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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-24
OVER ONE HUNDRED SEV-
ENTY MILLION
One Campaign to Embrace All War
Work Activities

The Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign
is matter of history, and Skowhe-
gan's part was nobly done Liberty
Loans and similar war time drives
are a continuous performance in
these strenuous days, and the next
thing on the program is the United
War Work Campaign. These seven
associations of national scope are
recognized as helpful to Americas
war program For them is to be
raised a common fund of $40 500 600.
The share apportioned to each is as
follows;
Young Mems Christian As
sociation 100000, 600
Young Women's Christian
Association lo,OO0,0o0
National Catholic War
Council tx. of ca 100000
Jewish Welfare Board $500, 600
American Library Associa
ton 3,50O,000
War Camp Community
Service 100000
Salvation Army 100000
Total S170.50O, ,O00
One campaign instead Of seven sep
arate drives is made at the request
OF the President, and is in line with
necessary conservation of effort Each
OF these associations makes itself use
full in the contonments and at the
front in its own way. 1t is generally
understood that none of them could
be spared 1t is promised us that II
we raise the fund now asked for, no
further contribution of this kind will
be expected for the year thereafter
1t is probable that an allotment will
be made and that each town, or at
least each county, will know what its
share is. Names share is $906, 327
At present the apportionment for
somerset Is not dNallaDle, Dut TIE
figures will doubtless be made public
in the very early future. The cam
paign commences November II and is
limited to one week There is no
objection, however, to agitation and
publicity preceding the opening date
II would be very pleasant if Somerset
county towns could all be ready to
turn in their pledges or subscriptions
on the very first day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-24

infantry They are the sons of Mr..
and Mrs. George c. Brown. There
are two sisters. one resides in Boston
and the other is the wife of Cecil
Jewett of West Athens
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-24

Highland population in 1910 was 6S
Long Pond population in 1910 was
LIZ
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-24
Farm Bureau Meetings

County Agent r NJ Stiles is hold
ing Farm Bureau meetings. this
week AS follows:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-24

Don't hunt for what you want to
buy; advertise, and it Will hunt for
you.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-10-24
TWO BRIGHTON BOYS
IN THE SERVICE

One OF Them Reported Wounded
Private Ezra p Brown OF Brighton
is reported wounded lie was a vic
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15

the army and navy worked for and
subscribed largely to the loan.
The third Liberty loan campaign
opened on April 6. 1918, one wear ex-
actly after our entrance into the war,
and closed on May A. The bonds Of
this issue bear a Ia per cent interest
and run for 10 yeaPs, are not sub
ject to redemption prior to maturity,
and carry no conversion privilege. The
loan was announced for $4,000, 900, 900
but the right was reserved to accept
all additional subscriptions. Seven
teen million subscribers subscribed
for $4,170,019,650 Of the bonds, all
Of which was allotted.
A great feature Of this loan was
its very wide distribution among the
people and throughout the union and
the fact that the country districts
promptly and heavily subscribed to
the loan. in great measure making
their quotas earlier than in the cities.
Secretary McAdoo pronounced this
loan the soundest Of national financ-
ing.
A little over a year ago there were
some 100000 United States bondhold-
ers; there are now somewhere between
2O,00O,00O and 25,00O,0O0. Awakened
patriotism has made the American
people saying people, a bond-buying
people. The effect of the Liberty
loans on the national character, on
our national life, on the individual
citizen and our home life is immeas-
incalculable benefit. Not
less incalculable is their effect on the
destiny of the world as our ships pillow
the seas and our men and materials
in Europe beat back the Hun.
The fourth Liberty loan campaign
will begin Saturday, September %,
and close October 10. No American
doubts it's success; no good American
will fail to contribute to its success.
The blood Of our men fallen in Eu-
rope calls to us; our answer must be
and will be worthy Of them and our
country.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15

The United States entered the war
on April 6, 1917. Eighteen days later
( by practically unanimous vote con-
Tgress passed the Liberty loan bond
bill.
On May 2 the first Liberty loan
was announced, on May Ia the de-
tails were made public, and on the
18th the campaign began and closed
one month later. The issue was for
$4,000, 100000, the bonds bearing 35s
per cent interest and running for
1880 years. The bonds carried the
conversion privilege, emitting the
holder, if he chose, to convert them
into bonds of a later issue bearing
b higher rate Of interest. Four and
a half million subscribers from every
section of the country, representing
every condition, race and class of cit
liens, subscribed for more than 3d.
000,000,000 of the bonds. Only ST.
600 100000 was allotted.
The outstanding features of the
first Liberty loan were the prompt
ness with which it was arranged and
conducted, the patriotism of the news
papers. banks, corporations, organi-
cations and people generally in work
ing for its success, and the heavy
.oversubscription Of more than so per
cent. Another notable feature was
that there was no Interruption to the
business Of the country oceasioned by
the unprecedented demand upon its
money resources.
The second Liberty loan campaign
opened on October /, 1917, and closed
on October q. The bonds of this
issue bear per cent interest and run
for 1925 years. They carry the con-
version privilege. 1t was announced
that so per cent Of the oversubscrip-
ton would be taken. Nine million
subscribers subscribed to S4,617 ,532,-
900 Of the bonds, an oversubscrip-
ton Of "a per cent Only s., sos, 1885,
100 Of the bonds was allotted.
The campaign was marked with
the same enthusiastic support Of the
public as its predecessor. The labor
and fraternal organizations Of the
country were especially active in this
campaign, and did efficient organized
work which greatly contributed to
The success Of the loan The men IN
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
TENNIS SLIPPERS, SOC

and as paint is more sanitary, it was
decided to use the brush instead Of
repapering. Plans were also dis
cussed for building a barn. The old
barn is in bad condition, and it is
also too small. It was thought bet
ter to build rather than repair and
add to the old one. We want to build
barn that is roomy and one in
which a hay elevator can be used. 1t
is big. job for the boys to unload
hay with the old pitch-fork method.
Last spring several days were con-
sumed in hauling hay when the crops
were needing work badly. Time
could have been saved if a hay ele-
vator could have been used in I'M
loading. The board estimates that
the painting and the new barn will
cost about 100000. If there are
any friends Of the orphanage in the
county who would like to help on this
work your donations will be gladly
and gratefully received.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
ADVISORY TAX BOARD
is BEING PLANNED

Washington. August 9.-The crea-
ton of an advisory tax board of five
embers, each with an annual salary
a. $4,000, was authorized by the ways
and means committee today in new
section Of the revenue bill. The mem
bers may all be Of one political party,
and are to be appointed by the presi-
dent with the consent Of the senate,
They are to serve during the war
and one year thereafter.
The function of the tax board will
be to advise the commissioner of in
ternal revenue on all matters relating
to the Interpretation and administra-
ton of the tax law. Cases which are
in dispute will be referred to the
board and Investigated; reports will
then be made to the commissioner
for final adjudication.
The committee also decided to in
crease the salary Of Internal Revenue
Commissioner Roper from $4,000 to
$4,000 a year.
The new board will replace the vol
unteer board, which is now assisting
Commissioner Roper at purely nom
inal salaries. Several of those now
engaged In the work are said to re-
ceive salaries of from $4,000 to $780,
900 in their private business, and for
this reason the committee did not be-
lieve the salary of $4,000 would be
too high for the government to pay
for doing this work
Luxury taxes were considered by
the committee during the afternoon
session, and the recommendations
made by the subcommittee were ten
tatively adopted; These include a
tax of 10 per cent on jewelry and
20 per cent on articles Of clothing
above certain fixed values.
The recommendations Of the sub
committee are far below the sugges-
tions made by the treasury in its
luxury list"
For instance, the treasury asked
for a so per cent tax on jewelry sales,
but the committee decided that 10
per cent was enough. The entire COM
nnittee has not definitely decided on
TINS rate.
The subcommittee took the articles
OH the treasury list and divided them
into Injuries and sen1i-luxuries. In
the former class il placed jewelry,
tapestry. bronzes, furs Of certain
type and a number Of other articles
not strictly essential Of Ia common
use. On all Of these it was decided
to place a 10 per cent tax, which is
to be paid BY the manufacturers.
On all articles in the other class
the tax is to be 20 per cent, to be
collected on retail sales. The ar
ticIes in this class include mems suits
costing more than $50, women's suits
costing more than $50, women's dress
Is costing more than $50, and mems
overeoats costing over $50. The limit
On cravats Is placed at 81 each, and
III above that figure are to bear 20
per cent tax. Mems shoes above So
and women's over $40 are to be sim
larry taxed.
Uniforms and other articles Of ap-
1arel Of army and navy officers are
q be exempt from the tax.
The subcommittee declined to i'm
bose tax en- personal servants, as
Enggested BIZ the treasury department,
Is II was felt such tax would Be
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15

Mrs. G. M. Wellons, of Bolivar,
is now the efficient matron. She was
for a number of years a teacher in
d woman's college in Virginia. She
is prominently connected in the state.
The children are fond of her, and she
is doing some splendid work. Miss
Lide Miller, of this county, is her
assistant. She takes a great interest
in her work. The home is progress
ing under the care of these ladies.
There are at present 81 children
in the home. Thirty-six of them are
in school. They seem glad to go,
and we trust that good year is be-
fore them in school work Miss Ruby
Poindexter is their teacher.
We are very anxious to see the or
phanage property improved so the
children can have better advantages.
1t is the plan to make quite number
of improvements before far dis
tant day. Sincerely,
w. @. KERR, Treasurer,
Brighton, Tenn. R. F. d. /.
No cheaper way than want ads.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
Let a want ad sell it for you.
sHELL-soNG TUNES

i
An American army Y. NJ. c. a.
moyie-naan who carries a portable out
fit along with him, giving shows in
dugouts, barns, tents and wherever
he cen set up his machine and cur
tain, hiding his lights at the same
time from watchful Germsln eyes,
was travelling along a shell-swept
road behind the lines in France. He
picked up an army chaplain for ride
to a neighboring outpost. In a few
minutes they were speeding along a
stretch of road over which the big
shells were Whizzing.
They seem to sing q song" said
the chaplain as he listened to the hum
overhead.
II thought the same thing when
I first heard EN-" said the ~" NOV
lie man.
@What tune did it sound like to
your" asked the chaplain, after a
pause.
First it was Home, Sweet Home, ?
was the reply.
"And thene"
Nearer BY God to Thee" said
the movie-man, as he swerved the
Red Triangle automobile to avoid
shell hole.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
DUNLAP ORPHANAGE TO
UNDERGO IMPROVEMENTS

The following statement in regard
to Dunlap Orphanage has been receiy-
I'd from Rev. w. O. Kerr, who i act
ing in the capacity Of superintendent
Of that institution:
TO the Friends of the Dunlap Orphan
age in Upton County:
The Dunlap Orphanage has great
many friends ia the county. We
thought these friends might be inter-
ested in what is being done at the
home. Just recently the old part Of
the building has been recovered, and
some other needed repairs have been
made on the building. AT a meeting
Of the orphanage executive board
yesterday plans were made for fur
Their improvements. 1t was decided
to paint the building both inside and
outside. The rooms were papered,
but the paper is in bad condition,
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
HUMAN FLY KILLED

Chicago, August 9.-Roy Meyers, a
steeplejack, called the Human Fly,n
because Of his exploits in climbing
hazardous prominences, was Killed
today when he fell from the cupola
of joliet courthouse at Joliet, ILL.,,
while performing in aid Of a Red
Cross campaign.
Meyers will be remembered partic-
ularly for scaling the Flat Iron build
ing in New York.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
WHAT CATkRRH IS

Sciencehas shown that nasal catarrh
often indicates a general weakness Of
the body and local treatments in the
form Of snuffs and vapors only irritate
and do little i any good.
To correct catarrh you should treat
It's cause BY enriching your blood with
the oil-food IN SCOTS Emulsion which
is a medicinal food and a building
tonic free from any harmful drugs.
Il is helping thousands. Try it.
Scott 8 BOVINE, bloomfield MI.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15

unconstitutional. The tax was pro-
posed with the idea Of discouraging
the employment Of chauffeurs and,
buffers in personal service.
The committee decided to increase
the tax on the capital stock of all
corporations from so cents on each,
81 900 Of stock to 81, without exemp-
lions. It is estimated this change
will produce $55,OOO,OO0 in revenue,
which is $3O,000,0O0 more than the
nraSant rate Yields.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15

OUR STOCK is COMPLETE

Sadyof qoddhge rprcsn tive haro saw
sonngro 1 eghea nonhsg nd made wit the asP
eSheengs Dress and BG
vinr9 unhe mill m Mey
weaeu erelngH the mIsawh houses &
hhowwe 30 Come nd Jet on
ggad best stocks Of Dry aShc@C
sebe bDbt nMempha
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
MORE PRoFT-sHARNG COUPONS
NEXT MONDAY, AUG l9th

Wen begin to give profsharing coupons you only spend
five cents with you'll get coupon for that amount Tell
friends and neghbors that giving them an oppor
tunty to fill out their premium books which they have start
ed BE and remind give you your coupons before
you leave the store We want everybody to get What COM
ing to hem but cannot give coupons for buying done
teray last week last month Ask about $207O worth Of
FREE COUPONS to cash customers next Monday August 49,
If this is not the hest and cheapest store in COvngOn de-
not want your trade.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
FOR THE HOT WAVE

The hot sun is doubly dangerous
if there is mass Of undigested food
in the stomach. Foley Cathartic Tab
let's give prompt and sure relief.
They act gently but do their work
thoroughly. They cleanse the bowels,
sweeten the stomach and benefit the
liver. For Indigestion, biliousness,
bad breath, bloating. gas. Union
Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
roc MANI SUMMER SHOES

On account of many young and boys being in the
draft sales certain lines Of fine owcut shoes have dropped
off, and while shoes going up cutting the
prices English and other fancy toes $100 They
fresh Styles and have all the Sizes and great variety of
styles Come while the stock is complete and dollar
Buy and you'll have long time to wear them This 81
cut is for SIS slippers and upward.
We invite the ladies to possible and see
our bargains in hot weather dress fabrics.
Everything in lawns and voles up to 25c, at-.--1Oc
Voes silk mixtures and other pretty nces up 5Oc at 25c
Buy them now and you'll have long time to them.
HALF PRICE ON NEW STYLE STRAW HATS
We have splendid assortment Of cheap medium and high
grade straw hats to close out quick at half price These hats
in splendid condition all Of them fresh and clean
Come quick while have your size and style to your liking
All Of them at half price
1t will pay you well to visit often during August Wen
have lots Of good things to close out at half price from time
to time The goods selling at half price seasonabe
and things that you right Goods of all kinds
continue to 60 up and careful not to leave the i'm
preston that cutting prices all the goods at
store Come early and get the benefit Of harce sale
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
HUSBAND AND WIFE

Mrs. Frank P. Wood, Box 18,R.F.D.
2, Morrill,, Me-, writes; "Foley Kidney
Pills helped me SO much. My husband
also has received much benefit from
them. He was so lame he could not
stoop oaer, and now he feels no PAIN
Lame back, sore muscles, stiff joints,
aches and pains quickly
conquered BY Foley Kidney Pills.
Union Drug Co.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
THE BARGAIN BASEMENT

Goods are coming in daily and you'll do well to take
walk through the Bargain Basement Now good time to
think about blankets comforts quilt Calico quilt cotton and
wool batting. Headquarters for floor coverings
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
No. 666

This i prescription prepared especially
fog MALARIA o. cl4iLLs & FEuEa.
Five o. SIX doaes win break any eaoe, end
i taken then e tonic the Fever win not
return. Il ncls on the liver better fhan
Calomsl end does DOT egipe Or aicken. so
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15

China is making contributions
toward the six X. M. G. A. huts
that are maintained in France for the
Chinese labor army.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
NEXT MONDAY, AUGUST 18th

Every customer who to this store next Monday
and spends 81 or more cash. will get absolutely FREE
premium book and $2O70 worth Of profsharng coupons
only one of these deals to customer. REMEMBER, THIS
rs GOOD FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 18th You must be here
in person order to get the benefit Of this unusual Offer
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
LADIES' AND MISSES READY-To-wEAR

On account Of the continual advance in prices and the
scarcity Of wooens had early fall styles in coaks
dresses and suits shipped unusually early this Come
at your earliest convenience and let show you the latest
Styles fresh from New York Philadelphia and Chicago We
have great variety to show YOU and you'll find what
showing exactly the right things for the coming
Plenty of small medium extra sizes and stylish stouts in
these garments and wen guarantee to underse the city
stores and mail order houses.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
MEMS AND BOYS GOODS

We are the biggest dealers in mems and boys clothes
between Memphis and Paducah and right now we have an
unusually complete stock of mems boys readytowear
What we saved by big buying and early buying get the
benefit Of Dollar values in sport shirts for and boys Co.
and scores Of Cool Clothes for children boys and men,
CALICO is SELLING AT WHOLESALE FOR p IL CENTS
BY the case and we are selling lawns batste voles and
other fine wash goods that worth double the price Of
calico Your choice Of a big assortment at Toe.
YARD-WIDE SPORT SKIRTING, 19c
Sport skrting in SOC quality SO inches WIDE linen and
white ground with beautiful sport designs great bar
gain at I9c
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1918-08-15
THE LIBERTY LOANS

M cheaper way than want ZEE.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-01-03
ONE HUNDRED PER CENT AMERICAN CLUB

Continual activity Of German spies operating through
Nogales between the United States and Mexico has
brought into existence patriotic society, The Hun
dred Per Cent American club to which all American
men women of Nogales and vicinity eligible fo-
membership.
The club, headed by it's president Writ G. Bow
man. will have headquarters in the Bowman hotel
building, along with the Department Of Justice, War
Trade Board and U. S. Army Intelligence Bureau.
The Hundred Per Cent club has the sanction of various
government departments in Nogales and will work in
close harmony with them The reports Of all members
concerning suspected spies and German agents will be
strictly confidential and thoroughly investigated
1t known that there of persons living in
and travelling through Nogales who come into posses
sion of information of value to the government but do
not know to what official they should report It is the
IDEA Of this club that all such persons providing they are
Americans shall join and thus be able to report any
pcous actions of Germans without publicly appearing
or being connected with any investigation
There no fees in connection with the organization
and cards OF membership, good for six months will be
issued to those who make application and whose loyalty
is 'nquestonabe Anyone desiring to make application
for membership, should fill out the following application
The daily morning oasis., 1918-01-03
F Ss1j f% Bush: 'Their Compact :$ Nogaes Thsatrs

member the 35th wherever you
go. Don't fear that you won t.
get in this struggle because
you are still here. There is no
better training ground then
where you are. Since | have
been gone, l have come in con-
tact with a good many troops
but have found none 1 would
trade for the 35th."
The Colonel was greeted with
great applause, as this was his
first opportunity to speak 20
the men since his return from
Texas.
Coporal La Belle who is leav-
ing for the Training Camp in
Texas next rendered one of his
Ipopular piano solos.
The Rev. w. Frazier Smith
lof the Methodist Church gave
an address on 1913, Spiritu-
ally" He said in gist; "a
eat spiritual revival has fol-
lowed every great war and |
look for the greatest awaken
ing the world has ever seen. A
year ago as | walked through
the streets of my Texas home,
/ heard the pin-headed people
playing Casey Jones" and other
such nonsenical sheets of music.
I oday those same people are
playing religious songs because
they are awakening to the seri-
BUSINESS of our present situation.
Last night as l walked down the
railroad track and came upon
our city hall l gazed upon the
Idance-crazed people so hilarious
lily celebrating the exit of the
old and the advent of the New
Year with great regret as I
thought of the suffering
throughout the world. But De-
cember 81, 1918 will find these
same people on their knees.
The program closed with the
singing of the National Anthem
by the audience.
The daily morning oasis., 1918-01-03

The Roberts Photo Studio is
open and in catering to the
artistic taste of a large clientele
of appreciative patrons. This
is an up-t0-date photograph
gallery, giving the best and most
artistic results. A speciality
made of moving pictures films
for special occasions or for ad-
vertising purposes. Don't for
get the place at 209 Nelson
Avenue, just around the corner,
northward, from the Nogales
Poll Hall. adv.