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UNCLE SAM WILL VISIT THE FAIR AT SHREVEPORT Two Carloads of Govern~ment Exhib. Its, With War Souvenirs, To Be Shown. That the government is encourag ig agricultural fairs this year more than ever before, is evidenced min many ways, including its decision 'a send exhibits to various state fairs. One of these exhibits, filling two rail road cars and requialng 9,000 square gost for display, will be see at the state Fair of Louiltana, October 30 to November 4, inelustv I In this display all branches of the United States government will be rep reseated, and it is expected to prove one of the most popular attractions at the fair. Among the particularly in teresting exhibits will be specimens from the Army sad Navy Department, with possibly some souvenirs from France. Various models, special pleoes of apparatus and instruments of different hinds used in investiga tions conducted by the government's buresas will also be oa display. An ether article of special interest will be a rescue oar such as is used In saving victims of mine accidents This big government exhibit promises to be intensely interesting, instruc tive and inspiring, and thousands of visitors are expected to see It. The war work of the nation will be hown In most impressive manner by these combined displays. The War Departments' and Navy exhibit can hardly fall to place Americans more closely in touch with their boys who are making more uneasy the heads that wear the crowns. There are ma hine guns, hand grenades, deptn bombs, torpedoes, gas masks and other things Used in killing Fritlzes. Every red-blooded American should see this wonderful display. It will be a war show from beginnings to end. In arraneing to send exhibits to each state fair and exposition, the government is giving splendid evi dence of its appreciation of such in stitations in encouraging greater pro duction and conservation and in teaching and inspiring the citizens to increase their activities in support of the government. For further information apply to W. R. Hirsch, Secretary, Shreveport, Ia. Give us your next Printing -A Try Us On Job Printing -o Bienvenu Opera House Announce that on account of the rapid spread of Infuenza, there will - - be no picture show until further Snotice. M -U "FARM LOANS" I have formed a connection with the Banker's Loan and Securities Company of New Orleans, La., and can place long terms loans on improved and pro ductive farms. Amount unlimited. No advance charges. Prompt service guaranteed. R. A. JACOB, Real Estate Agent, Office Hotel Frederic Building New Iberia, La. - CI~C.\ Takes The To Win These American DOLLARS; back ing up the bayonets in the hands of our bully boys "over there." Dive deep into your pockets and shell out your lat dollar, to LEND to Uncle Sam, whose promise to pay is Sas good as gold the world over. Liberty Bonds, from $50 to $1,000; bearing a high rate of interest; to be bought on dollar weekly payments if desired. See your banker TODAY. T s I'Irs Ain win g thii This space contributed in winning the war by Robert Martin and Dr. J. R. Olivier. LOCAL NEWS. Mr. J. C. Bienvenu made a trip to Baton Rouge this week. Mr. John Gesser, Jr., of Orange, Texas, is on a visit to relatives here. Miss Jeanne Davenport return ed home this week after spending several weeks in Broussard. Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Roussel of Patterson were here this week at the home of Mr L. J. Gardemal. -- Mrs. (). Badon received news that lihr son Robert, who is at a Camp in K(entucky, sick with in fluenza, is much better. Mr. Harry Knight of Houston, Texas, was here several days visit ing his fathel and mother, Mr. and Mrs. George Knight. -Just received a complete Fall line of "Men Hate" in Velours, Khaki and other colors. Take a look at our window. K. Schwartz. Messrs. Dewey Fournet, George Thomas, Maurice Bienvenu and Lawrence Bienvenu have entered the Lafayette Ineustrial Institute, in the army corps department. -Men, just step in and take a look at our fall line suits, latest styles, in five seam backs and form fitting back. Buy here and save money. K. Schwartz. W.s.s. - Train up a hired girl the way S:. , l;,uld go, and it will not be {long before she is gone. Sl To The Public. It is the purpose of the Liberty Loan Committee to publish the "i names of all subscribers to Thei Fourth Liberty Loan in both local' papers, Saturday October 19. So a far, a majority of our people have subecribed very generously, but, in the opinion of the committee, r we have a good many people who have not subscribed as much as they should, and yet others wbo did not subscribed at all. To the people of the first class herein named the committee i wishes to express its sincerest I ibhanks; to those of the second we invite them to increase the sub. scription: and to the last we ask them to reflect a moment and we' feel sure that their conscience will guide them to subscribe their' share. .. R. OLIVIER, Chairman of Committee. All our young people who were attending the Industrial School at Lafayette have returned home on account of the prevailing influenza. The colored people Pair Fair at Parks Saturday and Sunday last was a complete success. NOTICE NO HUNTING AND TRESPASSING AL LOWED ON OUR PLANTATIONS. PAUL MELANCON UBAL DMELANCON BIG POULTRY SHOW PLANNED FOR FAIR With A. F. Rol, of Baton Rouge, in charge a superlntendent, the an nual Poultry Show at the ,gtate Fair of Louisiana, Ootober 80 to Novem ber 4, Inclusive, promises to ecelipee al previous poultry ezhlbitloas at Shreveport. Competition will be open to the world, sad ufrms and fanciers of many states are expected to be represented. Premiums totaling $2,600 have been offered in the poultry department is which one of the new features will be a Pot Stock Show, with various nov el specimens displayed. In addition to the general display and the Pet Stock Show, there will be a large exhibit by members of the Boys' and Girls' Poultry Clubs of Louisianas, in charge of M. C. Taylor of Baton Rouge. Membership In these clubs exceeds 6,000. The members are being taught the value of powitry in the solution of the food problem end are showing intense interest In their work, as will be reflected by their exhibits at the fair. C. P. Van Winkle of Dallas will judge the poultry and A. T. Modlin of Topeka, Kan, an.. will judge exhibits In the Pet Stock Show. For further information and catalog write to W. R. Hirsch, Secretary, Shreveport, IA. - - , w.S.S. .. HUNTING NOTICE. No Hunting and Trespasslug allowed on my plantation in the First Ward, all violators will be prosecuted. Oct. 5.1918. I1. P. MOITT. FOR SALE. SECOND HAND BRICKS WELL CLEANED AT $8 A THOUSAND. Apply to O. DURAND, Keystine Plantation, St. Martinville, La. I