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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
Early Use of Elevators.

The earliest mention of a device In
any way resembling the modern eleva-
tor or ''lift" may be read in Vitruvius,
who describes a hoisting machine
which was invented by Archimedes.
This elevator of the second century
B. @. was worked by ropes which were
coiled upon winding drum by cap
stan and levers. The same writer
refers to another similar machine
which was made to rotate by a man
who walked inside the capstan. Such
a primitive elevator is still in use to
lift passengers and freight from the
first to the second story of a convent
on Mt. Sinai.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
Cant Cut Off My Leg"
Says Railroad Engineer

II am railroad engineer about 20
years ago my leg was seriously injured
in an accident out West. Upon my refus-
ing to allow the doctor to amputate It
the wound. have tried ali kinds OF
salves and had many doctors In the past
20 years. but te no avail Finally l re-
on my leg. You cannot imagine my as
constituent when | found II was doing
what over 100 things had failed to do. My
leg is now completely cured. Gus Hauft,
1893 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn N. Y.
1T makes me feel proud to be able TO
produce an ointment like that" says
Peterson. Not only do | guarantee Pc
tersons Ointment for old sores and
wounds, but for Eczema, Salt Rheum,
Ulcers, Itching Skin and Blind, Bleeding
or itching Piles, and | put up big box
for % cents, price all can afford to pay
and money back from your druggist II
not satisfied" Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

My grandson, four years old, was
knocked over by motor bicycle few
months ago. He was unconscious, but
not hurt seriously. A few days later,
when he was feeling pretty good,
asked him why he did not think of it
that his papa had forbidden him to
go across the street. ooh, grandma,
| had no time to think. l could only
quick close my eyes" he answered.
Cleveland Leader.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

sprinkle with -four, then drop in tea
spoonfuls in round heaps far enough
apart so they do not touch and bake
in moderate oven.
Bund kuchen.-Beat q half cupful
of softened butter, with one-half cup
full Of sugar, four eggs, the grated
rind Of a lemon, one-half pound Of
raisins, one teaspoonful of salt; add
yeast cake, softehed In a little warm
and three and three-quarters cupfuls
of sifted flour. Work the dough with
wooden spoon, butter the pan well
and sprinkle with -four, pour in the
Tough and letsit rise for three hours
IN warm place, then bake in a hot
oven. Cover with paper If it browns
too quickly.
Schwarzbrod Torte.-Cut in thin
slices rye bread well dried, or dry in
the oven, then CRATE fine. Pour over
cupful of the crumbs, a tablespoon
full Of vanilla and a half cupful of
grape juice. Add two cupfuls of fine
ly chopped almonds, four ounces of
citron, the rind of a lemon, one tea
spoonful Of cinnamon, one saltspoon-
full Of cloves, and tablespoonful Of
flour. Now stir one and a third cup
fuls of powdered sugar and the yolks
Of dozen eggs until foamy. using four
yolks to begin with and adding them
one by one, stirring well after each adj
dition. Mix lightly, then add the
stiff1y beaten whites. Butter the bak-
ing pan, sprinkle with crumbs and put
in the cake mixture. Bake forty-fve
minutes. If it browns too rapidly,
cover with paper.
Butter Cookies.-Stir and beat a
cupful of butter, one-half cupful Of
sugar, one whole egg and the yolks Of
two flavor with almond and add two
cupfuls of flour, sifted with teaspoon
full Of baking powder. Cool for an
hour, then cut out with small cooky
cutter, brush with the white of an egg
and sprinkle with granulated sugar
Nul. hl44neeQ
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
A Monument to Pioneer Cowboy.

The memory of James (Kid) VIII
loughby, pioneer Wyoming cowboy,
who died in Los Angeles recently, will
be perpetuated by the frontier days
committee, which will erect n monu-
ment in Pioneer park to commemorate
his early deeds. The memorial will
be paid for by popular subscription.
Already subscriptions are pouring in
from pioneer plainsmen, former asso-
ciates Of the noted cowboy.-Cheyenne
State Leader.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
In Boston.

Now" said Boston schoolteaeher
to her class in English, lean anyone
give me word ending in GUS mean
ing full of, as dangerous, full of dam
ger, and hazardous full of hazardf"
For moment there was dead ST
lence. Then small boy raised his
hand.
We'll" Queried the teacher, what
is your word?"
Then came the reply: "'Pious, full
of pie "--Tit-Bits.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

7ached al over, was constipated,
had indigestion, was extremely nerv-
Gus; another discomfort was shifting
rheumatism, something I had had for
years. At that time it was in my hips
and lower limbs. l began taking the
Anuric Tablets according to directions,
and can say, and speak in the bounds
of truth, that / have not had rheuma-
tism since. / have no indigestion and
am not constipated. The reli IF given
could not be more satisfa ctory."-
MRS. JOSEPHINE CORDER RYMER.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

| the burial of the dead. The country
round about, the city itself, is strewn
and dotted with tombs, from the hum
Bile mud mound of the common man to
the elaborate shrine-topped mauso-
leums of princes and even kings. The
dead are more numerous than the qiv-
ing in Kun, but the natives do not
seem to be conscious of any funereal
atmosphere.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
Life as an lnsniration.

There is no greater joy than the
feeling that some act of ours has in
spired another to be brave and strong.
One of the beautiful things about right
doing is that it is an inspiration to
others. No life is real success which
has not scattered inspiration all along
the way.-Girl's Companion.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

said the Foolish one. It's too much
to expect of us. It's enough that we
are Flies
"Off he went buzzing again, while
tie other Flies buzzed around him and
admired him because of the wonderful
trip he had taken.
"'But what did you have to eat on
the triDT asked one of the Flies sud-
denly.
"'Oh, the box broke at one end
which held the cake said the Fly
and ate cake all the timer
"'You're a wonderful Fly the 9TH
ers all buzzed.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
Diminishing Returns

spent Christmas day with my sis
ter who has two boys that were on the
sick list with chickenpox. When din
ner was announced the boys were told
that they could have only their broth,
but nothing solid to eat. After the
meal had been well under way, Vim
cent, seven, remarked to his father
Daddy, don't things taste good when
you can't have them ?'-Cleveland
Leader.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

We never hunt for
our food. We just
nibble at what we
see--food that was
never meant for
US. And we're not
W h a t they call
healthy
!" who care s
a b ut b ei n g
healthy?' a S k e d
the Foolish Ely
W h o h a d W on
Fame.
" we just spoke
It, said the others.
4" we can't be
healthy and Flies,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

back to his home
in Flyland he told
his til er Fly
Friends about it.
" You see,' said
the Fly, 4 was
what you might
call a foolish Fly,
"And the Flies
buZzed arou n d
him, saying. Fool
ish Fly. He was
tt Foolish Fly
" But why were
you foolish 2 one
of them suddenly
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

asked. lie was u
little Fly sitting upside-down on the
ceiling, and he had been having a nap.
But he had heard the Fly say that he
had been foolish.
Because said the first Fly, 4
thought / would not move away with
my Family. I said would stay where
| had been all summer.
"'My Family had told me that it
would grow very cold and that
couldn't stand it. / must leave with
them for warmer climate.
"'But / didn't think / would feel
the cold. / thought that ! had had
such marvellous escapes all summer
from Fly paper and such things that /
could stand the cold. OF course
didn't really know what the cold was
like
"'You poor Fly said the others.
"'And how ! did suffer with the
cold. ! dropped and thought j could
never stand it. But / found one spot
where it was nice and warm. 1t was
In sunny window near thing they
called radiator.
"'But when night came and the Sun
went down the cold seemed to be
colder than ever. How cold it can get
And the Fly shivered.
"'The next day. continued the Fly,
i went to another sunny window, and
from there I hoped down into suit
case which was lying open. l saw in
1t a piece of cake which was later
packed in box. 1t was some special
kind Of cake that was being taken
away in the suitcase. But, do you
know, got caught in that suitcase?
There weren't many things in it--and
somehow or other / escaped being
crushed to DEATH
"'What marvellous escapes you do
havep said the other Flies.
ct am lucky said the Fly. But
oh, how foolish / was to have tried to
stay in cold place.
"'You were a foolish Fly they all
agreed. But you were very lucky
too
"And then the Fly began to buzz:
"T was a foolish Fly,
ga foolish Fly was II
L thought I'd be SO bold,
And stay where ii was cold.
"'Alas / almost froZe,
but then took doZe,
land in a suitcase came
land now / have won fame
"'You certainly have buzzed the
other Flies. You will be famous for
ever after because you Travelled in
suitcase and came to a warmer climate
after the rest of US. A fiy's life Is
none too long. We might as well be
warm and well fed while we may
"'Well be warm and well fed, for
soon Wen be dead buzzed the Fly.
"But after ALL said the other Flies,
we don't wonder they don't like us.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
e THE
E1KITCHEN
E5CABINE T q

Don't you ever stop to realize that
no one is wholly indispensable in this
world. Someone can take our places
ii we drop out. Why not accept all
that is offered to US and get the most
out of life we can?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
His Compromise.

"You shouldn't have spun your top
again, Robbie. Mollie SAINT say her
prayers with it humming away like
that" THAT'S all right, mother. It's
humming hymn"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
What Is Genius?

Genius is handsome name fire.
1uently given to Woodworking men
after they have finished tough job
The American Magazine.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

Nebraska Leads the World.
Now that European production has
been shut off, Nebraska leads the world
in the potash industry.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

Just whistle bit IL the day is dark,
And the sky be overcast;
II mute be the voice Of the piping
lark
Why. pipe your own small blast
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
Supply Depot.

"Wombat seems to be getting rich
fast. What's he up to?"
II believe he's running service
station for fountain pens"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

IUOUS WIFI CHIt, HVHC6
cakes with large amounts
of eggs or butter are
quite too costly for every
day use.
Imperial Pound Cake.
To a half pound of
softened, not melted, but
ter add a half pound of
sugar; when well blend
ed add the grated rind
and Juice of q lemon. q
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

SuIIIcIentIy SUSTAINING TOT
a light refreshment.
German Cookies.-Stir
until foamy one and q
third cupfuls Of pow
dered sugar and three
eggs, add a few drops of
vanilla and two cupfuls
of flour. Grease the tins
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
The Cause.

$50 Gladys has no longer golden hair.
What is the reason2s
II suppose 1t is the high cost OF
dyeing."
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

Good health cannot be maintained where
there is a constipated habit. Garfield Tea
overcomes constipation. Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
Sure Enouob.

Father-Didn't tell you not to pick
any flowers without leave?
Willie-Yes, but all these howers
had leaves.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
An Exchange Of courtesies.

"Six cents loaf for bread? How's
that?"
you'll pay ten before the winters
over" snapped the baker.
"Maybe so, but | won't pay it here"
And Mr.. Dumdum walked out.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

When man hears the first spring
robin he gives himself all the credit
that belongs TO the robin.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
West Virginia Folks Testify
Volga, w. Va.-"Golden Medical d

Az y AANai 1AoN
covery proved SO
beneficial in m Y
past state of ILL
health that / was
glad to try Anuric,
the new discovery
of DR.. Pierce. 1
was in a delicate
condition and suf-
fered from many
di S C 0 m f ort S. I
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription makes
weak women strong, sick women well, no
alcohol. Sold in tablets or liquid.-Aay.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
Woman judges in Queensland.

Woman Justices are sitting in the
present session of the high court at
Brisbane, Australia, for the first time
in the history of Queenstown.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

The OuiniDe That Does Not Affect The Head
Because of it's tonic and LAXATIVE effect Laxative
Bromo QulDine be taken by anyone without
causing nervonsness or ringing IN the head There
signature 10 on each box. &c.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
A Trace Of Envy.

ut appeared to me that Mrs. Blink
cried more than you did ut the matt
nee"
did she?" exclaimed Miss Cayenne.
"Trust her TO get her moneys worth I"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
Progressive Motion.

"The world moves in cycles"
Eyes and it is fast getting to move
on motorcycles
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

Cure Your Children of Group with Hoxsie's
Group Remedy 1t saves life. suffering and
money. No opium. SO cts. at druggists or
mailed postpaid. Kells Co., Newburgh N. Y.
Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

Garfield Tea, taken regularly, will
correct both liver and kidney disorders.
Adv,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For You
HORSE SALE DISTEMPER

Nothing jolts woman's sweet and
trusting disposition like marriage.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
MDDSH[N|NG
[A|RY TALE
THE FLYs TRIP.
G MACY GRAHAM BONNER

"a Fly" said Daddy. "once had a
very queer adventure and when he got
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
GOOD COMPANY DISHES.

With eggs and butter so high we
need to use both of these precious
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
pAINTIEs FOR THE TEA TABLE.

A sandwich or two with a small
cake or cooky with cupful Of tea is
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

are easy and pleasant to take and excel
lent results are accomplished by their
use. Used by Mothers for 90 years.
Sold by Druggists everywhere, IS cents
Trial package FREE. Address.
THE MOTHER GRAY CO., LIE Roy, N. Y.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

Pure blood is essential to Good Health.
Garfield Tea dispells impurities, cleanses
the system and eradicates disease. Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

Technically speaking, a hairs
breadth is seventeen ten-thousandths
Of an inch.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
Mother Gray's Powders
Benefit Many Children

I IIOu5dHuS OF WIOtII-
ers have found MOTHER
GRAY'S SWEET pow
DERS an excellent rem
edy for children COM
planning of Headaches,
Colds. Constipation.
Feverishness. Stomach
Troubles and Bowel Ir-
regularities from which
children suffer at this
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-26
THE COMMERCIAL CLUB And CITY AFFAIRS
lifted by Ed. M Heemans Executive Secseary:

1t would not be safe for any per-
son to criticise the citizens OF WASH
burn, the members of the CONNER
cial Club or its officers and directors,
or the progressive spirit OF this city,
in the presence of the Secretary. 1t
might, perhaps, be safe, but it would
not be advisable, certainly not good
war tactics. We took the members
of this Club and the citizens of this
city on faith, when we took the job
January /, as they took the Secre-
tary. The only difference was that
they banked on one man and we had
to take on faith some I25 members
and some 1000 citizens. But the
faith was strong upon the part of the
Secretary, from the first. 1t grew
apace.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-26

WE ARE proud of Washburn.
We are proud of the manner in
which the people Of this city
turned out on Tuesday evening
to show their patriotism and to
declare their loyalty to the
Government of the United
states during The present war.
We knew that Washburn stood
right for it is always right on
any questions of city, county,
state or national Importance.
The people here are back of the
Government to a man in the
present crisis. They needed
out the invitation to turn out to
show their patriotism and to
declare their loyalty.
1t was the biggest patriotic
meeting ever held in the city,
in fact it was the biggest meet.
ing ever held here. The parade
was nearly Il mile in length. the
yera Ii use where The meeting
was held vas packed to over
flowing, the addresses was STIR
ing, the singing had the strap to
it that made one feel that the
people had their hearts behind
1t.
Again we say we are proud OF
Washhurn and we are proud OF
the peopl,. which make up it's
population. They are willing,
they are true, willing to go to
any length in the support of the
country and it's flag they
possess the true American
spirit.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-26
THE PAVING QUESTION

So another petition for paving is
soon to be presented to the common
council for action. We knew that
this would come for when the people
of city once start paving they
usually keep it up. The petition
should be acted upon favorably by
the city council for that section OF
the city is also entitled to paving. Ii
is permanent work that is big i'm
provement to the city and while the
cost is considerable the council can
provide means for putting it through.
We also understand that petition
is soon to be presented for paving
one of the resident streets of the
city and that the required number
of signatures will be an easy matter
to obtain
In arranging for the terms of pay
ment Of the paving we believe that
the council should arrange the same
terms for the lower Bayfield, street
paving as was done in the case Of
the paving which was completed last
year, although at the time this was
done we believed that the city
assumed too much of the burden.
But for the paving of resident
streets we believe that the entire
expense should be borne by the pro-
perry owners, the city only paving
for the street intersections. This
will encourage paving, for the ex-
pense borne by the city will be so
small that whenever a petition for
paving is presented it would be
readily granted by the council when
it is known that the expense to the
city will be but trihing.
The Board of Public Works of the
city should recommend this plan to
the council and pass resolution to
that effect before other petitions for
paving are presented. The property
owners want paving for it increases
the value of their property and they
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-26
A Farm for You

Here is IL proposition that man
with but small amount of cash can
handle. 40 lcrt farm 81 miles from
Washburn on Four Mile Greek road
Sew acres now in hay ready for
plow. some wood on corner OF forty,
house Is 20, also good well, soil
sandy loan with clay sub sol La d
was timbrred with hardwood TeIe
phone line aud rural route close,
best of roaG to place. Price 1900
Only very small amount of cash
needed. balance on long easy terms
Inquire of w. A. Robinson, Times
Office.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-26

Well, of course we count fer some
thing, we know. But the most ex-
perienccd of secretaries might fail
utterly if he did not have the right
sort of people with whom to work.
AS time passes, we shall know each
other better and while we do not
claim to be without fault, and do
not expect to find the citizenship
without fault in some tests, in the
main we have learned two things of
each other. We are all on the
square in this work, we are giving of
our best in time and talent and we
are beginning to understand each
other pretty well.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-26

Can ok W. Ii, ca wei, or el
well with impure blood. Keep the
blood pure with Burdock Blood Bit.
ters. Eat simply, take exercise,
keep clean and good health is pretty
sure to follow. $1.00 a bottle. Adv.
Don't use harsh physics. The re-
action weakens the DO wells, leads to
chronic constipation. Get Doan s
Regul4ts. They operate easily. 25c
at all stores. Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-26

During this time, no committee
has failed to meet when called, with
every member present who was in
the city at the time. There has
been no weekly meeting without a
working quorum, and but few with
out really good attendance. There
has never been directors meeting
when each director in the city was
not present at the appointed hour.
No man in the Club or out of it has
ever failed, to the Secretary S
knowledge, in responding to any
reasonable request. That is saying
a great deal and is something we be-
lieve cannot be said of any CONNER
cial club in Wisconsin,,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-26

Has this faith been broken? Has
the Club failed or fallen down? Has
the citizenship of this city been
found wanting? Not in one single
instance during the first quarter of
the work. You remember that in
the beginning the Secretary said he
had no unctious fattery to offer.
That he would not make fish of one
group of men here and fowl of an
other. That he did not practice
saying handsome things about the
men with whom he worked, merely
to make fair weather. Neither has
he nor will he. But every man is
entitled to his just dues and the
work as far as it has progressed has
made some deep impressions upon
the executive Secretary. He has
found out some things. 1t is time
to speak of them.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-04-26

Nor is this all. No movement
has failed, so far. The other day a
committee went out at the request
of the Secretary and under authority
of the Club to solicit among 81
dealers who handle cigars, the sale
of 100, coo 1O-cent cigars, the pro-
duct OF a proposed new factory.
That meant a deal of ~ 900 to
cover the next twelve months. What
was the result? The first two hours
brought in 1000 of the required
number and on the following day the
amount ran to 100000 more than
the required amount and all not
seen. What does this mean? 1t is a
small thing. to be sure, but if the
company carries out its contract it
means SIS, 900 payroll added to the
huge payrolls of Washburn each
year. 1t they do not live up to
their bargain, the dealers do not
take the cigars.