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Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-09
PAIR OF SHOES NOW COSTS
FARMER 33 BUSHELS CORN

Farmers are impatient with situa-
ton that compels them to pay prices
from SO to $50 per cent higher than
before the war, according to, A. Sykes.
Of Iowa, who it attending the national
agricultural conference.
Sykes has figured out how many
bushels of corn it takes to buy some of
the things a farmer needs.
''Why is it. !" he asked, that farm
ers have to pay 400 bushels of corn for
a wagon which they used to buy for
$50 busheIs2 Why must they pay
$50 bushels of corn for a gang pIow
which formerly cost rs bushels? Or
$50 bushels for a suit Of clothes that
formerly cost SO bushelsp Or 80 bush
els for the shoes that formerly cost 9
bushels?
Farmers IN the corn belt also want
to know. he said, why ham is sold re-
tail throughout the country at about
six times the price Of live hogs, when
the normal ratio is | to 3L2?
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-09
NO ALARM FELT

The Vernon Parish Democrat wish
es to apologize to its readers for the
omission of news that is common to
Leesville.
We refrain from publishing it, as
it would be directly detrimental to the
best interests of the people of Leesville.
1t would also create a condition that
would be best to avoid. When the
mind becomes alarmed, reason and
judgment are cast to the four winds.
Time alone will tell if we were wrong
In our surmise.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-09
MISS WADE RETURNS FROM
W. U. CONFERENCE

Miss Electa Wade, Manager of the
local office of the Western Union Tel
egraph Company. has just returned
from three days conference held at
the St. Charles Hotel, New Orleans,
with the officials of the company and
managers of offices in Louisiana and
Texas.
Among the company officials present
at the conference were Mr.. F. A. Mohr
General Manager, Dallas Texas; Mr..
A. c. Kaufman, general commercial
agent, New York; Mr.. ]. F. Wilson,
District Commercial Superintendent
Dallas. Texas; Mr.. C. P. BrinckIey,
Division Manager. Dallas, Texas; Mr..
]. L. Ferciot, Division Commercial
Agent, Omaha, Nebr.; and Mr.. w. A.
Porteous, City Superintendent. New
Orleans, La.
During the conference, and on the
program were several important pa
Pers dealing with the need of the SER
vice in the states. While the discus
siOns were confined more or less to
technical subjects or those with di-
rect bearing on the operation Of the
telegraph lines of the state. 1t was
plainly shown that during the past few
years the telegraph has become a more
important factor in the general run Of
commerce than ever before and is now
by business houses for build
ing greater sales anil for developing new
business territory.
An important phase of the confer
ence developed that reports from
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-09
SEEKS REELECTION

Hon. Oscar E. Morris, Mayor of
Leesville, is candidate for reelection
and his opponent is DR.. ]. F. Smith,
part-owner of the LeesvilIe Drug store.
Mr.. Smith was candidate before this.
Mayor Morris says he may be beaten
by Mr.. Smith, this time, but he expects
to be reelected by a large majority.
When he was elected two years ago,
his vote exceeded that polled for DR..
Smith. by "a votes.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-09
LEESVILLE COUNCIL TALK
ABOUT ECONOMIZING

The Common Council met Tuesday
evening at City Hall. with the follow
ing members present: Mayor Oscar
Morris; Aldermen Smith. Allen
|Oakes. An ordinance was presented
for the paving Of Texas Street, Me-
chanic Street, North Street, First
Street, Second Street. Third Street,
Lee Street, and Court House Street.
After the usual business of the meet
ing, comments were freely expressed
on the bill for printing. which to some
of the members seemed extremely high,
and was for stated sum and entirely
without detail and itemizing, which
fact brought out criticism of the very
unbusiness-like methods employed in
the printing contract which the town
had with local paper.
The subject drifted on to the sub
ject of economy in municipal affairs.
and the fact was brought forward that
one paper had contract, which, from
the action of some of the Aldermen,
seemed to be perpetual-and at fix
ed price. 1t must be stated that in the
letting of a contract for municipal
printing there is a MAXIMUM price
beyond which the Common Council
cannot go in paying for its printed
matter. And the Town of Leesville is
paying that MAXIMUM rate at the
present time, and that, as stated above,
the town will so continue until the
voters of Leesville see to it that econ
omy is the watchword in their councd
chambers and that war prices are no
longer feasible.
After much discussion on the subject
of economy, a motion was made and
presented by Alderman Oakes, that
bids be submitted at the next regular
meeting for the town printing, the low
est bidder to get the contract. That
the Council reserves the right to re-
ject any and all bids. This was pre-
sented by Alderman Oakes, not only
to save money for the town and to
find what the printing would be done
for and to see the difference between
the price Leesville is now paying for
its printing and the new price, but to
test the sincerity Of those who found
fault with the bill for printing. as sub
mitted.
A short talk was made to the Board
by a representative Of The Vernon Par
ish Democrat, asking for the right to
at least submit bid for the town
printing in the interests of economy,
stating that it was but fair to the peo-
pie of LeesvilIe to have their printing
done at the least possible cost in these
trying times and that every town in all
America is more than willing to well
come bids for printing; and that, in
many instances, it is unlawful to let the
contract for printing without bids hav-
ing been Offered. AT this point May
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-09
NOISY NIGHTS MUST GO

We have been requested by many
citizens during the past two months to
protest against the unnecessary blow
ing of whistles during the night by
passing locomotives. This to our mind
is an evil that should be adjusted. 1t
is objectionable to think that any man
should be so unmindful of the interests
of 1000 people wrapped in slumber as
to take a keen delight in disturbing
their rest. 1t is more to our discredit
that we should allow any man, or sci
of men the right to do such a thin-
are unfit to perform the duties that
are unfit to perfodm the duties that
are for the best interests of the town.
To realize that night is for sleep and
rest, never occurs to the man who
blows the whistle. He seems to take
a keen delight in disturbing the peace
full slumbers of those who, during the
hard day, have richly deserved at least
"a night of rest. He keeps on blowing
with frenzy that bespeaks man who
cares little for the inhabitants of Lees
vile or their desires.
This condition of things deserves
more than passing notice. because it
denotes how careless we have been in
the past to allow such condition to
prevail.
We wonder what would be the atti-
tude of the men who delight in such
work if they were disturbed during the
day when they are resting2 We be-
lieve that the demon of noise that they
let loose on the suffering inhabitants
of Leesville during the small hours Of
the night would be as nothing to the
protest that would arise when they
were disturbed!
We are told of case wherein a
child lay between life and death, and
the fond mother feared nothing but
the night. because the child, worn out
in its fight with fever, would find a
little rest because of the quiet; but
soon one of the locomotives would
come along with its hideous shrieks,
and the poor suffering child woull shiv-
er in its fear, then the fever would
rise again. and the fight was renewed.
until the child was taken away into
the country, where it soon recovered.
And so it goes; innocent youth and
tottering age alike are suffering every
night as it comes. from the delight Of
a few men who feel that they have
perfect right to make the night hideous
for Leesville; and in all sincerity we
call attention to this depIorable state
of affairs to the proper authorities.
Other towns have ordinances pro-
hibiting the blowing of whistles at
night in and around the city. and cite
a penalty for this offense. This can
and should be done here, for every
person in LeesviIle is interested in this
question:.
When the ringing of bell is suffi-
cient for all purposes, why blow the
~histle9 IF one will listen through
the night, he will hear every train that
passes Lesyille blow its whistle at ev-
cry crossing all along the line for at
least ten miles IN either direction. when |
the ringing of bell would answer the
purpose.
We shall make it our business to
watch this matter for the benefit of the /
of this town, because we
feel that we have the people with us
N our efforts to abate a nuisance that
We have suffered from too long al
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-09

|or Morris had the motion reread, and
called upon the two remaining Alder
men for a second to the motion. Then
IA dead silence reigned upon the scene.
Again the voice Of the Mayor rang
out:
DO hear a second to this motion
and the clock ticking on the desk was
the only sound heard. This is what
the Germans call BLOC. And so
shall we call it in the future when we
call your attention to how your inter
ests were served in your council cham
Der.
And here ends the first chapter.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-09
A NOVEL CLOCK

Mr.. Elzie Stokes has new clock
that he made. It will run without
winding for 100 days. and is of the
old grandfather type. II is quite a
credit to the talent Of Mr.. Stokes. We
knew that he could make vioIins and
many other things that make noise;
but when it's clocks or new style Of
kimono, then we are strImped for
change, that's all. But see The clock
when you are down town. lis Bird
mo, ! mean a clock!
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-09
PETITION FOR ROAD CHANGE
GRANTED BY POLICE JURY

Citizens Of FaI, Vernon Parish. have
petitioned the Parish Jury to order the
Alamadane and LeesvilIe road be chan
ged at the point where it intersects the
Fal and Leesville road, near A. P. c.
Tyler's place. The petition has been
granted.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-27
BENT PEDALS QUITE
CONVENIENT ON CAR
Clutch, Reverse and Brake Are
Usually Too Close.
Driver Finds II Impossible TO Place
Foot In Easy Position on Any Of
Pedals-Monkey Wrench
viii Remedy Matters.

The too close placing OF the clutch,
reverse and brake pedals Of stand
ard automobile makes 1t impossible
for the driver to place his foot in a
convenient position On any Of the
pedals. by moving the outside pedals
farther away from the center, opera
tion Is made much easier.
With the floor boards Of the car re-
moved, place heavy monkey wrench
about six inches below the pedal pad,
as the fiat part is called, and bend
the outer pedals away from the cen
tral one about one-half inch. Then
with one wrench applied under the
pedal pad, and another on the bent
portion. straighten them as indicated
IN the drawing.
on the same type Of car the brake
lever is in an awkward position, as It
is beyond normal reach OF the opera
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-27
GOOD
HIGHWAYS
ROAD WAGES ARE DECREASED
Bureau Of Public Roads Prepares
Chart Giving Interesting study
Of Conditions.
prepared by the United states Department,

prepared by the United States Department
OF Agricultural
A chart prepared by the bureau Of
public roads OF the United States De.
partment Of Agriculture showing the
trend Of common labor wages on high
way construction In various geograph-
lc divisions since 1915 presents an In.
terestlng study of conditions during
the period. The price per hour which
in 1915 ranged from II cents to 20
cents, gradually rose to from 81 to 62
cents In 1920 and has now declined to
from 10 TO AZ cents. At the present
time the prices are as follows: 10
cents In the South Atlantic states, IS
cents In the states east Of and border.
ing the Ohio and Mississippi rivers
and including Alabama, "a cents IN
the Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and
Louisiana group, 20 cents in the states
included between the Ohio and Mis-
slsslppl rivers, 20 cents In the states
from Kansas and Missouri to the
Canadian border, 36 cents In the
mountain states and AZ cents In the
Pacific states. Figures for the New
England and Middle Atlantic states
have not yet been completed.
On the chart referred to the lines
showing the trend In the various d.
visions have the same general rise and
fall and cross each other in only few
cases, particular exception being In
the states from Kansas and Missouri
north to the border, where the highest
rate Of all the groups prevailed up to
1920 and which has since shown the
most marked decrease, dropping from
62 cents I'm 1920 to 20 cents in March
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-27
Something to
Think Ab0ut
ENCOURAGING WORDS
B, F. II. WALKER

TO FORM pleasant background
or a pleasing accompaniment to
the drudgery Of every day life. pass
around among the hordes Of weary
mortals whose backs are bent under
heavy loads a few encouraging words
and observe, while you are doing 1t,
the happy change that comes over
their stoical eountenances.
Ii takes but little kindness and mani.
festation of interest to brighten duh
eyes and move sad faces to a smile.
As the lips curl at the corners, you
comprehend with new understand
ing the value of cheering words
spoken In a kindly voice whose ring
Is sincere.
Whatever opinion you may enter
tain as to the influence helpful acts
and speech have upon others you will
find upon intimate observation that 1t
is always acceptable, uplifting and
productive of friendship.
Encouraging smiles and words are
like bright lights on a dark highway,
guiding the tired traveller to his des-
tlnation, who but a little while ago
had lost his way and fallen into the
slough Of despond."
Reason as you may, the tongue
plays the leading role in the great
drama of life, permitting itself lib
trties that make for peace or war an
enmity or love, often forgetting in an
unguarded moment Its great respOn-
sl6ility.
No man or woman who INDUCES In
gross speech can expect to get any,
thing in return except that which
arouses resentment.
If you should incline TO prove this
for yourself, scold your pet dog. II
the opposite you would verify, fill
your purse tomorrow morning with
kind words OF encouragement, crisp
as new bills, and pass them around az
you wend your way to business
Give one to the old newsman on
the corner and see his face light up
as the sun of happiness touches his
heart and suddenly warns his whole
being.
Hand them out all along the way
until you are. ready to assume your
duties Of the day.
You may marvel as you begin at
the ease and gladness with which you
take up your work.
The troublesome perplexities of
yesterday have vanished, and there Is
goodly spirit lowering over you,
whose presence you have not felt for
I ~ n
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-27
IIDDIES SIX
~ win M. Maupin
THE DAY AFTER

ct tCKED TO a frazzlel" But, say,
- What is the use of replning
Home at the close of the day
Arms of our loved ones entwinlng.
Out of the fret and. the worry,
out Of the din and the strife;
Out of the battle and worry
Home and the joytlme of life.
Downed In the battle But, say,
What is the profit in sorrow?
Love is still lighting the way
On to a glorious morrow.
Out Of the turmoil and fuming
Out of the worry and wiles,
Love with its welcome is looming,
Reckoning on with It's smiles.
Whipped to standstill But, say,
Still there is joy I'm the losing
II love binds the wounds of the fray
After the battles confusing.
Out of the smoke aud the rattle,
After the heat of the fray;
After the din of the battle,
Love lights the close of the day.
(Copyrlght)
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-27
Pear Bread Pudding.

Slice canned pears in very small
pieces; add lemon rind and Juice and
place half Of them In pudding dish.
Mix one tablespoonful Of butter with
one-half cupful Of sugar, one cupful
of water and pint of bread crumbs I;
spread all but a tablespoonful over
the pears. Put more pears in the dish !;
add grated nutmeg and sprinkle with
the tablespoonful of crumbs. Bake
with cover for an hour and half,
then remove the cover and brown.
Serve with a hot sauce.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-27
Uncommon
Sense s5M 5Sa7 BLAKE
NERVES" A LUXURY

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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-27
The Friendly
Oath .;,-.By-
Il am Walter ]. Robinson
READJUSTMENT
nNT oNEY grows or money goes"
AVA But 1t will neither grow no

mM oNEY grows or money goes"
AVA But 1t will neither grow nor
leave one of its own accord.
Many persons have had these facts
brought home to them with a jolt.
Unfortunately, however, they did not
recognize the value of what they OBJ
tained when 1t came in fast.
Harsh lessons are usually we'll
learned. The man VINO foolishly trusts
a rotten plank to carry him across a
whlrling stream and then pays for
his folly by stiff fight for life, al-
ways Is more cautious when he must
walk another plank to follow his
pathway on the other side of n
stream.
The same logic may justly be ap-
piled TO every walk of life. II one
spends all he earns, the money ma.
turally goes; but, If he is wise and
saves something, what he saves Is
certain to grow If properly invested.
And II is surprising how fast II will
grow and what an assistance II will
become when the source of supply be-
comes weak or slow In producing.
Whatever the difficulties one has
faced during the period OF depression
incident to readjustment of economic
conditions, he still has much for which
to offer thanks. Long faces and
grumbling are inclined to increase the
worlds pessimism and hamper the
progress back toward normalcy. II
Is far better to be a good sport-if
we be permitted TO use gaming
language-then one is more likely to
see the brighter side.
Out OF the struggles and discourage
ments the country and world at large
have been experiencing, common sense
will eventually rise to higher plane
than II has occupied for several years.
And, though many may have foollshly
spent all they earned when prosperity
was. with them and since have been
finding II difficult to make both ends
meet, when the tide turns back TO
normal, greater value will be placed
on incomes, more caution will be ex.
ercised in spending, more money will
be saved, simple and healthful
p ensures viii be appreciated and
there will be wider appreciation OF
the privilege of earning fair wages or
making fair profits on business done.
Painful though the lesson of read
justment Is, II was necessary to as
sure honesty and happiness In the
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-27
SURVEYS LESSEN ROAD COST
Contractors Given More Definite Basis
for Bidding on Construction Of
Highways.

prepared by the United States Department
Of Agriculture)
Road material surveys now being
made In several states will give con-
tractors a more definite basis for bid
ding on road work and result in
cheaper costs of construction, says
the bureau Of public roads of the Unit.
ed States Department of Agriculture.
In making these surveys, supplies
OF stone, gravel, sand, Stag, and other
materials are located, samples tested
and information secured as to acces-
slbllity, freight rates, and other fac
tors. This information Is of permanent
value as supplies are rarely exhausted.
BY furnishing contractor informa-
tion MS to the location of satisfactory
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-27
LOWER CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Decreased Prices Are Indicated In
Bids Submitted on Fe6eraI-Aid
Highways.

Confirmation Of the predicted lower
level prices for road construction this
year is found In the reports on bid
prices Of 2S6 miles Of federal-ald roads
received by the bureau Of public roads
OF the United States Department OF
Agriculture.
The average cost per mile OF some
of the types Of roadway, including the
cost of grading and drainage, were
as miles OF gravel at $3.50 mile, 40
miles of concrete at $4,000 a mile,
AZ miles Of bltumlnous macadam at
S25,200 a mile, and 23 miles Of bitumln-
GUS concrete at $4,000 a mile.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-27
Data surnrlse cookles.

Stone dates and stuff with whole al
monds blanched. Roll out the cookie
mixture very thin, cut in rounds and
place stuffed date in the center;
sprinkle with sugar and lemon rlnd
mixed; fold over the cookie and pinch
the edges together. Bake in a hot
oven.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-27
Apple PUDDING.

Cook one-half dozen apples until
nearly done, unless Of variety which
cooks quickly; place in deep baking
dish and cover with rich biscuit
dough made like drop batter, leav-
Ing spaces for the steam to escape
A little seasoning may be added, such
as sugar, nutmeg and butter. Serve
with lemon sauce or with thickened
apple Juice or cider seasoned to taste
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-27
Hluhwax Cost Per Person.

After deducting the amount paid by
automobiles in license fees, one and
one-tenth cents per day was the cost
of the American highway to the In
divldual man, woman and child In this
country last year.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-27
Pay II Out Of Taxes.

Georgia is planning expenditures Of
ST5,o000O0 for the Construction of
network OF highways throughout the
state. The costs are to be paid en-
tirely by tax ON gasoline and motor
license revenue.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-27
Fruit Merinuue.

Beat the halves of canned fruit
with a bit of lemon peel or candled
ginger In the centers; cool and place
on each a tablespoonful of meringue,
Use the whites of two eggs and one
third of a cupful of sugar for the
meringue.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1922-07-27
YOU AUTO KNOW

That battery Is never us eff
ilclent in cold weather as 1t is
In warm-owlng to a number of
causes. In the first place, the bat
terry itself loses some OF its
power when the temperature is
lowered and fails to deliver as
much current, even when fully
charged. las II will during warm
er weather. In addition to this,
II Is more difficult for the self
starter TO turn the engine over
when the latter is cold and an
extra strain Is therefore placed
on the battery. Finally, cold
weather presupposes shorter
days and a greater use of light,
another factor which must be
taken into consideration
1t is therefore well to pay par
tlcular attention to the heart
of the car during the winter and
particularly in the early spring
when its vitality Is apt to be
quite low. Distilled water should,
of course, be added at regular
Internationally inspections of
the water-level in the cells are
always advlsable-and at least
once year the entire battery
should be- taken apart and the
sediment from the plates cleaned
out. II this Ia done in the spring,
/ the energy created during the
summer will usually carry the
! battery through the succeeding
winter without any trouble.
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