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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
Young Man Took Warning.

Charles said sharp voiced won.
an to her husband in railway car
do you know that you and | once had
romance in railway carp
Never heard of it." replied Charles
in subdued tone.
Il thought you hadn't. but don't you
remember 1t was that pair of slippers
] presented to you the Christmas be-
fore we were married that led to our
union? You remember how nicely
they fitted, don't you? Well. Charles,
one day when we were going to q pic
mic you had your feet up on a seat, and
when you weren't looking | took your
measure. But for that pair of slip
pers ] don't believe we'd ever been
married.
A young unmarried man. sitting by,
Immediately took down his feet from
seat.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
AlRsHIPs MADE IN GERMANY
Industry Not In Flourishins condi-
ton FinancIaily-orders to Few
Leading Firms.

Aeroplane manufacture in Germany
is far from fourishing condition
financially. At present there are 35
aeroplane construction works. not
counting amateur construction, but
in nine out of ten cases the orders
come from the government and go to
only two or three leading firms. In
fact. the pilot officers are trained to
use only two or three systems of
aeroplanes, as 1t is not considered
practical In time of war to use too
many kinds of flyers. On the other
hand, it was hoped that an extensive
market would be secured by the pro-
posed founding of aeroplane posts in
the colonies, but this promise is not
likely to be fulfilled at present The
constructors also expect much from
the national aviation funds and the
recently demanded credit for aero
plane work, but the distribution of
the funds ruined their hopes. at least
in part
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
INVENTION OF MACHINE GUN
MItTaillouse. Idea of Belgian and Pat
ented Fcrty-Three Years Ago,
Superseded by Gatling.

The first rapid-fire gun, the nit
raillouse. was the invention of a
Belgian. and was patented in France
b3 years ago. Ten years later Richard
Jordan Calling, an American inventor.
produced the first crude Calling gun.
which, In many subsequent improve
ments. has been adopted by all the
armies of the world. and has long
since superseded the mitraillouse.
The latter was still in use, however.
at the time of the Franco-Prussian war,
and its dry. shrieking, terrible sound"
was described by many writers as
adding a new horror and destructive
ness to war. The first machine gun
consisted Of 81 barrels secured in
frame around an axis The whole of
the charges were fred at once, SO
that at short range the bullets all
went in nearly the same spot. The
number Of rounds could not be regu-
lated 1T pleasure, and only one volley
could be fired. These and other de-
fects were corrected in the Calling
gun. one of the most destructive n
struments of modern warfare.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
EFFECTIVE BRACE FOR Jaw
iron Frame Can Be Adjusted to Alter
Shape of chIn--Also Used for
Keeping Mouth Shut.

Hereafter. II a girl does not like
the shape of her chin. she can buy a
jaw brace and change it. It was a
Pennsylvania man who invented the
brace, and the illustration shows at q
glance how it works. A metal frame
work has vertical part that fits over
the top Of the head and a substantial
~ horizontal part that slides back and
forth in it. Slidably mounted on the
horizontal part is a crossbar with a
recess to receive the point of the chin,
A screw holds this crossbar in place
and keeps the jaw in the position 1t is
meant to stay. Such a continuance
should be effective in the case of peo-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
BriIIiancy of Venus.

In the evening sky the brilliancy of
the planet Venus during the early
months of this year led to the usual
crop of wild rumors as to what the
strange light could be. In England
it has been mistaken for a German
military airship, while the newspapers
of southwestern Russia have been re
porting nightly visits from an Austrian
spy in an aeroplane. Many years ago
a part of the New York public took the
same planet to be an Illuminated bal
loon sent up by Mr.. Edison from Men
10 Park in the course of some mysteri-
Gus experiments.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
Desperate Remedy.

From the roof of a building the
stranger looked down upon park
whose spare grass, scraggy shrubbery
and stunted trees were almost tram
pied out of sight by human nab that
surged round speakers platform in
the middle of the park.
What's up?" said >sre stranger. "A
suffragist riot?~
Worse than that said the guide.
THE park grass has been in bad
way for several months, and local
politician has called a mass meeting of
the citizens to discuss plans for saw
ing it,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04

ECZEMA SPREAD OVER BODY

Roxbury, Ohio.-"When my little boy
was two weeks old ne began breaking
out on his cheeks. The eczema began
just with pimples and they seemed to
itch SO badly he would scratch his
face and cause matter to run.
Wherever that matter would touch 1t
would cause another pimple until it
spread all over his body. 1t caused
disfigu 'ement while it lasted. He had
fifteen places on one arm and his
head had several. The deepest places
on his cheeks we're as large as a sill
yer dollar on each side. He was so
restless at hight we had to put nit
tens on him to keep him from scratch
ing them with his finger nails. If he
got little too warm at night 1T
seemed to hurt badly
I'VE tried treatment and he didn't
get any better. He had the eczema
about three weeks when we began
using Cuticura Soap and Ointment
bathed him at night with the Cuticura
Soap and spread the Cuticura Oint-
inent on and the eczema left"
(Signed) Mrs. John White, Mar. 10,
1918.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample Of each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston. "-Ady.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04

day were quite sufficient. A man who
does not take enough exercise or who
does not perform enough manual la
Dor to enable him to digest and as
simulate large quantity Of food, and
particularly flesh food, should be
very careful as to the quality and
quantity of food he ingests Such a
man does not require much meat"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
Hadn't His Advantage.

A trio OF professional story-te.lers
were in cozy corner Of the club
spinning yarns. Brown had just told
a most unbelievable story, and the
other two glanced at each other Ques-
tioningly. Well. assure you. gen
tlemen,' said Brown, IF hadn't seen
it myself ] shouldn't have believed it.
"Ha -h'm-well," said one OF the two
doubtful ones, you must remember
old man, that we didn't see it,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04

angle behind the lamp throws the
rays down the throat, says the Pop
ular Electricity. For examining the
ear and nose cavities a set of four
specula are provided of various sizes.
Each is provided with a metal lug
which slips into holder on the side
Of the battery case.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
FOR EXAMINING THE THROAT
Handle-Like Wire Holds Tongue
Down While Search is Being Made
Mirror Throws Rays.

battery, miniature tungsten lamp
and rejecting mirror are embodied In
a self contained packet set. The han
dle-like wire arrangement holds down
the tongue when examining the
throat, and the mirror, adjusted at an
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
important Measures Mad. Law.

Among the notable advances in the
legislative enactments of this year,
are the tuberculosis registration law
OF Colorado; laws providing for sub
sides to local hospitals IN Minnesota
and Wisconsin. an act providing for
the establishment of county hospitals
In Indiana, and the establishment of
state bureaus for the prevention OF
tuberculosis in Ohio and California
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
No Meat at Noon.

There was conference in London
recently under the auspices of the
Incorporated Institute of Hygiene, to
discuss the health of business men.
Many of the greatest physicians in
England spoke, especially about the
diet Of the ordinary man of business.
The New York Medical Record sums
up their conclusions thus: Most Of
the speakers expressed the opinion
that but little should be eaten in the
middle of the day and some seemed
10 think that two good meals in the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
N0HESOF
eSSC.lE.NC
AND
BNVE "a 7 ION

1t is said one cent of every dollar of
American capital is now employed in
the auto industry
Apparatus producing smoke by chem
ical means has been invented for test
ing plumbing for leaks.
Prof w J. Humphreys of the wealth
er bureau says the glacial epochs were
largely due to volcanic eruptions.
A remarkable photograph of the
trail of meteor in fight recently was
made by an English soldier in India.
The German navy has built and is
thoroughly, testing 16-inch gun throw
ing sheI' weighing close to a ION
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
Omnibus Safety Device.

So many pedestrians have been
killed by motorbuses in London that
an inventor has brought out device
intended to pick up, unframed per-
son that one of the big vehicle may
knock down.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
sihxI,s All Rinht.

Whom do you consider the most
fin de steele girl In our set"
"Sibyl Summergirl, by all odds! She
gets out of hammock without first
directing the attention of the man to
some object in the distance.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
NEWEST TYPE or DIRIGIBLE
Zeppelin Air Cruiser Carries Light
Firing Gun for Use In Resisting
Attacks of AeropIanes.

The newest type of Zeppelin air
cruiser carries light. quick-tiring
gun on the top of its envelope for use
In fighting aeroplanes attacking 1t
from above, says the Popular Mechan-
les. The top Of the envelope IL
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
The render Skin Of chIIdren

is very sensitive to heat. Use Tyree's
Antiseptic Powder for all summer skin
affections. 1t quickly affords the little
sufferer relief. Csc at druggists or
sample sent free by j. s. Tyree.
Chemist, Washington, D. C.--Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
minus Ice"

Consul General Snodgrass in Mos
SOW reports that great interest is be
ing shown in new invention called
minus ice which represents frozen
solution of salt of various grades OF
concentration.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04

pie who have dropping jaws and con-
tinually hold their mouths open. 1t
would hold the jaw up until the mus
cles controlling 1t had shortened and
would keep 1t up of their own ac-
cord.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
Not Always.

"A soft answer turns away wrath. =
We'll, Jim Jones only got madden
when Eold him he was mushy'
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
Leper AsyIums.

Twenty-seven asylums for lepers are
maintained by foreign mission, boards
of the United States.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04

Krs.winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethsng. softens the gums, reduces ihnamra-
tion.aliays pain.cures wind collie. 2Sc botsle.Aes
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04

LEWIS Single Binder cigar; sixteen
years on the market and always the same
rich satisfying quality. ADV.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04

Royal Metamorphosis.
The King. changing into a four
horsed carriage, drove through the Cat
lie section"
A characteristic example of kingly
tact.--Punch.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
He Thinke It Helps.

What is an OPTIMISM"
"A man who thinks that If he puts
Urgent on letter it viii be de-
liyerch sooner than 1t would be other
wise. STRAY Stories.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04

The lncIosed Ladder, by Means of
Which the Crew of the Latest Ger
man Air Cruiser Can Reach the
Top of the Envelope to Operate the
ouick-Firing Gun Mounted on the
"Roof."
strengthened by steel framing where
the gun is mounted, and access to the
roof is obtained by means of cir
cular shaft passing right through the
center of the envelope from the cen
trail car.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1913-09-04
INTERNATIONAL
SUNNYSGlOOL
LESSON
(By e. o. SELLERS. Director OF Evening
Department. The Moodx Bible Institute.
Chicago)
LESSON FOR SEPTEMBER 7
THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.

LESSON TExT-Ex 2o:l-ll.
GOLDEN TExT--"Thou shalt love the
Lord thy God with all thy heart, and
with all thy soul, and with all thy
strength, and with all thy mind Luke
1917.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
Compensations.

The busy woman hung up the receiver
with a smile bred of an amusement that
would have been incomprehensible 10
the Bridge devotee. She--the non-play-
er-spent five whole minutes musing on
the truth that since she, herself, did
not indulge in the fashionable pastime,
there were certain people who would
count her and her husband as social in
eligibles But the smile remained as
she appreciated the fact that there were
other things better than Bridge, and
that in her own set OF delightful ao-
quaintances there were many who could
pass pleasant evening together al
though one might MOTTO quote the ma
iron mentioned above-"do something
to entertain them"
Without any wish or intention 20 seem
profaue, the lover OF good talk might
paraphrase a certain Scriptural declara-
ton, and say, with reorganization:
yet ! have left me several thousand In
Atlanta, all the hands which have
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
No Second Chance.

THERE was a slightly angry CLEAN
ia Dr, Popes eve as he walkei
into the lecture room. where about 40
Young women were assembled, under
going a course Of instruction fo-
nursing.
AT great length the learned doctor
had expounded the imaginary illness
OF an imaginary patient when he
suddenly paused 20 ask a few ques-
tigns Of his listeners
Now. Miss Denny. IN such a case
as 7 have mentioned, how much NOR
pHine," he inquired, should be adj
miulsteT-l TO the sufferer
Eight grains" responded the girl
The doctor. beyond raising one eye
brow. made no comment. and con-
tnueI asking other members Of the
class questions
But suddenly a horrible realization
shed upon the girl.
Doctor" she said Il wish 20 cor
rect the answer ! made a moment
ago. 7 should have said One-eighth
us a grain instead OF eight grains
Too latet" sternly remarked the
doctor. The mans dead"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
Up-to-Date Jokes

Meeting a boy the bishop stopped
and asked him: Can you tell me the
way 70 the nearest station?"
The boy pointed out the way.
How far is it2' the bishop asked
About a mile." the boy replied, star
ing hard at the bishops knee breeches
and. CATERS As his lordship turned
away the boy added: What's up? Some
body pinch yer bike?"
Here's an ITEM observed Rivers,
who was looking over the newspapers.
ito tho effect that the King Of Sweden
raises prize dogs on hts farm"
4 suppose he uses them" suggested
Brooks, ito drive his Stockholm"
After which the rattle OF the type
writer's broke out afresh with great
violence.
Look here, Mr. Editor" exclaimed
an irate caller. you referred TO me
yesterday as a reformed drunkard. You
must apologize. or III sue your paper
for libel"
Very well. SIR" replied the editor
I'm retract the statement cheerfully.
I'll say you haven't reformed"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
=. Help From a Friend e;

we had only an hour at noon, and lunch
con took a good part OF II, ] suppose
we wasted ten minutes on my coat; then
my friend said she guessed since we
were looking at coats she'd try on few,
Well, she tried them on and tried them
on, until We had a regular wholesale
house spread out around u.s. Then
expostulated. for It was getting time
for me 20 be here IN the office But she
looked at me as II to say that she'd
helped me pick out a coat, and now
was a queer sort II Ia run away and
leave herl
Made Her Jump.
Finally the saleswoman brought out
a coat that made me jump II was just
the very thing ia been looking for. Ny
friend spraug up in front Of me.
That's the coat I want" she said,
smoothly and smilingly. just as though
she was not depriving me OF my rights
and she tried n on. or course. she kept
it-knowing l was just aching for IT,
That was just like her.
But what makes me mad Is that /
bought her good luncheon 80 that /
could have the pleasure Of getting her 10
force an old dressing sack OF a coat on
met And 70 think that the hour I'd
been planning 20 use IN selecting a coat
was spent wholly IN digging out my
ideal garment for her 10 wear all sum
mer! II makes me furious,'
well. ] don't see that 1 can do any
thing about it, said the boOkkeeper
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
By Virginia T. Van de Water

EkY WISH we could spend our even
ings as you used TO when you
were youngl" sighed a matron
to her mother. When you had callers
in the evening. all you had 70 do was 10
chat with them; now when one has
guests. one must do something to en-
terrain them"
The condition which she deplored ex-
lists in many circles-but not in all
Talk. as a thing by itself has been
superseded by Bridge. or by cards in
some form. II one does not play Bridge,
one simply IS mot in it."
why don't you learn Bridge?" was
asked Of one woman.
Because" she replied honestly, q
have no time TO play. I am too busy
cards, so, in order that ! may not be
tempted, ! do not learn the game"
Were she less busy she would learn.
AS she does not, she is seldom thought
of when any Of her friends plan an after
noon together-for they wish to have
games of cards. few weeks ago a So
ciety woman called her up.
DO you and your husband play
Bridge?" she asked
NO. unfortunately, we do not" was
the reply.
"Oh. that is too badg the society
woman said regretfully. 81 was plan
ming to have some nice people in to
dinner next Thursday night. and we
want to play Auction Bridge afterwards.
am more than sorry that you cant be
with US"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06

TINE ways Of telephone companies
and the personal idiosyucrasies
OF the operators are sometimes
exceedingly eNasperatiug, yet there
g. no way by which one can get salts
faction. One can not reach out anu
shake Central" and words are vain
things when conducted bg means of
q souIess transmltter. Mr. Migsies
gave way 70 his temper on one oc-
casion.
What IS the number" repeated
Central
violet Park. eight savsu-saveu.'
Violet Park. eight lguale-severE
Il reckon So.
And what number do you wartH
"E mEale, rwo-uuugh-- fgur-seveU. '
-1EEa- is your name
"1Ty name is John Henry Nlggles.
7 1--we ar IS BHckeu Street. Violet
PARK. Lv house phone is Violet
Park. atgrr-ssEeu-- or eight
doI1- e-ser-u. as SOU choose. ] am
ma rr.aG, have ra children. We keep
q dog and "a .t- and FL perpetual palm
and am H-r-l5 S.rE. and
-AI that IS unnecessary. sir We
mercy
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06

M IhEN Iom FOUND Jennie lying
Wv on the sofa crying her eyes
out, he tried to talk to her.
but Jennie turned her face to the
wall and sobbed all the harder.
Poor Tom didn't know what to do,
and thought something awful must
have happened to make her act that
way--Jennie, who had always been 50
care-free. laughing and joking with
everyone she met.
She wouldn't tell anybody where
she had been. Tom tried his best to
comfort her. and finally did learn
that she had been auto riding with a
man.
Tom got real excited when he found
this out, and was straightway for GO
ing out and finding THE MAN and
punching his head. But Jennie didn't
even know THE MANS name or
where he lived.
When Jennie had quieted down and
they had talked some more, Ton
asked her to marry him, Tom got
$12 a week and he was sure they
could get along.
It would be rather hard shedding at
first, but they could rent a cheap little
house out of town and maybe they
could have a small garden, and just
think of the fun they would have, and,
besides, II wouldn't be long before he
was getting more money. But Jen-
ME who had just had a wee taste OF
LIFE, could see she would never be
satisfied with that way Of living.
Besides she had lived that way all
her life-neyer any of the Injuries,
but only the bare necessities-and she
was tired, tired Of it all Why Couldn [
she have nice dresses and good times
like other girls she had seem II
Jennie could have seen the OTHER
girls when they were NOT in the
midst Of the good times and when
they stopped and DARED 10 let them
selves THINK-how different would
have been her decision about not
marrying Toni
or II she could have known the
girls that ONCE had THOUGHT the
same as Jennie was thinking now
girls that would give their right arms
to marry a man like Tom and live in
a little house with a wee, tiny garden
rather skinny, maybe, but it's liv-
ing a REAL life-aud not having to
smile and appear happy when their
hearts were ChOxed with misery.
But poor little Jennie DIDN'T and
COULDN'T see those things THEN,
and told Tom; mo, l viii never mar
HAL COLEMAN.
ITO be continued.)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06

kinds Of conversation-some brilliant.
some interesting, some personal and
stupid. In a recent novel girl in a
Partisan restaurant discusses with
man food and conversation.
Hadn't he noticed, she asked
IN private houses everywhere
how the dishes always resembled the
talk-how the very same platitudes
seemed 10 go into peoples mouths that
came out Of them? She always
thought it a good sign when people lil1-
"a Irish stew; It meant that they en-
ioyed changes and surprises, and TAX
ing life as II came, and such beautiful
Partisan version OF the dish as the
navarin that was just being set before
them was like the very best kind Of talk
the kind when one could never tell
beforehand just what was going 10 be
saidl'
There Is little doubt that this Is the
most delightful and piquant kind Of
talk-"When one can never tell before
hand just what Is going to be said.'
Takers have been divided into three
classes-those who talk Of Themselves;
those who talk about other People. and
those who talk Of Things. Certainly the
last class are the most entertaining-as
a r1IIa
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-06
Talking Shop. -

Really there are times when we may
be excused perhaps, for talking about
ourselves-and one such time is when
the person who happens or elects 70 be
our companion draws US on to do so.
II he Is really so much interested that
he wants 10 hear what we have to say
Of our occupations, our likes and dis
likes, perhaps we should humor him
always 10 a limited extent; II, on the
other hand. he Is so iusincere as 10 urge
us TO talk about that in which he feels
no interest. and encourages us TO be
egoustical simply TO fatter us-then It
maye be we'll 20 make his punishment fit
his crime-and talk Of our pursuits, our
aims and ambitions-even 10 indulge in
that most delightful Of pastimes TO the
worker who loves his work-aud talk
shop
4 bore has been defined as one who
talks so much about himself and his af-
fairs thar. he gives no time 10 us 20 talk
about ourselves and our affairs. II this
be true-and in many cases Il is-may
II not be well Except with intimate
friends whom we know we do not bore)
| for us TO limit our conversation 70 the
/ third class Of Talk meutioned-namely,
| that about Things?
| II we succeed, surely this kind OF con-
versation viii prove almost as interest
/ ing 20 non Bridge players as does that
] fascinating game 10 It's deVotees.