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The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-28
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RECOGNIZE VALUE Of TREES
People Awake to tho Necessity "
Thelr Presence for tho Proper
Landscape Effect.

With the growing interest IN FOREST
r.. the landscape effect Of the trees
used for reforestlng purposes shoulo
not be overlooked. As country homes
Increase In number, the esthetlc fea
lures In both cultivated areas ana
woodlands become more and more I'M
portant, writes f. W. Kelsey In the
American forestry Magazine. Progress
IN this direct u, n the United States
may be classified into three distinct
periods.
|. The early clearing OF the native
woods growth with waste and destrnc'
ton alike Of the natural foliage effects
and the irreparable loss Of the timber
supply, without consideration being
given to future needs.
2. The awakening to realization OF
this suicidal policy as manifested ID
the conservation movement, which has
now become a subject Of nationwide
Importance.
8. The prospective period when the
beauty Of the forest growth will In the
treatment OF forestry land be recog'
nized as an important factor OF de-
velopment In connection with the utili'
tartan purposes Of the forest.
The fact Is now everywhere ap-
Dreciated that q treeless landscape Is
like a treeless city, an unattractlve
and depressing sight.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-28
EXTERIOR MUST Be INVITING
What Might Do Called approaches"
70 houss Are Worth the Most
Careful Consideration.

4 comparison Of the number Of per-
sons who view the interior Of the home
With the number who view the e1ter.
Tor makes more than evident the i'm.
portancs Of artistic and tasteful dec.
grafton for the lawn and the outside
Of 4 house. The careful execution Of
4 well.planned scheme Of exterior dec.
Grafton 10 4 matter Of personal as well
- civic pride, and nothing enhance,
to such an extent both the home and
the town % vines. shrubs and flow
ers carefully placed with an eye to
several e6ec: and suitability in keep
ias with the size and shape Of the
lawn and the style Of architecture Of
The building. The beauty Of a house
q group Of buildings can be entirely
Ooiled or greatly improved by the
vlneD and shrubbery around 1t.
Every householder IL confronted
Nth his own particular decoration
problem. He must study the character
Of biz ground, the style Of his house
The paths and walks leading to It, az
well ~ take into consideration the
kind Of decorations bic nelshbors use
IN order to got the right emphasis and
contrast to bring bis own place out
and q proper perspective Of the whole,
house, lawn and flowers.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-28
Social And Per.
sonal Items Of
Much Interest

Mr.. Ivan Payne of Rayville, was the
guest Of Fred Cook, December 18th.
Mr.. J. B. Spikes Of New Orleans
has been the guest Of Miss Susie Mae
Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Of Oil City,
are guests OF their mother, Mrs. Alice
Smith, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Wilson Of
Shreveport, arc guests of their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Woodland.
DR.. Dugan Graves from Bastrop, La.
| is visiting his mother, Mrs. 7. P.
Graves.
| Mr.. A. B. Shehee was the guest OF
his daughter, Mrs. George Smith OF
| Bossier City, Christmas.
Mr.. mad Mrs. w. J. Trott have been
guests in the home Of their daughter,
! Mrs. c. J. Frye.
Mrs. 0. G. Thomas is spending
Christmas with her daughter, Mrs. l.
H. Hood of Murray, KY.
! Miss Vera Upton who is taking q
business course in Shreveport is al
home for the holidays.
Mrs. Albert Ciyens of Winsboro, i:
the guest Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
H. K. Wimberly.
Will Davis of Minden, visited
friends and relatives here Sunday ant
Monday.
! P. P. Cook OF Shreveport was tn
guest Of his mother, Mrs. N. B. Cook
Of Grand Bayou, Sunday.
Miss Una Darden is spending Christ
was with friends in Arcadia and Rus
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Mcdowell hav
welcomed into their home, young sor
born Dec. q.
Mr.. Alton Thomas OF Helm, spen
several days with his sister, Mrs. H. T
Page.
Misses lrma and Fort Shehee spen
Christmas Day with little Miss Emile
Woodland.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levoe Burkhalter hav
as their guests during the holidays, Nj
and Mrs. S. A. Caldwell and sol
Stephen, from Bastrop.
Mr.. Obey Tucker and family VIII
have been residing in Shreveport hav
; moved back to Ringgold, and ate
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-28
Minute Atoms 81 orvosn

Minute Atoms d Oxygen.
II hole were punched Ii an cleo.
trio light bulb small enough 10 let in
100000 atoms Of oxygen a minute,
It would take 100000 years to fll
the bulb.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-28
January lst, will be in the home vacat
ed by Will Perry and family.

800
A beautiful Christmas tree was held
at the Methodist church last Saturday
night. Before the gifts were dis
tributed an appropriate program was
rendered by the Sunday school.
Those who are at home from places
Of teaching are: Miss Matte Jones
from LeCompte, La; Misses Daisy Lee
Smith and Iva Shelby from Shreve-
port: Miss Elsie Buckner from Ida and
Miss Annie Laurie Cook from Green
wood.
School closed Friday for the holl-
days, those going away were MISS
Talbert to Arcadia, and Miss Name
Williams to Pelican.
Miss Lillian Durham has as her
guest during the holidays, Miss lone
Alden of Pineville, La, who is class
mate at Louisiana College.
Miss Mae Whitton was hostess at
party given for members OF the
Senior B. Y. P. U. Christmas night
bunco and stunts weer the games OF
the evening. Refreshments Of salad
olives, crackers, ambrosia and cake
we're served by the hostess, assisted by
her sisters, Misses Rosa Lee, EVE, Eva
and Mary Lee McLamore OF Hall
Summit. Music was contributed by
Gordon Durham and Miss Edrie Hess
Those of our town who are home
from school are: Misses Gladys Burk'
halter, Jeroline Perry, Jessie ant
Helen Leslie from Normal at Natchi
! toches; Lorraine Albums and Gladys
Lawson from L. P. |. at Ruston; Ev:
Buckner from Brennan College, Gains
vile, Ca; Myrtis Hill, Manning AM
Lillian Durham from Louisiana Col
lege, Pineville, La; Robert Jones, L
Is. U; 10 Thomas from Baylor Uni
versity, Waco, Texas, and Home
Rogers from Vanderbilt at Nashville
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-28
FORESTRY L---.C
FOUND IN EIEle

The doctrine CT forest preservation
10 no new doctrine. The Louisiana
Legislature in Act No. 232, Of 1920 pro
vided that 4 landowner could collect ~
damages from anyone setting fire To
his land. and destroying saplings and
young tree growth, the cost OF artifl
cislly planting and cultivatins such
growth to the point Of development at
the time Of fire. About five thousand
years bsfore this enactment, Moses,
the Hebrew law-gNer. enacted (Exo-
dus xxii:O: III fire break out and
catch In thorns, 30 that stocks Of corn.
Or tho standing corn, or the field bs
consumed herewith; he that kindlsd
the fire shall surely make restitution"
The disastrous effect Of forest fires
Is graphically shown In Joel, chapter
!, verses IL, ~ and 70:
"How do the beasts groan! tho herds
Of cattle are perplexsd, because they
have no pasture, yea. the flocks Of
sheep are made desolate.
% Lord. to Thee will cry: for tho
fire hath devoursd the pastures Of tie
wilderness, and the flame hath burned
oil the trees Of the field.
"The beasts Of the field also CRY
unto Thee: For the rivers OF water
are dried up, and the fire hath dsvOur.
ed the pastures Of the Wilderness"
THE rivers are dried up." Some one
built 4 fire In the woods during Z
drouth.
The vengeance Of the Lord upon 4
stiff.necked and rebellious people d
times took tho form OF destruction Of
their forests. Consult Ezekiel X: 81
q. IS and At verses:
And l will cause you to pass undsl
tho rod, =
. and " shall loaths your
selves IN your own sight for oil tn
evils that ye have committed.
Son Of man, set thy face toward
the south, and drop thy word towsrt
the south, md prophesy against tn,
forest OF the south field;
And gay to the forest Of tho south
Hear the word Of the Lord; Thu,
saith the Lord God. Behold. l will kin
die I fire In thee, and 1t shall dsvoul
every green tree In thee, and ever,
dry tree: tho flaming flame shall no,
be quenched. and al faces from tn,
south to the north shall b burned
| therein"
Another divine curse:
Isaiah lx:ls. 10: FOR wlckednes,
burneth a. the fire: 1t shall dsvou,
the brlers and thorns and shall klndl,
In the thlckets Of tho forest, and the)
shall mount up like the lifting up al
smoke.
| Through the wrath Of the Lord o.
hosts is the land darkensd, and thu
psopls shall be a the fuel Of the fire:
no man shall spare his brother"
Isaiah x:lS, Is, 10: Therefore shall
the Lord. the Lord Of hosts. send
among his fat ones lsannsss; and IN
der his glory he shall kindls 4 burn
Inc like the Burning Of I fire.
And shall consume the glory Of Ii,
forest. and Of his fruitful Held, botl
soul and body; and they shall b q
when 4 standard bearer faintsth.
And the rest Of the trees Of hiv for
sst shall bs few, that 4 child may writ,
thsm."
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-28
Tenn, and Willie Cladson from
Tulane at New Orleans.

The last of the Hapsburg rulers MAJ
died in exile and poverty, having been
according to recent reports. perhaps
too highly colored, for some time past
a charity guest Of a generous Made
Ran innkeeper. Fate has pursued the
Hapsburgs relentlessly, says the Ne"
York Tribune. Macmillan, emperor
Of q day. was stood up against wall
at Queretaro and shot by the Mez'
leans. The beautiful Empress Eliza
beth was assasslnated. Her son Ru'
dolph, the heir apparent, perlshed IN q
sordld suicide pact. Ferdinand. the
next heir apparent, was murdered
with his wife at Sarajevo, a crime IN
te!woven with the beginnings OF the
World war. Francis Joseph died peace
fully, but left behind him the memory
Of having guided Austria Hungary IA
her ruin. Now Charles, the last OF the
emperor-kings, dies destitute anC
under detention, after the lnglorlou'
failure of his two filibustering e1pedI
tons into Hungary.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-28

European slrds Visit Japan.
Some Of the birds Of eastern Europe
travel q far a. Japan for the winter.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-28
Bible Thoughts for
theWeek

Sunday.
IN PLEASANT PLACES.--The
Lord is the portion Of mine tnherl'
lance and Of my cup: thou MAIN
talnest my lot. The lines are fallen
unto me In pleasant places; yea,
7 shall have a goodly HERITAGE
Ps. 1875, 8,
Monday.
RIGHTEOUSNESS BRINGS RE.
JOICING.-When the righteous are
In authority, the people rejoice:
but when the wicked beareth rule,
the people mourn.-Prov. 1872.
Tuesday.
A MIGHTY ARM.-Thou hast q
mighty arm: strong is Thy hand,
and high Is Thy right hand. JUS
tlce and Judgment are the hablta.
tlon Of Thy throne: mercy and
truth shall 90 before Thy face
Ps. 1913, IA.
Wednesday.
HOW TO TRUST.-TruSt In the
Lord with all thine heart; and lean
not unto thine own understanding.
! In all thy ways acknowledge Him,
! and He shall direct thy paths
! Prov. 8:5. 8.
I Thursday.
] FURNISH NO FUEL. Where
! no wood Is. there the IRE goeth
/ out: 90 where there 10 no tale
I bearer. the strife csassth.-eProv.
] 1920.
I Friday.
! THE PRINCE OF PEACD.-Uuto
I 10 q Child Is born, unto u 4 Son u
] given: and the government shall
be upon His shoulder; and Hi
I name shall be called Wonderful.
! Counsellor. The mighty God, Thu
I everlasting Father, The PRINCE
] OF PEACE.-lsa. 90.
| Saturday.
THE POWER OF TAITH.-Js'
I sus said unto them, II ye have faith
as a grain Of mustard seed 70 shall
I say unto this mountain, Remove
] from hence to yondsr place: and Il
shall remove; and nothing shall be
| impossible unto you.-Matt. II 20
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-28
CHURCH ANNN0UNcEMrs,
Methodist Chu..,

PREACHING re Sl every LIST and 3yd g.,
at II 90 a. m. and $50 n Wv - Sal
Rev. A. l.. Harper, pastor ILL.,
Sunday school every SUNDAY =. ,
a. m. W
Junior League, 4:30 .. N 1
Senior League, $50 .. NJ
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-28

Patronize your home town mer
chants.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-28
Invisible Writing.

Writing done with mixed solution
of chloride Of cobalt and chloride OF
nickel gives a bright green on heat
inp the shade varying according 70
the relative proportions OF the two
SAILS used. The writing fades away
on cooling.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-28

SHOW your good citisenship and do.
msstic pride BY making your house a
splendid example rather than a dis.
appointing exception. Wash your win.
dovs; apply paint to thirsty surfaces
clean and rsnovats your yards; polish
your brasswork; see to It that your
house looks like q real American home.
And don't stop on the outside but make
The interior look like new from cellar
% attic.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-28
Baptist Church

Baptist Church
Preaching every 2nd and d. ,
day at II go a. m. and I'm ~, i" y
Rev. J. P. Durham, pastor p u
Sunday school every Supd,,
10 90 a. m. ""'u''
Junior B. Y. ?. U. at s:N \ .
Senior B. \. P. U, at $50 r . y !
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-28
One on the Jury.

"Gvntlcmen Of the jury said tho
prosecuting attorney, this prisoner IS
IN unmltigated scoundrel; ne acSnowl'
edges It. And yet, thanks to the WIS.,
dom Of the common law, he has been
nyen a fair trial by Jury OF bis
peers."--Boston Transcript.
The Bienville Democrat. [volume] (Arcadia, Bienville Parish, La.) 1912-1980, 1922-12-28
WHITE FENCE FOR GARDEN
Decorative Scheme That Serves Two
Purposes, Making for Quiet and
Sselusion, with Beauty.

Framing the garden with a decora'
uve fence Of white pales has at least
two distinct advantages. Inclosing the
garden gives 1t that much-to-be-de-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-05-03
OBITUARY

Soren S. Thompson was born in the
town of Kickapoo, Vernon county, on
April goth, 1868. He graduated from
the rural schools, attended high school
at Viroqua, and began clerking when
a mere boy at the store at Liberty Pole
Most of his life has been spent at
clerking and he was for time a mer-
chant at Soldiers Grove. He had to
give this up because being confined too
much to indoor life was not the best
for his health. He has for the past
few years been a carpenter and also
worked in the stores during busy sea-
sons. His services were in demand
because he was liked by all who knew
him. He had a cheerful disposition,
was blessed with genuine goodness and
honesty. He died April
28th and on April 80 his remains
were laid to rest at Soldiers Grove
cemetery amidst large gathering of
relatives and friends. Revs. Tholle-
haug and Smith spoke in fitting and
kind words of the departed. Vocal Sc
lections were given by the Mrs. and
Miss Thollehaug. He leaves to mourn
his memory, his loving wife; Evelyn,
his little daughter; and a sister, Mrs.
E. Hooverson of Folsom, besides many
other relatives and friends.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-05-03
AGED LADY WRITES

BAKER, MONT, April ", l9ZZ.
Editor Censor:-As | used to live
on Sugar Grove ridge, thought l would
write you a few lines.
We had an awful long cold winter
here this year, lots OF snow and stock
died for want of feed. There has been
bad snow storms all of April; but very
few have gotten into the fields to work
yet and no seeding done in our neigh
borhood.
There was large crowd gathered
at my home the evening of the 18th
and surprised me as it was my birth
day, was 70 years old that day.
There was truck load from Baker
came out also and all had a very good
time. Each one brought something
good to eat and served a very nice
lunch of cake, sandwiches, pickles, cof-
fee and ice cream. / received many
loveyl presents.
Mrs. Ella Norris had a very nice
Easter dinner for house full of her
neighbors and friends. She has also
been entertaining weekend parties.
There We're seven came out from town
last week and they stayed till Monday
morning. Her niece brought out some
of her friends from town Saturday af-
ternoon. An reported a ripping good
time and wished to come again as soon
as they can arrange to do so.
MRS. MARY E. ALLEN.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-05-03
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Beginning Tuesday morning, school
will open at o'clock for the remainder
o fthe year. This plan has been tried
here in previous years and has worked
successfully. The students were gen.
orally in favor of the new plan.
The Junior-Senior party which was
held at the Woodman Hall last We'd
nesday evening was a very enjoyable
one. An entertaining program was
given during the early part of the
evening. Dancing occupied the time
until 10 o'clock when refreshments
were served. Miss Kyle and Supt Full
ton acted as chaperones.
A most delightful surprise was CIV
en- Mrs. johnson by her Senior English
class last Friday. The members came
to class well provided with candies and
cookies, and everyone enjoyed them
selves. We can forgive the Seniors
for we were all young once. 4
The typewriting and shorthand con-
test which was held at Tomah last Sat
urday was another successful one for
Viroqua. Our two contestants, Sidney
Tuhus and Mable johnson, made very
fine showing. Sidney was awarded
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-05-03
JEFFERSON

Bud, May 2-We all welcome the
nice weather we have been having the
past few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Walters rejoice
over baby boy at their home.
Elmer and Albert Hanson are busy
steaming tobacco beds, also Ole Tryg-
gestad.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Tryggestad
spent Sunday evening at the new home
of Amund Tryggestad.
A large crowd attended the English
services at Zion last Sunday afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Swanson of Westby
are the parents of baby girl born the
Goth at the hmoe of her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hanson.
The community was saddened by the
sudden passing away of a good neigh
Dor and friend, Mrs. Martin Thoreson.
A large gathering attended her funer-
al last Friday. Our deepest sympathy
is extended to the grief stricken has
band and family.
Ethel Skrede is employed at tn G
Fred Walters home.
Ray Tryggestad has employed Har-
ry Bakken for the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Tryggestad, A.
o. Hanson and family Sundayed at
Ole Traastad's at Liberty Pole.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-05-03
CONCRETE SOUTH OF CITY

We are glad to know that the pave
ment south of Viroqua to the forks of
Highways II and % will be construct
ed this summer, and that it is practi-
cally assured that the material will be
reinforced concrete. The lowest bid
on concrete was about $2.40 per square
yard, the committee making a sub
stantial saving-some ST., 000-over
what they would have had to pay sew
eral months back, due to the big drop
in cement and the eagerness of con-
tractors to hook up for the seasons
work. The estimated cost of concrete
for the three miles is a little below
100000, and Chairman C. J. Smith
Of the Highway Committee says there
is no question but that this will be the
material used. The bid on tarvia was
only $4,000 less than the concrete bid.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-05-03
AROUND THE COUNTY
STERLING

West Prairie,Apri 21Neely Svang-
stu autoed to Lacrosse on Wednes-
day, returning home on Thursday.
Paulsen Bros. of Viroqua brought
down and erected windmill for Scott
Sanwick, this past week.
Friends and neighbors were grieved
to learn of the death of Mrs. Lee Bar
ny. Although sh had been receiving
medical treatment for some time, her
condition was not thought to have
been so serious.
Anderson of the Ford garage at
Viroqua, was down one day last week
and set up a double disc for Thomas
Sandwich, which he has bought to
use with his Fordson tractor
The Misses Minnie and Buena Vance
visited at Geo. Nelson's Sunday.
The Fargo cheese factory opened
on Monday with Geo. Dodge of Ava
lanche as cheese maker.
Thomas Swangstu has returned
home from Minneapolis, having COM
pleted a course in the automobile re-
pair shops of that city.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-05-03
THE Church notes
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Sunday school at 10; morning wor-
ship at II; C. E. society at $50.
Next Thursday the ladies of the
church serve their regular lunch.
Next Saturday morning the semi
annual rummage sale will be held at
the church. All parties sending pack
ages please have them on the front
porch for collection, Friday morning.
Monday night, May 8,the church viii
hold their annual church meeting. We
urge every one to be present. A COW
cred dish lunch viii be served at $50,
each family bringing one dish and
sandwiches enough for the family.
Misses Omundson and Goodell will
represent our church at the Lacrosse
Association to be held in Tornah May
q, 9, 10.
METHODIST CHURCH
Our slogan is to serve. We render
what service we can to whomsoever we
can. The subjects for next Sundays
sermons will be morning: Love Has
No Boundaries. Evening: The Extra
of the Christian Life. Our Sunday
school continues to prosper. The at
tendance is over the 200 mark every
Sunday. Epworth League at o'clock
Midweek service Thursday at 8 o'clock.
Beginning with this month and con
tinuing through the summer all even
ing meetings will be at 8 o'clock in
stead of 7:30.
VIROQUA CIRCUIT
Our work in the field is like the
flowers; they are bloomin. The work.
ers are enthused, the children interest
ed, and the future is hopeful. Next
Sabbath morning our Sunday school
will meet at the usual hour but it is
hoped with greater enthusiasm, after
visiting our town school. All the kid
dies were delighted with what they
saw and heard. At the close of the
school, the morning worship, the sub
ject, The Worth of Man, Bird series.
Man and His Heavenly Home-Strive
to Attain, in the afternoon, at Bishop
Branch and in the evening at Liberty
Pole. The Sunday school at Liberty
Pole is encouraging, and we hope un-
der the SUPPLEMENTARY of Mr.. Cade,
and his corps of workers who have
banded together to promote the work
we will do great things here. Satur-
day night the home talent play, which
you must not miss.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Next Sunday morning at ten begins
an interesting contest in the Bible
school to last for three months. Be
on hand to see the thing start off right
1t will pay you to be there on time.
Preaching service at IL. Topic of ser
mon, "a Church Commended" c. E.
$50. Evening song service at 1880.
The sermon will deal with "Heroes of
Faith"
Thursday 1880 prayer meeting and
Bible study. Friday 2:30 monthly
meeting of the missionary society at
the home of Mrs. Matte Dawson.
On Friday afternoon, May IL a
meeting of all the ladies of the church
is called for 2:30 at the church. I'm
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1922-05-03

The first complete semi official ac-
count of conditions in Transcaucasian
Russia, contained in the Report OF
the American Commission Of five
members sent out by the Near East
Relief. and published in part in The
Nation. has been made public In full
1t states that in Armenia conditions
have been found shocking indeed far
worse than present conditions in the
Volga district OF Russia"
THE Immediate cause for the pres
ent acute famine situation in Arme-
nia," the Commission goes on to state.
was the destruction of some 140 viii
lagos by the invading Turks, from
which the populations were driven and
whence all beasts of burden. agricul-
tural and household implements and
furniture were removed by the inva-
ders. The evacuation of this portion
Of Armenia did not take place until
April 81, 1921. too late for any extern
sive crop to be put in, even had the
peasants the drauRht animals and the
implements to plough and SOW the
ground"
According to this Report there are
ga rough total OF about 400 900 home
less refugees in Armenia now facing
winter without food OF the $4,000
Armenians concentrated in cities and