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The Springdale news., 1917-06-29
WHAT WOULD WE Do
WITHOUT THE NEWSPAPER?

MY mind readily recalls word story
BIZ my friend, Forrest Crissey, depicting
a world without advertising, and the re-
collection of his revelation leads me to an
Endorsement of newspaper advertising by
reversing the English and asking what
would we do WITHOUT the newspaper!
Suppose that some strange and
mighty power would suddenly suppress ey-
cry daily and weekly newspaper III Amer
ica-What would be the effect upon the
business world?
Here is a startling challenge to the I'M
agination-a suggestion calculated TO
strip the problem Of its naked proportions
Try for ten minutes to see the world as 1t
would be if the newspapers were banlshed
from the field of business promotion, and
you will be astonished by the SOLDERING
vision that will unfold.
A CITY, A STATE, A COUNTRY
WITHOUT A NEWSPAPER!
Focus every faculty of your mind upon
the task of seeing your familiar world as
it would appear if swept clean Of your
morning or evening or weekly visitor
which you enjoy and often employ to tell
your message to countless homes, and you
will feel that your eyes have been opened
to an economic revelation.
"No keen thinking man engaged in a
profession or in business activities can
face this vision without a shudder. In
stinctively he will shake himself loose
from its spell as from the clutch of a
nightmare in which the whole world has
become confused, and completely out of
focus.
I'VE might as well attempt to live in the
twentieth century without electricity,
without the telephone, without the rail
road, as to attempt to do business, to
grow and prosper without the construe-
tive daily and weekly newspaper.
Consider only its superficial side with
out any attempt to trace the blightin9
result that would surely follow if all the
industries fed by the controlling and IN
spring power of the newspaper were de-
priyed Of the influence Of the press.
"Now ask yourself how much the a.
sence Of the newspaper would mean to
the commercial activity of this country,
the commercial activity of this county,
then you can readily eonjure what the
commercial world would be without tie
arm Of newspaper"
w e n Arrow
The Springdale news., 1917-06-29
w. C. Darcy
THE PEOPLE HAVE ANSN Erred

The American people have made their second answer
to Their eountry's call. The first made
June 5, when 100000 American citizens between
the ages of p and 80 years registered themselves for
national service This though required by law,
was made with spirit and willingness that robbed
the registration of any faint of cOmpuson servude
The second from the people registered
finally June Is, and the answer that day entire
y voluntary. More than 100000 American citizens
voluntarily subscribed their money support the Uni
ted States in the This they did, Historically,
not in spirit of fever, but calmly and in the
ercise of judgment and reason.
1t is true that the subscribers the Liberty Loan of
1917 get full value received for their contribution but
the immense number of small bonds bought shows
that it the wealthy alone of the nation that
supported the Liberty Loan 1t shows that it not
the investing public of America alone that bought the
bonds 1t shows that the American people subscribed
the loan and that, while many wealthy citizens in
vested millions in the bonds, great many more A
merican citizens of small means FASTENED to do their
part
More than this, the list of subscribers show that
many citizens of very small means perhaps capital
and great earning capacity, were willing to stint
themselves in order to purchase Liberty Loan Bond
and have share the financial support OF their
try in time of
The result of the Liberty Loan Bond sale is in
spration to every American. 1t has proved the pa
triotism of the body polite 1t has shown that behind
the fighting of the nation stand the Unreasonable
finances and material resources of America
The Liberty Loan of 1917 is tie between the
Government and the people of the United States Ev-
cry holder of Liberty Loan Bond feels more of
American citizen, and along with of duty done
and service performed feels individual pecunary
interest in the Government. Each has certificate of
citizenship and something that might be compared to
share of stock in the American Government
Germany has been answered and the reply is en-
tirey satisfactory to all who love America There is
no mistaking it's volume tone. 1t reaches
the and censorship rob it of its sgifcance
and strength.
The Springdale news., 1917-06-29
springdale. Arkansas. Friday, June 20, 1917

THE POINT has been reached where
war is waged literally by whole nations,
Every man, woman and child is involved
and nearly every adult and most boys and
girls can be efficient factors. We are in
this war for the purpose of defending our
rights, of making sure that, as a Nation,
we shall be able to live the sort of life and
to have the sort of institutions we DESIRE
of making democracy persist in the world
and of safeguarding the world against
the recurrence of such war as this. To
accomplish this, the Nation must aim at
the perfection of organization, and there
fore each individual must recognize the
necessity of making sacrifices for the
common good and more than ever of
working under limitatiOns-of doing
team work. Our people have a genius
for organization and they will not fail
in the task they have assumed. Our
farmers, on whom a great responsibility
rests, are the most efficient farmers in
the world when they do their best. They
will not be found wanting in this crisis
David f. Houston, Secretary of Agri-
culture, L. S. A.
LADIES register Tuesday
FRANKLY FRIENDS you had best take advantage
of $100 per year rate within the next few days
The special offer will remain open only few days
III is HIGHLY possible that Sprngdale will have
alternating current, instead of direct when
light company brings the high tension line into
Springdae. This will the changing of local
motors-but nobody will kick about that The
service will be such relief and will be dependable
SPRINGDALE WILL celebrate the 4th of July in
most quiet and sane There will be no cell
ebraton in Springdae. for the first time in years
But know where the shade is the deepest the water
the coolest and the fish the ''durndest in of the
streams of this section-we' spend it there.
THE REVIVAL services at the Baptist church
being well attended From newspaper mans stand
point, purely personal, especially interested in
the leader of the choir-Mr. Montgomery. He is the
editor of weekly newspaper in his home town in
Louisiana and why shouldn't we take an interest He
also plays a cornet in leading the singing. Yes he
hangs around The News office during his leisure
ents; you met newspaper man in your life
who wouldn't hunt up the print shop regardless of his
work Moral-All newspaper men are not extremely
bad
The Springdale news., 1917-06-29

Come to springdae, Saturday July 3. to celebrate.
Mr. and Mrs. A. Sanders spent the day Wednesday
at Spring Valley
Miss Belle Smith of Rogers in Springdae first
of the week the guest of Mrs J. P. Deaver.
Old wheat is now worth 90 cents the local market
while wheat is quoted at so cents
J. ". Carter IS erecting two brick residences IN
Prices Addition He is assisted by workers from
Fayetteville.
Judge Thompson forwarded his bond to Washington
Tuesday, and his commission postmaster is expec-
ted to arrive next week.
The services of the Ministerial Association at the
different churches this week have been quite interest
ing and very largely attended.
Early apples and peaches and raspberries are being
shipped from Springdae in large quantities. They
are bringing in considerable money.
The 4th of July celebration July 3rd will be held
in the Caudle grove short distance south of town.
1t is model picnic grounds in every respect
The following Springdale people went the excur-
sion to St Louis Saturday: E. A. Linebarger Gar
land 0wnbey, Ebert Beal, Al Gregg and Will Brogdon
L. D. Petross spent last week on his White River
farm experimenting wheat harvest. He says all the
wheat is excellent and will average from Is to 20 bu-
shells to the
Joe Smith brought to The News office last week
three onions their aggregate weight being four
pounds. 1t is doubtful if finer onions ever grew in
Arkansas They are what is known as the potato
onion"
The county normal opened at Fayetteville Monday
The following teachers from Sprngdale in atten-
dance Misses Lille Chandler May Lewis, Node San
ders Eta Stokes, Moe Pendergrass, Floy Murphy
Jessie Moneyhun, Mamie Adams, Mrs B. F. Deaver J.
R. Moneyhun, W. H. Holcomb, c. Simmons Chas Bag
gett
Agent Jones sold thirty tickets for the excur-
sion to Carthage Mo, yesterday to hear Bryan. We
able only to learn of the following who were in the
party: J. E. Goodman, Will Horton Jonathan Foust
j. F Harris and wife, Mrs. Hawkins, VIM Martin, Ed
Sommervle H. A. Daily, W. H. Daily, j. M Hewitt
Bert Pharr, Bob Atwood, Geno Roberts Arthur Line
barger, Ed. Tweedy
The Springdale news., 1917-06-29

NEXT TUESDAY is Registration Day again This
time it is for the ladies and girls of Sprngdale be-
tween the ages of Is and 100. The Womens Service
League will be organized after the registration. The
registration is for home service Home relief work.
also for making supplies for the Red Cross; giving
what spare time you from home duties to the
work. Remember Tuesday, July 3.
The Springdale news., 1917-06-29

THE VOTE on delegates to the Constitutional Con-
vention in Springdae township exceptionally light
Probably the too busy preparing feed
themselves stop labor and vote. Anyway, IA out
of 125 is not very strong vote.
The Springdale news., 1917-06-29

THE LOCAL recruiting office in the old opera block
will be used the registration booth for the Womens
Service League in Springdale Tuesday of next week.
All in Springdale and surrounding sections
the age of 16 expected to register.
The Springdale news., 1917-06-29

NOVEMBER is the date set by the of
the local light and power plant to start twentyfour
hour regular light and power service for Sprngdale
Let hope that the date will be changed unless
for earlier
The Springdale news., 1917-06-29

EVER THINK of the hours provided for the of
electric irons by the light and power plant Use them
from o'clock until six in the afternoon-a most
pleasant time of day.
The Springdale news., 1917-06-29

CANE SEED should be planted in the wheat and
cat stubble. Don't forget that the hay prices
again soaring. Plant seed
The Springdale news., 1917-06-29

PLANT cane seed in the wheat stubble
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-10
Liberty Loan Interest

Purchasers on the first issue of
of over 5000, scattered through
all parts of Maryland, will receive in
terest next Saturday, on their bonds.
On that day the United States Gov
eminent will pay in Maryland a sum
of about $3.50, 900, being interest due
on first Liberty Bonds for the six
months ending December Is. Near
ly $4,000 of these bond buyers are
residents of Baltimore city, the re-
mainder being residents Of the coun-
ties. All that is necessary for those
who have paid in full for their bonds
and have them in their possession, is
to present the coupon due on Deem
Der l 5 at any bank or postoffice and
it will be cashed for the full amount
stamped on the coupon. BY coupon
is meant one of the slips attached to
the bonds; simply clip this from the
bond, being certain that the one
clipped is due December Is. Cou-
pons on bonds bought on the partial
payment plan will be cashed by
banks in whose keeping the bonds
are ana the amount credited to the
account of the owner. Many stores
will accept the coupons as cash and
are offering special Liberty Loan
coupon sales. The committee hears
that many persons intend to rein
vest the interest they will receive
from the bonds in War Savings thru
the purchase of Thrift Stamps.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-10
Good Stories Worth ReteIling

Mrs. Stickitt, a lady notorious for
her saving habits, one morning en-
tered the doctors office, leading by
the hand stoutly built boy nine
years of age and of exceedingly heal
thy appearance.
Well, Mrs. Stickitt, said the doe
tor, who's my patient? don't
seem to recognize his face Not a
village boy, is he?"
No, doctor; my nevvy from
town"
Not much wrong with him,
should say" laughed the doctor, pin
ching bis red cheesk.
Its about his appetite. DOCTOR
said the boys aunt in a low tone.
WHAT" exclaimed the doctor,
staring at the well-fed young patti
ent. Surely he doesn't need an ap-
+ petizer?"
Good gracious, no, doctor!" re-
piled the lady, in Mortified accents.
Il want you to give me something to
make his appetite less. He'll eat me
| out of house afore his months holi-
day is up if his appetite amt cut
down! "-Exchsrg
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-10
NOTICE.

NoIlCE.
l will not be responsible for any
bills made by anyone except myself,
personally.-Wm. ]. Morgan, Airey,
Md.-12-3-4t. o.a.W
Country Butter.
Try my country cooking butter at
40c. fb.-Smith, The Egg Man
Adv. 12-7-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-10
Store Open Evenings

, it's provision of the law, the Bureau
| is aided by nine advisers on business
conditions, appointed by Secretary
McAdoo. Selected because of their
ability to deal with just such prob
lens as are being presented, they are
Representative Cordell Hull, mem
Der of the House Committee on
Ways and Means; T. S. Adams, eco
| nomist of Yale University: Wallace
d. Simmons, president of Simmons
Hardware Company, of st. Louis and
Philadelphia; J.E. Sterrett, of Price,
Waterhouse & Company, account
ants, New York; S. R. Berton, of
Bertron, Griscom & Company, bank
ers, New York; E. T. Meredith, edi-
tor of Successful Farming, Des Moi
mes, Iowa; T. w. Mccullough, editor
of Omaha Bee, Omaha, Neb.; Stew
| art w. Cramer, of the National Coun-
ell of Cotton Manufacturers, Char
lotte, N. c., and Henry Walters,
chairman of tn eboard of directors
Atlantic Coast Line and Louisville &
! Nashville Railways.
These men are bringing to the ad-
| ministration the viewpoint of the tax
payer and the real condition of our
country's industries. Their func-
tions, as their title indicates, are
purely advisory. They make sugges-
| lions in the framing of regulations
| by which it is purpoSed to apply the
excess profits provision in way
| that each business enterprise may
| render to the Government the full
amount due without embarrassment
and without abatement of its produc-
! tive powers.
The appointment of Samuel I'm
| termyer, of New York, John Barton
Payne, of Chicago, and A. A. Ballan-
| tine, of Boston, as legal advisers to
| the Commissioner of Internal Reve-
nue., is an assurance to the public
| that the problems presented in con-
nection with the interpretations of
various provisions of the act are to
be dealt with in the light of the
broadest legal knowledge available.
Like the excess profits advisers they
| are serving the Government without
compensation, giving to the work as
much of their valuable time as is de-
manded.
A third important Office is that of
Supervisor of Taxpayers Co-opera-
ton. His task is. by keeping in close
touch with the public, to collect
business suggestions for the Depart
| ment and to inform the taxpayer,
through every possible channel, how
to comply with the law and admins
trative regulations.
The immense task confronting the
Bureau of Internal Revenue neces-
| sarily has resulted in an increase in
its forces. The office force, since
July l, has grown from 696 to 1877
and the field force from 4,1S5 to A.
1913. Responsibilities and duties
have been fixed in way so that ev-
cry man knows what is expected of
him.
In the final analysis the success of
these various agencies depends to
large extent upon the cooperation of
the taxpayer. Whether he be taxed
2 per cent on an income of less than
$4,000 or SO per cent on an income
in excess of $1,000,000, let him re-
member that every cent goes toward
winning the war. With this thought
in mind, is it not easy to believe that
the Liberty Tax will be met by the
American people in the same gener-
Gus and patriotic spirit in which they
responded to the Liberty Loan?
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-10
Tariff Commission
Makes First Report

The United States Tariff Commits
sion. which was organized for work
April l, 1917. has just submitted to
Congress it's first annual report. The
Commission is charged with the in
vestigation OF The administration and
the fiscal and industrial effects OF the
customs laws OF this country, lncluo-
ing their relation not only TO the
Federal revenue, but to the indus
tries of the country. 1t has power,
further, to investigate commercial
treaties, preferential agreements ana
economic alliances, and the condl-
lions and causes affecting the com
petition of foreign industries with
those of the United States.
The Commission submitted, during
the extra session of this year, to the
Committee on Ways and Means OF
the House of Representatives a re-
port which recommended that Con-
gress should take steps analogous 10
those which other countries nave Ia
ken. and which are there known as
paddock" laws, whereby proposed
increases in duties and taxes should
20 into effect before the enactment
of new revenue laws, but subject to
their being finally passed. The
method adopted by Congress to at
tain the same enc in the war revenue
act of this year is to follow taxable
articles into the channels of trade.
But this does not reach smaller re-
tail stocks and it has the further OBJ
lection that it suddenly imposes
great burdens and responsibilities on
the Rnreau of Internal Revenue. The
Commission repeats its recommends
ton for permanent legislation on this
subject.
The Commission has undertaken
the task of drafting revision and
codificatiOn of the administrative
laws relating to the customs, in or
der to remove the existing duplica-
tions, contradictions and antiquated
provisions. 1t has invited sugges-
lions from Treasury officials, others
in the public service, and business
men and attorneys. The Commits
sion hopes to present to Congress
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-10

"Yez pay too high for the things
we ate" said Mulligan to his wife.
Cant yez find grocery where they
sell things lower?" No, Mike" re-
sponded Mrs. Mulligan. There do
be some places that sell things high
er than others, but there do be none
where they sell them lower. "-Bos-
ton Transcript
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-10

The conversation in the lobby of
Washington hotel turned to the sub
ject of poker, when Congressman
Richard w. Austin, of Tennessee,
said he was reminded of little incl
dent along that line.
One night friend called to see
Jim Smith and found him playing
poker with bunch of bachelor
friends Bottles and things shone
conspicuously, and cigar stumps and
ashes Uttered the parlor floor. OBJ
viously Mrs. Smith was summering
by the sea.
Gee whiz, old man. exclaimed
the friend, sizing up the scenery.
What would you say were your wife
to drop in here at this moment?"
Il wouldn't say anything" was
the calm rejOiuder of Smith, as he
handed the cigar box to the new
conner.
whats that" was the incredu-
lous rejoinder of the other. You
wouldn't say anything!"
No" answered Smith. Il am
rather inclined to believe that all the
talking would be done by Mrs.
Smith. "-Philadelphia Telegraph.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-10

Il am not to blame for my spend
thrift habits" insists Ike Van Quen-
tin. They were taught to me by a
too indulgent family. One winter l
washed the dishes every night, for
which they pressed pay upon me at
the rate of a nickel a week. The
following September l found myself
the bewildered possessor Of so cents
for keeping the lawn moved all
SUNNI er. kansas City Star.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-10
REPOKf OF The CONDITION OF
Tie Peoples Loan, Savings
and Deposit Bank
RESOURCES

At Cambridge, in the State of Maryland,
the close of business Nov. 20, 1917
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-10
School Girls Take Pledge
! To Use No Candy

A sacrifice is being made by the
Westover School of Connecticut. The
girl members of this fashionable es-
tablishment have taken the pledge to
eliminate all candy during the school
year.
After figuring up the expenditure
for year, the girls came to the con-
clusion that a luxury which amount
ed to hundreds of dollars, besides US
ing up sugar, which should be con-
served, was an extravaganza of which
they were ashamed.
Several other fashionable schools
are considering the same sacrifice.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-10
Advertise in The Banner.
GARAGE OPENED.

l have opened garage on Gay St.,
in the building partially occupied by
the Dorchester Shirt Co. Autos for
hire at reasonable rates. Storage
by the week or month.-Edward S.
Phillips-Adv. 10-22-tf.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-10
Private Sale

L desire to sell at private sale the
following articles:
One Weber wagon. 2-horse. nearly
new.
One International manure spreader
medium size.
One top buggy, 1 phaeton.
One set of good carriage harness.
One No. 13 Oliver plow. 1 dirt scoop.
One 15-tooth spring harrow.
One Black Hawk corn planter.
One 50-tooth spike harrow.
Two 1-horse cultivators.
One set leather wagon harness.
Four sets chain wagon harness.
Four sets rope plow harness.
One 16x1S International hay baIer.
with h. p. engine. Used two seasons
and in good order.
EASY TERMS.
JAMES II. JONES,
10 19-tf Cambridge, Md.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-10
B. C.. & A. RY. co.
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE
NOVEBER 26, 1917
STEAMER SERVICE, CHOPTANK
RIVER ROUTE

Steam leave Pier Light st. Wharf. weather
permitting
P NJ. daily. except Sunday for Tilghman ISL.
Easton, Oxford, Cambridge and landings to
Windy Fill. p NJ
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-10

A New York man recently paid
$1.75 for a faucet for his kitchen
sink and SO for the labor required to
attach it.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-05-10
What Good
w as Monopoly?

The Potomac company would have the PEG
pie of Martinsburg believe that it is entitled
to great protection from cOmpetitiOn---that
their investment depends upon this mOnop
oily. And this may be the Potomac COM
pany's belief, but if it u.s. it is a very near
sighted way Of looking at the matter from
strictly business view point.
The Potomac company---it and it's prede-
cessOrs---h have operated in MartinSburg, with
out competition since the early nlnetles In
that time the business has passed through
nearly every form Of financial disaster that
a business could possibly experience, yet
they had no mDetltOn.
In those years, as you all very we'll know,
the rates charged were not low as compared
with the rates charged III other cities. \ et
without competition the companies were
repeated failures This must show to you
that there was something radically wrong
with the companies LII that period, the
plant at Dam No. s, on the Potomac was
bulls Later it was closed. In that tine,
practically ali Of the power 0eve1opnentfor
the big Quarries in this and adjoining Coun~
ties has been done BY the Northern Virginia
Power Company.
Considered ire this light 6f7e1, the companies
operating i'm MartinsburG have had every OPP
portunity to realize their investment and
the people have paid them vast SUM OF
money.
Yet, today, after twenty years of protection
and monopoly they ask the people TO keep
out an electric company that has been Oper-
ated along economical ano successful lines,
that is already furnishing electric current i1
adjoining counties and that asks only the
opportunity those people within
who perfect
businessIke administration OF
affairs Of the company from which they buy
Virginia Power Company asks for
oDo1v and no the
N1arnsburg what they entitled 10