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The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-02-03

Lord Kitchener is wondering how
he is gonig to find guns for that
new amy he is training. Easy old
top-take them from the enemy.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-02-03

Never Judge a newspaper by its
lack Of ads. Judge the merchant
by his lack of ability to conform to
modern conditions and the demands
of reading public.
A strong demand has arisen for
pink shirts. In harmony with
cheeks, of course.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-02-03
LIVING ON OTHER
PEOPLES MONEY

nifty are living on their own money!
II the question was put to eaci
person individually he unquestion.
ably would answer that he is living
on his own funds. And he doubt.
less would be entirely sincere in his
statement.
But are we really living on our
own money!
Let's dig down under the surface
and see what we find.
For the sake of argument we will
assume that you are running an ac-
count with the grocer, and the but
cher, and possibly other merchants.
You pay, of course, but perhaps
you make settlement only every six
ty or ninety days. Some even pay
their bills only twice a year.
Now was it your money that paid
the wholesaler for the goods you are
using and for which you have not
paid, or was it the merchant'sf
And if il was the merchants, and
you have not paid him, is it your
money you are living on until settle
ment day, or is it his7
We contend that fully one-half
the people are living from day to
day on other peoples money, and by
doing so they are themselves direct
ly contributing to the present high
cost of living.
Now control your rising anger for
a moment, and we will humbly en-
deayor to show you why you are
keeping prices up.
The average mercantile stock
costs several thousands of dollars,
and it must be paid for in cash or
the merchant must obtain a line Of
credit from the wholesaler. And
when he buys his goods on credit
he pays a higher price for them.
In turn you buy your goods from
the mercant on credit, and he in
self defense must add still an adj
tional "safety" profit. In other
words, he must charge more than
cash price in order to protect him
self from the certainty Of loss con-
sequent upon slow collections, bad
debts and other annoyances.
Thus two "safety" profits are ad-
ded to the original selling prices Of
the article.
Do you see how it works--how
the price is boostedf
If every customer paid spot cash
for his goods the merchant in turn
could do the same with the whole
saler, thereby securing from the lat
ter a discount for cash of possibly
z " to 10 per cent.
And then the merchant himself
would not be required to add the |
safety profit" to his goods, which |
would mean another substantial re-
auction in the price Of the article,
and all BECAUSE of the simple expe-
iiency of handling the cash over the
counter.
Now dosen't it look as though this
practice of living on other peoples
money is costing us considerably
more than we are justified in paying
For such doubtful privilegei
1t might require some slight in
and little temporary
in order to change ov-
er to cash system, but If the mer-
chant made you fat offer Of fifteen
,r twenty per cent discount for cash
YOU WOULD JUMP AT THE OP-
PORTUNITY.
Doesn't it appear to be to the ad-
vantage of everybody in this COM
nunity to wipe out the baneful cred
{ system and buy and sell for cashi
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-02-03

A fellow in this town ate German
noodle soup and French fried pota-
toes yesterday, and now he can't un-
derstand the war that is raging in
his stomach.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-02-03

A foreigner visiting in New York
thinks every State should have a
State theatre. They have--with BIZ
ennial performances, and farce COM
edy predominating.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-02-03

If you can't pay as you 60 you
had better not start.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1915-02-03

And, HERE Is where deed In
PERFECT LAUNDRY WORK
are performed with EVERY artleIs
entrusted 10 this plant.
Your shirts, collars, and ether
lInen will gave the very maximum
Of service will he TH0R0lY
cLEANSED and STERlLlzED and
returned to you In It's best condition
II WE do the laundering.
Perfect service guaranteed --glve
your bundle to our wagon this week.
Mt. SterIin0 | dundcy co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-12-09
For Sale at a Bargain.

One S Horse Power, Foos,
One Horse Power Fairbanks Morse
Gasoline Engines.
Both engines have been used some
to pull Peanut Threshers which they
did with ease and no trouble. Botf
Engines are complete with clutch
pulleys, and are mounted on Stee
Trucks.
Josey HJw. Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-12-09
Attractive Suit Of Gabardine.


wide velvet hat, and the nifty stick.
Another tailored suit, worn the same
afternoon, equally simple and chic
was of dark blue gabardine made
with Russian blouse coat, and f1ar-
ing skirt trimmed with narrow band
of seal; a small ball muf Of beaver
and seal was carried and spats of
white corresponded with the white
failIe ribbon on the stiff-brimmed
hat.
THE THREE QUARTER COAT
This length prevails in the seper-
ate coat for daytime wear. They
are of fur or cloth. fur-trimmed.
When the coat is made Of cloth, j,
| NAV contrast with or match the frock
One notices box back now and then
bat the belt in some form is most
e ,nerally favored. Buttons are at
tractive trimming, in novelty metas
gold fiiigree, nickel, end the like
The majority of these coats are made
with normal shoulders and set ir
sleeves altough there are many rag
Ian model. One especially pretty
coat was of brocaded brown leather
Several leather costumes were no
ticed at the Horse Show one after
noon; they were worn by mannequin
! from one of our large dressmakini
establishments. ard created quite {;
bit of comment Leather suits ar
a novelty and as such aye attractive
but in all probability they will 40
become popular with the general ru
of people.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-12-09

THE MATTER OF FANS AND GLOVES
Among the most fascinating acces-
sories accompanying these attrac-
tive costumes were not the small,
useless fancies of several seasons
past. but large, graceful fans of
ostrich curled and uncurled. Many
were in whit or the pastel shades;
one especially attractive fan was of
midnight blue, uncur'ed ostrich.
The matter of gloves with the
sleeveless frocks, and all were sleeve
less with one Or two exceptions, has
probably been a problem with many
white gloves. coming just above the
elbow, were generally worn; now and
then one noticed pair in pale pink
or two pairs of black. too. were worn
The universal use of .tulle, matines,
or the fine-meshed net was very not
iceabie it was used to veil the neck
and arms. as a scarf in the hair, er
bi!bwing. pannier fashion, over the
hips. The men with their black suit
and whit fronts made an excellent
background for these pretty women
| and the de!icate]y colored frocks.
DAYTIME SUITS AT THE HORSE SHOW
The daytime costumes at the Horse
Show were quite as interesting as
those worn in the evening. While
there were many attractive one piece
dresses worn under smart seperate
coats of cloth or fur, the tailored
: suit as IN days gone by was most il
evidence. Not the straight mannisi
suit entirely, although there wer'
many of these, too. but the easy-lln
0 semi-tailored suit of broadcloth gab
i ardine, duvetyn, whipcord, and nov
r city checks and strips Many dull
4. colored mixtures were worn. trim
;, med of course, with fur or braid.
An exceptionally effective suit Q
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-12-09
Suit and
Evening froCkS
Worn at the Two Opening
Events of the Season.
Emerald Green a Favored
C0lOr.---A Weekly Fashion
Letter.

New York's social season is in full
swing; it opened in q blaze of glory
with the swinging back Of the Met
ropolitan's doors late in November.
This first night, as always drew the
usual brilliant, opera-going audience
wonderfully gowned in the soft shade
so much favored for formal evening
wear this winter. The white throats
beautifully dressed hair, and gleam-
ing jewels distracted the attention
more than once of even the dyed in
the-wool music lovers, who are u.s.
ually immune to clothes when Caruso
is to be heard.
THE FAVORED PALE TINTs
Among the prevailing shades worr
by the gorgeous "first-nighters'
were pink, blue and white with here
and there a stunning black frock, OF
one of vivid emerald green. Thi:
shade of green is an exception to the
rule of white, or pastel shades. nov
80 modish; there were several entire
gowns in this shade at the opera ant
the most striking and artistic cos
tune noticed at the Horse Show
some weeks earlier, was also Of thi
green. 1t is wonderfully becomin'
to a woman with white hair and
youthful face. Black is favored fo
evening, too, and served as an attras
tive touch of contrast among tn
pale tones in the golden horseshoe
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-12-09


On December Is the Common
wealth will issue its Christmas edi-
ton. which Will ccnrain about 1t
pages OF profuseiy illustrated Christ
ma. poetry and reading and attract
i've advertising by local concerns
Merchants who have not already
reserved space in this issue ought t
do so at once. The Christmas edl
ton comes along with the regular
issue of December Is, being only
part of the regular paper. Lool
for it.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-12-09
The Happenings
IN Nearby Towns
Events of the Week Briefly
Told bV Our Correspondents
Which Will Interest MdnY;
Read What Our Writer'S
Have to Say.
Oak City Briefs

Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.. Ross wish to s,
extend their thanks to the people Of l
the town for their kindness during
! the illness of their little son Clarence.
Henry Davis, a colored man was
knocked down and badly injured,
Saturday night, Nov. 9th trying to
cross the track in front of the $50
train as it slowed down coming to
the station. He was taken to DR..
Edgar Longs Office where his injuries
were attended to. and on Sunday
morning he was taken to the hospi
tai at Rocky Mount where he is being
cared for. One leg was broken be-
sides other severe injuries. From
very recent accounts he is rapidly
improving.
A large gathering of folks, ali
sizes, from the wee little ones to the
"grown-ups" were entertained last
Friday night, Dec. 3rd., at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Billie Hurst, in hon
: or of Mr.. Hursts' 55th birthday.
Music by Miss Mclean and singing
by the young people also violin and
banjo duet by Messrs. Whit Hyman
and John Brown were enjoyed by all.
Refreshments were served at 1920
r at the home made candy was exceed
t ingly good.
Messrs. ]. ". and J. L. Hines spent
: Sunday in Rocky Mount.
J. C. Ross was in Earboro Sunday.
Mrs. F. M. Harrell spent Monday
= in Greenville.
l. Messrs. r. ]. and R. W. House
e spent last week in Sa.ana, Ga.
:. Miss Iaey Graham Chsrry Who
;, spent last week with Misses Pearl
and Jefferson House left fer Hassell
:, Sunday.
,e Wilber Mosley of Hamilton. spent
e. Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. n. M
$ Mosley.
Miss Annie Mae Beverly is spend
e ing the week with her sister Mrs. Z
ID NJ. Hurst.
> Mrs. Marshal Hyman Of Spring
80 Hope, spent Sunday with her mother
:. Mrs. Wick Bunting.
n L. S. Davenport of Speeds, was i.
.e- town Sunday.
HONOR ROLL
ne Oak City School for the 18th week
~ First Grade.
Gladys Everett, Margaret Hines
- Sarah Long johnson, Lucille House
Leola Hines. Myrtella Hyman, Rub
- Hurst, Mildred Davenport, Paulin
-, ~, Dave nport, Ethel Bunting. Elois
Ross, Doris Rawls, Erline Glover
Erma Johnson, Willie johnson. M:
uje Lee Turner, Lillian Harslip, M:
RE Coney, Esther Price. Ellswort
ao+ Glover, Marion House, Kelly Bun
ing. Ernest Estheridge, Thomes Ha
-, rell. Lumas Herrell, Robert Herrei
Ebbie Cross, Robert Price, sLinwoc
m AooAS
nts Price.
Second Grade
the Alma Harrell, Hazel Harrell, Nj
has tie Thomas.
'cts Third Grade
ilor Susie Price, Margar Flemin
e Willie Rawls, Christine Piland, Oliv
Ign q, johnson, Reba Convey, Mollie Gre:
sun Allie Cross, Olivia Hafrell.
81 Fifth Grade
49, Herman Piland, Joseph Faithf'
-; Selma johnson, Wheeler Dani
IN Paul Turner, Elizabeth Moor
bar Blanch Bunting.
rec Sixth Grade
ora Dare Daniel, Pauline Johnson. A
i've Hines, Ernest Bunting, Beatha
s"'o land.
Seventh Grade
40, Marvin Everett, Edgar Turn
+h Mary Hines, Joe Bunting.
''ioh On december Is the Comm
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-12-09

dark green duvetyn. was rnace with
flounced skirt and flaring peplum on
the coat. A wide soft collar Of dark
fox and barrel muff Of fox accom-
panied the suit. Other effective de4
tails were the matching spats, the
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-12-09

Miss Lydia Bob House was in town
Tuesday.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-12-09
F:R:I:E.N:D:S

Like an individual, the strongest
asset IF store is its friends. APP
rs>ertly TO store in this section has
g.. re loyal friends than mine. Sure
!. 10 store strives harder to keep or
rayaz- rs friends.
,,.-. the increase Of trade, I have
s.4=I to my already LARGE
SIJoK, SALES AND DELIVERY
FORCE, and am better prepared to
serve the trade than ever.
t.suember the QUALITY is sur
rasscd by none and equalled by few
Every thing for the HOLIDAY
trade. Prices moderate.
BOTH PHONES La.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1915-12-09

Continued On page four)
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-10-20
MORE PASSPORT FRAUDS.

The abuse Of American passports stil continues in
spite of the efforts of the government to stamp out
Nearly every day the department receives com.
plants Of the misuse authentic passports or the ex
istence Of counterfeits
The German government has as yet made no reply
whatever the American to Berlin July 2S
regarding passport frauds attributed to German officials
It is reported that pending the reply to that note the
federal department justice at least fifteen
Of fraud and that nearly every case has been
traced close some representative Of the German en-
bassy at Washington.
Special agents Of the department are convinced tina.
two officials of the German embassy have furnished
money directly indirectly to a number Of German
Americans who have forged passports They also believe
that the German government has established a plant
where American passports have been counterleited
these accusations true they are serious that
is imperative force the stop the practice
The United States tolerate an abuse that ha
already made legitimate passports issued to American
citizens almost worthless because of the suspicion witt
which foreign governments have come to view an Amer
lean passports. It has to a situation where tho
sign and seal Of own government is no longer pro
lection for own citizens.
If the accusations untrue behooves the German
government say So and clear its own reputation from
mputatons Of petty and exasperatng trckery the
pense Of friendly nation
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-10-20
MOTOR MonsrRoslrlEs.

It is interesting to know that man can stand the
train Of driving motor car at more than 100 miles an
lour steadily for nearly three hours and a half as Gil
Anderson did the new sheepshead Speedway
It is interesting to know that an automobile can be
uilt in America, as the winning was able to beat
oreign cars and endure such terrific strain
But it can't be said that any real advantage results
rom such renzed driving. There isn't much that's new
be learned about driving or making fast motor cars
The drivers pretty much the daredevil punches
Of that viii any risk for the excitement or
the money The little faster from year to
year. the becomes more of an engine and less of
a vehicle But the developments make not for utility.
but for mere sport
Nobody wants to drive car 100 miles an hour along
the highway either business or recreation If any
body did want to- he should be put in a padded cell.
There is neither safety usefulness speed of more
than 80 40 miles hour any public thoroughfare
Thus ponderous, roaring, smoking smelling gasoline
battery four wheels is monstrous perverson
Of an otherwise useful and benehcient invention
II 100000 people want to pay two OF three hundred
thousand dollars see score of reckless engineers
catapulng through blue haze of burnt gas for fame
cash and silver cups that is probably their business
and the business the performers It's human nature
to love speed seek thrills and take chances But
isn't easy why automobile manufacturers put
much effort into the development Of these monstrost
ties Can't they find enough to do in carrying ordinary
civilized automobiles to greater perfection making them
more dependable, comfortable and more beautiful?
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-10-20
MICHELIN AGENT
GIVES OUT HINTS
ABOUT TIRE USE
J. J. Bowen Tells Of the Wear on
Tires BY the Sudden Use Of the
Brakes; Gives Advice About
Use of the Clutch.


Mr.. j. J. Bowen of Bisbee Auto
Company local selling agent for the
Michelin Tire Company, says that the
effects Of sudden use of the brakes
day after day is bound to damage tires
by wearing the tread too fast and
straining the beads and side walls
The layers of canvas in the castings
are thus overtaxed, and little by little
reach the breaking point. Brakes
should anyways be applied gently, and
unless il is absolutely necessary to
pun up your car within a short dis
lance. the car should be stopped as
gradually as possible
Another important point in driving
is the proper manipulation Of the
clutch In starting never slip in the
clutch suddenly. with a jerk, but Qui-
city and easily, in this way protecting
the mechanism of the car as well as
the tires.
Corners should always be taken
carefully at reduced speed, regulating
the speed to round the turn with little
or no use of brakes. As q last word.
it should always be remembered that
tires are rubber and canvas. and not
steel, and that to get the maximum
tire service the tires should be treat
ed properly
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-10-20
THE YEAR OF PLENTY.

1t is remarkable that Of tragedy and increasing
want in Europe should be year Of such unexampled
leny in America. The crops estimated in the lates
government reports almost increditabe
It's of records. The wheat is 600 100000
ushes totallng bushels more than years
treat crop and running than SOOOOOOOO bushels
over the for the years king
Of crops before, emperor There are indications
If Sl8O26OOOOOo That is triae of 100000 bushels
less than the record production 1912 the husking
nay wipe that margin; and anyhow. with the high
prices prevailing this year will be the valuable
corn crop grown At October prices it is rated
worth s21SSOOOOOO. about twice our national debt
Oats viii break the record by 1OOOOOOO bushels bar
ey by bushels hay by 100000 tons sweet po
atoes by 100000 bushels rice by 100000 bushels and
obacco by 100000 pounds Even potatoes which suf-
lered much from September weather are about up to
aormal The cotton crop, while about 100000 bales
under years production represents deliberate
ailment and will probably bring as much money the
1914 crop.
year ago agricultural good fortune due to a
stroke of good luck or a benefcient dispensaton of
Providence This year we may properly take a good
Teal OF the credit to ourselves The nation set about
deliberately to produce more foodstuns before
recognizing that the European would un
xamped demand And the result has fulfilled expecta-
ions We are in position to feed the world with
mutual advantage to the begerent nations and our
selves.
The benefit is not merely temporary. The keen inter
psf aroused in crops will remain The new honor paid
o agriculture will continue and strengthen Farmine
Methods will improve with the demand for greater pro
luction Cropraising will become more and more sci
snthe business instead Of haPhazard sowing of seed
and leaving the to Providence. And thus the war
by stimulating agricultural output is indirectly wor
9illione TO the nation.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-10-20

Full line Of Firestone and United
States Tires always on hand We have
the best equipped yulcanizing plant in
the district and guarantee all work.
We do all kinds of repairing; nothing
too difficult or intricate for our expert
mechanicians Cochise Motor Co.,
Main ADVERTISEMENT.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-10-20
FINED A HUNDRED.

J. II. FORCES, who was arrested
Monday evening at Lowell and charg-
ed with conducting poker game, en-
tered a plea of guilty in Judge Smiths
court and was fined 500, which he
paid William Conley, who was also
arrested, entered plea of not guilty
and will be tried on Thursday.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-10-20

A French scientist once spent As
years and about 100000 in attempting
to produce a blue rose by artificial
culture.
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-10-20

Champ Clark and his joined posse the other da.
which subdued mob Of ynchers and saved their would
De victim. The governor of Missouri recently declare
officially that Champ Clark the first citizen OF tina
state and the Hartford Courant. in commenting
Clarks work in stopping the ynching proceedings
81 ia inclined TO with the governor but add
Champ CLARK is perfect. matter OF course Pc
enc hat be Is democrat; and for another thing,
is a liee-tTade democrat But his environment account
for those defects and in way Them"
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-10-20

Frish r. c. Honeycomb tripe at
Miners Meat Market Advertisement
Bisbee daily review. [volume] (Bisbee, Ariz.) 1901-1971, 1915-10-20

Since President Wilson and ExPresdent Roosevelt
Roosevelt both started cunning for hyphens this countr
has begun 10 look and ACT like America again.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-11-08

Bigger and better than ever real
IL nts the sells-Floto circus his year.
II Is bigger and better. aad all the
other things its corps OF highly effi-
cient press agents soy about g.; but
we can afford TO take all hat FOR
granted az we go 20 the circus this
afternoon and tonigh. and give our
full attention right now TO the bis
feature o. the news In connection
with this particular circus on this
particular day In Albuquerque.
The main feature OF the circus
news today II pay day and the most
important man in the show IL the
cashier. For the performance IN The
big tents az Hopeweli field this after
noon Is the last for the present sea-
son.. At IT. conclusion the zrea.
amusement enterprise win be packed
on it's railway arayan and viii hike
for Denver. there 10 remain la VIM
ter quarters until next April when il
viii make me trip back from Denver
10 Albuquerque 20 opeu here.
lncidentally--and Il il a mighty i'm
portant incident-the paymaster %
the Sells FiotS circus will pay Oh. a
round $4,000 10 employees In salaries
durHg the course Of this afternoon.
This is about .wo weeks payroll for
the Selis-FlDto. As u customary
with an circus Inducements a weeks
pay Il held rs reserve for each en-
pl0ye all during the season This y
for the obvious purpose Of protecting
the management ]. actually protect