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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

found too expensive for use In improv-
Ing the farm roads. One or more of
the following will, however, usually
be found available and within the
means Of the farmer for surfacing his
roads and paths: Gravel, mixtures OF
sand and clay, cinders. brickbats from
old buildings, brick-yard waste and
quarry waste. The material selected
should, however, be hard enough to
and possess sufficient binding power
to compact well and maintain firm,
hard surface under all ordinary wealth
err conditions.
Drainage and good foundation are
the first considerations in improving
road with a hard surface. The best
possible foundation is good earth
road with low crown. Earth shout
ders may be graded upon each side to
prevent the surfacing material from
spreading, as in the construction of an
ordinary macadam road. The materi-
al used for surfacing should be placed
In uniform layer or layers on this
cient crown to shed the rain waters to
the sides. If road roller can be So
cured the material may be quickly con-
solidated, otherwise considerable time
will be required for it to be consoli-
dated by the traffic. During this proc
ess the road should receive frequent
attention with split-log drag or other
means for smoothing the surface and
filing the ruts. On steep grades
where there would be tendency for
the side bitches to wash. this can usu-
ally be overcome by providing out
let's and getting the water away from
the road before it accumulates in large
volume. On roads where wagons will
not be required to pass each other,
width Of from nine to twelve feet be-
tween bitches will usually be suffi-
cient. The surfaced portion nee6 rare
ly exceed seven or eight feet There
Is no particular virtue in building
farm road wider than is necessary to
answer the special traffic require
ments. The need or desirability Of
moving occasionally extra wide or
heavy implements, such as certain har-
vesting machinery, over the roads
should, however, not be lost sight Of.
A little foresight in the alignment of
bitches, in providing ample width of
gates, or OF giving extra strength to
culverts, may save 6 great deal of
both annoyance and delay during some
very busy period.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

Potato Soup With Stock.-Pare and
slice six potatoes. In frying pan
melt two tablespoonfuls of butter and
in it slowly saute the potatoes, one
sliced onion, and half cupfui of
celery. When they begin to look yell
low add two cloves and quart OF
chicken or veal broth. Salt and pep
per to taste and simmer until soft
Rub through a sieve and return to the
fire. Add more broth If too thick. Beat
together ths yolks of two eggs, add
three tabiespoonfuls of cream, just as
it goes to the table. Garnish with
chopped parsley.
English Beef Soup. Take two
pounds and half of lean beef, cut
off and lay aside quarter Of pound
and pass the remainder through the
mea. chopper Pour over it three pints
of cold water, let stand for half an
hour, then heat to the simmering
point: simmer three hours, then strain.
Boil separately until tender two table
spoonfuls of fine barley and half
cupful of diced carrot. Cut the re-
served meat in small pieces, add
thinly sliced onion and fry in hot fat;
add cup Of finely cut celery aAd
cupful of boiling water, simmer for an
hour. Stir in two tablespoonfus Of
-four, mix with cold water, add gradu-
ally to the meat. stirring until smooth.
Bring to the boiling point, add the
cooked carrot and barley and half
teaspoonful If worcestershire sauce,
one Tablespoonful OF tomato catchup
and salt and pepper to taste Simmer
ten minutes, then serve.
The secret of dainty salad is crisp
fresh vegetables, well chilled, and if
French dressing is used that should
be mixed with all the ingredients very
cold
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24
FROM CIRLHOOD TO OLD
AGE WON en- ARE HELPED

At the first symptoms OF any de-
rangement Of the feminine organism
at any period Of life the one safe. really
helpful remedy is DR.. Pierces Favorite
Prescription for every conceivable all
ment and disease of a womanly nature.
II is womans temperance medicine
and its ingredients are published on
wrapper.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is
a true friend to women in times OF
trial and at times of pain when tho
organs are not performing their func-
TONS For headache. backache, hot
flashes. catarrhal conditions. bearing
down sensations. mental depression.
dizziness fainting spells, women
should never fail to take this tried and
true women's medicine.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24
GATHERED FACTS

One California company foun1 IT,
self with 1000 tons of peach seeds on
its hands last year. They were cracked
up and the meats sent to Germany.
where they were made into rrussic
acid. The shells were sold for fuel
In one important industrial town in
New England, among the adult male
workers is in 10c get less than 1906
yearly, so in 100 get less than $3.50.
81 in 100 get less than $3.50, and only
8 in 100 get more than $750.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24
6ooD ROADS AROUND A FARM
Driveways Are Frequently Of Sufficient
Importance to Warrant Some Sur
face Improvement.

UFrom Weekly News Letter. United States
Department OF Agriculture.)
Roads and drives immediately
around the farm yards and barns
which are used very frequently are
usually Of sufficient importance to
warrant some surface improvement
Very light. or extremely sandy soils
cut up badly in dry weather, while GER
tain heavy and absorbent soils become
very sticky and soft during the rainy
season. Where any considerable
amount of hauling is necessary, roads
over soils Of this character may re-
Quire to be surfaced
Many of the materials ordinarily EN-
ployed in road construction will be
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

Mai. George w. Evs.ns. who mas
been disbursing officer of the depart
ment of the interior at Washington
for more than 80 years. has paid out
or Uncle Sam approximately $780,
100000 without error or loss to the
United States or to himself.
The rolling stock Of the Italian state
railways at the close of the fiscal year
1912, included 4,?71 steam locomo-
tives. 80 electric locomotives. 10,037
passenger coaches. 92.s27 freight cars,
e,37I baggage and postal cars and
1888 work and repair cars,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

Winter has yet brighter scenes-he
boasts
splendors beyond what gorgeous SUM
mer knows.
Or autumn with his many fruits and
woods
All flushed with many hues. Come
when the rains
Have glazed the snow and clothed the
trees with ice.
While the slant sun of February pours
Into the bowers flood of light. APP
proach.
The incrusted surface shall upbcar
thy steps.
And the broad arching portals Of the
grove
Welcome thy entering
--Rrvant
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

on brown paper to absorb the excess
of fat Spread with creamed butter,
mixed with very little mustard.
Haye ready short slices of very thin
bacon rolled and skewered with a
toothpick and fried crisp. Set one on
each round of toast. Press into the
space around the bacon, chopped
pimentos or stuffed olives.
Another most tasty canape is pre-
pared as above, las to the bread
then cooked bacon, chopped olives, a
dash Of mustard with butter is spread
on each after being pounded with a
pestle; decorate with slice of hard
cooked egg.
Corn Soup.-Scald five cupfuls of
milk with stalk OF celery and an
onion cut in halves. Remove the
onion and celery after 20 minutes and
add one and half cupfuls of corn
pulp. Melt one-fourth of a cupful of
butter and when bubbling hot add the
same amount of -four, half teaspoon
full 6 pepper and teaspoonful and
half of salt, add two cupfuls OF we'll
seasoned chicken stock and stir until
boiling hot. then add the milk. Serve
in soup plates with few kernels of
freshly-popped corn on each
Chopped ham with bread ind sea
sonings makes delicious stusfng for
onions Parboil the onions. remove
the center. chop them and mix with
the ham and seasonings, then pour
around the onions. chicken stock or
butUr and water or cream and bake
until thoroughly tender.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24
New Strength for Lame Backs
and Worn-out Conditions

Dear Mr.. Editor;
I suffered from lame back and a
tired. worn-out feeling. Was unable to
stand erect and scarcely able to get
around. It would usually come on at
first with crick in small of my back.
I took Anuric Tablets and my back
commenced to get better did not
have to walk doubled over as l did
before using the "Anuric." II is the
best remedy have ever taken for
what it is intended to relieve.
A. @. DRAKE.
NOTE:--When your kidneys get
sluggish and clog. you suffer from
backache. sick.headache. dizzy spells,
or the twinges and pains of lumbago,
rheumatism and govt. "Anuric" 10 the
most powerful agent in dissolving
uric acid, as hot water melts sugar.
Ask the druggist for "Anuric." put
up by DR.. Pierce, IN 50-cent packages.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24
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dABK[E4A

Out Of she bosom Of the air.
Out of the cloud-folds OF her gar
ments shaken
Over the woodlands. broad and bare.
Over the harvest fields forsalsen.
Silent and soft, and slow. descends the
snow
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

fered with female
trouble, backache,
nervous spells and
the blues My chill
dren's loud talking
and romping would
make me SO nervous
! could just tear
everything to pieces
and ! would ache all
over and feel so sick
that ! would OF
want anyone to talk
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

dLtTaCtIVe.
Rice SaIad.-To two
cupfuls of cold boiled
rice take one cupful OF
finely diced, deep red
beets and a cupful of
chopped celery. Do not
mix until time for serv-
ing. then combine with
French dressing on
head lettuce leaves
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24
MANY scnool Children arc stckIv.

Children who are delicate, feverish and cross
will get immediate relief from Mother Grays
Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse the
stomach, act on the liver, and are recommended
for mplaining children. A pleasant remedy
for worms. Used by mothers for 2S years. All
Druggists, Csc. Sample FREE. Address, Mother
Gray Co, lie Roy, N. Y.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24
siIaqe 10 Much Cheapest.

At the Ohio station silage produced
milk for 6S cents per 100 pounds and
butterfat at 10 cents per pound The
grain ration produced milk at $1.05
per 100 pounds and butterfat for %
cents pound.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

to IS TOIUeu TWO OF tHI6e
tablespoonfuls of fried
corn. Escallope,. corn
may be used for this re-
cipe or any leftover
corn dish.
Mexican Chilli Con Car
ne.-Take a piece Of suet
the size of a cup, chop
fine and try out; remove
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

is supposed to be out in
the celebrating air and
have a better appetite.
Bacon Canapes.-Cut
bread in circles of two
and a half inches in d.
ameter, saute in bacon
fat on both sides until
we'll drowned. then drain
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

Fools and children can be relied up
on TO tell the truth--at the wrong
time
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

1t is not always advisable, to tell
all one knows. but It is well to know
all that one tells.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

just a little change OF
cooking or garnishing-
Boiled Rlce.-Put rice
on to cook in boiling wa
ter using a quart of salt
cd water to a cupful of
rice; after twenty min
utes add a tablespoonful
nf hrffer and Mace the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

When the world rrowns. we can
face il; but let it smile, and we are
undone. -Lytton
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24
RECIPE FoR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint Of winter add or. Bay Rum, .
small box Of Barbo Compound, and i OF. az
glycerinc. Apply to the hair twice week
until 1t becomes the desired shade. ANY drug
gist can put this up or you can mix Il Il
home At very little cost. 1t will gradually
darken strcaked. faded gray hair. and re-
moves dandruff. It is excellent for falling
hair and will make harsh hair soft and glossy.
1t will not color the scalp, ID not sticky or
greasy, and does not rub of. ADV.
Charles M. Schwab has been made
trustee OF Cornell university
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

make as look older tlsan we are. Keep
YOUR Eyes young and you will look young
After tneyMovies Murine Your Eyes. Don
tell your age. Murine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago, Sends Eye Book on request.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24
Cub II In Tanrnunhlv.

A sprain or strain should have i'm
mediate attention to check the swell.
ing. Rub on, and rub in thoroughly
Hanford's Balsam CT Myrrh and you
should have quick relief. Always have
a bottle on hand for accidents. Adv
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24
Good Roads Booster.

There's one sure way to make every
citizen booster for good roads: buy
him an automobile
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach One little Pellet foi
a laxative three for a cathartic.-Adv
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24
| OWE
MY HEALTH
To Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.

Washington Park, Ill. = 81 am the
mother of four children and have suf-
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24
sEAsoNABLE DISHES.

During the cold weather heartier,
richer dishes may be served, as one
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

Matrimonial bonds are not always
. safe and profitable investment.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

But an heiress never has cause to
doubt her husbands love for her
money.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

sAvoRy DISHES.

A simple omelet may be made more
nourishing by adding to it just before
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24
GOOD THINGS FOR THE TABLE.

This rice dish is one not common
and which will be both appetizing and
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24
FOR PLEURISY, BRONCHITIS
AND SORE THROAT

Readers are advised not to dose the
stomach. The best way to quickly
overcome soreness in the throat or
chest is to rub on true Mustarine. which
all druggists keep on hand in the origi-
nal yellow box for about 25 cents.
IL Is quicker and more efficient than
any liniment Rub 1t on at night and
blessed relief comes by morning. True
Mustarine liz made by Begy Medicine
Co, Rochester, ~ Y 1t stops Rheu-
matte pains and Neuralgia almost like
magic. There's blessed relief in every
rub. IL stops pain and congestion.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

Home is bower Of bliss to some men
only when it's the LEFT bower.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

Have Good Roads.
Good roads may be had by dragging
Use the drag.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

Use Hanford's Balsam when all else
fails Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24
WHAT TO EAT.

Some of the common foods may he
transformed into real delicacies by
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

A slip Of the tongue is often more
serious than a slip OF the foot.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

Uruguayan banks have gold re-
serves aggregating $20,645,667
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24
Build Better Roads.

Every rain is an argument for the
365-day road.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

Piles Cured IN to II Days
Druggists refund money IL PAZ0 OINTMENT fails
TO cure Itching, Blind, Bleeding Protruding
Piles, First application gives relief. Soc
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

Jonah was a conundrumand the
whale had to give him up.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-02-24

African women work as coal beavers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-03
BEYOND RECALL

Forget that you helped send en- in.
nocent man TO his death? You will
be lucky II ever you can forget II.
Or perhaps" he sneeied. "independ-
ent womanhood and public career
take no account of such trifies as
judicial murder"
Don't" she said again, imploring.
ly. ''Oh. John. do you suppose you
car make me feel worse than do?
When he was sentenced he turned
toward me aud looked me full In the
eyes. And his look went through me
knew, whatever the evidence against
him. that Biwin Martel was inno-
cent. | went 10 the district attorney.
begged him-osl my knees begged
hin-to get Martel a reprieve until
you could be heard from. Mr.. Hal
loran Just laughed at my plea and
said: 'Reprieve and such legal de-
lays are for rich men. Not for poor
guys who haven't caEh or influence.
IL IL wasn't for an occasional poor
man caught In It's meshes. the law
would never have fair chance and
I'd never make Il record" | resign
cd my secretary ship. that very min
ute. and carle back home. But |
can never undo what | have done"
Never" coldly assented Leonard.
1.-The law has been satisfied. And JUS
tive has been cheated. II Edwin
Martel had had money enough. he
could have gotten a delay until !
came home. As ne didn't-the law
took It's course. The law that you
save me up for The law whose
study YOU preferred TO the honored
position OF wife and mother"
"Oh. John" she wept. IL have
sinncd' have sinne1 horribly. But
I've paid I'VE paid in tears. in an
grish. in hcartbreak' Is there no for
givcness? Can you never take me
back ana give me another chance?
III spend my whole life. trying to
atone
Like granite his face was set, as
he gazed coldly down into her linz
ploring eyes. Then-betwecn him
and the woman who so vainly en-
treated his forgiveness and love-a
shadow seemed TO fit. The shadow
OF Edwin Martel. And the shadowy
lips seemed. &c Leonard's excited
fancy, 10 ,nurmur:
Forgive as you hope 10 be for
given IL can forgive her, cannot
YOU"
Involuntarily. Leoaard's sternly
folded arms opened. And the girl
lie loved crept weeping into their
tender shelter.
end OF Eighth Story
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-03
THE. CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE
Any Girl-,As Told to Margaret Waverly-(Contnued)

They kept me under opiates until
the day of the funeral. Aunt TIA
chel arranged everything. Dad was
brought back to the home and he
and mother were placed In one
grave.
up in my room, for / was too Ill
and weak to go downstairs. heard
the sound OF the solemn music and
the droning OF the minister's voice
every time anyone opened my door.
AT last could stand It no longer
and | asked Sarah TO lock It.
Aunt Rachel thought was crazy
that did not want to see my dear
old dad and my darling mother In
their last resting places. She did
not know that after everyone had
gone to bed but my faithful Sarah.
who had asked to keep vigil, | came
down the stairs the night before
the funeral and took leave OF them.
From my fathers letter, sup
posed was well provided for, in
fact, had not thought anything
about what was coming TO me.
was too much taken up with the aw-
full cataclysm OF the present.
81 remember kissing them both,
once for myself and once for each
other. and then ! went upstairs to
my room and for the first time In
many days, in some strange way,
felt little comforted.
Sarah however. seemed to feel
that needed some more OF the
sleeping potion and obediently took
IL. | did not come back 10 con-
seriousness until heard the moving
OF chairs and subdued voices that
told me the last service over my
dead had begun.
after all was over, ! could hear
Aunt Rachel asking someone II |
was we'll enough TO see her.
1.-THE sooner we get everything
over and find out just where Paula
stands. the better I heard her say
al don't think she II quite able
10 lulh dDOut net dhdhS yt'' oaiu :"
kindly voice that recognized as
our dear old doctor--the one that
had been with my mother when |
was born.
There won't be dollar for her,
and can hardly see what she will
do She has never done even the
least personal thing for herself.
at will be almost impossible to
have her with me. as both my daugh-
ters are TO come out this winter
When anyone sees Paula 1t will
bring the old scandal back.
lord Crewe Is to be over here
this winter. His family entertained
us a great deal in England. or
course, We will have 10 pay him
some attention
"Do you know. Margle. ghost oil
a smile broke through my pain-stif-
fened lips as I heard that. II was
so like selfish Aunt Rachel. ] had
often wondered how she could have
any Of the blood OF my gentle moth
er In her veins.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-03
LITTLE STORIES FOR BEDTIME
Old Mr. Toad Takes a Message to Peter.
,CopyrighL ISIS W. Burgess)
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.


Old Mr.. Toad sat on top OF the
old stump Just inside the dear Old
Brier Patch watching Granny Fox.
She was doing just as little Mrs.
Peter had said. just hanging around.
She would go away for a little while
and then she would come back. A
shrewd twinkle crept into bid Mr..
Toad's eyes as he watched
1T looks TO me as II Granny has
something on her mind" said he to
himself. "Of course little Mrs.
Peter is so afraid Of Granny that
she won't believe anything but bad
OF her. She thinks that Granny IA
hanging around here for nothing
but the chance OF catching Peter,
because she knows that he Is sick
and so cannot run. But IL that
was what Granny has In mind she
never would keep In plain sight;
she would hide. | wish the old lady
would come near enough for me to
speak to her"
II seemed as II old Granny Fox
must have known the wish OF Old
Mr.. Toad. for just then she started
straight toward the old stump on
which he was sitting. or course she
didn't know what Mr.. Toad had
wished for, for she didn't even
know that he was anywhere about
But the result was just as II she
had. for she kept right on until she
was just on the edge OF the Old
Brier Patch right in front Of the old
stump.
How do you do. Granny Fox?
You look as II you might have some
thing on your mind" said Old Mr.
Toad
Granny Jumped. She was startled
for she had not suspected that any
one was near. She recognized old
Mr. Toads voice and looked every
where for him except in the RICH:
place. You see she supposed that
OF course he was on the ground
| Old Mr.. Toad chuckled. 1--WE gone
up In the world since you saw me
last" said he and chuckled again
al his own joke.
Then Granny looked up and saw
him on top OF the old stump. She
grinned. and Mr.. Toad saw that II
was a very good-natured grin. "You
certainly have" she replied. 81 never
expected to SEQ the day when
would look up to you. Mr.. Toad"
Old Mr.. Toad considered this re-
ply for minute, trying TO decide II
Granny meant more than the words
seem TO mean, and then decided
that she didn't I've been wonder
ing" said he. what brings you over
TO the Old Brier Patch"
"You wouldn't believe me IL
should tell you" replied Granny.
"Yes would" replied Old Mr..
Toad.