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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-05
GERMAN BENEFICIAL uN,oN

Meets second and fourth Sundays
OF each month at 119 jackson street.
Ernest Echwaner president; II. c.
Noelker, Sec.
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KNIGHTS OF GOLDEN nAol

Meets in Murgrave Hail. w. A. crowI.
{. Hall Grace Mcdonnell, Rec. Sec. -
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KNIGHTS oE coLuMaua.

a, Meets first and third Mondays in ola
MasoiIIc Hall, corner Main and Madison
streets Charles Armbruster, n 81. 10
chestnut Street.
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w, C, T, y,

Meets every Tuesday IN Willard Hall,
W. c. 4. U. Bldg. President, Mrs. W. d.
Evans; treasurer. Mrs. A. L Menear;
Secy. Mrs. J. II. Beckman.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-05

woopMEN OF Thg WOULD,
I, meets IN <. Of =; Han. FIcmInS Bldg,
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A. O. Il.
B. p. O. r.

Meets every second Sunday at KniEths
VI Soiumous Han. M j. O'Seal, Rec. Sec.
SoutIou Division. Ladies' AuxLliary,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-05

Congressman George NJ. Bowers was
at the Postoffice Department today in
the interest OF a constituent, c. r.
Trowbridge, of Bruceton Mills, who
has bid pending in that department
on a star rail route. Mr.. Bowers
brought his influence TO bear to have
the Trowbrldge bid accepted anu
came away believing that his visit had
proven successful,
Before the committee on pensions of
the House yesterday Congressman
Bowers appeared and made an argu-
ment in support of his bill to grant a
pension of $50 a month to Isaac D.
Caldwell, of Baird. w. Va, at the same
time filing a brief containing the evil
dence in support of the bill with the
committee. He also advocated IA
vorable report from the committee on
his bill to grant a substantial monthly
pension to Rufus Champ, of Belington.
D. o. Fout, county clerk of Grant
county, was caller on Congressman
Bowers. He was accompanied by his
brother, ]. E. Fout, of Dayton, o., who
is general manager of the Bonebrake
Theological Seminary at Dayton. The
latter spent the holidays with his
brother at Maysyille, Grant county.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-05
MODERN WoopMEN oE AMERIcA

White Camp No. 547s, Modern
Woodmen OF America. Meets every
Friday evening at their hall IN the
Skinner Bldg. C. w. Walker. Clerk.
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AMERICAN INSURANCE. UNION.
Meets each second and fourth Tuotdav
Of the month In the K. Of p. Hal on Main
street
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LADIES OF MopERN MAccAnFEs

Dent Hive No. 75S. Ladies Of Inc Mod
Fridays OF each month In K. OF p, Han.
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BY CHARLES BROOKS SMITH. |

G. Wilson, of Elkins; Mrs n. w.
Shreye. of Fairmont; a. w. Clary, OF
Martinsburg, and A. *. Arbuthnot, of
Buckhannon.
The postoffice at Union, the county
seat TO Monroe county, arrived at the
distinction of presidential class" on
the first day of last October. The
President has just sent to the Senate
the nomination of Edward H. Shank
lin as postmaster.
Postmasters of the fourth-class for
West Virginia have been commission.
ed as follows: Walter C. Williams at
Holcomb, Nicholas county; Sarah G.
Vanscoy at Progress, Braxton county,
and James E. Sirk at Obrion, Clay
county, a newly established office.
The postoffice on the record as
Ralph, Webster county, has been or.
dered discontinued by the Postoffice
department.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-05
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE

showalter Tent No Mett, .v.rv
ErldAy eveninE IN Mckinney Rldr.
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In the annual postoffice appropria.
tons bill which is now before the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-01-05

ORDER RAILWAY CONDUCTORS.
y Meets every frst ana third sunday "a
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Meets ever Monday evening In III
woodmen OF the World HAN n ire skin-
ner Bldg. i1s Main Street J. II Kin
Degree OF Honor OF the w. 3. Ky.
Meets on the second and fourth Mondny
evenings NJ s o'clock at the samo nIacc.
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West virginians registered in the
Capital today are George w. Williams
and F. S. Richmond, OF Beckley;
Howard Il. Williams, of Charleston:
j. C. Binghamion, of Beckley; Thomas
Raymond, OF Clarksburg; Mr.. and Mrs.
James F. Shipman, of Moundsville; w.
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~ llAINFfI l-FIsIl o TtllUEFNllFTIl Y "a
West Nirstuia Lodge No. 81 Meets
every Monday night az z 0'ciock at Qua
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ORDER or OWLS.
FAirnont Lodge No. 1874. Meets every
Thursday in old K. OF P. Han. McKinnoy
Bid. II. ]. Pearlman. Sec.
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tTaddeil,
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Fairmont Avenue ana First street..
:. y. Hartley president; B Il nufchef'
The Springdale news., 1917-03-30
SWEET CLOVER CROP
 ASSISTS FERTILITY
Yields Larger Amount of Hay and Improves Condition of SoiI-
 Aid to Drainage,

Besides yielding larger crop of hay than other legumes. sweet clover improves the condition of the soil and increases it's fertility. For these req sons it may become valuable acquisi ton.
 Observations made by the Ohio eX pertinent station show that the main roots of this crop often extend nearly thy te feet below the surface, thus breaking up the soil and aiding in drainage, especially of heavy clay soils. These studies indicate that more of this crop than ordinary red clover lived through the drought of 1916.
 Large amounts of organic matter may be added if sweet clover is plow- cd down even eight months after seed ing. Because it is a leguminous crop. a store of nitrogen may also be added when it is given place in the crop ping system.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-30
HANDSOME BROCK OF SATIN.

ally of silk or satin made to slip on over an underblouse of georgette crepe or chiffon. The kimono blouse slips on over the head. and the peplum bl0uSes are made with either short or long pepums. Each of these varieties is made in so many ways that each is q story by itself.
 But the blouse without q peplum, like that shown in the picture, Is made in greater numbers than all the others put together. There is really no end to the variations, in details of decora- ton, in collars. sleeves and cut, that the popularity of this style eompels It is made in all the washable mate rials-including crepe and other silks, and often two materials are combined in it.
 The blouse pictured is of crepe geor- gette with satin collar and cuffs. It is rather elaborately embroidered at the front with silk and beads and is one among many In which a color con- trast is introduced in the emhroidery Among models made of the same ma
The Springdale news., 1917-03-30

The handsome frock of satin appears In the picture to have bias against symmetry and to be q one-sided affcir. But this is the fault of the photo graph for both sides of the overdress are made in the same way. The skirt of the overdress. cut in one with the body slopes downward and toward the back. falling in cascaded plaits It the bottom. In the back it is long enough to reach nearly to the bottom Of the underskirt.
 The nndersltirt Is almost plain. with plats at each side of the front panel and across the back. It has Il wide hem but simplicity in this model ceases with the underskirt The over dress Is. odd and intricate. with grace ful. draped body, following the lines of the figure vaguely and extending be- low the waistline at the front It takes m expert to manage the cutting of garment that is unusual in ad- justment, like this one. The bodice opens diagonally across the front and the opening disappears under an ex-
The Springdale news., 1917-03-30
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GROWTH OF IMPROVED ROADS
Mileage of Surfaced Highways Has Been increasing at Rate of
 16,000 Miles Yearly.

Rapid increase in total expendi lures for roads and bridges, growth of building and maintenance activities under state supervision, and d sharp decrease in the proportion of contribu- tions in the form of statute labor mark the development of highway work in the United States during the past P years. These facts are brought out by statistics for the cal endar year 1915, recently compiled by the office of public roads and rural en- gineering of the department.
 The total length of public roads in the United States outside the limits of incorporated towns and cities was about 2,452000 miles on January l, 1916. Of this, about PIT, GOO miles, or 11.3 per cent, were improved with some form of surfacing. The mile- age of surfaced roads has been in- ereasing at the rate of about 16,000 year, and in 1915 approximately one half Of this increase was made under the supervision of state highway de- .partments. In addition these de-
The Springdale news., 1917-03-30

partments supervised the maintenance of nearly 520O0 miles of main and trunk-line roads.
 The increase in expenditures for road and bridge work in the United States has been from approximately SS0,000,000 per year in 1904 to about $282, 100000 in 1915, an increase of more than 250 per cent. The expendi- ture of state fluids during this same period increased from about $2, ,550,000 to more than 53,000,000. In addition, more than S27,000000 of local funds was spent under state supervision in 1915, bringing the total road aud bridge expenditures managed by the states to $S0,415, ,699 This amount is greater than the total expenditures for roads and bridges from all sources in 1904.
 An increase in the uses of better and more expensive types of roads also is shown by the recently compiled statis- tics. This development has been due, In large part, to the great increase in automobile traffic. It is estimated that there are now approximately two and one-half million auSorsobiles in use of the roads of the country, OF one car for every mile of road. This present motor traffic is in excess of traffic of all sorts 12 years ago.
 The cash road and bridge expendi- lures of the United States averaged only $2S per mile of rural roads in 1904. In 1915 this average had grown to S109 per mile. New Jersey led all other states, both in 1904 and in 1915. with S221 and $475 per mile, respec- lively. Nevada made the least expendi- ture in both years-S3.72 per mile in 1904 and SIT per mile in 1915.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-30

tension of the front that suggests T wide girdle. This is brought around the figure and fastens at the right side, above the hip.
 The sleeves are made of georgette at the upper arm, with long pointed sleeves of satin for the forearm. They are headed by deep cuffs at the elbow and trimmed with pendant buttons. A small shawl collar of soft white satin establishes the relationship of this in teresting dress to the modes of the hour.
 When we come to think of if, there are many kinds of blouses to choose from this spring. There are tWo-piece blouses, sweater blouses kimono blouses and peplum blouses, besides the one-pece blouse without peplum which occupies so much of our atten- ton. The two-piece blouses are usu-
The Springdale news., 1917-03-30
COUNTY IS BUYING TROUBLE
Road That Will Not OutIast It's Cost Is LiabiIty-FinaHy Becomes
 Total Loss.

When a county or township builds n road that will not outlast its cost, that county or township is buying trouble and paying cash for it. It borrows money to buy liability creates a debt to buy something that will be continual expense until 1t finally becomes a total loss through being worn out. And borrowing money to build a road that will not last under modern traffic conditions Is unsound finance.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-30

cold weather, requiring that silage be removed from the surface to a great CT depth each day in order to keep il fresh. It has been noticed that air penetrates into loose, dry silage far ther than it does into that which is moist and compact.
 Thus it is seen that under some circumstances an inch might be sufl- cient, but in order to have fresh sil- age under all circumstances the sil0 should be of such size that approxi- mately two inches will be fed from the surface each day.
 Material for Foundation.
 The foundation of any permanent building should be constructed of dura- ble material, should be of sufficient size to carry the weight of the building and should extend below the frost line.
 The merits of stone and concrete Tor foundation are so well and fa- vorably known that no general dis cussion of these materials is deemed necessary. Cement mortar rather than lime mortar should be used in laying up all stone foundations.
 In extending q part of the silo be- low the surface, the soil should not be used as q part of the form. The concrete should be durable and eco nomical, should contain only clean and durable stone, gravel and sand. Brick foundations should only be hard burned brick laid in cement mortar and when so built are considered sat isfactory.
 The weight on the foundation is practically only that of the wall and roof. For concrete silo under 50 feet in height the width of footing need not be over twice or three times as wide as the thickness of the wall for any kind of soil except soft clay or quicksand
 The heaving action of frost is due entirely to the moisture contained in the soil, which expands with an al- most irresistible force upon freezing. For these considerations, unless the foundation lies in dry, well-drained soil, drain tile should be used to remove the ground water
 Concrete Floor.
 A silo floor need not be thick or ex- pensive, as the weight of the silage, though very great, is distributed even- ly over the surface and would be just as firmly supported if the floor were not used.
 A door for filling, large enough to admit the carrier or elevator from the ensilage-cutter, should be placed in the roof. A simple trapdoor may be used for this purpose but a dormer window with glass is preferable. Some light should be admitted to the silo for if not it will be necessary to use q lantern when removing the silage.
 A silo door should form an airtlght joint with its frame and be flush or smooth on the inside. In addition, it should be convenient for the removal of silage and of q size to permit any person to enter the silo.
 Most patent siIos are now provided with continuous doors which are only obstructed by the hoops or bars ex- tending from side to side. Often these connections or hoops are so close together that the so-called con tinuous door is of little advantage over doors of larger size placed iE the silo wall at intervals above one an other.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-30
REASON FOR GOOD HIGHWAYS
Intricate and Perfect Network of Roads Necessary to Release
 Energies of America,

It is perfectly obvious that you have got to have an intricate and perfect network of roads throughout the length and breadth of this great conti. nent before you have released the en- efgles of America. The blood of the nation will not flow in harmoni- GUS concord unless it can flow in h. timate ympathy.-President Wilson.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-30

terluls there are few that have a vest of satin set in at the front which Is extended with q high collar, for the benefit of women who object to the open throat. There are also Il few models with convertible collars; but the newly arrived jabot of lace, at tached to a high collar Is worn with blouses that open at the throat and is destined to save the day for the very thin woman.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-30
LIVING ON NEGLECTED ROAD
No Man Can Be Cheerful and Neigh borly, Nor Gan lie Be a Really
 Good Citizen.

The man who wrote the famous line 'Let me live in house by the side of the road" had in mind, of course, a good road. No man can be cheer ful and neighborly, no man can be a really good citizen, if he lives in a house by the side of neglected road. Then men who pass his place can't be cheerful. How is the road at your farm, MT. Farmer? Reclamation Record.
The Springdale news., 1917-03-30

Separate blouses with side clCsings and peplums, quite Russian Tn line and further carrying out this idea because of their embroidered finish, are sure to be much in evidence.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08

oaDd, Prince Nicholas, chafes under the monotony of a quiet life. Then comes his discovery of a photograph of to the declaration that it is Flora Bella, a twin sister. The prince is fascinated by the picture and quietly steals away to meet his supposed sister-in-law at the Sign of the Golden Calf. The prin- cess at the same time is induced to return to the home of her former tr1- umphs, just for one night, that she may help place the one-time manager i'll his position. Nicholas makes violent love to the dancer who continues the character of Flora Bella. Then in the end he learns that the fascinating Flora Bella and demure Mania are just a dual personality and boredom Is re- ,.laced by marital passion. The music is by Charles Cuvillier and Milton SchwarzwaId rises to the heights of genuine musical comedy and includes sensuous waltz duet that is tremen- dcusly popular. The book by Felix poernann, revised and adapted by Cosmo Hamilton and Dorothy Donnel- ly, is really witty, as are the lyrics by E Iercy Waxman. The cast will include Eleanor Henry, Viola Leach, Lily Leon hard, Edith Mason. Lynn Pratt, Guy J. SamseL Julian Rubell, Ben Grinnell, Jack Bell. The ensemble comprises a score of girls that can surely sing.
 Prices, 25c to $1.50. Seat sale We'd resday at 10 a. m. Mail orders with cl eek or money order accepted now. Do not send money.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08
HUMOR OF HE DAY

Did she make you feel at home?'
 ''No, but she made me wish l was Brooklyn Life.
 Why did your wife leave you2"
 Force of habit, l guess. She was a- cook before I married her."-Chi- cago Herald.
 Boob (making conversation - passed your house today.
 She (absentIy)- thank you ever so much.-Wfdow.
 She-Is the quarterback a Senior?
 Him-No, GenevieVe.
 She-Oh, I though he must be-be knows such lot of numbers! Record.
 Mrs. Grundry-Is young Von Buff fingham one of the landed aristoc-
 Willie-Not yet. but sister is try ing hard.-WidOw.
 First Girl can't just recall what a fugue is. Do you know
 Second Girl-Certainly! It's one of u ose horrible family quarrels that Southerners carry on through gene rG Gtions.-Boston Transcript.
 My idea is that every straphanger should have 50 cubic feet of air.
 And what are your rights if some other strap-hanger sticks his nose ever into your air?" - Louisville Courier Journal.
 The fair customer made her way to the counter. T want to see some socks" she said.
 The elderly assistant produced boxes immediately.
 For your husband, madam 2" he asked, as he opened one; 'or some thing of a better quality" - London Tit-Bits.
 "Mercy!" exclaimed Mrs. Diggs. '"The baby is chewing on your pocket edition of Epictetus."
 Indeed" replied Professor Dfggs with a proud and hapy look. Let the child alone. It is seldom that a mere infant shows such a pronounced taste for the classics. cs."-Birmingha A ge- Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08
DAVIS THEATRE.
Three Big Keith Acts and Triangle
 PhotopIays-Al Feature Show.

For the first half of this week an other big bill of Keith headline acts Is booked to appear at this theatre, any of the three acts could be the fea- t'-re, for every one of them has just played the larger Keith houses. The comedy act will be furnished by John son Brothers and Johnson, three merry minstrel men, who sing and dance, tell Jokes and are a little minstrel show An by themselves. Waltour and the Princeton Girls will supply the novel, ty on the bill in a sensational aero bstic and cycling act. This is the same Robbie Waltour the world fla nous bicycle rider who is known from coast to coast. Lillian Morley and the McCarty Sisters will lend a little diver sson In a dainty singing, dancing and costume change speciality. Altogether he three acts should make very en- loyable entertainment. The Triangle feature is Clara Williams and William Desmond in The Criminal a f1ve-part production. It is a thrilling story of girl born outside the social pale in 1er native Italy, who is transported 70 America on wave of immigration
 tnd becomes, through her love for children, involved in a Kidnapping .ase. Hans. and Fritz, the two heroes If the Boston American funny page Elll be seen in funny cartoon com toy called Lions and So Forth. Bring he children to see them. Matinee at LIS, all seats 10 cents; evening 6.45 md s.45. 10c, 15c, 20c Special music by the Davis concert orchestra.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-F You Know Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret of keeping young is to feel young-to do this you must watch your liver and bowels-there's no need of having a sallow complexion-dark rings under your eyes-pimpies-a bill ious look in your face-dull eyes with no sparkle. Your doctor will tell you ninety per cent of all sickness comes from inactive bowels and liver.
 Dr. Edwards, a we11-known physician in Ohio, perfected a vegetable com pound mixed with olive oil to act on the liver and bowels, which he gave to his patients for years.
 Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sub stitute for calomel are gentle in their action, yet always effective. They bring about that exuberance of spirit, that natural buoyancy which should be en- joyed by everyone. by toning up the liver and clearing the system of impurities.
 You will know Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets by their olive color. 10c and 25c per box. All druggists.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-08
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Another Big Musical Comedy and Fea-
 lure Pictures Today.


 The management of the Auditorium have booked for all this week the Gus Rapier Musical Comedy company of 4 artists-mostly pretty girls. It is T brand new show for Norwich, with an entirely new cast with the exception of Charles Clarke, one of the principal comedians, who has been seen here before when he was with the White side-StrausS repertoire show several seasons ago. Gus Rapier will be the principal funmaker and he promises to deliver a corking line of comedy with brand new jokes. etc. The bill for Monday and Tuesday will be a very funny one, full of witty lines, amusing situations, and will be interspersed with catchy song numbers by a very pretty chorus of eight dainty girls. The costumes, scenery, etc, are excel lent, and altogether the show promises to be a winner.
 The feature on the picture program will be The Doctors Secret, a merito- rious photoplay in five parts featuring The distinguished royal actress Betty Nansen- The story deals with the dis covery of a serum for the cure of can Ter by a prominent doctor, the formula Of which is known besides himself culy to his daughter. His assistant desirous of knowing the formula, pre- tends to be in love with the doctors daughter in order to reach his goal, Many complications develop whicsl firing about an exciting as well as in teresting photop1ay. The entire show will be changed Monday, Wednesday and Friday. All the main floor will be scld for 10 cents, both afternoon and evening. Shows 2.30, 2, S.45.