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The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-06
MARINES IN FRANCE IN
 NEED OF HEAVY SOCKS

Washington, Oct. 6.-Already the United States marines training in France are beginning to feel the eff 1ects of the cold and extremely damp autumn weather for which Northern France is noted.
 To people in the United .States where touches of Indian Summer are common about this time of the year. Ut sounds strange to read letters from the marines over seas saying that they are already shivering with cold /" Such a letter has come to the comforts committee of the Navy League re- .questing a quick shipment of woolen garments for the marine contingent. The appeal is particularly for g.OOO pairs of knitted woolen socks for in life out of doors in that cold climate good heavy socks are an absolutely necessary safeguard against colds and pneumonia. The request for the ma rines says:
 Send as soon as possible 5000 of the heaviest woolen socks, size 12, or thereabouts.'
 Directions for knitting the socks are being furnished by the comforts com mittee of the Navy League. In every instance these articles are to be sent hy the women who make them to the comforts committee of the Navy League, 1414 II Street N. w.. Wash ington, D. C., whence they will be re- shipped to the marines in France
 Women who cannot knit are urged by the comforts committee to make or buy comforts bags and sewing kits for the marines. The comforts bags contain writing paper, envelopes, pen cils, a small non-breakable mirror towels, handkerchiefs, soap, tooth brush and tooth paste. Directions fo1 making both the comfort bags and the sewing kits will be furnished on re quest by the comforts committee.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-06
,,ow AM DOING MY BIT
 ho' TO HELP WIN THE WAR

n Corrie. Engineer, So. Ry.)
 ,p1 ,1,nta Ga. Oct. 6.-The import
 ~ as tbo railroad mans part in 'uIs 'u,s;og America win the war cannot l''p p' areT emphasized because it is cas- s' ,. o .tnorent that all the armies, muni- n' ,. rf' and food supplies produced by uY"s, ,onrtry would be useless in the e.t+ eai ocajnst Germany without trans ns ssrt,tion facilities What good is a s ,'o pnless you have a railroad man :, S +oko it where it is needed? And what wi good is a gun without shells ,,tbout food for the men who fire it? This is the railroad mans job and his ,rpat duty to the nation at this time.
 believe that as am engineer for the co,tbem Railway ! am doing my bit to help America win the war as'much ,, tbe young men who are joining the army and navy. And by being efiic- i.nt watchfuI aganst dangerous prac- ticos and by careful use of my engine believe there s m opportunity to increase the usefulness of my services o tsa country in this emergency.
 lam making an effort to do these things. The locomotive that l now drive has been in my charge for four wears and eight months. During that time as a result of the care and at tention give the working parts after completing my run, it has never been sent to the shops for heavy repairs. Altogether I have driven it over 272,- OOO miles without a breakdown. After each run, spend from thirty minutes to an hour going over each working mrt to see that no condition exists that may result in accident or break down while out on the line.
 By keeping my engine out of the shop and by consuming as little coal 'spossible in running it, feel that l am contributing my part to the ef- forts of my superior officers to pro- duce the maximum transportation efficiency which is necessary to win the fight, and in doing these things to the best Of my ability I think l am hstifed in the belief that I am doing my bit for my country in the present emergency.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-06
MEXICAN PROHIBITION
 ISTS AFTER "PULOJE'

Washington, Oct. 6.-Mexico has placed tax of forty per cent on "pulque' for the purpose of dscour- aging traffic in that injurious bever- age and inducing producers to make other uses of the plant from which it is made, such as the manufacture of sugar and the extraction of fibre, ac- cording to the Mexican News Bureau here.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-06
BRITISH CONNECTS MAKE
 GOOD AS SOLDIERS
(By United Prcss.)

London, Sept. l5 (By NailD Eng fish eonvicts have made good as .-'. diers. Over 1000 have joined up during the war, who had done time in prisons, jails and reform schools. About half are believed to have been killed. Among the total number there is representative sprinlling of hon ors-special mention, the Victoria Cross and the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Three received the Victoria Cross. twenty were mentioned in dis patches and twenty-five received the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-06

amity or to edify us by the virtuous and decorous demeanor of it's ner- sonnel, but to crush and destroy it's country's enemies; if it does that. and does it thoroughly, it's shortcominqs in other respects may be dealt with leniently; if it can not or will not do that, then all the treasure lavishad upon it is far worse than wasted What has just been said, must not he misconstrued; it is eminently desir- able that our sailors, and officers no less than the men, should be happv and healthful, sober and of good nor als. Experience has shown beyond doubt or dispute that if they are. they will be all the more willing and all the better able to do their particular work and do it well. But. after all. the one thing needful, the one thing for which all other creditable characteristics in them, are in the last resort, but as means to the great end, is that each and every one of them should be like Fuzzy,Wuzzy, a first class fghtin' man."
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-06
OF BEAUTIFUL"
 NEW SCHOOL SOCIETY

Little Rock, Oct 6.-Gov. Brough has endorsed a suggestion made by Mrs. Pearl Rainwater, of Morrilton, for the organization among the school children of Arkansas of a society to be called the Builders of the Beauti- ful," and accepts the honor of being enrolled as a charter member. He writes: Our state is so new and beautiful that l agree with you that it is the opportune time to teach our children to see what God has given us in wonderful Arkansas-ou fields of cotton adn waving grain, vocal with the praises of the happy husbandmen and replete with the gratitude of the rewarded toilers. I think your idea splendid one and I shall do every thing within my power, personally and officially, to encourage the idea of "The State Beautiful"
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-06
LA TOILETTE DEPTHS THOSE
 CHARGING SEOITION
United Press Special.

United Press Special
 Washington, Oct. 6.-Senator La Toilette today, in spectacular speech before the Senate, defed those in the country who charge him with sedition and treason.
 Denouncing the campaign of libel and character assassination" against men opposing war measures, he de- clared Neither the clamor of mob or the voice of power will turn me-"
 He assailed the war party for try ing to intimidate Congress and the people" and iercely defended the right of free speech. He demanded a statement of war aims.
 This was the first time a Senator has replied to so serious 3 charge of the electorate in such dramatic situ- ation. It ranked with the famous speech of Senator Lorimer of Illinois, in May, 1910, when he was charged with buying a seat in the Senate.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-06
GERMANS ABANDON SYS-
 FEM COUNTERATT HACKING
United Press Special.
 (By J. w. T. Mason.)

New York, Oct. 6.-America's col ossal war preparations are already contributing to the success of Field Marshal Haig's rapid blows on the Flanders front.
 To preserve every available man and shell to meet America's forth coming offensive, the Germans have abandoned the system of counter-at- tacking.
 For the first time smce the present method of trench fighting began, the Germans are not rushing to come back, once the position is lost. It is the opinion of the general staff, that the whole German strength is being concentrated upon purely defensive methods.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-06
PERSHING IN GERMANY
(By United Press.)

Sandusky, Ohio, Oct. 6.-"Persh- ings in Germany Probate court vis- itors were immediately all attention. Otto Gassan was speaking. He had applied for a marriage license. He said he was born in Pershing Where is Pershing 2" asked the clerk. "In Germany replied Gassan. Not yet but soon." This from one of cupid's deputies nearby.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-06
Pains and Aches
 Caused by Kidneys

Many women attribute ailments and suffering to some disease pecu- liar to their sex, when often the pain and misery is caused by weak or deranged kidneys. Housework, office work or factory work may start the trouble, and dizzy spells, puffiness under eyes, sore muscles, stiff joints, discolored or scanty urine, sleep distur ping bladder ailments, rheumatism or diabetes may result.
 When the kidneys are strong and healthy they filter out from the blood the poisonous waste matter. When they are sluggish or overworked they need a medicine to clean them out and invigorate action. Foley Kidney Pills are prepared expressly for the purpose of dissolving all poisonous substances and uric acid that lodge in the joints and muscles and to cleanse and strengthen stopped-up. inactive kidneys. Thousands of men and women in all parts of the county testify to the wonderfully satisfac- tory results they have had from talk ing Foley Kidney Pills.
 WESTERLY DRUG STORE
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-06
PRESCOTT X NORTHWESTERN
NestbOund

Mo- Lv. Prescott tt..........9;a1 a. m. No Ar. Highland. ......' ,. m.
 Castboard
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The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-06
UNCLE SAM'S NAVY IS
 \ FIGHTING MACHINE


 Charles J. Bunanmte, secretary of the navy under President Roosevelt. discusses the ight.ng functions of the uated States navy in an article he aaS written for Sea Power, the official organ O, the Navy League. Mr Bon s3aFte says in part:
 NO man is a friend to the navy, or, s all events. s'fa, wise or useful IT ltiena who tries ta make it forget mat !. IS, first last and " tao tine. .sa .a., thar it's tree O-' ,a +0rea1 eniightcn- '''' t International
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-06
300 COTTON PICKERS
 WANTED AT ONCE

Little Rock, Oct. 6.-W. c. Sprague, manager of the State Labor Employ ment Bureau, has been requested by the planters in the vicinity of Scott's, this county, to assist in securing 300 cotton pickers at once. They will pay S1 hundred.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-06

Just received by express, fresh shipment of Lowney's Candies-the best on earth. Buchanan Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-10-06

...od as second class mail mat bays- Nsronber 4sh, 1905, at the post 'el No ot Prescott, Ark, under the act enC, e9 Congress, March g. lS79'
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-03-29
GOOD DRAINAGE IS IMPORTANT
FACTOR IN CROP PRODUCTION
Permits Easy Working of SOisncreases Length of Growing
Season-Enabes Plants to Develop Root SystemHeps to
Conserve sols-Tends Prevent Soil AcdityMany Other
Advantages.

earlier and later than not
land after rain
length of the growing be
This time at the
particularly frequently the difference be-
tween all and a good
lands
saturated with not
Water present in the soil In
b film capillary water and (c)
moisture close relation
its removal For practical
the form OF
ALI of this is injurious
saturated with all air
things all action having
breaking organic matter Nrihcaion
the essential to plant growth
most easily kept
condition the air out the soil tends to
itself harmful to plant growth
which the soil stands
feeding the plant roots is limited and the
must place limited region IT, at the beginning
Of
Good drainage enables
to extent the effects of drouth
To the
land usually
in
before
i wilru off
well ventilated soil
well drained allowed to
is
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-03-29
Thirty Years AGO.

From the Banner of March 81, lss7-Belleyue.1
early risers report light frost
Monday morning"
"The buffalo gnats have put in an
appearance, and the new crop is as
bothersome as the Old"
''The gin house on West Egypt
plantation lin Caddo Parish) belong
ing to Col. j. Singleton Swami, of
this parish, was destroyed by fire on
the 18th. It was insured for $685."
'sThe storehouse and stock of goods
belonging to Mr.. Joseph C. Beasley
at Rocky Point, Caddo Parish, were
totally destroyed by fire on Wednes-
day night of last week. The stock
of goods was valued at $4,000, and
was insured for $4,000. The fire was
of accidental origin"
A clipping credited to the Shreve-
port Times read as follows: "a
friend informed us yesterday that
recently two parties of well known
gentlemen caught a lot of German
carp in Red Chute. many of them
ranging in weight from 10 to IL
ponds. Our friend secured fish
that pulled the scales at Is pounds.
The two parties caught over forty
carp. It will be remembered that
about four years ago a large number
of carp were distributed in this Sec
ton. The STAGE driver at that time
on stopping his horses to water
turned loose in Red Chute number
Of carp he had in his care. Other:
were afterwards placed in that
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-03-29

The Eudora (Ark.) Herald says
in it's last weeks issue: "There was
9 meeting at McGehec on the 18th of
Il, judges of the five counties inter-
t~-ed in the proposed Arkansas
auisiana Highway. It was decided
t. construct the road with concrete
base and asphalt top. 1t will be six
teen feet wide, and the cost will be
about $4,000 mile" That sum
rcr mile, if properly expended, should
result il az excellent roadway. We
ere not familiar with the location Of
this proposed road, but what makes
the matter worthy of note here is
that its name indicates that it is an
interstate highway. The tendency to-
ward the construction of good roads
was ne-er more pronounced over the
entire country than at present. This
is not only an indication of industrial
rrrsperity, but reflects the well es-
tablshcd fact in the minds of the
masses of the people that good roads
are an economic necessity.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-03-29
Sheriff, Bossier Parish, louisa
Benton, La, March 20, 1917. rpr "a
SIlerif's Sale.


G. w. Blair versus Geo. B. Bandy. No. 7149. In
Second District Court, Booster Parish, LOU
isisna.
10y virtue OF writ Of neri facias,
D issued in the above entitled suit,
and TO me directed, have seized, and
win proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door Of the Court House, in the town-cf
Benton, La, on Saturday, April IA,
1917, the following described property,
to-wit: :.
The northwest quarter and 80 acres on
of the north side Of north half OF SOUTH
west quarter Of section Is, township ~,
range IL, containing 1870 acres, more or
less, and situated in Bossier Parish,
Louisiana.
Terms OF Sale Cash, without the ben
eft of appraisement, to pay and satisfy
the sum Of $50, with 8 per cent per an
mum interest thereon from July II, 1915,
until paid, and 5 per cent on said capi-
tai and interest as attorneys fees; and
on terms Of credit to meet the further
sum Of $50, with like interest thereon
from the 18th day OF July, 1915, until
paid, said amount due December is
1917; and all costs Of suit.
J. F. EDWARDS,
Sheriff, Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Benton, La, March 8, 1917. aprls
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-03-29
Succession Sale.

In the Matter Of the Succession Of D. J: Jones.
No. Sc. In Second District Court, Bossier
Parish, Louisiana.
FINDER and by virtue OF commits
~ sion issued out Of the Second Dis.
trict Court, in and for the Parish OF
Bossier and State of Louisiana, to me
directed in the above numbered and en-
titled cause, will sell at public auction,
for cash and according to law, at the
principal front door of the Court House,
at Benton, La, during legal sale hours,
on Saturday, the 18th day OF April,
1917, the following described property,
to- wit:
The west half of southeast quarter and
2b acres of of the west side OF southeast
quarter of southeast quarter of section
IS, and the northwest quarter of south
east quarter and west half OF northeast
quarter and 8 acres of of the west side
Of the east half Of northeast quarter OF
section 80, all in township II, north,
range ii, west, and containg in all 2O7A
acres, more or less, situated in Bossier
Parish, Louisiana.
Also, the following personally: 250
bushels of corn, 2 mules, 2 horses, 8
head Of hogs, 2 wagons, 4 head OF cattle,
hay rake, stalk cutter, moving
machine, and other farming implements,
and automobile, all on the farm above
described.
Said property to be sold as belonging
to the succession and estate OF D. H.
Jones, deceased, and for the porpose OF
paying debts.
p. D. JONES, Administrator.
March &. 1917. anr12
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-03-29

The greatest salt mine in this
country, and perhaps in the world,
was recently discovered within five
rifles Of lafayette, located in the
southern portion of this state. The
discovery of the salt deposit was
raade while drilling for oil. The
drill penetrated over 3400 feet Of
pure rcck salt without passing
throuah it. Other test wells were
then drilled near by. with like results,
and in scn'e places the salt is to be
found within 100 feet of the surface.
This discovery promises to make that
section one Of the most important
Industrial centers of the South. AL
ready ono corporation with a paid
up capital of s750,000 has been or
ganized to mine this salt, and others
will. of course, enter the field. Many
things 80 to indicate that the develop
meat of Lcuisiana's natural resources
has just fairly begun.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-03-29
March 8, 1917. aprla
Sherif's Sale.

Benton Slack vs.. Ed Alexander. No. 2726. In
Second District Court, Webster Parish, Lou
isiana.
DY virtue OF a writ OF fieri facias,
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, April IL
1917, the following describad
- 70 Mlsi the right, title and interest Of
Ed Alexander 10 the partnership Of
Alexander q Hays, domiciled in Bossier
Parish, Louisiana, and being the I'M
liquidated interest of Ed Alexander,
which involves the following described
property, town: One saw mill and
all machinery attached thereto, about
40, GOO feet of cypress timber on the mill
yard, 6 head Of mules, and harness, 3
log wagons, 6 head of work oxen, sc, 0C0
shingles on the mill yard, and all other
property belonging to said partnership.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to the
benefit of appraisement, to pay and sat-
isfy the sum OF $50, with 8 per cent per
annum interest on $3.50 thereof from
August is, 1916, on $3.50 thereof from
October Is, 1915, and on $3.50 thereof
from December Is, 1915, (less $50 de-
creed defendant as attorneys fees for
dissolution of writ of attachment) and
all costs of suit, including 10 per cent on
said sum and interest as attorneys fees.
J. F. EDWARDS,
Sheriff, Booster Parish, Louisiana.
Benton, La, March 20, 1917. spr12
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-03-29

conditions for the public. There are
now three rural routes out of this
place, three out of Plain Dealing, one
out of Haughton, one out Of McDade,
and one each out of Cotton Valley
and Shreveport that lead into Bos-
sier Parish.
ION Monday night Of this week
Superintendent. Jos. E. Johnston de-
livered an address in Bossier City in
the interest of education generally
and chiefly to arouse sentiment in
favor Of the creation of special
school district and the building Of a
new school house. It is his desire to
see a building erected that is more
in keeping with present surround
ings and the growth of the town. He
reports that quite a crowd was pres
ent, and that the proposition was
favorably received" mfr. Johnston
at all times stood unqualifiedly for
the advancement of education. If
alive TODAY he would delight in such
fine schools and buildings as Bossier
City, Benton. Haughton, Plain Deal
ing and Red Land now have.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-03-29
RETROSPECTIVE
Fifty Years Ago.
From the Banner Of March 30, 1ss7-Belleyue. |

From the Banner of March 80, 1s67-Belleyue.l
"Since the abolition of slavery the
assessed valuation Of property in Mis-
souri, has increased sos, 100000"
said clipping from Missouri news
paper, and the Banners comment
was: eve have no doubt of it. Mis-
scuri had more than 10000 thieves,
in Federal uniforms, prowling
through the South for four years, and
if they all failed to get rich it wasn't
their fault" las Missouri was a
border state, the sentiment among it's
people during the war was pretty
we'll divided. AS many Confederate
survivors will tell you to-day, there
was good grounds for the charge
above made.]
'sThe District Court of Bossier
Parish, the Hon. James l. Weems pre-
siding, adjourned yesterday, after a
session of two weeks. -. We
learn that the notorious Dave and
his horse and mule stealinr partners.
who have been confined in our Jail
for some time, got their trial post
poned until the next term Of court,
and were admitted to bail in the
enormous sum of 500! This is
certainly q strange proceeding. These
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-03-29
Tax Ordinances
As adopted By the Bossier Leuce Board
For the Yenr 1877

For the Year 1917.
An ordinance levyfng 1o-mill tax on all
property in the Bossier Levee District sub
ject to taxation for levee purposes for the
Be II ordained by the Board of Commis-
sioners of the Bosser Levee District. in reg
tax Of 10 mills the dollar of its assessed
valuation be and the same Is hereby levied
on all property situated in the Bossier Levee
District for the year 1917
10 cents per acre on every acre of I'M
cultivated land within the Bossicr Levee
District for the year 1917.
BE il ordained by the Board Of Cofnmis-
sioners CT the Bossier Levee District. In reg
ular session convened, That local assess
fnent OF 10 cents per acre every acre OF
uncultivated land within the Bossier Leyee
District, subject to taxation for ieree pur-
poses for the year 1917. be and the same y
hereby levied
An ordinance ievying local assessment OF
or cultivated land within the Bossier Levee
District for the year 1917.
Be !. ordained by the Board of Commits
| sioners Of the Bossler Leyee DISTRICT, IN reg
ment NJ % cents per acre every acre of
cleared ard cultivated lard within the Bos.
| sier Ieyee District for the year 1917 be and
| the same Is hereby levied.
An ordinance levying local assessment Of
| 81 per head on ell horses and mules wtnf'
the Bossier Leyee District for the
BE 1t ordained by the Board o(seonin ms.
sioners OF the Bosser Levee District, m lss-
ular session convened. That "a Local assss sd
ment OF II per head ON ar borsss an IN
mules within the Bossier Levee District W.
the year 1917. be ard the same IS hefe's
! levied
An ordinance levyiHg local assessInsens ,h ~
| 500 nar mile on all railroads within me
Bossier Lever District for the year TIL W.
Be /. ordained by the Board Of conm Ia -
sioners Of the Bossier Levee Dlstrict, -
L rod ,af a
4 ment Of ZOO per mile be ard the same 4. 1,
II hereby levied for the year 1877 IN t assn
mile Of railroad within the hmits y
Bossier Levee District r,rprYS
Il President Bosser Levee Boa'u.
E. B. HERNDoN, IT,, Secre' airy.