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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23

Just closed, number are being select
ed to begin immediate intense train
ing in France under Maj.-Gen. Per-
shing, at an officers school in the
American Army. The chances are 1T
will not be very long now before
America will be more keenly realizing
that we are at war-and the sting and
horror of war may be more sooner
felt than expected. Just now only an
occasional letter from France written
by one you know and published here
in the states may lie about all there
is to remind you of the part this coun-
try has in the big war. But should
the war last two years longer land
we do not incline to the belief that it
Will there will be published in the
home papers many lists of American
wounded and killed on the European
battlefields.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23
THINKS WAR WILL END SOON.

A great many parents, and especially
mothers, are very much worried about
their sons being conscripted for the
great war; The Echo would advise
that they cross not the bridge until
they get to it. Your sons may have to
go to the training camps and be drill
ed preparatory for service, but this is
not certain. for it does lok to us that
a blind man could read between the
lines that Germany is waiting to SUE
us fer peace and that size will soon
do sc. Not that we have Germany
whipped ON the battle front, but Ger
many can 10 longer feed her armies
and her people and must give under.
Mark cur words for it, aud call Us. Il
fool If YOU wish. but the war will soon
end.--Sf. Helena Echo.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23

The brewers used Us. 4OO,OOO bushels
of grain during 1916. This grain
would make annually cargoes for over
a thousand vessels of 1900 tons each.
German submarines are sinking only
about twenty vessels of all classes
a week and hut small per cent OF
these are loaded with grain. Which
is rendering the Kaiser the better
service, his submarines or the brewers
Of the United States Should we not
stop this enormous waste at once P
The .imerican Issue.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23
( Substitutes For Meat.

Reduce your meat bin, Is the slogan
one now hears from all parts Of the
country.
Here are suggestions. some Of which
may be put into practice by every
housekeeler:
Meat substitutes may be used, such
as eggs, cheese, milk, peas, beans
and nuts.
Do not buy meat until you hvae
bought one pint Of milk a day for each
member of your family.
\ dozen eggs are worth as much in
the dietary as two pounds Of meat
Waste In meat may occur in leaving
the trimmings ut the market; in throw
ing away fats that could be used In
frying. shortening, or soap making; in
throwing away homes that could be
used in making soup: and in not using
left-Overs.-L. s. Z. Press Bulletin.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23
sHERIFF.s SALE.

Bank of Cotton VALLEY rs. Alexander
Hays ct ala. No, s02J. In Second Dis.
trict Court, Wcbster Parish, Louisiana
BY virtue of writ Of ieri facias, issued
In the above entitled suit, and to nsr az
rected, | have seized, and win proceed to
sell Mt public auction, to the last and
highest bidder. ut the front door OF the
Court House. In the town OF Benton. La,
on Saturday. September 8, 1917, the fol-
lowing described property, tO-wit:
One saw and shingle mill complete, con-
aststing Of: / boiler, ? engines, saw rig
and carriage, l bull wheel, l edger and
trimmer, set OF filing tools, cutoff
rigs. shingle machine, rat-catcher ma
chime bolter, about 20 saws, 8 log wag-
ems, . road wagons, | sawdust cart. ?
pumps, mules, oxen, horses, 4 sets
of harness. lumber-trucks, tHlm carts
and 100000 feet of timber.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to the
bennett OF appraisement. to pay and sat.
isfy the sum of x20O0.O0, with 8 per cent
per annum interest thereon from June 4
1917. until paid, and all costs Of suit, In
Guiding 10 per cent on said sum ana in
tercst as attorneys fees.
j, F. EDWARDS,
Sherin, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Benton, La, Aug. %, 1917 lsep 81
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23

Hon. John W. Kern, up to the time
of his retirement last March United
States Senator from Indiana and the
Democratic majority leader in the
Senate. and Chairman Of its Confer
ence Committee. died in Ashyille, n.
c.. last Friday night. Mr.. Kern was
also otherwise a prominent figure
nationally. as lie will be remembered
as William J. Bryan's running mate
in the 1908 presidential race.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23

Over in Monroe the other day a
billiard hall was placed at the dispo-
sal IF the LEGAL Red Cross chapter.
and the entire. proceeds Of shine
stand in the same building went the
same way fer that day. The patriotic
residents Of that ci.y were thus af-
fortled the privilege Of helping NEST
worthy cause even as they had their
shoes slicked up for the day and later
sought a little needed recreation. Pass
the paragraph around, brothers. and
urge other shcr keepers to take note
Of this worthy example.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23

AS rejecting what unusual pros
perity the war in Europe is at present
bringing the working man, we note
that 1000 day laborers and skilled
mechanics are wanted for construc-
ton work at Camp Beauregard (Alex-
andria). When it is called to mind
that there are many such environments
now under way Of construction at diff
ferent points Of the Union, one can
make something Of an estimate as to
the number of men required for the
completion of this gigantic undertake
Ing and what it will be worth to
them.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23

1t is up to all of you who own auto
mobiles to take few less joy rides
than heretofore. If we are to accept
as true the published reports, Amer
ica's oil field supplies are not being
produced in proportion to present con-
sunption. The country is said to be
using up gasoline faster than it is
being produced. and that that was
being held in reserve Is being drawn
upon. Ii all this Is literally true, then
what of the future ? The Govern
ment will need an immense volume of
oil field products in its war opera
lions; also, the Government cannot
. refuse to advance much Of such prod
ucts to the Allies. So do more walk
ing, more horseback riding. and give
old DObbin little exercise In harness
occasionally, and thus assert your pa
triotic ardOr.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23
REST FOR THE JOY WAGON"

1t looks as If the horse would soon
come into his own again. Uncle Sam
is threatening to curtail the use of
gasoline and it is possible the auto
will have to take rest, at least for
while. 1t is estimated the United
States Army will need 3lO,OOO,00O gal
Ions for aeroplanes, trucks, tractors
and other machines, which must be
saved from the existing supply. It is
said that by economical use, for in
stance cutting out tie joy rides, etc.,
enough gasoline can be saved to sup
ply not only the United States for wal
purposes but also the Allies-MOre-
house Enterprise.
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All Of said stock subscribed shall he paid
for in cash before the LIST day Of September,
4. .. 1917, and the above and foregoing
shall constitute the original subscription
list for the stock in this corporation and
said bank.
ARTICLE Ill.
This corporation is organized for the
purpose of doing a general banking business
under the laws of this state. 1t shall have
power to do all things necessary to carry on
a general banking business not against the
laws of this state.
ARTICLE ".
Said corporation shall have n bank in
operation in the town of Plain Dealing on
or before the LIST day e September, 1917,
with paid up capital of not less than
Fifteen Thousand Dollars 5,0OO.OO),
which shall continue its existence for Il
period of fifty t50, years from date thereof
| unless sooner dissolved by liquidation, as
provided by law. All legal services shall be
made on this corporation rs provided by law.
ARTICLE v.
This corporation shall be managed by d
Board Of Directors elected from the stock
holders, who shall also be- citizens OF this
state. to be elected by ballot on the second
Tuesday of the month of January Of each
year: the next election to be held ON the
second Tuesday Of January, 1918, and on
| same day each year Thereafter.
Said Board Of Directors shall hold Office
for ono year, or until their successors arc
duly elected and qualified, and a failure to
meet and elect directors shall not dissolve
this corporation, but the incumbent direct
Ors shall hold over until their Successors
are duly elected and qualified.
There shall not BIZ less than seven {7y
directors. nor over fifteen (l51, said num-
Der to be agreed upon ut each election, and
for the perpose of transactins business five
of said directors present and acting shall
constitute il quorum ut any meeting.
All elections shall be conducted by ballot
and the number of directors agreed upon
shall be elected who receive the highest
number OF votes at the election.
The said Board Of Directors shall elect
from their number a President, svicepresi-
dent and Cashier. The said Board Of d.
rcctors shall have power to ill vcancies on
the board.
ARTICLE vi.
The Board Of Directors may make and
ordain such bylaws for the proper manage
mcnt Of this corporation ns may be ncces.
sary and proper in conformity with law,
and repeal said bylaws ut pleasure. The
| stock of this corporation shall be trans
ferablc only on the books OF the corpora.
ton and will not be transferred until all
indebtedness to the corporation by the per.
son in whose name the stock Is standing On
the books has been paid or satisfied, and
all stock in this company shall be liable to
| II for any indebtedness OF the person own
ing said stock or the person in whose name
II stands
ARTICLE VII.
This act Of Incorporation may be chang
ed modified or altered, and the capital
L Sfn pf 1s, o,S1 ,x,.1
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23
BIG DRoUTH SPREADING.

In 1892 scarcely one-fifth of the
United States was embraced in dry"
territory, and the Prohibition propa-
ganda was loudly proclaimed by the
brewers and distillers AS having spent
its force. In 1917 prohibition prevails
In fully nine-tenths Of the territory Of
the United States, and there is u
ing sentiment that the traffic in intox-
icatiilg liquors must be totally wiped
eut.-f'0lfaI Chronicle.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23
popE MUST HESITATE.

Pope Benedict has submitted plans
for the termination of the war, but
as the time is not yet ripe, the conf
munication will probably be courte-
ously acknowledged, and then con-
signed to pigeon hole until democ-
cy and liberty are safe.-Hansfeld
ENterpliye
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23
Roads In Louisiana..

Louisiana has voted nearly ten mil
lion dollars in bonds for good roads
this year, and it is imperative that
this work should not stop and that the
industries dependent upon it should
not be forced to suspend. The good
roads movement has reached a point
In this state where it Is capable of con-
ferring the greatest amount of good
upon the state and its people. To per-
init this movement to reach a stand
still now would be to take step back
ward from which it would take years
to recover.-ShrcUcp0rt Times.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23
MISSING AN OPPORTUNITY.

South Carolina farmers are making
fortunes planting and selling sweet
potatoes, and since we come to think
about it, Louisiana is just as good for
raising sweet potatoes az South Care
lima. How many farmers down here
are getting rich by raising sweet pota-
toes Lake Charles iMeyican-f Press.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23
State Press Opinions

If the German people are sick of
short rations and the sight of blood,
there is one available remedy: They
can compel the Kaiser to give up a
hopeless war of conquest. -MontDc
Ners-StOr.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23
CHEAPER FLOUR WILL COME.

The Federal Government has under
contemplation the seizure Of the wheat
serve the same for home use and the
consumption of the Allies and the
United States troops in France. The
committee that has been appointed is
expected to fix fair price for the
same 80 tllat all consumers may be
projected. A movement OF this kind
seems 10 be necessary In the interest
of the people both at home and for
shipments -toHcordid Sen
fimcl
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23

This war the man who .'ain't lost moth
ing over there will live if he es
capes) to lose powerful lot over
there. Get this: ItNis either we win
and they lose, or we lose and they win.
And woe be unto us, our women and
children. If we fall beneath the heel OF
the German tyrant.-Webster Signal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23
Poor Express companiesi

The extent of the Congressional
franking privilege is being shown up
before a committee that is Making ali
Investigation of certain work of the
Postal Department. It was brought
out that members Of Congress send
out daily seven tons of mail through
the Washington postoffice that is free
Of postage. There should certainly be
a limit to the franking privilege. A
very large percentage of this mail
goes right into the waste basket and
is never read.-Morehoms Enterprise.
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OF Webster, Louisiana.
BY virtue Of writ Of feri facias. issued
in the above entitled suit, and to me d.
reetcd, have seized, and will proceed to
sell Mt public auction, to the last and
highest bidder, at the front door Of the
Court House, in the town OF Benton, Ia,
on Saturday, September 8, 1917, the fol
lowing described properly, to-wit
One saw and shingle mill complete. con.
sisting Of boiler, , engines. l saw rig
and carriage. l bull wheel, / edger and
trimmer, l set Of fling tools, ? cutoff
rigs, 1 shingle machine, 1 rat-catcher ma
chine, ! boltcr, about 20 saws, !; log wag.
ons, } road wagons, l sawdust cart, ?
pumps, mules, oxen, horses, 4 sets
of harness. 8 lumber trucks. 3 tram carts
and 200 900 feet Of timber.
Terms Of Sale-Cash, subject to the
bennett of appraisement. to pay and sat
isfy the sum OF $22s5.TT, with 5 per cent
per annum interest thereon from April IL,
1917, until paid. and all costs Of. suit.
i. r. EpwARps,
Sheriff, Bossier Parrish, Louisiana.
:. Benton, La, Aug. 81, 1917 [sep 81
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23
HE'IL KNOW WHAT HUT HIM.

United States Senator Vardaman of
Mississippi in an interview given out
the other day said that the United
States had stabbed Germany in the
hack. 1t can be truthfully said that
this disgrace to the country has more
than once stabbed it i'll the back, and
he continues to do it. He doesn't rep
resent the people of Mississippi, and
it is humiliating and shame to them
to see him act as he has done. He
will I've taught a lesson at the next
clection.-East Carroll BdnnerDcMO-
crdf.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23
TOO GREAT IN NUMBERS.

According to report from Elihu
Root, who headed the American Com
mission to Russia. he Is convinced
that Russia will get down to hard
fighting I'M a short while. If he Is
correct, the war will not be for much
longer, as the pace will lee too swift
for Gerlnany.-Ass Pioneer.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-08-23
RUB UP YOUR OLD FLINTLocK.

II n country IL worth living in it
Is worth fighting for. We have no
right to enjoy the blessings and pro-
lection Of a country unless we are
willing to uphold It's government
when merciIess, deadly foreign foe
seeks to destroy it. II Germany wins
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NJ. A. MeCutchen. Shreveport, La. ------1O
g. T. Mays. Plain Dealing, La.-------- 5
G. Il. DcmOss, Plain Dealing, La. ------ 5
T. N. KeOun, Plain Dealing, La. -------- 3
g. $. Ford, Plain Dealing, La. --------1O
]. s. Rodgers Plain Dealing. La. ----E- 8
Walker Brothers. Plain Dealing, La. ---- 2
J. 4. Lowe, Plain Dealing, La.-------- 2
&. NJ. Lowe, Plain Dcayrng. La. ---4---- 1
/. \. Gleason. Plain Dealing, La.------ /
n. n. New. Plain Dealing. I4a.----------, 5
Il. f. Wyche, jr., Plain Dealing, La !
Mrs. NJ. J. Clark. Plain Dealing, La.---- >
w. +. Bell, Plain Dealing. La. ------
q. Z. Lyons, Plain Dealing, Ia. --------
Mrs. NJ. b. Kidd, Plain Dealing. La.---- /
J. NJ. Henderson. Benton, La. .
s. j. Caldwell. Plain Dealing, Ia. 3
Matte l.. Harrison, Plain Dealing, La
II. II. Montgomery, Shreveport, La ?
j. {. Trichel. Shreveport. La. -------- 5
r. X. Mading. Shreveport, La.--------1O
e. G. Burton, .Arkana, La. ------------
Alton Kcoun, Plain Dealing. la. $4,000
s. W. Smith, Shreveport, Ia.---------59
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due on the stock subscribed, nor shall any
mere informality in the organization have
the effect Of rendering this charter null and
void or exposing any stakeholder to any
further liability than the unpaid balance
due on their subst ription for the stock.
ARTICLE IN.
should this corporation ever be ordered
liquidatcd, or should the stockholders de-
sire same to be liquidated. it shall be
liquidated rs provided for by the banking
laws of this state. or as hereinabove
set cut
ARTICLE x.
At all meetings OF stockholders each
stoekholdcr shall be entitled to vote one
votc for each share of stock owned by him.
Stockholders may vote In person or by
proxy. \ majority of the paid up capital
shall constitute a quorum to transact
business.
ARTICLE xI.
The following named persons are hereby
declared to be and constitute the first
Board Of Directors and officers for period
of one III year. or until their successors
are duly elected and qualified: $. w. Smith.
j. c. Trichel, NJ. a. McCutchcn. II. II. Mont
geometry, Dr. T.. n. Keoun, q. +. Mays, s. ].
Caldwell, Il. Il. Wyche, IT,, q. s. Ford, J. 3.
Rodgers J. A. Lowe, with DIR. T. N. ke0un,
President s. W. Smith, Vicepresident. and
H. a. Mct'utchcn. Cashier
Thus done ana READ ana passed IN the
town OF PiaAn I9eaiing, Parish q bossier,
State OF Louisiana. on TINS, 2sth DAY OF
July, A.si,. ioit IN tnc presence " liarry
=. Groxson and u ". Robertson competent
witnesses, who have signed these presents
with the PARTIES hereto and me, Notary,
after due reading Of the whole.
Name. Address. No. Shares.
MA MC(rreHry Shreveport La -1O
q n Mays. plain Dealing, LIN. ---- 5
G. y. BEMoss, Plain Dealing. In. ---- 2.
T. \. KEouN, Plain Dealing In $1,000.
g. s. FoRp. Plain Dealing. isa.-------lO
J: $. Hop;Ens. Plain Dealing, La.- 3
]. a LOWE, Iiain Deaiing, la. ------
=. n. LOVE- .lain spehnns. ia!. ------i
(per ]. a.. Lows
!. =. GI.EAsoN. iiain ieaHns La. go
X =. NYcHE, u. Plain Deaiins, La !
Mrs. ~ =: CLAhKs lla.n lFai1ns' La. - g
II n HrII. plain Dealing Tn
fby Il. r. Wyche. II.
Inv r. r. Wycbe. ir.l
Mrs III r. KIM. plain Dealing. La. /
INV II. z. Vyche. ir.}
+ AZ HEypErSpx BentOn. 49,. s
nv m. A. McCutchcn. u
8. i. cALnwrIL. Plain Dealing. La.
MATTE +. HAHRIsOx. Plain Dealing. La. .
II. II. MOSTGDMEnY. Shreveport, LII. =
tby s. ". smith.9
]. q. TRicHRL, shreveport, la. -l---- /,
xxvfx
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APPLICATION TO SELECT.


U. 8 Land ONCE, Baton Rouge La.
July %. 1917.
Notice Is hereby given that Alfred G.
Glassel, OF Gillian, La, has filed In this
Office his application to select under the
provisions OF Section 23O6-2SO7, Revised
Statutes. and subject to the provisions and
reservations of the Act OF July II, 1D14,
f3S Stat, 500. the following described
land, VIZ: The east half Of southeast quar-
ter Of section 3, township q, n0rth range
IA, west, Louisiana Meridian, containing
S013 acres.
ANY and all persons claiming adversely
the lands described, or desiring to object,
because of the mineral character Of the
land, or for any other reason, to the dis
posal to applicant should file their afiida-
Wits Of protest in this Office on or before
the Sth day Of September. 1917.
+. p. GIASELL0NI, Register.
August ?, 1917. lsept 81
HOMESTEAD ENTRY NOTICE.
Department Of the Interior,
U. s. Land Office at Button Rouge, La.
July u. 1917.
Notice j. hereby given that Ed Cody. Of
Plain Dealing. La. who on July Il. 1913,
made Homestead Entry, No. 06. 564, for the
east half Of northwest quarter and north
east quarter Of southwest quarter Of sec
tion 80, township aB. north. range Ii.
west. Louisiana Meridian. has fled notice
Of intention to make threc-year proof. ia
establish claim to the land above described
before las. NJ Henderson, Clerk oi
Court. ut Benton, La. on the 18th day Of
August, 1911.
Claimant names as witnesses Il. NJ j
Wise. n. A. King, w. II. Crouch and Jim
Rodgers, all Of Plain Dealing, La.
+. ID. GIANELLoNI. Register.
July 20. 1917. [aug 23I
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good out of the good of his brnfeth
forth that which Is good; and evil
Of his heart brneeth forth that which evils
the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
SIiERIFFsS SALE.

=. J. Hodges rs. Alexander & Hays. No.
1921. IN Second Disfrict Court, PGrish
OF Websfef, Louisiana.
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For Sale

Good horse, buggy, harness and ulllr
lrella. for $3.50. cash. Address Frank
GrosjeaI. 1227 Oakland Street. shreye-
port, La. 52-2-p