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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-07-27
BiHers.

Our people are swindled out
Of their money and health by
the use of the Internal mix
lures Of quacks, under the
general name Of bitters. The
vocabalaries Of all nations are
ransacked to give them names
to please the fancy, and ex-
cite curiosity. The bases Of
these frauds are the lowest
grades Of whisky. The very
fact Of their being sold so
cheaply should warn all who
are not natural fools Of their
nature and properties. Some
rough writer has divided man
kind into two classes-the
humbuggeTs and the humhug-
ged. This definition is strict
ly true applied to the manu-
facturers and consumers Of
bitters. The man who buys q
bottle Of bitters is paying for
a fraud perpetrated upon him
self, and not only this, he is
swallowing a poison in dis
guise. We will ciie an in
stance in which the nature of
these celebrated nostrums was
exposed, and it should warn
every one against all the trash
sold under the name of bitters.
Some time since the proprietor
of the celebrated Red jacket
Bitters instituted a suit againss
the inventor of the Red Cloak
Bitters for an Infringement on
his rights. During the trial
an analysis was instituted, and
the Red Jacket hell-broth
found to be composed of the
vilest Cincinnati whisky,
"doctored" with jamestown
(Jimpson) weed, dog-fennal
and other interesting way-side
weeds. We advise our friends
and the "rest of mankind" to
beware of bitters.-T Macon
Beacon.
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Boston Advocate.

Senator Morton is another
man who thinks Mr.. Summers
Republicanism very doubtful,
How many years since Morton
made a speech at Richmond,
Indiana, in which he said that
a State that allowed negroes
to vote would be too "degrad-
ed" for decent white men to
live in it7-[Springfield Re-
publican. Jv
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-07-27
Popular education is likely

Popular education is likely
to become compulsory, not
only in France but in Italy, as
it is in Germany. In the Ital-
ian army education is compul-
sorry, and the thousands OF
discharged soldiers who have
returned to their native vii
lagos are acting as the pio-
neers of culture. No soldier
WAC is unable to read and
write is allowed a days fur
Tough,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-07-27

Col. McENERY ON LIBERAL
-"The Liberal party is
formed for no good, but for the
purpose of dividing the honest
men of the State, so that the
rule of thieves and robbers
may be perpetuated."
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-07-27

1t takes money to run a
newspaper as well as any
other business, and no paper
succeeds financially that car
ries on a dead-head system
Any mention Of the peoples
affairs they wish to see in
print, is worth paying for, and
when printed is generally as
beneficial as any other invest
ment of the same amount
Boston Advocate.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-07-27

This is the latest in reporto-
rial variety:
"Mrs. Sarah Newcomb, of
Illinois, recently ruined q
handsome bed post by dash
ing out the brains Of her husg
band with T."
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-07-27

Flax is becoming a leading
commodity in the Ottawa M
market. a linen mandatory
is soon to be established in
that city, on a capital Of $780,
600.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-07-27

The Texas Pacific railroad Is
to be 1915 miles in length
For 250 miles the road viii be
an airline, and in q stretch Of
S15 miles there viii be but six
bridges.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-07-27

One Of the Presidents pa
pers objects to the term Long
Branch Loafer." No newspa-
per writer ought to use
such a term, nor ought he TO
use the expression, "blind
drunk" fla writer wishes TO
refer to a PERSONS peculiarities,
why, he can just say, The
gentleman who, at Pittsburg
Landing, some time ago, was
50 overcome by the inclemen-
cy of the weather and The un-
looked-for fermentation Of Ger
tain amalgamatel prepara-
tions necessary.to the success
ful conduct Of a hazardous
campaign, became compare
lively poweriess TO observe the
various objects Of interest by
which he was surrounded"
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j. R. Griffin,
= ~ FUTI- A. IL LhONAtaL
II E.1aEft & Leonard,
Watkins S Fort,

A ttorteys at Law, Minden. Ia. VIII
n practice in al the Courts for Web
ster and Bossier parishes, and in the
Supreme Court Of the State. vl2n5
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ADVERTISING DIRECTORY
Shreveport.


pcisSeau & Ford, Cotton Factors and
ID Commission Merchants. Office mn
stairs, Boisseau Building. Commerce street
Derbanne. J. a, Dentist, Market street.
~ near Niiam.
Eelipse Livery aud Salr Stable. John
II Caldwell, Proprietor, Texas street
E'rank. P F. l.. Practical Matchmaker
l. and Dealer in Jewelry, &c, Texas st
Hargilton 81 Co, Dealers in Dry Goods.
II Groceries, &c, Texas street.
ii oran, John J. dealer in saddless. har-
H ness, &c. cor Texas and Levee sts
Jacobs F. g. b. Dealerin Dry Goods Gro
~ cerles, Hardware. &c, Texas street
Il ahn, A., dealer in Queensware. Hard
HA ware, crockervware, &c, Texas st
7 evE & Boaenheirner, Grocery Merchants.
Il No Z, on the LovCg
7 evils }. b. Manufacturer and Dealer in
IL Boots, Shoes and Hats, Texas Street.
T5orris, Thomas g., Dealer in Drugs
w Medicines, &c, Texas street
Mutt & Leonard, Attorneys at Law. Tex
~ a. street, opposite Court House
Scott, }. 1, Attorney at Law, Office at
- Court House.
Gtaeey & Poland Groceys and Commission
~ Merchants. cor Leree and Crockett SITS
Shidet, Y, dealer III iine " 1t hes. iewelry
- and Diamonds, Texas street
Strauss, Leon, Watchuialsr .Jcgeier. &c.
~ Texas street, at Mrs, McDegmotts
VNabor. John w dealer in drugs. chemi-
l. Gals, patent medicines. &c, Texas ST
Bellevue.
S----~~--~~~-~-~---o~~-
fort, Benz. F., Attorney at Law, Bellevue,
Il Bossier parish, La
Grifin, John R., Attorney at Law, Belle
" vue. La.
M obiey, DIR. WIN. j.. Practicing Physi-
VI clan, Bellevue, La.
Moore, E r. & Son, Commission Mer.
vi chants.
pssberry, Leonidas C., retail dealer in
IL Family Groceries, &c.
Swann, DIR VIM. NJ Practicing Physician,
~ Bellevue. La.
Bossier Parish.
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q. h-ll48uie A,due.nN ana Normal school
a tor So.h S.NoSl, / GriswOld, Principal
Q les = .uzle@ dealers in Oak, Hear
W Pine a1.a z..rct ualber.
Mmaen.
--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~-~@~~~- @~~~---~-o~--~~~~~~~-~~~
slJni, l. ". Boot and shoemaker, Min
4 dea webster parish, La
Watkius & Fort, Attorneys at Law,
Nv Miudcn, La
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u. Il. Derbaune,
sS IL. Scott,
Dr. 81. y. RairfE.

A EN0UNcES 70 his Sie2js of Rocky
a Mount aatl vicinity. that he sJE.i ,on
tnues the PTact.ce of medicine IN that place.
Thafl1iEG his odd coGstiUueats for lasl ga
troRAge, respectfully ) s0iIciJs yon-Huance
c. .he same i-fi t'
Special attention given 10 the treatment
Q: zllchrdHst dIse2Ses. once consultation
free. vllnl6
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-07-27

At Pocahontas, Arkansas,
recently, woman, while pass
ing a house, vas torn in pieces
by a pack Of dogs. A day or
two after another person was
attacked by the same pack,
and narrowly escaped. The
local paper says the proprie
tor has since agreed to keep
his dogs tied up, which indi
Gates a very accommodating
spirit.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-07-27

{ resham. James ! Bookseller, Statioucr
~ &c, s. Camp Street
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-07-27
St. Louis.

Chopper, Vim + X Co, General Scu-hsra
~ Agent Singer sewing Machine, 50 Gaual
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-07-27

DerbauBc, J. a, Dentist. Market street.
~ near Niam.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-07-27

4 rover & Baker Sewing Machines, sales
" room No l2s Canal street
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-07-27

pcisScau & Ford, Cotton Factors and
lI Commission Merchants. Office up
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1872-07-27

Ecl5pSc Livery aud Salr Stable John
IL Caldwell, Proprietor, Texas street
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80 crry, lyhu * Co.. Wholesale dealers IN
- 5oous. Shoes and hats, Common st.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-07-12
Papers Which will he Free or Stamps
after Next October.

An internal revenue circular now in
preparation gives the following list of
papers and documents on which stamp
duties will be abolished after the 1st of
October next:
Contracts for insurance against accidental
injuries.
Aiildayits,
All agreements or contracts, or renewals
of the same.
Appraisements, of value or damage, or for
any other purpose.
Assignment of lease, mortgage, policy,
or insurance, or anything else.
Bills of exchange, foreign, inland, letters
OF credit, or anything of that kind now
taxed by stamps.
Bills Of lading and receipts, in the United
States or anywhere else.
Bills of sale Of any kind.
Bonds of ndemnifcation of any kind
Bond administrator or guardian, or any
thing that has the name of bond in it and
now taxed by stamp.
Brokers' notes.
Certificates of measurement of anything.
Certificates of stock, profits, damage, de-
posit, any other kind of certificate now
taxed by stamp.
Charter, or its renewal, or charter-party
of any kind.
All contracts or agreements.
Conveyance, any part of the work Of con-
veying.
Endorsement Of any negotiable or not ne
gotiable instrument.
Entry, for consumption, warehousing or
withdrawal.
Gauger's returns.
Insurance policies, contracts, tickets, re-
newals, etc, Oife, marine, inland and ire)
Lease. All through, the lease list is abol-
| ished.
Legal documents. Writ or other process,
confession OF judgment, cognovit, appeals
warrants, etc, letters of administration, tes
| tamentary, etc.
| Manifests at custom-house or anywhere
else, or for any purpose.
Mortgage of any kind.
Passage ticket TO any part of the world.
| Pawners' checks.
Power of attorney for any purpose.
Probate of will of any kind.
| Promissory note for anything.
Protest of any kind.
Quit-claim deed.
Receipt Now generally exempt, and /
included in present law in any case, will b,
hereafter exempt.
Sheriff's return.
| Trust deed.
! Warehouse receipt.
! Warrant of attorney.
MaisshS-ia --'>--'-. - N--y ~i~-acter.
ness or legal document, or written paper O
any kind, is the two-cent stamp on bsnl
checks.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-07-12
A BTaZen "Sell."

A FEW evenings ago somewhat anti
quated individual entered town and walk
ed up Front street. AS he was passing a
'hand-me- down" clothing shop, in front
of which stood the proprietor, he turned
to that individual and quietly informed
him that he knew where a great deal of
money could easily be made, if he only
had little money to use AS "A natural
consequence, he was interrogated as to
his speculation, but seemed rather 10th to
reveal the secret, unless he could be made
partner to the transaction, and as he
had nothing of value except gold watch,
he would willingly put that in as his
share of the capital, if some one would
only put with ii its value in money as the
balance.
The clothing dealer at once became
somewhat anxious to understand the ma
ture of the transaction, and upon Il prom
Use not to reveal the facts, the stranger
informed him that while on the cars that
day, he formed the acquaintance of an old
man who took him into his confidence,
and informed him that he had been a por.
ter in a Chicago bank, up to the time of
the great fire, and amid the excitement
incident to that calamity, he took from
the burning embers a number of bars Of
gold and made his escape with them, and
his disappearance had led tho officers of
the bank to believe that he had perished
in the flames.
He further informed the parties that the
old man was ''out of his mind somewhat
and becoming tired of carrying the treas
ure, and being in constant fear of arrest,
was anxious to sell his ill.gotten gold to
any one he had confidence in, for almost
any sum they might raise. In fact, he
would take 5000 for it, and if necessary
| less.
This story so excited the money-making
propensit'es of the clothing dealer, that
he asked where the old man was, and
was informed that he had hidden. He
then asked permission of the stranger to
| let another countryman of his into the
secret, who kept store over the way,
| This the stranger rather reluctantly con
senied to do, and much valuable time
was consumed by asking questions rela-
| tive to the speculation. The stranger at
! last, towards the shades of evening, con
senled to conduct the parties where the
! old man was, on the express condition
that If they made bargain, he wGs ia
have a share in the profits by putting in
! his watch.
| They started 10 find the possessor Of
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-07-12

done, throw into cold water Immediately,
CThis should always be done with hard.
boiled eggs, else the yelk will turn black. }
Cut the eggs in half, after taking from
the cold water Rub the yelks in a
marble or hedgewood mortar, or with u
silver or wooden spoon, with some melted
butter, pepper and salt, to smooth paste
and if you knowit win be agreeable to
all, add a very little made mustard.
Pound the finely minced meat of cold
fowl, or grind some cold tongue or ham,
and having made 1t smooth, mix with the
egg paste, moistening, as you proceed,
with little gravy or, II you have none
to spare, with melted butter Cut thin
slice from the bottom of the white of the
egg, so that it will stand, and fill each of
the hard whites with this paste. Place
close together on fiat dish, and pour
over the gravy left from the roast fowl
yesterday, heated boiling hot, into which
few spoonfuls of cream or rich milk
have been stirred. Cover closely with a
hot cover, and let them stand a few
minutes before sending tot table. If liked,
little parsley, chopped fine, may be
added to the paste. Excellent for break.
fast when eggs are plenty Christian
Union
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-07-12

Weekly newspapers, one copy 10 each
actual subscriber within the county
where the same is printed and published;
but carriers shall not be required to dis.
tribute such papers unless postage is paid
upon them at the usual rates.
Medals, certfcaies OF thanks, or other
testimonials, which have been or may be,
awarded by the Legislatures of the sever
al States and Territories to the soldiers
thereof, to be sent by the Adiutant Cen
erals of said States and Territories, under
such regulations as the Postmaster. Gen
eral may prescribe.
Free registration for currency sent for
redemption is provided for as Follows;
All Postihastefs are hereby authorized
to register, in the manner prescribed by
law, but without payment of any regis
| tration fee, all letters containing ffac.
tional or other currency of the United
Statps, which shall be by them sent by
mail to the Treasurer of the United States
for redemption; and it shall be the duty
of the Postmaster at the City of Washing.
ton, in the District of Columbia, to regis
ter, in like manner, without charge, all
letters containing new currency returned
for currency redeemed, which shall be re-
ceived by him from the said Treasurer, in
sealed packages, marked with the word
Register" over the official signature of
the said Treasurer.
Under this section, 1t is the duty of
| Postmasters to register, without fee, all
letters containing fractional or other cur
rency of the United States sent to
the Treasurer of the United States for re.
demption, and delivered to them for mail.
ing.
There are fifteen paragraphs more, but
they are mere repetitions of existing reg.
ulations.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-07-12

INTOXICATING NosTRUMs.-The per-
sons who have scruples of conscience
against perpendicular drinking" at tav-
ern bars, can become blind drunk ON al
most any of the advertised 'tonics" or
'invigorants" in half an hour. There is,
however, one exception to this rule. No
body can '"get over the bay" on VINEGAR
BITTERs, for the simple reason that this
famous renovating and regulating medi-
cine contains no difiusive stimulants of
any kind Yet its strength
properties are marvellous. 1t restores the
relish for food when all other appetizers
fail imparts unwonted vigor to the diges-
tive functions regulates the flow of bile (;
sOothes the nervous system promotes
healthful sleep and tends to produce that
condition of body and brain, which is
supposed to be most conducive to lon
gevity and the enjoyment of life Its
specific effects in acute and chronic disor-
ders affecting the stomach, the bowels,
the spine, the kidneys, the fleshy fibre,
the muscles and the lungs, are considered
by competent judges the most extraordi-
nary medical phenomena Of the age. Vim
egar Bitters has now larger sale than
any of the spirituous astringents, and its
immense popularity in land where the
people observe closely, test thoroughly,
and act independently, is in itself suf-
ticient guarantee of the excellence of the
medicine. We recommend it to all.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-07-12
Ora ndmOthers.

A FRIVOLOUS old age Can there be
anything more dreadful The inability
to please, with an unabated desire to do So
This was all expressed in remark of a
mother to her daughter when her first
child was born. "Never teach it to call
me grandmother" Oh how | pity such
n woman. OF all tine lovely titles in the
English language, it seems to me, that of
grandmother" is the lovelest.
To have ones children's children at
our knee to tell them wonderful tales of
their parents childhood to come be-
tween them and the harm of t0O much g0g-
erRing, which has ruined quite as many
children as has too much indulgence to
show your jealous son or daughter, by the
light of experience, that it is sometimes
wisest not to see fault, which, if seen,
must be Immediately corrected to teach
them that rebuke and punishment should
both be reserved for great and grave oc-
casions, and that the continual dropping
of scolding" for triiles is destruction to
all good government-that for the wearer
of a dirty little shoe to forget to wipe it
on the doormat, is not comparable to the
otfense of telling lie.
In short, that the surface faults Of most
children will fall from off them like the
calyX from flowers, in the due course OF
nature, without any of that irritating
plucking and pulling which jars the
young plant, and harms its healthful
growth.
This contend to be the delightful mis-
sion of a sensible grandmother. Grand
mother! Who but she knows that there
are times when child can and ought to
have a reprieve of an hour from "being
put to bed"; and that always, before q
child is punished, you should be sure to
look and ascertain that its "tongue is not
coated or that it had no appetite for its
breakfast at the breakfast hour, and needs
a slice of bread and butter instead of "a
whipping"
Grandmother, of all people, knows that
in our pellmell rush through life, it is thus
that we trample down the little children,
of whom the dear loving Savior said,
"Suiler them to come unto me."-BaRay
Fern, in NelO York Ledger.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-07-12

belgium is a little country. For its
size, however, it is one of the most popu-
lous and productive, as regards both agri-
culture and manufactures, in the world
Every foot of land is utilized, while the
treasures hidden in its bowels are being
extracted at most surprising rate OF
production and increase. There are three
producing provinces in the kingdom
-Liege, Namur and Ilainault. In 1871,
the mines produced 1907, ,l19 tons of
coal, against IL, 20S $50 tons in 1870; an
increase of 1893 500 tons. In mining
this coal, nearly 20. 600 men are employ
ed, receiving $l2 600, 600 IN wages. Vol
land, Russia and France are the principal
markets for this coal. From England
Belgium also received 1871 ,446 tons last
year. The country is distinguished for
its iron manuaetures-notably for its iron
pillars, beams, girders, etc, for large
buildings. The SPRINGFIELD (nlinois)
State House and Potter Palmer's Hotel in
Chicago are being constructed in par;
with iron manufactured in Belgium,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-07-12

TEN BEcAusEs.--A hundred reasons might be
riyen why Lyons Kathairon SHOULD be used by
every Intelligent human being in preference To
every other preparation for the hair, but ten will
suffice. Here they are: Because IL nourshes the
dbers, multiplies them, aud makes them grow; be
cause it thus prevents them from whitening and
beachlng because IL removes the scurf and dandpif
which choke them as tares choke the golden gram
because it keeps the scalp cool end urevenfs erup
tons because II renders the hair as psrous MS satin
because IL makes II plant and elastic because II Is
fragrant and delightful dressing because IL does no
soil tho pillow the cap the hats because II is with
ont rival I'm chehpness, and because other article
sold for the purpose, in this or any other cQun
try possesses ALL or even onehalf, OF these inYalua
hle prOperties,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-07-12

Mr.. Walker, of Sydney, Australia,
answered an advertisement for clerk.
He was accepted, and directed to meet, at
a certain wharf, on the next evening, his
employer, who would take him in boat
to his place of business. He went, and
never came back. The vigilant search of
the police resulted in the discovery of
two scoundrels, who had been making a
regular business of advertising for clerks,
decoying the applicants into a boat, suf-
locating them, and sinking their bodies,
with heavy weights attached, into the sea,
These professional murderers will ply
their trade no more. Judge and jury
united in Fastening forward the good
work of putting them to death.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-07-12

One of the oldest April.fool-tricks on
record is that perpetrated by Rabelias.
He was in Marseilles and destitute of
funds, but auxiously yeorned to go to
Paris. 1t was the first of April, and an
idea struck him. He filled two vials with
brick dust and labeled them as containing
poison to be administered to the royal
family. He put these vials where they
would be discovered. He was promptly
arrested, and with great mystery. All
explanation was refused him. He was at
once placed en- route for Paris, and con-
veyed there with great expedition. Car
ried to the palace as a traitor, he explain
ed the iost. Tho vials were examined,
and he was released amid general laugh
ter