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The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

The successful man of business was
giving his son sound advice.
"My boy" said he. whatever you do,
don't brag"
"No. father" said the young man,
dutifully.
AT least, not until after you have
done t."
"And then?"
Then" said the father, slowly, "lf
you were clever enough to do it really
well, you Will be clever enough to
know that it's not worth Dragging
about"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

Today many Of our roads carry
motor traffic far i'm excess of the total
traffic Of all classes carried - years
ago. At the present time there are
about 100000 motor vehicles in use
on our public roads. or about one mo-
tor vehicle for every mile OF road.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

pans IKE q Knife
through my back
and side. I finally
lost all my strength
so l had to go TO
bed. The doctor
advised an oper-
alton but / would
not listen to it. /
thought of what I
hadread aboutLydia
4. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and
tried it The first
k@AkIA
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

Observation-Disclosures of 2 disagree
ment with the officers of the company
about working places in the mine.
more than 100 miners employed by the
Briar Creek Coal Co.. at Olcott, struck
Miners officials of the international
organization went to Olcott to try to
bring about settlement OF the differ
ences.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
Good Road Near AsheviIIe, N. c.

mud is in such condition as to stick
to the drag.
do not drag a dry road.
Drag whenever possible at all sea-
sons of the year.
THE width OF the travelled way to
be maintained by the drag should be
from Is to 20 feet; first drag a little
more than the width Of single wheel
track, then gradually increase until
desired width is obtained.
Always drag a little earth towards
the center OF the road until Il is raised
from 10 to II inches above the edges
Of the Travelled way.
Of the drag cuts too much, short
en- the hitch.
"The best results for dragging are
obtained only by repeated applica-
tiOn."
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
West Virginia
News Cuttings
An epitonne of most inn
portant events transpir-
ing in state

Wheeling.-In response to the proc
lamation issued by Gov John j. Corn
well, setting aside the week beginning
April 10. as cleanup week" the local
Woman's Clubs, the Wheeling Rotary
Club, and the Wheeling Commercial
Association are cooperating in cam
paign to clean up the city.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

The farm machinery Is only used
for a short period but must work con-
hnuOusly when being used Hence it
must befin good running order and
properly adjusted.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
rrees by the wavslde.

Well planted trees add to the com
fort of the travellers ON the highway
10 not plant too cIose-soy 60 or rs
feet apart-and use elm, maple or
other lOug-lived trees.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

Elkins.-Jennings Wees. Clinton
Webb and Howard Kisner, three OF the
four boys who several weeks ago as
saulted and robbed j. n. Shrebe, jailer
OF the Randolph county jail, and es-
capped from the Jail. have been SEN
fenced to term of eight years each
in the state penitenuary at Mounds
Vile.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

Cows understand and appreciate n
few gentle pats and kindly words at
milking time.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

Clarksburg.-Two great producer
gas plants, capable of producing an ag-
gregate OF 20 million cubic feet OF gas
per day. and each the first unit of
gigantic plants which are expected to
rank with the largest in the country.
have been authorized by the Hope Nat
ural Gas Co. and the Philadelphia Co.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

Charleston.-It was learned at the
ONCE OF the United States engineer
here that the Federal Government pro
poses to rebuild its telephone system
along the Kanawha valley. New in
struments are to be installed at all
locks and new lines constructed where
needed TO make system that can be
depended on at all times.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for
a laxative-three for a cathnrtic.-Adv.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

The mining industry in the Bluefelds
district of Nicaragua is being rapidly
developed
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

But He Gave Up His Rib.
ut is the unexpected that happens"
Eyes; Adam had no idea of marrying
Eve"
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

Remove fresh coffee stains by pour
ing boiling water through the fabric.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

Chickens with frosted combs and
feet win not lay many eggs.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

Observation-Disclosures that this
city will secure the $11 100000 armor
plate plant TO be established by the
federal government was expressed at
a regular meeting OF the Chamber OF
Commerce after Edwin NJ Keatley had
read report reviewing in detail the
steps that have been taken by the
chamber to secure the enterprise.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

Prince Rupert Grand Trunk Railway
drydock cost S2,OOOOOO.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
PAINS SHARP
and STABBING
Woman Thought She Would
Die. Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Ogdensburg, Visit suffered from
female troubles which caused piercing
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
YES! LIFT A CORN
OFF WITHOUT PAIN!
Cincinnati man tells how 70 dry
up a corn or callus so IL lifts
off with fingers.

You cOrn-pestered men and women
need suffer no longer. Wear the shoes
that nearly killed you before, says this
Cincinnati authority. because few
drops Of freezone applied directly on o
tender, aching corn or callus. stops
soreness at once and soon the corn OF
hardened callus loosens so IL can be
lifted off, root and all. without pain
small bottle Of freezone costs very
little az any drug store. but will posi-.
lively take OF every hard or soft corn
or callus. This should be tried as II
Is Inexpensive and is said not to irri.
tate the surrounding skin.
II your druggist HASN'T any freezone
tell him 70 get small bottle for you
from his wholesale drug house.-adv
Women taxi drivers are the latest
iu England
save the Baby from the ravares OF Group
or "noorinE cough by prompt uss of Ho4sie .
msiItd postpaid Kens g.. Nsw 3bansi,''S y,
Adv
The rich mau can often save money
hy looking -oedy
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

Wheeling.-A grain shortage that
threatens to reduce the milk supply
OF Wheeling exists in Ohio county, ac-
cording to the canvass made by Off
Gals OF the Panhandle Agricultural
Club. Dairymen of this vicinity have
been unable to receive the normal
amount OF feed recently, because of
the congested condition of freight on
railroads.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

Wellsburg.-The famous Vandergrift
million dollar farm" just east OF this
city, will be used as a moving picture
studio, the Milo Film Company of New
York having leased it for that pur-
pose. The Vandergrift farm was de-
veloped by the late Joseph B. Wander
grift, of Pittsburg, and is one of the
most beautiful and picturesque spots
in America
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

Summerville.- Charleston capitalists
operating under the name of Eagle
Gas Coal Company have made all ar.
engagements for the extension of the
coal industry at Vaughn. Nicholas
county The company has leased a
tract OF $50 acres under which are
both the Coalburg and Eagle seams.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

OccupaiIon y ~ 9cyfbc u limo.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

Charleston -lt IS the opinion IN rail
way circles here that Il will not be
long before The Virginia Railway Co.
will complete arrangements for the
extension of The road toward The Great
Lakes
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

Women taxi drivers are the latest
iu England
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

America has 66,G62 post offices.
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

Clark burg Following a meeting Of
The directors here. announcement was
made That Parkersburg had been Sc
lected as The place for tho 1917 con.
Yention of the West Virginia Natural
Gas association 10 viii take place ln
May the exact date to be announced
later
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

Clarksburg.-Acting upon orders
from Adjt. Gen. John c. Bond, at Char
lesion, Lieut. Col. X. L. Osborn, of
this city, has issued telegraphic orders
to the constituent units of the First
Regiment OF the West Virginia Ma
tional Guard, which are quartered in
Central West Virginia, to assemble
Immediately at their respective ar
mOries for service
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

wheeling The extension commit
tee OF the Womans Clubs Federation
of the First Congressional District has
outlined The program for the annual
convention " the federation 10 be held
iu Wehsburg April - and 25
The Calhoun chronicle. [volume] (Grantsville, W. Va.) 1883-1984, 1917-04-05

Charleston.-The towboat Plymouth.
owned By the r J. Hickey Transports.
ton Co, Of Covington, towing a string
Of empty barges to mining operations
on the kanawha river. was sunk at
Lock 3. Is miles east Of Charleston.
when seeking 20 take the barges
through the lock The towboat struck
the heavy checkpin fastened to the
lock listed I'm the entrance TO the lock
and sank Immediately
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-20
A Baseball PHILOSOPHER,

Sentiment plays most Of the strings
IN this little musical Instrument of
world. says writer in an exchange.
I didn't see any of the worlds
series baseball games held in New
York and Chicago. Rut MY heart was
quite loud beating affair each day
In the bleachers. And it was beating
for the Chicago White sox.
I'll tell you why.
The head. heart and owner of the
Chicago White Sox Is Charlie Comis-
key. They call him ''the old Roman
One day an important game was on
and his great Chicago park was crowd.
ed with something like a $4,000
crowd. Then old Pluvius got busy and
started dumping wetness in torrents
onto the park.
1t looked bad. SO bad that one Of
Comiskey's friends hunted him out.
and worried-like In excitement, ex.
claimed, "Comiskey. do you think It..
going to stopI'
1T always has" replied '@the old
Roman"
No wonder the White sox won the
worlds series.
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-20

advice in this work, I return my most
sincere and heartfelt thanks, and cast.
ing ourselves upon the goodness of our
heavenly Father, resting secure upon
his promise, let us 60 on in the daily
performance Of every duty, and he
will bless u.s.
There was pathetic aftermath.
Hardly had the pioneers got we'll un-
der way with their BODYBUILDING when
it was discovered that the violinist had
been victimized. The company that
sold him the land had no valid title to
it. The people of Oleana scattered,
some Of them penniless and with few
friends in the new country. Ole Bull,
with splendid loyalty to those he had
brought to this pass, gave public con.
certs to raise money for their relief.
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-20
with him and leaving his excessive en-.
thusiasm behind. has every chance
IF coming back, and in better physical
condition than when he left.
Tit for Tat,

The subject of the Sunday sermon
1T one of the uptown New York
churches was the duties of the citi-
zen in time Of war. The need of con-
servation of all foodstuffs was en-
phasized, and among the persons who
gave ear was small boy, replete in
Sunday finery. He sat with his grand
father, stout, rather red-faced man,
who was obviously devoted to the
youngster. "And at this time," said
the clergyman, in the course Of his
sermon, ut is the small sacrifice which
means SO much to the good Of the
nation generally. There is shortage
Of sugar. Well, let us eat less candy.
for instance" The stout man nudged
bis grandson. 1T is time for sober,
clear-headed action on the part of al" !"
continued the Clergyman; ''and when
there are so many war needs for al
cohol, why, for instance, should any
man now partake Of spirituous
liquors? Then the small boy nudged
bis grandfather.
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-20
Search for Oil In Britain.

Certain eminent American geOlo-
gists, the house of commons was told
lately, hold that it is we'll worth while
to spend considerable sum of money
in exploring for possible petroleum de-
posits in Great Britain, according to
q London correspondent. The speaker,
a spokesman for the board of trade,
added:
1T is impossible to exaggerate the
importance of finding Oil in this coun-
try. We cannot yet say that it is here,
but it is certainly worth looking for.
"Oil is almost more important ut this
moment than anything else. You may
have men, munitions and money, but
If you have no oil you are without the
greatest motive power we are using"
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-20
Fundamental.

He looked at his wrist watch.
"Will you marry me7" he said. She
blushed.
There is really no time to lose. You
see. have only "a hours notice. ]
must report at headquarters tomorrow
at nine. We sail for France in three
days. Will you marry me?"
II don't mind" she said. "Only-l
should like to make one condition" /"
"And this is?'
II have dreamed for years of get.
ting married: but not in this way.
But I will marry you E-when you re-
turn-you will propose to me all over
again, and we can 60 on honeymoon,
and can be courted, and-well, you
know, am sure!"
"All right" he said with a smile.
ITO be honest with you, dearest,
thought I was going to escape all that
but I see it's no use. I might have
known better. Even q war like this
cannot keep a woman from having her
own especially about q wed
ding."-Life.
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-20
A Pacihst.

The newcomer had hardly seated
himself in the railway compartment
before he began to talk, relates Lon.
don Ht-Bits II am q pacifist," said
he in voice as If he wanted to dis.
arm all interruption. IF we can't beat
the enemy in three years it's time we
started waving the olive branch in.
stead Of the sword"
Just then a severe feminine face
inserted itself at the carriage window
''1s there John Tamson here? Aye
there he is. Cam oot O. that smokin
carriage, ye heather, before I TAX 70
by the lug. Dae ye think your wife's
a haddie for the curin'?"
John Tamson left and the aston.
ished silence which followed was bro.
ken by one passenger remarking:
"Puir fellow, nae wunner he's pacif.
list. It's mair nor three years O. war
he's had, I'm thinkin'."
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-20
Ole BULLS COLONY
Norwegian's Dream Of Model
Home Now Scene of Ruin.
Recalls Misplaced Confidence and
Made All the More Tragic Because
Of Splendid Ideals.

Only the ruin Of the villa "valhalla"
remains of the ill-fated Norwegian COL
ony established by Ole Bull! in Pennsyl-
vania in the late SOS. The story of
the colony, says the Kansas City
Times, is one Of misplaced confidence,
made all the more tragic because of
the splendid ideals that led to its es-
tablishment.
The great Norwegian violinist, al.
ways an admirer of America, wished
to obtain a location for a model colony
of his countrymen. He bought thou
sand acres of firm of land dealers
and soon afterward brought to this
country several hundred Norwegians.
A clearing was made, the village of
Oleana built and, in an address to the
tOwnspeople, Ole Bull set forth the
hopes that had inspired his mission.
The address follows:
Brothers of Norway! From the
cline where the north wind has its
home; where the maelstrom roars, and
where the aurora for half the year
takes the place Of the genial sun, we
have come to find home. When we
were among our mountains, and war
was bringing want and famine upon
us. we heard there was country in
miider climate where liberty dwelt and
plenty reigned. Upon looking over our
records, We found that our country.
men. under Thorfin, had discovered
that land more than eight hundred
years ago. but that they were met by
cruel and savage Indians, and had left
no record of themselves. except some
traces Of their sad history engraven
in the rocks Of Fall river. and one tenn
pie which they raised to God on an
island at the mouth of Narragansett
bay. All other record Of them had
passed away.
"How different Is our reception from
that which Thorfin and his followers
received. No savage Indian startles US
with his war whoop. but kind friends
meet Us on every side, taking ~ by the
hand and giving % welcome to our
new home.
Brothers Of Norway! We must not
disappoint this confidence. but by
lives of industry and honesty show "a
our new brothers that they have not
misplaced their friendship.
"And now, to these eentlemeo a
New York and Pennsylvania, who have
90 l. kalnd.y assisted hZ. theiI counsel ana
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-20
The Smallest Cartoon.

A certain small boy has drawn q
caricature picture Of President Wilson
upon single grain Of corn. He spent
about half hour In doing the work,
for which he used water colors, says
Christian Science Monitor. It is said
that some time ago he drew a similar
picture upon single grain Of corn
and, upon sending his work to the pres.
ident, he received an appreciative &C.
knowledgment from Washington. This
y believed to be the smallest cartoon
picture In the world, for it measures
only about . quarter OF an inch In
the longest direction. 49, ''------ -
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-20
A Handy UtenslI.

'sThe soldiers in the trenches wear
gas masks, and near the front the
French children 60 to school with
them on" mused a citizen of Pari-
winkle, who was of unusual width be:
twixt the eyes, observes the Kansas
City Star. II believe IL I could get
hold of q practicable gas mask would
wear it to the town hall tonight, where
the handbills announce that Hon.
Braggin Blow will talk on the patriotic
duties Of the hour, but where in real
ity he will with many words permit
us to learn the glad news that at the
earnest solicitation Of his many
friends he has reluctantly consented to
become q candidate for reelection ia
congress."
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-20
Loss IN TRENCHES
Mortality Less Than in Any Of
the Previous Wars.
Physician Asserts That Disease ls So
Thoroughly Eliminated That q
Sick Man is q Curiosity.

Readers with relatives and friends
at the front should get considerable
comfort from a study of the mortality
statistics of the armies recently put
forward by a well-known physician,
sLOndon Tit-Bits states. While his fig
ures are not SO favorable rs those
given out from Paris indicating that
all kinds of permanent losses-killed,
captured, missing and disabled-aggre-
gate but 3 per cent per annum of the
effective forces engaged. they are new.
ertheless distinctly encouraging.
He finds that about sixty men per
1000 are being killed and $50 wound.
ed and that very large proportion of
the latter return to the trenches. This,
naturally, is not to be compared with
the normal death rate in time of peace
Of men Of military age, which is but
eight per 1000; but 1t is vast i'm.
provement upon the showing of any
previous war.
For one thing, disease has been so
thoroughly eliminated that sick man
is curiosity. The soldier at the front
is certainly less liable to attack than
II he were mt home. Everything he
eats and drinks and wears, almost
everything he touches. is subject to
the finest medical supervision of which
science is capable, and if any particu.
larly persistent bacillus We're to get
into his system in spite of all precau.
tions, it would find him in such su.
perb condition that its work would be
futile. The high commands have thor
oughly learned the lesson that it does
not pay to train man to be soldier
and then lose him from a cause that
is in the least degree preventable.
BY this same token, experience, both
In the protection of the soldier and
In the care of the wounded, is stead.
lily reducing the death rate as the war
progresses. Not only are new tactics
constantly being developed which re.
suit in loss exposure Of the individual
soldier, but he is constantly being
better equipped with defensive ap.
paratus to minimize the effects Of bul.
let or shrapnel or gas attack. Finally,
from many classes Of wounds which
would have spelled probable death in
1914 and certain crippling In 1915. re-
eovery IL now almost matter Of
eourse.
The drafted man who goes 40 nm or.
ainau colder. tak!ng bis judgment
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-20
How Much Doe. He Save?

A professional man says it costs
about cents mile to run his auto.
This includes oil, wear and tear, in
surance and upkeep generally. Once a
week he drives to the country and buys
supplies. butter. eggs. chickens, ap-
pies, potatoes, etc. Sometimes he COW
ers 40 miles on trip. Thus, accord
Ing to his own estimates, his expense
would be fully $3.50 for the so miles.
If he buys eggs at cents a dozen, but
ter at B cents pound, chickens at
cents pound cheaper than he can buy
them in the city-and he buys them
me1ely for his own family use-how
much does he save7-
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-20
Small Prescriptions.

Many physicians have habit Of
writing prescriptions without calcu.
lating the quantity Of medicine their
patients are to take. This leads to q
great waste Of drugs and much un-
necessary expense. Which lends the
New York Medical Journal to urge
physicians to be more careful.
Another evil result Of this far too
common practice. is that partly used
prescriptions are stored away In the
medicine chest, and next time the pa
tient has. or thinks he has, the same
symptoms, he takes what he supposes
to be the same medicine.
But the chief reason why physi-
clans should not prescribe four or six
ounces when they know only one or
two will be used, is that It is wasting
the drugs and making the patient pay
far more for his medicine than 10 ut
ah necessary.
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-20

First Dentlst-The fact is. rve got
eentleness down to such q fine point
that all my patients 60 to sleep while
I'm pulling their teeth.
Second Dentist-That's nothingl
Mine arc beginning to have their
photographs taken while operate,
because they always have such Q
pleasant expression on their faca6
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-20

FOR SALE-6 room house for
sale at a snap; furnished or un-
furnished. See H. E.. Rice, Phone
329 w. Must be sold on account
of sickness. St
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-20

FOR RENT-4-loom cottage,
furnished or unfurnished, on Pen-
bina Ave. See Mrs. Medved.
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-20

FOR SALE-Two sets of sam-
pie furs. Will sell at cost. L.
Small, % First St. s. 12-5-tf
The Wahpeton times., 1917-12-20
WANTS

A Girl wants a position as house
keeper or general house work.
Phone 172W.