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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1926-12-30
HENRY STEVENS COMING
TO NORTH CAROLINA

Henry Stevens, one of the defend
ants in the recent HalI-Mills case in
New Jersey, will arrive in the Oak
Ridge section Of Guilford county soon
after the first of January. He is
coming to North Carolina to hunt
mail
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1926-12-30

With the ending of the year, we
find that quite number of our sub
scribers are behind on our books. We
blame ourselves for this, as the shop
for the past few months has been too
busy to send out statements for
dues on subscription. This is an in
vitaton to all who are behind to
send it in at once as it is right badly
needed.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1926-12-30

Mrs. J. f. Harbin, of Shulla Mills,
last spring planted three Irish pota-
toes which, combined, weighed one
pound and nine ounces. From this
she dug from the planting 50 pounds,
lacking only one pound of bushel.
This decidedly is the largest yield we
have heard of in this splendid potato
county.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1926-12-30
a., &c tic Mouth of Father

Teacher: What is the meaning OF
the word "matrimony," Robert!
Robert: Please, miss, my fathel
saws it isn't a word; it's sentence.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1926-12-30

Paul Pinkerton, of Linvlle, Avery
county, was winner of the golf tour
ney at Ormond Beach, Fla, last Sun
day.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1926-12-30
The Profligate One

Judge: Sir, you are fined $40 for
contempt of court.
Man: Judge, $40 won't express my
contempt for your COURT mere
500.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1926-12-30

Swap the old rooster to neigh
Dor for purebred bird and get start
ed right in the poultry business, ad-
wise extension workers.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1926-12-30

The following young ladies spent
Christmas in Boone, the guests of
Miss Elsie Farthing: Misses Avis and
Maggie Sue Stiles, of Mooresville :;
Miss Pearl Bomar, of Marion, and
Miss Ethel Aycock, of Winston-Sa-
lem. These young ladies have been
in school here for several summers
and have many friends who are glad
to welcome them back to Boone.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1926-12-30

The result of partial canvass of
the town by The Democrat last week
was $500 for the Grandfather Or
phanage. A check for that amount
was sent to that institution Monday.
The ladies of 'he Baptist Missi nary
Society furnished lot of canned
goods, parcels, etc, that will be sent
in when the roads become passable.
The Democrat in behalf of the or
phanage, wishes to extend to each
and every one who contributed to
these fatherless ones, its heartfelt
thanks.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1926-12-30
BRIEF LOCAL AFFAIRS

The board of county commission
ers will be in session here Monday
and Tuesday.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1926-12-30

In the doll contest conducted by
the Boone Drug Co., which c'osed
Friday night, little Miss Helen Gragg
was the winner of the first prize, a
beautiful $500 doll, Rebecca Woos-
ley came second with a $1,000 gift
and little Miss Evans third, the re-
cipient of doll valued at $3.50.
Thirty-four other little girls received
dolls as result of the contest, dur
ing which time 10000 votes were
cast. A vote was the equivalent of
one cent purchase, and much inter
est was manifested.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1926-12-30

Christmas came a'raining and the
people of the city of Boone enjoyed
themselves around the various IRE
sides, some listening to the prattle OF
the children around the family
Christmas tree, while few wealth
cred the rain and visited with friends
in the vicinity of the town, The
younger set went in groups to private
parties where they were royalty en-
tertained. The boys who usually
participate in a few drinking parties
at the Christmas season, much 10
their credit, desisted, and it was
probably the most quiet Yuletide sea-
son Boone has experienced In many
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-14

and new business and a nominal de-
crease in shipments. In comparison
with reports for the same period a
year ago, however, there was a slight
increase in production and a decrease
in shipments and new business, espe-
cially noticeable in shipments.
The hardwood operations show pro-
duction about the same as that re-
ported for the previous week, some
decrease in shipments, and a good
gain in new business.
The untitled orders of 22S Southern
pine and West Coast mills at the end
of last week amounted to 56,17S,079
feet, as against $50 ,220,6 99 feet for 229
mills the previous week. The 121
identical Southern pine mills in the
group showed untitled orders Of 231,-
436,12S feet last week, as against
22S,S33,682 feet for the week before.
For the LOT West Coast mills the I'M
filled orders We're 424741951 feet. as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-14
HOMES

Of engaging attractiveness that meet
exacting expectation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-14
ST.PAUL ACQUIRES
FIELD FOR AIRPORT
Bond Issue Also Voted to Pro-
vide River Terminal
Facilities.

An aviation field, comprising 40
acres, a mile and y quarter from the
heart of the city's business district,
has Just been provided for St Paul.
Mimi, by q bond issue voted by the
city at its primary election. Air mail
service is already established.
At tie same time a bond issue was
voted providing for river terminal IA
tilities for the city
The St. Paul Real Estate Board has
been active in the study of location of
Il municipal landing field, and has
actively advocated both the project
tor purchase Of such a field and the
i project Of river terminal improve
nent. The 140 acres Of land compris-
ing the air field was acquired under
option through a member firm Of the
board, giving tie city the advantage
of a private purchase.
The municipal landing field as q
civic project that will greatly affect II
rityS future growth is being studied
by number Of real estate boards
within the National Association Of
Real Estate Boards.
The Buffalo q. " Real Estate
Board for several years has advo-
Gated the establishment Of munich
pal landing field and made a study
of the question Of advisable location.
Purchase has recently been made by
1he city of total of 412 acres to con
stitute such a field. Detroit, Mich.
now has three landing fields, one of
which Is municipality owned.
These, real estate boards point out
are only few OF the recent additions
10 the POI municipally-oWned landing
Yields in the United States that We're
shown on the aerial map Of 1924.
The establishment of a municipal
Banding field and the possible building
up of an aircraft industry in Tacoma.
Wash, is actively advocated by the
Tacoma Real Estate Board.
The Santa Monica Bay District
Realty Board of California has started
" campaign to obtain q municipal air
port for Santa Monica.
The growth in Importance of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-14

against 451,3S7,o17 feet for 1os mills
week earlier
Altogether the 343 comparably re-
porting softwood mills had shipments
81 per cent and orders 101 per cent of
actual production. For the Southern
pine mills these percentages were. re-
spectively, 81 and 101. and for the
West Coast mills SO and 95.
OF the reporting mills the 81, with
an established normal production for
the week of 220, 046, 1922 feet, gave &C.
ments 100 per cent and orders los per
cent thereof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-14

ards. builder: to make repairs, 513-15
Stanton Square northeast dots SOC
and s07. square s3S). to cost $1,000.
F.. w. Goodman. owner: G.. a.
Loring. architect; to erect one 1-story
frame dwelling. 2611 Hamlin street
northeast Got 8, square 4342), to cost
$4,000.
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church.
owner and builder: L. w. Giles, ar
chitect: to erect brick addition. 1106
w street 0ots sol and 500, square
303). to cost $4,000.
M. 1. Bassford. owner and builder:
to erect brick addition 725 TAYLOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-14

landing field as a civic feature, the
various boards point out, accompanies
the increase in the use of the airplane
in commercial transportation, which
in turn is recognized in the bill just
p;%ed by Congress, which places the
control of commercial and civil avia-
ton under the. Department of Com
merce and creates an additional assist
ant secretaryship to supervise aero
nautics. The Secretary of Commerce
is given power by the act to regulate
Interstate and foreign aerials.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-14
BUSINESS SLACkENS
FOR SOFTWOOD MILLS
Slight Decrease in Shipments Com.
pared With Same Week
Year Ago.

The lumber industry continues &C.
tive. as shown by Geographic reports
received today by the National Lum.
Der Manufacturers Association from
500 or the larger softwood and 127 of
the chief hardwood mills of the conn.
try FOR the week ended August Z. The
343 comparably reporting softwood
mills show increases in production
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-14
SASH LOCK NECESSARY.
Window Is Often Weak Spot IN
Homes Security.

Very often the window is the weak
point in the homes security. Proper
attention is usually given to the locks
on outside doors, but too frequently
the matter of having sash fastenlngs
that are properly designed and made
is overlooked.
1t is easy to buy sash lock which
can be operated with one finger, but
which will draw the two saSheS so
firmly together that no tool can be
inserted between them and with a
mechanism which prevents the latch
from being released except by turn
of the thumbpiece. 1t can be found
in any hardware store and costs no
more than an inferior type.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-14

a fire in the Enclosure surrounding
sliding door is especially difficult to
eXtinguish. The pockets thus formed
afford the chief cause of draft from
the entrance of outside air into the
building. and for that reason such
places should be well fire-stopped at
both sides, top and bottom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-14

to 81. square 25SS). to cost 1896 900.
Charles H. Wesley, owner; to erect
porch. 731 Fairmont street dot 60,
square 2SS5), to cost $500.
F. L. Phillips owner. J. A Rich.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-14

Pate de foie gras, automobile parts,
silks and jeWelry are among the regu-
lar matter carried by airplanes of
France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-14
BUILDING PERMITS
FOR WEEK SLUMP;
TOTAL is $500, 900

Continued from Fourteenth Page.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-14

The average cost of one family
dwellings in 1925 was S4.567, com
pared with SABA in 1924. The aver.
age cost OF structures of all kind~
was $6,766. compared with $5.72l H.
1924
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1926-08-14

street Got 70. square 1851. To cost
$4,000.
Benjamin F. Harris, owner and
builder: William III. futile. architect
to erect one 1-story cinder block
dwelling, 3406 ID street southea -
0ots IL and -, square 540D. to cost
So, 900.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-11-03

Probably the outstanding feature of the national
election results is the defeat of Senator Butler Of
Massachusetts, chairman of the National Republican
Committee, and close friend Of President Calvin
Cooldge's prestige. Doubtless however, there were
occur in the Bay State, the home OF President Cool
idre will be construed a weakening OF President
CoolidRe's prestige. Doubtless however, there were
local conditions that contributed to Buffers defeat
and his political fall doubtless is more reputation
Of Butler than of Calvin Coolidge.
Senator Butler has enjoyed popularity, while
his opponent Senator Walsh, is an astute politician
and has great personal following in Massachusetts
In the Empire State, the Democratic victories OF
Governor AL Smith and his running mate, Judge
Wagner. were the next important anti-admlnistra-
ton victories. The success of Al Smith on wet
platform was generally predicted, but the defeat
Of Wadsworth was hardly expected. The great popu-
larity of AL Smith, who becomes chief contender
for the Democratic Presidential nomination, was
potent enough to carry Wagner on to victory
At this writing it is impossible to make an accurate
nredicton Of the results affecting congressional
control nor is it safe to predict that thu Republicans
will organize both houses. Their paper control mas
been badly slashed, putting the western lnsureent
Republicans in q dominating position
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-11-03

"Eric's not that sort. He's generous
and loyal, even though he does stray
off the narrow path Of sObriety now
and then. We can trust him."
Mrs. Brown looked at her watch.
"lt's almost time for the dean to go
home. l don't want to meet him.
until I've composed myself"
Judith peered at Mrs. Browns
face. Powder your nose, and put
on some color"
IL haven't any," said the deans
wife. ''I'd never dare keep cOsmet-
les around the house. The dean
would find them and call me scar
let woman. He hates them like
poison"
Judith fished out her own vanity
case and began to apply the rouge
puff. Mrs. Brown submitted to it.
Judith pulled the woman's hat
straight. Something has got to
happen to rescue you," she insisted
Il cant conceive Of woman living
in such slavery"
Mrs. Brown smiled sadly. "You've
never s...heen married to Timothy
Brown, my dcar."'s' ~ ri
Judith shook her head. mo, the
gods be praised" she said devoutly
"Look here, what did Shea mean
about the hotel record? Did you sign
your own manner"
Mrs. Brown nodded shamefacedly
ayes. II was stupid, but I'd neve,
been in situation like that before
| had meant to use another name
But when stepped up to the desl
and the clerk handed me the pen,
wrote my name, automatically. When
/ saw what had done, l couldn't
very we'll ask to chance it.
WELL" said Judith, "there must
be. lots of Mrs r.. NJ. Browns"
THE deans wife put, her hand tt
her forehead. "But that isn't all
couldn't think Of an town but
. Pendleton, and the clerk was watch
ing me, and wrote that down too
Judith laughed. "You are certain
IL an amateur at vice, my dear
Then she brought out the little silver
vanity case again, and thrust 1t II
Mrs. Browns hand.
''Smugglc' this home and keep i
in your holy ofs'holies. And pray t.
it. If necessary, to- keep your cour
age up. You won't be the frs. WON
an who has ridden. through storm,
seas on paint pot and dab o.
perfume. Now harry. and dom
weaken!" NJ
! Eric Waters caase un the Stedwas
steps ut seven-thirty that night ant
walked Through the open door un
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-11-03
(Aa2;P||a!sA& |!';!!.!

with wide, terror-filled eyes. If we
don't I'll have to-gct out of it ALL"
She bent her taut body forward so
that her white face was near Ju-
.dith's. you don't know what it
means to be afraid--so afraid Of a
man that his key in the door makes
your heart miss a. beat--so afraid
that you swallow your food whole
when he sits across the table from
Eyou."
Judith shook her head. "No, |
Edon't, thank God. It seems to me
Ltha. you'd be better off if something
Edid happen to release you. You'll
collapse some day"
Mrs. Brown shrugged. What il
] do? ] don't care much. But when
81 think Of this man going to the
|Idean with his story, and when the
slong, grueling agony Of waiting for
sthe dean to worm out the truth
about that trip, ! just give way.
can't stand it,"
Judith stood up. "Is there any
body in the world that you can count
on? Have you any family?"
The deans wife shook her head.
Nobody but sisters and aunts, and
they'd all take the other side, in q
matter of this sort. have the sort
of family that gave ME the name
Prudence" She smiled wanly.
Judith answered her slowly. "Can't
you think Of anyone?
A slow flush crept upwards from
the throat Of the deans wife. She
dropped her eyes. "Well, there is
one, but can't appeal to that one
not without burning my boats here.
He has said he is tired Of half meas
ures."
Judith stood looking at her, as
though about to speak. THAT is
your own affair."" she said, ut length.
II cannot advise you. But there is
someone that can depend on. He
may be able to manage this for u.s.
Mrs. Brown twisted her hands.
"Oh, don't tell any one"
1T won't be necessary to COM
promise you," said Judith. But
Eric Waters knows Shea. He can
help US. ] believe"
The deans wife looked at her fear
fully. "Are you sure Mr.. Waters
would not tell" she asked.
Judith threw her head back.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-11-03
For Moneys Sake


Classicsts CT the old educational school who have
wept to Virgil, Caesar Cicero and Ovid elected
from school curriculums will welcome some facts
about languages recently given publicity.
Two and one-quarter billions of dollars worth
Of business is done between America and foreign ma
TONS yearly, says this report.
This vast business is done largely in foreign
tongues More than s. per cent Of the words used
in trade with Spain, France. Italy and Germany are
words based the Latin. and easily Ineligible to
the Latin student.
1t is significant of this age that any attempt to
turn youth back to the classics must be based on
commercial interests.
Learn Latin and Greek-Make More Money!" is
the only slogan which todays youth can understand
Yesterdays youth may have responded to a plea
which said, Drink deeply of the Peran spring, and
all of the earth's grandeurs and beauties shall be
opened unto you!"-but no longer.
DO not blame youth! Blame changing social
scheme.
Youth Of yesterday tilling its own fields reapine
its own grain giving itself by Drawn all the necessi
ties of life, did not have to grope for nickels with
such acumen
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-11-03
State Results

It was foregone conclusion that Governor Sorl'e
and the entire Republican ticket would be elected
by outstanding majorities, some of which will run
the highest in the history Of North Dakota.
These results assured following the June pri-
maries due to general satisfaction with the admin
straton Of Governor Sorlie and his associates in the
state capitol. His victory is indeed triumph for
progressive Repubcansm, despite the efforts of the
Cass county Orchards, who seek to foster and
foment the bitter class hatreds which this election
should certainly eliminate.
Progressive Republicans throughout North Dakota
will rejoice in the results of the state election and
will look forward to harmonious Legislative session.
dominated only by those who have the best interests
of North Dakota Mt heart.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-11-03
Editorial Comment
Lucky Names
Knoxville Sentinel)

In the matter Of names William G. McAdoo has a
far better chance ut being president than Al Smith
In looking the list of presidents it is the
with the unusual name who NEST often wins the
presidency The common names, of Smith, Jones
and Brown do not appear and only one Johnson and
he president by reason of the death Of Lincoln.
There arc no Ais whatever in the list but there
are two Williams. Some of our presidents had very
unusual family names, Roosevelt, Van Buren,,
Taft Arthur and Coolidge. Based on the PROPOSE
ton Of names AL Smith would seem not to have a
look in on the white house.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1926-11-03
Debs and the Socialists
New York Times)

The death of Mr.. Bryan last year left Eugene
Debs Of only two Americans in public life
enjoying nationwide reputation that reached back
| INTO the nineteenth century. With the passing of
| the Socialist leader Elihu Root is left alone. He
| was taking active part in the New York Consti.
tutional Convention in 1884, the year that Debs
| conducting the Great Northern strike. Thirty
years age Debs fell foul of Grover Cleveland. His
leadership of the Socialist party for nearly gen.
Grafton thus grounded in seniority as we'll as in
service. Between 1900 and 1920 he was five times
candidate for the presidency, stepping aside in
1916 to permit the nomination of Allan Benson by
the loyast element in the Socialist party He was
much stronger than his party In 1920 while in At
anta prison he polled $4,000 votes This was un.
lucstionably in large measure q sympathy vote, in
part an expression of postwar radicalism. In the
last presidential election the Socialists merged into
the La Toilette movement 1t would have been in
teresting to how far Debs' personality and pres
tge avaled against the rapid disintegraton Of the
Socialist movement which set in after 1920.
Even in 1920 it is evident that the Socialist vote
not the strict party showing it had been eight
years before. 1t was in good degree radical and
anti-war protest vote In 1920 Debs received about
$4,000 votes than in 1872 but the shift in the
states was significant. Ohio the Socialist ban
state in 1912 with $4,000 votes but fell to sixth
place in 1920 with 81, 900 votes. Oklahoma dropped
from $4,000 votes tc 10000, Indiana from $1,000 te
$4,000, Missouri from $4,000 to 10000. Washington
from 10000 to 5000. On the other hand, New York,
which fifth in 1912 with $4,000 votes. shot into
first place with 100000 votes and Wisconsin climbed
from ninth place with $500 votes to second place
with $1,000 votes. 1t may have been awareness Of
the changing situation that induced the Socialist
party in 1924 to join the La Toilette movement,
which otherwise might have wrought havoc with
the nonrstalwart Socialist element.
Mr.. Debs' death leaves the Socialist party in no
cheerful condition. It has been heavily assaled on
both TANKS The Communist propaganda ha.
wrought serious damage. The subsistence Of the
radical tide under the joint influence OF recedne
war memories and prosperity has made itself felt
in the local elections Now is added the disappear
ance Of the veteran leader who was small host in
himself But at least enc compensation is in sight.
That j. the disappearance Of the Nonpartisan move
ment in the west, and with It the Farmer-Labor
movement The radicals Of the northwest have
finadly acknowledged that this is . two-party ma
ton and are drifting baek 70 tie old home aden
the Republican and Democratic roof. This wouI1
lsays - 9oeialilts With their old moopoy = m
0o9N " $500 ~ Nj