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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-20

Richland, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-20
Arithmetic ard Gardening.

"Roys.' he said to his pupils in
council assembled, chow would you
like to garden this spring end learn
arithmetic by measuring boards for the
hotbeds. counting and weighing seeds,
calculating the number of seeds you
need for certain sized plot, and
working out all the problems that ma
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-20

Keosauqua, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-20

2o13 E. Main St.. Ottumwa, Iowa.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18
Mr.. Hoover's Message.

A copy of Mr.. Hoover'S Message to
louisiana" has reached this office Mr..
Hoover is at the head Of food admin
istration in this country and is. of
course. well familiar with this timely
subject. Anything that he might have
to say in relation thereto should have
the attention Of the whole people.
Food will win the war: don't waste
it, has become not only slogan but
Il war measure throughout the nation.
And it is well that this is true. We
cheerfully give space to Mr.. HOOver's
message, and trust it will he closely
read by all Of the Banners subscrib-
ers. 1t follows:
The week of October Dist to 2Sth
has been selected for nationwide
campaign to complete the enrolment
Of our forces in conservation of our
! food supply.
The harvest is now in hand and
we can measure the worlds resources.
The available supplies this harvest are
less than last year. The demand upon
us is greater than last year, and from
the last harvest we exported more
than we could really afford. We can
only meet the call.upOn us next year
by savings and by substitution of COM
moditieS which cannot be transported.
The Allies are our first line of de-
Tense. They must be fed, and food
will win the war. All Europe is on
ratiOns Or restricted supplies. Only i'll
our own country is each one permitted
to judge for himself the duty lie owes
his country in food consumption,
although the world depends upon us
tc guard and provide it's food supply.
This is duty Of necessity, hu-
manity and honor.
As Il free people we have elected
to discharge this duty, not under au-
tocratic decree. hut without other re-
straint than the guidance of indi-
vidual conscience On the success of
this unprecedented adventure in dem
4 ocracy will largely stake the issue Of
| the war.
We are asking every householder,
every hotel, restaurant, and dealer in
foodstuffs in the nation to become a
member of the Food Administration
for Conservation. and to pledge them
| selves to follow. insofar as circum-
stances permit. the suggestions that
will be offered from time to time as to
measures of food savings.
For us there is no threat Of priva-
| ton. We wish only that our people
should eat plenty but wisely, and with
out waste. Wisdom in eating is to
make possible such adjustments in our
food consumption. shipping and war
necessities as will allow us to fulfill
our duty to cur allies.
BY elimination Of waste we serve
ourselves economically and morally.
Il, therefore. appeal to the churches
and the schools for their assistance in
| this crusade. to all the organizations
| fer defense, local and national, to all
| the agencies, social. commercial and
civic, that they join the administration
III this work for the fundamental
safety Of the nation
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18
Parish Fair Notes,

The buildings at the new fair
grounds are about UP. The race track
is about ready. We hope to get every
thing in readiness in time for the open
ing date.
The stalls for live stock will not be
completed, but arrangements have
been made for barns near by for that
use.
The railroads will all grant reduced
rates. Ask your agent.
There will he IL separate program
for the colOred people Oh Friday. A
purse of more than 500. has been sub
scribed for premiums to he awarded
to cclored exhibitors.
We want live stock, all kinds Of
grain. fruits and vegetables. canned
goods, fancy cooking, jellies, preserves
and pickles, and fancy work. Your ex-
the State Fair, if you want it to go.
How many basket ball teams are
getting ready for Tuesday?
We want to see all the baseball fans
at the fair, and ready for action.
This IL eyerybOdy's fair, so let every
body feel that way about 1t and help
to make it Il success. \ little from
everybody will make it a success. Will
everybody help?
The Cotton Belt, the L., Il. and n
and the v. s. and T.. will sell tickets
to Bossier City. The L. and A will
sell to Shreveport.
NJ. :. BOLINGER.
President Parish Fair Association.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18
Big Highway to Cross Bossier.

1t is planned to construct highly
improved highway to lead from Flor
ida west to California Jackson
vile to Los Angeles. Many represent
tative citizens of the South and West
are behind this movement, but its chief
promoter is the Dixie Overland High
way Association, with headquarters in
Columbus, Ga. The membership Of
this association includes one resident
vicelpresident for each state it leads
through, and many readers of the Ban
ner will he pleased to learn that Mr..
Will Mercer, now of Shreveport, has
been named to that place for Louis
lana.
From Florida to California is a long
stretch indeed. and there are many
states to he traversed, but the reader
will perhaps be surprised to learn that
some short sections of the highway
have already been completed. For in
stance. the road entering this state at
a POINT OH the Mississippi River orpo-
site Nicksburg. will cross its northern
then to Longview, Texas-and on and
on. but we do not know its course. As
the reader will guess, BOssiers strip in
this giant highway is already about
finished up. We have reference to the
recently constructed hard-surface road
leading from Rossier City east to Red
Chute Bayou and. from that point to
or beyond HaughtoR. Caddo also has
her completed portion, and Ouachita
is building
The construction Of this great road
would mean very much to Bossier Par
ish, Shreveport and the entire state
With the completion of the jefferson
Highway we home folks will have Il
north and south outlet at our very
doors The other road will give us
two more-east and west. SO the best
efforts of the residents Of this parish
should be in the direction of hurrying
the project to completion.
All the newspapers along the line
should take up the task of giving the
needed publicity. That is highly es-
Sential, for the people must know of
the road and have pointed out to them
its many advantages before they will
give it that measure Of support that
will insure its early construction. As
Bossier's stretch is already built, let's
boost fer the Zig road OH all occasions
We would he pleased to have some
thing for publication from you as to
this project. And. remember. that the
matter of general road construction
lies near our heart, and your contribu-
lions on the subject are invited ut all
times.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18
.The Girl / Left Behind Me-

Fifty years and more have come and
gene. and the days of the COS are
passed into history, but once more.
after all these years, the parting SOL
der song Of the long-gone armies Of
the South takes OH its old-tinle mean
ing Gray-haired men and women,
watching now with saddened eyes tile
partings of young lovers. live the old
scenes ever again, remembering the
time when, under the Stars and Bars,
they. too sang The Girl l Left Be
hind Me-"
Words and meiOdy-the old song
rises tenderly from out a tragic past.
Across Il full half century of life, sigh
answers to sigh. and sob to sob. In
the stirring music Of a song, Il youth
which long ago has borne its grief and
dried its tears, calls gallant sympathy
to Il youth whose hot young heart is
meeting its first SORROW.
Once again we zee our home boys
march away. Once more we see the
disGlantled camp, the thronging crowd
of mcthers, fathers, sweethearts and
wives. Once more we feel the proud
anguish of the last goodbye, hear the
ASSEMBLY" and watch the men fall in.
Once more we see, with notwithstanding
understanding, the sudden, eager look
Oh the faces of our young soldiers as
they turn towards things we may not
share. Once more we stand, silent,
stricken dumb with IL strange and tor
turing pride.
Our boys are gone. The rhythm of
Their tramping feet falls faint and
fainter on the eur. The dust of the
roadway dims the brown of the fading
line. Bnt one long look, and they are
gone.
But now. of sudden, over the hill
TOP that SO soon must hide them from
cur sight, out of the misty dust, out of
the hearts Of tie marching men, floats
back the oid-time soldier song Of boy
hood and of love-. They are singing
/" The Girl l Left Behind Me-"
And do YOU KNOW. dear girl, thus
left by the boy You lore, that it is in
You now that the deepest hope Of this
slddened land must lie?
Because You are young. your heart
Is eager and unafraid. Because Won
are yclng, Your vision is sweet. your
hand Is sure. and your willing feet are
swift. And because your soldier lad is
young. he makes his splendid sacrifice
without bitterness or regret. Because
he is young, he endures his hardslips
and fights his battles as only Youth
can do. Because he is young, the for.
tunes Of his country are trusted to his
gallant care
.aad, because yon. too. are young.
becntse Your Youth makes sweet your
eyes and holds Your dreams unlim-
nled-it is OH you that our older hearts
must rest, on you. dear child. that
some soldier calls the girl | left be
hind ne.-ANNE RANKIN III October
Southern WoMaa.s Magazine.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18
Ward Two Council of Defense.

y mass meeting Of the citizens of
Ward Two was called to convene in
Benton Wednesday night. the 10th.
for the purpose of organizing Ward
Council of Defense.
The meeting was organized by elect
ing Mr.. X. Il. Hill as Chairman and
the undersigned as temporary Secre-
tary.
DIR. G. II. IriOn. Chairman of the
Parish Council Of Defense. was intro
duccd and. in his usual forceful man
ner. explained the object of the meet
ing and spoke of its duties.
The other speakers of the evening
were Mrs. John Sewall, jr.. of Shreve-
port. Mr.. f. $. Burt. Of Benton. Parish
Demonstration Agent. and Miss LAWN
ia Egan, also of Shreveport.
The addresses were well received by
the audience as was demonstrated by
the liberal applause. and Il spirit of
good feeling and patriotism prevailed.
After the conclusion of the address
es. the organization of the Ward Coun-
Gil of Defense was taken up and the
following named members from Ben
ton elected: Mr.. {. 0. Gayle. Mr.. Leon
Wilmington and Mrs Belle Wise.
There being none of the citizens
from Bossier City and the lower end
Of the ward present. and it being de-
sirous that they have representation in
the council, the meeting was adjourn
4 81,
sier City OH Monday night, the 18th,
fer the completion of the organization.
At that time and place the meeting
was again called to order by it's chair
man, Mr.. Hill. and the citizens of that
town and community, am sure, were
fully aroused to Il sense of their duty
and obligations through the splendid
addresses of the speakers Ok the for
| mer occasion. In addition to these,
Mr.. q. +. Gilnler. Of Shreveport, who
dwelt Oh the Importance of not only
conserving that which we have and
producing something ourselves. and
thereby becoming a sef-suStaining peo-
PIE. but to make monetary loans to the
Government by purchasing freely of its
Liberty Bonds.
The meeting then proceeded with
the completion Of the organization of
| the Ward Council Of Defense by unal-
mously electing Mrs Bryan Coffee and
Mrs. X. G. Nelson as members from
that end Of the ward. which makes the
full membership as follows: J. c. Lo-
gan. Chairman: ]. W. Wallace. Vice
chairman; Mes(lames Bryan Coffee
and Belle Wise and Messrs c. O.
Gayle, Leon Wilmington and II. c. Mel
son.
The Chairman. after consultation
with the members present, called Il
meeting Of the council for Thursday
night, the 18th, at the home of Mrs.
Belle Wise, of Benton. for the purpose
Ct further organization, and to begin
at cnce the important work they are
expected to do.
There being no furtehr business, the
meeting adjourned.
l.. &. SMITH. Temporary Sec'y.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18

Title Guaranty and Securities Company RI.
Louisiana Land and Immigration C0mpG-
~. No. 1896. In Second District Court
Bhssier Parish, Louisiana.
by virtue of Il writ of seizure and sale,
issued in the above entitled suit. and to me
directed, | have seized, and will proceed to
sell ut public auction, to the last and high
est bidder, at the front door of the Court
House, in the town of Benton, La, on Sat
uraay. November -. 1917, the following
described property. tO-wit:
The north half of northwest quarter and
northwest quarter of northeast quarter Of
sec tiCn 30 township 20, north Of range II,
west. situated in BOssicr Parish, Louisiana,
and containing 12O acres more or less.
Terms of Sale-FOr cash. without the
benefit of appraisement, to pay and satisfy
the sum of $1,000, with per cent per an
mum interest thereon from February I.
1916. until paid, and all costs of suit, in
Guiding 10 pr cent on said sum and in
tercst attorneys fees.
]. L. EDWARDS,
Sheriff, Bossicr Parish, Louisiana.
Benton, La, Oct. IS, 1917. Inov 22I
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
SUCCESSION SALE.

Succession Of I. 3. irhcM, deceased. In
District court. BOssier Parish, Louisiana.
BY virtue of an order ofssalc, to me d.
rected from the Honorable district Court
in and for the Parish of Bossicr, l will, on
Saturday. November 10, 1917, III the front
door of the Court House. in the town of
Benton, La, within the legal hours of sale,
proceed to sell ut public auction, to the last
and highest bidder, the following described
property. to-wit
The northwest quarter of northeast quar-
ter of section IL 40 acres) and one acre In
!; square form in the southeast corner OF
southwest quarter of southeast quarter OF
section 10. all in township =. range Il
situated in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and
containing in all Il acres.
Also, 10 head of cattle. l horse, mule
colt. farming implements and household
and kitchen furniture.
Terms of Sale--FOr cash, If the appraisr
mcnt or two-thirds thereof be bid. else or
a credit of twelve months. according to law
]. +. EDWARDS,
Sheriff and er-nDfci0 Auctioneer fol-
Hossicr Parish. Louisiana.
Benton, La, Oct. 4, 1917. Inov 81
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18
FINAL ACCOUNT.

Succession Ut Thomas p. Ldrkin, deceased.
In Second District Court, B0ssicr Parish,
Louisiana.
Notice is hereby given that w. +. Dennig.
administrator of the succession of Thomas
L. Larkin, deceased has this day filed in
my office his final account in said success
sion. and If opposition be not made thereto
within the time prescribed by law. the same
will be homologatcd and made the judy
mcnt of the Court.
Given under my official signature and
seal of Office, at Benton, La. on this, the
18th day of October, 1917.
JAS. NJ. HENDERSON,
A.. Clerk Bossier District Court
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18
STRAY SALE.

Estraycd before Il. II. Allen. Justice Of
I.ace. Ward Three. Hossier Parish, Louis
lana. by J. NJ. Mason, RED-SoRREL Pony,
blaze in face. hind feet white. about Il
years old. and appraised mt $50.
The owner is requested to come forward.
prove property. pay costs. etc.. or said
animal will be sold according to law, in
Plain Dealing. La. within the legal hours
of sale on Saturday, November II. 1917.
X. II. ALLEN, Justice Of Peace,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18
Notices!

4 meeting will he held at the Cgurt
Hc1se in Benton On Monday, the I'D
Instant. at ten o'clock am, in the in-
terest Of the seceld Liberty Loan. All
citizeps are urged to be present at this
important meeting. 1t Is your patri=
otto duty to attend
w. H. HoDGEs, Parish Organizer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18
Cotton Quotations.

Yesterdays Shreveport cotton quota
lions were as follows:
Ordinary. ~ cents.
Good Ordinary. - cents.
Low middling. 26 cents.
Middling. 26A cents.
Good middling, 27k cents.
Receipts for the day, 1894 bales.
Shipments for the day. 1863 bales.
Shipments to date. 1886 mles
II You have something on Your farm
You would like to convert into money
advertise it in the Banner.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18
Your Own Home Column
your native soil and your flag that de
gree of homage.

your native soil and your flag that de-
gree of homage.
Rev. James Evans is again at home
and has requested us to announce that
he will preach Sunday at the Queens
borough Church. Shreveport.
Mr.. andMrs. John Gladney of Rocky
Mount are appreciated guests the the
hcme of Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. HOSier
this week. Mrs. Hosier is their daugh-
ter
Mr.. ]. A. Rogers. accompanied by
Miss Lucy Smith. his granddaughter,
left Monday for Dallas to see the
many sights at the big Texas State
Fair.
The many friends of Mrs. James
Evans will regret to learn that for
some days past she has been AIDED
with an attack of acute rheumatism.
The Banner wisller her Il speedy re-
covery.
The Red Cross Chain was entertain
ed Tuesday afternoon ut the hoSpita-
BILE home of Mrs. Mary Vance, with
Mrs. J. c. Logan, Mrs. II. b. Hill, Mrs.
G. o. Gayle and Mrs. Leon Whiting
ton present.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. &. Adger, who left
Tuesday fer Minden to attend the Red
River preSbytery. returned home this
morning. having been guests at the
home Of Judge and Mrs. L. {. Drew,
Mr.. Adger's relatives, while in our sis
ter city.
1t Is not an unusual sight these days
to see Il man driving down the road III
Ford car, headed toward Shreveport
with Il hale of cotton loaded on behind
1t has been said that one can 90 nearly
anywhere in one Of these little cars,
and it also seems to he true that about
anything one might wish can be taken
along.
y
was here Tuesday, on his way to Min
den to attend the Red River presby-
terry. AS many of the readers Of the
Banner know, Mr.. Many is our Plain
Dealing correspondent, and his alb
sence from home explains why his de-
partment is not as full this week as
usual
The gin Oh the East Point plantation
Tin Red River Parish, but just across
the hne) owned by Mr.. J. &. Marston
was destroyed by fire one day last
| week. The total loss is estimated to
he about 10000, with no insurance
The gin plant alone was not worth
that much, but included in the losses
were sixty bales of ginned cotton and
about five cars of cotton seed. What
caused the fire is not known, but it il
said to have started in the engine
room.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18
Estrayed or Stolen

From my home, near the Wallace old place.
about the last week in August, II BROWN
MARE MULE, nine years old, weight 900
pounds. short bodied and heavy built, and
walks pigeon toed' with front feet: one
inch split iH left ear: last reached during
July. \ reward Of $40 will be paid for her
return to my home or for information lead
ing to her recovery.
4O-5 ISAAC Ford.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18
EStrayed

From Garfield, AK, during April Of
this year
Five Head of Texas Mules,
unbroke, about II to Is hands high !;
branded L or H on left hind leg. low
down; four years old. \ liberal re-
ward will be paid for the recovery of
these mules. Address me ut Garfield.
2-7-p G. b. LEMAY.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18
Cemetery Work.

SCUCVCTy WUTke
All who are interested in Rocky
Mount Cemetery are requested to meet
ut the cemetery OH Saturday. the 9th
of this month. to zee about building u
fence and cleaning off the grounds.
This notice is published by request.
\. HOFFPAUIR.
Hughes Spur, La, Oct. I, 1917.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18
Los

A gray HORSE. about II years old
When last seen had on but three shoes.
\ reward Of IS will be paid for his re-
turn to NE or for Information leading
to his recovery.
42-2-p JOE ROsELLA. BOssier CITY.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18
Estrayed or Stolen

\ :!ersey-colorcd two-ycar-old heifer: mark
cd swalowfark and upderbit in each ear:
branded n on Fight hip. t;9od size for her
age Raised on place adjoining mine. Last
seen during .ipril. \ reward will be paid
for information Lending to her recovery
I2-ti-p H. e. DppSoy
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18
Salesman Wanted

Lubricating OIL grease, specialties
paint. Part or whole time. Commits
sion basis until ability is established.
Man with rig preferred
RIVERSIDE REFINING COMPANY
CIGceldnd, Ohio
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18

Rev. james Evans is again at home
and has requested us to announce that
he will preach Sunday at the Queens
borough Church. Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18

Mr.. andMrs John Gladney of Rocky
Mount are appreciated guests the the
hcme of Mr. and Mrs. ]. w. HOSier
this week. Mrs. Hosier is their daugh-
ter.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18

The Parish Fair--thc I'D, 24th and a5th.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18

Mr. J. A. Rogers. accompanied by
Miss Lucy Smith. his granddaughter,
left Monday for Dallas to see the
many sights at the big Texas State
Fair
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18

Me.;Srs. T. \. Council, of this COM
munity. and Mr. \. l.. Butler. of Bel
cher. are in Dallas this week in at
tendance at the Texas State Fair.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18

Mr.. and Mrs. s. &. Adser, who left
Tuesday fer Minden to attend the Red
River IreSbytery. returned home this
morning. having been guests at the
home Of Judge and Mrs. Il. {. Drew,
Mr.. Adger'S relatives, while in our sis
ter city.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18

The Red Cross Chain was entertain
ed Tuesday afternoon at the hospita-
BILE home of Mrs. Mary Vance, with
Mrs. J. {. Logan. Mrs. II. b. Hill, Mrs.
G. o. Gayle and Mrs Leon Whiting
ton present.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18

Mr.. ]. +. Burt is expected home to-
day from TT. Worth, Texas, where he
went some days ago to purchase a car
load Of young mules.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18

The many friends of Mrs. James
Evans will regret to learn that for
some days past she has been AIDED
with an attack of acute rheumatism.
The Banner wisller her speedy re-
coypry
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18

If YOU wish to learn what the war
session of Congress accomplished. re-
fer to the article published on the first
page Of this issue of the Banner.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-10-18
SIIERIFFS SALE.

Benton, La, Oct. 4, 1917. Inov 81