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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-17

In Northern city. not long ago. a
gentleman was discussing with me- the
educational conditions in the different
sections Of our country, and remarked,
"You people in the South are at least
twenty-five years behind In educationn
This statement was of course, due to
Ignorance of real conditions for my
friend had never been In Virginia. lie
was surprised when told him OF the
work we are now doing In Manual
Training, Nature Study, In Music anu
In other up-to-date lines in education.
Perhaps some OF US here at home do
not know all that is being done to
put our schools on the plane OF the
very best schools throughout the coun-
try. Indeed, only last spring. met In
another city young lady teacher, a
native Of Richmond, educated In ono
OF our city schools. and who had been
away from Richmond /. only eight
months, and yet who said. when
mentioned our work in Drawing and
Manual Training, II did not know we
had any such thing In Richmond!"
1t is the mission Of the Bulletin to
tell its readers just what We are do
ing, and trying to do, In our schools;
and 1 want to tell you what we have
been doing, and are doing, and per-
haps shall do. In Manual Training, or
rather in the Manual Arts." for we
are doing moro than Is ordinarily cons
sidered under the name manual
Training
Previous to the fall Of tho year
| 1908 no work In this line had been
| dono In our public elementary schools,
except, Of course the work In writing
| (Which may be considered a Manual
| Art) and In Map-drawing, In our
high school n course IN Cooking had
been given some years before. but its
life was short. and 1t has been almost
| forgotten long ago, Courses In tho
"Alanual Arts" were being given In
4 the Mechanics Institute and In st.
| Andrews School; but the great ma
| jouty OF the young people of nur
city had no opportunity for instruc-
\, ton In such work,
At the beginning Of the school year
l319O3-l904 three pusllc klndergartens
We're opened, and work In drawing and
i, paper-foldlng, cutting and FASTING was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-17

Throughout Canada In the matter " ed,,.
cation. more especially rural education,
and more attention is now being given
to the Improvement Of school Er0'Mds
and buildings. to the better rcmuneia.
tlon OF teachers, and to the COURSES OF
study.
2. The leaders of education feel that
they now have a strong backing Of public
opinion for the improvements they have
In mind.
3. Nature study with tho school gar
DEM manual training and domestic
science are subjects tkat vitalize and
give interest to the work Of thu scho.l.S
They relate tho school TO the home, re-
move the tendency OF restless1 ass that
prevails to an alarming extent IN ,,lr1l
communities, furnish during the curly
years OF the child exercises through
which he acquires unconsciously the taste
and capacity for work. also the meital
attitude OF inquiry into the dreaming Of
things in tho presence Of the facts
A. Tho rural population cantpe brought
to appreciate good education 'nenetcr
good Illustrations arc brought TO their
attention and show that they appreciate
It by increasing their school tax TO nam
tain the new school, Tho rats payers
OF the consolidated schools have during
the last three years, seen Visions that
disturb contentment, and thoy VIII never
be satisfied again with tho old. poorly
equipped school of reconciliation days.
The people naturally ask If Ivy one
mans work 50 much good can be done,
how much good can the state do with
It's resources behind 1t?
The Macdonald movement Is. in other
| words, d grand demonstration OF the ap-
plicntion Of improved methods of edit
+ cation which our most advanced educa-
+or, hnv, dyiaed hit yyhch the Efnta
was not willing to adopt into It's educn-
tlonal system on account OF lack Of public
support.
It is the forerunner of system OF
rural education, supported by pubic
/ funds, that prepares the child Cor COM
J plete living on the farm.
! On January LIST, 1906, DR.. Robertson re-
signed the position Of Commissioner OF
| Agriculture to devote his entire time and
4 energy to the carrying out Of a still
broader scheme of education for the be-
terment of the rural class an
agricultural college and teachers train
Z aid College. The buildings are nov Well
4 under way, and 1t Is expected thar class
/ work will begin in September, 1907. The
] funds are generally provided by 81
(. William Macdonald for both the equip
i mont and the maintenance Of this great
\ institution, which aims to give the young
men who attend q good, sound, pracuca
education-an education when viii equll
i them thoroughly for their lifework; t
give young women, farmers daughters,
4 as good a chance us the farmers sons, b,
n training in household science. and t
train teachers for all the grades 50 lhat
4 they may direct the childr,n 'illaer their
charge to do those things thai mike life
most worth living.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-17
Our Teachers.
Nv BELLE BUKCII.

WHO is that lady, Johnny.
A-coming down the road2
She looks SO sweet and patient,
Yet seems so tired and old.
why, mother, she's our teacher;
I wish you knew her, dear;
She's taught our barry school-house
For many and many year.
."she is not paid much, mother,
Is why. she looks SO plain;
But every year she leaves us.
Just says, iii come again.
"Well, fore this terms out, Johnny.
Your pa and l will try
To we'll reward her, deary.
For training you and Guy"
.They say in Richmond mother,
Teachers plead for better pay;
AND don't you think they serve 1t
For such hard work all day.
.oThe Expositions coming
And 'cose they all must go;
But how on this earth can they
Less they're sho' OF getin' mo?
"They have to tend the normals,
4 And everything must know.
Then, If eXpositions come along
The greenbaclss stands po' show.
II wonder why such faithful ones.
Who've trained such scores Of men,
Should have to beg for better pay,
And such petitions send!
Il know, dear God will not forget,
When comes tho final end.
To reckon up their labors here
And reward them truly, then"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-17
BY TEST
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e. lxlR BADE:K
Cures ALL Forms Of Malaria in
All Stages, and Prevents
Ii When Taken
in Time.

1t Is a splendid spring tonic and blood
purifier for young and old. Can be taken
ty anyone with IMMUNITY
Why suffer with chills and fever, when
thousands have been cured by "Bapek'!
Beware of something just as good" 6oc
bottle ut all druggists
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-02-17

Jefferson, VI
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-06-20
Around Arkana.

Miss Ola Lester spent Friday with her sister,
Mrs. w. M. Malone.
Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ Lester made business trip
to Plain Dealing last Thursday.
Mrs. Smith, of Bradley, was the guest of her
father and other relatives, a few days last week.
We are having some hot, dry weather now, and
the farmers are busy cutting oats and sowing peas
Messrs. ]. B. Johnston and L. F. Boggs and their
families spent Sunday with Mr.. ]. NJ Lester and
family.
w. M. Malone and family visited Mr.. J. U. Ma
lone and family, of Barnett, last Saturday and
Sunday
Mr.. Rudolph Byram, of Shreveport, came up
Saturday night TO attend the zee supper, re-
turning the next morning.
Misses Emma and Lille Dawes and Jennie and
Aletha Brock left last Friday night for Bradley,
where they were guests of relatives a few days.
Miss Ola Lester, of this place, and Miss Blanche
Byram, of Harmony, attended the ice cream supper
given by Mr.. ard Mrs. E. q. Barnett last Saturday
night, and report a nice time.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-06-20

For Sale-A 2-year-old Bronze Tur-
key Gobbler; in good condition. Price,
So. Address "Poultry, care this office.
Wanted good hustler in every
town to sell our perfect water filters, re-
failing from S1.5O to So; 100 per cent
profit to agents; exclusive territory
Seneca Filter Co., Seneca, Mo.
Mrs. NJ. E. Belcher, now OF Mineral
Wells, Texas, has authorized MS to am
nounce to her Bossier friends chat she
has opened boarding house in that
place and would be pleased to have them
stop with her when there.
A Home at Bargain. Would you
like to buy good, comfortable s-room
residence in a live and growing town
with an excellent high school at about
your own price? That's what this offer
amounts to. Address the local editor of
the Banner for terms.
Zone dime line' under this head
means for the first insertion; each snb-
sequent insertion without change) 5
cents per line. When the same matter
is run continuously for ten or more
weeks the rate, after the first insertion,
is 31s cents per line.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-06-20
Hauehton Happenings.

Miss Kate Odom is on the sick list.
Mrs. c. K. McClanahan, of Koran, was pleasant
visitor here yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Hall, jr., of Natchitoches are
visiting relatives here.
Mr.. Frank Edwards has been sick during the
past week, but is now up and out.
DR.. Kilen Hodges has opened dental Office
here and is doing nice business.
Our sports are beginning to talk about the fish
they will catch when the waters get down.
Mr.. White Worley moved to the river last week
where he will manage the Herndon plantation.
Mrs. Rosa E. Allen has purchased the Hollings-
worth residence and will reside here permanently.
Prof. W. A. Bynum, who is now permanently
located in Shreveport, was welcome visitor here
Sunday.
Masters Robert and Tom Abney of Dixie, are
spending the week with their aunts, the Misses
Hickman.
Mr.. A. J. Rogers and family left us Saturday for
Alexandria, where they will reside in future Our
people regret to lose them.
Mr.. R. NJ. Sandidge, who purchased our old
school house, is now having it taken down and ex-
poets to remodel and erect it as residence in the
northeast part of town.
Monday, June II, 1907.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-06-20
A Successful School Entertainment.

We are informed by Plain Dealing friend that
the concert given by the teacher and pupils of the
Red Land School on the night of the It'll, at the
close of the school, was decided success and was
attended by the entire commueity for miles around
All taking part did SO well that it would not be
right to make special mention of any one, so our
informant declared, and perhaps if we wished it
would be hard to decide upon the one to whom this
is due. Miss Minnie Robson, the teacher, and
those who assisted her in the extensive prepara-
tons for the concert to be congratulated They
are deserving of the praise of ALL The music,
furnished by the Hudson Band, was good.
Former students in the school, who are now mar
ried and live in the community, also took part in
the concert. The people of Red Land vicinity like
to work for their school and love the old 'Acad-
envy" building (Which is perhaps the Oldest school
building standing in the parish that is still in
use) and the pleasant memories that it suggests
Many educators once prominent in our parish who
have since been scattered and some of whom have
been called to their last reward once taught here
and many OF the prominent citizens of North Bos-
sier, now grown gray with the passing years, were
their pupils.
We hope the old building, though now remod-
eled, will stand for many years yet as a reminder
of better days and as monument to the good old
pioneers who were instrumental in its building.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-06-20
Swami Davenport.

Mr.. Singleton Swami, Oldest son of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. 5. Swami, of "Swannhaven,' and Miss Schum-
pert Davenport will be united in marriage to-day
u Dallas, Texas, Rev. Turner, President of Baylor
University, to perform the ceremony.
Mr.. Swami is well known in our town and parish
and is liked by all. He is a young man Of genial
disposition, honorable and upright, and possesses
excellent business qualifications. He has many
friends in our midst, both among the young and
oid. His bride is native of Keachie, but has for
sevsral years past lived in Bossier and Caddo She
IS IN disposition charming young woman and a
true type of Southern beauty. Mr.. Swami is to be
congratulated upon winning such a prize.
h MIS- Swami, the groom's mother, left yesterday
ior Dallas, where she will be joined by relatives
ana friends to witness the union of this happy
couple, which will be a quiet home ceremony.
The bride and groom will leave at once on an ex-
'sslse trip, and expect to visit the jamestown Ex-
pesllion, New York and other places of interest.
ne Banner extends its congratulations and
hopes this couple may live long and enjoy LIES
richest blessings.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-06-20
Our 4th of July Barbecue.

Again this year the residents of this community
judge from what we can learn, the entertainment to
be offered those who attent will be even more ex-
tensive and elaborate than heretofore. An effort
will be made to make every one feel at home and
have good time.
The usual good feast of barbecued meats is of
course, the bill of fare, and all the ladies are
asked to bring baskets to help the spread along.
The Benton and McDade baseball mines will
again cross bats, and game of no little interest is
promised. Lovers Of the gun will also indulge in a
clay pigeon shoot.
Another feature that always helps draw crowd,
and which will be an especial delight to all the
young "folks,'' will be an immense dancing pavil-
ion on the grounds. There will be good music at
command both night and day.
special coach will be run on the local freight
train, to leave Shreveport at o'clock and re-
turning leave this place at midnight, SO we told.
Congressman J. T. Watkins, known and admired
BY all readers, and the candidates for Governor
Of our State have been invited to be present. No
doubt the public will be favored with addresses by
some or all of these gentlemen, if present.
There was an immense crowd present at our last
years barbecue, and we think we can safely say
that every found here plenty to eat and had an
enjoyable time generally. If you were here then,
Of course, you will be on hand this time. If you
are not here, then we give you this pointer-youll
miss fine opportunity to be sociable and have a
ratiling good time. Be sure you come. The same
general invitation is extended to all.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-06-20
Local Happenings
Continued Story Of Current Events
Meet her in Benton on the 4th.

Meet her in Benton on the 4th.
Miss Lena Dawson is on the sick list.
Join the big crowd-have big time-on the 4th.
Mrs. John r. Brandon, of Bossier City, is here
on a short visit to her aunt, Mrs. N. A. Hill.
We are told that Mr.. L. L. Landlord and others
Miss Lorena Levasseur left yesterday for Pow
haitian, where she will spend some time with rela-
tives.
Miss Hattie Lasster left Tuesday for Alabama,
and will spend several months visiting relatives
living in different towns of that State.
Miss Elodie Maracelli left yesterday for her home
in Campti after spending two months here as a
guest of her sister, Mrs. J. E. Levasseur.
Mrs. j. P. Creswell and her daughter, Marie,
are in Bluffs visit to Mrs. Creswell's sister,
Mrs. w. E. McDade, and other relatives.
The next meeting of the School Board will be
held Tuesday, July 2, at which time schools will
be located and trustees for same appointed.
The Parish Treasurer has just received from the
State authorities check for S1693. r. which rep
resents Boosters share of the June apportionment
to schools.
Miss Bessie Wheless, of Alden Bridge, and her
guest, Miss George Smith, of Mckinney, Texas;
Miss Marion Scott, of Dallas, Texas, and Miss
Pauline Eakin, of Washington, Ark, are here on a
visit to Miss Lila Belcher.
Ed Lee Porter, colored, who formerly lived here,
was killed in Shreveport last Thursday by freight
train. He had just finished dinner and crawled up
under some box cars to rest and take nap. Later
a switch engine moved the cars, which resulted in
the accident and his DEATH
Mrs. Clara Cornell and her daughter, Mrs. T. A.
Blume, OF Caddo Parish, and Mrs. Eugene Hami-
ter, of Bradley, Ark, another daughter, spent
Tuesday night here as guests Of Mrs. r. E. Wyche.
They were their way to Bellevue to visit their
father and grandfather, Col. ]. A. Snider.
We are told that very creditabe concert was
given the close of the Millers Bluff School (near
Plain Dealing) last Friday. The patrons of the
school and visitors who were present that day also
enjoyed a barbecue. The school was taught during
the term by Miss Willie Cochran, OF Plain Dealing.
At the meeting of Cypress Lodge held in this
place last Thursday night Mr.. U. S. Meadows, of
Alden Bridge, and Mr.. A. G.. Yarbrough, of Bech-
er, were raised to the degree of Master Mason. A
regular meeting of the Lodge will be held here
tonight but we are unable to state what work will
come up.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-06-20
Teachers Examinations.

All persons interested in the public schools Of
Bossier Parish will please note the following:
BATON ROUGE, La, June 10, 1907.
To the Parish Superintendent
My Dear Sir: The next regular examination of
teachers white and coiored) for certificates of
qualification will be held on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, July 20, 80 and 81.
Yours very truly,
]. B. AsWELL, State Sup't.
BY virtue of the foregoing letter, I announce
that the next teachers examination will be held at
the Court House in Benton at the time mentioned
above.
All new teachers and all others whose certificates
out of date will be required to take the exami
nation If they expect to teach in the parish.
JOS e. JOHNSTON, Parish Sup't.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-06-20

Watch the date on your paper!
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-06-20

WHERE'S THE PINCH OF SNUFF GEr?'
was much amused to see pig come in
the shop. but his amusement grew into
amazement when the literal pig said
in good pig English, Il want n shave"
YOU" cried the good man in great
confusion.
Yes, T." said the literal pig
When the barber could control him
self lie set piggy in a chair and began
to cut his bristles.
Hurt your asked the barber.
Like fury" said the pig. but It
must be done to be literal By the
way, how many hairs would 1t take to
make wigi"
about thousand said the barber.
4No. no; to be literal it would take
four and twenty. That's enough. cont
you know!" droned the pig.
well. to be literal" said tie barber,
where's the pinch Of snuff get:"
II really forgot IT." cried the pig in
dismay.
Then. to be literal" answered the
barber sternly, II can't finish the job
for nothing. You get out"'
That's the most literal thing I've
learned" grunted the pig.-Detroit
Journal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-06-20
An ADimal Story For
Little Folks
THE PIG WHO WOULD
BE LITERAL

''Oof, oofv' grunted tie literal pig.
gazing intently on a page out Of
Mother Goose" which little Bill had
dropped into his pen:
Barber barber, shave a pig.
How many hairs will make wig?
Four and twenty; that's enough.
Give the poor barber pinch of snuff
"What's the use Of writing. such stuff
about what never happened. But. new
err mind, shall make this literally true
by going through the experience. | be-
lieye in being literal-oof. 0of.'
Saying which he set out for the bar
Der shop in the village. The barber
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-06-20
J. E. Johnston, jr.
Life Insurance
and
Real Estate
2t0 First National Bank Building
Shreveport, La.
Phone 1913.

| wish to call the attention OF my
friends to greensboro Annex, which is
a beautiful tract Of land on the car line
and Texas Avenue. II has Just been
subdiyided into large lots, which are
selling very rapidly, and which offer the
best Investment Of any property around
Shreveport. will take pleasure in
showing this property tc any one at any
time. We can go out On the car or drive
out. Drop il to see me when you are in
Shreveport
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-06-20
Notice to the Public.

The unwilling of the monument over the grave
of w. NJ. King, of Camp 298 of Carterville, will
take place at Chalybeate Springs on the fourth
Sunday, June %, at 10 o'clock am.
There will be dinner on the ground for all. A
general invitation is extended the public to be
present Come, and we will try to make it pleasant
for you.
The nearest railroad station is Arkana.
G. T. Mars, Committee.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-06-20

For Saie--A pattern for building an
excellent fishing boat. Has never been
used. Take it at cost. Inquire at this
office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-08
4 thrifty Farmer.

Frank Overstreet OF Oswalt. il an.
other one of the farmers of this sec
tion Of the country that believes in
diyersification of farming and does
not depend upon one crop ior his liv.
ms
Mr.. Orersreet believes i'm raising
all Of the necessities possible at home
and does 50. He has demonstrated
that a farmer can raise --'Ist all OF
his own supplies without having to
send elsewhere for them and espe-
cially such | necessity as molasses.
Mr.. Overstreet bears the palm for
raising the finest sorghum cane OF
anyone in that section of the country,
and this morning he brought into the
Ardmoreite office a stalk OF Orange
sorghum cane that measured four
teen feet In height
Mr.. Overstreet has good patch
OF this planted and hopes to make
sufficient syrup for his own con
sumption.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1907-08-08
GRAIN LETTER.
by Logan q Bryan.)

Chicago, Aug. -WHEAT-Trade
Is running into good business. There
was good action In the market both
early and late with quick changes IN
prices and in the end decided show
OF strength and 5.S TO 7-Sc net gain for
the day, At no time during the ses
sion did prices go even fraction
under the closing figures Of YESTERDAY
ana tendency was toward improve.
hent which turned out 10 be of sub.
Stahtial kind In the end. Cables ir.
regular and OF no influence. There
was little more Wall street selling
iirst hour but this was met by very
good buying from northwest. A group
or half dozen of largest commission
houses In the trade were conspicu.
Gus as buyers News is not greatly
changed except that liquidation has
run Its course and market Is now in
shape to respond To bulish influences
"hich were ignored before. Wet
weather west and southwest is dam.
aging fields sentiment Of whole trade
mas changed and wheat should be-
bought quickly on any little break.
CORN-COrn showed firmuess.,
touching 80 several times for Seprem.
b'r' - for December, 50 3-S for MANI
Fnhllc showed more interest in mari
k't than for some days and took buy.
ing side. Snow wiring from South
Dakota says small show for crop u
mat section. Uncertainty n regard
10 crop and strong commercial sirua.
non both favor buyers an SOFT spots.
OATS hglls were in fuH control of
oats for 'h" session. Iowa point, ra
porting go per cent of last years -u
lions. Early South Dakota threshIug
shows bat II 10 20 per cent oars
Situation yer, strong. but would avoid
buying ON the sWlcls.
IL. T, RUTHERFORD 4 co.