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Charlevoix county herald., 1916-12-22
THE INCREASE
IN THE COST
OF LIVING

Nothing today is of greater interest
and Importance to the American public
than the enormous increase in the cost
of living. Nearly every article that en-
ters into the daily consumption of the
household is from twenty to fifty per
cent, even one hundred per cent, in
some instances, dearer than il was
few months ago, and unfortunately
there is no assurance that the upward
movement has reached its maximum or
that any early decline from the existing
high levels can be expected.
While the advance has been the
greatest and the most severely felt in
the case Of food, there is scarcely one
among the commodities which consti-
tute the necessities Of life whose price
has not been enhanced, and the result
is that in thousands, yes, in millions of
homes the perennial problem of how to
make both ends meet, which, often un-
der normal circumstances, is one of
perplexing difficulty, threatens to be-
come insoluble.
Here we are on the edge of winter
and the talk is that within another three
months, flour, which used to be five
dollars barrel and is now ten, will 90
to fifteen, and that coal will be selling
at ten dollars ton.
What is the explanation of this dis
tressing, even calamitous, situation,
situation which has had few precedents
in all our history and which is cause
enough for the gravest concern?
Well, il comfort could be found in a
plenitude OF explanation there would
be no lack of it. Six years ago the cost
of living had already increased to
point that made it political issue, and
at the Congressional elections of 1910
the Democrats secured a majority in
the House of Representatives upon the
ground that prices were high because
the tariff was high, and that if they
were placed in power they would bring
prices down with run by revising the
tariff along free trade lines.
AT the first opportunity the people
took them at their word. In 1912 they
carried Congress and the Presidency,
and they then lost no time in placing
the Wilson-U Underwood near free trade
bill upon the statute book. But as the
cost Of living is today greater than ever
1t is evident that the Republicans were
right in their insistence that the tariff
had nothing to do with it,
Other explanations attribute the pre-
vailing dearness of everything to the
partial failure of the crops in this and
other countries; to the expansion of the
currency; to the enormous influx of
gold, which is said to have impaired
the purchasing power of that metal,
and to the immense expectations of
meat and breadstuffs to the belligerent
countries.
There is measure OF reasonableness
and probably of truth in each of these
conjesturcs, but it is to the last named
that the greater importance must be at
tached. And if excessive expectations
are putting up the price of food to the
present intolerable levels, it becomes a
question whether in justice to our own
people those expectations ought not to
be restricted or forbidden.
Uncle Sam is almost afraid to hang
up his stocking lest peevish and over
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-12-22
WRITES STIRRING FICTION
Arthur strinser, Author Of 1.-THE Iron
Claw" Also a Poet, Scientist and
Deductive Detective,

Readers Of magazines are familiar
with the name of Arthur Stringer
whose stories have won for him a
high place as a writer Of interesting
fiction. Mr.. Stringer's stories are re-
markable for their ingenious plots and
absorbing episodes, and In THE Iron
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-12-22
PEOPLES STATB SAVINGS BANK

When you give free advice and it
works you get no thanks, and if it
doesn't work you get what's coming to
you.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-12-22

Uncle Sam is almost afraid to hang
up his stocking lest peevish and over
worked congressional Santa Claus put
a cocklebur in it.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-12-22

Women either love or hate; there's
no happy medium in their affections.
Many man who attempts 10 blow
his own horn comes out at the little
end of il.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-12-22

Most women keep lot OF sympathy
on tap.
Even experience is unable to teach
fool anything.
Talk less and think more. This is
good advice to give but hard to take.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-12-22
TO THE MAN WHO
WANTS A HOME

Why buy Lot for home when you
can buy an acre or two for less money
just as conveniently located and grow
your potatoes, vegetables, corn and have
room for the chickens, thereby helping
home to many comforts.
On easy terms. Apply to
w. F. EMPEY.
Charlevoix county herald., 1916-12-22

Claw the new motion picture serial
from his pen, Mr.. Stringer again
proves himself an author OF unusual
power.
Mr.. Stringer is poet, novelist. a
man of science and a deductive detec.
tive. He has written three volumes of
verse and has had unusual success
with stories of prose fiction.
We have secured exclusive publ.
cation rights for this city of The
Iron Claw" and the opening install.
ment will appear in an early issue of
this paper.
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-12-14

Outside Butchering will be done at
the local slaughter house Wednesdays.
We want the news, help US to f !
the news columns Of the enlarged En-
TERPRIsE.
The parcel post sale will be held in
the new Enterprise Office. If The build
ing is far enough along to do so.
Hugo Kurz is enjoying a visit from
his brother-in-Iaw, Joe Meyer. who
arrived from Norfolk, Nebraska. last
Monday morning for look at this
c)untry.
A very good number Of our subserib-
ers are responding to our request for
settlement Of subscriptions. We can
u I, them all and then some.
New subscribers are coming in very
nicely. We will be in fine shape to
tske care of list as large as you want
to give US. If you think THE INTER
PRISE worthy Of support tell your
neighbors, if you have suggestions for
improvements tell US.
You will notice that the increased
size of the paper is all needed this
week to accommodate the live business
houses of Raymer There is no need
to 90 away from Raymer to trade.
5. Moitbn returned last week from
Denver. His eye is still bothering him
some, but he can use it and hopes
that eventually it will be as strdng as
ever. We certainly congratulate him.
Rumor says that Raymer is to have
steam laundry, unless it should de-
velop that absence Of coal would make
it a cold water proposition. The
names of he promoters are not ready
to be given to the public. but If you
are real curious talk with John
Smathers,
F. d. Francis and family expect to
move ABOUT the first of the year to
Yuma, Colorado, where they will make
their home. having Invested in that
part Of the state. We regret their de-
pariure, Tut hope that good fortune
will pursue them, .overtake them, and
abide with them.
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-12-14
THURSDAY. DECEMBER A. 1916

II. NJ. Mitchell came up from Ster-
ling. Monday.
The Wellman family spent Sunday
with friends in Sterling.
Mrs. Jay Miller is expected to reach
home the latter part of the week.
Mrs. n. S. Sweet returned to Ray.
mer last week on Wednesday and MS.
seems sweeter, II he is always sweet
+ f. |. Seavy returned yesterday from
a visit of few days with the folks at
Sterling.
WANTED:-to buy 1000 bushels of
corn. &. w. Summers.
l. S. Griffin is spending a few days
in Raymer this week shapping up and
giving the final touches to hi suit to
have township Z. So surveyed
Mr.. Sweet found his opening day
last Saturday. very satisfactory, and
his customers found surprisingly fine
stock Of furniture. china. etc, from
which to make their purchases.
George Bishop left for Sterling yes
terday to take his five months leave
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-12-14

of absence and will find employment
in the Logan county capitol.
For Sale ons Pole Angus Bull. 3-yrs
old. c. A. Strohmeyer.
J. L. Crichton returned Monday.
after a week $ visit with home folks at
Sterling.
Mrs. Barker is helping at the hotel
this week while Miss Elder and Miss
Lyon are away.
l.. E. Kile has his new building up
and enclosed and is pushing the work
Just as fast as the weather conditions
will permit. t..
w. E. Salmon has the roof on his
new building and they are not allowing
any grass to grow under their feet in
completing the same-nor would il
grow if the weather were more favor
able.
A. G. Nickerson has is house plaster
ed. and will soon have room to turn
arou I'd and enjoy life. We don't know
vi anyone more deserving Of these
good things and we are glad to sect it.
LosT:-A motorcycle Presto-light tar K
and license No. 25l9. between Raymer
and Sterling, on Saturday. Dec. 9.
Finder notify Sherman Mercer, Box
1874, New Raymer, Colo, Will give
reward. 3l-2t
Mr.. and Mrs. Dunlap and son Roy,
returned home Monday from Sterling
where Roy had been to have an opcr-
alton for tonsilitis. He is getting
along nicely and expects to return in q
couple OF weeks for further treatment.
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-12-14
Gef hnhnx.

Horace Greeley once said. Young
man. go West" ! give advice as valu
able and more easily followed say
young man. get hobby; preferably
get two. one for indoors ard one .cf
out; get pair of hobby horses that
can safely be ridden in opposite dlrec
tions.-A. Edward Newton. In the al
iantc.
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-12-14

Miss Gneiser is sewing for Mrs.
Fowler.
j. H. Beson left Sunday for a bnsi-
ness trip to Lincoln, Omaha and Eustis.
Mrs. Lydia Beson is expected hone
from Seattle the latter part Of this
week.
The ladies' aid society was delight
fully entertained at the home of Mrs.
P. ]. Hewitt Tuesday afternoon.
WANTED, Girl for general house,
work, small house, no washing, good
pay, must like children. J. N. Quinn
State Bank Of Raymer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Addington came down
from Sterling, Monday, to visit his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Ad-
dington. and other relatives.
Alfalfa Seed for sale About 400 lbs
clean dry land seed, 25 cts a pound
in lots Of 100 pounds or over 23cts.
Frank kunkle, 8 miles southeast Of
Raymer. Address Stoneham. Colo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fouts returned from
Sterling this week where they have
been visiting relatives. They made
the trip in new Studebaker IS" which
they purchased at this time.
Shoe and Harness repairing Leave
them at the lumber yard. Twill call
for toem Wednesdays and Saturdays,
prices reasonable. j. Wescoatt
Miss Elder was called to Burns. Wy
oming, Monday. by the sickness of a
sister, and the day following Miss
Lyon also started for the same place
Miss Elder was able to see her sister
alive. but Miss Lyon did not see her
aunt alive. We extend sincere sympa-
thy to the bereaved.
The Ladies Aid will have a Parcel
Post Sale" in Raymer December 22nd.
A good place to buy Christmas presents
Remember the date. Lunch to be SER
we'd also.
The masquerade ball should have
been mentioned last week, bnt we did
not have the room then and we do have
it now, although type is short. 1t was
a great big affair. probably the largest
crowd ever out to dance in Raymer.
and not a ripple of anything but pure
fun and enjoyment. TINS first prize to
lady was awarded to Miss Fora Taylor,
second to Mrs. Fanny GUNNER. first
to men, 1--WE were unable to find out
who the party was.l but the second
prize went to MIR. Coffin.
In this issue will be found summons
which is one Of the initial steps toward
surveying townhip of land near
Stoneham. Next week we will prob
ably have similar notice for the
township in which Raymer is located.
1t seems to be the best, and in fact
the only way to get the section lines
certainly located so that they cannot
be disturbed in the future. This is
step that is required before We can
get our roads graded, and also in
dividuals will know where to build so
as to be the desired distance from
roads, or even to be sure that they
are on their own land. The Greeley
paper states that the case started has
the largest number Of parties to the
suit 1T any case ever filed in Weld
County, save one.
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-12-14
Denver University
Lecture

Henry NJ. Mayo. d. D. of Denver
University, will lecture in Raymer,
Thursday, December 81, in the eve
ming. in the interest Of Denver Uni
versity. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to everyone to be present ar
hear an interesting presentation Of
educational matters.
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-12-14

We are sorry to report that D. M
Francis was taken sick last evening
and A. w. Wagner and A. G. Njcker-
son took him to the Morgan hospital in
the formers Ford.
With the publication of four pages,
we must go to press with one part
of the paper Wednesday afternoon,
md to get ready for that, we should
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-12-14

have all the Advertising copy in on
Monday, and Tuesday il the latest that
can insure good service all around.
Later copy than that means delay and
unsatisfactory service to our patrons.
Remember that while we are swift,
we cannot do two things at once ana
we. must have our material On timt t.
get q paper out on time...
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-12-14

mi Cpisb
New Raymer, Colo.
Dear Mr..
| read that you have a new arrival
at your house and am taking this op-
portunity Of saying that if you will
deposit A.00 to the credit of the
youngster on year time certificate
bearing 5 per cent interest, We will
add dollar and make it $500.
We are always after the business
and to get the account of depositor
of such age We are willing to make
concessions.
Yours trnlv.
]. N. Quinn, Cashier,
State BANK of RayIner.
P. S. Notice OF new arrivals will be
appreciated by us.
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-12-14
LOCAL NEWS OF INTEREST
beings n he People sf Kramer and Ieiaiy Tor Past
Mesk told n efia

The following letter sent out the past
week. minus the name may prove in
teresting:
The Raymer enterprise., 1916-12-14

I'm longing to know just what he's like.
And II he's brought me a motor bike.
well. I'm puzzled" said Jim. "P'r'aps.
II We look
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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17

II lis reported that Gov. Willis il
considering the calling Of a special ses-
sion OF the legislature, the pretext
being TO investigate the high cost OF
living, but in fact 10 have confirmed
a large number of Willis appointees
80 that they may cling to their meal
tickets. 1t Is said that the scheme
syrSeinated in the fertile brain of Har'
,vey CARRIER, and es that eminent
lobbyist has the ear Of the governor
1t is quite likely that the PROPOSE
tion will be given heed. Doubtless
CARRIER wants to have his man. Lou
Day, retained on tho utilities com
mission, so that he can continue to
do business" with the purchasers Of
railroad cars which CARRIER Is inter
ested IN selling white Willis legiS-
laiure rs investigating tho high cost
of things II might direct les atten'
ton to investigating the high cost OF
the recent election 10 Wall street
and let the public lnow how much
money was poured into ohio IN the
effort to save the day for Hughes
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17
Wilson's Political Leadership
New York World.)

New York World.)
In nearly every state Mr.. Hughes
ran behind his ticket and President
Wilson ran ahead of his ticket.
To appreciate the extraordinary po-
litical change that has resulted from
Mr.. Wilson's leadership OF the Demo
cratic party 1t is necessary only to
read the returns in the presidential
elections Of the last twenty years.
In 1896 Mr.. MoKinley's popular
plurality over Mr.. Bryan was COL 1854,
Mr.. Mckinley having Eli votes In the
electoral college to Mr.. Bryan's 176.
In 1900 Mr.. McKinley's popular plu-
rality was increased to 849,790. his
electoral vote being 292 to 155 for
Mr.. Bryan.
In 1904 the Republican ascendency
increased tremendously. Mr.. Roose-
Velts popular plurality was 2,545,515,
and he had 1886 votes In the electoral
college to Judge Parker's 140.
In 1908 the Democratic party pick
ed up a little but not much. Mr..
Taft's popular plurality over Mr. Bry-
an was 1,269,S04 Ills electoral vote
was 321 to Mr.. Bryan'B 1862.
Thus in four successive president
ial elections the smallest Republican
plurality in the popular vote was
601,S54 and the smallest Republican
majority in the electoral college was
95.
In 1912 the Roosevelt bolt destroy
ed party lines, and although Mr.. VIII
son was elected by I'M enormous ma
jority in the electoral college, the
combined Tart-Roosevelt vote was
I,604,563 against q Wilson vote of
<oIy G,293,O19 Tho Republican-Pro-
; sressiye plurality Of the popular vote
was l,211,l54, or slightly more than
8 N 1908.
In 1916 the wilson popular vote is
100000 beyond the previous Dem
ocratic record II is 100000 more
than the Roosev veltTaft total of 1912.
III is more than 100000 i'm advance of
the reunited Republican party. There
Is no more talk of minority presi-
, dent"
Mir. Wilson has put tho two parties
, on al equality again. The great Re
publican majorities Of the last twenty
years have been broken, and the
country will profit from this restora-
tion of the balance. There IL no bet
ter assurance OF good government
than two parties practically equal in
power and each at the mercy Of the
Independent vote.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17
Curtains, Rugs & Draperies
at money-saving prices
Marouisette Curtains

Marquisette Curtains
maquisete; made full length and trim
ed pretty Insertions $3.50 value,
pair .S1"4S
Scrim Curtains
trimmed with lace and insertions full
well 81 25 values, 79c
Lace Curtains
designs choice of white ec S2o
Curtain Scrims-
pretty white
special yard 12Iac
Scotch Madras
inches firmly 25c value, -
New Process Linoleum-
yards is waterproof otproof and will
special 35c
9x12 Size Administer Rugs
large assortment $25oo
$275o and 'SSUOo
9x12 Size Body Brussels Rugs
Large Size Rugs
all grade prices are
able
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17

The At. GilcM Register displays
a fmnnnre rooster and heads Il 'rhe
Dove a. Peace" Good idea, that
The Tr ster is feeling pretty good
over wilson carrying Morrow COUNT
and with nearly all the candidate
on ue Democratic county ticket
elected.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17

s*FRnox County Pomona grange
win meet with Milford grange satur
day. Noy. lS, at 1880 a, m. The
election Of officers that was post
poned At the October meeting win be
taken up at this dme
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17

The umbiiical between Willis and
CARRIER continues 90 manifest itself
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17


enda dayonyo he bgg a time the Last November
W Hugdi
eringsl Hwnvn vngal of ac darenH Hesavngs
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-11-17

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The Nevada news., 1916-12-21
PROGRAM OF FIFTH
 SUNDAY MEETING

To be held with Whites Chapel Church Dec. 30-3l, 1916.
 Introductory sermon by c. T. Xiii patrick, G. w. Donnan.
 What are the differences between the teachings and practices of Land mark Baptists and Convention Bap- lists and are they of sufficient im- rortance to make them test of fel- ,owshinp?-C. B. Jones, M. D. Arm strong.
 What is inclucated in the conversion given to the church by its great head to be taught and preached-D. w. Barham, G. w. Erwin.
 Was the church set up by Christ to be perpetuated? If so, how?-W. c. Felts. s. c. Sweeney.
 How are we as the people of God. to get our people interested more in the work of church I'D. w. Barham, E. B. Jones, c. W. Erwin, Bub Bonnet, Pat Bright, M. D. Armstrong.
The Nevada news., 1916-12-21
INCREASE IN
 SWEET POTATO ACREAGE

Little Rock, Dec. 16.-There will be 9 considerable increase nert year in the acreage of sweet potatoes, prob ably as much as 30 or go per cent, It is expected there will be an advance in the market price of the popular tuber next year While plans are be- ing made for cooperative marketing, but the local demand will be much greater than it has been heretofore. Sweet potatoes are selling now to local supply houses at S1 a bushel, which is the price they brought last summer after shipment to Kansas City. Mabelvale, Jacksonville and
The Nevada news., 1916-12-21
CAi RANZA LIKELY
 70 SiGA PaO1Oc,l
Prospects of American-a5exic.n
 Agreement Appear to Ra Brighter--Carranza Tyifbbol5 Ratification of Protocol

Philadelphia, Dec. 18-Co eraI c.r ranza has declined to rat the nro tocol signed by his repres. .tativos oo the American-Mexican commission which reassembled today. But Senor Pani, who carried the l.essage to tbo first chief, said today t1at the dalav does not signify the rejection of the agreement. Following the meetinr to. day both American and Mexican mem bers said they regard sanction of tbo agreement very probable.
 General Carranza is said to bavo withheld ratification until he copld outline the attitude of his government toward border problems. He author. ized his representative in the confer ence to frame such a declaration Senor Pani is said to have presented such statement today.
 No reply was made by the Ameri- cans who took ID the statement in meeting following the session with the Mexican members. Senor Pani said tonight that he believes that the agreement will be ratified soon.
The Nevada news., 1916-12-21

"Tanlac has simply robbed the grave, and if you could have seen her when she started on this medicine, you would say the same thing.
 ''I didn't know at the time just what her trouble was, but the doctors said she had pellagra. She may have had it. for all 1 know, but there is one thing certain, she hasn't got it now, or at least you wouldn't think so If you could watch her eat. l told her. jolingly, the other day. that she was eating me out of house and home. don't guess there ever was case like hers, and there is one thing certain you can count on us telling everybody about it, because fully believe she owes her life to this medicine. v
 Tanlac is sold exclusively in Pres colt by Hesterly Drug Store, and m Bodcaw by E. T. Kennedy.
The Nevada news., 1916-12-21
ERA OF GOOD ROAD
 BUILDING DANbS
Highway Department Has Made Plans and Surveys for 2,232.Z3 Niles of Improved ROad-SSS, 900.47 Now in Fund.

Little Rock, Dec. 19.-That the era of good road building has dawned in Arkansas, is shown by the biennial report of ". B. Owen, State highway commissioner It has followed cam paign of education and agitation ex- tending over long period oi years. Following the creation of state de- partment charged with the oversight and the propagation of improNed roads, there has been a wonderful inn petus to the movement which was not possible formerly. Salutary laws have also been great aid, and inn provements and extensions of the present statutory provisions are con- templated in the session of the Gen. eral Assembly to convene in Jan uary.
 During the two years now closing, the department has made prelimin- ary surveys, plans and estimates of cost for 2,232.73 miles of improved road, of which 2,10902 miles are sure of construction. It is estimated that the cost of these roads will be $8,651, 161.61. The total cost of this pre- liminary work was $15,761.62, an average cost per mile of $7.50. Re ports received from sixteen other states show the average cost per mile for the same preliminary work is $41.75, ranging from $8 in Wisconsin to $123.78 in Maryland.
 There si now in the state highway commission fund, and payable Jan. 1, 1917, total of $SS,90047 This, with the states share of $5 from each au- l tomobile license issued in the state, will according to the plans of the commissioner, make a nucleus of the annual appropriation to be made by the state to enable Arkansas to par ticipate in the federal good road i fund.
 | There is now under actual con- struction total of 429.14 miles in p counties, being built at an actual cost of $1, ,941 ,S95.47. Of the total amount of improved road being built, the greater part of it, costing a total of $1,113,172.22, is being constructed under the Alexander Road Law, which was passed by the Legislature of 1915, and has since been sustained in various phases by the Supreme Court It has proven one of the most progressive pieces of road legislation ever enacted in Arkansas, and when supplemented by additional laws will make this one of the leading states of the Union in good roads.