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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12
Benefit OF Roads 90 Nonabuttioe
Property O~ners

ashlngton, ID. e., Nov. 1.-THE road
building specialists OF the Department of
Agriculture, in Bulletin No. 1856, entitled
Highway BoEds,l have the following
to say about the benefit of well con-
structed highway 10 property owners
whose property is not directly on the
road TO be improved:
In planning the highway system or the
main market roads, it will be found
necessary to omit many roads, the i'm
provement of which is greatly desired by
abutting landowners. The fact that such
property holders must pay tax for the
bond issue is only an apparent injustice,
Tor II the highway system is well planned
the entire county will feel the benefits OF
the improvement. AS a rule, main mar
ket roads reach the majority of producing
areas, and when they are improved all
land values tend to increase.
The fact that cities and larger towns
are frequently taxed for bond issues TO
build highways outside OF their own limits
is sometimes made point of debate in
bond elections. 1t is argued that because
a large part OF the county wealth is with
in the corporate limit OF such cities and
towns, highway bond money should also
be used to construct their streets. II is
even urged that the expenditure should
be made proportionate to the assessed
valuation within the city limits. II the
proceeds OF highway bond issues were
distributed in this way, their purpose in
many cases would be defeated. The phi.
mary object of the county highway bond
issue is TO build county market roads and
not to improve city streets, although a
| high percentage OF the assessed valuation
may be city property. 1t is now known
that the expenditure of city taxes on
country roads is a sound principle and
that it is one Of the best features OF State
aid for highways. In Massachusetts the
city of Boston pays possibly 40 per cent
OF the total State highway fund, but not
a mile of State-aid highway has been
built within its limits. New York CITY
also pays about so per cent of the cost of
the State highway bonds. Some State
laws prohibit the expenditure of the pro-
ceeds OF State highway bonds within cor.
porate limits of cities or towns.
The improvement OF market roads re-
suits in improved marketing conditions
which benefit the city. Most cities are
essentially dependent upon the Surround
ing country for their prosperity and de-
velopment. The development of suburban
property for residence purposes is also
dependent upon highway conditions and
it is becoming evident yearly that what
ever makes tor an increase in rural
population must be encouraged. Since
the introduction of motor traffic, country
highways are used to an increasing ex-
tent by city residents. In fact, the cost
of maintaining many country highways
has been greatly increased 10y the presence
OF city owned motor vehicles The general
advance in facilities for doing country
business from town headquarters when
roads are improved is no uncomfortable
factor in the commercial life OF the COM
munity.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

Preston county seems % be- the storm
center for political cyclones this cam
paign. The old standpat crowd over
there are dying hard. They have been
smitten with leprosy and the dry rot for
years and the Democrats have been try
ing 10 quarantine OF isolate the bunch.
a. the law requires, for the last decade
and since the Progressives cut loose from
the old carcass, have come very near to
accomplishing this good work. However.
the old gang are like the jointed snake.
~ long az the head and tail are left they
come together. They have been cut 70
pieces time aud again, but crawl together
and rear mp their brazen head and spit
venom and hiss and bite every one that
treads on them. The aggregation also
resembles the boopsnake, and IL is hard
10 tell any more where the head and the
tail starts or ends. Randolph Enterprise.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12
L. s MCDANIEL.
Supt Kingwood Schools
Arizona Woman Use Their Vote

The women ofArizoJa werecnfranchised
IN 1912. The Democratic State Plat
form, adopted in Phoenix, September
18th, 1914, contains the following plank .
1--WE congratulate the women Of the
state on the requirement Of equal sui.
irage in Arizona. We call attention 10
the fact that this reform vas brought
about through machinery Of popular
rights established by the Democratic
party.
1--WE note with approval that the
women have registered and generally
exercised their right Of franchise In the
primary election Just passed.
1--WE unqusliledly endorse the prin-
ciple and practice Of woman suffrage and
we pledge our candidates for United States
Senators and Representative IN Congress
TO vote at all times in favor OF National
Woman Suffrage"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

On account Of the very wide spread Of
the contagious communicable disease
known az Foot and Month Disease among
the live stock in several Of the middle
western states, including Ohio, and In
view Of the fact that we have upon orr
statute books no legislation authorizing
a general quarantine, desire that all
parties who own live stock in West Vir.
GINA use due care and diligence in guard
ing them 20 far AZ possible against feed.
ing Of imported feeds and against the
passage and shipment from one section
Of the country TO the other. and that in
case Of an outbreak of any disease which
might have some Of the symptoms Of
Foot and Month Disease, that notice b.
given At once b. the state Department Of
Agriculture at Charleston, West Virginia,
and that the animals or herds 20 affected
may b. separated from all other animals
or herds, and that such quarantine be
maintained until proper investigation
and determination can be had.
IT. +. WILLIAMS,
Commissioner Of Agriculture.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

With considerable difficulty and
only few days before school began
we succeeded in getting a high school
teacher who could coach athletics
Mr.. Carter took our raw material
and in surprisingly short time had a
good football team. Only one or two
of the boys had played before, but
the rest learned so readily and show
ed such ability that we were conf
dent of winning our first game with
Terra Alta.
The day of the game came. When
the Terra Alta team arrived it was
discovered they were using ringers
teachers and out-of-school men. In
self-defense Kingwood put in two out
siders. In the game these two did not
know the signals and so were of no
great advantage. The game was won
by Terra Alta 26 to 6. The game
was enjoyed by many of the people
OF Kingwood as well as by a loyal
crowd of Terra Alta "rooters." There
was no trouble or disturbance what
ever. Kingwood even hired a man
from Morgantown to come up and re-
fierce in order to have an unprecedented
official
In the return game played at Ter
ra Alta, Kingwood. following her OPP
ponents precedent, went loaded. +"
During the game. unfortunately,
lighting was started 1t is always diff
ficult to place the blame when a foot
ball fight starts, but it Is worthy of
note that all the fighting of this game
took place when Kingwood's playing
was putting her ball near the goal
line. During the disturbance between
the two teams some of the outsiders
even came on the field and took part.
During the day of the game an
overcoat was taken from the hotel
Since Kingwood men were I'm the no.
tel suspicion fell that way. but the
high school football boys have sign
ready to make OATH that they know
nothing of the matter.
Kingwood regrets that these things
have happened. and regrets to Sever
all athletic relations" with her sister
high school However it would be
best 10 do that unless hereafter the
superintendent Of each school should
sign a statement mentioning all play
ers by name and declaring them to
be high school students, candidates
for diploma. carrying three or more
subjects, and I'm attendance at school
80 per cent of the time since school
opened
l.. S. MCDANIEL.
Supt Kingwood Schools.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12
Who IL TO Blamel

Terra Alta, W. Va, Nov. IL, 1914.
High School Athletic Association,
Kingwood, w. Va.
Gentlemen:
l hereby give notice that the Ath-
letic Association of Terra Alta High
School has severed all athletic rela-
tionship with Kingwood High School
1t is useless for me to state the
reasons, for they can plainly be seen
Yours truly,
VIM. l.. FREELAND,
High School Athletic Mgr,
Terra Alta, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12
Report OF County Agent
MARCH l6-ocroBER 81

Miles travelled by team, 2055: miles
travelled by rail, 1885; total number of
visits paid, 627; meetings held, So; total
attendance, $500; average attendance, 81;
number OF days spent visiting, 143; holi-
days, Office and wet days. 81; average
number OF miles per day by team when
visiting, II; average number of visits per
day, "a; number OF letters written, SIS:
number of farmers visited, $50; number
OF articles to the papers 3S.
DEMONSTRATORS
There were S3 demonstrators, some
being in each district. Fourteen grew
potatoes getting an average yield of I4O
bushels per acre. Four demonstrators
started alfalfa. Six tested out soy beans
the average yield was over two tons Of
hay per acre. Several grew corn, crimson
clover, Canada peas or witch. Fifteen z
the farmers visited plan to remodel aid
improve their chicken houses in the near
future. / have assisted fourteen in
pruning trees. Thirty-seven farmers have
tested a square rod of crimson clover and
the same amount of witch to compare
these clover crops. Silos have been erect
ed by % farmers; indications are that nj
least 90 farmers will build silos next
summer. Six farmers are weighing and
testing their milk.
Oh course much of this work would
have been done even though no county
agent were in the county However most
OF the work reported is believed to be due
to the work OF the county agent.
Farmers are continually taking more
interest in the work Five corn shows
were held, each being more successful
than former shows. There were over 200
exhibitors In the county show Mt King.
wood. An active farmers organization
has been formed at Terra Alta. Four
other districts have formed temporary
organizations, while county organization
has been started.
There is slow but sure inoreasino
interest in better farming. Preston county
In lew years should become the fore.
most potato and dairying county in tho
state.
RECOMMENDATION
l. That the county agent have the
stronger cooperation OF the farmers.
possible only through organization.
2. That the farmersgive more assistance
In working mp meetings. exhibits, etc. y
). That Preston county have an ex.
tension school this winter.
4. That more silos be built
o. That more and better livestock be
kept.
9. That near markets, more attention
be given TO dairying.
Z. That more potatoes be raised near
the railroad.
3. That more attention be given 10
poultry.
.. That soy beans be tried more ex-
tensivey.
10. That farmers wishing to see the
county agent, communicate with him bv
letter or otherwise.
Respectfully submitted 10 the farmers
OF Preston county.
JouN Y. MCnoNALn,
County Agent.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

Strange that TIE Republican press never
criticised Maj Chsrles d. Elliott while
that gentleman was working in the Re
publican vineyard and manipulating it,
policies in manner that was not strictly
IN accordance with the moral code. Even
the jurist Of the state Journal remained
silent. DO they hope at this late day 10
convince the people that they did not
subscribe 70 such political methods ~
long A. the Republican party reaped The
benefit
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

1t lie not reported from Republican
headquarters just how many recruits the
Bowers scouts. namely, George Kerchi-
val, John Herndon and "Gunger" Davis
recruited for the Bowers army during the
campaign, but the scouts are unanimous
in their regret that the automobiling sea-
son IL closed to them.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

We had a politician or two in this
county during the recent campaign that
worked both ends against the middle.
This has been their trick for years. The
people have gotten on 70 their grating
and duplicitY and today the candidates
that they are known 10 be supporting are
opposed BY ninety-eight per cent Of the
good people Of this county, irrespective
Of party affiliations.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

Prohibition cannot be said 10 be an
entire success in the town ri Charleston.
The fellow who was sending out the Re.
publican dope from that village claiming
tbe election Of a solid Republican con
gressional delegation from West Virginia,
could not have been in that condition
that prohibition is supposed 10 place the
individual after be has INDUCED in a
season Of high balls. The Republican re-
ports from Charleston indicated that the
high balls were still painting Landscapes
On The brain.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

Senator Adam Littlepage's legion OF
friends in THE county were glad to learn
Of his election to congress. Senator Little.
page Is known TO be the true friend and
defender Of the workingmen. He is not
ike a certain creature in this county,
whom We could name who is the friend
Of the workingman for the almighty
dollar
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

Agriculture is the keynote Of our sue.
cess, but the pier upon which this note
rests is the road between the farmer and
the market. Good roads, good schools,
good farms, happy homes and prosperity
- opposed 30 impoverished communities.
discontented families and general de-
preston. Which will you choose?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

The Elkins influence was the most
valuable asset that George NJ. Bowers
had in Preston county. The entire FL
kins machinery was set in motion for
Bowers, who, it is claimed, was valua-
bic friend of the Elkins interests.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

1t is a question whether George NJ.
Bowers got valued received in Preston
county. The workers employed by the
Bowers managers were not the class that
could appeal to the intelligent and vir-
tuous voters with any degree of success.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

Those Democrats whom George NJ.
Bowers was going to give public offices to
must wait until George can dispense with
his crutches. His locomotion is such that
1t will take him some time to reach
Washington
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

1t is estimated that the war in Europe
is costing at the rate of S25, O00, 900 per
day. Still, there are some partisan fools
who criticise the Woodrow Wilson peace
policv
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

That Georgia farmer who netted S2l0
from an acre of corn and beans is a
greater benefactor to mankind than the
political CRATER who received $500 to
corrupt voters.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

'D'Vi'' ~ ''''''s..,s.'., 3
For President Of b. Of e.:
McGrew. Rep.-Prog. .. 1oE
Wolfe Dem. ..................141
For b. of f.:
Warman. Rep.-Prog. .. 90
DVih' '''...
For Justice OF the Peace-no candi-
dates Conway, 2. Bowermaster ?.
Walls, Wilett, /.
For Constable (no candidates) osk
vote was cast for each OF the follow
ing Walls. Frankhouser, Herring.
Copeman. King and Mosser and two
votes for Thomas.
The vote for The school levy Is a.
follows
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

This is the season Of the year that calls
Tor The use Of the spit-log drag. Why
not drag the road after every rain2 Il
will DO away With the mud and give rs a
good road all winter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

The latest proposition is to cut up
whales into choice porterhoure steak.
Thus variety is added to the charm Of
life for the consumer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

The Wheeling Intelligencer owes Con-
gresham NJ. M. Nicely an apology for
not making good its threat that it would
lick the Major.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

For the first time in the history of the
county the Democrats elected the clerks
OF the courts in Taylor county.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

Rad supervisors and engineers should
zee that diehes and drains are cleaned
and opened for winter drainage.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

Maybe Honest John Hamilton did no
make Hunter Moss travel some befor,
>the Judge reached the congressional goal
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

Ii the State Journal can formulate
plausible excuse for its inaccurate
prophecy on the late election we would
be glad to receive it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

1t is quite noticeable that since the
campaign closed there has been falling
off in editorial matter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

If you have a hammer and can WELD
1t be builder and not knocker.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

The water power trust proved mightier
than the people. Due credit must be
accorded Senator Arlington Bliss McCrum.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

The attempt to Berkeleyize Preston was
a complete failure.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

The State Journal can now proceed
with the Belpre bridge
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

T. r. should be allowed to rest under
the vine and fig tree at Sycamore Hill.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

The reports coming from South Africa
would indicate that the Gen. Bughlers
are needed in that territory.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

One hour spent in opening ditch will
be Of more service than a weeks crib.
cism Of the road officials
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

The Bull Moose has still one horn left
after the battle.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12
Commissioner Of Agriculture.

Wsnted-To buy second hand Burn
side stove, No. ], 2 or 3. Must be cheap.
Apply - Jamea O,Hara. 2.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12

The hand that marks the ballot rules
in America.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-12
KINcwooo. NOVEMBER u

America prefers ballots to bullets.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-28
Poplar Spring Dots.

Poplar Springs, Jan. 2d.-The arti-
Gle in the last Advertiser. taken from
the Abbcville Medium, in reference to
the cost Of securing an education ut
one of the state colleges and at the
dcnominational colleges, was timely.
1t does seem that the state colleges
ought to be able to educate as cheaply
as any other college. Tho rural
schools are the ones that ought to be
made more efficient and given more
attention, for in them the great ma
jority Of the men and women OF the
next generation will receive all the
education they will get.
Miss Lula Simpson and Mr.. j. W.
Poscy were married at Greenville on
the 18th, and Immediately after the
ceremony they took the train for
Florida They returned by way Of
Ware Shoals and went to the home
Of Mr.. Jno. w. Simpson, father of the
bride, the 2lst and 22nd, then return
cd to Grccnvillc where they will make
their home iii the future.
The measles are taking the day in
this community. Mr.. w. ]. Watkins
family have all been down with them,
and Mr.. j. r. Elledge and son, Ry-
land, have been real sick but are bet
ter at this writing. Also two OF DR..
Dohnan's daughters are down with
measles. 1t IS interfering with the
school to some extent
Mr.. Jas. II. Wood has been right
sick since Christmas, but we arc glad
to say he is able to be up and about
again, but he does not gain strength
fast
MIR. II. D. Walker is building an ad-
dtion to his house. Mr.. E. A. Pitts
has commenced to build him new
residence. 1t will be just across the
road in front of the old one.
The farmers have taken advantage
OF the pretty weather and have had a
lot OF plowing done.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-28
LIVE STOCK MEN
WILL MEET SOON
State Association COnYenes in Feb.
rurary. Cash Prizes I'm Butter ScOr.
inp Contest

State Association Conrenes in Feb.
rurary. Cash Prizes I'm Butter ScOr.
ing Contest.
The annual meeting of the South
Carolina Live Stock association will
be held In Columbia February d, S and
6. James l.. Mcintosh Of Dovesville is
president and J. NJ. Burgess OF Glenn
son college secretary OF the asso-
citation. Well-known speakers are to
deliver addresses before the members
OF the association. More and Better
Live Stock in South Carolina" is the
slogan Of the association.
Secretary Burgess has issued the
following statement.
"rhe next annual meeting of the
South Carolina Live Stock association
will be held IN Columbia S. c., Feb
ruary 4, and 6. send herewith a
programme Of the meeting. Can you
not arrange to meet with us? We
would be glad to have you, even if
YOU are not member.
al am also sending you the rules
and entry blanks for the annual but
ter scoring contest. We would be
very glad to have YOU enter this con-
test. You will be glad to know how
your butter compares with the but
ter of other contestants.
IL enclose the monthly want and
sale list, which is published by the
association. You will notice that no
charge is made to members for the
advertisements in this list. Would
YOU not like to join lis and get a
chance at the free advertising?
I'VE would be very glad if you
would sign the inclosed membership
card and return it to me with your
dues for one year. In union there is
strength and We want to get into our
association every person who is at all
interested in life stock"
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1914-01-28
SEE If THE CHILD'S
TONGUE Is COATED
Mother! Don't hesitate! If Cross, Few.
eerisll, Constituted. give "Calliornia
Syrup OF Fipso

Mother! Don't hesitate! If Cross, Few.
erisll, t0nstipatcd give "Caliiornia
Syrup OF Figs.'
Look at the tongue, mother! If coat
ed, 1t is sure sign that your littl @
ones stomach, liver and bowels need
gentle, thorough cleansing at once.
When peevish, cross, listless, pale,
doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act natu-
rally. or Is fevcrish stomach sour,
breath bad; has stomach-ache, sore
throat, diarrhoea, full OF cold, give a
teaspocnfnl of California Syrup of
Figs" and in a few hours, all the foul,
constipated waste, undigested food and
sour bile gently moves out of it's lit
tie bowels without gripping, and you
have a well, playful child again.
You needn't coax sick children to
take this harmless "fruit laxative"
they love it's delicious taste, and it al
ways makes them feel splendid.
ASK your druggist for a 50-cent bot
tie of california Syrup Of Figs"
which has directions for babies, chill
dren of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly on the bottle. Beware of
countcrfcits sold here TO be sure
you get the genuine ask to see that it
IS made by "California Fig Syrup
Company" Refuse any other kind
with contempt.