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The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07
IMPOSSIBILITIES THAT
HAVE COME TO BE TRUE

Nobody will begrudge a holiday
to President of the United States
who has accomplished the impossi-
BILE.
1t was impossible that the Demo-
cratic party, with its long record of
folly, foolishness and faction, could
be transformed into an effective in
strument of government.
1t was impossible that a President
who had had no experience in ma
tional politics and no personal ac-
quaintance with the leaders of the
party could work tremendously with
Congress.
1t was impossible that a narrow
majority such as the Democrats had
In the Senate could be prevented
from surrendering to privilege and
giving the country another example
of party perfidy and party dishon-
or"
1t was impossible that the Demo-
cratic party, in the light of its his
tory for fifty years. could carry out
a sane. constructive policy of gov
eminent.
Yet all these things have come
about. Not since the Civil War has
any Administration written SO much
history within SO brief a period of
time as the Wilson Administration
has written since March 4.-[New
York World.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07
BEAVER DAM.

Jan. 5.-Mr. Roma Baldwin. on,
meatshop man, has purchased the
property which was owned by Rev
Lawrence, of Greenville. Mr.. Bald
win thinks one should have the cage
before catching the bird, but we
learn that he holds the winning
cards for one of Ewes fair daugh.
tiers and that the cage will be occu-
pied in the near future.
Mr.. Mason Taylor bought OF
Messrs. Tanner & Kinnamoth, of
Rochester, KY, 81 fancy steers and
we learn he paid a fancy price. They
were shipped from this place Satur-
day to Louisville.
Mr.. Edgar Vaughn, of Adairville,
KY, has moved to our town and has
accepted the position of travelling
saleman for Louisville firm. His
good wife presented him a new years
gift. Its name was Christina Taylor
Vaughn and it weighed pounds.
"AAs 'ouohh oPpi CSideSo ITO now
years gift very highly.
The beautiful home of Mr.. Otis
Stevens, two miles from town, out
the Cromwell road, on the Sd morn
ing Of the year was blessed with
boy, weighing 10 pounds. The
mother and child are doing well and
Otis is happy.
The protracted meeting at the
Baptist church is progressing nicely.
Three have been converted and
great interest is manifested under
the able sermons delivered by the
Rev. A. S. Petite, of Owensboro.
Miss Gladys Gray, of Union neigh
borhOod. is spending few days in
town among friends and attending
the meeting
Mr.. Dick Taylor has gone with
his wife to greensboro, where Mrs.
Taylor is to be treated by DIR. Hoov-
err for chronic trouble and likely an
operation will be performed.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07
BUSINESS AT THE YEAR
END IL QUITE SOUND

Business conditions, generally
speaking, are sound. Liquidation
has been severe and contraction ex-
IRENE. Merchandise shelves are rel
atively bare, while some industries
are literally starved. and there is
no overproduction Of Importance
anywhere. but many big vacancies
TO NIL. Credit as rule is sound,
aside from international monetary
difiiculties. which are righting
themselves; and there has been for
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07
WALL STREET HAD ITS
DULLEST YEAR IN 1878
Volume OF Trading During Year
Smallest Within Last
Ten Years.

New York, Jan. 1.-The year 191:
will be long remembered in Wall
Street as one of the dullest in al.
most decade. Compared with
1912, when stock and bond sales or
the stock exchange aggregated $780,.
735,700 shares and $672,OOO,O00 re.
spectively, this year shows a de.
crease in stock sales of 44,70O,OOO
shares and in bonds of $4,000.
900.
The recent squirt of activity at a
higher price level, together with an
increased demand for bonds and
other investment issues, has, how
ever, given rise to a hope among
bankers and brokers that a recovery
is under way.
OF the LOO members of the
Stock Exchange, il is estimated that
less than half are now actively en-
gagged in the market, and probably
one-fifth of the whole may be class
ed as traders"-brokers who buy
or sell almost exclusively for their
own account.
The balance of the active men,
bership consists of commission
houses, many of which used to have
extensive out-of-town connections.
with which they kept in touch by
private telegraph and telephone
wires. These accessories, whose
involved heavy finan-
ciai outlay. have been quite general
iy abandoned. as have also many of
the branch Offices formerly main
tanned In uptown New York and in
adjacent cities.
NOT only have many commission
houses failed to make expenses dur
Ing the year but a substantial per-
centage of the trading element fire.
quently found itself "whipsawed /"
on the long or short side
by reason of the markets narrow
character.
The year has seen many with
irawals from the street by indi-
and firms. although these
have been less numerous than was
expected few weeks ago. Among
ne nrms which wound up their af-
airs with the end of the year wera |
'wo OF the highest standing not onlv |
rs brokers. but in the foreign en-
mango and commercial paper fields |
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07

months past little to interfere with
resumption Of ordinary activities,
except sort of creeping paralysis,
induced by fear of the uncertainties
referred to above. These uncertain
ties may have been exaggerated in
the minds of many, but they never
theless seriously impaired business
initiative. The way is now being
cleared for President Wilson's de-
sire to build up business on sound
lines"-a desire that will demand
time, patience and sensible optimism
for its accomplishment. Happily,
the year is closing with a much
brighter outlook than 1t began
New York Journal of Commerce.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07

A line of literary endeavor that is
as unique as II is valuable to the
public at large is part of the policy
of the American Magazine, publish
ed in New York. in its efforts in be-
half of the children. For long
while It has been championing the
cause of better babies" and now
1t has taken up the slogan of bet
ter boys" This effort shows very
commendable enterprise. The idea
is to have parents and relatives pay
more specific attention to the rear
ing of children in all points that
make for the worth and success of
future generations.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07

With its last issue, The Herald
closed Volume 80 and to-day starts
out on the fortieth year of its exist
ence. We believe our subscribers
Ga few of whom have been with us
since the first issue) will bear us
out that The Herald has been faith
full in its mission as a country week.
ly-clean and progressive i'm all its
work. 1t is more difficult to prop
erly edit a paper than most people
imagine, but we have done our best.
We hope for prosperous year and
wish the same for all our friends
and patrons.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07
Colds TO be Taken Seriously.

Intelligent people realize that
common colds should be treated
promptly. II there is sneezing. with
chilliness and hoarseness, tickling
throat and coughing. the latter es-
pecially annoying at bed time. use
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound.
II is effective, pleasant to take,
checks a cold, stops the cough which
causes loss of sleep. and lowers the
vital resistance to disease. Remem-
Der the name, Foley's Honey and
Tar COMPOUND, and avoid substi-
tutes. m
(Advertiseme nt.)
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07
Old Mason Dead.

Few men ever reach the age OF
Mr.. Richen Price, who died at his
home In Lisman. five miles from this
city, Monday evening, Dec. 90. He
was born In 1918 and was 95 years,
s months and 2s days old when he
died, having rounded out nearly a
century. The deceased was doubtless
the Oldest Mason in the State. He
had been a member of the Masonic
lodge Of Providence for about sew
enty -lProvidenceE EN- terprise.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07
Stomach Trouble Cured.

II you have any trouble with your
stomach you should take Chamber
lain's Tablets. Mr.. j. p. Klote, OF
Edna, Mo-, says: Il have used a
great many different medicines for
stomach trouble. but find Chamber
iasn's Tablets more beneficial than
any other remedy l ever used" For
sale by all dealers. m
ADVERTISEMENT
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07

AS a final elimination of the re-
cent fall election, the Louisville
Times, in it sissue of last Friday,
publishes full and unreserved cor
rection or retraction of the cam
paign charges brought against the
Axton-Fisher Tobacco Company of
Louisville. The Times does this af-
ter a full investigation of the mat
ter. No more honorable thing can
be done by any person or newspaper
than to correct misstatement, and
the Times re-establisbes itself as
fair journal.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
West Kentucky Oil Company, a
corporation under the laws of the
Commonwealth of Kentucky, has
this day been dissolved under Sec
ton SCI of the Kentucky Statutes
by the written consent of the own
ers of a majority of it's capital stock
WEST KY. OIL CO.,
BY ROWAN HOLBROOK, Pres.
December 20, 1913.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07
SPECIAL OFFER.

DAILY LOUISVILLE HERALD
during DECEMBER and JANUARY
and the HARTFORD HERALD by
man Tor one year. at special price Of
$500 for both. -..1
This includes choice of any one of
tne Following premiums. absolutely
FREE; Needle-book, retail price, 81;
Alligator Wrench. retails $3.50, &c
complete tools in one); Myers Lock
stitch Anvil, retails $1.OO; 6 Sterling
Silver Plated Teaspoons, retail 81.
THIS offer positively expires on Feb,
ruary 2s, 1914. BIa :
smart men can be fools for q .pu,
pose.
..
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07

The driver is not compelled to come
up by stages to his job nor is he
compelled to undergo a rigid exam
ination as to his qualifications. He
is subject only to municipal laws
and ordinances. The wonder is that
more people are not crippled and
killed by automobiles these days.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07

From what we have heard of it..
the new hesitation" waltz is about
like the old-fashioned still" waltz
the performers assume all the
strangle holds of waltzing, but don t
waltz much. The still" waltz was
usually done on a sofa or other
double-seated concern, while the
band furnished the music.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07

Let's all pull for bigger and bet
ter Hartford this year, in everything
that should improve and magnify a
worthy and deserving town.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07

One thing that troubles business
once in awhile is that there are
some one-cylinder men trying to run
six-cylinder business.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07

The midsummer meeting of the
Kentucky Press Association will oc-
cur this year at Dawson, occupying
the week commencing June s. This
is a good place to have the meeting
and it should have large attend
ance.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07

One reason for the cause of so
many automobile accidents can cas-
lily be found after little thought as
TO the requirements demanded OF
the average automobile driver. AL
most anybody who knows how to
grab hold OF a wheel is permitted
10 handle and drive an automobile.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07

Beginning with the first of this
year The Herald has adopted new
ruling in regard to printing obitu.
aries, resolutions of respect, cards
OF thanks, &c. We find that VIC
have been printing these articles al
too low a rate (which was &c a line
and hereafter the rate will be five
cents per line--average six words to
the line. We are compelled to do
this for the sake of our readers. Ac-
counts OF the deaths of people, writ
ten in readable way. of course are
free. and We are always glad to
print them. But few outside OF the
immediate relatives OF the deceased
are interested In obituaries. cards of
thanks or resolutions of respect. We
kindly ask contributors to please re-
member this new ruling.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07
For Sale or Rent.

A store room-next door to Bank
of Hartford. Address Box 235.
Hartford, Ky. sofa
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07
NOMINATIONS
NOW CLOSED
Annual Election of Officers
For The
NINE WORKERS IN DISTRICT %
Will Be On First Saturday In
Will Be On First Saturday In
February = Ballots
will Go Out.
MANY CANDIDATES PUT FORTH
The Central City Argus saws:

The Central City Argus says:
Nominations closed on Decembs
81 for the annual election of Officer
by District 23, United Mine Worker
of America. Secretary Treasure
Vincent is now communicating wit
the nominees to find out how man
will make the various races. A
soon as he has heard from them, tn
ballots will be prepared and sen
out. Then the locals all over tn
district will vote on the first Satur
day in February. The election re
quires 1000 ballots. Three nomina
tons are required to get on the bal
lot. The nominees are as follows
the figures after their post-office ad
dress indicating the number of nom
nations they received:
International Executive Board.
George Baker, Central City, 10.
III. l.. Render, McHenry, s.
Jno. T. Maine, Beaver Dam, 5.
l.. b. Walker, Drakesboro, 4.
President.
l.. b. Walker, Drakesboro, IL.
Richard Baker, Beaver Dam, 9.
Robert NJ. Ross, Henderson, o.
Gus Mathew, Morganfield, 6.
Oscar Mooney, Drakesboro, 6.
Vice President.
Robert Pollock, Central City, 20
w. ID. Duncan, Nelson, 8.
Thomas Hays, Dekoven, 5.
r. A. Payne, Cleaton, 4.
Chas. Smith, Cleaton, 3.
Tom Majors. Graham, 3.
Secretary-Treasurer.
H. II. Vincent, Central City, 33.
r. c. Vance, Simmons, 3.
Executive Board.
V. NJ. Render, McHenry, 10.
Lonnie Jackson, Basket, II.
Ed Frazier, Drakesboro, 16.
w. c. Hopgood, Henderson, Is.
Sam Shemwell, McHenry, ~.
Chas. Mullikin, McHenry, ~.
Geo. Rome, Mercer, 10.
Jno. II. Maine, Beaver DAM 10.
Curtis Shultz, Greensboro, 8.
w. T. Darby, Drakesboro, 8.
T. II. Majors, Graham, 8.
ID. r. Childs, Cleaton, 8.
r. K. l.. Davis, Morganfield, Z.
l.. r. Jarvis, Cleaton, 7.
w. ID. Duncan, Nelson, Z.
Jno. Ii. Baker, Luzerne, z.
II. B. n. Gamblin, Mercer, 6.
T. X. Clark. Island, 6.
Robert Galloway, McHenry, 5.
c. C. 'Downey, Midland, 5.
l.. Il. Herrell, McHenry, 4.
Wick Wilcox, Cleaton, 4.
Sam Rule. Martwick, 4.
Fred Martin, Beaver Dam, 4.
NJ. Il. Taylor, Martwick, g..
+. M. Hardin. McHenry, 3.
Alex Nelson, Curlew, 3.
Robert Taylor, Morganfield, 3.
Auditors.
j. F. Everly, Cleaton, II.
VIM. Harris, Cleaton, II.
C. f. Drake, Island, IA.
X. G. Alexander, Central City, 4.
II. G. Vance, Simmons, 4.
Il. l.. Douglas, McHenry, 4.
j. ID. Walker, McHenry, 3.
Chas. Shacklett, Island, 3.
Tellers.
j. ID. Walker, McHenry, 10.
Chas. Shacklett, Island, ~.
Chas. Mullikin, McHenry, Z.
Robert Owens. McHenry, 6.
Levia Shacklett, Island, 3.
Jno. Station. Island, 3.
International Organizer.
w. o. Smith, Cleaton, II.
Robert M. Roll, Henderson, 0.
Jno. ID. Render. Graham, Z.
ID. r. Childs, Cleaton, 8.
Robert Pollock. Central City, 4.
l.. b. Walker, Drakesboro. 3.
Z. X. Watkins. Island. 4.
Will Howard, Island, 3.
Travelling Auditor.
Richard Baker. Beaver Dam, 7.
T. II. Graham. Echols. 4.
j. f. Davis, Drakesboro, 4.
]. w. Blackburn. McHenry, 8.
c. s. Engler. Greenville, 3.
Chas. G. Shacklett. Island, 3.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07

as well. Several Philadelphia and
Baltimore brokerage firms, which
for years held close relations with
this center, also announced their
retirement.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1914-01-07

smart men can be fools for q pun
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-09
How to Kill
Gophers.

A farmer tells us that he has
practically rid his farm of gOph-
ers by the use of gasoline. He
carries a bottle and a bunch of
cotton batting with him while
working III the field and when he
sees gopher run into hole he
pours some gasoline upon a wad
of cotton and places it at the
of the hole and covers the
opening with dirt.
The gas fumes are heavier than
air and go to the hole. In an
attempt to get air. the gopher
comes to the top of the hole and
the. gas does the rest. Remove
cotton in about half an hour and
Mr., Gopher will be dead. The
plan will appy to many other
burrowing animals.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-09
The South Beckons.

A movement has been put up"
to the Commercial Clubs of the
South inviting them to JON IN an
attempt to direct immigration
in their direction. Time was
when Horace Greeley advised
young men to "go west" and
they went in great numbers.
The present idea is that as soon
as Europeans are PLAYED out
with warfare they will leave their
fatherlands and other foolish
lands, and seek new homes; so
the enterprising southerners are
trying to awaken their region to
get busy. On the face of the
thing it looks like Il real clever
idea, and should the early bird
get the worm the chances are
that the south may reap great
benefits in settling her broad acres
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-09
The Cruelty OF
Uncle Sam.

Most of the congressman at
Washington present the appear
ance of being sufferers from ague
since they are unable toget home
to give their personal attention
to their campaigns. This thing
OF being Congressman is a very
good job, but to have TO loose
out because Uncle Sam insists
upon full days work, six DAYS
III a week, is rather nerve-rack.
ing, when the honorable gentle
men have it clearly doped out
that their presense in their dis
tricts would save their jobs for
them.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-09
Information
About
Idaho Farms.
(From last Federal
Census Reports)

Idaho has 80, SO7 farms; ofthis
number 27,619 are operated by
owners and managers and 3, 1873
by tenants.
Ninety per cent OF the farms of
this State are operated by OWL
ers and managers and 10 per
cent by tenants.
The farm home owners and
managers of Idaho cultivate
2, 394,92S acres Of land and the
tenants till 383,S12 acres in this
state.
The value Of the land and build
ings OF the tenant farms of this
State is $34,631.OOO; that of
the home owners and managers
is $21O, ,434, 900:
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-09
Result of Frequent
Change by Farmers

An official Of the Federal Cen
sos Bureau, i'll discussing the re-
port recently issued by the gov.
ernment dealing with the term Of
occupancy of farms in the United
States, said: This frequency Of
moving from farm to farm. or
i Instability of occupancy, very
likely, forms one of the chief
causes for the decline of rural
prosperity, or is a hindrance to
greater progress. Frequency Of
removal of farmers results in a
general shiftlessness; the roads
aud bridges are generally in a
poor condition because the farm
ers, moving at frequent periods,
are not particularly interested in
their upkeep.
Farm building OF such farms
are not usually kept in good re-
pair, as the farmer who is about
to move will leave the repairs for
the next tenant to make. The
same reasons will apply for lack
of interest by the unstable" far
mer in the schools, churches and
general welfare of the community
They move frequently; they do
not remain on farm long en-
ough to get the best results from
it, consequently they are usually
iii poor financial condition.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-09
Foreign Trade in
War Time.


Since the boats are.not running
to any extent the trade between
the United States and Europe is
practically cut off, just as it
would be between the Eastern
and Western portions of the I'm
tied States if suddenly the rail
roads were put out of business.
This means the readjustment of
trade conditions and the loss of
revenues for our customs houses,
Hence the appeal to Congress by
the President for a special war
tax,
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-09
Peace Talk Not
Seasonable.

1t is generally considered that
peace talk is not yet seasonble
as the German and Austrian
claim they will not favor peace
unless they receive guarantees
for the future from the Allied na-
tions; while Russia, France, and
England will not make peace till
the German Empire is destroyed,
and Prusslun Militarism is hum
bled to the dust. So apparently
the bloody saturralia must go
on to the bitter end.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-09
The Submarine.

A German submarine sank
three<British cruisers within tive
nty minutes just recently. These
little vessels appear to be one of
the great maritime lessons of the
present war. The modern heavy
irOnclad Seems to be at che mercy
of these little boats. We wonder
whet ther he submarine will drive
the dreadnought out of modern
navies AS obsolete.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-09
A Civic Improve
ment League.

A Civic Improvement League
of the women of Oakley and vjci-
nifty would be an excellent thing
both for the members and for the
town. Such an associa ton
could do an immense amount of
good i'll building up this commu-
nifty; and making it better place
to live. We have often wondered
why there is no such organization
with us.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-09
Nobody Loves A
Railroad.

Congress no doubt will adopt
among other measures for meet
ing the deficit in our revenue. the
plan OF taxing freight bills 2 per
cent. That is, it will raise the
rates 2 per cent to the shipper
and the government will appro-
pirate the raise.
The same day that this report
was being considered the presi.
dent asked several of the big rail-
road men to meet him to consid-
er the alarming conditions with
which the war had confronted
our railroads, more especially the
eastern lines.
The eastern roads had asked
an increase in freight rates of 5
per cent and the Interstate Com
merce Commission, after months
of delay, handed down decision
giving them practically nothing
but good advice. From that
time on the railroad situation
has been growing worse and
worse, and when the decrease in
traffic, as result ofthe war, was
added to the burden, the situa-
ton became alarming enough to
interest the administration.
Congress doubtless thought the
freight rates about the cheapest
thing IN the country, and decided
to take the raise the Interstate
Commerce Commission would
not grant the railroads.
II Congress can raise the freight
rates, why the Commission?
The Commission has said the
rate are high enough 1t should
now come back at the govern.
,nent with another batch of ad-
vice to the effect that if the gov.
ernnent is shy one hundred mil
lion dollars in income it should
hire Brandeis to get his efficiency
staff to cut down government
expenses that much
The truth is we cannot have
prosperous times here until the
railroads are prosperous; and if
they cannot get the funds to
make betterments and extensions
they will be powerless to move
the traffic which growing coun-
try will offer when the next pros
porous period arrives. The work
OF betterment should be going on
now, but it will not unless rail
road securities can be put on a
basis secure enough to again at
tract the investing public.
II the public is to pay higher
rates, the increase should go to
the railroads, which certainly
need it for the public good alone
and not to the government,
which could handle its deficit by
letting some OF the fat out of the
"pork barrel" and cutting off
lot OF political sinicures.
The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1914-10-09
Monthly Stake
Priesthood Meeting

The regular Stake Monthly
Priesthood Meeting will be held
on Saturday, October 10th, in
the Cassia Academy. 1t is earn
desired by the Stake Presidency
that a good attendance of the
Priesthoods and other organic
ations will be well represented at
these meetings.