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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-05-09
NATIONAL MOVE
FOR PHYSICAL
REGENERATION
Started by National Security
League Through Committee
Headed by Walter Camp.

Impressed by the fact that 70 per
cent. of the young men called to the
colors in the draft are being rejected
for physical disability, the National Sc
curity League has started nation
wide. movement to promote the phys
ical welfare of the youth Of the land
through the organization by commune
ties of branches of a Committee on
Physical Reserve, Of which Walter
Camp, veteran trainer of athletes, is
chairman. In answer to letter sent
by the league to the mayors Of all the
cities in the country of over 5000 pop
ulation asking them to appoint com
mittees to cooperate with Mr.. Camp,
200 committees in 30 states have al
ready been appointed to carry out the
idea. Associated with Mr.. Camp on
the Committee on Physical Reserve
are William G. Anderson, member Of
the Advisory Committee of Yale Uni
versity Gymnasium, and Joseph f.
RaycrOft, member of the War and
Navy Departments Commission on
Training Camp Activities.
Economic Disaster"
In discussing this new effort Of the
Security League, S. StanwOOd Menken,
president of the league, said:
1.-THE National Security League has
taken up this work because the cOun-
try cannot afford without serious eco
nOmic disaster to lose the benefit of
the service of nearly One-third of the
men who are drafted for military duty
because of physical unfitness and
whose places must be taken by those
who have dependents. The draft fig
ures show that % per cent of the
men are physically unfit. The work is
necessary, as, with the strain upon
American brain, it is essential that
public attention be focused upon the
need of paying also due regard to
physical safety. The efficiency of the
human engine and the ability of the
man-pOwer of the nation to withstand
attrition, and the extra work that the
men who are doing things have to
bear at present, makes it important
that these men should recognize the
part that physical exercise plays in
their ability to bear their full load of
work.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-05-09
I local and
Personal
News of a Week as Told
~ by the Banner Reporters

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Perry Of Plain
Dealing spent Sunday in Benton as
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. W. HoSier
After spending the weekend In
Haughton with her several relatives
residing there. Mrs. j. a. Edwards re-
turned home Sunday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-05-09
$40 Reward

Estrayed from my premises, about four
miles west Of Plain Dealing, n dark brown
MARE MULE weight about $40 to 900
pounds name closely reached bushy tail.
saddle marks on back. split in one ear
was in good condition. Address, Plain Deal
ing. La. Route :, Box -.
1921 MARY l.. TAYLOR.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-05-09
The Fragrance
OF Flowers

Is noticeable at our Perfume Counter.
You should try our LaZelfs, WiSteria,
Jockey Club, White Rose, and Violet
Triple Strength.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-05-09
Life Worth $1,000.

"FurthermOre, with the difficulty in
supplying a full quota of labor for in
dustries, it is necessary that the man.
power Of the nation should be in
creased by the maximum measure Of
physical strength. Every individual
has direct interest in seeing that this
result is brought ABOUT. AS an eco
nomic matter, each life Is estimated to
be worth to the nation $11 900 and we
cannot afford to waste any part Of
this most valuable national asset. As
human matter we cannot as Chris
tan people, supposedly representing
the highest intelligence and civilian
ton, allow our people to neglect the
simple things which would save them
If fully understood.
''The work which Mr.. Camp has I'M
dertaken is movement Of such nation
wide Importance and so manifestly
needed that its mere presentment will
commend it to every thoughtful Ameri-
can"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-05-09
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For Sale

4 ane Iel CREAM SEPARAT0k, ~ Is. IS
condition ,,eun. ,,ldress. Plain De-
Ia. t11-3l Mrs. OEsiLll
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-05-09

Miss Bessie Crawford. of Liberty
Hill (Bienville TariSh) but now teach
ing at GihSland. spent last Saturday
and Sunday in Benton as Il guest of
her sister. Mrs. Gillum Wyche.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-05-09
"ThorouqhIy Agree"


Some Of the Endorsements Of the Sc
curity League idea in organizing this
nationwide campaign for physical re-
generation read:
Mayor COnnell of Scranton, Pa, II
thoroughly agree with you as to taking
care of our young men physically and
morally, and am pleased to cooper
ate with you"
Mayor Rasmussen Of FairpOrt Har-
Dor, O., Anything that will promote
the welfare and manhood of our young
men throughout these United States
has my full sympathy"
Mayor Hincke of Pinckneyville, Ill.,,
Il am very much in favor of this move
ment."
Mayor Hickman of Altus, Okla, II
assure you that look upon the num-
Der of young men rejected in the draft
for physical disability with grave con.
Germ, and it is gratifying to me to
know that steps are being taken to
remedy this condition of affairs"
Mayor Bardine of Juniata, Pa, I'VE
are ready to work hand in hand with
any object that is for the upbuilding
of our town and will make it better
place in which to live"
Mayor Barron, Eau Claire, Wis, II
am very much interested in the sue.
cesSful operation of your plan"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-05-09

Mrs. Mark Marshall. of AleXan-
dria. Il niece Of DR.. {. II. IriOn. after
Il visit with her brother residing in
Arkadelphia. Ark. spent week in
Benton with her uncle and the men,
berS of his family.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-05-09

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Goodman, who
have just recently returned from SilaS.
Ala. and will again make their home
in Plain Dealing. were guests yeSter-
day at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Nj.
Henderson.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-05-09

An admission of Is and - cents will
be charged to all. The proceeds will
go to pay for programs and decora-
lions necessary for the operetta.
SCHOOL CORRESPONDENT
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-05-09

Rev. &. &. Woodbridge. Of Plain
Dealing. was here Sunday to fill his
, regular appointments ut the l'resbyte-
rian Church Tnfavorable weather
prevented his preaching during the
evening.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-05-09

Mr.. Turner Heron, until recently
employed on the Caddo side of the
river. now has employment as one Of
the overseers on Willow Bend planta-
ton. located near Benton. and owned
and operated as ii stock and hay farm
by McSSrS. j. Nj. Sentell 4 Son.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-05-09

Mrs. Ann Hill is again at shOme.
having returned Sunday. She spent
last week in BosSier City with her sis
ter. Mrs. Mary Head. who ut present
is making her home in that place with
her daughter. Mrs. w. Il. Young.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-05-09

-One of Renton'S soldier boys who
was twice Il visitor here this week was
Mr.. Beverly Kelly. absent from Camp
Beauregard on Il tive-1ay pass. We
acknowledge an appreciated call from
him to-day. We are always glad to
have the Toys in khaki call and try to
make them welcome
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-21

So much for the authenticity of the
statement.
As to the facts back of the decision
OF the war department we might 90 at
length and point with pride to the con
dition which has exempted Vermont
from participation in the last quota of
the first draft under the selective serv-
ice law of the United States. However,
we simply desire to refer to the situa-
ton, believing that the facts as there
in revealed Will be thoroughly effective
IN refuting whatever false assertions
have been made about Vermont $ par
tEipation in the present war. OF the
group of states coming within the
scope OF the Camp Devens induction
all New England and northern New
Iork-Eer stands at the head in
proportion of voluntary presentation
| for service at this time, 50 far ahead
! that not single man will he drafted
g, for the final Is per cent of the FIRST
! draft New York and Massaehu
! III which commemorative some newspa
| rers have been most busy attacking
! Vermont $ patriotism, stand the worst
of the group, being called upon to sup
, ply several thousand men each. whiit
! Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine anC
| New Hampshire come along in thai
ordc", the last named state being well
| nigh exempt from participation be
cause of its voluntary inductions into
! the service We trust that the above
fact. set forth by the Associated Press
! will comc to the attention of the edi
torial writer's who have, seeminglE
taken delight in picturing Vermont >.
spirit of patriotism as of the vague
variety, SO vague as to be almost in
i distingui5hable Under the information
| Just revealed Vermont must be given
| her due.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-21
A HERO EVERY DAY
Brave Deeds of Men in Americas
Fighting Service.

Few reports of heroism made to the
navy department are more remarkable
than those concerning James Marcio,
ship cook, first class, who will prob
ably receive a gold Life Saving medal
in addition to the letter of commenda-
ton sent him by the secretary of the
navy. In the midst of terrific gale
Chief Quartermaster Eddker H. Robert
son, [. :. ~, was washed overheard
from the I. 5. s. Smith, while attempt
ing to clear jam i'll the steering gear
Exhausted by the cold and rough sea
Robertson could no longer help himself
when Marcio tying a line to his waist
jumped into the water Catching the
quartermaster he chung TO the halt
drowned man until the two were hauleC
aboard. Not only was the act of Mar
cio one of great heroism, but the tes'
OF his courage was shown in the chance
I he took with such a rough sea. TIT
gale, at the time, was one of the wors
! in wears and the ship was rolling at >.
! degrees. However, without a moment :
hesitation, Marcio made the. plunge ant
/ saved his man, This young hero enlist
| ed i'm the navy in April, 1914, at Phil
! de!phia. his home being at $50 War
noel street that city
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-21
GOOD PROGRESS MADE.
Decrease In Number of Cases of Com.
municable Diseases in Vermont.

BURLINGTON, Feb. 21.-The force
at the Office of the secretary of state
board of health is now busy in getting
together statistics showing the condi.
ton Of the health Of the people of Yer
mont during the year 1917 II is ex-
pected the figures will be completed in
about three weeks. Even now il is
known the progress made in suppress
ing some Of the malignant communica-
bic diseases is good. tuberculosis IN
doubtedlv declined considerably last
year. OF measles there were thousands
of eases, but about the deadliest com
muEicable disease was pneumonia.
Whooping cough was the cause of much
suffering at times and there was a
scattering OF scarlet fever The quar-
antine on infantile paralysis seems 10
have been responsible for cutting down
the number OF eases of that disease
for, while this Is not the season in
which epidemics usually start, there are
almost no cases being reported now.
Some physicians look for much sick
ness this spring on account of the rig
ors Of the present season. The hard
| ships of winter have worn down the
energy Of people 50 they will be more
susceptible to disease than ordinarily
il the ease.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-21

All New England and particularly
the western section which includes Yer
mont will regret to learn that the ex-
igencies of war have made it necessary
for the government to arrange to take
over for ordnance headquarters the
spacious grounds and buildings of the
Eastern States exposition in West
Springfield, Mass. Here have been held
great dairy and agricultural fairs and
other exhibitions which provided an en-
tertainment Of an educational value
Springfield is natural center and hen
business men had expended some $500,
600 in the exposition grounds in the
expectation that the city would profit
above this investment through the Wis
its of thousands of sightseers TO the
attractions which were to be arranged
annually.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-21

Charles NJ. Schwab, chairman Of the
Bethlehem Steel corporation, makes
the surprising but pleasing statement
to Americans that his company now has
under construction and will complete
within IS months more deStrovers than
at present possessed by all of the ma
vies Of the world put together. In or
der to turn out this fleet the Bethle-
hem company has been obliged to open
several new plants, requiring the serv-
ices of 10000 additional hands. Many
of the plants and ships are already I'M
der way. At the Bethlehem plant 100
600 workmen are employed and the
payroll is $12,000,O00 month. Mr.
Schwab makes this astounding state
ment: We are turning out 50 pei
cent more munitions than any othel
plant in the world 1t may staggcl
your imagination when | tell you that
we have contracts in hand estimated al
$4,000. 600. -
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-21
Vcrmont's Proud Position.
Barre Times. }

" Vermont is not called upon for any
more men in the first quota owing to
the number of volunteers the state has
sent forward y
The above are the words of the Asso-
clated Press, gathering organic
alton which sticks to the facts and al.
lows no bias to enter into the articles
sent out under its authority In this
instance. the words represent the Off
cial decision of the war department at
Washington. We 60 into this explana
ton so that those who are not acquaint-
ed with the work of the Associated
Press may rest assured that the state
ment does not -come from q biased
source; indeed, that il was prepared
outside of Vermont and without any
previous knowledge on the part of Yer.
mont-mav rest assured that it is the
official decision of the war department
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-21
EAT WITHOUT FEAR
OF INDIGESTION OR
SaERs uACID STOMACH
Instant relief "Pape's Diapepsin' >
ends your stomach trouble
forever

Wonder what upset Your stomach
which portion of the food did the dam
age-do youo Well, don I bother. If
your stomach IS IL n revolt; if sick,
gassy and upset, and what you just ate
has fermented and turned sour; head
dizzy and aches; beleh gases and acids
and eructate undigested food; breath
foul, tongue coated-just take a little
Pape s Diapcpsin TO help neutralize
acidity and in five minutes you wonder
what became of the indigestion and
distress
Millions Of men and women TODAY
know that il is needless to have dvs-
pepsia. A little Diapepsin occasionally
keeps the stomach sweetened and they
eat their favcritc foods without fear.
il your stomach dOesn I take care of
your liberal limit without rebellion; il
your food Is a damage instead of 4
help, remember the quickest, surest j.,
most harmless relief is Pape' IS Diapepsin
which costs only fifty cents for a large
ease At drug stores. II 5 truly wonder
ful-it stops fermentation and aeidity
and sets things straight. so gently and
easily that il is really astonishing
Adv.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-21
Little Benny's
Note Book
By LEE PAPE

Satiddav morning ! had to stay III
on account OF damaging the parler car
pit by irving my ice skates Ill the
house, and Pubs Simkins came GROUND
with his lee skates, wunting me 70
90 out to the park and skate, wich |
told him | coodent, Pubs saving. Aw
G. Benny, its swell skating, was out
vcstidday and the lee is CRATE as long
as Won keep out of the ruts and don't
get on the rocky parts, don't you think
your mother will leeve YOU go if you
ask her agen?
No. I sed, l Jest went and looked at
her before YOU came, and she still
looked mad.
Maybe if yoH .Ieep, on asking hel
till she gets tired Of saying no she val
say yes, sed Pubs
She never gets tired. | sed. And
Jest then | had CRATE idecr, saying
G., / know wat, she hasent made tht
beds yet, and if US quick make then
for her maybe she win be SO pleased
she will leeve me 90.
Wich we started to do, ma heins
down in the kitchin making a cake
and we quick made my bed and thel
we quick made my sister Gladdise'
bed and then we quick made mas bed
me saving, G.. ma serteuy will b,
| pleased, all rite.
| Maybe she will he SO pleased sh,
will give YOU , sents or sumthin:
besides leeving you go out, you eal
buy candy with it out there, sed Puds
and l sed. 1t wood be a good joak i
she was so pleased she gave me dime
Wich Jest then we herd ma comin'
up stairs and we quick crawled undo
the bed SO il wood be more of ser
prize for her and she came in, saying
Well, for mersey sakes, look at tina
bed, izent that terrible, wat on ert
happened to it? Benny, Benny.
Nam? sed frum under the bed.
Come out frum under there, scd me-
Wich | did. Pubs following me, an
ma sed Watts the explanation of this.
! We made your bed for you, sec
and we made mine and Gladdises, to,
do YOU meen to stand there and te
me YOU did the same thing to the othc
beds? SEED ma, and | sed, Yes mann. an
ma sed, Now. Ill jest have bubble wer
unmaking them and making them owe
agen, that's all, your intentions ma
OF hin good, but ! even doubt that, til
way you've bin carrying on today An
'uds went skating alone.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-21

Here is the story of the American
dye industry in a nutshell Prior to
the war America used $4,000 900
pounds Of artificial eolors annually, Of
which all but 100000 pounds were i'm
ported The latter amount was pro-
duced by six concerns employing only
400 men. Now total Of IS concerns
with capital of $2oo,O0o,0o0 produce
60,000,oO0 pounds of domestic colors
annually. Before we know it someone
will be bowling about the American
dye trust.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-21
BRArr1EBoRo oAsE.
1t Proves That There's Way Out for
Many Suffering Brattleboro Folks.

~
just another report of a case in Brat
tleboro. Another typical case. Kidney
ailments relieved in Brattleboro with
Doan's Kidney Pills.
John Fenton, blacksmith. l6 Law
renee ST., says: About five or six
years ago, l did great deal of heavy
lifting at my work and strained NV
back and it affected my kidneys The
kidney seeretions were highly eolored
and too frequent in passage, obliging
me TO get up two or there times Mt
night had distressing pains across
my kidneys and il was difficult for me
to do any heavy lifting. When l did
lift, the pain shot up and down by
back and | could hardly stand erect.
Reading 50 much about Doan S Kidney
Pills, l bought some from the Brattle-
boro Drug Co. After / had taken them
| for three days, j felt better and when
| | had taken two boxes, ] was complete
| l. rid Of the trouble. / had no attacks
OF kidney complaint until last spring
when | again had backache. / again
used Doan's Kidney Pills and one box
relieved me of the trouble
60, Mfgrs., Buffalo, y. ADV.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-21
81 Am Becoming Very Fashionable"


am glad not to, for fashionable peo-
pie do not please ME if they want
to take me from the forest"
You're too fond of Il good time"
said the civet cat.
You're too Wild" said the spotted
lynx.
Now. now. be careful" said the
wild cat. Remember, my dear lynx.
that it is very hard To tell us apart
very, very hard. Aud as I'm called
wild cat, ] may becom angry II
you annoy me-"
you need something to eat" said
the spotted lynx. Il know YOU well
enough from knowing myself so well.
When you become cross it means you
are in need Of a meal. And | am feel.
ing n little angry myself"
$50 am l." said the civet cat and
Mrs. Civet Cat agreed that she might
be able to enjoy delicate morsel
or two-or perhaps even three or four
nice morsels,
The civet cat, Mrs. Civet Cat, the
wild cat and the spotted lynx went far
into the forest a-hunting for their
meal. They had a delicious one. and
although the civet cat had boosted 50
much of his pride at being fashion
able, he rushed away from danger
and from the thought of icing caught
quite SO early in the year
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-21

The Reformer Is on sale every evening
by the following news dealers:
Brattieboro, BrattleborO News Co, c.
W. Cleavelaud s. l.. PurintOn (Estey-
ville). Brooks House Pharmacy, Aliens
Depot Newssta nd. Mrs. d. +. Doyle,
south Main Street
West Brattleboro, J. l.. Stockweu
East Dummsrston, NJ f. Brown.
Putney, NJ G. Williams
Newfane, NJ. Batcheder.
Townshend, G. w. Cutler.
West Townshend, c. III. Grout.
jamaica, r. J. Dagaett.
South Londonderry, F II Tyler,
South Vernon, L. b. Bufum.
Northfieid, Mass, Thompson Bros
West Chesterfield, NJ. IL. Mrs. W
treeter.
Hinsdale. NJ. H., w H Lyman.
Bellows Falls, Depot Restaurant.
Windsor, VI, Windsor Restaurant
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-21
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

Complaints are frequently
received from subscribers of
the late receipt of copies OF
The Reformer sent through
the United States mails.
After we deliver papers to
the postoficc we have no con-
troll over them, but as an i'm
portant step to remedy these
late receipts we suggest that
every delay in transit be i'm
mcdiatcly reported to the local
postmaster and TO the Post
office Department, Washing
ION, D. c.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-02-21
The War Cabinet.
(Thc Pacific Homestead, Salem,
Oregon

(Ihc Pacific Homestead, Salem,
Oregon.)
Senator Chamberlain ha1 introduced
bill III congress, the purpose Of which
is to establish a war cabinet and so de-
fac the jurisdiction and authority
thereof 1t is very apparent that this
bin is intended to encroach upon the
constitutional power of the president
iii tEa CARRYING on of the present war;
and such a movement at this time is
very uEwisc. The president needs the
earnest support of every true American
citizen in this time of one of the worst
conflicts that the nation IS participate
ing in, and it does seem that by his
mwarranted attack on the president
the senator from Oregon has not add
ed any laurels to his ability to repre-
sent this commonwealth IN the upper
branCl Of the national congress.
Senator Chamberlain is one of body
OF SO men that should tower above all
other persons in their loyalty 10 Presi-
dent Wilson and the members Of his
cabinet who are bearing the greatest
responsibilities in placing our army and
navy on solid war footing for the
vast work before them and which Is
sure to bring untold grief to millions
| of American homes before the final con
illusions and the world is once more or
a firm peace footing. The introduction
Of this war cabinet bill cannot b,