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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-08
EyTENDING THE DRAFT AGE.

\ bill is before Congress extending
the draft age so as to include all males
between the ages Of eighteen and forty
five years. The Secretary of War urges
its immediate passage.
According to the Lii, those between
the ages of thirty-one and fOrty-tive
years will be selected before those at
the other end of the draft list-that Is.
between the ages Of eighteen and
twenty-one years--tie desire being to
reserve the Younger men until the
last 1t perhaps did not occur to the
trainers Of the draft bill that the older
men are well settled in life, are EurSu-
ing trades and occupations beneficial to
the communities and to the govern
ment. and have families to provide for.
while the younger men at the other end
of the draft line have no such respOn-
sihilitieS. and very few of them. pro-
portionateiy. are engaged in responsible
positions. The work that the younger
men of the country are engaged In. as
general thing, can be abandoned with
out any great detriment to the country,
the communities. or to themselves.
Very few of these younger men are In
business for themselves. the larger num-
her being employees, and which places
can easily lie filled by young women.
Furthermore. youth between the
ages OF eighteen and twenty-one years
is generally. physically able for mill
tary service. They are about as physi-
cally able us those who have passed the
age Of thirty-five years-the midway
of life.
This general average was proved
during the Civil War. During the first
year al out 20 per cent of the Confeder-
ate Army was youths under twenty-One
years of age. Some of them were not
more than sixteen years of age. These
youths stood the fatigues and hard
SHIPS equally as well as those much
older. generally speaking. At the be
ginning OF the second year of the wal
Congress passed 4 law conscrirting all
males between the ages of eighteen and
forty-tive years. The law did not dis
crimnate in favor of the younger men
hut enrolled all of them alike. In
granting fHrloughS. preference was
given To the older men. because theil
home ties were the stronger.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-08
AN ORDINANCE

Lcvying special 5-mill tax in Road Dis
trict Nc. 2. as created in the Parish of
BOssier. Louisiana, for the year 1913.
BE it ordained by the PoliceJury of the
Parish of Bossier, Louisiana, in regular and
legal session convened, That special tax
of mills on the dollar Of the assessed
value of all property in Road District No.
? be and the same is hereby levied on said
property for the year 1913, for the purpose
of paying portion, or prorata, of the
bonded Indebtedness, with interest thereon
for one year ut the rate of ) per cent per
annum, which bonds were voted at special
election held in said district on June /,
1915. and in accordance with an ordinance
passed by the Police Jury Of the Parish Of
BOssier mourning such indebtedness: and
that the Assessor OF the Parish of BOssier
Is hereby ordered to extend the said 3-mill
tax against all property located and as
scssable in Road District No. 2, BOssier
Parish, Louisiana, for the year 1918.
Done and signed officially on this, the
9th day of July, 1918.
J. c. LOGAN, President
Police Jury of BOssier Parish, louisiana
r. B. HILL, Clerk Police Jury. I29-6l
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-08
SIIERIFES SALE.

Sfo,Ts-SchaGer Company, Ihcorporaie,a' 5 IS
GIorer-LcriH Company. Iaeofpofdfea... s., 81
2J,sS7. In First District Court,
Parish, Louisiana. !.
by virtue Of writ of fieri facias' "a n.
in the above entitled suit, and TO he y N
rected. have seized. and will procefu =
sell at public auction, to the highes. ..sad
last bidder. ut the front door OF the 81
House, in the town of Benton, La, oD = =
urtiay, August II, 1918. the foilowips
scribed property. to-wit: !, -
Lots 1. :, 3, 4. ) and of block Y :" NM; n.
Cumberland Subdivision Of Bossiei
Bossicr Parish, Louisiana. ~
Terms Of Sale-For cash. subject - 80, ~
benefit of appraiscment, to pay ana ss. q.
the sum of $500, with per cent y n
mum interest thereon from Deeem '.. s.
1914, until paid, and all costs o. ss - 4.
Guiding 10 per cent ON said amour =
torney's fees. j. f. Ep"A ~ sxus.
sheriff, Bossicr Parish, lsca's'A-s
Benton, La, July II, 1913. taas ~
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-08
Baseball Slackers.

Hon. Arsene Pujo, of Lake Charles.
member of the draft board for West
ern Louisiana, has written to the Sec
rotary of War, asking him to include
baseball players in the draft. He thus
states the case clearly:
1t seems to NE that there can be
no doubt but that baseball players
should fight for their country the
same as all other citizens subject to
draft. They are in no productive oc-
cupation in contemplation of law
Our board is holding farmers and
workmen from all walks Of life in the
face Of strong appeals for deferred
classification. 1t would be a great in
justice to them if the department
would rule that these ball players
ought not to take part in the war at a
time when they are most needed"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-08
AN ORDINANCE

Levying special 5-mill tax in Road Dis
trict No. ;, as created in the Parish of
ROssier, Louisiana, for the year 1918.
BE it ordained by the PoliceJury of the
Parish Of BOssier, Louisiana, in regular and
legal session convened, That special tax
of ) mills on the dollar of the assessed
value of all property in Road District No.
3 be and the same is hereby levied on said
property for the year 1918, for the purpose
of paying portion, or prorata. Of the
bonded Indebtedness, with interest thereon
for one year at the rate Of ) per cent per
annum. which bonds were voted at q special
election held in said district on May 80,
1916, and in accordance with an ordinance
passed by the Police Jury of the Parish of
Bossicr mourning such indebtedness; and
that the Assessor of the Parish of Bossier
is hereby ordered to extend the said o-mill
tax against all property located and as
sessable in Road District N. 3, Bossier
Parish. Louisiana, for the year 1913.
Done and signed officially on this, the
9th day of July, 1918.
J. {. LOGAN, President
Police Jury Of Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
Il. b. HILL, Clerk Police Jury. [29-6I
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-08
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENr,
AN ORDINANCE


Ordering a special election in W.ra !.
same 70 DC known as School District NJ \
/. Bossier Parish. Louisiana, 10 M. ~
sense of the qualified voters and -. y.
ers IN said ward on the question ~ p'.I
ing special tax of ) mills on the da n. I
for ten years, said tax to be nsss . S
build and equip school house in W.ss
One. au
Section 1. BE it ordained BY the Rae,s..
Parish School Board. That special M
tion be held in Ward One on Friday Anr,s.
.. 1918. for the purpose of submitt,nr :
the qualified voters and taxpayers the onas
ton of voting a 5-mill tax for ten vssss
beginning with the year 1918 and endi ,s
with the year 1927. said tax to be uspd =
erect and equip school building in al, a
ward Wv
Sec. 2. BE 1t further ordained IA.
said election shall be held under the rena,.,
election laws of the State of Loujsia,.
except as hereinafter specified.
Sec. 5. That said election shall b. hels
ut Atkins. Taylortown and Curtis. ON IN
gust ., 1913.
See. 4. That the ballots used shal, 1.
either written or printed, and shall Rad.
- proposition to vote 5-mill tax for ia
years, said tax to be used for building M
For the tax, tl;Y
Against the tax, j.;
amount of property, $-:
Name,
Sec. .. That all qualified voters and in.
payers shall be entitled to vote. ana m.
vided also. that women owning properly i
their own name shall be entitled to yetp
either in person or by written proxy.
See. 6. That the returns Of said electms
shall be made to the Parish School Boarfs:
Office. in the town of Benton, La, withis.
three days after the holding of said eleetiua
Sec. Z. That the names of commissIou,s
ers and clerks for holding said election n.
as follows:
Atkins-H. N. Cornell, X. Z. McIsds
and p. NJ. McClanahan, commissioners
Lake Connell, clerk.
Taylortown-A. F. McDade, j. C, Jon,s.
and l.. G. Gulley, commissioners; ]. II
Mercer. clerk.
Curtis-A. Curtis. ]. L. Stacey and !. Z
Brandon, commissioners; J. D. Hutehink
clerk. -
President Bossier Parish School Hoard.
Benton, La, July 3. 1918. [aug 81
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FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE.

Mr.. $. l.. HEEoLD, of Caddo Parish has
authorized the Banner to announce him as
Il candidate for the Democratic nomination
for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
of Louisiana at the primary election to be
held on September 10, 1918.
Judge ]. T.. REYNOLDS, of Bienville Par
ish. has authorized the banner to announce
him rs candidate for the Democratic NOM
ination fer Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court of this state. subject to the action of
the primary to be held September 10th.
Judge BEN {. DAwKINS, of Ouaehita Tar
ish. has authorized the Banner to announce
him us Il candidate for the Democratic NOM
nation for Associate Justice of the Su-
preme Court of this state. subject to the
action Of tn. primary to be held Septcm-
Der 10th next.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-08
July 4, 1918. Iaug 81
STRAY SALE.

Estraycd before Raiford Kilgorc, Justice
Of Peace, Ward Four, Bossier Parrish Lou
isian;, a yellow MARE. about Il: hands
high, or 8 years old, white spot in fore
head. black name and TAIL branded on left
jaw with letter G and on left hind leg with
other characters thard to make OUT ap-
praised at $40.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property and pay costs. or said ami
NAL will be sold, according to law, ut w. E.
Styles residence. ut II o'clock am, on Sat
urday, September Z, 1918.
Il. II. cOILE
I31-GI Constable Ward Four.
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FOR CONGRESS-.

Hon. j. +. WATKINS, of Webster Parish,
has authorized the Banner to announce him
as candidate for reelection to the Office
of Representative in Congress from this.
the Fourth Congressional District subject
to the action of the Democratic primary to
BE- held September 10, 1918.
Judge J. \. SASDLiN. of Webster Parish.
has authorized the Banner to announce him
candidate for election to the Office of
Representative in Congress from this, the
Fourth Congressional District, subject to
the action of the Democratic primary to be
held September 10th.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-08

The rate Of taxation is hereby fixed Mt
10 mills on the dollar of the assessed
valuation. and is apportioned as follows :
Schools. } mills: roads, mills: sinking
fund, threefOurths of mill; Jail, one
fourth of mill general, mills.
We further levee Il special tax of mills
in Road District No. l and mills in Road
Districts Nos. 2 and ;, to take care of
bonds and interest in said districts.
j. Z. LOGAN, President
Police Jury of Bossier Parish, louisiana
r. B. HILL, Clerk Police Jury. [29-6I
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-08
The Coushatta citizen, the first issue

The COHshatfd Citizen, the first issue
Of which was published December 8,
1871. and was purchased by the pres
ent owner who sent out his first issue
March II. 1875. has never missed an
issue until the fire of June 18th. which.
~ the saying goes. swept us out, lock,
stock and barrel. But we are back ON
the ground doing business at the same
old stand. Come to see us-cOushGffde
Citizen.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-08
A Washington dispatch says that tn

A Washington dispatch says that the
loss of 1.1O6OOO bales of the prospect
i've cotton crop for 1918, due especially
to droutll in the western part Of the
cotton belt, particularly in Texas, has
teen shown in the August production
forecast of the United States Depart
ment of Agriculture. placing the esti-
mated crop at 13,619,00O bales, as COM
pared with 15,32:, 900 bales, which was
the forecast IN July.
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n
| Announcements
For U. S. SEN AToR.

Hon. EDWARD !. GAY. of Iberville Parish.
has authorized the Banner to announce him
as candidate for nomination to the Office
of United States Senator from Louisiana.
subject to the action of the Democratic
primary to be held September 10th.
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I3O-6]
STRAY SALE.

Estrayed before II. z. Deputy, Justice Of
Peace, Ward Six, Bossier Parish, Louisiana,
by Daniel Davis, light bay mare PONY,
weight about $40 pounds, age about l.
years. Has been in and around st. Johns
community since August, 1917. Appraised
at $50.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property and pay costs, or said ami
NAL will be sold according to law, at Adner
Station, La, on Saturday, August 81, 1918.
+. F. EIcKERS,
1906 Constable Ward Six
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-08
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS
STRAY SALE.

Estrayed before II. c. Deputy, Justice of
Peace, Ward Six, Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
by Nelsc Mitchell, a light bay MARE,
smooth mouth, branded ii on left thigh,
scar on left hip old sore on right fore leg.
Came TO his place about April Goth. APP
praised ut $50.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property and pay costs, or said ami
NAL will be sold according to law, at Adner
Station, La, on Saturday, August 81, 1918.
+. +. NICKERs,
f3O-6l Constable Ward Six.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-08

1t is worth your while to stay awake
ut night and ask yourself what new
thought you can develop to encourage
the buying of bonds.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-08
HOMESTEAD ENTRY No. o7,5s6.

HOMESTEAD ENTRY No. O7,5S6.
Department Of the Interior,
~. $. Land Office at Baton Rouge. La,
July ?, 1913.
Proof made under Act OF June 6, 1871
Notice is hereby given that Sidney Il.
Hamilton. of Cotton Valley, La, who, on
June n. 1915, made Homestead Entry, No.
% $50, for the west half of northwest quar-
ter and northwest quarter of southwest
quarter Tor lots ), q and 121 Of section IL !,
township 70, north, range IL, west, Louis
lana Meridian, has filed notice of intention
to make thrcc-year proof. TO establish claim
to the land above described. before the Clerk
of Court, at Benton, La, ON the 18th day
Of August, 1913.
Claimant names as witnesses. Lambert
W. Baker Of Hortman, La: II. X. Hays
and i. T. Aud, Of Cotton Valley, La, and
J. 4. Parker, of Ivan, La.
L. u. GIASELLoSI, Register.
July 4, 1918. [aug 81
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-08
AN ORDINANCE

Ordering a special election in School Ds
trict No. 20, Bossier Parish, Louisians
to take the sense of the qualified satrft
and taxpayers on the question OF yotin
a special tax of 5 mills on the dollar HI
ten years, said tax to be used for builk
ing and equipping school hOuse ii sid
School District No. 20.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Bossif
Parish School Board, That a special eIec
ton be held in School District No. 10 d
Friday, August o, 1918, for the purpese d
submitting to the qualified voters and fas
payers the question of voting 5-mill m
on the dollar for ten years, said tax To "
used for building and equipping seheN
house in said District No. 20.
See. 2. Be it further ordained. TT
said election shall be held under the genel1f
election laws of the State of L.ouEsank
except rs hereinafter specified
Sec. 3. That said election shall Be hsfl
at Lake Port School House on Fndak.II
August 0, 1913.
/. Sec. 4. That the ballots used shaH u
either written or printed, and shall reta
~ proposition to vote a .-mill tax for ~
years, said tax to be used to build 81
equip a school house in School Distfl4'
No. 20.
For the tax. a.:
Against the tax, e.;
Amount of property, $500:
Name,
See. 5. That all qualified voters and t11s
payers shall be entitled to vote, and -
vided also, that women owning property II
their own name shall be entitled to volf
either in person or by written proxy. 8
See. 6. That the returns Of said eleetlM
shall be made to the Parish School B0afM
office, in the town of Benton, La, with
three days after the holding of said elects
Sec. Z. That the names Of commits
ers and clerks for holding said election ~
as follows: G. G. Brown, J. N. Perdne
and ]. w. Gore, commissioners Crit Petfys
4. ID. COSNEII,
President Bossier Parish School Board
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-08
AN ORDINANCE

Ordering special election in School D.
trict No. -, Bossicr Parish, Iouisidne.
to take the sense of the qualified vottn
and taxpayers on the question Of inefe@s
ing the present special tax of IN NJ
to SH mills.
Section 1. Be 1T ordained by the Bcs1tFa
Parish School Board, That d special etc.,
tion be held in School District No. III -
sicr Parish. on Friday, August 0, 1915 a
the purpose of submitting to the qiIan1e
voters and taxpayers the question OF ~
Il special tax of mills on the dollar q
nine years, said tax to be used for geDefe
school purposes.
Sec. :. Be 1t further ordained, Tba!|
said election shall be held under the genefsss
election laws of the Stale of Louisiants
except as hereinafter specified. &.
Sec. 3. That said election shall be hele'
in BOssier City on Friday. august 0. islesI
Sec. 4. That the ballots used shah
either written or printed, and shall raa;
a proposition to vote 5-miil tax % y.
dollar for nine years, said tax TO be nses
for general school purposes.
. For the tax, T.;
Against the tax. y:
Amount of property, So;
Name,
See. s. That all qualified voters and taxs
payers shall be- entitled to vote, ana pty.
vided also. that women owning properly =
their own name shall be entitled 20 voses
either In person or by written proxy.
Sec. q. That the returns of said eieei'y,
shall be made to the Parish School boa.u :
Office. in the town of Benton, La, Wl.h.A
three days after the holding of said etes,oo.
See. Z. That the names Of commissio1
ers and clerks for holding said eletti0n - -
as follows: W. ii. Demoss, W. J. isa1s, =
and X. G. Nelson. commissioners Y. =
Mccall, clerk.
r. ID. C0SSELI+
President Bossier Parish School B0afu.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-08

Many are giving their lives. You are
asked only to loan your money.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-08

Record of Gov. L. E. Halls Administration,
1912 to 1916
FACTS VS.. FICTION
By l.. f.. THOMAS. Of CaddO
Er-Spedker House Of Representatives.

~
legitimate subject of
ts "n ts the one % the x p" % Ssw s s
nle1ed to call the attention of the citizens Of this State the potent
the exalted position
very loyalty Democratic party 1916
although position
pra
meeting although
tendance Of enthusiastic Democrats that would h Welcomed ae Ii h In war;
lrle the word Stacker would fit the such political apathy not
gift Of the Democratic party this
as to" ~ on a account he wa noi werty t hi @
splendid President may have
changed his opinion this subject hut originally he admer of our
Third the wishes of the
obligations of the state with the constitutional amendment provia
vhening defeat
such @ forced ,a Convention the state in order
ore for The election ana est"ta orer sooooo n could haze Dec"
. '" m sy .s s the '' Of the other members Of the Board Of A'"''
until
e and which he voted to m accept at & ] This ~ ""
hsn s. has m"" the ~ag 'roe" cost TIC state "cny
M e stu So at discount" stated but within a ws' m
the Governor bought in for the state several thousand dollars these same
put these bonds rhae ,as
PROFIT big deposit putting up
; n l a" f tnat nl % t n;1 ;stI
that attorney Baton state Times
first
a
state in s based o" Unfair and he d" not iris" the same
The the proposition
1919
ton shaen and abuse the New Orleans Resar Democratic orsns
on grounds unnecessary to enuhlerate !, . . - .
promoting peace and harmony Th was manifested IN his EFFORTS to political
inc D" se @ s t y %
the eu authorities IN at pa,h no ree po,ieav opposed to himself
military similar Ill which
our t M 9a M the ," Of se o,v
anded guilty when the
to grant, him ,eise for ,a Of four pears 'ey.a NJ. osn tern, 2. o@
ns" the s the h.s ,ea the s s ice 4se ss ts
the balance sheet would show debit to the state rather than credit favor
He held three s % sn the General Assembly, and css
CO. He left as IL TIC general , tuna , Of n,a t sa"oo 80 that
debts due by his administration
e) He ~"ga sr on the former state Bank E,amn for neny year
amne,~ who had discovered unsatisfactory condition certain bank
with the note therein and with whose president he was
ca By refusing
could done nominal podd rio"
R 1914 a costing
His refunng bonded debt
% His Pe"eniary Board increased its Indebtedness our
| item
boards Not
$4,000 stated but he attempted this bank
to
. a
4 Let figures:
/
. o. :
inal Cy
1 Il cent
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AMORTIZATION FOR PARoLE

l. the undersigned, convicted of man
slaughter on February 49, 1917, am apply
ing for a parole. f31-2l
ROBERT ALLEN
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During the present war all public inn
provements not absolutely necessary
should be stopped. and no others I'M
dertaken. There is shortage Of labor,
and it will he more SO If the draft law
il extended so as to reach those of
forty-five years of age. In addition.
materials have increased in price. and.
even if the labor could he had. the cost
will he doubled over normal prices.
Furthermore. there may he still an
other increase in prices. and greater
scarcity of labor
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APPLICATION FOR PAROLE.
I, the undersigned, convicted OF man.
slaughter en- July Is, 1917, am applying
for parole. ta2-2-pl
OLLIE JACKSON
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-08-08

Provost Marshal General crowder
now says that newspaper editors and
employees of newspapers are essential
to the conduct Of the war" and that
his former order was miSconStrued. 1t
is gratifying to know that Gen. Crow
der recognizes the necessity of the
newspaper. otherwise the bales of cir
cul;,rs he showers weekly upon the
NEWSPAPERS could not find publicity.
Hence. the newspaper man within the
draft ages need not look for another
job. He is liaE,e. of course. to military
service. But, we cannot see why vaga-
bond actors. who live upon the people
and give nothing in return. are conSid-
cred a.; essential to the conduct of the
war" nor can we see any reason why
those within the draft ages are given
deferred classification
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Make your work count for Dicfory.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE. ESP
! am applying for 4 communication Of life
sentence. VEST MORGAN.
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4 war saver Is a life saver.
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Make thrift your buy-word.
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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS

PARISH BUDGET FOR 1918
As Idopted by the Police Jury in Regular
Session C0nrcned July ., 1918.