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The Semi-weekly leader., 1921-12-14
CITIZENS PROTEST
TO LEGISLATURE
Kick Against Present Laws and
Taxes - Suggestions for
Future Relief.

Grenada, Miss, Dec. 12.-At a
mass meeting of the leading citizens
Of Grenada County held at the court
house Saturday the following resolu-
tions were adopted
Only those who would play the
ostrich act can fail to realize the
grave financial and business condi-
tions which confront not only our
state but the entire country, and in
deed, the world. 1t behooves those
who realize that effect must follow
cause, to sound the alarm, and we
put on the brakes against all ex-
travagances. both personal and pub
lie. We fear that too many shut
their eyes and allow themselves to
feed upon hope to straighten out
conditions and bring saner day.
Never before in the history of Mis-
|ssissippi, not even in the hateful days
Of the carpet bagger" were taxes
so high. The tax levy of today is
nigh, so also are assessments. In a
great measure we have deceived our
selves during the past dozen years
or more about what has been term
ed increased values of property
in truth the increase is largely flc-
titious. 1t mainly shows on the tax
rolls.
If we are not in error, the Mis-
.sissippi public was led to believe
that the State Tax Commission would
make it possible to lower property
values, certainly property values in
the hill section of the state, but In
stead of lowering values, property
has been assessed higher and still
higher on the orders of the Tax
Commission. On the top of high as
sessments, the State tax levy has
been raised from to mills-an in
crease of nearly 81 per cent, and the
end is not in sight. 1t appears that
all public spending bodies find real
or apparent need for every dollar
that is wrung from the tax payer.
We are not unmindful that certain
improvements in the counties and
in the state would very probably in
crease the demand upon the tax
payers. But it is not altogether the
money that had been spent for per-
manent improvements that bears so
heavily upon the public, but it is
the profiigacy and the waste of
public funds. If there is not wiser
handling of public money within
our commonwealth, we are headed
for bankruptcy.
While we appreciate fully that the
appropriations made by the legisla-
ture at its last sitting, but in some
measure reflected the wild extrava-
gance that stalks in the land, we
appeal to the lawmaking body not
only to increase any appropriations
be coming session over the last,
put to materially cut down many.
. While we recognize that the sal
Ties Of many state officers are too
l5wr still we think the law in
creasing salaries Of both state and
county officers after their election
was uawarranted and unjust to the
public. It was not only unjust to
the taxpayers but violated the spir-
it, if not the very letter Of the con-
tGontirned an srd page.l
The Semi-weekly leader., 1921-12-14
TRADES DAY DRAWS
BIG CROWD SATURDAY
Chubby Watson, AirpIane Gym.
mast Was Main Attraction
business Good.

Lieut.. Henry Toncray as pilot and
Chubby Watson in the role of air
plane gymnast gave thrilling per-
formance for the big Trades Day
Crowd Saturday. circling the town in
their airplane a number of times.
The plane was kept here in order to
make passenger flights Sunday.
In the above few lines is given
the main feature of the Trades Day
toward which all eyes numbering a.
bout $4,000 were turned on Satur-
day. 1t is estimated there were q
600 people in town and it was q
crowd Brookhaven was proud of-ge-
NAL and generous Of spirit and ap-
preciative of the rare entertainment.
The aeroplane found its first rest
after the trip from Hammond ON
Cokers field north of town. How
ever, only an hour and a half was
consumed on the aerial path Of a.
bout seventy-f1ve miles, from Ham
mond to Brookhaven, SO that both
men and machine were in fine shape
when they landed here. The wide
spreading plane was an object Of in
terest to many uninitiated as 1t stood
on the field. 1t was felt" ever and
anon by old hands and young ones
and peered into as far as possible by
the curious, the wonder growing how
it could fly without losing its bal
ance under the most auspicious con-
ditions. But both Saturday and Sun
day proved the ability of the ma
chine even when the "doubting
Thomases" set sail after unloading
their '.ten."
The machine was little late start
ing Saturday but the delay only
sharpened the appetite for the pro-
gram announced and when Chubby
and the Lieutenant who lately saw
the honeymoon on his matrimonial
fight came 1uttering over the heads
of the multitudes all faces were up
turned and remained motionless for
many minutes at time while the
wonderful gymnast and aviator per-
formed daring feats that so thrilled
the people they forgot to fear for
the life at stake above them.
The people were pleased and the
day was success, even from the
standpoint of weather which threat
ened seriously on the day before
but came smiling through to see
Chubby and the redoubtable Lieu
tenant who is vice-president and
general manager of the Gulf States
Air Craft Co., of Shreveport, La, and
a most genial gentleman to meet.
The Leader is indebted to Lieut.
and Mrs. Toncray for a pleasant call
on Monday and for a visit from
Chubby" Watson before the fight
on Saturday. Our people will be glad
to know that they wiz enjoy re-
petition of Saturdays exhibition az
the next County Fairs
Our merchants who backed p
enterprise ara pleased. II aay50&y
isn't he has had the grace and grit
to keep it to himself The crowds
were here and the stores ths.s adve1-
tised measured up. There was mu-
tual qualification and the Christmas
spirit seen in the relaxed, good ma
tured crowd seemed to speak peace
on earth-good will toward men,"
The community is delighted that
the people who came at it's invita-
tion were by no means disappointed.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1921-12-14
KIWANIANS ACTIVE
IN NEW MOVEMENTS
BrOOkhaven Club Always up
and Doing for Good of
Town.


1t is said perpetual motion has
never yet been attained; but the XII
wants Club of Brookhaven seems to
have reached it to within the mini
mum fraction whatever that is.
The Kiwanians are never satisfied
no matter how much they achieve
there are always new fields to con-
Quer.
President Perkins now reports the
Building & Loan Association is as
sured and this fact will bring hope
to many to whom the possession of a
home under their present condition
is impossible while the erection of
residences will increase tax values
and raise the revenues Of our city.
The Association will also sell homes.
President c. B. Perkins, Hon. T.
Brady, jr.. and DR.. I. w. Cooper
are also working out details look
ing toward a night school for our
business young people and all inter-
ested.
The marketing Of syrup and other
local problems are always to be con-
sidered and in way to bring prac-
tical results SUCH as the Kiwanis de-
velops.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1921-12-14
Baptist Mems Glass Supper Friday
Night.

The Mems Bible Glass of the First
Baptist Church, cordially invite, urge
and expect every man who has at
tended meeting of the Glass either
as a member or visitor, between No
vember 6theand December 4th, in.
elusive, to be present in the sub
story of the First Baptist Church
on next Friday night, Dec. 16, at
O'Clock. A supper is in the making
and will be ready for you at that
hour. Weare-s Of the red ribbon are
especially invited, urged and expect
ed to attend.
Our records show "137" present
at single meeting. Be there Fri
day night. You're expected,
Mems Bible Glass.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1921-12-14
Took Airship Flight,

Six Brookhaven people went up in
the airplane used Saturday for ex-
hibition purposes when Pilot Ton
cray Sunday afternoon offered to
take up passengers from Woods pas
ture where it was landed after the
stunt-fying of Saturday. A big
crowd was out on the field, most OF
them .'just to see someone else &c
up" Those who made flights were
B. Kelsey Smith, Ralph Hobbs, J.
Alec Brister, Columbus Smith, C. M
Langford, Meredith Wood. jr., and s
]. Matthews.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1921-12-14
Kings Daughters Enterprises.

Market Day Saturday brought
$3.50 into the exchequer of the Hos
pital Fund. All contributions were
most gratefully received. One unu-
sually geenrous was from Mrs Mon
te Moore. as .follows:- bushel Of
sweet potatoes; gals. syrup; doz.
eggs; lbs. butter; dressed hen.
These good things helped to swell
the total considerably.
The Rummage Sale brought $43.-
35. People who missed 1t are plan
ming to look for 1t every Saturday
hereafter.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1921-12-14
She sowed. the wind
what did she reap?- See the
answer at the Arcade Fri.
day.

DR.. ]. B. Turner, of Greenville, N.
G.. has accepted the position as pas
tor to the Baptist students in the
Agricultural and Mechanical College
and will begin his work Jan. 1st He
has large constituency ready to
hand and will appreciate the coop
Grafton of all Baptist people patron
izing the college. The State Conven-
ton Board is responsible for his sal
ary.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1921-12-14

Miss Irene Middleton, on account
Of i'll health has resigned her posit-
ion as member of the faculty of the
The Semi-weekly leader., 1921-12-14

are hoping for her early return to
health and to the duties of her pro-
fession.
The Semi-weekly leader., 1921-12-14
Gift Suggeetione

$3.5O-Plain All-Silk Hose with colored
tops, Bontex, per pair $3.50. Black
only.
$5.O0-Fancy Black and Brown Hose, per
pair $500.
$1.5O and $1.75-Beaded Necklaces, black
and red, per string $1.50 and $1.75.
$2.OO-Beautiful Pearl Beads, price $500
per string.
$500 and S5.5O-Ladies' Kid Gloves,
gauntlet style, black and brown, $500
and $3.50 per pair.
$3.00-Plain Short Kid Gloves $500 pair
$3.50-Large Ivory Mirrors
$1.5O to $4.50-Fancy Combs for the hair,
price $1.50 and $3.50.
$1.50 to $300-Men's Dress Gloves.
soc, 75c, S1.OO-Men's All-Linen Handker-
chiefs.
$2.0O-Men's Silk Mufflers.
75c, $1.00 and $1.5O-Men's Silk Ties.
75c and $1.OO-Men's Silk Sox.
SOC, 75c, $1.O0-Men's and Boys Pure
Leather Belts.
75c-Men's Initial Belt Buckles.
$6.00-Men's Genuine Velour Hats.
$500 and $6.OO-Men's Silk Shirts
$500 and $5.95-Men's Pongee Shirts.
$3.50 and $12.50-Mens House Robe.
Jersey Petticoats-$3.49 to $500.
Georgette Waists $495 to $500.
Kimonas-$3.95 to $27.50.
Brassieres and Lace Trimmed
$500 to $3.50.
Gowns-Crepe de Chine and PHILIPPINE
Hand Embroidered, $S.95 to $3.50.
Jersey Boomers, $2.75.
Teddies-Crepe de Chine and Philippine
Hand Embroidered to match Gowns,
$3.95 to $500.
Knitted Silk Bloomers-$3.75.
Knitted Silk Vest-$2.50.
Pettibockers- Jersey-$395.
Furs-6-$15000.
Supper Aprons $1.50 to 1895.
Corduroy Bath Robes $780,
TIL s. SONS
The Semi-weekly leader., 1921-12-14

Public School and has returned to
her home at Grange Hall. The many
friends and admirers of Miss Irene
The Semi-weekly leader., 1921-12-14

$1.OO and S1.25-Infants White Kid and
Buck Shoes, soft sole, pearl buttons
and silk tassels, $1.00 and SIPS.
$3.50 and $2.OO-Ladies' Felt Slippers in
all colors, $1.50 and $500.
$500 and S2.75-Men'sy Felt & Kid Comfy
and Opera Style Slippers from $500
to $5.75.
$4.95-Ladies' Patent Oxfords and Three
Strap Brass Buckles, new heel for
$4.95.
$500 to $S.00-Ladies' Black Parasols
with fancy handles. Ivory and AM
ber rings, Ivory Tip-$2.00 and $500.
$5.95 and $6.95-Ladies' High Shoes in
low and high heels, black and brown,
turn Soles and welt soles. The finest
feathers and the best of workmanship
Newest styles, very special at $5.95
and $685..
$500 and $2.75-F Fancy Luncheon Sets
price $500 and $275.
$1.50-Scarfs, lace trimmed-price $1.50.
$2.25 and $3.25-Fancy Vanity Sets con-
sisting OF Mirror and Puff, price $2.25
and 1925.
$1.50-Fancy Pin Cushions-$1
$1.00, S1.25, $1.35 and $1.5O-Towel Sets,
colors blue, pink, yellow, price $1.OO,
$1.25, $1.35, $1.5O.
$2.49-Table Linen, all linen. 72 inches
wide, $2.49 per yard.
$1.49 and S5c-Mercerized Table Linen
72 inches wide, price $1.49 and 85c
per yard
$S.95-Blankets, all wool, colors pink,
blue, tan, grey and red.
$1.49-Pure Thread Silk Hose with seam
up the back, in brown and black, per
pair, $1.49.
$2.5O-Sixteen Strand Thread Silk Hose,
Paris Model the very best, per pair
$3.50.
$3.25-siIk and Wool Mixed Hose, per
pair, $3.25.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1921-06-18
LASALLE STREEY
G 0 5 81 P

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mitted to partnership in the firm of
Paul ii. Davis & Co.
The Chicago & Northwestern Rail-
way Company has declared the regu-
lar semi-annual dividend of 31a per
cent on it's preferred stock and
a semi-annua1 dividend of 21a per
cent on its common stock This is
the same rate on the latter issue that
has been paid since the reduction
which was made from 31a per cent.
The dividends are payable July Is
to stock of record June %.
Sam S. Piser, the well known and
wealthy Roosevelt Road undertaken,
is being talked of for County Com
missioner by his many friends.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1921-05-27
JONES CHAPEL.
(Colored)

They say they are needing rain.
Mrs. ]. w. Walls is spending some
time on the river with relatives and
friends this week.
Among those from here who attend
ed the cornerstone laying at st. John
church in Conway last week were: Il.
Kimball and wife and son, w. F. and
M. w. Cowans and family, J. w. Walls
and Mrs. c. L. and J. G. Lyons and
others.
Dovie Lyons reports a splendid
county boys and girls club meeting
held at the public schoolhouse in Con-
way last Saturday at 10 o'clock. Thir-
teen clubs were represented. A county
organization was launched with the
following officers: President, Har.
vey Stewart; vice-president, Yonle
Broyles; secretary, Dovie Lyons; as
sistant secretary, Hettie Byce. H. C.
Ray was present and made a splendid
talk to the boys and girls. Their raj
ly was arranged to be held July 20 at
the Salem settlement.
May rs.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1921-05-27
REEVES SCHOOLHOUSE.

The ice cream supper at Grover Ho-
Wis Saturday night was enjoyed by a
large crowd of young folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvie Fielder of Chin
quapin spent the weekend visiting
Mrs. Fielder's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Homer Tyler.
The children's day at Salem Sunday
was we'll attended.
Miss Merle Irby of Jacksonville
spent the weekend with home folks.
The Sunday school party at Mrs.
Bob Adoms' Friday night was enjoyed
by large crowd.
Quite a crowd Of young folks from
Pleasant Valley attended the ice cream
supperat Grover Hovis' Saturday
night.
Mrs. Carroll Smith has returned to
her home at England after spending
= few days with her mother, Mrs. E.
l. Reeves.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wendall Henry CT
Conway were Sunday visitors at this
place.
May 25.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1921-05-27

Reeves that the canvass be made on
next Sunday afternoon and if the
work can be outlined before that time,
this will be done. The committee is
working upon list of canvassers and
the territory will be so divided that
no one will have more than a dozen
places at which to call assigned him.
Forms of the pledges for both con-
sumers and merchants to sign, as pre-
pared by the committee, were read
by the chairman. The pledge binds
the signer to pay the sales and lux
ury taxes as fixed or as may be fix
ed by the commission, authorizes the
places at which the signer makes
purchases to collect such taxes and
commits the signers to trade only with
such dealers as will themselves pledge
to cooperate in collecting the taxes.
The merchants and dealers pledge
binds the signer to an impartial and
strict enforcement Of the taxes and
that he will not pay for customers the
taxes which the customers are sup
posed to pay.
The schedule Of taxes represents
much labor and thought at numerous
conferences of the leading business
and professional men of the city. The
plan is an entirely new one for the
object sought, but it has been so SIM
plified that it is believed there will be
little difficulty in it's administration.
The luxury" taxes are fixed at
the uniform rate of one cent on each
item. This it was thought, will be
much less complicated than a per
centage basis such as is used in gov
eminent war taxes. Thus, the price
OF all soft drinks, whether RETAILING
at 5 cents or Is cents, will be in.
creased one cent, the extra penny To
go to the school, The same is true
OF all items included in the "luxurv"
hst, which is comparatively short.
Inc sales tax, which will apply to
all merchandise and other commod;-
ties, except those included in the lux
ury list, is to be one per cent, with
1he provision that cash purchases of
such merchandise under so cents will
not be taxed. On purchases of so
cents to 81, one cent tax will be col
lected; over 81 and up to 50, two
cents, etc. This tax will not be COL
lected except from persons living in
the school district of Conway.
1t was agreed, however, that all the
subscriptions made last year for the
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1921-05-27
VETERAN TO SPEAK
At WAR MEMORIAL
LEGION SERVICE SUNDAY
Frank Whitman to Make Address at
Service-Ask Flowers for Grave
Decoration.

Memorial service in honor of Amer
leans killed in the world war will be
held on Sunday afternoon at $3.50
o'clock by the Theodore Campbell post
of the American Legion at Oak grove
cemetery. Frank L. Whitman OF
Mississippi field representative of ma
tional headquarters of the legion, will
deliver the address. Mr.. Whitman
saw active service on the front, and
his selection by the Campbell post
as the orator of the day is highly ap-
propriate. He is in tour in Arkansas
in the interest of the legion, and his
visit here was times so that he would
be available for the address To make
attendance convenient to as large a
number of citizens as possible, the
legion will hold it's services on Sun
day instead of Monday, which Will be
observed nationally as memorial day.
The remains Of four veterans of the
army and navy are inferred in Oak
Grove cemetery, nd the legion hopes
to decorate each grave with flowers.
The dead are Daniel Porter Galyon,
whose body was removed from French
soil; William Lee Under, who died
while in naval service; Hamilton
Conger, who died at jefferson Bar
racks; and Rupert H. Weems, whose
death occurred some time after his
discharge from service. Those who
will furnish flowers are requested
either to bring them to the cemetery
or to notify Capt. G. S. McHenry at
phone 300 who will supervise the col
lection of floral offerings and their
placing at the cemetery. The legion
is also anxious that people near the
cemeteries in which the bodies of
Lester Cartwright and Otis Chance
are inferred, see that the graves are
decorated Sunday afternoon or Mon
day.
For the service at Oak Grove ceme-
terry, music will be furnished by the
Hendrix band, and singing will be led
by the choir of the First Methodist
church. A reading will be given by
AhlSS lQd -Audiio, d ldlSillcO iiiSiHpSl
of the Central graduating class this
year, and a musical selection render
ed by the quartette Of the Methodist
choir. The legion has planned all
parts of the brief program to be in
keeping with the solemnity of the oc-
casion.
An invitation to attend the service
is extended by the legion to the Pm
tire public, and it is hoped that in
this way large numbers will pay their
respects to the dead In addition to
the service here, the Campbell post
has also made it's contribution to the
national legion fund for the decora-
ton of graves Of all American sold
iers and sailors whose bodies still
sleep on foreign soil.
Wanted to Exchange-Rough rice
chick feed for chickens or stove wood.
c. L. Morgan, phone 67.-5-26d2t
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1921-05-27

Wanted to Exchange-Rough rice
chick feed for chickens or stove wood.
c. L. Morgan, phone 67.-5-26d2t
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1921-05-27
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The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1921-05-27

Biliousness is a disorder involving
the stomach, liver and bowels. 1t opens
the door for disease. Prickly Ash Bit
tors is the right remedy. 1t drives
out bile and impurities and makes a
man feel bright, vigorous and cheer
full. Price s1.25 per bottle. Florence
Drug Co., Special Agents.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1921-05-27

support of the school, except those
of the first year not collected, should
be cancelled if the sales tax plan is
adopted.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1921-05-27
4T7 o IN 7TlT7T NI IF " 1lET III
FOREV F. R
FREE from
HAY FEVER
and ASTHMA

Hundreds of people are as
tonished and delighted with
the quick and PERMA-
NENT relief they have re-
ceived from our wonderful
new discovery, A S h m a.
Sera. Hay-Fever and Asth-
ma, with all their tortures,
BANISHED YER.
Tear out this announce
ment and send at once to
r. NJ. B. LABORATORIES.
1856 Alaska Bldg. Seattle. Wash.
The Bismarck tribune., 1921-12-10

LAIR MOTOR SALES COMPANY

lish language is still somewhat diff
ficult for him. He Says: Very fine.
indeed, had home here for four days.
Bismarck is city peter then any
other city except Minneapolis and
Spokane. Here l found nice theater
and fine musician, good organist with
splendid organ, and very best of all
a remarkable audience which they
know what is what In Seattle, Min
erwin, before he left there was one
of American Legion members. He
was deeply interested in. Americana
zation work. Through Montana and
North Dakota he has been speaking
at many state schools and children's
homes and others. Last Saturday night
he spoke In Mandan and sure was
kindly hit for the boys and girls OF
that school,, Minervini tells them his
youth dream with patriotic manner.
II hope some day l will come again
here to Bismarck which from now
on will never be forgot from me be-
cause It Is a high grade OF city /
been looking for"
The Bismarck tribune., 1921-12-10
FEMALE ESPECIES
IS M0REDEADLY
THAN THE MALE
When It Comes To Using Fire.
arms, Says Postmaster
.'...t' - - 10
, w. J. Nagel
DO NOT CLOSE THEIR EYES

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 10.--Believing
that ''The female of the species is
more deadly than the male" in the, use
Of firearms, as we'll as other weapons,
Postmaster William j. Nagel of De-
troit has set out to prove comic writ
ers and comic artists are wrong when
they imply woman invariably closes
her eyes when she shoots a rifle ,sOr
revolver. @r
AS part of the campaign to elm
mate post office robberies the post
master has ordered so women en-
ployes of his office to take up target
practive. In the few lessons that haye
been held the girls and women have
shown equal if not greater apti-
tude than the men,, according to Mr..
Nage( '. "a. -...:
The first time the women's squad
engaged in practice but three Of the
so c.osed their eyes when they dis
charged their weapons
The prize winning girl in target
practice 50 far is Miss Carrie Thick,
21 years old, who weighs less than
100 pounds. She made score of 54
out Of possible 60 shots. Upon her
first appearance she was obliged to
use both hands to lift the AS caiber
revolver used in practice.
Daily classes for postal women, at
which the use and care Of firearms is
being taught, are held here.
The Bismarck tribune., 1921-12-10
ENDURANCE IS
FIRST DEMAND
Car Owners Base Choice on
Lasting Qualities and Con.
sistent Performance

The fact that the majority Of auto,
mobile owners regard the quality OF
endurance as the most important fac
tor in the choice of a car is not sur
prising to NIB. Gilman, local Dodge
Brothers dealer. He was comment
ing on the survey just completed by
the National Automobile Chamber OF
Commerce, which shows that endur-
ance ranks first among 10000 car
owners to whom the questionnaire
was sent. with comfort second and
price third. .. o..
In the middle price group, which
takes in the range from $500 to $4,000,
1S per cent of the total agree on en-
durance as the first essential, II per
cent mention comfort first, and 10
per cent admit that they give first
thought to the purchase price. Fol-
lowing is the complete list of prefer.
ences as disclosed by the survey: ~