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TTI-P MHVnnr TftTTTJV AT in tte form of popular bond subscript IliE ylQNKUb J"1; readjastwents of the future! ' . . ! -ii Viii tSfv wmt!d be! Founded in 1894 by the present u -- - - owners tod puonsnera. u. at. anujir lfle oonus eic uu - R. F. Btasley. Telephone No. 10. JOHN BEASLEY, Fditor. Published Each Tuesday aikl Friday. f 1.50 per Year. Fill DAY, APKIL 2. 19IS. McAdoo Favors Increased Taxation. In a recent issue of The Journal, an editorial appeared stating that Union county slacked when she failed to raise her apportionment of the first and second Liberty Loan. This was written solely in the hope that our citizens, realizing the situation, would respond nobly to the call for subscriptions to the third issue, thus erasing the stigma cast upon our county by our indifference to the first and second Liberty Loan issue. Yet the Charlotte News, eager to seize upon non-essentials, lost sight of our purpose, and wants to know what could be expected "of a county hav ing in it an Influential newspaper, like The Journal, that has repeatedly sought to demonstrate that the gov ernment ought to raise more of its finances by taxation and less of it by the issuance of bonds." The News is correct in stating that we favor an increase of the tax rate (excess profits), but is wrong in charging that we have repeatedly sought to demonstrate this fact. No editorial reference to our views, which we still hold, was made until : our pari as peutMui after the second Liberty Loan issue 'tor did In the past nancial institutions. The News ought i ;o be able to distinguish a discussion of this kind from a desire to hinder any effort of the government even in any small way which we might be capable of. We are in agreement with Mr. McAdoo and if the News has any further complaint it does not worry us. "Fa!iiou a La Bond." To the Editor of The Journal: Could we one and all be spirited to the battle fronts of today, and see the mighty army of khaki clad troops (American Division), our own men, sons and brothers of humanity' fam ily, stoutly fighting, aye. unto death even, for home, womanhood, honor, and country for humanity's sake, wil lingly, nobly, unselfishly giving the best, nay their very manhood, for us, and their own individual loved ones back home in the land of promise, for that surely must be what our won derful country means to stricken and sorely tried nations across the seas. Surely when men from all parts of the country, all walks of life, are fighting shoulder to shoulder, blade to blade, heart and soul thrown into their energy and will to conquer and rid the world of the most damnable and bloodiest foe ever known, know ing deep down in their true, brave, manly hearts that they with Allies MUST and WILL be "victors" of the world's mighty and awful battle. Let us as women forego many of the frills and furbelows of fashion. Surelv woman is sweet and beautiful in plain neat attire. Let our best and most gorgeous dress be "a La Liberty Bond." That money will help the Government clothe and provide for our men on the firing line; and then don't forget reconstruction days are at hand, and we as women must do our part as generously as our ances- Don't stint the table for the "lord and mas ter" of the house, cut out dainties if you will, but give him as good and solid a square meal as our "Victory Menu" allows, and when he is enjoy ing the fragrant weed broach the sub ject of a check for your new gown, milling th.-t at this time when all needed for the mighty came of hu manitv. vou wish to buy "Liberty had closed. Cou.'euuently, the fact of Union county's failure to sub scribe for its apportionment of the first and second issue.) cannot be laid to the dissemination of our tax views. If it has had any effect upon the third Issue it is of a stimulative nature, as Union county has already subscrib- vt fctr mm-p than linlf nf itj rtnnnr- tionment, and the probability is that j Bonds" instead or areas ami accesto , ., l ies. No man could have the heart to it will oelsubscbe. sm.h ft patrlotlc re(iuest, and Our contention, s:nee the close of i jej ua j10pe double the amount asked, the second issue, has been that the ' so that our "Liberty Bonds" may far srnvprniiivnt hnuM nio I exceed expectations. ciAirin. "1 f nprv. nnrt more OlV'fSUU. M'J ......... Liberty Bonds;" they won't wear out, but grow in grace and interest, our men will be provided for, and our wounded taken care of. "Victory" come all the sooner when we back all with our money bullets, as ever "Three cheers, three, for the good old U. S. A. Uncle Sammie, and great est and best of all Liberty repre sented by a statue of beautiful wo manhood." "Briton." revenue through the exoess profits tax. This same view is held by Sec retary McAdoo, who declared in a re cent statement: "Wp n f'P (iin' 'mi eft n 1 1. in to appeal to the country for money j to carry forward the war. There are two ways of raising money: One is taxation, and the other is bond issues. I believe that a fair equipoise between taxation and bond issues is the fair way of financing this war. I can say frankly that I don't think we have that equipoise now; I don't think we have applied taxation strongly enough. I think that the thinking men of America will realize later that a larger measure of tax ation is not only nece.vary to finance this war, but it is the soundest thing that we can do for ourselves. We are not going to effect the essential economics, we are not going to pre vent the waste which I think is one of the most crowning examples of America's prodigality, unless taxation is applied more heavily. When you apply taxation heavily, people must economize, and it has a wholesome effect upon the body politic in a time like this when prices are mounting and when the great difficulty Is to keep things within reasonable bounds. Now, I don't want you to drav wrong inferences from what I say about tax ation, because I don't make the tax bills; I merely can make sugges tions." 1 The Charlotte New3 is without Its jurisdiction when it undertakes to lecture The Journal on Its ideas of war finance or patriotism. We are more amused than annoyed by Its childlike statements. If it had been disposed to discuss carefully our posi tion on the bond question as announc ed some time ago when the country was discussing the relative effects of bonds and taxes, it would have seen that we were In no sense seeking to antagonize a popular bond subscrip tion. At that time the idea of bonds was largely that they would be Issued in large denominations and absorbed by large financial interests as had been the custom in the pant. Finan ciers and economists stated freely that the effect of running the whole war on bonds would be an Inflation of prices which the country could not stand. When the government de signed savings stamps and bonds of small denomination and began to work them into the hands of the whole mass of the population, it wa seen at once mat uus would tend to A marriage which r roves the falsi ty oi the statement that a woman can col keep a secret was that of Miss Ola Uruuer ol Monroe and Mr. James Ld watd Clary of Laurens, S. C. Not even the most intimate triends knew of the event. The marriage tows were spoken at the Methodist parson age last evening at 9:30 by tier. J. E. Abernethy. Mr. Clary is a trar eling salesman with headquarters in Atlanta. He is of distinguished ap pearance and all those fortunate enough to know him speak of hint as a man of pleasing personality and marked business ability. Miss Bru ner is too well known to need any en coniums. She has the rare combina tion of true heart, bright mind and dependableness in all undertakings. She is the youngest daughter of the late C. W. Bruner and Emma D. Bru-, ner. She was educated at Peace In-; stitute. Mr. and Mrs. Clary left im mediately after the ceremony to visit his relatives in Laurens, S. C. 8 010. & nnr inr innnnr inr ni MA Buy, Buy Liberty Bonds or By By l.meny : To the Editor of The Journal: "Thev sav, who have come back from nvpr'Thpre. that at nlsht the troub led earth between the lines Is carpet ed with pain. They say that aeatn uua u-hutiin? in everv win 1. and that the very mists -are charged with awful torment. They say that of all thinira snpnt and sauandered mere. young human life is held leant dear, it Is not the pleasantness prospect for those or us who yet can feel upon our lips the pressure of our mother's good-bye kiss, but, please God, our love of life Is not so prized as love of right. In this renaissance of our country's valor, we who will edge the wed ce of her assault make calm ac ceptance of its hazards. For us, the steel-swept trench stiffening weariness, hardship, worse. For you. for whom we go, you millions safe at l,ome what for you? W? shall need food. We shall need care. We shall need clothes for our bodies and weap ons for our hands. We shall need terribly and without fall supplies ana equipment in a stream that is con stant and never ending. From you, who are our resource and reliance, who are the hearts an dhopes of that humanity for which we smite and strive, must come these thlncs." (Signed) Citizen Soldier No. 258 Dis trict National Drr.ft Army. Mrs. Clarence Helms of Bakers who has bepn sick for some time, went to a Charlotte hospital Wednes day for treatment. A slight but distinct earthquake shock was felt by the people of ror folk Friday afternoon. A pretty home wedding waa sol emnized at the home of Dr. and Mrs. S. A. Stevens Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, w hen tneir daughter. Miss Norma Bell, became the bride of Mr. Guy Nelson of Maryland. Mrs. G. B. Caldwell and Mrs. ti. C. Ashcraft met the guests at the door. The house was beautifully decorated by Mr. C. D. Morgan, the hall in terns and white lillies, the parlor in ferns and white roses, the dining room in pink roses and terns. The center piece was a cut glass vase filled with pink carna tions, pink naliue streamers extended to the corners of the table from the chandelier. In the gift room pink and white roses were used effectively and here numerous handsome gifts were displayed. Prior to the ceremony Miss Mary Morrow Heath sang "Im mortal Love," accompanied by Miss Lura Heath. Mrs. John Beasley play ed the wedding march, and the rib bon girl3 were Misses Mary Douglas and Iris McDougald. The maid of honor, Miss Mary English, entered first, gowned in pink georgette, and carrying pink Killarney roses. Then came the flower girls, Misses Helen Douglas and Eleanor Stevens, carry ing baskets of sweet peas. The dain ty ring bearer, little Jo Neal Caldwell, carried the ring in a lily. The bride entered with her uncle, Mr. James P. Flanagan. She was handsomely gown ed in white gorgette crepe with prin cess lace and crystal bead trimmings, and carried bride roses. The groom entered with Dr. S. A. Stevens, and met the bride at the improvised altar, where Dr. H. E. Gurney, the bride's pastor, performed the ceremony. The guests were then served punch by Missss Elizabeth Sikes and Janie San ders and Bruna Biggerstaff. Mes dames Kstelle Stewart and O. M. Nor wood presided in the dining room, where cream, cake, mints and salted nuts were served by Misses Martha Adams, Hannah Blair and Mary Douglas. Mrs. M. H. Currie and Mrs. J. A. Douglas presided over the gift room. The bride is a native of States- ville, but has been living in Monroe for rears. She graduated at Flo ra McDonald College and taught successfully for several years. She has a pleasing personality and Is pop ular with a large circle of friends who regret that she Is to make her home elsewhere. Mr. Nelson is a success ful business man of Monkton, Md. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson left on the six o'clock train for Washington and Bal timore. Out of town guests were: Miss Ella Mae Nichols. Mrs. J. P. Garner. Mrs. O. M. Norwood of Char lotte, Mrs. M. H. Currie, Gastonia, Miss Iris McDougal, and Mr. James Flanagan of Statesville and Mrs. Houston of Waxhaw. Motors Am Complete, LADIES' NEW NECKWEAR, COLLARS, TIES, ETC. Beautiful new Collars in Georgette Crepe de Chene, Organdies, etc vv .-.v 48c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50. SILK HOSE AT LAST YEAR'S PRICES. $1.50 all Silk Hose, black and white . $1.00. Gordon and Gotham, best Silk Hose made, in the best shades Corovant Pearl Grey, etc, also in out sizes, $1.45. 50c, 75c, 85c . 25c and 35c 10c pair. Ladies' Silk Lisle Thread Hose, black and white Ladies' Mercerized Hose, real good quality Ladies' Cotton Hose, black and white SPECIAL IN PALMOLIVE SOAP, ETC. Any 50c article in Palmolive Preparation and 15c cake of Soap for 49c. Biff New Line of WARNER'S and W. B. CORSETS and BRASSIERS are in, Consisting of the Newest Styles and Shapes. LADIES' GAUZE VESTS 10c, 15c, 23c, 35c. 17 - Retail 17 Department 17 Stores -17 MI BROS SELL IT FOR LESS. 17 - Retail -17 Department 17 - Stores -17 WE STILL HAVE a number of fresh mules on hand, and several good second-hand mules at our stables. We are closing out for the summer and It will pay you to visit our barns. Fowler & Lee. Clarence Yarborough of Lawrence burg, Tenn., private of the 117th In fantry at Camp Sevier committed sui cide Saturday night by shooting him self in the head with an army rifle. He left a note to his father stating that he was tired of life and had de cided to end all his troubles. The fourth officers' training camp will open at the various divisional camps May 15th. make everybody save, aa Mr. McAdoo savs above, and would ::o disfr'htite . i vJ 1 "V me oaiiauons oi me government in the hands of the people that much of the bad effects of bond3 would neutralized be Hence, no one has sup ported more enthusiastically these popular bonds and stamps than The Journal. When the people buy the bonds they are bought from present income which represents a cutting off of non essentials for the most- part. When the war begins to bear more heavily upon us taxation must neces sarily be resorted to more and more because taxation will necessitate more and more the turning of pres ent Income Into the war. The pres ent savings of the people are the only things upon which the war can be carried on and when these present savings are lent to the government It .1 'K.I i 4 mum m THAIS , PICTUKE1 AT THE STRAND TUESDAY. S$m deceived Carload! MUK& mvcimy This is the last load we will handle this spring. See them before you buy or swap. Repair Shop Help win the war by having your old buggy rubber tired and repaired. We have electric driven machinery and expert and swift workmen. ijnie)aesOos - Our display room will reveal to you a Brand New, Clean, Up-to-Date Line of BUGGIES in Emmerson Babcock Hackney Taylor-Canady Peters Wrenn and Brown &t 5560.00 to 55125.00 s Monroe Hardware Co, . Haync Street , Member Chamber of Commerce
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