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The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1915-02-18
BOWEN.

Rex Bowen has moved back il
our midst.
Mrs. Celia Frazier is very sit
It this writing.
Beulah Smith is very sick wi
pneumonia fever.
Levi Frazier is doing good bu
less at Bowen now.
York Frazier was the guest
leo. Martin SUNDAY.
La grippe is serving everyGoc
,retty bad around Bowen.
Miss Nellie Stamper was H.
uest of Miss Pearl Morelan'
tuesday night.
York Frazier is talking about
unning against Mack Lowe fOl
Representative.
Hazel Bowen, the little daugh
fer of MIR. and Mrs. Rex Bower
IS very sick with pneumonia.
Rex, the son of A. r. Bening
field died January 20. Burial
the Sunday following at Forkner
graveyard. He was 10 years old,
the pet of the family. He will
be sadly missed. We give our
greatest sympathy to his bereav-
ed parents.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1915-02-18
SPOUT SPRING

Asa Todd was IN Stanton Fri
day on business.
Berry Hall and daughter visit
ed friends in Montgomery county
over Sunday.
"A. K. Sans is in Clark county
this week looking after AIS Iarm-
ing interests there.
j. ii. Dawson, Of Winchester,
was here Friday interviewing
friends and the local merchants
in the interest Cf the flour he
sells.
Pearl, the little cripple daugh.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. II. +. Chris
TOPPER, fell Thursday and broke
leg. Drs. Williams aud Martin
were summoned and set the M
jured limb.
W. l.. Byrd has purchased the
stock of goods of j. T. Wright.
The inventory of the stock has
been made and Mr.. Byrd has TIA.
Ken charge of the store. The
present building will be enlarg
ed and the stock of goods III
creased accordingly. Here's hop
my that Mr.. Byrd will succeed.
Ex-senator Benjamin Sewell
has moved 10 the place vacated
by Floyd Halsey. Mr.. Sewell
was formerly editor of the Camp.
ton Courier and the "Big Pistol",
the latter free thinking and
free speaking publication, styled
sOmewh like the yellow Jack
et". Mr.. Sewell aud his family
are the kind OF people we like to
see coming into our neighbor-
hood, aud they may feel assured
they are always welcome.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1915-02-18
PuWEll E. JACKSON

Writers of all Kinds of Fire, Life.
Tornado, Lightning and Hail Insur-
anee. We are also agents for the
illinois Surety Company and are pre-
pared TO do a general Bonding bust
ness.
POWELL & JACKSON
Sam w Powell linVille Jackson
office in Court House
Winchester Kentucky
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1915-02-18
A COOL REBUFF.

"My hearts queen" said Mr.. Was
serby, who rather prides himself OF
being able to speak pretty phrases
wouldn't object if tarricd awhil,
at the club this EVENING"
'Mr. Wasserby," answered Mrs
Wasserby, severely, 81 do wish you
would talk sensibly. You ceased to
be slender many years ago and fat
Romeos are a drug on the matri.
monial market"
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1915-02-18
CAPTAIN COOKS LETTERS.

-Four letters Of Captain James
Cook, the circumnayigator, describ-
ing to his friend Iohn Walker of
Witty his first voyage in II. NJ. s.
Endeayour to Australia and New
Zealand and his second voyage in
II. M. S. Resolution, were sold at
Sotheby's, in london, on July 10 to
Maggs for $2.650.
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1915-02-18
NO iNSiNUATiON.

elbow did you come TO say yount
Thompson was intemperlte?"
"Nevcr did say such thing"
"Iou told somebody he drank like
Il fish"
well, what of that? Do fisho.
ever drink anything but water, anc
any more of that than they need p
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1915-02-18
NOT UNUSUAL.

"Here's psychic expert declares
he has communed with spirits"
'1'l bet the judge wouldn't TAXI
it for an excuse"
The Clay City times. [volume] (Clay City, Ky.) 1901-current, 1915-02-18
THE PLACE.

give rod in pickle for my hus
band"
''Where is it?"
GIN family jar"
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02
LARGER EXPORTS OF COTTON
Had Wholesome Influence In Correct
Ing Collapse Of Prices-Trade Bal.
ance Of S25 5,0oo, ,ooo.

The increase in exports OF cotton
manufactures has had wholesome
influence In correcting the collapse
OF cotton prices in the South, but al
though the total exports for the last
ten months exceed by several million
dollars the cotton exports for similar
periods in the past, the real test can
be made only in the domestic mar,
ket.
Ofiiclal figures made public by the
department Of commerce show an
Indicated export total OF approx
mately s75,O00,000 for the fiscal year
while imports will fall below $50,000,.
900, making favorable balance OF
trade amounting to $4,000, 900. This
net business done by American manu-.
facturers cannot fail to be gratifying,
1t means that there will be $25, ,00o, 900
TO be spent In the United States,
which otherwise would have been held
in Europe.
Administration officials. however,
should pay greater attention to the
Improvement of domestic conditions,
says Washington Post. These condi-
tions have been improving, but the
department OF commerce would do
well to consider all possible methods
OF increasing domestic trade.
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02
WANTED TO GET IT RIGHT
Waiter Was Up Against an Order
Which Was Decidedly = New
One to Him.

Once short little woman and her
tall husband went to a cafe Of the
cheaper sort for dinner
viii you have oysters?" asked the
husband. glancing over the bill OF fare
Yes said the little woman, as she
tried in vain to touch her feet to the
floor, ''and, Henry, want a hassock.' =
Henry nodded. and as he handed his
order to the waiter. said: Yes, and
bring the lady hassock"
One hassock?" asked the waiter,
with what Henry thought more than
Ordinary interest. as he nodded in the
affirmative. Still the waiter did not
go, but brushed the tablecloth with
a towel and rearranged the articles
on II several times. while his face got
very red.
Then he came around to the hus-
bands side. and, speaking in whis-
per, said: Say mister. haven't been
here long. and I'm not on to all these
things. viii the lady have the has
sock broiled or fried?"
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02

In the realm OF neckwear few nov
elites in ruffs and boas for outdoors
thaye appeared, II is a bit too early
for the entrance OF important novel.
ties as yet The ostrich boa continues
q favortte in white, white and black
combinations, or white with other col
ors. A premonition of fall appears in
its greater length and thickness. Boas
of ostrich feathers will divide honors
with neckpieces OF white fox. and
other furs that look like II. during
betweenseason period. The days OF
the run OF mallnes or net or chiffon
must pass with those OF midsummer,
but ostrich and white fur neekpieces
may be relied upon for use all through
the winter as well as the fall season.
But even more attention is prom.
ised TO the dressing OF the neck for
indoors this fall than was given II
this summer. Sheer white organdie,
and handkerchief linen play an i'm
portant part in fashioning the collars
shown In the new crepe blouses. These
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02

collars are nearly all high and made
In turnover and wing effects. Fine
plaitings OF organdie are used for the
always becoming and elegant looking
jabots that finish some OF them. The
collars fit close about the neck. but
are eased at the front by small "y''
or square opening, or the introduction
OF outstanding plaits. The opening at
the front is growing smaller, and In
many collars 1t is ,gnored altogether.
A collar which fits like a faring cuff,
fastens at the back and promises well
as style to be worn with tailored
hats. Collars moderately high with
small wings at the front are set on to
plated organdie that rpples about the
neck and redeems the mannish crayat
and collar from its severity.
In outer garments some very new
collars are extremely high and lined
with fur. They are usually decorated
with braid and look very chic and
most comfortable for cold weather,
JULIA BoTToMLEY.
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02
SECURING UNITY OF ACTION
More and Better Farmers Oroauiza
tions Are kceded-concerte
Effort in South Carolina.

The farmers need organization and
sadly lack, at present, means TO Sc
cure unity Of action among the sew
eral states. Those who are interest
ed in buying cheap cotton act as
unit, while we farmers are a disor
ganized mass with no concert of ac-
ton. The South Carolina State Ware
house System shows what can be ac-
eomplished by concentrated effort
writes John L. McI.aurin in Progress
sive Farmer When we began to take
over warehouses we found the insur.
ance rates so high as to be almost
prohibitiye. The difference between
warehouse In the country and fourth
class town was so great that II was
impossible to store cotton except in
the towns. The rate In the country
was $3.50 a hundred. and on a house
OF the same construction in a town
where there was no water protection.
II was sl,T5. We have had a consid.
cradle battle, but have won out, and
are now getting a rate OF $l.5s a hun.
dred on cotton stored In the country.
and with no distinction made between
a country warehouse and a warehouse
In a fourth class town.
The intention OF the system Is to
provide for direct sales from the state
warehouse to the cotton manufaetur-
ers. but, owing to the war. have not
deemed 1t advisable to attempt this
as yet. However. there is no practi,
cal reason why it cannot be done. and
] shall probably take steps In that di
rection before long
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02
TWO DRAWBACKS IN FARMING
Want Of Good Roads and Absence Of
Social Pleasure BIo Handicaps
Farmers Must Cooperate.

That American farmers must coon.
crate in order to get the rural credit
they need is the belief OF Myron T.
Herrick. former ambassador to France,
and Ohio financier. In order for a CO.
operative system to be successful. ac.
cording to Mr.. Herrick, the farmers
must build It up themselves for their
own vital needs. MIR. Herrick gave
the principal address before the Ma.
tional Fertilizer association conven.
tion at Hot Springs. Va. a few days
ago, his subject being THE Need OF
Rural Credits"
Outside assistance to the farmer
will not do. Mr.. Herrick says. The
want Of good roads and the absence
OF social pleasure are the two chief
drawbacks to the farming business at
the present time. outside the lack Of
organization selling and marketing
through cooperation. which overshad.
ows all other troubles OF the farmer.
The rural cooperative bank works
for the individual good through the
common good Of its members. The
banks grand object is to assemble the
individual resources OF its members
and organize and strengthen their pur.
chasing and selling power
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02
Advertise Your crops

In every small city in the land there
is splendid market for every kind
of fruit and vegetable that is produced
in its vicinity. and many OF these
markets are continually in want OF
large quantities of produce which
could be supplied by the immediate vi.
cinity. But these wants are frequent.
ly but poorly supplied at best. and
then usually by produce shipped in
from the outside. This opportunity
is continually facing every producer,
and the key to the situation Is adyer.
tising.
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02

il, new touch that II is worth while
to consider. The collar is finished
with an inlay of silk and is cut rather
high at the back II fits snugly for a
turnover and may be brought very
close up about the neck.
Flaps at each side. fastened down
with a single button. simulate small
pockets on the body OF the coat. Patch
pockets are set on at each side Of the
coats skirt and are finished with a
flap and buttons also.
A narrow stitched-down belt OF the
fabric extends part way about the
waist line. It terminates at each
side OF the front In point and but.
ton.
Machine stitching, done in the most
workmanlike manner. is a part Of the
excellence OF this trim coat. Taken
altogether the suit is admirable and
the model suited to women of all ages.
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02
Cooperation,

The Emnoria idea OF better union
between the town and country is grow.
ing, For an example, read this item
from a recent issue OF the Coffeyville
Journal:
Harmony Grange, near Chanute. In.
vited the chanute Commercial club to
meet with il and the invitation was ac.
cepted. The purpose of the meeting
is to bring the business men and farm.
ers in closer touch"
A proper cooperation between the
town and country results in a greater
progress for both than can be obtained
by them working independent of each
other. Other communities should fol.
low the example of Emporia and Cha.
mute In this union.
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02
CUTICURA SHAVING
10 up-to-pate Shaving for Sensitive
Skins. Trial Free.

Prepare razor Dip brush in hot
water and rub 1t on Cuticura Soap held
in palm Of hand. Then make lather
on face and rub In for q moment
with fingers. Make second lathering
and shave. Rub bit Of Cuticura Oint.
ment over shaven parts land on scalp
II any dandruff or itching) and wash
all on with Cuticura Soap and hot
water, shampooing same time. One
soap for all-shaying, shampooing.
bathing and toilet. It's velvet for SEN
sitive skins. No Shiny mug. No germs.
No waste Of time or money. Free
sample each. II you wish. Address
postcard. "Cuticura, Dept. Ky, Bos.
ton" Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02
MILLS RUNNING FULL TIME
Cotton lndustry Of New England
Seems Permeated With lfe-Pleas-
ing News for the Southerner.

News comes from the manufactur.
ing sections of New England that cot.
ton mills are running in some instances
three shifts day and many more are
running double shift The whole In.
dustry seems to be permeated with
life. In decided contrast with the con.
ditions prevailing year ago.
This is good news for the cotton
raising sections of the South, for II
indicates that large amount of cot.
ton is being worked up in this eoun.
try that has been going abroad
The cheering news has also leaked
out that every cotton mill In Texas is
running full time, and that orders are
piling up. Now. II the cotton raiser
will keep his head. and not allow him
self to be stampeded, there may be
good times. sure enough. in Texas
Fort Worth Record.
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02

Trim and plain and graceful. one OF
the new fall suits, OF plain-faced cloth,
presents all Of the characteristics that
have placed American 'tailormades'
at the head of their class. The skirt
Is moderately wide and plain. finished
at the bottom with a three.inch hem
II hangs plain at the front and back
and achieves moderate fare by
means OF three deep plaits at each
side.
The coat is semifitting and laps over
at the front. buttoning a little to the
left OF the center, with smart compo
sition buttons banded with white en-.
amel.
The sleeves are long. plain coat
shape. rather close fitting and fin.
ished without cuffs. But they are
decorated with three buttons, set
some distance apart II will be no
hced that they curve outward at the
hand little and extend partly over
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02
Practice Of Hurninu Straw

The practice of burning straw is
not as common as II used to be. How.
ever. many farmers do not realize the
true value Of the straw stack. The
fertilizing value Of the straw from a
10-acre wheat field is from $25 to $40.
II the straw is used as bedding and
the manure used. this value OF the
straw is saved and In addition thus
used will absorb large amount of
liquid manure that might otherwise
be wasted.
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02
COOPERATION IN AUSTRALIA
Societies Organized for Purchase and
SaIe-Own Valuable Warehouses
Handle Farm Machinery.

Australian agriculture has peculiari-
ties OF its own. In the early days
farms were usually eighty acres in
extent, but various conditions, among
which no doubt the dryness OF the
climate was predominate, made farms
OF this size economically Improbable.
and the range in size now is from one
to five thousand acres, stocked with
modern machinery, and SO equipped
generally that each is independent OF
all others Naturally cooperation.
such as We have among small farmers
and fruit growers. would not and could
not develop. Instead OF this, coop
GRAFTON in Australia consists OF few
large societies organized for purchase
and sale. says Farm, Stock and Home
These societies have their thousands
Of members. own valuable warehouses.
handle machinery and farm supplies.
and conduct huge volume of bust
ness
There are Two societies in partieu-
lar that call for attention. One has
been in existence about twenty-five
years, and now has 5000 members. Be.
sides its machinery and produce ware
houses in various parts OF the country.
II conducts large banking business
and publishes monthly magazine.
The society handles practically every
thing going from and coming to the
farm. All profits, outside of an ample
reserve fund, are distributed among
the members who hold about seventy
thousand shares. not less than ten
shares may be held by any member,
and the largest actual number held is
about two hundred and fifty. The vot.
ing power is. therefore. well distrib-
uted, and is so limited that il is i'm
possible for any small group of men
to obtain control. Shares are trans.
ferred under certain limitations Seven
directors manage the society, the bus
mess OF which is divided into depart
ments.
The other organization was started
about eighteen years ago. This grew
out OF the dissatisfaction which GER
tain farmers felt with prices obtained
in the town. They appointed their
own agent In the city market; the
agent was charged with the sale OF
the wood and the purchase OF needed
household supplies. Gradually the
transaction extended to other farm
products Stores were opened at rail
way points. There are now fifteen of
these stores, and the company also
maintains steamer on the Murray
river. Twenty-Five hundred members
hold shares, amounting to a capital OF
sl55.0O0. with reserve of $1,000 A
bonus OF 5 per cent on purchase. the
same for the use of the capital, is usu.
ally paid
Cooperative dairy farming and fruit
growing also has received some atten-
ton. There are number of co-opera-
tive butter and cheese factories in
one Of the grazing districts, and these
as a rule, have been successful. Co
operation in fruit growing has but re-
Gently been introduced. and gives ey.
cry promise of being a success. There
is talk OF a central federation OF CO.
operative societies. and this may be
looked for as one of the logical steps
OF the near future.
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02
Miraculous.

The printing press is wonderful
invention"
Indeed 1t is. In few seconds it
can convert comparatively worth
less piece Of paper into a stock GER
tificate that will sell for thousands or
dollars"
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02
LIVING OFF PRINCIPAL

The farmers of this country
have been living. not upon the
interest from their Investments,
but upon their principal: and
whatever measure Of apparent
prosperity they have had In
favored localities has been
largely taken from their capital
stock. The boastful state
ment that the American land
owner has become scientific
farmer is as erroneous as II Is
optimistic, Almost every effort
by the American farmer has re.
suited in decreasing the fertility
OF the soil.-Dr. Cyril G. Hop
kins.
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02
Heard on Maneuvers,

lrate Oficer-"- 1t, man! Duck
your head-don't you know you'd get
shot?
Fastidious Recruit-Ye-es, sir; but
this beastly grass keeps tickling my
nose!-London Opinion.
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02

Some women are hard to please.
They hardly get wedding gown be-
fore they begin to look up material for
divorce suit.
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02

Ten smiles for nickel. Always buy Red
Cross Bag Blue; have beautiful, clear
white clothes. Adv.
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02
The DANGER.

PA, mans wife is his better half
isn't she?"
I'VE are told so, my son."
Then If man marries twice there
isn't anything left of him. is there?"
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02

Many man has been forced to swal
low his pride who couldn't digest 1t.
The Raymer enterprise., 1915-09-02

Important to Mothers
Examine carefully every bottle Of
cASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children. and see that II
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-04-15
MONEY TO LOAN.

Applications received for loans from
$4,000 to 100000, on improved and
unimproved town property and farm
lands. Interest per cent straight
Interest payable annually or semi
annually. Time: one to ten years
Applicants for loans will please give
description, location, and valuation of
property offered as security for loan.
State improvements and valuation Of
same.
We want country representatives to
receive APPLICATIONS for loans, appraise
property. and serve as our exclusive
representative. Attorney or real es-
tate man preferred. Applicants for
Tomas, and applicants for agencies
positively required to furnish at least
two character references and forwar
postage, five &c stamps, for application
blanks, full particulars, and prompt
reply. Write Southern once. South
eastern Mortgage Loan Assn, Fourth
Natl Bank Bldg, Atlanta, Ga.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-04-15
HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE
HONORS REMAIN HOME

The first CT a series of annual tri-
angular debates between the High
Schools of Johnson City. Knoxville
and BRISTOL occurred Friday night at
all three places. The debates was
held in the auditorium of the High
School and a large audience listened
with interest to the young and tai
ent.d dobatcrG. The questio under
discussion was Resolved, Tha the
United State Army and Noyy Should
be increased. Knoxville had the af
firmative here and was represented
by Harry King, Lawrence Lewis and
Elizabeth Hobson, while Johnson City
put forward William Davenport, Ed
ward People and Evelyn Armbrust
to represent;tha glt'v Tn ju g
were Prof. Gray, president of Tus-
culum college, Rev. L. d Riddell and
Mr.. j. E Brading. After mature de-
liberation they awarded the decision
o the negative, although the hon
Us wa"c about equally divided.
At Knoxville
The debaters representing Bristol
had the affirmative were Allen Ruck-
er, Alfred Winston and Miss Reba
Jones. The Knoxville team arguing
tho negative were Willette Anderson,
Miss Mary Flenniken and Percy Hix-
son. The judges were Dr. e z Rail
and Dean ] d Hoskins, fthe uni
versity, and DR.. j. C. Barnes, dean
of Maryville college
At the close of the debate, which
was marked by great enthusiasm on
the part of the debaters and specta-
.ors, a ocial hour was held, the Wis
itors being rendered reception by
the members of the Chi Gamma Del
ia and r. M. C. clubs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1915-04-15
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM
CARTER COUNT YBANNER

Miss Sophia MCCorkle of Johnson
City was visitor here few days
since.
T. G.. Hendrix, clever and popu
lar citizen of Johnson City, was here
a few days ago
Robert Nave, of this place, started
to run away with Anna Mae Hicks
yesterday morning, but was caught
up with at Johnson City by his irate
wife anG brought back home. Through
phone message the police caught
and held the escaping parties until
Mrs. Nave arrived in an auto with
her baby. The disconsolate Anna
Mae was allowed to proceed on her
way alone, while Bob returned home
with his conquering wife.
John Watson of Milligan and Mat
tie Gibson of Watauga were married
near Johnso City Saturday.
Miss Lucille Andes underwent a
very A., cessful operation for appendix
citis at the Memorial Hopital in
Johnson City Saturday.
George Burnham was u pfrom
johnson City Sunday.
The early morning passenger train
on the V. & S. w. run over and killed
Benjamin Whaley about two miles
west OF Butler Wednesday morning.
Members of the train crew say that
they could see Whaley for 200 yards
in front of the train and that he
made no attempt ge GU of he way
of the approaching danger. The
rain knocked him off the track and
when be was picked up he was UNI
conscious. The trainmen started
with the body to Butler, but Whaley
died tn dare.o ), cmfyw hrdllu
died no the road. He was a farmer,
SIS years old and leaves widow and
several children.-Carter County Ban
ner.