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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23
ARABIC INCIDENT WILL PASS.

TIE don't think the Arabic incident will result Sc
w rtousIy. True. real Americans detest the style
of fighting which hits a man when his hands are
down. but we believe public opinion on this latest eX'
plot Of the little Won Tirpitz group OF German war max
ers will be an expression OF that feeling rather than an
expression of delinquency.
American people who read and think realize by this
time that the great mass OF fine German people are not
to blame for war on innocents. 1t is probable that less
than 100 people in Germany arc responsible for war acts
of the Arabic kind. We are out Of this senseless. bar
barous. minimizing conflict and in the calm atmosphere
in which we find ourselves We should remember that any
strong retaliation by US would fall on the much harassed'
but guntless German people. not on any one Of the hun
bred aristocrats who send out submarines on such saw
age and ~proftleSs missions.
The time has not yet arrived for Americans to get eX'
cited. Keep cool. We haven't any business at al! in
this war. Our business is to keep out Of it: let the re-
turning prosperity have a clear road. make anything and
everything any foreign country wants to buy. Germany
included. and prepare adequately for the day" when
some miitary.mad goverumerv decides TO attack Us.
Keep cool and get some powder ready!
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A Pharisee Went to the
Temple

to pray. He putfed out his chest in
~exurberent way. walked right up in
front where the people could see, and
right out in meeting said, Lord, look
at me? l fast twice a week, and l
give to the poor. I'm better than
that fellow yonder, I'm sure" A
Publican stood away back by the
| door, and lever for once raised his
gaze from the floor. but silently
praved that the Lord would forgive.
have mercy upon him. and teach him
to live. The Pharisee walked 10 his
big limousine when the service was
owe With dignifed mien he scat
tered some nickels among the KIDS
who stood there In front Of him. lift
ing their lids. The next day he gave
away four million books. cut down
his mems wages. conspired with some
crooks to rocket the prices oil oil.
bread and meat, and make it some
harder for poor folk to eat. The Pub
lican went from the temple in peace.
He shivered a bit In his cottonade
fleece as he ran for q street car anG
hung on a strap. which he shared with
another ill-fed looking chap. He sat
up taht night. with a neighbor named
Mike. who had got his head busted
for going on strike. You may mink
that this story's a bit out o. date.
but the odd little incident which /
relate took place just last Sunday N
your home town. II 1t happens again,
get your pen. jot It down.
CHARLES B. DRISCoLL.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23

The fellow who built the ocean too
close 10 the shore about which there
has been a great deal said but nothing
done these many years was no rela-
ton OF the postmaster at Simpson, W.
Va, who built his postoffice and gen.
eral store too far from the hen coop
| that passes for Simpsons Union Sta,
ton. The government has called his
attention to his lack of foresight.
There is a regular International noun.
tain of notes and ultimatums on file
already and this cast bids fair lobe.
come justly celebrated.
The home team being away and the
poor downtrodden clerks at the P.
o. D. having nothing else to do that
afternoon, accidentally discovered that
the post office and depot at Simpson
were not in as close 1uxtapositton as
required by rule No. 4793S of the Pos.
tai Regulations. and the brilliant idea
Simmered through the solid concrete
that if. by a little maneuyering these
two stately edifices. the pride aud
glory of Simpson and the centers
around which the nations mundane
activities revolve, could be brought
closer together. it would save the gov
crnmcnt a few kopecks for handling
the mail bag from the station to the
post Office. So they dictated a few
reams on the subject, the brilliant
Sist of which was that the postmaster
should move his store down closer
TO the depot. The P. NJ. and S. X.
c~ountered with a suggestion that the
station be put on a wheelbarrow aa1
moved up adjoining his store. His
letter read like he was peeved, and
the clerks wrote back, quite fused.
How dare he be so rude! Old P. NJ.
and S. X. replied with a letter that
was sizzling with some Of the choices:
SimpsoreSc that any native Simp has
allowed TO slip out OF his system since
last years big revival in the Baptist
church. At the same time he handed
in his resignation.
Vow. q postmaster can be fred and
he is allowed to die like other people.
But he can't resign unless the govern
men is willing. and then he isn't quit
Of the job until his successor is ap-
pointed and qualified. Being such /
rude sort Of a fellow-quite unbear.
ably rude, you know-so hastily unac-
commodattng that he refused to love
his store building across lots and let
the railroad station lean against It
the 2. o. D.. deskmen here decided to
rid the service Of such a perverse
person. So they ordered an examina.
ton held TO get a successor. But no.
body came to take the examination.
Either no one wants the job or the
simple folk Of Simpson have a hard
and fast agreement to boycott the gov
eminent. Another examination has
been ordered for the 18th Of this
month, and a plaintive appeal has been
issued for volunteers. In the mean
time, Major Nicely is urging the off.
Gals 20 retreat from their position, al
low the union station and the general
store 10 remain divorced. retain the
mail messenger service between the
two and recommiss!on the present
postmaster.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23
FAIR STARTS TODAY.

IN HIS is the first day OF the Fairmont Fair, one OF the
big events Of the year in this city. 1t is to be hoped
L that the Jupiter Piuvius will not break in on the
program this week. as he has done the past three years
We have had plenty OF rain-too much in fact and II
would be a great disappointment TO have bad weather on
all the days Of the fair this year. An excellent program
has been arranged by the committee in charge. and II
the weather is favorable the 1915 fair should be one Of
the best in the history Of this city. There will be some
thing Of interest to all. OF course the races will be the
big attraction. but there will be plenty Of other things
OF interest for those who are not deeply interested in this
sport.
Don't fail to attend the fair.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23

has an elective newspaper organization, and West VIZ
GINA does not intend to fall behind the standard set.
It is up to every publisher in the state to cooperate
with the newly elected officers and to get in line now for
the greatest newspaper gathering ever held in the state
which gathering will take place at Clarksburg next An
gust. Each publisher owes it to himself, bis paper. his
readers and his brothers in world journalism to DO all IN
his power towards the growth and prosperity Of The
West Virginia Publishers Association.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23
WASHINGTON NEWS =
GOSSIP sZ az1zIEs BROOKS s1Izz:
By CHARLES BROOKS SMITH.

many years postmaster at Fairmont
and conspicuous as a Republican par
ty leader in Marion county and sur.
rounding territory. Col. Fleming Is
giving his entire attention to business
matters these times and says that he
isn't troubled with political perplexi-
ties just now, but admitted that he
might lend a helping hand to the con.
gressional candidacy OF his brother,
Thomas W. Fleming. who is an aspi.
rant for the Republican Nomination in
the First district and whose candidacy
has, from all reports. made much
headway since It was launched.
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WASHINGTON, D. c.. Aug. &c.
". osenton. Of Fayetteville, and owen
s.. Mckinney, OF Fairmont. TWO OF
about as well known Decorate poll
ticiaps as there are to be found in
West Virginia, met in the Raleigh lob.
BY this week. Mr.. Osenton was on a
motor trip with a party OF friends and
the Fairmont mar was treeking home
from The far and efete east.
Strange to say, both being on a va.
cation trip, they didn't care to talk
much OF politics. Mr.. Osenton. who
Is . Saunch friend Of Senator W. E.
Chiffon, did, however, as he has time
and again done before, predicted that
Senator Chiffon would be the nomt-
nee OF his party to succeed himself
and he added this new feature to the
prophecy that he believed that the
nomination would go to the senior
senator from West Virginia without
6Dposltion. As to the ~goyernorship in
that party, Mr.. osenton said that. 50
far as no could size 1t up, there had
been no sentiment settled down heavi-
y ON any one man. but in his recent
travels and talks he had heard the
likelihood Of Sam v. Woods. Of Bar
bour county, being the nominee. He
more than intimated that, at this time,
there Is q good deal of talk among
downstate leaders in favor Of Mr..
Woods, who is president OF the state
senate.
Mr.. Mckinney had a good word tc
say Of several gubcrnatorial possibili-
ties on the Democratic end Of the
equation, and was especially strong
With his compliments for John ]. Corn.
well. the Romney leader. editor and
successful railroad builder.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23
GREAT IDEA.

A small boy. seated on theSurb by
a telegraph pole, with a tin can by
his side. attracted the attention Of
an old gentleman who happened to
be passing.
Going fishingr he inquired, good.
naturally.
NO" the y~oungster replied; take
a peep in there"
An investigation showed the can
nearly filled with caterpillars.
What in the world are you going
TO do with them?" asked the old
gent.
They crawl up trees and eat the
leaves OF, don't they?" asked the
boy.
$50 I understand" replied the old
gent.
well" said the boy. I'm fooling
a few of them"
How" asked the old gent.
I'm going to send them up this
telegraph pole" answered the boy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23

Miss Lucy Rainey left today for
Lock Haven. Pa, to spend a week en-
route to Atlantic City and other east
ern points.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23

A chambermaid $ union Is the latest. We hope they
wont overlook the nermaids who make up the oTster
beds.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23

Heaven preserve the Eaere man. With the canning
season drawing to 3 close the women Lave preserved
everything else.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23

c. ]. Senkier returned last evening
from po"shkeepsie. \. Y. where he
lad spent two weeks.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23
Once more ms ro!and drawn a new ktag-asain with
the cards sta:icd lcore the drawing.
WHAT ONE LITTLE GIRL DID.

~ VERYBODY longs for a home OF their own. Every
CIR. especially, has that longing. And here IS what
- one girl did-she built a house for herselt-a- real
honest and truly house, and she's only II years old.
She is Miss Blanche Crawford OF Morgantown, Ind, and
IS a student at Franklin college.
Ever since a child she has had fun making furnitur"
AS she grew older she turned out real fine furniture from
the well equipped workshop her father fitted up for her
library tables. rocking chairs, writing desks and book
racks.
Then she built her house" Built in Morgantown dur
ing her summer vacation. 1t is a fveroom bungalow and
she did every bit of it herself excepting the heavy lifting
which was done by a man.
1t took her three months and besides being artistic it
has many conveniences, including a large fireplace IN the
living room. every brick Of which she put in place neg
self. The house that Blanche built also includes an open
stairway leading TO two bedrooms upstairs.
Her father is a blacksmith and she can also shoe a
horse. She also makes artistic jewelry, can 9lay the
violin and for exercise likes to play baseball.
This is just what one little girl can do-Eor herself.
Think It over-you people who are always kicking 10
cause you cant have the things you'd like 20 have.
Bathing beach paradox: The shorter the hose. the
longer the rubber.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23

Another prominent state politician
among the visitors in the city this
week was A. Howard Fleming, for 50
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23
and Billie Williams. of Glen Ferris,
and A. j. Friedley. Of ~Clar&sburS.

Albert G. Eealy. of Wheeling. has
been recommended by Congressman
Nicely for appointment as rural mail
carrier at that Office.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23

Howard F. Bennett has been con-
missioned postmaster at Everson;
James c. Deeds at Jumping Branch;
Plumber Wade at Liverpool. jackson
county; Mrs. Julia Y. NeStcr ct Clara.
Calhoun county: Thomas y. RToyles
at Elmhurst, Monroe county; Archa c.
Maulsby at Gem, Braxton county;
Miss Ressna Hudnell at Gilmer, Gil,
mer county: Eugene Mankin at
Marches, Raleigh county; Mrs. Nora
E. CLEARWATER at North Spring. Wy
oming county; Miss Bette Bell Green
at Second Creek. Monroe county.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23

Former Senator and Mrs. Charles
J. Faulkner, Of Martinsburg, spent a
part of a day here this week on their
way to Richmond to attend the fu-
neral Of a sister OF the former.
Recent guests at the Raleigh were
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil B. Highland, OF
FaIrmont: Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Lewis
and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Lewis and
children. of Oak Hill. who were mo-
toring; Mr.. and Mrs. John W. Sher-
wood, Of Martinsburg; Misses H. H.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23

Mr.. George II. Johnson and Miss
Rehekah Blue we're married on Thurs
day at the home of the brides brother
ct Romney by the Rev. DR.. Brooks, OF
the Presbyterian church. in the pres
ence Of a limited number OF personal
friends and relatives. After their
honeymoon the couple will be at home
to their friends at Blue Top Farm in
Hampshire county. A party Of friends
from this city attended the ceremony,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23
tsycoNDo.l

ing it a mans sized Job to do that very
thing. 100.
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What's bec:ne of al those old tandem bicycles:
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23

Bathing beach paradox: The shorter the hose, the
longer the rubber.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23

Beer seems 20 have proved a better fool tEau vodks
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23

Vacancies in postmasterships exist
at Glen Ferris and Hawks Nest. which
are in Fayette county; at Newlonton.
Upshur county. and at Capels. Mellow
ell county. Examinations have been
ordered to fill these several positions.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23

Every day or two the l. c. c., the
same being the Interstate CommercH
Commission, administers a heroic dose
OF medicine to the various express
companies to keep the breath OF life
in their financial bodies, II it wasn't
for constant attention given this par,
ticular Industrial patient, it would
have died and been buried long ago.
When the government went into the
express business via parcels post. 1t
all but put the private concerns out
OF business. This was more than the
government desired to do and it has
been keeping the commission busy
irving TO save the express concerns
from the scrap heap. The commits,
sion keeps a riveted eye on the figures
Of the express companies and when
they show signs Of saggtng, It steps
up promptly and rules up rates herr
and there. softens up a few oppressive
rules. and does other things calculated
to stave of dissolution. Mos; OF the
rulings made this week by the com
mission have been in regard to the
express business and aimed to give
strength TO that well-nigh.faGged-out
industry. While Uncle Sam does the
bulk OF the express business OF the
country, there is a certain class of it
that he doesn't do and isn't, by any
means. prepared to take on. Hence
his anxiety to keep the private con
Germs going. His commission IS And
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-08-23

Legislation looking toward the Gre
alton OF a Department of Public
Works with a cabinet officer at its
head will be proposed at the forthcom'
inc session Of congress, It is under
stood here. Nearly all the govern,
ments of the world have departments
OF public works. and the magnitude Of
the enterprises Of this class being car.
RED on by the United States IS be-
lieyed by certain members OF congress
10 call for a new executive depart
ment. Such a department would have
charge Of such public works as the
Alaskan railway, the vast reclamation
projects of the west. rivers and har.
bors. public buildings and possibly
the Panama Canal.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-04-02
Skim Rich Cream

Skim as rich cream as IS c)nsiS-
rent with its handling properties
Turing the different seasons of the
year, between 30 and 80 per cent
during the cold weather, and be-
tween 30 and 40 per cent during
the summer. Rich cream leaves
more skim to be fed on the farm
less bulk to handle and transport
Il keeps better than does thin
cream, and the creamery men ear
make better quality Of butte
The separator be made to skin
richer cream 10y turning the craem
screw towards the center Of the
bowl, by increasing the speed,
and 10y lessening the inflow OF
milk to the bowl The reverse will
cause thinner cream. The per cent
ut will vary some from day to da,
due to the variation in one or more
of these factors. BY Prof {
Larsen, State College, BrOoking>
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-04-02
NOT |(;E:
To w hom 1t May Concern =

To Whom 1t May Concern -
This is to advise any person
firm or corporation that may b
holding any Fire Association of
Philadelphia, Pa policies Of the
numbers given below, that the Fire
Association holds an affidavit from
its agent at Mobridge, Walworth
County, South Dakota, that the
below mentioned policies have
been lost or mislaid and were not
issued with Agents authority .
Should you hold any Of the below
mentioned policies, kindly com
municate with j w. Cochran
Manager, 94l Insurance Exchange
Chicago, lbs, in order that there
he no miSundei standing. Policies
No 38O26O4 to 3SO2625 inclusive
49-3t Adv
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-04-02
Dynamitine Orchard Soils

.IereulI comfy farmer ask
=" Loe. # ,ov to blast ,round ba
for. ,Iontino1 , What !. rho diff
yoranno ~ rosnlt vitb troas ON
d,.,.o,;,od onl c,ro,natbot :. not9
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The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-04-02
When to Sow Flax

A Northern inquirer writes
Can you tell me the best month
20 SOW flax in Corson county and
the best way to prepare seed bee
tor same!"
Reply by Mahley Champlin
Assistant Agronomist, STATE Col
lege: Replying to your inquiry,
would state that the land should
be plowed out as early as possible
in the spring or plOwed ia the fal
and left over till the nexr spring
Care Shoul be taken to turn IN
burrows well over, so as To lay
them flat and then heavy roller
should be run over the land DOM.
pact it. followed by a scratching
harrow or drag to make ve,
shallow much. The land Shoult
then be seeded al the rate Of two
pecks per acre with an ordinary
grain drill as early as possible, al
though good results are sometimes
obtained when flax is seeded III
late rs June Is 1t is preferable tC
seed in April or May"
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-04-02
NOTICE NEWSPAPERMEN

Will sell my stock IN the
Bulletin Publishing Co. inc. for
800 cash. The Bulletin Pub-
fishing 90 controls he lease under
which the Mobridge Bulletin Is
published.
The Mobridge printing Co. inc
will release the mortgage on the
Mobridge Bulletin in ease of sale.
Now is a good chance to get in On
a paper deal with little money; has
splendid circulation, legal pap-r
ect. Write Rod rick Weir No
bridge 5. ID. p O. box d.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-04-02
Local News

v V. VanOsdal dropped us a
inc TO he etfsit thar he j. doing
nicely in Baker. Mont.
Marmarth soft drink man, Mr.
Blair, was soliciting business in
the city Tuesday.
Yesterday was one OF those rare
spring lays that you read about
but seldom experience.
Gene Ludlow of Forest City was
business visitor in the city Tues
day and Wednesday of this week.
The past week was one of those
peculiar weeks that occasionally
show ny with doarth of locaI
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-04-02

Three room house on 80 foot lot
with water, concrete cellar and
fence. This house is nicely finishe
and a fine home for small family
There is large pantry and fine
closet adjoining the sleeping room
Will sell at bargain and on easy
terms.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-04-02
NOTICE

Teachers examinations for Sec
ond, Third and Primary Grade
Certificates will b. given at the
Court House at Srlbv. April s Ii
and 9th, 1915
County Superintendent
9-Adv Of Schools.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-04-02

happenings or else the editor had
a touch of spring bow vows, as
he SIRE seemed busy doing
Signed, One of the Office Devils.
The East Side and West Side
pupils of the thrrd and tourt h
grades had pitched battle III
multiplication and addition at the
high school Tuesday The West
Side pupils were victorious and
are juoilant over the superior
showing in an intellectual battle
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-04-02

Lots IL and y, Block 80. Mil.
waukee Land Cnmpanv's 2nd Ad-
ditiOn TO Mobridge. These lots
are occupied by two little furnished
house which rent for an aggregate
Of $l5. 90 per month. Houses.
lots and furniture for 1920 90.
easy terms. THIS properly is close
in and only three blocks from
Main street,
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-04-02

His horse went dead and his
mule went lame.
He lost his COWS IN poker game,
Then a cyclone clme ON il summer 5
day
And blew his house and barn away
An earthquake came when they
were gone
And swallowed tie ground the
house was on
The tax collector then came round
And charged him fol the hole in
the ground.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-04-02

Fonr room house on fifty foot
lot with barn, chicken coop, a
large concrete cellar, city water
and sidewalk. This property is
near to the depot and only two
llocks from main street Will sell
at bargain and on easy terms.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-04-02

Lots : and 8 in Block 2l. Mil.
waukee Land Company's First
Addition. are the southwest corner
of The block They lay high along
Main street and low at the rear
making fine building site as they
permit of easy use OF the base
ment Have been offerinr these
lots at ridiculonslv low prices but
will now consider any fair offer.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1915-04-02

Lot 6, Block %, Milwaukee Land
Company's Second Addition. This
is a southeast corner lot Has city
water and is threatened with sewer
privilege This lot is only four
blocks from Main stl ept at its
farthpSt extremity and is one of
the best bargains in town today
II is a bargain for cash. 41Adv