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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25
America Soon toLead
Whole World
By DIR. ]. A. WHITE. St. Louis. Mo.

nation whose wonderful will
not been robbed of millions its
be America the financial capital the world will longer ond
but York. likely the great steamship lines will
owned capitalists the right kind
the 1t greatest opportunity reesabsh the
merchant marine
The streams of European immigration will largely
Europe will need her boys and girls and will hold them Our
population will become consolidated thoroughly
not increase numbers rapidly have been doing popua
ton will be Amcanbom and population TIL
twentieth century will be the American century, which
art and literature American business will
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25
CHANGE
Quit Coffee and Got Well.

A woman's coffee experience is in
teresting. For two weeks at time
] have taken no food but skim milk,
for solid food would ferment and cause
such distress that l could hardly
breathe at times, also excruciating
pain and heart palpitation and all the
time | was so nervous and restless.
From childhood up had been a
coffee and tea drinker and for the past
20 years had been trying different
physicians but could get only tenn
porary relief. Then l read an article
telling how some one had been helped
by leaving off coffee and drinking
Postum and it seemed so pleasant Just
to read about good health l decided to
try Postum
i made the change frC1a coffee to
Postum and there is such terence
in me that | don't feel like the same
person. We all found Postum deli
cious and like it better than coffee. My
health now is wonderfully good.
las soon as I made the shift to
Postum got better and now my trou-
bles are gone. am feshy, my food as
similates, the pressure in the chest and
palpitation are all gone, my bowels are
regular, have no more stomach trouble
and my headaches are gone. Remem-
Der did not use medicines at all
just left off coffee and used Postum
steadily" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum CereaI-the original form
must be well boiled. 15c and Csc pack
ages
Instant Postum-a soluble powder
dissolves quickly in cup OF hot water,
and, with cream and sugar, makes a
delicious beverage instantly. goo and
Soc tins.
Both kinds are Equally delicious and
cost about the same per cup
There's Reason" for Postum.
sold bv Grncers
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25
Husbands Sacrifice.

Elihu Root was discussing in New
York the recent constitutional conven-
ton
But there was one group he said
happily it saw reason later on--but
one group there was which had about
as true an idea of self-sacrifice as
Smith.
Smiths wife said to him one eve
ming, anxiously:
II know, John. dear this high cost
of living is terrible. but do you really
think we can get along without serv-
anti?
Wen have to- Smith answered.
firmly. unless | get a raise. Why.
hang it. if the worst comes to the
worst you can do the cooking for your
self and can get my meals at the res
taurant.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25
Presuming to Mix
in Family Quarrels
BY r. A. Witherspoon. Syracuse. N. Y.

by wish to be in the thick Of any interesting
Sometimes Also they do good-when the quarrel family
affair From such quarrel friends acquaintance
relatives had better stand aside
who nterpos beal they worse
No physician from the
given in family fight
Wounds which fatal to affection heal
tester and be Modified
The affection which is the natural and usual of relationship
be counted with much certainty;
family though they not like do
another.
1t true that sympathy the great enghtener
only Blood gives comprehension which interests
great Affection often fail impart
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25
Dooms Widow to One Room.

The will of Solomon Bicks. filed for
probate, disposing of an estate in ex-
cess Of $4,000. contains the unusual
provision that his widow, Mrs. Chana
Dora Bicks, of 173 Stanton street. is
to receive an income of $40 week
for life provided she lives in room
alone" Further on there is a modi-
fication which permits the widow to
have daughter live with her.
The rest of the property is directed
to be divided equally among the chill
dren, Max, Mollie, Lena and Sala.-
New York Times.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25
Wives Have Weakness
for Petting Husbands
By R. ]. WILSON. Los Angeles. Cal.

have weakness for doing little petng too They INDUCED
The who hogs all the family peg bound altogether
too bumpous vrtuous and regard himself Indispensable
person.
The sort OF wife who can rely being missed the
does full share of pett When has
TO hang mend his break in
cook, he loves her with devotion is uncannv
And the trouble with the who does his petng that
almost inevitably discovers who insists petng him other
wheeand finds he really likes it. The other is usually
genius pettng That her long would rarely
be another the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25
Old Water System
Of New York City
BY Fl. A. SAxToN. New York

haitian company being franchise for This was the
result Of the yeowfeyer epidemic The
cypress logs joined together end end with holes
entire length for there modern iron pipes those
cypress logs the most durable be found
the last OF the old cypress pipes taken placed museums
Cypress is remarkable wood Logs taken from ground being
buried for 1l had decd sapwoo but the
hearwood was sound when the treesw elled.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25
Wanted His Rioht.

The Sergeant here. before
you're served out with your uniform
you'd better hip down to the wash
house and get bath
The Recruit Wot? | come ere to
be soldier-not a bIoomin' mermaid
London Opinion
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25
false Vows

Be mine. Estelle." he begged, and
swear by yon silvery moon that moth
ing shall ever come between u.s."
Il will trust you, Adelbert." she
whispered, and so they were mar
ried.
But, alas, for the vows of man. Be-
fore three years had passed something
had come between them.
Its name was Myrtle and Estelle
and Adelbert each had it by the hand
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25
REAL SKIN COMFORT
Follows Use of cuticura Soap and
Ointment Trial Free.

BY bathing and amounting these fra
grant supercreamy emollients impart
to tender. sensitive or irritated, Itch
ing skins feeling Of intense skin
comfort difficult for one to realize who
has never used them for like purposes.
Cultivate an acquaintance with them.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. KY
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25

ter, and note should be taken OF their
fashioning, the cut allowing of de-
cided droop at the back of the wrists,
the fullness being subsequently drawn
up on cords, with two ruffies as fin
ish. Another interesting decorative
detail is silver or dull gold gallon. both
of which are very much in favor Just
now; while the vest, with it's pic
turesque roll back collar, delicatsly
picot edged, is supported by high
roll collar of the velvet. And this
is but one of similar ideas that run
into hundreds. AS the cold weather
advances, these dresses will Ds worn
more than ever as balance TO the
weight of fur coat. And they have
unquestionably come prepared to sub
side into settled acceptance.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25
Courageous Policeman.

Inspector-How was it possible for
the prisoner to get away from you?
Policeman (embarrassed)-W Well, you
see, on the way we were chased by
COW, and he stood Fliegende
Blaetter.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
For Feverishness, Bad Stomach, TeethinR
Disorders, move and regulate the Bowels and
are pleasant remedy for Worms. Used by
Mothers for 2s years. They are SO pleasant to
take, children like them. 7H<y nsyey mil At
all Druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address,
A. s. Olmsted, lie Roy, NJ. Y. Adv
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25

The trouble with the av-
erage American man is his
selfish desire to do all his
own petting. He has man
aged to make a virtue of it,
too. But, as a matter Of
fact, the incest females
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
a laxative-three for cathartic.--Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25
INTERNATIONAL,
SUNnXSQ1OOL
LESSON

(By e. o. SELLERS, Acting Director Of
Sunday School Course of Moody Bible
Institute of Chicago)
Copyright, 1915, Western Newspaper Union. !
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25

Only hardy persons dare
to mix themselves up in
quarrels with a view to eff
f e c ting reconciliations.
Sometimes they are actu-
ated BY a noble desire for
peace, mitigated, no doubt,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25

A man considers his shopping sat
isfactory if it results in the purchase
OF a hat that makes him look no
worse.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25

Many persons have the
impression that municipal
water systems are a modern
development. AS far back
as 1923 New York city built
mains to supply the lower
end Of Manhattan, the Man
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25

It seems to me that the
outstanding feature Of the
European war is that at the
end Of the war America
will stand without a rival
as the richest nation in the
world, the only really great
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25

There is no objection to mans
taking up his residence almost any
where, but when it comes to shopIift-
ing, that's different
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IN

cidedly short, worn about the neck
like a high choker collar, with a
short end hanging at the back and
one at the side. A straight neckpiece
is worn close up about the neck with
ends crossing and both hanging at
the back
Muffs are worn in several sizes, but
fashion clings to the larger ones.
They are round or barrel-shaped and
few fancy shapes and patterns have
been introduced.
A fine set of mink is shown in the
picture. 1t is conservative design,
as it should be in such choice furs,
for fine furs are somewhat independ-
ent of the whims of fashion.
When furs are to be selected an
expert judge of quality will be needed,
since there are SO many grades of the
same kind. Their value is consider
ably influenced by fashion, but the
rarest furs-sable, mink, ermine and
rare fox-constantly grow more valu-
able.
Ia, Bray z
China yearly exports 5000 leopard
skins.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25

In t. general war
a g aims t tuberculosis. ty-
phoid fever and other in
fectious diseases there is no
doubt that congress and the
United States government
soon will play an important
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1915-11-25

China yearly exports 5000 leopard
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-10
THE METROPOLITAN.

Dellniatlon of military and frontier
characters appears to be- the special
forte uf the Robinson Nurth PLAYER.
whose Interpretation NJ The STAR
and Stripes stirring mclodrana has
received the indorsemcur ~ large uu.
dlences this week al Mctrupolltau
The play has been given unstinted np.
proval and the players -howerrd with
praises Tor merltOrluus work "Thr
Stars and Stripes" fills rather void
Of the Oklahoma CITY stage that has
existed for some time There ha,
been no presentation of military cast,
this season other than lhs one. cou.
sequently II Is beiug received with
wide acclaim II responds to the
thoughts that now ARE surging ruu
stantly In peoples minds and gives us
martial atmosphere I'm which to
dwell for space The drama and
depth and freshness of the play itself
have an appeal that cannot be over.
looked. II is an admirable play, pre-
sentcd In admirable fashion The
Stars and Stripes will be- given each
evening the rest Of this week aud at
Saturday aud Sunday matiurc,.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-10
THE LYRIC.

Charlie Chaplin, the funniest man
In the movies, will perform many of
his inimitsble antics on the screen nj
the Lyric beginning Thursday. Run.
away June" will make her regular
appearance on the screen Thursday
and Friday. This young woman sue.
cessfully evades her husband and all
his detectives who are pursuing her
but she IL continually kept within
close touch OF the mysterious man
with the black Van Dyke. Miss olive
Vail viii also sing her musical com.
edy successes at the Lyric tonight FOR
the last time There will be an en-.
tire change Of vaudeville for the last
half Of the week, beginning Thursday
The Longworths are headliners on the
fhill with n vehicle full Of songs and
good comedy Underneath the Ban
yam Tree is novelty song written
by a member Of his troupe, and ha,
scored hit everywhere II has beer
sung, Mile Martha and sisters have
an act that promises superiority tC
anything seen here before. while N,
Boys Are Away" may he taken as q
summary Of the whole act which 1,
chock full Of comedy. "The StlckuJ
Man" by Robert u. O'Connor and
company, comes loaded down with
comedy and wit The Two Engfords
are novelty gvmnasts and balancing
experts who offer an extraordlnarl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-10
display Of entirely different strength
and endurance tests
THE EMPRESS.

John Emerson the popular charac
ter actor who won nHtiOuRl popularity
as an able film artist In his first up
pearance In motion pictures, In the
Famous Players Film companys pro.
duchon THE Conspiracy returns 10
the screen In a four.part film adapla.
tiOn " Martha Morton's celebrated
play THE Bachelors Romance" In
this delightful sentimental comedy
drama John Emerson portrays the
role Of David Holmes. loyable and
eccentric bachelor. who runs at the
sight Of a woman, only 10 be- tripped
head over heels In violent love ar
fair with his Young and pretty ward,
Sylvia. who secretly loves him The
production Is an attraction AT the
Empress Thursday. On the new yau-
devllle bill will appear the Three Har
vey Glrls,in classy, distinctive ruth
skellar net aud The Klltirs. rope skip
perS. and Scotch singer, aud dancers
Both acts come highly recommended
tp the management.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-10
At the LOCAL PLAYHOUSES
THE OVERHOLSER.

Miss Blanche Hail leading womun
Of the American Playor~. who viii rr
open the OverhOlscr next Sundu,
evening in David Bcm-co's premier
production, The WDmun has rnther
a claim upon lhe friendship of Okla
homas people since she was educated
IN seminary at Ninilu and * snid 10
hold quite Il bit Of property In this
state. She has been 100 New York
city and on theatrical tours for a
long time but now * rejoicing In the
brrezlnesS aud freshnc- and purity ~
the western atmosphere A wonder.
ful experience has been Miss Halls
the trials and hopes and ambitions
she lived before attaining success
were mnltltudlnOus but she won by
sheer ability and determination and
Tor long time has been regarded by
enstern managers Hs one NJ the most
versatile and able leading women ON
the American stage Miss Hall * one
" n big cast Of just such players as
herself who have won their way and
made names ~ honor among their frl.
low players. The company is uu.
usually powerful and experienced. all
lls members having e~suyrd many roles
and characters aud been selected for
the oklahoma city season because u
their peculiar fitness FOR those lmpcr
sonations and dellneallons that will
fall to their lot The American PLAY.
ers viii give this city season Of
distinguished urt-and Oklahoma city
Will be glad they came
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-10
A DANCE BV FlREMEN
Annual Hall WIN Be Given on Third
Floor Of Central station ON the
Night Before the Election.

Announcement was made yeater-
day 10y Ross NJ Brooks. chief Of the
city fire departments that the annual
nremen's bali viii be held Monday
night. Apru o. the eve Of the city
election. This viii give the nominated
candidates an opportunity for stir.
ring up interest In their favor among
the flremen and their friends al the
last minute before the election ~ al
viii be invited to attend the ball. uc.
cOrding 10 Brooks
That this would be the most elab
orate affair yet presented by the city
flremen was the glst OF the conClu
slons OF the executive committee whC
made plans for the affair recently
Among other features a larger orch
estra than has ever before been hired
will pay the music for the dance
win play the music for the dance
ing laid that will surpaAs any that
have ever before been used The bal
viii be given In the customary place
the third floor Of the Central station
at Walker and California
Tickets will be placed on sale Wed
nesday at all fire stations and they
may also be obtained from Chiei
Brooks office by mail A record at
tendance Ia expected TO help out tn,
firemen In their annual event.
The executive committee ls com
posed OF Tony Meyers, chairman
William Inman. captain. Geo r Ros,
lieutenant. They have full charge oi
all arrangements for the ball They
will appoint all subcommittee
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-10

OF the house and asked them II they
were going To stand by the party or
would they allow the minority to
make more trouble He then moved
to indefinitely postpone consideration
Of the matter and the majority gave
u, approval
Representative FISHERMAN vainly
tried 10 bring the members TO his way
Of thinking
A conference committee report on
the bill defining the manner " select
Ing members of the boari " ugricul-
turr was adopted in the house and the
hlll placed upon flual passage Also
the Till 10y McCollistcr rrpcnl In the
present mortagc tax law and ,uhsti-
tuiing another, Wns passed finally.
The new bill places sliding filing
Zee on mortgages aud makes IL about
orc mn cheaper now than under the
old law, II was explained
The bin by Waldorf and others. "
the house. declaring cotton gins pub
u" utilities and divorciug the ginning
business from the cotton seed husi.
nos' was passed finally hy the house
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-10
IDEAL FOOD FOR WINTER.
Cold Weather Meals Should Fill One
o With Joy Of Living.

Food that fills you with the Joy Of
living is what you need in the cold
days Of Winter,
Not food that makes you heavy and
stupid and "logy" when you sit in a
warm room.
But food that is full of zip and zest,
that makes you feel like a thorough
bred in training food that gives you
energy to go briskly about your tasks
or your pleasures; food that is rich in
nourishment, delicious to the taste.
Where can you get such food2
At your gtocer's
Stop in to-day and buy a package
Of krumblss. II will cost you 10 cents.
Krumbles is whole wheat, cooked
and toasted and ready to serve when
the package is/ opened 1t is more
nourishing than beefsteak-it contains
no waste or refuse, such as tallow,
bone and gristle Guaranteed under
the signature OF W. X. Kellogg.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-10
PUTS A BAN ON
FURTHER PROBE
House Indicates That II VIII Not
Take Any Further Steps to Make
Any More Investigations.

The house today put It's stamp OF
dlSupprOvul on any further attempt
tu Investigate members Of the corpora
tlou commission, when IL indefinitely
postponed action on II motion of Tes
terman 10 send house resolution No.
"a, by McCullister, TO the general IN.
lcsugatin committee. The resolution
has TO do with Investigating Commits.
slunerS Love and llenshuw.
Representative Durant objected to
the motion Of FISHERMAN and said
that the resolution was blanket
measure and according to its terms
the committee could go through every
department In the state government
and would keep them here sor the next
six months, He declared that II con.
tnlned no specific charges. Durant
appealed to the Democratic members
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-10
TWO BILLS MAY
REGULATE TAXES
Measure Provides County Assessor
With Power 10 Assess Omitted Prop
erty; Supreme Court Decision.

In order 10 remove the inability VI
the state board Of equalization from
assessing public service utilities, aud
especially pipe lines. following the de-.
clSlou Of the supreme court In the cnse
Of the Prairie Oil and Gas company
handed down Tuesday, two bills were
introduced In the senate today.
unc bill is by Senators Hlckel and
Mitchell, aud gives county usseSsUrs
VI The board Of equalization power to
assess omitted property FOR past years.
aud the board may also add q per
cent from the time such tax has been
delinquent AS In the case of other
taxes Any taxable values that had
been omitted previously could he add
ed, /, also provided by the bill.
The other bill, by Senators Bias
,iugamc and Board construes omit
ted property that either Grossly M.
der n,srssed or Omitted altOgethr.
Il was agreed IN the senate to post
pouc roll cull on the Sunday closing
hill until the revenue measures hhad
all been disposed of
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-10
SUFFERED 10 YEARS
WITH HEMORRHO|DS
Caused itching, Burning and Pain.
LOstSleep, lrltated and InAamed,
Used CutiCura, Permanent Relief
in a Month.

stephens City, yA-"My tAths had
been chronic sufferer with hsmerrholds
for ten or ffteen Year,, The disease ars,
manifested itsef In the form Of bleeding
Asmorhoids and later developed into
,umos ~ large a. . hens ess. This. he
would be unable 70 work after some unu-
sua ercrtion and could se, no relief sitting
or lying down. His trouble caused great
deal Of itching, burning and pain. He lost
. great deal Of sleep. The AFFECTED parts
were irritstsd and innamed very much.
IL was during one Of his severe attacks
that suggested 10 him the use Of Cuticura
Soap and ointmcnt He found much relief
from the itchias and burning BY bathing the
affected parts With warm water and Quit
cura Soap Aftsr ,hs, he would apply the
Cuticura Ointment. The nrst application
relieved him considerably and aft@ thrcs
applications he vas able 70 90 70 work. He
kept up this trea,msnt for month and was
permanently cured" tsispsdl Mis- sArtca
aAm.oll, octobcr AZ, 1914.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-10
FLENEN WALK on ICE
AND ESCAPE FROM SHIP

Sr JOSEPH a. r March 0.-The
wireless operator and ten men of the
sealing steamer Erin caugbttn the lee
off Ray Bulls, ~ miles solth, sAehere
cnme ashore over the ice Vhds nav
lug left their ship last pAp, No Ia
ter word has been recellHA 4tom the
Erik which has about Isa/ men ON
hoard Earlier reports we're that the
Erik has escaped from the Ice with
three other gcHlers
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-10
NELSON Is IMPROVED;
CONDITION STILL SERIOUS n

KANSAS CITY, March lO.-Contln-
ued improvement in the condition Of
William kockhIll Nelson, editor Of the
Kansas city Star was announced to-
day 10y Mr.. Nelson's physicians. Mr.
Nelson regulned consciousness last
night and today talked with members
of his family His condition, however,
still Is regarded by his physicians as
serious
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1915-03-10
THE FOLLY.

Tonight win he the last ~ the
present vaudeville bin at the
Folly and It will also be the last
opportunity to see that screaming
Ham comedy "A Melodlous MiNup.
Those who have not seen this picture
should not miss H. II is fuunicr than
a Keystone. Tomorrow afternoon.
beginning at 80 there will be an