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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-26
RETROSPECTIVE
Fifty Years Ago.

From the Banner Of Oct. q, 1S66-Bellevue.1
"The Cincinnati Enquirer, in speak
ing of Buffers reception in that city on
a public occasion in which the New
Orleans Nero delivered himself of
portion of his pent-up malevolence
against the South, makes the following
humorous allusion: Men who had val
tables about their persons buttoned
their coats closely about them, women
turned pale, and some who were in
manner defenseless, were half inclined
to leave the hall. In fact, several who
had made cotton an agent in supplying
deficiencies Of natural development re-
tired precipitateiy at once" (Gen.
3. F. Butler. was as famous as a cotton
thief, in the South, as he was as spoon
stealer. His reputation was made in
New Orleans, as everybody knows, but
after fifty years it is rather shock to
read that the Chicago ladies knew Of his
habits to such an extent as to fear for
the little cotton padding they might
chance to use in beautifying their figures.
"All the lies they tell about the Irish
amt true.")
''The public debt on the 1st instant
was s2,573, 1856, 900, with si29,213, 900 in
the treasury. In September the public
debt was decreased s22,346,226. There
are S85,250,0O of coin in the treasury"
1.-TWO and half billions of dollars was a
staggering sum Of money fifty years ago,
though held rather lightly as a national
debt in these war times when England
has increased her Indebtedness by fifteen
billions OF dollars in two years and is
piling it up at the rate now of S25, 5000,
600 per day. AS the utter impossibility
Of ever paying such an Indebtedness is
apparent to every one, reputation is
frankly talked OF in England even at
this early day. The loans being so freely
floated by the several governments are
forced loans, Of course. England has
already gone So far as to seize American
securities held by her subjects. Mer
known to b. property-owners are mott
fed through the proper mediums of how
much of the new loan they are expected
to subscribe. Three years ago or less
one would have said that what has since
come to pass in Europe meant ruin. Blu
highly organized nation can stand {
lot of running and still survive and flour.
ish as civilized country. France has
repudiated her indebte at least once
and that not more than an hundred ant
twenty five years ago. All the powers
most likely, will adopt some way ofrepu
dating their war debts without shocking
the school men too much. 1t is a mis-
take to consider government bonds thu
best of security. History has little tt
say in confirmation of this almost gen
eral belief. There are a great man,
people now living who remember time
when our own governments credit stoot
at about so cents on the dollar.)
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-26
A Bargain

offer for sale an 80-acre tract of as
fertile piece OF hill land as can be
found in this section, located within
three miles of Plain Dealing. The
improvements consist of IL acres in
a high state of cultivation. There
are no buildings. This property can
be bought for one-half cash, balance
on terms of one, two or three years,
with s per cent per annum interest.
A new school building is now being
erected within a half mile of the
property-making it more desirable.
This is the best bargain you will
have offered you. If you want
home act quick. Address
J. T. MANRY, Plain Dealing.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-26

Abner.
O. dust? It's the only dust anywhere
in sight, an it looks ugly agin the blue
sky and white clouds on sech a purity.
still day, don't it?'
She said nothing.
Yes. it's a ugly sight" Abner went
on, lin all the green an blue about it,
an yit right in it's middle Is some'n'
good, some'n' splendid, some'n' that
will make you happier n you ever was
in yore life Can you guess what 1t is.
Nary"
NO." she said, wonderlngly.
It's Jeff Dill in my buggy takin' Abe
Fulton to Jail. He's confessed the
whole thing Howard will come back
in the buggy after awhile. an We'll all
spend the evenin' together"
The young people of barley, led by
Frank Raymond. were giving dance
to Mary and Howard at the old John
ston House. Not only were all the
Younger set present, but old gentlemen
and ladies who had long since given
up such amusements insisted upon 60
ing that they might do honor to the
courageous young couple whose en-
gagement was known to all. Conspic-
uous among the participants was Alb
ner Daniel. who had never appeared to
be SO happy.
While the grand march was taking
place Abner slipped into the office of
the hotel. where Sugart in evening
clothes and wearing buttonhole bon.
quet. stood behind the counter.
Il thought seed Pole Baker in here
minute ago." Abner said anxiously
"Whar is hep
Hes just gone to his horse" Sugart
replied affably. HE said he was going
out home''
Hurrying out at the door to hitch
ing rack at the side of the house. Alb
her saw his friend about to mount his
horse.
Hey, hold on. thar Abner cried.
You amt a-goin' to sneak away from
here like this" .~.
Pole laughed merrily as lie turned to
Abner. the rein of his bride on his
arm, a riding switch in his hand. EFF
you think I'm goin to go in thar With
these old clothes on when you are
rugged out like dude an got all them
women taggin on to yore coattails you
don't know me. You are bachelor.
but I'm an old married man. Uncle
Alb, with wife an a gang O young
uns that's already been abed a good
hour. amt a-goin' to try to keep the
pace with you young bloods. Say, I'm
Goin' to make prediction You don't
know it, but you'll he married before
long. III bet my hat on it. You are
woman's man. You are sly old
duck with that slick suit. white tie an
pleated shirt on. I've a good mind to
rub some O my hosshairs off on you.
Oh my! Who clipped yore whiskers
Dang my old hide eff you hahn; got
powder on yore cheeks! It's wonder
you hain't got white burial gloves on
like the rest O the boys"
'Oh, jest lowed I'd fix up little to
do honor to them two. They are so
happy an popular with everybody
I've heard plenty of good news today.
Abe Fulton's case is in tiptop shape
Even the district attorney admits it.
Moreover, the town is On boom, an
NE an Howard will have our hands
full. Wait fer supper anyway. Pole
You helped put this thing through, an
Gsn't feel right about the way you
arc actin"
I've been paid-more'n paid, Uncle
ADJ Pole put his foot into the heavy
wooden stirrup and swung himself into
the saddle "Fust Howard shuck hand:
with me an thanked me with tears il
] his eyes. Then some'n' else happened
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-26
Lost or EStrayed

On the night of the 10Th, a
tall, slender black horse Mule,
about 1512 hands high, three
years old. Got out of my
horse lot at Benton. Liberal
reward offered for his recov-
cry. Att j. e. BURT.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-26

Stenoeraphers Offered Positions

Congressman Watkins has forwarded
to the Banner the following reader,
which he wishes brought to the atten-
ton of the public:
Civil service examinations for male
stenographers will be held at intervals
during September and October. Those
wishing to stand these examinations can
obtain all necessary information by
writing to the Civil Service Commits
sion, Washington, D. C.
Respectfully, .
J. T. WATKINS.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-26
{ By Mr.. Shell,
House Bill No. 24S.

House Bill No. 24s. By Mr.. Shell
An Act
Submitting to the people of the State of
Louisiana an amendment to Article
273 of the Constitution of the State of
Louisiana.
Section /: Be it resolved by the Gen
eral Assembly of the State of Louisiana,
two-thirds of all the members elected to
each house concurring, That the follow
ing amendment to Article 273 OF the
Constitution of the State of Louisiana
be and the same is hereby submitted to
the qualified electors of the State at the
congressional election to be held on the
first Tuesday after the first Monday in
the month of November, of the year
1916, to-wit:
"Article 273. Every railroad or other
corporation, organized or doing bust
ness in this state under the laws or
authority thereof, shall have and main
tain a general Office in this state for the
transaction of its business where trans
fers of stock shall be made and where
shall be kept for public inspection books
in which shall be recorded the amount
of capital stock subscribed, the names
of the owners of stock, the amount
owned by them, respectively, the amount
of stock paid in, and by whom, the
transfers. of said stock, with the date of
transfer, the amount of its assets and
liabilities, the names and places of resi-
dence of its officers. All public service
corporations organized under the laws
of the State of Louisiana shall main
tain in this state in charge of one or
more of the general officers of such COM
pany their general Offices for the opera
tion and conduct of the business of such
corporation"
Sec. 2. Be it further resolved, etc.,
That this proposed amendment be sub
mitted to the qualified voters of the
State of Louisiana for adoption or rejec-
ton at the Congressional election to be
held on the first Tuesday next following
the first Monday in November, 1916.
That the official ballots to be used at
said election shall have printed thereon
the words: "For the proposed amend
ment to Article 273 of the Constitution
of the State of Louisiana, relative to
public service corporations, and the
words: "Against the proposed amend
ment to Article 273 of the Constitution
of the State of Louisiana, relative to
public service corporations; and each
elector shall indicate, as provided in the
general election laws of the state,
whether or not he votes for or against
| the amendment. --..... 49,. ...-
| A true copy of House Bill No. 248, by
Mr.. Shell. proposing an amendment to
Article 273 of the Constitution of the
State of Louisiana adopted by the Cen
eral Assembly of the State of Louisiana,
session of 1916. JAMES J. BAILEY,
| Secretary OF State.
| PUBLISHERS NoTIcE.-House Bill No. 24S as
shown in print above, is published in lieu CT Act
M 207 shown in nriIlt (but crossed ontf in n, r,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-10-26

PUBLISHERS NoTIcE.-House Bill No. PAS. as
shown in print above, is published in lieu CT Act
No. 207, shown in print (but crossed QUIT in part
two Of the Banner Copy for House Bill No
24S was not received at this Office until the entire
copy as shown in part two of the Banner had
been put In type and printed. The substitute bill
is correct and will be submitted to the voters of
the state in the November election instead of the
original, copy for which was furnished in error
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-05-18
FILMY HATS OF
HAIR BRAID

One of those filmy hats OF lace hair
braid. which may go to any length
or width-it likes. is shown here II
Ia a model for midsummer and its
Wilderness OF brim would make II too
heavy IL the braid were more than
aere threads of lustrous silk fiber
woven into the most open of lace pat
terms. II is faced with malines, and
there are many similar models with
facings OF thin crepe or chiffon. They
are all 80 light that they may provide
. wide expanse Of brim. supporting
the flowers OF midsummer, without
becoming as heavy as hats OF more
compact braids.
Nearly all the hats made OF hair
braid are either white or black The
same braid Is dyed into tints and col.
ors. but II Is most beautiful in white.
Often white hat ID faced with pale
tint and this brim treatment Is liked
particularly well for hats TO be
trimmed with q full wreath of ostrich
In light tint
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-05-18
PLAN FOR FEEDING
MILK TO CHICKENS
Methods Employed in Connecticut
Egg.Laying Contest Are
Briefly Outlined.

So many inquiries have been made
regarding the exact method of feed.
ing milk to hens that II seems fit
ting to describe briefly the plan en-
ployed In the Connecticut egg-laying
contest. There are five experimental
groups. in each group two pens. In
each case the pen having the odd num-
Der is fed the regular contest ratioE.
the pens with the even numbers re-
ceiving exactly the same rations, with
the single exception that thick, sour,
leppered or clabbered skim milk is
substituted for the meat part of the
mash. The milk pens have tater
Just as the others do. and In addi-
tion to this, all tho thickened milk
they care to consume. 1t Is found that
each ten birds will eat on an average
from one to two quarts a day.
Storrs station has not only been
trying the use of milk as ration on
Its experimental pens in the laying
contest, but has also been using milk
for growing chicks for the past three
years. The data thus collected. with
results Of work done at other expert
ment stations, point to the fact that
milk as a ration for chicks and for
laying hens has 4 very definite feed.
ing value.
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-05-18
SIx-YEAR CABBAGE
TEST OF INTEREST
Practically No Difference Shown
in Yield Between the Small
and Large Plants.

When seed is sown either in drills
or broadcast, some Of the seedlings
will make more rapid growth than
others. Because Of the belief that
larger plants possess some inherent
characteristics which enable them to
outdistance their neighbors, thus be-
coming superior, many cabbage grow.
ers discard number Of plants which
are under size.
An experiment, which has been con.
Quoted for six years at the Pennsyl-
vania State college school of agricul-
ture and experiment station to deter
mine the variation in yield and pro-
ductiveness between large and small
cabbage plants, showed that there
was practically no difference in this re-
spect, regardless Of whether the grad
ing was done at the time Of the first
transplanting or when the field plant.
ing was made.
There was approximately an inch
OF difference In the height OF the
plants at the time Of making the field
planting, which soon disappeared.
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-05-18

Frames made OF fine silk-eovered
wire are used for wide-brimmed hats,
but for smaller hats a few shapes have
been made OF the narrower braids
eithou; any wire support. They are
pliable. but one edge OF the braid Is
corded and is wiry enough to be used
instead of wire when the model Is
narrow brimmed. These are made In
white and pale tints.
In black. the best effects are made
by combining the lace braid with black
malines. Black paradise feathers or
ornaments Of malines are chosen for
such models. and they are most beau
tiful In all black. The hair braid is
highly lustrous and this luster seems
more conspicuous In black than In
white or colors.
Lace hair braid Is made up into
beautiful headwear for all ages OF
wearers. from the little girl to grand.
mamma. II Is fine-grained material,
and everything fine and dainty in ap-
parel looks well with II. II 10 associ.
ated In our minds with the most en-.
ticingly lovely clothes that women
wear In the gracious days Of summer.
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-05-18
STRAW VALUABLE AS
A SOIL Fertilizer
Farmers Are Urged to Make
More Extensive Use of It as
Bedding and Feed.

A large amount of straw is shipped
from a county in Missouri to near
by paper and strawboard factory. This
straw brings the farmer about so
cents per ton.
A county agent recently found a
pile Of about 1000 tons at Sikeston
ready for shipment He computes that
as fertilizer this straw is worth 81 50
per ton. in addition to its value as a
means OF adding organic matter to the
soil.
He is making campaign of the
county in an attempt to show the In
advisability OF the farmers selling
their straw and urging its more extern
sive use as bedding in stables and feed
lots
Straw used as top dressing on fall
wheat has been found to practically
insure a good stand of clover on lands
where clover is otherwise grown with
great difficulty.
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-05-18
COUPLE OF REASONS
FOR GROWING SEED
From $1.25 to $3.50 Per Pound
Saved-Chance to Cultivate
Own Variety.

There are couple Of reasons for
raising your own onion seed. Onion
seed costs from s1.25 to $3.50 per
pound. 1t could be saved with very
little trouble. One has a chance to
cultivate a variety of his own and es.
tablish reputation as seed producer.
which. in years to come, may bring
more ready money than the onions he
raised.
At screening time in the fall, pick
out the most solid. globe-shaped, deep
ly colored onions Of whatever varieties
you want for your next crop. Large
or medium.sized ones are best. Esti
mate the seed required to SOW your
crop. 1t takes Az to 5 pounds to the
acre and one bushel OF onions will pro.
duce three pounds OF seed on an aver,
age. Always sow . few more for
safety.
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-05-18

loose coat. IL is cut with fare which
looks as II 1t might rival that OF the
ballet dancers skirt. II Il were not
confined by belt OF the silk that
slips through slashes eui at the waist.
line. This belt In In reality used as a
decorative feature anG Ia finished
with fiat bow at the front. 1t does
not define the waistline and appears
to terminate at the sides.
The wide cape collar and faring
cuffs are trimm "a with parallel rows
OF white soutache braid. Three but
tons provide an ineonspicunus fasten-
ing at the front.
The skirt Is plain except for two
bias bands about the bottom. attached
along their upper edge. II Is cut
rather long and very fnli.
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-05-18
APPLY INSECTICIDE
MATERIALS AT ONCE
List Of Efficient and Dangerous
Combinations Prepared by
New York Station.

Now that one has to fight the cod
ling moth, the San Jose scale, eanker
worms. plant lice and other insects
besides the apple seab and other fun.
gous diseases. II is advisable TO apply
two or three materials at the same
time. Certain materials can be mixed
together with safety, while others In
combination either lose their efficiency
due to chemical changes, or they may
prove injurious to the tree 1t is i'm
portant, therefore, to know what ones
can be mixed safely. The following
list has been prepared at the New
York experiment station:
Better results are obtained by mix
Ing paris green or arsenate Of lead
with bordeaux mixture than by apply
Ing them separately.
Properties are not changed by mix
Ing lead with tobacco or bordeaux.
lime sulphur with tobacco. soap with
tobacco or emulsions.
Efficient and noninjurious are lead
with lime sulphur. soap with tobacco.
Inefficient. but noninjurious are lime
sulphur with soap. acids or emulsions.
Safe and efficient triple combina-
lions are lime sulphur. lead and to-
bacco: bordeaux, lead and tobacco.
Dangerous combinations are paris
green with lime sulphur, soaps or
emulsions. arsenate Of lead with
soaps, emulsions, or alkalies; emul-
sions with lime sulphur. zinc arsenite.
or arsenite OF lime with lime sulphur
soaps or emulsions; arsenate Of lead
or paris green, with soda or potash
sulphides, soaps or emulsions.
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-05-18
UNEQUALED VARIETY
In TAFFETA SUITS

From the yiewnoint Of variety 1t ap-
pears that nothing has equaled the
number OF suits coats and frocks
made OF taffeta silk winch have an.
swered the public's demands this sea.
son. The supply OF sill seems mex.
haustible, but with the incoming OF
May the demand turns 10 thinner ma.
terials, cotton vo,les. nets and laces
for dressy froeks and tn heavier cot.
ton weaves for the white suits.
Taffeta suits have almost kept pace
with the silk In variety OF develop,
ment. so that shere is style for
every one A pretty example is shown
IN the picture. with very short and
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-05-18

There are yet many who wholly mis-.
understood the question as to what
effect feed fed to cows has on the
quality OF milk produced. BY quality
We mean the amount OF butterfat.
says a writer in an exchange Some
feeds affect the favor OF milk and
possibly to a slight extent its col
or. Feeds rich in protein. 1t is long
known. have tendency to increase
the percentage Of fat in some animals
but not In others.
The milk-producing function Of the
cow Is to large extent under the con
troll Of the nervous system. Anything
that disturbs the quiet or normal con-
dition OF the animal. whether ii be
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-05-18

rough usage. extremes OF temperature.
or aught else. will have its effect upon
the quality.
On the other hand, plenty OF the
right kind OF feed increases the guam
tity OF milk until the animal reaches
the maximum production. We have
yet to hear OF any feed or system Of
feeding that SO improves the quality of
milk as to make given quantity of
milk produce more butterfat at one
time than another. OF course. the
greater the quantity Of milk, the more
cream there will be.
1t Is simply common sense to know
which cows are profitable. Testing is
the only way to find out.
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-05-18
In Gods keepino.

God can Keep a man just as Ger
tainly in this world as he can keep
him In any world. He proved It with
Daniel in the lions den, with Wes-
ley among the stones, and with John
in the lsle Of Patmos. with more com.
many than he had ever had before
Selected.
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-05-18
Not Good for Orchard.

Close pasturing all Of the season Ia
aot good for an orchard. The tramp
ing Of animals about the trees. espc.
ciallY in wet time. is harmful to
tho sr-hard
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-05-18
Good Strain Of Seed.

Be sure to get good strain OF seed,
especially Of cabbage, tomato. and
onion seed. The rule also applies. to
florist plants, such as pansies. verbe-
ias, and petunias.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-20
SWAMP-ROoT FOR
KIDNEY DISEASES

There is only one medicine that
really stands out pre-eminent as a
remedy for diseases of the kidneys,
liver and bladder
Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root stands
the highest for the reason that it has
proven to be just the remedy needed
in thousands upon thousands of even
the most distressing cases. Swamp
Root, physicians prescription for
special diseases, makes friends quick
ly because it's mild and immediate eff
feet is soon realized in most cases.
1t is gentle, healing vegetable COM
pound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at
all drug stores in bottles of two
sizes-fifty cents and one dollar.
However, if you wish first to test
this great preparation send ten cents
to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N.
Y, for sample bottle. When
writing be sure and mention the Be-
midi Pioneer.-Adv.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-20

of honor at a surprise party given
last night at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. Quincy Brooks. The party was
given in honor of Miss Sliter's birth
anniversary. Among the guests were
the Misses Laura Kitchener, Winni-
fred Johnson, Minnie Olson, Thelma
Johnson, Capitola Stewart, Velma
Dean, Helen Backus, Mary Bell, Flor
ence Bell, Carrie Armstrong, Ida Vir-
ginia Brown, Emily Campbell, Nellie
Larkin, Lea Given and Mrs. E. E.
Kenfield
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-20
NOTICE

To be sold at Public Auction, Tues
day, April rs, 1916, ten o'clock A.
M, at the Red Lake Agency Office:
Three Boar Pigs, Poland Chinas,
eligible to registry.
Two Yearling Durham Bulls, high
grades, one of which will be suitable
for breeding purposes, and
Three Yearling Holstein Bulls,
high grades, suitable for breeding
PURPOSES.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-20

Bemidji, MIMI, April 10, 1915.
Sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Health of the City of Be-
midi, at the office of DR.. Shannon up
to seven o'clock P. M, on Tuesday,
the 25th day of April, for the pur-
pose of removing of garbage and cans
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-20

to the dumping ground in accordance
with the provisions Of Ordinance No.
76 of the City of Bemidji.; Bids must
state price per can for removal from
the different districts as provided in
the ordinance.
BY order of the Board of, Health.
DIR. E. A. SHANNON,
Chairman.
I'd 42O-427
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-04-20

This stock can be seen at the Red
Lake Indian Agency.
WALTER F. DICKENS.
Supt. & Spl. Dish. Agent.
6d420