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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-02
CORRESPONDENCE
Haughton.

Wednesday, Nov. 1.-Our school will
attend the State Fair Friday.
Miss Julia Elston is spending this
week in Shreveport.
Mr.. w. C. Scales is making prepara-
tons to move to Tennessee, his old
home.
Messrs. H. L. Skannal and T. W.
Bledsoe of Sligo were Sunday visitors in
Haughton.
Prof. Odom and family Of Doyline
spent Sunday with the family OF Rev.
J. G. Sloane.
Mr.. E. NJ. Franklin has moved to
Greenwood, where he will engage III the
dairy business.
Mr.. Tom Hickman and family OF
Bluffs spent Sunday here with Miss
Dora Hickman.
DR.. Paul Lawrence spent the last Oh
the past week on the river visiting rela-
tives and friends.
The cotton crop of this vicinity is
practically all picked and about so PEI
cent of it marketed.
Rev. J. J. Smylie Of Alexandra
preached here Sunday, while on visi+
to Mr.. G.. D. Sandidge.
Mrs. Eva Robinson of Dallas, Texas
is spending the week here with he
mother, Mrs. Matte McDade.
Misses Ludie Platt and Vada Atkint
gave an oyster supper last Friday night
to raise funds for the school library
The net proceeds were SIS.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Hall returned
home Sunday from Ruston where the,
attended the bedside and funeral OF Mr.
Halls brother, Mr.. A. S. Hall, VIII
died Saturday, the 2Sth.
Several OF our young folks, in ghostl
attire and chilly hands, composed i
party Of Halloween visitors last night
The innovation proved amusing TO them
selves and edifying to the childre
where they called.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-02
A Boost for B0ssier.

The following clipping is taken from
the columns of the Trucker and Farmer
and was contributed to that paper by
one of Bossier's substantial planters
Mr.. Geryais Garrett of Ninock:
/ am enclosing little write-up on the
growing Of alfalfa in this section, which
includes Bossier, Red River and Bien-
vile Parishes.
Am also sending you photograph tax
en- from the farm OF Mr.. P. Krumbholz,
East Point, Red River Parish.
Alfalfa Cor lucern) growing is one of
the most profitable industries in North
Louisiana. Planted in the late fall or
spring, the first year it will produce
from one to two tons per acre and dur
ing the succeeding years from three to
five tons. About thirty pounds of seed
sown broadcast is sufficient to plant an
acre. The average life of this plant is
about ten years. However it has been
known to live fifteen years when proper
ly cared for-that is, cut regularly and
not allowed to be grazed when land is
wet.
Alfalfa hay is considered the best OF
any and brings the highest price on the
market. During the cutting season,
from April to September, the price
ranges around sis, but during the winter
and early spring it brings from $50 to
S25 per ton.
Hogs can be raised at very little ex-
pense when run On alfalfa. Many farm
ers in this section are shipping hogs tc
the Western markets and realizing more
money than it takes to supply theil
farms with meat.
All fowls, especially turkeys, thrive
when ranging on alfalfa. 1t is not ar
uncommon sight to see $50 turkeys o.
more on a farm where a little patch O
alfalfa is planted near the poultry yard
AS a soil builder alfalfa has no equal
The poorest land, when planted to thi
crop for three years, will be capable O
producing one bale Of cotton or fit.
bushels OF corn per acre.
Stiff land, we'll drained, is bette
adapted to the growing of alfalfa, bu
it does we'll on sandy alluvial lands, es
pecially that of the Red River bottoms
GERvAIs GARRETT.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-02
They Braf on Their School.

On "School Day" at the EJssier Par
ish Fair, while the nearby schools were
making their display, proud banners
were seen to toss their blue and white
in the breeze. The sound of the
marching of many feet echoed through
the fair ground. A second glance re-
vealed the fact that Red Land High
School had made her appearance amorg
the other schools of the parish to COM
pete for the name-"Banner School Of
Bossier Parish"
Formed in a double line, each pupil
wearing badge of blue and white and
bearing United States flag, the Red
Land School marched upon the race
track, fully confident that her display
would be the best Of the day. TIE
Principal OF the school, bearing silver
plated sword, was mounted on horse
back, from which position he directed
the maneuvers by motion of the sword.
A march was sung and every one
seemed to step to the time Of the music.
Not hitch, not an error was detected
in the movement as the two lines were
formed into two concentric circles
marching in opposite directions. Then,
by motion of the sword, four concentric
circles were formed from which position
they emerged again into two straight
lines. Other forms of drill were put in
operation, all indicating careful effort
on the part of teachers and pupils.
After maneuvering in this manner for
sometime, the school rallied around the
banner and proceeded to give their
yells. First, the "challenge yell''-
Golly, golly, double golly, gosh, ding,
dan,
| Red Land High School-beat us if you
echoed and re-echoed through the
, grounds. Other yells, too lengthy to
give in this notice, were then given.
! At this point it was noticed that all
other schools had dispersed, leaving
Red Land High School in full posses.
sion Of the exhibition grounds.
III The slogan of Red Land High Schoo
( is "Progress." AS the show on TIN
! outside is an insight to what is being
| done on the inside, it can be clearl,
seen that the school has PROGRESSED
| greatly. May it's progress not b
marred, but let it continue to be worth
of the name, applied to it by the Presi
- dent of the Parish School Board, s'Ban
= ner School of Bossier Parish"
ONE PRESENT.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-02
Politics Across the Line.

From the current issue of the Lara
yette Recorder, published weekly in
Lewisyille, Ark, we learn that Mr..
Luther D. Rogers, a Red River farmer
and Oldest son of the Banners neigh
bors, Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Rogers, has
entered the race as a candidate for
Sheriff of Lafayette County. We are
told that he has opposition for the place,
but only his announcement for that
Office is to be found in the issue of the
Recorder before US. The editor OF that
paper gives Mr.. Rogers an extended
complimentary notice, which is in part
as follows:
ssThe subject of this sketch is a young
man of fine character and temperate
habits, excellent business ability, worthy
and we'll qualified for the Office which he
seeks at your hands.
"While he was not born in the county
he was reared in an adjoining commun-
ity just south, and has known always
good part Of the citizenship and thu
nature of the county's affairs.
"In considering the claims OF thi
candidate, you have young man abou
thirty years Of age, Of sober, mora
habits, business experience, a goo
bookkeeper and Office man, and one OF
bold and chivalrous type, unwaverin
and unflinching in the discharge OF hi
every duty and trust
I AS the Banners readers know, th
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-02
Advertising Our Section.

A very neatly printed twelve-page
f0ller, profusely illustrated, issued by
the Cotton Belt Route, and descriptive
Of the territory adjacent to its Lewis
yillc-S Shreveport branch, has reached
tue editors desk. Many OF the photo
graphic views OF farms, orchards, etc.,
look quite familiar and were no doubt
made right here in Bossier Parish.
The pamphlet was issued with view
Of inviting and securing desirable i'm
migrants, ana its distribution is free. 1t
is OF the best class of advertising and
viii no doubt attract no little attention
to Northwest Louisiana, which is it's
chief aim.
Excerpts from the back of the folder
follow:
sNou, the Cotton Belt Route has no
lands for sale. 1t does want to see you
located along its lines in Bossier Par
ISL. because the parish needs more peo-
| pie. Ii there is any way that the rail-
road or its representatives can assist you
to get located in this section, call for
the help that you need. Its agricultural
and industrial department is maintained
Tor your benefit. If there is any specific
information that you want it will be
supplied by competent men, and without
any cost to you whatever.
ssIo see this new Louisiana country
you will want to go via the Cotton Bel
Route. On the first and third Tuesdays
in each month you can buy at the princi.
| pal Nor, bern gateways a round-tril
ticket at greatly reduced fares; these
tickets permitting you to stop en- rout'
, and giving you a long limit for return
For schedules, reservations and tick
cts, see or write the nearest Cotton Bel
representative
This little booklet is replete with in
formation that will be desirable to tn
home seeker, and is just such advertis
ing matter as our unequaled section ha
/ ng needed. Locally, "Southward froI
: Louisville, Ark much information
giyen-all our towns are mentioned.
The passenger department. of the Cot
! ton Belt should have the cooperation {
3 all lne-loving North Louisiana cit
: zens in this commendable move and tt
II Banner expects to help along the cau'
j" as best it can. In our next weeks issl
we expect to reproduce a number Of e.
7 tracts from the booklet.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-02
fisher her contribution would have APP

fisher her contribution would have ap-
pcared ii print.
Mr.. John Oliver has ordered his Ban
ner forwarded to Keatchie for the pres
ent.
A spelling bee to be given in the audi
toIium OF Benton High School on Fri
day evening Of next week will no doubt
form feature Of much amusement To-
cally. All are invited to take part, and
it is planned that the town spell on one
side against the pupils and teachers in
/ the school on the other. A minimum
charge for admission will be made, the
proceeds to be divided between the
school and the Bellevue Cemetery fence
! fund
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-02
Card of Thanks.

Through the columns Of the Banner
wish to thanks those OF my friends for
their painstaking care ana attention so
freely given in nursing me through my
severe illness Of some two weeks since.
feel myself deeply indebted to them, one
and all, and from the very bottom OF my
heart wish to thank them and express in
print this token OF my gratitude. On
future occasions / nope, in some meas
ure, to be able to repay your many
kindnesses. Sincerely.
CLAUD E. WYCHE.
Plain Dealing, La, Nov. l, 1911.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-02
Young man comes from good stock. Hi

young man comes from good stock. His
parents are highly respected in this
community wherever known and are
worthy, and popular with all. From
what we can learn, the candidate is a
very deserving gentleman, having made
his own way in the world. and IS looked
upon as one of the leading citizens in
Lafayette County. We see no reason
why his candidacy should not receive
the Endorsement OF q large number OF
voters in his county, aud no doubt such
will result
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1911-11-02

81 do not believe there is any other
medicine so good for whooping cough
as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy"
writes Mrs. Francis Turpin, junction
City, Ore. This remedy is also un-
surpassed for colds and Group. For sale
by all dealers.
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n@ The Banner free one year to any
Bossier boy or girl who gets married and
begins housekeeping. Permit friend
10 send in your name and address.
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rte aGieer OF the Banner respectfully reg csts
liza. uatE poetry not be submitted for pubit-
casf-a. SUCH verse when good is usually not
,r4- ,.sl and when original is usually not good.
ahsrl obituary notice Immediately following a
d-5= selected when the deceased is known 20
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~ Gsaae4 by the prominence Of the deceased in
|,a community where the family resides.
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ns-ne bu the editor demands to know Uno yea
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the rspsrs subscription books open to all advef-
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"a, -,r address communications intended for
nublca.lon 10 individuals.
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Plain Dealing, La, Nov. l, 1911.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
MONMOUTH

Ricbard Okney Of Seattle, was IN
Monmouth on a business visit Friday
chet Coad. OF Dallas, was in Mon
mouth Friday looking hale ana
hearty.
p steele. Of suver, was in town
saturday. and reported things looking
fine on the farm.
Grant wolverton. Of Calgary Al
berta. is visiting his brother Post
master o. A. Wolverton.
Z Ford. former resident OF Mon
mouth. but now living in Portland
,ras visitor here Friday.
The writer made a trip to CorVaiiis
s,d Pbilomath. sunday, and lounu
everything in a aourishing condition
GRIN looks well. and the farmers are
bBsv cutting their immense crop Oh
hay. 81 r,t.l
>-su-u,an we're married at the home o'
~. brides parents. Mr.. and Ms
,-,..i.s Newman. "Wednesday. July L.
- o'clock in the afternoon L''es
-. ,ert sav Tor Portland. "here
a. wm make their home We eA-
- sber our best wishes
~ .n5 Mrs Hans Hanson ana
a.-rbtar and Mrs. Hansons tN'
- rHcne and silva Rove. WeIe
= g.e.ts Of Mr.. and Mrs A. y hai-
- ~ latter part OF the week. Nj
r4,,son Is one Of the successful ie-..l- ,l-
- T-srsmook city she has taus.'
- = r,ur wears with . raise of sal
- aseh year. she is . graaua'e %
- rrornouth Normal
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
GuARDsMEN STUDYING WAR
Dallas AEiIitiamen Enrolled In Busy
school Of the Soldier.

Theoretical war has been waged in
earnest in the vicinity of the Clacka-
mas Station rifle range this week by
the 100 commissioned officers Of the
National Guard who are attending
camp OF special instruction conducted
by detail of officers from the First
United States Infantry. First Lieu
tenant Conrad Stafrin and other mem
bers of Company Fl, of Dallas. are in
attendance. Some of the fine points
in the subtle art OF slaughtering a
troublesome enemy were gone into
during the day. Half dozen minor
engagements were planned and
fought in theory the officers marching
for miles in the working out Of the
problems given them for solution.
Map reading and reconnaissance
were the principal subjects Of study.
Map reading was taken up in the fore-
noon and gone into exhaustively, the
Importance Of accuracy and exact
knowledge in handling field maps be-
ing strongly impressed upon all. 1t
was pointed out that small mistake
in reading military map may result
not only in the annihilation of the of
Tending regiment but possibly in the
defeat of the entire force involved.
Detailed maps of the whole district
for miles about had been prepared
previously, after weeks of labor by Of
ficers of the army. Tt was shown
that by these maps. which appear
meaningless at first glance, the expert
may get instantly correct under
standing of the nature Of the region
quite as clearly as from a great pam
oramic photograph.
Reconnaissance was taken up In the
afternoon in series of tactical walks.
The problems We're simple, involving
the conduct of small patrols out for
information of the enemy. While the
guardsmen showed thorough knowl-
edge of the subject, much valuable In
formation was obtained from the ex-
pert regulars. who keep abreast Of all
the late wrinkles in the exact science
of warfare.
Sixty non-commissioned officers are
receiving instruction at the same time
under detail of on-commissioned
officers from Vancouver Barracks.
Practical instruction work relating to
their duties in camp and in the field
were given these men during the day.
The camp will continue through the
week, the daily program being sup
lemented hereafter by war games in
the Quartermaster's depot after dark.
Every military station in Oregon is
represented at the camp, officers being
present from Portland, Baker City
Pendleton, Oregon City, Salem, Alba
ny, Cottage Grove, McMinnville,
Roseburg. Ashland, Dallas. Woodburn
and Eugene.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
COUNTIES PLAN EXHIBITS
Resources TO BE Shown nc State Fair
and Eastern Cities.

SALEM. July f2.-six leading VIII
lamette Valley counties prepared for a
permanent compact in a meeting at
Albany last night. Linn, Benton. Ma
rion, Polk and Lane gave their pledges
to put up the best possible county ex-
hibits at the state fair with a view to
consolidating all OF these into the
willamette Valley exhibit to send 20
flve of the biggest land shows in the
country this fall YamhiIl county was
not represented last night, but viii
Join che organization.
A. e. Hofer. president OF the VIII
Iamette Valley Exhibit Association.
returned from Albany this morning
and win begin active preparations to
send out these exhibits Hofer. Frank
Meredith and ID. c. Freeman compose
the ways and means committee for
handling the exhibits. The distinctive
valley exhibit will be sent TO Omaha.
October 26: New York. November 81;
Chicago, November is. and 70 Knox
Vile and st. Paul later.
w. II. Marvin. ]. S. Van Wrinkle and
j. c. Holbrook were appointed a COM
mittee on permanent organization. A
pull-together spirit was manifested At
the meeting. and the entire valley is
expected now TO come together with
less selfish strife and as much zeal as
any individual community would have
manifested few years ago
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
AIRLIE

Miss Leota Lewis has returned
home from Salem.
Miss Orr, of independence, is visit
ing Goldie Matney.
DR.. Staats made a business trip to
Portland this week.
Algier Miller, of Albany, is visiting
friends and relatives here.
Miss Isabel Peterson, of Parker, is
visiting her cousins, Helen and Edna
Conn.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Harrington made
business trip to Independence, Sat
urday
Mrs. Frye, of Parker, visited her
daughter, Mrs, George Conn, a few
days lately.
Thomas Brinkley spent few days
in Portland this week returning
home Tuesday.
Several of the young people from
this vicinity attended Grange at Lew
isville last Saturday night.
CLYDE williams and ]. C. Turner
went fishing near spaulding last Sun
day and caught a nice bunch of trout.
NJ. X. Crowley, the mail carrier
made a business trip to Dallas last
saturday. During his absence Arthur
Williams had charge of the mail.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Williams made
a trip 10 Dallas recently for some fur
niture. They will begin housekeeping
in Mrs. Martha Simpsons residence
Mrs. d. Harrington's mother. Mrs
Arvilla Bookey, and son. Redman
Rookey and wife, arrived from Min
nasota last saturday morning and
gave her a pleasant surprise.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
People Yon Know.

Ira C. Powell. an attorney of Mon
month, is spending a few days in the
city, guest at the Cornelius Port
land Journal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Goetz, of Dali
las were registered yesterday at the
Oregon.-Or
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Purton, of Sa-
lem, and Miss Isabelle Ackerman, of
Monmouth. were in Corvallis yester-
day, on their way to Newport. to
spend the week. The two ladies are
daughters Of President j. Fl. Acker-
man, of the Monmouth Normal, Miss
Ackerman being student at the
o. A. C.-Corvallis Gazette-Tlmes,
Mrs. w. M. Kitchen, of San Luis
Obispo, Cal, Mrs. o. C. Coffin, of Dali
las, Ore, and Mrs. Fred Peery, of
Roseburg, all daughters of our towns
man, S. Harlan, have been visiting
here during the past week with their
father and family. --Roseburg Review.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14

The farmers are all busy hayine
now, and report fine crops.
Miss Della Brown. of Sheridan, was
Harmony visitor last Thursday.
Almore Flynn, Of Sheridan, spent
here the first of the week, with rel.
atives.
Elmer Blanchard was quite Ill with
the measles last week, but is much
better now.
Miss Lola Maine, Of Forest Grove,
spent several days here last week, visr
iting old friends.
Rainey Blair, who has been up in
Eastern Oregon for some time past,
returned home last week.
Floyd Hayes and John Mclean
were on the Yamhill, Sunday, fishing,
and brought home a good mess of
trout
Mrs. Claude Brown and little
daughter are spending the week in
the mountains with her mother, Mrs.
william Mclean.
Preaching services will be held at
the church, both morning and after
noon, next Sunday. The services will
be conducted by the Baptists. A
picnic dinner will be served at noon
by the women, and cordial welcome
is extended to all.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
Zena -- Spring Valley

G. H. Crawford was Dallas visitor
last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Purvine and
Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Henry spent the
Fourth at Falls City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Purvine, are the
parents of a six-pound boy, born June
80, his fathers birthday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Worth Henry have re-
turned to town. after spending several
weeks with Henrys parents.
Mrs. Homer Alderman has returned
to her home in Woodburn, after a
pleasant visit with her relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scott, re-
Gently of California, are spending the
summer here at the home of Mr..
Scott's parents.
Everyone here is busy making hay
and picking cherries. Several of the
farmers are employing. parolled men
from the penitentiary.
Everyone here attended the cherry
fair in Salem. Frank Crawford won
three prizes on his Royal Anne and
Bing cherries. Eulalia Davis took
third prize for best packed box. Bliss
Doris captured first prize. Mr..
Muths won several prizes for good
cherries.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
BUENA VISTA

Mrs. c. A. Kau was Corvallis pas
senger, Monday.
Miss Grace Richardson, of Winlock
Wash, is visiting old friends and rel
atlves here this week.
Mrs. J. w. Baldwin and daughter
Oma, of Scapoose, Oregon, is here
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Davidson
Misses Myrtle and Birdie Neal, OF
Surprise, Neb.. are guests at the home
of their uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs
J. X Neal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Davidson, OF
Falls City, are visiting at the home OF
the bridegroom's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs G.. B. Davidson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Hanson, accom-
panied by Misses Sylvia and Lucille
Rowe, of Tillamook, were among
those present at the Hanson -Hollen-
beck wedding, Sunday.
Paul Hanson and Miss Illa Hollen-
beck, both of Buena Vista, were mar
ried at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Saunders Sunday the Reverend
II. q. Mccain officiating.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1911-07-14
RICKREALL

Peter COOK drove 70 saiem- Tues
Jack oooden is painting John orr
Mrs l. A. Boone is moving 70 Mon
mouth
Everybody in this vicinity IS su0
hayinE-
l. a. wessacost is moving the
Roweu house.
Kenneth Lucas returned from Nc
,rinnrfle last Tuesday
N-S. ]. %. Price and Mrs william
Am drove 20 Dallas. Monday
Pal McArthur. a. Portland. uas
.hakfnr hands with old rrlends lasi
Sunday
wrs Elra Biack. Who has been tis-
i,irr AZ ". r. Biack's. has lsft fcr her
home in Kansas
knert ca61s ard WnIism HALO
re,rs or Portland. spent suntay af
st.s hone or william Gale.