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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-07-04
Where Wine Is King.

Where wine is king bacchanalian song becomes
sweeter music than the voice Of mother, of sister,
or of wife, Clinking glasses rejecting the light of
gilded chandeliers are more alluring than the
prattle of innocent children playing hide and seek
with the Pickering shadows upon the home walls.
And so the problem of drunkenness has grown to
be the most gigantic that ever confronted the eye
of the reformer. But sleepers are waking, and
those in legislative and other high authority are
shaping means in divers ways to stamp out at least
part of this evil.
Men are shaking themselves aloose from inn
moral cowardise and no Drawer or greater battle
was ever fought than is now going on. 1t is well
to remember that in this country alone nearly
10000, 900 people are living under antiwhiskey
regime, which is conclusive evidence that prohibi-
ton has its virtues. Florida, Georgia, Alabama,
South Carolina and Tennessee, five of the grandest
states that ever graced nation, have swung into
line the chivalry of Southern manhood and are
fast breaking the grip of whiskey power. European
nations are seriously and conscientiousy studying
the evils of this habit upon individuals as we'll as
upon national affairs.
And then, too, the expense OF drinking might be
considered. What would the wealth of all our
lbrabraries, public and private, be if compared
with that of our wine cellars? Would not our
yearly expenditure for intoxcants give to every
helpless orphan in our land one month of absolute
freedom, of rest, of joy? Think Of what the price
of a single quart would mean to the unfortunate
child who tolls for twelve, fourteen, sixteen and
even eighteen hours per day in the terrible moloch
of lint and dust of cotton mill for the pittiful sum
of So per week! or, who through the pangs oil
hunger is blinded to the beauties of nature and the
hope Of heaven
But it is not yet too late to hope that humanity
is looking forward to grander and more substan-
tial goal than that quickening thrill which may be
found for only moment in glass of wine.
PAUL ALLEN.
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Teachers Examination.

All persons interested in the public schools Of
Bossier Parish will please note the following
BATON ROUGE, La, June TO-, 1907.
To the Parish Superintendent:
M Dear Sir: The next regular examination of
teachers (white and colored) for certificates Of
qualification will be held on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday, July 90, 80 and 81.
Yours very truly,
j. B. ASWELL, State Supt.
BY virtue of the foregoing letter, | 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
are out of date will be required to take the exam-
nation if they expect to teach in the parish.
JOS. E. JOHNSTON, Parish Sup't.
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Subscriptions Paid.

We acknowledge receipt and return
thanks for the following subscriptions paid
during the past month:
A. A. Barnett, to June 10, 1908, 81.
DR.. Paul Lawrence, to May II, 1908, 81.
Mrs. Louise Jeter, to Aug. 4, 1907, 81.
w. j. Dawson, to June 1, 1908, 81.
Miss Essie Burks, to Dec. 20, 1907, Coo,
j. G. Albums, to June 20, 1908, 81.
A. P. Davis, to May 10, 1908, ST.
Frank Madison, to Aug. 1, 1907, Soc.
L. R. Kirby, to June q, 1908, 81.
J. S. Dodson, to July 10, 1908, 50.
Hon. r S. Wilkinson, to June 81, 1908, ST
G. S. Mckenzie, to June 81, 1908, 81.
J. J. Mckinney, to June 26, 1908, 81.
W. B. Mckinney, to March %, 1903, 81
E.J Brown, to May 20 1907, Soc.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-07-04
An ADimAI Story For
Little Folks
Mr.. ROOSTER LEARNS
SOMETHING

Mr.. Rooster finished his breakfast
and picked up a book to read He
was a great reader and he liked books
This is good" he said. as he glanced
down the page.
what isY' asked his wife,
''I'll read it, answered MIR. Rooster.
and he read:
Never let day &c by without
learning something"
THAT is very good" said his wife.
Mr. Rooster laid tie book down and
strolled out into the street
II wonder what I can learn todayY'
he said to himself
Several boys were gathered In the
street about big red thing that look ed
like Il very fat bologna sausage to Mr..
Rooster. AS he looked on the boys
turned and ran away.
THAT is foolish" said Mr. Rooster.
"They should have waited and learned
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-07-04
Local Happenings
A Continued Story of Current Events
Buy it at home!

Buy it at home!
Why can't we have town hall?
AS vet we have not heard of bug that
damages the alfalfa crop.
Master B. F. Oneal, jr., now of Minden,
is here on visit to old friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Kelly left Monday
for Mineral Wells, Texas, where they ex-
pect to remain several weeks.
Mrs. Kate S. Cabeen, accompanied by
Der two little girls, left Monday for ward
one to visit her cousin Mrs. H. P. Moore.
We learn that fish are biting a little now
over on Bodcau, and no doubt by this time
next week they'll take the fly right along.
Mr.. R. E. Wallace, who is now mer-
chandising some miles out from Benton,
passed through last Saturday en- routh to
Shreveport to buy goods.
Miss Myrtle Ivey, of Denton, Texas, a
sister of Mr.. A. B. [vey, arrived Tuesday
and is guest at "Linwood, the home of
her uncle, Mr.. w. E. Ivey.
Messrs. Robert and Tom Stinson, sons of
Mr.. T. W. W. Stinson, have just returned
home from San Antonio, Texas, where
they have been attending college.
Mrs. Margery Morrison, who lives with
her nephew, Mr.. w. M. Mccall, returned
home last Thursday after short visit with
her sister, Mrs. J. M. Mccall, of Ivan.
Our mutual friend, Mr.. L. c. Biggs, Of
Bellevue, thinks there won't be more than
1000 bales of cotton made in our parish
this year. 1t is to be hoped that his esti-
mate is extravagant.
The School Board held two days ses-
sion here this week, adjourning yesterday
afternoon. But few changes were made
in the location of school, which, as hereto
fore, will be taught eight months. On &C.
count of the length of the proceedings, ETC..
it is impossible to give them in this issue.
Mr.. l. w. Wilmington, who for several
years past has been renting and farming
in the VAUDEVILLE neighborhood, has pur-
chased half interest in the Rough anc
Ready plantation (near this place) from
his brother-in-law Mr.. w. NJ. Mccall
Later in the year he expects to build or
his newly acquired property and will make
the place his home. He and his family
will be more than welcome in our midst.
In our issue of March 81 we mentioned
that Mr.. Daniel w. Rogers, son of Mr.
]. D. Rogers, of Arkana, was then at tn.
Shreveport Sanitarium, where he hat
been operated on second time for ap
pendicitis. From his father, who was il
our office Tuesday, we learned that tn
young man was sent back to the Santa
mum a second time, and that he had
very close call. However, it is pleasure
g state that he is now all right and ism
doing a thing but fishing, frolicking AM
tattening. He expects soon to join hi
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Gard Of Thanks.

In behalf of myself and children, wish to thank
the local Camp of the w. 0. w. for the beautiful
monument they have erected at the grave Of my
beloved husband. / will ever cherish the noble
deed and speak words Of praise Of the order. Be
assured, my dear friends, you have the sincere
gratitude OF myself and children.
MARY Fl. KING.
Arkana, La, June Is, 1907.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-07-04

OIoCHCI III AeWioFlAc, ATM, WucI0 UOtH
have positions.
Mrs. E. E. Simpson, of Hunter (this
parish) is a guest Of her sister, Mrs. L. G.
Smith.
Mr.. Sam Yasbrough, of VAUDEVILLE, has
returned from three months sojourn in
Mineral Wells, Texas.
Mr.. Ernest Belcher, who is now in bust
ness in Mineral Wells, Texas, is here on a
visit to his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Belcher.
II the Banner had not been suspended
during a portion of the Confederate War
period it would have been forty eight
years old last Monday.
Mr.. E. D. Taylor returned home the lat
ter part of last week from New Orleans,
where he has been for two months past
under treatment of a specialist in diseases
of the stomach.
We have been requested by DR.. John L.
Scales, of Alden Bridge, Worshipful Mas
ter of Cypress Lodge No. 80, F. and A. NJ,
to state that a special communication of
the Lodge will be held in this place to-
night, to convene at 80 o'clock, for the
purpose of comforting degrees. In all
probability there will be work in the third
degree.
Mr.. A. j. Demoss, member of the School
Board from ward three, while in our office
Tuesday morning presented us with two
of the largest cotton bolls we have seen
this season. They were both on one limb
and the larger of the two was almost ma
tured. The stalk had ten bolls of various
sizes on it, but Mr.. Demoss explained that
all of his cotton was not that good.
Many of the planters of our parish are
making practice of pulling all squares
and bolls on their cotton stalks that have
been punctured by boil weevils for the
purpose of depositing their eggs. In two
days of last week $1,000 squares were
pulled on one plantation in ward one,
about 400 acres of which is planted in
cotton. The work was carried on through
out the week, but record was kept only
on these two days. This will perhaps give
the reader some idea of the number of
weevils to be found and the extent of the
damage they are doing to the cotton crop.
Judge R. C. Drew adjourned Court yes
terday morning and left for his home in
Minden. A number of cases were dispos-
ed of Monday and Tuesday. W. B. Plat
was acquitted. Albert Breazeale was
found guilty Of murder and sentenced to
the penitentiary for life. Harry Carter
and Robert Booker were each sentenced
to the penitentiary for one year. Ike Will
liams, Mack Lloyd, John Hines, Robert
Harris, Douglas Drew, Banda Coleman,
Jack Harris, Will Gray, Lee Walker, Dave
MCGEE and Phil Hunter all received road
sentences, the first named for one year
and all the others for less time. Some oil
the last mentioned cases were disposed oil
last week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-07-04
Notice, -Masons.

Gu Sunday, July 81, 1907, Bellevue Lodge No. 50,
F. and A. NJ will hold burial services at the grave
of our deceased brother, Dr. H. H. Barnacastle, at
Fillmore Cemetery 1.-TWO and half miles north of
Haughton) at IL o'clock am. AL Masons are in
vited to be present. All. RATcLIFF,
Secretary Bellevue Lodge.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-07-04

For Sale--A pattern for building an
excellent fishing boat. Has never been
used. Take it at cost. Inquire at this
Office.
I am agent for the Excelsior Laundry,
Of Shreveport. Bring your soiled linen
in every week. Basket sent out Wednes-
days, returned Saturdays. n. v. Miers.
Wsnted-A good hustler in every
town to sell our perfect water filters, re-
failing from $3.50 to So; 100 per cent
profit to agents; exclusive territory.
Seneca Filter Co., Seneca, Mo.
Mrs. M. E. Belcher, now of Mineral
Wells, Texas, has authorized US to an
nounce to her Bossier friends that 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 8-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, 1907-07-04
Hauehton.

Mr.. Jake Foster, from the river, was our
streets last week.
Carpenters are at work building Mr.. P. P. Cooks
residence on North Front Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Ratclff spent most of last
week in Dubberly with relatives.
Miss Leslie Hodges and Mr.. Harry Bledsoe, of
McDade, spent Sunday in Haughton
Miss Emma Lawrence of Ravina, Texas, is visit
ing at the home of her uncle, DR.. Paul Lawrence.
Mrs. j. F. Afford and two children, Katie and
Neal, of Lake Charles, are visiting relatives here.
Mr.. T. H. Lawrence is at Shreveport Santa
rum for treatment. He has had a minor surgical
operation performed and will soon be able to return
home.
/ Quite number of our town folks attended the
closing exercises of the Allentown School last
Thursday night. All speak in complimentary
terms of Miss Julia Elston, Principal OF the school,
for the creditable showing made by the pupils.
The concert was made more enjoyable by music
/ furnished by the Allentown Mandolin Club.
Monday, July /, 1907.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-07-04
Bridge Collections.

Shreveport bridge collections for the month Of
June were as follows:
East end, Rascoe ...S 703 Is
East end, night, Nuckolls . PSI 90
West end, Stevenson. 637 50
West end, night, Smith ........,..,.-.,.-. $40 s.
Total . 1888 10
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-07-04

IA We would be pleased to make you a price OF
one Of the best homes in Plain Dealing.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-07-04

ng- Elsewhere in this issue OF the Banner APP
pears record of subscriptions paid us during the
past month. If your name should be in this list,
look for it. If it is not there write u.s. stating the
amount paid, and we will be pleased to make cor
rections on our books when found necessary.
Please be prompt to write. The best time to cor
rect an error is when it is first discovered.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-07-04
Death Of Col. George D. Alexander

Col. George D. Alexander, for long time res
ident of this parish and formerly Parish Surveyor,
died at the home of his son-in-law, Prof George O..
Thatcher, OF Ruston, last Friday; aged 81 years,
6 months and % days. Col. Alexander was well
known and highly respected in our parish, and
leaves many friends here to mourn his departure.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-07-04
Alden Bridge.

Alden is alive again, with all the girls home
from school, and fairly bubbling over with plans
for summer holidays.
Dr. John L. Scales returned Saturday from a
trip to Nashville, Tenn.
DR.. Knox, of Admission, Ala, is here with DR..
Scales for the summer.
Miss Helen Elizabeth Peters, of Lake Charles,
is the charming guest of Miss Virginia Elder.
Miss Lila Belcher, of Benton, spent Saturday
and Sunday in Alden as guest of Miss Elizabeth
Wheless.
Miss Lottie v. Dickson, of Belcher, and Messrs.
Sidney and Alex Adger spent Sunday in town Wis
iting friends.
Mrs. v. E. Dubois, of Mansfield, accompanied
by her granddaughter Gertrude Harris, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. 1. F. Elder, this week.
The most enjoyable social feature of the summer
was coon hunt given by Misses Matte Adger and
Elizabeth Wheless and Mr.. Sydney Adger. The
party left Alden about $3.50 o'clock Saturday morn
ing. They were very successful, as they arrived
home about o'clock am. with four half grown
coons tied to the visitors saddles. Mr.. AdgeI
always knows where the coons are, and he makes
these hunts very enjoyable to every one. The
party was composed OF Misses Lila Belcher, Mar
garet Whited, Nita Whited, Virginia Elder, Du-
Bots Elder, Helen E. Peters, Elizabeth Wheless
Matte Adger, Mamie Edwards and DR.. r. H
Gulledge and Messrs. Morris and Sydney Adger.
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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1907-07-04

DIR. e. G.. Allen, of Shreveport,
Announces that he has opened an Office
in the Cooper Building. DR.. Allen is a
graduate of both schools and carries a
full line of homeopathic remedies.
Special attention given chronic diseases.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-29

| f & IS + = f 10 = = ?
J.C. Templeton was a Rosby
visitor in the city today.
The date Of the Theo5aldi con
cert has been changed to April 2
The best is the cheapest. We
carry the best ia our hne-fr fruit
and confect ionerJ.
Clean, wholesome, satisfying
Hunts Perfect Baking Powder
made in Minneapolis and not by
a trust.
L. G. Townsend spent yester-
day in the city aud returned to
his home at Blackjack last
evening.
Preaching services will be. held
this evening at the Metho-
dist church. Services to COM
mence at s o'clock.
J. d. Wilkins, who looks after
the general business of the Fjtger
Brewing company of Duluth, was
in the city yesterday and went
to Tenstrike last evening.
The Hotel Markham will serve
Easter Sunday dinner at 6
O'Clock. Symington' s orchestra
will furnish music. Kindly tele.
phone table reservations.
w. S. Lycan & Co.
The secret of fashionable
beauty. I asked the question
of a noted beauty specialist. ''In
order to be round, rosy, plump,
very pretty and stylish, take
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
IS cents. Bankers Drug Store.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-29
Additional locals on page 2

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Additional locals on page 2.
| Easter dyes, Easter rabbits,
Easter eggs, baskets, nests, etc.
at Peterson S.
! Extra copies Of the Daily
Pioneer may be had at the office
every evening.
Rev. Allan Clark OF Brainerd,
missionary for the Congrega-
tional church, spent last night in
the city.
Harry Mills went to Big Fails
last evening on an inspection
. trip over the M. & [. of which he
is the roadmaster.
E. R. DAmpier of Akeley,
county attorney Of Hubbard
county, was one of the interested
spectators at the Wesley trial to-
day.
J. W. Watkins of Wilton, was
in the city yesterday on his way
home from Turtle River, where
he has been for some time with
his daughter, Mrs. Tins, whose
husband died some time ago
John Pacha returned last even
ing to his home at Blackjack,
after having spent yesterday in
the city. Mr.. Pacha has sold
his place of business at the
"Duck" to Alfred Heft and Tom
Hagen, who will take possession
of the place tom orrow. "Jack"
has many friends in this "neck o.
the woods, )" who hope he will
not remove from the country.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-29

G. F. Mcpherson and wife OF
Walker were in the city last
evening.
Lowney's chocolate bon bons
are the best. For sale only at
Peterson's.
Roger Kennedy of Walker was
among the out-of- town residents
who we're in the city last evening.
There are many tonics in the
land
AS by the papers you can see
But none of them can equal
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea.
Bankers Drug Store.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-29

All the latest magazines for
Easter, at Peterson s.
Mrs. Hattie Cook arrived in
the city Wednesday evening from
Chicago for an extended visit
with her sister, Mrs. Martin
Flint.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-03-29

Extra copies of the Daily
Pioneer may be had at the Office
every evening.
Oar Easter postal cards are
gems. Send some to your friends
and they will be delighted. At
Peterson's.
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The City

Reed Studio for colored work.
Easter rabbits, eggs, novelties
and cards at Peterson'S.
Andrew Eiken, a prominent
business man of CrOokston, was
visitor in the city last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-26

bor where he will not enjoy school privileges
for his children and little access to market
for his products. And yet men do settle in such
places. as is shown by the fact that since that
act passed there have been filed upward of
three thousand claims.
Every once in a while man finds good
claim which. for one reason or another, has been
overlooked. which has been entered upon fraud
ulently. the original claim cancelled and the land
then it must be remembered that whenever
there is question of the validity Of claim there
are plenty Of people in the neighborhood who
learn of it almost Immediately, and who are
ready to pounce upon the land the minute that
the prior claim is cancelled.
With regard to the thousands of acres to
which patent was fraudulently obtained and the
fraud subsequently exposed by Secretary Hitch
cocks efforts, it must be remembered that most
of this land worthless for agricultural pur-
poses. Much of il was taken in the interest OF
the great cattle companies. which expected to
put IL to no use except grazing. Other frauou-
lent claims were filed in forest lands which have
been denuded Of timber by the claimants and
which converted into forest reserves TO
permit OF reforestation, and still other recov-
cred lands are now part of reclamation prof.
ects.
I'm addition to the public lands now open TO
which are likely to be thrown open from time
10 time. and which contain much excellent land.
Notice OF the opening Of such reservations is
always given far in advance in the public press,
and the actual opening is usually attended by
rush OF settlers for the best lands. most Of
which have been located in advance of the open
Ing The system Of drawing lots for the various
homesteadS has also been successfully practised
with. perhaps, greater Justice to all concerned
than is possible in q rush.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-05-26
A NORTH DAKOTA PRAIRIE HOMESTEAD.
Cabin built of sod. Warm and cheap.

have gentle slope TO the Yellowstone River.
and the elevation Of the country Is about three
thousand feet above level The government
mas built a highway parallel to the railroad af-
rordlng a direct line of travel up and down the
valley. At short distances along the railways
the government has laid out town sites and
these are 30 located that farm Is than
TWO and a half miles from a shipping point. An
Immediately following the drawing of the farms,
and there VIII be many opportunities for mer-
chants, professional men and skilled and un-
skilled laborerS.
As the farms smalI-forty and eighty acres
"a compact rural community is assured max
Ing possible graded schools and churches and
eliminating the isolation and loneliness OF the
individual ranch.
Irrigated lands in this region. have a value Of
from $40 to $500 acre. according to the state
OF cultivation and tho character Of crops grown.
Alfalfa, the chief crop produces about five tons
10 the acre, and at present is worth 50 q ton in
the stack. Sugar beets yield from $50 to $50
acre If properly cared for.
In order to obvate the unsatisfactory condI-
tons which usually attend the opening OF pub
lie lands 10 settlement. and insure every home
seeker no matter whence he comes, an equal
chance TO obtain one OF these farms new regu-
result have been issued by the Secretary of the
Interior.
Any person desiring TO make entry may either
through the mail or otherwise present to the
ings. Mont, his personal affidavit, sworn TO be-
fore some officer authorized to administer oaths
in the Billings land district inclosed in n sealed
envelope. These affdavits must not reach the
land office before o o'clock a. M June IS nor
after 4:30 p m. June %.
on June 20 the Secretary OF the Interior will
be In Billings, and the drawing OF the envelopes
VIII begin. Fifteen hundred names will be
entries about July % until the 633 entries have
been made.