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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-06-12
RETROSPECTIVE
Fifty Years Ago.

The Banner of June II, .1S69-Bellevue.
Sports seemed to he the fashion of
the day during the summer of go. for
the Banner Of this date had the fol-
lowing to say:
bellevue is enjoying marble play
ing and the interesting but intricate
game Of snake The gallows IS not
always escaped"
Especial attention is directed to the
professional card Of DIR. G.. w. Davis,
who has located ut Red Land for the
practice of his profession in all its
branches"
Some years later DR.. Davis moved
to Plain Dealing. where he followed
his profession until the time of his
death. about ten years ago. 1t is the
impression that he was native of
Bossier Parish, his parents being the
first settlers in this part of the state.
4 daughter. Mrs. w. +. Swindle, is
now living in Plain Dealing. and an
other. Mrs. +. II. NIading, resides i'll
Shreveport.
The Banner of this date states that
among other appointments made by
Governor Yarmouth was that Of Will
| liam Jasper Blackburn as Il member Of
! the Board Of Education for the Fifth
| District. Mr.. Blackman was an old
newspaper man. He conducted the
Homer Hiad for many years, and made
other newspaper ventures in North
Louisiana. Long following the date
here referred to he removed to Little
Rock. Ark. where lie published Black
| burns Free South for some time At
one time during the Civil War lie was
charged with cOunterfeiting Confeder-
ate money and he was arrested and
tried and narrowly escaped being ex-
ecuted so said: but he was reprieved.
and it was later shown that he was
innocent of the charge. He died i'll
Little Rock many years ago.
The following story was clipped
from the Red River Ncrs Of date June
;. 1863:
"A destructive hail storm passed
over DeSoto Parish last week. 1t
killed squirrels. rabbits and pigeons,
twenty five of the latter being picked
up in one field. and corn was mashed
literally into pulp. We are informed
that it severely injured Il man who
could not find shelter from its pitiless
peltings. 1t passed over only Il narrow
strip Of country. The hail stones were
as large as pigeons eggs"
At that time at certain seasons OF
the year wild pigeons were numerous
in this section of the country. At theil
rooSting grounds it was not uncommon
for them to bunch upon Il limb OF d
tree until there were so many that thu
limb would break off They would thel
get upon another limb, and perhap,
break it off, and would continue thi.
until tree had been stripped Of it.
limbs. which would cause ii to die
But this injury to forest trees resulted
more often in the breeding grounds
said to he in Central Kentucky. II
combating this menace to the forests
but really more to secure cheap ant
. palatable food than otherwise, peopl'
: would go out at night and find a tire,
: where there were hundreds of will
pigeons and succeed in killing and cap
: turing many of them. often using Onl,
a long pole with which to thresh
them down. 1t is not known just villa
!. caused the complete disappearance 0
' the wild pigeon from North America.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-06-12
Wanted!

WHICH would You rather have-a pair
of Rubber Heels put on your shoes by
Shreveport Shoe Hospital 222 Texas
Street, next IIippodrome. Jim Blanco,
Proprietor. or the Doctor!
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-06-12
CORRESPONDENCE
Phillips Hill News.


Monday. June "a little shower of
rain would be quite beneficial just
now. as the ground is getting hard
again.
Mr.. s. n. Morrison and family spent
Yesterday ut the home of Mr.. Willie
Burks.
Boots Young and family were guests
Yesterday at the home of Mr.. Dave
Johnston.
Mr.. Dave Johnston has a sick baby.
DIR. ]. Il. Hall, Of Rocky Mount, has
been called in.
Mr. Walter Scarborough, of the Lin
ton community, was a guest yesterday
of Miss Ruby Bounds.
Miss Eva Johnston. daughter of Mr..
Pleas Johnston. Of Plain Dealing. spent
last week with Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Cole. Mr.. Cole Is her uncle.
A load of young people from this
neiglborhOod attended the dance given
at Ivan for the returned soldier boys.
All report Il good crowd and good
time.
After spending pleasant week Wis
iting relatives and friends in this
neighhorhoOd. Mrs. Mollie Burks has
returned to her home in Texarkana,
Texas.
Mr.. Percy NorthcOtt spent Saturday
and Saturday night i'll Shreveport at
the home Of his aunt. Mrs {. +. De
mond. He returned home yesterday
morning.
Mr.. Dave Morrison and daughter,
| Miss Matte. have returned to their
| home ut WeStdale. 1t is pleasure to
| report that Miss Mattie's eyesight is
much improved.
Did YOU get any dewberries! There
was fine crop of them this year.
Rlackberries are ripening very slowly.
Hope they won't take the rust before
we all get what we want.
Every one enjoyed the talk given at
the commencement exercises Of Cotton
Valley High School by the returned
soldier boy. Sergt. Will Many. OF
Plain Dealing. Speaking Of soldier
boys. the reporter heard the remark
the other day. l can't see why all the
girls lost their heads over them. But
how can they help it: They all looi
SO clean and straight - smiling and
happy. While in Cotton Valley a few
DAYS ago il man was seen embracing d
soldier boy and latting him on the
back - and perhaps he kissed him
And he was heard to say, My! an
so glad to see you back. l didn't know
the hoy was in town until just now.
And it wasn't his boy. either. Well
they are a fine looking bunch, and w
are proud of them. N. A. NJ.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-06-12

/" Accessories for Ford AutOmo-
biles constantly kept in stock. Ask us.
r.. f. WYCHE Il Sons, Benton.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-06-12
w. l. GAYLE
DRUGGIST Benton
Wanted!

Some one is saving what you spend
foOliShly Who is dep0siting your dol
lars? Invest theu in War-Savinss
Stamps and save them for yourself.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1919-06-12

Wanted-Oue more good subscriber.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27

stice. This we have done sby CO.
operating with the allies. in opening
wider markets to neutral countries
and by relief shipments into the lib
Grated territories. The next and last
six weeks of the high fat produc-
ton season will be still more diff
hcult to manage, as peace cannot
be expected in that time.
Early Peace Is Solution
1.-The real solution lies in the hope
OF early peace and. in the meantime.
the steady rehabilitation for all re-
strictions on free marketing of sur
plus feeds, except in enemy terri
tory, thus re-establishiing the law
of supply and demand.
1T is. however, no more possible
to demobiliZe in a week the whole
or these intricate forces set up dur
ing the war than it is TO demobilize
our army by dismissing it on the
Held. And, pending these solutions,
our American farmers. merchants,
packers and banks simply must stand
together. for two or three months
to carry our excess surplus over un-
til the markets of the world have
been more extended and finally lib
Grated by peace. The meeting OF
farmers and packers representa-
tives called at Chicago on Tuesday
mas to consider these problems"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
Farmer, Not Packer, Is
Biggest Food Problem,
Herbert Hoover Declares
His Prices May Fall Below Cost of Production Before
Actual Peace Is Declared, Says the
Food Administrator

possible surplus. Continuing. in his
statement yesterday, Mr.. Hoover
said
Quick Thinking Needed
"If the packers profit of two or
three per cent. on his turnover is
too high, it is the duty of Congress
to tax it out of him. If the farmers s
prices threaten to fall below the
level of a fair return, it behooves
the country to do some quick clear
thinking.
THE perpleXities arising out OF
inability to demobilize totally the
food situation of the world in the
period between the armistice and
peace make the farmers position in
the matter of much more imm ediate
concern than the future of the Chi
cago packers.
Taking it broadly, before the
European war began we exported
about five million tons of food q
year. This year we are prepared tc
export at the rate of from fifteen
to twenty millions of tons. The in
crease represents the patriotic SER
vice of the American farmer, plus
the voluntary sacrifice of the average
American.
lHo dIIIllStlC6 came 6uuuenIy
freeing shipping from military use
and reopening to the allies the
cheaper southern hemisphere and
the colonial markets, where, in ad-
dition, they could have more liberal
credits and markets for their manu-
factures.
I'VE are thus faced with serious
problem with respect to our own
great supplies. patriotically accumu.
lated. If an early peace is signed and
the markets of Europe are opened
| freely to trade, there will be q
greater demand for food from the
new mouths than ever this surplus
could supply. But in the period be-
tween the armistice and peace we
have a very difficult situation.
Big Shortage In Fats
zone of the most critical food
shortages in the world was that OF
fats, and the only help lay in an in
crease in the American hog. Our
agriculture department and the food
administration spared no efforts to
stimulate this production. Our farm
ers were assured that in the general
shortage. subject only to the uncer-
tainties of war, they would expert
ence no difficulty in marketing their
products.
THE situation changed over night
with the armistice. The allies are
not only seeking the southern hemi-
sphere markets, but they had also
lately accumulated large stocks of
fats as an insurance against the
submarine menace. Freed from this
menace, there is a natural desire on
their part to reduce their stocks.
This came upon us imm mediately
with the armistice in early Novem-
Der, in the midst of our heaviest hog
marketing season, which lasts from
October until March. When left
home for Europe in November this
problem was already facing me as
one among many others in the pro-
lection of our American farmers,
lest from failure to find a market
for his products during the armi-
stice his prices might fall below his
cost of production.
'Iw have found it possible to pro-
tect the American farmer in the two
and one-half months since the armi-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
Mechanicsburg Minister
Dies of Paralytic Stroke

Mechanicsburg. Pa, Jan. 27.-The
death of the Rev. ]. NJ. Mohler oc-
Cured on Saturday at his home in
West Main street after short illness
due to a stroke of paralysis. He was
81 years old and a minister of the
Church of the Brethren. Surviving
are his wife and two daughters, Mrs.
Shellenberg, of Burnham. and Mrs.
Vonagle. of Lewistown. The funeral
services will be held tomorrow
morning. meeting at his late home at
11.S0 o'clock, with services in the
Church of the Brethren at 1880
o'clock. The body will be taken to
Lewis for burial.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
Central Pennsylvania
Boys Cited For Bravery
For Services in Battle

Several soldiers in which people in
this territory are particularly inter-
ested have been honored for heroism
by Ge1neral Pershing within the last
three days, Congressman Benjamin
h. Focht, of Lewisburg, says. One
OF them is Captain James NJ McKib-
bin, Medical Corps. Three Hundred
and Sixth Machine Gun Battalion
The bulletin says the distinction was
for extraordinary heroism in action
near Chevieres, France, October II
1918, during a very heavy artillery
barrage. which lasted for approx
mately two hours. CaptainN NcKibbin
displayed great GOODNESS and courage
in dressing and administering first
aid to the wounded. Informed that
sergeant had been wounded and
was lying between our lines and the
enemy line, he went to administer
first aid to him. While in the per-
formance of these duties. under in
tense fire. Captain McKibbin was
wounded by machine gun fire and la
ter died from the effects of the
wound. The next of kin is Mrs. Mary
McKibbin, 533 Reynolds avenue. Ha-
gerstown. Md. DR.. McKibbin enlist
ed from Fulton county, where he long
practiced medicine. and was a son of
the late DR.. William l.. McISibbin.
The second lad to gain distinction
Is Private Harold p. Rumberger,
Company B. Three Hundred and Six
teenth Infantry, Waynesboro. The
bulletin says the distinction was won
for extraordinary heroism in action
near Boise de Montfaucon, France,
September %, 1918. Failing to re-
duce a machine gun nest with his
rifle, Private RumberGer returned.
procured an automatic rifle and at
tackled the nest the second time and
successfully reduced it.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
Sue to Recover on
Electric Company Bonds

Carlisle, Pa, Jan. 27.-Claiming
that they failed to make payment
for $4,000 in bonds subscribed for
and turned over, the Big Spring
Electrical Compny. of Newville. has
brought suit against S. NJ. Kitzmiller
and L. j. Kitzmiller, of Shippens-
burg. to recover the sum of $45.-
909.52, with interest, this amount
alleged still to be due.
1t is stated thatthe company
planned to issue 100000 in bonds
and that the Kitzmillers agreed to
take half of them, $4,000 at par and
interest and $4,000 at 80 and tina:
the bonds were turned over. Only
$4,000 is claimed to have been paid
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
IS TOURING FRANCE

Carlisle, Pa, Jan. 27.-Tourlne
France with company OF Ameri'
can soldiers. who expect to play IN
Paris to complete their tour, Archie
A. Ruggles, of Carlisle, widely known
as a musician in this section, Is
having some unique experiences He
enlisted in the Maryland National
Guard. trained at Camp Admission
and has been overseas for some time
wit hthe 29th Division. The musical
comedy company formed by men In
this division while they were on this
side has been drawn together again
and a tour of French cities begun
according to letters from the local
man to relatives here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
RUMANIANS ATTEND
RALLY IN SCHOOLHOUSE

Rumanian men and women OF
Harrisburg at an Americanization
meeting held yesterday afternoon in
the Penn school building, were urged
to cooperate in the education plans
being made by the city. Mayor
Daniel L. Keister, r. Ross Seaman
and J. II. Buckley were speakers.
More than 100 foreign born resi-
dents attended the meeting at which
the present Americanization school
work was explained. The city school
district is conducting two schools
now, one at the Central High school
building and one at the H& S
building.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27

ssezris, Jan. 27-The problem of the
4 snerican farmer is the dominating
E,.od factor in the United States at
ais moment. 1t Is a very much
|feoater problem than the Chicago
Isackers, according to Herbert Hoov-
fr, United States food administrator
Ind director general of the interna-
ional relief organization.
Mr.. Hoover has in mind the loss
he farmer may suffer between the
ime that the armistice has been
igned and actual peace, which will
hen throw open the markets. The
ountry is keyed up to a high state
production, he pointed out, and
arm prices may fall below the level
cost of production because of a
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
CELEBRATE PROHIBITION

waynesbOro, Pa, Jan. 27.-One of
the largest parades ever taking place
in waynesboro was the "Victory" pa
rade. held Saturday afternoon at $50
o'clock. 1t was under the auspices of
the members of the Women's Chris
tian Temperance Union, the churches
and Sunday schools of this city and
several patriotic organizations. and
was considered big success spirit
ually, morally and patriotically. Up
ward of 1000 persons took part In
the celebration and the marchers
made a line reaching two miles.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
C.. V. NEWS
Discharge Of Two Drivers
Of Chambersburg Fire Co.
Followed by Dissension

Chambersburg, Pa, Jan. 81
Ever since TWO drivers of the
Goodwill Fire Company were dis
charged three weeks ago for neg
bgence there has been dissension in
the company. Police were called to
stop fights in which revolvers were
drawn. Midnight and early morn
ing fire alarms followed. Saturday
1t was discovered that the reins
leading to the bride of Maud. a
vicious. highstrung hose-wagon
horse, had been cut almost entirely
through. The police are Investigate
Ing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
Many New Spring Silks .
Aye Daily Opened Over Our Counters

They comprise the latest creations of the American genius
AS four days still remain before stock taking many
dreds and possibly thousands of yards of dress fabrics
make way for arrivals
32-inch imported Chinese Shantung, 79c yard.
3oinch white Habutai, 79c yard.
40-inch Crepe de Chine, $l.3s yard.
3o-inch coored Messaline Satin, $1.5o yard
36-inch Fancy Novelty Silks, $1.45 yard.
32Ainch Silk Shirtings $16o yard.
36-inch Colored Standings, $1Z5 yard
36-inch Foundation Silks; all colors 48c yard
40-inch Silk and Wool Poplns, $16o yard.
BowMANs-Main Floor
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
p. O. s. OF A. INsTALLs

MechnnIcsburR. Pa, Jan. 27.-At
meeting OF Washington Camp, NO.
1914, Patriotic order Sons OF Amer
lea, on Friday evening the Following
officers were installed for the ensu-
ing term by District President ]. j.
Hemmer. assisted by Past President
]. C. Rupp: President, Earl Beck;
e-president, B. Basom; master of
forms; c. NJ. Cocklin: secretary. e. e.
Gardner; treasurer. w. +. Fishburn;
guard, ]. A. Railing; trustee, c. NJ.
Cocklin.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
.v, srcREraRY TRANSFORMER

Carlisle, Pa, Jan. 27.-R. u.
Oyster, who for one month has been
in charge of the Y. NJ. c. A. activities
at the L. S. army general hospital
here, was on Saturday transferred to
Marsh Run to succeed Secretary
Fought who has been ordered over
seas. He is graduate of Dickinson
College, class of 1915, and of Drew
Theological Seminary, class of 1918.
He was for a time in charge of work
at Camp Colt, Gettysburg
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
ARRANGING LOCAL INSTITUTE

Mechanicsburg. Pa, Jan. Zf.-Up-
per and Lower Mifflin townships Will
hold a sub-local teachers institute in
the Heberlig schoolhouse on Friday.
February z, and a committee. COM
posed of Miss Grace e. Hemminger.
Miss Mary c. 10y and Myrl Hoover.
is arranging the program for two
sessions.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
xrw wAyNEspoRo COMPANY

WnyneBhOrO, PHI JdII . = W iy IIS5-
boro has added another industry to
it's present lengthy list. This time
e. NJ. Reecher and Wilbur Zook have
formed a co-partnership under the
name and title of The Waxine Manu-
featuring Company. for the manu-
facture of waxine and dustdown as
a floor-sweeping compound.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
ANNOUNCE BIRTH

Mechanicsburg, Pa. Jan. 27.-An-
nouncement is made by Mr.. and Mrs
Earl Rowles, West Coover street, OF
the birth of a daughter, Jane Eliza
beth Rowles, on Friday, January "a
Mrs. Rowies was formerly Miss May
Kutz. Mr.. Rowles is in France.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
Wool and Cotton Filings
For Winter Comforts

Corded Lambs Wool For Comforts Open up size OF
comfort 2x84 and two-b boxes $l75 and $500 lb
Wool filings covered with cheese cloth in all sizes and
weights.
Comfort Cotton = Open up = 72x90 size of comfort;
weight, lb, good clean cotton at $1.1o roll
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
MISS NETTIE MARTIN DIES

MechanicsburE, Pa, Jan. 21.-FoI-
lowing an operation at the Keystone
Hospital, Harrisburg. Miss Nette
Martin died on Thursday night. She
was a resident of Monroe township.
near Boiling Springs, and was 80
years old. Her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. A. Martin, and the following
brothers and sisters survive: Her
man Martin, of Hershey; Jacob Mar
tin, of Rutherford; Walter Martin, at
home, and Mrs. Mildred Donelly, OF
Reading. Funeral services were held
this morning at her late home and
burial was made in Mount Zion ceme-
terry, near Churchtown.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
Ladies Union Suits, $500

Athena Union Suits conspicuous for their high grade
quality yarns smooth perfect fit and superior workman
ship
These facts alone make Athena Union Suits womans
fort featuring high neck long sleeves ankle length
medium weight garment regular sze $780, extra sze $25
sowMANs-Main -
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
Ladies' All Silk Stockings
SPECIAL at SIPS

heavy all silk stocking of black white and cordovan
stocking with three qualifications; STYLE quality and dur
ability These stockings be replaced for the low price
asking, $125.
BowMANS-Man
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27
MORE DISCHARGES SOON

Carlisle, Pa, Jan. 27.-Unofnclai
reports from the War Department
Hospital here state that about 900
men of the Medical Corps and sup
ply units stationed here will be mus
tered out of service soon, this being
in. addition to 81 discharged during
the past week. A number of trans
fers and changes are also expected.
Large parties of overseas wounded
are expected to arrive soon and the
hospital has begun to function in
all of it's branches, the training work
having begun last week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-01-27

possible surplus. Continuing. in his
statement yesterday, Mr.. Hoover
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-19
Women Police Reserve to
Honor r. Wanamaker
Mozart SOCIETY," to Aid in Dinner
and Dance To Be Given at
Waldorf Nov. 20

Colonel Adelaide, Mcconnell and
members of the Lafayette Battalion,
of the Women's Police Reserve, and
the New York Mozart Society will give
a dinner in honor of Rodman Wanna
maker, special Deputy Police Com
missioner, on Thursday Nov. 20, in
the ballroom of the Hotel Aston. It
will be followed by dancing, and about
700 guests are expected to be present.
The affair has been arranged in ap-
probation of the support MIR. Wanna
maker gave the reserves during the
war.
The master of ceremonies will be
Major Harriet Esterbrook. Bishop
Charles s. Butch Will offer the invo-
cation and the speakers will include
Charles NJ. Schwab, Chaunccy NJ. De-
pew, Commissioner Evanseiine Booth,
Inspector John r. Dwyer OF the Po-
nee department, Bird >. Co.er, Captain
Frances mormon, MAJOR Michael
lA...~uIn. nAu,ul A-AAAaN~.n H0A ouuA,
NapVA.ll Jvan Au.A-4.ce. Mlo. Sv.A
fAuA-is lawyer, Cui~Ael Wliila.l y f.
W ood, JOB l.. Hedges, Tom 4Naesou,
John S. Tucker and Herman A. Metz.
reception and tea will BIZ given by
Mrs. Nou4e 4lcConnell, president OF
the New YORK Mv4a4t society, YAurs-
Gay afternoon, Ucl0Dcr 80, al tnc uu.el
AstUr, tor the new members and tnear
pr0pOscrs.