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The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-01-03

will sell coupon books of 10 and $50 to
their customers to be used as they
wish.
"We are doing this so that we may
be rid of the extra expense of book
keepers and collectors and not have to
raise the price on our goods" said
C. w. Kelly of the Hudson Garage.
The garages which have instigated
the rule are the Auto Battery Com
pany, Cherry Street Garage, Clink-
scales Garage, Columbia Tire Hospital,
Old Trails Garage and the Hudson
Garage.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-01-03

Westminster College, which has
done excellent college work for more
than half century, seeks to add $780,
may do even better work. 1t richly
merits success.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-01-03

wages have not been raised proper
to the higher cost Of living.
And so the laboring class as a whole
cannot be said to be growing wealthy.
The laboring class, however, is large
part of our population.
Then why say that the United States
is prosperous?
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-01-03
WHO HAS YOUR $40!

In two years our national wealth
has increased SAL 100000, they tell us.
That means our wealth has gone up
about $41O per capita.
Have you received your $41O yet?
Our country is said to be in a state
of prosperity. Other countries bitter
ly attack the United States for grow
ing fat and prosperous out of the mis-
cry of the countries who are at war
We must be rich, for everyone tells
us we are.
Twenty persons in Columbia were
asked whether they felt the prosper
ity.' They replied in the negative. One
student said that the prosperity was
evidently going to the boarding house
keepers, for the price of his room and
board had gone up.
The keeper of the boarding house
said that she wasn't getting any more
prosperous, for the price of food had
gone up faster than her increase of
rates.
THE grocers and butchers are the
gamers" she said But the grocer
said that his wholesaler had raised
the prices on him and that he was los
ing money bcause he did not dare to
raise his prices proportionateIy.
Seems queer, doesn't it?
Somebody must be getting rich. But |
who? In New York big strike is i'm
minent because the street car men
feel that their wages are too low to
meet the increased cost of living.
But Mr.. Morgan in making millions
acting as commission merchant. And |
Mr.. Dupont of Delaware is growing
fabulously wealthy selling ammuni-
ton to the belligerents. And those |
who control the food market are wax
ing wealthy by sending the prices of |
food sky high
But the ordinary laboring mans
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-01-03

ton to endure drudgery patiently for
long time and an apparent desire to
advance faster than circumstances
often seemed to warrant. Other than
this, he was apt on the whole to de-
velop into more capable, intelligent,
and efficient man than the boy who
lacked a college observation-disclosures.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-01-03
GARAGES TO RUN ON CASH BASIS
New Rule Went Into Effect the First
of the This Year.

Six Columbia garages have Joined in
an agreement to sell all automobile
accessories, oils and gasoline after
January 1 on a cash basis. The sew
enth garage, that of John N. Taylor,
has been selling on this basis since
December 1. The new ruling does not
apply to the cars themselves, which
have been selling for cash heretofore.
The Taylor and Hudson Garages
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-01-03
TAX DELINQUENCY is $4,000
City Collectors Books Show Only So,
900 Of the $4,000 Paid In.

OOO OF the x44,OOO Paid In.
DelinQuencies totaling $4,000 in
city taxes for 1916 are reported by
Collector B. w. Jacobs, after checking
over the books. The total collection
for the year is $4,000, while the books
of the assessor show $4,000 to be col
lected.
The taxes assessed on the city in
1915 amounted to $4,000, meaning an
increase Of $4,000 the last year. OF
that amount, $4,000 was delinquent.
County tax payment has also been
slow this year. This is at
tributed in part to the increase of 80
cents on the 500. Twenty-Five cents
of the increase will go into the road
and bridge fund, and 5 cents of the
increase will apply on the 100000
school bond fund.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-01-03

Elks to Be Guests ut Movies.
Columbia Elks and their wives will
be the guests of DR.. Elmer H. Smith
at the second show of the Broadway
Odeon this evening.
The daily Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1916-1917, 1917-01-03
Former Student a telegram Editor

NVHHof CtuucHt IcIcBT6pH EuItOTe
d. NJ. MCGUIRE, a former student in
the School of Journalism, is now tele-
graph editor of the Pittsburgh, (Pa.)
Gazette-Times, having lately returned
from the border with his regiment.
He was formerly an editor on the
Johnstown (Pa.) Democrat.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
New plating System.

Some of the plating establishments
are introducing new mechanical sys-
TEN which is said to increase the out
put and make deposits of more uni
form character. The machine con-
sists of a series of tanks containing
the cleansing, rinsing, dipping and
plating solutions arranged in the form
of circle. Over these there passes
a carrier system consisting of pair
of endless chains driven by small
electric motor and carrying number
Of vertical rods from which the pieces
to be operated upon are suspended
By means of a simple cam arrange
ment each rod is moved forward
raised or lowered. as the occasion de-
mands. and so the work in hand pro
crosses through all the processes OF
treatment, the completed work being
finally delivered at the starting point
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
"BUFFINGv HURTS OLD PLATE
Modern Method of Cleaning Destroys
Color and Removes Distinguishing
Marks, 1t Is Claimed.

The value of old plate is seriously d.
minished by methods of cleaning at
present in common use. The removal
of the surface by the process known as
"buffing" not only destroys the beauti-
full blue color which alone comes from
age and hand-cleaning, but in great
measure also-the makers marks and
owners initials, which signify its pro-
vehance and guarantee its commercial
value. A certain lot of old family sill
yer in good condition was by i'll luck
given lately to be cleaned. 1t is now
unacceptable, and although having
a perfect "shine," the makers marks
of the seventeenth century are almost
undecipherable. Were these pieces ex-
hibited beside some of the beautiful
old silver now shown at the muslnn,
the extent of the havoc wrought on
them would be sA.surprise. Both for
the looks of old plNfe and out of regard
for its worth in money, owners should
beware of modern 'buffing."
II silver is badly furnished, one or
two applications Of a metal polish used
for brass and copper will, with little
Rtience, remove the worst of the tar
nish, when silver polish should be
used. Camphor placed with silver
when packed will prevent tarnish.-
Boston Fine Arts Bulletin.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
Heaviest Man That Ever Lived.

The anonymous author of the recent
ly published book, Lose Weight and
Be Well" has collected many stories
of persons of abnormal weight. The
worst of these, she says, twas the clas-
sic case of Daniel Lambert, which |
came across in my reading. | had
heard said of a garment that was inn
mensely too large for it's wearer that
it hung on him like Daddy Lamberts
waistcoat, but had never known be-
fore the full meaning of the saying.
Daniel Lambert I learned at this time,
was born in ITO and died in 1903, and
weighed at the time of his death 739
pounds He was an Englishman, and
unfortunately for himself antedated
Banting and the latter's physician,
Doctor Harvey, who prescribed the
diet which reduced Banting so salts
factorily. Lambert was said to be the
heaviest man that ever lived
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
NOT A WAR OF RHETORIC

All this talk of the weakening of
the German army's morale may have
tendency to cause our soldiers to
underrate the enenmy against whom
they will fight. There is very slight
evidence that the German power
of resistance is weakening, even if the
power to attack has lost its vigor.
1t is still long way to the Rhine
and further yet to Berlin. The South
ern Conferderacy kept up grueling
warfare against the Federal troops
for fully two years after they found
themselves in a worse plight than
anything which Germany has yet ex-
perienced; and there is nothing to
show that the Hun is within sight of
real disaster. The war will not be
over shortly; and military opinion at
Washington is proceeding upon that
theory. 1t is the politicians of the
administration who are putting out
the rosy views of weakened Ger
many; and they are probably sowing
the wind from which they will reap
the whirlwind when the casualty lists
begin to come in. The United States
is in for long, hard struggle which
will not be won by rhetoric.-Ex.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
Sensations Of Starvation.

Experiments in prolonged starva-
ton showed that after the first three
or four days Of starvation, the sensa-
ton of hunger was mo longer felt. In
a five-day starvation experiment on
men there was no decrease in the hun
ger contractions. An increase in the
intensity of the hunger contractions
was evidenced by the appearance of
the incomplete hunger tetanus on the
fourth and fifth days Of starvation. On
the fifth day the continuous hunger
sensation was tinged with a peculiar
burning" sensation, probably caused
by acid stimulation of nerve-endings
in the stomach. Instead Of eagerness
for food there was an almost total In
difference to it.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
SPEED THE DAY

The denomination of the drafted
men is now going on in Barbour
county at the direction of Gov. Corn
well, who has been urged to have this
done at the urgent request Of few
dissatisfied men in the county. Just
why the Governor is listening to these
few DIRECTORS is not understood. At
any rate he has added more trouble
to the dissatisfaction already prevail
ing and in our opinion, good enough
as bad as it is, should have been left
alone.
A storm of protest goes up all over
the country especially from the
mothers for the action thus taken,
which is without doubt a reflection
on the men who conducted the first
examination, while it may be claim
ed otherwise.
1t would appear that more autocracy
is yet to be heaped upon the citizens
of the Mountain State.
The smoldering fire of reformation
and freedom may not be seen or felt
today but as a gentle warning to
those who ever try to destroy the
very constitution of the land, there
will be day Of reckoning. Speed
the day!
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25

The cool mornings and evenings
ARE now at hand. Be very careful
to ut on sufficient clothing to keep the
body warm and comfortable. This
is just the season of the ear to gath
er In large crop of the seeds of dis
eose, and the prevalence of malarial
troubles in the autumn is largely due
to carelessness in this respect. Elk
ercise constant watchfulness, and
be on your guard against the morning
fogs and the evening dews.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
Who Are the Sane2

If the definition of insanity was
followed to the letter, were experts
appointed to examine all men, few
would escape the brand Of insanity,
but who could qualify as an expert
since we may become insane upon the
subject Of insanity? All have their
predictions and prejudices, symp-
toms Of mild form of mental bias,
passing under the ambiguous name
Of eccentricities and soma there are.
SO erratic that we should call them
insane did they not possess sufficient
sanity to dissemble their weakness.-
From the Medical Fortnightly.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
THE BtLINGTON PROGRESSIVE
PEOPLES PAPER
OUR BOuNDEN DUTY

This newspaper must first OF all be
clean, it must be fair, it must be hon
est and without malice in its opinions
and expressions, and it must, at all
times, devote itself unlinchingly and
fearlessly to the pubic service in the
interests of the masses of the people
1t must always combat evil and in
justice.
1t must always fight for progress
and reform.
1t must never tolerate corruptions.
1t must be in sympathy with the
poor and the unfortunate.
For Belington it must always stand
with unselfish devotion, for the
achievement of the finestideals, OF
every high purpose, Of every enter
prise, of every step in the march Of
progress.
1t must stand for good government,
freedom, equality, the public welfare,
civic and true patriotism and undying
love of country.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
WOMEN TO HOLD VOTE POWER
When They Are Enfranchised They
Win Outnumher Men in the
United Kingdom.

Under the plans now contemplated
for the increase in suffrage in England
Scotland and Wales the number of per-
sons enjoying suffrage will be in
creased from 7,656,173 to 22,S4S,901.
About 100000 more men would be
enfranchised and the remainder would
be women. Even at the present fig
ures, women would hold the bal
ance of power, for there weeid be
12,044,567 Of them voting against 1o,-
S04,334 men. Ireland is not included
in these figures. The new plans for
increased enfranchisement provide for
the granting of suffrage to virtually
every person of majority age in Eng
land, Scotland and Wales.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
THURSDAY, OCTOBER Is, 1917.

A model town is that in which you
see the citizens patronize the home
merchants, the merchants advertise
in the local papers, and the laborers
spend the money they earn with their
own tradesmen, and all animated by
a spirit that they will purchase at
home, the spirit of reciprocity between
business and mechanics, tradesmen,
laborers and manufacturers, result
every time in making the town salts
factory one to do business in.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25

They used to write poems and draw
cartoons about how happy everybody
would be if dollar wheat ever materi-
allied. 1t was one of the happy dreams
only few years ago, and doubtless
at that time few of them really ex-
Qected ever to see the dream come
true. Now the government has set a
price for wheat considerably more
than double that price, and some of
those same fellows who longed for
dollar wheat are kicking because the
price was not fixed at $500 at least.
Some folks are hard to please.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25

We have noticed that several auto
mabile drivers have got into the hab-
it of turning their machine in the
middle Of the street. This is not only
contrary to law, but it is a very dan
gerous practice. A machine coming
in from the rear and not knowing the
driver was going to turn might collide
and cause bad accident. Every driv-
er should go until he comes to a cross
street or alley and then turn. 1t is
to be hoped that drivers will observe
this better in the future.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
WE MUST RECKON WITH JAPAN

Speaking to the American Manu-
facturers' Association October 10,
1917, Hon. H. C. Hoyle, special COM
missioner to the United States Gov
ernment from New South Wales, en-
phasized the Importance of steps to-
ward securing for the United States
the trade with Australia with other
countries that has been cut off by the
war. In this connection the commits
sioher is quoted as warning American
manufacturers that they already
have one very active competitor for
Australian trade-Japan." Yes; a
very active competitor Japan already
is, not alone in the Australian market
and the nearby markets of the Far
Eastern world, but in the American
market itself. Not only must Ameri-
can trade expanionists reckon with
Japan in neutral markets, but Ameri-
can producers must reckon with Japan
in the American market.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
Mrs. Smith recommends Chamber
lain's Tablets.

II have had more or less stomach
trouble for eight or ten years" writes
Mrs. G. II. Smith, Beaverton, N. Y.
when suffering from attacks of indi-
gestion and heaviness after eating,
one or two of Chambrlain's Tablets
have always relieved me. / have also
found them pleasant laxative"
These tablets tone up the stomach and
enable it to perform its functions
naturally. If you are troubled in
digestion give them a trial, get well
and stay well.
Sold by all dealers. <nav.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
MULE HAS A COLT.

All records were broken by the
South Missouri mule that had a colt,
and the owner was quick to see his
advantage. He started side show
with Mrs. Mule and Young as the sole
attraction and took in $54 gate money
in one day at Charlottesville. The
show changed hands when an inter
ested stockman offered $500 for the
mule and colt. He plans to exhibit
them at fairs for the season-Ex.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
Sour Stomach.

Eat slowly, matsicate your food
thoroughly, abstain from meat for a
few days and in most cases the sour
stomach will disappear. If it does
not, take one Of Chamberlain's Tablets
Immediately after supper. Red meats
are most likely to cause sour stomach
and you may find it best to cut them
out
Sold by all dealers. (sdv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the
Most Reliable.

After many years experience in
the use of it and other cough nledi-
cines, there are many who prefer
Chamberlain's to any other. Mrs. A.
G. KRISTEN, Greenville, Ills, writes,
"Chamberlain's cough Remedy has
been used in my mothers home and
and mine for years, and we always
found it quick cure for colds and
bronchial troubles. We find it to be
the most reliable cough medicine we
have used"
sold ~ al dsaaers. lads.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
Group

If our children are subject to Group
get bottle Of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, and when the attack comes
On be careful to follow the plain print
I'd directions. You will be- surprised
a the quick relief whiaA il aksrds.
0sld ~ ~ lsalgA -
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
SOME PROFITS

A member of the New York stock
exchange has figured out that the
"excess profits" of the farmers of the
country for the past year were &c.
100000. Now there will be great
"back to land" movement in Wall
street.-Ex.
No class Of citizens in the u. S.
are so roserous as the farmers.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
THE SOUTH MUST NOT
BE TAXED FOR THE WAR

The South last year scored an Sex
cess profit" on cotton of about $780,
100000. Still neither cotton nor the
profits are taxed.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
Proposing on Friday.

She (superstitious)- should never
propose on Friday; it's unlucky
He tcynical) always. I encs
knew fellow ~ did, and the girl rc.
fused him.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
FOR SALE.

300-acre Farm on Sugar Creek;
grazing and large meadows; so Hay
Stacks standing. Underlaid with fine
coal unsold. Now getting rentals on
oil and gas. Will sell sperately.
Act promptly.
A. D. SMITH,
Belington, W. Va. R, F. D. A.
9-20-4t
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25

Some nations went into this World
War with their eyes open, and will
come out of it with their eyes shut
The Praphet.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE IN
ADVANCE.

Entered as. second-class matter
June 10, 1912, at the Post Office at
Belington, w. Va, under the Act Of
March 8, 1879.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-10-25
Published Every Thursday by
THOMPSON PRINTING COMPANY
Belington, w. Va.

F. E. THOMPSON, Consulting Editor
MISS CAROL THOMPSON, News
Department
F. L. THOMPSON Foreman
New Ulm Post. [volume] (New-Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1864-1933, 1917-06-29
symmer 1nilitarpaihtie,

g1ad et11er bon 0ereral Gromoer BON
Walbington, 9. g., Setter Der Nefruz
tterung, ausgelanbten 8efanntma6lng
ftnb Sic Tarmer Der Ser. 9taaten ourdz
aus niht bon ser 3mangSausbebung
befreit. Sour Wedn1er, bie IN BEN ssyynz
buitrie11, IN benen iie arbetten, 1lnentz
bebrlid 1i11b, nnb Ser Gegterung uro
oem 2a11be BON gr0berem g1nben Ietn
fDnner1, 1peroen bonn MIttdrbienit be-.
freit. Sin an8fibrli9er Hlan betreff8
Dienltbefretung pir0 5ur5eit aussez
Qrbeitet. M nner beren NnSbebung ben
bon ibnen abbdngtgen Berionen 5l1 grobe
.Beidmeroen auferlegen ipiiroen, 1ollen
bonn Muttdrbterit befreit ietn. Dte
sSarmer aller glationen Der Melt geben
eben Ste beiten 9olOaten ab-tbat'S
5mbn.
New Ulm Post. [volume] (New-Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1864-1933, 1917-06-29
Sim 4. eSnli 1917
@trb ser @ebnrtstag ser 9tatipn perz
idieoentlid) beganeen.

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ll1liere Station Sen 14l, geburtStag
pielletht etipa8 tpe1iger lanf ais lonlt,
aber NIT un 10 er1rterer1 gn1pftnbungen.
Die einstge 0ffe11tlthe 4 SnltzTeter
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reronItaltet merben unb Gor1ttees ft1lb
bereitS fleibtg bobei, nDtigen Borfeb=
rungen bafiir SIT treffen. OaS Teltproz
sro111rn unfabt 9olfsfptele unb 8ergniz
gltngen aller 9lrt, tpte au6 1nebrere aus
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um 1 llbr nodmittogS. @rfrtidunge1
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meroen l111b an1 9lbenb ftnbet sort et1l
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gelabe11.
5eit ether ,Getbe bon Sabren lit Ser
uOlorret6e Bterte" jebeS Syabr I'M fatb.
Yorf babter gefetert peroen. N}tttagz
1no Mbenbel1en pllrben I'M Grbgel6ob
beS @6ulbauieS ferpiert unb I'M Yarf
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ober laut Bel6lub fein 4. SulizYicnic
i'm fatb, Barf babter itattftnoen.
Sn 5leepn Gpe uno @prtngftelb lon
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berettet 1t6 fiir etne 2 tdgtge Teter Dor,
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teglt6er Nrt. .unter BEN an0eren Srtz
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Tetern peronltalten iperbe1l, beftnben lt6
Mabelta, gtbbon, Tatrfar, 2anberton,
9an1faS u11b 01erptlle.
New Ulm Post. [volume] (New-Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1864-1933, 1917-06-29
Grtro5iiee ami 3irfus Sag,

Inn SEN Betpobner1 ser l1m9egenb
BON Seem ulm etne bequeme @elegenbett
3u bteterl, SEN 8orltellungen be8 ant
"A. Suit bter galtierenben groben (8ar=
NUM- &c. Batlen) 3irfu8 tn groben
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ttgt bie Gbtcago &c, 9fortbmeiternzBabn
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bis $50 liegen bletben, I'M 3trfuSbe=
iu6er aus 91tcollet u1o Gourtlanb
betm5ubef0roern.