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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-13
YIELDS OF SWEET POTATOES
Loss of About Eleven Bushels Per
Acre in 1916 on Considerably
Increased Acreage.

Sweet potatoes, on a considerably
increased acreage this year, show a
yield Of 91.9 bushels, which is about
II bushels below last year and about
one bushel below the average. How
ever, because of increased acreage, the
total production Of 67,663,OOO bushels
is, with the exception Of last years
crop of 74,295,O00 bushels, the largest
ever produced in this country, and
much above the average Of 51,117,000
bushels.
The crop in New Jersey is 100000
bushels, compared with 3,565,000 BUSH
els produced in 1915. In Virginia the
outturn is 100000 bushels compared
with 3,740,000 last year.
The crop is strikjngly better also in
North Carolina, and does not vary
greatly from last year in the remain
ing states. In quality, sweet potatoes
are reported at ST., much below the
fine quality of 92.2 reported last year
and slightly below the average Of SS.5.
United States Department Of Agri.
culture.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-13

in imposing retroactive taxes.
CO. 1t selects an unjust and unwork'
lble criterion for the eXcess-profts tax
g. 1t proceeds to an unheard-ot
height In the income tax.
a. 1t imposes unwarranted burdens
upon the consumption of the commu
nifty.
% 1t is calculated to throw business
into confusion by levying taxes on gross
receipts instead Of upon commodities.
e. 1t fails to make a proper use OF
stamp taxes.
ca 1t follows an unscientiic system
n its fat ate on imports.
(S) 1t includes a multiplicity of pet
ty and unlucrative taxes, the vexatious-
ness of which is out of all proportion to
the venue they produce.
The fundamental lines on which the
House bill should be modified are sum.
med up herewith:
Q) The amount Of new taxation
should be limited to S1.2J0,00o,O00-or
at the outset to S1.5C0.000, 600. To do
more than this would be as unwise as
it is unnecessary. To do even this
would lie to do more than has ever
6cen done by any civilized Govern
ment in time Of stress.
C0 The eXcesS-protits tax based upon
4 sound system ought to yield about
$500. 100000.
g. The income-taX schedule ought to
he revised with a lowering Of the rates
on earned incomes below $4,000, and
with an analogous lowering of the
rates on the higher incomes, so as not
to exceed 81 per cent. y careful cal
culation shows that an income tax Of
this kind would yield some $4oO,OO0,-
600 additional.
AZ The tax on whisky and tobacco
ought to remain approximately as it Is
with a yield Of about $3.50. 000,0 1000.
These three taxes, together with the
stamp tax at even the low rate Of the
House bill, and with al improved au-
lOulODilC loA, VIII SiSlu oNS St3-oN1
600, 900, which is the amount Of money
thought desirable.
The above program would be in har-
mony with an approved scientific sys-
tenn. It will do away with almost all
Of the complaints that are being urged
against the present. 1t will refrain
from taxing the consumption Of the
poor.
1t will throw a far heavier burden
upon the rich, but will not go to the
extremes Of confscation. 1t will OBJ
viate interference with business and
will keep unimpaired the social pro-
ductivity of the community,
1t will establish a just balance be-
tween loans and taxes and will not
succumb to the danger Of approaching
either the tax-only policy or the loan
only policy. Above all, it will keep
an undisturbed elastic margin, which
must be more and more heavily drawn
upon as the war proceeds. i.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-13

In considering the apportionment of
the extraordinary burden Of taxes In
war times certain scientific principles
are definitely established:
How Taxes Should Be Apportioned.
(1) The burden of taxes must be
spread as far as possible over the
whole community 81 as to aus each
individual to share in the sacrifices ac-
cording to his ability to pay and &C.
cording to his share in the Government.
(2) Taxes on consumption, which are
necessarily borne by the community at
large, should be imposed as far as pos
sible on articles Of quasi-luxury rather
than on those Of necessity.
81 Excuses should be imposed as Tar
as possible upon commodities in the
hands Of the final consumer rather
than upon the articles. which serve pri-
marily as raw material for further
production.
az Taxes upon business should be
imposed as far as possible upon net
earnings rather than upon gross re-
ceipts or capital invested.
90 Taxes upon income which will
necessarily be severe should be both
differentiated and graduated. That is,
there should be a distinction between
earned and unearned incomes and there
should be q higher rate upon the larger
incomes. It is essential, however, not
to make the income rate so excessive
as to lead to evasion. administrative
difficulties, or to the more fundamental
objections which have been urged
above.
e. The excess profits which are due
to the war constitute the most obvious
and reasonable source of evenue dur
ing war times. But the principle upon
which these war-proft taxes are laid
must be equitable in theory and easily
calculable in practice.
The Proposed Income Tax.
The additional income tax as passed
by the House runs up to a rate OF Go
per cent. This is n sum unheard of in
the history of civilized society. 1t must
be remembered that it was only after
the first year Of the war that Great
Britain increased her income tax to the
maximum of 81 per cent. and that
even now in the fourth year Of the war
the income tex does not exceed 42ia
per cent.
1t could easily be shown that q tax
with rates on moderate incomes sub
stantially less than in Great Britain.
and Oh tie larger incomes about rs
high, would yield only slightly less than
he SJ32.G00.000 originally estimated in
he House bill.
1t is to he hoped that the Senate will
reduce the total rate on the highest in
:onies to 81 per cent, or at most to ~
Der cent and that at the same time ii
Will reduce the rate on the smaller in.
.omes derived from personal or profes
;ional earnings.
II the war continues we shall have to
!eoend more and more upon the in
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-13
Graham

One cupful Of sweet milk, n egg,
pinch Of salt, one-half cupful sugar;
one-half cupful molasses, one level
spoonful soda ~(dissolved), two round
ed cupfuls of graham flour. n cupful
Of currants or raiSins Toured. Mix in
order given. steam three hours. Eat
hot with lemon or vinegar sauce.
Lemon Sauce-One tablespoonful
cornstarch, mixed with two tablespoon
ths of water; stir into n cupful of
boiling water, boil till clear, add one
cupful of water, one egg, grated rind
and juice of one lemon. Beat together,
stir rapidly and remove from stove as
soon as 1t begins to simmer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-13
FARM WORK AND MACHINERY
ELOQUENT Statesmen Often Fall Into Ex-
a%geerations and Make Farm
ing Appear as Joke.

Much mischief has resulted to farm
ing as an occupation from the exploita-
ton Of tine idea that machinery will do
the whole job and that future agricul-
ture will be a matter of pressing but
tons and setting wheels in motion. The
eloquent men who make and sell ma
chimes often fall into exaggerations
that are hurtful and that finally get in
to cartoons which depict farming as a
mere joy ride. 1t is silly and futile, Of
course, and it should mislead no one.
The trouble is that too much of it is
believed and the thing soaks into the
general consciousness.
Good farming is work. hard work IT
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-13
good %jambalaya.
Potatoes Stuffed With Meat.

Take a number of large potatoes,
wash and scrub them thoroughly and
bake in a very hot oven. AS Don as
they are tender cut the top from each
and scoop a hole in the center. Previ-
GUS to this take the remains of cold
cooked beef, mince finely, season to
taste, moisten with gravy and heat.
Place q spoonful Of meat in each po-
tato. Replace the tops Of the pota-
toes and bake until a brown color.
The scooped-out potato may be either
mashed smoothly with butter and milk
or made into rolls by MASKING the po-
tato and adding a little butter, salt
and flour. Mix to a paste with a we'll
beaten egg, form into rolls and bake
In the over
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-13
Pumpkin Pie,

This is an old-fashioned recipe:
Cut the pumpkin into large pieces,
keeping the skin on, and put 1t on to
boil. When soft, scoop out the pulp,
sift it and for every heaping teacup-
full of pumpkin add n pint OF rich
milk, two eggs, n and one-half cup
fuls of sugar, one-half tablespoonful
of ginger and the same Of salt. Make
a good, short pastry. I'LL with the mix
ture and just before putting into the
oven put q few small pieces of butter
over the top and CRATE over them q lit
tie nutmeg.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-13
GET RIGHT COLOR
EASY MATTER TO BRIGHTEN UP
A NORTH ROOM.
Home Art Specialist Suggests Use Of
Yellow as Probably the Best
Have the Curtains of Some
Transparent Material.

Have you a bugbear of a north room
that always eludes your attempts to
make it livable? Now that winter is
here, 1t might be just the place for the
children to use as a playroom, or the
older ones for quiet study and read
ing.
1.-THE problem facing one who fur
nishes a north room is that Of making
It light, bright and warm" comment
ed Miss Araminta Holman, instructor
in home art in the Kansas State Agri-
cultural college. "Since this room
lacks sunshine, yellow is the best color
to use. Yellow will cheer and bright
en- it, and yellow which has a little
red to warm it will be better than a
cold color. Orange is the warmest
color. Browns are tones Of orange
and better to use than gray, black or
blue. One should use browns that
have more yellow than red.
"If the room is a 'den,' the furni-
ture may be walnut or oak, but if it IS
a bedroom, bird's-eye maple or cherry
may be used. The curtains should be
light, in tones of yellow or orange.
The material should be thin and trans
parent TO admit all the light possible.
backgrounds should be yellow or
orange-warm colors. The woods used
should be in harmony with the other
furnishings Of the room. Dark tones
express formality, dignity, repose and
seriousness. Light tones express gay
ETY., youth and informality."
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-13

- sE1'-
p~resent-day warfare, the tax-only pol
icy would require more than the total
surplus Of social income. Were this
absolutely necessary, the ensuing hav-
oc in the economic life Of the commune
ty would have to be endured. But
where the disasters are so great and
ut the same time so unnecessary. the
tax-only policy may be declared i'm
practicable.
Secretary McAdoo had the right in
stinct and highly commendable
age in deciding that a substantial por-
ton. at least, Of the revenue should
be derived from taxation. But when
he hit upon the plan Of $3.50 per cent,
that is, Of raising one-half OF all do
nestle war expenditures by taxes, the
question arises whether he did not go
too far.
The relative proportion of loans to
taxes is after all a purely business
proposition. Not to rely to a large ex-
tent on loans at the outset Of a war is
q mistake.
Disadvantages of Excessive Taxes.
The disadvantages Of excessive taxes
at the outset of the war are as follows:
l. Excessive taxes on consumption
will cause popular resentment.
2. Excessive taxes on industry will
d~isarrange business, damp enthusiasm
and restrict the spirit of enterprise at
the very time when the opposite is
needed.
8. Excessive taxes on incomes will de-
plete the surplus available for invest
ments and interfere with the placing of
the enormous loans which will be neces-
sary in any event.
4. Excessive taxes on wealth will
cause a serious diminution of the in
comes which are at present largely
tional and philanthropic enterprises.
Moreover, these sources of support
would be dried up precisely at the time
when the need would be greatest.
5. Excessive taxation at the outset of
the war will reduce the elasticity avail
apI0 IOT liz tuSI SesoiiS GCiiioteo s'os
are soon to come.
Great Britain's Policy.
Take Great Britain as an example.
During the first year Of the war she
increased taxes only slightly, in order
to keep industries going at top notch.
During the second year she raised by
new taxes only 8 per cent. of her wal
expenditures. During the third year
she levied by additional taxes lover
and above the pre-war leyeD only
slightly more than II per cent. Of her
war expenses.
If we should attempt to do as much
in the first year of the war as Great
Britain did in the third year it would
suffice to raise by taxation S1,25O,OO0,-
900. If, in order to be absolutely on
the safe side, It seemed advisable to
increase the sum r. S1,500,00 0 1000, this
should, in our ,.nion, be the maxi
mum.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-13
Fruit DumplInqs.

Use any kind of sauce, apple, berry
or pear, etc. Make very sweet. Mix
one cupful of flour, one saltspoonful of
aalt, one teaspoonful Of cream Of tar.
tar, with water (never milky enough
for stiff batter. Drop in sauce, cover
tightly and boil Is or 20 minutes.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-13
BY EDWIN r.. A. sELIGMAN,

McVickar Professor Of Political Econ
omy. Columbia University.
On May %, 1917, the House of Rep
r~esentatives passed an act Ito provide
revenue to defray war expenses and
for other purposes" In the original
bill as presented by the Committee Of
Ways and Means, the additional reve-
nue to be derived was estimated at ST.
S1O,42O,O0O. The amendment to the in
come tax, which was tadVed on to the
bill during the discussion in the House,
was expected to yield another $4,000
900 or S50,000,0G0.
In discussing the House bill. two
problems arise:
l. How much should be raised by
taxation?
II. In what manner should this sum
be raised?
J.. How Much Should Be Raised by
Taxation?
How was the figure Of S1,S00,000.000
arrived at? The answer is simple. When
the Secretary of the Treasury came to
estimate the additional war expenses
for the year 1917-1S, he calculated that
they would amount to some $4,000
100000, of which ,000, 900 was to
be allotted to the allies. and $500
100000 was to be utilized for the do
nestle purposes. Thinking that it
would be q fair proposition to divide
this latter sum between loans and
taxes, he concluded that the amount
to be raised by taxes vas S1,S00,000.-
600.
There are two extreme theories, each
of which may be dismissed with scant
courtesy. The one is that all war ex-
penditures should be betrayed by loans.
and the other is that all war expendi-
lures should be betrayed by taxes
Each theory is ~untenable.
1t is indeed true that the burdens of
49," "-"~' shnnld he horne by the pres
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-13
Wire Rods.

Often in q country bungalow or up
In the attic loft we desire to put up
curtains, but do not care to spend
any extra money for curtain rods.
Strings will sag after a time, but an
excellent substitute for q rod Is a
wire stretched tight
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-13

>....,eu TIE nineteenth verse of the
third chapter Of Genesis: "In the
sweat Of thy face shalt thou eat bread"
Country Gentleman.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1917-06-13
HOW SHALL We
PAY FOR the WAR?
A Constructive Criticism on the
House Revenue Bill.
LOANS BETTER Than TAXES

Five Reasons Why Excessive Taxes at
the Outset Of War Are Disadvantage
ous-Great Britain Example Worthy
of Emulation-How the Taxes Should
Be Apportioned.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19
0e DmRead CO
AsfsifisasS AR1

of high rents
He say however, that waste and extravaganza usually
consist many items He says that cannot be OBJ
sined without cutting out each item Of waste it's
found
Bridgeport cannot correct all of the waste
but he correct maadmnistratOn
expenditure that within his jurisdiction
which is all that any do There royal road to
rgaty something that has to be practiced in
the way multitude Of little things done.
choice must be made Shall the choice be for in
creasing debt swelling taxes half spent for
(provements and half squandered?
Shall it be for careful for business methods,
flor letting contracts for return to practices
land methods tried by times and proved by experience?
Bridgeport is business organization. How do the stock
holders want it managed?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19
Soft, luxurious I owels
Turkish weaves in daiiGy color effects

Z uIklSA WedVeS III QdIliJy colOr eHecLS
A rack full Of large snowy towels is welcome
sight to any weary body DESTROYS of bath. "A stock
Of good Bath Towels betokens clean household
There is such inviting display now that every
Ehousekeeper will be adding to her supply.
All color effects are shown One may buy towels
to combine with in COLOR lavender all the blues,
rose and pink gold and tan.
Turkish Towels all white,
Il, 10, Is, 49, SO, so cts to 81. 80 each
Fancy Turkish Towels dainty striped effects in blue,
pink, gold and lavender
Bath Towel size, 80 cts each
Guest Towel size, 25 cts
Face Cloths, 8 cts
Fancy Turkish Towels heavy soft quality pink blue,
gold and lavender with space for initial.
Bath Towel size SO cts
Guest Towel size, Is. cts
Face Cloths 10 cts
Fancy Turkish Towels, colored borders in pink blue
lavender and gold. Bath Towel size, 50 cts
Guest Towel SIZE % cts
Face Cloths 10 cts
Turkish Towel Sets three pieces, borders of pink
blue, gold and lavender Set includes,
Guest towel s125 set
~ Face towel, z2
Turkish Towel Sets, six pieces borders of pink, blue
gold and lavender Set includes,
2 Bath towels
2 Guest towels, $3.50 set
2 Face cloths,
TURKISH Sets seven pieces IN pink blue Lavender and
gold Set includes Bath towels,
2 Guest towels, $500 set
Face cloths
/ Bath mat s
Turkish Gift Boxes, seven pieces packed in attrac-
tive colored boxes $3.50
Bath Mats large assortment Of Turkish Bath Mats,
very attractive looking in all white pink, blue,
and lavender,
SO, SO, So cts, s1oo, 81 .3s, $3.50 to $3.50 each
Bath Sets for Babies seven and $25 set
3 4N J
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19

England has advised this govern
ment it has begun the task of reduc-
ing wheat consumption for the forth
coming year to less than half the
normal Consumption
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19
Gle DmRead Co
Established 1877

Make your dollars last
longer and go farther
The United States
Government asks every
one to aid in the great
effort which is to win
this war against the bar
barous and savage Euns.
The Government re-
quests mora economy
along various lines, the
elimination of careless
and thoughtless methods
of transacting business.
Also, that we learn to
accommodate ourselves
to these changed condi-
tons.
The House of Read is
endeavoring to give as
good service as possible
and if through these diff
ficult times every one
will help a little it will
be easier for us all. One
may assist in the act of
carrying home small
packages, thereby light
ening the delivery and
saving gasoline for
greater needs and emer-
gencies. If several pack
ages are Jumped togeth-
er one delivery can take
care Of your daily wants
conveniently. It takes
quite a bit of gasoline to
deliver one spool of
thread in an automobile.
Also do not exchange
goods if it is possible to
avoid doing so.
The House of Read Is
as ready and willing to
accommodate as in all
the former years, but lit
is necessary to curtail
certain expenditures IL
every one uses good
judgment and plays fair,
there will be little, diff
Guilty in supplying all
needs.
5yst3 ---l--- z
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19
Have you seen the
Slick coffee machine?

It is made of pyrex
glass and is a very econ
onical and satisfactory
way Of making coffee on
the dining table OF in a
living room. Please no
tice new models in the
kitchenware store.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19

The smart womans ideal Of daintiness without
bulk Up to the minute in shape, perfect in fit and
tailor hnlsh the most elaborate model will hold size
and beauty through repeated laundering. Made in
nansook and cambria e.
Attention is directed to the full sizes Of all gar
ments which makes them especially adapted for stout
figures. Extra sizes a. and 49,
Gowns, at s15o, $1.75, $500 up to $500
Corset Covers very dainty made large sizes in stock
$1.0o, s15O, $1.75 up to $3.50
Skirt Combinations, $780, $1.75, $500 and up
Chem Plantations in all sizes $500 SO so and uu
Drawers well tailored and close fitting about the hips
belt measures from % to SO, inclusive, 81
So Is cts, 81. 90, 81 .25 and up
foor.s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19

The Keighley shoe factory, at Vine
land, NJ j., has contracted to get out
100000 pairs of army shoes by May
next which means $500 pairs a
ay
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19
Shoes for Boys

Genuine gunmetal calf and pat
ent coltskin, Of dependable quality.
Sizes 9 to 1872, widths B to E,
$500 and $3.50
Sizes 1 to 2, widths A to e, $500
Sizes 2112 to 6, $500 and $3.50
Second floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19

~ sssss-. -
For tan and windbu1n
Acquired through long
motor rides
Cucumber Cream is
healing and soothing,
and easy to use,
30 cts a jar
Halcyon Talcum Pow
der, white only, 80 cts
30 cts
Main hoor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19
THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For Mayor--W William p. Kirk.
For City Clerk George M. Coughlin
For Tax Collector William j. Moran.
For Town Clerk-Joseph Weller.
For City Treasures Ohm w Grant
Board Of Education Pr. q; We Osborne and
Owen Burns.
City Sheriffs- Charles B. Mara Isaac Moorey
and Antonio r. Abriola.
Board Of selectmen Thomas Huppgerford,
Frank J. Thornhill and William Callahan
FOR ALDERMEN.
First District Cornelius Donnelly, Jr. g
Second District Bernard T. Melady.
Third District -Patrck Fitzpatrick.
Fourth District John J. Banville, Jr,
Fifth District Frederick w. Hall.
Sixth District j Joseph ). Whalen.
Seventh District Lawrence T. Gallagher.
NJ Eighth Distrct-Jo ohm A. Cornell, Jr.
@ Ninth District-John H. Grant
Tenth Dfstfi Edward a. Drew.
Eleventh District Edward Lynch.
Twelfth Distric t-Arthur M Liver1nore.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-10-19
Shoes for growing girls

Real leather shoes for big girls school wear are
to be appreciated these days The sMajor Service,
Boot with sensible toes and heels and English foxng
is quite new 1t comes in black calfskin and sdark
brown horsehde. Sizes 211a to 8, widths IA to d.
$3.50 and s7.50
Many other durable and stylish models, from
$500 to $lI.00
as+sa5segttsr Second
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-07-25
BRADDOCK ALLEGES
PRO-GERMAN WORK
la Application tor Injunction Aualnat
hrdnIe Casting Company.

Ihr charge that people with pro
t.rIunn lncIIuntInnn are trying Ia
futtu him I" clos" dawn the WhonIinH
Iiluntr t'nnIlnr plant was Inndn hufnro
I,nIrn II NJ Ahhluunn YnrioIhny by
William litnhh"3h. nunnE"I 81 III"
ulunI whu nurnuroh Ia nnnw" To"
application nf Iuln J Iiull fu an In
Ih"ur" tnniImG company from nll"w-
Inp puInuIIntIu TuIuuI Ia nnonpn frurn
tho pInni Tim fnrl lhnt hin uinui In
uInhlur pnrIu Tor aubmnrinnn. on n
government contract. Mr. lirpdrlnck
sol up mn Tho rnRuun for tho alleged
activity OF pro GrrrnauR RgninHl hin
company.
Mr.. Ilrnhduch nRrr"d to CluH" down
hia pInnt temporarily pending Tho
ruurt'H dCCIHinn on n motion to din
nulvo Tho Injunction. M. J. Culllnnn.
attorney for lhr hnfnnhnnt company.
demanded thai tn" plninIifrn pnHL Il
$4,000 bond to protect Mr.. Hrnd-
,lurkA company IN rnHn tho company
m,Int pny heavy rnrfriur"H for fnlInr"
To complete rOntrncIH.
Mr.. nru,ldork nllcEnn Tint no com
plnint wan rvrr mndr hRnlnni his
pInnt until the company began nupply.
iuE government CuntrnCtn. hinrn"Y
thnrlrr J HChuuh rrprrrrntr The com
ulninnnln who ARE HGnhlnE Ia hnvr Tho
Injunction mndn permanent.