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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1920-09-02
Parish Fair Rules.

The fules and. regulations !" that
will govern ut the 1924 Parish. Fair. as
given in the current catalogue. read:
1. Every rule promulgated in this
premium list will be strictly enforced.
=. The Fair will he open to the pub
lie on Wednesday. Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, October 20. 21, % and
%. 1920.
3. During the Fair the Board of Di- I
rectors viii hHye full control of every /
article or animal on. the grounds, and
while every possible precaution for the
protection Of property will be observed,
the Association will. under no circuln-
stances. lac held responsible for any loss
or damage that may occur.
4. The Board of Directors reserves
the right to remove from the grounds
any exhibit or animal which may be
falsely entered or which may be deemed
undesirable or Objectionable, without
assigning any reason therefor.
). Unworthy entries will not receive
IawarCls.
i
ition of articles or machinery not ell
tered for competition will make appli-
cation to the Secretary at as early
date as possible, giving name of article,
| maine and address of exhibitor and
specifying amount of space wanted.
| Z. The superintendents of the va
rious departments will he Oh the fair
grounds on Tuesday previous to the
Fair, for the purpose Of receiving aud
arranging the articles for exhibition.
Heavy machinery or other articles may
be taken to the grounds sooner. it SO
.desired. Persons desiring to make ex-
hibits. and compete for premiums are,
properly registered and arranged by
noon of Wednesday, the first day of the
Fair. No specimen will be entered to
compete for premiums after twelve
j. o'clock the first day.
4 s. Exhibitors mustsclaim and remove
their property at the close Of the Fair,
lbut no exhibits shall lie removed before
four pm. of the last day Of the Fair
without permission.
.. If any disreSpect is shown to the
judges by an exhibitor or his agent,
the exhibitor shall forfeit all awards
made him. and the Superintendent shall
report promptly to the Secretary.
10. No article will he entitled to take
both first and second premium.
II. Should it be found that an ex-
hibitor obtained all award by false
entry or Misrepresentation, or by vio-
lation of any of the rules of the Bossier
Parish Fair Association. the said ex.
hibitor shall forfeit all awards made
him.
L.. Entries must he made in the
name of bona .fde owners only. Shoult
) any be found to be otherwise entered
: they will forfeit to the Bossier Parisl
Fair Association any premiums award
e ed by the judges.
i 13 Premiums will be paid after tht
t Fair has closed, as soon as the book:
can he gone over and the amounts O
e premiums ascertained Premiums no
t claimed i'll sixty days after the Fai
: has closed will be considered as dona
4 tions to the Fair Association. Do no
I write unless You fail to get your check
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1920-09-02

II. Positively no entries TiH DC made
ia the Sccretalafs books after t,relUe
pm, Oct0ber goth. except the race
horses, which will only be entered on
the day in which they are to take a
part in the program.
II. The Fair Association reserves the
right to use any exhibit for the State
Fair. whether it has been awarded a
premium or not
16. Competent judges will be fur
nished by the State of Louisiana for
all departments.
II. BY securing tickets on the bridge
Shreveport people will pay no bridge
toll.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1920-09-02
Sandy's Discovery.

One of Sir Thomas Lpt0n's favOrite
stories concerns an old Scotchman, who
went to a horse race for the first time
and was induced to stake sixpence
in the third race ON a 40 to ! shot
BY some miracle this horse won. and
when, the bookmaker handed the old
man his winnings he could hardly be-
lieve his own eyes.
.,;Dae We mean to tell me get all
this for ma saxpence?' he exclaimed.
9 You do" replied the bookmaker.
g Ma conscience" muttered the old
Scotchman. Tell me, mon, how long
hos this thing been going on -" Bostoa
Transcript.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1920-09-02

Secure us three new subscribers, re-
NIT the S6, and we'll mail you the
Banner free for twelve months.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1920-09-02

Gy Learn to say, \ saw your nd
vertisement in the BOssIER BANNER"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1920-09-02

The rules and, regulations that
will govern ut the 1924 Parish Fair. as
given in the current catalogue. read:
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
LITTLE CHANGE IN PHYSIQUE
Report That Average Stature OF Amer
lean Men Was Affected by war
Declared Untrue.

The wholesale clothing manufactur-
ers assert that there has not been any
change in the size Of their garments
since the war. They are manufactur-
ing more garments, but the proportion
Of larger sizes is no greater now than
it was three years ago. In short, their
size patterns have not changed. Yet
changes would be necessary If the stat
ure Of American men had been AFFECT
ed in any appreciate way by the year
and a half or two years Of military
training.
Manufacturers Of ready-to-wear
shirts and undergarments agree with
the clothing manufacturers that there
has been no change in their size pat
terms despite the reports of numerous
individuals who take "a size larger"
today than they did before the war.
AS one manufacturer put 1t, the pro-
portion of soldiers who need larger
sizes in shirts or suits today than they
did two years ago is so small that 1t
has no effect on wholesalers. Sales
men naturally remember certain indi-
vidual cases Of increased chest develop
ment, but, taking the country by and
large, there has been no appreciate
change in the physique of the male
portion of the population, at least as
far as their clothing is concerned.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24


tering knock. It s>located BY olsen
gaging the clutch and rocking the ny
wheel back and forth. The trouble -
caused by improper fitting, loose bcats,
broken bolts or bad keys and splines.
70 Discover Loose Piston.1
A loose piston GIVES q very short
knock, its clearness varying with the
size Of the cylinder and metal used In
the piston. It can be located very
easily by the use Of the listening ap-
paratus against the cylinder wall. It
is caused by a large bore, small piston,
or taper, piston or bore.
Successful hunting for these trou-
bles requires a great deal Of expert
ence that can be obtained only by con-
tinued practice, which develops the
sense so that not only are the different
knocks easily distinguished, but they
are also speedily located:-Popular
Science Monthly.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
SPRINGS SHOULD BE
GIVEN PROPER CARE
Leaves Slide Upon One Another
When Car Moves. :,
Mud, Dirt and All Foreign Matter Can
Be Excluded by Covering With
aoots-Cood Grade Of leath.
er Substitute Favored.

The leaves of an automobile spring
are intended to slide upon one another
when the car is in motion. Many car
owners allow the springs to get dirty,
to 20 without fabrication and to be-
come very rusty. The leaves become
50 dirty that instead of sliding on
each other, they work almost as II
they were one solid piece Of steel.
Then, when the car strikes a hole or
a bump in the road the springs are
compressed and instead of each leaf
working as separate unit, the lower
leaves Of a rusty spring are held fast
to the upper leaves. The reaction
from the compression Of such a spring
is many times greater than the reac'
ton Of q clean, well fabricated spring
where the leaves are allowed to slip
on one another as they should.
The first step toward remedy Is to
keep mud and dirt and all foreign
matter away from the springs. This
can be done effectively by covering
them with boots. Some supply stores
carry covers to flt a good range OF
sizes Of springs, but If you can't buy
them already made, you should be able
to make them yourself, sewing them
together Of leather or good grade @
leather substitute, advises Motor Lite
Magazine. The advantage of the latter
material is that It is much cheaper
than leather, and being waterproof, It
will keep dirt and moisture away from
the springs.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
VARIOUS KNOCKS
OF: AUTO ENGINE
One Of Most Delicate Problems
Amateur Motorist Has to
Deal With.
LISTENING DEVICES ASSIST
Each Faulty Motor Part Has Different
Sound, Which Comes In Regular
Periods-Experlence Obtained
by Practice.

One Of the most delic4te problems
the amateur motorist haslto deal with
is that Of distinguishing between and
locating various engine knocks. While
there are numerous listening" devices
on the market, experience is, as usual,
the best teacher, and will enable you
to repair it before it develops into
serious trouble. A few Of the mysteri-
Gus knocks are described below.
The more experience one has in lis
tening to knocks, the more expert will
one become In finding them and telling
what is loose. Each faulty motor part
has different knock, which comes al
ways in regular periods relatively to
the speed Of the engine.
Locating the Trouble,
A loose connecting-rod produces a
sharp bump or very heavy hollow
sound. It is easy to locate the faulty
connecting-rod by running but one
cylinder at time, in which case two
bumps are usually noticeable, due to
the relief Of the explosion pressure.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
MARTHA JANE A DIPLOMAT
Even Stern Mamma Couldn't Deny
She Had obeyed the Strict
Letter Of the Law.

Martha James sweet tooth had been
INDUCED 50 much that her mother had
issued the decree. mo more candy
and the remainder of the box had
been relegated to the top shelf. A
few days ago it was brought down and
judiciously apportioned to Martha
Jane, for whom taste spelled more,
and even a second taste did NOT sat
isfy. When her mother saw her about
to take q third helping she remarked
emphatically:
SNOW, don't let me see you take an
other piece" .---s
Presently Mrs. s" was called
from the room. and when she returned
she found her four-year-Old daughter
in the farthest corner OF the couch
hastily making way with nice. plump
chocolate cream.
martha Jane" said her mother. In
her sternest tones. "didn't tell YOU
rot to let me see you take an ..thel
piece Of candyY'
II know you did, mother" said the
little diplomat, ''but took this one
while you were gone"
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
Ay11@Nl@[3O[l[5
NEWS @3@&

The wiring system Of the truck
should be inspected regularly once q
week.
Do not forget that as warm weather
approaches the fluid in the storage
battery will evaporate more quickly.
If a clicking or tapping sound is
heard coming from the crankcase In
terror it ought to be Investigated at
once.
Before the water has been drained
from the cooling system it is well to
fill the radiator slowly in order that
the water may pass into the whole
system.
Habitual slipping Of the clutch Is
dangerous practice. It Increases the
wear on it tenfold and when 1t is
needed badly to pull the car out OF q
tight place fails entirely.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
Penguin Cult In Paris.

The cult Of the penguin has come to
Paris, writes correspondent. In
many houses and in more shop win
dows you will now find quaint, contem-
plative penguins as ornaments. or in
pottery and china. The penguin porce-
lain coffee set is the latest design.
Father penguin in delicate, deity
shaped white china makes the coffee
Dot, and the coffee, nicely hot In his
plump body, pours out through his
long, sturdy beak. Penguin Junior, a
little simmer, is the milk jug, and the
coffee cup, in the shape of penguin's
egg, is little penguin thought Of but
not yet born.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
Acid Stomach
Makes the Body Sour
Nine Out of Ten People +
Suffer From 1t

It sends its harmful acids and sases q
over the body, instead Of health -
strength. Day and night this ceaseIess dan
age goes on. No matter how strong ~
victim cannot long Withstand the hsak1I'
destroying effects of an acid stomach. .
GOOD news for millions Of sgfesu2
Chemists have found . sure rsnedy-s0
that takes the acid up and carries e 81
of the body; of course, when TIE eese .
removed, tie sufferer gets well.
Bloating, indigestion, sour, aid ~
stomach miseries all removed. Ths =
proven by over half million ailing .fan
Who have taken EAT0NIC with voedeF'
full benefits. It can be obtained from ~
druggist, who will cheerfully refund -
triAing cost If not entirely atfaehshay.
Everyone should enjoy it, hene6ta i. 1ts
quently the first tablet gives relief 3.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
Cause and Because.

Doctor" said beldam Of rural
village, "can you tell me how it is
that some folks be born dumbY"
"Why - hem why, certainly,
madam" replied the doctor. 1T is be
cause they come into the world with.
gut the power Of speech.
Dear mel" remarked the old lady
"iust to see what it is to have q physi
cal edication. be right glad I axed
you. I've axed my old man hun
dred times that there same question
and all he would say was: cause they
e.'"-Boston Transcript.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
Mystery Of Influenza BacilIi.

There is more or less mystery about
the bacilli Of influenza, but there is a
probable explanation in the theory
that the bacilli is sometimes in the
form Of fungus. The perplexity Of
the scientists has probably arisen be-
cause hitherto this has been studied
only as a bacillus. While there seems
q great probability that this bacillus
IS responsible for influenza, no one has
yet been able to ascertain how it
works, for it has not been possible to
filter out any virus. Perhaps the ba-
cillus in it's bacillus form does not give
out virus, but in its fungus form it
may.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
THAT FADED FR0CK
WILL DYE LIKE new
"Dlamond. Dyes" Freshen Up Old,
Discarded Garments.

Don't worry about perfect results.
Use diamond Dyes" guaranteed to
give a new, rich, fadeless color to any
fabric, whether it be wool, silk, linen,
cotton or mixed goods,-dresses,
blouses, stockings, skirts, children's
coats, feathers-everything!
Direction Book in package tells how
to diamond dye over any color. To
match any material, have dealer show
you Diamond Dye" Color Card.-Adv.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
His Interpretation.

Mortland Jones, the five-year-old
son of Rev. Rhys Price Jones, pastor
Of the First Presbyterian church in
Franklin, refused to sing "America,"
with the rest Of the members Of the
primary class in Sunday school. When
questioned he gave as his reason the
line of the song, Land where my
fathers died." "My father didn't die, !"
he said, "and won't sing it."-In-
dianapOlis News.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24

cutieura soothes itching 0ealp I.
On retiring gently rub spots Il -.
druf and itching with Cuticuea on.
ment. Next morning shampoo Nh
Cuticura Soap and hot water. Mir
them your everyday toilet prepaEall1ao
and have a clear skin and soft, W111a
handS.-Adv.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
Has Winntno Way.

"It's wonderful how much feeling
can be expressed in the tones OF the
human voice." said the studious per-
son.
1.-THE same thought occurred to me
only yesterday" said Mr.. Gadspur,
"while was listening to candidates
harangue."
"What was he talking abou:?"
HE was pleading with the voters
to call him BILL Birmingham Age
Herald.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
cLAsslFlEs THE MEMBERS.

Having an unusual number OF for
mer members Of the medical corps In
it's membership, Harold Kunow Post
Of Rochester, N. T.. has classified the
abilities Of its personnel and has filed
the list with the city health officer SO
that they may be called out in case
Of an epidemic or other emergency.
The number includes % physicians,
four dentists, two male nurses. Is
drivers and many other experienced
vQFtaS&
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
THERE WAS A REASON.

A negro soldier coming back to the
dressing station with his right hand
missing was seen to stop suddenly and
start briskly back toward the front.
When questioned as to why he changd
his mind he said:
'Well, sab, was starting back to
find nah hand"
But" he was told, you can't grow
It on"
mo, sab, but nah dice was in dat
hand"
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
Total Eclipse.

"After comforting with few class
friends Senator Snortsw0rthy has de.
cided not to sacrifice himself on the
altar of his party"
"As presidential candidate?"
EYES,"
"But the senator doesn't seem to be
happy over his decision"
mo. According to his point Of view,
It is better to be a sacrificial lamb
and get a great deal Of publicity than
It is to be quietly ignored. "-Birming.
ham Age-Herald.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
The Lord Helps Those, Eh

Mrs. Johnson-How does 70 TED ID
mawnin'. Joe?
Mr.. Johnson feels bad-mfghlJ
bad! I wish dat Providence Wo9h4
have mussy on me an take me.
Mrs. Johnson-How can you e1pee
1t to eff you don't take de docest1
medicine2 .t
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24

e0u Up tno engine n000 every % OSSoU
and listen carefully. A little prac-
tiee will enable you to detect trou-
blA
Il the rod is very loose the knocks can
be located by turning the engine with
the crank. This trouble is caused by a
twisted rod, loose bearing, scored
bearing, burned-out bearing, or side
play. With q seized or burned-out
bearing the motor will groan or stick
in starting.
The main-bearing knocks are readily
located by running two cylinders at a
time, one on each side Of the crank
bearing. A hard bump will be notice
able throughout the motor, produced
regularly with the firing Of the two
cylinders. Such knocks are caused by
end play In the shaft, loosely fitting
bearings or a scored or burned-out
bearing. In the latter two instances
the motor will groan upon starting
cold.
A loose piston.pin is distinguished
by q sharp metallic knock. It can be
located by using the listening rod for
each cylinder and speeding up the
motor, then closing the throttle sud
denly. BY doing so double knock
will be noticeable, which is very sharp
and better termed a rap. The knocks
are caused by crooked or broken pin
or by tight or badly worn member.
A loose flywheel will produce very
heavy knock at low engine speed. and
will appear regularly. The knock will
change its nature entirely when the
motor is speeded up, and the vibration
of the shaft will produce dull, chat
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24

Wife-How did you come to pcopA
to me, John?
Hub-I wanted to be different troD
other men, suppose.-Boston Tfans
script.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
Guarding His Own.

Guarding His Own.
The Patient-Ten dollars for ex-
tracing that tooth? Lucky didn't
take gas.
The Dentist-Why?
The Patient-'Cause I have another
$40 bill in my vest that you might
have found.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24

Insight.
IT am sure that man is q gunman."
"How can you tell?"
II guess it by his bullet head"
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
Ouch!

"You seem to hate that fellow
Smith," said Brown. "What is the
trouble between you and him?"
II introduced him to my wife the
other day." replied Jones, "and the
gabby boob had to say: why, !
thought that the lady you were with in
New York was your wife," Gin
cinnati Enquirer.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
Plain Diagnosis.

VIdIU OIa8UOo1os
"Here is the case Of physician ar
rested because he prescribed whisky
for a patient without inquiring what
the patient wanted the whisky for"
ANY dub could tell that without
asking. The patient wanted drink"
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
Off the List.

"Don't you subscribe to Blanks mag
azine any more"
mo; when I was in France I re-
ceived a notice from it asking me
to notify it one month in advance If I
changed my address" Home Sector.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24

No regret is vain that inspires % ~
do better.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
FRECkLES
Now Il the Time 10 Get Rid q
Thesa l1~1v SnoAa.

There's no longer the slightest need Of
feeling ashamed Of your freckles. as Othins
double Strengths guaranteed to remove
these homely spots.
Simply get an ounce Of Othine-double
strength-from your druggist. and apply
little Of 1t night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
have begun to disappear. while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. It IS seldom
that more than one ounce IL needed to com:
pletely clear the skin and gain Q beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
Othine. as this is sold under guarantee Of
money back II It fails to remove freckles.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
Easy.

Easy.
II wish I knew how to make bcr-
rel of moneys" sighed the little man.
"That's easy" replied the big man.
"Spend q half barrel Of money in ad-
vertising and you'll soon have barrel
Of money."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24

He that falls in love with hfals2
will have no rivals.-Franklfn.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24

II your eyes smart or feel scalded, -
man Eye Balsam applied upon going b -
il just the thing to relieve them.-Adx.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24

Music as a curative power was en-
p!oyed by the Romans in case OF govt
and sciatica.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24

A woman isn't necessarily an art
lists model when she poses as a hero
inn
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
ll(:fe| E. Pin 5l.]ll}5
Veg ON: 2!|I!:|


A woman forgets all her troubles
when she is wearing her new spring
hat for the first time.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24

One of the things that 60 without
saving is speeches. amazement.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-04-24
Emit Dull Years.

Eight Dull Years.
A French writer says that girl
is a person we stop kissing when she
is twelve and begin to kiss again after
she is twenty.-B0ston Transcript.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1920-06-24
Wouldn't Wash.

Chatting with Sir Ernest Shackle-
ton, the famous antarctic explorer, he
told me that one of the best stories
he has heard concerns a famous ar
fist.
He was showing lady visitor over
his studio one day and produced a
charming little landscape, indicating
that there was a story behind it, 81
was out in the forest" he explained.
81 had all my materials with me ex-
cept an empty canvas. came upon a
subject that enchanted me, and felt
l must record it. I was determined
not to be baffled, so l took out my
handkerchief, stretched it across my
case, and painted on that"
The lady looked at the handkerchief
and then turned a shocked face to the
artist. You'll never be able to wash
that paint out" she said.-London
Tit-Bits.