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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-04

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Each day they're found. the world
around,
Two souls so closely mated
That friend nor foe would ever know
That they were separated.
They walk each day one common way,
Each age and cline have seen them,
So near, so dear, 'twould never appear
There were leagues and leagues be-
tween them.
They meet the strife and the Joy of
life
In fair and stormy weather,
With common aim and common
name,
And yet-they are not togetheri
For one denies to his inner eyes
The silent and sweet beholding
Of visions that show the color and
glow
OF the unseen worlds unfolding.
Two worlds exist, and the one has
missed
ne uuSccH WOIlu CICdSlOuS
In the Seen and Known, he lives alone,
And seeks his consolation.
The other has seen the gulf between,
And crossed the mystic river,
Where the great Unknown and the
great Unseen
Are seen and known forever.
In the border-land of the Promised
Land
He stands with bold decision;
His feet have found life's Holy
Ground,
His eyes have seen the vision.
Together each day they walk their
way,
In conscious isolation,
Each holding a part of his mind and
heart
In holy separation.
And though they stand, ever hand II
hand,
In sweet and seeming oneness;
Each lives alone in a world his owl
On the Mount of Life's Aloneness!
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-04
WOMEN OF PENSACOLA
INTERESTED IN SUCCESS
Of " NJ. e. A.

The women Of Pensacola, no less
than the men, are deeply interested
in the success of the Y. M. G. A.
campaign, and on Tuesday afternoon
when the Ladies Aid society of the
First Presbyterian church served din
ner on the Tarpon, they presented
some beautiful sweet peas to Mr.. Will
liam Fisher, president of the Rotary
club, and to Mr.. w. P. Cunningham,
general secretary of the Y. M. G. A.,
as an evidence of their appreciation
of the splendid work those associa-
tions are doing for the boys of PEN
sacola.
The ladies expressed themselves as
most appreciative, also, of the cour-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-04

tesy of Captain Barrow of the Tar
pom, through whose courtesy the trip
for the Rotarians was planned.
Those serving were: Mrs. C. e.
Driver, Mrs. Sam Pasco, Mrs. w. A.
Ray, Mrs. Robert Mcclure, Mrs. E.
E. Saunders, Mrs. j. r. Kellar, Mrs.
J. w. Kehoe, Mrs. W. G. Barrow, Mrs.
Stewart, Mrs. w. S. Garfield, Mrs.
]. R. McLane, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Axel.
son, Miss Cromartie, Mrs. G. B. Lewis,
Mrs. A. E. Lewis, Mrs. A. A Credible,
Mrs. G. H. Lamey, Mrs. Willis.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-04

at the right, you'll see how cleverly
striped silk can be used to trim it
self.
The sports coat at the left is alSo
a Marguerite design. The broad
striped glove silk is used and the
horizontal bars seem especially
adaptable to the Norfolk style; the
narrow sash wound loosely and grace
fully at the waistline gives it bit
Of style all its own.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-04
Whooninp Cough.

One Of the most successful prepa-
rations in use for this disease is
Chamberlain Cough Remedy. S. w,
McClinton, Blaudon Springs, Ala
writes: sour baby had whooping
cough as bad as most any baby could
have it. gave him Chamberlain
Cough Remedy and it soon got him
we'll" Obtainable everywhere.-adv.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-04
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr. julius Menko leaves Sunday
for DeFuniak Springs, where on May
18th he will give minstrel perform
ance for the benefit of the Ladies'
Library association. On May Goth
Mr.. Menko will play in Apalachicola
for the benefit of the School Improve
ment fund.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-04
(By BETTY BROWN)

The "flapper" has sports coat
of her own and it isn't at all like
the sports coat of her big sister. The
'tflapper's" coat as designed by Nine.
Marguerite, who has originated so
many charming styles for girls, is
made with quaint Empire waist
line and an oddly pointed cape collar.
1t is made of navy blue and white
striped glove silk and IN this sketch,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-04
TO VISIT
MRS. AYLWARD.

Mr.. Ed. Fox and little daughter,
Mary Elizabeth, leave Friday for
New Orleans and Brookhaven, where
they will be the guests of Mrs. R. F.
Awkward. They will be accompanied
by Miss Fannie Hayes, and will spend
two weeks as Mrs. Aylward's guests.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-04
ANNOUNCE BIRTH
OF A SON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh B. Anderson,
of Brooklyn, N. Y, announce the birth
of son, on May 8. Mr.. Anderson
who married Miss Agnes Hallison of
Brooklyn, is a son of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Anderson, of this city, and they
have many friends here who will be
much interested in the news received
yesterday.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-04
GUESTS OF Mr.. AND
MRS G & PINNEY.

Mrs. John L. Pinney and charm
ing young granddaughter, Miss En-
onia A. Pinney, are spending few
days as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. S. Pinney at their lovely home in
New City.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-04
MEETING PARENT-TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL 43.

An important called meeting of
the Parent Teachers association of
School No. AZ will take place this aft
ernoon at 2:3O o'clock, and it is hoped
that all members will make special
effort to attend.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-04

sumed the secretaryship of the local
organization.
A short musical program will be
given this evening, and there will be
other features of interest. Refresh
ments will be served.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-04
NORTH HILL CIRCLE MEETS
WITH MRS. GUM.

The North Hill Circle will meet with
Mrs. Arthur Gum, SIP North Spring
street, this afternoon.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-04
THE NORTH HILL CIRCLE
MEETS THIS AFTERNOON.

The North Hill Circle will meet this
afternoon at o'clock at the home of
Mrs. Arthur Gum, 612 North Spring
street.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-05-04
LIES ALoNENEss
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Luella Knott, Tallahassee, Fla I
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20
UNITED STATES GEMS.
Total Value Mined Since 1880 Placed
at $S,159,971.

The total value Of the precious
stones-produced in the United States
from 1880 to 1914 is placed by the
geological survey at $S,159,971. In
recent years the mining Of sapphire
in Montana has developed into an in
dustry of some Importance and the
production for 1913 has been esti-
mated at S23S,635. Turquoise, with
a total product of about $2,00O,OO0,
reached a years output of $175,OO0
in 1892, and. of $4,000 in 1909,
when more than II tons of turquoise
and matrix was mined in New Mexi-
co, Arizona, California, and Nevada.
Tourmaline has been mined intermit-
tently in Maine for many years and
is also obtained in California and
Connecticut. Since 1906 small dia-
monds to the number of 5000 have
been found in Arkansas. Among
other gem and ornamental stones OBJ
tanned, usually from more or less &C
cidental finds, have been topaz, ruby,
emerald, aquamarine, beryl, gar
net, opal, chysophrase, quartz
crystals, amethyst, rose quartz, agate,
jasper, peridot, amazon stone, rhodo-
mite, malachite, variscite and hidden
ite. New gems include kumzite, cali
fornite and benitoite, all from Cali
fornia.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20
PERSONAL MENTION.
People Visiting in This City and at
Other Points.

Mr.. D. w. Phillips spent last Sat
urday in Charleston.
Miss Alma Davis spent last week
end at her home in Orangeburg.
Miss Maud Grimes, of Lexington,
, s. c., is visiting Miss frankie Folk.
Mr.. Lee D. Blume, of st. George,
spent Sunday in the city with reia-
tives.
Mr.. N. B. Rhoad, of Hunters
Chapel, was in the city on business
Friday.
DIR. and Mrs. E. J. Wannamaker,
of Orangeburg, spent Sunday in the
city with relatives.
Mrs. Thomas Black and Miss Al
ma Black visited the Magnolia gar
dens, Charleston, last Saturday.
Miss May Inabinet, of Orange
burg, spent the weekend in the city
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Inabinet.
MIR. John F. Brickle and family,
of Augusta, spent Sunday in the city
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. BrickIe.
Miss Julia Kibler spent last
weekend in Orangeburg with her
aunt, Mrs. R. F. Bryant, on Whitman
street.
Misses Maud Grimes and frankie
Folk spent Monday and Tuesday in
Charleston, visiting the Magnolia
gardens.
Mrs. Blocker and Miss Claree
Edwards, of Charleston, spent Sun
day in the city at the home of Mr..
A. B. Utsey.
Rev E. A. Mcdowell, of Fairfax,
spent Tuesday in the city in attend
ance upon the revival services at the
Baptist church.
Miss Anna Griffith, of Cope, was
one of the guests at DR.. and Mrs. j.
K. Fairey's silver wedding anniver-
sary at St. Matthews.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Rentz, Jr.,
Miss Kate Rentz, and Mr.. j. J. Heard
spent Saturday and Sunday in Char
lesion, where they visited the Mag
nolia gardens.
-Messrs. w. Max Walker, Win
chester Graham and c. W. Rentz, Jr.,
attended the meeting of the South
Carolina Underwriters association in
Columbia last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Crum, of
Denmark, were in the city today. Mr.
Crum is a member o. the Bamberg
legislative delegation, a member OF
the ways and means committee of the
Louse.-Orangeburg Evening News.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20
CANDIDATES. CARDS

The rates for cards inserted under
this head are as follows: For magis-
trate, coroner, cotton weigher and
county commissioner, $500; for all
other county offices, $500; for con-
gress and all State Offices, $1,000.
Checks must accompany card. Please
do not ask that we insert your card
unless you send check or cash along
with same. All cards will be pub
lished until the primaries.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20
Flowers for the Minister.

Church service was over, and
three prominent members of the con-
gregation walked home together, dis
cussing the sermon.
Il tell you,' said the first, en-
Enthusiastically, 'Dr. Blank can GER
tainly dive deeper into the truth
than any preacher l ever heard
"Y-e-s,' said the second man
"and he can stay under longer
"Yes.'' said the third, land come
up dryer"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

Mr.. J: A. Spann is visiting rela-
tives in Dothan, Ala.
Mrs. ]. D. Smyser,; of Florence,
is visiting relatives in the city:
DIR. A. c. Ligon and Mr.. P. c.
Brunson, of Orangeburg, spent a few
hours in the city Wednesday.
Miss Harridelle Free has re-
turned to Coker college, Hartsville,
after spending some time in the city
with her parents.
Mrs. D. G. Fielder and Mrs. P.
C. Robey, and little son, William, OF
Asheville, N. c., are visiting at the
home of Mrs. L. E. Livingston.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20
SYNOPSIS.

On .Windward island
Palidori intrigues Mrs:
Golden into an appear
ance of evil which caus-
es Golden to capture
and torture the Italian
by branding his face
and crushing his hand.
Palidora opens the
dyke gates and floods
the island and in the
general rush to escape
the flood kidnaps Col
den's little six-year-old
daughter, Margory.
Twelve years later in
New York one calling
himself "the Hammer
of God" rescues an
eighteen-year-old girl
from the cadet Casa
vanti, to whom Jules
Legar had delivered
her.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20
Before the War, and Now.

According to the Frankfurter Zei-
tung, the German imperial debt be-
fore the war was not quite $780,
100000 American values, whereas
the new war debt at the end of De-
cember, was $40, 100000, 1000. The
new interest charges involved at )
per cent. are 100000 per an
mum; whereas in the last full fiscal
year of peace the empires total reve'
nue. was s798,0O0, 0,000.-New York
Post.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

I hereby announce myself can
didate for the office of Judge of Pro-
bate of Bamberg county, subject to
the rules of the Democratic party,
pledging my support to the nominees
thereof. J. J. BRABHAM, JR.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

Deeply appreciating the confidence
of the voters in the past, l hereby an
nounce myself candidate for reelec-
ton as Cotton weigher at Bamberg
in the primary election, subject to
the rules of the party.
F. E. STEEDLY.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

1 hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office of Magistrate at
Ehrhardt, subject to the rules of the
Democratic primary, pledging myself
to support the nominees thereof.
]. A. Johns.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

Thanking the voters of Bamberg
county for their past support, here
by announce myself candidate for
reelection to the office of County
Commissioner, subject to the rules
and regulations of the Democratic
primary. w. D. BESSlNGER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20
AUDITOR AND SUPT. EDUCATION

1 hereby announce myself can
didate for the office of Auditor and
Superintendent of Education of
Bamberg county, subject to the rules
Of the Democratic rarty.
EDGAR PRICE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20
EHRHARDT COTTON WEIGHER.

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Cotton Weigher
at Ehrhardt, subject to the rules OF
the Democratic primary.
RRADLEY g. HERS
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

l hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection to the office of Sheriff
of Bamberg county in the Democratic
Urinary, subject to the rules of the
party, pledging my support to the
nominees thereof. S. G. RAY.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20
MAGISTRATE AT BAMBERG.

hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office of Magistrate at
Bamberg, subject to the rules and
regulations of the Democratic prl-
mary, and will appreciate any sup
port given me by the voters.
E. c.. BRUCE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

I hereby announce myself can
didate for the office of Probate Judge
Of Bamberg county, subject to the
rules and regulations of the Demo
cratic primary, and pledge myself to
support the nominees thereof.
r. P. BELLINGER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20
SHERIFF..

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for Sheriff of Bamberg County
in the Democratic primary, subject
to the rules of the party, pledging my
support to the nominees thereof.
D. J. DELK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Magistrate at
Bamberg in the Democratic primary,
subject to the rules Of the party,
pfedging my support to the nominees
thereof. E. DlCklNSON.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

1 hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office Of Probate Judge
of Bamberg county in the Democratic
primary, subject to the rules of the
party. ALBERT NJ. DENBOW.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

l have decided to become candi-
date for the-office of Clerk of Court
for Bamberg county, and will appre-
ciate the support Of my friends
throughout the county for that posi-
ton. H. c.. FOLK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20
MAGISTRATE AT EHRHARDT.

1 hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection as Magistrate at
Ehrhardt, subject to the rules OF the
Democratic primary, pledging myself
to support the nominees thereof.
]. H. KINARD.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20
COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of County Commis-
sioner of Bamberg county in the
Democratic primary, subject to the
rules of the party.
OTIS L. COPELAND.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

l hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office Oh Sheriff of Bam-
berg county. subject to the rules and
regulations of the Democratic party.
J. P. O'QUINN.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the office of
Probate Judge of Bamberg county,
subject to the rules of the Demo-
cratic party. G. p. HARMON.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20
PROBATE JUDGE.

1 hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of Probate Judge
of Bamberg county, and pledge my
self to abide by the rules of the
Democratic primary.
R. S. SIMMONS.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

I hereby announce myself a~candi-
date for the office of Magistrate at
Ehrhardt in the Democratic primary,
subject to the rules of the party, and
pledging my support to the nominees
thereof. j. &. COPELAND.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20
COTTON WEIGHER AT BAMBERG.

1 hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Cotton Weigher
at Bamberg, subject to the rules and
regulations of the Democratic party:
NEB CRIDER
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

1 hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Judge of Pro-
bate of Bamberg county in the Demo
cratic primary, subject to the rules
of the party.
FRANCIS F. CARROLL.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

Bamberg county in the Democratic
primary, subject to the rules Of the
party, pledging my support to the
nominees thereof
J. q. BROOKER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20
STATE SENATE.

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for reelection, to the State SEN
ate, subject to the rules. and regula-
tions Of the Democratic party.
= J. B. BLACK.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20
Not Necessarily Y Fatal.

why do they speak of the 'execu-
ton of painting?'
Because in the natural order of
things it's. got to be hung. .'-Balti-
more American.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20
CLERK OF COURT.

I hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of Clerk of Court
of Bamberg county, subject to the
rules of the Democratic party.
R. L. ZEIGLER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for clerk of court of Bamberg
county, subject to the rules Of the
Democratic primary.
|! w. MAX WALKER.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

White crepe waistipngs in new patterns at
Csc and 35c.
White marquisette for waists and dresses
at 35c and SOC.
Maruuisette in solid colors with stripes, at
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

1 hereby announce myself a can
didate for clerk of court of Bamberg
county in the Democratic primary,
and pledge myself to abide by the
rules of the party. H. D. FREE.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for Clerk of Court of Bamberg
county, subject to the rules of the
Democratic primary.
J. D. COPELAND, JR.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

I hereby announce myself a can
didate for Clerk of Court of Bam-
berg county, subject to the rules and
regulations of the Democratic prl-
mary. A. l.. KIRKLAND.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

1 hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of Clerk of Court OF
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20

35c. Very appropriate for dresses.
Garbadines, in plain and stripes for skirts,
at prices from 25c to SOC.
Many others we have but haven't the space
to list, so come and let us show you.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-04-20
Exclusive Suits

In stunning Easter styles, the newest IN
material and workmanship. We have them
from $500 to $2250. These suits you will
find here in Palm Beach, cool cloth, taffeta,
and wool. In other words, come here Tor
suit and you will have something to select
from.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-18
Does Not Require
Highest Grade Stock

STOCKTON, Cal. Feb. 18.-Thir-
ty pounds Of butter fat is the average
monthly production of the forty-one
COWS Of the county farm Ho'stein
herd near French Camp. The aver
age per COW for the San Joaquin
County Dairymen's association, COM
prising eighteen of the best herds N
the county, is twenty pounds per
month, while the average for the
state as a whole is about thirteen
pounds.
1t is not often that public institu-
ton is found at the head OF list
OF this sort, but the businesslike ad-
lninistraton of the county farm has
made possible the unique record es-
tablished This high record demon
strates the wisdom of heading a he'd
with a registered bull and building
UP the herd year by year The feed
at the county farm is an alfalfa AMI
grain ration. All the hay and pas
turage needed is grown on the place.
Altogether the county dairy is prof
table institution and is run on COM
mercial scale
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-18
IBY United Pressl

OSSINING, n. Y, Feb. 1S-Hans
Schmidt was electroCuted this morn
ing Three contacts of $3.50 volts
each were given him, the first at 5:5l.
He was pronounced dead eight mill
utes later. He walked calmly to the
chair, shouting goodbye to the twel-
ty other condemned men. Father
Cassin, the prison chaplain, accom-
panied him. On reaching the rubber
mat in front of the chair, Schmidt
turned, lifted a silver crucifix and
addressed the witnesses. He said:
One moment, until | say my say; |
beg forgiveness for all | have Offend
ed, all | have scandalized. | forgive
all who offended me- My last
thoughts are for my Old mother.
The chaplain then intoned tina
prayer Schmidt ceased and went -
the chair. He died silently His
mother lives in Germany. The chap
lain will bury the body.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1916-02-18
Good Schools, Good Citizenship,
Good Food, Go With Good Roads

! eys.for the highway, havig spent a.
dollars on her section.
The constructive policy of the Lin
coin Highway association includes
the establishment Of "seedling' miles,
a unique method of rousing popular
and cumulative interest in the project
The association provides sufficient
cement for the building of a standard
section of concrete Lincoln roadway
in every county, the result being the
conversion of the people OF those
counties, through observation and
use, to the hard-surface mile The
plan has proved to be the right one
as those sections of the highway al
ready competed testify.
The Importance to the United
States OF nationwide good roads
cannot be overestimated.
Although the automobile was pri-
marily responsible for the remark
able impetus impaired to good-road
development, it is to the farmer the
manufacturer, the average citizen,
the individual consumer, that the
greatest benefits from the movement
will accrue.
We have 6,500,,O farms, averas-
ing perhaps 135 acres each, in this
country, reaching valuation Of
$35 100000, 600. The produce of these
farms amounts to $30OOO,O00,OO0 All
nually-almost unbelievable, but true.
This produce is hauled over 2,0O0-
coo miles of roadway, only 10 per
cent of which is improved. The &c
highways have a mileage ten times
the length of our railroads. They
transport 200 times the passenger
traffic. Over them pass more than
100000 motorcycles, 100000 bicy-
cles, 100000 horse drawn vehicles.
27,00O,OO horses and other draft ami
mails, and something over 100000
automobiles.
Looking away from the CONNER
cial economics of the importance Of
good roads to the country, let us
draw the deduction of the civic, edu-
cationa' and social aspects and meas
ure them broadly in this connection.
Some millions of the children of