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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-03-14
Good Crop Yields Reported.

The State Experiment Stations have
received communication from one OF
the representatives in Caddo Parish in
which the following yield during the
past year is quoted:
Walter Colquitt Of Bossier City
planted peanuts. He planted 70 acres
last year and made 60 bushels to the
acre. He sold 1000 bushels to the mills
at Is cents per bushel and is holding
1000 bushels for seed.
]. M. Robinson of Bayou LaChute
made 400 bales of cotton on 1000 acres
of land, and William Robson made 500
bales on little over 1000 acres. The
latter attributes his yield under boil
weevil conditions to picking the squares
during the life of the crop. Caddo
parish, it is believed, made some $4,000
bales this past season.
William Mercer of Gillian sold 4OOC
bushels of oats from $50 acres at Z;
cents per bushel.
w. B. Means OF Missionary, near Ida
has 200 acres planted in fall oats that
promise we'll.
John Wemple of Dixie made 11O(
bushels of fall oats from @ acres
planted June corn and made 400 bushels
and picked 10000 pounds of COW peas a
second crop.-Mansfeld Enterprise.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-03-14
The Veterans, Meeting.

Louden Butler Camp No. 904, U. G.
", met in regular session in Benton on
Saturday, March 9, 1912.
The camp was called to order by Capt.
John H. Nattin, Commander. The
Lords prayer was repeated in unison by
the members present.
The Adjutant, Comrade Alison, being
absent, Comrade E. M. Laughlin was
appointed to act as Adjutant.
The following named members an
swered to roll call: Thomas Lyles, l..
H. Martin, T. P. Larkin and w. H.
scanland (by E. M. Laughlin, proxy.)
The petition of Comrade J. 0. Muck
oils was presented, and being properly
vouched for, he was elected a member of
the camp.
The election of officers being in order,
it was moved and unanimously adopted
that the present officers be retained for
another year.
The names of Gen. T. J. Shaffer and
Capt. H. c. Rogers were placed in nomi-
nation to be recommended to our newly
elected Governor for the position OF
| Adjutant General of the State.
The vote was taken and Gen. T. J.
Shaffer received seven votes, (foul
being by authorized proxies) and Capt
H. c. Rogers receiving two votes. Gen
T. J. Skaters election was made
unanimous.
Comrade w. H. Scanland was re-
quested to communicate the action o:
the camp to Col. M. L. Costley, thu
Adjutant General.
Comrades w. H. Scanland, l. H. Mar.
tin and E. NJ. Laughlin were named al
a committee to go before the Police
Jury of Bossier Parish and solicit a do
nation to the monument fund for tn
women of the Confederacy.
On motion, Comrades l. H. Martil
and E. M. Laughlin were elected a
delegates to the Reunion to be held a
Macon, Ga, on the 7th, 9th and 9th o
May, and Comrades w. H. Scanlan
and T. P. Larkin were elected alternates
On motion, Mrs. l. H. Martin wa
elected chaperone, and Misses Beula
Keith, Eppie Nattin and Kate Carte
maids of honor to the reunion.
The Commander, Capt. Nattin, wa
duly authorized to appoint chaperon
and maids of honor to fill vacancies
any of those elected could not go.
Dues were collected as follows: J.
Nattin, IS cents; Thomas Lyles,
cents; T. P. Larkin, Is cents; |. F
e Martin, IS cents; J. O. Nuckolls,
+ cents, and E. M. Laughlin, Is cents
d making total OF s4.50.
: The camp then adjourned to meet c
e the second Saturday in October next.
J. H. NATT1N, Commander.
E. M. LAUGHLIN, acting Adjutant.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-03-14
Fighting the Cattle Tick.

The following clipping is from the
Demonstration Train Special edition of
the University Press News, published
monthly by the Department of Agricul-
tural Extension of the Louisiana State
University:
"After seeing and examining the dip
ping vat model, getting dimensions,
cost, etc., look out for the ingredients OF
which the arsenical solution Clipping
solution) is composed. These will be
shown on the demonstration train in
their crude state and in the proper pro-
portions; their cost, etc.
cit is very important to know how to
properly prepare the arsenical solution
to make it safe and effective, and this
will be thoroughly explained by those in
charge on the train.
ssThe cattle tick has got to be eradi-
Gated. The United States Congress has
just made large appropriation to help
the Southern States with this important
work. Those States which do the mos,
work will obtain the most assistance
from the Federal Government; and the
best way for Louisiana to get the mos
assistance from the appropriation made
is to get to work and build dipping watts
The eradication of the tick will increase
the milk supply at least Is per cent, ant
will add $40 per head to the value OF bee
cattle. Get all the information you cal
on this important subject. You will ge
it on the demonstration train"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-03-14
Old Beavers Long Trek.

This is the story Of dog-the dog
that came back.
Beaver was his name, and he was a
shepherd He was the property (if
property at ALL Of Mr.. Alex May, who
formerly lived in the Dixie Cross Roads
community. He Jared as other dogs,
had the common good and bad traits OF
other dogs-and was content. No one
knew that he was any wiser than any
other member Of the canine family until
his masters migration to another State,
and his later mistreatment developed
the fact that he possessed one trait per-
haps not known in all dogs. He had
the homing instinct as never before
called to our attention.
During the fall of 1909 Beavers mas
ter and Mr. John r. Arnold left over
land, in wagons, to seek new homes in
the West. Beaver, of course, went
along. He was faithful, after dog
fashion, and patiently stood watch over
the common chattels when others were
wrapped in slumber--(or for the sake OF
the story we will say he did, Finally,
one day when the party were way over
in the Chickasaw Nation, Okla, Beaver
became offended over an unkind remark
carelessly spoken by some one and
bolted the party like New Orleans
STATESMAN. He held a caucus with
himself and resolved to trek for the
quiet and more congenial scenes OF his
puphood and the warm and cozy hearth
back at the old home. A little later, We
don't know just how long, Beaver
showed up at the old place, in fair con-
ditien, little footsore. The "folks'
were gone, but he found home with
his masters brother-in-law, Mr.. J. w
Voss. There his treatment was good
but he was lonesome for the old familiar
faces and his masters voice. The part!
were not satisfied in the West and dlt
return. There was Beaver, who hat
watched up the road for weeks, waiting
to greet and serve them. Faithful
!. Beaver! After all, who has a bette
:. friend than his dog?
It is thought that this one must hav
!, travelled fully 400 miles alone and twic
4 swan Red River to get back to his oil
:. home, and all because Of cross word 9
q so. And herein lies the moral OF thi
:. story: Always be kindly, even to tn
: brute family, and remember that
n kindly spoken word is ever well received
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-03-14
Our Grandfather.

&C. Coyle was born in Mississippi
August 8, 1928, and died at Sarepta,
La, February %, 1912; aged eighty
three years, six months and twenty-five
days.
He was of large and influential
family-the son Of Betsy (Garnheart)
and William Coyle. He came to this
country when twenty-one years old and
when the war between the States broke
out his service was given to his country.
He served as Confederate private until
the close of the war.
He lived consistent member OF the
Baptist Church for many years, aiding
in what way he could the church servi-
ces. He was known far and near as
Grandpa Coyle and, while we realized
that life's chapter has come to natural
close, his counsel and his presence will
be greatly missed.
On Monday, February 18th, after
having partially recovered from an
attack of lagrippe, he contracted pneu,
monia, and while relatives and friends
were lovingly administering unto him
he told them that he had lived his days
out and wanted to be at rest. So oul
grieved hearts are tempered with TIT
thought that our loss is his eternal gain
He is survived by four children-Mr
J. H. Coye Of Sarepta, Mr.. r. NJ. Coyl
Of Tyler, Mr.. w. L. Coyle OF Ryan
Okla, and Mrs. Charley N. Matlock o
Trout-one brother and one sister-Mr
Henry Coyle Of Franklin Parish an
, Mrs. Clay Gryder of near Plain Dealing
, He also leaves twenty five grand chill
dren, about twelve great-grand childre
and a number of relatives in this an
adjoining parishes.
His remains were laid to rest in tn
family burial grounds near Spring Hill
8 the spot having been marked off by b
! father sixty or seventy years ago. II
n last sad rites were said by Rev. Waller
4 and his lifeless clay was lowered In
: the cold, cold ground, there to>await Il
n resurrection morn. M. C..
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-03-14
Snyder-Hod9eS.

An announcement card reading as
follows has been received at this office:
:'Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Bryan
Hodges announce the marriage of their
daughter, Linda May, to Mr.. William
Marion Snyder, Wednesday, March 6,
1912, Elm Grove, La"
The Shreveport Caucasian in its issue
of Sunday has the following report OF
this wedding:
HOME WEDDING. =
"On Wednesday, March 9th, at Elm
Grove plantation, the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Campbell Bryan Hodges, their
eldest daughter, Miss Linda May
Hodges, was married to Mr.. William
Marion Snyder.
'sThe ceremony was impressively per-
formed by the Rev. Jasper K. Smith, OF
the First Presbyterian Church, Shreve-
port, in the presence of the immediate
family and near relatives and a few
friends.
"Spring had touched the great trees
with the softest tints of verdue, and lent
it's fragrance in the breath of violets and
daffodils, which adorned the house.
"The bride is young woman of ex-
ceeding grace of character and culture
enhanced by study and travel. He1
personal loneliness was never more pro-
nounced than on her wedding day, when
she gave her hand to the one she loved
best in all the world. The marriage was
truly union of hearts, happy consul
nation of little love affair dating from
school days when both we're students a
the Ruston Industrial.
ssMr. Snyder'is brother of our owl
Mr.. John Snyder, and is man Of ster
ling worth.
'The brides sister, Miss Mary Bryan
Hodges, and her friend Miss Louis
Deas, of this city stood with the brid
during the ceremony.
s'The bride was very handsome in
} brown tailored suit, with stylish hat t.
match
. "Soon after the ceremony, Mr.. an
D Mrs. Snyder left for their home nea
Winfield, the estate of Mr.. Snyder
!, father, whose death last fall places tn
t management of the property in tn
hands of this son.
U "The prominence of these old familie
), makes the marriage one OF special intel
S est to friends all over the State"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-03-14

number of wet sacks. The cap of the
well has been removed.
The martins are returning. Does that
mean that spring is here?
The next regular session of the Police
Jury will be held on Tuesday, April 9th.
Mrs. Alice Belcher of Shreveport is
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
Belcher.
Mr.. w. H. Holman's Banner is now
forwarded to Grace, this State, instead
of to Clay.
Another gloomy day. There has been
very little sunshine for the past thirty
days, which is unprecedented in this
community, so far as we are informed.
Miss Linnie Terry of Shreveport and
Miss Marie Norris of Houston, Texas,
are weekend visitors at the home of
Miss Terry's grandmother, Mrs. S. A.
White.
1t makes it easier to advertise when
you know papers rates. The Banners
rates for transient advertisements are
shown on page two. Clip them for
future reference.
Mr.. S. C. Adger, a farmer of this
community, was a visitor in Benton
Tuesday afternoon. He reported that
he had, just recovered from rather
malignant attack of lagrippe.
"Making Money on the Farm" is no
doubt proving useful and interesting
series of articles to you. We hope you
read the two columns on the subject OF
Drainage" in last weeks issue of the
| Banner. They contained timely infor-
7 nation. This weeks subject is ''Main-
tanning Fertility" Next week watch
for ''Corn Culture"
Mr.. J. w. White, who has been an
employee of the Cotton Belt Company
since April of last year, stationed al
= Garfield, Ark, is the new station agen
in this place. He has an experience O.
some years in railroad work and comes
here highly recommended. Mrs. White
q is at present visiting in Illinois, hi
S native State, and will not join him herr
e until later.
The writer of this paragraph enjoyed
:. a pleasant outing Friday and Saturda.
: of last week. We visited the home o
S Mr.. and Mrs. N. w. Sentell of Collins
burg, hunting quail and sightseeing
y both days. Mr.. Sentell has good do,
e and quail were plentiful, even if wild
+. We both had fine sport and got sports
: mans share of the game. In their HON
Mr.. and Mrs. Sentell are admirabl
n entertainers, and the three evening
v there were much enjoyed. There is nc
n more delightful woman and NOR
Ie charming entertainer anywhere in tn
parish than Mrs. Sentell, and the sigh
= of SO many brightface, rosy-cheek chill
~ dren around loaned a particular char
to the surroundings. In their hospitabl
~ home is delightful place to visit.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-03-14
Farmers Union Meeting.

Mr.. J. P. Delafield of Sarepta, Sec
y-Treasurer for the Webster Parish
Farmers Union, writes us as follows:
The union people are going to have a
meeting at the Sarepta union house Gold
school house) March 23d next. There
will be dinner on the ground. An invi-
tation is extended to all union people to
be with US. Brother T. N. McCollister
is to be with us and wants to visit Bos-
sier Parish. Come one, come all.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-03-14

Es3gr Elsewhere in this issue OF the
Banner appears record of subscrip-
tions paid us during the past month. Il
your name should be in this list, look
for it. Ii 1t is not there, write us, stating
the amount paid, and we will be pleased
to make corrections on our books, when
found necessary. Please be prompt to
write. The best time to correct an error
is when it is first discovered.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-03-14

Children are much more likely to con-
tract the contagious diseases when they
have colds. Whooping cough, diptheria,
scarlet fever and consumption are dis
eases that are often contracted when the
child has cold. That is why all medi-
cal authorities say beware OF colds. For
the quick cure Of colds you will ind
nothing better than Chamberlain
Cough Remedy. 1t can always be de-
pended upon and is pleasant and safe te
take. For sale by all dealers.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-03-14

The Banner and the Confederate Vet
eran will be sent for Si.6O per annum.
If you have not seen The Veteran, write
to Nashville, Tenn, for sample copy,
then subscribe through this office.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-03-14
Mebane Cotton Seed

| have $50 or 200 bushels of Mebane Cotton
Seed for sale at IS cents per bushe at my home
pace. near Linton. Will shave the price little
when large quantities are taken. This is a very
prolific cotton, yielding from % to IS per cent OF
lint to the hundred pounds in the hills.
"a L. r. BUMGARDNER.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-03-14
s. C. Rhode Island Reds

| have for sale a number of BOOSTERS
of this famous breed. Prices, 81 to $3.50
each. They are from prize winning
strain at the Bossier Parish Fair.
Address Mrs. E. F. KIRTLEY,
81 Plain Dealing, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-03-14
DurOc Jerseys

l have for sale lot of Duroc Jersey
Pigs, now two months old. Prices, 81
each for those that are registered; 81
each for others. Also, few matured
breeders. All from prize winning stock
at the Bossier Parish Fair.
a-s J, M. CORNISH, Arkana, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-03-14

ugYou can get the Banner one year
without cost by securing us three new
paid-in- advance subscribers.
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Lumber

We wish to inform the public that our
saw mill, located at Bluffs, which was
recently destroyed by fire, has been re-
built, and we are now ready to fill on
short notice all orders for either rough
or dressed lumber.
J. & w. f. MCDADE.
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Get the Banner free one year oy &C.
curing US three new cash subscribers.
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The editor of the Banner respectfully requests
.,a+ obituary poetry not be submitted for publ
asf;cn. Such verse when good is usually not
cr;ginal. and when original is usually not good.
/ short obituary notice Immediately following a
death is solicited when the deceased is known to
the paper's readers. Let the length Ct the notice
he gagged by the prominence of the deceased i'll
tho community where the family resides.
ANONYMOUS communications will not be pub
rshed. There is no objection to the use Of a pen
name. but the editor demands to know who you
are before your contribution will be published.
Advertising rates made known to any one, and
the papers subscription books open to all adver-
tisers and prospective advertisers.
m not address communications intended for
publication to individuals.
Make all remittances in the name of the pro-
nrietor or The Bossier Banner.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-03-14
STATEMENT

OF the condition of the Bank of Benton, Benton,
La. at the close of business Thursday, March Z,
1912.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-03-14
For Sale

Two Lightning Junior Hay
Presses for sale. Also, two
small Mules. Address
81 GRAY STINsoN, Benton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1912-03-14
S. C. Brown LeghOrns

For Sale-Choice Single Comb Brown
Leghorns. Hens, 81 each; egg, 81
per setting Of fifteen. j. A. LOWE,
an Plain Dealing, La.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-20

one were always on the point of taking
a bitter pill.
The spirits are affected and the
health suffers, and when the health suf-
fers there is lack of luster in the eyes
and the cheeks grow pale, and l have
known girls to complain so much that
this pallor became saffron hue
Every one shuns girls like these, for
through so much complaining they not
only forget how to laugh, but they
check the laughter in others.
And finally they become friendless.
And there never was a worse fate than
to become friendless
And all of this tragedy originated in
failure to learn the greatest lesson to
be learned in life; and that lesson, my
dears. is just this:
THE FUTILITY OF THE WHINE.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-20
a TOPICAL FABLE,

The Chinese empire, now in a state
Of chaos, is, according to Mr.. Ian G.
Hannah, little more than a gigantic
bit of bluff. 1t looks very big and
terrible, but in reality it is all outward
show, and the great empire is at the
mercy Of it's first determined oppo-
nent. In his book on Eastern Asia, "
Mr.. Hannah compares it to the donkey
in the ancient fable.
A monkey, the fable runs. was cap
tured by a tiger
"Oh, spare mel" cried the monkey
Il am thin and my flesh does not
taste good. But | know where there
is a fine, fat donkey"
The tiger consented to spare the
monkeys life on condition that he lead
him to where the donkey was tied
When the donkey saw them coming
he was terribly frightened but he
tried to appear calm and bawled in a
masterful tone:
Monkey, you used to bring nae two
tigers. Why only one today"
The tiger did a record hustle back
to the jungle.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-20
40 is a WOrnan's
Glorious Prime

When a woman realizes that her
youth is slipping by! Almost 40!
She looks back and sees that first
white hair over her ear. She jerked it
out and laughed Then she remem-
bers combing her hair each morning
and carefully looking and picking out
two or three glistening white threads.
And the next year! The white hairs
pulled out one day were replaced by
twice as many the next. And she drift
ed on.
Are you just drifting toward a gray
haired old age at 40 the age that
should be the glorious prime Of a wo-
mans life?
We wish you would get our booklet
Charm" and read 1t. CAT any of our
stores or sent by mail upon request.)
1t explains why you can safely use Rob
innaire's Hair Dye. 1t Is not an ordi-
nary vulgar bleach or artificial color
ing. We should have named it a Re-
storative, because it is pure scientific
compound that simply restores the hair
to its own original color and beautiful
healthy condition. If you have but few
white hairs, don't pull them out. Re
store them to their original vigorous
color and at the same time put your
hair in healthy condition and stop its
fading. The hair responds quickly to
the proper care and treatment, and the
woman who wants to keep its beauti-
full color and fine texture can do so.
Robinnaire Hair Dye is made in our
own laboratory. and we personally
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harmless Non sticky. and does not
stain skin or scalp. Use it immediate
ly if your hair is fading and losing vi
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regular large size, 75c, postpaid, 90c.
Prepared for light medium and dark
brown and black hair. For sale by all
Jacobs Pharmacy Stores and druggists
generally.
fAdVprti Snrnent
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-20

When | so automobiling or to the
seashore, l wear large colored goggles;
they may be disfgurhlg, but I'd rather
be disfigured with them for a few hours
than suffer from the seffects of wind ana
the stronger reflection of sunlight on
the sand ! also carry a parasol lined
with green, and try to keep my com
pleXion in such shape that | can stand
the green color. That is a great test
you know. If you look well under a
green parasol, or under green awning
through which the light is reflected, you
don't have TO worry about your skim
for few people come out of this trying
ordeal without appearing to be rights
of the first water
AND, speaking of green, don't let any
enc ever persuade you to wear anything
of that shade, when you are going on an
ocean trip. think people who are sea
sick ought to dress in pink that is real
ly the only becoming color for that
woe-begone condition.
But, of course, if You Travelled dressed
in pink, people would think you were
crazy, whereas you would only be try
ing to spare your fellow creatures the
painful sight CT the seasick person
dressed in garment of the same color
For that reason, | don't like green
wells at the seashore. though | know
they are the best for the eyes: gray and
brown are almost equally good, and
much more effective.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-09-20

thing of a refined nature with ex-
travagant taste?
DISAPPOINTED
A man of the nature YOU describe
should not ask any woman to marry
him. But men like him marry every
day.
With the opinion you entertain of
him, you are doing both him and your
self an injustice by marrying him If
you marry him, disliking him in the
way you do, you can not claim to be
any better than he is