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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25
PROVIDED FOUD FOR LIONS
Farmers Family Nag Was Sold to TIE
Circus But Was Billed to Make
Only One Appearance. j

Edward Jones, now farmer In
Orange county, but formerly resident
of this city, was visited by his brother,
BENJAMIN F. Jones of North Pennsyl-
vania street.
Desiring to show the city brother the
beautiful scenery Of Orange county,
the country brother hitched up the
family nag and invited the city brother
to get into the spring wagon.
The city brother firmly declined.
mo, Edward" said Benjamin, mot be-
hind that stack of bones. That's the
worst specimen Of horsefesh 1 ever
saw in my life."
Some time later the Indianapolis
brother paid another visit to the
Orange county farmer. "Where," he
asked, sis that stack of bones you
called a horse?" he asked. dead, l
suppose"
Il sold him." said the country
brother.
"You sold him! For goodness sake,
how much did you get for him? A dol
lar and a half would have been big
price" $500
81 got 500 for him. I sold him to a
circus"
"To a circus! Well, he'll make
fine performer"
"He was only on for one evening""
said Edward.
"For one EVENING""
eyes, they bought him to feed the
lions" -Indianapolis News.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25
Uniformity of Thounht.

No one who has traced the current
of human thought from the earliest
sources revealed to US down to the
present time can fail to be struck
with it's uniformity, writes John Adams
Dix. Indeed, the writer's in succeeding
ages seem, at first glance, to be but a
succession of plagiarists; and yet they
are evidently, on a closer view, uncon-
scious NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. to be so
because the current of thought in all
that relates to the abstract runs for
ever in the same channels. Thus the
utterances Of the present are little
else than echoes of the voices of the
past. There are passages in Cicero
almost word for word like others In
the Psalms Of David, and In St. PauPs
epistles word for word like others in
the words of Cicero.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25
Elevators of Ancient Days.

The earliest mention of device In
any way resembling the modern ele-
Yator or "lift" may be read in Vitru-
vius, who describes hoisting machine
which was invented by Archimedes.
This elevator Of the second century B.
G. was worked by ropes which were
coiled upon winding drum by cap
stan and levers. The same writer re-
fers to another similar machine which
was made to rotate by man who
walked inside the capstan. Such a
primitive elevator is still in use to lift
passengers and freight from the first
to the second story Of a convent on
Mount Sinai.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25
Much in Little

The Fresch press during these
years o. war has shown itself a
strong factor on the side of dis
cipline and cheerfulness, those es-
sentisls of patriotism.
Claiming that it holds fish more
securely than the usual type. OF
hook, a Norwegian has patented q
6shhook with barb at one side in
stead of inside the point.
The output of gold, silver copper,
lead and zinc in North Carolina il
1916 was considerably les thai
that in 1915. The reduy ion is
due largely to the fact tat tt
Uwarra and Martha Was1ingto
properties have stopped VIC k.
Referring to the handica@ wbi:
shortage of coke has imp sed q
pigiron manufacture, the 49,.
remarks that "the produo
pigiron in the last ten mo ~
more has been simply ful .,a-
the production Of coke"
A Colorado farmer has expert
mented with a straw house which
cost him 500. The walls are bales
II straw covered with cement. This:
house is topped with a shingle roof
and is said to have the appearance
of a concrete building.
Floors in Malaga houses usually
are of tile, mosaic and marble
slabs Consequently wax for floors
is not used. Putty is brought
from Barcelona in limited qnanti-
ties, but most of it is locally made
by mixing carbonate of lime and
linseed oil.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25
A Pertinent Query

Another unwritten law OF busl7
ness is that any increased cost IN
producing and article shall be PAID
by the consumer. Why should
not the producer forego bit OF
his profit. Is the consumer to Dc
the eternal goat? Los Angeles
7 mes.
Apropos of the food question
abnormal prices, possible shortage
etc. much has been said and so
we'll said that there would seem to
be little more to add, but phase
of the subject. easily overlooked
and seldom thought of, is presented
in thelittl paragraph above. "Food
for thought" is,not under govern
ment regulations, SO we can just
feed on this until'we are mentally
satisfied, and those of US who are
not protected by an armorplate OF
selishness will have to concede
that it furnishes at least a partial
solution of a serious problem--that
of e1ualizing and distributing the
burdens and hardships incident to
these war times.
Too many are prone to regard
the ordsprjducer" as applying
only to the farmer, because Ills nAe
Of nroducts are of first Importance.
hrt tho ;d,u in mind here is
iden,ly broad enough to include
he mechanic, the professional man,
t4e newspaper man and the "mic-
die man." and presents per con-
ia, inverse order of reasoning:
Z he mechanic, instead of adding
S 0 or $40 onto his product to
n eet increased cost of materle !,
says that he will not make as much
as formerly; the newspaper man,
paying 25 per cent. more for his
white paper, is content with a
SMALLER margin instead of incre 'siI G
the price Of bis paper; the teamster,
feeding high-priced grain, and the
farmer with his multiplicity of
products all are here given a
chance to consider and decide
neither it is morally right to ex-
pect the consumer to meet all this
increase in cost of. production, or
whether they should share it. Ever
think of it in that way before?
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25
"Stump-Jumev PIoWs.

The fact that practically the entire
surface of the areas susceptible to
cultivation in western Australia is
llo..vily wooded and that the dearrh
and cost of labor preclude the clearing
Of the land of stumps and roots, has
id; to the invention Of special type
81 blow known as the "stump-jump."
is so constructed that it VIII roll
g. stumps and other distractions ~
+ on the ground. The ploW was
r. anted by an Australian and, so far,
he been manufactured only in that
country. In breaking up new lands
preference is given to the stump-jump
disk plow, asst will cut many roots
that a moldboard pillow would leave I'M
touched. AS the land becomes clean
err of roots after two or three years
application Of this treatment, the
stump-jump moldboard is preferred be-
cause of it's better soil turning quail
ties, +
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25
tncnno Tay

The Bureau of Internal Revenue
is seeking every avenue of EuI Lefty
to educate the people of tn coun ,
try districts in regard to he in
come tax deduction Above farm
ers for business expenses, nd r.
Virginia Council of De ense i
endeavo.jng to further this Gauss
also.
I'll is is one of the many qQestioG
which revenue officers We "
visit every county in the Ua
States during January and f'sb,
airy will answer in detail. 'r'>II.
they include the amount: eAPeno .
for labor in the preparation OF iaha
for crops and in the cultivation,
harvesting and marketing OF the
Deductions may be made for the
cost Of seed and fertilizer, the
amount expended for labor in car
ing for live stock, cost of feed, re-
pairs to farm and oher farm build
ings, but not the cost of repairs to
dwelling. The cost of repairs to
farm fences and machinery is de-
ductible, as we'll as the cost of
small tools and materials which is
used no in the course Of year or
two, such as binding Irvine, pitch
forks, spades. etc.
The cost of machinery, such IS
tractors and thrashing machines,
cannot be deducted, but THE cost
of their operation is deductibIe
item.
The value of farm products is
not considered taxable until re
duced to cash or it's equivalent.
If crops and stocks were produced
lie 1916 and sold in 1917, the
amount received therefor is to be
included in the farmers tax return
for the calendar year 1917. Crops
produced in 1917 and on hand
December 31st need not be con
sidered. Persons in doubt as to
any provisions of the incone-taX
section of the war-revenue act are
advised by the Bureau of Internal
Revenue to see the revenue officer
who will visit their county to as
sist taxr ayers in making out their
returns, which must be filed on or
before March l, 1918.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25

A,Fron a warning published else
here III today.'s paper, it is some
lat Food Administrator Stephen
IN does rot proposed to be a seen
Il gurebead. And this is right:
HigbIand consumers have suffered
no little Injustice at the hands OF
local food spectators, and Mr.
ster benson will find many who arc
ready to cooperate with him In en-
forcihg the law against it.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25

Should a tornado or big wind
storm of less dimensions visit tie
county and ore tree or dozen
trees be blown into the public
I'D, they would be removed the
owing day. Snow-drifts, con-
luting blockade just a form1d-
pble and lasting, are turned over
er-1del ce. There are people
ever community who cannot
hibernate for long, and they must
be taken care Of.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25

The cocoanut palm is a land
maker. The fruit drops from the
trces, which are usually at the
waters edge. and floats away, be-
ing propelled to distant places by
tie wind. As soon as it lands it
S ,nds out roots and shoots, and
this is often the birth of an island.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25

At a time like this, when roaring
fires are necessary for comfort, 1t to
rather unpleasant to know that one
or two of the towns fire hydrants
are busted, hence worthless. 1t is
said that they were not properly
drained when the street work clos,
last fall, with the result as above
ad
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25

The fellow who can predict an
ice harvest at this time is accord
ing good deal of power to the
July son.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25
One Of the latest efforts G

: One of the latest. efforts CT
NTeutonic efficiency is said to be the
shipping of poison pollen to destroy
Athe wheat crop of America. In
view of the leniency shown spies
A traitors in this country, 1t re-
les but little nerve to undertake
"a maks-aaring schemes of vii
lainy.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25

Il is said that the Anglican
troon, are called windbags by the
Germans. T:ry possibly get that
idea from the Washington law
makors.. The men in the trenches
are different.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25

This would seem to. be an ex-
cellent time to recruit the sblt-
Sizing force, since EVERYBODY mas .
had six weeks ex. fence OIL
working in wood.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25
MONTEREY. VA. JANUARY rs, 1918

f.the year 1918 has anything
specially good in store she IS az
suredly boarding it up. III.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25

With a castor oilless period added
to 8 schoolless Monday, the small
boys cup of Joy is full Ito over
flowing.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25
WORLDS NEWS IN
CONDENSED FORM

WASHINGTON. - Secretary Baker
has advised the Senate Military Com
.mittee the war department favors dis
yliarging from draft liability men who
nave passed the age Of thirty-one since
registering OH June i, 1917, and with
cut having been called TO the col0rs,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25

Germany's y boat sailors have
become mutinous. II is too sure
way of dying for the Fa'herIand.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25
Trapped!

Witness-He looked me straight In
the eye and
Lawyer-There, sir, you've fatty
coatradicted your former statement.
/ stFfow so?' y
"You Said before that he bent his
gaze on you. Will you please explain
how he could look you straight in the
eye with a bent gaze?"
illness eollapses.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25
aSaa weatherman did not make a
Highland this winter. We

/, re had it bad enough, goodness
knows, but the suffering, hardships
and inconvenience have been light
here as compared with other sec
tions throughout the country.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25
Just So.

"You are constantly surrounded by
testers, sir"
eyes, always got my wits about me-"
responded the king, who was some
thing of the sort himself.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25

Entered at the Monterey postot1ce as
second-class matter
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25
STATEMENT OF THE FINANCIAL
CONDITION OF

The Crabbottom Valley Bank, In
corporated located at Crabbottom in
the county of Highland State of Vir
ainia, at the close of business Dec 81
1917, made to the State Corporation
n =
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1918-01-25

We are not responsible for express
step4seg views of correspondents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-02
THE WORLDS MARKET
Weekly Financial Review

New York, December 1.-The securitie
 market continued to wait on peace de tsvelopments last week. the e.rourse of prices showing no very pronounced trend. Ab- lrupt transition from war to peace and impending domestic political develop , ments added to the caution manifested by leading financial interests.
 | It is expected that labor will be speed fly absorbed under the approaching era of industrial readjustment, but the heads Of many important enterprises Aro hope ful that Washington may soon announce definite programme In this connection. Already there are signs that the re- moval of restrictions has affected a down.
 ward revision in prices of numerous
 commodities. The schedules of steel and
 iron mills show no change as yet, but copper and allied metals have been cut,
 according to recent trade reports
 Quotations for such staples as sugars feathers and oils are believed to be in
 process of change, the movement also extending to bituminous coal. but the
 more essential foodstuffs hold firm.
 Aside from the important phases pre- sented by the signing of tho armistice,
 Wall street looks directly to the money
 market for immediate guidance. While
 no authoritative statement has yet been vouchsafed. It Is believed local financial
 institutions may soon order . moro gen. eral relaxation of credits
 In keeping with the broad policy of expansion which has the encouragement of Washington. bankers gave further consideration during the week to foreign loans. 1t Is probable that negotiations for a loan to Mexican interests will soon be concluded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-02
Cotton

New Orleans. December 1.-The trend in cotton last week was strongly down. ward under liquidation, Highest prices were made on the opening session and lowest prices on the closing session and net changes were losses of from POT to 2S0 points. From the highest to the low est there was fall of 291 to SIS points. Hedge selling contributed to the weak ness lof the market as did also reports of pressure to sell spot cotton, although these reports were generally denied by correspondents in the spot centefs of the south. One of the widest declines of the week followed the ruling by the bu- reau of markets at Washington that bellies? were tenderable on contract. Prior to that ruling. which came on Wednesday, December was the strongest month on the board. as the result of the failure of tenders to appear Monday, the first notice day for the month, but after the ruling December felt much liquidation. longs evidently fearing that tenders which they had contemplated taking up might contain Bolly cotton.
 The export movement of the week showed marked increase, total clear anoes from all ports amounting to 114.s5l bales, against 65.2s1 last week and 94.47S this week last year. In addition there were further clearances on the closing session of 6o.576 bales, which led to the prediction that for the cotton week end- ing with next Friday clearances would be the largest of any week thus far this season. Much interest will be taken in the export department this coming week because of the removal by tn government Monday of the war restrictions on ship ments to friendly countries. It is felt in the spot department that marked in- crease in cearances is bound to result as the demand is there but. hitherto, could not be supplied because of the in- ability of exporters to ship without com plying with government regulations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-02
Weekly Metal Review

New York, December 1.-AM indications pointed last week toward the scon-, tinuance of government rsguis elan
 the iron and steel industry at sha of tho year. Abandonment os xsf1sa-
 tons as of today's date and ..,s aiscessaf
 of export restrictions following sg. TO-
 scinding of priority ratings. have alre4a,,
 established virtually free market, ex- cept for price control. Maximum prices will be extended, it Is understood, only if producers, who meet the war indus tries board on December Il, are able to show conclusivcly that they are needed Notwithstanding the run of business has been small. the largest interests re- port heavier bookings so far this month than in the same period of October. can- cellat!on of government buying develop ing chiefly in the form of suspension of orders. Domestic inquiry Is largely from jobbers and automobile manufac- ] tarers. The chief demand for Iron is for export, but little business has so far been done. Production is sold up well ahead and sellers are indispossd to cancel.
 It has been announced that the prin- cipal independent steel companies are planning an export combination under the Webb law. A committee has been appointed to work out details. The copper market ts inactive. wait ing further light on the future of regu- maximum price. which is shaded only on casting copper.
 Lead Is unchanged. Hpelter continues firm. Plenty of tin is offering but buy CTS are lacking. The spot price ranges nominally from 70 to Il cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-02
DOGS, POULTRY. PET STOCK
 LISTEN!


 READ THIS BEFORE YOU GO ANY FURTHER. IT IS YOUR DUTY. Have you heard of the wonderful twen- ~tieth century egg machine? The greatest egg laying machine in the world-today. They are sheppard s Famous Anconas." originated by him and have the worlds individual record of 331 eggs in one year; they are the most beautiful chickens known to poultry raisers. being of a greenish- black, with white tip on about one fifth of their feathers; but the greatest thing about them is their laying ability. Mr. Sheppard sells his wonderful birds at $7 each for bullets and $10 each for gcockerels, upwards, all at four months old. have number of these great layers for sale within 15 days after this ad is in print; after 15 days the price will be doubled; they were months old the 18th of November, and are going at the following prices Pullets. $3 each; cockerels. $ and $7 each; either rose or single combs; friends. If you want the bargain of your life it Is in these chickens If you don't be- lieve what I have said about these chickens just write to MT. H. c. Shep- pard. Berea. Ohio. and say that l. told the good news. Order quick or your order will be returned. A. T. Hardi. Empire, Ga, Box l15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-02
LIVE STOCh
Government Mules to,be Sold We will sell lot of government mules in our regular auction sale. Tburs- } day. December 5.
 FEES & SONS

ONE mule and dray form wagon for sale: mule Is In good condition.
 about 10 years old; wagon has g prac- E tically new body; running gear in
 good shape. Phone Main 7405 or
 10Sh-J, Woodlawn. by E. G. Jordan. FOR SALE-255 head of stock goats. Ap- ply to N P. Kearley, Atmore, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-02
FARM AND TIMBER LANDS

20c ACRES black belt land well im- proved. high state of cultivation; sold on account of death of owner; 75 acres bottom. balance level prairie, plenty of lime; will grow practically anything you may want to plant; good dwelling, large barn and tenant houses; well watered; located six miles from Marion. one mile from good town on Southern railroad; churches. telephones and schools this is a first-class small farm for first grade Farmer; price sS5oos II also haver for sale 900-acre tract Of very fine redland situated one mile from Marion. on good road; beautiful. two-story home, located in oak grove; ample tenant houses, barns and other buildings that are needed on large, well equipped farm; plenty of labor all ready on the place; value of this years crop between s270o0 and s3o0O0 within 20 minutes drive of Marion schools and churches; probably we have the best facilities along this line of any town in Alabama. If interested in place of this size come let me show it to you. See ing Is believing. A. P. Wilbourne, Ma | riOn la
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-02
McREYNOLDS & JULIAN
 RROK ERS

Members N. o. Cotton Exchange
 Chicago Board of Trade Correspondents H. & B. Bcer. New Or leans, La., Clement Curtiss& Co.,. Chi- cngQ. J. $. Bache < Co.,, New York.
 L. ID. Phone SS0
 303-4-5-d Empire Bldg.
 Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-02

WANTED-TEACH TIE ACME TEAcHERs AGENCY needs teachers: splendid salaries. Hea. ley bldg. Atlanta, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-02
STOLEN

roadster, model 32. painted battleship gray. with black hood; has leather top with beveled glasses; car number under left-hand side of seat 3246S4; has 1918 license tag. sNotify chief of police, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-02
CAPITOL PARK INN FACING

Cor. goth and 7th ave: lavatory and steam heat. S1 and up per day; S4 and up per week. Private baths
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-02
CALL THE CLASSIFIED DEPT, MAIN 4S00
AUTOMOBILES

1918 five-passenger Ford in excellent con dition; must sell at once: owner leav- ing city,; unusual bargain. 1922 4th ave. Phone Main 5255.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-02
SAMMY" HACKERS

Encourage and keep in good cheer Sammy" at his training camp or at the front by sendinS him The Age-Hersld regularly. Prove your personal interest in this war by being . faithful backer. The subscription price by mail il only soc . month. Send your rub scription to
 CIRCULATION DEPARTNENr
 THE AGE-HERALD
 MAIN l00O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-02

TWO lovely furnished rooms In my / private home near Five Points: has all modern conveniences; possession at once Main S957-W
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-02
SEEDS BULBS AND PLANTS

SEEDS. BULBS AND PLANTS YOU'LL need war gardens ncxt year; send soc for 1b. or s4 for 1cTlbs of a new kind of pea; large, delicious and tender; bears until frost; ordeE quick c r. Morgan Fairburn, Ga SPECIAL December price Millions fine frostproof cabbage plants; leading varieties; satisfaction guaranteed. by express 1000, sl; 500 postpaid. $1. R. o. Parks, Ulah. N. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-02

HISTORY of great wars biz, illustrated, authentic. complete; wonderful money maker; agents either sex; prospectus and outfit free; send 10c for postage. N, D. Thompson & Co. Fullerton Bids. St. Louis, Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-02

LADY with three children in school de- sires two furnished rooms and board in home near a public school J-66, Age- Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-12-02

MARMON--MODEL Al; THE BEST AU- TOMOBILE MADE; FIRST-CLASS APPEARANCE AND MECHANICAL. CONDITION; WOULD CONSIDER x STANDARD MAKE ROADSTER IN PARTIAL PAYMENT. F. c. ALEX ANDER, MAIN 2450-J. FOR SALE-Ford touring car. 1918 model: Heintz-Spurgfield starter; Hassler shock absorbers, ventilated windshield; can be seen 15a Allen street.
 WANTED-To buy 1918 Ford roadster. 2209 Second avenue.