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Evening star., 1923-12-05
FURNITURE

Red G h a ir S or Rockers;
make the little ones happy with
one OF these little red chairs or
rockers. At ACC.
Martha Washington Sew
ing Table, with side pockets; has
three drawers with wood pulls.
Made OF hardwood; dull ma
hogany finish. At $l4.e5.
Babies High Chair. with
tray, golden oak finish. At $2.es.
Doll Carriages, with steel
pusher, Of fine woven fiber, gray
enamel finish and natural finish.
Rubber tired wheels. At $3.50
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28
Coincidence

A few lines sympathy to the wife of
Mr.. w. II. skinner, who lived at the
Copper Queen Mining Co, near Mayer,
Ariz., and died in Prescott. No man
was better liked and respected in this
country than he. He had made
many warm friends during his stay
here. He practiced the golden rule
Of live and let live. l visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Skinner at their mines and they
took pleasure in showing me over
their claims. Wonderful progress has
been made during the last few years
and il seems to me the stockholders
have something to be proud of.
think Mrs. Skinner is the oldest
daughter of my friend, Dr. ]. G. Essel-
man. ! have known her ever since
she was a little girl and l sympathize
with her deeply ton account of the
death Of her loving husband, win IL.
Skinner. Joe Drew,
Prescott, Ariz.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28
Great Klan Meeting

Next Tuesday, october 2, 1923 is the
date. The Ball Park in Pocahontas is
the place. Read carefully the follow
ing directions and particulars.
A few of our members in full rega-
liza will put on the initiation ceremon-
les in the center of the park beginning
promptly at Z go p, m. Everybody is
invited TO watch these ceremonies from
the park fence or hill around.
When these ceremonies are ended,
the gates will be opened and every
body invited within to hear a lecture
on Klankraft by DIR. John II. Moore,
National Lecturer. Seats in the grand
stand for ladies.
All who have signed applications
for membership or who wish TO do
so will meet me in the ball park at
100 if possible. All approved candi-
dates from other klans win report at
the same time.
w. r. McEwen, Kleagie.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28
P. H. S. Notes

The Seniors wish to thank all those
who helped them with their pie supper
Friday night.
Brother Gibson gave a very inter,
esting lecture Monday morning In
chapel. .G
Mr.. Covey of Little Rock lectured
to the student body and teachers Fri
day morning in chapel.
The football team win play their
first game of the season Friday after
noon with Walnut Ridge on the local
field. A big crowd is expected to at
tend. Here's hoping we win.
Miss Susia Ballard visited school
Thursday afternoon.
Joe Bowers has returned from his
trip through Oklahoma, Texas, Kan
sas and New Mexico. Paul Lewis is
back to his studies after an absence
of week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Mock and Mr..
and Mrs. Hulen attended the Fair at
Imboden last week end.
The Seniors went on a hay ride
Tuesday night, and all reported nice
time.
The students have already exper-
fenced some of the tests that will fol
low for the next coming eight months
Work has already started on the
annual They will soon start the sub
scription drive, and they want all the
help possible.
Mary Sue Wiley has been absent
from school this week on account Of
illness.
A Dramatic club is being organized
this week. More particulars will fol
low next week.
The Junior girls will sell candy at
the football game Friday afternoon.
Pep meetings are being held every
morning, so by Friday everybody Will
be peppy.
There will be no school Friday on
account of the school fair, which win
be held Friday and Saturday.
School Reporter.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28
Road Machinery Damaged

A near serious accident happened at
Sago's store, near Brockett, Monday
morning as the road men were making
preparations to begin their days grad
ing. They were filling a gasoline tank
on one Of their machines when a by
stander struck match TO light his
pipe. Instantly the gasoline caught
fire and in a second the entire mach
inc was wrapped in flames. Strange
to say not person was injured al
though there were several men stand
ing within a few feet of the machine
when the explosion occurred. The
gasoline burned in the tank for several
minutes and the damage will amount
to a considerable sum, besides the de-
lay Of several days waiting for repaisr.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28
Family Reunion

On Sunday Sept. 49, there was a
family reunion held at the home Of
Mrs. Fannie James near JonesborO.
The reunion was Of the Forehand fam
lily, all former residents Of Randolph
county. -Four brothers Of the immed-
late family were present as follows:
L. l.. Forehand, age 20; II. G. Fore
hand Of Portia, J. w. Forehand Of
Arizona and ID. L. Forehand of Wal
colt. Aunt Fannie is the youngest of
the children. She is 40 years of age.
The oldest person present was Mrs.
w. A. Mutt of Walcott, age 73. The
youngest person present was Augusta
Lawson, age months. A total Of 80
persons representing 21 families, all
Forehands. or related TO them, partook
of bountiful dinner and otherwise
enjoyed the day, the afternoon of which
was spent in music, games, car riding,
etc. The parting hymn was God be
With You Till We Meet Again." after
which we bid each other goodbye,
thanking Aunt Fannie for the splendid
time and the hospitality shown us by
herself and family.
One Who Was Present
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28
PETIT

Some have begun picking cotton in
this vicinity.
Misses Lorene and Idell Petit visit
ed friends at Success last week.
The older,as well as the younger,
enjoyer the singing at j. W. Walkers
Sunday night.
Several from this place have been
attending the meeting a. Oak Grove
this week
Mrs. Il. B. Graham and children Of
Biggers and Mrs. e. ID. Graham spent
the week end on Elevenpoints visiting
friends.
Grandma Walker and son, Clarence,
left Tuesday for their home in Okla.
They had been visiting at the home Of
]. w. Walker.
Ernest Walker visited friends at
Cape Girardeau last week.
The Farmers Union meets each
Thursday night. BE a Booster for
the lodge.
Several absent from school this
week. to pick cotton.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28
POCdhOntdS Mans Lucky
Find
viii Interest Readers of the Star
Herald

Those having the misfortune TO suf-
fer from backache, urinary disorders,
gravel, dropsical swellings, rheumatic
pains, or other kidney and bladder
disorders, will read with qualification
this encouraging statement by Poca-
hontas man.
j. ]. Stole, farmer, Pocahontas,
says; Il suffered from backache. ]
had heavy pain across my kidneys
day and night. Whenever l stopped,
II was task for me TO straighten
again. My kidneys acted irregularly,
causing me to get up frequently during
the night to pass the secretions, which
were scanty and highly colored. Read
ing Of Doan's Kidney Pills purchased
some. After taking two boxes, my
back was cured and my kidneys were
regulated"
Price G0c, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mr.. Stole had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Mfrs, Buffalo, n. Y.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28
Buys Opera House

At public sale last Friday F. Spin,
nenweber sr. bought the opera house
building, the consideration being $10,'
600. The property consists of a two
story brick, 60xS0 feet with basement
Mr.. Spinnenweber has in mind the er.
ection of another building adjoining to
be used by the post Office and to con-
vert the room now occapied by the post
Office into a store room and Office to be
used by Spinnenweber Lumber Com
pany. The entire basement of the pre-
sent building win be used as a lum-
Der house.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28
Singers Convention

The next county convention will be
held at Skaggs church, in the bottoms.
on the fifth Sunday in this month
We would be glad to have as many
singing classes present as possible re-
presented IN this convention, for this
win be one Of the best we have had.
The people Of this community are Of a
clever class when it comes to enter
tanning and they win make US all feel
welcome and glad that we came.
Myrt Waldron, Sec.
ia Stephens, Pres.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28
There's A Great Day Coming

Next Sunday at Skaggs church
house, one mile south of Skaggs ferry,
the Randolph County Singing Con
vcntion viii meet. Everybody invited
to bring well filed baskets or boxes
and help us feed the throng. Those
living in the hills, who have no way
TO grs there meet US at court square on
Sunday morning and we win convey
you there and back in cars. Our
friends in Pocahontas have promised
to help in this matter. Yours for a
big day, John d. Campbell.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28
Honoriing Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer ]. Lloyd were
delightfully."- entertained at luncheon at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. Ayers
on Sunday, September %, in honor
of their marriage Saturday evening
The occasion was delightfully."- appre-
ciated by the guests, including only
the immediate relatives Of the family.
Mr.. Lloyd is a nephew of Mrs. Ayers.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28
Massey-Hall

Ezra Massey, age p and Miss Bertha
Hall, age q, both Of Pocahontas were
married at the home OF Esq. j. ID.
jackson Monday, Mr.. jackson per
forming the ceremony. Both are pro-
minent young people and have many
friends who wish them much joy in
life.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28
Davis Memorial

A drive is on in Pocahontas this
week to Secure fWds for the Herman
Davis Memorial. The public is adyis-
ed of the nature Of this call and all
are urged to contribute to this fund.
DO not wait to be called upon, but
send your contribution TO Mrs. ]. c.
McNairy. Womens' Auxiliary Ameri-
can Legion, Pocahontas, Ark. z 1t.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28
Radiatc
Health

d EAUTY is the magnet which
ID draws all eyes-and back OF
beauty working silently
Red blood tingling through the veins;
the glow Of youth in the cheeks;-
the spring of eagerness, of vim, Of
vitality in the walk;-the ever grace
full air, unrestrained by care or worry
All the charms Of beauty. All the
works of health.
Men are fascinated by the charms
of beauty. Women gaze with envy,
secretly Jealous, perhaps-wondering
Notwithstanding for that attrac
tlveness that is not theirs.
But why the wondering-the hop
ing-the praying for that craved-for
attractiveness - that beauty. Good
looks is the barometer Of ones con-
dition. Good health radiates beauty.
S. S. S. purifies the blood-creates
new red blood cells-rids the system
of impurities which make beauty ana
attractiveness impossible. AS women
TO attract must radiate health so must
they keep their systems free from i'm
purities and their red blood cells ever
increasing. S. s. S. does both.
S. S. S., since 1926, has been rid
ding the system of impurities-pim-
ples, blackheads, boils, eczema and
Notwithstanding red blood cells
aiding women to be attractive by
radiating health. S. S. S. is made OF
carefully selected herbs and barks,
scientifically prepared and proper
toned. All good drug stores carry
N S. S. S. II is more econom-
liz ical TO purchase the large size
Mdh hottle
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28
Buys Lane Hotel

Joe S. Decker, local real estate deal
or, has purchased the Lane hotel pro-
perty. formerly known as the Meier
hotel, a three-story building located
west of court square, adjoining the
Iiam1 buildings. The consideration
Of the deal has not been made public.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28
School Fair

The Randolph County School Fair
will be held in Pocahontas Friday and
Saturday of this week. All schools
of the county have been invited and II
is planned to make the Fair both en-
tertaining and instructive.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28
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Constipation Cured
In LA TO 81 DAYS

eros WITH PEPSIN" is a specially
Pred Syrup Tonic-Laxative for hao'tua
kipation. Il relieves promptly ahf
Id be taken regularly for IA TO Il DAY
duce regular action. Il Stimulates al, nne
llates. Very Pleasant to Take. ."
lottle.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28

For Sale or Trade-Good sorghum
mill complete in every way. VIII trade
for live stock or good coon dogs. See
or write John d. Campbell, Pocahon-
tas, Ark. 6 IT,
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-09-28
COTTON EARNS

40 acres. 3-4 mile from ReynO, 40
and 50 acres in Black River bottoms,
3 hill land farms all at a bargain.
6 If. +. J. Baltz.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-03

is trying to save and pay for out ot the earnings of his daily toll, and also by the rent payers, of modest income
 perhaps, who pays more than his share of the tax for schools because of the excessive increase in rent im-
 posed by the landlord to cover in- creased taxation. Let me quote from recognized authorities upon the sub ject of taxation; Professor F. A. R. selegman. of Columbia university of the department Of economies says The financial endorsements of our educational system arc due to two facts. first; That with the gradual characterization of society the prin- ciple of partial support through fees has given way to the method Of free education supported by taxation. sec- ondly: and more important have been the economic changes in the last few decades which have rendered reliance upon the old general property tax unsatisfactory. The wealth of the
New Britain herald., 1923-04-03

country has indeed increased but the attempt to measure wealth by the general property tax has broken down Thus at one end the needs of our educational institutions have grad. ually increased, and at the other end the basis of support has relatively diminished,
 Failure of Property Tax.
 There are three reasons for the failure of the property tax:
 'First--The impossibilty of reach- ing intangible property or property in securities and mortgages which have greatly multiplied in recent times. An attempt has been made to remedy this defect by the development of the corporation tax. But in most states, the schools are still supported from the general property tax.
 'Second-Even as regards tangible property. property Is continually be- coming d less satisfactory evidence of ability to pay. either because of the
New Britain herald., 1923-04-03

The current expenses for education for the entire country increased from s390, 100000 in 1910 to $970,930. 900 in 1920 and are still going up accord ing to the recent report of the educa- tional finance inquiry.
 These figures need mo comment or explanation, they prove the statement that school costs have increased ev- anywhere.
 What are the chief causes for this great increase in school costso They are these:
 q. The demand for and the effort to provide better educational service in the schools.
 ''2. The reduced purchasing power of the dollar.
 "3. Increased salaries of teachers.
 ''Over the first of these causes the educational authorities, i. e., school boards, have had only a partial and limited control. Over the second of them, the lowered purchasing power of the dollar, they have had no con- trol whatever. The third is the only one of these causes over which the school authorities could have exercis- ed a greater degree of economy and control.
 Considering the first of these causes, the demand for and the effort to provide better educational service,
New Britain herald., 1923-04-03

disparity between the property and It's yield. or because property is no evidence of prosperity. An example of the first is the difference from year to year under modern speculative con- ditions, between the value of sheep ar cattle and the profits of fiock-tend- ing or cattle raising. An example of the second is the folly of attempting to measure the prosperity of two mod ern merchants by comparing their property rather than the profits which are due largely to a period of turnover and other factors.
 'Third-The third reason why property Is unsatisfactory as test of taspaying ability is because of the existence in modern times of huge professional incomes all of which may be spent and which would therefore be free under property tax.
 "In all the more advanced states
 
 Continued on Fifth Page).
New Britain herald., 1923-04-03
STATE SHOULD PAY
 MORE, HOLMES SAYS
tcontinued from First Page,

"On the other hand, pr. CharIel w. Eliot. president emeritus of liar ward, maintains that there Is no doub that schools will cost much nor, money In buildings. grounds. salarie, and equipment than the American communities have been accustomed tc spend. Therefore appropriations oi public money and private gifts fol cndowments must both be increased. And at the same time. Dr. John Dew. ey. than whom there is no aber all thority in this country. says. we are not spending enough on education but we are not always getting the worth of our money. It Is prob- Icm of spending our money wisely and efficiently, not of spending less money
 Here arc three widely differing opinions, each pointing in different direction. and tho result of these diff ferences at the present time is a con- fusion of educational thought and a serious unsettlement of schools and school work. Tho Carnegie report has supplied fresh ammunition for the re- actionary interests for more vigor- ous campaign of destructive criticism of the schools. while the friends of the schools have rallied to their sup- port with increased confidence in the cause which they represent and the assertion that a nation which can af- ford to spend $75,000,000 year for cosmetics and $50.000,000 year for chewing gum can we'll afford to spend all that is necessary to properly train and educate the children who are the greatest asset of the nation.
 Our Problem of School Finance.
 When we come to consider our own local problems we need to re- member that this same problem is De- ing discussed in practically every community the country over and that it is just as troublesome elsewhere and just as far from a satisfactory sou- ton as 1t is in New Britain. School costs have risen everywhere and the same causes for this rise have been operative everywhere. A comparison of the cost for school maintenance per pupil in average attendance in group of cities is here shown, for the school year 1921-1922. These figures do not include payments for interest, principal or sinking funds for school buildings. since it is not customary to include the above items in figuring the cost per pupil and arc not in the school budgets but in the budgets of other city departments.
 1o1f ,oo n rs
New Britain herald., 1923-04-03

"c. Large increases in the salarie
 of teachers.
 {. School authorities have had n.
 central whatever over the operation
 of the second of these causes. Risinf prices due to the decreased purchas
 ing power of the dollar have had te
 be met.
 "5 Over the first of these causes the school authorities have had but partial control. So far 1t has been necessary to provide for increased numbers of pupils, the school authori. ties have had no option in the matter It was plain duty which must be dis charged. In improving school serv- ice tho school authorities have cxer- cised their judgment and must be ready to take blame or praise for so doing.
 "6 School authorities have also to take portion of the responsibility for the third Of these causes i.e., in- creases in salaries of teachers. all though finance boards, city councils and citizens in general who sanction ed such increases must also share In the responsibility for the same.
 v It is therefore evident that CD the schools must continue to provide for all who come. CD that they must continue to carry on the school work with a dollar of reduced purchasing power and (3) that the only possible way in which any large reduced school expenses can be effected Is by a general and considerable reduction in teachers salaries.
 Again let me say that believe that a reduction in teachers salaries would be serious mistake md con. trary to the best interests of the schools and the public. And further let me say that am fully aware that the burden of municipal taxation, largely to meet school expenses, 1t is true, has In this and many other become we'll nigh intol- erable, and that I do not wonder at the manifestation of dissatisfaction and revolt which is occurring liere and elsewhere. Something is wrong. seriously wrong, but the only way in which a better state of things can ever be reached is not by blaming the school authorities for doing their plain duty. not by indulging in vilih- cation of abuse of public officials who are conscientiously serving the public, put by careful study and removal of the underlying causes of this in- .olarable state of affairs which we. all leplore and from which we all desire l 'elief
 What is The Matter?
 What is the matter anyway?
 T believe that the thing that is fundamentally wrong in the present atuation, and the thing that causes ! Ill or most of the trouble is the fact | hat practically the entire burden of | axation for school expense as things re now arranged falls upon the local axing unit, i.e., the town or school district and as a result all comes from he general property tax, which is practically the only form of taxation which the town or school district can
New Britain herald., 1923-04-03

The demand for and effort to provide increased school serv- ice. both for largely increased number. particularly in the Grammar and High schools, where education Is most costly, and for better service in schools which are better adapted to meet the needs of the youth Of a self governing people.
 The decreased purchasing power of the dollar since l9iS- 1914 from 100 cents to 62 cents.
 Large increases in the salaries of teachers.
Evening star., 1923-08-08
Wedding Bells

Jim Flipp, head clerk in Dugong's
store and drummer i'll the village
band. has hooked up with the fair
Lenore, who works in Grice'S pea
nut stand. They had happy wed
ding trip to divers towns along the
shore, then they returned, and Mr..
Flipp went back to clerking in the
store. And Mrs. Flipp, the fair
young bride, is selling peanuts as of
old; she deals them roasted, raw
and fried, and gathers i'll the minted
gold They're living in single
room hard by the Covenanters'
Kirk; a rusty place, that's full OF
gloom. but it is handy to their work.
At quick lunch joints they eat their
beans. at evening roam the lighted
ways; the home" idea little means
to countless thousands nowadays.
My aunts were married in their
youth. and each began to build
home; each had cozy little booth
with roses creeping DER the dome.
Each aunt could make a perfect pie
that soothed her husbands savage
breast, brought tears of rapture to
his eye, and stripped the buttons
from Ills vest. My aunts' are quaint.
old-fas shioned danes. who look on
home as woman's sphere; and when
they view the modern games each
has a pink pain i'll her ear The
plan that's followed by the Flipps
may be all right. but it seems sad
when brides return from wedding
trips and then go forth to nail the
scad
(Copyright.) WALT MASON.
Evening star., 1923-08-08

a year; photographic map engraver.
geological survey. Department of the
Interior, at s1.se0 to $1,S0o a year;
apprentice copperplate map engraver,
geological survey, Department of the
Interior. at SS4O a year. and hydro
graphic office of the Navy Depart
ment. at $1,000 year; photographer,
reclamation service, at $3.50 to
$500 a year; first class steam -elec
tric- engineman. at $500 to $4,000
year: second-class steam electric
engineman. at 81 200 to $1,700 year;
third class steam cngineman. at $500
to $1,000 a year, departmental and
Indian services. In addition to the
salaries named above. the increase of
$50 a month will be allowed for most
positions the basic salary of which
does not exceed $4,000 a year. Full
information and application blanks
may be obtained at the office of the
Civil Service Commission, 1924 F
street northwest.
Evening star., 1923-08-08
COMMISSIONS GIVEN.

Residents of this city and vicinity
nave been commissioned by the War