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The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30
Avoiding, Death And :
& Taxes In China

To. the uext fellow who growls about
paying his corporation income tax,
youDcapahse thes perfectly mild and
proper exclamation, eco to ChinaI"
lf he doe; he can form China Trade
Corporation under the new "China
Trade Act, 1922" (H. R. 481Q), just
approvedsby President Harding, and
bscometsthe proud owner of a Chi
neset dried egg. factory "or cement
plant. ? So>long as the, corporation in
come ixs~derived from sources wholly
within China HI the law says he need
notfworry about any treasury assist
ants sehscking up on his charitable
contribution.
dts . sAther interesting story of
bow sgeNernment,iw which is economic
ing IN eNary way and utilizing every
source of &venue canrafford to do this
1er sn AN asican merchant In China,
At ,srx .,.shAt eanaAtition sia the
life (and 4 ]sometimes the death) /. Of
trade. Out, China trade was languish-
ing becauseii ouramerchants could. not
eompeta .on as,basis Of equality with
British, japanese and French aner-
chants in China, whose governments
had for many years devised means Of
Gxempting them from income tax. on
their; China business.
The Honskong ordinances have long
afforded British firms who wish 10
do. business In China, a tax-free We
.hicle for their, trade, and, British com
panies organized under these ordi-
nances have never had to pay dollar
to the British. treasury for corpora
ton incomssstaxJ Likewise, the Jap
anese ind French governments have
both devised means of renting in
come taxes paid by their nationals on
China business. Hernce the Ameri-
can merchant has been operating un-
Ger n severe handicap ever since 1919.
The Nations Business.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30
In Bankruptcy

United States Of America,
Western District of South Carolina,
In the District Court.
In the Matter of
A. w. Pittman.
Notice is hereby given that on the
18th day of October, 1922. the said
A. w. Pittman was duly adjudicated a
Bankrupt, and the first meeting of
the creditors will be held at Union,
S. c., in the Office of S. E. Barron,
Esq, Referee in Bankruptcy, on the
4th day of November, 1922, at S
o'clock in the afternoon, at which
time tie said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint trustee,
examine the said Bankrupt, and
transact such other business as may
come before said meeting.
8. E. Barron,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Union, 8. c., Oct 10th, 1922.
1522-5t
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In Bankruptcy

United States of America,
Western District of South Carolina,
In the District Court.
In the Matter of
A. w. Pittman and F. J. Pittman, Co.
partners. trading and doing busi-
ness as Pittman Bros.
Notice is hereby given that on the
10th day of October, 1922, the said
Pittman Bros. was duly adjudicated a
Bankrupt, and the first meeting of
the creditors will be held at Union,
s. c., in the Office of s. E. Barron,
Esq, Referee in Bankruptcy, on the
4th day of November, 1922, at 5
O'Clock in the afternoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint trustee,
examine the said Bankrupt, and
transact such other business as may
come before said meeting.
8. E. Barron,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Union, 8. c., Oct. 10th, 1922.
1925
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30

The Russian Ruble recently worth 55c Civ
ing the above a value of $27,5O0.0O.
Save this great fortune has built up
by buying foreign after It is that $780,
900 worth of radum has been
calling attention
OF oil and other industries that being directed
russia The Chicago Tribune Sept 18th attention to
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In Bankruptcy

United States of America,
Western District of South Carolina,
Ir the District Court.
In the Matter of
F. j. Pittman.
Notice is hereby given that on the
10th day of October, 1922, the said
F. j. Pittman was duly adjudicated a
Bankrupt, and the first meeting of
the creditors will be held at Union,
S. c., in the Office Of s. E. Barron,
Esq, Referee in Bankruptcy, on the
4th day Of November, 1922. at S
o'clock in the afternoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint a trustee,
examine the said Bankrupt, and
transact such other business as may
come before said meeting.
8. e. Barron,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Union, s. c., Oct. 10th, 1922.
1926
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30
Msziean Playwrishts Would
Bar Foreign Rreauction,

sAAssieos City. i or. 27ssaTwo unipas
effaSnthxyunususl natssre have 3,ast
sesH ;1ornsd here. .~thSh Bullhshtsxss
Syndicate and the Union Of Play
1x1hts-, The- x0rmsr has ~ itssnam.
bsrs all men. who. appear In the cor,
rdas from the monosabios, or help
ers, to the highest salaried matador.
'At-ths tinaugural meeting It was de-
cided to, establish a wage scale, de
mand better bulls than, were afforded
last seasou, sand ;betterf working con-
'ditions,", whatever that may mean.
y The playwrishts, acting in conjunc-
ton with the Union Of Theater Em-
ployes, are now demanding that none
but their own works be produced on
the, local stage, except by special, per-
mission.
d, Mexican .dramatistsa lead a busy
life, and those who. are regularly en-
,ploysd, at the DOZEN or 20, .thsaters
here are required to produce at least
two entirely new shows every week.
They are fond Of making current
politics in Mexico their theme, and
asa result some of the most caustic
comments ON, the present ,administra-
tion may be found in the theaters.
Only recently, following the return
Of Secretary de la Huerta, from New
SYorkNwhere he negotiated with Mex
ico's creditors, sketch was SO ad-
,versely critical that it was ordered
discontinued
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30

Approved rules for growing cotton
under boil weevil conditions:
1. Plow under cotton stalks early
in the fall, using disc harrow.
2. Plant early, using an early va
riety Of seed and fertilize literally.
8. Pick punctured buds and
squares.
4. Use dust poison.
S. Plant small acreage.
6. Work often.
z. Clean off the hedge rows and
fence corners.
If you do these things, and do not
have. a wet July, you can make cotton
in spite Of the boil weevil, but you
cannot make cotton and not do these
things.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30

A NICE four room cottage on Sardir'
. road. and near City cemetery. This
Is an attractive house and very
large lot. nearly acre. wired In, and
= running water. This Is the Kohn
place. This nice and sttractive lit.
b tie home can be purchased, for
. $780, Suitable terms can be ar
ranged on both these pieces Of
~ property. 8. E. Barron. selling
agent. 1476-tf
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30
Notice

Mr.. Allen, the leader of music for
the Gypsy Smith meeting, will arrive
in the city Monday and has called for
choir rehearsal Wednesday evening
at 1880 o'clock. Each church in the
county is expected to send its choir
and all those who can sing and will,
are urged to attend this rehearsal.
The churches are requested to make
the announcement Sunday of the date
OF rehearsal. Guy H. Wilburn,
1520-4tpd Chairman.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30
Clemson Installing Radio

Clemson College will begin INSTALL
ing its big radio outfit In the near
future. In all probability it will be
completed by January 1st and infor-
nation from the college will hs sent
"ut over the entire state. Receiving
-utfits will be installed in the Offices
CT all county agents, and they will
get latest information direct from
the college. At first nothing but re-
ports, weather bulletins and news, for
farmers will be sent out. II is hoped
that amusement programs can be ar
ranged later on. The only schools
in the South having broadcasting sta
tions are Texas and Auburn.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30

In rural England It Ia customary
to plat bunch of straw in a ho ~e's
tail as sign that its owner In willing
to sell the animal.
Leeches are claimed by many ocu-
lists as very useful in certain diseases
Of the eye.
There are $4,000 miles Of na-ed
nv surfaced highways IN the United
Statsa.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30
SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENTS

FOR RENT-Large, commodious Ga
aarags located on .Gadberry street
f. equipped with lights and sewerage
+. :, connection. Has lathe machine with
o electric motor. Surrounded by
90 streets, except on .,one side. Gas
tank ~and pump, also stand for
washing cars. For terms and rental
j.: See w. 8. McLure. ,1427-Sa&Tu-tf
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30

FOR SALE-A nice 5-room bungalow
practically new, within one block Of
East Main street, $4,000 for a quick
sale. E. F. Kelly & Bro. 1511-tf
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30

MONEY TO LOAN at 6 per cent on
far'a lands only. Jno. K. Hamblin,
Attorney for Atlantic Joint Stock
Land Bank. 1499-tf
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The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30

FULGHUM OATS, abruzzi rye, GRIM
son clover, vetch seed for sale. Peo-
pies Supply Co. 1521-2t
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30

Our cat says so many people carry
no load that a few have to carry a
burden.
Our cat says defation is not as
lleasant as imitation.
Our cat says a goodly number of
farmers have already plowed under
their cotton stalks.
Our cat says a rose planted now
will yield rich returns later.
Our cat says he will be glad to have
every subscriber in arrears pay up.
Our cat says we desire many things
that we do not need.
Our cat says a debt is easier made
than paid
Our cat says will to work is a
guarantee that the task will be done.
Our cat says where ignorance
sbounds slavery abides.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30

LOST-One pair of heavy Zylonit|
specks with Kryptok lenses. Re-
ward If returned to l.. j. Hames or
Times Office. 1521-3t
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30

WE ARE OFFERING to the dirt
farmers Of Union county $4,000 at
6h per cent interest provided you
make application in the next 80
days. R. L. Kelly, Sec. c.-Treas.
1611-tf
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30

MONEY TO LOAN On city or country
property in large, amounts on easy
terms. 8. E. Barron. l4O6-tf
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30

i Aafiorist; held ihiss wifss vhilA salst
other wuasan slappsd rhssS and than
she said It with policemen.
The Union daily times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1918-current, 1922-10-30
!. 5. 8 10 Ne Great Builder sf Red.
Eiood-Cells~an and Rheumatisu
L.;ht Col Just TrY If

E;Ht Gel just Try LII
''Rhcrma;isEi? Nc? No, indeed. a..
aid jsy fer me now for the first tims in
years. fect wonderful glory again in
thesfrses n,otton, II used to ,baverwhen my
% DAYS wee y9pnscr: / look Mt my hands
ana think or PIC twists and swellings they
used used ~ have bendA way over 20 the
,tloor. haven't been nble to do that in
many mar years. can thank s.. 8. s. for Il
Gl IgT 20 me itfwns Etlsing, snn. Of joy'and
liberty. Brothers and sisters In misery.
DO not closes.your eyes and think that
health, free H1otion and stfenRth ara gone
from sou 4 rSyer! 1t is not so. 1t is here
ana Bow f.r al Of you. 8, 8. 8. Is wait
ing. 70 help yea There is a. reason usWhy
r. 8. s. will help you. When you increase
the, Number ~ your rsd-blood, celia the
entire system undergoes q Tremendous
change. g Eyanything3 depends on ahleoI-
strength.a Blood which is minus sufficient
red-ccfls fcad4to a long list OF troubles.
'Hhennnfism ,fef one Of them.. g. g. g. is
the ,sreat, bl4od-cleanser, blood, builder,
cystefh strengtnener, nerve 1nvfgorator. If
stops skin ef9ptiona toS; ylmpleao ohiAsk-
heads Acne, bQils, 4ecEema. It builds mp
rnn down, tlrSd men and women beautf-
fiess compiexidng, makes the flesh, fiEney.
.ktnrt 3. q. foday. II - solo St al drug
stcres In two Bfzes. The >1arGee Size bettio
is the more economical. A..
~ ,ERses ,ERsyss ss~!:g xSE 'sSs. IS.
8. 9. 8. Il IN D. Uhion Drug St.r.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-13
LOYena Items

Udell Richardson is on the sick list
this week.
Mrs A. J. Nix will be home Sunday
Mr.. Nix will go after her.
The Registration Books opened
July 18th and will be open until the
21st of July.
Those who did not vote at the last
election will be required to register
before voting.
Dale Wheeler is visiting at the
home of his Uncle Frank this. week.
The Goodwill Orchestra will tour
the county again this year and have
asked me to make arrangements for
them. They will be at the Church
near you at 8 p. m. on Saturday,
July, 20 and the people of the COM
munity will be expected to entertain
them. | would suggest that they ar
range to have basket supper at the
church as it will be less trouble for
the women and more convenient for
tho orchestra.
| am leaving for vacation and if
arrangements cannot be made, please
notify J. A. Spohn.
Yours truly,
W. B. HANLY.
Beaver County Agent to Frank
Wheeler.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-13
Tyrone Items

The Harvest is in full blast and
many are nearly done with their
wheat. More rain is needed for the
row crop.
Mrs. E. A.Blake and E. E. Hearn
were in Liberal last Saturday on bust
ness and pleasure combined. Every
business house was more than crowd
ed with customers and every one was
met with genuine greeting. Liberal
is sure an up-to-date place to visit,
and enjoy ones self.
W. Y. Cowden is here from Okla
homa City to look after his harvest
ing.
Corinne Leonard and Lavonne
Waltman went to Liberal Saturday,
and visited Leonard Mailman and
wife over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Both have a
young son at their home, born, July
7th.
Mr.. ]. H. Cherry is looking after
the Thomas Variety Store here while
Loren and Eugene are harvesting.
Mr.. Humphreys have extended their
room at their cafe and now have
splendid trade.
C. r Murphy and wife had w. Y.
Cowden of Oklahoma City as their
guest at dinner last Sunday.
E. S. Durham is remodeling part
OF the building where the bakery is,
and when finished will occupy it as
their home.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-13
Rice Oklahoma

Harvesting is the order of the day
around here.
RICE ......... ......... .. -.
Guy Thompson and Mr.. George,
who are harvesting in Seward County
Kansas were in this vicinity, Sunday.
Bethany Morrow spent Sunday and
Sunday night with Mrs. C. o. Melon
mold. Mr.. Guy Thompson called in
the evening.
Gilbert Morrow, and Cleo Oxley
made trip to Texhoma Saturday.
Everette Burns and family, Ray
Green and family, Mae Gafford and
Mrs. Stafford and Geneva and Erva,
were Sunday callers at the C. M.
Thompson home.
Ollie Morrow was in this vicinity
hunting harvest hands for Mr.. Hilton.
Cleo Oxley and family spent Sun
day at the George Oxley home.
A small crowd attended surprise
party on Zelma Beaman and Betty
Chapple Wednesday night. Ice Cream
and cake were served.
Miss Betty Chapple left Thursday
for her home in Wichita Kansas.
Harlem Burns and family and Jas.
Watkins and family spent Sunday at
G. E. Beamans and ate ice cream.
Brother Perry preached at Baker
Sunday. f a
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-13

Carl Glenn, agent for the Allis
Chalmers Tractor Co. made a bust
ness trip to Guymon Tuesday.
Mrs. W.. L Ledbetter of Eureka,
Kansas, has been visiting the last
two weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. More
house of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Gleason aud son
Of Kismet, were in Liberal the last of
the week visiting friends and con-
sulting physicians.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Summers and lit
tie son Melton left the first of the
week for Kansas City, for several
weeks visit with relatives.
Mrs. L. Littlejohm returned to her
home in Dalhart, Saturday, after an
extended visit at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. w. A. Naylor.
Mrs. Fred Burke and children re-
turned the last of the week from a
several days visit with relatives in
Texhoma.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl E. Handy Of
Hugoton, Kansas, were in the city
+ha lact of tba wealr shoppinp and
looking after business matters.
Jack Gray Of Satanic. is driving
a new Hudson Speedster, purchased
through the Mann Motor Company
of this city.
Mrs. ]. ". Timberlake and little
nd-daughter Of Plains were in Lib
eral Saturday shopping and visiting
friends
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs, r. NJ. Mcclure Of
Perry, Kansas returned to their home
Tuesday after several days visit
with their daughter, Mrs. A. w. Pam
lratz Of this place.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-13

Misses Josephine and Irene Metz
Lennye Greed and Messers. Gerald
Rector and Victor and Richard Smith
motored to the Cimarron River Mon
day morning and enjoyed delicious
sunrise breakfast.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-13

Mrs. George Goertson of Hutchin-
son returned toher home the last of
the week after several days visit with
friends and relatives here.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Ginter of Balko
Oklahoma, were Liberal visitors the
last of the week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-13

J. W. Talbofeero, of optima. was in
the city the last of the week on bust
ness.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Martin of Tyrone
were in Liberal on business Saturday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-13

J. T. Newly made business trip
to Hugoton the first of the week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-13

The Mann Auto Company received
a load of Hudson cars this week.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-13

Judge v. H. Grinstead returned
Saturday from several days business
trip to Guymon and Hooker, Okla
hoTna.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-13

Carl Glen, agent for the Allis
Chalmers Tractor Co. made bust
ness trip to Guymon Tuesday.
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Subscription pprice......si SO Per Year
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Mrs. WI Ledbetter of Eureka,
Kansas, has been visiting the last
two weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. More
house of this city.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-13

trip to Guymon and Hooker, Okla
homa.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. E.. Farris, return
ed to their home in Stratford, Tex.
Monday, after several days visit with
friends and relatives here.
M. F. Cosgrove returned Saturday
from several days visit with his wife
in Topeka. He also spent several
days in Wichita attending to bust
ness matters.
Mr.. Cheter Philips of Kansas City
Mo. arrived in this city Sunday to
accept a position as operator for the
Western Union Telegraph Co. here.
Shorty Brannon, who has been
working it the Rock Island Barber
Shop for the past three years, is now
working for W. W. Harrison at the
Cozy Shop, and will be glad to meet
his customers there. 3t2p
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Gleason aud son
Of Kismet, were in Liberal the last of
the week visiting friends and con-
sulting physicians.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1922-07-13

Mrs. ]. W. Timbeflake and little
granddaughter of Plains were in Lib
eral Saturday shopping and visiting
friends
New-York tribune., 1922-11-05

EYER
Of alton ALL
Wnrt RnsoJ
DSh'oe md Jennings
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-01
By United NeioS

By United NeIoS
MANCHESTER, England, Dec. l.
Uncle Sam prefers to help those who
at least try to help themselves, Am.
bassador George Harvey stated be
fore the Anglo-American Society on
Thursday.
Harvey introduced the\ subject OF
Europe's debt to America while dis:
cussing England's revival.
I'VE want all the people in the
world to make money, to make our
money, if they can" he stated, but
not by lying down or by playing the
baby act"
In speaking of the position of the
United States as a creditor nation
Harvey said: "'What of it? 1t isn't
crime to be a creditor, is it? I ask
you Englishmen, you ought 10 know.
Harvey, in pointing out that Great
Britain always has been the grea test
creditor nation in the world, 'you
Englishmen earned your wealth ant
are justly entitled to keep It or to use
it as you see fit. We quite hLmbl,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1922-12-01
BROOKS DIES IN
ELECTRIC CHAIR
Confessed Slayer of Seymour
- Man Refuses to Name
ACCompliCeS.
WALKS CALMLY TO DEATH
Original Quarrel Arose Over
Charges of Chicken Stealing
Filed Against Family.

By Times Special
MICHIGAN CITY. Ind, Dec. l.
Walking steadily and without the
slightest trace of emotion to the cleo
trio chair in the death room" in the
Michigan City prison. Ben Brooks,
confessed slayer of AmazOna B. Mont
Eomery Of Seymour. was electrocuted
at 1908 this morning and was pro
nounced dead at 1909 o'clock.
No statement was made by Brooks
before his death, and the hopes Of
many who had investigated the case.
that he would disclose his accom-
pliecs in the crime. were disappointed.
Brooks was 20 years old and a wood
chopper. He shot Mr.. Montgomery at
close range. after Montgomery had
caused the arrest OF Ben. his father.
and two brothers for stealing chick
ems. The body was found in dense
swamp. after three days search
MSThe four Brooks were arrested and
In confessed to the crime. He WIS
taken to Jacksonville to escape a
mob that was being formed to lynch
him.
In the trial Brooks was found
guilty Of murder in the first degree.
His attorneys secured a stay Of the
execution which was originally set
for May 1. The Supreme Court de-
MED his appeal, and Governor Nc
Cray refused TO grant clemency.