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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-23
If Too Fat Get
More Fresh Air
BE MODERATE IN YOUR DIET AND
REDUCE YOUR WEIGHT, TAKE
OIL OF KoREiN.

Lack OF fresh air Il is said weakens
the oxygen carrying power Of the
blood, their liver becomes sluggish, fat
accumulates and the action OF many OF
the vital organs are hindered thereby.
The heart and the beauty OF the fg.
ure Is destroyed.
Fat put on by indoor life is un.
healthy II nature is not assisted in
throwing It of serious case of OBJ.
esity may result.
When you feel that you are getting
too stout. take the matter in hand at
once. Don't wait until your figure has
becomes joke and your health ruined
through carrying around q burden Of
unsightly and unhealthy fat.
Spend as much time as you possibly
can in the open air; breath deeply, ana
get from Martins drug store, 1926 Main
street, a box Of oil Of korein capsules;
take one after each meal and one be.
fore retiring at night.
Weigh yourself every few days and
keep up the treatment until you are
down to normal. OIL Of korein is alb.
solutely harmless, is pleasant to take.
helps the digestion and even a few
days treatment has been reported to
show noticeable reduction In weight.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-23
:: CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE ::

while was dressing for class l was
handed telegram which read, Your
mother very III. come home at once
81 don't know how got ready for
the train. had only little over all
hour TO make 1t, but the girls were
all so kind.
"All the time / could only sense
one thing. Your mother is very i'll,
come home at once
Some one got my tickets and ar
ranged for a stategoom and 1t was on
ly long afterward that | found out It
was Jeff Perrigreen.
"'You remember jeff, don't you.
Margie?' He was that red.headed,
freckled.faced awkward son OF the
grocer.
Don't you remember when we lit.
tie wretches used to pass him with
our heads held high, in the throes of
snobbishness, because his father sold
our fathers the food which we ate?
Thomas Jefferson Perrigreen,
Ugliest boy that ever was SEEM
zone Of the boys gave It 10 him
and he wrote on the other side: When
the prettiest girl that ever was seen
thinks enough Of the ugliest boy to
write poetry about him, he is happy
II was furious. To think that the
son OF the grocer should have the
nerve to write to me. ] took the note
and deliberately tore It up before his
eyes and let the tiny pieces fall from
my hands In disdain as l had seen
my favorite actress do little while
before.
81 did not see jeff again for some
years. as l went abroad with my fam.
lily. and then came back to enter Vas
sar.
''In the meantime / had heard that
Jeffs father had become a wholesale
grocer, and that the Perrigreens had
become wealthy and jeff had gone to
Yale.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-23
WORTHINGTON.

Miss Addie Brunette OF Pennington
is visiting with relatives here this
week.
Mrs. Arch L. McIntire of Fairmont
was recent visitor with friends
here.
Rev. L. v. Reamer preached at the
Methodist Protestant church on Sun
day evening, filling the appointment OF
the pastor who failed to reach here.
]. Lane Parrish was elected Mayor
Of Worthington on Monday evening
to fill the vacancy caused by the re.
moyal OF A. L. Mason from the mu.
|niclpality.
Frank Baker has been elected as
sergeant Of the town Of Worthington
TO succeed W. E. Basnett whose term
expired some time ago.
Real estate is still changing hands
up here. Mrs. R. E. Robey sold the
lot adjoining the NJ. P. church this
week. Claude L. Davis, Jas. W. Davis
and Fred NJ. Blllingslea were the pur.
chasers.
Mrs. Arlie Barbe and daughter.
Maxine and son, Marcus, left on Thurs.
day morning for visit with her pa
rents. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. v. MILAN near
Warrington.
Glasses No. and 4 Of the Christian
Sunday school picnicked at Paradise
last Sunday. A. J. Mcdaniel and Law.
renee G. Sandy are the teachers.
Will D. Jacobs met with a painful
accident on Monday losing a portion
of one finger on his left hand.
A large party Of young folks from
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-23

II started the story Just as Paula
: told 1t to me. JIM" said.
"That Is good idea, Margie, for
IL ! remember correctly, Paula was
a very good talker."
well. here goes-Remember It is
Paula talking"
"rll never forget my twentieth
birthday" she ban For that day was
happiest and saddest, think, OF any
in all my life.
"You know how was brought up,
Margie, to have every wish gratlfed.
how my dear mother and father only
seemed to live to make me happy.
II entered Vassar very early, and
my four years there were spent more
in making friendship than in study.
why need dig among the dry
books when | should be going home
soon to take my place in society? All
the girls liked me and ] had enter.
tanned them In relays at my home on
holidays and at our summer cottage
during the long vacations.
IT had made the basketball team
: and the college dramatic society, and
my chum was sure that / was going
to be chosen as one Of the ~ prettiest
girls Of the graduating class for the
daisy chain
my chum had taken honors In high
trnath.' in history and ciyics, and yet
as she stood looking at me that morn.
ing as ! was tying up my mop OF
blonde curls preparatory to basket
ball practice, knew In my heart she
would give up gladly her title Of 'clev.
crest girl in the class II by so doing
she might be chosen to bear that daisy
chain
81 was the only blonde in my class
and that perhaps signaled me out
among the black, brown and red hair.
cd maids that made up that years
graduating contingent.
eft Is a grand old world, OLA
said to my chum, and am so happy
to think I am going home now to Just
appreciate IT,
"'Touch wood said Ola, who was
rather superstitious.
".sHow silly! laughed, and Just
TO bother her I persisted in keeping
my hands off OF any wood. You dear
old thing ! said. kissing her, you will
be coming down to the cottage by the
Fourth Of July and we'll have a long
summer Of Just good times
II ran across the campus to the
gym and Immediately forgot every.
thinS in a rafting game Of basket!
ball.
Very soon my chum came in, her
face all aglow with pleasure. You
have made the chain,' she whispered
when she got me alone.
II wish l could tell you, Margie,
how felt, my heart got so big
could not speak.
Every girl likes to be called good.
looking. and to be singled out from
"a whole class as one OF the ~ pref.
test girls at vassar, meant lot to
me.
atThe decision has not been official.
ly announced yet said oio, but l
know you are going to lead the chain
u went back to my room after my
shower In q dream Of bliss.
.ItSwas almost too good to be true,
] thought, and also was right, for
a ai
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-23

ing. preferably in the country or sub.

ing. preferably in the country or sub.
urbs.
But II you are going to walk, walk
briskly, don't doddle along for It takes
brisk walking TO bring about the mus.
cular activity that makes the lungs
demand and get an increased supply
OF fresh air.
While walking gives the muscles
and lungk needed exercise It also q
one OF the most effective ways OF
soothing the nervous system, on &C.
count Of its automatic rhythmic co..
ordination Of movements.
But the ordinary amount OF walk.
ing that even the energetic city man
gets Is not enough exercise for the
muscles OF the back and shoulders
Nor does 1t give the muscles and or.
gans OF the abdomen enough work %
do.
To get the proper results, daily
walking should be linked up with q
systematic setting up drill" OF Is or
20 minutes every morning btfore
breakfast and for the best results, ev.
cry night before retiring.
The man whose work forces him 10
hold his body in a strained. unnatural
position for many hours q day will
find walking and setting up" drilla
especially beneficial in correcting the
faulty position which his body Is apt
to acquire.
Remember 1t Is cheaper to wear out
shoe leather even at present high
prices than to rust out heart, lungs
and muscles.
DO YOU KNOW THAT
proper light, food and fresh air are
indispensable to health?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-23
HOME MAKING HINTS
! FOR The JUNE BRIDE
Is
How She May Furnish in
Good Taste And Small
Cost.
BY LESLIE KING
OF the Hartley Store

Believing every woman has the
home.maklng instinct, the June bride
wants her home to be attractive. not
merely for the sake Of those who live
in It but because she enjoys the ad.
mirption OF the friends for the home
Of which she is Mistress. 1t Is her only
way Of expressing her ideals and her
good taste. This being true much
thought should be given the question
OF what designs are best suited to the
home. Colors and size are also very
necessary and the different period de.
signs govern this situation.
! Question OF price arises in very
I important place. You may select fur.
niture of meaningless design that
cast more than the very attractive
Z historical period furniture that has
everlasting effect and which will al.
ways be a pleasure.
Perfect reproduction OF time hal.
lowed period designs, which once
would have been priceless are now be.
Ing shown In local stores at price
z any home can afford. The workman.
!. ship is perfect, the finish faultless,
and the profusion of designs enables
7 you to indulge in your taste wheth.
or II be for the delicate Sheraton, the
dainty Queen Ann" the sturdy JAG.
obean or any OF the beautiful repro.
auctions OF the master craftsman Of
bygone days.
Designs best suited to the bedroom
are Louis XIV denoting the graceful
and feminine, 1715-William and
Mary the plainness years of 1888.
( 1702-Queen Anne. frail year of 1902
Chippendel. denoting Oriental year OF
17l0-Adam. denoting cane, year Of
1850.
Dining Room and Living Room
William and Mary denoting plain.
ness year OF 16ss.1702; hJacobean, de.
noting slender and graceful year Of
1850; Colonial, denoting mixture year
of 100. Mahogany.White Enamel and
Ivory are the woods and finishes best
suited to the bed room.
To obtain pleasing rugs and drap-
cries effects Jacobeaumghogany or
fumed oak are best suited to the din.
ing room.
Brands Of furniture that are known
the world over are Berky & Gay,
d Stictley, .Baldwell & Patch, Luce and
many others well.known to your local
supply.
The Kitchen
Labor as well as money.saving dc.
vices should predominant.
Kitchen cabinets srould have much
consideration. Construction Of this
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-23

piece should be the object, as a great
many cabinets are constructed to sell
and do not last or give service. CabI.
nets well chosen are Sellers cabi.
nets and Green Castle" cabinets.
The stove is of course your source
of expense In the kitchen, therefore
should be of the modern gas-saYing
kind. this saving can be made by sc.
lecting some the post at controlled
stove, among them being the popular
direct action.
A visit to your local department
stores will add much to your ability
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-23
HINTS
WALKING

When a person walks. briskly, three
times as much air is drawn into tho
lungs as is inhaled when sitting down.
This proves walking 10 be one of the
most effective as we'll as cheapest
forms OF exercise.
II you are a desk worker take the
time and make the effort to walk, at
east part of the way 10 and from your
office. Put in good part of your
Sundays and other holidays in tramp
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-23

to buy and choose your own furnish.
ings well. They may give you some
Idea about arranging your rooms and
they show many typical examples Of
the period styles that are the mode.
That you should be well acquainted
with before your final decisions.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-23
Entertained Homo clrcle.

Mrs. Floyd LETTERS entertained the
members Of tho Hope Sewing circle
last evening at her home on East Park
avenue. The evening was spent at,
needle work and refreshments were
served.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-23

the town had a marshmallow party at
Paradise on Wednesday evening. Mes.
DANES A, ]. Mcdaniel and Elizabeth
Snoderly were the chaperones.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-06-23

Formerly an artists model. Miss
Mcclure Is named by Mrs. Gallatin
Welsh in her suit against Charles New
bold Welsh, millionaire clubman, for
$4,000 annual alimony. Welsh de.
tends Miss Mcclure.
Evening star., 1916-04-14
To Restore Popular Rule.

The democratic party was called into
power. declared Senator Walsh. TO re-
store popular government, and had
done SO
1t set about. pursuant to its pledge
TO the people" he continued, "and it's
time-honored policy, to enact a tariff
revenue tariff, Differences may exist.
always have existed, touching the
principle upon which customs duties
should be laid. The wisdom of the I'm
derwoo Simmons law as a whole may
be questioned, but no man has had
the hardihood to assert that in a single
line is reflected "a tender concern for
any private interest rather than for
the public good. The income tax fea
ture of the law. which will yield $780,
100000 of revenue for the current
year. makes start toward lifting the
ever-increasing burden of taxation
from the backs of the needy and the
toilers to place them in some fairer
measure upon those whose demands
upon the government are larger and
who. blessed with great wealth, feel
them less The act represents an
honest effort to translate the popular
will with respect to the national rev.
enues into law
Evening star., 1916-04-14
PRESIDENT ASKS|F
COUNTRY IS READY
'Foresees Test OF Principles in
Need of Serving interests
of All Humanity.
SHOULD AVOID QUARREL
NOT OF ITS CHOOSING
Not Moved by Personal Ambitions.
Says Mr.. Wilson at Common
Counsel Club Banquet.

President Wilson announced himself
the apostle of humanity, speaking at
the Jefferson day banquet given by the
Common Counsel Club. last night, at
the New Willard Hotel He declared
himself not moved by personal ambi :
fions nor enthusiastic over party sue
cess. but interested in helping to lift
the load depressing humanity.
He made his prayer that the United
States be not drawn into a quarrel not
of its choosing. but bluntly asked the
country whether it is ready for the
test of its high principles. with the
courage TO go into such a quarrel and
withdraw not only when the objects
of the United States might be gained
but when the interests of humanity are
served
Evening star., 1916-04-14
Criticises Republican Party.

He criticised the republican party as
provincial in spirit. declaring that the
nation al this time demands service
essentially non-partisan, not only in
consideration of foreign affairs, but in
domestic affairs as we'll His declara-
tion of opinion that the nation has now
no need for violent or ambitious men
was interpreted as a reference to for
mer President Roosevelt and evoked
applause.
He analyZed government as of two
kinds-one, as practiced by the repub-
lican party. of trusteeship-"a careful
ly handpicked body of trustees'-im-
posed from above: the other. as pur-
posed by democracy. government by
responsible and responsive servants of
the great body of citizens able to un-
derstand the common interests.
He declared that democracy is not
the partisan of the poor against the
rich nor of labor against capital. nor
partisan as between classes as against
any legitimate business interest. The
administration. he said. had endeav-
ored to be partisans of both sides and
would draw them together in the COM
mon interest of all the people He gave
his opinion that power will never again
be intrusted in the United States to
those who would use it in their own
interest.
Evening star., 1916-04-14
Subway Engineers Vote to Strike.

NEW YORK. April 1.-THE engineers
employed in the new subway system
under construction here. by 4 vote
OF $40 to los. decided in. favor
of a strike. Onicials of their union
said. however, the engineers would not
quit work unless an attempt were made
by the contractors to employ strike.
breakers In the places of the laborers
Who wentf)n strike last week for high
Evening star., 1916-04-14
Nearly Eight Hundred at Tables.

There were nearly 500 guests seated
at tables under the 1ag-draped ceiling
in the big dining hall. In the midst OF
the feast before the oratory had be-
gun the wife of the President led a
party of ladies into the room, taking
seats in the big box. Accompanying her
was the wife of the Vice President.
the daughter of the President, Miss
Margaret Wilson: wives of the mem
hers of the cabinet and the ladies of
members of the Common Counsel Club
There were fifty at the head table
where Robert W. Woolley, director OF
the mint. president of the club, pre-
sided as toastmaster. Among those
present were the Vice President, nearly
every member of the cabinet promi-
2ent officials. visiting state democratic
chairmen and others well known in the
ranks of democracy
Evening star., 1916-04-14
Shaft at Roosevelt.

Besides the President the speakers
were: Senator Henry F. Hollis of New
Hampshire whose toast was, What
me Administration Has Done for the
Farmer. Representative Carter Glass
OF Virginia, Democratic Financial Pol
1cies." and Senator Thomas J. Walsh of
Montana. Three Years of the New
Freedom
Toastmaster Woolley in his opening
remarks took shy at Roosevelt that
Won him applause.
There are some among us" he said
VINO seem to think that the democratic
party is bound to be victorious next
November because Z r. is in violent
eruption again, is burning Barnes and
yelling loudly for the Heroic Mood.
while he looks after his Bacon, dimes
win practical men. and Roots for
peace at Roosevelt rates; because Bur-
ton. with perfectly good record for
being on both sides of most questions.
Is preparing to lombard the great
common people with Latin quota tions.
and Penrose is returning a boos, for
every knock received from Oyster Rav
and because the du Points and the Esta .
brooks wouldn't think they were keen
ing up with the Joneses if they didn't
get INTO the game"
The present administration d.c1.od
senator Hollis the first speaker. aim
10 dnord to every farmer the facilities
winch have transformed the farmers
me and more 1T wishes to add enioy
meht- and zest and health and in
ased profit. he continued, TO the
hafd work and drudgery of the farm
~ desires to teach better farming, bet
Ter business and better living"
The results brought bout by the pau-
banking system were detailed by Rep
'resentative Glass. He proc,aimed
president wilson the master mind in
the construction of the federal reserve
act.
II was his infinite prescience and
patience 1t was his patriotism and
power-hIs passion to serve mankind
,nat gave zest and inspiration to the
ooh''e lof nnancial freedom" declared
OF December 90. 1913, he affixed his
signature and seal to House bill. 7s3,
there was consummated legislative
miracle
Evening star., 1916-04-14
Boys Hats
ze:z:=: a: 90

For the boy who wears a Nor
folk Suit-the new pleated top
cloth hat-English, you know.
ONew straw hats for boys to
years at S1.00 to $3.50, on second
floor of new building.
Evening star., 1916-04-14
Wash Suits
95c to $3.50

For boys OF "a to 9 years
all the new English. French and
American styles for this SPRING
summer of 1916.
OThe suits at CSC will be
delightful surprise-so unlike the
commonplace stereotyped STYLES.
Evening star., 1916-04-14
Boys Refers
Special: $3.95

For boys of '21s to 10 years
the new spring reefers, of shep-
herd checks and novelty mix
lures. .......
0Did you pay $500 for your
boys last REFER? Yes. Then see
these at 1886
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-22
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At the Lyric

The Lyric offers for the first half of the week a well balanced bill, in which comedy predominates. The inimitable Billy B. Van, an old musical comedy favorite in Birmingham. assisted by the Beaumont sisters and several other per- sons, presents playlet entitled "Spooks, g in which he has plenty of opportunities to display his versa tility. There are few men on the stage who equal MT. Van as comedian, and none who approaches him in his particular line of work "Spooks contains much of the material formerly used in one of MT. Vans mus ical shows, but is still vastly amusing and created great hilarity at the per- formances yesterday afternoon and last night.
 Alice Lyndon Doll and company gave a high-class musical entertainment Three attractive young women took part, fol- lowing their vocal selections by the sort of rapid-fire piano humping on three in stIuments which seems to suit the tastes of many vaudeville patrons. However. no disparangemen of this number is i'm tended, as the voices were good, the young women dressed we'll and they re- ceived quite an ovation, being forced to respond to several curtain calls
 Gilson and Demott in Names Don t Count" a conventional sketch, consisting chiefly of songs interspersed with some more or less entertaining comedy, made a favorable impression.
 Santey brothers opened the performance with rather original acrobatic speciality and the juggling of Gaston Palmer was much better than the average. Mir. Pal mer of only does number of difficult tricks with skill and dexterity, but has sense of humor. He deserves a vote of thanks for not attempting the usual batter affected by so many jugglers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-02-22
SPECIAL BARGAINS BY MERCHANTS IN TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

Loveman, Joseph & Loeb are advertis- ing suits made to your order for s2.5o to
 Louis Pizitz is featuring Palm Olive Soap offer for 44c
 American laundry explains new method of handling fancy work.
 Realty Trust company have per cent securities in $1o0 denominations.
 Jacob Drug store offers Tono water at 15 cents.
 Wells publishes some timely advice on the clothes situation.
 Robert stubbs announces "open house. for Indian Day-today
 Porter says jump in on these spe- cial reductions on Porter clothes.
 McVay advertises seed potatoes onion sets and reasonable seeds