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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1915-09-16
Increase b Asssssnsats

The order OF the State Tax Com
mission increasing assessments
on real estate in n Of the 100
counties OF the State, the increase
ranging from 5 to 30 per cent,
will of course cause q howl. But
it must be remembered that if the
tax assessments OF the State are
ever to be equalized, as they
should be, the work must be done
by some central body which has
all the facts before it and, in a
survey of the State in the lightof
these facts, places the assessment
in each county at what seems to
it to be a fair and just figure.
This work has been done by the
State Tax Commission. The as
sessingauthorities in reach county
are nearly always disposed to
hold down assessments, arguing
that if the property is assessed
at what it should be in one or a
few counties other counties will
not make a fair assessment and
the county that "acts white" will
simply have to pay more than its
just proportion Of taxes as a re.
ward for it's honesty. This argu.
ment has resulted in the great
majority Of the counties holding
assessments to a low figure.
Nineteen OF the counties OF the
State, whether by accident or de.
sign, have come up to the full
measure, as the corporation com.
mission sees it, and they take the
white ribbon and Ego head
Among these are the nearby coun'
ties OF Alexander, Watauga,
Stokes, Surry, Stanly and Yad-
kin; aud one county-Pasquo
tank-is given an actual decrease
OF 5 per cent. These 20 counties
have cause to pat themselves on
the back.
The Landmark has no doubt
that, speaking generally, the in
erase is proper. In some or al
the counties where an increase il
made there will doubtless be in
dividual cases where the assess
ment was as high as it should be
while in other individual cases il
is lower than the per centage o
increase. In such cases it will o
coursebe a hardship, but thefaul1
there is with the local authorities
and is either a matter OF differ
ence in Judgment or favoritisn
secured by influence. .-Statesvill'
Landmark.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1915-09-16

Angora goats have been used
with profit to keepare lines clear
OF inflammable vegetation in the
national forests OF California.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1915-09-16

The United States is the great
est producer Of tobacco in the
world, the greatest exporter, the
greatest importer and the great.
est consumer.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1915-09-16

There is an astronomical clock
!, 10 Germany thatafter 18 years Of
use it's error was only one second.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1915-09-16
To tIve st,ek s,Is

AO nvO CVOSA CSs1SS w WAOu NO
referred last week, beyond ques-
tion will mean more for the cattle
breeders Of Watauga than any
thing that has been their way,
and to Mr.. W. E. Shipley, who
makes cattle raising a speciality,
is due all the honor. Solely for
the benefit of ourmountain farm
ers, not trying to- make any mon-
ey for himself in the transaction,
Mr.. Shipley went to the State OF
Ohio, and, from the farmers, not
the cattle sharks, he selected a
herd of % head OF the very best
short horn strain-the Dual-no-
ted for both beef and milk; had
them shipped to Neva, Tenn, and
they we're driven to Boone, put
on the block and sold to the high
est bidder. The prices paid, to
the casual observer, seemed high,
but the fact that they were read.
lily bought by our best farmers
and business men, would Indicate
that they were getting something
they had been looking for for a
long time, and were willing to pay
for it. Following is the list Of
purchasers, the price paid, etc.,
as taken from the secretary's
notes:
No. 1-2 year old bull, bought
by Lee Osborne, $305.0O.
No. 2-3 months old bull calf,
bought by Joe Hayes, $225.OO.
No. 3-Heifer calf, bought by
Floyd Ward, $l65.00.
No. "A months old bull calf,
bought by Chas. L. Lewis, $125.
No. 5-6 year old COW, bought
by Lee Osborne, 100000.
No. 60 year old COW, bought
by ]. K. Shipley, $185.O0,
No. 7-6 year old COW with
young calf, bought by DR.. Perry,
$2SO.OO.
No. So year old COW. bought
by A. R. Adams, -$255.OO.
No. 9-3 year old COW, (bred)
bought by Clint Osborne, $3.50.
No. 1915 year old COW, bought
by Lee Osborne, $4,000.
No. 11-2year old heifer, (bred)
boughtby Alex. Woody, $4,000.
No. 12-4 year old cow, bought
by Geo. Henson, $4,000.
No. 13- months old bull calf,
bought by John 3. Sutherland,
$135.00.
No. 14-Heifer calf, bought by
Hora Shull, $4,000.
No. 15-Heifer calf, bought by
DR.. Perry, $1,000.
No. 16-Bull calf, bought by
Roby Greer, $4,000.
No. 17-Heifer, bought by
Floyd Ward, $2O5.0O.
No. 18-Yearling bull, bought
by A. s johnson, $4,000.
No. 1913 year old, bought by
Sam Flannery, $155.0O.
No. 2O-S year old COW, bought
by DR.. Perry, $4,000.
By the notes you will see thai
only 20 Of the herd was sold
One tinecow was hurt in shipping
one lett in the correl at Vale Cru
!. els, and one gave out on th'
mountain. Mr.. Shiplv agreed t(
give 500 each for the calyesfron
the herd at six months old, pro
, vided, however, they have beel
we'll cared forand wellgrown. tt
him is due the thanks of all GU.
; people for his efforts in trying t
make cattle raising more pro6ta
, BILE, in Watauga.
Beoae's erivs
J 1t seems to be an established
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1915-09-16

The human race'is subject to
about ] 200 kinds Of diseases and
ailments, to say nothing OF the
other dangers.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1915-09-16
VETERINARY SURGERY,

l have been putting much study
on this subject; have received my
diploma, and am now we'll equipped
tor the practice Of Veterinary Sur.
gerry In all its branches, and am tn
only one In the county. all on or
address me at Villas, N. r. F. d..
g. n. HAYES,
Veterinary Surgeon.
5-17-11.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18
SHOE TOKEN OF Subsection
Ancient Significance of Custom Which
ls Not Looked Upon as
Merely a Joke.

AS specially applied 20 weddings,
there is a suspicion that the throwing
OF old shoes-or new slippers, for all
that-had at first significance which
would surrey hA most Objectionable to
twentieth-century brides. 1t seems to
nave been a ruKen of the complete
subsection Of the bride to her lord
and master. In the East shoe or a
slipper was publicly borne at the head
OF the bridal procession in indication
of the brides subsection, and at some
Jewish weddings the bridegroom used
to strike the bride a blow with his
shoe as a sign that she was thereafter
to be submissive to his will Among
the HISTORIANS it was the custom for
the bridegroom to kick the bride, and
for her to remove from his foot the
shoe with which he had kicked her.
To this day there is a common GUS
tom In Russia for the bridegroom on
his wedding night to require the bride
to pull off his boots. In one of them
Is a whip, and. in the other gift. If
she pulls off first the one containing
the whip she gets stroke from the
lash, and is to expect fioggings there
after, but If the gift is first disclosed
her married life will be happy. 1t is
related of Martin Luther that once,
after performing the wedding cere-
nc2y for a couple, he took off the
bridegroom's shoe and placed it upon
The brides pillow, as a sign that she
should in all things and at all times
be subservient to her husband.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18
AvIators, Safety Parachutes.

The energies of practically all the
inventors Of parachutes for airmen
have been directed towards the devel-
opment OF a device for the airman
alone, the aeroplane itself being al
lowed to drop to earth unhindered
Parachutes for the whole aeroplane
have just been designed by a French
inventor. Two folded parachutes, con-
tanned in cone-shaped receptacles. are
attached to the wings as near the ends
as possible. BY means of a simple
mechanism, operated by the movement
of a small hand lever, these para.
chutes are pushed out of the contain
ers, after which they are claimed to
open freely, no matter IN what man
ner the aeroplane may be falling. All
the airman has to do is to hang on to
the aeroplane.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18

Alexander Powell, war correspond
dent and lecturer, said at a tea in
New York:
The English volunteer troops are
splendid. You can tell by certain ear
marks where they come from. You
can tell the miners of the MidlaDds,
the mill hands of Manchester, the
bookkeepers Of London, the"
How do you tell them?" a young
lady asked.
WELL said Mr.. Powell, ITS easy
enough to tell, for example, the book
keepers. Every time the bookkeepers
are commanded to stand at ease they
try to put their rifles behind their
ears"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18
BIG REWARD FOR INVENTIONS
British Government lie Encouraging
ideas Tending to Improve DeVel-
opment of Army Equipment.

That there are handsome rewards
for those who are able to devise inn
provements in guns and machinery is
shown in sums that have been paid In
fees to inventors at army ordnance
factories for the year ending March,
1914. No less than $4,000, for in
stance, was paid to Col. G. l. Holden,
late superintendent of the royal gun
and carriage factories, for various in
ventions and improvements connected
with ordnance mountings. machine
tools, etc, in addition to $500 paid On
another account; while 22,850 was
paid to Mr.. W. T. Thomson, chemist
and manager, respectively, Of hO
Royal Gunpowder factory, for improve
ments in the manufacture of nitro
cellulose and accompanying apparatus,
In addition to previous 41,150.
Smaller amounts, such as 9250 to
Mr.. w. H. Turton, manager ct the
Royal Gun factory, for improved ma
chimes for the manufacture of ord,
nance; e100 to Mr.. w. Lambert for a
process for testing steel bullets; s25
each to William Rogers and E. F. Pull.
lar for labor-saving and improved
tools for use at the Royal Carriage
department, and $50 to Assistant
Foreman S. Capon, Royal Gun Factory
FORCES, for improved muffle for use in
FORCES, have also been paid-Tit-Bits.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18
FREE FROM THOSE WORRIES
Troubles Of Commuter Got Little Sym
pathy From Fellow Passenger
on Train.

Some of my bulbs have rotted in
the ground. Ever have that happen
to your" asked the commuter of the
man who sat beside him in the train.
mo, I can't say l have" replied
the other.
And the bugs in my rosebushes
are a pest. Do you have any trouble
of that kind?"
Not bug on a single BUSH"
That's strange. Now, with my lawn,
find that only about half the grass
looks healthy. The rest won't grow
no matter how much l water it. But
suppose you know from experience
what that is?"
Never had any grass trouble,
either"
Great Scott, mani" exclaimed the
commuter. How do you manage to es-
cape all these annoyances?"
Very easily, sir. l live in no.
tel"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18
Why She Went to Church

A devout old lady had become very
deaf, and, as her church was some dis
lance from her home, decided to at
tend another one, which was nearer.
She spoke to the minister of the SEQ
ond church about it, and was cordially
received and urged to come whenever
possible
"Ah, WELL" she said, "all churehes
lead to heaven. and as have grown
deaf and cannot hear any of the SER
mon l thought l would attend your
church"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18
Nerves and Musk.

Nerve victims are always fond OF
musk" says Doctor Plat. Some.
times it is disguised by combination
of odors and another name, but it's
musk just the same. It's the most
powerful of any of the scents used for
controlling nervous diseases. Altar of
roses is also used successfully. Am
bergris, upon which most perfumes are
founded, is coming to be an essential
of every drug laboratory"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18

Based on verdicts by Mississippi ju.
ries Law Notes recommends that state
as a place where money is easy. The
case Of Illinois Central railroad VS.
Dacus resulted in a verdict for $500
to prospective passenger because a
ticket agent said "d-n" to him;
while in Alabama, ETC., Railroad COM
pany VS.. Morris 1t appeared that a
liberal jury gave $4,000 to a white
woman who was compelled to ride a
short distance with three negroes, al
though the stingy court cut the YER
dict to $4,000.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18
Too Sour,

Professor Copeland of Harvard, as
the story goes, reprcved his students
for coming late to class.
This is class in English compost.
tion," he remarked with sarcasm, mot
an afternoon tea"
At the next meeting one girl was
twenty minutes late. Professor Cope
land waited until she had taken her
seat Then he remarked bitingly:
How will you have your tea, Miss
Brown?'
Without the lemon, please" Miss
Brown answered quite gently.-Chris-
tian Register
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18
CAUGHT.

What a pretty hat Mrs. Pinkey
wore this evening"
Did you like it, dear?"
Eyes, it was very becoming. Why
don't you get hats like that?"
you mustn't blame me il l laugh,
John. The hat you like is my hat.
Mrs. Pinkey borrowed 1t this eve
ming. It's the $50 hat you called a
fright. Plain Dealer.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18
A Cinch.

MY big brother is a printer" said
the boy who worked in a downtown
office.
That's nuthin to brag about" re-
torted his bosom friend.
Maybe it amt, but it's mighty
handy just the same. When l want
to go to a ball game get him to put
a death notice in the paper, so the
boss has got to believe I'm goin' to
a funeral"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18
Exclaimed.

Hubby came home from club with
his white waistcoat badly spotted.
How careless you are" said his
wife.
Not at ALL" he replied. you see,
they didn't have any menu cards, and
l knew you'd want to know what We
had to eat"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18

What was the class doing today,
Ethel?"
knitting socks for soldiers"
How many did you knit, dear?"
"Only one sock, mamma"
why didn't you knit pair, child?"
Because was knitting for a one
legged soldier, mamma"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18
The Helaht Of Atrocitv.

81 see the Germans are using gas
instead of shot and she'll" said Hark-
away. Gould anything be more afro
cious?"
"Oh, yes" said Dingleberry. at
would be more atrocious if after u.s.
ing the gas they should fire a volley
Of gas bills at their victims labeled
Please remit"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18

The trouble is not so much that peo-
pie cheer nonsense as that they vote
for It.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18
The Kind II Is.

Miss Maymie is so kittenish."
"Ah, yes; with her, it's a set purr
pose"
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18

Love is one of the few things that
is never displayed on a bargain coun-
ter.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18

What has become Of the old-fash
Toned soda fountain which yielde,
sarsaparilla?
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1915-06-18

A woman never falls in love with
her hero, nor man with his ideal.
The farmer and mechanic., 1915-04-27
Stung.

Cincinnati Enquirer.
Il would like to get a warrant for
a man who obtained money under
false pretenses," announced the angry
man.
What is the trouble ?" asked the
clerk.
"A fellow sold me a half interest
in a petticoat factory" replied the an
CRY man.
We'll what is the matter with pet
ticoats?" asked the clerk.
There amt no such animalS,' re-
piled the angry man.
The farmer and mechanic., 1915-04-27

Japans government forests last
wear Welded IS, 100000 in revenues.
and consumed S2,327,00e in expenses.
The farmer and mechanic., 1915-04-27

The average mans fayOrite occupa-
ton is making rules for other man to
obey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09

Regulations to govern the placing OF
stamps on conveyances of real property
in payment of the war tax have been is
sued by Commissioner Of Internal Rev
enue Osborn. The tax is fifty cents on
deeds that amount to over so and less
than $500 with fifty cents additional for
each $500 or fraction over $500. The regu-
lations make it plain that where the
consideration is nominal or 81 tax must
be computed on the actual value of the
property conveyed liens deducted. and
the executor becomes liable for the pen
atty if the proper amount OF stamps is
not affixed. The commissioner announ-
eed that while register OF deeds is
not expected to Investigate where he
suspects violation of the law, he should
in such case notify the proper revenue
collector. AQuit-claim deed is not sub
ject to the tax, nor are oil leases and
mining leases which convey no title
Deeds to cover gifts in family or from
an individual to a municipality are not
taxable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09

Augusta shippers of ice yachts are
anticipating some fun at Cobbossee
contee today and Sunday if the fair
weather continues. The recent rain
cleaned the snow from the ice on the
lake and while it perhaps may be
little rough in places it will stin fur
nish a good field for ice yachting.
Thursday night was not cold enough
to freeze the ice hard enough for the
sport but it was thought yesterday
that by this morning the ice would be
in readiness, and if conditions are fay-
orable this afternoon there viii be
something doing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09

The last letter OF the st. Petersburg,
Fla, correspondent Of the Portland
Express Advertiser contained the fol-
lowing paragraph which will be Of in
terest to Augusta people: THE cap
ital city of Maine sends many tourists
to the land OF flowers and among the
recent arrivals from there are Dr.. r.
H. Stubs and Mrs. Stubs. They are
accompanied by Miss Cassie Foye-
All are much pleased with the climate
and city and will remain until warm
weather again reaches our Northern
state"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09

A. Z. Faxr Of Manchester who har-
vests the Hammonds Grove ice sup
ply at Cobbosseecontee, reports that
he has the work nearly done and
would have finished Thursday had il
not been for the storm. He has the
main house at the grove filled, it's
capacity being 500 cakes, and the
smaller houses which he has to I'LL will
take about as much more. The ice
this season is clear and with but little
sap.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09

The recent rain while it did not fau
for many hours, made some showing
in the kennebec river and yesterday
morning the report from the Edwards
mills stated that there was a foot rise
on the dam, the water coming over the
fiashboards. There was also quite a
marked rise in the water in Bond
brook SO that the ice in the brook
broke up and went out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09

E. Z. Davis & Co. promise the an
nual stock reducing sale for Tuesday
next. This sale promises the limit of
price concessions. The reputation
which this store enjoys for reliabi
and size Of stocks as well as con-
seiT&t1ve low prices at all times urges
due consioera tlon Of the bargains
wtict are bound to follow Watch
Tuesdays paper for the bargain feast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09

A party Of Augusta fishermen in
which were C. w. Poor, George Jones
and John Arnold have returned from
a days fishing at Togus pond, where
they went after pickerel. Ind report
that while the fish which they caught
were few in number they were large
In size, two of them weighing three
and one-half pounds each.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09

The vesper service at the Unitarian
church at O'Clock Sunday afternoon
will offer a most attractive musical
program The prelude will be Adagio in
A fiat, by yolckman. offeratory, inter
mezzo. Rheinberser. and postlude in
F, Silver Anthems, "Jubilate Deo."
Buck, and '"Emmanuel's Lamb" Billiard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09

Sunday evening at 80 comes the first
of the course Of stereopucon lectures
announced last week al St. Barnabas
church on Bangor street A male quar-
tet will furnish the chorus for those
Sunday evenings 1t is expected that
many Of the people of the East side will
avail themselves OF this unusual oppor-
tunity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09
LOCALS
advertisements

"Creoles" head the list at y. T. Fol-
SON & Sons. peanut butter filled and
cream filled at lie per pound. Twenty
four popcorn sticks for l0 cents today
and full pound box Of Daggett's choc-
olates al 29c
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09

Wednesday nights rain and Tnursdzys
mild weather put a Quietus On xAe
sleighing for the present and wheeled
vehicles have the call until another snow
storm comes along which will allow the
use Of runners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09

Chernowsky great January mark
down sale. begins this morning at $50.
This annual event is an all-embracing
clearance OF coats, suits, waists, child
ren's dresses and many, many other
items enumerated in the advertise
melt. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09

has popular call through the winter
season. If YOU are in need Of a hot
water bottle that is fully guaranteed
for year, remember this store. Maine
Maid Sweets 29c pound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09
LOCAL BRIEFS

Capital Grange Win hold its regular
meeting Saturday evening and = sood
attendance 10 desired. Il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09

ASK for handkerchief at c. 4. Mes
sers Mems Good Clothes and Outfit
ting Shop" They are free for ali as
long as they last whether any uer-
chandise is purchased or not. Umbrei-
las are marked at cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09

Augusta blacksEiths are amcng the
busy people Of the city Just nov As
the icy roads make short work Of the
calks on the horses shoes and ire
quent sharpening becomes necessary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09

The H. G. Barker Company sale is
drawing large numbers of bargain and
economy seekers. Read the ad for a
comprehensive list Of low prices.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09

c. F. Bilodeau's price concessions
cover practically every department Of
mems wears In his store. OF particu-
lar mention is the 81 value Of under
wear at Toe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-09

A i1ne VictrolA, playing any sa1e
recnrd can be purchased at the C., e.
Downing warerooms for $500. Tip
perary" il as popular rs ever-Aav.