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The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-10
REPUBLICANS NOW SEE
TROUBLE AHEAD
Have Little Hope Now Of Reducing
The High Cost Of Living.
Hunt for Middle Course.

Washington, Nov. mo short cut
to reduce the cost of living is con-
templated by the new Republican ad-
ministration.
Both President-elect Harding and
Republican leaders in Congress are ex-
pected to make it clear at the outset
of the new regime that what might
appear to be the quickest road to a
lower level of living costs, reduction
in wartime taxation, cannot be
brought about Immediately. The ne
cessity of retiring floating indebted
ness of upward of 100000 100000 and
the short term Victory notes will make
it essential to keep the aggregate reye-
nue. deriyed from taxation at high
level. A revision of the tax laws will
be attempted as early as possible.
A counter current which presents an
obstacle to any action designed to re-
duce the level of commodity prices is
the wave of protest which has swept
over the country among agricultural
producers. These producers, who on
the basis of present market prices
claim to be suffering heavy losses
and to be threatened with bankruptcy,
undoubtedly helped to roll up the huge
majority for the Republican ticket.
The new administration is expected
to show a sympathetic interest in the
problems of the farmers and must in
consequence, to some extent, nut the
soft petal upon demands for reduction
in the cost of living SO far as FOOD is
concerned, and also with respect to
such commodities as cotton AMI wool
which enter into the manufacture o.
clothing,
The question of the passage Oh the
soldiers bonus bill also will have an
important bearing upon government
expenditures. The bonus bill, which
il is claimed would mean an ultimate
expenditure of $3,000,000,000, was
passed by the House last spring, and
is pending before the Senate. Failure
of either party to declare for the bill
in the platforms is expected to mean
the death of the measure,
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-10
All Amendments Appear to
Have Been Defeated

Little Rock, Nov. 9.-All three of the
proposed amendments to the state con-
stitution voted on last Tuesday appear
to have been defeated, None has a
on the returns received with
the vote for governor taken an basis,
however, each received popular ma
jOrity.
The reports received up to last night
from 35 counties and partial reports
from 80 others, gave the total vote for
governor as 13O,97S. The vote on the
amendments follows:
For No. 13, $500; against 81. .020.
For No. IA, 69,943; against 32,168.
For No. Is, 50,178; against 45,383.
The majorities for Amendment Nos.
13 and IA decreased several hundred
on returns yesterday However, they
still have chance for adoption, as
it is estimated that at least 45, 900
votes are unaccounted for. Amend
ment No. Is yesterday continued to
lose ground, and it is practically GER
tain that it has been defeated.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-10
CLUB NET FRIDAY
Mesdames McCrary, Hartsfield ant
Reynolds Were HOstesses.

Tbe hostesses for the club me ating
on Friday, November 5th<<were Mes
da,aes McCrary, Reynolds and IIarts-
field. The room was made beautiful
and fresh looking by the use of white
embroidered scarfs for the library
table and buffet and pretty white
Chrysanthemums. In the absence of
Mrs. A.E. Waters, Mrs. J. E. Locke
served as leader for the program
"This is my native land" Opening
! song, "The Star Spangled Banner The
Romace of our National anthem, was
read by Mrs. ]. E. Locke, Mrs. Horace
ROuton delighted the audience with an
| instrumental number. The Three De-
clamations of Independence" was told
in most interesting way by Mrs. j.
T. Cowling. Closing song, America.
Mrs. Reynolds, the president, presid-
ed over the short business session, af-
ter which the hostesses served de-
licious refreshments.
Program for November 18th, foil
lows: '@
mo gain is more certain than that
which proceed from the economic use
of what we have" Instrumental num-
Der, Mrs. H. l.. Toland; "rhe effect Of
labor on the cost of Food" Mrs. ], M.
johnson; The effect of agricultural
conditions on the cost of food Mrs,
&c. I. Bowles; voice number, Mrs. c. A..
Bishop; hostesses, Mesdames c. l..
Briant. G. C. Cobb, and Cowling. r
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-10
Endorses Plan of the
Cotton Association

Little Rock, Nov. 6,-(SpeciaD-At
conference yesterday by the represen-
tatives of Little Rock banks, resolu-
ton was unanimously adopted, endors-
ton and calling upon the president of
the Arkansas Bankers Association to
call a special session of that orgagni-
zation for Friday, December in Little
Rock to consider plans for the more
active support of the Cotton Associa-
tion.
Moorehead Wright of the Union Mer-
camille Trust Company and several
other Little Rock and Arkansas bank
ers leave today for New Orleans, to
attend an All South Conference for
the organization of a Finance Corpor-
alton under the provisions of the Edge
Act. This corporation is primarily for
the purpose of enabling the Southern
bankers to finance the cotton crop and
other agricultural resources of the
South. The formal call for the meet
ing of the Arkansas Bankers Assoc
iation will be issued following the re-
turn of Mr.. Wright and his associates.
The Little Rock banks have for some
time been actively supporting the cot
ton association, each of them having
taken two memberships for 500 each.
The action of the local banks in ask
ing for state convention is in ac-
cordance with a resolution adopted
by the Cotton Conference last week.
Similar action has also been taken by
the Pine Bluff clearing house.
A. w. Palmer of the U. S. Bureau Of
markets, who has been spending the
last two weeks in the state inspecting
warehouses, preliminary to their being
bonded under the federal law, will con-
clude his present engagements at Hol-
ly Springs next Thursday. He has al
ready inspected a large number of
warehouses and it is important that
any community which desires his SER
vices should advise D. c, Welty, state
general manager at once. The ware
house movement has gained great mo-
mentum and the bankers of the state
are behind the movement and will in
sure it's success.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-10
Otis Wingo May Be Named
AS the Floor Leader

Washington, D. c., Nov. 8,-With
the defeat of Champ Clark, Democratic
leader in the House, some speculation
is being INDUCED in here as to who
will be picked to lead the small body
of Democrats in the next Congress.
Claude Kitchin, ranking member in the
Ways and Means Committee and floor
leader while Clark was speaker, is the
logical selection, but it is reported his
health will not permit him to under
take the ardous duties that would be
imposed where the minority is SO
small.
Three other men stand out for the
place in the event Kitchin is eliminat-
ed. They are Otis Wingo of Arkansas,
John Garner of Texas and Ennis Gar
rett of Tennessee. Earh is veteran,
each ha So large following and each Is
considered qualified to hold the posi-
ton. Wingo is ranking member on
the Banking and Currency Committee.
He is young, alert and full of fight.
Aggressiveness is considered virtue
in a floor leader and it was the lack Of
this characteristic in Champ Clark
that caused an insurrection against
him in the last Congress.
The Democrats will require leader
capable, of taking advantage of every
opportunity and always on the alert
for Republican slips. During the last
ses sion Wingo and Garner divided hon
ors in verbal combats with the major
ity side, Champ Clark remaining for
the most part in the background.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-10
HARDING AT TEXARKANA
1000 Cheer President. Elect When He
Appears Oh Platform.

TeXarkana, Nov. IA crowd, esti-
mated at 1000, was at the station
when the special bearing Senator
Harding and his party arrived at
$3.50 this morning,
The president-elect stepped out on
the platform as soon as the train
stopped and was given a cordial
greeting. In response to repeated
calls for a speech, the senator spoke
for 20 minutes, and was frequently
applauded. He defined true American
ism, and discussed briefly other ques-
tions. He was again loudly cheered
as his train pulled out on its west
ward journey.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-10
LITTLE LOWERING OF
TAeES IS LIKELY
officials Recommend Annual Levy OF
$1,000, 100000 Be Continued; To
Cut Incomes Deeply.

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE nation
tax bill of 4,0O0,0OO,0O0 for period
of at least three years if Congress
adopts recommendations drafted by
the treasury officials, and which, it
is understood tonight, have been laid
before Secretary Houston for appro-
val.
Mr.. Houston probably will include
such recommendations in the form of
an analysis of the governments fin
ancial condition in his forthcoming an
nual report to Congress. The analy-
sis will show, ad accompanying rec
concentrations will suggest, it was
said, that a three-year program for
tax revision is required in order to
meet maturing government obliga-
tions and cover current federal ex-
penses.
War Debt Coming Due.
Figures show that approximately
$4,000 100000 in Victory notes, was
savings securities and treasury GER
tificates of Indebtedness will be due
for payment within the next three
years. Retention of the present ag-
gregate level of taxes, or maintenance
of the annual revenue OF the govern
ment at about $4,OOO,OOO,OO0 then is
held to be unavoidable on the fact
of average expenditures estimated
for the period
Recommendations to be made by
Mr.. Houston, it is understood, will
propose abolishment of the excess pro-
fit taxes in their entirely and the sub
stitution of graduated income tax OF
a substantially deeper cut than under
the presept revenue laws, 1t is be-
lieved the new income taxes will apply
only to incoms above $4,000, and that
provision will be made for gradual
ed increase ever on the additional tax
as the amount of income grows larger.
The secretary is expected to advise
Congress that the strictest economy
in federal appropriations is neces-
sary if the program outlined on the
basis of $4,000, 100000 tax bill is to be
accomplished. He has said there is no
way to estimate with any degree OF
accuracy what even the present laws
would yield in revenue because OF the
rapidly changing condition in busi-
ness as a result of after-the war
transition and readjustment. Mr..
Houstons view of this is said to be
that tax receipts will materially lower
later in the present fiscal year which
ends June 80, 1921, and that the gov
ernment income under the present re-
venue laws cannot be taken as basis
for calculating future receipts.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-10
Richmond Held School
and Community Fair

Last Friday a community fair and
school exhibit was held at the Rich
mond school. The monthly examina-
tions in language, mathematics
spelling and writing were exhibited
and Judged. There were exhibits OF
pigs, chickens, calves, fancy work and
other things, which were fine. In the
afternoon races were held as the prin-
IT,
ciple amusement. This fair is the
forerunner Of other and large fairs at
this place.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-10
Prominent Citizen of Fore
man Died Saturday

Carl Schuman, we'll known bank
er and farmer, died at his home in
Foreman Saturday. Mr., Schuman has
for many years been prominently iden-
tilted with the busines sand agricul-
tural industry of the county. He had
reached an advanced age and had re-
tired from active business.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-10
ROAD WORK RESUMED
Polk County Is Building More Hard
E 4 Surfaced Roads.

Mena, Nov, Reconstruction work
on Polk county's portion of the JET
ferson highway has been resumed
both south and north of Mena. The
contractors, Jones, Early & Lybrand,
are using al. available men on the
5O-mile stretch OF hard surfaced road.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-10
TO REVIEW ASSESSMENTS
State Tax Commissioner VIII Heal
Protests by Cotton Firms,

Little Rock Nov. THE State Tax
Commission will hold a hearing Nov
ember 29 to review the recent assess
ment fixed on cotton Owned by Frau
enthal and Schwartz, w. M. Harrell &
Co., and Newburn Bros Cotton Com
pany of Mariana, and the ]. e. Little
and Newburger Cotton companies OF
Little Rock.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-10
OVERLAND PLANT CLOSES
Auto Factory With $4,000 WOrkmen
Announces Shutdown,

Toledo, O., Nov. 5.-The WHY'S
Overland automobile plant, normally
employing around $4,000 workers, will
be shut down tomorrow for inventory,
and will remain closed for an idefi-
mite period.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1920-11-10
Pie Supper at Hicks.

Hicks Community, Nov. S,-(SpeciaD
There will be pie supper at Hicks
school Friday night, Nov. II, for the
benefit of the church. Everybody is
invited to come. Ladies bring pie,
and men and boys pocket full of
money.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25
Death Of Aged Woman.

Mrs. Mary Mccain, widow of
the late Andrew jackson McCann,
>died at her nome in Rutledge,
August 16. The funeral was con.
Quoted by Revs. L. M. Ellis and
9. A. Whitson, and the body was
buried in the Presbyterian ,ceme-
terry.
Mrs. Mccain was one of the
Oldest women in the county, hav-
ing reached her 92nd year in
June of the present year. She
was well known, had many friends
and had been member of Head
of Richland church for more than
.65 years. She is survived by
three sons and one daughter.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25

The Granger County Breeders
Association will hold its second
annual big type Poland China
hog sale at this place Wednesday,
Sept. l, at which time they will
sell So head of sows and gifts,
representing the best blood lines.
This association held it's first sale
last fall which amounted to more
than $4,000. Since that time
they have brought more than
that amount back, being very
careful in selection, securing the
best. The Association cordially
invites you to attend this sale
whether you buy or not. Ladies
will serve lunch, proceeds to the
fair association.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25

'age, the guest of Capt. j. q.
Beech.
The musicale at ID. S. Ritser's
on Saturday evening was attend
ed and enjoyed by a large crowd
of music lovers.
Capt. j. @. Beech, who has been
looking after his business inter
ests the past eight months, re-
turned home Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. Ledgerwood and two
sons. of Warren, Ohio, are spend
ing a few weeks in this vicinity,
the guests of j. T.. Ledgerwood.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Something worth while has
been accomplished Of one by the
exercise of his will has power
to control himself fer a day.
By persistence one can put
aside uncharitable thoughts and
instead be liberal and kind in his
judgment of others. Vain and
evil thoughts may possess and
pursue and have a peculiar
charm, but is the effort for
holy and righteous thinking is
sincere, moral strength and
mental poise must come with the
effort to attain dominion over
the WILL. F. B.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25
Cheer Up!

Holders of deprecated govern.
ment bonds should get some sat-
isfaction out of the reflection
that the bonds are worth more
than they would be if we were
selling more bonds to maintain
an army in Poland, another in
Turkey, another in Siberia and a
fourth in Armenia. Membership
in the League just now woul d
keep our bond printing factories
busy day and night.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25
EyILlQ1t1I[bQlQQ[dIQ0lll)
4@ E2IrVXS eR
pT7>TrMIS
HAMMER

Mrs. Lon Brabson of Lenoir
City, is the guest of Charles
Foster this week week.
I. A. Foster and daughter, Miss
Beulab, visited VIM. Daniel at
Heltonville on Sunday.
L. j. Hammer, wife and son OF
Knoxville, visited J. FL. Hammer
the first of the week.
Troy Long, who has a position
10 Lenoir City, is spending a few
days with homefolk at this place.
Rev. VIM. Hodges of Mill
Springs, has been called to the
passionate of Head of Richland
church.
Miss Ethel Phillips, of Mis-.
souri,, is visiting Misses Beulah
and Gladys Foster, this week.
Charley Farmer, of Akron, o.,
is visiting his father, J. A.
Farmer here, this week.
Elmer Smith of Illinois, il
spending few weeks in our vii.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25
Suffrage Wins

A vote was reached in the low.
er house last Wednesday on the
question OF ratifying the Amend
ment to the federal constitution
giving women the ballot. The
vote stood AZ against and 40 for.
Speaker Walker changed his vote
for rattle alton in order that he
might move for a reconsideration.
The Senate voted to ratify last
Friday, rs to 4. =
1t appears that every republi.
can in the two branches voted for
ratification. The only strenuous
opposition came from democra;s.
Have you paid for this papers
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25

The officers of the County Fair
Association met with the finance
committee Thursday and laid
plane for securing funds for the
county fair, Sept. 81 aud ". Eg.
erything points to a bigger and
better show than either of the
preceding. 1t is requested that
all committees and officers meet
August 81, l o'clock, at court
house.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25
Send il in the News

{ you have a bit of ne ws,
Send il in;
Or a joke that will amuse,
Send it in;
A story that is true,
An.Incident that's new.
We want to hear from you
Send it in;
Never mind about the style.
II the story's worth the while.
1t may help to cause a smile
Send it in
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25

Charley Burton, colored, charg-
ed with killing William Epperson
near Bean Station on last Christ
mas, was given a new trial by
Judge Drinnon. Burton was re
leased until the next term of
Circuit Court, he having made
the required bond for his ap.
pearance,
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25

Mr.. NJ G. Roach of Denison,
Texas, spent Monday with his
cousin, Clyde Perrin. Mr.. Roach
left this country more than TWEEN.
ty years ago, and he, with his
children, have been visiting his
Brother, Sam Roach near Indian
Ridge. They will leave Friday
for their home in Denison.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25
IN MOURNING

"What are you wearing that thing
for?" asked Mrs. Gabb, when her
huband came home with band of
crepe around his hat.
'For your first huband," replied"
Mr.. Gabb. "I'm sorry he died"
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25

Miss Adsmond announces the
following itinerary: Monday,
August 80, Pow der Springs Tues.
day, Wednesday and Thursday,
Rutledge; Friday, Riverside;
Saturday, office.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25

Bud Beckham, K. F. D., Rut.
ledge, is looking for the owner of
dog that is temporarily board.
ing with him. If the owner will
describe the property and pay for
this notice, Mr.. Beckham will
give possession at any time.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25

DIR. G. w. Smither and Clyde
K. Smith were in Knoxville on
business last Thursday.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25

Roy Maniey of Holiday sburg,
Pa, IS visiting relatives here for
a few days.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25

w. G. Corum and H. G. Farmer
were in Morristown on business
Tuesday.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25

Miss Emma Fugate of Tellico
Plains, is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. h. q. Fugate.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25

Riverside Club met with Mrs.
Jesse Bear, Thursday, August 5th.
All members were present
Demonstrations in canning, bake.
ed apples and apple preserves
were given by Miss Adsmond.
Roll call was answered by each
member telling of some new con
venience for the home. Refresh.
ments were served. The club
will meet with Mrs. w. E. Tate,
Friday, Sept. 3.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25

Mrs. F. W. Brown Of Knoxville,
ne visiting her sister, Mrs. Clyde
Il. Smith.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25

Fred and Walter Lowe oil
Knoxville, spent Sunday with
their mother, Mrs. j. NJ. Lowe.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25

The Granger County Breeders
Association will offer some pure
bred hogs for sale on next Wed.
Desday. See advt. in this issue.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25
LOCAL
NEWS

Mrs. Arthur Shirley spent Mon
day in Morristown.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1920-08-25

Mrs. Margaret Mcdaniel, route
Z, was a visitor in town Tuesday,
Evening journal., 1920-08-12
NEWS ODDITIES

Each Of the arc lights that inu-
minated the Chicago coliseum during
the Republican convention equaled
100000 candle-power.
An air museum, in which will be
displayed famous and historical air
craft, has been established in Eng
land.
The hump OF a camel consists Of
fat on which the animal thrives on
long journey n,the desert.
Wireless telephone outfits can now
I be seen on many seaside resort roller
chairs.
Shoes are shined by an electrical
apparatus "a New York shoe shop.
Small hand propellers. to replace
oars in rowboats, are being put out
! by a Wisconsin firm.
German experts are experimenting
on an artificial silk from the It's
sues OF horses and cattle unfit for
/ food.
A non-spilling milk pail is new
assurance against cows kicking the
bucket"
A luxurious auto gypsy van has
lbeen manufactured in France for tour
lists covering the battle fields
A Mormon temple at Cardston,
Alta, has Just been completed at a
cost OF 100000
Photographing a bullet in flight is
the latest achievement Of fast
lcamera.
Living microorganisms have been
found in paper more than 20OO years
old
The first ship made in America
slid into the water at POpham
Beach, on the Maine coast. in 1907.
A river lock. that serves between
times as q drydook, is a curious fea-
ture on the Warrior river in Ala
bama.
TO gain water power. plans are
being made 10 divert the high-fevel
; rivers Of southern Germany to the
lOw-level system OF the Main.
1t is estimated one sea lion will
eat 30 to 100 salmon a day or the
, equivalent in other fish.
CellulOse, extracted from cottoT
waste, is the basis Of a new form OF
artificial wool.
Butchers may now have the use Of
a motor-driven band saw for cutting
their meat.
. Unvaccinated persons are not per
mitted to vote in Norway.
The finest laces are worth far more
- lldu HlflI Weight III EOlu.
One Of the only two white kanga.
roos in the world has been sent tc
England from Australia
e Oil fields Of Texas, Oklahoma anC
Kansas are to be connected with Chi
, cago by a pipe line.
) The Moscow fire Of $50 years agC
is the worlds record" In it 200.
persons perished.
The Ringhals snake, native o
, South Africa, can throw a spray o.
D poison 10 feet.
Some hundreds Of years ago mum
mics were powdered into dust anC
made into powders and portions fo
the cure OF disease
The government pawnshop occu
pies one Of the finest buildings il
the city Of Mexico.
The Chinese regard the peach a.
the most healthful OF fruits.
The city Of Hibbing Mimi. wa
. moved recently in order that ih
rich iron ore beneath it might b.
mined