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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-12-27

crop. The four or five hours spent in
taking the inventory make up about
the most profitable half day OF work
tht the farmer can put in during the
year, Mr.. Nichols says.
The annual inventory forms the real
foundation for the accounts kept on
tho farm business. Without the inven-
tory, 1t is impossible to determine the
farm profits for the year or what the
farmer actually is worth. Such an in
ventory make it possible for the farm
er to compare his standing at the end
of the year with his standing at the
end OF the previous year and shows
! him whether he has lost OF made
money. Another big advantage of the
inventory Is the fact that it makes II
possible for the farmer to locate the
weak places and take steps TO correct
them. The inventory also gives the
farmer a good excuse to call in the
tools and equipment that the neigh
bors have borrowed so that all equip
ment Of the farm can be brought to-
gether and put in condition and its
value compared with that of the pre-
vious year.
The inventory may be taken any
time between now and the first Of
April, although IL 1t is to be used in
making an income tax report, it must
be taken January l. Once started, the
inventory should be taken at the same
time each year.
Not more than four or five hours
should be needed to take and summar-
ize the inventory. 1t should include a
list of real estate, livestock, imple-
ments and machinery, feed and sup
plies on hand nd all other property
used in the interest of the farm busi-
ness, to each item of finch is assigned
a proper value. This value should be
conservative and should be, as nearly
as possible, what the article would
sell for. less the cost of getting 1t to
market, or what it would cost to re-
place 1t with an article equally as
good Estimates should be avoided
and actual measures, weights and
counts be given as nearly as possible
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-12-27
DEMoBoCRATIc RULE

and order do hand in
hand these days. believe prominent Democratic
newspapers Here New York World for instance publishing
which pictures citizens of New York going about
cars hiding the subways pngg down manholes in
gun other bandits New York City
of strongest Democratic cities in the Union Mayor Hyn
probably able the Democratic party has produced
which not necessarily much But might be well
The Democratic New York World the people of its city
that if they do not like reign Of bandty they might Rpub
lican city administration for while The Atlanta Constitution pub
shed Democratic stronghold heads its editorials Back
Bandit Days and that decent awabng and awespec
ing citizens will be compelled take the field vgantes nd
personally grips with the situation unless const
uted legal authorities their willingness ability
enforce the law of Republican administration might
be a bad thing in the South, either.
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Ledger Service-Emciency
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-12-27
Our Dolly Poem
STEP CAREFUL.

What are you treadin' on--none of US
know.
Blossoms are under us, watch where
you go.
Violet and buttercup, daisy and dreams
OF cowslips and dandelion, where the
old streams
OF beauty are flowing through mead
ows of spring
Look that you tread not on some roses
wing.
Watch how you're steppin-for under
your feet
Myriads OF clusters are cringin' 81
sweet;
Germs of late summertime-lilacs and
such,
The phlox and the goldenrod-makes a
man clutch
At his heart and stop sudden, treadin'
his mile
While under his feet such mysteries
smile.
Step careful. go slowly. Oh. put up :
sign.
That everywhere spring is a promise
divine,
Overhead, underfoot, it is always the
same.
There's a cocoon Of splendor unfoldin'
its flame
OF beauty and ravishment-watch how
You tread
Or way you'll go crushing some hya-
cinth's head.
Baltimore Sun.
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COMMENT
1Fa5aSaSsSasaSaseSsSS6SSs

Taken in all, II was one OF the best
Christmases for everyone in Maysville
that we have had in long time. Even
the weather, smiled.
In the passing OF Patty Gantley
Maysville has lost another of its really
worthwhile citizens. Patty was not a
pretentious fellow but he was all wool
and a yard wide and the sort Of man
that makes for good town. Maysville
has not been made what she is today
by the noisy fellows who play to the
grand stand but by the true-blue. quiet,
ever digging, honest men like Patty
Gantley.
Now that Christmas is over, Fathers
attention is every bit turned to the
arrival Of the first of January-set-
Element time.
.
II ySH will Just wait . week, you will
find that you will experience no
trouble in spending that money you
received as Christmas gift.
K
We notice that one poor colored lad
got caught with a little Christmas
cheer" and we were just wondering
how many didn't get caught.
Some OF the Democrats are boosting
our fellow-townsman, Tom Slattery,
for the Democratic nomination for At
torney General. There are many things
in Tom Slattery's favor in such race
and the biggest thing is that he Is
capable
At Christmas time one just natural
" turns to doing something for others
This is a fine time to make contribu-
ton, no matter how small to the poor
through the City Mission. There ia al
ways a big demand and you can feel
assured that your money will be prop
erly handled through this agency.
Local postal employees tell US that
they handled more packages this year |
than ever before which is a fair |
barometer and shows that this was
great Christmas for every one.
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BEST SEASON HERE FOR
TAKING FARM INVENTORY.

Lexington, Ky.-This is the best sea-
son Of the year to take the farm in
ventory, according to W. d. Nichols,
head OF the farm economics depart
ment Of the College of Agriculture.
The supply Of feeds is low, salable
crops usually have been marketed by
this time and little work and money
have been expended on the new years
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NURSED BROTHER BACK TO
HEALTH ONLY TO LOSE HIM.

Carlisle. = After nursing her brother
back to health during an illness of
three minths. Mrs. Tea Blair returned
to her home in this county from
Apachee, Okla, only to find telegram
awaiting her announcing his death.
Apparently well, he had contracted a
cold the day she left and pneumonia
resulted in his death.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-12-27
THE SINGLE OBJECT

The prime purpose of the pending ship legislation give
people of the country the cheapest and best transportation possible
beweenthe United States which we trade
The ship aid bill has ben drafted with that single object view
critics propose other for accomplishing that
tent themselves opposing their views those
have made shipping their lifelong study r. =
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l2klylRl'H


The Sunday School Attendance Sec
rotary Mrs. ]. H. Wells reports the at
tendance on Sunday December "a as
follOWc.
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TWO.

The darkness could be felt, as real
darkness inside a house always can
be felt. Not the faintest glimmer
even Of greyness showed anywhere,
and Hugh remained motionIess, won
dering what the next move was going
to be. Now that the nights ordeal
had commenced, all his nerve had re-
turned to him. He felt ice-cold; and
as his powerful hands Clenched and
unclenched by his sides, he grlnned
family to himself. Then very eau
tlously he commenced to feel his way
toward the door.
At that moment someone brushed
past him. Like flash Hugh's hand
shot out and gripped him by the arm.
The man wriggled and twisted, but
he was pOwerless as a child, and with
another short laugh Hugh found his
throat with his other hand. And
again silence settled on the room =.
Still holding the unknown man in
front of him, he reached the foot of
the stairs, and there he paused. He
had suddenly remembered the mys-
terious thing which had whIzzed past
his head that other night and then
changed suddenly into the wall beside
him. He had gone up five stairs when
1t had happened, and now with his
foot on the first, he started to do
some rapid thinking.
To Dafarcnu bod n,n..oa
him, they proposed to try and send
him mad, It was unlikely that they
would kill him on the stairs. At the
same time 1t was obviously an Imple-
ment capable Of accurate adjustment,
and therefore 1t was more than likely
that they would use 1t to brighten
him. And If they did--if they did .
The unknown man wriggled feebly
In his hands, and a sudden unholy
look came on to Hugh's face.
TITS the only possible chance" he
said to himself, land If it's you or
me, laddie, l guess it's got to be
you"
With a quick heave he jerked the
hlun VII HIS ACCtf anu
TIL his head was above the level OF
his own. Then clutchlng him tight,
he commenced to climb. His own
head was bent down, somewhere In
the region Of the mans back, and
he took no notice Of the feebly kick
ing legs.
Then at last he reached the fourth
step, and gave final adjustment to
his semi-conscious burden. He pressed
his head even lower In the mans
back. and lifted him M another three
inches.
"How awfully jollyl' he murmured.
81 hope the result will please you"
"Td stand quite still II l were you"
said Peterson suavely. "Just listen"
As Hugh had gambled on. the per-
Torrance was designed to brighten.
Instead Of that something hit the
neck of the man he was holding with
such force that 1t wrenched him clean
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"A young man who practiced medicine
In Pennsylvania became famous and
was called In consultation In many
towns. and cities because Of his sue
cess In the treatment of disease. This
was DR.. Pierce. who finally made up
his mind to place some of his medl-
cines before the public, and moving to
Buffalo, N. Y, put up what he called
his 'Favorite Prescription" and placed
II with the druggists In every state.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription has
long been recognized as tonic for dis
eases peculiar to womankind. After suf-
fering pain, feeling nervous, dizzy, weak
and dragged-down by weaknesses Of
her sex-a woman Is quickly restored
to health by its use. Thousands Of
women testify that DIR. Pierce's Favor
lite Prescription has entirely eradicated
their distressing ailments.
More recently that wonderful discov-
cry Of DIR. Pierce's, called An-uric (for
kidneys and backache), has been sue
cessfully used by many thousands whe
write DIR. Pierce of the benefits re-
ceived-that their backache, rheuma-
tism, and other symptoms Of uric acid
deposits in joints or muscles have been
completely conquered by its use.
Send 10c to DIR. Pierce, Buffalo, N Y,
for trial pkg. of any Of his remedies,
or write for free medical advice.
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Bulldog Drummond
The Adventure. of a Den'obihzsd Cyril McNele
Officer Who Found Peace Dull as.pper"


tiers of Importance we shall be think
ing Of you upstairs-that is to say,
II you get there. see that Lexington
Is even now beginning to gloat In
pleasant anticipation"
Not a muscle on the soldiers face
twitched; not by the hint Of a look
did he show the keenly watching au-
dience that he realized his danger.
Laklngton's face was merciless, with
Its fiendish look Of anticipation, and
Hugh stared at him with level eyes
for while before he turned toward
the door.
Then l will say Good night" he
remarked casually. as It the same
room that l had last timer
mo-" said Peterson. "A different
one-specially prepared for you. If
you get to the top of the stairs a man
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sSSV0eeeseeseeeSee0eeseeeeeSe
CHAPTER VII-continued.

Hugh bowed grsvely. my only re-
greet Is that 1t failed to function" he
remarked. AS told you outside, I'd
quite forgotten your menagerle. In
fact"-his glance wandered slowly and
somewhat peintedly from face to face
at the tablet had no idea 1t was
such a large one"
"Ss this is the insolent young swine,
10 itf The bleodshot eyes Of the man
with the SCARED face turned on him
morosely. "What cannot understand
is why he hasn't been killed by now"
Hugh waggled an accusing finger at
him.
II knew yeu were nasty man as
soon as saw you. Now look at Hen
~ up at the end of the table; he
doesn't say that sort of thing. And
you do hate me, don't you, Henryf
How's the jaw"
Captain Drummond," said Laking-
ton, ignoring Hugh and addressing the
first speaker, twas very nearly killed
last night. thought for some time
as to whether l would or not, but
finally decided 1t would be much too
easy a death. So It can be remedied
tonight"
II Hugh felt a momentary twinge Of
fear at the calm, expressionless tone,
and the half-satlsfied grunt which
greeted the words. no trace of 1t
showed on his face. Already the
realization had come to him that II
he got through the night alive he would
be more than passing lucky, but he
was too much of a fatallst to let that
worry him unduly. So he merely stlfled
q yawn. and again turned to Lexington.
$50 It was you, my little one, whose
fairy face I saw pressed against the
window. Would 1t be indiscreet to ask
Aow you got the dope into us?"
Lexington looked at him with an ex-
preston of grim satisfaction on his
face.
you were gassed, If you want to
know. An admirable invention Of my
friend Kauffner's nation"
A cultural chuckle came from one
of the men, and Hugh looked at him
grimly.
"The scum certainly would not be
complete" he remarked to Peterson,
without a Filthy Boche in It,"
The German pushed back his chair
with an oath, his face purple with
passion Il
"A filthy Becbe," he muttered thick
ly, lurching toward Hugh Hold him
She arms of, and will the throat tear
out. :"
1t all happened so quickly. At one
moment Hugh was apparently intent
upon selecting a cigarette, the next
instant the case had fallen to the
floor; there was a dull, heavy thud,
and the Boche crashed back, over
turned a chair, and fell like log to
the floor, his head hitting the wall with
q vicious crack. The bloodshot being
resumed his seat little Imply. Hugh
resumed his search for a cigarette.
"After which breezy interlude," re-
marked Peterson, "let us to business
get"
Hugh paused in the act of striking
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from inside. anu Hugh bowed his
thanks TO the unseen operator below.
Then he leant forward cautiously, and
peered In.
The whole room was visible to him,
and his jaw frightened as he took In
the scene. In an armchair, smoking
as unc0ncernedly as ever, sat Peter
son. He was reading letter, and
occasionally undermining some point
with a pencil. Beside him on table
was big ledger, aud every now and
then he would turn over few pages
and make an entry. But 1t was not
Peterson on whom the watcher above
was concentrating his attention; 1t
was Lexington, taking red velvet
box out Of drawer In the desk. He
opened 1t lovingly, and Hugh saw the
flash Of diamonds. Lexington let the
stones run through his hands, glitter
ing with thousand flames, while Pc
terson watched him CONTEMPORARY.
"Baubles," he said. scornfully.
Pretty baubles. What will you get
for themT
"Ten, perhaps fifteen thousand" re-
turned the other. But it's not the
money | care about; it's the delight
In having them, and the skill required
to get them"
Peterson shrugged his shoulders.
"Skill which would give you hun.
dreds Of thousands If you turned 1t
into proper channels"
Lexington replaced the stones, and
threw the end of his cigarette into
the crate.
Possibly, Carl, quite possibly. But
1t bolls down to this, my friend, mat
you like the big canvas with broad
effects; like the miniature and the
well-drawn etching"
(which makes us very happy COM
binaion," said Peterson. "The pearls,
don't forget, are your job. The big
thing"-he turned to the other, and
trace of excitement came into his
voice--"the big thing is NINE"
The sound Of the door opening made
both men swing round instantly; then
Peterson stepped forward with
smile as Irma entered.
Back, my dear. / hardly expected
You so soon."
In a few words he told the girl
what had happened, and she clapped
her hands together dellghtedly.
"Assuredly shall have to marry
hot 81. ,lol T.
the least boring individual have met
in this atrocious country" She sat
down and lit a cigarette. II saw Wal
ter tonight. He came over especially
to see you. They want you there for
meeting. at the Ritz"
Peterson frowned.
ats most inconvenient," he re-
marked with shade Of annoyance in
his voice. did he say why?"
among other things think they're
uneasy about the American" she an
swered. "My dear man, you can east
ly slip over for a day."
"Of course can" said Peterson
lrrltably; "but that doesn't alter the
fact that it's inconvenient. Things
will be shortly coming to a head here,
and want to be on the spot. How
ever" He started to walk up and
down the room, frowning thoughtfully.
"YOur fish is hooked, mon ami"
continued the girl to darlington. HE
has already proposed three times;
and he has introduced me to dread
ful-loOking woman of extreme virtue,
who has adopted me as her niece for
the great occasion"
"What great occasion7" asked LAX
ington.
"Why, his coming Of age" cried the
girl. Il am to go to Laidley Towers
as an honored guest of the duchess
Of hampshire" She threw back her
head and laughed. "What 40 you
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think of that, my friend2 The old
lady will be wearing pearls and all
complete, in honor Of the great day,
and shall be one Of the admiring
house party"
"How do you know she'll have them
in the house?" said Lexington.
Because dear Freddie has told me
So" answered the girl. She blew two
smoke rings and then laughed.
"Freddie is really rather dear at
times. don't think I've ever met
any one who is so nearly an idiot
without being one. STILL" she re-
peated thoughtfully, he's rather
DEAR"
<rN nm fNONrrTNyrynrN
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tTo BE CONTINUED,

The world needs good men much
more than 1t needs either rich met,
or great men.-Uncle Henry's Sayings
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-10

If man doesn't repeat the cute
things his baby says 1t is sure thing
that he hasn't any baby.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-10

Even as years advance, one may be
stirred by moonlight, but se never
knows what to do with 1t.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-10

The consumer isn't listening to the
hens lay. He is listening for 1t.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-10

Mother-in-law is the initiative and
referendum or the recall.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-10

The good man prolongs his life; to
live twice.-Marial.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-10

These days keep the geography busy
following the flag.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-10

will show you where It is." He 5pcIed
the door and stood there smiling.
And at that moment all the lights
went out.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1922-03-10
THREE.

1t was half an hour before Drum
mOnd decided that 1t was safe to start
exploring. First he took off his shoes,
and tying the laces together, he slung
them around his neck. Then, as ST.
lently as he could, he commenced to
scramble upward.
1t was not an easy operation; one
slip and nothing could have stopped
him sliding down and finally crash
ing into the garden below, with a
broken leg, at the very least, for his
pains. In addition. there was the
risk Of dislodglng a slate, an unwise
proceeding In house where most of
the occupants slept with one eye open.
But at last he got his hands over the
ridge Of the roof, and in another mo-
ment he was sitting straddlewise
across 1t.
A sudden rattle close to him made
him start violently; only to curse him
self for nervous ass the next mo-
ment. and lean forward eagerly. One
Of the blinds had been released from
inside the room. and a pale. diffused
light came filtering out into the night
from the side Of the glass roof. He
was still craning backward and for
ward to try and find some chink
through which he could see, when,
with a kind Of uncanny elaboration,
one Of the panes of glass slowly
opened II was worked on ratchet
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-06-15
"Why Dad Should
Belong to the Farm
Bureau"

Farm children in all parts Of the United
States have entered a contest in writing
letters on why Dad Should Belong 10
the Farm Bureau"
The children who write the letters are
the first reason. Dad should Join the
Farm Bureau because he owes them every
precaution he can take for their welfare.
He should take an interest in cooperative
marketing because he owes his children
a strong financial background-as good
clothes as other kids wear. He owes his
high school junior girl the kind of dresses
in which she can meet the merchants
daughter and other classmates without
apology.
He owes the little tyke who takes a
bucket as big as himself to the corral
every morning and struggles back with
it full OF milk, a safe future with cultural
advantages and a proper hospital If he
is sick. He owes the twelve-year-old boy
who rides a pillow through a hot and dusty
August day a college education and a good
time once in a while. He ives the chill
dren who unquestioningly help him pro-
duce, ~luxuries like magazines, trips TO the
city, comfortable homes, baseball bats,
things hat money can buy. And there
isn't a farmer in the United States who
doesn't want his children to have an easier
life than he has had.
The Farm Bureau presents a means to
these ends-not so perfect az that Of course,
but 1t is an opportunity. Dad should
so build up his community and SO or
ganiie the farming industry that the little
letter writer's will not become discouraged
and sell their heritage for a mess Of pot
tage in the city. The Farm Bureau
stands for better roads, better homes, fair
government, just profits, square business,
education, things that money can buy
American principles-and interesting agri-
culture.
Dad should join the Farm Bureau
writes an eleven-year-old girl Of New
Hampshire, because he will learn how
to be a better dairy man."
Perhaps, my child, but we believe he
has even better reasons than that.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-06-15

bureau gives US to help ourselves. VIC
didn't have thar opportunity when we
were unorganized.
The county Farm Bureau is organized
strictly along lines Of service. The num-
Der of Office calls and farm visits handled
by the average county farm adviser dur
ing the year is amazing.
1t has been the common experience Of
most county Farm Bureaus that it wa
the best farmers who took most advantage
Of the opportunities extended to them by
the county farm bureau. 1t is also the
leading farmers Of the community who
are usually willing to give up part Of their
time to extending some sort of service to
other members.
Some county Farm Bureaus have as
their slogan, "A Job For Everybody"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1922-06-15
FARM BUREAU
JUNIOR l. GROW

The Junior division Of the Farm Blu
reau has grown from $4,000 members in
1914 to 331 900 members. The boys
and girls clubs have as their goal 5000 600
members by 1880, Many counties have
an assistant to the county agent whose
entire time is taken up with helping the
boys and girls learn better produc-
ton. There are APO local leaders in
the United States. Last year the boys
and girls working under the Farm Bureau
produced S., 1855, 092 worth of products.
Besides, club work is great fun and it
makes a fellow want to stay in the
try.