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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30
PIGEON POINTS

The pigeon house must not only be
rat proof, but also damp proof.
The SQUAD loft should have a south
and east front
Overlooking Of buckwheat or hemp
seed Is apt to produce vertigo.
Never breed from immature stock
Birds under six months Of age cannot
give good results.
Never use straw or hay for nesting
material, IA the hollow center becomes
an incubator for vermin.
The signs Of decay are. sterility, care
less and insufficient feeding Of the
young and the rearing Of only one bird
In nest.
To produce the largest sized young
the parents should be large, heavy and
full breasted birdsl-Farm Journal
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

The name of DR.. C. H. Irion, of Booster Parish.
has been suggested for consideration to fill Dr..
Souchon's vacancy, when he will resign. DR.. Irion
IS a skilled physician and is held in the highest
esteem. 1t may be said that if he were in DR..
Souchon's place he would have mind of his own
ShrerepoH Caucasian.
What the Caucasian says of DR.. Irion is true
he would have mind of his own;'' is worthy and
well qualified, and he would be the right man in
the right place.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30
SAVINGS DEPOSITS.
Merchants and Farmers Bank, corne
Sprinr and Texas streets. Shreveport

Merchants and Farmers Bank, corner
Spring and Texas streets, Shreveport.
The savings deposits Of this bank is
one of its deservedly popular features.
Interest at the rate of 3 per cent per an
mum is allowed on all sums of 81 and
upwards remaining on deposit three or
more calendar months.
When made during the first three days
Of any month, interest is allowed on
these deposits as if made on the first day
in the month. Interest on all sums NOT
drawn will be payable on the first days
of February and August, and interest
not then Withdrawn is added to the prin-
ciple, thereby giving depositors COM
pound interest.
Deposits may be made by married
women or minors in their own names.
Facilities are given depssitors to draw
money. :,
Deposits made for longer period
than six months draw higher rate than
ordinary savings deposits.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30
Sow Wheat.

For man and beast wheat heads the
list On rich land or with very heavy
manuring wheat will produce enormous
crops Of the very best hay. This is
new idea, but a very important one. II
you are likely to be short on stock food
SOW wheat for green feeding and for
hay. Cut when just reaching the dough
stage. 1t is easily cured All stock
are fond of it. It Is worth twice as
much for hay as it will yield in grain
at 81 per bushel.
It Is perfectly safe to sow wheat for
hay where it is doubtful as to making
grain. You can cut it Just before the
rust appears. Do not be afraid to try
this simply because you have never
tried it. Learn something from the ex-
perience Of others. The richer the land
the heavier the yield. Make your land
rich by sowing grain and deep blowing
and often narrowing and by keeping
cattle to make manure.-Dr. Hunnicutt.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30
TOOL FOR OPENING RUNWAY.

IN iron point. A bar Is attached about
fifteen inches from the point to enable
the operator to use his foot in press
ing it into the soil. It is only neces-
sary to find the runway Of the 60
pher. The handle is sufficiently thick
to make a hole large enough to per-
NIT one to drop the poisoned potato
directly into the burrow. The opera
tor then passes to another place, leav-
ing the hole open.
It might be well not to let swine
run In the alfalfa fields for time after
the poison has been put out
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30
CORN SHOCK TIER.

eighths inch hole for the insertion of
the rope. The block has tapered slot
(C sawed in the other end. The end Of
the hole (B) is round and smooth next
to the slot. The rope Cd d. is half an
inch thick and as long as desired.
When the rope is around the shock
with the end passed through the hole
OBJ, the rounded end Of the hole serv-
ing as a pulley, the shock can be drawn
tight and the rope pressed snug in the
slot. g holds 1t till the band is on.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

When cotton was going down every day last win
ter the efforts of the Cotton Growers Association
rallied the market and raised the price. Future
events have proven that every estimate made by
the association through the assistance of the local
secretaries was correct. The cleaning out of the
Agricultural Department was not only victory for
the association but recognition of it's efficiency by
the national government. The present high prices
paid for cotton are due to observance of the plans
OF the association. The time has arrived for the
organization next year. Every man in Bossier
Parish who is interested directly indirectly in the
growth of cotton should join the Bossier Parish
Cotton Growers Association and pay his annual
dues. meeting of the Parish Association will be
held at Benton next Saturday, Dec. 2. No organi-
cation can be conducted without the cooperation of
all. 1t is the aim of the Executive Committee to
see that our parish is we'll organized in every ward.
A cotton grower who refuses to join and assist in
this organization will be neglecting his own best
interest. Let the Ward Secretaries and Presidents
continue to urge this matter among their people.
Nothing short of large organization in every ward
will satisfy the parish officers, and they will spare
no effort to see these organizations perfected Let
every citizen urge the good cause. No one can deny
that the Southern Cotton Growers Association has
already brought untold advantages to the South.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30
P,rattne Foiey's Honey..and Tar.

Foley G. Co, of Chicago, originated Honey ana
Tar as throat and lung remedy, and on account
of the great merit and popularity Of Foleys
Honey and Tar many limitations are offered for
the genuine. These worthless limitations have
similar sounding names. Beware OF them. Tne
genuine Foley's Honey and Tar is in yellow
package. Ask for it and refuse any substitute
1t is the best remedy for coughs and colds
Benton Mercantile Company.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30
Good Prices For Applea.


It is apparent that growers should
have little difficulty in contracting up
pies at remunerative prices this sea-
son, says American Agriculturist. In
stead Of acting bearish, as a year ago,
buyers are frankly acknowledging that
they expect to be compelled to give
more money for the coming crop than
they did for that Of 1904. Offers Of
$1-50 to $2sper barrel are not uncom-
mon. In Michigan many orchards have
been sold at 81 to $1.75 for fruit as it
stands on the trees. Some growers
with fancy apples say they will hold
out for 81 to s.. In parts of Ohio
buyers have bid $3.50 for early fruit.
and in New York fall stock is being
contracted around 81. Contracts re-
ported in western New York for win
ter fruit at 81.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30
WHEAT SEED BED.
Plow Deep Before Rains, Plow Shal-
nn~v rNp 0nnah1nA.

PlOw Deep Before Rains, Plow Shall.
low For Sunshine.
We can now pillow land too deep for
wheat and other small grain. This is
especially true of loose soils. Drought is
the common enemy Of fall sown crops.
Drought will soon snatch all the water
out of deep plowed lands If those lands
are now unbroken. "Plow deep while
sluggards sleep" is an excellent motto
for all who live within the heavy rain
belts of the east. For the southwest
we must make new rules. One Of
these should be, "Plow deep before
rains, pillow shallow for sunshine" says
Texas Farm and Ranch.
Land intended for small grain this
fall should have been turned very deep
last spring to catch the harvest rains
which have fallen so abundantly. In
that case light disking will now answer
to prepare for seeding.
Good Feeding Ground.
The seed wheat, each berry, should
for its best chances rest on firm ground
in the little drill in which 1t is buried.
There Is moisture just under it. The
grain sprouts by sending its roots
down the very first thing. 1t Is an
chored before its blades start to push
through the dust above 1t. That hard
soil is good feeding ground for the
body roots. There are moisture, plant
food and just enough air. If the seed
sprouts In bed Of loose earth 1t may
send down its feeding roots, but one
by one they die back because they can
not lay firm hold on the loose soil
particles which have the water and the
food.
Life In the Roots.
Seed wheat sprouting ON a good seed
bed will live for 100 to $50 days with
out rain If the surface be kept loose.
At times the crop may seem entirely
dead, but there is yet life in the roots
and in that deeply buried "crown." In
portions of west Texas September
sown wheat stands for months during
some seasons without rain, being fed
steadily day by day from the hidden
moisture that rises constantly, as does
oil in the lamp wick. If in late fall
blowing we expose this moist undersoil
to air we rob the land Of its natural
supply by exposing it to the air.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

Lieutenant Governor Sanders wants an extra ses-
sion OF the Legislature to settle the "problem y
growing out of the yellow fever epidemic. No ex,
ira session of the Legislature is necessary In tse
language of the Shreveport Caucasian, an extra
session "would be a waste of time, energy and
money! and, "to say the least, the suggestion is
absurd" An extra session of the Legislature would
cost about $4,000, and would not be worth over
nifty cents-a clear loss to the State of $40 So
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

Good tidings from the Arkansas Democrat: The
gradual disappearance of blind tigers from the va
rious towns of the State, where liquor has hereto
fore been sold in spite of the authorities, an evil
dence that the law is being more rigidly enforced
than formerly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

Alabama has way of doing things without MAX
ing much fuss about it. She has built up at Bir-
mingham iron industries good as the best in the
world. Her State Fair this year was better than it
ever before, and she is solving the labor prob
lem by bringing from the north of Europe the kind
of people she wants.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30
The Baltimore Sun.

To those people who want fearless exposition of
everyday topics, in addition to the most reliable
news of the nation and the world, we commend the
old reliable Baltimore Sun. tbs of the newsest
and best metropolitan newspapers in the United
States, not only in its literary makeup, but also
from mechanical standpoint. Of the Sunday
edition of the Baltimore Sun it may be truly said
that there is not in the entire nation paper that is
so nicely printed nor one which contains such d.
vsrsty of matter Of interest to the ordinary reader
It is not fashy sensational, but solid, scientific
and reliable, including the artistic advertise
ments.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

Columbia g. CO. State: The merchant or the
town that remains quiet and expects things to
come that way will stagnate and dryup. This
is the age of hustng, pulling, advertising. If there
is anything worth getting we may be sure there are
many actively making the endeavor and the length
of the pole that gets the persimmons is measured
by the strength and activeness of the hands WELD
ing the pole.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

St. Louis Republic: Reform among the lawyers,
if it could operate curatively upon the crooks, shy
tiers, lobbyists and tools of corporate crime which
infect the profession, would have far-reaching
effect for the public good.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

Shreveport Caucasian: Let souchon and Kohnke
be relieved of duty. and have in their stead men
who will be fearless and incorporating in the
discharge of their duty and let tho quarantine re-
srictions against every port liable to infection be
enforced rgdly regardless of the dictates of COM
mercial interests and of the banana trade.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

A sledge-h hammer truth from the Baltimore Sun
Not until BOSSES kept down after they have
been knocked down will the system of political die
tatorship disappear from the United States. The
people have the power to keep the boss out of pol
tiles. Whenever he asserts himself the fault is
theirs
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30
Extension OF Corn Growing.

Corn is needed In our rotations.
Wheat cannot be raised on the same
ground continuously. Many farms in
Idaho are becoming less fertile than
formerly from this very cause, and a
change must be made. A systematic
and rational rotation should be prac-
hced. Wheat should be followed by
some rotation crop. such as clover,
and this by corn. Wheat could then
again be sowed and the rotation re-
peated. Each crop might be raised two
years. This makes simple and eff
fective rotation and one that would
greatly benefit most Of our land.-G. A.
Crossthwart, Idaho.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

Baltimore Sun: The mineral resources of the
South are almost unlimited: It has more timber
than any other section of the United States; in
every Southern State there is water power never
yet used and there are ideal situations for market
gardening on the largest scale.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

This excellent description of mean type of man
is from the Goodwater (Ala.) Enterprise: The
man who takes advantage of some technicality of
the law to avoid paying for something which has
been sold him in good faith, is really meaner than
the one who breaks into his neighbours house and
steals his goods under the shadow of night. The
one gets stripes and the other passes for shrewd
business man for the present. But the day of
reckoning will come. "Can a man put fire in his
bosom and not be burned?'' enquired the wise man
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30
Bon. Dust For winter wheat.

Bone Dust For Winter Wheat.
The soil for wheat must be richly
fertilized and well pulverized. Even
then, IL the winters are exceedingly
dry and cold, there may be a failure
In the crop. Many farmers in Missouri
are using bone dust to advantage.
The land that Is bone busted viii
yield from five to ten bushels more to
the acre.-W. d. Neale, Missouri.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

Very we'll said by the New Orleans States: We
do not desire trade to be inerfered with unnec
essarily, but commercial considerations must be
subordinated to the greater question of the protec
ton of the peoples health.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

Montgomery (Ala.) Advertiser: Since the set
Element of the Russian-Japan war troubles wide
field for cotton is open, which practically closed
for two years. The demand from that direction is
great and will be felt in future prices The growth
OF cotton is not increasing with the growth of pop
uaton in countries where cotton is the best article
for clothing, and these Southern States have a
brighter outlook for sale of their staple than they
ever had before.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

Drs. Souchon and Kohnke are, after all, only the
poor, misguided scapegoats of the commercial greed
OF New Orleans, who lacked the courage of their
convictions" when the lives of the people were
being weighed in the balance with the almighty
dollar.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

By the will of James C. King, of Chicago, who
died recently 100000 is bequeathed for the erec-
ton and maintenance of home for old men, which
will be the finest in the United States.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

ST. Louis Republic: The decapitation of the
Turkey of Europe would be an occasion of univer-
sal Thanksgiving.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

laborer in lumber camp near st. Louis lost
both feet as result of keeping his boots on two
weeks without removing them.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30
Homemade Tier For Corn shock.

Any device to aid in the work Of
corn cutting time is worth consider
ing. An Ohio Farmer correspondent
sketches a homemade device for tying
shocks which he says he has used sew
eral years satisfactorily.
1t consists Of q block of wood (A)
~ by 2 by 8 inches, through which is
cut an oblong hole OBJ, entered from
the square end Of the block by a five
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

Manufacturing activity adds as nothing else adds.
70 the wealth and industrial power of the country;
and draws most desirable class Of population.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

Baltimore Sun: Under federal control an insur-
ance supervisor might find his path to the main
office carpeted with $40 bills.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

"a good price for cotton is helpful in other re-
spects, toe" says the Columbia State. ''The mat
rimonal market is booming throughout the South. %
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

Galveston News: One man power is the chief
danger to be feared even III free republic.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

Two women got divorces from the same man al
the same time in ST. Louis
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

Books are the food of youth and the delgh,
Of old age.-Cicero.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

I Columbia State: Why cannot the manufacturers
of cotton buy their cotton direct from the grower?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

he who finds no cause for gratitude probably
causes none.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30

Chicago Record Herald: If good men are not
nominated good men cannot be elected
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30
Serwich's Hotel
AND
r. T. = II AU II A n II.

A MEXICAN AND EUROPEAN
n Plan. Corner Of Texas and Market
streets, Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1905-11-30
Headquarters Here for
JEWELRY Repairing

AS no one else in Benton re-
pairs jewelry and as so few
know that such work can be
done here, it is not amis for
me to thus publicly call atten-
ton to the fact that l am pre-
pared for it. Many of my
friends may at first be inclined
to think this a mere venture
on my part, and that am ex-
perimenting to see if l can do
the work. But not so. I do
repairing for the money that's
in it, and have before had
such an outfit and shop and,
of course, know something
about the trade.
7 Bring me your work and if
/ cannot give you satisfaction
there'll be no charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-16
GENTL.EMEN'S NIGHT
Given by the Soroais Society, Friday
Evening, Was a Grand Success.

Tho "Gcntlemen's Night given by the
Sorosis Society at Powers hall. Friday
evening, was one of the leading social
events of the winter and the young men
Of Maine Central Institute are loud in
their praises Of the young ladies as host
e!scs.
The hall was Hastily decorated with
flowers, furniture. etc, and presented the
appearance of a. huge reception room The
committee on decorations received many
well deserved compliments on their tasty
work. Society hall was used as dress
lug room for the young gentlemen, and
III" Music room for The ladies'
l'pon entering the hall the guests were
CONNECTED by the ushers to the various
cosy corners" after being presented To
The receiving committee, which was: Miss
Fnnrje r. Waterman. Mrs. Grace Il.
T.andman, Mrs. Eva w. Bryant and Miss
Arntfette Porter. president Of the Soro<is
Society. After social hour a pleasing
order of marches was enjoyed
l'aintv refreshments of punch and fam
cY cakes were served during the evening
At = late hour the happy company broke
M. al voting it to he the most pleasing
social function of the winter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-16
THE INDUS FLOATED.
Tugs Finally Pull Zig Liner from Fire
Island Bar.

New York. Jan. l5.-1he steamer
Indus aground ON Fire Island bar, was
tlnsltad at FLO o'clock. this afternoon
Tugs began pulling ri tn" steamer
with the rising OF the tide. this morn
ing. and their efforts to release Tn"
Vessel We're finally successful.
The Indus arrived n Quarantine III
trN, ut o'clock. tonl:sat. and came L.
anchor 90 await the imSroC ton OF The
board - health officer.
Capt. kyd,l when interviewed At
Quarantine said that in spite Of re-
ports 10 the contrary. the hull OF tn"
vessel was; uniniured. He had caused
rs Thorough an "xamil'Atinn to BE- mad"
H.; r,.s.;ihl". tut coul fnd no dana 81.
The vessel. he sad. never lrals"ti 4 lr0il
curing AL In" time she l,S,eL On the
Shual. OF tna cargo Of 900 tons q:
sugar. zoo tons were taken off in Light
trS N:iilr l5'H rlofc ,,pr,. q ttiSoi;, q 10
Tighten thr shin - that she would lo2t.
There ~; -.1Jh tons ~ Ord now Al un-
iniur't'. III" St"inCr cans" off inst in
time. as strong Westerly b"etZ"
sp,ahS up. accompanied by a nasty
sea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-16
FROZEN STIFF.
Man Found Deal in Field Near South
Nornaik Oil Works.

so,ith Nrrwa't. ~. Jan. 1I.-t'ri"s 81
':4Ii.rt;,r'' and help were heard. early
Yesterday mo- ming. ~ the wat, iiInIn q;
thr Standard on Cr'S. works on ;hc Mi
son i'nint road. m. wutchman sen chcl
III i ii.lh rtarbN from wh"nc" he thought
III. cries came. hut was unat..c "a lad !,
arson in the ii, unity. rh.s morning. The
body Of Il mar thought 10 bc A. d. rory
~ il Nelson :1tI'.tt. Newark. y. j.. was
found fruZ..n stiff on the Z. ound N tn.
irIl rear IN" 81! works. mt no mark
ui violence were found on it. ON account
81 The. co,di ION 81 tie ody IL was i'm
tioS.,ihc 10 hold ":I autopsy. To-Day.
The dead man. whose cloiEe" we've o.
GOOD ",ial.tN. was about - years ola and
.tnIr.arcd - Dc II business man. The 20
iict, r;ty .hrv s;,w Fory. Frida%. and hat
IL. :tt- ed IT., zet,. as If retOk G;inS rom the
Effects of drugs OF S;imuiaf.ts.