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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31
is 1T ADVERTISED?
By Herbert Kaufman

Advertising never before offered
SO much protection to the consumer.
In periods like these-with a short
age in practically all stuffs-sub-
stition is palably .bound to be so
widespread that unbraided mer-
ehandise deserves more suspicion
than ever before.
The advertiser must, above all
else, stick to established standards.
His is a long drawn game and,
however little he can afford to pre-
serve accustomed quality, he dares
still less to lose the results of in
vested publicity.
Trade with retailers who regularly
advertise and ask for goods which
newspapers and magazines have
rendered most familiar. Other
stores and other manufactures aren' t
equally obligated to square dealing.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31
OPPORTUNITIES OF
THE FARMER BOY

Charles Dudley Warner has said
"that everybody ought to De born in
a little red farmhouse with a stone
wall around it," Now we dom t
believe it makes any difference whet-
heE or not that farmhouse has a
stone wall around it, or whether its
color be red or white or green, but
we do say that the boy born on the
farm is born in the realm Of oppor-
tupity. Josiah Strong also said
that "Were he to be born again,
and were Providence to permit him
the choice of a place Of birth, he
would say, by all means, let it be
on farm.
More opportunities offer them
selves to the young people on the
farm than to any other class of
young people. Our city cousins
may laugh at us, but let them
laugh; it is only because they don
know good thing when they see
it."
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31
TEACHERS UNIFORM
EXAMINATION

The second teachers exami-
nation for Elementary, Renew
al, Primary, High School ana
Supervisors certificates will be
given June 7-8 at Philippi and
Belington. The Examination
will start promptly at eight O.
clock, applicants should be in
their rooms early.
Those desiring to pass in this
county for any of the certifi-
Gates other than the elementary
should notify the County Sup
crintendent at once so that ques-
tons for same can be ordered.
Very respectfully,
E. A. HUNT, Co. Supt.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31

BEST REMEDY FOR WHooPING COUGH.
'Last winter when my little boy
had the whooping cough l gave
him Chambe Rain Slough Rem edy,'
writes Mrs. J. B. Roberts, East St.
Louis, III. 'It kept his cough
loose and relieved him of those
dreadful coughing spells. 1t is the
only cough medicine I keep in the
house because | have the most CON
tidence in it," This remedy is also
good for colds and Group. For sale
by all dealer.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31

What will be conditions in our
cities next winter and what will be
the effect upon all industry if food
supplies are scarcer and dearer than
they are now? 1t must be imprsss-
ed upon everybody that no wage
advances or regulation of prices can
add one bushel of wheat or pound
OF potatoes, beans or onions to the
supply after the growing season is
over.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31
HAD A VERY BAD COUGH

This letter should interest every
reader: Last winter l had very
bad cough. | used medicines, but
they did me no good. I tc ok one
bottle Of Foley's Honey and Tar
and it cured me. (Signed) V. De-
Keuster, Amberg, Wis" No sub
stitute is as good as Foley's Honey
and Tar for coughs, colds, Group
and whooping cough.
GRANT GRAHAM, Belington, W. Va
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31
Older BUT STRONGER

To be healthy at seventy, prepare at
forty, is sound advice, because in the
strength of middle life we too often forget
that neglected colds, or careless treat
ment of slight aches and pains, simply
undermine strength and bring chronic
weakness for later years.
To be stronger when older, keep your
blood pure and rich and active with the
ength-building and b1ood-nourishing
properties of Scott's Emulsion which is a
food, tonic and a medicine to keep your
blood rich, alleviate rheumatism and
avoid sickness. No alcohol in Scott's.
Scott & Bovine Bloomfield NJ
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31
USE FOR VACANT LOTS.
People Urged to Raise Vegetables and
Prepare For a Lean Winter,

People Urged to Raise Vegetables and
Prepare For Lean Winter.
1t is a world of lean years. says the
New York Times. Its food Les in this
years crop. The reserves will be ex-
hausted at the end of the crop year.
The outlook is not too roseate. The
English wheat crop is reported back
ward, the Dutch small. French wheat
will yield less than usual Argentina
will have little wheat or corn to ex-
port. The Australian wheat crop is
estimated at nearly 100000 bushels
less than last years. Our big winter
wheat states have not had moisture
enough Early vegetables in the south
ern states have been nipped by frost.
So the shortage goes.
Food prices are high already. This
careless, easy going America must re-
member the ant and prepare for next
winter. One thing nearly all of us out
side the cities, and many urbans. can
do. That is to raise all we can of the
common vegetables, SO easy to raise.
thriving almost everywhere. so large
a part of our food. We can't import
them. We must grow them; and they
should be grown in quantities unheard
OF before, grown by the rich-and the
more they sell the better-by the poor,
by the great mass that is neither.
Beans, onions, peas, potatoes and the
rest these should be the crop Of
everybody with land enough to bend
over in.
Selectmen, town committees, town
trustees and councillors, spy out the
vacant cultivable land and see that it
IS tickled with the plow. Commuters,
VINO farm for exercise and pleasure.
or say you do, this is the spring when
you need to farm for business. More
ground for garden this year; and gar
den for vegetables, not for ornament.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31
Thursday, May 81 1917
BACK TO THE FARM

If we are to avert the calamity OF
very serious food shortage in the
United States, immediate and con-
certed action is called for. The
homely expression, Back to the
FARM significantly expresses the
need of the hour, and every able
bodied man and woman, who can
be spared from their accustomed
employment, is needed somewhere,
either on a farm, or some other
branch of the Government SER
vice. Boys between sixteen and
twenty-one years of age can also rem
der valuable aid in the present ex-
traordinary circumstances by vol
unteering their services to assist in
planting and harvesting farm pro-
ducts during the coming summer.
The need for hundreds of thous-
ands of additional workers in the
agriculture districts OF our country
is imperative and the United States
Department Of Labor, charged with
the important duty of supplying
this badly needed help, is putting
forth every effort to secure the en-
rollment of men, women, and boys,
willing to accept employ ment on
farms, and all persons desiring to
enlist for farm service are urged to
submit their names in person or by
mail, to either of the following Off
ces of the U. S Employment Service
in Zone 8, which includes the States
of Pennsylvania, West Virginia,
and Delaware. Main offices, Nos.
132-134--136 South Third street,
Philadelphia, Pa. sub branches,
Berger Building, Pittsburg, Pa,
and old Federal Building, 9th and
King Streets, Wilmington, Del.
Commissioners of immigration,
Elmor E. Greenawalt, and U. S.
Director Of Employment, James L.
Hughes, who are directing the Fed
eral Employment Service in Zone 8,
state that every effort is being made
to man the farms Of the three States,
comprising the territory coming
under their supervision. AS plant
ing time is already here all appli-
cants for farm work are urged to
present their names and addresses
promptly to either of the offices
given above.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31
A community of Taste and hea ,,i1

A community Of taste and beauty
must necessarily be composed Of
refined and cultured people, and
true culture leads tohigher morality.
There are about our village many
things that commend it There are
things that are capable of improve
ment. Public sentiment will do
much toward beaulifying our dwell
ing, our streets and alleys. Neat
ness, taste and beauty will help US
all. Our moral life would be high
er and our social life purer.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31
PROPER FooD FOR WEAK SroMACHs

The proper food for one man may
be all wrong for another Every
one should adopt a diet suited to
his age and occupation. Those
who have weak stomachs need to be
especially careful and should eat
slowly and masticate their food
thoroughly. 1t is also important
that they keep their bowels regular.
When they become constipated or
when they feel dull and stupid after
eating they should take Chamber
lain's Tablets to strengthen the
stomach and move the bowels.
They are easy to take and pleasant
in effect. For sale by all dealers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31

1t is when the sun has gone down
that the home influences become ac-
tyel and potent. In opening the ten
der buds Of young characters, the
light from the heartstone is far more
efficient than the sunlight. The
distinctive characteristics Of the
home life are manifested most strong
ly when the labors Of the day are
ended and the family gather round
the fireside for the eve ding. One
hour of evening homelife is worth a
month Of the ordinary daily expert
ence.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31
Cur THIS OUT-IT Is WORTH
MONEY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with SC to Foley & Co,
1886 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, Ill,
writing your name and address
clearly. You will receive in return
trial package containing Foley's
Honey d 7 Compound or
coughs, colds and Group; Foley Kid
ney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tab
let's.
GRANT GRAHAM, Belington, w. Va
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31
TROUBLE ENTIRELY DISAPPEARED

TROUBLE ENTIRELY DISAPPEARED.
Knudt Lee, Wannaska, Mimi,
writes "For several years my
daughter had bad chronic cough.
Not until we tried Foley's Honey
and Tar did anything produce any
great relief. In a few days the
trouble entirely disappeared and
has never returned" Contains no
opiates; a safe, reliable, remedy;
children like it
GRANT GRAHAM, Belington, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31
TO PREVENT SELF POISONING.

Bowels clogged with waste matter
poison the whole system. Foley
Cathartic Tablets work gently but
surely; do not grippe nor cause nau-
sea. Recommended for indigestion,
constipation, sick headache, bloat-
ing, biliousness, sour stomach, gas
on stomach, coated tongue, bad
breath or other conditions caused
by disordered digestion.
GRANT GRAHAM, Belington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31
JUNE Y, $0.O5 ROUND
TRIP FROM BELiNGTON
HARD Work For WOMEN.

1t is doubtful If there is any work
harder than house work. Over
work tells on the kidneys, and
when the kidneys are affected one
looks and feels older than the actual
years. Mrs. A. G. Wells, R. r. 5,
Rocky Mount, N, G. writes: Il can
not praise F e y Kiddey P il s
enough for the wonderful bene fit
have derived
GRANT GRAHAM, Belington, D. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31
TAXPAYERS

Please take notice, that all un-
paid taxes due the City of Being
ton on June 1st, 1917, will be re-
turned. Your prompt attention
to your taxes will oblige
ROY COONTZ, Collector,
For City of Belington.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31
He ALMOST FELL Down

A. NJ. Hunsucker, Bogue Chitto,
writes; II suffered from rheuma-
tism, kidney and Bladder trouble,
also dizziness; would almost fall
down at times. Foley Kidney Pills
gave me entire relief" Disordered
kidneys give warning by pains in
side and back. sore mustles, swol-
len joints, tired and languid feeling.
GRANT GRAHAM. Belington, w. Va.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31
GET RID OF Your RHEUMATISM.

Now is the time to get rid Of your
rheumatism. You will find
Chamberlain's Liniment great
help. The relief which it affords is
alone worth many times its cost.
For sale by all dealers. lady.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31

Courtesy Across the Counter.
The courteous buyer is a rarer bird
than the courteous seller.-Spokane
pokesman-Review.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-05-31

Specialists Advise the Making of q
Rough Plan of the Garden Whereon
Spaces to Be Used For Each Variety
of Vegetable Can Be Indicated.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10
LET ALL PROSPER

No more far reaching endeavor con-
fronts the nations leadsrs than the
upbuilding of agriculture in all its
phrases. When we compare our et-
fieiency along this line with that Of
other countries, we are confronted
with thousands of uncultivated acres
and many abandoned farms. We are
also reminded that within thirty years
from 1890 to 1910, our rural poulation
decreased from 70.5 to 53.7 per cent
according to the last census; that sew
en- out of ten of our important crops
have decreased in production, and that
the per acre productiveness Of wheat
in ten years has dropped off 30 per
corn 14.4 per cent, while beef produc-
ton has fallen off 30 per cent 1t is
apparent, therefore, that we must not
only increase our cultivated acreage,
but the yield as well. Our government
is spending millions yearly, one entire
department of the federal service be-
ing devoted to thi subject, while our
states are lending increasingly valu-
able aid, and there is every need of a
continuance of this work. Bankers
realize that farming and finance are
so closely allied that in order to pros
per themselves they must encourage
and support this industry. The intel
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10
MISS MURPHY ISSUES
WARNING TO GAMERS

Miss Murphy of the bureau of farm
development wishes to warn all house
keepers who have and are using glass
jars with bright tin top. Miss Muir
ply says:
"This jar was on the market the first
of the season and a large number were
sold. Vegetables, such as beets, toma-
toes, peas and soup mixtures, when
canned in this jar, turn black and
should not be used under any circum-
stances for fear of poison. Com
plants have poured into my Office the
last few days. Hundreds Of jars of
vegetables have been lost on this ac-
count.
eff you have any of these jars, I'M
screw at once and if the contents have
not already turned black buy new tops
and reprocess (recook) the Jar ten or
fifteen minutes. In this way the con-
tents can be saved"
Miss Murphy recommends for home
and family use the Ball improved jar
with a glass top. These are sanitary
and very economical.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10
COLORED PEOPLE DELIGHTED
WITH NEW DISCOVERY
TO BLEACH THE SKIN

Atlanta, Ga.-Says that recent
tests have proven without doubt that
swarthy or sallow compilations can be
made light by new treatment recent
ly discovered by a man in Atlanta,
just ask your druggist for Cocotone
Skin Whitener. People who have used
it are amazed at its wonderful effect.
Rid your face of that awful dark color
org reasy appearance in few min
utes. 1t costs so little that you can't
afford to be without it. Just think
how much prettier you would look with
that old dark skin gone and a new,
soft light skin in its place. Men and
women today must care for their COM
plexions to enter society.
If your druggist will not supply you
with Cocotone Skin Whitener, send 25c
for large sample to Cocotone Co., At
lanta, Ga. z
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10
HAYWOOD COUNTY DAY AT
w TENN. EXP. STATION

MANY cooperators visited the West
Tennessee Experiment Station at Jack
son last Friday, which was Haywood
county day.
We were met at the door of the
large experimental hall by Miss Mar
tina Thomas, giving welcome to those
OF her home town. 1t was most pro-
fitable and enjoyable visit. Going thru
in car in the early morning, we found
the Haywood county roads almost per
feet, thanks to the good working and
the methods used. We are convinced
that dirt roads we'll worked, are vastly
better than gravel inGifferently cared
for. On all the roadsides crops were
good.
We are living in a wonderful age.
1t is a time of great awakening to our
possibilities and responsibilities. No
where is this shown more than in the
cultivation of the soil. Not all of us
can be Burbanks, but we can use our
brains while we are digging and plant
ing. The thoughtful experiences of
our own added to what we can get
from Washington, or rather from this
Jackson Experiment station, makes
our best combination for successful
farming or gardening. The state fur
nishes us this splendid opportunity. 1t
gives us here the experimentation OF
scientific intelligence. There are able
men to give us any desired informa-
ton. 1t is up to us to take advantage
of it. We are sure wonderful trans
formation will result. We felt the
change taking place in ourselves as
we sat in that great experimental hal
and saw the fine demonstrations, ant
heard the capable teachers. We fell
that we wanted to make better butter
to cook more delicious foods, to car
fruits in better way and in all thing:
to be more efficient women.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10
FRUIT TREES IN
TOWNS A MENACE

In every part of the state the fruit
trees in town lots are infested by San
Jose scale, and are a menace to or
chards, the scale being carried on the
feet of birds from those infested trees
to orchards throughout their vicinity.
AS the lot owner has but few trees, he
thinks it will not pay him to buy a
spray outfit, and so his trees are neg
lected. The care of the fruit trees
should make a comfortable living for
at least one man in every small town.
He should own a barrel pump spray
outfit, and be a master of its use. He
should be a skillful primer. Thus equip
ped he should be able to contract with
citizens for the care of their fruit
trees by the year, pruning, spraying
for scale in winter, and for insects
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10

when this fermentation is completed,
the resulting product is known as hard
cider. The fruit used should be free
from dirt and rot, both from health
considerations and to avoid undesirable
fiavors and the introduction of tiny
plants, such as bacteria, wild yeasts,
and molds, which will interfere with
the normal changes. The casks for
storage should be clean. The alco-
holic fermentation will be fastened by
keeping the cider in a moderately
warm place. The cider should not be
stored in a cool cellar until the alco-
holic fermentation is completed. For
the manufacture of vinegar is essen
tial that this fermentation shall be
thorough, for upon the amount of al
cohol produced at this point depends
the strength of the vinegar to be OBJ
tanned.
The barrel to be used for the second
or acetic fermentation is first thor
oughly soaked with strong vinegar and
then placed on its side with the bung
hole up. 1t is filled to within a few
inches of the top with the hard cider
and few quarts of good vinegar con-
tanning a little mother of vinegar adj
ded to hasten the aeetification.
The second kind of fermentation, of
the acetic fermentation, takes place at
this point. The alcohol of the hard
cider is changed into acetic acid. In
order that this fermentation shall
take place rapidly, it is necessary for
the cider to be in contact with air.
The bung should be left open, to allow
free access Of air. The acetifcation
should be allowed to proceed until a
vinegar of reasonable strength has
been developed The vinegar should
then be racked into a clean barrel and
the barrel buggci up tightly until
ready 70. use. Should the vinegar re-
main in The barrel too long, it Will
lose strength if there IS free access Of
air, for the acid will be destroyed.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10
FOR
CANNING CORN

Select tender, juicy corn before it
reaches a starchy stage). 1t should
never stand longer than a few minutes
after being taken from the stalk.
Shuch, silk, blanch on the cob until
starch sets, or about two or three min
utes. Fill No. cans to within two
thirds of full of corn, add one level
teaspoon of salt and sugar mixture
(1-3 salt, 2-3 sugar., add water
enough to fill can within one-half
inch Of top. Seal, exhaust 10 minutes,
tip, and process internationally. First
day two hours, second and third days
one hour each. Cool cans after each
processing by plunging into cold water
to stop cooking Be sure that the wa
ter is boiling when you begin to count
time and is kept boiling until the
time is up.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10
ABOUT THE FARM
=. = LOAN ACT

1--WE believe, says C.E.Allred of the
University of Tennessee, Division Of
Agricultural Extension, Knoxville, "(1)
that taken as whole, the Farm Loan
Act will be very beneficial to our far
mers; (2) that the restrictions in this
Act will prevent unwise use of the
capital; (3) but, we also believe that
on every farm there are many things
that should be worked out before
money is borrowed for improvements,
and that many of our farmers are for
getting that no money is cheap unless
it pays a profit to the User"
What is your opinion on this subject
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-08-10

hs Vegetable from another, have
IA SIX months become efficient garden
ers They have learned the tricks of
the kitchen as well as the garden. The
Girl Scouts furnished a most remark
able exhibit, for they, in a single gar
dem had grown and canned thirty-two
par cites of vegetables Miss Muir
ply calls it a great triumph for the
women of Memphis and thinks the
Great number of fine Memphis gardens
. response the women have made to
President Wilson's appeal for greater
food production and conservation.
We are sure that in Brownsville Their
are splendid gardens and that the wo-
men and children have done much of
the work. Many a trowel that was
bought to dig around roses this year
has been used at the roots of toma-
toes and butterbeans, and in resetting
skips in beets, parsnips and okra. The
women and children are wiser and bet
ter for the effort, and what once would
have been thought a hardship has be-
come a joy. Now, we would love to
have a garden fair in Brownsville,
some other year if not this. But if we
want continual success, continual i'm
provement, we must continue to keep
in close touch with the Jackson Ex-
detrimental Station.