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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-24
NUMBER IS
1t is Regarded as Certainty That
The Coming Months Will Witness
the Greatest Prosperity In All I'm
portant Lines of Business In the
History of United States

From Maine TO Alaska business op-
erations are showing increased actiyi-
ties and transactions are more numer-
Gus. with steadily growing values rep
resented by them.
Foreign trade keeps up remarkably
well. considering the unjust and ille-
gal limitations placed upon 1t by the
naval practices OF the allies, and IL
these were removed the resultant ex-
pansion OF business In foreign mar
Kets would exert most beneficial in
huenco upon our domestic business
| afIairs.
The increase In January of unified
orders of the United States Steel COR
poration, Notwithstanding tho prcse..s
enormous output, Is a positive proof
OF the immensity OF the demand for
steel, and this lame huge demand ia
apparent in textiles and, indeed, in the
majority OF the industries OF the coun-
try.
The scale OF prices OF commodities
shows now an average range OF values
higher than at any time during the
last 46 years. and IL the scale OF wages
OF unskilled labor were made up it
would bo found that the average
would be higher than at any time in
the history OF the world, and at the
same time there are moro persons I'm
the United States. and probably
throughout tho world, in steady en-
ployment than at any other prior per-
iod.
For the coming months OF this Stsar
conditions all make for constant in
creases In the volume and value OF
transactions, and It may bo regarded
as a certainty that spring, summer
and winter are to witness unprece-
dented prosperity In all the impor-
tant lines OF business In the United
States.
The masses of the people are I'm DO
sition To earn tho money which will
serve to pay for their current wants
and to provide for rainy days that
may come later.
Their earning power insures their
buying power now and for long time
in the future.
The building interests. 80 long DOR
mant and depressed, are now feeling
the powerful effects OF the long-re-
pressed development in construction
work, and are responding actively TO
the demand for their products OF ev-
cry class, from timber to structural
steel.
Jt looks now like many years OF
construction work I'm many lines, and
such stir In realty that has not been
In evidence in more than decade.
with immigration for the last two
years at a minimum, the demand for
farm hands has been very great and
values are steadily rising, and with
the close OF the European conflict and
the rush Of the people from that tax
ridden continent TO our shores realty
In city, town and country will be In
demand to an extent beyond all rec
ords Of the past.
Merchants and manufacturers
should not neglect to prepare for
long continued, urgent demand OF
their customers for large quantities OF
all articles entereing into the uses OF
the households of the masses of the
people OF the United states.-C Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-24
Forest Planting Profitable

During the past two years the State
Board OF Forestry at Baltimore has
distributed from the state Forest Nur.
sery more than 10000 trees at cost
prices for forest planting on waste
lands. The average charge TO resi-
dents and land owners OF the state was
only S5.S5 per thousand. representing
the actual expense OF growing them.
The office OF the State Forester directs
the planting OF $4,000 OF the trees.
II would therefore seem that local
landowners are appreciating the IA
cilities offered by the state Nursery
and have become convinced OF the
soundness OF such proposition, and
OF the thorough practicability. in a
financial sense. of reclaiming, through
tree planting, exhausted soils which
cannot be made to grow farm crops I'm
paying quantities.
Ono landowner in Northern Mary
land. near Havre de Grace. had $4,000
young oak and locust trees set out on
poor pasture land i'm 1914. and tho
plantation so far ia very successful.
Another, living on the Eastern shore.
used 10000 Loblolly pine seedlings for
reiorestration purposes to his own
satisfaction and the Improvement OF
the land. On the former site there
should be good crop OF posts i'm not
over IL or 10 years from the time of
planting, and the whole plantation
may either be handled for such pro
ducts, In short rotations, or managed
as longer-time investment for vnlu-
able saw timber. The Loblolly should
produce heavy yield OF the latter, In
addition TO smaller material. secured
from occasional Trimmings, for use
about the farm. In either case the
work Is constructive and desirable.
and should be profitable. A pIanta-
ion of forest trees protects the soil
from erosion. and is n good investment
for the sake OF the trees alone, though
II is undoubtedly true that a stand of
merchantable or growing timber adds
to the cash value OF any farm.
The board has at this time about
10000 forest seedlings and trans
plants available for planting next
month. These, as were those last
year. will be sold to local landowners
at the cost OF growing them. Prices
for small trees OF suitable size TO run
from $3.50 per thousand for white pine
seedlings to $12 per thousand for
black walnut transplants, and there
are also for sale at corresponding
prices Norway spruce. red oak. black
locust. white ash, honey locust and
American elm. orders for less than
thousand will be filled at the regular
per thousand rate with a small charge
for packing.
Stocks OF some varieties are limited.
but trees will be reserved for those
who get their orders into the office OF
the State Forester Johns Hopkins
University, Baltimore, before the stock
is exhausted. Price lists and blanks
for ordering will be forwarded upon
applicationfi together with any infor-
nation desired on the subject OF tree
planting, but the planting should be
done before April 10th for best re-
sults.-Cumebrland News.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-24

The liquor trafnckers have aroused
q fghting spirit in the ouakers. These
quiet peaceful Friends object 10 the
liberties taken with their name BY the
brewers and distillers. and they are
back Of bill before Congress pro-
hibitlng the use Of that name in adver-
Using. They viii heht until Quaker
whiskey and Quaker" beer are ellmi.
mated from the list Of poison drinks.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-24

Sing "a song OF winter time.
Cold and bitter weather
Meet II with a CHEEKY rhyme
All Of us together.
Shut the window. light the lamp,
TO the hearth draw higher;
Thaw out all the frost and damp
AT the open fire
Toss a back log on the blaze,
Spread the circle wider.
Talk and talk OF other days,
Fetch a jug Of cider!
Crack the nut and crack the Jest
Mid the laughter lusty-
Now and then among the rest
One is stale and musty.
Mother fetch tho ginger bread
And the apples yellow;
Even lovers must be fed
Sally's got a fellow
Sing a song OF ice and snow,
Goodnessl How we pity
Them that pleasure never know,
People Of the cityl
-Facming Bushes
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-24

Hers Wasn't / lucky?
Her Beet Friend Stunning ~,
one would suopect Il was six month,
old But you have such style.
The Man Next Her in the Car TX
cuse me- MAIDEN. but that hat
The Next Pew's They must be do
Ing better.
Her husband How much was it,
Judge.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-24
Farming Business.

a stork has escaped from the Frank
lin Park 100 in Boston and is being
hunted assiduously by tho officials.
We understand that quite a number
Of people in New Hampshire. too are
Keeping a sharp lookout for this bird.
Manchester CN I'D Union.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-24

Henry Ford's peace. movement Oh
serves tho Brooklyn Eagle, was
least q self-starter" Don't be toe
sure Of that. A lot Of his associats
worked tho crank indastriousIy before
Il started kansas City Journsi
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-24

Detroit ls discussing the attractions
Of a mixed drink called horses neck"
but Seattle viii continue IT'S speouia-
tlon 70 the question Of how long 20
teep cider before Il becomes properly
nardened.- = Seattle Post Intellleeneer.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-24

six was never more popular with
women than Il Is this year" says q
fashion note. That has been a mat
ter OF common observation since the
short skirt became fashionable.
fQuisgine Courier Journal
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-24

"Coi House draws no pay for his
service; only his expense account IS
paid" says the Houston Post. Alice
samee, mr Ford's peace party. huh7--
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-02-24

Ben Tillman is occurring just often
eFough n the United stste0 20 escape
ne charge Of being Has Been.-Ana-
yconda STANDARD.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-08-10
Local Orators Shell The
Woods For Bonds

| The bond issue is being actively
discussed and talked about the
few remaining days before election
time next Tuesday. The registra-
ton books have been closed and
they contain nearly eleven hundred
voters names Now the campaign
Is on to convert the convertible to
bonds and better streets. Speakines
are being held this week throughout
the city. Tuesday evening at Brad
ner's store Maj. L. G. Sinclair, J.
Matt Hedgecock and Editor w. N.
Keener displayed their oratorical
powers to an enthusiastic and app
reciative audience. At the same
hour at Robertson's store DR.. J. T.
Burrus, J. E. Kirkman and G. C.
Robbins told ..the voters few
things in forcible manner.
Wednesday night W. T. Parker, J.
Allen Austin and C. C. Robbins
spoke at Silman's store and at the
same time 7. W. Albertson, Julius
Smith and J. Matt Hedgecock were
turning loose bond issue ammuni-
ton at the above place. Tonight
at Hauser & Stones store G. w.
Clark, DR.. S. S. Coe, j. A. Austin
and L. B. Williams will speak. At
Culler's store DR.. McAnallv, Geo. T.
Woods, j. E. Kirkman will address
the voters. Friday night at Evans
store Dr.. Burrus, Chas Robbins, NJ
G. Crowson and DR.. Coe talk. At
Kimrey's store w. H. Dugdale, J.
". Walker and others will speak.
You will be interested,
Saturday night the committee
expects to have a big rally on Main
Street. At 7:30 o'clock in front of
the Home Banking Co. and. at 8
O clock in front of the post Office, at
which we'll known local men will do
the honors for the bond issue. No
doubt large crowds will attend these
open air speakinss as Main Street
is generally crowded Saturday even
ing. Music by the Springfield band.
Monday night there will also be an
other rally.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-08-10
To Erect Big Movie Building

The Review learns that Messers
0. A. Kirkman, w. D. Simmons and
Geo. T. Penny will at an early date
erect building on the corner of
South Main and East Commerce
Streets, the front of the building to
be one story and the rear on Com
merce street to be two stories. The
corner of the building On Main
Street will be used for a drug store
or some other kind of a store and
adjoining this store will be modern
moving picture house with every
convenience and adorned with a
very handsome front. These gentle
men will erect the building and
lease the moving picture part to d
stock company for term of years.
These improvements will add great
ly to that section of the city which
is destined at an early date to be
an important trade center, being
located so near the post postofice
and on the corner of Commerce
Street which is used more than any
street in the city by pedestrians as
as well as vehicles.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-08-10
The Interurban Motor
Lines. Inc.

Will operate one Of their sixteen
passenger automobile buses, from
the ElWood Hotel to Guilford College
on Saturday and Sunday on account
of the Friends Yearly Meeting.
Cars will leave the Elwood Hotel
at: 500 O'Clock a. m, 1000 o'clock
a. m. 1900 o'clock noon, 3 100 o'clock
and 500 o'clock p. NJ,
Will leave Guilford College at
500 o'clock a. m, 100 O'Clock a.
m, 100 o'clock p. m. 400 o'clock
p. m, 600 o'clock p. m.
The fare will be go cents one way
or 81 90 round trip You can Sc
cure round trip tickets from the
clerk at the Elwood any time be-
tween now and Sunday night Aug
ust 18th.
Secure your tickets early so you
will be sure of comfortable seat
Remember. the first car starts
Saturday morning ats O'Clock in
front of the Elwood Hotel
INTERURBAN MOTOR LINES, INC
O. Arthur Kirkman, Phone 56.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-08-10
RORFRTS-SMTTH

At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon
in Greensboro Miss Kate Smith of
this city. was united in marriage to
w. A. Roberts Of High Rock. The
wedding occurred at the home of
Rev. Chas. W. Byrd, pastor of West
Market Street M. E. Church. who
was the officiating minister. Miss
Lena Smith of Boise City, a niece of
the bride and several friends wit
messed the ceremony. The marriage
came as a surprise to Miss Smith s
friends, She is a sister of Misses
Venetia and Zillah Smith of Steele
Street, and we'll and favorably
known. The groom is interested in
the park at High Rock. Mrs. Rob-
erts will remain here a few days be-
fore joining her husband.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-08-10
Late Items OF Importance,

/ James H. Cook, Of Greensboro
died while bathing in the pond al
the battle ground Tuesday. Mr.
Cook was a candidate for Mayor oi
Greenboro at the last election
Weak heart lis given as the cause oil
his DEATH
1he main roads leading out from
Greensboro are to be given a sur
face OF tarvia which will fill up the
holes and made temporary smooth
roadbed. This end of the High
Point Thomasville road Gin Gull.
ford) will aso be fixed with the
preparation.
The committee will meet in
Greensboro today to perfect plans
for the big celebration to be held
next moath in commemoration of
the completion of the splendid road
between High Point and Greensboro
The threatened strike of nearly a
half million railway employees of the
United States was averted Yesterday
for the time being when the Broth
erhood agreed to accept a proffer of
the U. S. Board of Cancellation and
Mediation TO mediate the differences
with the railroads.
Steven G. Clark has been chosen
secretary of the industrial depart
meRtof the Commercial Club and
will begin his duties at once. Mr.
Clark is well fitted for the position
and no doubt will materially help to
place High Point more prominently
before the aatside world.
The county democrats have chall-
enged the county republican to a
joint debate and it is believed the
followerssof the Elephant party will
accept.
The industrial committee from
the Commercial Club to get up a
fund for maintaining an industrial
office foE4fhe upbuilding of High
Point, isSrneeting with remarkable
success.
Theseo1nty commissioners have
petioned. Governor Craig to order a
special term of court for the trial of
criminal cases beginning Sept. 18th,
among the most important being
the caSe of }. A. Terry for murder.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-08-10
News From Old Trinity

J. w. KmbTough. wife and Little
Fssbbn son. 6f Rasfeig gh are visiting Mrs.
Bruce Cravens on College Street.
The Township Sunday School
Con> ention convened here last Sun
day the 9th of August. The super
ientendents of the different Sunday
Schools were out in full force. Mrs.
Bruce Craven of Trinity made the
opening address of welcome,
which was replied to by Prof. Eng
Iish. Then followed speeches by
Bruce Craven, Frank Ellis,
Capt. Parkin and others. Dinner
was served and greatly enjoyed.
At 80 o'clock the crowd again as
sembled and the different Sunday
Schools were reported. Miss Vera
Callet acted as secretary, and Prof.
D C. johnson as president.
Prof. johnson resigned disposition
of president, and Charles Redding OF
Mt. Vervon was elected to fill his
place.
Frank Wood of Marion is visiting
relatives in Trinity.
Misses Jos 'phine Wood, and her
Cousin Francis Wood have been
visiting their grandmother Mrs. DR..
Frank Wood,
Charlie Parkin reached home last
Saturday morning from California.
He was expected Thursday.
Miss Vera FarloW spent Saturday
night in Trinity as the quest OF
! friends.
Nerius Welborn and wife ol
High Point, wele down to the con-
vention Sundy.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-08-10
The State Fair Premium
List.

We have received the pre-
MUM list of the North Carolina
State Fair which is just from the
press, and is ready for distribution
to those who desire one. A great
many sinagFovements are noticed
that have been made and will be
made for the benefit of the exhibi-
tors and visitors this year 1t is a
comprehensive review of a great
fair and North CaroIinians arejustly
proud of it's achievements. That
tireless worker and splendid officer
and gentleman in the person of
Secretary Joseph E, Pogue is doing
splendid work for this great state
institution that grows bigger and
better each year.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-08-10
MANY REGISTER FOR BOND
ELECTION .

The number of people reglstere d
for the bond election is given at
1879 by the registrars. 1t therefore
requires $40 votes to carry the elect
ion, provided all on the books are
properly qualified, while in the
March election there were only 828
registered. This is gain Of 25l
over the March registration. In the
first ward there are 289 registered
against 148; in the third 227 against
1873, in the fourth 387 against 265
IN the last election. The bond pro-
moters believe that the increased
registration is in their favor.
The election is to be held next
tuesday. This week speakings are
being held at various points in the
city, addressed by local men on
the merits of the bond issue.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-08-10
The Quaker Meeting

The yearly meeting of Friends is
being held this week at Gnilford
College. The first session was held
Tuesday and the meeting will con-
tinue over Sunday. A large crowd
attended the first service. Sunday
is the big day and large crowds will
be On hand from many miles around.
Many noted Quakers will be present,
among whom will be Prof. Ebert
Russell of Haverford, Pa, Thomas
Jones. Edgar T. Holt and John
Kittrell. The local Quakers will
attend from day to day.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-08-10
From Infected District

The New York Board of Health
notified City Physician Mccain that
a child of L. C. Nichols residing at
400 Vail Street, who had been in
the infected district of the infantiIe
paralysis epidemic, had returned to
High Point Monday. DR.. Mccain
Immediately made an investigation,
finding that the child reached here
on No. 36 Tuesday and forthwith
quarantined her at the above ad-
dress.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-08-10
Stole And Sold Harness

-Four months on the roads, said
Judge Peacock to- Emmett Tate, a
colored youth, in Recorders Court
Friday. Tate had appropriated a
$500 set of harness from the barn
of j. C. Welch, sold them. to j. C.
Smont for 500 and pocketed the
money. The harness were left at
Bynum's stables over night and
before Smoot came after them the
officers were in possession. Tate
has heen On the roads twice before
for 80 and 80 days respectively.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-08-10
RESIGNATION OF Pastors

Rev. w. L. Blackwelder has re-
signed as pastor of St. Mary's Epis-
copal church and Rev. F. L. Fiddler,
pastor .of the West End Baptist
church has done likewise, Both of
these pastors have done good work
here in their respective churches
and High Point regrets to see them
leave. Only recently DR.. Claxon
resigned as pastor Of the First Bap-
tist Church, High Point can ill af-
ford to lose these good men.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-08-10
THE INTREURBAN MOTOR
LINES INC

Will put on a first class sixteen
passenger car Monday morning
August 14th to be operated between
High Point and Greensboro.
This is a reliable company and
you can depend on their cars run.
ming On schedule time rain or shine.
This company does not claim to
be competitors of the Railroad Co.
and will operate for the conven-
ience of the public between trains
only.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-08-10
w. P. RAGAN SAYS HE WILL
WIN

Hon. VIM. P. Ragan has an arti-
Gle in todays paper based on the
editorial in the issue in regard to
".Judee Carter Dalton restoring the
city government to the people. y
Friend Will writes in very interest
ipe manner and challenges Mr..
Dalton's statement that he will win
in the November election, saying
that he (Ragan) will be on top
when the votes are counted. The
article in another part of the paper
scaaks for, itself. Read it.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1916-08-10
a NEW DEPARTURE

Tomlinson Chair Co. of this city
has inaugurated the dividend plan
among its employees and this week
800 was earned by one of the de-
partments. The company sets a
standard for the months output and
all above this amount the employ
es share in. This is new innoation
for the South and one that seems
to be appreciated by the employees
of the large plant.