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VOL XXXI. BOONE WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C., THURSDAY AUGUST 19, 1920. NO 44.
INDUSTRIAL DEMOCRACY.
BisIbiss Policy of thi Boone Fork Lumber
. , Company.
- Following are the plans being
carried out by the Boone Fork
Lumber Company regarding the
Industrial Democracy which
they have established in their
plant. For the benefit of those di
rectly or indirectly intererested,
in this great profit-sharing busi
ness, we publish them with plea
sure: We, theemployees, officers and
directors of the Boone ForkLum
ber Company, recognizing that
"Justice is tne greatest good
and Injustice the greatest evil,"
do hereby lay and subscribe to,
as the first corner stone of our
Policy, this greatest of all good,
JUSTICE.
The fullest . meaning of this
word shall be the basis of all our
business and personal dealings,
between ourselves as individu
als, between our Company and
those whom we employ. Justice
shall be the first corner stone up
on which we agree and deter
mine to construct broader char
acters as individuals and as an
institution. We recognize that
justice to ourselves necessitates
taking advantage of every oppor
tunity to do the bestthat is in
us, and each day improve that
growing ability. We realize that
merit must be recognized as to
ability, with this certainty we
cheerfully, hopefully, and coura
geously, press forward to certain
and unqualified success. The sec
ond corner stone of our Policy is
CO-OPERATION.
To accomplish the greatestpos
sible results as individuals and
as an institution, we find co opera
tion a necessity, therfore we de
termine and agree to pull togeth
er and freely offer, and work
with, the spirit of that principle,
co-operation, thus we will grow
in character and ability. Differ
ences of opinion shall be freely
and fearlessly expressed, but we
shall at all times stand ready to
co-operate with and heartily sup
port the final judgment in all
matters. The third corner stone
of our Policy is
ECONOMY.
Recognizing that Economy is
time, material and energy well
spent, we determine to make the
best use of them, and so shall
time, material and energy, be
come our servants while we be
come the masters of our destiny.
The fourth corner stone of our
Policy is "
ENERGY.
As Energy is the power back
of action, and action is necessa
i ry to produce results, we deter
mine to Energise our minds and
bands, concentrating all our pow
ers upon the most important
work before us. Thus intensify
ing our mental and physical ac
tivity, we shall "Make two grow
where one was," and as a result
it will yield in a just proportion
t) our productive and persist
ent activity. This power of ener
gy directed exclusively toward
sound and vigorous construction
leaves no room for destruction
and reduces all forms of resist
ance. Having set in our Business
Policy the four corner stones of
Justice, Co-operation, Economy
and Energy, we are convinced
that the superstructure must be
SERVICE.
We believe that the only sure
and sound construction of sue
cess as an individual or an insti
tution depends upon the quality
and quantity of Service render
ed. We neither anticipate nor
. hope to by unusually favored for
r tune, but are thoroughly persua
: ded that fortune favors the per
former of worthy deeds and of
Thi Job of Being President of thi United
,' States.
(New York Times. )
Mr. McAdoo has said that he
could not afford to be President,
because of the necessity of pro
viding for the future of his fami
ly, which brings up the question:
Just what does it cost to be Pres
ident? What expense is attached
to the office? Is he a poorer man
when his term expires than when
he takes office? A former secreta
ry to a President gives this as his
answer:
"Mr. McAdoo probably meant
that a man of his reputation and
attainments could do much bet
ter financially in private life than
he could on the executive's sala
ry, which is undoubtedly true. If
he means that his salary is not
sufficient to live on in a style that
befits the President of the Uni
ted States, then he is mistaken,
because most of his bigexpenses-
es, the things that cost so much
in private life, are paid for by the
government. Of course his $75,-
000, with $25,000 added for trav
eling, would not nearly cover the
expenses of a private individual
who lived on a gimilar scale. Let
us compare their expenses and
see:
First, the home. The rent for a
house commensurate with the ex
ecutive mansion, would be enor
mous. If owned by a private citi
zen the interest on the money in
vested, the taxes and upkeep
would dig a big hole in the $75,-
000. The President pays no rent
and the repairs on the White
House are done for him by the
government.
'The wife of a private citizen
continuously wants new furnish
ings for her place, new decora
tions to adorn the walls, new
paintings, new curtains, new and
expensive china. These cost a
private citizen huge sums of mon
ey. A request from the Presi
dent to the superintendent of
public buildings and grounds is
all that is necessary for them to
be forthcoming.
"A large retinue of servants is
necessary to run such a house.
At the White House most of these
servants are supplied by the gov
ernment; only his personal help
is paid by the President.' Their
number is not over six or seven
and includes a cook at 'about
$100 per month, four maids at
$50 per month and scullery maid
or two at about the same figure.
The innumerable ushers, watch
men, door keepers, messengers,
keepers of the grounds to attend
to the White House- lawns, and
repairmen, such as carpeuters,
upholsterers, plumbers, etc., are
on the government payroll, as are
also secretaries and stenograph
ers utilized by the President.
Another large expense to
fashionables in private life is for
automobiles and carriage, with
necesssary chauffeurs, footmen,
and attendants. These cost the
President nothing; neither do his
gasoline and oils or the repair oi
bis automobiles. "
"A man who lives in the style
of the President must be a man
of great wealth; consequently his
tax bills are enormous. The Pros
ident pays no taxes. He must al
so be a man of great income, and
unusual service, and we there
fore determine that our days and
our years be occupied with such
performance. Quality shall al
ways be the first element of our
Service and quantity shall evar
be the second consideration.
Thus shall we establish not only
the reputation but the character
of serving best and serving most
Therefore, by servingadmirably,
we shall deserve and receive pro
portionately.
Coagress has seen fit to demand
a large share of his big incomes
for public use. The supremecourt
has recently decided that a Pres
ident's salary is not subject to
income tax.
"Anotner heavy drain upon a
private man's pocket book if he
does much entertaining is the
theater and opera. Every public
place ot amusement in Washing
ton is glad to admit the Presi
dent and his party free of charge.
Every theatre' in Washington re
serves a box seat, the best in the
house, for his use without ex
pense to him.
"Another item of expense to a
fashionable gentleman in private
ife is entertaining at the exclu
sive and costly hotels. The neces
sary exclusiveness of the Presi
dent for his safety and the eti
quette of Washington prevents
him from dining at these host-
eries. If you have ever kept a
yacht you know they eat up mon
ey. The President has a palatial
yacht, the Mayflower, forhis per
sonal use, with the salaries of all
on board, from the captain down,
paid out of the public treasury.
"The dues to the exclusive
country club, to which a man of
fashion must belong, are high.
The courtesy of the clubs around
Washington are extended to the
President.
"The actual expenses incurred
by the President are: The cost of
the food consumed by the Presi
dent's family and his personal
attendants (most of the White
House help live at home and pay
for their own food); the salary of
the "President's personal help
and the clothing with which he
and his family adorn themselves.
The President's personal clothing
bill is not usually large. A man
of sufficient brains and intelli
gence to be President is not a
fop; furthermore, he has passed
the fop age. A few good suits of
clothing is all that is necessary,
and these are kept pressed and
in good order by a government
employe.
"Thj President never spends
his $25,000 allowance for travel-
ng, except in the case of Wilson,
on his trips to Europe, and the
government made extra and very
liberal allowance for this unusual
expense.
"Considering, therefore, the
large share the government bears
of the President's financial load,
I believe a president can save
$50,000 a year out of his income.'
Social And Local Items From Shulls Mill.
Correspondence of The Democrat.
Mrs. W. H. Burkett had as
guests for the past week Miss
Virginia Trammell from Bristol,
Va., and Miss Lida Wood side and
Mr. 'Glenn Smith from Green
ville, S. C.
Mr. Hobert McDonald of Shulls
Mills was called away recently
on account of the illness of his
mother.
Miss Grace Burkett who has
been visiting her mother, Mrs.
W. H. Burkett, left Wednesday
morning for Bristol where she
'will spend a few days with rela
tives before returning to Green
ville, S. C.
Among some of the latest im
provements that Mr. Uri Smith
has recently added to his "otty
mobile" is the engraving of his
initials in large gold letters on
the door. He has' also just re
cently added to the already long
list of accessories a set of shock
absorbers, which in his case we
would term a necessity, as it is
evident that lately he seldom
looks at the road when driving.
Mrs. Dan Carden and mother,
Mrs. D. L. Moody are visiting
relatives in Heaton, Elk Park, N.
C. and Hampton, Tenn.
Mrs. M. G. Presnell of Knox
ville, Tenn. is visitingherbrother
Mr. R. L. Clay.
Misses Pansy Slagle, of Eliza
bethton, Tenn. and Ruth Brown,
of Buckhead, Ga. are guests of
Misses Gladys and Elizabeth
Hampton.
Mr. Uri Smith is anticipating
taking his vacation in the near
future. We wish him "God
Speed" and hope he will enjoy
a long vacation.
Mrs. R. H. Hardin, and little
son Buster, spent a few days in
Boone last week.
Miss Gladys Hampton delight-
ully entertained quite a number
f her friend at the "Bungalow"
on last Monday night. Dancing
was the most popular amusement
of the evening. Delicious re
freshments were served. Those
present were: Misses Bonita
Burkett, Lucy Meiller, Blanche
Austin, Callie Garland, Elizabeth
Hampton, Eliza Morely, and
Messrs. Dewey Burkett, Joe
Klingensmith, Harry Gilmer,
Uri Smith, Roy Creasman, Ted
Gilmer, James Gilley, Charlie
and John Yelton. The out-of-
town guests were: Miss Lida
Woodside, Greenville, S. C, Miss
Ruth Brown, Buckhead, Ga. Miss
Pansy Slagle, Elizabethton Tenn.
Miss Virginia Trammell, Bristol,
Va., and Mr. Glen Smith, Bris
tol, Va. A very enjoyable even
ing was spent.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Burkett
entertained at their home on last
Friday , evening. Games were
THE JOHNSON COUNTY FAIR
MOUNTAIN CITY, TENN.
Prospects for the best Fair in
the history of the association.
More live
before in the
department
HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS IN GASH, PRIZES GIVEN AWAY. .
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Continuous concert by brass .band; First
class Carnival with excellent shows. A large
aeroplane will make two flights daily. Our
contracts for aeroplane is such that we do not (
hesitate to guarantee the flights. Something to
please everbody.
WE HAVE . MADE NO CRANKS IN THE PRICES OF ADMISSION.
played by those not dancing.
Delicious refreshments were ser
ved, consisting of fruit salad,
buttered rolls, grape juice, ice
cream and cake. Among those
presentwere: Misses Lida Wood
side, Pansy Slagle, Gladys and
Elizabeth Hampton, Ruth Brown,
Lucy Meiller, Blanche Austin,
Grace and Bonita Burkett, and
Messrs. Dewey Burkett, Hobert
Mac Donald, Charlie Yelton, Joe
Klingensmith, Harry Gilmer, Uri
Smith, Ted Gilmer and James
Gilley. A pleasant evening was
spent.
The Shulls Mills school open
ed Monday, August 2, and is now
in full progress under the prin-
cipalship of Prof. R. E. More-
head, of Bucknell University,
Penn, (who is yet of marriagable
age and single), ably assisted by
Misses Callie Garland, of Trade,
Tenn., and Eliza Mortey of Moun
tain City, Tenn. The writer hav
ing visited the school, finds the
prospects for the ensuing term
exceptionally good. An enroll
ment of seventy-two is reported,
even though eight families have
failed to comply with the Com
pulsory Attendance Law. The
teachers have received encour
age men t in the way of improve
ments, the Boone Fork Lumber
Company having furnished the
material and labor for converting
the large hall into an excellent
study hall. For this the teachers
have shown their appreciation by
continuing to improve the build
ings and grounds.
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stock will be exhibited, than ever
history of the association. Ladie's
will put on wonderful exhibit.
CENTRAL OHIO FARMS.
We have sold several farms
within the. last few months to
North Carolina people, and we
desire to announce that we will
send to any one interested, our
catalogue free of charge, upon
request for same.
This section of very fertile
land, is a natural grass and clo
ver soil, in fact in the limestone
and heavy clay districts, blue
grass and clover become self
seeded, and just naturally grow
well, all through this section are
fine flowing springs and creeks,
plentiful supply of pure -water
the year around. The wonder
ful hay, corn and forage crops,
the silo, the climatic advantages,
the ready markets for farm pro
ducts within easy reach, these
things mean profit for stockmen
and dairmen.
There are few sections of the
United States where a greater
variety of crops can be grown
and where the danger from fail
ure is less.
A total crop failure in this coun
try has never been known. In
this land of promise, with our re-,v
markable variety of crops, WE;'
ARE SAFE.
Write us for the free illustra
ted and descriptive catalogue
with free list of farm bargains.
Address: E. A. STROUTFARM
AGENCY, Blake V. Mizer, Mgr.,
Shelby Building, COSHOCTON,
OHIO.
FOR SALE-128 ACRES LAND
adjoining the lands of W. E.
Shipley, Mrs. J. M. Shull and
others. I have one six-room
cottage house for sale, barn and
other outbuildings. 90 acres
good assorted timber, II inter
esUulcall on JOHN HARTLEY,
VailoCruds.N.C. 7-8-4p
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