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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-05-07
THE EARLY BIRD.

For the first time in American his
tory a political campaign is beginning
eighteen months in advance of the
day of the national election. Repub-
licans started activity by organizing a
publicity association, which announced
its purpose to gather and disseminate
information regarding the principles,
policies and achievements of the re-
publican party, and to point out the
defects and failures of democracy The
organization was no sooner formed
than the democrats became active, and
through a former representative, A.
Mitchell Palmer of Pennsylvania, sent
a circular letter to faithful democrats
throughout the country urging contri-
buttons to a fund for the purpose of
counteracting the efforts of the asso-
citation. 1t is evident therefore, that
the relative merits of republican and
democratic policies will be fully and
freely discussed in 1915, instead of
waiting until the summer of 1916 to
submit facts and arguments to Ameri-
can voters.
publicans, Mr. Palmer sought to pref
udice the American people against the
leaders of that party by asserting that
they were engaged in fiat frying" He
overlooked the fact, of which Ameri-
can voters are fully aware, that the
democratic administration alone is in
possession of the pan and controls the
fire with which fat may be fried. Even
though republicans were so disposed,
IT would be impossible for them to
bring pressure to bear upon large fl
nancial interests in order to secure
campaign funds. The democrats are
in absolute control of such govern
mental bodies as the Federal Trade
commission. the Federal Reserve
Banking system, and the Industrial
commission, as well as the department
of Justice, which conducts prosecu-
tions of supposed violators of the law,
and the postoffice department, which
now assumes to declare what lines of
business may be excluded from use of
the mails. The reference to fat fry
ing" by democratic leaders merely di-
rects public attention to the indisput-
able fact that IL any financial interest
contributes money to any cause be-
cause of fear, that contribution will
be made to a democratic, and nit a
fund.
However, the voters of the United
States are chiefly interested in the
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-05-07
MOTHERS DAY,

The most wholesome celebration OF
Mothers day, the recurrence of which
will be observed at the several places
OF worship next Sunday, is when it is
used to glorify motherhood. While
there ought to be no need to dwell
upon motherhood as the most glorious
privilege and the most heroic work of
service humanity knows, the clamor of
certain women for the right to lead
their own lives in their own way" and
shirk the duty for which nature de-
signed them and on whose perform
ance the future of the race depends
makes a dispassionate view of the ele-
mentary facts of life a. necessity. Sheer
selfishness is back of the abnormal
protest against the scheme of nature
which has been given so much public
ity the last few years. The women
who have left the most enduring i'm
press on civilization have done it
the sons they have borne and
in the principles of patriot
ism and morality. There have been
few really great men in history who
have not stated that they owed all the
good that was in them to their moth
ers One shudders when he contem-
plates what a loss to the world it
would have been had even a hundred
women who could be named offhand
chosen careers" instead of becoming
mothers. The annual study of moth
erhood may be a corrective the times
sorely need.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-05-07
NEW ADMINISTRATION.

Generally speaking, with a change
of administration, municipal or other
, wise comes numerous changes in the
personnel of those who conduct gov
ernmental affairs, and therefore the
comparatively few made with the ad-
vent of Mr.. Kirkpatrick as chief execu-
tive of Dallas is worthy of more than
passing mention. 1t is an indication
that those who have heretofore served
the community in an official capacity
have performed their respective duties
faithfully and well, otherwise they
would not have been continued in
charge of the various departments of
local government. The municipal Or
ganization consists of fourteen men,
bers, and of this number there are
but three changes under the recently
installed administration, the chief and
foremost one being in the mayoralty,
| Mr.. kirkpatrick succeeding Mr.. Van
Orsdel WHO was not an aspirant for
further honor at the election. The
| other changes are in the personnel of
the aldermanic body two new council
to seats occupied during the previous
two-year term by men who wished to
be relieved of the cares of office, To
all positions filled by the council pres
ent incumbents were returned with a
unanimity that cannot be deemed
otherwise than hattering to these SER
wants Of the people.
Mr. Kirknatrick, administration,
the fact that there
10 Iitt1o ,onev in hand with which |
to carrv on the citv government ia
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oil donortr,ents and from, ,resent in
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Tho now ,,,o,,or ,ossessas tbo+ win, and
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arc ond ,,,ess tho urforseen b.nnens
rho observer nrediots that his admin
strotior will ras,,,t II, tho oooo,,, n,;sb
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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-05-07
EUROPE'S BURDEN.

Not long since Mr.. James j. Hill
shrewd student of world affairs and
calculator of coming events whose
predictions have been verified on many
occasions, made the statement that, in
his opinion, the European war would
end not later than the coming fall, not
because of a victory on one side or the
other but because of the physical, fl
nancial and industrial exhaustion
which was already looming into view.
American opinion is coming more and
more to this opinion, which seems to
be attracting much attention also in
Europe, which is recovering from its
war madness sufficiently to take a look
into the future.
Edgar Crammond, secretary of the
Liverpool stock exchange, recently
presented to the Royal Statistical So
ciety, his estimate of the cost of the
war for the first year. He says that
in the first seven months the war in
Europe has destroyed more life and
capital than any war known to his
tory, and has added far more than any
tANSpsNAih~Se
world" Mr.. Crammond agrees with
Mr.. Hill that Europe can not stand
the pace, and in this article he says
that he economic exhaustion, and the
exhaustion of men would render it
impossible for some of the principal
belligerents to continue the conflict
after July"
This autho ority presented table of
the estimated cost of the war for the
first year, as based on the cost for the
first seven months. In his table are
listed the direct expenditures by the
various governments, the capitalized
value of the loss of human life, the
destruction of property, and the loss of
production. He figures the cost at
$35, 700, 100000, without considering
Turkey, Serbia, Montenegro, Japan or
Italy, or any of the Balkan states, The
cost to England is put at $3.50, ,000,- |
900; to Germany. $4,000, 100000; to
$4,000, 100000; to Austria Hungary,
$500, 900; and to Russia, $7,00O,-
100000.
A rather startling array of figures,
it would seem, yet based on known
facts and careful calculations when
justify the estimates made. And when
one stops to- realize what these figures
mean to the countries directly involved
he will readily believe that the lead
ers of those nations, with their own
intimate knowledge of the true situa-
ton, are as eagerly anxious for the
ending of the war as are the most
ardent peace advocates. For unless
the war does end and stop the terrible {
burden of expense involved, it will
mean ruin for at least some of the bel E
igerents-a degree of ruin which they I
will not be able to repair in several a
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-05-07

The annual cleanup day is but a
start in the direction of health and
sanitation. Acting upon the theory
that eternal vigilance is the price
of liberty" cleanup day should be
followed by a health campaign in
which all forces should join. The ac-
tivities of Marshal Chase, acting under
orders from the health committee of
the council. looking toward the abate-
ment of all ill-smelling and disease
breeding places should have the en-
dorsement of the entire community
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-05-07

There are lots of things that the
average man can learn from a close
study of nature. 1t is a wonderful
manner in which the fowls of the air.
the beasts and even the humble worm
are cared for. The budding trees and
shrubs all teach their own lesson, and
aside from gathering lore not found
in stuffy offices, there is lots of health
lying around loose in the ozone of
the out of door world.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-05-07

The reelection of Mrs. Ella ]. Metz
ger to the presidency of the Woman's
club is not only flattering testimonial
to Her executive ability and populari-
ty, but an assurance that the organi-
cation will continue to forge forward
along its several lines of endeavor.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-05-07

Evidences of prosperity are accumu-
lating. Very good. While we would
allegatum or the probandum we are
willing to exercise the virtues of hope
and faith for the present. Let the
proofs pile as high as they will
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-05-07
Autoists in this country may kicl

Autoists in this country may kick
on the price of gasoline, but they
should console themselves with the re-
f1ection they are better off than if
they lived in Austria. In that country
the price of gasoline is quoted at
eighty cents a eallon, and even then
you have to get a government permit
to buy and use it.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-05-07

The harS st job of 'watchful wait
ing" for the democrats is the watchful
waiting they are doing for the return
of prosperity.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-05-07

A Pennsylvania woman has figured
it out that a good OUTFIT for a bride
should cost s2.054. And yet there
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-05-07

are those who have got along on less
and really started housekeeping quite
comfortably and happy.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-23
THACKER-HAMMER.

At the home of the bride in the Me-
chanicsville Wednesday afternoon Miss
Lena Hammer was united in marriage
to j.. w. Thacker. The bride was beau
tifully gowned in navy blue cloth suit,
brown fur trimmings with hat to match
and carried shower of white carna-
tions. She was attended by her sister,
Mrs. Mittie Montgomery. The groom
was attended by his brother, Marshall
Thacker, and Rev. r. G. Stubbins per-
formed the ceremony. The yoGng couple
to Greensboro and caught the
evening train for Washington on their
honeymoon. The bride is young lady
of fine qualities, the groom we'll known
farmer, living two miles out, where the
couple will make their home.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-23
THE TRUE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

There are several needy families in
| the city with whom the more favored
could help spend their Christmas money
with the greatest blessing that has ever
| come to them. You whom God has pros
pered should make it point to hunt up
your unfortunate brothers during Christ
mas times especially. Remember in
the sight of God they are probably your
equal and if you fail to share the
many blessings you enjoy with them
you may regret it in after years.
'No man can live or die to himself %
Neither can any man say, Il am not
my brothers keeper" in a way. Can
you pass by such cases as these:
Family of four, husband has tuber-
culosis, wife very feeble, the two chill
dren small, very little help.
A 15year-old girl trying to support
family of three, a younger brother
a cripple, mother an invalid, father dead.
The greatest blessings we enjoy are
in helping others. We are placed in
this world to do all the good we can
for our fellow man but how little we do.
The greed for the dollar and the frivoli-
ties of the times has tendency to
other people and have less time to
speak an encouraging word or do a
kindly act. Life is short and death and
the reward sure and hadn't we better
try to do some good deeds ere the lamp
of life goes out? We think so, and this
Christmas is a mighty good time to
start.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-23
RED CIRCLE AT ROSE.

With this issue the serial Meal OF the
Navy" is concluded and another great
serial starts, viz: "The Red Circle the
first of the ID installments appearing
this week, and the first picture cores
ponding with this installment will DE
shown at the Rose Theatre Thursday,
December 3Oth. AS we issue no paper
next week the first installrnent was
printed this week. The second Install
ment will be in the paper of Thursday
January 9Th, and the second instailment
will be shown the same day at the Rose
and each Thursday thereafter and the
same day in The Review, until the II
chapters are concluded.
Now's a good time to subscribe 10
The Review and keep up with the great
serial, "'The Red Circle Other good Sc
rails will be run from time to time.
You can best appreciate the pictures Dy
reading the story first in The Review.
Also the 18th installment of the, Brok-
en- Coin, due for next week, will appear
with the 18th installment the week fol
lowing.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-23
HIeh Paiut, ~ c., Thursday, Dec. p, 1915
TWO OLD VETS MEET

"Can you tell me if Clerk Cant will
be here today with the pension money p
asked one old man of another in front
of The Review office Monday.
II think he will come or send the
money this afternoon" replied the man
acocsted, "and what's your name?"
ooh, yes, you live near the Abbott
Creek church. Are you related to the
Bill Isham, the fiddler who kept things
so lively at Gettysburg?"
Cant say" said the other fellow,
"but them d. Yankees kept things live
ly enough for newly one fellow had
the nerve to try. and steal my gun, but
he was soon a dead one"
And then the conversation turned to
other incidents of war and these old
vets once again lived over the terrible
struggles of the COS. t'When I got back
to Rockingham" said one of the men,
II barely had the shirt on my back, !"
and with this and a parting farewell of
two men who had not met since the
Civil war, they separated, feeling good
to have run across each other.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-23
NO PAPER NEXT WEEK.

AS is customary with most of the
weekly newspapers and an established
custom of The Review, no paper will be
issued next week, but beginning with
the issue of January 9th, the paper will
go regularly to our subscribers until
next year this time, when we will take
another week off. This is d"nr to give
printers rest, take inventory, clean up
shop, and adjust matters fer another
years constant work for weekly
newspaper knows no rest except on such
occasions.
In this connection we desire to return
thanks to one and fall for the past years
business and for every word and act of
kindness and promising in return to try
and do the very best we can in the year
1915.
We trust each and all will spend
very merry Christmas and happy New
Year, which we trust holds 365 days
of happiness and prosperity TO each of
you.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-23
TERSE PARAGRAPHS.

All is not gold that glittes, said a
bald-headed man as he spied the bronze
shoes on nifty looking lS-year-old fe-
male the other day.
We are drifting. towards she -Esqui-
meaux and the Indian with our fashions
these days-everything trimmed in ful
! Now that the Wilson Calf wedding is
over, We can again turn our attention to
the war and other news of less import
| ance.
At a low estimate $500 O. day is
spent in High Point for tobaccos of all
kinds, candies and drinks, or $lS2,5OO a
year and yet you say money is not
plentiful for even other pleasures, to
say nothing of the necessities of life,
such as automobiles, flour, meat ,etc.i
We are for reparedness-therefore
shop early.
Are the dear girls growing taller or
is it due to "made i'm America" goods
that haven't been shrunk before hand?
Stay on the farm young man and
continue to commune with nature for in
town you will hardly ever think of such
a thing. :; n
The Salvation Army kettle continues
to jingle with the nickels, but as yet the Z
"biling" is not complete.
"And the blind tiger likker gets
meaner and meaner every day since the
number of dens grow less" said well
known character to the editor the other
day. This person should know, he has
drank enough in his life to float bat
tleship.
The description of Mrs. Wilson's trou-
seau or lingerie doesn't interest this ed
itor a. tall.
Chief Gray mastered the glip in one
day-pretty good man, Ell?
The Corporation commission is being
severely cussed and discussed for plac-
ing 10 per cent. raise on Guilford's tax
payers and there are many openingly
protesting leaning to new men for
this office. What say you?
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-23
WHAT RED CROSS SEALS
SIGNIFY

The feeling that comes over me
when | open a letter on which has
been placed a Red Cross Christmas
Seal, is one of increased admiration
and respect for the person who
mailed it," said young woman re.
Gently having in charge the mail of
one of the States Departments. 1T
makes me feel" said she. that he is
not only willing to aid the fightagainst
tuberculosis but that he is sympa-
thetic at heart and generous in
spirit.
The letters that cone in stamp
ed with Red Cross seals bring other
messages thar the one pertaining to
business. To me they say, We
are not only living and doing well,
but are willing to help others live
and do well. We feel the Christmas
spirit and are big enough to want
others to feel it, and in the mean
time we want to see the plague of
tuberculosis driven out of our land.
In other words" said the speaker,
the use of Red Cross seals on a
mans letters. to me- takes all the
stinginess out of that mans heart.
On the other hand, the use of the
other kind of seals, those meaning
less stickers, exclusive of the Red
Cross seals, only marks the user as
either selfish or ignorant of the Red
Cross seals and the great sentiment
they carry out into the world to
Others
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-23
NEWS FROM OLD TRINITY.

George Thompson, of Thomasville,
spent Saturday, and Sunday with his
sister, Mrs. d. &c. johnson, ST., at
Hickory Slope" Mr.. Thompson is
Just back from an extended visit to old
friends and acquaintance at >Richland
and Jacksonville, in Onslow co lnty.
Mrs. Benson Parker is quite Ill with
grippe.
Mrs. Mag Pepper went to Greensboro
Saturday. r..
Bruce Craven is booked to, make a
speech at Sophia Graded school on the
afternoon of Friday before Christmas.
Mrs. DIR. Frank Wood returned to
Trinity last Saturday.
w. N. Elder, of Washington, ID. C.,
is at Trinity for the Christmas holt
days.
Mrs. Mamie Craven has returned to
Ridgecrest.
Miss Rose johnson, who is teaching
in the Sophia graded school, spent Cat
urday and Sunday at her home here.
Mrs. Florence Fields, of Greensboro,
was the guest of her brother, Ed. Cana
way last week.
Mrs. Dennis Parker, of the Prospect
neighborhood, was over to see her aunt,
Mrs. Benson Parker, Saturday evening,
R. L. T.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-23
GUS BROWN ESCAPES ROAD.

Gus Brown, who was given four
months on the road by Judge Dalton for
having liquor in his possession for the
purpose of sale and who appealed the
case, was let off with $3.50 fine by
Judge Webb in the Superior court We'd
nesday. In addition Brown had to give
an $500 bond for good behavior and re-
quired to appear at court once p year
and show that he has been straight:
Brown through his attorneys submitted
and asked for the mercy of the court.
In addressing the prisoner Judge Webb
said: "Well, Brown, you ought to be
on the roads but am going TO give you
another chance"
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-23

Mrs. Marshall Thacker is con-
valescing from the grippe.
M. C. Crowson is able to be out
after a weeks confinement with the
grippe.
Miss Mary Alice Tate, accompani.
ed by Miss Wilson Warrington, ar
rived Friday night from Converse
6. CO. College to spend the holidays
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
+. Tate.
Miss Marguerite Kirkman, student
at Converse College, is spending the
holidays at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Kirkman..
Fred N. Tate is a business visitor
to Georgia.
Robert White, Jr:, is at home for
the holidays.
Several destitute cases have been
reported to The Review Office which
will have the attention of the Com
mittee.
T.. R. Turner, convicted for retailing
and given an eight months sentence on
the roads, and who has been fighting the
case upon a technicality, claiming that
the chief of police had no authority to
swear out a warrant, etc., was ordered
taken to the roads Wednesday by Judge
Webb. The Supreme court had lately
decided against Turner.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-23
Joy FREE" FUND HAS A
GOOD START.
HAND IN YOUR DONATIONS
i ~ AT ONCE.

If You Are Going to Contribute to the
Community Christmas Tree, wheth.
er Cash or Groceries-The Time is
Short-The Details.
Many have expressed. "a willingness to
contribute towards the Community
Christmas tree fund, and several have
done SO to date. The tree will be
erected by the Boy Scouts Wednesday
in the plot at the end of the Southern
passenger depot, and the Scouts will car
ry the gifts around to the DESIGNATED
places Saturday morning. The vacant
store room next to Benefits market
has been secured in which to store the
gifts in the way of provisions and will
be open Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day afternoons from / O'Clock to 6
o'clock for the reception of sn.h gifts.
Those desiring to contribute money
can hand it to the newspapers, The
Review and The Enterprise or to Treas
urer Geo. T. Wood.
Surely you want to help yaur unfor-
tunate brothers these glad Christmas
times. 1t is nothing more than is ex-
pected of you whom God has blessed
with plenty and you will fall far short
of your duty if you do not and per-
haps repent of it in the days TO come
The time to help is now-w,n you do
it voluntarily and receive blessing or
will you try to ease your conscience
with 81 forgot it ?"
The ladies are doing their part in pro-
viding gifts for the poor children and
the big, strong successful men are ex-
pected to buy the substantial things.
Don't let it be said of High Point that
she failed to support such a worthy
cause.
Messrs. Frank Gurley and J. M. Hill
lard are designated to find out the
worthy cases and the newspapers also
to receive such information from indi-
viduals.
Mrs. Kephart will have a chorus to
sing Christmas carols around the tree
and it is going to be an enjoyable affair.
We feel like you are going to help
but want to impress the Importance of
giving now.
The ladies of the committee report
something like $50. collected up to
Monday and the total will reach SIS.
it is thought by Wednesday. Let
every one contribute literally. At
least $500. is needed.
The list of doners will be publish
ed in the next issue.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1915-12-23
Factories Pay Off for Xmas

Most of the factories will pay off
Thursday afternoon, a few will work
till Friday at noon. A weeks holi
day will be given by large MAORI
ty of the factories. A few will start
up the middle of next week and
still others will give ten days holiday
Every factory however will pay OF
this week for Christmas which hap
pens once a year as the factories
have different pay days.