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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-23
Grain and Produce.

CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-Authoritative
announcement that legislation for an
embargo ON foodstuffs would have sub.
stantial backing in Congress did a
good deal to nullify the greater part
OF a sharp new advance In the price
Of wheat. After rising In some in
stances as much as 4ssc bushel. the
market turned weak and closed un.
settled at net gains Of &c to 1Ac.
with December at Sl.53is to S1.S3A
and May sl.sSM. Corn finished 1c
to 11s61Sc UP and oats UP 1sc to
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-23

Christmas stocks are now being laid
In by the stores OF the city. orders for
the bulk of the holiday materials hav
ing been placed several weeks ago
Toys, special holiday candies and dec
orations. and all the hundred and one
things that are prevalent during the
Christmas tide, are being unpackGa i'll
easements aHa in Jew days will be
gin to maks their appearance in store
windows,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-23

line to whom the ball will be snapped.
In any case he will he right there II
there is any ball.playing to he done.
Will Johnson be the Progressive Re.
publican candidate for President III
1920? Select President fro,u Cali.
fornia? And neglect the pivotal states
Of New York and Indiana? Ask Will.
cox 1.-THE gentleman who managed
Judge Hughes campaign. BY now
he may have a guess.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-23
WILSON'S REPLY,

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Nov. 3D.
President Wilson today sent Il tele-
gram to Charles T.. Hughes acknOwl-
edging his message of congratulation
received last night. The Presidents
telegram said:
81 am sincerely obliged to you for
your message OF congratulation. Al.
low me to assure you of my good
wishes for the years to come"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-23
SUPPLY RIGHT KIND OF FOOD
It Must Contain Enough Of Feeding
Constituents to Maintain Bird
and Stimulate Growth,

The kind Of food should be such
that the fowls will relish 1t and It
must contain enough Of the feeding
constituents to maintain the birds and
stimulate growth and development.
This will require study and attention
to details which y. Of course. method.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-23
HELP wANTED-MALE

wANTED-Men. Steady winter work
inside. Apply Helmick Foundry Ma.
chine Co., Eighth street and Belt Line.
list No. 1925
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-23
INDUSTRIAL
F AIRMONT

Stone from the quarries in Bloom.
ingtOm, Indiana. from where the stone
for the new Presbyterian church Is
coming, is arriving little more regu-
larly than it did few weeks ago and
consequently work is progressing bit
more rapidly. For time because of
labor shortage IN the Guarries it was
almost impossible to get shipments
Under any circumstances.
The etching departments o: the Mo.
nongah Glass company have proved
SO successful, and the ware turned
out by them has become SO popular.
that still further enlargement OF the
plant Is being effected. Girls are be.
ing taken on every day to supplement
the force already at work and 1t Is
me intention Of the heads of these de.
partments to have the present opera
tive force at least doubled in years
time. The work, done mostly by girls,
is very light and pleasant occupa.
ton, consisting almost entirely Of
painting the articles to be etched with
wax mixture.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-23
MONEY ToLoAN.s

THE BUCKEYE SAVING AND LOAN
Company Of Bellaire. O.. has moaSy
to loan on desirable real estate. Sci
Paul G. Armstrong. Attorney. ga
Trust Bldg. 7th Floor, Fairmcnt, M.
Va,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-23
WANTED

WANTED OLD FALSE TEETH
Don't matter II broken. Ipay5 Sis00
to $500 per set. Mail to Z. MaSer.
2O07 S. Fifth street. Philadelphia. "a.
VIII send cash by return mail.
1D-25.26 No 16xSl
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-23
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Baby buggy good condi.
ton. half price. Apply 200 aBeil
view avenue. 11.20.tf No 1864
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-23
FLATS AND APARTMENTS

FOR RENT-Two flats In Hays Build.
ing. Monroe street. Apply A. a.
Hays. Bowling Alley. 9.1.tf No. 1899
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-23

FOR RENT-January !, 1917, six
room furnished house. South Side
close in. Address Box 1864, West Vir
ginian. 11.22.6t No 1864
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-23
FINANCE, OIL AND Gas

A0%c. Provisions closed irregular
varying from &C off to rise OF 10c.
Articles Open Close
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-23
RooMs-FURN1sHEp

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished room.
gentlemen only. 124 Fairmont Ave.
Bell phone SO. 11.11.tf No. 16ll
FOR RENT-Two furnished rooms on
first floor, for light housekeeping
All conveniences. 4S61h Monroe St.
11.21.5t No. 1856
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-11-23
LOST AND FOUND

LOST - During Fairmont fair vel,
child's small silver pocketbook. Win
name Mary" engraved. Finder pieaseI
call Bell phone 901. 11-21SSt No. ft5S
LOST in Fairmont Monday bunch Ok
keys. Reward II returned 70 box
1862. West Virginian. 11-22-at No 1e62
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-06
Wouldn't Bring an Action.

There is a story told OF a very emf.
nent advocate, now no longer with Us
who once, while endeavOring TO dis.
suade a friend from going 10 law. was
asked what he would himself consider
a sufficient ground for resorting to liti.
CATION.
MY dear fellow he replied, 81 do
not say that in no conceivable circum.
stances would take proceedings
against anyone, but | do say that II
at this moment you deliberately upset
my ink on the thblecloth, chucked my
wife out OF the window. threw that
volume OF reports at the bust Of Black.
stone made hay with my furniture
and finally tweaked my nose, should
no doubt use my best endeavors to
kick you downstairs; but. once rid of
you, either by force or persuasion, no
power on earth should induce me to
bring an action against you"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-06
HIS BACKBONE is A SPRING
The Swapping Bug Has a Spinal Col.
umn Like a KnIfe-Wise Pro-
vision OF Nature.

The swapping bug has spring in
his back like a knife When not In
use as a spring, # serves him as a
backbone, so you see he is believer
in scientific efficiency and makes one
part of his machinery do the work of
two. His spring backbone, or back.
bone spring, If you prefer, gives him
power to jump. which In turn gives
him his name.
Nature probably gave him the spring
to help him get on his feet when he's
on his back. You've noticed how help
less some insects are when you lay
them on their backs. Not this one,
however.
He slips his backbone out of its
groove and then slips II back again.
suddenly. The spring pops him up in
the air, he turns a somersault and
drops right side up.
Spring backbOnes are common In
several other beetles. The beetle of
the pestiferous wire worm, which de
stroys the farmers crops, has a spring
in his back. Other members of the
family make their homes In trees or
decayed wood.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-06
Fire Escape for Horses.

A large packing concern in Califor.
mia has installed an automatic means
for opening the doors OF its horse sta
Bile which allows the horses to escape
at any time of the day or night II
there is danger OF FIRE. says Popular
Mechanics Magazine. The device
is operated much the same man
ner as an automatic sprinkler. When
the temperature in the stables
rises to a certain point a weight
is released which falls on a lever
that In turn releases all the doors
simultaneously At the same in
slant certain noises are made me
chanically which Brighten the horses
from their places The releasing lever
is occasionally operated by hand to
give the horses a fire drill Each
horse soon learns to trot from its stall
when the door opens and the alarm
sounds.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-06
Changing Seasons Bring Colds

Stuffed up head, clogged up nose,
tight chest, sore throat are sure signs
of cold, and Dr. Kings New Discov-
cry is sure relief A dose of this COM
bination of antiseptic balsams soothes
the irritated membrane, clears the
head, loosens the phlegm, you breathe
easier and realize your cold is broken
up. Treat a cold persistently, half
way measures leave a lingering cough.
Take Dr. Kings New Discovery until
your cold is gone. For AZ years the
favorite remedy for young and old.
At your druggist, SOC.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-06
sHEHIFF's SALE

state Of Colorado,
County Of PrOwers, IS.
In the District Court
H. T. Wheeler.
Va ''''''''' NOTICE OF SALE
George j. Ikelman. Joseph W.
Iksiman. J. 3. Harden and the
First National Bank OF Holly,
Colorado. a corporation.
Defendants.
Under and by virtue Of a decree ana
order Of sale entered in the Dislflcl
Court OF the County Of PrOwers ana
state OF Colorado on the 22nd day Of
August, A. ID. 1916, wherein IL Is De
creed that there Is due the above named
plaintiff. II. T.. Wheeler from the above
named defendants George j. lkClman
and Josgph w. Ikelmau on a certain
note and mortgage the sum OF twenty
three Hundred Seventy eight ana ~
100 Dollars tS237sf9l, and interest
thereon from the 22ud. day OF August
after set forth at the rate Of per
And in and by virtue Of said decree
and order Of sale, 1 the underslghed' l.;
Provers and State Of Colorado. am aui=,
thorized directed and empowered to
eNpose for sale certain property here
matter described, at public auction
place of said sale by previously pub
fishing the same for four successive
weeks in weekly newspaper publish
ed in the city Of Lamar. County OF
Pruyers and State OF Colorado. for the
purpose OF realizing the amount so
found due to the plaintiff aforesaid.
with interest. costs and expenses OF
Vow THEREFORE,. public notice
ia hereby given that / will on SOtur
day. the 23rd day OF September. a. D.
1916 at the hour OF ten o'clock in the
forenoon Of that day at the West front
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-06

door Of the court house in the city OF
Lamar. Ia said County Of ProwerB aud
State Of Colorado. sell and dispose or
the following described property. to
wit.
All OF Lot Twenty-oue (2l), Block
Eleven I'D. original town of Holleys.
with all improvements thereon. situate
iu the County Of PrOwcrs and State Of
Colorado. at public auction for cash In
hand TO the highest and best bidder.
FOR the purpose Of realizing the amount
so found due the plaintiff as afore-
said. with interest. costs and expenses
Of said sale.
l. c. DOWNING.
sheriff Of the County OF PTowers and
state OF Colorado.
First pub. Aug. -. 1916.
Last pub. Sept. 20. 1916
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-06
NOTICE OF APPLICATION 10 LEASE
STATE LANDS

Office Of the State Board Of Land Com
mlssioners. Denver. Colo. aug dsi
18Th. 1916.
Notice is hereby given that A. Kern.
Colorado. has made application No. a
G2lg to lease the following described
School Lands. situate in Prov ers touu-
Is. Colorado. to-wit.
Lots j. 2. 3. and 4 and y II OF n =
Section 10 Township 20 s.. Range a w
Notice is further hereby given that
all other persons desiring 10 hle an ap-
pliCutiun to lease this tract OF land
must file the same ia this 0flce prior
to September 20. 1916. as no other ap-
pllcatiUu to lease the above described
lands VIII be considered after said
JNO F. VIVIAN,
Register State Board Land Commits
alouerB.
LUCY Il. PEABODY.
Deputy Register
First pub. Aug. 20, 1915.
Last pub. Sept 10, 1914
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-06

Willis is more ambitious and gifted
than l." said Hector.
Then that is settled" said Mrs
Marsh. with a misty approving look
at Hector. And the shawl have been
knitting for so many years goes with
the home and all there is in it. I'm.
less you marry some high-up belle OF
fashion. Hector. your wife will be glad
TO wrap It around her. cold winter
days"
Wen leave the high-up belle OF
Hector In fact, think he has his
eye on one such there already"
Willis looked embarrassed. then
rather proud. He was of the fash.
ing. buoyant sort. and he secretly de.
spised what he called the old-fash
Toned humdrum ways of his cousin.
Il shall always keep the shawl as
d cherished memento, Aunt" declared
Hector Loyalty. and SO the matter was
settled Mrs Marsh had spent most
OF her leisure time in knitting. and
Hector thought tenderly Of the tired
old fingers that had assuaged ennui
and pain through occupation.
Mrs. Marsh was right in her
prophecy She never saw the old
home again. Her legacies were cas-,
lily arranged. and within the year Hec.
tor found himself the legal owner of
the old home. 1t seemed to him that
no palace could be more welcome
II was furnished comfortably. 1t was
near the town academy where he was
one Of the professors. There was a
vegetable garden. and fruit End chick
ems. He settled down to practical
housekeeping, a happy and contented
man.
Willis had accepted the house in the
city with some grand plans in view.
He grumbled because. with the excep
ton OF a few hundred dollars at bank.
his aunt had left no liquid funds. By
the end OF year he was established
as g doctor with a fashionable ellen
tele, and had married lady more re-
nowned for her social eminence than
either her intelligence or means.
For Hector life went on evenly. en-.
ioyably. He was able to nvs and
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-06
Should sIoan's Liniment Go Along? ?

OF course it should! For after a
strenuous day when your muscles
have been exercised 10 the limit an
application Of Sloan's Eminent will
take the soreness and stiffness away
and get you in fine shape for tomor-
row. You should also use it for a
sudden attack of toOthache, stiff neck,
backache, stings, bites and the many
accidents that are incidental to
vacation. I'VE should as soon leave
our baggage as to go on a vacation
or camp out without Slona's Lini-
ment," writes
mcnt." Writes one vacationist: ave
use it for everything from cramps to
toothache." Put a bottle in your bag,
be praperad or tunatelasueannser
be prepared and have no regrets.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-06
The Old
Shawl
D
By
JESSIE L. SHERWIN
x SsGSGSCS geese seSeSs
copy right. 1916. by ". c. Chapman.)

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o' ,A'H M ~ = ui' I-ia,
ecu '''' 'o' 'H''e' "e' iH'oi
ne ne
20 ioo'''lE at 'h'"sS 81
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'-s l1'He-
'''' ""''"' sh.S CIV ui'y 'n'loo VI
t''''Ha '''o"s" 'ne WINTER Is 10 80 u
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The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-06
remove Face Blemishes

Pimpies, blackheads, acne, letter,
ring worm and that dreaded eczema
can be permanently removed from
your face and body by DR.. HobsOn
Eczema Ointment. 1t is no longer
necessary 10 go around with an un-
slightly complexion and suffer the
pain and annoyance that goes with
unsightly ailments. DR.. Hobson's Ec-
zeba Ointment is a time tried, guar
anteed remedy, good for infants,
adults and aged who suffer with skin
ailments. Buy a box today, start us
ing at once. Money back if not sat
isfied. Soc at your druggist
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-06
Fat a DISADVANTAGE.

That too much fat is a condition
which neither the possessor OF It nor
his physician should ignore was as
serted by DR.. Jacob Gutman. instructor
In medicine, New York Post Graduate
medical school and hospital, in an al.
dress before the New York Physicians
association. Excess OF fat Affects the
heart r. putting an extra burden on It:
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-06
sloan's Liniment for Neuralgia Aches

The dull throb Of neuralgia is quick
ly relieved by Sloan's Liniment, the
universal remedy for pain. Easy 10
apply; lit quickly penetrates without
rubbing and sOOthes the sore muscles.
Cleaner and more promptly effective
than mussy plastcrs or ointment; does
not stain the skin or clog the pores.
For stiff muscles, chronic rheumatism,
govt, lumbago, sprains and strains it
gives quick relief. Sloan's Liniment
reduces the pain and inflammation in
insect bites. bruises, bumps and other
minor injuries 10 children. Get a bot
tie today at your druggist. 25c.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-06

II augments the labor OF the muscles
of breathing. the diaphragm in particu.
lar: it interferes with the vital func-
lions of the liver and other internal
organs, and by filling the intermuscu
lar spaces 1t compresses the muscle
tbers. causing atrophy and degenera-
ton.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-06

No one can either feel good nor
look good while suffering from con
stipauon. Get rid Of that tired, drag
Dr. Kings New Lie Pills. Buy
box today, take one or two pills at
night. In the morning that stuffed,
dull feeling IS gone and you feel bet
ter at once. 2Jc at YOUR druggist.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-06
Politics.

Il always like to meet a fellow who
came from the farm"
'Yes?"
Yes. You can advise him to go back
to It If he isn't a success and congratu-
late him on leaving It II he is"
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-06
\ Hacking Cough weakens the Sys-
TEN

Don't suffer with a hacking cough
that has weakened your system-get
bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discovery,
IN use over 40 years and benefiting ali
who use 1t. The soothing pine bal
sam with tar heal the Irritated air
passage sOOthes the raw spots, lOOs-
ems the mucous and prevents raclEiu.
the body with coughing. DR.. Kings
New Discovery induces natural sleep
and aids nature to cure you.
The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-09-06

George wants some of the pies like
you used to make"
We'll my dear?" said Georges
mother.
so want to ask you If you would
lnan me the pattern"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-11
BANQUET TONIGHT
TO RALPH C. SCOTT
Y. NJ. c. A. Pan-American
Club to Honor Man Go
ing to South America.

Ralph C. Scott who will be Tulsa s
representative in Santiago. Chile, ar
rived in the city yesterday for n few
days visit prior to his departure for
South America. A banquet will be
given at the "Y" tonight by the Pan
American club. Mr.. Scott being the
honor guest.
a feature of this evenings enter
tainment will beehe r,esence of Senor
Jose L. Escobar. former athletic di-
rector of the Y. NJ. G. A. at Chihua-
hua. Mexico. who got in early this
morning. lie will make a talk at the
banquet.
Sencr Escobar is tne of the earnest
and able group of educated young
McXicans who are ow coming into
prominence and leadership in bedrag-
glcd Mexico. lie is a man not only Of
the highest Christian character. but
at the same time Of unusual versa
tility and ability. beng writer. ora
tor, student of public affairs and ath-
lctic leader If young men.
AS on author Mr.. Escobar has man
Tested unusual ability He has writ
ten number of essays on philosophy
and religion as well as novel and short
stories
Tho Pan American club which
gives the banquet tonight. consists of
those who subscribed to the popular
subscription promulgated by the Y
NJ. G. A. which is II Keep Mr.. Scott
as Tulsa's representative in Santiago
1t already las reached total of over
Il hundred members and has provided
ample funds for one years work on
the foreign field.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-11
TO WORK FOR CIVIC
BETTERMENT OFC|TY
Council of Women to Sup
port Any Measure for
TuIsa's Good.

course of study and work strictly
adhering TO civic lines for next year
was the result of the last regular
meeting of the Tulsa Council OF Wom-
en- Yesterday afternoon in the public
library. Mrs Charles r.. Lahman pre- %
sided.
II was the first meeting of the
council in the now library. each of the
II federated clubs of the city being
represented by two or more members
and the session was one of the most
enthusiastic Of the year,
The object OF the council for the
season l9lG-l7 will be to assist in the
travellers aid work, to aid the library,
TO lend its assistance in the cleanup
campaigns and in fact to aid and
support any worthy cause which may
bc brought to its attention in the max
inc of Tulsa n better, more healthtul
ana more beautiful city III which to
live,
Election of officers resulted in Mrs
lahman again being chosen presi-
dent, Mrs. A. w. Roth, vice president: /:
Mrs. Charles l.. Hall, recording Soc
rctary; Mrs. +. W. Mundt, correspond
ing secretary, AIRS l.. Il. Burhans,
treasurer
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-11
Putting in Cafeteria for
Operators; TO Serve
Food at Cost.
THREE MORE CABLES
Are Taking Up Office
Space as Fast as the
Leases Expire.

Tulsa hello" girls are TO have theii
own cafeteria where they may obtair
anything to be found ir the cook book
at cost price. This announcement
was made several DAYS ago but actuaI
work on putting the fourth floor of
the Pioneer buildilG IN shape to re-
ccive the dining room was started
yesterday morning.
This plan Is similar to one that has
been adopted in oklahoma city and
will make 1t possible for every enc of
the two hundred operators in the en-
ploy Of the Pionee" company To OBJ
tain their meals without leaving the
building ana at "A cost much less than
same food could be procured at any
restaurant.
Such a plan had long been contem-
plated hy the telephone company and
as fast NJ leases on office rooms in
the building have run cut the Pioneer
absorbed them. 1t is the plan of
the company to take over the entire
building. with the exception of the
second floor, as quickly as possible.
New Equipment.
Many improvements are now being
made. including the string1ng of three
cables which Will greatly facilitate
the hGndlinR OF local calls and give
cmploymen: To more operators. Addl-
tional syitchboards and toher appa-
ratus is also being Installed
G. c. Travelstcad. cashier for the
Pioneer. said yesterday: I'VE need all
the room we can get and scme time
we hope to be able to acquire the en-
tire building. The cafeteria is one OF
the things that will greatly help the
operators. For instance they will be
able to purchase cGp of coffee and
rolls for two and half cents and
other foods at similar rates.
I'VE intend to expand as fast as we
can get tn room. We employ nearly
two hundred young lady operators
who answer On average of 10000
local and 2,j00 long distance calls
each day."
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-05-11

schools annual May festival. At 4
O'Clock they will board chartered in
terurban cars at Archer and Main
ana &c to sand Springs. where they
will he placed in charge of the Sand
Springs commercial club. After a
tour of the factories and other inter-
osting places the press bunch will be
taken to beautiful Sand Springs park
and given an open-sjr barbecue.
At 1880 o'clock Friday night Merle
Thorpe Of the University Of Kansas
and j. c. Morrison CT Morris, Minn.,
will 81 eak at Convention hall and an
interesting evening Is promised.
saturday at noon there will be a
luncheon at Hotel Tulsa for the visit
ing ladies. followed by an automobile
ride. Saturday evening at 6 O'Clock
the annual banquet will be held. AZ
terward the annual bali will occur in
the same building.
The oil field excursion Is scheduled
to start Sunday morning at 1890
o'clock