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Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-02-17
Faith With Scrapple-Owen Wi

ter said at Logan luncheon
"This is the scrapple season, but 1t
is only in Philadelphia that one can
really enjoy scrapple, For Phlia-
delphia is the home of the famous
dish, and elsewhere scrapple is sus-
pect."
Mr.. Wister laughed.
For the perfect enjoyment of
love-" he said, there must be per-
feet confidence-and this is also true
of scrapple. ."-Pittsburgh Chronicle
Telegraph.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-02-17
COUNTY GOVERNMENT REFORM
URGED BY GOVERNOR Mclean

Governor Mclean on Tuesday in
a special message to the North Caro-
lima general assembly, urged taking
''the first step to reduce the ever
increasing burden of local taxes" and
five legislative bills were immediate
ly introduced looking to that end.
The governors special message to
the assembly followed his biennial
message on converting of the assem-
bly, in January in the interest of i'm
provement in county operation, es-
pecialy finance.
County government reform has
been studied by commission for the
last two years and Tuesday, bills
accompanied the message. The bills
expressly would provide:
Improved methods of county gov
ernment.
Improved methods of administra-
tion of fiscal affairs of counties by
uniform accounting systems, pre-
vention of deficits, balanced budgets
and economical and business-like
management.
A county finance bill to limit in
debtedness similar to the municipal
finance act.
Improved tax collection systems.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-02-17
Sos Your Old Man

Prof: Is this wrong? 81 have et?'
Stude: Yes.
Prof: What's wrong with it?
Stude You amt ct yet.
Watauga Democrat. [volume] (Boone, Watauga County, N.C.) 1888-current, 1927-02-17

House committees Tuesday report
ed unfavorably the Poole anti-evolu-
ton bill and reported favorably on
the Australian ballot bill.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-03

give the Sun your job printing.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-03

SOX-Good grade cotton sox, all colors, 3 pr. for =
Better grade cotton sox with ticket on each pair,
good value at, per pair ---------.--
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-03

LEATHER GLOVES Genuine h
er back, regular S1.00 values ;
Same as above with gauntlet :
Genuine buckskin, for heavy "
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-03

sHIRTs-FuI cut, two pockets, blue chambray shirts
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-03
Daredevil Stunt

Window-cleaners are not the only
men whose occupation is hazardous.
We recently read of magazine edi-
tor who dropped eleven stories into a
waste basket.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-03
Creased Wheels

Cant understand how you lost
your case. Hope you kept nothing
back from your lawyer :"
'sNo-only my small change"
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-03

The Sun does all kinds of COM
mercial and society printing at rea-
sonable prices.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-03

Orders taken at The Sun office
for engraved cards, letter heads and
envelopes.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-03

Fortunate is the man who learns
a lot from a little experience.
The Coconino sun., 1927-06-03

Some day people win realize that
the human knee IL a joint and not an
entertainment.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03
CONSTRUCTIVE NEWS STORIES

Two splendidly constructive news stories appeared in the Herald yes terday. Both were examples of the splendid new illustrated news service recently started by the Associated Press. Both were thoroughly in formative regarding the subjects treated, and the subjects were Of a type worth knowing about.
 There was the story of the con- struction of the new Union station in Cleveland, a tower nearly as high as the Woolworth building in New York. The other article dealt in de tail and graphic style with the oceanic flying record of the year.
 This is a big country and there is much Of moment occurring con- stantly. The story Of the Holland ve- hicular tunnel, with illustrations which was issued by the Associated Press illutrated service q few days ago and printed in the Herald was complete and covered every detail of the great enterprise. All over the map, in almost every city Of consc- quence, constructive news stories are to be found and it will be a pleasure to provide this excellent fare for our readers.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03
SPORT IN PE\NSNLNA\It

r. the Philadelphia Athletics could give sunday baseball games, so Con uie Mack says, they probably could take in enough money to retain the services Of Tyrus Raymond Cobb.
 Which is probably true. But Penn sylvania has new law which was passed in 1794 which makes it hcinous offense to present anything on Sunday except for the benefit Of charity or church.
 Perhaps it will be remembered that last spring the Pittsburgh sym phony orchestra gave q concert on Sunday afternoon, and about a dozen Of the musicians were arrested. Their final trial is still in abeyancc, and it is difficult 10 see how they can ovadc the penalties of the law Of l79i.
 One naturally wonders whether the people in Pennsylvania go 10 heaven any faster than the people of other less enlightened states. It's political scandals certainly yield no assumption that the Keystone citizenry as whole is greatly superior or more moral.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03
NORFOIk'S DEBT PAVING

One does not require much Of an imagination to rrioic" with the citi- zons Of the town of Norfolk, Conn, in ifs great achievement just con summatcd-that Of paying off the last remaining bonds Of its railroad debt. A celebration is in ordor but perhaps its citizens arc too happy to celebrate.
 The thing goes back 10 ;ho hectic boom yrars following the Civil var, when every town worth its Sat was lailroad crazy. The iron horses al that time We're beginning 10 bisect Tho country and every town realized mlly that if II was to have a future il would need 10 br on a railroad line. Tnc best way 10 insure being ou such a line was 10 gain rlnan- e,al interest in the companies. the wls,acrcs said; and as the town E1thrrs usually were easily pnrsuad- el almost every town tried to influ- once railroad companies 10 touch at their gates through the medium Of financial assistance.
 Norfolk went into the railroad business to the extent Of $i1.5oo. the price Of 4l1 shares oC th" Connocti- rut Western Hallway. Perhaps some body is ttill alive who ctn rtmrm- hrr the Connecticut Western; but b. that IS it may there ouc, was d railroad with fine prospects having that name. AS everyone must admit, tho name sounded rcal businesslike, too. Perhaps there were visions of it living mp to its nan" and extending the rails 10 the far west. to thp little town Of Chicago for instance which was already making such noise on the shore Of Lake Michigan.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03

seems to be damned with youngsters from the time school lets out until closing-up time at night. The lads during this time are under benefcent leadership; they are guided into ways that help them 10 attain good citizenship and honest manhood.
 In showing that the Boys club is seriously in need of more room, Superintendent Dwight Skinner ut tered a statement that has been on the lips O. beholdcrs for long time. The limit of the clubs accom- modations is 500 boys; yet at pres ent 5lS are on the roster. with sev- eral hundred on the outside vainly endeavoriug to come under the aoris of this institution. Those who believe there should be no waiting list at the Boys club likewise agree with the superintendent that some thing adequate should be done about accommodating more boys.
 The gymnasium which adjoins the main building and is of more recent vintage, is the only department that at present is large enough. We're it no, for the sym, where boys can be sent when conditions are too over crowded elseW here, the club would be hard put 10 prevent the place from being like an overcrowded bus or trolley car. The game room IS constantly oyercrowded, and ire quently more boys are compelled to watch the games than can take part in them. The library is always filled with lads eager to read the juvenile literature stacking the shelves. Other rooms in the building likewise are SO filled with boys that they cannot help getting into each others way. What Il wonderful opportunity there is in this building to exert the right kind of influence upon young America.
 The opportunity must not be al lowed 10 lag for continued lack of space. Candid observers seem to agree that the Boys club needs en- larging.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03

heavyweight must weigh not more than 175 pounds. c. When were Indian head, fly ing eagle. and Hncoln pennies coined?
 A. Indian head one cent pieces were coined from 1858 to 1908, in elusive; flying eagle cents from 1854 to 1858, inclusive; and Lincoln pennies from 1909 to the present l time.
 Q. When does the Astronomical day and the Civil day begin? A. The Astronomical day begins at noon and the Civil day at the preceding midnight: but beginning with 1925 astronomers adopted and now use the Civil day. which begins on the stroke of midnight, and ends on the second preceding the fol- lowing midnight.
 Q. Must the witnesses for appli- cants for American citizenship be American citizens?
 A. They must be American citi- zens, either native born or natural ized.
 c. Do Americans need passports to go to Bermuda?
 A. No
 e.. What width hems should be used for tablecloths and napkins and where should initials be put on them?
 A. If tablecloths are to he hem stitched an inch and helf hem may be used. For plain hemming one-half inch is sufficient. Napkin threc-eighths inches. Initials, ill ac- Cordance with the size of tablecloth and napkin. are placed in one cor her. A luncheon napkin l2 inches square would require an initial about three quarters Of an inch long.
 Q. How many horses were there in the United States in 1900?
 A. There were 1S.267020 horses on farms and 2,93G,SS1 not on farms.
 O. How does the population of China compare with that Of Russia and British India?
  China proper is 375. 900, 000: Russia l1, foo, ,000 and British India 246,- 946.793.
 Q. What is tho location of tho largest airport in the United States?
 4. Oakland, California.
 Q. How much coal is consumed annually in the United States
 A. It is estimated roughly at 900. .O0O. GOO tons.
 Q. Where is the heaviest rainfall in the United States?
 A. II is in western Washington and northwestern Oregon, where the average is So 10 loo inches.
 Q. Is there a dance called tho "Ringadoon""
 \. II is a lively dance with a step danced to music writ ten in three four or common time. If was popular in France during the l1th century and was subsequently introduced into England.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03
SPRINKIERS AND SCHOOL S

Of all the discussion there has been in the city regarding the iusnr- ance rates on school buildings and the adyisabIlty for lower rates f they can be secured the suggestion that automatic sprinkler systems might b. installed as a means toward reducing the rates seems most logical.
 Figures presented show that with tfe sprinkler system the saving in insurance rates would br so marked that the cost of the equipment would be paid for within comparatively few years.
 The insurance harons regard the automatic sprinkler systems with high favor. Our new school build ings are practically fireproof. but that does not seem 10 make a great deal of difference to the insurance concerns, Nothing but automatic sprinklers gain their complete ap- proval.
 The sprinklora work in two ways: They automatically dousa fire when 1t starts and they s.gnally lower tho insurance rates.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03
25 Years Ago Today

Principal Marcus White will be the main speaker at the dedication of the new library in kensngton Wednesday. The committee in charge will cndeavor to make this d notable event.
 Tuesday afternoon at the Russ win Lycoum, Ryan and his stock company in His Life or Hers"
 Rev, Charles Coppcns was present yesterday at the rcdcdication of the Church of Our Lady oi Mercy in plainNillc.
 Chairman Curtis met SrlcCtman Hurlburt yesterday for he first time since the famous "cjrcular battle" at the town election. The booths for the state election are being erected. Mr Curtis has had the contract for erection hoforc but Mr. Ilurlburt informed him he could hardly cX- poct any more such fayorS. JnaS- much as no union carpenters are allowed to work on the booths local contractors have shirl al 1t, and finally the registrars have had to put them up themselves.
 There Is no question concerning the enthusiasm over today'S cleo ton. II is of the most robust kind. There were many ticket p"ddIcrs around the polling places, and in the sixth ward two democrats passed out in" republican splits. During :ho first hour the polls Were open bctNron 500 and 900 votes were cast, and the election will be q rcCord-or"ahcr In this respect. Al : o'clock the vote was 451&, and split tickets Were unusually numer- OliS
 Wise, smith X Co advcrJsc styl- fish walking suits for women, Nenc- tian. Worstcd. chevlIts, broadcloth, covortS, pebbles, and zibclinos, at $G.4J to $l@.9S; swell long cloaks with flowing and bishop sleeves in velvet and jersey at $9.9S; beautiful Monte Carlo coats in pcau de soie silk at $7.S9, and 27-inch box coats at $49S.
 President Andrew J. SlOpcr Of the New Britain National bank will leave Friday for New Orleans, where he will attend the meeting of the National American Bankers aSsocia ton.
 Mems best quality fleece lined underwear. 3Sc-S Salstrum's.
 W. II, Caldwell and party of To- cal Sports,ncn are in the Adiron- GackS on two weeks hunting trip.
 The political situation in Plain will" is puzzle 10 the last moment, and no one dar"s prophecy the out come. The workers al the polls to- day include Fred Hastings, checker, Pearl W, smith at the envelop" , booth, Wallace Beach al the ticket table, James Prior, booth tender.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03

From then on. however, it was q tough time raising enough money to retire the bonds. It was only the other day that the town treasurer found the last s23,oOo. with which the remaining shares were cancelled. Now the entire debt is paid.
 The railroad did lot of good 10 the town, no doubt; but perhaps not as much as was anticipated. But this experience was no different from that of many other towns which went wild over railroads about that time.
 Conditions have changed, We now are wild about providing airports, and we arc advised that no town can ever hope to amount to more than static in the general symphony Of progress without an airport. Let's go.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03
\ EORESTVILE SCHOOL

Eorestyille, the pleasant town lying between Plainvilc and Bristol, has been heard from in q progressive manner. The town will construct a new schoolhousc. This in itself may not be so remarkable and is being done every year. But the ForestviIle residents can be said to know what they want and how they want it, and have shown the ability 10 get it at a very reasonable price. This is a com bination not always met.
 It appears that Forcstville's new school will contain eight grade rooms and kindergarten, and the whole will only cost S75,O0O. It is said 10 cost propOrtiOnately more per room to erect a small school building than large one. If this is the case Forest vile is getting good value for its money.
 And let il not be overlooked that Forestyile has a future. It is ad- NantascousIy situated combining proximity 10 larger towns with the advantages of q genuine rural com munity. It is past the day when it could be considered as merely a bend in the road. The town has future and it's residents are alive 10 their opportunities, it's residents mean while enjoying all that noighboring towns have 10 offer and their own unique advantages at the same time
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03
QUESTIONS ANSWERED

You can get an answer 10 any question of fact or information by writing to the Question Editor. New 1 Britain Herald, Washington Bureau. , 1922 New York avenue. Washington, D. C.. enclosing two cents in stamps for reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given. nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply. Unsigned requests cannot he answered, All letters are naturalization. c. How many cities with a popu- lation of 5o,G00 or more has the |. s.?
 A. According to the last census there are IA.
 Q. To whom was F.stclle Taylor married before her marriage to Jack Dempsey?
 A. Kenneth M. Peacock
 Q. What are the natural colors of rabbit fur? Is it sold on the market by any other name?
 A. The natural colors are white, tan, gray and mottled. It is pluckcd, shearCd and dyed in imitation or costly furs such as seal. crmine, Chinchilla and dyed muSkrat. IL is also prepared in the natural state or dyed to initiate fox. Coney is another name for rabbit fur particu- !arly when imported from Europe.
 Q. Was Tony LaZZcri or Babe Ruth the last man to strike out in the 1926 world series baseball game?
 A. Tony I.azZcri was the last man to strike out. Babe Ruth was the last man out in th" series. He was thrown out hy O'Farrell when he tried 10 steal second with two out in the last half of the ninth inning.
 Q. In daylight saving arc tho clocks set forward or back from the standard time"
 A. Clocks are advanced one hour so that when if is 12 o'clock noon time would be 1 o'clock ?. m.
 Q. From what books were the movies "Thc Big Parade and "Barhed Wire" taken?
 \. "Thc Big Parade is not In book form but was written especially for the screen. 'I'arbed Wire" is from Hall Gaines "The Woman Of Knockaloc.'
 Q. What salaries are paid to the governor general Of the Irish Free State and the president of the Executive Council2
 4. The Governor General re- ccivos a salary of ten thousand pounds. approximately fifty thousand dollars. The president of the Execu tive Council of the state receives two thousand and five hundred pounds, approximately twelve thou sand five hundred dollars. Q. What is the limit of weight for heavyweight boxer? A. There is no limit, but light
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03
200 Pray Long for
 Britain's Conversion

GlaseoN. Scotland Nov. 3.--lPt- X night of prayer with 7l-year old General Bramwcll Booth Of the Sal vation Army on the platform for five and a half hours, has launched q great nationwide Salvation siege" for the conversion of Britain.
 More than 2,o0O men and women filled the city hall here during re- markable scenes of fervor and reli- gious devotion. One thousand other meetings were held simultaneously throughout the country with 100000 members of the Salvation Army par ticinating
 The siege will last for a month and meetings will be held in "the cnemy's territory such as public houses and other drink emporiums. Tanks and armored cars from which Salvation Army musicians will sound their message will run through the country.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03
UP GO FINES

Announcement by Judgc Roche that the fines for speeding are 10 go higher than sl0 and costs will be good news to the thousands Of motorists who have a careful regard as to how they drive their cars and cannot understand how q minority are permitted to jeopardizc their safety by driving rcckIcssly.
 Courts are showing wholesale tendency to increase the punish- ment for infractions of the laws gov crning motoring.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03
Fun shops Little Stories About Big
 Men
Colonel House

A few years ago q German visitor Was invited by Col. House 10 take an automobile ride through the sub urhS of Washingt on, D. (.
 At that time the Colonel pointed out 10 his Tcuto onic friend good looking home and said. "That's my house. It took a lot of money 10 build it, too. so l humorously re- fer 10 it, using the language of the street, as the house that jack Euilt.'"
 Upon reaching his hotel that eve ming the Coloners friend was anXi- oUs to tell his wife all about inc ColOncl's house and what he called il.
 "i saw today der place where der Colonel lives. He says it cost him 2 lot of money. so he calls il Der Schack Not House Ruilc, "
 -f.velyn TruScott
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03

night. Friday generally fair except local rains in extreme north portion Strong, shifting winds, becoming northwest or west tonight.
 Conditions: The storm of the in terior has advanced to the Atlantic coast near Hatteras. Another cen ter of storm activity is over the upper Lake region and pressure is relatively low over most of the eastern half of the country. Show CTS have occurred over most of the north Atlantic and New England states, the upper districts of the Ohio valley and southward to the central Gulf states. Much colder weather is overspreading the in- terior and advancing eastward to the Atlantic coast districts Snow is falling this morning in Pittsburgh. Pa.
 Conditions favor for this vicinity showers followed by fair and colder. Warnings for high winds are dis played on the coast.
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New Britain herald., 1927-11-03
Facts and dFancies

\ civilized nation is one that is horriliod by other civilized nations.
 A living wage" is anything you can live on. What Amtr ricans want k q high-livinE wage.
 A free country is one in which the people could run things if it wasn't so much pleasanter to let few professionals do ii.
 There's nothing Germany can do now to frightcn her former enemies -"Ncept, of course, to champion small nations.
 If you cant get away for a week end. you can buy some tame ducks and sit in tub of cold water in the back yard 'o shoot them.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03
EDUCATION IS EASY!

By Julian t. Willis Roger is modern child, Gle proves our age is not all
 WrtD From tuning in the radio He learned the whole blamed
 alphabet, lTe knows lot of things, indeed, That old-time children learned ill
 schools; Yes. Roger learned arithmetic From wagering in baseball pools. The family has q motor car, They think joy-riding cant be
 beat, And Rogers learned geography From riding on the rumble seat. Though all unschooled, he knows as
 much
 AS most well-tutored children do, He learned his physiology From walking down the avenue!
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03
{ Mt<A (S

There is good ill everything. and many q husband is mad faithful by falling hair.
 About the only way lo play hooIly from the school of experience is 10 stay down for a count of nine.
 It's easy tO believe any American boy may become president when you observe some of those who have.
 postcrity cant boast that its an CcStorS were sWcIls. The sWollS aren't arranging for any postrrity.
 Now the girls have money pockets in their boomer hcms. Strange how some people like to show off their money.
 Correct this sentence: "Wc'vo been married a year, said she, but he still dries the dishes for me" Copyright 1927 Publishers Syndicate
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03

Tex Richards new plan to advance the sporting instinct concerns play ing basketball on ice. An employe discovered the system, but it will take Tex to turn the idea into money, and perhaps the resourcctul em- ploye won't even be q partner
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03
Observations On He Weather

Washington, Nov. 3.-Forrcast for Southern New England: Rain this afternoon and tonight: colder tonight. Friday generally fair and colder. Strong southeast and south winds, probably gales, shifting 10 westerly tonight and diminishing Friday.
 Forecast for Eastern New York: Rain this afternoon and tonight Colder in extreme south portion to-
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03

As was 10 have been expected, all sides in the Fall-Sinclair trial are perfectly satisfied to start all over again. But we rather think the de- tectives will have a harder time from now on.
New Britain herald., 1927-11-03
NEW FORM OF HEAD COLD!

Martha Ann, aged five is q doc tors daughter. For this reason, no doubt, her growing vocabulary in cludus the names of nearly all the more Well-knoWn diseases.
 Mr. 4. is q neighbor and a great friend of the family, including Mar tha Ann. One of Mr. A idiosynCra- siof is never 10 wear q hat.
 One cold morning Martha Ann watched him as he went bare head ed as usual down the street. T wish Mr A. would wear something I'm afraid he will get the chill brains"
 II F Ross