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Hertford County Herald Published Every Friday by VINSON * PARKER Owner* J. ROY PARKER Editor JAMES S. VINSON Manager Subscription Prion On* Year 81.80 Six Month* 75 Three Months -40 Advertising Rates Very reasonable and made known on request Entered as second-elass mail matter February 26, 1910, at the postoffiee at Ahoakie, North Carolina, under the Act of March S, 1878. FRIDAY, JULY 13, 1923 TAXES AGAIN? That ever living, never dying subject of taxes is one that pre sents unlimited opportunities for the diligent public official who has to do with administra tive affairs of town, county, state or nation. The unearth ing of much untaxed property in Ahoskie township has been the subject of reportorial comment in this newspaper; and it also found its way into State papers. The editorial writer of the News & Observer, glancing ? over the news columns of his paper, read the article from Ahoskie, and in an editorial Sunday makes the following comment. "A tax lister in one of the eastern counties is said to have unearthed more than $50,000 worth of real estate not listed last year. The taxing authori ties appear to have been loaf ing on the job last year. At tention has been, called before to the need for more efficient county administration. It dogs not look as if it would be dif ficult to at least keep all the land on the tax books. Land taxes are high and one reason may be that there is wide spread neglect such as turnd up by the tax lister referred to. It would be in the interest of fair play and a reduced tax ' rate if all county boards would employ plenty of competent help to see that the tax laws are rigidly anS equally enforc ed. None should escape his just obligation to help maintain government." It is man's natural bent ? to f get something for nothing. It is just as true with the ordinary taxpayer as with the keen trad er,- and in laying plans to es cape as much taxation as possi ble, the taxpayer like the un scrupulous trader, never con sults his conscience. He is too much interested in thl welfare of his own pocketbook and his own bank account to think of anything like fair play. This situation obtains with equal force to those who squeeze every point to get a re duction, and with others whe take advantage of a tax lister's ignorance of all lands and properties to make doubtf j! oath about the true valuation bt his property. The person whose property is listed out of proportion to that of his negh bors is justly entitled to a re duction, or the man next to him should be forced to pay his equal share of taxes. More of ten, it is the latter case that causes a readjustment. Some fellow by fair and un fair means succeeds in placing his property on the list books at a valuation known to him to be teo little. His neighbors And it out, and they begin to kick.1 The county administrative board can do nothing but inves tigate, and re-assess, giving each taxpayer a fair propor tion. Probably, if some of those taxpayers who are >-o careless about the way they handle the truth in maki i<r oath about the valuation of their property were the subject of a grand jury investigation, there might be less inclination td try to fool the lister and cheat an honest neighbor or neighbors. "THE TWO PILLS" One of the very best compar isons seen in many days was that drawn by the editorial writer of the Greensboro Daily! News in a last week's edition of that newspaper. J. W. Bailey and A. W. McLean, potential and active candidates for North Carolina's next govern or, were under discussion, or rather, their vote catching "platforms" were reviewed. And, if we know anything about human nature, the voters of North Carolina will certain ly be presented with two whol ly different types of men as candidates for their next gov ernor. Their recent speeches reflect the appeal each will make. Bailey, the News says, is "decrying the times", while McLean "points with pride." That fairly represents the two men. Both men have mingled in and are classed among the "big interests." Each candidate is well possessed with this world's goods, and are used to ways of making and saving money. The one elects to bemoan the fate that bestowed upoh him much of the world's goods, while his opponent, seeking 4he same honors, chooses to appeal to that spirit of steady progress for support and elevation to the governship. The Robeson county candi date, Mr. McLean, is not so well known among the rank and file of voters in the State as is his opponent, Mr. Bailey. J. W. Bailey, a ready talker, a good aeroionizer, and wielder of a "wicked" editorial pen has made himself either popular or unpopular in practically all sections of the State. Those who know him are either for him or they don't like anything of the Bailey brand. The Mc Lean candidacy, backed as it is by Senator Simmons and his re puted "machine," will have to take on more steam if it expects to head off the fast traveling Bailey boom. ? eeeeeeeeee * KNOW NORTH CAROLINA * * PROMOTING EDUCATION ? * ? * * The State Government at Ral- * * eigh has apportioned the sum of * * $1,163,939.62 among various * * counties in the state in the "na- * * ture of an equalization fund, the * * purpose being to bring the more * * backward counties forward. * * There yet remains a fund of over ? * $60,000 which is to have distri- * * bution later. The incident gives * * token of educational advance- * * ment in rural North Carolina, * * progress in system being further * * indicated in one item of $20,000 * * for transportation of pupils to * * and from the school houses in * * motor busses. The consolidat- * * ed school and the transportation * * service is giving the children of * * the rural districts about the same * * advantges as are enjoyed by * * children in the distribution of * * this money. It is noted that * * some of the largest Republican * * counties in the state have been * * given the larger apportionment, * * as, for instance, the county of * * Wilkes, which draws over $76,- * * 000. All counties, regardless of * * politics, share alike in the bless- * * ings of a home Democratic Gov- * * ernment Government. ? Char- * * lotte Observer. ? REPORTS FLYING PAST Humors quickly turn into purport ed facts about the dire results ac companying the dipping of cattle in the county. All kinds of reports about cattle dying, milch cows "dry ing up," and severe blisters being made on the cattle have been heard lately. However, in every instance, there has been no foundation for the reports. The worst calamity report ed to date was the free bath one county citizen got when his feet slip ped and he took a dip into the brine. He suffered no severe results. OFFICE CAT TftAOC MAUN eeevmaiiv int.?y tami *uah mbii. The County Commissioners have been wrestling with some knotty problems of late. And, unless the dope goes awry, Friday's meeting will be the liveliest of them all. Fixing tax rates is ever and anon a dis agreeable task for the commiaaioners, but it was a liability they assumed when elected to office. A duty they cannot shirk; neither can they be ex pected to pay county bills themselves ?taxes must pay the costs. K-A-T The mere fact that Doctor Mitchell presides over the small body of men who must levy taxes and upon whose shoulders rests the burden of criti cism of whatever action taken mak* the business before the board shot through with added spice, ginger, and pep. He is known of all men to be averse to taxation; not to raise the j taxes was the platform upon which he rode into office. K-A-T It is, then, no wonder that he says J he will take the matter to the Courts before he will consent to approval of the school budget To raise the levy will be to him a rejection of his platform. Those who know him are 1 perfectly aware of his attitude to wards taxation, and they are not sur prised at his announced intention of seeking the courts. In truth, the j Doctor has had right much experience , in the courts, any way. j K-A-T j But, folks, this is no time for court ? arguments, entanglements, and mud- j dling. This business can be settled , out of the courts, and it should never t become necessary for the people of Hertford County to spend it tax money (needed for administrative ( purposes) for courts costs and law- a yers' fees. i K-A-T , SALLY ,is getting , mighty tired of those evacuations in the only ' gravel road within i Ahoslde township. It's , ' high time those holes were filled with sand, clinkers, or something. Both town < and county officials pas# over a sec- 1 tion of this road every day, and it is known of all men that not a care or worry seems to posse nj any of them . about the St Johns road, out of town, t or within the town's limits. K-A-T PATICA thinks it is a dereliction of duty On , the pert of some official , to remedy the uncalled for situation. Just s j little maintenance, a j mere drop in the buck- , et as compared with the money being ( spent for road purposes will nil up , the holes, and save a good road. That , road, in and out of town, is the only g example of good road building in this j township or town and to let the money spent on gravel waste or allow it to become of no yalue to the trav eler is downright waste of public funds. K-A-T TOM, JR., representing those who use this rosd i _ and town street, adds 1 another idck. How . ever, he regards it not ' as a kick, but a right- i eous protest, and offers 1 the same remedy as his two kin. He says it is not criticism for the sake of knocking; it is calling attention to e < situation and offering a remedy? i what they like to call "constructive 1 criticism." Constructive or what not, : somebody repair that road and street, i K-A-T I ATTA BOY! What are the wild waves saying ' As they dash against the beach? They say it's great to be playing Around a corn-fed- peach. "Ah! The last lap" sighed the Of- ! lice Kitten as she finished he saucer The supply of international grouch ? is so large nowadays that half the the world doesn't know why the other half lives. i We know some men who have just i about as much right to their pay i checks as they have to rob a bank. Correct this sentence: "The man stepped out on the street in a new i h yjjU | Palm Beach edit and did not feel at I ] all conspicuqps." A law that ia observed doesn't have to be enforced. Bridegroom, to Ahoakie minister: "How much do I owe you?" Minister: "You can better estimate the value of the services renderd." Bridegroom: "Suppose we post pone settlement?say for a year. By that time?" Minister: "No, no, make it 15. now." , Somebody said that the greatest success in life have been made out of a lot of errors that were corrected. S >WW This finishes my tale, said the Of fice Cat as it backed into the lawn mower. Many a man who had the sand to stick to it has won out at the eleventh hour, just by sticking to it. o matter how fast a clock runs it always wind up in the same place.' After you have made good on your job is plenty soon enoug to begin tell ing the other fellow how he fell down. Gold comes from mines; dollars from minds. ? ?, j> Living has increased 69 per cent in the last ten'years, but it is still worth living, thinks Sam Vaughn. ? ______ ? You can always draw the queen; if you have the jack, opines Newly Wed. A bride is a person who thinks his pipe would look perfectly darting with a pink ribbon tied to it. The boy who once wished his dad isd a candy store now has a son who ivishes his dad bad a filling station. There was a man in Winton who ] went to a revival meeting and war ( iressed to repent He wavered for a ;ime and finally arose and said: 'Friends, I want to repent and tell low bad I have been, but I dasn't do t when the grand jury is in session," 'The Lord will forgive," the revival et shouted. "Probably he will," an rwered the sinner, "but he ain't on hat grand jury." "You cannot change the sum total >f efficiency in this world," declares in Ahoskie man. "The man who is worth a lot around a kitchen or a washing machine is worth less other >laces." y** I light without heat isn't impossible, tt times the light in the banker's syes shows no trace of warmth. Dollar gasoline might have a ten lency to stop some people in the race lor the crossing. J "I'm taking dinner out," said the khoskie waiter as he cleared the ables. Popular "Of course, the motor car is pop ilar in your little city, the same as slsewhere?" "You betcha! answered the gent From Jimpson Junction, "About forty per cent of our men folks own fliv vers now. Twenty per cent more are Tying to swap for 'em, or get 'em on :redit One per cent is an Idiot and lon't know what they are for,, and nost of the rest are suspected of plotting to steal 'em." What*s the use of learning An Ancient History date, When you can make a modern one " With her at half-past eight? Cy Kology says when things do not some your way it's a sign you ought to be going after them. Our natiohal income for 1928 will exceed expenses by a quarter of a billion dollars. Survey issued by United States department of labor shows less un employment during May than at any time during past twelve months. In many of the larger industries the 'de mand for common and skilled labor greatly exceeded supply and the out look for employment conditions is bright, the report indicates. Genuine interest is being taken by those who enlisted in the "Live at Home" program of the State College and Department reports County Agent Chandler of Currituck County. He states that each of his volunteers will merit a Certificate of Honor. Will we have a wool pool this year ask many farmers. "Yes" reply the county agent L. W. Anderson has collected 2,000 pounds in Perquimans County, J. E. Chandler ta busy col lecting and others over the state are now gathering the wool Into central locations for a pool. LOST?BETWEEN AHOSKIE AND Aulander, via Bonner's Bridge, rim, tire, cover, and inner tube. Kings ton Ffcbric tire, site 88 x 4. Lost Friday, July 6th. Finder please return to N. E. WHITE, A. C. L. depot, Ahoskie, and receive reward. WANTED ONE BUSHEL HUCKLE Berries. COPELAND DRUG CO. If Back Hurts |j Begin on Salts] Flush Your Kldneya Occasionally by Drinking Quarts of Good Water No man o^ woman can make a mis take by flushing the kidneys occasion ally, says a well-known authority. Too much rich food creates acids which clog the kidney pores so that they sluggishly filter or strain only part of the waste and poisons from the blood. Then you get sick. Rheumatism, headaches, liver trouble, nervousness, constipation, dizzi ness, sleeplessness, bladder disorders often come from sluggish kidneys. The* moment you feel a dull ache in the kidneys or your back hurts, or if the urine is cloudy, offensive, full of sediment, irregular of passage, or at tended by a sensation of scalding, begin to drink soft water in quantities; also get about four ounces of Jad Salts from any reliable pharmacy ana take a table spoonful in a glass of water before breakfast for a tew days and your kid neys may then act fine. This famous salts is made from the [ acid of grapes and lemon juice, com- j bined with lithia, and has been used | for years to help flush clogged kidneys | and stimulate them to activity, also to i help neutralize the acids in the system I so they no longer cause irritation, thus j often relieving bladder disorders. Jad Salts is inexpensive and can not j injure; makes a delightful effervescent i lithia-water drink, which everyone can | take now and then to help keep the j kidneys clean and the blood pure, thereby often preventing serious kidney compll- i cations. By all means have your physi cian examine your kidneys at least twice a year. 666 quickly relieves constipation, biliousness, headaches, colds and la frippe. |Severe| I Indigestion D IB "I had very severe attacks of I jfl Indigestion,' writes Mr. M. H. ? I Wade, a farmer, ot R. P. D. 1, I (I Weir, Miss. '1 would suiter B) m for months at a time. All I dared ? IP eat was a little bread and P I butter... consequently 1 suffer- I I ed from weakness. 1 would try ?> P to eat, then the terrible suffer- I In ing in my stomsch! I took I ?I medicines, but did not get aay ? P better^ The druggist recom- P ffl Thedford's B FLM-DRAIIGHT I 'Ji and 1 decided to try it, for, aa 1 A say, I had tried others for two UJ or more years without say fan- ? ! - ? provement in my health. I soon Pi ' found the Black-Draught was IJ ' acting on my liver and easing ? ?? .he terrible pain. ? "In two or three weeks, 1 If i? found f could go back to eattnc. I i I ooty weighed 121 Now I |l I rt weigh 147?eat anything I waat li j M 4 Have you tried Thedford's li .1 Black-Draught? If not,doao I J today. V t'J Over 8 million packages sold. If n year. At dealers' H burmng^ IMENTHOLATUMI V relieves and V IT PAYS TO DEAL WITH HERALD ADVERTISERS > =5= . i Wynn Bros. 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