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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12
About Antrim.

Mrs, a. E. Woodyis up after fewday's
illness.
Mr.. Clay Albums, of Alden Bridge, is
visiting relatives in the city this week.
Miss Luese O'Brian, of Bolinger, is a
guest of Mrs. P. G. Fontaine this week.
Mr.. John Ward went to Texarkana, Ark,
Saturday and spent two days with the
home folks.
Mrs. w. M. Downer and baby have re-
turned from Texas, after weeks visit
with relatives.
Mrs. D. K. Martin came in Monday
morning from st. Louis, where she has
been for several months.
Messrs. D. M. and Lee Hixon, together
with their families, spent Saturday on the
river fishing. They had fine luck.
Mrs. E. M. Crawford gave candy pull
ing one night last week in honor of her
sister : in law, Miss Pearl Crawford, OF
Texas, who is visiting her.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12
About Pecan Culture.

We continually read in the newspapers
of phenomenal yields from pecan orchards.
The profits from these orchards are almost
fabulous and pecan orchards undoubtedly
pay the most handsome dividens of any
thing known in horticulture. Pecans are
the most valuable of commercial nuts and
the supply can never equal the demand.
The trees grow in any Southern soil and
require but little attention. Anyone wish
ing to improve his property should write to
the Southern Nut Nursery Company, of
Lafayette, La, for their free catalogue
about pecan culture. This concern owns
and operates the largest Pecan Nursery in
the world and makes business of selling
pecan trees.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12
Only $4.25 Gets This.

How is this for liberal clubbing offer ?
Western Field, Success Magazine (both
monthly and the Banner, together with
the Library of English Fiction, for S4.25.
If subscribed for singly the price of the two
magazines and the Banner (not including
the Library of English Fiction) would be
$3.50. The offer is made to all new sub
scribers paying in advance. Make remit
tances to this office. Well make the order
for you promptly.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12

R~ Elsewhere on this page our readers
will notice display advertisement an
nouncing clubbing offers we are now
time to time. We wish to state that all we
get out of each order is our regular sub
scription price-S1. The offers are made
with view of increasing our subscription
list and to demonstrate to our friends, by
Offering them good, wholesome reading
matter at a reduction, that their past and
present patronage is appreciated.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12

Proclamation OF Election.
State Of Louisiana, BY virtue OF the
Parish of Bossier. authority vested
in me as Chairman of the Democratic
Executive Committee for the Parish of
Bossier, having canvassed the returns
and compiled the vote of the Democratic
primary election held Feb. %, 1908, in
Wards and Of Bossier Parish for the
purpose Of nominating members Of the
Police Jury from said wards, find the
result of said election to be as follows:
WARD THREE.
Plain Dealing go; Meares,
So.
Alden Bridge Garrett, IS; Meares,
II.
Totals-Garrett, 95; Meares, SO.
WARD FOUR.
Carteryille Demoss, 90; Mays, Is.
Mot-Demoss, %; Mays, "a.
Totals-Demoss, 50; Mays, 50.
F. r. Garrett and G. T. Mays having
received the majority OF the votes cast in
their respective wards, hereby declare
them te, be nominees of the Democratic
party, rs above shown.
Done and signed officially on this, the
18th day of January, A. D. 1908, in the
presence of the Secretary Of the Execu-
tive Committee.
| A. CURTIS, Chairman.
J r. B. HILL, Secretary.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12
Something to Read.

7 We show below list OF Magazines and News
papers with which we have made arrangements to
club the Banner. If you have not made up your list
for the year, we would be pleased to have you make
your selections from our list. You may depend
upon it that everything offered below contains en-
tertaining and wholesome matter and is easily
worth more than the publishers regular prices.
The list will be added to from time to time, so if
you do not find what you want, perhaps it can be
found there week or so later.
4 The first column shows the prices demanded by
the publishers when the periodicals are subscribed
for singly; the second column shows our price for
both the Banner and the respective publications.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12

We March to the
FrOnt....
With the following
low prices,
for cash only,
for the remaining
portion of March.
Please note.
S.. 80 Snow Ball, the flour that stood
the test and is accepted by all,
per barrel. $3.50.
Sc Best grade of Y. C. Sugar, per
pound, only Sc.
75c 4-pound bucket Premium Ground
Coffee, beats all other brands,
Gree goods inside) 75c.
D5c Slarge bars Of 1905 Soap, good as
any cheap soap, 25c.
0Oc 6-ounce bottles Of Buttons and
CARROTS Snuff, as long as it lasts,
per bottle, Zoe.
S1.15 5 gallons OF good oil in round
jackets, all for S1.15.
1Oc | joint Of "Never Slip" Stove
Pipe, only 10c.
SOC Best Ribbon Cane Home Made
Molasses, per gallon, SOC.
sac 1 gallon cans of Home Made Rib
bon Cane Molasses, 55c.
5Kc All Calicoes, regardless of color
III or make, per yard, Sic and &c.
II Best brown Domestic, SO inches
wide, per yard, 7c.
01hc Bleached Cambria, good quality,
III you've always paid more for it,
per yard, 91ac.
Dress Cambria, all colors, per yard &c.
Spool Cotton, best made, SC.
23c A lot Of belts, all colors, all styles
of buckles, 23c.
I5c A lot of Ladies' Collars, as high
as Toe values, each, 15c.
4Sc All of our 75c and 90c Umbrellas
and Parasols, % and 80 inches in
length, now, 45c.
1Oc Your choice in Back Combs and
Side Combs for Toe.
45c 1 lot of Negligee Madras Shirts
(not calico) 75c values, 45c; ST
values, Zoe.
S1O.25 Mems SIS all wool Suits, the
latest cut, S1O.25.
~ 70 All of our $3.50 suits at $3.50.
Come and see them.
S035 All wool Spring and Summer
Pants, regular $3.50 and $4
values, s2.35.
All the Young Mems and Children s
Suits reduced accordingly.
We claim to and do handle the best
line Of Ladies' Skirts in the city for one
half actual value.
Our Millinery Department is as good
as the city can afford, and our prices
suit these hard times. Miss Dreeben
will show you this stock. Even if you
don't buy, give us call.
15c Singletrees, as long as they last,
15c each.
Kelly Points, i21ac.
Avery Pony Steel Points, 2211@c.
All other pillow fixtures cut in proportion
We carry very full line Of Shoes
We buy from several Of the best shoe
houses in the country, and are able te
give you your moneys worth.
! Don't fail to come and see us and gel
our prices. Respectfully yours,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12
Notice to TresDassers.

NOTICE is hereby gived that dating
IN from this publication no fishing
will be allowed in Clear Lake, located on
our property, one mile west OF Benton.
All persons disregarding the intention
of this notice and found trespassing will
be prosecuted to the full extent OF the
law. STINSON & WELLER.
Benton, La, March II, 1903.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12

RaE=I have been using Virginia Carolina Fertll-
izer for years. 1t has increased my cotton crop 100
per cent With the boil weevil to fgh, this is the
way to make cotton, together with the adoption OF
early seed. AS the Police Jury has discontinued
the offering of premiums, | now offer one ton OF
Virginia Carolina Fertilizer to the farmer who
uses the said fertilizer and makes the most cotton
to the acre. The land to be measured and the cot
ton weighed by the member Of the Police Jury from
the ward and disinterested farmer.-J. b. Adger.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12

When you make remittance and order
the Banner please don't merely write
ssSend me your paper" If you want it
sent only during the time paid for, or in
definitely, say so. This would save letter
writing and perhaps confusion later.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12

aes- We would be pleased to furnish JUS
tees of peace, constables and others who
have correspondence with us occasionally
with addressed envelopes. Call for them
when you next visit US.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12

1t is to your interest to get Saferstone Brothers
prices and also visit them when in Plain Dealing.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12
Cleaning and Pressing

solicit your work and guarantee satisfaction.
spot, sponge and press suits for TIC, clean and
press trousers for soc, clean and press coats for
75c, clean and press vests for 25c. Cleaning
ladies' skirts, SOC to 81. Work room near Mr..
J. H. Belcher's residence, Benton.
SUSIE MADISON.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12
Select Cotton Seed
FOR SALE

King and Triumph, in any size lots, from
bushel to ton. My cotton has taken nine pre-
miums-Parish, State and National.
Also, few bushels of select seed corn for sale.
Address J. E. ADGER,
Rural Route No. /, Benton, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12

1t is to your interest to get Safferstone Brothers
prices, and also visit them when in Plain Dealing.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12

1t is to your interest to get Saerstone Brothers
prices, and also visit them when in Plain Dealing.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12

THREE large mules, the
4 property of Bossier Par
ish, for sale. For prices apply
to Mr.. Ernest Kirklin, the
road foreman.
G. T. MAYS.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12

4 You may take advantage Of as many Of the offers
as you wish to- provided one years subscription to
the Banner is included in each instance. Make all
remittances to this Office. Well make your order
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12

For Millinery see Miss Dreeben at Safferstone's.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12

For Millinery see Miss Dreeben at Safferstone's
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1908-03-12
SdfferStOne
Brothers
Plain Dealing
Louisiana

The Largest Cash Cotton Buyers
in the Parish.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
ACTUAL STARVATION
The Paul v. Mccoy Drug Co. Give
Facts Regarding Dyspepsia.

Although Indigestion and Dyspep
STA are so prevalent, most people dc
not thoroughly understand their
cause and cure. There is no reason
why people should not eat anything
they desire-if they will only chew
it carefully and thoroughly. Many
actually starve themselves into sick,
ness through fear of eating every
good-locking, good-smelling and good
tasting food, because it des not agree
with them.
Dieting cannot cure Dyspepsia. Il
we refuse every article Of food that
disagrees with us, before long we
have nothing left, and find ourselves
chronic dyspeptics.
We can cure Dyspepsia. We are
so confident of this fact that we
guarantee a cure, and promise to
supply the medicine free of all cost
to everyone who will use it, who is
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

net perfectly satisfied with the re-
suits which it produces. We exact
no promises, and put one under any
obligation whatever. Surely, nothing
could be I fairer We are located
right mere in Minot, and our repu.
tation should be- sufficient assurance
Of the genuineness of our offer.
We want every one in Minot who
is troubled with indigestion or dys-
pepsia in any form to come to Dur
store and get a box of Rexail Dys-
pepsia Tablets. Take them home
and give them a reasonable trial, ac-
cording to directions. They are very
pleasant to take; they soothe the ir-
rftable stomach strengthen and in
vigorate the. digestive organs, prom
ote healthy and natural bowel &C
ton, imm ediately relieve nausea and
all stomach irritation, produce per-
feet and healthy digestion and as
imitation, and promote nutrition.
A Csc package Of Rexali Dyspep-
STA Tablets furnishes Is days treat
ment. In ordinary cases, this Is
sufficient to produce a cure. In more
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

chronic cases. a longer treatment
Of course, is necessary, and depends
upon the severity Of the trouble. For
sucn cases, We have two larger sizes
which sell for 45c. and SOC. Paul V.
Mccoy & Co. Minot, N. D.
McHenry, N. Oak.
f.1hrolev Irish Iiriment Co,
ST.. Paul, MINI.
Gentlemen ! take the pleasure in
telling you Of what your wonderful
Irish Liniment has done for me. Dur
ing the past ten years have twice
been down with infiamatory rheuma-
tism. During that time spent about
one year en- crutches: The Rheuma-
tism left me with a stin and swollen
ankle and for the past few years |
have been unable to be on my feet
much without getting SO lame i
could not walk. About three weeks
ago bought bottle Of Irish Lini-
ment and have made two applica-
tions Of 1t each day since. The
result is, that today I have the full
use Of my ankle and can be on my
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

feet all day without any lameness
aDuriHe the ltast ten years have
taken every rheumatism medicine
that | heard Of but with no salts.
factory results. I cannot thank you
enough for what Irish Liniment has
done for me. II this letter is Of amy
use to you, you may use it, and I
will cheerfully reply to any letter
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26
of inquiry sent to me.

Yours truly,
P. B. Wolcott, Sec. McHenry Land
CO., McHenry, N. D.
p. s. 50 cents per bottle at all drug
stores or 50 cents by express charg-
Is paid to; your home
Gilhooley Irish Eminent Co., st.
Paul, Mimi.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-11-26

1t scientific well known fact Of BY giene that i'm
pervous covering like Chamois which excludes oil cold wind
cold air and dampness and mainsils
all thu time thus prev. any tudc+Ach1e Uf The sur
OF the body will those which
colds coughs. Your health e worth the price 81
chamois vest ISM il? We leave it 10 you
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11

Ones heart goes out to the aged
Irishwoman who was up against the
Keynsham Guardians in the matter
of a bath. They desired that she
should take the statutory bath. She
refused She alleged that she had
not done such a thing for fifty years.
And she had reached the age of SO
without any truck with this modern
fad Of washing. She is with the ma
jority. The centenarians, as rule,
don't wash. Many aged peasants
this writer has known in Kentish
villages. One typical old fellow. of
vague but advanced age, (''might be
an 'undred," was the general opin-
ion,) was worried about his hair,
which was thinning. The doctor had
advised washing the head. Wash
my 'ead!" said the old fellow. Why
I'd as soon think O. washing my
feet! London Chronicle.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
A skunk story.

President Lincoln once replied 10
deputation asking him to change
the entire Cabinet because he had
retired General Cameron from the
War Department.
Gentlemen, your request reminds
me Of a story once heard in Illinois
of a farmer who was much troubled
by skunks,
Zone moonlight night he loaded
his Old shotgun and stationed himself
in the back yard to watch for the in
tyuders After some time his wife
heard the shotgun go off. and in a
few minutes the farmer entered the
house.
What luck had you?' said she,
i hid myself behind the wood
pile, said the old man, and before
long there appeared not one skunk
but seven. took aim. blazed away,
killed one, and there was such an aw-
full stink raised that / concluded tc
let the other six 60. 81
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11

In the political maneuvres of the
day the moral qualities of the act
depend on whose OK is gored. That
has been long-standing phenome-
non of political ethics, laments the
Pittsburg Dispatch; but it was never
more saliently thrust upon the public
attention by commanding figures in
politics and the press than at pres
ent.
1t becomes the imperative duty Of
those who can free themselves from
the thraldom of tenancy to do so, and
lead the way for others. 1t is the
only solution of the rent evil, declares
the New Haven Register, and Incl
dentally the best means of heading
off that spirit of socialism which
finds one of its most lusty roots in
this trouble between landlord and
tenant
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
An Anecdote of lincoln.

In October of 1893 Lincoln met
Miss Mary Owens, and admired her,
though not extravagantly. From all
accounts she was an unusual woman.
She was tall, full in figure, had blue
eyes, dark hair and was well edu-
Gated. She returned to New Salem
in 1886, and Lincoln at once began
to call upon her, enjoying her wit and
beauty. At that time she was about
twenty-eight years old
One day Miss Owens and another
woman were ascending steep hill,
on the way to friends house, when
Lincoln joined them. He walked be-
hind with Miss Owens, and talked
with her, quite oblivious of the fact
that her friend was carrying a very
cross and heavy baby. When they
reached the summit Miss Owens said,
laughing. You would not make a
good husband, Abe Woman's
Home Companion.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11

built up the character Of the rough
country boy into that of the man
whom whole nation could trust at
time when everything looked dark.
Lincoln's habit of thoroughness
even as little boy helped him more
than anything else in the responsible
tiles and important affairs of his later
life. No matter what he did, wheth-
er sweeping floors or planting corn
or studying lessons, he always went
to the root of things, and did them
thoroughly, leaving no loose ends to
trip up later on. Afterward, in his
public speaking, he often won the day
over an opponent just because he had
thoroughly mastered every detail of
the subject on which they were to
speak The many disappointments,
too, which Abraham Lincoln's early
life had known made him always very
kind and courteous to others who
were struggling, and he never let his
discouragements keep him from try
ing once more. Over and again his
business ventures failed, and he was
many times defeated for political
Offices before he filled that at the
head of this big country of ours. But
each time he failed he learned some
thing that was of use to him in his
next effort. He used to say that he
would never have known how to be
President if he hadn't had to learn so
often and over how not to be many
other things.
The sadness and poverty of his
own boyhood, too, made him very
gentle and indulgent with all chill
dren. He was never impatient with
them, no matter what they did, or too
tired or busy to give them pleasure.
In fact, now | come to think of It,,
Lincoln was perhaps more of a. chill
dren's President than any we have
had, and there is no holiday children
ought to be happier to have than the
one that marks his birthday"
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11

Probably nothing is more destruc-
tive of the nations timber resources
than the demand for railroad cross
ties, declares the Pittsburg Dispatch.
"A bulletin from the Bureau of Forest
Service at Washington informs us
that during 1906 the steam and cleo
trio roads used over 100,000,000 ties
at an average cost of forty-eight
cents, equivalent to the total product
of 100000 acres CT forest. Obvious
ly, unless good substitute is adopt
ed, this demand will increase rapidly,
for transportation facilities through
out the country are inadequate. Rail-
roads must be built, double-tracked
and SO on, to meet the necessities Of
distribution of products.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11

advantages. 1t Is extraordinary now
long family decisions continue.
At this moment Mrs. Denstone
came in, little, pale, rather trembly
woman, with a sensitive, pink color
coming and going in her thin cheek
"What does Arthur say?n she said
to her husband.
Arthur put his arm round her ten
derby.
There is nothing Arthur would
not do for you, little mother" he
said, and SO you may imagine that
this opening is bliss indeed, only if
Reggie does not like it"
Reggie won't mind. He thinks it
might just do for you,p she said.
zone cannot wonder at his horror Of
the idea after what he had expected.
"All rightl1 said Arthur. Then l
will start for Liverpool tomorrow
morning. l don't see why shouldn't
send you every sixpence of the
money, mother mine, for shall evil
IDENTIFY board with my uncle.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
Lincoln Family History.

Thomas Lincoln settled on the
farm near Hodgenville in March,
1906. On the 10th of the following
June he brought to his new cabin a
bride, Nancy Hanks, and three years
later there was born to them child,
whose name was to belong to the
ages. The child grew in strength, for
the sweet air of these Kentucky hills
could bring only a healthful glow to
baby cheeks. A sister was born to
be companion to the boy, and they
played around the cabin door and
down by the rock spring.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11

cents in giving an old woman her
change. Neither he nor the woman
noticed it at the time, but that night,
when Lincoln was going over the ac-
counts, he discovered the error. Fear
ing his customer might need the
money he walked several miles to her
cottage to return the amount before
he went to bed. If any one found
him out in the wrong he was always
ready to admit it, which is often, you
know, about the hardest thing a boy,
or even a man, has to do. All these
seem little things, but it was Just
such little things that day by day
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
Grandpa Talks About Lincoln.

But thought Presidents had lots
of money" spoke up one of grand
pas listeners. How could he ever
get to be President when he was so
poor?''
Il think what really made Lincoln
the sort of man that was most need
ed just at that time for President of
oursbig country, grandpa answered,
was his simple truthfulness. Even
when he was little boy, living in
the shadow of Blue Ball and 'Shiney
Mountain, in his old Kentucky home,
his word could always be depended
on. Once when he was clerking in a
3ore he made a mistake of few
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1908-02-11
odd Names of Sailors.

When the crew of the timber lad
en- vessel from Nova Scotia were
lined up at Liverpool in order that
they might declare before the Gus
toms officer, one man gave his name
as Washington Seafoam, and another
as Salvation Army. Thinking the
men were Joking, the officer appealed
to the captain, who confirmed the ac-
curacy of the names. Birmingham
Post.