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The Connecticut labor news., 1922-08-18

No freedom loving citizen should for any cand- date who will pledge himself form of pulsory labor law
 No justice loving citizen should vote for candidate for office who will pledge himself oppose and contempt proceedings substitute for trial by
 No freedom loving citizen should for candidate who will pledge himself for legislation aboishng child labor.''
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-08-18
Rail Unions Now
 to Stand Together
 Says Carmen's Head

Washington, Aug 18.-"Now that it's come down to a question of sen iority retention," said Martin F. Ryan, head of the Garments Brotherhood which among the striking organiza- ton numbers the most men, "it isn't the shopmen's fight, it's the fight of every labor organization in the rail road service"
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-08-18

THE OPEN SHOP and
 The Union Label are dis cussed every week in The Labor News. Subscribe.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-08-18
THE OPEN SHOT

Attorney General Daugherty behind the railroad shopmens he it. Daughery be either drinking be able such things.
 Harding decides the railroads the strike goes further this week. He's added he ishes been mad his friends the coal baron and railroad bothered settle their troubles
 Tom Spellacy of Hartford openly democratic party Even the Hartford without at Tom when he his cards the table,
 Doc Haynes the poet Journal New Haven working also reported strike and rewarded by being made the JC correspondent in West Haven.
 But then Doc" only Haven newspaper man of them the New Haven shoPman much than Register reporter that it would make anyone with envy political John has about all he will be doing this because of the buncombe he has been handing his
 The Senate the tariff bill will about 1000 proposed About the the democratic administration moving the bill will be ready for passage.
 appeals whit their fight the rail road The desperate ahead for them selves apparently.
 Mayor Haven, hailed governor declares the idea the health He should
 Speaking of Davy for Denny McCuen, Col listener afraid he will be elected He undoubtedly will be and thus endeth Denny connection with
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-08-18

Doe Haynes, the poet laureate of the Journal-C in New Haven is working srkebreaker also it is There's nothing in that Doc got cold feet first reporters strike ago and rewarded by the 'J-C correspondent in West Haven.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-08-18

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The Connecticut labor news., 1922-08-18

Tom Spellacy of Hartford openly for the Uni States senatorial nomination from the democratic party Hartford Courant had that fact without taking a Tom when he put his cards the table
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-08-18

But then Doc isn't the only New Haven nevvspape striving his utmost to bust the shopmen strike There's quite of them the New Haven Register But then their attitude to jealously-a shopman gets much pay R that it would make anyone green with envy.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-08-18

Speaking of Davy for Denny McCuen Col. afraid he will be nominated undoubtedly and thus endeth Dennys the Olive street payroll
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-08-18

Talk of John O. Iilson all buncombe his political Sure John has but about all he will be doing this year of the buncombe he has been handing out to his
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-08-18

Manufacturers road putocats whit their fight against The for selves apparently.
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-08-18

Attorney General Daugherty the T. w. w.. railroad shopmens strike but he it. Daughety be either drinking
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-08-18

Mayor FtzGead of New Haven hailed the declares the idea him pruning the health department He off he
The Connecticut labor news., 1922-08-18

The promises wandt will conference about 900 amendments Abc the time the democratic administration moving in the bill will be ready for passage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-10


|. Get out the sugar and spoons and
tea,
lmpity, uppity, poppity gee"
cts a good thing you didn't come
in earlier and stand and stare at
me-" went on hte puffy teakettle
fairy"
"Why?" asked Nick.
"Becaues the watched pot never
boils," answered the other. Watched
kettles don't either Steam fairies
are queer that way, if do say it
myself. But | must be off. | have
to teach million steam fairies my
song today so they can wobble tea.
kettle lids and make cats ard folks
happy" And away he went hum
ming, "Poppity, uppity, impity hing"
in sing-song voice.
Scootalong blew his whistle Just
then. Cali aboard for Dew Town."
he called. "It's the next station
along the line" So the three of
them, Nancy, Nick and Buskins took
their seats again in the funny little
train, the like of which they had
never seen.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-10
0TEAKETTLE TOWN." called out

0TEAKETTLE TOWN. called out
Scootalong, who appeared to be
engineer, brakeman and conductor of
the funny little train, all rolled into
one. With that they came to stand
still and Buskins said they had bet
ter get out.
A fat, puffy, little fairy saw them
and came running up. Hello there,
Nancy and Nick, / know you"
The Twins looked puzzled. 81 beg
your pardon, but who are your"
asked Nancy, timidly.
II was rafting the lid on your
Grandma's teakettle one day when
you and your brother came in. I
was playing merry tune and the
cat was purring contentedly. I re-
member you said that you wondered
II there were any words to my tune.
couldn't answer you then, but |
can now as this is Fairyland and you
can understand me. There were words
and they went like this:
"Poppity, uppity, impity bing,
The waters boils and | can sing,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-10

"cost of goods sold" This, deducted
from the sales, $1,000, leaves $42,-
600, which is the gross profit" from
the business. In addition he can de
duet his general expenses, losses, de-
tpreciation, etc, to determine his net
incone.
q. 27-An individual owns an
apartment house and lives III one of
the apartments with his family. The
entire building is heated by one
furnace owner furnishes heat,
light, water, and janitor for the
entire block. How should the apart
ment figure in the owners return?
A.-The owner must determine
how much of the cost of heating,
lighting, ETC., is attributable to his
own apartment, and the balance of
such costs may be deducted from
gross income as an expense. Depre-
citation should be apportioned in the
same manner. The rental value of
ms own apartment need not be in
Guided IN gross income but the en-
tire amount of rent received from
the other apartments must be re-
turned.
@. 28.-An attorney supporting a
family owns an automobile used both
for business and pleasure. He en-
ploys an assistant and a stenog-
rapher in his office. He pays club
dues, subscribes to legal publications
and books and donates to charitable
organizations. How should these be
treated in his return?
A. The part of the automobile ex-
pense apportioned to the time it is
used for business is an allowable ex-
pense. The salaries of the assistant
and stenographer are business ex-
pense. Club dues are not allowable
deductions unless strictly business
club such as a Chamber of Com
merce.
Legal publications and business
books as well as donations are al
iowable deductions.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-10

yeast Company Expands2-head-
line, Yeast will raise the dough.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-10
OLD DAYS IN AMERICUS

is the inventor Of heel bolt fol
plows that is highly endorsed BY farm
ers and dealers in agricultural i'm
plements. Mr.. Dexter will patent
and manufacture it.
A peculiar case was before Justice
Oliver yesterday. Ben Harris, ne
gro, was being sued for the price of
a ham. The bill was contracted on
the 18th, while the bill presented by
the plaintiff was dated the / 9Th. Be-
cause Of this error the case was ais
missed, and Justice Oliver remarked
that ne saw the prisoner buy the ham,
but that in view of the error in dat
ing the bill, would have to dismiss
the case.
DR.. B. B. Smith, well known
dentist of Gainesville, Fla, was a
visitor in the city yesterday.
Mrs. c. A. Smith, who has been
visiting Mrs. c. w. Hancock, in East
Americas, returned to Ellaville yes
terday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-10
A THOUGHT FOR TO-DAY

Wherefore, putting away lying,
speak every man truth with his
neighbor; for we are members one of
Observation-Disclosures 4:25.
AL the wisdom, all the beauty, l have
lived for unawares,
Came upon me by the rote of high
land rills;
] have seen God walking there,
In the solemn, soundless air,
When the morning Weakened Won
der on the hills.
ri -Odell Shepard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-10
YOUR
INCOME TAX 1


Your income tax soon will be
due. Don't fret about it-read
these articles by r. A. Conkey, tax
consultant for the Central National
Bank Savings and Trust Company,
Cleveland. They tell you every
thing you want to know in lam
guage you can understand. This
is Conkey's third article.
BY r. A. CONKEY.
QUESTION 19-What amount of
Liberty bonds can be held free from
.sur-tax?
ANSWER (D-Fiye thousand dol
lars of principal of bonds of the sec
ond, third and fourth. Liberty leans
and all certificates of Indebtedness
and war savings certificates.
t2)-Thirty thousand dollars Of
first 3 1-2 per cent bonds converted
at time of issue of the fourth Liberty
loan. ii ~ Ss a.
(3)-One hundred and twenty-five
thousand dollars Of per cent and
4 IL per cent Liberty bonds.
The first 1-2 per cent and Vic
tory 3-4 per cent bonds are exempt
from all normal and sur-tax. There
is no exemption from sur-tax in case
Of the Victory 3-4 per cent bonds.
Q. 20-Are dividends from domes.
tic corporations subject to both nor
NAL and sur-tax?
A.-No, they are only subject to
sur-taX, as the corporation paying
the dividend pays normal tax on
its earnings which. are later dis
tributed as dividends.
Q. 21-When can one claim ex-
emption as head of family?
Aft you actually support one or
more persons who are closely con
nected with you by blood relation,
marriage or adoption.
q. 22-What date governs the per-
sonal exemption?
A.-Your marital status on the last
day of the year, or the taxable pc
riod, governs the exemption.
Q. 23--Are gains from gambling
taxable?
A.-Yes, all gambling gains and
illegal profits made in violation of
criminal law or public regulations
are taxable. Losses from such sources
are not allowable deductions.
Q. 24-Does taxpayer have to
report to the government amounts
of income paid to individuals?
A.-Yes, if you pay to any person |
during the year salary, rent, interest, |
commission or other income amount |
ing to $1,000 or more you are re-
luired to file return of information
showing the amount and the name
and address of the person to whom
paid. Proper forms for this return
can be secured from the collector for
your district.
Q. 25-What rate of depreciation
IAN lbe claimed ON buildings?
A.-The rate of depreciation now
generally recognized by the govern
mint is 2 per cent on brick buildings
md 3 per cent on frame buildings.
This is an annual allowance based
IN the cost of the building only.
This deduction can only be claimed
IN business or rented property and
IS not allowed on a residence in
which the taxpayer lives. 1t is al
owable, however, on a residence
which he rents to another person.
Q. 26-John Smith conducts a
store. On Dec. 81, 1920,
1is inventory was $4,000. During
he year he purchased $4,000 worth
IF goods and his sales for the year
were $4,000 One Dec. 81, 1921, his
inventory was $4,000. How do these
items enter into Smiths income tax
A.-The inventory at the begin
ming of the year. SIS, 900, is added to
he purchase, $4,000, making $780,
900, from which the inventory at the
end of the year, $4,000, is deducted,
-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-10

We are shipping Argentina 1,000,-
coo pounds of powder for hunting.
Wonder if it trouble hunting?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-10
TEN YEARS AGO TODAY.

| (From the Times-Recorde Feb.
ruary 10, 1929
Inn the stroke of o'clock yester-
day afternoon the last remaining
paving block was laid by the contrac,
| tors at the corner Of Cotton avenue
and Wheeler street. This completes
the long task of paving the business
section of Americas, and two and
one-half miles of creosoted blocks are
now laid.
John Crawford, one of the mos;
prosperous negro farmers of Sumter
county, brought into Americas yes
Nterday 40 bales Of cotton. Already
he has brought in $50 bales, with 40
more in his ginhouse.
A bushel basket, full of eggs, was
the crop that came to the hennery of
Will C. Carter, on Jackson street,
yesterday. And following the boy
who gathered the eggs were two pet
bull terriers, the especial pride Of
val IClJ WLlO WdICH WililC
the hens are on the nests.
Miss Agnes Jones, the popular and
admired guest of Mrs. Frank Shelf
field, for several days, has returned
to her home in Albany.
Miss Sarah Ellison left yesterday
for Oglethorpe where she will spend
several days as the guest Of relatives
and friends.
Mrs. Halle Hanford has gone to
Fort Valley to spend several days
with her father.
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY.
Monday morning. No paper pub
lished.
THIRTY YEARS AGO TODAY.
(From the Times Recorder Feb
ruary 10, 1929
Three new cells at police head
quarters have been finished. Cell
No. was christened yesterday with
the Judgment therein of three prison.
ers.
George NJ. Dexter, Jr., of Ellaville,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-10
sEABoARD AIR LINE

Arrives Leaves
5:15 pm Richland-C6ls 1000 am
$40 pm Cordele-Savh. 1926 pm
1891 pm Richland-Montg'y $40 pm
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1922-02-10
THE GRIM REAPER
nEATRS from alcohol last year


This is shown by the records OF
the Metropolitan Life Insurance com.
pany, based on nearly 100000 in
dustrial policy holders.
The alcoholic death rate will be
higher for 1922, as whisky in syn
thetic form daily becomes more pois.
o1lous, more fatal. Then it will drop
off rapidly. Fear, the greatest of
prohibition enforcement agents, more
powerful than all rum sIeuths combin.
ed, will make America bone-dry, at
least in whisky.
The death rate among Americans
In 1921 was the lowest ever record
ed, averaging all causes, says the in
Surance company.
There were only II death for ev-
cry 1000 population, compared with
rs in 1911.
The nation gets healthier. That's
more important than international
politics or domestic economics.
Give us health and we can put up
with almost anything. For health
usually means happiness, the goal of
ellilife.
Do you realize how rapidly the
dread diseases are being exterminat-
ed Sor. gotten under control?
Tuberculosis death rate, has been
cut almost in half, in the last IL
years. It's decline in 1921 was the
greatest of any year on record.
Even the death toll of organic
heart disease and Bright's disease is
getting lower.
Safety first campaigns are bearing
fruit. Rate of death from industrial
accidents is slumping sharply.
Deaths due to automobiles ale soar
ing. Last year they numbered more
than five times as many as 1911.
This is mora than counte balanced
by the greater number of autos in
use now, compared with past years.
That, however, is small consolation
to pedestrians and occupants of cars
with reckless drivers. 1t is Ike tell
ing soldier that there are 200 rifles
shooting at him, against only 20
rifles in a previous battle.
With increasing congestion of
Population, compulsory protection
against reckless drivers will become
necessity. The auto death rate will
be reduced by the same processes
that have cut the general death rate
quarantine and education.
"Stay at home with your cold"
Gays doctor. Many of us would
like to leave the thing there alone.
Some of the fish caught last sum-
nner are now six feet long.
Drinking to excess is considered a
vice; access to drinking virtue.
Why don't some of the reformers
invent shakeless shimmy?
Stamps are being counterfeted. A
new kind of mail robber.
Imprisonment gives me a chance
to find myself" says Madalynne
Obenchain. She knows where she
IS at.
If the years must have Is months
spring is the time to add one
Wonder if the six-college-degree
man can solve railroad time table?
Style hints for the future have pre-
dicted that women will go without
everything except money.
Making friends with a policeman
will help you in pinch.
Home raised girls don't grow wild.
Men never Drag about their pay
around income tax time.
Happiness is not being particular.
Lots of men who wear old clothes
don't owe anybody.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-03-08
BAILEY BOYS COMING AGAIN

Not in Encampment But Under the
Name Of Bailey Minstrel"
There is a treat in store for the
Abbeville people, a treat which you
have long wished for since the Bailey
encampment of last year. The Bailey
boys are going to come back on the
18th Of this month, not on encamp-
ment a. they did last year, but they
are coming to give ar entertainment
in the Opera House under the name
of Bailey Minstrel" The boys state
that because of their fine treatment
which they received over here last
year, they desire to come back and
try to in this small way, compare
lively repay the Abheville people.
They assure you that they will make
you laugh like you have never laugh
ed before and pull of some stunts
that will equal Coburn and Fields
minstrels. So begin thinking over this
and when they show on Thursday
evening, March 18th, let everyone
come out and give them a full house.
The price will be reasonable.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-03-08
CHINESE TOLD TO ACT

Washington March THE Anne
,rican legation at Picking has re-
quested the Chinese government to
take Immediately all possible meas
ures to a~pprehend and bring to trial
the robbers. who murdered DR.. A.
L. Shelton, an American missionary
at Batang on February II, it was
announced today at the State De-
partment. The announcement said
that action of the legation at Picking
followed receipt Of a telegram from
an American missionary at Batang
giving an account of the murder.
Dr.. Shelton was a medical mission
airy Of the Church Of the Disciples
Of. Christ. First news Of his death
was received in a telegram yester-
day, addressed to the general mis-
sion board of his denomination at
st. Louis. ,'..-
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-03-08
BRADLEYRAYcROFT

Tuesday morning Vat 1880
o'clock Mrs. James F. Bradley and
Mr.. T. J. Raycroft were quietly
married at the home on Wardlaw
street by Rev. M. R. Plaxco. Only
the family and a few intimate
friends we're present. The bride
was attired in a going away suit of
dark blue with a touch of grey,
with grey slippers to match. She
wore an exquisite platinum Brooch
set with diamonds, the gift of the
groom, and looked altogether
charming. Mr.. Raycroft was born in
Toronto, Canada, but has made his
home in Abbeville for the past three
years having been in charge of the
Mechanical Department at the Sea-
board Shops where he is very popu-
lar. Mr.. and Mrs. Raycroft left i'm
mediately after the ceremony for a
fifteen day trip to points Of interest
in Florida, after which they will
make their home in Abbeville.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-03-08
\\\\ \
PENNEY'S E
~ ~ ~

Mr.. and Mrs. C. C. Myers and
children of Oakway spent the week
end with Mrs. o. B. Rogers, who has
been very sick for the past two
weeks.
Miss Matte Rogers of Demorest,
Ca, who has been with her mother
for the past several days, returned
to her work today.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. P. Williams and
children and Mrs. NJ. L. Williams
spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs.
O. B. Rogers and Mr.. and Mrs. J. F.
Rogers.
Mr.. McWhorter of Athens, Ga,
spent the weekend with the family
of Mrs. o. B. Rogers. y
j. %. Seal of Anderson spent the
weekend with M. L. Williams.
Mr.. O. L. Elleuburg spent last
week in Tignall, Ca, with rela-
lives. ...... ~.
Messrs. Ed ,Blanchett, John Law
ton, Henry Scoggins, Fred Ellen
burg, spent Friday with Mr.. M. L.
Williams. =.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Stokes spent
Saturday afternoon with Mrs. o. B.
Rogers and family. 49,,
Mr.. and, Mrs. George Hill and
children spent Friday with Mr.. and
Mrs. S. S. Ellenbug.
Mrs. Ole Ellenburg and children
and Mrs. j. F. Ellenburg and chill
dren spent Saturday night with
their parents. MI. and Mrs. N. L.
Williams. ...
MRS. w. &C. Prince and Miss Ber-
tina Bradberry spent Wednesday af-
ternoon with Mrs. o. L. Ellenburg.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-03-08
FAMOUS PHONOGRAPH
STAR HERE SOON

Thousands, yes millions no doubt.
have heard the photograph records
produced by Ada Jones, but few
have had the opportunity o offer
ed the music lover of not only hear
ing her voice, but actually seeing
her in person. Probably no singer
before the public has such superb
technique at her control, while her
range of voice and ease Of express
sion are a constant delight. Miss
Jones brings with her a brilliant
company Of Lyceum artists, which
includes Miss Mabel n. Lbomis, So
prano. Not only is Miss Loomis a
soloist, but also an ~accompanist OF
rare ability, and ensemble player Of
merit, possessing that sympathetic
understanding which is 80 necessary
to make 1.-TWO instruments controll-
ed a 8 by n thought" No concert
is complete without the modern en-
tertainer, and Miss Jones has n in
Armstrong, known as "The Man Of
mystery" His feats Of magic and
amusing anecdotes and stories are
always enjoyed. Beth Hamilton is
Of the younger school Of violinists.
Her work the past season places her
in the front rank. She wins her au-
dience with her personal charm and
great musical gift.
Ada Jones and her company will
appear at the opera house on March
14th under the auspices OF the
American Legion. .
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-03-08
PROGRESSIVE CARD PARTY

Andrew Hamilton Chapter D. A.
R. will have a progressive card party
Wednesday afternoon, March 18th,
at 4 o'clock at the home Of Mrs. S.
G. Thomson. This party is given to
raise funds to be used in patriotic
education and fifty cents will be
charged for each player. Especial at
tention will be given to those wish
ing to engage one or more tables. A
prize is offered the highest score at
each table and refreshments will be
served at the close Of the game. The
public is cordially invited. Make res
ervations early.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1922-03-08
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE
NEVER SEEN A MOVIE

Manager ]. A. Verchot calls atten-
ton to the fact that he wants one
thousand people, white and
colored who have NEVER seen a pic
ture show to be his guests at the
Opera House next Saturday after
noon at 3:15, and see Tom Mix in
"Sky High" All that will be neces-
sary to be admitted is to cut out the
advertisement printed in Mondays
issue and present it at the window.
This invitation does not include any
one who has ever been to a picture
show. .