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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

In the September American Maya
zine Stanley Johnson writes the first
OF series of articles entitled Youth
Leads the Way" which is to show how
boys and girls. from ten to eighteen
years of age. are adding untold sums
to the wealth OF the country. These
boys and girls. under the direction OF
the department of agriculture. are taxi
ing hold of farming in various states
and showing their elders how more
can be got out of the land. Last fall
in Ohio alone 1900 boys added $780,
100000 to the wealth OF the state.
In the same issue Jerome d. Travers
present open golf champion OF Amer
lea and four times amateur champion
OF the United States, writes a wonder
fully interesting article entitled Golf
Nerve Under Fire" He tells many
stories of great players who have won
or lost matches in tight pinches. The
total effect OF the article is TO cheer
up the "duffer," because star players
as well as the poor players, are shown
TO have bad day. Harry b. Smith, who
has written the dialogues and lyrics
of one hundred and thirty musical
comedies. involving between three and
four thousand songs, contributes
highly entertaining article entitled.
Some Inside Information About the
Musical Play" Ida NJ. Tarbell writes
another article in her business series
| entitled THE Golden Rule in Bust
| ness" in which she shows the impor-
tant part that athletics play in indus
trial lie TODAY.
Fiction is contributed by Susan
Glaspell. Philip Curtiss, Walter Prich-
ard Eaton. John A. Moroso, Ellis Par
wer Butler and David Grayson.
The two departments Interesting
People" and The Family's Money"
are full OF good reading and practical
| suggestions. The prize winning let
tiers in the contest entitled 1.-THE Thing
| am Proudest Of" and James Mont
gomery Flagg's amusing piece in
words and pictures entitled "a Marri-
age Vacation" complete a lively and
attractive number.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

When THE ARGUS told the taxpayers
that the adoption of the Dawson tax
laws meant an increase in taxation, and
the election of Bill Dawson as governor
meant the saddling of the Virginia debt
upon the state of West Virginia, the
Preston County Journal denied it and
said it was Democratic campaign lie."
Since then the people have learned to
their sorrow that the Dawson tax laws
have increased taxation and the court
has decided that West Virginia will have
TO pay the Virginia debt, which will total
In principal and interest $40, 900, 900.
The question tor the taxpayer to decide
is which is the liar, the Journal or THE
ARGUS.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02
Only Waiting

Three-iourths Of the peace movement
Is waiting. Three-fourths Of the war
movement is 70 90 20 shooting on the
first proyocation. President Wilson IL
for the fret. lie showed it in the Arabic
affair. At the very start he was de-
nounced for not pitching in and killing
of a few thousand Americans. lie sim
ply waited. lie kept cool. And now
comes Germany and says she regrets the
affair, and asks this country 10 wait till
all the facts come in before che makes
up her final judgment. Our experience
in these matters ought 10 teach M that
we should no everything 10 avoid nis-
Understandings. That vas the object Of
Taits and Bysn's treaties with other
nations-to talk il over before they fight
q man who is not in favor Of that il
traitor ~ humanity Ohio State Journal
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02
This Glorious Land Of Ours.


lLeSlie's.)
There are mountain peaks and passes
wild with beauty all their own.
There are mountain lakes and rivers
indispensable in dream,
There are seas of biuowed grasses.
valleys thickly flow sown,
Caverns where through midnight
quivers many an opalescent CLEAN
There is grandeur past the painting,
loneliness the soul acquainting
With the thrill OF things supernal
and the calm OF things divine
with the Master Workman's rarest
masterpieces. grandest. fairest-
There are mysteries eternal In this
land of yours and mine,
There is history far older than the an
nails OF mankind,
There are footprints left by nations
of far ages. all unknown.
There are traces OF holder race and
one OF lofty mind,
The remains of whose creations
have outlasted cliffs of stone;
There is legend. there is story, there is
romance, there is glory.
Where history and mystery their an
cient lures combine.
Maryels old with awe to thrill us. mar
vels new with pride to fill US.
All! what it was and is to be. this
land of yours and mine!
Our cities are the wonder OF the an
Client fatherlands,
Our far-spread plains are cleaning
with more wealth than Midas
dreamed
Now let us pause to ponder on the
treasures in our hands,
The gifts beyond our dreaming
which from plenty's horn have
streamed!
Let us honor our own mother-oul
own country-first, my brother.
Let us learn to know her better thar
all lands beyond the brine,
For the best gifts of creation God has
given to our nation,
Hearts with bonds of love to fettel
to this land of yours and mine,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02
The Land of By.and.By

There is a land. as I've heard tell
where nothing's ever done; the people
who therein do dwell, no work have
yet begun Tomorrow" is the watch
word there, and Pretty SOON the cry
the name of this unpleasant land? p
the Land Of By-and-By.
Procrastinatior there is king, ha
rules with a high hand but makes no
laws or anything to benefit the land.
The lessons they are never learnod.--
no use to question why; the chores are
left unfinished in the Land of By.and-
BY.
AND II you put things OFF and say
you'll do them pretty soon. and shirk
your tasks from day to day. perbaps
some afternoon. they'll take YOU of TO
this bad land-no friend will heed
your ry-and there is no tomorrow
in the Land Of By-and-By.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

Nothing could better demonstrate
the high degree Of prosperity that
holds sway all over the United States
than the demands for goods used I'm
the manufacture Of clothing. When
hard times come on and people are
forced TO economic the first people
to feel its effects are the manufac-
turers Of cloth and clothing. People
wear their clothes a little longer and
the textile plants begin running short
time. Reports from New England say
That the demands now are unexpected
~ heavy and that the aggregate OF
business Is placed In excess of the ca
pacity OF the mills Mill agents I'm
some cases are letting It be known
that they cannot accept additional or
ders and In some cases It is expected
that buyers will be informed that their
orders must be reduced fifty per cent
a most gratifying state Of affairs. in
notwithstanding Sentinel
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02
DR.. Harold HYDE Married.

Word was received here last evening
that DR.. Harold r. Hyde. an old King
wood boy but who Is now a successful
young dentist located at Salem, was
married last Sunday az Oakland TO
Miss Mabel Graham OF Salem. The
affair was complete surprise to his
legion Of friends here who had no idea
he was contemplating such a serious
proposition. However, here's wishing
Bud and his blushing bride all that
they can desire in this world-and the
next, too.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02
Band Concert

There will be a band concert. box
supper and lawn fete given on the
court house lawn Saturday evening.
September 18th, 1915.
Ladies are requested to bring boxes.
We will have special concert music
and plenty Of 1t, free. Ice cream, cake
and coffee will be served Everybody
come out and enjoy the evening
Should the weather be unfit to serve
on the lawn we will go In the court
house Proceeds to go to purchase
lawn seats 10 be placed I'm front Of
the court house.
H. FOSTER HARTMAN.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02
MORE GOLD

An express. train OF six steel express
cars. consisting Of bonds to the value Of
s25, ZOO, 900 and $40, 900, 900 in gold from
England, arrived in New York city last
Saturday, an important item which es-
capped the vlgilant eye of the Preston
County Journal, The supposition is that
it was too busy figuring on how much it
would lose by publishing the financial
statement for one-half the legal rate, or
compiling statistics to prove that the
Democratic party was running the
country"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02
Disease Diagnosed.

After carefully study in the labora-
tory, DR.. o. c. Bradley. state veteri-
marian, has diagnosed the recent dis
ease OF cattle around Reedsville as
hemorhagic septicemia. Cattle catch
this disease from an affected area In
the pasture and it is not contagious.
Farmers are advised to bury deep or
burn all dead animals. Well animals
should be at once removed from pas
lures where others have recently died
OF this disease.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02
Farmers Excursion to Morrantomn.

'aHtTs ENCuTSlOn 10 MOrgantOWn.
On Wednesday. September 8, will be
an auto excursion to Morgantown.
Many farmers have expressed desire
to go and 1t is hoped that this date will
suit most of them. 1t is planned to in
spect number of different types of
silos on the way. Farmers going will
please meet at c. c. Stones at 8 a. m.
After inspecting his concrete silo they
Will inspect the tile silo of Dill Bros.
at Reedsville, next the stave silo of A.
G. Brown at Browns Mills, and lastly
the homemade silo of l. III. Schaffer at
Gainesville. The party should reach
Morgantown about noon and will
spend the afternoon looking over the
state experiment farm. The soy beans
and other crops there are looking I'M
usually well and it will be a favorable
time to see them before they are har-
vested.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02
PreslOn's Big Day

About the biggest day for the people
of Preston county is anticipated on
next Monday, Labor Day, at Oak Park.
Arrangements have been made for the
running of special trains from all
points along the line and good accom-
modations are assured a special
train will leave NJ e X. Junction at
9:25 a. m. and will arrive at the Park
at 1880 a. m. The special price for
this occasion for round trip from the
Junction Is So cents This special
makes all stops. a special will leave
from Kingwood AZ $50 a m. and will
arrive at the park at 1910 a. m. All
people know OF the many forms Of
amusement at the park and should be
glad OF the opportunity OF spending a
days outing. a baseball game be-
TWEEN Hickmans Collegians Of Morgan
town, and the Kingwood team will be
played In the afternoon Plenty OF
amusement for all who attend. Con
cert music will be furnished by the
Morgantown Italian "Cheli" band.
The price for round trip fare from
Kingwood is 30 cents.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

DO you want to go to war when it can
be honorably averted, thereby avoiding
the further increase in taxation? Think
OF the billions Of war debts that are being
piled up by the nations at war. This
colossal debt will have to be paid by
those who survive it, which means un.
speakable poverty to them for genera
ton or two. And then think OF Theodore
Roosevelt condemning President Wilson
because he will not declare war on Ger
manyl
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02
Biggest Picnic of the Year.

DO not forget the farmers picnic at
Oak Park on September IL. This will
be the biggest farmers picnic of the
year for Preston farmers. State as
well as national speakers will be pres
ent and big time is assured every
one. The oranges of Preston and Mo
nongalia counties will be the hosts.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

Preston county Republicans declare
that it lie up 70 the Journal to explain 10
them why IL deceived them about the
Dawson tax laws and the Virginia debt.
BY every rule Of justice the Journal should
make this explanation 10 the Republicans
whom il 50 unwittingly, or knowingly,
deceived
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

lie it the opinion OF the Journal that
the thigh cost Of living" was the cause
which compelled the board Of public
works to reduce the assessment Of the gas
and oil companies nearly two millions Of
dollars2 II it will embarrass our con-
Temporary 10 answer through the public
prints, il may drop us a post card.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

AT the psychological moment we may
expect the Preston County Journal to
inform its readers why the board OF pub
lie works reduced the gas and oil COM
panies' assessment S1,7l5, 300 and the
legislature raised the state tax on the poor
people from ten to fourteen cents. The
Democratic party has dealt more gener-
ouslY with the sheep which the Journal
stubbornlY refuses to acknowledge.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

II the great masses Of the people will
not object 70 the Republican party reduc-
ing the assessments 81 the corporations
and increasing the taxes Of the masses,
then they have no one % blame bat
themselves. The instrument 10 change
this state Of affairs is the BALLOT
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

OF course the Journal will heartily
commend the board Of public works for
reducing the Assessment Of the gas and
oil interests Sl,17j,3OC and the public
service commission allowing the express
companies 10 increase their rates.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

With wool selling for 35 cents per
pound, the most it has sold for nnce the
Civil war, ia the primary reason for the
Preston County Journal excluding the
mention Of wool from its columns. II
might submit iorty-nine other reasons,
but THE one will suffice.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

Has Bro. Jim White of the Webster
Republican, observed that the board Of
public works reduced the assessment of
the gas and oil companies 81, us 300?
We call upon Bro. White TO denounce
this injustice to US poor taxpayers in his
most picturesque and iconoclastic Lam
Rusge, which we will take great pleasure
In reproducing.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

Why not publish the correspondence
urging the committeeman % vote for
Virgil J.. Highland, AZ De wa the unani-
nous choice Of the machine The people
are becoming quite familiar with the
methods Of the Republican state house
machine
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

When the board Of public works re-
duced the assessment Of the gas and oil
interests 81 ,175, 300 and then raised the
state lew from ten 70 fourteen cents on
the 800 valuation it can hardly be-
claimed that the present state admins
tration is the friend Of the common people.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

Since the people have learned who lied
about The Dawson tax laws and the Vir-
ginia debt il would be The part Of brave
man Tor the Journal 10 acknowledge that
under the hypnotic Influence Of the Re
publican machine it did tie lying.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

The Hon. William Seymour Edwards
has always been given credit Tor fnan-
cling the Boil Moose movement in this
state while Bill Dawson manipulated the
wires While they gave Edwards the
bounce they gave Dawson the choicest
plum. What base ingfatitude.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

The public service commission has per-
mitted the express companies % increase
the express rates, which will become Of
iscuye September T. OF course this is
done in the interest Of the poor dear
r.ae.rfrf
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

Have you noticed any protest from he
journal against the reduction Of 81, u.s.
800 in the assessment d the oil and gas
companies and the increase in the ex-
press rstesr By whose authority has the
liys Of the Journal been sealed2
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02
Seed wheat

No failures In Red Wave wheat. We
offer a nice lot for sale Price sf25
per bu
a. +. McMILLEN.
45-2t. Masontown, w. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

With soTow and a leaky eye we are
called upon 70 announce 10 the mourn.
Ing friends hat IL was the European war
that knockec the wool ont Of the Preston
County journal,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

The public IL hereby notified that we
Will not be responsible for any debts
contracted by any one but ourselves.
G. r. WOTRING.
BERTHA NJ WOTRING.
45-3t-Pd
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

The subject Of wool Is never discussed
10 the editond sanctum Of the Journal.
a prize 81 ten peanuts % the FIRST one
sending in the correct answer Why wool
is eliminated.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

From observation We are constrained
~ remark that the high cost Of living IL
not worrying the Journal one-tenth a.
much AZ the loss Of bic pie
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

Fiften registered Aberdeen Angus
calyes-bulls and heifers.
J. a. DODGE,
45-6t Terra Alta, W. Va
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

il must be a source Of excruciating pain
70 the cement head since the pres has
dropped him from the limeiight,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

Hot weather Little clothing. Plen-
" OF water inside and out. DR.. Fahr-
ney's Teothing Syrup. Babies don't
get sick
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

II Is a waste OF time to look else
"here Tor a better paper than this
one. Let's have your subscription
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

IL Will be worth money to you 20
take time right now to read The BOY 4.
Farmer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

II It pays TO advertise part OF the
time, why not all the timer
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

II you want the best for the least
money try eur advertisers.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

The Argus is best Of all.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1915-09-02

The Argus is IN demand because II
deserves TO be.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-03

WAR BULLETINS
Petrograd.-3OO,OOO Germans un-
der Gen. Won Gallwitz have begun a
terrific drive southwark in attempt to
cut Warsaw-Petrograd railroad by
crossing the river Bug at Vyskof, 80
miles northeast of Warsaw.
Their aim is to seize railway at
TlusCz, 20 miles northeast of War
saw, and surround part of Russian
armies still holding salient around
Warsaw.
Rome.-BeIieVed Austria will begin
determined attempt to invade North
ern italy through Adige valley when
Warsaw campaign is ended. Massing
of Austrian troops and guns between
Trent and RoveTeto begun.
Petrograd. - 200 Turkish sailing
vessels, laden with coal or ammuni-
ton, destroyed by Russian torpedo
boats along Asia Minor coast. Am
mupition confiscated where it was
found available for use by Russians.
London.-Fresh successes reported
for allies in attack on network of
Turkish trenches on GaIlipoI PENN
sula.
Paris.-Around Souchez and in the
Vosges, Germans lost heavily in re-
peated attacks against the French
trenches throughout yesterday and
last night. Scissors was bombarded
during the night with no great dam
age. At several other points along
the valley of the Aisne German ar
tilleTy was active.
c Petrograd-Russian Duma today
called upon government to prosecute
'those criminaIly responsible for the
shortage of ammunition for Russian
armies, regardless of their position"
U. S. NOTE TO GREAT BRITAIN |
. MAY BE ULTIMATUM
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-03
]. S. NOTE TO GREAT BRITAIN
MAY BE ULTIMATUM

Observation-Disclosures next note
to Great Britain will be the most i'm
bortant the former has written since
European war began, diplomats say.
On it will depend, it was pointed
out, not only Americas relations with
Great Britain, but also with Germany.
Though it had not yet. been made
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-03
COUNTY BOARD TO PASS ON
EXTRA PAY FOR JUDGES

Circuit court judges, who so ma
neuvered that they did not take their
oath of Office until after the recent
salary increases passed by the legis-
Iature became effective, aren't sure
yet that they will get the coin. It is
up to the county board tomorrow.
Last month the board refused to
allow the increase, which applied to
but two days of the month. Should
the board reverse itself and let the
Judges in on the extra money the
matter will be put up to the states at
tOrney by the county treasurer.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-03

Joliet, 90. Flood waters from
Frankfort and New Lenox, H., today
flooded this city's east side. Dozens
of families driven from homes and
some live stock drowned. Thousands
of workers idle, marooned in homes.
Washington. - What virtually 10
American protectorate exists in Haiti
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-03

public officially, it was known defin-
itely that British communication
fatty refuse to recognize rights
claimed by the U. S. concerning
American shipping on high seas.
Anglo-American was considerably
less satisfactory than GeTman-AmeT-
lean situation, it was conceded by
men close to administration.
RAIN DAMAGES NORTH SHORE
A successful subterTanean attack
was made upon the homes of the
wealthy and almost, rich of Evanston
and Wilmette early today.
Jupiter PluViUs led the attack,
which generally was made through
the Easements. J. Pluve got peeved
because his favorite thOroUghfare,
the storm sewers, were all blocked up,
so backed up all over the streets and
yards and filed the Easements with
a flood Of water.
The crop of early summer pre-
serves repOsing on basement shelves
is reported a total loss. The water
stood foot deep in some streets to-
day.
COUNTY BOARD TO PASS ON
EXTRA PAY FOR JUDGES
Circuit court judges, who so ma
neuvered that they did not take their
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-07-05
NEWS OF ASHLAND

ASHLAND, VA. July 4-The Hano-
yer County School Board met here this
week to audit the books of the treas
urer, whose accounts were found cor
rect. The entire membership of the
noard was present. including Superin-
tendent John II. wickham, n. NJ.
Thompson. E. c. Terrell and w. w.
smith. of Beaver Dam District; T. f..
West, w. i. Lewis, J. A. Young, of
Henry District; c. c. Blount. S. Fl. Per
rim and Linsey Gray. Ashland District ::
i. e. w. Meyberg. ]. G. Hughes and
Or. G. "A. Amber, of town of Ashland.
Reports were given from the various
districts and the financial condition Of
the schools was found to be good.
"A large crowd attended Trade Day
here on Friday, despite the fact this ia
harvest time. The clay pigeon shoot
was the chief feature. and many local
sportsmen were on the grounds all day
The merchants report large sales, and
1t is agreed that Hanover Trade Day
Will be permanent thing.
The special outdoor services at the
Ashland Christian Church. which be-