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A. i Ths News Printery lt eqairpej to do joar next order of Job Printing iroinpUj. Doa't tend yooi work oat of town we will do it to eait J on. LET US COXVTN'CK YOU. The Lenoir News. 11 the very beat Advertising Medium, beeaaM U u read bj the Largest 'uaiber of the people of Caldwell County. ' : ONLY Sl.OO TMEYEAR 1)1 f1 HU CMARTiisr, editor and Prop. pubushes tcessats ua fb:cats. price 81.00 the year. VOLUME XI. LENOIR, 1ST. C, NOVEMBER 24, 1908. JSTO. 7. THE FIRST BOYCOTT. A QUAINT SWISS CUSTOM. English Waavara agyd Againat the Scotch In 1527. The trade boycott it bv no meana of Li recent originaj some people appose, nor U it of Irish extrac tion. Among the early boycotts which strongly suggest the modern institution ia one thet hails from north England and is chronicled in Brand's "Ilistory of Newcastle." This had its inception in a dread of Scotch competition. On Aug. 31, 1527, in the corporation of weavers in Newcastle a number of regula tions were adopted, amonj them that "no member shall take a Scotchman to apprentice or set any of that nation to work under a pen alty of 40 shillings." More than this, to call a brother "Scot or man sworn" involved a forfeit of Gs. 8d., "without any forgiveness." The canny Scotch doubtless did not delay to pay back the English in kind, but it is nearly two cen turies later before any record ap pears of the extent to which this commercial feud raged between the two peoples or as to the reprisals that were made by the "blue bon nets over the border." In 1752 a sort of covenant was entered into by the drapers, mer cers, milliners and other trades men and shopkeepers of Edinburgh to cease all dealings with commer cial travelers from England, then called "English riders." Tha lan guage of this covenant runs: "Con sidering that the giving of orders or commissions to English riders or clerks of English houses when they come to this city tends greatly to the destruction of the wonted wholesale trade thereof, from which most of the towns in Scotland used to be furnished with goods, and that some of these English riders not onlv enhance the said wholesale trade, but also correspond with it and Fell goods to private familie and persons at the same prices and rates as if to us in a wholesale way. and that their frequent journeys to this place are attended with high charges, which consequently must we buy from them, and that we can be ns well served in goods by n writ ten commission bv post (as little or no regard is had by them to the patterns or colors of goods which we order them to semi when thev are here), therefore, and for the promotion of trade (?). we hereby voluntarily bind and oblige our selves that in no time coming we shall give any personal order or commission for any goods we deal in to any English dealer, clerk or rider whatsoever who shall come to Scotland." To this document, with its naive pretense that it is for '"the promo tion of trade," is added an obliga tion to have "no dealings with any people in England who shall make a practice of coming themselves or sending clerks or riders into Scot land." The penalty for violating this agreement was set down to be 2 2s. for every offense. Indian apolis News. Tha Best Judge The trust and dependence which characterized the Kev. Mr. Brown's attitude toward his wife's judgment in all practical affairs were some times touching, but ocasionally they were amusing. "I'm sorry you've been troubled with the toothache," said the fam ily dentist when Mr. Brown ap peared in his office one day. "I gave you the first minute I had free aft er receiving your wife's telephone message. Let's see which tooth is it that's troubling you ?" "M-m it's not achinjr iust at present," said Mr. Brown after moment's hesitation, during which he made a cautious investigation ; with his tongue. "Didn't Mrs. Brown mention to you which tooth it was? I always rely on her in such matters.' i outh s Compan ion. Herbert Spencer's Courage. . Who but Spencer would have been content to ian as nn engineer, an inventor and a journal isl and vet keen his ambition and vitality un impaired? Who but Spencer woul have projected n work which could not pay, a work which would con sume his life and be judged onlv by posterity and after thirty-six yenrs of incessant labor complete it? The world will pardon much arrogance and many crude judg , mcnts for tho sake of such u spectacle- of devotion and courage.- London Spectator. Pleturaaqua Caramaniaa Accompanying the "Pawing of Winter." The land of the Switzers is rich indeed in folklore. Who has not heard of the ringing deeds of Wil liam Tell? And so thoroughly do these hardy mountain folk enter into the spirit of these old stones and quaint customs thiA the travel er rinds monuments erected to the momory of this traditional hero, while even in such up to date cities as Zurich, that so impresses the American tourists on account of its imposing buildings and busy tir, the entire population abandon its industry in order to take part in a symbolic festival every spring. It is the "passing winter," or, to use the picturesque native expression, "sechselauten" G o'clock ringing feast the beginning of which is an nounced by the cathedral chiming the hour of 6. The real celebrations begin at 8 o'clock, when the nation al and cantonal flags are hoisted on the staff of the cathedral. A pretty sight is that of the procession of more than 1,000 children, in appro priate costumes, escorting the tri umphal car'bearing the Goddess of Spring, attended by her maidens, while behind her is drawn amid dancing clowns the captive Boegg, representing winter, being a huge figure made of wood and covered with cotton wool stuffed with crack ers and gunpowder. Winding through the streets on either side of the river Limmat, the procession makes its way to the lakes. Here the Boegg is raised on high poles and a bonfire built up around it. During the afternoon the city guilds parade in quaint cos tumes, and many merry jokes are played, until at the first stroke of 6 the torch is applied to our friend Boegg, and winter's reign is a thing ot the past, lhe names leap up and are reflected in the lake, while from surrounding boats fireworks add to the liveliness of the scene The guild houses, of which Zurich has many handsome examples, are thrown open to visitors, and the evening is devoted entirely to pleas ure and entertainment. Spring field Republican. X Christmas Coming!! $ X X OUR GOODS ALREADY HERE! x - X X X X X X Our shelves are loaded down with the most beautiful and handsome lines oi Crockery, Glassware, Lamps, Etc. Come in and select a nice present suitable for any one. See our exquisite line of Plain and Decorated Lamps. Fresh, Lowney's Candy by express always on hand, in alrsize boxes. Don't forget your Christmas pur chase of Candy. We will have them in Baskets, Glass Cast's, Hankerchief Boxes and various other Styles that will be useful after the candy is gone. TURKEYS, CRANBERRIES, CELERY! Come in or 'phone your order for them. We have bought 2") Nice Turkeys all sizes from S Us. up. Tropical arxd. Domestic Fruits always on hand. Our grocery department is complete, Let us serve you. We have a large and reliable delivery force, and will le glad to deliver your order. X H. T. Newland. X "Everything to Eat and Wear." n Womm of Today At a "coming out" ball in a met ropolitan city a few years ago the debutante and her grandmother oth danced in the cotillon Thev were ImhIi slender and jrraceiu both beautiful dancers To the casual observer thev differed in these respects: The dehutante had auburn hair, the unlined face of the "unideaed girl" and talked haltin::- v. The grandmother had while lair, lines in her face and talked fluently. That they should !..th be dancing arom-ed no particular comment. Todav numerous Ameri can women play tennis until forty play golf and quieter games until sixty. Not long ago a iNew l ork society woman who is close upon sixty was told by her physician that she must not hereafter walk over twentv miles in a dav. Plentv of Emdish sportswomen "follow the hounds" until past fifty years of age. Appleton s Magazine. His Hardeat Taik. It is not work, but nervous strain, which kills. Physical labor is noth ing compared to mental, as even the Boston elevator boy found whose experience is reported in the Watch word. "Don't you ever feel sick going ud and down in this elevator all day ?" asked the old lady passenger. "Yes'm," answered the elevator boy. "Is it tho motion of the going down ?" "No'm." "Tho motion of going up?" "No'm." "What is it, then ?" "The questions, 'm." She Let Him Off. One night Green came home very late and found his wife evidently prepared' to administer a Caudle lec ture. Instead of going to bed, ho took a .sent, and, resting his elbows tm his knees, seemed absorbed in grief, sighing heavily and uttering Mien exuanmuons as i om cat kins I Poor follow !" Mrs. Green, moved said sharply, "What's with Wntkins?" "Ah," said Green. giving him fits just now." Mrs. Green let her husband that time. Liverpool Mercury. Subscribe for tho Lenoir News. 20 DAYS! $ I will make 20 Pictures for 25 Cents, twice the size of regular It's Turkey Time You want to serve the bird just right, don't you? Now is the time to get that roaster or carving set. For thanksgiving time we are selling these just a little cheaper than other stores. Nitholl's Framing Squares, not welded, but made from a solid sheet of steel will not break at the corner er get out of true. Finished in black with white figures. For quality all the way through this is a world beater 1 25 Protect your hearth rugs and carpets w ith one of our lined spark arresters, only 85c Tear off your old, leaky, Shingle Roof and replace it with Monarch Tin Shingles. They will add 100 to the ap pearance of your house are water proof and lire proof and will reduc your insurance to the minimum. We have a large stock and can furnish them to you at per square 4 50 Black Japanned Coal Tongs 25c Gem Safety Razor 1 00 Yankee Hair Clipper 60c Improved down draft Wilson Wood Heater, absolutely safe no tire or ashes can drop out on the floor. Not sheet - iron, but US gauge Blued Steel, will last tor years. Top or end collar 5 50 PHfl 5 I PENNY PHOTOS i i . i 'ifiiiiMiiii i i i win Viir'1 Your Picture on a Post CARD TO-DAY! 6 F0R SOc. NOW IS THE TIME! This will be a chance to have your picture made at "panic prices" and the kind you can afford to give to all your friends. :: :: :: :: LJ Just received another big line of Same Shoes ( not boxed) and must be sold. Going at Wholesale Prices! Also Sample lot Cloaks Ladies' Misses and Children. Come now. :: :: :: "Workingman's Friend." THE RACKET. v BirigMeo Up and keep your harness clean and shiny. For this purpose we offer you ($ m I'ot Cards. Gniiul Father Mountain in Q) rnilrral Stone Face of the Grandfather. He. KWS or, curiosity, e matter us wue A u mrrp p 10 off 1 ih Harness Oil P.lacking, Pin' Cnus P.!;;ck Harness So ml I P I'.leetro Shine, " :uiuv Pottle .Vts uml Cakes 1 "ets It Ms 51 U NUN LENOIR, nil'P THIT o mil : : Norm Carol Oppoito the Court House ina. Hi S ni "When ir- IDovifct iray of 2?rce.'- ' !. . r ; u
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