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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-02-20
FIVE ACRES FOR A BOY.
What $50 VIII Do In the Western
Mountains Of North Carolina.

tFrom Letter to "A New York Gentleman)
1t has been some time since l wrote
you OF our Lees McRae Institute, our
industrial schools for boys and girls in
the mountains Of western North Carolina.
The past summer we had six primary
schools for children who cannot go over
the Icy foot logs in winter.
This winter l have three elementary
schools for intermediate boys and girls
who have to work in the summer but
are at the age to drift Off In the winter
if something is not done for them.
Our boys school Is enrolling about 50
boys. a large percentage of whom re-
main here the year through. The boys
are pretty much raising the crop from
which we get our supplies In all We are
reaching no less than $50 needless child
rem each year.
| have recently got l.a5o acres of land.
so | can turn this over In FIVE acre plots
to boys in the summer time, allowing
them to make the crop and crediting the
proceeds to them in the fan when they
are to re-enter school
did not see at all how we were TO buy
the land. but | went to work and sold
800 acres and another place which was
merely lot and house. the latter the
boys had built in emergency after the
fire few years ago. ! thus paid down
800 and have remaining $3,31o to pay.
but have l.15O acres of fine blue grass
land. l can raise some stock in addition
and make this pay the school
The land cost Sc an acre and the men
threw in 50 acres TO the school Five
acres Of this land at $50 H6 an acre. Is
what claim to be the foundation for the
education of one boy. | am hoping to
get friends to assist in founding those
land holarships by which ! may edu-
cate other boys.
We are doing our very best with the
work and pushing along with il.
JOSEPH p. HALL
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-02-20
MILITARY SECRETS STOLEN
Filipino Bound for Jnpnn with Draw
ings OF Corrcgidor Fortificstiops.

Manila, Feb. ia craftsman of the
engineer corps and a craftsman Of tho
bureau OF lands have been arrested
for disclosing military secrets
Detailed plans of Corregidor forth
fications were founi in possession of
Filipino, who was aboard steam
ship bound for Japan. Futher in
complete plans were discovered among
the prisoners effects
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-02-20
CHESTER S. LORD LEAVES ST,

New York, Feb. 16--The resignation
Of Chester 5. Lord from the STAFF of
the Sun was announced tonight. lie
has been II years in the service Of that
newspaper. He was made managing
editor In 1880 and has held that posi-
ton continuously since. Mr.. Lord $
desire to relinquish some of his activi-
ties was given MS the reason for his
resignation
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-02-20

When iurton Holmes recently gave his
celebrated travelogue on Panama" at
Orchestra Hall, Chicago he was seriously
interrupted by continual coughing of the
audience No one annoys willingly and
II people with coughs. colds hoarse-
ness and tickling I'M throat would uss
Foleys Honey and Tar Compound, they
could quickly cure their coughs and colds
and avoid this annoyance j w O'Sm-
Ivan. - Church street-AdN.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-02-20
LOWER II.

There haven't been any automobiles
violating the speed linhts for morn than
a week." said the constable. "Whatn
we do?"
"Arrange to lower the speed limit" re-
piled the sheriff. Washington star.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-02-20
DEPARTING SONG

"Our boy has left us wept the mother
as their onlr son waved goodby from the
car window.
Yes" said the old man, whom the boy
had inst touched for a loan, hut he
hasn't left US much detroit News.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-02-20
HIS IDEA.

Dhe Philo sopher-Time is money.
The Artisan buy all my stun on tn
instalment plan, too-Boston Record
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-02-20

mr. Knott How is it that Emdee has
ot n fashionable practice?
xurenon--One reason is that he
cry case OF rheumatism he attends
the govt
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-02-20

one publication Of classified al
often enough--and often not enough.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24
Persia's Turquoise Mines.

BY far the largest part of the worlds
turquoise comes from the mines near
the Persian city of Nishapur, where
Omar Khayyam was born and lies bur-
led. The mines are situated in range
OF mountains rising to the height of
$3.50 feet. The highest point at which
turquoises have been found is $500
feet above sea level and the lowest
4'Soo feet The geologic formation of
tne Nlshapur mountains is porphyries,
greensboro, limestone and sandstone
the turquoise being found in veins in
tne rock. The methods of the Persians
VINO operate the mines is quite anti
quated, for only ladders and pulleys
are used in the rough shafts.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24
LIME ON MEADOWS.

The effect of an application of lime.
when lime is needed, on worn out"
meadows and pastures is often most
encouraging. The writer remembers
well the first case of this kind referred
to this station The prescription" in
cluded liberal application of lime on
a heavily fortified crop of COW peas
turned under The land had recently
been sold for SIS per acre; but when
the original owner saw five splendid
stacks of clean hay instead of the
usual most distressed looking lone
stack of briars and weeds, he bought
back the land at $40 per acre and has
sincSS epeatedly refused much higher
figures. This land is still regarded as
among the very best hay lands in it's
section. Clover and grass must have
so much to do in building up and
maintaining the fertility Of our hill
sides that the deficiency of lime in
SO many of our soils must be regarded
as among the first serious obstacles to
be gotten out of the way of better
agriculture.-B. H. Hite, Agricultural
experiment Station, Morgantown, w.
Va
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24
INCREASE THE CORN YIELD.

Corn is the principal crop of West
Virginia, but the average yield is very
low. The season usually receives the
blame for low yields. We appreciate
the fact that the amount of rainfall
and sunshine is a factor in determin-
ing production, but there are many
other reasons for a low or high aver
age for the state
The following suggestions will aid in
corn production:
l. Plant corn in fields that have
been in heavy sod or clover.
2. Select good seed corn-ears that
have bright color and free from
rotten kernels.
8. Test each ear before planting and
thus secure a perfect stand.
a. Plow the soil deep and thoroughly
rulverize it before planting.
5. Apply barnyard manure and a
high-grade acid phosphate.
s. Harrow the corn ground before
the corn is up.
Cultivate often and usually shall
low-keep a soil mulch.-Agricultural
Extension Department College of Ag-
riculture, Morgantown, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24

Mrs. Dorathy Trahern who has
been visiting relatives in Clarks-
burg for the past few weeks is
here the guest of her father-in-
law, DR.. j. F. Trahern. Mrs.
Trahern will leave Friday morn
ing for Akron, Ohio, where she
goes to join her husband.
C. H. Dent has reroofed and
repaired the barn on his real es-
tate on Elliott Ave-, and has also
cleaned up and put the balance
of the property in such good con-
dition that anyone can see de-
cided improvement. He is pre-
pairing to erect a nice residence
on his lots which have fine loca-
ton.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24
A plan for beautiful home grounds.

1t matters not how broad ones fields
may be, the ties which are closest and
most enduring are those which are as
the lawn, the garden, the barn and the
animals it shelters-in others words,
the home acre, for all these things are
usually within such an area.
The home acre is unconsciously the
outward expression of the character
and individuality of the occupants of
the home, and will be lacking in all
the essentials of good taste, good or
der, convenience and beauty or the re-
verse may be the case, depending upon
the people who live in the home.
Although most farmers fail to ap-
preciate the fact as they might, none
can deny that fine shade trees, a well
kept lawn, shrubbery and vines about
a house have a money value as well as
an esthetic value to those who live in
it. The small ar cunt of money and
labor necessary obtain these things
is insignificant compared with the add
ed value and pleasure they bring.
Forethought, good judgment and time
are more important factors than the
expenditure of much money in the
identifying of the home acre.
The accompanying plan is shown
simply as a suggestion and to bring
out some Of the principles which
should be kept in mind in planning or
in improving the home grounds. This
Sc ~ l.
each Il inch being equivalent to ap-
proximately IL feet Much thought
should be given, first of all, to the
convenient arrangement of the barn,
outbuildings, gardens, walks and
drives with relation to the house.
Much time is taken up each day in
doing the chores, tending the garden
and in gathering its products. Mucn
of the latter work will be done by the
women and children, and their work
especially should be made as light as
possible.
In the arrangement of the garden,
the asparagus bed and the small fruits
should be placed along one side so
as to make it convenient to pillow the
rest OF the garden. The lines shown
in the cut are, of course, not the prop
er distance apart for the various
kinds of vegetables. Those under the
number ten represent rows of such
vegetables as beets, onions, lettuce,
spinach, radishes, ETC., which are best
grown in rows one foot or so apart
and cultivated with hand wheel-hoe.
The solid line around the outside of
part of the acre is supposed to be a
good strong wire fence which, in the
garden, may be used as a support for
grape vines, tomatoes or cucumbers.
The line made up of crosses repre-
sents a hedge. One of the most sat.
isfactory plants for hedge making is
the California Priyet, Enough plants
to plant the length indicated would
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24
Coughs and Consumption

Coughs and colds, when neglected, al
ways lead to serious trouble of the lungs
The wisest thing to do when you have a
cold that troubles you is to get bottle
OF DR.. Kings New Discovery. You will
get relief from the first dose, and finally
the cough will disappear. o. Il. Brown, of
Muscadine, ala, writes "My wife was
down in bed with an obstinate cough,
and honestly believe had it not been
for DR.. Kings New Discovery, she would
not be living today" Known for FORTY
three years as the best remedy tor coughs
and colds. Price SOC and ST 90 Recon-
mended by Grant Graham Advertise
ment.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24
Mountain View

Many farmers are sowing oats
this week.
M. L. Gall spent Saturday and
Sunday at home.
Oscar Trimble, was calling on
friends in this neighborhood Sat
-urday and Sunday.
Mrs. Lewis Stnrm, who has
been i'll for the past week, is
slowly improving.
Thurman Poe and Leslie Cass-
ane, were out driving for their
health, last Sunday.
Mrs. Louisa Ridgway, who has
been i'll for some time, is not quite
as we'll at this writing.
A quiet, but a very pretty we'd
ding took place last Saturday
evening, when Mr.. Charlie Phil
lips and Miss Blanche Wilmoth,
were married at the home of the
groom's father. Mr.. Phillips is
we'll known here as an industrious
farmer and a horse dealer.
Miss Wilmoth is one of Philippi
Districts best young women.
We join in wishing them a happy
and successful future.
TOMMY PUMPKIN.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24
MeadOWYiIle
Prayer meeting at the Hall Sun
evening, was well attended.

Prayer meeting at the Hall Sun
evening, was we'll attended.
Mrs. Elizabeth Barrett, visit
ing at Norvel Johnson S last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Johnson, of
Kirt, were Philippi visitors last
week.
Mrs. G. M. Elliott and Mrs. w.
F. Doutt, spent Friday at Hoy
Harsh's.
Andrew Stalnaker and family,
were visiting at Jackson Uptons
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben. Kelley, are
visiting the formers parents,
near Huffman.
James Dadisman and L. j. Will
son, of Belington, were here Sun
day, guests at the home of j. L..
johnson.
]. L. Johnson and Guy Harris,
who are serving on the petit jury
at Philippi, were at their homes
over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl B. Stoker,
of Point Marion. Pa, are visit
ing relations in the vicinity of
Kirt, Mrs. Stoker was formerly
Miss Mary Annon.
Stewart Johnson and Miss Eth
ell Elliott, were married a few
days ago. They are excellent
young people, and have the good
wishes of many friends. >
Mrs. L. C. Harris, who had
been in the hospital at Buckhan-
non for a few weeks, receiving
treatment for growth on her
neck, returned home last Satur-
day.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24
Remorse.

For two years after / was married
1 was ashamed to meet the preacher
who united my wife and me in the holy
bonds. You see, in my excited condi-
ton | made blunder and gave him a
nve dollar bill instead Of $40 which |
intended to hand him. 1 suppose he
thought | was a cheap skate, but I
couldn't very well explain it without
making myself ridiculous or causing
MN to suspect that l was lying about
it."
You say you felt that way for two
years?'
Yes. After that began to be sorry
had given him anythingr'-Chicag go
Record Herald.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24
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The Weekly Blade is distinctly fami-
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24
Impartial.

An English clergyman, recently set
tied in small town in Perthshire, met
a farmers boy while visiting the mem
bsrs of his congregation. In the course
of conversation the boy said his par
snts had an aunt staying with them.
The parson, not having much acquaint-
ance with the Scottish language and
not quite comprehending what the boy
said, asked:
"Then do understand that your
aunt Is on your fathers side or on
your mother's?'
To which the young agriculturist re-
piled:
"Weel, whiles the ane an whiles the
ither, excep' when feyther feathers
them bath. Dundee Advertiser.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24

cost about $40. If one preferred, the
flower beds could have been included
in the vegetable garden area by 10.
eating the hedge further toward the
front of the house. For farm garden
the hardy perennials give the most
beauty for the least work Among
the best are Phlox, Peony, Columbine,
Larlspur, Golden Glow and Roses. In
an area as small as an acre, all drive
ways and walks should go as directly
as possible to their end, but at the
same time, avoid perfectly straight
lines in their edges.
The mistake is very frequently
made of scattering shrubbery pro
miscuously, here and there over the
lawn. Good taste requires that they
should be grouped in masses about the
entrance, in the curves of the drives
and about the corners and the base of
the house, leaving as broad and as
unbroken a stretch of lawn as it is
possible to obtain.
The following list is suggestive of
what might be planted in the groups
indicated on the plan:
3. Spirea Van Houttei Bridal
WREATH
A. Berberis Thunbergii Japanese
Barberry).
5. Cornus stolonifera (Dogwood)
and Rhus glabra (Sumach).
6. Philadelphus grandifora (Syrin-
ga).
7. Weigelia rosa and alba.
8. Deutzia crenata and gracilis.
8. Hydrangea paniculata.
Provision is made in the plan for
croquet ground or tennis court on the
lawn. How much more attractive
farm life would be to the children if
opportunity were more often provided
for such healthful and interesting
games! There can be no doubt but
that many boy and girl is attracted
toward the city because their parents
fail to encourage the social activity
which their youthful natures crave
and which could be so we'll supplied
at trifiing expense.
No country home is complete with
out some fine shade trees about it. In
the above plan, number one indicates
the position of 8 maple trees, and
number two elm stress. Number
II indicates the position of five pear
trees and number IL four cherry trees
which will be useful as we'll as or
namental. To complete the planting
some climbing vines are needed for
the house and porch and to tone down
the baroness of the outbuildings. They
may be placed as indicated by the dots
in the plan. For quick effect the
annual Morning Glory or Wild Cucum-
Der vine may be used For a more
permanent result, among the best
vines are the Crimson Rambler rose,
Virginia Creeper, Clematis or Honey.
suckle.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24

Little Robbie was entertaining Mr.
Gsszeley while Miss Tripperson waa
upstairs adjusting her back hair and
giving her face few final dabs with
the powder puff
My sister says you amt got no idea
of humor," said Robbie.
Indeed" Mr.. Geezeley returned
when did she say that?"
"Jist after you was here the last
time. She said she seen you lookin
at yourself in the mirror several times
and you never laughed wunst "-Cleve-
land Leader
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24
The UnmusicaI Lion.

Whatever charms music may have
for some animals, the lion appears to
be quite Indifferent to them. Expert
ments We're recently made with a
gramophone at the geological gardens,
and, though some of the beasts seem
ed to be immensely pleased, the lion
did not even show curiosity. Grand
opera and musical comedy We're alike
to him. He ignored them both.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24
Drive Sick Headaches Away

Sick headaches. sour gaesy stomach,
indigestion, biliousness disappear quickly
after YOU take DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
They purify the blood and put new life
and vlgor in the system. Try them and
you will be well satisfied. Every pill
helps; every box guaranteed. Price Csc.
Recommended by Grant Graham. ADV
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24
For Burns, Bruises and Sores

The quickest and surest cure for burns,
bruises, boils, sores, inflammation and all
skin diseases is Bucklen's Arnica Salve
la four days it cured L. H. Hafiin, Of
Iredell, Tex, of sore on his ankle which
gained him so he could hardly walk.
Should be in every house. Only 25c.
Recommended by Grant Graham. Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24
Causes of Stoma CHI Troubles.

sedentary habits, lack of out door ex-
ercise insufficient masiication of food,
constipation, torpid liver, worry aud
anxiety, overeating, partaking Of food
and drink not suited 10 your age and occu-
patton. Correct your habits and take
Chamberlain's Tablets and you will soon
be well again. For eale by Grant Ora
ham ADV.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24
Surprising Cure of Stomach Troubl

When you have trouble with your s'om-
ach or chronic constipation, don't mag
inc that your case is beyond help just be-
cause your doctor fails to give you relief.
Mrs. q. Stengele, Painf4ld, n s, writes,
"For over a month past | have been
troubled with my stomach. Everything
| ate upset it terribly. One OF Cham Der
lain's advertising booklets come to tne.
After reading few Of the letters from
people who had been cured by Chamber
lain's Tablets, decided to try them
have taken nearly three-fourths of a pack
age of them and can now eat almost
everything that l want" For sale by
Grant Graham ADV.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24
RAMBLER.

GRASS sEED-Ti Timothy and Clover
99-7-l0 per cent Pune and all others equal
~ as good at lowest Rock Bottom Prices.
Don't buy until yon see our samples and
get our prices.
adv FARMERS SUPPLY Agency.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24

UMBRELLAS TO MEND i am now
repairing and recovering umbrellas
you have any work to he done at low
prices, come before learn to charge high.
Am located on Bridge Street, opposite
E. Wares Store. Office hours $50 a. H.,
to $50 p. m.
l.. P. FAwLEY.
Belington, W. Va. Box PIP
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24

HY DRAFTED LIME la Paper, Co
ton or Burlap bags-Best quality Lowest
Prces-Free use of spreadeTs
(Advl FARMERS SUPPLY Agency.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-04-24
Tho Best Medicine in the World.

"MV little girl had bloody dysentery
very bad. i thought she would die
Chamheran's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy cured her and can train
tuliy say That think it is the best medi-
cine in the world" writes Mrs William
Orvis, Clare, Mich. For sale by Graft
Graham ADV.