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The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-04-07

Illinois Central System Discusses
Subject Of Freight Rate Reduction.
There deal Of discussion time especially in the press
@ s eo e Y nn G Is S s0 ob s1 bav ey more are
gard for the necessity Of adequate transportation and the increased
advocate ateas ty-oufvhich Yet been
80, admitted hat ars nuae some oft the rates that will
ing COSTS the railways expected furnish adequate tranpo
sight Without business successfully
s. eminent authority Chairman Edgar Clark Of the Inter
unquesoned recently called attention
existing conditions unfortunate agi
ton for the lowering freight rates This only result in raising
false hopes that the reduced and perhaps rag the
will be reduced they will naturally postpone shipments.
Stability Of the which the Of the country
rd Of the Importance freight rates should be manipulated
and down response to business uctuaon it would
naturally result more serious business Railway freight
shipping and provide adequate railway through greater
business and factor in precpang the depression which fol
o 10 q S o fG an waa s ter
the August increase became effective the price about cents The
we're freight cotton probably would result in
which present
the situation will show the August increase in rates
negligible effect During September and
October well November the railways handled maximum traffic
the middle buyers strike which began early the
reflected OF public had
strike and determined to force liquidation
sufficient to attract much
enlargement and OF the railway plant
supplies all probability will
should adjust Itself to the present level freight rates
operating through economical and efficient
reduction of freight rates would be Justified
without impairment of service
lines of business during this reconstruction
period The farmers prospecting and the great manufacturing
industries They through the read
process railways through The railways
pubc the public not led astray by the
constructive criticism Of those who would like them fail
Wholesome criticism good thing but wholesome criticism coupled
remedy better thing Any student of the railway question
railways the burdens that been fastened
out rates with expenses Since 1917
freight United States estimated to increased the
fares about 45 During
increased than 100 cent
while materials and supplies increased from 100 to 200 cent and
Ultimately producing transportation will
freight lowered the
function The pubhcs
The railways stake earning enough itself
necessary capital to improve itself that service be
rendered
the American business principles
thinking needed the principles
world Above all time to lend to those
who seeking to an permanently the railways the evils
which they struggling to free themselves
Constructive criticism and suggestions invited
C. H. MARKHAM,
President Illinois Central System
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-04-07

The duration of the longest roll Of
thunder that has been accurately
noted was As seconds.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-04-07
: Women and Health :

loo many women unfortunately suffer in health hence in loss
thru conditions Irregularities peculiar their which
relieved With restoration Of health and al that Il
suffering from such troubles advise the Of Dr. Brad
d Female Regulator tonic Of value This remedy for women
formoEe than 80 and today elw depended for
resuiA at I'D druggists IN SLIGO bottles TRY TT.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-04-07

New York City has more than 11,-
600 miles of paved streets and side
walks.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1921-04-07
ion Of all the vital adventures in fe the birth Of baby il
the climax Of natures most wonderful evolution

Of all the vital adventures in life, the birth Of baby il
the climax Of natures most wonderful evolution
During this PERIOD nature is supposed to be preparing
the internal organism Of for safe and speedy
delivery but i the exception than the rule when
nature, unaded, performs her part at the crisis in
manner to relieve pain and contribute to comfort.
n WGs AFRAID" writes prospective mother Until an
experienced mother told me about MoTHERs FRIEND"
"--bat uow l coanot recommend MorHERs FRIEND too
highly for ksOw il Helped me WONDERFULLY and cGn
almost say my baby wds born asthosa PAIN At the
tyesent time an asng u again. do not past to 90
thru The 0rdecl astk0at IT,"
Three generations of prospective mothers have used
MOTHERS FRIEND. When gently applied, during the
period Of expectancy, it soothes the fine network Of
nerves. hbricates the broad, fat, abdominal muscles
andprepares the way for an easier quicker and practical
delivery
Fer pauobls boOket-@N BROTHERHOOD and The BABY"--
fessM n coupon beiO@ and mail direct 10 he pokes ~
MOTHERS FRIEND.
WARNINGS AOOid usins plain oils greasss and subssus
y act only he akin and may harm Ouf dns good
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12
ITEMS FROM JENNINGS
(By our staff Correspondent

(By our staff correspondent
Rotary Club Fostering Good Roads
The Jennings Rotary Club met Sat
urday at the Madeline Hotel for the
weekly luncheon. Importance of Pub
lie Highways" was the topic of the
day.
Theo. Kahn reported for his com
mittee on the progress Of the bridge
on the oil field road, which he said
was being slowly built.
Charles Houssiere outlined plan
which would build sixteen Or seven
teen miles Of gravel road in Ward 2,
covering the road toward the oil field
with intersections running west from
the Lake Arthur road and going throu
gh the nke-Sturdivant section.
The club authorized the committee
to proceed with a publicity campaign
for better roads in Ward 2.
John Gamble, parish chairman o
the Red Cross, gave a talk on the com
ing Red Cross Drive for memberships
and urged Rotarians to help the cause
in every way possible.
A resolution Of regret on the resig
nation of Marvin Sansbury from the
Club on account of his leaving Jen
nings, was unanimously passed.
Secretary Goodreau reported on the
inter-city meet at Orange, Texas.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12
Parish Fair VIII be Held In Barker
Building. :.


Workmen are busy preparing the
interior Of the Barker building, where
the Parish Fair will be held.
Poultry coops and stalls are near
completion, and allotment of space is
being made.
Entries are coming in fast, and the
management hopes that exhibitors
will arrange for displays at an early
date, so that there will be no con
fusion on the opening day.
NJ, N. Stafford, parish demonstra
ton agent says that everybody through
out the parish is talking Fair" and
getting exhibits ready.
Men and teams are busy leveline
and clearing the grounds near the
building where the Legge't shows will
be stationed.
The Fair Association invited Hon
Harry Wilson, State secretary of Ag
riculture, to address the public on
Friday, November 18th, second Fair
day, Mr.. Wilson has accepted the in.
VitatiOn and will speak on Better
Agricultural Methods" 1t IS hoped ev
cry farmer in the parish will be able
TO hear Mr.. Wilson, who is authority
on thes ubiect, and a most pleasing
speaker.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12
Parent Teachers Association Has &C
| New Members.

The Parent-Teachers' Association
Iheld an interesting meeting Tuesday
afternoon at Central School. The mem,
bership committee reported eighty
new members.
1t was decided to use part of the
money for maps for the grades that
Iare studying geography. Mrs. Brewer
was given permission to buy crayolas
for the primary grades. Several bills
were allowed for books FOR children
unable to buy necessary texts.
The entertainment committee is
planning a box supper for Thanks.
giving evening, and an old-fashioned
program Of games and spelling match,
the winners to be awarded a bunch
Of bananas.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12
Locals.

Capt. Roy S. Miller left Monday
night for Washington, D. c., where
he will assist in the ceremony of the
burial of the soldier Of "The Unknown
Dead" in Arlington Cemetery. Capt.
Miller is one of the three representa-
tives of our State appointed by Gov.
Parker.
The Jennings town team won the
foot ball game with DeQuincy team
Sunday afternoon at Jennings Athletic
Park. Thes core was IL to 0.
Miss Dora Young has returned from
six months visit in Tampico and
Mexico City.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Rowland of Port
William, Ohio, who have been guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. McClung. left
Tuesday for New Orleans where they
will visit for few days before re
urning home. gRFTs
A. NJ. Harper, State high school
inspector spent Monday and Tuesday
in Jennings visiting schools.
Prof. W. P. Annette returned Mon
day from Shreveport, where he at
tended the State Fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Maund and
Mrs. c. G. Johnson motored to Lake
Charles Tuesday and visited friends
Mrs. R. Kramer is spending the
week in New Orleans, having been
called there on account of the illness
Iof her mother.
Alcee Benoit of Welsh transacted
business in town Tuesday.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

Miss Eva Hart entertained about
sixteen of her little friends at her
h0melast Saturday afternoon, 1t be-
ing her twelfth birthday. The jolly
crowd had a delightful time with
games on the lawn. Theb irthday cake
with its twelve twinkling candles
made the dining table attractive and
Mrs. Hart, assisted by Mrs. +. 5
Hart and Mrs. DuMartrait, served
floating isle, delicious cakes and nuts.
Miss Eva was we'll remembered with
nice little gifts and among those most
highly appreciated was q lovely silk
sweater from her saiIorb rother, Robt.
The measuring party given by the
Methodist Ladies at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. John Barnett last Friday
night was very pleasant occasion
and greatly enjoyed by all in attend
ance. Many not being able to be pres
ent were thoughtful In sending the
little sack of silver and the financial
results were very gratifying indeed
netting the society something over
l$2i. Refreshments of pie and choco
late were served. Mr.. and Mrs. Barn.
cite were very hospitable and the
ladies as we'll as the other guests
thank them for the use of their home
for the evening.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12
ROANOKE BUDGET

Roanoke, La, Nov10-Rollin Berry
has returned from an extended~tf
in Missouri, where he attended the
American Legion Convention, also
visiting at his old home in Independ
enoe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Bowers arc
the proud parents Of a baby girl Whlch
arrived Sunday night. All concerned
are doing nicely.
The Roanoke basket ball team play
ed Sulphur Friday and did some nne
! work, but was defeated, the score be
ing Sc to 19 in favor of Sulphur. Ihese
Roanoke boys are hustlers. They arc
| all the time coming.
The second team played Jennings
Tuesday, thes core being II to
favor of Roanoke. Wilford Robinson
is extraordinary. If he had two hands
he certainly would handle the ball t,
perfection.
Mrs. Albert Sutter has returned
from Wichita, Kansas, where she
spen, several weeks. She is very much
impl led in health.
tt intermediate" Glass of the q
B. Sunday School held their monthly
meeting at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Oscar Sutter on last Friday night
The class was there in full force and
after business was attended to they
| had a social hour and all reported q
nice time.
Col. and Mrs. Eiber of Roanoke and
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Eiber Of Jennings
motored to Crowley Sundey, where
they visited Mrs. Lou Flower and
family.
w. P. Strobe motored to Lake
Charles Sunday, returning in the af
ternoon.
Quite a, number from here attended
the musical at the First Christian
church in Jennings Sunday night.
R. e. Martin is very much impr0v
ed after a short illness caused by a
severe cold.
T. F. Clayton has just put out {;
nice strawberry patch. 1t might be
nice, as well as profitable, if some
more of us would get the habit.
Mrs. A. Mcmillan is spending the
week with her brother, Mr.. Nc abb,
at Kinder.
Little Kathryn Thackston OF Helsl
is spending a few days with her aunt
Mrs. w. G. Brooks.
The Christian Endeavor Society o
the United Brethren church is plan
ming phonograph record service fol-
Nov 18th at 7 o'clock. The program
sets forth Christian ideals. 1t includes
talks by associate president of the
World Christian EndeaYor Society.
and an umber of songs by Homer
Rodeheaver. All are invited out tc
a social hour.
A CLEANER.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

In accordance with the provisions
of Section 2S, of Act No. 267 of 1914
Of the Acts of the General Assembly
Of Louisiana, notice is hereby given
that the WELSH WAREHOUSE
COMPANY, INC, domieiled at Welsh
Louisiana, has been dissolved as pei
certificate Of the Secretary Of State
dated October 81, 1921; and that Will
liam E. Taught and Wade E. Plauche
are liquidators of its affairs.
J. A. VERRET,
N-5-l2-l9 c2.25 Secretary.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

The board of directors of the Elton
Telephone Co., purchased Ford
Coupe last Saturday for the lineman's
use. 1t will be reconstructed, and a
box or bed arranged at the back to
make room for the necessary tools and
equipement.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12
Campaign Emblems,

AS far as known, the first campaign
emblem was a finger ring of copper.
It was worn by the adherehts of John
quincy Adams in 1924, when he ran
Tor President, and was inscribed John
Quincy Adams, 1926" Tintypes and
medallions were among the insignia
OF the 1860 campaign when Lincoln
was elected.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12
Food and Health.

The buOyancy of health is Il real en-
ioyment. Strength, mental vigOr. Vi
Vaclty and good nature spring from
good digestion; good digestion is Sc
cured only from eating and drinking
proper quantities and qualities of food
and liquid. 1t is possible to enjoy
buoyancy Of spirit and a good appe-
tite every day"-Exchange.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

DR.. L, E. Ethridge Of RefugiO, Tex.
came in the latter part of last week
to attend to business matters and visit
relatives. The many friends Of his
little daughter, Verien, are sorry to
learn she has been seriously ill, but
pleased to learn she is conyaIescent
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

Mrs. R. E. Powell received the sad
news last week of the death of her
sister, Mrs. c. T. Smith, at her home
in Beloit, Wisconsin. Mrs. Powell,
not even knowing of her sisters i'll.
ness, the news was ag reat shock to
her. Mrs. Smith contracted diph.
liberia in September and had been
quarantined for seven weeks or more
but was thought to be much better
until a sudden relapse resulted fatal
ly. Mrs. Smith, before her marriage
was Miss Franc Griffith and had visit
led in Louisiana several times. She
had many friends here who will be
very sorry to hear of her death
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

There we're no services in the Bap
tist church Sunday morning, the mem
bers going to Kinder to join with the
church people there in observing the
day Of prayer for Missions, In the af
ternoOn Kinder members re.oTganized
their B. NJ. u, and baptized several
Rev. Wallace assisted Rev. Hazlewood
in the services. About forty-fve went
from here and report having spent a
very pleasant and profitable day
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Pratt were ur
from Jennings Sunday to visit Mrs
Pratt's sisters, Mesdames. Ward and
Pilgrim. They all went out and called
on Mrs. Chas. Walton, who is not
yet able to be up and suffers greatly
since her operation.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

DIED-MOnday, November 7th, 1921
at her home near Hathaway, Mrs.
Camille Gary. Interment was made the
following day in the Catholic GENE,
terry, Rev, Father Borel in charge.
Mrs. Gary was an old resident in the
neighborhood and will beg realty miss
ed as we'll by large number of rela,
tives.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

Edias Veillon left Monday for De
troit, Michigan, where he will take a
special automobile course and will be
gone several weeks. Edias being "a
Ia Creole, must needs be very care,
full or he will bring back some frost
bitten toes, as a souvenir Of that frigid
country.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

W. G. Moeling, Jr,, was over from
Lake Charles last week and contracted
with thes chool board and patrons for
a Willis electric light plant for the
school house which will be installed
at once. This is much needed i'm,
'proYement for thes chool and one in
which all citizens should be greatly
interested. The payments have been
so arranged as to make it hardship
on no one.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

The services at the Methods church
were we'll attended Sunday and were
interesting and helpful Six members
united at the evening service, three
bv letter and thee upon confession of
faith.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

Lineman Robinson has moved back
to Elton and thief amily are living in
rooms in the Marchant cottage occu'
pied by Mrs. Robinson's aunt, Mrs,
Leblanc. until a house can be pro
cured.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

phose having charge OF the Catho
lie Fair to be held on the 18th and
goth of this month are working hard
to make it a success. There will be
dinners and lunches served both days
for so and rs cents. Those unable to
come to the auditorium can order by
phone and their meals will be SEN
to them. Saturday afternoon the high
school girls basket ball team viii
play team made up of the Catholic
school teachers and a part of the high
teachers. Admission Is and 20 cents
At 700 o'clock at night a minstrel OF
very high character will be given;
tickets so and 25 cents. Sunday after.
noon there will be speaking by promi,
nent men, and songs aud music will
be under the direction of DR.. S. B
Fellman. A nice display of fancy
work will be on exhibition and fol
sale at reasonable prices.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

The Parent-Teachers Association
meeting of Tuesday was not the most
encouraging because of the absence OF
parents We hardly think this can be
merely Indifference on the part of the
patrons of the school, and feel that II
they would once attend and have the
work thoroughly explained they would
not only be interested, but eager tc
help along the enterprise. This Is the
only organization in town in which
everyone can come together with q
common interest, and as the dues are
only fifty cents a year 1t is within the
reach Of all. 1t is made to succeed in
Iother places, why not in Elton? The
next meeting will be on Tuesday, Dec.
9Th. Talk 1t up
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12
Cavalry Horses Arrive.

The Jennings Cavalry Horses, thirty
two in number arrived Monday, and
are splendid looking lot, we'll broke
and ready for the training that will
soon beg iven by the troop.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

Miss Clara Hormellw ent to Crowley
Saturday for briet visit and to at
tend to some business matters. When
she returns she will make her home
with Mrs. Geo Walton.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

Miss Laura Hayden has been suf,
fering for the past week or more with
an infected finger. After having it
lGnced she has been somewhat reliev,
ed.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12
ADVERTISING
ELTON LA.

A visit to DR.. S. B. Fellman at Dr..
McCain's Office. Elton, La, may save
you great worry and personal dis
comfort in later years. O 1.S-15c
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12
DEPARTMENT
AN Mrn. LloneI Rertrandl

Joe Fuselier is yet very ill and but
little change in his condition. Those
permitted to visit him during the past
few days feel very much discouraged.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12
Young and Beautiful.

7 never try to fool my husband"
she said, and when her friend regis.
tered inquiry she added, ''because try.
ing isn't necessary
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

The interior of ]. R. Hart's resi-
dence has all been re-papered and dec.
grated, and presents a very attractive
appearance. J. w. Stokes did the
work.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

orell Bertrand was in Jennings Mon.
day and Tuesday doing court duty.
orell and family are now riding in a
Ford, much to the pleasure Of them
all.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

Mrs. Mary Stokes who has been
sufering,with a bone felon is consider
ably better this week.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

The high school girls basket bal
team played the Lake Arthur team
on the Welsh court last Friday after
noon, winning by a large number Of
points. They remained for the play
put on by the Lake Arthur school in
the Welsh high school auditorium and
report it very good
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

J. w. Lewis is back in Elton again
after being at his home in Eunice
for several days because Of illness
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

K. w. Hayden came from Ancorage
Sunday afternoon for a few days visit
with his family here.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

G. A. Courtney Of Lake Charles and
H. H. Hoag of Jennings were business
visitors here Wednesday.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

Born, Saturday, Noy. S, 1921, to Mr.
and Mrs. Arden Clark of Basile, at
the home of the doting grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard, here in Elton
a son.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

J. Hebert, R. w. Hayden and Lionel
Bertrand visited the parish seat Mon.
day afternoon.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

Jno. w. Barnett and family drove tt
Welsh Sunday to visit relatives fof
the day.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

Mrs. L. NJ Monroe is spending a
while with Mrs. Chas, Walton during
her illness.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

Wilbur Putnam returned Wednesday
from a business trip to Lake Charles.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

Earl Stokes who is attending col
lege at Port Arthur camel Friday
for a brief visit at home.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Powell returned
Friday from a business trip to New
Iberia. They also visited relatives in
Lafayette and Midland,
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

The Old Residenter likes to Tell Of
the Days when the Town had only 70
peonle and there was a COrnield
where the First National Bank now
stands. Then there was no High Cost
of Living and the Butcher threw In
Chunk of Liver with a Dimes Worth
Of Steak. Them wuz The Days
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

Fritz Hill is getting quite well again
after a run of fever. He was able to
ride into town Tuesday.
The Rice belt journal., 1921-11-12

The Elton boys basket bail team
PLAYED Basile College team Friday, re.
sultlng in av ictory of 29 to 8.
Evening journal., 1921-12-23

ing-"and there are not many OF us
left ,.
For viscount Lascelles is the ideal
Englishman, from the point OF view
OF his own countrymen. Scion OF a
family tracing its history back some
seven hundred years without scan
dai or undue notoriety, he Is a model
John Bull type. A gallant soldier
who despite his rank. scorned soft"
stan Jobs and insisted on remaining
with his regiment in the trenches
throughout the war. no has me suf-
frages OF every ex-soldier-and there
are some eight millions OF them In
the British Empire. Thrice wounded
and gassed. a Distinguished Service
order with bar" (meaning two ID.
S. O.'s), his war record Is good
enough for the most captions "old
soldier"
To the sporting world his racing
colors. BLACK with yellow sleeves.
yellow belt and cap" merely supple
ment the famous black and yellow
livery noted for over a century for
straight running as the badge Of
the Earls OF Hardwood. His father
has won a Derby. as also did his
grandfather, and beyond this there
can be no greater fame on the Brit
ish Turf. A fine horseman himself,
he hunts and rides in races.
The Lascelles family acquired
most OF its present wealth from two
4 Cromwellian soldiers OF fortune who
emigrated to the West Indies after
the restoration OF Charless H.. but
while he will inherit a huge for.
tune on the death Of his father. ths
| Earl Of Harewood, Viscount Las
celles is already Independent of the
family Golfers and acres. as during
the war he unexpectedly inherited
a fortune OF two and a half million
pounds from his uncle, the eccen.
trio and miserly Marquis of Clan
ricardo. who died in 1916. leaving
/ practically all he possessed q
Harry Lascelles." the gallan
Guardsman. who had returned I,
the trenches after being twice
wounded.
The Lascelies family have loni
been attached to the Court, and tn
bridegroom elects father was al
intimate friend OF the late KIM
Edward. Whether this is a rea