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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26
An Appeal for Food Crops.

President Wilson in his appeal to
the people of the entire nation to
plant large acreage to food crops
said, in part:
"Without abundant food, alike for
the armies and the peoples at war,
The whole great enterprise upon which
we have embarked viii fail. Upon
the farmers Of the country, therefore,
in large measure rests the fate Of the
war, and the fate of the nations.
II particularly appeal to the farm
ers of the South to plant abundant
food stuffs as we'll as cotton. They
can show their patriotism in no better
Or convincing way than by resisting
the great temptation of the present
arice Of cotton and helping to feed
the nation and the peoples fighting
for their liberty and our own. The
variety Of their crops will be the
visible measure Of their comprehen-
sion Of their national duty. :"
Agreeable to the suggestion Of the
President, realizing that in this pres
ent crisis the South must be abso-
lutely self sustaining, and with de-
sire to help in the common cause
against Germany by supplying to the
Allies all the food and feed stuff
they can, a number of the represcr-
tative farmers of Bossier and Caddo
Parishes held meetings in Shreveport
he latter nart of last week looking
- the Accomplishment Of these ends.
They pledged themselves to plant at
least cne-third of their cultivated
ac-ea~e in food and feed crops, and it
s Sid that at Friday afternoons
aac eti;1g those present represented
| 10000 acres.
nr. John NJ. Robinson of Bayou
| Ia Chute was named as permanent
i Chairman Of the general committee
End Fir. George E. Gilmer of Shreve-
rort was selected to serve as it's Sec
rotary. One resident Of each ward
Of the two parishes was named to
circulate among the farmers g reti-
ton which pledges that not less than
cnc-third of the ACREAGE they cult
ate viii be planted to food and feed
crops. Those named as the agents
FOR Pcssier Parish are: Ward One
!. r. Kirby: Ward Two, W. 3. vii
hourn; Ward Three, N. W. Sentell
Ward Four. N. w. Stewart; Ware
F;vc. S. C. Adger: Ward Six, F. 2
V;cl-ers. The aceats for Wards One
and Ninn of Caddo Parish, where the
Tanner has a number of readers. are
H. R. Hood. of Belcher. and Der
Means, Of Ida, respectively.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26

There are several things that come
not back to any man. One is our
neglected. opportunities. You have
an opportunity to-day that will soon
net exist. Once gone, it will not
Gene back. We have in mind your
opportunity new to invest in the cut
over lands of Bossier Parish. They
arc cheap to-day, but soon will not
be. Wouldn't you rather buy now at
from So to $40 per acre than to paw
from $50 to STE per acre, and per-
haps more, little later on? Surely
so. Buy to-day-and OWN YOUR
OWN HOME.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26
Shcrif's Sale.

Luther Mcdaniel, J. r. Gill ct al, Assignees vs..
T. H. Snider. No 240S In Twenty-Fifth Dis
trict Court, Tansipahoa Parish, Louisiana.
10y virtue of a writ of fieri facias,
- issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, l have seized, and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town
of Benton, La, on Saturday, May 5,
1917, the following described property,
to-wit:
An undivided onc-hfth interest in the
northeast quarter Of southeast quarter
and north half of southeast quarter OF
southeast quarter of section is and west
half of northeast quarter of section %,
township 10, north, range II, west, sit
uated in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, and
containing % acres, more or less.
Terms Of Salc-Cash, subject to the
benefit of appraisement, to pay and sat-
isfy the sum of S504 q, with 5 per cent
per annum interest thereon from No
vember 1, 1911, until paid, and all costs
of suit. J. F. EDWARDS,
Sheriff, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Benton, La, March 90, 1917. mays
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26

Crawford, Jenkins & Booth, Limited VS.. Thomas
MONSIEUR. No. 1855. In Second District Court,
Boss;er Parish, Louisiana
DY 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, May IL, 1917,
the following described property, to-wit:
The east half of northeast quarter Of
section 6, township %, north of range
II, west, containing so acres, more or
less, and situated in Bossier Parish,
Louisiana.
Terms of Sale-For cash, without the
benefit of sppraisement, to pay and sat-
isfy the sum Of $500, with s per cent per
annum interest thereon from March 10,
1914, until paid, and all costs of suit, in
Guiding 10 per cent on said sum and in
terest as attorneys fees.
J. F. EDWARDS,
Sheriff, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Benton, La, April 5, 1917. milo
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26
Notice to Mortgage Creditors.
Office of STATE TAX COLLECTOR. !
Benton, La, April 3. 1917.

In conformity with Section S. of Act 81
OF the Acts Of 1883, and subsequent laws of
LOUISIANA, notice Is hereby given that all
persons hoidlng- mortgage upon real estate
located in the Parish of Bossier, State of
louisiana, upon which taxes for the year
1910 nave not been paid, that will begin
Court House, in the town of Benton La
on saturday May II. 1917, and that mum.
ger OF pieces of property delinquent are
now being advertised in the. Bossier Banner.
IN conformity with the law. and preparatory
10 SUCH The attention of mortgage creditors
Is especially called to this advertisement
of tax sales. and they are warned to take
such steps prior to the sales as may be
necessary to protect their rights
J. F. EDWARDS
Sheriff and ex-officio Tax Collector for
Bossier Parish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26
Application to Administer.

Application to Administer.
In District Court, Bossier Parish, Lou
isianG.
NOTICE is hereby given that Ev
~ Woodson has this day filed his ap-
plication to be appointed administration
of the succession of Joe Woodson, de-
ceased. Now, this is to admonish all
persons concerned, that if opposition be
not made thereto within the time pre-
scribed by law, the said applicant will
be appointed administrator OF said sue
cession as prayed for.
Given under my official signature and
seal OF office, at Benton, La, on this,
the 10Th day of April, 1917
JAS. M. HENDERSON,
Clerk Bossier District Court.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26

Some OF the Government officials
at Ell Paso, Texas, predict war with
Mexico within sixty days, and are
quoted in the public prints as having
said: "Tha attitude of the Carran.,a
Government clearly demonstrates
that break with the United States
is near n view of the fact that
that government is lending moral
support to Germany and is accepting
financial aid from German business
men and banks, the report would
seem not unfounded. In the Mexican
Congress Carranza plea that Mexico
remain neutral in the present war
was received with jeers, and many
members of the cabinet and deputies
called upon the de facto government
to openly support Germany. Also,
fifteen thousand Carranza soldiers
:ro said to be marching toward the
border. All Mexico bitterly hates
the United States, and is keen for
somebody, from any-old-where, to
Isle her on"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26
Stray Sale.

Stray Sale.
ESTRAYED by J. D. Wilson, before
IL j. D. Rogers, Justice of the Peace,
Ward Four, Bossier Parish, Louisiana,
on the Goth day of March, 1917, two
Mule Colts, described as follows: A
bay marc mule, about two years cid, and
branded, and horse mule, about two
years old, unbranded, and is cripple in
one hind leg.
The owner is requested to come for
ward, prove property and pay costs, or
said animals will be sold according to
law, at j. D. Wilson's residence, within
the legal hours of sale, on Saturday,
the 9th day of May, 1917.
LUTHER E. COLE,
Constable, Ward Four.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26
Final Account.

Succession Of Wat Davis, deceased. In District
Court Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
NOTICE is hereby given that Jas. NJ.
AZ Henderson, administrator of the
succession of Wat Davis, deceased, has
this day filed in my office his final ac-
count in said succession, and if opposi-
ton be not made thereto within the time
prescribed by law, the same will be ho-
mologated and made the judgment of
the Court.
Given under my official signature and
seal OF Office, at Benton, La, on this,
the 10Th day OF April, 1917.
A. D. SCANLAND.
Deputy Clerk Bossier District Court.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26
Final Account,

Succession of D. II. Jones, deceased. In Dis
trict Court, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
NOTICE is hereby given that Pink
~ ney d. Jones: administrator Of the
succession of David H. Jones, deceased
has this day filed in my office his final
account 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 10Th day Of April, 1917.
JAS. M. HENDERSON,
Clerk Bossier District Court,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26

Cochran, Secretary Treasurer, who
shall hold their offices until the next
regular meeting Of the stockholders,
for the election Of the Board of Di-
rectors, which shall be held not late.
than January /, 1918, and annually.
Stockholders meetings shall be held,
of which meetings notice shall be
given by written notice directed to
the last known place of residence of
the stockholders, provided such notice
may be waived by the consent of the
stockholders.
ARTICLE v.
The Board of Directors shall have
full power to fill vacancies in THEN
number caused by death, resignation
or otherwise, and from the stock.
holders of the company; they shall
have full control Of the property OF
the company, and shall so conduct
manage and use same as they deem
best, and is consistent to the objects
and purposes of this corporation
they are authorized and empowered
to frame and adopt such bylaws and
regulations as the affairs and bust.
ness Of the company may require
and employ all officers, agents, en-
ployees, servants and clerks as they
may deem necessary, end fix the
salaries of such employees as well as
the salaries Of the officers provided
for by the stipulations Of this charter
ARTICLE vi.
This charter may be amended OF
abolished, or the capital stock thereof
increased or diminished, by vote OF
two thirds of the stockholders, cast
at meeting called for that purpose
Each share Of stock shall be EMIT, et
to one vote, to be cast by the owner
in person or bv proxy. No meeting
shall be called for this purpose with
out written notice to each stock
holder. When this corporation is dis
solved, its affairs shall be liquidatct
by two liquidators, to be selected b!
the stockholders.
ARTICLE VII.
No stakeholder of this corporation
shall be liable for any Of the obliga
lions of this corporation any furthel
than the unpaid balance due the cor
poration on the shares Of stock sub
scribed for and owned by him.
Thus done and passed in the Parisl
of Bossier, State of Louisiana, in thu
presence of the undersigned compe
tent witnesses, on this the 18th da,
of April, A. D. 1917.
S. H. COCHRAN.
| G. T. MAYS.
! J. P. KEITH (by G. T. Mays.)
r. r. CHESHIRE (by G. T. Mays
G. G. ALLEN (by G. T. Mays
S. L. DEMoss (by G. T. Nays
r. B. WISE (by S. H. Cochran
Witnesses:
| G. G. EDENs.
| S. P. JOHNSTON.
r. H. ALLEN, Notary Public.
Endorsed Filed for record April II
1917, at 10 o'clock am.
| JAS. M. HENDERSON,
| Clerk and ex-officio Recorder.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26
A Chapter in the Big War.

The Shreveport Caucasian, always
a reliable source of information, has
this to say about the European War
situation:
The pressure by the Allies against
the Germans has been resumed in
northern France. The reports from
London and Paris and Berlin, indi-
cate that a great battle is being
fought. General Haig is gradually
developing his plan Of assault which,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26

DR.. Carl Vrooman, Assistant Sec
rotary Of Agriculture, is quoted as
having recently said before the Hous-
ton (Texas) Rotary Club: eve are
raising an army, but in six months ii
will not be in position to create any
real impression on the firing line.
In the meantime, are we to play the
role of spectator and stand idly by
while other nations do our fighting
for us?" Of two long established
truths Dr.. Vrooman is well familiar
That it takes come time to SUFFICE
entity train an armv SO that it can be
handled tie the best advantage on the
battlefield; and that the armies of
this nation, once well trained, nobody
will have to do our fighting for US.
What he really had in mind, however,
was the growing of foodstuffs, to
launch campaign in the interest of
which he visited the South. And in
this matter lie is far-seeing. 1t is
highly important at this time tina,
everywhere throughout the United
States, and especially in the South
many more acres than ever before Ee
devoted to crops that will sustain
life in man and beast. Heretofore
we of the South have been in the
habit of getting from outside source
many OF the necessities of life, bu
we are now warned that it will M
lcnge" be offered to US. The only
alternative is to get busy and grow it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26

The writer believes that if there
has not been enough plant-some-
corn, grcw-a-pumpkin and set-one-
extra-hen literature circulated to
throw scare into the people of the
South the thing can't be done. Let's
stand to one side for a while and
watch the burrows grow. There's go
ing to be a big dirt movement, all
right.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26

State Of Louisiana, hereby certify
Parrish of Bossier. that the above and
foregoing is a true and correct copy OF
the original act, as the same now ap-
pears on file in this Office, duly recorded
April II, 1917, in Charter Book of Mort
cages, volume w, pages q ct seq.
Given under my hand and seal, Off
cially, on this, the 18th day of April,
~. JAS. M. HENDERSON,
1875 Clerk and ex- officio Recorder.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26
sea ssssss.. t<1af2
1890

The New York World is to assist
in waging war on the German Kaiser
in a novel way. At the expense of
the World hundreds of thousands of
copies of President Wilson's recent
address before Congress, to be printed
in Paris in the German language,
are to be scattered throughout Ger
many by French aviators. 1t is
claimed that the German people prop
err, the masses, do not know why the
United States is at war with them,
and further, that the Kaiser and his
henchmen have been at considerable
paints to create wrong impression
as to the underlying causes for the
break between the two nations and
the declaration Of war. Through the
instrument of the Presidents speech
the World proposes to enlighten
them. Other printed matter has be-
fore been dropped from the air be-
yond the German lines and, on good
authority, it is said to have greatly
exercised those highsr up. The OBJ
ject, of course, is to reach the en-
listed soldier and the common people.
But when the showers" are under
way the soldiers are ordered into
their dug-outs ard in towns and cit
les the people are ordered to remain
in doors. Then the cleanup" takes
place by trusted instruments of the
government and the printed matter
that has been picked up is burned.
But they can hardly get it al, and
the common people Of Germany will
yet learn the true attitude of this
Government toward them.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26

Recorded April II, 1917, in Charter
Book of Mortgages, volume w, pages q
ct seq. JAS. NJ HENDERSON,
Clerk and ex- officio Recorder.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26

Endorsed Filed for record April II,
1917, at 10 o'clock am.
JAS. M. HENDERSON,
Clerk and ex- officio Recorder.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1917-04-26
Sheriff''S Sale.

Crawford, Jenkins & Booth Limited, VS.. Thoma
MONSIEUR. No. 1855. In Second District Court
Bosser Parish, Louisiana.
The Washington times., 1917-04-15
FAIRY PLAY APRIL 20.

"Once Upon a Time" a new musi
cal fantasy will be offered at the
BeI~sco Theater. Friday afternoon
April 20. by Miss Hawke, whose for
mer production OF "Do You Believe
In Fairies" will be well remembered
The story is built about the remod.
cling OF Topsy-Turvey village by Gay
the fairy. who teaches the inhabi-
tants that Kindness, Helpfulness, and
=" aerfu'-Ass are essential to happi.
ness. Minnie Saxton, who wrote the
book ana music, will enact the lead
ing role Others in the cast are Edna
Wright, Camille Little. Henrietta
Briggs. GIaHvs and Fa'he-ine 'ru~k
er, Mary-Elizabeth whitside, Marion
Robinson, Godfrey Macdonald, I.Ivh
ard Alien, Daniel Wright, Harry
Briggs, Clarke Gaines, Reginald VIII
liams. Jack Newbold. William Brad
ley, Thomas Bromley and Wheeler
Hoffman.
An entirely new idea in fairy
scenes has been arranged and the
staging of "Ye Old Welcome Inn"
and the shop of Madame Pan-Pan, the
hun woman, will be particularly ar.
tistic and effective.
The performance will begin prompt
ly at 2:15, and it Is hoped that the
audience will be in their seats at
that hour.
The Washington times., 1917-04-15
DR.. LEAHY HEADS BANK
Is Elected to Presidency Of North.
west Savings Institution.

Announcement has been made Of the
election OF DR.. Daniel C. Leahy to the
presidency Of the Northwest Savings
Bank, Eighteenth street and Columbia
road northwest. The vice presidents
elected are DR.. George c. Havenner,
Frederick c. Bryan and william L.
Browning.
: The directors Of the Northwest Saw
ings Bank, one Of the newest A.
nancial institutions in the city, are:
L. Russell Alden, H. Clifford Bangs.
James NJ. Beall, William L. Browning,
Frederick c. Bryan, william Cla-
baugh, Edward F. Colladay, John C..
Eversman. Fred L Fishback, A. Ed
monston, William T. Fitzgerald, Rich
ard c. Fletcher, James W. Franch,
Herbert p. Gerald, George c. Haven
ner, Neil F. Graham, w. B. Krantz,
Daniel C. Leahy, NJ. d. McQuade,
George H. Macdonald, Norris Needle,
Soterios Nicholson. !. Gutenberg,
George T. Parker, Thomas A. Poole,
L. Theunissen, Edward Voight jr.,
Bert v. Wolfe.
The Washington times., 1917-04-15
SET OUT FOR "DRY"
NATION DURING WAR
Anti-Liquor Forces Active-Ad-
ministration Plans increased
Liquor Revenues.

, Assault on the liquor strongholds
! of the country to bring about virtual
"war prohibition" was formally
launched last night.
Never since the anti-liquor move
ment started have times been so aus
picious, "dry" leaders declare, for a
successful effort to eliminate-at least
for the period OF the war-the distiIl-
ing of whisky and the brewing of
beer.
To divert enormous quantities of
grain from liquor manufacture into
food channels, to turn the labor 6f
men employed in distilleries and
breweries into productive occupations
and especially to increase the imam
power" of the nation, 1t was officially
announced tonight that q drive will
start Immediately In Congress to re-
strict, II not abolish, production of
liquors during the war.
The program to be pursued, accord
Ing to the announcement Of the ma
tional Legislative committee of the
anti-Iiquor forces, is a. follows:
Stop the sale OF liquors TO soldiers
and >sailors, establish "dry" zones
around the camps, prohibit interstate
shipments OF liquor, prohibit grain
and food material from being used to
make liquor during the war, and place
q prohibitive tax on not only the man.
ufacture, but also the sale Of liquors.
The Administration II known to be
planning tremendous increases in
taxes on distilled spirits and beers.
Fully $500, 1000 900 OF the war revenues
will be raised in this way at once, and
later there probably will be still fur
ther increases.
According to present plans, Secre-
tary McAdoo will recommend that
taxes on liquors be increased from
s1.1O to 81 gallon, while the tar on
beer will go up from $1.50 to 50 . bar
rel as a starter.
The Washington times., 1917-04-15
MAYER & co. EXPAND
Furniture Dealing Firm Leases Five
Floors Of Odd Fellows Building.

A ten-year lease has been secured
on the first five floors and the base
ment OF the new Odd Fellows build.
ing. on Seventh street, between d and
z streets, by Mayer & Co., furniture
dealers, now located. at 415 Seventh
street northwest.
The firm will move into the new
quarters within a short time, II has
been announced, and new equipment
will help in making its quarters
among the most modern in the city.
One OF the features of the store will
be the auditorium OF the new Odd
Fellows building, which is also Sc
cured by the lease. This will be used
for entertainments of various sorts
for the employees of Mayer & Co. Part
OF It will be partitioned or for use
as retiring rooms. 1t IL expected that
there will be a library for use OF en-
ployes. There also will be a lunch
room, two new locker rooms. and a
separate heating and lighting plant.
The Washington times., 1917-04-15
COWGIRLSAREQUITE
ROUGH, RUDE RIDERS.
Jess Willard and Broncho Bust
ers of Buffalo Bill" Outfit
Haven't Anything on Them.

While Jess Willard, the cowboy
! worlds champion; puts a big "punch"
| in the performances of the Buffalo
| Bill Wild West Show and Circus,
! which exhibits in Washington Mon
day, April % and "a. the cowgirls
constitute a tery important part of
the company of strenuous people who
give vim to the exhibition
The cowboys are usually associated
in the public mind with the liveliest
and most daring portions of the Wild
West program. As a matter OF fact,
there is scarcely anything in the
way of roughriding accomplished by
the most. reckless cowpunchers that
Is not duplicated by the girls in the
show. The recklessness OF the real
cowgirl is proverbial, and instead of
urging them to perform daredevil
feats, the management constantly
caution them against risking their
lives.
In the Buffalo Bill Show the cow
girls participate in the exhilarating
and dangerous roundup of wild
steers, one of the distinctive features
OF the show. They ride wild steers
as well as rope them; they accom-
plish wonderful fests in high-school
horsemanship and with II all they
give a feminine touch to the per-
formance that adds distinctly to its
attractiveness.
There are about fifty cowgirls
with the Buffalo Bill show, and their
strenuous riding, their picturesque
ranch attire and their all-round clev-
erness add much to the show.
Cowgirls, cowboys, Indians, Mexi-
cans,' Devlin Zouaves, Arabs, Cos
sacks, Japanese and all the others
will be seen in what is said to be
the most exciting performance ever
seen in a Wild West arena.
Jess willard will be seen in his old
role as cowboy, and IN ring cos
tune.
All the Buffalo Bill notables, IN
cluding JohnnY Baker, sureshot, will
be seen in the street parade at 1890
o'clock the morning OF the opening
dav