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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27
Puzzle OF the Arctic Tern.

Ornithologists have finally awarded
first place as mlgrator to the arctic
tern. Recent investigations have proved
beyond all question that this bird of
mystery makes a tlight every year to-
falling $4,000 miles. 1t Is on the wing
literally twenty weeks out Of the fifty
two, with a daily average flight of ap-
proximately $50 miles. When it is
winter in the northern hemisphere the
tern Is feeding at the edge of the ant
grctlc circle, far south of CalH Horn.
When spring banishess winter it re-
turns to the arctic. 11,0oO miles away
from it's winter quarters, to build its
nest in the arctic regions. Almost
with mathematical precision the tern
arrives in the north every year on
June Is and ON Aug. o begins its long
southern fight Curiously enough, re-
ports of the birds seen Ell route gre
exceedingly rare. One or two have
been seen in the last three or four
years along the Long Island shore, but
beyond this clew to the course they
pursue nothing at all is known of the
route they follow.-Philadelph Rec
ord
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27
After Death.

1t Is irrational to think death ends
all. for then life is gone and annihi-
lated. and it is just as though it had
never been. \ life can in nowisc be
destroyed by death, What has once
been experienced is al eternal and in
delible constituent Of reality never
more to be erased or altered. 1t is a
foolish doubt which Karl Moor ex-
presses with the pistol in his hand, If
the paltry pressure of this paltry thing
makes the wise man and the fool the
coward and the hero. the noble and the
viIlnin, eaual'-- That cannot he. Deaf b
sewers the thread Of the earthly life.
but the content OF life can neither he
altered nor auHihi!ated by it. Reality
is eternal iii its essence. Nothing that
Is real can. to quote Angelus Silesi,s,
ever Perish and cease t., be.-professor
Friedrich FauiSen. University of Ber.
lin, in "A System of Ethics
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27
Refween the Poles.

Although Lord Rayleigh is noted
scientist and a profound scholar, he
has humorous side to his nature. and
he once played neat little joke on
learned friend with whom he had been
discussing some deep subjects.
What is the difference between the
north and south poles?" he asked
gravely.
His lordship's friend thought he had
a new scientific problem to grapple
with and brought all the weight OF his
brain to bear upon the question.
81 really must give it up he said
at last
THE answer is simple enough" re-
piled Lord Rayleigh with smile.
There is all the difference in the
world." -London ADVISERS.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27
t:iicrifr'S Sale.

James p. Allen VS.. ". L. Cage. No. e225. In
Second District Court, Bossier Parish, Lou
isiana.
10y virtue of writ of fieri facias,
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to ne directed, | have seized, and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door Of the Court House, in the town of
Benton. La, on Saturday, February s.,
1918, the following described property,
to- wit:
420 bales OF hay, making IA tons,
r0re or less.
G'erms Of SAln-Cash, subject to the
banofi1 0t aDpraisa;1ent, to pay and sat-
isiy tho sum Of $3.50 sc, with 5 per cent
per annu'n interest thereon from De-
Gambler il, 1915, until paid, and all costs
OF SUM- j. F. EDWARDS,
Sheriff, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Benton, La, Jan. 20, 1916. febs
Homestead Entry No. $3.50
Department Of the Interior,
y. S. Land Office at Baton Rouge, La,
December q, 1915.
lFroof under Act of June 6, 1921
NOTICE is hereby given that R. Floid
~ Sanders, OF Cotton Valley, La, who,
On Soptember 10, 1912, made Homestead
Entry, 10. 05,90o, for lots s, IA, is, II,
10 end 10, section 2, township 20, north,
range II, west, Louisiana meridian, has
fled notice Of intention to make three
year proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Clerk OF
Court, at Benton, La, on the 18th day
OF February, 1916.
C!2iHant names as witnesses: Nose
Marshall, OF Ivan, La, and Billy Wash
ingtoN, r. H. Lewis and B. J. johnson,
Of Cotton Valley. La.
Ed. GIANELLoNI, Register.
December 50, 1915. feb 10
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27
SONS LIFE SAVED
Grateful Mother Makes
Public Statement

Remarkable letter concerning Foley Honey
and Tar Compound as quick relief for coughs
and colds.
1T saved our sons life" says Mrs.
Edna Cramer, in speaking of Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound. ''Of this
l am sure. Of all cough remedies
we ever used, Foleys Honey and Tar
Compound is far ahead Of them all.
1t has been our faithful friend for
several years and we rely upon it
for the quick relief of all our coughs
and colds. It never fails and we re-
commended it to all our friends. We
thought he would surely die from
stranGUlation. Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound completely and absolutely
cured him. We know it and will
prove it to anyone interested
Do you know the soothing, reIiev-
ing benefits of Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound? You ought to. There is
healing in every dose. It spreads
q cool coating over the rough in
famed throat-stops the racking
cough-does all this in natural way,
containing no opiates and nothing
harmful.
Good druggists are glad to sell
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound be-
cause they know it is reliable and
successful. Refuse substitutes.
Sold by w. /. GAYLE, Benton. La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27
The Bull,

The bull is a male ruminant, speciti-
cally he COW. The bull is a historical
animal. He has been worshiped in
Egypt. thrown in the cattle country.
fought in Mexico and Spain and canned
in Chicago. The Egyptians called him
Apis and built temples to him, but bull
worship was not a profitable business,
as all the Egyptians who followed the
bull are either dust or mummies and
have been so for centuries. On the
other hand, canning the bull has made
a flock of millionaires, so the live ones
everywhere have adopted the western
idea and pretty generally can the bull.
Don't be q bull thrower.-Judge.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27
District of Columbia.

Maryland in 17SS and Virginia in
1850 gave land comprising 100 square
miles. This was organized in 179O-91
as the District Of Columbia and be-
came the seat of government in 1900.
Afterward the part coded by Virginia
was given back. not being needed.
The present District Of Columbia,
therefore. consists of sixty-four square
miles. all on the east bank of the Po-
tomac and all coded by Maryland.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27
Maker of Dictionaries Not Envie,

Maker of Dictionaries Not Envied.
Can any one envy the maker of die
t!onaries? To Sir James Murray the
readers were dra wn in. those who were
to garner words. Some hundred thou
sand works" were examined by a
staff Of assistants with two eyes and Il
bit Of brain. and they may have got the
spelling right But think CT the task Of
the searcher. going through the books
lie loves in the search for word. And
missing all else. For the man with the
demand upon him would read the
Bible with one eye for misprints- No
could be devised like the making of a
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Chronicle.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27
Homestead Entry No. O5,713.

Homestead Entry No. O5, lib.
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office at Baton Rouge, La,
December q, 1915.
Proof under Act of June 0, 1921
NOTICE is hereby given that Charles
~ German, of Plain Dealing, La,
who, On May 8, 1912, made Homestead
Application, No. 05, 7t3, for the south
east quarter of northwest quarter and
northeast quarter of southwest quarter
OF section 3, township 81, north, range
IL, west, Louisiana meridian, has filed
notice of intention to make three year
proof, to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Clerk OF
Court, at Benton, La, on the 18th day
of February, 1916.
Claimant names as witnesses: J. r.
Kirkland, Houston Turner, A. M. Odom
and w. r. Pilkinton, all OF Plain Deal
ing, La. E. D. CHAMELEON, Register.
December 80, 1915. feb1o
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27
Serfdom.

Serfdom was abolished in Russia in
1861. in England In 1860. IN France not
wholly until the French revolution. in
Prussia in 1902. in the rest of Germany
1881. in Denmark 1766 and in Brazil
ieG7-SS. There is now practically nc
lega!iZed serfdom anywhere on earth.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27
Old Postal Rates,

Our postal rates in 1924 were exces-
Biye. To send letter tiirty-six miles
the cost was cents. For over 400
miles the uniform rate was d cents.
and as the mails were transported by
stage coaches. the process WAS slow
opa
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27
Sheritf'S Sale.

Littlejohn Drilling Company versus R. B. Smith
No. 625l. In Second District Court, Bossier
Parish, Louisiana.
10y virtue Of writ Of seizure and sale,
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, have seized, and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door Of the Court House, in the town OF
Benton, La, on Saturday, January 20,
1916, the following described property,
to- wit:
The south half of southeast quarter
of section Is and west half of southwest
quarter OF southeast quarter of section
Is, also, south half CT southwest quarter
of section %, also, southeast quarter OF
northwest quarter OF section 90, all in
township Is, range ii, of Bossier Parish,
Louisiana.
Terms of Sale-Cash, without the ben
eft of appraisement, to pay and satisfy
the sum of $1,000, with s per cent pei
annum interest thereon from October Is
1915, until paid, and all costs of suit, in
Guiding 10 per cent on said sum and in
terest as attorneys fees.
J. F. EDWARDS,
Sheriff, Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Benton, La, Dec. %, 1915. Jan 27
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27
Nafenria1 L;r

Agnes Aud did he say looked intel
leetuat: ts.asiyS-th. no. Indeed.
assure you he said nothing disparag-
ting Life
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27
At Auction.

7 WILL SELL at public auction the
L Caney old school building, to the
last and highest bidder, on Saturday,
February 5, 1916, at ten o'clock am.
Terms, cash. A. HoFFPAUIR.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27
Hard to Rhine,

Some of the hardest words to find
zines for are month. porringer. polka,
silver. chimney. Lisbon. window and
widow.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27
So RIO Would.

If a man was only as careful OF hts
hat and clothes at the end of a month
as he Is at the end Of the first day he
would always look we'll dressed
Pittsburgh Sun.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27
SlaeriH'S Sale.

Frank Edwards vs. Joannes Smith. No. 6257.
In Second District Court, Bossier Parish,
Louisiana.
DY virtue of writ Of seizure and sale,
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, l have seized, and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, il the town of
Benton, La, On Saturday, January 20,
1915, the following described property,
to- wit:
The southwest quarter of southwest
quarter and west half Of southeast quar-
ter of southwest quarter of section 7,
township %, range IL; north half OF
southwest quarter and 81 acres OF the
south part Of southwest quarter Of north
west quarter OF section Il, township %,
range Is, and north half of northwest
quarter CT section IS, township q,
range IL.
Also, the following described tract of
land: Beginning at the southwest cor
ner of northwest quarter of northeast
quarter of section "a, township %, range
IS, and run north 1898 yards, thence
east 440 yards, thence south 1908 yards,
thence west 440 yards to the point of be-
ginning, containing 1925 acres. Also,
begin at stake so feet west of the cen
ter of the tract of the St. Louis South
western Railway Company and run north
and east 10 chains along 80 feet from the
railroad to stake so feet from the rail-
road, thence back to the first point of
beginning, thence west 10 chains to a
stake, thence north along fence 10 chains
to stake, thence cast IL chains to a
stake so feet from railroad, containing
II acres, more or less, being west of the
railroad, and in the northeast quarter OF
section "a, township %, range Is.
An undivided one-half interest in the
following: The southwest quarter OF
northeast quarter of section "a, town
ship %, range Is, and southwest quarter
of northwest quarter and south half OF
northwest quarter CT northwest quarter
of section Is and southeast quarter OF
northwest quarter, south half Of north
east quarter Of northwest quarter, south
west quarter Of northeast quarter and
south half Of northwest quarter Of north
east quarter of section Is, township %
range IL.
Terms of Sale-Cash, without the ben
eft of apprai6ement, to pay and satisfy
!. the sum of $1,000, with per cent pei
annum interest thereon from February
1911 until paid, and the further sums 0!
$50. is, with interest at the rate Or pei
cent per annum from February Il, 1912
S33.0S, with intercs: at the rate Of pei
cent per anDum from March Is, 1913
$50, with interest at the rate Of 5 pei
cent per annun from January 81, 1914
and S5i.4i, with interest at the rate OF
per cent per annum from April 10, 1915
being taxes paid on said property for tht
years 1911, 1912, 1918 and 1914, and al
costs of suit, Including 10 per cent or
said sums and interest as attorneys fees
: J. F. EDWARDS,
Sheriff, Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Benton, La, Dec. %, 1915. jan 81
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27
For Sale

A good combination horse, gentle, and
will work anywhere. Dun in color, with
black name and tail--marks horse trad
ers look for-about Ii or Is hands high,
weight about 1000 pounds; old enough
to know his own business. (Soon be-
comes attached to the man who carries
the crib key) For price and pedigree
apply at this office.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27

The noontIde sun is dark and music
discord when the heart Is low. Young.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27

SkillfGl pilots gain their reputation
from Storms and tempests. -Epicurus.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27

H. II. Montgomery VS.. St. M. James. No. 6252.
In Second District Court, Bossier Parish,
Louisiana.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27

Sold by W. /. GAYLE, Benton. La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1916-01-27

Frank Edwards VS.. Joannes Smith. No. 6257.
In Second District Court, Bossier Parish,
Louisiana.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-05
VALUE OF CONSERVATIVE
NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING
FULLY EXEMPLIFIED

Some people have never rs yet
become fully aware Of the value of
newspaper Advertising when this is
done COnSoryl'iycly and truthfully II
becomes Of inralculable value. Espe-
cially Is this true In regard to ag
rIuultural products. for what is said
p" tho papers Of the state along this
line is often published i'm the leading
journal, of the country and thus give
publicity to this news that Is scarcely
dreamed Of by many. To illustrate
our meaning in the most practical
manner possible, the following was
published I'm the Manufacturers Rec
ord, a journal Of national rcputr and
~" circulation, giving some facts
In regard To- Florida as corn pro-
ducing state. Don't think that when
the News goes out TO its few thOuS-
HudS Of subscribers that the matter
ends there, tar from It. Some Of
these items 20 ont in geomctrical
progression, first being reproduced IN
many Of the PAPERS Of the state. and
then. ms is oftol the case, the article
comment on it, finds its way in
to thc biggest papers Of the whole
."untry Here IS the article referred
TO. which was lCraldcd To hundreds
Of thousands q readers:
"Florida's srandu. 49, a corn state
T. not generally r,comizcd through
out the north. lut n~ ~ matter of fn"
pm has n.ru raised ON am extensive
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-05
ARCADIA FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Th Arcadia Fire Department has
received the now suits ordered by the
fire. chief. The suits consist Of % rub
bor coat made of durable thick rub.
h.r. and q hat made Of the same ma.
tcrial. These suits were used last
rf,ht IN the weekly fire drill. T'o
drill last night was q very pretty af-
fair. ms # was headed 10y Fire Chlar
McD-m1ud en- the big truck follow
il, When the city gets those MS
phalt paycmcnjS the company win Dee
able to get to the fire in "a little or
% time. Last nights dril consist
cd Of hose aud ladder work The
company is getting quite proficient
il. this line Of work, and II all looks
like city ire department, Arcadia
z. 10 be congratulated on such a
good volunteer FIRE department.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-05
FALL WEBB WORM
DAMAGES THE TREES

The fall webb worm can be easily
detected by the web mass which 1t
spins I'm the trees. As rule grow
crs burn the nests and the caterpil-
lars on the tree with a torch-if they
try to control them at all. They
should he taken out Of the trees, hut
not with fire. Fire should not he
usod. especially IN pecan trees, since
It Is apt to injure the wood and thus
pave, the entrance for insects and
diseases.
r.. Watson, entomologist to the
University Of Florida experiment sta
ton. recommends that a pole with
some sort Of hook arrangement he
used to pull the nests and the cater
pillars out Of the tree. Then they
NAV be burned or dropped in vessel
containing water over-laid with kerr
osene.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-05

scale in a number Of Florida com-
les for a great many years, An eye
opener along this line is furnished
10y the announcement that one corn
field on what Is known rs the Young
Farms, in the bottom lands Of the
pklawaha river, Marion county Flor
ida, consists Of 1000 acres Of nothing
but corn. Various tests throughout
thc big field have demonstrated that
an average ~ cighty-hve bushels To
the acre will be harvested. 1t Is re-
ported that The entire cost Of raising
ana harvesting the crop will he
slightly over $1,000. As the field or
corn is worth upwards of SSO.0OO, a
prlncclv profit is seen iH this one
years crop.
an addition TO the 1000 acres Of
corn. the same farm IA. 100 acres
I'm cowIc1s. 19j ncrcs Of rice, 80
acres Of navy beans, > acres Of da-
sheen. and } acres Of amber Sur-
ghum. II Is stated that the rice crop
win bring between $4,000 and $40
oIO and that this win pay for the
entire farming operations.
1T is stated 10y the LccShurg CFlaD
Commercial that In addition to the
Noun. Farms. thor are 17OOO acres
Of rich black muck lands I'm the ok
mwaha river valley which have now
hnu drained and mHdo ready for
'h" risiur IF bumper corn and otI-
@ rcrops."
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-05
nOLICE GUARD
ATLANTA CARS.


Atlanta, Ga. oct. 3c-With the
1ulicc under Instructions to prevent
crowds gathering on the streets and
~ arrest any one interfering in any
way with car crews. service on the
ocal ami suburban lines of the
Georgia Railway and Electric Com
any. ON which a strike was called
saturday to- gain higher wages was
begun yesterday morning. Al the car
barns police were stationed to pre-
.cnt dcprcdations by strike sympa-
thizcrs.
4 meeting Of the police commi,-
toner's attended by beard of trade
representatives and other civic or
ganizations resulted I'm an order 10
oatrolmeu to keep everything moving
ana prevent gatherings such as those
saturday night ana sunday when
vcrnl thousand men and boys us-
-cmhlcd at prominent points ard
booted and iacrcd car crews opcrat-
'ng trains.
Officials Of the street car company
said today that with the exception Of
"trippcrs." which run during rush
hours. service was normal. They rs
acrtcd that less than 100 men out #
more than 1000 car men had quit,
T'riou mon assert that nearly 400
men are on strike.
Chief Of Police Mayo has ordered
all policemen to remain on duty u
hours and added to the force twenty
supernumerary policemen. Nothing
was done. he said, looking to the ac-
centance Of the offer of representa-
tives Of business men and other or
zanizatlons to underwrite the salaries
city has had no money to pay.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-05
MOLES, WHITE GRUBS
AND MICE IN THE GARDEN.

Molcs, white grub, and mice NAV
cause n great deal NJ trouble in car
dcus Tho white g-ur= arc 'hn larvae
Of the juno beetle, which l'l;os 20 Law
lis cpgs In grassy places, II your
garden grew Mp I'm grass during ,hu
summer white rrubs probably win
he dining on the root, Of vour fall
vegetables. NolcS. which are inSoc-
r'vrrrus nvimris. like the prubs. orl
wherever thoir burrows are Socn tho
pruhs can pronahly be found Mo'oS
do not feed m tho vegetable roots,
hut their burrows frequently iniur"
rlnnts because the iooscncd earth
soon dricS beneath the roots. Mice
follow the ole burrows and feed on
the vegetables.
!. r. Watson. entomoloGist 10 the
University II Florida Experiment
station. suggests that the garden no
cleared 81 grnbs to avoid mice and
SOC Hogs may he pastured in the
garden before It is plowed, but that
is not possible at this late date. It
would he better to allow the chick
ems to follow the pillow while the gar
den is being broken up. They will
catch most of tho gruhs.
Mo,cs ran usuall~ he discouraged
from running in gardens by trampling
their runs. II is advisable to tramp
the earth solid around plants under
which moles have run to prevent the
soil from drying.
The De Soto County news. [volume] (Arcadia, Fla.) 1898-1924, 1916-10-05
GERMANY WILL
Be OUR FRIEND
United States Consul at Hamburg on
FurlOugh at Home, Says Germans
Will he Ready for Any Trade War
Allies May Undertake..

New York, oct. 4.-Germany viii
be ready for any trade war ncr en,
mics may wage against her, says
General Henry II. Morgan, United
States consul general at Hamburg.
who has just returned from his p ,st.
The general said that Germany OK.
IcrtS America to be her closest trade
associate after the war, and that
German business men expect ilc
most friendly business relations he.
tween the two nations.
Germany expects, I'm fact, she 20.
Allies, that for a time after IN, war
her trade with the nations Of the al.
lies will he subject to great rcstric-
tons he said. Germany has not
been blind tn the action taken by the
allies at their recent economic con-
ference at Paris. hut Germany cN-
poets to do big business with Amer
lea. Regardless Of feelings that may
nave been cngcndcrcd 10y the war,
Germany expects cordial trade rola.
ti,us with the United States"
German bankers will be in pu-
sltion after the war to assist trade
Developments I'm the fullest measure.
declared General Morgan. lie sad
Germany has sent little money ont
OF m" country for war expenses as
compared with what the allies hl@
sent t. America ana that the Ger
man store of gold win have tenn
dcucy tn prevent any crippling If
her ability 'u meet England in q
struggle for world trade.