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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-04
GIFTS FOR MEN.
A List From Which to Pick Their
Christmas Presents.


Christmas Presents.
A capital idea to recommend those
who are looking about for some worthy
gift for father. on the price Of which
the family funds viii be combined, Is
one of the convenient clothes presses
1t Is in reality special cabinet de.
signed to hold suits aud hats most com.
pactly and yet neatly. The lower draw
ers contain linen and underwear, in
the central compartment every ar.
rangement Is made for holding hats of
all shapes and on one hand the cabinet
Is to be filled with trousers on stretch.
ers, in the other side for coats to he
swung. At either ehd Of the cabinet
hooks appear for mackhtoshes, dress
ing gowns. etc, and in the smallest
space every requirement for snugly
storing complete masculine wardrobe
Is found.
Most men like a. good reading chair
Those Of dull oak or mahogany are
excellent. Polished wood chairs, cush
Toned In leather, are also pretty for
working rooms. A revolving chair for
the desk is well worth the money ey-
pended.
Bath robes made Of soft blankets are
from s. to $50 House coats in plain
colors with cuffs and collar of checked
stuff are s..
Umbrellas are at every price, from 81
TO S2o. very good one can be had
for 50. Men like umbrella handles with
crook or a ring Women think them
awkward ANA clumsy, but a man when
buying an umbrella for himself always
picks out steering gear handle.
In iewelry there are tie clips, scarf.
pms, cuff links, pearl shirt studs, crest
rings, monogram watch fobs and gold
cigar cutters and silver matchboxes.
A carved cabinet of Dutch onk for
his personal belongings; an artistic biz
OF pewter In one of the old Dutch de-
signs; crystal clock, with face clear
and plain; Il set Of letter scales Of any
thing from steel TO sterling silver. so
that they are correct; II lamp that will
give clear, bright light. n reflector
FOR his lamp Of combination of mir.
rors; wallet Of the new hand carved
leather; a wallet or satchcl of the
horned alligator ska; half dozen
French bath towels for his own per
sonal use; n Turkish lantern Il be Is
fond OF deep, religious light,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-04
Sloan's Llnment for Neuralgia Aches

\ The dull throb of neuralgia is quick.
~ relieved by Sloan's Eminent, the
universal remedy for pain. Easy to ap.
ply, II quickly penetrates without rub.
! bling and soothes the sore muscles.
Cleaner and more promptly effective
than mussy plasters or ointment,
does not stain the skin or clog the
Ipores. For stiff muscles, chronic
rheumatism, govt, lumbago, sprains
land strains 1t gives quick relief
|Sloans Liniment reduces the pain and
Inflammation In isect bites, bruises,
Jumps and other minor injuries to
hildren. Get bottle today at your
ruggIst, 25c. q
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-04
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Warranty Deeds.


VIM. c. and Mamie d. vittum to
Mary J. Flanagan, pit 1t s, b So,
States add, Ottawa SIS p Isl, ST.
Addie Merry to Bessie g. Knox,
1t IS, 2. sub o It !. S Park add,
Streator, $500.
Frederick G. Lantzer to Marian
Godfrey, 1t 6, b 3, Cent Park add,
Streator, $1,000.
Jas +. Carew to Susanna O'Kano ct
al 1t 10 n 50 It 1t IL, b So, States add,
Ottawa, 81.
Henry c. Barton to David ]. and
Matilda j. Ryan, It's G, Z, 3, Lostant,
$4,000.
Mary II. Griffin ct al to Geo. j.
Glenn und " e% seh 20 80 2, 81.
Mortgages.
e. f. Smith and wife to Mars b,
& l.. Association. 1t 10, b 5, Richey's
add. Marseilles BAG p sol, 5000.
Albert A. Aretz and wife TO Valley
b. and H. Association 10 ftslt 3. OF
tawa City add, Ottawa, $2700.
Ida G. Rosencrans and husband
to Ottawa B. and r. Co., It's / Il 10
20, Days add, Ottawa, $249.24.
Quit Claim Deeds.
Peter Echbach, Sr. and wife to
Peter Vogel, pit nwh 81 2, 81.
Emily Emmons ct al to Clarence
Harper NE Its " 10 b 2, Shepardson's
add Earlyille, 81.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-04

When brown shoes darken more than
is liked liquid polish will often rem.
edy matters. Add little turpentine
to 1t and rub the mixture well into the
leather. Polish with a buster and
then a clean pad Of brown velvet.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-04
EaSv Puhi;citv.

First ActGr-"Who Is his publicity
MANI" Second Actor-"He relies al
most entirely upon cycle cops and cred
itors. Puck.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-04
THE FRENCHY WAY.
Paris Puta Up Rest
Robes Like This One.

Fashioned Of flesh colored chiffon is
this fetching robe, also combined with
dotted net. Ribbon catches up the
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-04

sides in n drape fashioned with two
rosettes. Loose, soft and chc-three
chief ingredients of a dishabile.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-04
Z 81. 8 I Z . ]; q. g n
For Rent

Modern eight-rocn apartment, 424
Congress street. immediate posses
sion $3.50.
siSroom cottage, 1897 Sycamore
street, fine corner, new paper, paint.
coed order $14oo.
Ei9htroom cottage, 1916 Jefferson
street, good hergain $500.
Six-room cottage 1927 Sycamore
street, a snap at StoC0.
One and hair story cottage in fine
order, SOS Christie street. Well worth
the price $f700.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-04
LEAK CHARGES To
Be INVESTIGATED
LAWSON WINS ATTEMPT TO
HAVE CONGRESS LOOK INTO
"PEACE" FURRY FOLLOWING
BERLIN PROPOSAL.

Washington, d. c. jan. 3.-The
rules committee on the house will
meet tomorrow to begin its prelimil-
AIRY investigation Of the leak" on the
presidents peace note. which is al
legged to have Melted administration of,
fcials and their friends large profits
in stocks,
II is expected that the committee
viii subpoena Thomas W. Lawson, of
Boston, to tell what he knows of the
leak Subpoenas also will be issued
for Bernard Baruch, OF New York, and
number of other per ons whose
names will be furnished to the com,
mittee by Representative Wood. of
Indiana.
1t is expected that the New York
stock exchange officers will be asked
to come to Washington with their rec
ords. The investigation must be com
pleted within ten days
Heated Debate in House
The reference of Representative
Woods second resolution calling for
an investigation of the Lawson
charges of the rules committee was
preceded by heated debate in the
house
Rumors to the effect that Barney
Baruch of New York, the presidents
appointee on the national defense
council, sold -.CG9 shares OF Steel com
mon short on a rising market thirty
minutes before the presidents peace
note became known were related to
house by Representative Bennett Of
New York in answer to the challenge
of Representative Garrett, of Tennes-
see for some one 10 name rumor re-
garding the leak that would call for
investigation
Baruch is New York attorney and
stock Spectator who is credited with
being extremely close to the Wilson
administration. In addition to being
member of the national defense
council, created by the Hay act, he
contributed at least $4,000 to the
Democratic campaign fund in the last
election. Baruch is reported to have
boasted of his winnings on the stock
exchange at the time of the recent
bear raid, Just preceding and follow.
ing the publication of the presidents
peace note.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-04
Optimistic Thought.

II Is not the eye Tor faults, but beali-
les, That constitutes the reu critic.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-04
The Habit Of Taking Cold.

With many people taking cold Is a
habit, but fortunately one that is
easily broken. Take cold sponge
bath every morning when you first
get out OF hed-not ice cold, but u
temperature OF about 80 degrees f.
Also sleep with your window up. Do
this and you viii seldom take cold.
When you do take cold take Cham.
berlain's Cough Remedy and get rid of
II as quickly as possible. Obtainablc
everywhere.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-01
Where VIII 1t End.

With the prices of food stuffs, cloth
ing, ETC., still climbing, and high enough
already, surely the tendency of the day
should be "back to the farm" Just now
the farmer who lives at home-who
actually produces things at home
should be the most independent of all
men, and before the close of 1917 comes
it seems beyond the shadow of doubt
that this will be even more true. Just
read below the warning note OF a little
printed circular from a city jobbing con-
Germ to one of Benton's merchants:
A readjustment in prices on all classes
Of merchandise, whether made of cotton,
silk, wool or linen, is taking place daily.
Higher and still higher prices are named
by the mills and manufacturers every
day, and therefore we find it necessary
to advise you that it is highly important
for you to change your retail prices on
everything you have in stock, so as to
gradually arrive at the great advances
now being made by the mills. For your
own protection you should do this, as
We feel goods viii be still higher in 1917.
Where will it end?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-01
New Registration.

One of the biggest political problems
before the public of Louisiana is the
attitude of the Parker supporters in the
last state campaign. Under the new
law a completely new registration is
necessary and each voter must desig-
nate his party utilization. And, the
question is being asked, "What are
Parker and his friends going to do
about it?''
We sincerely trust that the leaders of
the Parker movement will realize that
after all we of Louisiana are but one in
political thought and aspiration-and
that the proper place to fight out any
differences is in the primaries.
Independent and clean politi al
thought and character are always at a
premium, and while we differed very
much with the manner of the Parker
we must realize and admit
that the rank and file behind the move
were men of sterling character and pure
motive. Forget and forgive the past,
brothers. Join us-then beat US if you
will and can. Let's all stick to the old
Democratic ship that has brought US
safely through so many storms.--Natchi-
t0ches Times.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-01
THE BATTLESHIP MISSISSIPPI.

The great battleship Mississippi was
launched last Thursday morning at New
port News, Va, and is Uncle Sans
finest fighting craft to date. She car
ries in her main battery dozen 14-inch
guns. and has displacement OF $1,000
tons. She is 624 feet long and can steam
twenty-on knots an hour. She was
laid down in April, 1915. When COM
pleted and ready for battle the ship will
have cost the Government about $751;
OOO,OO0.
But before the Mississippi ean get her
armament and be commissioned, the
experts on naval matters all agree, she
will be shack number" The warning
nations are getting experience so fast in
the practical try-out of ships OF wal
and are in consequence laying down the
improved fighters SO constantly that a
neutral does not seem to have chance
in the race for naval supremacy.
Conditions were the other way around
during our Civil War. We Americans,
during that terrible struggle, made the
first practical experiments with IRON
clad ships and were experimenting fol
stern business during four years. Al
the end of our war America had the
superior fighting fleet of the world and
Great Britain stood third in modern
ships of war.
1t is hard for nation at peace to com.
pete in preparations for war with nations
which have turned their whole attention
and resources to war; and notwithstand-
ing the large program for new ships ant
armament that Congress has recently
adopted, the chances are that at thu
end of the European War we will FIND
ourselves as far behind the other grea
powers in naval preparation as we were
in August, 1914. We have SO many
other things to do that the people TAKE
greater interest in.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-01
Still Likes the Banner.

Mr.. w. D. Johnston, of the Cotton
Valley community, in writing the Office
to make subscription remittance, takes
occasion to say:
You will find inclosed S1.50 to extend
my subscription to January, 1918. l
haven't but one complaint to make, and
that is, the Banner seldom ever gets to
us until Monday and we ought to get it
on Saturdays.
That the Banner is sometimes as late
as Monday in reaching the Cotton VAL
ley postofdce is matter that has before
puzzled us, friend Johnston, and we have
in the past given it both thought and
attention. You may rest assured that
we will now further investigate. It is
rare indeed for the Banner to be mailed
so late in the week as to cause it to
reach your postoffice the following Mon
day. The fault is elsewhere.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-01

Chicago and the State of Illinois have
mapped out waterway improvement
program which is to be completed in
three years, and which is TO enable the
large river boats to travel from New
Orleans to Chicago. The rivers are COM
ing into their own again as highways of
travel and trade. The Mississippi espec-
tally is taking on an importance that
promises the return of the glories of
steamboating. The use of the great
waterways will do much to free the
South from the discriminating railroad
rates which have operated so disastrously
against this section.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-01
Sherif's Sale.
The Hicks Company, Limited, versus Lee Hicks.
No 1885, In Second District Court, Bossler
Parish, Louisiana.

The Hicks Company, Limited, versus Lee Hicks.
No 7l36. 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, February "a,
1917, the following described property,
to-wit:
All OF the defendants undivided in
terest, about 271s acres, in and TO the
southeast quarter of southwest quarter
of section /, township 18, north, range
Is, west, situated in Bossier Parish,
Louisiana, together with all buildings
aud improvements thereon.
Terms of Sale-Cash, without the ben
eft of appraisement, to pay and satisfy
the sum Of $1,000, with per cent per an
mum interest on $500 thereof from March
2, 1915, and like interest on $500 thereof
from March 80, 1915, until paid, and all
costs of suit, including 10 per cent on
said sum and interest as attorneys fees.
J. F.. EDWARDS,
Sheriff, Bossier Parish, Louisiana
Benton, La, Jan. Is, 1917. feb e
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-01
We Shore Do, Brother.


The Thibodaux Commercial Journal:
When you think of the modern world,
of its dash and daring, CT its question
able amusements, of its scant attire, of
its paint plastered young society ladies,
of its animal dances, and when you hear
its sensual music, its suggestive jokes,
and see many fine young man and
many a lovely young girl slowly but
gradually brushing away their SEEM
ingly prudish ideas, and reaching closer
and closer toward this vortex of pleasure
mad revelries-don't you wish deep
down in your heart that we lived again
in the old, old days of more dress, more
manners, and more real happiness?
Don't you?
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-01
No Place to Hang 'cm.

Colfax Chronicle: 1t is said that
Louisiana officials are now wondering
where they will execute criminals. Under
the law the execution of criminals is
required to take place within the WALL
of the Penitentiary. The State Penal
Board has sold the State Penitentiary,
known as the ''Walls," to the City of
Baton Rouge, and SO the question arises
where will those sentenced to the gall
lows be hung. The question will have
to await the action of the legislature in
1918 for an answer, and in the mean
time parties sentenced to be hung have
a reprieve to that time.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-01

Through passenger traffic from st.
Louis to New Orleans by steamboats,
will be resumed as soon as the river
above Cairo can be cleared of ice, says
a St. Louis press dispatch of January
z6th. Through passenger service by
river was suspended about quarter OF
a century ago and this is the first at
tempt to resume that branch of the
steamboat trade. The dispatch fails to
make clear the changes in competitive
traffic conditions that now enable the
steamboat men to revive the passenger
service on such great scale, but it is
probably in part because of the novelty
of the trip to tourists. The competing
railroads all but destroyed the steam
boat business on the great river many
years ago by cutting both freight and
passenger rates until the boats were
forced out of business. They then put
both rates high enough to compensate
themselves many times over. Perhaps
a knowledge that the present national
administration will not permit cut throat
proceedings like that again is what is
encouraging the steamboat men to get
back into business.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-01

The Federal white slave law was
upheld in its broader scope recently by
the United States Supreme Court to
prohibit the transportation of women
from one state to another for immoral
purposes, even by those who are inno-
cent of traffic in them but guilty of i'm
moral practice. The test case was that
of F. Drew Caminetti from California.
Jack Johnson, the negro prizefighter,
is also brought into the scope of the
laws operation by the decision.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-01

When land has advanced to four and
i've times its present price there will be
q number OF homeless men left in Bos-
sier Parish who team remember the
time" when they were able to buy it at
prices ranging from IS to $40 per acre.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-01

The Orleans American is mailing a
vigorous campaign against the alleged
corruption and immortality in that city
for which it charges the City Govern
ment with responsibility. The man be-
hind the American is charged with
launching the crusade because of diff
ference with the New Orleans polite
ians in the matter of a race-track fran
chise which the owner of the American
wanted. Very we'll; let New Orleans
wash her own soiled skirts. Weup-state
people can know little for certain about
such matters as concern New Orleans
particularly. We take it that if the
American is right the good people of
the city will followit.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-01

ESTRAYED before j. C. Childers.
~ Justice of Peace, Ward Three, Bos-
sier Parish, Louisiana, by H. H. Stray
han on the 10th day Of January, 1917,
and will be sold at S. R. Strayhan's res
idence, within the legal hours of sale,
on Saturday, the 18th day of February,
1917, bay mare, about IA hands high
and IL years old, slight defect in both
hind hooks, blind in left eye; appraised
at $40.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property and pay charges, or
the above described animal will be sold
as set forth, and according to law.
S. r. STRAYHAN,
Constable, Ward Three.
January ii, 1917. feb15
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-01

Lana EnCry Nc. OS u.s..
Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land Office at Baton Rouge, La
January IL, 1917
Notice for Republication-Os ,032.l
NOTICE is hereby given that Will
IN liam E. Glassell, OF Shreveport,
Parish of Caddo, State of Louisiana,
has filed at this Office his application to
enter under the provisions of Section
1906 or 2307, Revised Statutes of the
United States, the following described
land, viz:
The south half of the northeast quar-
ter, section 80, township 20, north, range
IA, west, Louisiana meridian, containing
1912 acres.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the lands described, or desiring
to object, because of the mineral char
acter of the land or for any other reason,
to the disposal to applicant, should file
their afidavits of protest at this Office,
on or before the 21st day of February,
1917. E. D. GIANELLoNI, Register.
January IS, 1917. feb is
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Homestead Entry No. O4,O4:s.

Homestead Entry No. o., O4:S.
Department of the Interior,
U. S. Land ONCE at Baton Rouge, La.
January %, 19l7.Y
Proof under law under which entry was made.l
NOTICE is hereby given that Susan
IN Jennings, widow, of Hughes Spur,
La, who, on January 4, 1911, made
Homestead Entry (Natchitoches Oh ,454)
No. o., 043, for the northeast quarter of
northwest quarter, section 5, township
20, north, range IL, west, Louisiana me-
ridian, has filed notice of intention to
make five year proof, to establish claim
to the land above described, before the
Clerk of District Court, at Benton, La,
on the 18th day of March, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses: Louis
Moore, Neezer Moore and Boss Steph-
ems, of Benton, La, r. F. D. No. 3, and
Dick Mccullough, of Hughes Spur, La.
E. D. CHAMELEON, Register.
February /, 1917. nar15
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Final Account.

Succession Of Nose Harris, deceased.
IN District Court, Bossier Parish,
LOuisi0n1.
NOTICE is hereby given that Nancy
IN Harris, Administrative of the sue
cession of Nose Harris, deceased, has
this day filed in my Office her final ac-
count in said succession, and if oppo-
sition be not made thereto within the
time prescribed by law, the same will be
homologated and made the judgment of
the Court.
Given under my official signature and
seal of office, at Benton, La, on this,
the 18th day of January. 1917.
JAS. M. HENDERSON,
AZ Clerk Bessier District Court.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-01
Petit Jurors.
Land Entry No. OS, 0:S1.

Department OF the Interior,
u. S. Land Offca at Baton Rouge, La.
January II, 1917.
Notice for Republication-O o31.l
NOTICE is hereby given that Joseph
IN Homer Jordan, of Shreveport,
Parish of Caddo, State of Louisiana,
has filed at this Office his application to
enter under the provisions of Section
1906 or 2307, Revised Statutes of the
United States, the following described
land, viz:
The southeast quarter of the southwest
quarter, section s, township 20, north,
range IA, west, Louisiana meridian, con-
tanning 1888 acres.
Any and all persons claiming ad-
versely the lands described, or desiring
to object, because of the mineral char
acter of the land, or for any other rea-
son, to the disposal to applicant, should
file their afidavits Of protest at this
Office, on or before the 2lst day Of Feb
ruary, 1917.
E. D. CHAMELEON, Register.
January Is, 1917. feb IL
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-02-01

Soak your lettuce and other greens to
be eaten raw in water with three tea
spoonsful of vinegar to the quart for an
hour and quarter, and thus you will
avoid typhoid fever. But first be sure
it is real vinegar and not the chemi-
cally concocted kind. Wonder how the
human race managed to live before the
discovery of the germ and the antiseptic.