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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-26

2. The eventual spitalization
of disabled or other impecunious
veterans living in allied countries
on the same basis as his comrades
who served in the armed forces o.
the country in which the foreigner
lives.
3. Unemployment in allied courl-
tries: Arrangements to be made
by which an allied government
having need of foreign labor. will
give preference to unemployed vet
Grams of other allied countries. This
policy has already resulted in the
formation of plans for employment
of $4,000 jobless British veterans
in the French devastated regions.
Despite the fact that English was
the language employed in the
Washington disarmament confer
ence, delegates to the New Orleans
meeting will hold deliberations In
French. The general public will be
invited to attend the sessions.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-26
THE LIMIT,

THE LIMIT.
my husband is laid up for re-
pairs"
Exceeding the speed limit?'
mo, exceeding the feed limit"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-26
PLAN ALTO INSURANCE.

New York is contemplating pas
sage of a bill for compulsory auto
mobile liability insurance, resem-
bling the workmen's compensation
act. Besides providing for the in
surance, the bill would also cause
cancellation of insurance carried
by reckless drivers. The insurance
would cover pedestrians and per-
sons in the car.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-26
MOST WANT ENDURANCE.

A census conducted by the Ma
fional Automobile Chamber of Com
merce shows that endurance is
what most automobile owners seek
IN a car. Other considerations in
order of preference are: economy
comfort, price. appearance. service
hill-climbing ability, fiexibility. en-
dorsement Of others, specifications,
speed and appointments.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-26
CAMPING CAP WANTED.

Growth in popularity of summer
touring may result in production OF
a new kind OF automobile especi-
ally adapted to this purpose. 1t will
be the kind of car that will make
room, in as compact a way as pos
sible. for baggage, camping equip
ment and all other necessaries of a
long trip.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-26
A SHIFTLESS HUBBY.

Mrs. Walker-I see you are driv-
ing the new car yourself.
Mrs Driver-Yes, my husband
has been so busy he hasn't learned
to change gears yet?
Mrs. Walker-He hasn't learned
to change gears yet?
Mrs. Driver-No, John hasn't
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-26

signed to the American and Brit
ish armies during the war. known
as the Sphinx. FIVE delegates will
represent each country.
One of the chief aims of the in
ternational fighters organization is
to promote world peace, and the
New Orleans gathering Will be
known as ''the convention OF
peace" To further this ideal the
convention will decide upon means
of obtaining representation for
veterans at inter-allied and inter-
national congress. international
exchange rates will also be topic
for discussion.
Headquarters of the federation is
now at work on the preparation of
data on comparative legislation af-
fecting ex-seTvice men.
Legion's Guests.
The delegates, who will consider
themselves guests of the American
legion, will meet in Paris and sail
from LIE Havre on the same ship.
Landing at New York, the distin-
guished visitors will proceed to
Washington, where appropriate
ceremonies will be held at the
tomb of the unknown soldier in
Arlington cemetery.
Respects will be paid to the
United States government and to
various diplomatic representatives
of the countries participating in
the conference, although there is Il
definite understanding that the con-
vention of veterans and its DELHI
l. svNa h.
any consideration of present day
politics.
Many Problems.
Among the questions to be con-
sidered at the conference are:
l. Laws allowing disabled vet
Grams living in an allied country
to obtain in that country, in the
same way as the native ex-service
men of that country, reduction in
railroad fares.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-26
SMALL CAR AIR STARTER

A compressed air starter for
small automobiles has been adapt
ed from airplane motors. It is con-
nected to the crank shaft directly,
by gear or by silent chain drive,
near the radiator. When the car
is going air is stored for use in
Starting the motor.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-26

We will keep all
and
We know such will be well
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-26
AT THE ALTO SHOW.

| Lady-This is the car l want.
Salesman-Shall / drive it home
fos you?
Lady-No, drive me home in that
Dig one over there.
Salesman-But 1 thought you
wanted this small one.
LADY, do. When hubby sees
the big one he will compromise on
the small one
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-26
learned to change gears and 30
have to shift for myself.

THE SMALLEST TOWN.
How big is Terrapin Ford ?"
Small, very small"
"a one-horse town, is ft?"
Worse than that"
How Gomez"
"a one-auto town"
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Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02
BY THE WAY

While in the act Of making his IN
PRODUCTION to an audience in the Audi
torium at Jonesboro. La, MIR. Kauf-
mann tainted from stage fright.
****
German submarine U-20, which sank
the Lusitania. is to be converted into
a restaurant for summer resort in
Germany. Good night!
%#%%
The French army is to-day the most
powerful in Europe.
3 ***
Henry Ford has signed the agreement
for the purchase Of Muscle Shoals. Ii
has now to go before Congress.
Six Billion dollars has been lost by
fraudulent investments in the u. S. dur
ing the past four years by bucket
shops.
1t seems that your Uncle Sammy will
have to kiss that $IO,0O0,OO0,000 he
lent to Europe during the war fond
goodbye and call the matter off for
good-but, time will tell
= 3 =
Viscount Bryce the great English
diplomat and writer. who was the au-
thor of "The American Common
wealth." died at his residence in Eng
land Jan. p, aged 64.
- RR
There are almost $4,000 men out
of work in New Work City. $4,000
of them are ex-U. S.-Soldiers-com-
ment is useless.
SIS -
Leander Temarking, Swiss Chem
ist, is said to have discovered sure
cure for pneumonia.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02
THE METHODIST CHURCH

In thousands of our churches every
Sunday, young men and women in
struct the youth of the community in
religious principles. No other institu-
ton in the town is making business
Of teaching Truth, Honesty, and
Square Dealing.
Are your children in the Sunday
School? There is no charge for reli-
gious instruction in any church in this
community, Sacrificing teachers are
ready to serve you and your family.
Bring your children. Study the Bible
systematically. 1t is the most popu-
lar book in the world. Our preaching
services will interest you also. Come
to Sunday School" at 9:45 am, and
preaching at Il:00 am. and at ZOO
pm, at the Methodist Church. You
are cordially invited.
LASTIE N. HOFFPAUIR, Pastor
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02
PETKIN DoTs

Due to much rain in the past week,
the roads near Pitkin have become so
bad that the school transfers can hard
ly reach the school house. Some Of
them seldom reach school until after
the morning recess.
We had days vacation yesterday,
due to the absence Of our principal,
and assistant principal, and the Domes-
tic Science teacher.
****
Mr.. Gilliot, Of Lake Charles, was a
visitor Of Pitkin Iasr weekend. His
wife, who teaches the first grade, is
also in charge of the girls basket ball
teams.
s%x
The boys lost a player from the first
team when the family of Mr.. Beckwith
moved to West Texas.
%***
The girls were to play match game
with Fullerton last week, but owing to
bad weather the game was called off.
The girls are anxious to play; as Mr..
Coffee believes so strongly that his
team can beat Pitkin. Our girls de-
feated the Fullerton girls on our court
this term.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02

FOR SALE-55-acre farm near Pick
ering; As acres cleared Of stumps,
well-fenced and cultivated; family or
chard Of mixed fruits; two good hous-
es; barns and other buildings. Price
$3,30O.-See G. 7. Pickett. LIano
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02

Now lhat lreland Is fee State
British are TO give Egypt The same nri4
ilege accorded 10 Ireland: EGYPT
be Free State once more. The ne
on the list is India
$3.50
A wagon stalled IN the mud al IIay~
nesville. was found to have Sc quarts
of booze hidden under The seats Who
found itp Well. We don't tell tales out
Of school.
*#*#
A Haynesville waiter in a restaurant
found pearl worth $500 in an oyster
the other day. He Is going to get mar
red when he sells it-and her name IS
Pearl, also. Now amt that funnya
Perhaps they will be able to find some
more Pearls before they are much old
er-BingI
The trial to annuI the divorce-obtain-
ed by Mary Pickford at Minden, re-
mote town in Nevada. IS now being
heard by the Nevada Supreme Court.
*%%*
Germany IS now wondering how to
execute her prisoners in the most econ
omical way, they say it costs too much
now.
1898
If you like this paper, send in your
name for years subscription. We
will take care of the collection later
Phone l79. Only $l.25 year for
limited time.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02
Let the Democrat do your printing
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Let the Democrat do your printing
We can do anything in the plumbing
line. Give, us a trial, when you want
to put in the new bathroom; we can
fix it up in sanitary manner and leave
it 50 that you will be proud Of it.
Phone l79.
1893
Divorce cases were disposed Of at
last months session of the Twelfth Ju7
dicial District Court. Hon. Mr.. Justice
John H. Boone presiding, as follows:
Joanna Patterson VS.. Hugh Patterson;
Amanda James VS.. Monroe James;
Daisy Williams VS.. Stake Williams; Luz
cy Chernect VS.. Phillip Chernect; Louis
Martin vs.. Lillian Martin; Effie Griffey
Ballantyne VS.. Clovie C. Ballantyne;
Della c. Owens vs.. Rufus L. Owens; L.
D. Howard vs.. Sallie D. Howard; Ed
gar B. Gouldin VS.. Matte Ruth GouI-
din; Hattie Scott vs.. Thos. Scott; JOS
ephine Peterson VS.. Henry Peterson;
Clarence Lamonthe VS.. Lessie Lamon-
the; Josie Mauldin VS.. B. L. Mauldin;
Mrs. Liddie Harbinson vs.. John'H. Har-
binson; Thos H. Burke VS.. Flora E.
Burke; Mrs. Pearl Nichols VS.. Austin
M. Nichols.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02

FOR SALE-2O0 acres near Picker
ing; 80 acres in cultivation; good tim
Der on the balance; hummock and
black land; good six room house with
two brick fireplaces; bargain at
$4500-See Pickett Llano CoIony.32
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02

millions are dying in Russia; they
are killing and eating each other now.
even though only skin and bones are
left; and cannibalism has come to stay
in Russia. unless some other means Of
subsistence is sent there for them to
eat, instead Of human flesh" Such is
the terrible statement made by Dr.
Nansen. the famous explorer who ar
rived in London Wednesday. The ther-
mometer in the Nalga regions now how
erss around the 20-below mark. and if
Russia perishes. Europe is doomed. de-
clared the Doctor.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02

WANTED WIFEl A respeeta-
BE man, who has lived in Leesville for
many years, and who has home and
a pension, would ike to meet middle
aged woman, with a view to matri-
mony.
Strictly confidentiaI.-H. A. L.. Care
Vernon Parish Democrat It. pd.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02
Expert Plumbing

The Llano COOPERATIVE Colony will
take care Of your plumbing and heat
ing work promptly. We have first
class men in our sanitary department
and will gladly take care of any job
bing or new work. large or small.
When you plan that new bath room
and want the best sanitary job-get
our plans and estimate. Call z9.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02
ROSEPINE NOTES

Prof. luck has had his car in the
garage for some time undergoing an
operation for some internal disease.
Last Saturday morning he took it out
and went to DeRidder.
In the afternoon he took the train
for Leesvile and attended the execu-
tive meeting of the principals of the
parish schools, held for the purpose Of
making arrangements for the school
rally to be held in the spring.
1t was decided that each school
should finance itself, and that only high
school pupils could enter. No pupil
will be allowed to enter more than one
event in the intellectual contests and
not more than six in the athletics. The
rally will be held April IS.
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Mr.. H. E. Hendrick, the history and
English teacher, made trip to DeRid-
der Saturday.
Miss Stone, the mathematics teacher,
went to Shreveport last Wednesday.
= y X y
Twelve new swings have been erect
ed on the school grounds. and all the
youngsters are having a glorious time.
Several have fallen and caused quite
an excitement, but no one has been
seriously hurt.
* **%
The Misses Hughes took advantage
of the new train of the Kansas City
Southern. and went home one night
last week.
1888
Miss Nellie Craft, who went to school
here two years ago, and who is now
working in Beaumont, Texas as a stem
ographer, is very sick. A telegram was
sent to her parents and Mrs. Craft took
the next train for Beaumont. The lat
est report stated that Nellie's condition
is somewhat better and that she will
be brought home soon.
y y =
The Pleasant Literary Society gave
their monthly program last Friday af-
ternoon. The election of new officers
took place and short program con
sisting Of musical numbers and recita-
tions, was given. The new officers
are: Minnie Hartman. President; Cur
It's Marshall, Vice-President; Fannie
Bell Smith. Secretary; Mr.. Hendrick,
musician; Robert Lindsey, editor, and
Mr.. Tuck, critic,
****
The ninth grade girls served the SEN
ior bunch noon last Wednesday. Onr
girls sure know how to fix up appetiz-
ing dishes; and the good part of it is
that they are very liberal in serving.
The teachers are brought steaming
cup of coffee, a piece of pie, a dish
of sauce, ETC., every few days.
1893
A number of spelling certificates /
we're given out Monday morning in
chapel to those securing hundred per
sent on a list of State-prepared words
asst year.
1t still rains. This makes the third
week that we have had bad weather,
md everyone is sure sick Of it. The
Dads are nearly impossible, the trans
Ell truck from the north has to be
pushed up all the inclines by the chill
Iren; but they have managed to get
lere every day yet.
Every one owning a car is going
-foot, unless he also owns a horse
he new train comes in very handy,
nd it sure is being patronized.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02

Subscribe for the Democrat. Ii con-
talns more real reading than ever.
1888
Mr.. W. Clark went to Anacoco. to
visit friends and relatives in that town.
New farming implements are COM
ing in daily. Low prices now.-EIicks
and Bagent
Mrs. c. S. Allen has returned from
a visit to her father and mother, who
reside at DeQueen, Ark.
The family Of Mr.. i. M. Roberts
are having as their guest Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Horton.
Mr.. H. L. Shanks is in Grelton, Ohio
having been called to that city on ac-
count of the illness of relative.
Hon.. Oscar E. Morris, Mayor Of
Leesville. had the pleasure of visit
from his brother, Mr.. M. L. Morris, of
Shreveport. d
Remember, we do printing: bring
up your copy and let us figure on it.
= y g s.
Mrs. B. Forshee and children will
leave Wednesday to spend a month
with her mother at ChaneyvilIe, La.
****
If you want anything in tools or
hardware, let us quote you prices-we
have the best bargains in Leesville
Hicks and Bagent
$685.
We have extended the $1.25-a-year
price for the Democrat for limited
time. Phone in your subscriptions
NOW.
]. S. Jordan is one of the trio elect
ed from the L. S. u. to debate against
the University Of Florida. The debat-
ing contest will be held in March at
GAINESVILLE. Leesville school has some
claims on John, because he graduated
from here, hence we all wish him well
and believe that he will come off first
or we miss our guess.
%*%%
About three-thousand persons have,
so far, paid their taxes this year in
Leesville, and still Mayor Morris is at
work on the books and the cash box.
y y &*
Hon. Finly Stanly, Superintendent
of the Vernon Parish School Board,
and his stenographer. have rearranged
the furniture in the Boards office and
added several new pieces thereto.
s. = = y
Marriage certificates were granted
this week by Hon. A. R. Hicks, Clerk
of Vernon Parish, to-: Mr.. Wallace Rol-
Inns and Miss Lille Mae Williams, both
of LeesvilIe; Mr.. D. o. McFather, of
Pickering, and Miss Marie McRae, of
Leesville; Mr.. W. Nj. Lewis and Miss
Josie Mauldin, both of Anacoco; Mr..
H. Davis and Miss Lulu James, both
of Leesville; Mr.. Mark Perkins and
Miss Bessie Nichols, both of Leesville.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02
RAIN DELAYS JAIL
CONSTRUCTION

Work on the new Vernon Parish Jail
has been delayed by the unfavorabIe
weather to such an extent that the
building will not be finished on or be-
fore March 18th, the date fixed by the
contract with the builder.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02
Local and Personal at LeesvilIe

Mr.. P. J. Pye has returned from a
business trip to Lake Charles.
1888
Mr.. Jefferson Peace has returned
from a visit to his sister in Slagle.
Let the Democrat do your printing
anyway let US quote you prices.
New farming implements are COM
ing in daily. Low prices now.-EIicks
and Bagent.
1888
Mr.. A. Jacobs, whom business call
ed to New Orleans, has returned to
Leesville.
MIR. Ernest lodgings has taken a
trip to Kansas City, to visit relatives
and friends.
**&*
A new stock of plow tools have ar
rived and the price is way down.
Hicks and Bagent.
*%%*
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Barney Craft was buried at the Ana
coco Cemetery Monday.
Mr.. Charles Gibbs, Jr., who used to
live In Leesville, has returned here from
Shreveport to transact business for his
firm.
If you have any printing to be done,
let us figure on it. Our offices are
over Scobee's Store, We are there all
the time.
Miss Ada Smart has been kept from
attending her duties at the Leesville
Post Office by slight attack of in
fluenza.
We are the first 10 get down to
prices that will sell the goods-come
in and see for rself.-Hicks and
Bagent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Davis moved to
Leesville Monday from Lake Charles;
they will occupy one Of the new bun
galow cottages near the depot.
= y >; y
If you want anything in tools or
hardware, let us quote you prices-we
have the best bargains in LeesvilIe.
Hicks and Bagent.
**%*;
Having recovered from her recent
severe illness, Miss Lottie Everett again
occupies her desk in the counting room
of the West Louisiana Bank.
1888
Mrs. c. S. Allen returned home on
Tuesday. Mrs. Allen has been pa
tient at the Texarkana Sanitarium
since December. We are glad to re-
port her very much improved.
= s. *
The United Daughters of Confedera-
cy were entertained Thursday after
noon by Mrs. B. H. Lyon. Delicious
refreshments were served to eight mem
bers, and all enjoyed themselves.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02
CRIMINAL CASES TO
COME UP FEB. 8

The next regular term for trying
criminal cases before Hon. Mr.. Justice
John H. Boone at the Twelfth Judicial
District Court has been set for Thurs
day, February 9th.
Vernon Parish Democrat., 1922-02-02

We have extended the $I.25-a-year
price for the Democrat for limited
time. Phone lin your subscriptions
NOW.
New-York tribune., 1922-02-02
Col. Evaris Tracy Dies
I'm Hospital in Paris
Directed Camonilagc in Wide
Area of West Front in France
During The War

Colonel Evarts Trecy, of the firm Of
Tracy, Swartout & Co.. Of this city.
died yesterday in the American Hos
pital in Paris. His widow. whose home
is in Plainfcld, \. j.. was not titied by
cable. He had been in yrance about
two months in connection with recon
stluctiOn work.
He was born in New York fifty-four
years ago and was graduated from Yale
IN 1890 After short time with the
firm Of McKim. Mead & White he went
to lEcole dcs EoauY Arts. and on his
return bcc2mc a member Of the firm o.
Tracy lltchfield. later becoming n
founder Of the firm Of which he was a
member at the time OF his death
lie attended the Plattsburg training
camp and was commi ssloncd q captain
IN the camoufage division OF engineers
II" was promoted to major and com
mandcd the 40th Camounage Regiment
in France. In 1918 he was director OF
camouhagc training at tho army on
gineer school, and IN September Of tina.
year was placed in charge Of ali camou-
fiagc IN wide area on the west front
llo is survived by his wife, his fa-
ther, j. EvArts Tracy; five sisters and
"A bIOtI her
New-York tribune., 1922-02-02
Romance of War, Stage,
Films and Nobility Ends
N"ughter of Lord Incl,capc.
Ia. ~n as Poppy Wypdham,
Gets Divorce From Actor

From The Trbuncs European Bure1u
Copy ifhf. 1872. New lpii Tribune inc
LONDON, Feb. IA romance of the
stage and the British nobility was
finished to-dav. when the Honorable
Elsie Mackay. third daughter of Lord
lnchcape. the shipping magnate. and
known in the motion picture world as
Poppy wy yndham. was granted a decree
IN Edinburgh multiplying her marriage
to Dennis Wyndham. an actor.
The romance began during the war.
when Miss Mackay became engaged to
Nyndham whi.e she was nursing him
in a war hospital, where ne was recov-
cring from wounds. Lord Inchcape re-
fused to consent to the marriage and
the couple elcped to Glasgow, where
they We're married according to the
Scottish rite.
The Ground Of to-day's annulment ac-
tion was false registration Of the n ~
riage notice regarding their period Of
residence in Scotland. The Judge, in
granting the decree. added that he
would report the whole matter to the
Lord Advocate, indicating that perjury
proceedings might be taken.