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The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27
BEST SPIRIT FOR THE TIME
Good Idea 10 That Thanksgiving Is the
Nobiest Work That
Man Car Do.

Thanksgiving: The act of rendering
thanks. expressing gratitude for favors
or mercies; a public celebration OF d.
vine goodness.
Thanksgiving day: A day set apart
for religious services In acknowledge
ment of the divine goodness.
By nature man is religious; and
Thanksgiving day is an annual re-
minder of this innate tendency. The
very first Thanksgiving and the man
ner of its observance are not very
well defined in history. Perhaps the
following paragraph will give as sue
clint an epitome as is possible at this
remote distance:
The fishermen were ordered to
scour the seas for spoil, the hunters
TO shoulder their matchlocks and
bring in such game as would allow
the Maytiower colony In a more special
manner to rejoice together The re-
suit Was supply of wild turkey. deer.
bear and game of every sort in such
abundance as amply to feed the colony
for week. They had as guests The
friendly chief. Massasoit. and 80 of his
Indians. The Indians contributed to
the feast five deer and great basket
OF oysters This was the introduction
of the young colony to its afterward
fayorite shellfsh, and the women
cooked them as they best knew how.
The menu of that immortal dinner has
not, alas been preserved. but 1t is
known that the two dishes most fully
appreciated by the Indians as well IS
the Americans were the brown roast
turkey and the pumpkin pie The
great feast OF the week was outdoors,
for the air was balmy and the sun
bright. sIassasoit was there In all the
bravery of scarlet coat trimmed with
lace and copper chain. given him
some time previous by Edward Wins
low, In n strange medley of Indian
garb and borrowing OF European cos
tune, cementing there the bond of
friendship with the white settlers
which held good IL years"
In 1921 Governor Bradford after the
frst harvest made provision for the
colonists' rejoicing together with
praise and prayer. In 1923 Il day of
fasting and prayer In the midst of
drought was turned into thanksgiving
by the coming of rain during the pray
ers; gradually the custom prevailed of
appointing annually a thanksgiving
day after harvest. These appoint
ments were made by the governors
proclamations. During the Revolution
airy war day of national thanksgiv-
ing was annually recommended by CON
gress. For many decades the presi-
dent has annually appointed such
day and che governors of the various
states have supplemented the same.
Words are but empty things" Since
actions speak louder than words
thanksgiving ie the noblest thanksgiv-
ing. To abound in thanksgiving Ia
Scriptural Injunction. See that ye
do this" said Paul.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27
NOVEMBER 81 IN HISTORY

1630--Great earthquake In Peru.
1s2s--Washington Irving published
THE Conquest of Granda.
ls5s--Robert Bunyan died in Eng
land, aged eighty; the last
direct descendant in direct
line from the author Of Pill
grim's Progress"
1s6S---Gen. Custer fought and de-
feated the Cheyennes, under
Black Kettle, on the North
Fork of the Wachita river.
1s04--Japanese continue efforts to
take Port Arthur by storm.
1eos--Austria made aerography
compulsory on all ships.
1e12---Reported that Louis Brandeis
of Boston, noted economist
would be next Attorney-Gen-
eral in Presldent-elect VIII
sons cabinet.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27
Some Appropriate Thouahts.

The general idea is that when we
have an abundance OF material good
we should be thankful OF course, the
converse is equally true. And as this
is matter of Interpretation for each
individual, and as he sees many of
his fellows who have prospered better
than he, II disinclines him to give
thanks. Another theory is that al.
though we have meager possessions
others have less, therefore we should
be thankful. This Is a mighty mean
way TO do, It's one way of Growing
over your unfortunate neighbor and IL
the quintessence Of littleness. Anoth.
er way is to thank God that your neigh.
bors are no better off than yourself.
This was the case of the old lady when
the frost caught her garden truck
Still another is to take advantage of
your neighbor and then return thanks
that you are self-made and successful
And yet another way is to do youi
neighbor ere he does you and then
give thanks. as David Harum would
say. And there are those who profess
thankfuiness because matters might
be worse. And that brings up the
query whether matters ever are so bad
bnt that they might not be worse. II
not. then one might frd an endless
chain Of thanksgiving II one could
really be thaukful to = being who
would so dispose or order events as to
produce SO much misery All these
notions or concette are more or less
crooked.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27
Have Cause to Give Thanks.

If we remember what we're the con-
ditions, circumstances, events and in
cidents of the first Thanksgiving day.
and allow thought to traverse even
rapidly and specifically the path of
blessing until this Thanksgiving day
OF 1913, we shall have faint vision, at
least, Of that for which the land should
offer praise. If we dwell only upon
the great benefits that affect the gen
eral welfare, abundant reason appears
why we should set q season apart, as
semble In our places of worship, and
lay upon the altar our united Offering
OF praise. And this Is not alone for
abundant haryests, for commercial
prosperity, for continued peace and in
creasing power; not alone for good be-
slowed, but thanks for evil spared; for
fires of trouble from which we passed
unframed; for the foods that threat
ened but did not overwhelm; for tho
casting down that yet did not destroy;
for all calamities endured and over
past
Surely IL ever land should In humil-
ity bring tribute from multitudee of
grateful hearts, ours should make this
true Thanksgiving day.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27
EASY TO DAREEN
YOUR GRAY HAIR
Try this! Mix Sage Tea and Sui
phur and brush it through your
hair, taking one strand at time.

When you darken your hair with
Sage Tea and Sulphur. no one can
tell, because it's done so naturally,
so evenly. Preparing this mixture
though, at home is mussy and trout
hles0me. For SO cents you can buy
at any drug store the ready-to-use
tonic called "Wyeth's Sage and Sui
phur Hair Remedy" You just
damren a sponge or soft brush with
ii and draw this through your hair
taking one small strand at time.
BY morning all gray hair disappears,
and, after another application or two
your hair becomes beautifully dar-
will also discover dandruff is gone
and hair has stopped falling.
Gray, faded hair, though no dis
grace, is the sign Of old age, and as
we all desire a youthful and attract
i've appearance. get busy at once
with Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur and
look years younger.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27
Thanks

For completion OF the big sewer
repairs in a manner guaranteed not
to rip, ravel or run down at the
heel.
For new industries and increased
employment OF labor by the old
ones.
For record breaking bank clear
ings during the past year.
For football team than can and
does win.
For additional brick streets.
For so many sensible people
shopping early-if they are.
For live wires besides those
strung on poles.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27
LOCAL DRUGGIST MAKES
MANY FRIENDS

H. w. Schulz, druggist, reports
that he is making many friends
through the QUICK benefit which
Cairo people receive from the sim
pie mixture of buckthorn bark.
glycerine. etc, known as Adler-i- ka.
This remedy became famous by cur
ing appendicitis and it is the most
thorough bowel cleanser known,
acting on BOTH the lower and up
per bowel. JUST ONE DOSE OF
Adler-i-ka relieves constipation and
gas on stomach almost IMMEDI-
ATELY.-Adyt.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27

Memphis Commercial Appeal: "a
contemporary wants TO know If law
yers can get into heaven. Not I'M
less there Is paling loose some
where" But is st. Peter supposed
to be well up on technicalities?-
Knoxville Journal and Tribune.
What's he been learning all these
years, loafng around the gate,
hearing the plausible tales of would
be entrants?
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27
5rideeroom's Thanksgiving.

A hundred years from now. sweetheart.
~ We viii not grieve Ger chances lost,
Nor worry over meat or art.
Nor care what coal or clothes may cost
A hundred years from now nor you
Nor I win care picayune
For cold. persistent landlords who
Browbeat, bulldoze and inportune.
Then let us In this holy time
OF cheer give thanks for every joy,
And most of all for this, that I'm
No girl and you are not boy.
IS. Z. KISER.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27

THE land of the country doesn't
yield maximum standard" writes
an authority. Inquiry among the
farmers in this section fails TO re-
veal anyone who has been planting
the stuff. However, it has been sug-
gested that we ask President Mar
ehiidon OF the Alexander County
Farmers and Teachers Institute II
any of it was on exhibition at the
last institute.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27
The Limit.

l can stand for the man with tht
cute little bow
On the back of his green eolored
hat,
For there are lot of good fellows
know
Who sometimes have fallen for
that.
The fedora or plush is a lid | don't
like,
It's a fad that will never be
missed.
But somehow I've always an itching
to strike
The man with watch on his wrist.
Detroit Free Press.
The man with the socks that can be
heard half mile
Like a slam OF door. they're so
loud,
And the Bulgarian tie that dazzles
the eye,
And the slop-sloppy air I've al
lowed:
At the watch on the wrist, when
arouses your ire
My wrath | can amply resrain.
But the thing that | note and which
corners my goat
Is the man with a dog by a chain.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27

Since publishing in the news
Columns Of The Bulletin the state
ment that Cincinnati has produced
9 woman who refused to talk, this
onice has been delugec with requests
rom married men asking that we
OBTAIN the prescription for them. A
lst OF these fellows cannot be pub
Ished but If any woman suspects
her husband We will be glad to in.
form her.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27
Dark Town.

OF 10000 townships In France hav-
ing more than 1000 inhabitants, about
5000 are without any public lighting.
OF the remainder, there are l,249
lighted by gas. area lighted by cleo.
tricity and 172 by acetylene.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27

Mary had little list
or Christmas things to buy
She started out to shop for them
AS fast as she could fly,
Even before Thanksgiving Day
She had her shopping done.
Now wasn't this a happy thought
Let's follow---every one.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27

Mrs. Hettie Green and Andrew
Carnegie are both 7S years old and
the general impression is that thew
have enough of this worlds goods
to keep the wolf from the door dur
ing the remainder of their lives.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27
Can't Help But
Admire Babies
Every Woman Casts Loving Glance at
the Nesting Cuddled in its Bonnet.

A woman's heart naturally responds TO
the charm aud sweetness of G pretty child.
and more SO to-day than ever before since
tha a.iranf ~ M1fher's BLEND
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27

Let US all go to church today.
Don't think the other fellow wont
so. but go and see IL he is there.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27
Woman,s TeaFe.

"They say that woman's tears
come to her aid at any moment.
YES; her tears are volunteers, so to
speak
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27

The blunter man is the sooner
ne comes to the point says Milady.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27
On Flndinu.

The man who Is content to take
things as he finds them at length be
gins to want other people to go out
and find them for him.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27
The Shop Girls Dream.

Twas the day before Xmas
dreamed.
And some Joy of the day on LIS
beamed
All presents were bought,
All purses held naught,
And all shoppers toward home
had all streamed.
What am | thankful fort Why don't
you know?
Thankful to prosper and thankful
to grow,
Thankful to weather both water
and storm,
But most thankful OF all for Com
mission Form.
CAIRO.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-11-27

Flowers for Thanksgiving table
CADE TIE FLORIST
1875 It.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
OIL PRODUCTION
In U. S. DECLINES
American Fields Furnished Two Thirds Of
Worlds Output Prices Increase.

WASHINGTON With the worlds
consumption of oil aggregatjng 100000
barrels day, of W ich the United States
supplied almost two-thirds, production of
petroleum in this country during 1912
was 220, 200, 900 forty-two gallon barrels,
or about $50, 900 barrels less than 1911.
While the production was less, the rising
price OF oil increased the total value of
the product markedly. Last year the
output was valued at $3.50, 0o0,0 900, an in
crease OF about SIG, 0O0,0 over 1911.
David I. Day, OF the United States
Geological Survey. liz his annual report
of the petroleum industry, says the year
was full OF remarkable Incidents.
Eastern Field Show Decline.
The Eastern oil fields, as a rule. declin-
ed in production because it was impossi-
BILE to keep up the great output of 1911
without large additional discoveries of
new pools in the older fields. The East
ern decline, however, was offset by the
AiCiodeC III OdlholLlaj NAOlS bAC ooA
joaquin Valley fields are still at the
height of gusher stage.
In all the fields except those of Cali
fornia and the Cult of Mexico there was
steady drain on accumulated stocks
during the year, 60 that from total of
81, 789, 800 parrels--more than half
years output-on January the stock de-
clined to SO, 100000 barrels at the end of
the year.
Raise In Price Due to Engines.
The advent of internal combustion en-
gines, says Mr. Day, promises an increase
in the price of fuel oils. The general use
of these engines abroad has pointed the
way to rapid increase in the use here,
he says.
Prices advanced SO greatly during the
year as to stimulate drilling, even in the
old New York and Pennsylvania pools.
In the Appalachian fields prices rose from
81. 20 to So a barrel. One feature tend
ing to strengthen the position of oil in
the United States was the decrease of
about Sc, 1873, 600 barrels in the produc-
ton in Russia. Rumania increased its
product slightly.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
Philippine independence.

If Mr.. Wilson were announcing that the
whole duty of the American nation to
the Philippines will not have been dis
charged until free government has been
established in the islands, he would only
be giving expression to the national
thought.
Mr.. Wilson says they shall be free. II
the act of an American Congress and the
signature of an American President could
make them so, there would not be avoice
in the United States raised against it.
The Democratic party cannot make the
Philippines independent by platform re-
solution. The American Congress can.
not make them free by act.
All America can do for the Philippines
is to take its hand out from under them
and allow them to drop into disaster,
some of which need no prophecy to de-
fine, or keep its hand under them until
they walk alone.
1t is within the possibilities of the
next Congress that the Philippines will
be made, in name, free. The men re.
sponsible for it will look in vain for the
outcome to justify their act. Cuba, I'm.
der the elbow of the United States, free
from any danger from without, far ad,
yanced in local self-goverment and re.
garded as fit for independence, has re.
quired the careful nursing of nation de-
termined that it shall in fact as we'll as
name be republic.
We cannot give the Philippines indie
pendence. 1t is not ours to give them,
We can turn them adrift-nothing more
-adrift and exposed to danger within
and dangers without. Exchange.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
Nature Study for Rural Schools

Raccoon. raccoon is mammal
of the bear family, which is found from
Canada to the tropics. The head is
broad behind, the muzzle is narrow, the
ears are short, and the tail is ringed and
moderately long. They are somewhat
larger than cat, but are built more
heavily; have short legs and long claws
adapted for climbing trees. Their color
is brown with dark rings around the
body, and almost black rings around the
tail. The body is about % inches long
and the tail II inches.
They make their homes in hollow
trees and burrows in the ground during
the day, but come out at night in
search OF food and water Their food
consists of vegetables and animal matters,
such as crabs, oysters crawfshes and
green corn. They are hunted for their
flesh and fur during the fall and winter.
Raccoons are remarkable for displaying
a fondness for glittering objects which
may also be said of magpies and jack
davis. SILENCE
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
FOR BKIDGGEE
AT FAIRMONT
Senator Watson Introduces Bill In Sen
ate Indicates Opening Up Of
New Railroad.

WASHINGTON, d. G. Jan IA bill
to authorize the Buckhannon and North
EN- Railroad company to construct a
bridge across the Monongahela river, at
Catawbs, near Fairmont, has been in
troduced by Senator Watson. Every
effort will be made to have the Senate
pass the bill and send it over to the
House in time for its passage by this
body also for the adjournment of the
present Congress
The introduction of this bill indicates
that the building of the Buckhannon ana
Northern railroad into West Virginia will
soon be an established fact For several
years work has been done from time to
time on his road, which has never been
completed, but it is understood that the
work will be pushed now to speedy
completion. Col. s. D. Brady, OF Morgan
town, chief engineer of the Buckhanuon
and Northern, was in Washington in
conference with Senator Watson and
others in regard to the bill, and it is I'M
derstood that it will be passed without
opposition. Col Brady gave assurances
that the passage of this bill would mean
the construction Of the railroad, and the
opening up Of new line from central
West Virginia to Pittsburgh. Fairmont
Times.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
THURSDAY, JANUARY %, 1918.
West Virginia Prosperous.
Takes the Lead in Fruit.

The following is part of letter found
in the Hardware Reporter, Jan. 3rd,
1918, same having been written by our
fellow townsman, Mr.. ]. E. Keyser, presi-
dent of the wholesale hardware
"West Virginia never was in better
condition then she is today. Some i'm
portant railroad building is in course Of
construction now. and more is being con-
sidered for next year. Coal tonnage is a
valuable asset for railroads. The coal
area of this state is vast and every year
brings West Virginia coal more in
demand.
The farmer and fruit grower are awak-
ening to the fact that in the soil of these
hills lies hidden treasure 1t has taken
more than one generation to find this out.
Some of our best men have gone to the
Pacific States to raise apples. This year
apples from this territory carried off the
first prize at the big fruit shows in Cal
ifornla and Washington. 1t reminds us
of the story of AL Haired, who became
ambitious for diamonds that he might
control kingdoms and place his children
on thrones. He sold his farm and went
in search of diamonds. That farm after
wards became the Golconda of the world.
We are shipping apples across the two
oceans. Europe and Asia are eating
West Virginia apples.
We are satisfied with what has been
accomplished in the year that is closing.
We can see no reason for next year being
less productive of results.
What does it matter if prices should
not continue on in their upward flight
What made prices higher, anyway? We
have harvested bumper crop-ten bill
lion dollars-too big sum for the ordi-
nary hardware merchant to comprehend
We cannot hold good times back in the
face of condition like that. The effect
of that harvest is going TO be felt for
many months
West Virginia with her fruit, oil, gas,
timber, ETC., is state that every one OF
US should feel proud of. Every real
business men sees hidden treasurers in
the West Virginia hills. West Virginia
farmer, you are among the richest of the
world, but some of you don't know it.
Cheer up, work up, move up and inherit
the good things about you.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
A REQUIEM.

Breathes there man with soul SO dead
Who never to himself hath said
My trade of late is getting bad,
I'll try another elght-inch adj?
If such there be, go mark him well
For him no bank account shall swell.
No angels watch the golden stair
To welcome home the millionaire.
The man who never asks for trade
By local line or ad displayed,
Cares more for rest than worldly gain,
And patronage but gives him pain.
Tread lightly, friends let no rude sound
Disturb his solitude profound.
Here let him live in calm repose,
Unsought except by men he owes,
And when he dies, go plant him deep,
That naughtmay break his dreamless sleep
Where no rude clamor may dispel
The quiet that he loved so we'll.
And that the world may know its loss,
Place on his grave wreath of moss,
And on stone above, "Here lies
A man who would not advertise"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
Literary Program.

Program fol the Hunters Fork Liter
airy, Saturday night, January, %, 1918:
Music-School and audience.
Reading Wounded Ceulew,"
Viola Bennett.
Reading-''A True Sportsman, Bertha
Yeager.
Question for debate-Seniors:
Resolved That the President of the
United States should be elected by pop
ular vote.
Affirmatives-James Bennett and S. B.
Phillips.
Negatives VIM. Cross and W. "A. Street
Question for Junior debate:
Resolved That fire is more destruct
i've than water.
Affirmatives-Po Bennett and P
L. Cross.
Negatives Cecil Mcdonald and How,
ard Cross. COMMITTEE
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
SUCCESSFUL.

DR.. Towards specific has been 80 re-
markably successful in curing consipa-
ton, dyspepsia and all liver troubles
that Grant Granam is willing to return
the price paid in every case where it does
not give relief.
Headaches, coated tongue, dizziness,
gas ON stomach, specks before the eyes,
constipation and all forms OF liver and
stomach trouble are soon cured by this
scientific medicine
So great is the demand for this specific
that Grant Granam has been able to Sc.
cure only limited supply, and everyone
who is troubled with dyspepsia, consti-
patton or liver trouble should upon
him at once, or send 25 cents and
get sixty doses of the best medicine ever
made, on this special half price offer With
bis personal guarantee to refund the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
WHAT NEXT

The Pomona (Cal.) Review has this
interesting item:
"a German named Oswald Poppe, has
invented a wonderful automatic type
writer, for making numerous copies of
the same letter. The machine has almost
human sagacity, for it will not only
make straight copy, but will leave out
any part indicated, fill in new matter,
make corrections, etc. When the original
letter is written a sort of pattern is auto
matically punched in paper ribbon.
All that is necessary then to repro luce
the letter is to run the pattern through
the machine, somewhat on the principle
of the auto piano"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-01-23
Drives Off A Terror.

The chief executioner of death in the
winter and spring months is pneumonia.
Its advance agents are colds and grip. In
any attack by one Of these maladies no
time should be lost in taking the best
medicine obtainable to drive it off.
Countless thousands have found this to
be DIR. Kings New Discovery. my
husband believes it has kept him from
having pneumonia three or four times"
writes Mrs. George w. Place, Rawson-
vile, Vt, ''and for coughs, colds and
Group we have never found its equal.
Guaranteed for all bronchial affections.
Price 30 cts. and $100 at Grant Graham's,
the druggist. Advertisement.