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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03
HIS INVITATIONS

Since We have been reading the edi-
torial page OF the State Journal we have
been impressed with one fact, namely.
that the editor IL Of ancient birth. mas
much az he has not progressed beyond
the nineteenth century. This fact has
been established since it leaked ont that
be was the contemporary Of that prince
Of testers, the Hon. Ephraim Bee. We
can now recall IL az wildly az the night
IL occurred when Bro. Ephrmm Bee
initiated Bro. Morris into the mysteries
Of the Eyitas Campus What a roaring
and rollicking night that was at tie ex-
pense OF Bro. Presley w. Morris. That
was the night be got bis eyes open and
be did not stop 10 inquire If the pup had
its open. Hast thou forgotten IT,, Bro.
Morri-2
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03
ENDORSED

The Republican press may howl all it
wants TO about President Wilson being
rebuked by the recent election, but the
comforting tact remains that he is the
first president in fifty years who has re-
tanned control Of both branches Of con
gress during full presidential term,
which, reduced to its final analysis, must
be acknowledged az an endorsement Of
President Wilson and his policies.
Further, the Republicans claimed that
II It had not been for the Progressive
ticket in 1912 Wilson would not have
been elected; that Taft and a Republican
congress would have been elected. If
that claim is true, then the Democrats
have achieved decisive victory at the
late election. Our Republican brethren
are welcome TO either horn OF the di.
lemma
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03
THE DIFFERENCE

The editor of the State Journal having
satisfied himself that the same ancestral
blood flows through his and Mai. Mat
thew Mansfield NeelY's VEINS he lament
ingly exclaims: Congressman Nicely has
departed from the traditions of the an.
cestors in politics"
What you really mean, Bro. Morris, is
that the Major has kept step by step
with the age OF progress while you have
remained stationary. And now in your
dotage it would be useless TO plead with
you to forsake your idols. You have
given evidence more than once that you
are really welded to them. Probably
the Major entertains the idea that II
would be positively cruel 10 deprive you
OF worshiping your idols-Hunt Moss
and Bill Dawson.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03
WHY MORE

The Randolph Review shrieks, "Why
more revenue?" Yes, indeed, why tax
the people for a hundred million dollars,
on account of war, when there is no
war?-State Journal.
Sure. Why was the state run in debt
over 81 200, 900 in violation OF the con-
stitution? Why is the state admins.
tration clamoring for more revenue?
WHY are the followers of the machine de-
handing the creation of more public
offices? Why is it costing the people six
times as much to run the state under a
Republican administration as under a
Democratic administration? Give us a
sane and sensible answer to the whyness
and cut out your tommyrot and buffoon-
cry. Why continue with your crazy
quilt assertions and grotesque denials?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03
Relief Shlnmants

The Baltimore and Ohio and other rail
roads which have been transporting relief
shipments for European war sufferers are
notifying those who tender donations
that at the request OF the British and
French governments. articles consigned
for English sufferers should be addressed
to the British War Association, 2O3 Fifth
avenue, New York, and shipments for
France should be marked to the French
Benevolent Society, $50 West Thirty
fourth street, New York.
Packages offered to the railroad com.
pSnies must be delivered at regular
terminals and plainly marked "War Re.
lief Donation" They are then transport
ed free of charge TO the proper authorities
in New York who have been delegated to
receive them in the name of the foreign
people.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03
Williams-Cupp

Miss Mary Edna Cupp, daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cupp, Of this city.
was welded to Mr.. John J. Williams. Of
kingwood, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Keener Mayfeld in Woodbnrn, Sunday
afternoon at four O'Clock. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. G.. w. White.
pastor OF the Jerome Park Methodist
Episcopal church.
The bride was attended by Miss Mary
Reppert who acted as maid Of honor
while Mr. John Medford acted as best
man. Only few close friends Of the
bride AID groom witnessed the ceremony.
Mrs. Williams is well known 10 many
persons in this city and is a favorite
among her many friends. Until three
months ago, she was telephone operator
employed by the Consolidated Telephone
company. Mr.. Williams is a lineman
employed by the same company and the
wedding is the culumination ola romance
which began with an acquaintance form.
ed when the two young people we're en-
ployes Of the telephone company. Mr..
and Mrs. Williams will make their home
In Morgantown at the May field residence.
Dominion.
The groom is the oldest son Of MIR.
and Mrs. Lloyd Williams Of this place
and is well known here. The Argus ex.
tends congratulations 10 the young
couple
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03
State Road Bureau Corresponden,
Parcel Post Msy Help TO Reduce the
Cost Of LlvIna

In the current issue Of Farm and Fire.
side Postmaster-General Burleson writes
an exceedingly interesting article about
the parcel post lie presents many
practical suggestions about using il and
tells a number Of interesting stories
Illustrating bis points. In the following
extract he suggests that the parcel post
may reduce the cost Of living.
The era Of war prices inaugurated
because Of the conflict in Europe has
greatly increased interest in every de-
vice that gives promise Of counteracting
the tendency 10 increased cost Of living
and among these agencies we are very
sure that none will do 80 much for the
people-ior producer and consumer alike
AS the facilities now offered by the
parcel POSI-. Il is only necessary 10
understand them, 70 use them intelligent
", and 10 divide the advantage between
producer and consumer
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03
viii I'm prove Rapidly

Prosperity such as has never been ex-
perienced by any people in any country
at any time was predicted at gathering
OF credit men OF Philadelphia the other
day. with the important European
nations at war, eliminated from the
worlds markets and the world looking to
us, as each land shall have adjusted itself
to new condition of affairs" declared
one OF the speakers, the United States il
facing an opportunity unparalleled in
history. The truth is that the era of
prosperity, which every one has been
predicting, is almost upon us. Increased
orders from abroad are piling up, and
our exports are steadily increasing.
Business interests, however, seem slow to
realize it and reach out to grasp their
opportunities. AS soon as the country be.
comes convinced of its good fortune and
Its stability in lustrial conditions will begin
toimprove rapidly" wv ashinton Herald
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03
imported prsw Horses no Lesss,
Necessary


With the exception OF very limited
number from England, importation into
the United States OF purebred draft
horses for breeding purposes has been
practically stopped by the outbreak OF
the European war. For several years
previous, from $500 to 1000 stations
and mares have been brought annually
into this country. In the opinion of ex-
perts in the department, however, the
standard OF draft horses In America will
not suffer from the interruption OF these
importations. There is, il is said, a
sufficiently large amount OF pure blood
already in the country 10 answer all re-
quirements and the American draft
horses will now have an opportunity TO
demonstrate its own qualities. Hitherto
certain fascination has hung over the
word imported" which has had a
marked effect upon prices. For example,
an imported Percheron stallion might
sell for $1,000 where an equally we'll
bred American Percheron would bring
only 81, 200 to 81, 800.
We no longer 20 TO England and Scot
land Tor Short-horn, Hereford. and
Aberceen-Angus cattle except to very
limited extent. The breeders OF these
breeds in America have been and are
producing the equal If not the superior of
the English cattle.
This is no apparent reason why the
same thing should not take place in the
case OF draft horses. The principal breeds
oil these are now thoroughly established
In the United States. Their various
characteristics and merits are discussed
in new bulletin published by the United
States Department Of Agriculture under
the title of Farmers Bulletin No. 6l9,
Breeds OF Draft Horses. This bulletin
deals with the Belgian, Percheron,
French Draft, Clydesdale, Shire, and
Suffolk types.
Of these the Percberon probably out
numbers, in this country, all other breeds
combined. Grade Percherons, the pro-
duct OF pure-breed stations crossed with
ordinary mares, have proved very popu-
- 49, SN.A ''"' nSso. vi idVc years DelRlan
has also made great strides, but this
breed is still comparatively new in
America. It is found chiefly i'm the
Middle West, where the heaviest types
OF draft horses are prevalent. During
the past 10 years approximately 100
Clydesdales have been imported each
year. This type is particularly well
liked 10y those who want style and action
and in consequence is used to great ex-
tent in cities. The Shires, though similar
to the Clydesdale, are massive and less
active. They are popular on the Pacific
| coast and in the Central West.
England now permits the expectation
for breeding purposes of Clydesdales and
Shires, but it is not likely that under
present conditions the importation of
| these breeds will be carried on to any
considerable extent. As has already
been said, however, experts in the de-
partment believe that importations are
no longer necessary. The bulletin des-
cribing, with illustrations, the breeds
| already introduced will be cent free on
application to the department as long ms
the supply lasts
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03
REPUTATION ENOUGH

Kingwood Argus, no doubt President
Trotter IL a very good man in his way.
but he has no national reputation and is
not likely TO get any. Our suggestions
for the Presidency Of the University are
/. William Howard Taft, who at any
rate might BE- offered the position. when
we would all see what boz would have
to say.
2. A. y. White. who has big state
reputation, and l. one Of the most popu-
lar and drawing men in tbe whole Of
West Virginia. State Journal.
Let us disabuse Your mind Of the error
that Prof. Frank y. Trouer BE- not DOS.
sessed Of sufficient reputation 10 qualify
him for the presidency Of tbe West vir.
ginia University. In the educational
world his reputation far exce.s that Of
Taft or White. Beside, Prof. Trotter 10
an educator in every sense Of the word
while Taft and White have won tte,
spurs az politicians. Partisan po.ftcs
has been q ruination b. our schools
We want 10 get away from the political
pull" and be guided By educational qraIi.
fcation, which Prof. TrOtter posses.ss iD
rare degree. We know that Prof.
Trotter's whole heart is in the building
up Of our public schools. Why, then. not
pat him IN charge Of that (tbe university
which is the controlling spirit Of his heart
We are one who believes that West
Virginia is large enough b furnish capa-
bic men to fill any position in our eJuca-
fioual institutions. in Prof. Frank r..
1rotter we have just such man, and IL
The State Journal has the good Of the
university ct heart it will use IT, influence
% have Prot. Trotter appointed 10 the
o. the West Virginia Uni
yersity.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03

The State Journal draws the line on
the Wheeling Telegraph's suggestion that
Penroee and Cannon head the Repub
ican national ticket. Why? Do they
not typify Republican principles? Does
not the Journal subscribe to their method
of political rascality? Where can the
State Journal find two Republicans who
are better known politically and the
very personi6eation of Republication as
advocated by the State Journal? Then
why balk on the idealistic pair? Is it
because the State Journal knows that it
could never persuade the people to for
give their political sins? That the nomi-
nation Of Boise Penrose and Joe Cannon
would invite certain defeat? II not, why
not nominate them?
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03
FeIIowsrIIIe School Rennrt

Honor roll for the first and second
months, beginning October 5th:
Principals Room Those present
every day Mildred woodward. Lula
Crisis. Jennie sidwelI. Ernest Wood
ward. Those absent only one day
Ethel shahan, Paul Ridenour. Per
cent Of attendance, first month, boys
49, girls 80. average $50; second
month, boys So. girls SS, average s2H
Creed F.. Bolyard, principal.
Assistants Room - Those present
every day first month Russell Bol.
yard, Junior Cool. Hugh Woodward
Kenneth Cool, Dale Ridenour. Maude
Guthrie, Sarah Runner. Grace Wolfe
Ada Wolfe, Lena Henry, Sylvia Run
ner' Mary Wolfe. Evelyn Cool. Elsie
Shahan. Those missing one day--Rav
Goff Raymond Courtney. Carl sba-
han, Harold Cote. Ova COTE. Maudss
Zinn
Ihose present every day second
month-Russell Bolyard, George RAN
Kim Ray Cote, Raymond Courtny.
Junior Cool, Hugh Woodward. Ken
meth Cool, Neil Eliason. Harold COTE.
Maude Guthrie, Sarah Runner. Ova
cone Ada Wolfe. Lena Henry. Mary
wolfe, Evelyn Cool, Elsie shahan.
Those missing one day were Carl
Shahan, Grace Wolfe.
Per cent of attendance. FIRST month.
boys 90, girls 10. average 90; sec
ond month, boys o.. girls. 80, average
0S.-Miss Jennie sidwelI, Assistant
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03
A MEMBER

Tie Weston Independent already has
out half dozen or 20 candidates for
6overnor Why don't Editor Hall run
himseli?-State Journal.
it would b. in accordance with the Gt-
ness Of things. BE has been a proni-
nent member Of the Office trust for years.
None Of the old faces stand out more
conspicuously than Bro. Ads. The
names which be suggests Tor governor
are all old faces who have been feeding At
the public trough for years To suggest
the names Of new faces would be treason
20 the machine.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03

room lectures will be divided into three
sections, general agriculture, horticulture
and daiying.
These courses are becoming more and
more popular each year. Many farmers
look upon this week a. a part Of their
well earned vacations and feel that the
time Is prohtably spent in thus reviewing
modern agricultural practices and making
the acquaintance Of prominent agri.
culturists.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03

III the State Journal hopes to convince
the people OF its virtuous political uplift
1t will have to let Col. Beall have rest
and devote chapter to how the million
aire coal operator, Edward Cooper,
crushed Col. Ike Shot with the medium
OF exchange. That Col. Shot was as
completely eliminated in his primary
contest with Millionaire Cooper as the
Republican machine has on divers occa-
sions eliminated Bro. Morris political
aspirations Is beyond the realm OF legiti-
mate debate. 1t is up to Bro. Morris to
denounce Cooper in his picturesque and
edifying language if he hopes to win the
Noble prize as a political purifier. Come,
Bro. Morris, on with the music, let Joy
be unconfnedl
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03

According to the specialists OF the
Department OF Agriculture people
even in states quarantined for the
foot and mouth disease need have no
fear OF eating meat provided they
cook it thoroughly The foot and
mouth disease is not easily commune
Gated TO human beings through food,
although milk from a diseased cow
might transmit the disease TO a hui
man being. In the case OF milk. how
ever. pasteurization will render IL en-
tirely safe. Human beings who do
get the disease commonly get II from
direct contact with a sick animal.
IL is wisest, therefore, for people to
keep away from all animals having
the disease unless they are properly
provided with rubber gloves, coats.
and boots. and these are thoroughly
disinfected after each visit to the ami
mails.
In the case OF meat. as In the case
of milk, IL must be remembered that
all herds which actually show the
disease are quarantined, and neither
milk nor meat from the sick animals
| can be sold. Sixty per cent OF the
| meat used in this country is produced
in the nearly 900 federally inspected
slaughtering and packing establish
ments located in 240 cities In these
| establishments no animal is slaugh-
tered until 1t has passed an ante
norton inspection and also a most
rigid post-mortem inspection by o We
| terinarian at time OF slaughter. Az
| ter slaughter its meat can not leave
the establishment until IL has been
carefully examined and stamped "U.
5. Inspected and Passed. In all
these establishments no animal show
ing any symptoms whatever of foot
and mouth disease is allowed to go to
slaughter and no meat which. on
post-mortem inspection, shows any
suspicious symptoms of this COM
plant can be shipped out OF the es-
tablishment. All meat suspected OF
coming from an animal suffering with
this complaint is sent, under Govern
ment SEAL to the tanks TO be render
ed into fertilizer. The Federal in
spection stamp on meat, therefore,
means that il is entirely safe.
The Federal government. however.
has no jurisdiction over local slaugh-
ter houses which do not ship meat
outside of the State in which IL is
slaughtered. If, however, meat from
such an animal did escape from one
of these local slaughter houses,
which are purely under State or mu-
nicipal control, all danger of its COM
municating the disease to human be-
ings would be removed when il is
thoroughly cooked and sterilized.
Those who are located near an i'm
fected region and wish to be abso-
lutely certain of the safety of their
meat should cook it thoroughly.
The disease when contracted by
adults is not at all a serious illness.
IL commonly takes the form of slight
fever sores in the mouth and slight
eruption on the fingers. In the case
OF small or sickly children it may
take a more serious form, especially
If complicated by other illnesses.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03
NEW SUBSCRIBERS

have sent in recently:
NEW sCBcRIBERs
Mrs. Ida J. Hileman, Tunnelton.
Alice Guseman, Chalk Hill, Pa.
Victor T.. Hanger, Terra Alta X. 3
"A. +. Collins, Fairmont.
Ida X. Bucklew, Terra Alta X. 4.
Ii. +. Flood, Terra Alta II. 4.
). A. Feather, Terra Alta, X. 3.
RENEWALS
i. X. AMMAN, Selbysport, Md.
Lawrence Barlow, Kingwood r. /.
s. ID. Trembly, Mendoza, III.
III. ID. Wotring, Jasper, Mich.
I. ID. Scott, Indianapolis, Ini.
John X. Scott, Rowlesburg.
l.. ID. CoDley, Reedsville X. |.
Mrs. j. b. Feather. Albright.
VIM. 1. Korte, Haywood II. /.
w. +. Fields. Winter Park, Fla.
T.. G. Shafier, Newburg X. 3.
James A. Hebb, Aurora.
Arthur Spencer, Pennington.
Mrs. Thomas @. Moore, Alberta,
Canada,
Mrs. ID. j. Howdershelt, Terra Alta X. 3.
l.. A. Blamble, Aurora.
Marcellus Stone, Morgantown.
Buckner Bucklew, Rodamer.
John f. Gale, Masontown.
Mrs. l.. o. Jennings, Belington.
j. 0. Walls, Bruceton Mills.
A. u. Brown, Reedsville X. /.
T.. Q. Messenger, Amblersburg.
j. M. Johnson, Kingwood.
j. L. Weltner, Brandonville.
Ed o. Ludwig, Gallery, Pa.
Miss Georgia Light, Albright X l..
u. Il. Danser, Tunnelton X. /.
Charles Arts, Newburg X. /.
Frederick Copeman, Bruceton.
Miss Jane Feather, Elkins.
ID. b. Orr, Hundred.
w. I. Burch, Rodamer.
T.. V. Squires, Austen.
Mrs. Jennie Michaels, Albright.
Mrs. +. l.. V. Marsden, Albright.
james z. Plum, Tunnelton X. 2.
- peohc, NeWDufR, IL. =.
Iettie M. Gibson, Pisgah.
Charles Gribble, Morga 1town.
Nj. l.. Brown, Austen.
A. ID. Bowman, Rowlesburg.
w. A. BUGGY, Elklns.
Ear Hagans, Kingwood
Mrs. q. t. Smith, Marshall, Mo.
w. A. Rhodes, Tunneton II. 9.
=. s. Carroll, Kingwood X. 2.
John j. Barnes, Clifton Mills.
ii. Nj. Hayden, Kingwood X. !.
Samuel Nedrow, Brandonville.
w. o. Walls, Rockville.
w. +. Hawkins. Kinewood Il. l.
g. /. Trowbridge, Bruceton.
Frank f. Barlow, Kingwood r. 1.
b. f. Faulkner, Hazelton.
j. A. Spiker, Brandonville II. /.
James III. Barlow, Kingwood r. /.
Jesse Miller, Albright X. l.
T.. j. linn, Reedsville II. /.
Frank Korte, Kingwood r. |.
w. l.. Fisher, Tunnelton.
Blanche Cole, Mt. Lake Park, Md.
@. Nose, MARQUES.
J. S. Cornwell, Marques.
j. G. Simpson, Tunnelton.
Noah A. Bucklew, Terra Alta, R2.
u. q. Price, Tunnelton.
Grant Kelley, Terra Alta, r. 2.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03

The reason We have devoted so much
space to the State Journal is due to its
political vagaries and because it is the
acknowledged Moses of the Republican
state house machine. Besides, we be-
iieve that the chip should be knocked
from the shoulder OF he who assumes the
role OF the bully.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03

The State Journal is quite sure that
Woodrow Wilson will be defeated by an
enormous majority there is not an
enormous disaffection from the Repub-
iican party" Why the qualification 'if'' +?
Is it because thou knowest that the un.
bossed and independent Republicans are
In hearty accord with the Wilson poll
cies? speaketh thou the truth, oh, man,
that thy days may end in peace.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03

III the State Journal is so Internal
darned anxious to fight, let il go to
Mexico and butt in. When it returns it
Will be cured OF its bellyaching about the
Wilson administration.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03
Eggs Sixty Cents q Dozen

Recently the best grades of white eggs
have sold at 90 cents dozen wholesale
in New York City. This is about as
high as eggs will get this winter. One
farmer in Preston ships his eggs to New
York and realizes these high prices. In
Kingwood, and doubtless other towns i'm
the comfy, eggs are being shipped in
because the farmers are not getting
enough eggs to supply their local markets.
If farmers Matched their pullets early
enough, kept their houses in good shape
and fed their chickens literally, they
would be getting considerable number
OF eggs now. Many farms too rough to
be cultivated to advantage, would make
fine ranges for poultry.
Chickens expected to lay at this season
should be fed some feed heavy in portion.
as beef scrap, skim milk, or cotton seed
meal. They should have clear water be-
fore them constantly, oyster shell gilt,
and an abundance OF grain. Beef scraps
can but be fed in a dry mash thin hop
pers. The grain should be led in clean
litter where the hens must scratch for il.
When the grain is fel in bare place.
the chickens gobble itup, then sit around
inactive and do not lay. Pay careful
attention TO your chickens and they will
pay you literally. The poultry products
OF the state are worth more than the
dairy products. On many farms, the
lNn., 81. n 4 81
source of revenue.
COURSES rs CORRESPONDENTS
1t IS not vet too late to take up course
by correspondence. These agricultural
courses are offered by our university.
Choose any subject you prefer and write
to the dean of the agricultural college for
particulars. Ia your own home this
winter, you can take these very valuable
courses
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03

When the Charleston Mail has occa-
sion to sweat and blister the State Jour
nal in its choice of words it will please
omit the word criminal" unless it en-.
joys the perusal of serial.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03

Who said that the State Journal would
kick political opponent when down?
Observe how courteously and regretfully
it speaks OF Col Tom Hodges.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1914-12-03

The ARGUS hopes that Senator Nc
Crum, Colonel Pierce and Corporal Reed
may all land in the pork barrel.