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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
CHAPTER VI

= Vacation, In spite of increased leis-
ure, may bring inconvenience to people
in Ramsey's strange but not uncOm-
mon condition. At home his constant
air was that Of a badgered captive
plaintively silent under injustice; and
he found it difficult to reply calmly
when asked where he was going-an
inquiry addressed to him, he asserted,
every time he touched his cap, even
to hang it up!
The amount of evening walking he
did must also have been a trial to his
nerves, on account of fatigue, though
the ground covered was not vast. Mil.
las mother and father were friendly
people, but saw no reason to "mOve
out of house and home" as Mr.. Rust
said, when Milla had "callers"; and
on account of the intimate plan Of
their small dwelling a visitors only
alternative to spending the evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Rust as well as
with Milla, was to invite her to "go
out walking"
Evening after evening they walked
and walked and walked, usually in
company--at perhaps the distance of
half block-with Albert Paxton and
Sadie Clews, though Ramsey now and
then felt disgraced by having fallen
into this class; for sometimes it was
apparent that Albert casually had his
arm about Sadie's waist. This allured
Ramsey somewhat, but terrified him
more. He didn't know how such mat
ters were managed. ..
Usually the quartet had no destina-
ton; they just went tout walking"
until ten o'clock, when both girls had
to be homeland the boys did, too,
but never admitted 1t. On Friday eve.
nings there was public open,air con-
cert by brass band in a small park,
and the four were always there.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
FRAMXL|N'S C0LD.AlR BATH
HomeIy Philosopher Was One Of tho
Earliest American Advocates of
the Open Window.

The cold bath in the morning is q
social fetch that makes two clear
divisions Of mankind-the thoroughly
vlrtuouS who do not shrink from the
full rigOrS and the LaO1iceanS who
play with the hot water tap. AS a Gus.
tom it may be peculiarly English, but
one hears less Of a variation of it
that has respectable authority, says
the Manchester Guardian.
Benjamin Franklin while represent
Ing the American colonies in London,
wrote in one of his informing letters
to a French correspondent that the
Shock of cold water hath always ap-
peared to me as too violent, and | have
found it much more agreeable to my
constitution to battle in another ele-
ment-l mean cold air. With this
view | rise early almost every morning
and sit in my chamber without any
clothes on whatever, half an hour Or
an hour, according to the season, either
reading Or writing. The practice is not
in the least painful, but, on the con,
trary, agreeable, and if | return to
bed afterward, before | dress myself
as it sometimes happens, | make q
supplement to my nights rest Of one
or two hours of the most pleasing sleep
that can be imagined"
Franklin was siXty-tWO at the time
He had still to live twenty-five of the
most active years of his extraordinary
career, so that in his case cold-ail
baths seem to have done no harm
Franklin was before his time in his
belief in fresh air, and he wrote some
savage things about the "aerophobis
that at present diStresses weak minds
and makes them choose to be stihet
and poisoned rather than leave oper
the window Of bedchamber or put
down the glass Of a COACH"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
zlllESjQnll slIZEE
3 Distinctive Spring Wraps; 5
i School and Play Garments 7
llEE

IF ONE plans TO buy spring wrap
1 and a new frock to wear under it,
well and good! If, however, one must
choose between the two, considering
the tickIeneSS Of spring weather, the
better part Of wisdom is to decide in
favor of the wrap.
There Is calm assurance in the
happy possession of an outer garment
which not only bespeaks style, but
which fortities against cool breezes.
Paris says long waist lines and
blouse effects. The advance coat mod.
els show these tendencies.
Another style point Is contrasting
color effect. The lining, together with
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
CIRCLES HELP FARM INCOME
Excellent Example Of Way in Which
Home Demonstration Workers
Are Aiding Farmers.

prepared by the United States Department
of Agriculture>
Home demonstration workers realize
that before substantial Improvements
can be made in rural home life there
must be more cash income with which
to install conyenienceS, correct defects,
beautify the surroundings, or improve
clothing. On most farms the produc-
ton and selling Of eggs and poultry
offer the best immediate possibilities
for increasing the income. The home
demonstration agents of the United
States Department of Agriculture and
the state agricultural colleges, there
fore have turned their attention to-
giving help in this field whenever there
seemed to be need of it. s
The poultry project at Orchard Gar
! dens community, Dakota County,
Mimi, is an excellent example of the
way in which home demonstration
work thus meets real want. The
home demonstration agent helped to
interest people in poultry raising as a
source of income, which would mean
income during the winter as well as
during the summer.
The poultry project was started by
the poultry specialist. During the
project the members formed poultry
association, The first work of the as
ISOLATION was to pool their orders for
feed, thus saving considerable sum.
The second step of the association was
to organize an egg circle to make plans
for the marketing of the eggs. The egg
circle was formed and bylaws adopted,
making provision for a guaranty that
their product would be of excellent
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
Purpose.

Ambition is more than a wish; It IL
desire intensified into determined pur-
pose. All that is needed for the &C.
complishment of our ambitions Is a de-
sire so strong that we will sacrifice
whatever may stand in the way of our
success. The law of compensation
never fails. If we would gain one
thing we must give up another. How
many people have you known who
complain Of failure through bad luck,
when your own knowledge Of them
tells you that their downfall came
through lack of really trying? They
were not willing to forego pleasures
or extravagances which interfered
with their success.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
PROFITABLE TO RAISE DUCKS
Fowls Mature Rapidly and Arc Ready
for Market at Ten or Eleven
Weeks Of Age.

One Of the best sources Of profit In
poultry raising, particularly where
market poultry is concerned, is in tho
raising of ducks. They mature very
rapidly and are generally ready for
market at ten or eleven weeks OF age,
If intended for market purposes. For
breeders they bring good prices If ma.
tured and held over until the breed.
ing season.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
COOKING Chicken.

Old saying is, no one can eat quail
a day for 81 days. H. J. Jalmar, Bap-
fist missionary In the Kongo, hasn't
tested the quail theory. But he ate
chicken three times a day for two
years.
Don't pity Jalmar for monotony Of
diet.
Pity his wife, who had to plap the
meals to make them attractive. She
evolved q ways of preparing chicken.
No man has a task as difficult as
his wife has, in planning meals. Doubt
It? Ask her.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
At Certain Times Robert Louis
stevenson's Manuscript Is Said to
Have Been "Weird."

Robert Louis Stevenson's handwrit'
Ing was fairly legible when he felt
well, although when he was not well
his scrawl was distinctly weird. IN
his article on the genesis OF THE
Master Of BaIlantrae," he speaks Of
having been haunted by a story con
ceived in Highland rain, in the blend
Of the smell Of heather and bog plants,
and with a mind full Of the Athole
correspondence and the memories Of
the dumlicide Justice
Ingenious surmises have been made
as to the meaning Of the last words.
Sir Graham Balfour now explains. &C.
cording to the Westminster Gazette.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30

synopsis. his grandfather,
mali Ramsey Milholland is watch
,ng the Decoration Day Parade
We u tho home town. The old gentle
n man, a veteran of the Civil war
andaayors to impress the young
ster with the significance OF the
syeat conflict, and many years att
award the boy was to remember
his words with startling vivldness'
n The schoolrOom. a few years
.f,erward, Ramsey is not dlstin-
sushed for remarkable ability,
though his pronounced dislikes are
arithmetic, 'Recitations" and Ger
man. In sharp contrast to liam
ssy's backwardness is the precocity
Of little Dora Yocum, a young lady
whom in his bitterness he denomi-
mates Teachers Pet" In high
school, where he and Dora are
classmates, Ramsey continues to
fssl that the cir. delights to mani
fest her superiority. and the vim
dictiyeness he generates becomes
alarming. eliminating in the reso-
lut,on that some day he will
"sbow" her. At a class picnic Ram
sey Is captured bag and baggage
Nv Milla Rust, the class beauty,
and endures the agOnies of his first
love.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
LICE ARE QUITE INJURIOUS
Parasites Have Been Known to De.
stroy Dozens Of Turkeys in Short
Period Of Time.

Experienced turkey breeders agree
that lice are the most dangerous to
adult turkeys during the fall and win
ter. They have been known to de-
stroy dozens of birds in a few weeks.
The usual reason given is that the
turkeys are unable to find dust baths
at this season with which to fight the
nest in their own way, and consequent
ly, the lice get an unusual foothoId.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30

tractiveness. The ideal garment must
stand the wear and tear of romp and
play, and still look neat and pretty.
From the kiddie's standpoint, where
is the fun of being all dressed up when
we 60 wading or turn somersaults, or
make mud pies, or play ball? What
we children want is something that
won't spot or musS or look all
wrinkly.'
Well, here it is, kiddies, dear, just
what You are looking for! Jersey knit
rompers and dresses, which will not
wrinkle or muss up no matter how
hard you play in them! Ask big sister
what she thinks of jersey knit gar
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30

gested for trimming. Black kasha
cloth with a cape lined with colored
crepe. de chine is smart, or emitting
the krimmer, 1t can be made entirely
Of crepe de chine, crepe faille, satin,
taffeta or broadcloth, duvetyn, trico.
tine, cheviot or Jersey. Inserted side
sections give the effect Of a panelled
skirt. Lower edge about two yards.
Designer.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
CHAPTER V.

The next morning Ramsey came into
Ms fathers room while Mr., Nlilholland
was shaving, an hour before church
time. and it became apparent that the
sor had something on his mind, though
for a while he said nothing.
3Did you want anything, Ramsey%'
aWell--"
"Didn't want to borrow my razors?'
mo, SIR
Mr.. MilhOlland chuckled. II hardly
imposed SO seriously! Shaving is a
neat Nuisance and the longer you keep
AWAY from II the better. And when
yNu do, you let my razors alone, young
.hler!"
4Yes, SIR" (Mr. Milholland's razors
lIv1p safe. Ramsey had already
3Aeyed one Of his own, but he prac.
lded the art III secret)
What is 1t you really want, Ram.
gr :
guess ! don't want anything"
Honey
4 NO, sir. You gay me some Fri.
w
xr. MilhOlland turned from his mir.
W and looked over the edge of q
tEel at his son. In the boys eyes
lefe was such a dumb agony of inter.
eUnon that the father was a little
artled.
why, what Is 1t, Ramsey? Have
kou-' He paused, frowning and won
flerng. "You haven't been getting in
70 some mess you want to tell me
sbcut, have you?"
No, SIR"
His tone was meek. but q mute dis
ftess lurked within IT, bringing to the
ItathTs mind disturbing suspicious,
Iald fOreshadowings of Indignation ant
M pity "See here, Ramsey he said
IN there's anything you want to ash
OF to tell me. you'd better out witt
= end get it over. Now, what is it,
'Wel--it isn't anything"
Are you sure?"
Ramsey's eyes fell before the severe
md PIERCING gaze of his father. Eyes
~
k MilhOlland shook his head doubt
ply; then, as his son walked slOwl,
WM the room, he turned to complete
toilet In a somewhat uneasy frame
mind. Ramsey had undoubtedly
sated to say something to him ant
boys expression had shown thai
matter in question was serious
iessing, and, 1t might be, critical
N fact 1t was-to Ramsey. Havin!
gun within only the last few hour.
regard haberdashery as of vital i'm
pHanee, and believing his father Il
possessed of the experience and au
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
Circular EnectG.

The employment Of straight lengths
Of fabrics, SO that the result has a
circular turn, is noticeable In many
types Of garments. Dress tunics show
this trend, as do coats Of novel cut.
One Of the latter used this idea IN a
shoulder cape, dropped In hood-draped
fashion.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
BAKED BONES FOR POULTRY
Furnish Mineral Matter Which ls Of
Great lmportance-Pound Into
Small Crumbs.

Heavy bones Of all kinds may be put
in shape for chicken feed by baking
until brittle, and then rolling or pound
ing into small crumbs. These baked
bones furnish mineral matter which is
of great Importance in nutrition.
Green bone is probably the best source
Of mineral matter, but green bone IS
not always at hand, and bones for bak-
ing are more or less abundant on
every farm.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
Jersey Knit Garments for Children.

fects reign supreme, the collars on
coats Of new mode take the form OF
lined scarves with fringed ends.
In the accompanying illustration, all
the above mentioned style points are
verified in handsome model OF navy
kasha cloth lined with sand colored
marocain crepe.
With the thought Of playtlme clothes
for children, to the uninitiated the
roseate view presents itself, Of spick-
and.span garments daintily fashioned
with frills and fluttering bows.
Mothers, who know from experience,
look at it differently. They demand
durability and real service, plus at.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
WAS NOT ALWAYS EASY TO READ

that after many heads had been
called into consultation he himself
came to the conclusion that it should
read "Chevalier de tombstone" The
Interpretation may be correct, for In
one Of Stevenson's papers occurs the
combination "brean." The late James
Murray Of the Oxford dictionary asked
Stevenson what 1t meant. Stevenson
replied that 1t was a misprint for
ocean"
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
Flock Of Laying Hens In Good Health.

quality. Each. member was furnished
with a stamp with the name of the egg
circle and number identifying the
eggs. In case bad egg was shipped,
it could be traced to the owner.
Through the home demonstration
agent a market for the eggs was found
with the Women's Community Council
of Minneapolis, the Office of the Mime
apolis home demonstration agent be-
ing used as the distributing center.
The production from the egg circle
soon outgrew this form Of marketing
and the president of the Orchard Gar
dens Poultry association then secured
a market for the eggs through one Of
the high-class markets in eggs and but
ter in Minneapolis.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
Keep All Fowls Busy.

A flock Of chicks or hens will
scratch and work all day In litter from
the hayloft, as the seeds are small and
covered with leaves and chat. The
leaves from clover hay will also be
greatly relished.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
When You Do, You Let My
Hasets Alone, Young FelIer!"

" lacking in himself, Ramsey had
y get him to settle a question
n s. bad been upsettlng him badly,
eRn room, since breakfast. What
aated to know was: Whether It
y to wear an extra handker-
owing out Of the coat breast
g not, and, If it was right
Handkerchief to have a col.
uef of to be plain white? But
nsver before brought any such
tles 70 his father, and found
= dlmdent to set them forth.
~, when he left the house
uats later, lie boldly showed
q purple border above the
g = he saw himself about
n overall old lady pedes,
"A md thrust the hand.
deep concealment.
/ \ e. farther, he pulled
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
That Friend in keed.

A man never needs a friend more
han when he feels as independent as
hog on ice. Then is just when he Is
nre to slip. Blessed be the man that
mes along Just then and helps q
~" m!
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
How unurateful.

"Husbands!" said disillusiOned
wife to a friend. "What wretches
hey are! ( brought mine dowry
II $500 a year-well, my dear, he
absolutely refuses to get me a $1,000
.Own." .....
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
& Handsome Model Of Navy Kasha Cloth.

finishing details and facings are de-
pended upon for flashes Of color. That
is, navy is styled with solid red or tan
trimmings, black with gray is very
fashionable, brown with the new toast
color, and so on. Which leads to an
interesting item, viz, handbags and
hosiery; also hats are designed this
season with view to carrying the
color scheme throughout the costume
ensemble.
As to fabrics, perelaine. kasha cloth,
poiret twill, and especially tweed in
heather cOlOrs are favored.
This being a season when scarf ef-
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
Euus for Matching.

For Matching purposes take tho
eggs from the hens that lay best.
Build up; never let the standard
down.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30

little lightweight wool rompers and
sweaters prevent catching cold.
Clever pockets are In the extended
sides of the rompers shown here. This
garment buttons at the back across the
waist line and up the center.
Note the cunning yoke In the dress
The original model Is in navy with
scarlet collar and cuffs. The clever
patch pockets are bordered with rec
ard there Is a tie-girdle to match.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
Spring Froeks.

A smart spring wardrobe should In.
clude a cape dress, and for the early
days Of the season krimmer 10 sug.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30

ments, for, of course, she Is wearing
one of these new one-piece jersey knit
dresses which all the shops are dis
playing. Knitted outerwear apparel
for youth and adult is the big thought
of the day.
As to jersey knit juvenile garments
they are blessing to mother as well
as to child. First of all, they are eco
nomical. Not only is this so from the
standpoint Of cost price they are sur
prisingly inexpensive, but they solve
the laundry problem. Again, at the
spring Of the year, when children per
sist in casting aside their wraps, these
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
Back Ia the Simnie Liza

0dVN " sU0 0ItHPIe 6JIes
Lady just arrived from England
wishes to dispose Of her entire ward.
robe. Advertisement In an Australian
paper.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30

Daily Needle Consumption.
The world uses up an average Of y
100000 needles q day.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30

The cost Of living In London Is 10
per cent above the prewar figure.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-03-30
Ramsey kisses Milla and fate
steps in to separate them and
"everything's all over"

(TO BE CONTINUED
The Nome nugget., 1922-04-15
TO HELP ALASKA AND OURSELVES
(Chicago Daily Tribune)

(Chcago
 During O engaged the United States poured fiery and machinery which find utilize. of peaceful production of
 
 rich agricultural and possibilities improved circulation ndustria efficiency all fields of production region which perhaps is being neglected In which exploited Our that population and industry are declining agriculture sunce to a largea population.
 American possession? The that Aaskas development parayzed which, special is exacng exorbtan freight smaller enterprises of depend statistics makes legislation and conditions affecting Alaskas growth
 We making thorough public establish conditions for its healthy development
 be desired this time when America needs meet heaped shoulders New propoionae reduction of the burden existing It means opportunity for for
 A by Representative
 
 competition and induce lower rates to pretending other for careful cond of relief provided
The Nome nugget., 1922-04-15
WILL THE CAPITAL BE MOVED

division
   of coming election Naturally desire
  capital the  However these comments again brought the old 
  terriOrythat Division
 
  Third Division
   
 
  the capital Territory
The Nome nugget., 1922-04-15
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
To J. w. Gallop. J. W. Morris, J. Ingal. Annie Hendrix, Edward

To J. w. Gallop. J. W. Morris, J.
 Ingal, Annie Hendrix, Edward
 Tuft and Geo. Pendergast, your
 heirs and legal representatives:
 You and each of you are hereby notified that the undersigned as CO., owner therein, has expended the sum of one hundred dollars for each of the years, 1913. 1914, 1915. 1916. 1920. 1921. and one and one-haif dollars for each of the years 1917. 1918 and 1919 in labor and improve ments on and for the benefit of the SEATTLE ASSOCIATION. placer mining claim situated on the Niuk- lux River about three-quarters of a mile above the town of Council. in the Council City Recording District. Alaska, (notice of location whereof is recorded in Volume 23, of Loca- tions. at page IT. of the records of said districD in the performance of the annual labor required by Section 2324 Revised Statutes of the United States. and supplemental legislation in order to hold said claim.
 And you are severally required to contribute your proportion of such expenditure. according to your sev- eral interests in said claim to the un- dersigned coowner with you therein within ninety days after the service of this notice on you by the publi- cation thereof, or your interest in said claim will become forfeited and vest in the undersigned as provided by the said statute
 W. K. TAYLOR.
 Co-owner. Publish-Feb. 1925. March All IS. l5 Snri, i S15 p % May f 12 1g92