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WOULD REQUIRE "TAX PAID"
STAMP ON SECURITIES.

That something will be done-and
Amendment is not adopted now and
then is indicated by the trend of dis
cussion concerning taxation. One Of
the suggestions, worth while to re-
fleet upon, is that advanced by ex-
Senator Hugh S. Magill of Springfield,
in his speech at Belleville. Mr.. Ma
gill pointed out that even under the
present constitutional provision tax
might be ordered, and enforced, by
compelling all security owners to re-
turn their securities to the tax Off
GERS and have them stamp tax paid"
thereon. This requirement would
be enforced, according to Mr.. Magill's
plan, by some system of outlawing
securities that were not so stamped.
Under the present system with the
current confiscatory rates such a tax
would operate to drive investments
out of the state and make conditions
worse than now. If the Amendment
is adopted on November Z. however,
reasonable rates of taxation will be
possible for securities. and stamp
taxes or other automatic methods
would then produce revenue and
make for uniformity of operation.
Chicago Herald: The Republican
state platform declares for the adop-
ton Of the tax amendment and for
legislation 10 bring about real tax
reform" in case the amendment Is
adopted.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14

have been quip and jest around the hospitable
board. Love affairs begun, and harmless jealousy
can be easily discerned. The dancers" is the next
figure. A couple steals off after the set is over, a
secluded lounge in the hall offers opportunity for
the "sweet nothings," or maybe true love called
forth by the propitious time and place.
The negro servants stand around the hall door
and watch with fascinated gaze the many couples
as they go through the dances. Happiness fairly
CLEANS on their dark faces.
The night is waning, already the ROSTERS have
crowed for three O'clock" From now on until de
brek err day. the dancing keeps up, and when the
first red streak appears on the horizon the Vlolins
play Home, Sweet Home" 1t seems that the fid-
dlers fairly excel themselves as they draw their
bows for this, the last waltz. The dancers swing
to the steady rhythm of the music. The music
ceases. The dance is over and one more old-time
Virginia Christmas gathering is a memory. The host
and hostess speed the parting guests, and pres
emily the great house" is dEliet.
The Customs Inherited.
The customs inherited from English ancestors
will never be forgotten in this section OF "Ole
Virginny,' where the plantation owner was a very
king, where the smaller farmers had their own
peculiar pleasures, and where even the negroes
following the example of "de wife fokes") have
always made merry in the Yuletide season, fol
lowing the time-honored customs which have eX
listed so long that like the common law, "the mem
DRY of man runneth not to the contrary"
Changes have taken place in this favored sec
tion,. many of the Oldest families have sold theil
ancestral homes and moved to the cities. The
numerous well-known estates have passed into the
hands of wealthy persons from the North anc
West, but in spite of changes, the spirit of Christ
mas inmates. the natives of all classes and Il
caught by the strangers within the gates" fol
the Northern and Western folks that have settled
and made their homes with us in nearly ever!
case enter into the social life of the communities
in which they reside, and during the holiday sea
son ioin hands with the natives-all in humor TO
the week Of .frolicking.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14

universal, you will hear the baying of the hounds
and the cheering of the mounted hunters as they
pursue the crafty fox through fields and woods on
a Christmas morning.
The Christmas dinner is more or less a formal
function and it is likely that the family and the
guests will be in place when the blessing is asked
by the host. Even the a%llurements of the hunt will
not make the men overlook the time-honored Gus
tom of being in place when the stuffed gobbler is
served.
The Country Dance.
In the evening all join in the old-time country
dance. The very name suggests quadrilles, Ian
GERS, two-steps, values and even, perhaps, the
schottish. These delightful recreations, still OBJ
served, come from the mother country" and have
6ourished in east Virginia for three centuries.
Nothing is more joyous than a Christmas dance
on q Virginia plantation, where observance OF the
season is inherited, where the servants are ne
groes, the fddlers are negroes and thoroughly ia
miliar with the dear old dance music SO fondly re-
membered by those of ante bellum days. Invita-
tons have brought out the countryside, whose
social position deserves the courtesy. The great
house, is decorated with all the evergreens of the
season. Bright fires are burning and the servants
are on hand to wait on the "wite foxes"
The night is a starry one, and a rime of frost
has settled over the landscape. Outside there is a
rumble Of vehicles over the slightly frozen road
leading to the house, buggies, carriages, perhaps a
four-mule wagon, with its gay crowd of young
people, the black jehu guiding his team and COM
ing in a rapid trot. There may be one or two au-
tomobiles.
, The big front door is thrown open, a blaze of
genial light welcomes the incoming guests, who
shake hands with the host and hostess standing
within the portals. Upstairs go the "gyrls" to the
ladies room," while the gentlemen go to the room
assigned them. All is hustle and happy prepare
tion for the coming dance.
Nine o'clock chimes from the ~timepiece on the
parlor mantel. The lively bevy Of maidens are
trooping down the broad stairs. What visions of
loneliness are these highbred Virginia girls!-and
they charge the very atmosphere with coquetry.
Young gentlemen offer hurried requests for the
dance. Then the real revelry begins with the
fddler's call Of Choose yo' ~pahdnahs TO de fus'
quaddrill."
Turkey In the Straw"
There is q graceful sweep of skirts across the
w~ell-waxed floor, q clasp of hands as the couples
fall in place. The scraping of violins to the tune
of Turkey in the Straw" and the head fiddler
calls "fohwud fo'." One dance follows another
With short intermission, until supper Is announced
at u o'clock. Then she musicians play a march
for the couples as they make their way to the
big dining room.
Around the heightened mahogany table is
spread q feast fit for the gods. Cold turkey, tur-
key salad, picked oysters, cold ham, celery
olives, beaten biscuit, thin waters, fruits, cake and
black coffee. At 80 dancing is resumed. There
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
FISHERMEN SAVED MOOSE.

A bull moose was seen lately, pursued by a bear,
close to the town of Pinedale in the state Of
Wyoming. Two men, fishing In Fayette lake early
one morning, were greatly astonished to see him
emerge from the timber at a high rate Of speed
and rush toward the water. A few seconds later,
however, they were able to grasp the reason for
this singular conduct, as a large black bear came
into view at the same spot, but on b~eholding the
men he at once took fright and made into the
woods. After splashing round in the lake for
some time the moose came out, blew the water
from his nostrils and stood only a few yards away
from the fishermen, eying them serenely. He was
of unusual size and had a magnificent set Of
horns. He sklrted the shore of the lake at a lels
urely gait for about a mile and then darted into
the woods.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14

amount used in each speech, a grand total of 1440O000O feet or 125337
miles, of paper were used in printing these speeches. Some of the speeches,
however, ran SO feet long, and three feet per speech is considered a very
conservative estimate.
In printing this vast number of speeches, all of which appeared at one
time or another in the Congressional Record, it is estimated that 5000
pounds of ink were used and 900 pounds of paste in putting the pages to-
gether. The labor involved in the printing Of the speeches cost about 5000
and the paper used $4,000.
Of course, the members of congress themselves, the campaign com
mittees and individuals paid for the printing Of these speeches. So the cost
of the labor, the paper, the ink, the paste etc. was not charged up to Uncle
Sam. But there Ire certain features of the business of printing and crcu-
laung such speeches which must be charged to the government, among them
the transmission of the speeches through the mails free under frank-no
small item. Also, the work of printing reports for the government depart
ments was delayed along with other government work while the speeches
for campaign use were reeled out by the mile
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14

and is 10 feet 6 inches in height. The history of the goddess is an interest
ing one. The statue was cast in five sections, which were placed together
under the direction of ar Italian. The task was so skllfuly executed that
it was impossible to discern the cracks. When it was desired to take the
statue apart in order to get it up on the dome of the capitol a negro, recently
emancipated, offered to find the seams. He adjusted block and tackle and,
after much twisting and turning his efforts were rewarded and the God
des of Liberty showed her seams. So after remaining a year in front of
the capitol, she was placed on top Of the dome and a national salute of IL
run was fred simultaneously by 10 stations in honor of Miss Columbia.
She has been struck by lightning several times, but, as she was fully pre-
pnred for such an emergency, no damage was done
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14

architects, artists and decorators to stimulate the ideal of panAmercansm.
In a setting of brown and gold have been placed pieces Of furniture which
accent with every line of grace and beauty the general suggestion of Latin
America.
A great oval table, 20 feet long, of highly polished Dominican mahogany
occupies the central space of the floor. Around it are grouped 81 massive
chairs, each covered with Spanish leather, and carved across the upper part
of the back with the name and coatOfarms of the country whose repre-
sentative occupies it. When these chairs are not in use, a heavy cord, in
which are entwtned threads matching every color in the flags of the different
nations of the union, encircles them, symboizng the unanimty Of purpose
that is existent at all times among the republics.
The walls are covered with dull yellow brocade up to the line of a
bronze fneze. The side lights and central chandelier are of bronze wrought
with conventional designs after the pattern of the aboriginal art of the
Aztecs and the Incas.
The fieze is the browning glory of the ROOM. It's bas relief figures,
telling the story of the discoveries and conquests of the American continents,
testify to the slow growth of a civilization which makes possible the exist
ece of the room itself and the spirit of the meetings that re held within it,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
TORTURING SKIN TROUBLES
That Itch, Burn and Disfiaure Healed
by Cuticura. Trial Free.

Battle with plenty of Cuticura Soap
and hot water to cleanse and purify.
Dry lightly and apply Cuticura Oint-
ment to soothe and heal. This stops
itching instantly, clears away pimples,
removes dandruff and scalp irritations,
and heals red, rough, sore hands.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, C%uticura, Dept, L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14

come up to the house of God with
pleasure and with pride, dressed, l
suspect, with a good deal of conscious
vanity, and observing solemn rules of
conduct with great good cheer and
complacency. Do not despise this Joy
in form and order; the house after
having been swept is furnished after
q new fashion that passeth not away.
and how shall the owner conceal his
delight? / call at the houses of Chris
tians and go about to the village pray
err meetings Just for the pleasure Of
seeing these comely MDongwe women
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
ThouahtfpI Robble.

When Bobbie went to see his grand
mother he was much interested In
whatever went on in the kitchen. One
morning she said to him: "Tm going
to make you u nice little pie In a
saucer, Bobbie, all for yourself. Don't
you think I'm pretty good to take SO
much troubleT" Bohbie thought about
1t a moment. Grandma" he said,
"mamma told me not to be a bother,
and IL it's going to be any trouble you
can just as well make my pie the reg
ur size"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14

a century of missionary labor, who
have come to be a people of pleasant
and orderly life. living in their gray
bamboo houses after no mean fash
ion, with books upon their shelves
and clean linen upon their beds. Some
Of the houses r papered and some
have cement floors; in some there are
pictures Of miscellaneous royalty upon
the walls and fading photographs of
the family when they we're bride and
groom.
or a Sunday the little church is full
of a decent congregation who have
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14

paign from June 1 to October 1.
The campaign was remarkable for
the use of literature and for the pub
licity given to speeches, prophecies and
statements by political leaders on both
sides. Figures obtained at the govern
ment printing office show that, from
June 1 to October 1, 100000 copies
of speeches of senators and repre-
sentatives and political leaders were
printed for distribution. Taking three
foot of naner as an average for the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
Cold Calculation.

equality is more to be desired than
quantity" said the man of artistic in
clinations.
mot always" replied the practical
person. "a diamond is pure carbon.
But you can't get the action from it
that you can from a ton of COAL
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
Looking for Improvement.

"Bligglns says he's an anarchist"
Hope he Is"
"Why?"
"Even anarchists have some feel
ings. When they find they're com
PEELED to associate with a man like
Bliggins, maybe some Of them win re.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
MISSION STATION AT BARAKA
Pleasing sishto Witnessed by Chr's'
tIans in the Heart Of Darkest
Africa.

Very charming 1t Is at this station
!, .he Gid house among the old trees
looking out upon the river and pc
,,ond tbis TO sunset, Jean Kenyon Mac
yerS,e writes in the Atlantic. And
sverv encouraging it is to q missionary
srnn ! Young station to see these
Mnont-.:e Christians, the fruit OF hait
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
AS Times Chance.

"A mar used to be afraid his wife
would find out that he had been to see
a big spectacular show with a ballet"
"Yes. And now he's regarded as an
inconsiderate person if he doesn't go
to every one that comes along and take
the entire family"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
Pressing Question.

We see that the slinky person is to
be the style throughout the coming
season, and we suppose we shall soon
be face to face again with the prob
lem of where q fashionable matron OF
about forty-two size puts herself when
she gets into her new gown.-Ohlo
State Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
Facts Versus Fancy.

IT am sure, Maggie" said the mildly
critical mother-ln-law, Sthat any wom-
an ought to be satisfied with what
John says he gives YOU" $50 would I
be with what he says he gives me-"
snapped Maggie.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
INGENIOUS Calculator.

A calculator that shows the money
values of one country liz the terms of
several others and applies the values
to various weights and measures has
been invented by an Englishman.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14

room, and yet significant enough in the
purpose it serves, to be designated as
a 'holy of holies."
This room is the so-called govern
ing-board room, where meet the plen-
ipotentiaries of 81 nations who con-
stitute the governing board of the Pan
American Union, to discuss and act
upon questions that concern the well
fare of the Americas.
In this meeting place of nations
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
Natural Suaaestion.

1.-THE accounts say that the new En-
perOr Karl was deeply touched at the
first interview with his ministers OF
state"
Great Scott! Did they try to bor-
row from him that quick|
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
The General a

'Now that aviators are doing such
wonderful things, everybody is crazy
about flying"
"Yes, l noticed even old Gabby is
putting wings to his house."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
workino Abandoned Holdings.

Many holdings in Brazil which have
been abandoned for nearly a century
are now being worked and made pro-
ductive. That Of the Carmelite monks,
where there is now settled a colony Of
foreign agriculturists, and that of the
Benedictine monks, worked by the
monks themselves, are among these.
The ancient industry of sugar planting
has been revived to an extent never be-
fore known in some states. Many Of
the municipalities have revived and
again placed under cultivation old and
abandoned coffee fazendas.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build In The System

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking. as the formula is
printed on every label, showing it is
Quinine and Iron in a t~asteless form. The
Quinine drives out malaria, the Iron
builds up the system. so cents.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
Enormous Mass Of Campaign Literature Sent Out

r. NOUGH white paper, in strips nine and a half inches wide, to circle the
Z earth five times and still leave a surplus was used to print political
speeches made by members of congress and sent out from the government
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14

her friends think she Is JUST q Few
years younger, but Miss Columbia cam
not resort to q subterfuge of this sort,
for both her age and weight are fully
known.
She was erected in 1868, when
Washington was under military rule
during the Civil war; she was the work
of Thomas Crawford, the sculptor, and
was cast at Bladensburg, Md. She is
made entirely Of bronze, and the
points of her crown are tipped with
gold. The statue weighs 1895 pounds
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
COVETED BY kEL

but possessed by few-a beautiful
head of hair. If yours is streaked with
gray, or is harsh and stiff, you a re-
store it to it's former beauty and lus-
ter by using La Creole Hair Dress
ing. Price, $1.00S-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
THIS IS THE AGE OF YOUTH.

You will look ten years younger if you
darken your ugly grizzly, gray hairs by
using la Creole" Hair Dressing.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14

move about in their enriched circum.
stances-themselves enriched In mind
and heart and spirit beyond all count
ing.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
Goddess Of Liberty on Capitol Is So Years Old

AN THE second of December the Goddess of Liberty, which surmounts the
u dome of the capitol was ffythree years old. The average woman of fifty
three, although a bit reconcled to her age, tries in many little ways to make
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
SOAP IS STRONGLY ALKALINE

OVHF 10 FOTNIET "ETNFN|tEF~
and constant use will burn out the
scalp. Cleanse the scalp by shampoo
ing with LA Creole" Hair Dressing,
and darken, in the natural way, those,
ugly, grizzly hairs. Price. $1.00.-Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14
Pan-American Building Capitol Of the Americas

6sT HE capitol of the Americas"-such, it has been declared, is the relation
4 of the PanAmrican building in Washington to all the republics of the
western hemisphere. And within this capitol building is a room, beautiful
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14

1t must be Il great relief to some
men when their wives become widows.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-12-14

. HE visitor to an old plantation in tide
water Virginia, at Christmas time VIII
no doubt be agreeably surprised to find
- that many of the old customs survive
and are regularly observed, not only
ASl on the large plantations, but on the
smaller farms, and even in the negro
quarters. So all get their full measure
- of gifts and turkey.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-11-12
Dundee
Society Notes

The Thursday evening chapter of
the chautauqua circle met last week
with Mrs. w. B. Howard.
The Dundee Woman's club met
Wednesday with Mrs. G. H. Morton,
STA lizard street.
Mrs. John H. Harte has been i'll
with rheumatism.
Mrs. Parrott has arrived from Ma
con, Mo-. to spend the winter with
her son, R. E. Parrott and Mrs. Par
rott.
The annual meeting of the Dundee
Catholic circle was held Wednesday
at the home of Mrs. w. E. Hills.
The Dundee circle of the C. c. L.
met Thursday at the home of Mrs.
Fred Elliott, jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Roe left Monday
to spend the winter at Long Beach,
Cal.
Mrs. D. L. Johnston's Bible class
met Thursday morning with Mrs. J.
w. Marshall 1t meets this week
with Mrs. F. w. Carmichael.
Miss Mildred Todd entertained at
luncheon at the Blackstone Tuesday
for Mrs. Alfred Roche of Troy, N. Y.
This week Miss Todd will entertain
Miss Marian Mathers of Greenville,
Pa, for whom several functions are
being planned.
The Ladies Aid society of the Dun
dee Presbyterian church will meet
this Friday night with Mrs. H. B.
Foster.
DR.. and Mrs. E. T. Manning enter
tanned at duck dinner Wednesday
evening at the University club. Those
present were: DR.. and Mrs. Rodney
Bliss, DR.. and Mrs. Palmer Findley,
DR.. ant Mrs. H. B. Lemere, DR.. and
Mrs. c. II. Waters, DR.. and Mrs. A.
D. Dunn DR.. Alfred Schallek, DR..
A. P. Conlin, DR.. R. B. Schrock, DR..
Johnston, DR.. Eggers and Miss Pierce
Of California.