans made for a
change to the circle plan as urged
| from headquarters.
Several guests we're present
and a delightful social hour was
enjoyed, the hostess being as
sisted by Mesdames James No
BILE and Osborne Simmons II
serving chicken salad and ho'
chocolate.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-13
Mt 11crmon Notes.
Jan. 8, 1921

Odu' U, IOsL'
The time has come to line up,
for another game and We just
don't konw who will be in this
time, though you know the old
farmers will be there and first
to the bat with the merchants in
the hole. Of course the boil wee.
vii will be the 1elders on the op-
osite side and to bis skill he has
lost but few games. The coun.
try seems to be divided as to
what they will play the game
with though the most of them
are going to try cotton again and
we figure they will be in the hole
at the wind.up. There is some
talk Of trying Cucumbers as a
money crop.
There is a much talked of pro.
position AMONG the farmers to
try to cut out the raising of cot
ton for one or two years thruout
the infected districts of Louisi.
ana and Mississippi, and see if it
is possible to rid the country OF
the pest. We believe this is the
only alternative and if it costs a
sacrifice we owe it to the genera
tions to come, and it does seem
the worst kind of folly to con-
tinue to try to raise the stuff ano
perpetuate the pest for all time
lSurely something will have to be
done sooner or later. Why no
begin n0WI
The hens are beginning to la,
and if they will keep it, up Ions
and fast enough it will relieve thu
financial pressure greatly.
The Baptist have organized
Sunday School which is being
we'll attended.
The Mt. Hermon Methods
church has installed a new piano
Mrs. E. W. OFT who spent tW
weeks in Bogalusa with her sou
Norman OFT and wife returne
. home Wednesday.
q The girls have all gone to the'
I schools and the boys are OF hun
! ing Jobs, so the community
! rather dull.
$l Leland,
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-13
Marriage Licenses Issued In
January.

William A. Hollis to Ellen Ber-
tant, both of Bogalusa.
John D. Atkins, fresno, CAL,
to Mrs. Beulah Lott, Bogalusa.
John Rexford, IONA, to Alpha
Burch, Franklinton.
Mason Varnodo, colored to
Hattie Fortinberry, both of Mt.
Hermon.
Nathaniel James, colored to
Marian Robinson, both of Mt.
Hermon.
Dudley Hutchison, colored to
Rutha Perry, both Of Bogalusa.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-13

S. W. Varnado Of Amite visit.
ed his son, W. w. Varnado and
family this week.
improvements are being made
on the residence of |. J. Green
which are converting it into an
comfortable and attractive bun
galow.
Prof. B. K. Knight and his dou-
BILE quartette of male voices will
sing in the Baptist church Sun
day at the morning service.
Every body invited out to hear
the special song service.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-13
The Era-Leader.
er.nkIln.cn, La, Jan. 10, 1921.

j Adolph Pierce visited Tyler.
avn friends Sunday.
Dr. Warner of Angie, visited
gnpklinton last week.
!, d Schilling of Hackley, was
pleasant caller at our office
Monday.
Judge Carter and District At
prney Brock are spending this
week at CoVington court.
Rev. C. T. Corkern and H. E.
psttus came up from New Or
esns for the weekend with
tbeir churches.
Mrs. F. M. Brown spent sew.
aal days last week at the sick
bed Of her son.in law, Albert
Dsbm at Richardson, who is re-
/ ported now as improving after a
4 gihicsl Illness.
I Mra. q. E. Pettus and Miss
4 Marie Magee entertained the
4 lgliors No. 2 B. Y. P. U. Satur.
4 ny evening, the young people
lnd their little guests enjoying &
4 Eonaerful evening of games ane
1 Investments.
4 Mesdames &. W. Magee ant
+ W Magee with little Ellis,
Tins, spent the weekend witt
Ars. D, N. Wadsworth at Boga
lisa, and while there attende
he fifth anniversary Nelebratio
) ME marriage of Mr.. and Mrs
lib Roster, the event being
great social success.
~. and Mrs. Fl. P. Mage
aafe moved to Franklinton an
" doing light housekeeping i
M home with Mr.. and Mr.
ness Mizell. We feel special
Ito welcome this young CO
pas resisents of our town, bot
Them having lived their entil
y here up to their maria,
years ago and are wraps
nm the interests of our tow
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-13
Notice..

10 the taxpayers of Washing.
ton Parish, La,
You are hereby requested tc
meet at the Court House Satur.
day, January %, at ten O'Clock
A. M. to attend to very import.
ant business. Therefore fail not,
S. E. Morris,
Assessor.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-13
Couldn't Get the Idea.

Elmers father had purchased q
hunting dog which he called setter,
and the boy wars greatly interested In
It. After few days OF observation.
however, he annouhced: Il don't see
why YOU call him setter. He never
sits; he's always either standing or
on the run"
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-13
Big League Ball Team to Train
in BOgalusa.

Bagalusa, La, Jan. II, l92l.-
About the goth of February, Bo.
galusa will be invaded by the St.
Louis American League baseball
team. Some forty of these ath-
letes will come here for spring
training according toa contract
signed in Mayor Sullivan's office
last Wednesday by Bob Quinn,
business manager of the Browns.
For more than a month negoti-
atoms have been under way, and
strenuous efforts have been put
forth by local officers to have the
St. Louis management settle on
Bogalusa as their training camp.
Col. Sullivan has been especially
instrumental in getting Quinn's
name signed to the contract, his
efforts being supplemented by
C, l.. Black and A. j. Heinemann
leader of the New Orleans "Peli.
cans" in the Southern League.
The fact that Bogalusa is not
putting up cash bonus, as so
many other towns are doing is a
notable one and it should be a
great source Of pride to every
citizen of Washington Parish,
since Bogalusa was selected from
among a large number of towns.
! all Of which ore anxious to secure
! the Browns, many Of them Offer
ing big inducements. Natural
advantages, and the two splendid
ballparks here decided the matter
Bob Quinn spent one day here,
talked matters over with Col. Sui
Ivan, and it was all settled.
Housing facilities and club
houses will be provided for thu
players during their stay here
which will be about six weeks
and the ball parks will be put in
to perfect condition for the use 0
the visitors. If the weather mai
treats them right the Browns will
have absolutely no room for com
plant.
Residents of this section vii
have a chance to see some bi,
, league baseball during the tim
. the st. Louis team is in Bogaluss
for Cincinnati, Brooklyn an
, New Orleans will all have team
, in training at nearby towns, an
l these teams will play the Brown
e frequently in Bogalusa. A schee
e ule Of games is being arranged
8 and will be made public at a
early date.
!. The games played here will /
. the same brand Of ball as th'
;. put up by the big leaguers durin
I their championship games, ar
/. every one who has an ounce
+ sporting blood in their veil
e should be on hand to see them.
The Era-leader. [volume] (Franklinton, La.) 1910-current, 1921-01-13
Middies Made to Order.

The late style middies of white,
blue. red or green flannel or
serge made to order. Fit and
workmanship guaranteed.
AZ At, Mrs, Larcie Stkrdlvanta
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-12-01
Gas, Indigestion,
Stomach Misery
-"Diapepsin"

"Pape's Diapepsin" has proven
itself the surest relief for Indiges-
ton, Gases, Flatulence. Heartburn,
Sourness, Fermentation or Stomach
Distress caused by acidity. A few
tablets give almost immediate stom-
ach relief and shortly the stomach
is corrected so you can eat favorite
foods without fear. Large case costs
only few cents at drug store. Millions
helped annually.-(Adve
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-12-01

BERLIN.-The numerous matri-
monial bureaus of Berlin, where
spouse may be had for the payment
Of 10 marks registration fee, are do
ing a rushing business. The adj
vertising columns of the newspapers
are being utilized, prospects, are
being bonbarded with letters and
circulars eXtolling the advantages
and virtues of the several bureaus
are being scattered broadcast.
The marriage literature makes it's
principal appeal to the 'homeloving
instinct of men, who are in much
greater demand in the marriage
market than women.
The press agents, however, are not
always discriminating or discreet in
the selection of "eligible males" One
bureau sent a letter to a married
man with a large family urging him
to marry happily; don't select your
acquaintance at random from the
streets; send us your photograph
and 10 marks and We'll find you a
good wife"
The man became very indignant
and wrot ca scornful letter about it
to his favorite newspaper.
Most of the marriages arranged
through the matrimonial bureaus
are of women more or less advanced
in years and of doubtful physical at
traction, but with substantial bank
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-12-01
HUN MA 7RLMONIAL MARTS
DO LANDOFFICE BUSINESS

accounts, and young men out of
work or weary Of working, said the
agent of bureau. The financial ar
engagements are agreed upon before
the marriage.
One young man who accepted a
had assured him she had money to
support them, brought suit for di-
vorce, alleging he had been deceived
and that the woman really had very
little money. The woman admitted
she had miSrepresented her income
but declared she felt, justified be-
cause of the lonely life she had been
living, with no opportunity to be.
come acquainted with marriageable
men.
While the young, attractive girls,
who make application for husbands
are comparatively few, according to
the agents, scores of young men ap-
ply for wives, virtually always with
the stipulation that they must be
wealthy or well to do. Formerly
the chief women applicants were
servant girls. Shop girls seldom
patronize the marriage bureaurs.
Scores of marriages are made
through the medium Of the matrimo-
NAL bureaus every month, and their
popularity has steadily increased
since the war, which left the Ger
man women in a large and conscious
maiOritv
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-12-01
j. 6. WAREHOUSES;
~ I'LL iii HHBE

More interest in availing them
selves of the advantages of having
their warehouses licensed under the
Federal act administered by the
United States department of agricul-
ture is being shown by warehouse
men who operate on large scale.
On October 81 there We're 274 Ii
censed cotton warehouses with a
total capacity of approximately l.
1877, $3.50 bales. This means that IL
censed cotton warehouse space has
been almost trebled since April 1,
when the capacity Of 23S cotton
warehouses licensed at that time
was 429,975 bales.
The increase in the number of
licensed warehouses is not so great
as the increase in capacity. What
has been accomplished in the past
few months is to interest ware
housemen who operate on a large
scale. For instance, in that time
one warehouse has been licensed
with a capacity of $4,000 bales,
another with $4,000, another with
10000, two others with 10000, one
with $4,000, two with $4,000, one
with 10000, and quite a large num-
Der with between 10000 and 10000
bales. The normal cotton crop is
about 100000 bales. The licensed
space, therefore, is equivalent to
about one-twelfth of the normal
crop. 1t is seldom that more than
one-third Of the cotton crop is in
storage at one time; the licensed
space then can care for better than
rs per cent of the cotton ordinar.
lily in storage.
The increase in grain warehouses
has ben unusual. On April /, Sc
warehouses, with a total capacity of
2,108,400 bushels were licensed
There are now approximately 292
licensed grain warehouses, with a
combined capacity of 1,925,720 bush
els. This increase is accounted for
by the fact that recently one grain
Warehouseman operating a line of
warehouses in Oregon, Washington
and Idaho had 118 licensed, and
another operating in Washington
and Idaho had 6S licensed, while sew
eral other grain men who conduct
a great many elevators placed from
to 10 under the federal system.
There are now 16 licensed wool
warehouses, with capacity suffi-
cient to accommodate about one-sev-
enth Of the annual wool clip, and
one licensed tobacco warehouse
with a number of tobacco applica-
lions Dendinp
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-12-01

me a hand, but no carpenters were
hired.
"Some Of US were disappointed at
first. Things were bit harder than
we expected. But that's worn off;
I believe we have a wonderful OPP
portunity to make a fine thing out
Of the project"
Parents Are Happy
The rest agree with Holder.
Families with children are espe-
cially enthusiastic about the open
country. The nearest schoolhouse
is six miles away, but the children
are taken to and from it in a school
auto bus.
Men folk are taking advantage of
the fishing and good pheasant shoot
ing.
"Scotty,'' the caravan leader, is
building himself a log cabin with a
sod roof.
Church services at the Roseworth
tract are conducted in the open air
by Rev. Charles Baird, who drives
in from Twin Falls every Sunday.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-12-01
Excessive Feeding
Before Shipping Stock
Causes Shrinkage

REPORTS to the effect that eX-
cessive shrinkage on live stock at
central markets is frequently expe-
rienced are sometimes received from
members and managers of co-opera-
tive live stock shipping association,
by the United States department OF
agriculture. In some cases these re-
ports take the form Of complaints,
and at times the shrinkage feature
is pointed to as a weakness in the
whole system Of cooperative ship
ping.
While many things can, and fire.
quently do, result in excessive
shrinkage in live stock, investiga-
tions have shown that at times it
is at least partly due to a DISPOSE
ton on the part Of some shippers to
over-fill their stock before loading.
This custom seems to be a relic
from the days before cooperative
shipping came into vogue, and when
most small producers sold their
stock to country buyers. Under the
system Of marketing wherein live
stock was usually sold on the basis
Of home weights, or at most, ship
ping point weights, it was usually
to the producers advantage to OBJ
tain a generous Gill; on his stock
before turning it over to the country
drOVer.
The cooperative system of ship
ping live stock, however, practically
eliminates the incentive to excessive
home or shipping point fills. Stock
that is fed heavily just before load
ing is not only quite likely to sicken
and sometimes die while in transit,
but seldom takes a good fill when
it arrives at market. Furthermore,
where cooperative shipments are
graded at the shipping point the
man whose stock has been given a
heavy fill receives more than his
just proportion of the net returns.
Home grading of cooperative ship
ments is, in most instances, highly
desirable, but it can be successful
only where the individual members
"play fair" with each other or, in
other words, where they really CO.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-12-01
GERMANY SEEKING
DEBT ADJUSTMENT

LONDON, Nov. 29.-Dr. Walter
Rathenau, former German minister
Of reconstruction, is in London to
confer with Sir Robert Horne,
chancellor of the exchequer, it was
learned from a reliable source today.
The German is seeking the Eng
l;Sh view on possible moratorium
or Encouragement of the reparaticns
payment plan, 1t was said.
An indication that Britain might
not ask France for her view on the
moratorium was contained in a state
ment given out by high authority.
Although England may consult
France, she does not consider 1t
necessary to secure French approval
for readjustment of the Preparations"
this informant said.
The visit of Rathenau, coming as
it does on the heel Of the mysterious
visit of Hugo SHINES, the German
super-financier, aroused interest OF
the London press.
Rathenau arrived in London last
night under circumstances rivaling
the mystery attendant to the visit
of SHINES.
The Daily News, in an article not
mentioning Rathenau, stated that it
had been learned Britain was con-
templating recommending a mora
forum of two or three years on the
payment of the German Preparations.
Under the plan which would be sub
ject to the consent of the allies, Ger
many in return would be required
to cease her manufacture of paper
money, and increase taxation, the
News said.
Britain IS extremely DESTROYS of
closer political and commercial rela-
tons with Germany as well as cas-
ing the Preparations situation, accord
ing to the general opinion here. It
is understood that Britain considers
Q moratorium as the best possible
solution of Germany's acute eco
nonic situation.
However, the attitude is taken by
Britain, it was understood, that
Germany must make her January
Preparations payments although it is
conceded exterior credits are needed
by her.
Lord Afternoon, the British ambas-
sador at Berlin, has been called to
London, it is said, to join a confer.
ence on the situation.
In German circles it was said the
visit of Rathenau was unofficial"
although PREPARATIONS undoubtedly
will enter into any discussions the
minister will have while here.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-12-01

P. G. Merideth, who, with his broth
er, former Secretary of Agriculture
E. T. Merideth, owns the Roseworth
tract, offered good crop land for
sale cheap
William D. Scott, of Brooklyn,
organized the caravan and long
string of autos and auto trailers
headed for Idaho.
Arrival at Roseworth brought
some dissatisfaction. It was feared
that the Salmon river canyon, lying
between Roseworth and the town of
Bull, would prevent profitable mar
keting Of crops.
A committee Of the settlers went
to Boise and asked that a suspen-
sion bridge be built. Governor Davis
has indicated this will be done as
soon as the territory is sufficiently
built up.
The former Brooklynites say they
will never return to city life.
ct want you to see my home,"
said J. I. Holder, one of the set
tiers. 1--WE built it almost by my
self. Some boys from Bull gave
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-12-01
Catapult Devised
To Launch Planes
From Battleship!

WASHINGTON. - Naval genius
has solved the question of launching
airplanes from battleships by devils.
ing the "catapult'' which is now
ready for actual service in the fleet.
Secretary of Navy DENLY has an
nounced. Not only is a complete
unit ready for installation on a
battleship, but provision has been
made to produce the new aviation
equipment in quantity.
The catapult consists Of a car
riase moving on tracks. On this
carriage is mounted the airplane. By
means of the motive plant used, the
carriage is caused to move on the
tracks at an increasing acceleration
until, near the end of the tracks its
speed is sufficient to permit the air.
plane to take the air. Then the car
riage is brought to rest by means Of
substitute brakes and shock absorb
ers. Such apparatus can be made
in varying sizes adaptable to the
launching of any aircraft w lich may
be used from surface ships.
III the abs.44ce Of the catapult,
platforms have been built on the
tops of turrets and supported by the
muzzle of the gun. The turret is so
trained as to point the platform di-
rectly into the wind. Under favor
able conditions it has been found
possible to launch small, lightly
loaded aircraft. However, the ap-
paratus was heavy, cumbersome and
interferred with the turret on which
it was uesd. The plane was not
locked to the platform while it was
attaining flying speed, and side
gust was liable at any time to
cause a serious accident.
The catapult will be built in the
ships which are to use them and
will be so installed. as not to inter-
tere with any other part of the YES
sci. 1t is conceivable that soon all
surface ships will be equipced With
catapult and aircraft as they are
now equipped with small boats.
While the ships are cruising or in
bad weathe-, the planes will be kept
under cover in the upper decks,
some disassembled and some partial
Iy assembled. Up to teh present, due
to the fact that aircraft are such
a recent development, in putting
them on ships the apparatus neces-
sary fol. them has not been built in.
The battleships of the future I'M
doubtedly will be designed to take
their catapults, necessary hangar
space and machine shops, the tracks,
and their aircraft, just as they are
now designed to take their turrets
and guns.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-12-01
Alleged Poison We'll
Victim Continues
In Critical Condition

AUGUSTA, Ca, Nov. 29.-J. w,
Lee, the Beldoc, S. c., planter who
was brought to local hospital three
weeks ago suffering from a strange
malady which quickly resulted in
the death of his wife and three chill
dren, and which was believed by res
idents of the Beldoc section to have
been caused by poison put into a well
on the Lee farm, is still seriously ill,
very little change having been shown
in his condition.
Sheriff Bennett, Of A1lendale coun-
ty, stated this morning that he still
was awaiting reports from the lab
oratories at Charleston and Column
bia, to which organs removed from
the body of Mrs. Lee were sent, be-
fore taking any action.
DIR. J. H. Butler, who is attending
Mr.. Lee at the hospital here, states
that he shows little signs of improve
ment. DR.. Butler said he had made
a blood test, but refused to reveal
what it showed.
Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-12-01
Railroad Employees Told
To Make Demand

CINCINNATI, Nov. 29.-Instruc-
tons were sent out here today from
the national headquarters of the
Brotherhood of Railway and Steam
ship Clerks, freight handlers, sta
ton and express employees by E. H.
Fitzgerald, grand president, to $50
general chairmen of the brother
hood, to meet a proposed new de-
mand of the railroads for further
reduction Of wages. with a counter
demand Of restoration of pay to the
former basis in effect before the II
per cent cut was ordered by the Ia
Dor board.
1t is expected that the manage
ment of the individual railroads will
confer with the general chairmen
Of the brotherhoods, and if they can
not reach an agreement the ques-
ton will be referred back to the
labor board.