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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06

Some interesting rules for cutting
hay are given In Farm and Firoslde.
Grain crops, such as wheat, oats
and rye. when used for hay, should be
cut while the grain is soft and
doughy. At this stage the nuetrients
are about evenly distributed I'm stalk,
foliage and grain.
Timothy should be cut when about
three fourths of the flowers have fall
len; oat grass, meadow fescuc, and or
chard grass as soon as the blossom
appears; red-top and bronze gross
when i'm full bloom; vetch when I'm
bloom and before the seeds have made
much development; red clover and
alsike clover before many heads have
begun to turn brown.
alfalfa should he cut when the
bloom has appeared TO the extent of
one-iifth or one-sixth of the blooming
area, or when new shoots at the base
OF the plants are starting. From these
shoots come the succeeding crop. If
cut too carly or too late the next crop
Is less vigorous and the quality is in
jured."
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06


The following tests are suggested by
the Office OF extension work, North
ana West, States Relations Service, to
g termine II Jars are defective TO-, can
ming purposes;
Screw-top jars-Placo top on Jar
without the rubber. Turn down
tight. If the thumb nail can be i'm
serted between top and glass, the top
is usually defective. Place rubber and
cap I'm position and screw down light
ly. Pull rubber from position; re-
lease. If the rubber returns to posi-
tion between top and jar. the top is
defective.
Glass-top jars-Plsce glass top on
Jar without rubber. Tap with finger
around the outer edge OF the top. If
the top rocks It is defective. Wire
bail placed over the top OF cover
should go in with snap, even when
tightening lever or clamp spring is up.
If 1t does not, remove bail from tight
ening lever and bend to make tight.
This tightening OF bail should be done
every year.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06
Business Like

The spirit manifested by the Demo
Gratis who met here Thursday was one
OF confidence. Each man, committee
man, candidates and workers I'm the
ranks manifested "A disposition TO
work whole eheartedly for the general
good, and this means victory. With
n candidate for President with three
years successful and prosperous ad-
ministration behind him, and a candi-
date for Governor who Is one OF the
most able and popular men in the
state, the party's position this year is
stronger before the people than IL has
been for two generations.
The organization of the state COM
mittee Is business-like and efficient
Chas. Cameron Lewis, the chairman.
is "A Wholesale merchant of large af-
fairs with IA genius for superior organ
ization. He is worker himself and
will see that his assistants work, too
The other executive positions were
equally well filled.
The selection Of Parkorsburg for
state headquarters was. OF course, a
wise choice. The experience of all
state gatherings is that Parkersburg
Is the real center Of the state-that is,
1t can be reached more quickly and
easily by more people from more sec
tions OF the state than any other OF the
principal cities. BY the same token,
communication with county organiza-
tiOns can be had most quickly from
here. These are not exudations OF
local pride; they are well known and
accepted facts
The thing to do now is to get to
work. The opposition is divided, with
little prospects OF healing It's sores
Still IL has a numerical advantage TO
start with, and over-con6dence and
lack of preparedness have killed many
brighter prospect than the West Vlr-
ginia Democracy now has before IT,.
Good, consistent, harmonious plugging
for the common cause is what is need
ed 10 take advantage OF the fair oppor-
tunities the opposing factions have so
generously presented - Parkersburg
Sentinel
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06
The Wilson Domestic Policies

What would be Mr.. Wilson's status
as a candidate, did not this vital mat
ter OF international relations over
shadow all else? How would he
stand and what would be his prospects
were It possible for him Ia be Judged
solely in the light of his record as ad-
ministrator Of the domestic affairs Of
the government? Could he win II he
had no claim to the suffrage OF the
nation other than that based upon the
extent to which his administration has
promoted the happiness and welfare OF
the people?
Consider this: The chief legislative
measures for which the President
stands personally responsible are the
Underwood tariff act, the Federal Re
serve Act. the Trade Commission act
the Rural Credits act. and the Tariff
Commission act. There is an impos-
ing number Of business, labor and pub
lic-welfare enactments besides. which
have no space to discuss here. II is
the greatest legislative achievement OF
any American President Of modern
times. All OF the measures named,
with the exception OF the tariff act,
have received or are certain to receive
the support OF substantial bodies OF
Republicans in Congress. The Re
publican platform criticizes the Rural
Credits act. but majority Of Repub-
lican members OF Congress voted for
the measure. The Republican plat
form declared for tariff commission.
and its authors refused TO consider
any declaration in criticism OF the cur
rency act. knowing too we'll the hear
tiness Of the country's appreciation OF
that measure From Wilson the Can
didate," by l.. Ames Brown. in the
American Review Of Reviews for July.
1915
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06
REPLY OF CARRANZA
REACHES WASHINGTON
The Paramount Issue

The Republicans at Chicago on
dcavorcd to raise definite issues upon
which the campaign might turn. They
failed. Search and ponder the Rcpub-
lican platform and you will not find
either n single paramount issue or
group OF issues representing diverg-
encc of political thought or principle
which any but the most blindly parti-
san mind will accept as such
The Democrats at st. Louis have
raised definite issues and n para
mount issue. The latter IL simply
this: Shall Woodrow Wilson. who has
demonstrated himself To be the great
est leader of men of his day. who has
crystallized tho progressive thought OF
the past ten years into legislative per
iormance. who has pilotod this ma
uon's foreign relations ably and sue
cessfully through the most tromon-
dous crisis in the worlds history. who
has changed hard times into unexam-
Piled good times. be reelected?
Woodrow Wilson Ia the paramount
issue. The record he has made, to-
gethcr with the plodgos of additional
performance I'm keeping with this rec
ord, comprise the subsidiary group of
definite issues.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06

In retiring as state chairman OF the
Democratic executive committee, Hon.
G. l.. Shaver does not quit politics.
Under the new law, his acceptance OF
a committeeship would necessitate his
resigning his position as legislator
from Marion county; and his further
serving as chairman would entail con
tinued neglect Of his large private bus
mess, a sacrifice which he should not
be called upon to repeat for four
years
II was no secret that his satisfac-
tory work as chairman was highly ap-
preciated by the party and every can
didate on the state ticket asked Mr..
Shaver to permit his name 20 be pre-
sented for reelection: but he fatty
declined for two reasons: First. be
cause his long service on the commit
tee had made Il imperative to give
more Of his time to his own personal
affairs, and secondly. he agreed that
Senator Watson ought to be made ma
tional committeeman, and he did not
feel resigned TO taking both places
from the same county. Glenn Shaver
has been a most efficient and faithful
state chairman and he has the graft
tude and thanks OF the party. lie II
modest never seeking honOrs for
hlmself' he ls far-seeing, energetic
and loyal. No better Democrat ever
presided al the party's councils. No
doubt he will gladly put HIS great ex
perience and sound judgment at the
disposal Of the party managers, and
will find many other ways to give
practical proof Of HIS well-known 10y
atty to Wilson and HIS sincere convic-
tion that this Is the time to make q
thorough reform in state policies
Charleston Gazette
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06
Win with Wilson

The Democratic slogan of four years
ago win with WILSON," Is going to
be overwhelmingly repeated I'm 1916.
The Democratic nominees are not on
ly receiving loyal and enthusiastic
support OF the united and triumphant
Democratic party, but the independent
voter, which Is a very decisive factor
in Presidential campaigns is I'm the
Democratic camp, horse, wagon and
dragoon.
The great administration OF Presi-
dent Wilson is solving the most mo
mentous problems ever submitted to
any President since Lincoln, has made
a deep and favorable impression on the
country. and II is nothing less than
absurd to talk Of defeating him with
a man like Charles r. Hughes or any
other man, who Is nothing more than
blank, even II he Is admittedly a
clean and upright blank.
The fact OF IL is the country never
fails TO re-elect the President who car
ries II safely through great crisis,
and as President Wilson recently said,
the whole world is on fire." and our
own roof is not fire proof; neverthe-
less he has steered the ship Of state
safely through the rocks, and II Is now
enjoying, as the benefit Of his wise and
statesman-like course peace, plenty
and prosperity Furthermore, It can
always be set down as an absolute
certainty that the country will not
vote against prosperity" which
would be the effect OF voting against
President Wilson. The election of the
Republican candidate would mean the
turning OF the country over again to
the Republican bosses and grafters
as IT was under President Taft; for
the old crowd that ran things under
Taft, from Frank Hitchcock down, are
getting ready to run them under Char
les r Hughes II the country should be
so thoughtless and 80 unwlse as TO
elect that distinguished sphinx" 10
rule the country.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06
Who Plays For Noui

Recreation obtained by watching
others play can never be an adequate
substitute for the active participation
in healthful, wholesome outdoor
games and sports. The inventor has
done mankind n doubtful service who
brings into some new ticker OF the
optic nerve. which draws persons from
making their own play and furnishing
their own shows.
This tyranny OF the commercial en-
tortainer. however. is not destined TO
be permanent. The seeds of rovolu-
ton are already being sown. Doctors
are prescribing the golf club and the
tennis racket. Progressive educators
are recognizing the Importance of
play I'm education and are providing
supervision and instruction OF the
youth in their games and athletics
Physical directors in colleges and uni
versities are beginning to see the alb
surdity of having 5000 physically un-
developed students obtain their rec
reation in the vicarious play of 10,
is or % over-doveloped athletes.
Health and efficiency in life de-
mand that individuals play for them
selves. The city is far sighted which
recognizes as one important rospon-
sibility the furnishing of abundant op-
portunitics for healthful. wholesome
play and recreation for persons of all
ages. Physical education I'm the
school, supervised childron's play
grounds, athletic fields for the youth.
parks for the adults; these are the
Developments as necessary to the os-
sential welfare of city az sewers.
street paving. water works, and other
actual necessities.
The lack of adequate opportunities
for wholesome, active recreation with
proper supervision In Charleston IL
costing the city hospital, Jail and re-
formatory expense an amount, which,
III computed, would not be believed.
Why not try an ounce OF prevention
instead OF the pound of cure.--Char-
lesion Gazette.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06
Albrlght.kclley Wedding

The following account. taken from
Gainesville. Fla. paper. will be OF
interest TO many Prestoniaus:
Beauty and sweet simplicity char
acterized the wedding OF Miss Nellie
Albright. daughter OF MIR. and Mrs. A.
;. Albright, and Mr. Earle X. Kelley,
OF Miami, which occurred Wednesday
morning at o'clock I'm the First Pres
byterian church Owing TO recent
bereavement In the bridegroom's fam
lily the marriage was IA quiet one. be-
ing attended only by relatives and
near friends
The church was simply decorated In
exquisite taste, the placing OF ferns
and vases of pink and white carna-
tions having been effectively arranged.
Preceding the ceremony Miss Fan
ME Anderson rendered several pretty
selections on the organ. which includ-
cd Schumann's Traumerei and Schu-
berts Seronade. and during the nun
tial service she played very softly
Might of Love"
At the appointed hour the strains
OF Lohengrin's wedding march an
nouncod the approach of the bridal
party The first to enter was Miss
Flossie Banks. maid of honor. the
brides only attendant She was
daintily gowned in white organdie.
with which she wore n pretty picture
hat of milan straw with ping mallne
trimming and carried an arm bouquet
of pink and white carnations and plu-
mosa fern.
Next came the bride. who entered
with her father, by whom she was Civ
en- in marriage. Always attractive, she
was especially pretty attlred I'm stun
ming black and white check cloth suit
and becoming gray sailor hat, simply
trimmed. Her flowers were huge
arm bouquet Of pink and white carna-
tions and fern. At the chancel they
were met by the groom and his best
man, his brother. Mr.. j. Lawrence
Kelley. The ring ceremony was i'm
pressively performed by DR.. John q.
Anderson. pastor of the church.
The bride liz n charming young wo-
man, and has hosts of friends In this
city. The groom. formerly OF Gaines
Vile, hut now making Miami his home.
Is the son of DR.. j. l.. Kelley super
intendent of public instruction I'm this
county. lie is a young man OF splcn-
did business ability and integrity and
numbers his friends by his acquaint-
ances. The best wishes OF all accom-.
pany Mr.. and Mrs. Kelley to their fu-
ture home, Miami. for which they left
soon after the wedding. their plans
being TO stop en- route at Palm Beach
and other points on the East coast
where they will enjoy short visit.
Among the out-of-town guests pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Al
bright. brother and sister-in-law OF
the bride; Mrs. J. III. Rodeheaver and
daughter-in-law, Mrs. ]. II. Rode
HEAVIER and son. william. Mrs. f.. w
Bishop and daughter, Willard, all OF
Jacksonville. and Miss Kate Frey OF
Spartansburg. s. c.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06
4 Serious Maiter

II Is not the province OF Democrats
to take part I'm the contest over the
Republican nomination for Governor.
now resolved into a last ditch. fist
and-skull struggle. But as citizens
VIC have no sympathy with any effort
TO win any nomination by disfranchis-
ing qualified voters on cold technical
ties. No intelligent man can contem-
plate such methods without the
thought that he may be the next vic
tim. perhaps al primary. perhaps
at the polls In November. n may be
that we are all At the mercy OF the
poll clerks. but n so. the law ought TO
be amended and such penalties impos
cd on these election officers for dlsre-
gard Of their sworn duties as will
cause them 10 sit up and take notice
Monroe Watchman
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06
An Excellent Selection

fhe people OF West Virginia, regard
less OF party. are coming more and
more 10 look to the Democratic party
to establish the State government up
on business basis. TO put into effect
In state Affairs the same sort OF wise
economy and efficiency that the sue
cessful business man uses In conduct
ing his own affairs
In John J. Cornwell they have nom
mated for Governor a man who is not
only a lawyer. an editor and a politi-
cal leader of thu highest standing, but
who is himself a successful business
man. MIR. Cornwell. too. has outlined
plan by which II is proposed to
search out the defects and extraya-
ganoes that exist i'm the state govern
ment and TO inaugurate the reforms
and economies that are necessary TO
give the people OF the state the best
government with the least oxpendi-
ture that is practicable.
In selecting c. c. Lewis. Jr.. 10 man
age the campaign. the Democratic
state committee has followed the
right. logical and proper course TO
render more effective the Democratic
plea for better conditions i'm the state
government Mr.. Lewis is business
man primarily He has himself ex-
tensive interests. lie is large tax
payer. and is naturally desirous. as Is
every other taxpayer. that the tax rate
should be no higher than Is necessary
TO conduct the affairs of the state ON n
legitimate and economical basis. In
this respect he is i'm hearty sympathy
with MIR. Cornwell's proposals. Mr..
Lewis. too, is n man OF prominence
and wide influence throughout the
state. as is attested by his election to
the presidency OF the West Virginia
State Board OF Trade. n position which
he holds at the present time. and I'm
which he has shown devotion TO and
care for the interests OF every section
OF the state.
Under the leadership OF President
Wilson and Senator Chiffon on the ma
tional ticket, John Cornwell on the
state ticket. and with the campaign I'm
charge of n high class business man.
Colonel Lewis. the Democrats OF West
Virginia propose TO go before the peo-
pie OF the state I'm sincere, straight
forward manner, with n definite pro-
gram for bettering conditions, and I'm
the belief tbat this program will meet
the hearty approval OF a great major
ity OF the voters OF the state. regard
less OF political affiliations. Every
where throughout the state assurances
have come from independent voters
and from Republicans who have given
up hope OF remedying conditions by
action within their party that they are
going to give their whoIe-s souled sup
port to the Democratic ticket this fall.
There is every reasonable prospect
for Democratic victory in West Vir-
ginia this year. And Democratic
victory at this time, In view OF the
high class OF Democratic leadership
and the quality OF the Democratic pro-
gram, will indeed be fortunate thing
for all the people OF West Virginia.
Huntington Advertiser
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06

This Is remedy every one should
know, says Farm and Fireside, "hrst,
because II gives almost immediate re-
lief; and second, because milk or
cream is always available on the farm,
whereas the medicine bottle Is often
found to be empty just when needed
most II person or a horse should
get tar in the eyes. put in few drops
Of milk or cream. Il will also AFFORD
relief II cement OF a gnat should get
in the eye.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06
Thomas II. Marshall Of Indiana.

Personally, Marshall is by no means
over rsizcd, and Is rather slender and
wiry. He has a kindly face and a
quiet manner. He is a lover Of books,
and Is fond OF children though not
blessed with any Of his own. His
friends say that Tom Marshall is O
good neighbOr, genial companion,
and capital story-teller. Many tales
are told also OF his modest generosity
20 children and needy young men. As
speaker he is popular and effective,
both in a political campaign and be-
fore a Chautauqua audience. Five
educational institution have conferred
on him the degree OF LII d. 1t is not
astonishing. In view OF his character
as man, his reputation as a lawyer,
and his record as Governor and Vice
President, that Indiana loves Tom
Marshall and is proud Of her distin-
guished SON. From "The Democratic
Candidate for Vice President" I'm the
American Review OF Reviews for July,
1916
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06

During Gry years OF Democratic
freedom Of the seas and OF commerce
following Thomas Jcffersonl 50 per
cent Of American commerce on the
high seas was carried I'm American
ships. During fifty years Of Repub.
lican high tariffs and hide-bound sea
traffic. our merchant marine dwindled
until only 8 per cent Of American
commerce was carried I'm American
bottoms. Under the Democratic ship
registry act Of 1914, both, the number
Of merchantmen carrying the Amerl-
can flag and the percentage Of COM
merce carried I'm American bottoms
have more than doubled Moreover,
under Democratic tariff and shipping
laws, the United States In 1916 has
become both the leading commercial
nation and the leading ship building
country Of the earth. All this country
required. the facts show, was TO cut
loose FROM its Republican swaddiing
clothes.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06
Marshmallow Combination Dessert

Take one 10-cent package OF marsh
mallows, cutting each piece In four.
one cupful OF apples. two oranges. four
bananas, sliced one-half cupful OF
chopped walnuts. one cupful OF cream.
whipped. Mix apples. oranges, ba-
nanas, walnuts and marshmallows to
gcther and heap whipped cream on
top. This is delicious-Farm and
Fireside.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06
Pass Them.AIonR

Pass on the good things. the happy
experiences that come to yOu-never
the unfortunate things by the time
we have come to realize our debt OF
gratitude. too often our benefactor has
passed away and we cannot repay him.
But let us do as he did pass along
all the good we can to others. NJ.
Long in Farm and Fireslde.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06
Peace Talk ycrbotep

Here here. gents" admonished the
landlord Of the Center Hill tavern. ad-
dressing the prominent citizens assem-
bled around the stove. You'll have
to cut that out don't mind a little
war talk occasionally. but I draw the
line at peace discussions-th they break
up the furniture so."-Farm and Fire
side.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06

Only a little more than half of a
clover crop is above ground. says
Farm and Fireslde. One crop expert
has found that for every ton OF clover
hay cut, about 1900 pounds Of root
and stubble we're left. This means
that five ninths Of the crop was cut
and four-ninths we're left In the
ground.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06

Better wages make better health?
Better health makes better citizens?
Better citizens make better nation?
Tho .. s Public Health Service
found 7S per cent Of the rural homes.
In certain county unprovided with
sanitary conveniences OF any kind?
Cholera Is spread IN the same man
ner as typhoid fever?
Scarlet fever kills over 10000 Amer
ican citizens each year?
HookwOrms enter through the
skim
lie who builds up health lays up
treasure in the bank Of nature9
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06
The Great Ruling Principle

America must come first IN every
purpose we entertain and every man
must count upon being cast out OF our
confidence, cast out even OF our toler-
anco. who does not submit to that
great ruling princIple Woodrow VIII
son.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06
Low Cost Of Cow Power

An eight-cow power milking ma
chine outfit operated by electricity
showed a power cost OF a ffth Of a
cent per COW for each milking. The
current was figured at 10 cents per
kilcwatt hour Farm and FiresIde,
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06

You might as we'll buy "sight un-
seen" as to buy from one who ~
afraid to advertise.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1916-07-06

special agent OF the State Depart
ment has sailed for England to take
up direct with the proper British au-
thorities the matter of releasing a car
go OF gloves from Germany shipped to
a New York importing house. a large
part of which are for West Virginia
merchants. Congressman Littlepage
took the case up with the State De-
partment which made a request for
the release of the shipment This was
refused by Great Britain and the spe-
cial agent was at once started over to
zee what he can do.