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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27
LIME IMPROVES SOIL TEXTURE.

Nothing in agricultural science or
practice may be mentioned with more
assurance than the beneficial effect
of lime on easily puddled stiff clay
soils. This is SO nearly a matter Of
common knowledge that the wonder In
that anyone will worry along with
such soils year after year, and even
from one generation to another, while
the possible increase in yield in a
single year will often pay for the nee
essary lime. The trouble with such
soils is due to the extreme fineness OF
the particles. All soils are very much
finer than most people would readily
believe, and clay soils are he finest of
all Soils consisting largely of clay
particles are likely to be too compact.
Normal movement of air and water
and easy penetration of roots are i'm.
possible. These very fine particles,
when wet, tend to stick together; il
worked wet they form plastic mass
which on drying shrinks and becomes
very hard.
If handful of such soil be worked
into plastic mass, it will become
very hard when dry; but if the test
be repeated with clays to which
small quantity of caustic lime has been
added, the mass when dry will crum-
Bile easily between the fingers. Lime
destroys the adhesiveness of CLAWS.
making them more open, mellow and
easy to work Air, water and plant
roofs can get through them much
more easily. They suffer less from ex-
tremes of wet and dry weather. They
respond more generously to cultiva-
ton and manuring. For the purposes
in question, two or three tons of burnt
lime per acre should be applied The
very marked Improvement so easily
accomplished is noticeable for many
years; it is indeed one of the most en-
during effects of lime. -B. Fl. HITE,
West Virginia Experiment Station.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27
LAUNDRY HINT.
How to Iron Table Napkins Neatly
and Easily.


and Easily.
Fold the napkins double, selvage to
selyage, perfectly even, and mangle
several at one time, then let them be
rolled up in towel for some time be-
fore ironing. To iron them take one
at time, shake out and stretch even
ly; lay out very smoothly on the table
with the right side uppermost and as
square as possible.
Iron the right side first, then the
wrong, and back again ON the right
Be careful not to stretch the edges out
Of shape and iron until quite dry They
are ironed on both sides to avoid hav-
ing one side rough and the other
smooth, as sometimes happens. Give
the hens an extra iron to dry them
well.
Table napkins can be folded either in
three or in four, according to taste
To fold in four fold in the same way
as tablecloth, only on the opposite
side, bringing the right side outside in
stead of the wrong. Get the ends very
even, press the folds well with an iron
and fold in four across, making a
square again. Air well before laying
them away.
To fold in three measure the sides
(hems) first and get them divided into
three equal parts, press them down
with an iron to keep them in place.
then make the folds right across and
iron them down and press with the
iron once more
If there Is a name it must be on the
outside when the table napkin is fold
ed; if monogram or raised initials,
iron well on the wrong side to make
the embroidery stand out.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27
How to Keep silver BRIGHT,


One of the chief delights in the home
is having silver, all metal articles and
glassware shining brilliantly.
When they are kept bright and clean
they bespeak the good housewife and
win the admiration of friends.
Many housekeepers battle to exter
inmate the moth, but a worthless sill
yer cleaner in the home may do great
er harm.
Care should therefore be exercised
in selecting a reliable cleaning and
polishing preparation-one that is free
from grit, acids or other injurious
substances and at the same time will
do its work quickly and well.
In order to have silver at its best it
should be cleaned and polished at least
once week, using a soft wooden cloth
or chamois, and for chased or cut work
a soft brush is desirable.
When silver is intended to be stored
away it is good plan to first thor
oughly clean and polish it, then wrap
each piece in flannel or other soft ma
terial in which small piece of gum
camphor is placed.
This will prevent much of the tar
Anish that otherwise will accumulate if
exposed to the air.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27
EVERY FARMER SHOULD
HAVE AN ASPARAGUS BED
Asparagus Can Be Grown in Any Rich Gardenlt is Prof
table Vegetable Strong Plants and Careful Cultivation
Are Necessafy-Th Palmetto Is Favorite Variety
CBy acy College of Agriculture Virginia University

should be set one and a half or two
feet apart, spreading the roots out hor-
izontally and they should be covered
with but two or three inches of fine
soil at first. AS the new shoots grow,
the burrows should be gradually filed
with soil until by midsummer the field
is practically level.
The edible parts of the asparagus
plant are the young shoots, several of
which are sent up from each crown.
These are cut when they reach the de-
sired height, which depends upon
whether white or green shoots are de-
sired. If the former, it becomes nee
essary to ridge the rows, the shoots
being cut below the surface with
knife made especially for the purpose;
if the latter, the shoots are broken or
cut at the surface of the ground Only
eight cuttings should be made the sec
ond season from planting. The third
cutting season may last for three or
four weeks, and thereafter eight to
ten weeks each year.
After cutting ceases, the bed should
be gone over in both directions lightly
with the harrow. About ten tons of
stable manure should be broadcasted
between the rows or liberal appliea-
ton of a $50 commercial fertilizer
given instead. Cultivation should be
given until the tops cover the ground
and prevent further growth Of weeds.
The most serious disease affecting
the asparagus is the rust. One of the
most practical means of controlling
this is to cut and burn the tops as soon
as the berries have turned red. The
asparagus beetle causes considerable
injury at times by eating the young
shoots and the tops of the plants.
Cutting and burning the tops and all
other trash on the field in the fall de-
stroys the alternating places of the
insects and helps in their control
busting air slaked lime on the young
shoots while the dew is on them, also
aids in their control
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27
EASTER EGGS WITHOUT DYES.
How to Color Them by Grandma's Old
Time Methods.

There are various ways of coloring
eggs if you are far removed from the
shops where dyes are to be obtained.
They come under the head of things
primitive, but are for that reason most
desirable now The quaint methods Of
our grandmothers are being revived I'M
der the present tendency toward the
simple life. Even our Easter eggs de-
mand the old time attention which was
given them before the days of the
hasty dip In dye.
The calico egg is charming to behold.
although its coloring is not an easy
process. 1t takes considerable time
in the first covering with calico and
is at its best when done by grand
ma, who learned it in the days of her
youth.
The calico is cut like the cover of a
baseball and is wrapped round the egg
In the same way. The right side of
the material is turned toward the egg,
and the seams are turned upon the
outside so that smooth calico lies
against the egg.
But here is point most moderns do
not realize. Only those brown and red
calicoes are chosen which do not fade,
but whose colors gradually transfer
their patterned surface to the egg
when 1t is put raw into cold water,
allowed to come slowly to a boil and
boiled slowly for half an hour or
longer.
Old fashioned children valued the
calico eggs more than all the others,
and great care was taken in their
proper distribution among the larger
families of a generation or two ago.
Onion skins convey a rich mottled
brown or paler tone, according to the
time the eggs are boiled in them, and
they invariably produce fern pattern
resembling the jungle on frost touch
ed window.
Artists in embryo have drawn won
derful pictures in lead pencil upon the
plain hard boiled eggs, and bronze
shoe polish has been called into requi-
sition more than once.
The red, white and blue painted egg
is not new, nor is the polka dotted,
made by dropping heated wax from a
colored candle upon it at regular dis
tances.
Given a family of children and a
year spent in the country away from
the modern extravagances for which
we waste our money and necessity will
ever prove the mother of invention.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27

The Palmetto is the variety most
largely grown in~this country. A small
investment in hundred or two OF
plants, and comparatively small out
lay OF time and labor should ensure a
liberal supply of this delicious vege-
table for the home table. When pre-
pared for market the shoots are
punched" and tied with rata, Irvine
rubber bands, or narrow red tape, in
bundles about eight inches long and
weighing two pounds. These usually
sell at wholesale for from ten to
twelve and half cents a bunch. An
average revenue of $500 per acre can
be obtained from well managed bed.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27

Coming as one of the first fruits of
the garden in early spring, the tooth
some asparagus is a welcome change
from the vegetables of the winter sea-
son. No farm garden should be con-
sidered complete without it, and judg-
Ing by it's comparative scarcity and
high price in our city markets, it
should prove profitable vegetable for
the market gardener as well. Atten-
ton is called to this splendid vegetable
at this time in the hope that many of
our farmers may be induced to start
a bed this coming spring.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27
Take Plenty Of Time TO Eat.

There is saying that Rapid eating is
slow suicide" If you have formed the
habit OF eating too rapidly you are most
likely suffering from indigestion or con-
stipation, which will result eventually ia
serious illness unless corrected. Digestion
begins in the month. Food should be
thoroughly mastieated and Insulated.
Then when you have fullness OF the
stomach or feel dull and stupid after eat
ing, take one of Chamberlan's Tablets.
Many severe cases Ct stomach trouble
and constipation have been cured by the
use of these tablets. They are easy to
take and most agreeable in effect, For
ale x Grant Graham. adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27

Asparagus can be grown successful
ly on any rich garden soil. 1t prefers
a deep, rich, moist, sandy loan. A
southern, southeastern or southwest
ern exposure is favorable to early
growth. Other factors which make for
success are: strong, healthy plants,
thorough preparation Of the bed before
planting, constant cultivation to CON
serve moisture and to keep free from
weeds, liberal fertilization, careful cut
ting and sanitary measures to prevent
insect and fungus injury.
Growing ones own plants from seed
gives an opportunity for selecting only
the best for planting. Seed may be
sown in good, rich garden soil in rows
Is inches apart for hand cultivation,
or 80 inches, if horse cultivation is
given. The plants should not stand
closer than two or three inches in the
row. II preferred, one year old plants
may be bought from a scotsman or
nurseryman at not more than $500 a
thousand
Since when once planted an aspara-
gus bed should be good for ten or
twelve years before it need be renew
ed, it pays to prepare the bed thor
oughly before planting. After blowing
and narrowing, burrows from six to
eight inches deep should be laid out
about four feet apart The plants
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27
The Cause OF rheumatism

Stomach trouble, lazy liver and derang-
ed kidneys are the cause OF rheumatism.
Get Your stomach, liver, kidneys and
bowels in healthy condition by taking
Electric Bitters, and you will not be troub-
led with the ainsofrheumatism. Charles
b. Allen, school principal, of Sylvania,
Ca, who. suffered understandable torture
from rheumatism, liver and stomach
trouble and diseased kidneys, writes:
All remedies failed until used Electric
Bitters, bat four bottles of this wonderful
remedy cured me completely" Maybe
your rheumatic pains come from stomach,
liver and kidney troubles. Electric Bit
tels will give you prompt relief SOC and
$lOO, Recommended by Grant Graham.
adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27
Best Known Cough Remedy
q. B. KEFAUvER, Clerk.
U. S. d. c., N. d. w. Va

For forty three years DR.. Kings New
Discovery has been known throughout
the world as the most reliable cough rem
edy. Over three million bottles were
used last year. Isn't this proof? 1t will
get rid OF your cough, or we will refund
your money. J, j. Owens, OF Aliendale,
S. G., writes the way hundreds OF Others
have done: After twenty years, l find
that Or. Kings New discovery is the best
remedy for coughs ami colds that have
ever used" for coughs or colds and ali
throat and lung troubles, 1t has no equal.
soc AND Sl.00 at Grant G1ahan5s. adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27

At the same time that farms have
become smaller there has been de-
crease in amount of improved land
from SO acres in 1900 to 81 in 1910.
There are two ways in which farm
err may increase his income, one by &C
curing more land and the other by
using that already occupied to better
advantage.
In West Virginia there are many
farmers working in lumber camps, oil
fields and other places There is no
objection to this if it brings larger re-
turns than the same time used on the
land.
The good home markets make it
both desirable and profitable for many
to give up outside work and devote all
their energy to intensive agriculture.
Many lines are open, such as fEuit,
poultry and dairy farming No one of
these requires large area and mar
kets are always available.
Staple crops, such as corn and wheat,
should be grown wherever land is best
adapted to their culture, but perisha-
BILE crops, such as vegetables, fruit and
market milk, should be produced near
the consumer. This gives the farmer
of West Virginia, with his rather small
amount Of improved land, very de-
cided advantage in location.
o. M. JOHNSON,
College of Agriculture, West Virginia
University.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27

limited STATES OF AMERICA,
y NoRrHERN DisrRIcr OF WEST vIReI
MA, ss
In the United States District Court in
and for said District.
In the platter Of No. 254
d. W. Sole, In Bankruptcy.
Bankrupt Petition for Discharge.
To the Honorable Aston G. Dayton,
Judge Of the District Court OF the
United States for the Northern District
OF West Virginia.
D. w Sole, OF Belington, in the County
OF Barbour and State OF West Virginia, in
said District, respectfully represents that
on the 18th day of March, last past he
was duly adjudged bankrupt under the
acts Of Congress relating to bankruptcy;
that he has duly surrendered all biz
property and rights of property, and has
fully complied with all the requirements
of said acts and of orders OF the court
touching bis bankruptcy.
Wherefore, he prays that he may be
decreed by the Court to have a full dis
charge from all debts provable against
his estate under said bankrupt acts,
except such debts as are excepted by
law from discharge.
Dated this 9th day Of March, A. d.
1918. d. w. Sole, Bankrupt.
Order of Notice Thereon.
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF WEST
VIRGINIA, SIS:
On this 14th day Of March, A.. D.,
1918, on reading the foregoing petition,
/ it is
| Ordered by the Court that a hearing
be had upon the same on the 23d day OF
April, A. D. 1913, before said Court at
Philippi, in said district, at ten o'clock
i in the forenoon; and that notice thereof
be published in THE BELINGToN PROGRESS
sIyE, a news paper printed in said
| District, and that ALI known creditors
and other persons in interest may APP
pear at the said time and place and
show cause, ii any they have, why
sthe prayer OF said petition should not
be granted.
And it is further ordered by the Court
that the clerk shall send by mail to all
known creditors copies OF said petition
and this order addressed to them at
their places Of residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable Aston g.
Dayton, Judge of the said Court, and
the seal thereof, at Philippi, in said
district, on the 18th Gay OF March, A. D.,
1918.
Attest:
| (Seal) o. B. KEFAUVER, Clerk
U. S. d. c., N. d. w. Va
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 1913.
THE PIANO

The Belington Lyceum League
officers reported last week that
practically all the single ticket
sales for the next and last num-
Der of the season, Mr.. Wigga m,
who appears here April 23rd, will
go toward the purchase of the
New PIANO for the High School
Building.
Now if everybody hustles, it
will be no trouble to have at least
$4,000 to turn over to the board
for the purchase of the Piano.
The Ticket Committee should
appoint five or six ticket sellers,
and let them canvass the town.
THE Apostle of Efficiency
Mr.. Wiggam will give one of the
best lectures that is given on the
American platform, and it is sure
to please all.
No one will refuse to buy a
ticket if they are any way in
clined to be in sympathy with
educational work, and the big
opportunity that is now open for
a New Piano. Let our slogan be
=" A New Piano For The High
School.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27

The average man feels about
time, the raw material of
opportunity and success, as
the average husband feels about
his wife's affection. He knows
it is there and doesn't bother
about it. He draws unlimited
checks on both, without keeping
track of the stubs. But if he
never uses any care, he is likely
to wake up some morning and
find that there is nothing to his
credit.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27

In conversation men should not talk
to please themselves, but those that
hear them. Were this rule generally
observed it would make them consider
whether what they speak be worth
hearing, whether there be either wit or
sense in what they are about to say
and whether it be adapted to the time
when, the place where and the person
10 whom 1t is spoken.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27

High livingl Extravaganza
runs riot in country where pros
perity prevails. The moving
picture business is the most pro-
fitable of all our industries. It
threatens to cut out the theatres
and the circus. While demago-
CUES pirate about the suffering of
the poor and the spread of
poverty, the commissioner of in
ternal revenue in his annual re-
port, emphasizes the fact that
Americans are drinking more
whiskey, smoking more cigars
and cigarettes and chewing more
tobacco than ever before in our
history. We are having a gay
and hilarious time. Nobody
works but father and high living
is in vogue as never before. The
motto of the day seems to be
Eat, drink and be merry, bust
the trusts, smash the railroads
and tinker the tariff" Let the
people rule and "the devil take
the hlndmost. "-Leslie's Weekly.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27
Can't Keep 1t Secret

Tie splendid work Of Chamberlain
Tablets is daily becoming more widely
known. No such grand remedy for stom-
ach and liver troubles has ever been
known. For sale by Grant Graham.
adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27

GRASS Timothy and Glover
1910 per cent Pune and all others equal.
~ as good at lowest Rock Bottom Prices
Don't buy until yon see our samples aud
get our prices.
(Adv) FARMERS SUPPLY Aapxcv
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27
SIZE OF FARMS IN WEST vIR-
GINA.

The average size of farms in West
Virginia has been decreasing each de-
cade as is shown by census reports:
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27

Whatever may be the regula-
ton number of opportunity
knockings per capita, and whet-
her opportunity generally throws
a dried pea at ones door and
runs away or hammers it with
the butt end of a gun, it is GER
tainly a fact that a lot of big,
rough, two-fsted persons don't
wait upon the formality of a first
call but chase right around to
where Opportunity lives, butt
right in, get acquainted and
marry one Of his daughters.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27

Insure your Live Stock against death
from any cause. Home Insurance
Agency. Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27
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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-03-27

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Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-05-01
AN ENJOYABLE TINE

The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ.
f. church met with Mrs. E.G. Com.
stock Friday and spent a most en-
joyable afternoon. More of the la
dies were present than for several
meetings.
Refreshments were served during
the afternoon.
The society was glad TO have with
them Mrs. Wilder, one of their
members, who had not been able
to be with them for over a year.
The ladies also had the pleasure
of meeting Mr.. Comstock's sister,
Mrs. CD. Croker of Galesburg, ILL.,,
and also Mrs. Charles Morse OF
Sheridan, Wyo., a daughter Of Mr..
Comstock and wife. These ladies
have been visiting at the Comstock
home for the past several days.
The next meeting of the society
will be held Friday afternoon of this
week with Mrs. l.. o. Neider.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1913-05-01
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