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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1922-08-10
Prepar,ne For Big Celebration.

Preparing For Big Celebration.
Burlington.-The Office OF the loeaa
Chamber OF Commerce is the busiest
place In the city, and tho clerical
force Of tho Office has been increased
on account Of the extra work In pec'
pairing for the big event. Aamance
Day, which will be celebrated here on
August n. Extensive advertising has
been carried on during the past week
In the interest OF the celebration. W
rious committees are busy making the
preparations belonging To their respeo-
tive committees.
Over 80 floats will be 10 the big
parade that is being planned for the
day. Photographers Of note will mako
pictures OF the event. II is expected
that thousands Of people from Ala.
nance and adjoining counties ! and
from various sections OF the state, will
be In Burlington for the event. Some
Of the most prominent people Of the
state will attend the festivities OF the
day and witness tho great page6nt
which will reproduce the battle OF
Alamance, the first battle OF the Amer.
ioan Revolution.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1922-08-10

Wake Forest Summer Sessions Ends.
Wake Forest. Forests sum-
mer session came TO a close with the
termination Of the final examinations
and the three hundred students that
constituted tho second vacation ses'
sion Of Wake Forest began to leave
According to the records Of the
school and Dr.. d. b Bryan. director
the second session Of Wake ForestB
activities In summer training has met
with much succcsa ond points to q
continuation Of the growth Of summer
school at Wake Forest.
The enrolment OF tho school this
summer was increased abont Is per
cent over that OF 1921 at which time
the summer school was organized BY
the board Of trustees OF Wake Forest
college. The school was !naugurated
By the trustees with tho intention Of
making Wake Forest the Mecca OF
Baptist education for the summer and
th.s intention is rapidly being real.
ised.
TO Dr. D. 3. Bryan and his commit
teo On the summer school goes the
credit Of the summers record and
every detail was well prepared tor
and efficiently executed The Av
school has not closed but will con.
tiuue until the 2lst OF August, when
the State Supreme Court examination
is held for applicants for lav \
cense.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20
EAT LESS MEAT
IF BACK HURTS
Take a glass of Salts to flush Kidneys
if BLADDER bothers you-Drink
lots of water.

Eating meat regularly eventually pro
ducos kidney trouble in some form OF
other, says .. Well-known authority, be-
cause the uric acid in meat excites the
Kidneys, they become oyerworked; get
sluggish; clog up and cause all sorts of
distress. particularly backache and mis-
cry in the kidney region; rheumatic twin
ges, severe headaches, acid stomach, con
stipatiou, torpid liver, sleeplessness,
bladder and urinary irritation.
The moment your back hurts or kid
neys aren't acting right, or if bladder
bothers you, get about four ounces of
Jad Salts from any good pharmacy;
take a tablespoonful in a glass of water
before breakfast Tor few days and your
kidneys will then act fine. This famous
salts is made from the acid OF grapes
and lemon juice, combined with lithia,
and has been used for generations to
flush clogged kidneys and stimulate them
to normal activity; also to neutralize the
acids in the urine so it no longer irri-
tatcs, thus ending bladder disorders.
Jad Salts cannot iniure anyone;
make 4 delightful effervescent lithia-
water drink which millions Of men and
women take now and then to keep the
kidneys and urinary organs clean, thus
avoiding serious kidney disease.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20

Dynamiters dressed in asbestos
clothing braved the great column of
flames of burning oil well near Long
Beach, California, placing a charge
of explosive which blew out the fire.
One hundred pounds of gelatine dyna-
mite, wrapped in asbestos paper, was
placed on an asbestos-covered chair
close to the flaming we'll. A detonator
shot the charge, while it was in the
midst of the column of fame, about
eight feet from the ground. The ex-
plosion cut the flame column, the
downward force blowing out the fire.
Wireless on horseback is the latest
innovation on many large stock ranch
es in the West. The current is round
ed through the horses shoes from a
plate of metal beneath the saddle.
An old Negro sings and dances on
the platform of a small station in Ok
lahoma when each train pulls in. He
dances for the coins which the tour
lists throw to him. 1t is said this man
has met every train coming into the
town for the past 10 years. Out of
his savings he has built church. of
which he |. The pastor, known as the
Straight Gate Church. He breaches
there morning and evening every
Sunday, besides holding street meet
jngs Sunday afternoons, and dances
week days to keep things going.
President Harding writes his mes
sages to Congress in pencil, habit
he acquired from his years of news
paper work.
England never forgets a service
rendered a subject" is an old saying
Of the sea, which was recently borne
out, when the British consulate OF
New York bestowed ON a German
merchant marine officer silver lOV
ing cup and medal earned by daring
rescue previous to the war. In Feb
ruary, 1914, the British STEAMSHIP
County of Devon capsized and fol
three days her captain and p mem
bers of the crew pitched in wild seas
The German tanker Deutschland, sight
ing the helpless Britishers, put out 9
boat in command of the Deutschland's
first officer. Disregarding danger
they picked up the British crew. Six
yaers later the British consul-genera-
presented to the recent enemy Eng
lands testimonial for an act CT brav
cry at sea
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20

Talking by telephone from a NOV
ing trolly car with point more than
three miles distant, recently took
place on the lines of New York cleo
trio railway company. This feat was
accomplished by using the trolly wire
as carrier of another current which
transmitted the message.
The economic value OF single toad
during May, June and July, is S19.44.
according to estimates of the Depart
ment of Agriculture. This value is
based on the toads destruction of
cutworms and other injurious insects.
One hundred nine veterans of the
Mexican War of 1916 are on the pen
sion roll of the United States today
Mother Carey's Post Box is a
water-tight barrel hooked to a long
stout chain hanging from a lonely
cliff of rocky promontory known as
Cape Virgin in the Strait of Magellan
This barrel is a post Office, but the pos
tai authorities of no government in the
world have authority in that rocky
waste. Every ship going through the
Strait of Magellan sends boat to this
oak barrel. The letters In the barrel
are looked over to see if there Is any
mail for the men on board and other
letters are placed in the barrel for
seamen on board ships headed for
the Horn. Money and valuables have
been sent through this barrel post
office and there has never been a VIC
lation of confidence placed in Mother
Carey's Post Office
A proposal to 'disarm" parks in
American cities by removing all orna-
mental cannon was made recently by
the president of the American Civic
Association in his annual address The
suggestion was offered. not as an aid
to the Disarmament Conference, but
on the grounds that the guns add moth
ing 10 ire beauty of public places.
a new method of waterproofng
paper makes it possible to use it fol
the manufacture OF small articles, like
purses, and as q substitute for leather
or rubber in making diaphrams for
gas meters and similar articles
Cancer causes the death Ct more
Americans every year than the total
number Of men lost by the United
States in the World war
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20
COME TO FLORIDA

If you really wort treat.
Come to Florida:
The climate can't be beat
In Florida;
Every woman, man and ohId
VIII find life one sunny
Smile,
If they'll come and stay.
In Florida
Conditions are the best
In Florida;
You can work or you can rest
In Florida;
If you're large or if you're
small
Ii you're short or if
you're tall,
There's . place here fer you
all
In Florida !"
n9o r.
Now cont delay too long,
Come to Florida.
You'iI ind there's nothing
wrong 49,
Win Florida: ia '''
If you can not come to stay, 49,.
Take advantage, while
you may
OF ! short. vacation day
tn Florida.
Mrs. c. M. Clay.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20

Consideration
He-Would you scream if / Kissed
you?
she-Wel, wouldn't want 10
brighten mother
Keep on liyin' Just today,
Don't hunt for any sorrow;
Have all yer troubles yesterday,
An all yer fun tomorrow"
In the Dark
He seized her in the dark and kissed
her.
For moment bliss was his.
"Oh." he said 4 thought it was my
sister"
She laughed and said, 1T is"
Chivalry Is NO More
They fought and died for their lady
In olden days when knights were
bold;
But now the song is changed. you see.
And il the ladys love you'd hold
You'll have TO spend your money free.
Or else her love will soon grow
cold
The Friendly Sort O. Way
When a man amt got a cent. an he's
feelin kind O. blue.
An the clouds hang dark an heavy
an won't let the sunshine
through.
Its great thing, O my brethren. for a
Teller just to lay
His hand upon your shoulder in q
friendly sort of way.
II makes a man feel curious. it makes
the tear drop start,
An you feel a sort O lutter in the re-
gion Of the heart
You can't look up an meet his ewes:
you don't know what to say.
When his hand is on your shoulder in
friendly sort o way.
On. the worlds curious compound
with its honey an it's gall.
With its cares an bitter crosses-but
a good world, after all,
An a good God must have made it
least ways that's what say
When q hand rests.on my shoulder in
friendly, sort. o way
james Whitcomh Rily.<
The Real Cause for comolaint
The maid had been using surrepti
tiopsly the bath tub Of her employer
an elderly bishop. He was a bachelor
very fassldio1s about his toilet, and
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20

TOO Fresh,
Oh. he eonsenA.and, don't hnd fault :
With the husband that .yeave got;
Remember 'enasNsife. turned 10 salt
BY furnnig froms hen~Lot $50.
4. let y ->.A.s.e
Wnat. He Needed. !. 49,
When Farmer .Basfett. -qesided to
send his son TO college, and selected
one exploiting the advantages of its
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20
Watchful Waiting

Pat had been very sick OF the flu"
and on tile first day out after being
confined to the house for six weeks
he met his old friend Michael.
Well, Pat" said Michael sympa-
-thetically, and have you been very
bad with the "hu?"
Sure. that have. Michael the in
valid replied, wasn't it merself that
looked through the death columns ev.
cry day TO see if me own name was
there?'
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20
NC TICS OF APPLICATION. FoR FINAL
ClD$S9AR GARDEN TRACTOR

sacror on the. market today. DOES ne
work OF @saeThorse quicker. cheaper and
BETTE tx jns1 tie thing to work your crops
cost of.:n1a Latainiag 4. horse i Send for fo,
literature on come and see it work al
81 dse31zss, fdcal agent, ss eli seFfe: Fla.
l. IS Tyr : g.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20
Pathological

4 colored woman one day visited
the court house in a Tennessee town
and said 10 the Judge:
Is you-an the reperbate judge?"
Il am the judge OF probate, mann
my
Use come to you-all cause Use in
trouble Nah man-he's done died
detested and Use got tree little inf
dels so Use cum to be appointed der
execut1oner."
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20
Gayety of Nations

Several of the larer powers are
planning TO assume control of Portu-
gal one of the countries that assisted
recently in establishing the right of
self-determination.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20

physical training system, he had a
Main talk with the president.
John don't need no setting-up exer-
cises. lie sets up tod late already, so
I'd ruther you'd cut them out But
say. il you've got any good getting up
exercises that are sure thing, go to
it with john" Wayside Tales.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20
Nowadays

Maybe you can't make a silk purse
out Of pigs ear. but a silk stocking
certainly improves a calf.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20


plain talk with the president.
John don't need no setting-up exer-
cises. lie sets up TOD late already, so
I'd ruther you'd cut them out. But
say. il you've got any good getting up
exercises that are sure thing, go to
it with john" -Wayside Tales.
His Mistake
Why, Sam" said the lawyer to the
old darkey servant. who had asked
him to get divorce for him. wait
awhile. Mandy will improve. And re-
member. you took her for better or
worse"
Yes. sab: yes. sah," said Sam,
but, believe me, dat woman is a
whole lot wuss dan l took her fort"
Gayety of Nations
Several of the larer powers are
planning to assume control of Portu-
gal, one of the countries that assisted
recently in establishing the right of
self-determination.
Stineine
Il believe" shouted the very mill
tant general, in fighting an enemy
with his own weapons! That's what
advocate"
Tell me-, came meak voice from
the end of the hall, tell me, how
long does 1t take you to sting wasp?"
Their Taking Ways
There was a swap social in Oak
Park the other evening. The local pa
per. commenting on it. said: 'Ev-
erybody took something they didn't
need Many of the ladies took their
husbands"
Hard of Hearing
Lady went into a store and asked
for a camisole What bust?" asked
the salesman. Il didn't hear any
thing she replied.
Modern Version
Rims on her fingers,
Bells on her toes,
She has a Jazz band
Wherever she goes.
One Certainty
The surest place to find sympathy
is in the dictionary
Nature Verse
They're censming the movies.
We hope they'll have a care
and car all the wicked trees
It whose limbs are bare.
cla-But Good!
Fond Nother-Don't you admire my
new dress. Clarice?
Clarice-Yes. mamma: It's lovely
Foud Mother (seizea with an eluca-
tional impulse And. Clarice. al the
silk is provided for US BY e poor worm.
Clarice fseized Win IN inspirationl
do you mean daddy?
Pathological
a colored woman one day visited
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20
Their Taking Ways

There was a swap social in Oak
Park the other evening. The local pa
per. commenting on it. said: 'Ev-
erybody took something they didn't
need Many OF the ladies took their
husbands"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20
Lies Uncertainties

People who think they know it all
usually discover their mistake when
tbey bet on football and elections.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20

The Shot Was Meant for Him
Interlocutor-Say Tambo, some
time ago / asked you to supply my
family with turkey, didn't I?
Tambo-Yessah.
northumberland told you that I
wanted tame ones, not wild.
Tambo-Yessah.
nterlocutor-Wen, that last one
you sent US was wild turkey.
Tambo-No it wasn't, boss.
Interlocutor-But | found some shot
in it.
Tambo-Wen. sab, boss, dat was a
tame bird all right. Dat shot was
meant for me.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20
Surely Would

The average So COW would certain
~ be stuck up if she knew she was
wearing 1856 worth Of shoes On her
back at present prices.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20
Willie Boy Knew

Willie Boy Knew
Willie was being measured for his
first made-to-order suit OF clothes
Dc you want the shoulders pad
ded, my little man?" inquired the tail
or.
Nav" said Willie, significantly.
pad the pants"
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20
Hard of Hearing

Hard of Hearing
Lady went into a store and asked
for a camis0le What bust?" asked
the salesman. Il didn't hear any
thing she replied.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20

Bad taste consists in buying cost
y things that look cheap Good taste
consists in buying cheap things that
look Xpensive.-Hartford Times.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20
WITS AND FUNNIES

desired the exclusive use Of his tub
He reprimanded the maid with much
Indignation
What disuesses me most. Mary.
is that you have done this behind NY
back. Wayside Tales.
.Acquariam in New York to have
another story. Headline. Fish story
Newark News.
Four Things
Four things man must learn to do.
i he would make his record true;
To think without confusion clearly;
TIC love his fellow man sincerely;
TO act from honest motives purely;
TO trust in God and Heaven secure
".
Bad taste consists in buying cost
y things that look cheap. Good taste
consists in buying cheap things that
look eXpensive.-Har1ford Times.
Surely Would
The average So COW would certain
ly be stuck up if she knew she was
wearing 1886 worth Of shoes en- her
back At present prices.
Lies Uncertainties
People who think they know it all
usually discover their mistake when
they bet on football and elections.
Nowadays
Maybe you can't make silk purse
out Of a pigs ear. but a silk stocking
certainly improves a calf.
Watchful Waiting
Pat had been very sick OF the flu
and on tie first day out after being
confined TO the house for six weeks
.a r,,o+ IA olI
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1922-01-20
Stinging!

OtiH9'HSi
Il believe shouted the very mill
tant general, in fighting an enemy
with his own weapons! That's what
| advocate
Tell me-" came a meak voice from
the end OF the hall, tell me, how
long does 1t take you to sting wasp?"
New Britain herald., 1922-10-11
HONOR UNKNOWN DEAD
40 European War Veterans Stop or at Washington and Visit Ar-
 lington Cemetery.

Washington, Oct. II. - Military honors and reception by President Harding had been arranged for the 70 European world war veterans ar irving here today en route to New Orleans to attend as delegates to the third international conference of the inter-allied veterans federation. Fol- lowing a reception ip the presidential room at Union station by federal off cials members of the diplomatic corps and the heads of local American Le- zion posts the representatives of the world war veteran organizations of England, France, Belgium, Italy, Ru- mania, Czecho- -Slovakia and Serbia are to proceed under cavalry escort to Arlington national cemetery to lay wreath on the tomb of Americas unknown soldier.
 A dinner rendered by the District of Columbia department of the American Legion and g reception by the presi- dent at the White House will con- clude the days program here for the delegates who leave for New Orleans on their special train tonight.
New Britain herald., 1922-10-11
NEW BRITAIN GIRL IN TENNIS TOURNEY
Miss Nellie Levitt in Conn.
 College Games

New London Oct 11.-Twenty- six contestants are participating in the
 annual fall tennis tournament at Con
 necticut college. The winner will re- ceive a handsome silver loving cup of-
 Tered by Dr. George N, Bates, a New London tennis enthusiast. The en- trants in the tournament are:
 Nellie Levitt 23 of New Britain,
 Mary Snodgrass '24 of Avalon, Pa, Katherine Francke '23 of New York city, Edith L. Bender '26 of New
 York city Eliza beth Whittier '26 of
 Lowell, Mass, Lucille Ferris '2e of
 Greenwich, Christine Pickett '2s of Ansonia, Katherine Swan '2s of New London. Alice Holcombe '23 of Ja- maica Plans, Mass, Katherine Slay- ter PA of Auburndale, Mass, Julia Warner '23 of Beacon Falls, Amy Hilker '24 of Sayville, l.. l., Marie l.. Berg '23 of Brussels Belgium, Bar bara Clay "A of New Haven, Janet Sunderland '2s of Danbury, Helen Hood '26 of somervile, Mass. Ethel Law '26 of Brookline, Mass, Gladys Harris '25 of Middletown, Margaret Mccarthy 23 of Naugatuck, Dorothy Swan '2e of Dedham, Mass, Gertrude Locke '25 of Newton Upper Falls Mass, Rosamond Beebe '26 of Upper Montclair. N. J., Dorothy Hubbel PA of Westport, Myrtice Tryon '24 of Willimantic, Elizabeth Mahan '2l of New London and Janet Preston PA of Highland, N Y.
 In the first open meeting of the dramatic club of the season, Stuart Walkers Three Pills in a Bottle" was given. The coaching was done by Miss Virginia Eggleston '24 of New London. A number of the mem- bers of the club who have been &C., tive In dramatics in past years par ticipated, including Eileen Fitzgerald A of Holyoke. Mass, Florence Bas- sevitch PA of Hartford, Elizabeth Merry "A of Hadlyme, Alice Bar rett '25 of Troy, N. r., Jessie Bigelow '23 of Washington, D. C., Katherine Culver '23 of Montclair, N. J., Eleanor Hunken '25 of New York city and Michaelina Namovich '23 of Hartford
 Saturday evening the first of a series of parties for the freshman class was given by the seniors in the gymnasium. The entertainment, given entirely by seniors, was called "The Dance of the Masque." present ing in four stages the evolution of the dance from the time of the cave man to the present. Emily Stay maker of Troy, N. r., and Helen Hig- gins of Norwich were the principals in the cave man dance. Frances Set low of New Haven, Marion Johnson of Naugatuck and Minnie Kreyken- bonn of New Haven were the out standing figures in the medieval dance. Claire Cainen of Willimantic and Jessie Bigelow of Washington. D. C., portrayed the dance of our parents, and Michaelina Namovich of Hart ford and Caroline Francke of New York city gave a dashing portrayal of the dance of 1922.
New Britain herald., 1922-10-11
City Items
Radio sets and supplies at M,

Radio sets and supplies at Morans --advt
 The red fox fur donated to the Catholic Daughters of America by Mrs. Jack Rivers and Mrs. George ing fund has been awarded to Miss Anna Rajune, telephone operator at the Corbin Screw corporation factory.
 Shultz & Costello, inc, have sold two lots on Judd avenue to Leroy Strong for Bernadotte Loomis.
 Martha Chapter, o. E. S., will hold it's usual afternoon social tomorrow at 2:3o p. m. and supper at 6;3o o'clock. The lodge meeting will be held at 7:30 p. m followed by card party for members and friends.
 Meet me at Schn.arrs for dinner.- advt.
 Americanization Director James E. O'Brien will address teachers in- stitute in Norwich, Saturday, on the subject, Organizing the Community for Americanization Work"
 Tabs fair opens Fri. Oct. 2o.-advt.
 Americanization Director James F. O'Brien and President Philip Tanraz, of the Assyrian-American club, will be the speakers at a meeting of that organization in the old Elihu Burritt school this evening at 7;30 o'clock. New members will be initiated and program for the winter will be out lined.
 Confirmation will be observed at the church of St. John the Evangelist, Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock.
 Mrs. Lyman A. Holmes of St. Clair, Michigan, is visiting her brother, c. E. Jones of Stanley street
 g. J. Barrett and son, Clifford F., of 391 Arch street, have gone on an auto trip to Niagara Falls.
New Britain herald., 1922-10-11

The members of the auxiliary committee have made regular visits to the hospital throughout the year, groups of three making three or four visits during each month and send ing the reports to Dr. Reeks, The annual tea, under the aus pices of the committee was held in October and was we'll attended, the expenses being defrayed by Mrs. J. A. Traut.
 Christmas gifts were also provid- cd for all patients, nurses and em- ployes. and at Easter time plants and flowers. furnished by the mem- oers, brought cheer to the patients. The committee has tried to keep in touch win all the various depart ments of the Institution and feels that the hospital was never more bene- ficent in It's ministrations than 1t is today.
 Respectfully submitted,
 CHARLOTTE o. HUNGERFoRD,
 Chairman"
New Britain herald., 1922-10-11
DISTURBANCES IN DUBLIN.

Dublin, Oct. II, (By Associated Press) ).-Numerous ambushes accom- panied by heavy bursts of firing oc- cured in various parts of the city during last night, The fighting con- tinued until dawn. No reports on the casualties were available this forenoon.