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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05
What the Farmer Did

A city man recently visited his Country
cousin" The man from the city. wish.
ing to explain the joys of metropolitan
life, said: ave have certainly been bav-
ing fun the last few days. Thursday we
autoed to the country club, and golfed
until dark, then trollied back to town
and danced until morning." The country
cousin was not to be stumped i'm the
least, so began telling of some of the
pleasures OF the simple life: 1--WE have
had pretty good times here, too. One
day we buggied out to Uncle Neds and
went out to the back lot, where we base.
6alled all that afternoon. In the evening
we sneaked mp into the attic and pokered
until morning" A sturdy old farmer
who was listening, not to be outdone.
took mp the conversation at this point
and said 81 was having some fun about
this time myself. / muled TO the corn
field and gee-hawed until shutdown. Then
! suppered until dark, and piped until
> o'clock, after which ! bedstcaded until
the clock fved, after which / break
lasted until it was time to 90 muling
again"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05
JOHNSON WINS IN cALrpoRyrA

San Francisco, Nov. 3.-Scattered re-
turns from all sections of the state indi.
cate a land slide to Gov. Hiram w. John.
son, Progressive candidate for reelection
over John ID. Fredericks (Rep. and
d. Curtin dem } Every percinct re-
porting up to 9;45 O'Clock gave johnson
plurality. In Los Angeles, Frederick s
home county, Johnson was far In the
lead
For United States senator the early re-
turns were too close to hazard a forecast.
At auti-prohibtion headquarters it was
asserted that prohibition had been defeat
ed, more than two TO one.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05
Obituary

Ralph Wiles, little four-year. old son O
MIR. and Mrs. John Wiles, died at mi
home near Kanes Creek, Monday even
ing at 500, due 70 an abscess on tn,
brain.
Services were conducted by the paste
OF the Davis church at the Davis home.
a precious one from us has gone.
A voice we loved is stilled,
a place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filed.
Farewell dear son than has left us.
And our loss we deeply feel.
But It's that hast bereft us,
He can all our sorrows heal.
He has gone to live with Jesus
In that land 20 pure and bright.
He is singing with the angels.
ROBBED forever more in white.
One by one our hopes grow briter
As we near the shining shore
For We know across the river
Waits the loved one gone before
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05
Rowing Men sunerstltlons

oarsmen like sailors. are apt 10 be
buperstitious. In the university boat
race at oxford England. the belief
that the winner Of the toss will win
tne race Is generally justified. So.
also Is The idea OF weight meaning
victory for 90 out Of 90 races have
gone 20 the heavier crew At one
ume 10 was the FAD for oxford 10
carry bunch Of violets IN their boat
LOT luck but This has died out. In
1908 oranges cured several OF the OK.
ford crew Of Influenza. and some ~
mem took TO orange colored ties. but
cambridge won Another mascot that
failed was the fox terrier Bob. who ao.
eompanied the light blues all through
their training in 1911.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

The district teachers institute for
Valley district will be held at Mason.
town November 18th Prof G.. IS. Grow
and DR.. J.. II. Vickers Of the University
Will be present DR.. Vickers will deliver
lecture at O'Clock in the evening
Everybody is very cordially invited 10 a..
tend both the institute and lecture.
J. NJ. CHAIRMAN. Chairman
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05
Value OF Potatoes

Potatoes furnish an important supple
mentary supply Of starchy food. Because
OF their bulk they may not be available
for armies in the field but there is no
reason why the non-fghting population
should not in time OF war use them In
increasing quantities as substitutes for
bread. Germany, it will be observed, Is.
in normal times, well supplied with po-
tatoes. They are largely used, it is true,
in the manufacture of alcohol. This
could easily be suspended, in part at
least, in time of war, if necessity de-
manded it, unless, indeed, necessity also
demanded increasing quantities OF alcohol
as a substitute for gosoline in the running
OF her numerous internal com bustion
engines. Austria and France are also
fairly well supplied. Since Germany and
Austria are the only countries which are
likely to have any difficulty in getting
supplies from the outside, peculiar inter
est attaches to their ability to support
themselves. So far as starchy foods are
concerned, it does not look as though
they would suffer, unless, indeed. they
should not be able TO produce as much
In time OF war as in time of peace. -
From THE European Food Situation, -
by T. n. Carver, in the American Re.
view OF Reviews for November.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

The farmers of Ingham county, Mich
igan are considering the question of erect
ing canning factory of their own at
Lansing. They have become convinced
that such plant would take care of the
market surplus and also would make it
possible to increase the acreage i'm that
section of sweet corn, peas, beans and
fruits of all kinds. The men back of the
project have observed that wherever
canning factories have been located a
large home market has been developed
and the necessity OF shipping avoided or
greatly reduced. Such factories have
proven to be boons to the rural com
munities where they have been placed
Without exception they have given the
small farmers chance at intensified
farming and have afforded a market for
what the small farmer had to sell. There
are about 200 growers who supply the
Lansing market and they have found
out that gardening is a good business.
Many OF these want to work on a larger
scale and for that reason are in favor of
factory to convert the surplus into a
marketable product. The experiment
will be watched with interest. for the
idea is applicable to almost any part Of
the country.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05
Woman Appointed United States
Attorney

The appointment Of Mrs. Annette
Abbott Adams Of San Francisco, TO the
Office Of Assistant United States Attorney
there, is arousing much interest because
Mn. Adams is the first woman in the
United States 10 occupy such position.
II is said that when Mrs Adams name
was submitted last spung, her appoint
ment was endOrsedsby President Wilson
although opposed by Attorney General
McReynolds. Mrs. Adams II one Of tine
most prominent women attorneys Of her
state. She is agraduate Of the University
Of California
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05
Election Results
CLOSE IN ILLINOIS

CLOSE IN ILLINOIS
Chicago. Nov. At will require the
official canvass of the votes cast in Illinois
probably before it is decided whether II.
G. Sullivan or l.. Y. Sherman has been
elected to the United States Senate from
Illinois. AT late hour tonight Sullivan
was claiming the election by 300. while
Sherman was holding ont for 10000
plurality.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

Democrats not only in West Virgins
but al over the Nation regard the result
Of The ballots in Tuesday contest in thi,
state, as one d the greatest party victorie,
IN years. West Virginia wa the onlJ
state IN the union that showed a Demo
cratic gain, and that ~ adding a con
gresham % that column. This. with
the great reduction that Colonel Thomas
J.. Hodge,, candidate Tor Congressman a,
large, made in the majority Of Die re.
publican opponent shows that Democrac,
is 81 hourishing m tbe little Mountain
State ~ in most Of The commonwealth
Of The nation.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

There is not another country on the
globe that can engage in such violent
political controversies and when the last
ballot is deposited can walk away and
forget it but your Uncle Sans children.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

The gentleman who was az the head o
a Chicago mail order house, who died
and left S17 900, 900, was followed 10 tbs
grave week later by a man who had
done all bis dealing with the mail order
house and did not leave one penny.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

Those western states that adopted the
initiative and referendum are complain.
ing about the expense Of too many cleo.
tons. Can't please all the people all
the time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

The New England minister who says
that the automobile has become an object
of worship must be keeping record oil
the sacrifices being offered up to it.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

Now it is Zionist Voliva who has
ordered his followers to resist by arms
vaccination, smallpox having broken out
among the Zionists in Zion City, Illinois.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

j. +. Duckworth, a North Carolina
Democrat, has eighteen sons who are oil
legal voting age. A cordial invitation ID
extended to Mr.. Duckworth 70 come e
Preston and locate and bring the bog.
along.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

The public admires the candidate who
can face the enemy and go down to hon.
orable defeat without believing.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

There is a postmaster over in the state
of Pennsylvania that has held the job
since 1877 who has been trying to let &c
of it for the past year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

Col. Roosevelt emphatically denies
that be will b. the Republican presiden-
tial candidate in 1916, which precludes
The editor Of the State Journal from
voting for the man whom he introduced
70 the American people a. presidential
timber.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05
Important Meetings for Farmers

w. b. Liverance, market milk expert
OF the dairy division, department of agri-
culture, and q. L. Oliver, dairy expert
OF this state, will be in Preston next
Friday and Saturday. They will hold
meetings at Eglon and Aurora on Friday
and at Terra Alta Saturday. The pur-
pose of these meetings is to establish
cream routes out from Terra Alta. 1t is
hoped that by hauling this cream for
awhile, and shipping to the Oakland
creamery, later enough cows will be had
to support creamery at Terra Alta.
All farmers interested in selling cream
should attend these meetings. They are
promoted only by government men and
are intended to aid only the farmers.
Remember the dates and places: Aurora,
Friday, November 6, 200 p. IN. Eglon,
Friday. November q. 700 p. m. Terra
Alta, Saturday, November Z, 200 p. M.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

When the sun disappeared on Tuesday
the ballot lost and won victories. To the
victors we extend congratulations to the
vanished our coincidence.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

A man out in Nevada shot at a snake
and discovered gold. We used to have
men in this state when they were shot
would discover snakes.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

The fellow who cannot take the politi.
cal gaff had better not engage in the
game.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

Since the ballots have been counted we
have been unable to find one who did not
know how the election would go.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

III they want to get rid OF Villa in
Mexico let them put the presidential
skids under him.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

We console ourself with the thought
that the other fellow does not know
whether we pronounce those European
names correctly.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

In America we are standing by the
grape juice, while in Europe they cannot
get away from the grape-shot
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

In the result of the election there must
be some disappointments. So, cheer up
and try it again.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

II any one has figured out how old Ann
was they might try their hand on the cost
OF the European war.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

The Kentucky girl who cut eight acres
OF oats in one day is worth one thousand
who are perfect in the tango.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

The Hon. Mike King is said to be
among the few 1rishmen in this country
who are standpatters.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

The physician who prescribed silence
for Teddy must be too busy to take part
in politics.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

The British were too busy to celebrate
the anniversary of Trafalgar this year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05
RESULTS OF CORN TEST

During the past summer a corn test
has been run on the farm of ]. w. Dorsey
near Kingwood. The purpose of this
test was to see whether some foreign
varieties would yield better than the ma
tive corn. The results follow. This is
the green weight OF the corn, one-third
having been deducted for cob.
Variety Blu. per Acre Maturity
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

The woman who wears a narrow skirt
can she be said 20 be broad in her views2
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05
kiNowoop. NOVEMBER s

Which do you prefer. the grape juice
or krape-shot?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-11-05

To the hobo universal prosperity il
abroad when he can borrow dollar.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-08-11
= AS A TONIC.
Mutual Consolation of Invalids Aids
Their Recovery.

Some years g there appeared in
the newspapers an open letter in
winch a suffering and helpless woman
asked aid in obtaining A law to permit
lnvatidS pronounced incurabfa after a
medical consultation to be put 10 death
palnieSSly. Naturally. the letter at
tracted attention and awakened the
old question whether OIL not physicians
were justified in shortening life. 1t
IS of interest, then, to note that the
writer OF the letter now ~rejoiceS at the
non-fulfillment Of her wish. She has
lived to experience how much life
may hold even in the face of bodily
heipiessness. and how greatly hope
prospects which seem at
1lrSt SO unfavOrabie
She tells of having received thou
sands OF letters from all over the
world containing messages of Sy1npa-
thy and appreciation for her daring
attempt TO obtain u modification of
p~resent-day laws protective Of life.
some OF these invalids. she says, have
since written her of their cure and OF
their siadness that conservatism and
Bic -fashione legislation had inter
Vened between themselves and their
lmpatlence. One Of these Correspon-
dents. who was sure that hope was
dead for her, and who eagerly desired
n 'hnls' of the chapter, has written
" iti CoIHpiete recovery and how
much more life now means to her
since she has passed through the
shadow OF the valley of desoiation."
rms correspondence has proved. as
might we'll be expected, a stimulant
and a tonic to the invalid. She fees
not only that her contact with others
mas given them a renewed interest in
life. but also that even her mistaken
suggestion of a evolutionary change
III la " has mt t&nAn ru;tba,+
effect. since it has drawn together in
bonds Of deep human sympathy in
validS n felt their helplessness vet
were helped by the knowledge Of their
common lot.
1t was the touch of nature that
makes the whole world kin-and
KIND, says the Journal Of American
HedlcaI Association "~PTObably moth
ing is more stimulating and genuinely
tonic to sufferers, especially those with
chroaIc ailments. than the feeling that
IN spite Of tf cir own heiplessnpss they
themselves can still be helpful to 9th
ers- The Shut-in Society in this coun
try has made life more bearable for
many persons who ara confined to
their rooms or their houses. Nothing
dlsturbs a certain class Of patients so
nuch as to be constantly in contact
with those who are in good health and
strength and whom they can scarcely
help but envy.
To be brought into touch with
those for whom they themselves can
feel iS q precious source of c~onsoia-
ton and upiift. Pity is a luxury to
be enjoyed, but no human being likes
to be pitied Or to feel that he is an
object of pity. To be conscious of
some advantage in one situation over
that OF others is Of itself an aIleyiation
for many a~ickneSses."
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-08-11

Berlin, Aug. 9-(Via London. Los
a. m.)-The Nord Deutscha AIea-
MORE ZeitunG gives a long recital of
the ill-treatnent OF Germans living
in Paris. Since the end of July. saws
the paper. they have been insuited in
the streets and have had to ask 70,
police protection. which has been AFT
forded reluctantly. Even the rail
ways refused to accept their luggage
as a result, hundreds of Germans
sought asylum in the embassy ana
consulate.
Prosecutions Indusgcd In.
After mobilization. the na,ar
charges. German hotels, rastauran,e
shops and residences were nitiapad
and wrecked. while the police stood
idly by Many Germans were die
missed from their employment w;,b
out their wages being paid. and nov
SeeationS Of every kind were ,nd,naa
in living in the suhn1l-
were subjected to h same trea.
ment. ueat-
AS a result of the eDereeto IT,
Vehtion OF the ambassador c ean -
n,aIs were assisted To leave Eranca
~"hc otheFs without homes .ara -
cofas''fedated in the schools
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-08-11

this article with the ~eautif poem
entitled Wishing" by Ella Wheeler
Wilcox.
WISHING.
(By Ella Wheeler Wiicox.)
Do you wish the world were better
Let me tell you what 10 do.
Set a watch upon your actions.
Keep them always straight ard true.
Rid your mind OF selfish motives.
Let your thoughts be clean and
high.
You al make a little Eden
OF the sphere you occnpy
Do you wish the world were WISER
Well, you make A start
BY accommodating wisdom
In the scrap book of your heart
Do not waste one page on folly.
Live to learn and learn to live.
IL you want to give them knowledge
You must get it ere you give
Do you wish the world were happy,
Then remember day by day:
You must scatter seeds Of kindness
AS you pass along the way.
For the pleasures of the many
May be ofttimes traced to one
Like the hand which plants an acorn
Shelters armies from the sun.
TowSon. Md.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-08-11
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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-27
COncroSS News Notes.

ConerosS, May 25.-Special. Mrs.
Dora Archer and daughter, OF Ander-
son, spent Il few days Of last week
at the home of f. NJ. Gambrell, Of
this community.
Mr.. Plyler left last week for his
home in Greenville after having
spent the past seven months here.
Miss Maude Prather, of WeStmin-
stcr, is visiting her friend, Miss Ma
dera Alexander.
J. NJ. Abbott. OF Columbia, spert
last night here TO the delight Of
hOmefolks.
]. c. Barker is among relatives in
G~Tcenyiile.
The following delegates have
been elected TO represent ConeroSs
church at the union meeting to be
held at Bethlehem next Saturday and
Sunday: w. II. Butler, Ray Bur
dette, S. j.. Barker, Tinnis Abbott, S.
+. Johnson, Henry HcsSe.
w. S. Fraser, after spending some
time in Seneca, is again with his
daughter, Mrs. J. DufIic Todd.
Born. unto Mr.. and Mrs. J.. w.
Walker, on last Wednesday, a son.
Edwin Barker. of Bethlehem, was
in this community one day last
week.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-27

day OF December, 1886, recorded in
Clerks Office of Oconee County in
Book "K," page 567; said tract be-
ing described in said deed as con-
tanning five hundred acres. more or
less, but upon subsequent survey
thereof by |. H. Harrison it was as
certained thai said tract contained
four hundred and siXty-six acres,
more or less.
Terms Of Sale. Cash. That in
event OF failure Of the purchaser, or
purchasers, to comply with the terms
Of sale within five days from day Of
sale, the Master do re-advertise and
resell said premises on the following
%Saleday, or some convenient saleday
thereafter, at the same place and on
the same terms as heretofore set out,
at the risk Of the former purchaser,
or purchasers, and that he do con-
tinue so to do until he has found a
purchaser, or purchasers, who COM
ply with terms of sale. Sail real es-
tate is sold subject to the lien for
taxes for the year 1914 and the pur-
chaser at such sale pay this when
due.
Purchaser to pay extra FOR papers.
w. o. WHITE,
Master for Oconee County, S. C..
May 10, 1914. 1921
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-27
CITATION NOTICE.
(In Court OF Probate \

The State of South Carolina.
County Of Oconee.-By V. f. Martin.
Esq, Judge of Probate.-Whereas.
John c. Smith has made suit to me
to grant him Letters of Administra-
ton OF he Estate OF and Effects Of
Mrs. Margaret A. Rutherford, de-
ceased:
These are, therefore,, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kim
dred and creditors Of the said Mrs.
Margaret A. Rutherford, deceased.
that they be and appear before me,
IN the Court of Probate, to be held
at Walha!la Court House, South
Carolina, on Monday, the 1st day OF
June, 1914, after publication hereof.
at II O'Clock in the forenoon, to
show cause, If any they have, why
the said administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this
10Th day of May, A. d. 1914.
(Seal.) V. e. MARTIN,
Judge of Probate for Oconee County.
South Carolina.
Published on the goth and 27th
days of May, 1914, in The Keowee
courier, and on the Court House
door for the time prescribed by law.
May 20, 1914. 2O-21
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1914-05-27
MUNICIPAL TAX NOTICE.

Ireasurcr's Office, Town L2 WAL
balia.-NOticc is hereby given that.
the books for the collection of all
Municipal and Street Taxes will be
open at the office of the Clerk and
Treasurer during the month Of Nav.
1914. Taxes must be paid during the
month Of May, as there will be no
Of time. Taxpayers will
take notice and govern themselves
accordingly.
All male citizens between the ages
OF lS and 50 years are liable for
Street Tax. JAS. NJ. MOSS,
Clerk and Treasurer.
May 13, 1914. 1921