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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-31

The guardian angel OF life some
times flies 80 high that we cannot see
him: but he is always looking down
upon us, and will soon hover nearer
to us.-Richter. ~ ~ -
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-31

A man cannot speak but he judges
himself. With his will, or against
his will, he draws his portrait to the
eye of his companions by every word
Emerson. &C..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-31
Those Embarrassing Moments

nOSS EHNUdrTdooTUU "0IHeVso'
John, I'm afraid it's going to DO
very embarrassing for US at this din
ner tonight" What's the matter. my
dear?" Tive just been in the dining
room and peeked at the place cards,
and they've got us right next to old
John Bronson, the landlord we used
to squabble with so much" H.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-31

NY which were scattered all
about the apartment in q
veirdly incongruous way. Rogers
coat was still brightly speckled with
rod, yellow and blue confetti; there
was battered tin horn protruding
from one pocket, and q particolored
FOOLS cap made Of tissue paper was
eet rakishly askeH on the bronze bust
Of Beethoven on the piano.
In the hazily-recalled grotesquerie
Of last nights homecoming, Roger had
denuded himself progressively. be-
ginning with his shoes at the door,
bis hat and waistcoat beside the
dresser: trousers and linen at the
foot of the bed and, last of all, his
scarf tied in = beautifully neat bow
beneath the mob Of the bedpost.
Roger sat up regarding all this
whimsically for some time and won
dering duly how 1t is that morning
daylight always imparts such bag.
gard aspect to the rosy visions Of the
night before. He yawned and
stretched prodigiously; then made a
bound for the. washbowl and i'm
mersed his head in gratefully cold and
refreshing water from the tap.
"Heigh-ho! New Years morning
and my fortieth birthday all in one!
The good Lord knows that don't
feel that old, but these periodic par
Hes sure are beginning to pail upon
me. If were to do the conventional
thing now, I'd begin the new year by
making some amazingly moral resolu-
tion and then But, after all. why
hot? I'll make resolution and not
break it, either! I'm forty years old
today and as comfortable a bachelor
as any know. Hereby do solemnly
avow placid life of celibacy. No
wedding bells for mel" ~
Roger dressed leisurely, not little
pleased with the positive formulation
cf the idea that really had been in
The back of his head for months past.
He liked and admired girls, Of course
what real man doesn't? But it was
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-31
All Aboard!

All aboard for the water wagon.
Climb onto the seats so high Avoid
the rush, and the midnight crush,
when the old year says "Good-byl"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-31
70 r. ste i stralner.

Use clothespins 70 pin the cloth;
over the dish n which ron are strain.
In. II - much more convenient IT,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-31

A Little Money Spent for Tools and
Time Employed During the Cold
Weather Toward Making Beauty
Spots for Summer 10 Time Well
Spent.
them understand you hold the reins
and they cannot run riot.
The queen Of bedding plants Is the
Phlox Drummondi. Sow where they
are to grow, in fine rich soil, and thin
the tall ones so that they stand about
ten inches apart, and the dwarfs six
inches apart. Give them rich soil
plenty of water and watch the re-
suits. sf,!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-31
TURNING A
New LEAF
Nv . . .
Dely,Iets Cass
.FEATHERsTONE

oGER FEATHERSTONE
rose late on New Years
morning with the barest
suggestion Of q headache.
That was the aftermath OF
the previous nights cele-
bration, memorabilia Of
which were scattered all
about the apartment in q
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1915-12-31

Here we bring you water from the we'll
30 clear,
For to worship God with US this Happy
New Year."
Sing Lazy Dew, sing Levy Dew. the wa
ter and the wine.
- ~ j. 8. T.add Thomas.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-08-27

on foot. in each county, each Der an
mum $3.50.
II with horse or vehicle, in eacl
county, each, per annum $1,000
II with more than one horse II
each county, each. per annum $40 90
II for patent medicines and nos
trums, on foot, each county per an
mum $4,000.
II for patent medicines or nostrums
If with horse and wagon in each conn
ty, each horse, per annum $1,000.
Peddlers with patent school appara
tus, maps and charts, and other arti
cles' II on foot, in each county. Del
annum $4,000.
II with horse and vehicle, in each
county, each per annum $4,000.
II with more than one horse, each
additional horse, in each county psr
annum $4,000.
Peddlers Of coal oil and gasoline
in each county per annum $1,000.
This shall apply to all parties if the
articles are delivered by any other
manner than by mail, freight or ex.
press. This stax shall not apply to
peddlers dealing only in eggs, fowls,
butter and other uproducts directly
from the farm, orchard or garden who
otherwise pay tax as hucksters and
shall not apply to farmers selling
their own products directly from the
farm, and of their own raising.
Peddlers selling eggs, butter, fowls
and other produce directly from the
farm, orchard or garden, including
other articles of merchandise, such as
are commonly sold In grocery stores.
shall pay peddler's license.
Pincies and Rarbecues.
When run for profit each day or
night or day and night Except when
the profits are given solely to CHART
able purposes) $500.
Pool Tables.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-08-27

powered and directed, as the represau.
tatlVes OF and for and on behalf of the
state, TO make and enact a contract
according to the terms and provt.
sions hereinbefore set out, with ana
railroad company to which this shan
apply and which shall possess a VIII
lingness to enter into such contract
out In the event such contract is nosr
consummated as hereing provided.
the privilege tax herein provided fog.
shall remain in full force.
Telephone Companies
Tin lieu of all other taxes axcaus
ad valorem.)
To include all branch Instruments
orboxes
In counties of 10000 population ana
over on each box or instruments soc.
In counties Of less than 10000 pouu,.
lation and over 10000, on each bon,
or instrument soc.
In counties of less than 10000 In.
habitants, o neach box or instruments
/, zoe.
Mutual cooperative telephone COM
panies not run for profit are not liabIss
for this tax.
That all telephone boxes or slot ma
chimes used or permitted to be used
on their premises by any person.,
firm or corporation for the purposes
OF collecting tolls, each per annum
$500.
This tax to be paid by the teIs-
phone company.
Telegraph Companies.
Gin lieu Of all other taxes except
an ad valorem tax.)
Telegraph companies operating,
miles of telegraph wire In this state
for one or more messages sent from
one point in this state and transmitted
wholly within this state and not sent
in the service of the United States
government, per annum, as follows:
(D. From 25 to 100 miles of tele-.
graph wire $1,000.
(2). From 100 to 800 miles of tel
egraph wire $4,000.
90. From 300 to 1000 miles Of
telegraph wire $4,000.
(4) For additional miles of teIe-
graph wire over 1000 at the following
rates:
(a). For the first 5000 miles over
1000 miles or any fractional part
thereof $4,000.
(b). For each additional 100 miles
of wire, or fractional part thereof,
over 5000 miles $1,000.
Railroad Terminal Companies.
whether operated by owners or
leased.)
In counties of 10000 inhabitants OF
over, each per annum $4,000.
In counties OF from 10000 to 90,00@
each per annum $4,000.
In counties Of from $4,000 to 10000
each per annum $4,000.
Provided the taxes shall be collect.
ed by the various county court clerks.
Trading Stamp Companies and Mer
chants Issuing Trading Stamps.
Each trading stamp company or
agency doing business by the sale or
giving away of trading stamps or
Like devices in any county of this
State, shall pay, per annum, In each
county in which such company or
agency does business, a privilege tan
# 100000.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-08-27
tsee Games.)
Railway incIines.

l
tSee Games.)
Railway incIines.
Each person, firm or corporation CD
Grating a railway incline, whether op
Grated by steam or electric power
! charging a regular roud trip fare oil
more than so cents, per annum $3.50
Inclines charging a rond trip fare OF
less than so cents and more than %
cents. each per annum $a50.0O.s @
fncilnes charging a round trip fare
of less than rs cents $4,000.
Ranges and Clocks.
Each company, firm or corporation
selling or delivering ranges and
clocks or clothing or implements in
tnis state, IN either person or through
agents or consignees, and all person
who engage in the business of deliv-
ering ranges or clocks or clothing or
implements shall pay a privilege tax
in counties of $4,000 inhabitants or
over, each per anum $4,000.
In counties Of from 10000 to $4,000
inhabitants, each per annum $4,000.
In counties of less than 10000 in
habitants, each, per annu $500.
Provided, that no privilege tax for
selling ranges or clocks or. clothing
or implements shall be required OF
any merchant either actig as agent or
carrying as part of his stock ranges
or clocks or clothing or implements
on which, he has paid a merchants
privilege and an ad valorem and the
same are sold at his established place
OF business.
Real Estate DeaIeds and Agents and
Companies Doing Real Estate
Business.
In cities, taxing districts or towns
of over $4,000 inhabitants $500.
In cities, taxing districts or towns
of over $4,000 inhabitants and under
100000 each agent, per annum $1,000.
In cities, taxing districts or towns
of from 10000 to 10000 inhabitants,
each per annum $1,000
In cities, taxing districts or towns
of less than 10000 inhabitants, each
per annum $500.
In counties outside of cities, taxing
districts or towns, each per annum SIS. |
Each persons who solicits or en-
deayors to make sales of such prop
erty on commission or otherwise, shall |
be liable to the above tax unless they |
are members of the real estate firms,
Or are regularly employed statesmen
Of said firms, who have paid the tax
Or the names appear in the license.
1t shall be the duty OF the county !
court clerk to report to the judge of
he criminal court the names of curb
stone dealers or others who do not
Jay this tax.
Privilege tax on refrigerating and
Ill other cars and rolling stock in
his seate belonging to others than
'ailroads now paying tax, $4,000 per
lnnum for doing business in this
tate.
Restaurants and Cafes.
In cities, towns or taxing districts
# $4,000 or over, each( per annum
4O.0O.
In cities, towns or taxing dostrists
I from 10000 to $4,000 inhabitants,
ach per annum $4,000.
In cities, towns and taxing districts
f from 10. 900 to 10000 inhabitants,
ach per annum $500.
In cities. towns and taxing districts {
rom 5000 to 10000 inhabitants, each
er annum $4,000. t
In cities, towns and taxing districts
2 from 1000 to 5000 inhabitants,
ach per annum $1,000.
In cities, towns and taxing districts
aying less than 1000 Inhabitants,
ach per anuum $500. e
Incounties. not towns. cities, and
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-08-27
Shoe Shining Parlors.

Each person, firm or corporation
conducting shoe shining parlor in
cities or towns of more than $4,000
inhabitants or over, each foot rest
per annum $500.
In cities or towns of 10000 inhabi-
tants or not more than $4,000, each
foot rest, per annum $1.00.
In cities or towns of less than 3d.
600 inhabitants, each foot rest, per
annum SOC.
Space for one person shall be con-
strued as two foot rests.
Provided this shall not apply to bar
Der shops.
Skating Kinks.
In cities, towns or taxing districts
of 10000 inhabitants or over, each per
annum $50.Oe.
In cities. towns or taxing districts
Of from 10000 to 10000 inhabitants,
each per annum $500.
In cities. towns or taxing districts
of from 5000 to 10000 inhabitants,
each per annum $1,000.
In cities, towns or taxing districts
of less than 5000 per annum, each
per annum $1,000.
In counties out side of cities, towns
or taxing districts. or villages $1,000.
Soda Water Fountains.
Each person, firm or corporation OPP
Grating : soda fountain where the In
vestment is less than $500, in cities,
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Ten Pin Alleys.
(See Games.)
Theatres.


Of 10000 inhabitants, or over, each
per annum $4,000.
Where admission Of rs cents or
more is charged
In cities, taxing districts or towns
of more than 10000 inhabitants,
where Is cents or less is charged for
admission, each per annum $4,000.
In cities, taxing districts or towns
of from 10000 to 10000 inhabitants,
each per annum (not TO be taken out
for less than twelve months) 10000
In cities, taxing districts or towns
of from 10000 to 10000 inhabitants,
each per annum mot to be taken out
for less than twelve months) $4,000
In cities, taxing districts or towns
of from 5000 to 10000 inhabitants,
each per annum, mot to be taken out
for less than twelve months $500.
In cities, taxing districts or towns
of from 1900 to 5000 inhabitants.
each per annum, (net to be taken OUT
for less than IL months) $500.
In cities, taxing districts or towns
of less than 5000 inhabitants, per an
mum mot to be taken out for less
than IL months) $1,000.
In counties outside of cities, towns
or taxing districts, mot to be taken
out for less than six months) 5000.
Theatres run in public parks In
counties of more than 100000 inhabf-
tants and not charging more than rs
cents for any performance, each, per
annum $4,000
In counties of from $4,000 to 100,-
900 inhabitants and not charging
more than rs cents for any perform
ance, each, per annum $4,000.
Transient Merchants from Railroad
Cars.
I'm lieu of all other taxes.)
individuals, firms or corporations,
selling goods, wares or merchandise
from railroad cars to the employees
Of one corporation, payable direct to
the Comptroller OF the Treasury,
each. per annum s250.OO.
Transfer Business fer Hire.
This shall apply to companies or
iCSattHzed ea TwssgsA Pssa)
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Each person, firm ,or corporation
selling or renting one or all of the
above named instruments, shall pay
tax as follows:
In counties having a population OF
more than 10000 inhabitants, each
per annum $4,000.
In counties having a population of
10000 inhabitants and not less than
$4,000 inhabitants, in each county, per
annum $500.
In counties Of not less than 10000
inhabitants. in each county, per an
mum $3.50.
But where all or any of these instru,
ments are sold only one tax shall be
imposed
In addition they shall pay tax as
other merchants.
Warerooms or Warehouses for the
Storage Of Furniture and House
hold Effects.
Warehouse or warerooms In cities,
towns or taxing districts of 5000 in
habitants or over, each per annum
$25.0s.
Less than S.OOe inhabitants $500.
In counties Of over 5000 inhabitants
computed BY the federal census of
1910 or any subsequent federal CEN
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-08-27

Haylng or selling for profit, gifts,
prizeS or exemptions, or by the foFma-
'oa OF purchasing clubs, or both, II
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-14
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the ,.ndersigned, under and by virtue u. an order of the Jefferson o Ia,,,,. Court, will, at noon on Monaay' "e ,'sti 4ha ary 18th, 1915, at the front door U, p,,,fs .t.f Conrthouse in the City of fllie p,o4,, D, .a Jefferson County, Arkansas, sell to inc highest bidder at public ac.lol the following described real es!a'e and nersonal property, lying, pelhs, and situated in the county Of Je1ter- son. State of Arkansas, to-Wlt:
 Lots one; two, three, four, five ana six. in Block two, and lots one, two, three and four, in Block four, and all of blocks three and five of Hanrs 5 Addition to the City of Pine Blur, to- getber with the oil mill and other buildings thereon.
 All machinery, tools, and personal property now on the above premises, all inters, cotton seed, oil, cake hulls, and other cotton seed products, and all accounts receivable, bills re- ceivable heretofore belonging to the Bluff City Oil company.
 Said sale is to be made on a credit of three months deferred payments to bear interest at the rate of six per cent. per annum until paid. Ap- proved personal security will be taken from the purchaser for the amount of his bid, and a lien upon said real and personal property will be re- tained to secure the payment thereof.
 A. D. PERKINS,
 1-13-tf Receiver.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-14

Paramount feature "Aristocracy' for 5c and 1Oc, Best theatre today.
 HENRY ROBERTS $ CO.,, Fire Insurance. 123 1-2 W. 2nd ave. Phone SIS 2-25-tf ;s We also give i,umn1ete satisfaction in the laundering of the household wash. Why not send us the heavy pieces-tablecloths bed spreads sheets. pillow cases, curtains. tow els, aapkins. etc. And so make the washing lighter and easier. American rvr~,e,c~ ,T,sundry Cn If
 -"Aristocracy", Paramount fea- ture, Best theatre today, 5c and 1Oc.
 Mission dining room living room and Library Furniture at from one third to one half off for few days. at Reap & Crawford
 HENRY ROBERTS & CO.,. Fire Insurance. 123 l.2 w. 2nd ave. Phone s18. 2-25-tf
 Removal Notice.
 Mrs. Stella B. Ragan has moved her dressmaking parlors from 220 Main street to 1405 Main street. Telephone 2122. 1-12-6t
 As part of the classes enrolled in Mrs. E. E. Moseley's private school of shorthand and typewriting during October, are finishing the course, a new class will be opened February 1. Those who desire to enter this class should apply at once, as only a limited number can be accepted Terms $500 a month. Phone 1552 Residence 636 Beech street. 1-13-6t
 -"Aristocracy", Paramount fea- ture, Best theatre today, 5c and 1Oc.
 HENRY ROBERTS & CO.,, Fire Insurance. 123 1-2 W. 2nd ave. Phone S12. 2-25-t
 Chamber of Commerce Luncheon.
 The trustees of the Chamber of Commerce will enjoy their monthly luncheon at noon today at the Hotel Jefferson. The luncheon was sched- uled to be held tomorrow, but the event was moved up one day. A full attendance is expected.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-14
TAYLOR ~@ co. Real Estate and Insurance.
 Phone No. lO32
 LOCAL
WINDOW GLASS

Baughman Cabinet Shop. Phone 1247. --"Aristocracy" Paramount fea- ture, Best theatre today. 5c and 1Oc.
 For incest rent cars in city call 77, Julian Harbour Auto Co.,. 12-S-tf
 Extra special-Bargains in Mis- sion dining and living room furniture. Reap & CIawford's. If Just received another shipment of those 10 Piece Kitchen Cutlery Sets. Special price 9Sc at Cleveland Matthews Hdw. Go. If
 Anything you may need in Poul- try Wire. Lawn Fence or Field Fence can be found at Cleveland Matthews Hdw. Co. If
 Let us show you how much ~e can do at a very small expense tc you. Ask for our wagon to call. American Excelsior Laundry Go If Extraordinary. bargains in Lace Curtains and nets and scrims at Reap & Crawford's. tf Paramount feature "Aristocracy" for 5c and 10c, Best theatre today.
 Don't prt up with unsatisfactory. unreliable washerwomen service. Our laundry will do your washing iE 3 manner that will please you. Ameri- can Excelsior Laundry Co. tf Oh, you cal0mel. get ont Of the way and let Liv.ver.lax do the work Purely vegetable. Ask Bedelrs Phar' macy. S-T-F-ti Big discounts on special patterns of Rugs. list of which has just been received. Reap & Crawfords. tf The model Dairy will on Decem- Der 25 reduce the price of milk to 1O- cents per quart and cream to S0-cents pint. c. L. Wilkerson, manager.
 12-1S-1nl
 Your clothing will be washed cleaner, with less wear. The clothes will be absolutely sanitary. and will smell clean and sweet. American Ex calsior Landry Co |
 Our profession is the teaching o stenography and bookkeeping. Terms reasonable Are you interested? Cal today. Pine Bluff Commercial col lege. 10-2st
 Paramount feature "Aristocracy for 5c and Toe, Best theatre today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-14
U. s. GOV. LAND FREE.

Under Special Act of Congress the agricultural land in the United States Forest Reserve of Arkansas can now be homesteaded in tracts of 160 acres to each person, free of cost 100000 acres free pasture range where cattle, hogs and sheep fatten eight months of the year without grain. No overflow land. Country very healthy and we'll watered with running streams. We select these agricultural lands, take applicant tc land and locate you. Send 25 cents for state map showing location o Reserve and copy of Special Act to "A V. Alexander, locating engineer, Little Rock, Ark.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-14
HOTEL RESPONSIBLE.
Claims for Material Made Liens on
 Big Building.

Consolidating a number of cases filed in the chancery court against
 Monk & Ritchie, contractors, for ma- terial used in the construction of the
 Hotel Pines, Chancellor j. M. Elliott |granted judgments as follows: J. w. Sanders, s4,71O.60; Marsh Commission |company, $195.75; McGehee-S Smith
 Lumber company. s356.35; c. F. En-
 melt, $551.O8. The court ordered these liens should be considered be- fore all others except that of w. c.
 Hudson, trustee, and that if the sale of the property does not bring suffi- cient to pay the; claims in full the amount secured should be pro rated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-14
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE
 ON DR. MARTIN LUTHER
Pastor ". C. Schrader of Lutheran Church Arranges for Event For
 Friday Night.

Announcement was made last even- ing that an illustrated lecture on Dr. Martin Luther will be given at the Lutheran church, East Sixth avenue and Florida street, on Friday evening, at s o'clock, by Rev. w. c. Schrader, the pastor of the church.
 There will be several musical numbers, including an illustrated song in addition to the lecture by Mi. Schrader, which will be illustrated with fifty Or sixty pictures. There will be no charges attached to the affair, and it is expected the mem hers of the congregation and their friends will be present in large nun hers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-14
WOOD FOR SALE.

One horse load, dry pine, s1y| green, $1.10. Phone 10S5. III
 For Hartig- Becker Flows. M best blow rade, see Clevtland.MatI thews Hdw. Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-14
LISTTN.

LISTEN.
 Phone CSC, Hollenberg Music Co.,, before having your Piano tuned to avoid any error. n 1-S-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-14
Temperance Lecturer Coming.

Malcolm w. Patterson, former gov ernor of Tennessee and one of the most widely known prohibition speak CTS and workers in the United States, will deliver a lecture in behalf of pro- hibition at the First Baptist church in this city the evening of Tuesday, Jan- uary 19 next. Arrangements are be- ing made for the attendance of a large crowd.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-14
ELECTRICITY WILL CURE YOU

I treat both acute and chronic troubles with electricity. Chronic troubles a speciality, Diabetes. Blad- der trouble, Strictures, Suppression of Menses, Painful Menstruation, Pyorrhea, Asthma, Goiter, Constipa- tion, Rheumatism, Falling Hair Pimples on face.
 DIR. F. P. CASTANIEN
 Phone 177. Office 1O6 1-2 Pin street. All hours
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-14
Don't Sacrifice Your Deferred Dividend Policies

We will pay you cash through your Bank, from 10 per cent to 50 per cent more than the Companies cash or loan values for policies maturing in 1915 to 1920.
 For further particulars call or ad- dress Nath R. Rodgers, Agt., 127 Nam St., Pine Bluff, Ark. 12-12-3m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-01-14
Accordion Plaited Dresses

Should be sent to Frank Dietrich's Clothing Hospital to be re-plaited: also any other ladies' or gents cloth ing that need cleaning. pressing or altering. We also put new Things in coats and do all general repair work on clothing.
 Phone 1928. Over Cobb & Sons Shoe
 Store, 22O1s Main St. If