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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-08
County CALENDER Meeting

There will be meeting Saturday,
April 18th beginning at $50 in the
morning at the Baptist Church, Phil
ippi.
The object of this meeting is to
get together representative of all
organizations to work out county
calander, thereby avoiding conflict
ing dates, with the different organi-
cations, important meetings, picnics,
etc. Thus creating an agency thru
which we may be able to inform our
selves Of the above named activities.
We cordially invite and urge all
persons belonging to the Civic Clubs,
Sunday School Association, School,
Kiwanis Clubs, Farm Bureau, Farm
Women's Clubs, Health, Fourth
Clubs, American Legion, and any
other organization interested in max
ing Barbour County a better place in
which to live, to attend this meeting.
Another interesting feature of the
AAANSoA'Aeo - WOLhiAleS pNG SPEAKERS
bureau, listing their names and sub
jects upon which they are prepared
to speak. There is quite a demand
for public speaking on many different
subjects. Barbour County has
large number of good speakers. Why
not list them and acquaint the peo-
pie of this fact?
1 feel sure that l am speaking the
sentiment of the above named or
carnations when I say they all de-
sire to help one another.
Better attendance, greater inter
est, and | feel sure much more can
be accomplished if all organizations
work together and boost each other.
Rev. A. H. Rapking, R. H. Gist,
and Miss Betty Ekhart, Of the extern
sion division, Morgantown are plan
ming to be present and assist in this
meeting.
o. D. SANDS, County Agt.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-08

FOR SALE.-If sold by April 18th
L will make very reasonable price
on my farm of 100 acres on Sugar
Greek, known as the Will Booth
farm. Will only require part cash.
See me at once.
G. FRANK ROW,
4-1-2t. Junior. w Va
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LOUIS B. HULL

Friends in this city were much
shocked to learn Of the sudden pas
sing on Sunday morning, March 20,
at 2:30 A. NJ. from what the doctors
pronounced blood block, Of Louis B.
Hull, whose father, the late J. W.
Hull, and mother, Sarah Lam Hall,
were former residents of Grafton,
w. Va.
They located in Grafton when he
was four years old, and there he
was reared, graduating from High
School, and later from Adrian Col
lege, Adrian Michigan. He also took
graduate work at Columbia Univer-
sity, and the University Of PITTS
burgh. He followed the profession of
teaching, having been an instrusture
in various schools and colleges. At
the time of his death he was princi-
pal of the Latimer Junior High
School, Pittsburgh, Pa. and also for
the past three years had been an in
structure in the University of Pitts
burgh.
From boyhood the deceased was
prominently Identified with church,
Christian Endeaver, and Sunday
School activities. He joined the Meth
odist protestant church of Grafton,
when about eight years old he was
excursion manager for West Virginia
G. E. Union five national Christian
Endeavor conventions. At the time of
his death he was prominent mem
Der of the Methodist Protestant
church suburb of Pittsburgh Pa,
and for some years has been super
intendent of its Sunday School.
He was member of the A. F.. &
A. NJ. Lodge of Grafton, w, Va. and
of the Sigma Alpha Epailom frater-
nifty.
Funeral servives were held March
Both at 8. P. NJ from his late resi-
dence at Bellevue, Pittsburg Pa. leav-
ing there at II PM. for Tecumseh,
Michigan where interment was made
the following day.
The deceased had been married
twice, His first wife was Miss Kath-
crime Spahr, and to this union were
born three children. The eldest John
Spahr is student ia Adrian College,
and will graduate in June, Margret
Elizabeth is also a student at Adrian
College, and Sarah Louise attends
the Bellevue Junior High school. His
second wife, who survives him was
Miss Wilmette McLucas of Nc Con-
nelsville, Ohio. In addition to the a.
bove he is survived by three sisters,
Mrs. Eva Hull Jones, and Miss Mar
greet V. Hull. of Belington, w. Va.
and Mrs. Cora. Hull Upton of Fayet
tevulle, N. c. besides other relatives.
Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Upton attended
the funeral.
He kept the Faith of our fathers,
holy faith" and was true to it till
DEATH"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-08
TO ALL COUNTY AND DISTRICT
OFFICERS, BARBOUR COUNTY
SUNDAY SCHOOL COUNCIL.

We will hold our executive meet
ing of the Sunday School Council in
Philippi, Saturday, April IT, 1926,
in connection with Community meet
ing called by Mr.. 0. D. Sands, county
agent, beginning at $50. Would
like to have each county and district
officer present at this meeting as we
want to tabe up dates for district
conventions and rallies, SO as not to
conflict with other programs being
held by other organizations.
GEORGE W. SHOMO, President,
Barbour County S. S. Council.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-08
LETTING THEM OFF

The Federal Trade Commission
has dismissed its action against the
Royal Baking Powder Company, and
numerous furniture manufacturers
and grocers. The Commission has
changed somewhat owing to the new,
appointees, with the result that it
does not seem to be quite as stiff as
formerly regarding claims Of unfair
competition.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-08
AIR SERVICE .

Congress is considering piace-meal
legislation to increase the air service
in very mild degrees. The air service
which was pretty breezy a few
months ago, seems to 'be in a calm
Where is Colonel Mitchell?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-08
Danger InCougE1s
That Hang>On

Neglected coughs often lead to worse
trouble. Yet there is simple method
based on the famous" DR.. Kings New
Discovery, which usually breaks the
worst cough entirely in "a hours.
Here is the method: You take lust
one teaspoonful and hold it in your
throat for Is Or 20 seconds before swal-
lowing it. 1t has double action. II
not only soothes and heals irritation.
but also removes the phlegu and con,
gestion which are the real cause of the
coughing. So the most stubborn cough
soon disappears completely.
DR.. Kings New Discovery is for
coughs, chest colds, bronchitis, spas
modic Group, etc. Fine for children.
too--no harmful drugs. Very econonli.
cal, as the dose is only one teaspoonful.
At all good druggists. Ask for
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Lamb Improvement Program

Demonstrations on stomach worm
treatment, castilating and docking of
lambs, to be held in the following
communities.
At A. L. Proudfoot's Monday Mon
day, April Y, at 80 o'clock. Meet
ing at Carlin school house that night
at 7 o'clock.
At C. G. Crouso's, Tuesday, April
-, at 1850 p. m. Meeting of the
Peeltrse Club that night at 7 o'clock.
At Donineck's Farm, Talbot
community, Wednesday, April 18th
at 1:30 p. m. Farm club meeting
that night at Talbot church, Z
o'clock.
At ]. Lutz, Nestorville commun-
ity, Thursday, April IS, at 10 o'clock.
At Al VOLTS, Thursday, Aprail Is
at 2 o'clock Kasson Farm Club
meeting that night in High school
building at 7 o'clock
At E. A. Barte's, Belington, Fri
day April Is, at $3.50 in the morning.
At K. G. Lodge, Friday, April 16
at o'clock Meeting, Elenezer Farm
Club tfat night at o'clock.
Notice: All farmers desiring to
have the stomach worm treating
demonstration should keep sheep to
be treated off of feed Is hours pre-
vious to time set for the demonstra-
ton
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-08
DEMONSTRATION ON SHEEP
AND LAMBS AT BARTE FARM

An expert from the University,
under the auspices of the county
agent, Mr.. Sands, will be at the farm
of E. A, Barte, Laurel Hill Farm, on
Friday, April 10th at $3.50 A. NJ. A
stomach worm treatment demonstra-
ton will be the main feature. Ev-
rybody interested in sheep and sheep
raising are invited to be present.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-08

MUCH money is row being loaned on
West Virginia property, but, as all
who are familiar with the facts know
securities produce only Il small per-
centage OF the direct tax total while
real estate groans under the burden
1t has not been found possible to have
these securities listed for taxation and
it is contended, if not indeed reco4-
nized, that the application of the ex-
listing tax rates to such securities if
made general would neee$sitate Il
widespread rearrangement of loans.
the probable Withdrawal of many and
perhaps foreclosures to an extent that
would rock the business foundation of
the commonwealth.
As il is, however, the intangible.
properties are not generally listed and
the state derives comparatively little
benefit from assets OF this class. The
Experience of Kentucky. and othei.
states, ii is pointed out, is chat when
a fractional tax is levied against prop
erty of this class it increases in vol
ume and new and old intangibles are
brought forth and listed, and there is
consequent Increase in the state S
revenues from this source
Application of this plan, as in effect
in some Of the other states is as fol-
lows:
Connecticut-four mills on par
value; in addition one per cent tax
on mortgages on real estate outside
of the state. District of Columbia
five mills on full market value. Iowa
five mills on actual value. Ken.
tucky-deposits, one mill intangibles
four mills. Minnesota-three mills on
actual value. Pennsylvania-four mills
Experience Of these and a number
Of other etates has been similar te
that of Kctucky, as will be shown by
figures now being prepared for the
press.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1926-04-08

Farm Women's Club Meeting
Volga, Wednesday, April IA at 10
O'Clock.
Kasson, Thursday, April Is at 80
o'clock.
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4-1-2t.
NOTICE

There will be Pie Social at Shaw
key School Friday night April 16,
1926, at z o'clock. Everyone is cor
daily invited.
Lenora Hillyard
Reya Shepherd
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-01
HAPPY NEW YEAR

Perhaps the most delightful custom we have is
that of wishing, on the first day of the New Year,
happiness, prosperity, and contentment for our
relatives, friends, and acquaintance.
New Years day marks the turning over of a
new leaf, so to speak, in our lives. The progress
sive man or woman lives not in the past, but ever
looks forward to the future. When the Old Year
dies, we put behind us the trials, tribulations,
failures, and disappointment of the past twelve
months; store the joys, accomplishments, and sue
cesses in the pleasant realms of memory, and,
taking a fresh grip on life, look forward with hap
by anticipation to better things.
1t is well that we do this. Were W. to keep
fresh in mind, from year to year, the hard knocks
we experience, the accumulated load of depression
would soon overpOwer us. Only by an annual
audit of our mental books, by the striking of a bal
ance, and by the charging off and forgetting of
losses, can we maintain a sane, cheerful attitude
and be prepared to cope with the innumerable new
problems that are ever confronting us.
For The. Courier, the year just closed has been
one of progress, although we have experienced
some of the vissicitudes that beset every business
enterprise. Looking forward to the New Year,
we see it full of better, greater things-and when
we say this, we are not speaking from a strictly
financial standpoint. We have only one New
Years resolution, and that is, to see that The
Courier gives to Bozeman and the GaIlatin valley
more and better service in 1926 than it did in
1925.
Upon this glad natal day of the New Year, The
Courier wishes for every man, woman and child
of Gallatin county the fullest need of happiness
the greatest measure of prosperity, and the high
est state of health and contentment he or she has
yet enjoyed. May New Years day of 1927 fine
each and every, one able to look back with pleas
ure and satisfaction upon the twelve-months peri
cd that now lies before us.
And while we are saying Happy New Year,
we want each friend and reader of The Couriel
to know how much we appreciate the support anC
encouragement so generously vouchsafed during
the past year, and that we hope the merits of on
publication will justify a continuance and expan
sion of that patronage.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-01
NEW EDUCATION BILL

House bill No. 50O0, introduced by Representa-
tive Daniel A. Reed OF. New York and popularity
known as the New Education bill" is now in the
hands of the house committee on education, of
which MIR. Reed is chairman.
Other Republican members of the education
committee are John M. Robson, Kentucky; VIII
liam P. Holiday, Illinois; George A. Welsh, Penn
sylvania; Robert L. Bacon, New York; E.. Hart
Fem, Connecticut Florence E.. Kahn, California,
and Fletcher Hale, Maine.
The main provisions of the bill, briefly stated,
are:
ID The creation of a department of educa-
ton, with a secretary in the presidents cabinet.
(2) Consolidation of all existing federal edu-
%catiOnal agencies, such as the bureau of educa-
ton, the board for vocational education, and the
like.
(3) The establishment of a departmental
council on education to consist of one member
from each of the executive departments which
will seek to coordinate the educational activities
of several departments and detached federal ex
ecutive units.
() An appropriation sufficient to support {
broad program of research in education.
Senator Charles Curtis, of Kansas, introduced
the bill in the senate.
The education bill, in one form or another, hal
been before congress for a number of years. 1
is a most important measure, and deserves tn,
study and consideration of every citizen.
Let your senators and representatives know
your position on the New Education bill!
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-01
AN ASTOUNDING CASE

Action of the bureau of internal revenue in
sleeping on its rights in the Anaconda Copper
Mining company tax case and, by allowing the
statute of limitations to run against the govern
ments claim, enabling the corporation to get out
Of paying $2,500,921.40 income tax for the year
1917, is being roundly denounced.
The facts were brought out at a hearing, on
internal revenue before a special senate commit
tee of the SiXty-eighth congress, and are en-
bodied in a printed report of the testimony.
The Anaconda company, it appears, protested
the payment of tax assessed against it for 1917
on the ground that appreciation in value of its
property should be considered in determining in
vested capital. The supreme court of the United
States has held that, in the case of unsold prop
erty, such appreciation in value cannot be taken
into account. Yet the internal revenue bureau
fused and fiddled around, re-considered and de-
layed, and finally closed the case without having
reached any definite decision. When the special
senate committee finally dug up the facts, the
statute of limitations barred action to recover this
vast sum for the government.
There's surely a S~enegambian somewhere in the
wood pile. When plain John Doe is assessed with
income tax, he may protest but his protestations
do not serve to delay payment. He puts up the
cash first, and then has the privilege of filing 2
claim for re-audit and refund. If he fails to pay
he is liable for a stiff penalty. Of course, revenue
officials may not take action on his claim for !
couple of years, but that doesn't matter, since tn,
government has the money.
The attitude of the Anaconda Copper Minin,
company towards taxation is so well known tina
it needs no elucidatiOn here. The blame for thi
astounding transaction lies, apparently, squarel1
at the DOORS of internal revenue chiefs at Wash
ingtOn. The question Of Individual responsible,
has not been definitely answered, but when it IS
some disciplinary action most certainly should b
taken.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-01
sen. REED ATTACKS
DEBT SETTLEMENTS.

WASHINGTON, D. Gust when
the country was congratulating itself
upon the fact that many of the for
eign countries had agreed to fund
their debts on the best possible
terms, Senator Reed (Democrat) Of
Missouri attacked the settlements.
The settlements obtained from the
debtor nations were, as all unpreju-
diced persons will testify, the very
best that could be secured. One can
not make a country, or an individual,
pay more money than is possessed.
Another angle to the debt settle
ment is the fact that some members
Of the house of representatives are
insisting that bills ratifying the debt
settlement must originate in the lower
branch Of congress, since the consti-
tuition provides that all legislation to
raise revenue must begin in that
body. Senator Smoot and Senator
Robinson of Arkansas, Democratic
leader, both have declined to assent
to any such proposition, holding that
debt settlements could not properly be
! classed as raising revenue.
AS predicted in these columns sew
eral months ago, the Democratic
members Of the house and senate are
determined to play petty politics
rather than to indulge in statesman
ship during this session of congress.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-01

alive marketing, and so far the only
proposed agricultural legislation
known to have the Endorsement Of
President Coolidge, has had its final
preparation approved by the presi-
dent, who invited Secretary Of Agri-
culture Jardine, Senator McNary cf
Oregon and Representative Tincher Of
Kansas, to go over Tire matter with
him. The bill has been Introduced and
has been referred to the committee.
The bill, as drawn, prep. ses tg Gre
ate machinery in the department of
agriculture through which govern
ment assistance can be gwen to CO.
operative marketing associations in
the disposal Of crops. Anos her fea-
ture Of the bill is that the bureau of
economics will be directed to assist in
finding markets for the sale Of sur
plus products. Under the terms Of
the proposed bill the Cappcr act,
which authorized producers to sell
their products collectively, would
be included in the measure. The
proponents of the bill prepared will
ask that congress set an early date
for the consideration Of the same.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-01
THINK IT OVER!

That wheat is one Of Montana's principal pro
ducts cannot be denied! l.
The grain laboratory at Montana State college
is Of greatest Importance to the Montana wheat
grower. For it to do efficient work, about
$4,000 a year is needed. In 1925, in the interest
of ecOnOmy-we do not like to say Democratic
ecOnOmy-the grain laboratory was given an ap-
preparation of only $4,000.
TIC save $4,000, the wise ones at Helena crippled
one of the most important agencies in Montana.
This economy" likely will cost wheat growers of
the state a large summary times the $4,000
saved.
Governor J. E. Erickson promised, in all sin
cerity but also rashly, to reduce taxes and pay off
the state debt during his term of office. OF
course, he knows now that he can do neither. The
instance here cited is only one of a number OF
futile attempts.
Think it over, Mr.. Wheat Grower!
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-01
SENATE HEARINGS
ON TAX u BILL.

WASHINGTON, D. c. Senator
Reed SmoOt Of Utah, chairman of
the finance committee Of the sem
ate viii open hearings on jan
uary A to consider further pleas
in the matter of those who did
not have an opportunity to be heard
when the ways and means committee
was holding hearings on the tax re-
ducticn measure. These hearings will
Of necessity be much shorter than
they were in the house, not only be-
cause the subject was quite exhaust
lively discussed in the lower branch
Of congress but also because Senator
Smoot, like his colleagues, is anxious
to have the bill pass both branches
at as early a date as possible so that
tax payers may be given the benefit
of a reduction before March Is of
this year, which date is the first
date of payment.
The tax reduction bill will emerge
from the senate in practically the
same shape as it passed the house,
unless the Democrats and Insurgents,
in an endeavOr to play politics, delay
the passage of the measurs.
The Democrats have so far stub
bOrnly insisted that the time for pay
ing off the wal debt should be ex-
tended, and they do not as yet seem
tc have grasped the idea that the more
speedily this debt is paid the better
it will be for the country because it
will ave the taxpayers hundreds of
millions Of dollars.
In regard to the matter of further
reductions Of any material size, it
will not be possible to make further
cuts. There must be money provided
with which to run the government,
and if sources Of revenue are taken
away than bonds must be issued,
which would result in a far greater
tax upon the purses Of the people.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-01
DAVIS
FOR EFFICIENT WORK.

WASHINGTON, D. c. Acting
Secretary of War Hanford MacNider,
who received a letter from the Amer
lean Legion congratulatingthe war de-
partment on it's handling of the bonus
claims by Major General R. c. Davis,
adjutant general, stated that 80 per
cent of the veterans have now re-
ceived their claims. The total cost
of handling the bonus claims ap-
proximated about 81 an applicant for
the 2,747,785 applications received.
The veterans Of the country deeply
appreciate the splendid systematic
and speedy work carried out by Gen
eral Davis, who, it may be stated
worked day and night in order that
the men might receive their bonus
certificates at as early a date as pos
sible.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-01
SENATE PASSES BILL
REGULATING

WASHINGTON, D. C.-The first
result Of the Morrow air board report
is the passage Of the Bingham bill
by the senate. This bill calls for the
establishing of a bureau of aero
nautics under an assistant secretary
of commerce, and the bureau will
have for it's purpose the power to
regulate and encourage commercial
air navigation. The bill had the sup
port of all parties interested in avi-
alton. The bill passed the senate
without a dissenting vote.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-01
HOLLAND TO DISCIPLINE
$4,000 STACKER T

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Holland has
an obligatory voting law. It is esti-
mated that between forty and fifty
thousand individuals will be sum-
moned to answer charges of having
illegally remained awRy from the
polling places at the election held
last July.
Owing to the fact that the courts
have set aside but one day each week
to hear the cases it is mere than prob.
able, unless the defendants plead
guilty in large numbers, that the
hearings will take a year to complete
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-01
NEW FEDERAL AID
RECORD ESTABLISHED.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-The past
year holds the record over any pre-
vious year for federal aid on high
ways. Eleven Thousand, three hun
dred and twenty nine miles were COM
pleted. The previous high year mark
was a little less than 10000 miles.
The mileage that has been completed
since 1917 totals 46,486 miles. The
figures given for the year just
passed account only for those por-
tiOns which are entirely completed.
They do not embrace road building
activities that are still in progress
There r stretches yet to be finished
that have a total length Of 12,46c
miles. The work just ended repre-
sents an approximate cost of $243,.
100000, of which $111,OOO,OOO was
paid by the United States govern.
ment. Since 1917 the government ha:
furnished 1913, OOO 600 as it's portion
Of the road work.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-01
NEW YORK
A.477 AUTO DRIVERS

WASHINGTON, D. C.-New York
state leads in the matter of revoked
or suspended automobile operators
licenses during the past II months,
4,477 operators having been deprived
of their legal right to drive.
The Bozeman courier. (Bozeman, Mont.) 1919-1954, 1926-01-01
National Press Service
PREFER POWDER PUFF
TO THAT OF CIGARETTE.

WASHINGTON, D. C.-AccOrding
to a recent poll taken, 400 parents.
in answer to a QUESTIONABLE, decided
against girls smoking. Evidently
parents prefer the powder to the
cigarette puff.