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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
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Next t automobiles Their seems t.
be more different kinds O. store clerks
than anything else, unless it's grafters.
Theirs tn preoccupied clerk who shows
you a bolt o. bed tickin instead o.
cretonne while her mind is on a dance
in tn near future; tn tall Indifferent
clerk who looks toward Pittsburgh
while you try t tell him what size you
wear; tn sallow society clerk with
tn weather-beaten throat who dream
lily directs you t tn socks in tn
last aisle next t tn tinware as she
vainly endeavors t. lift her heavy eye
lids; tn pompous clerk who loses all
Interest in you if you don't buy TIL
first umbreller he shows you tn seri-
GUS clerk who dresses like a corpse
an assures you you can't find what
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
RAvAGES OF WORMS
CAUSE GREAT LOSS
Infested Hogs Make Gains Slowly,
If At AII-IoWa Station
Gives Good Remedy.

A great loss on all farms where
hogs are raised results from the raw
ages of worms. Great as are the
losses from hog cholera it would not
be very wild assertion to state that
even greater losses accrue from
worms.
Hogs infested with worms gain slow
ly, if at all, using up most of their
energy in coughing instead of using it
for growth and fattening. Further
more, they are kept in such a weak
ened condition that they are more sus-
ceptible to diseases, including hog
cholera, and it may be said with much
confidence that hog worms are the
forerunners of disease.
They cause disastrous results only
where they are permitted to go I'M
molested. 1t is not difficult matter
to rid herd of hogs of them, and
many useful remedies have been rec
commended. The Iowa experiment sta
ton has recently offered a simple
remedy that will expel worms from
hogs with much certainty. The for
mula is:
Santonin, five grains; areca nut,
three drains; calomel, three grains,
and sodium bicarbonate, one dram.
This amount constitutes a dose for
100-pound pig. Twice as much should
be used for 200-pound pig, while half
as much should be used for 50-pound
pig.
Success from the use of this for
mula depends upon Withholding from
the pigs all feed for at least IS hours
before feeding the mixture. To make
certain that all worms are expelled,
the dose should be repeated in week
or ten days. If all of the ingredients
cannot be secured at the drug store,
substitute in the form of seven grains
of santonin and seven grains of calo-
mel for each 100 pounds of liveweight
may be used with success, admins
tering it in the same manner suggested
for the complete formula.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

TIL grace an alacrity with which
most of US lie these forward lookin'
days is in perfect accord with tn spirit
O tn times. AS tn world progresses
we become broader an as we grow
broader we become more liberal, an
as we become more liberal we grow
less eXactin'. Things that wuz not
even tolerated among tn Indians are
winked at by us t'day. Things that
wuz regarded as abominable few
years ago are now looked upon as I'M
avoidable an necessary in our pur-
suit o. happiness. Most anything is all
right t'day but sidewhiskers. SO tn
gentle art O. lynn has plugged steadily
along until it has become firmly en-
trenched well up in tn first division
among tn traits that have bloomed an
thrived durin' tn greatest commercial
period in tn history O tn world.
We all lie with impunity. l don't
mean t. say that all of US lie when
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

anything of a serious nature is in
volved. We're not all malicious liars.
Some o. us lie t. be entertainin or t.
avoid appearin' stupid. Others lie t
be funny or excite comment while still
others lie t. save time an trouble But
most O us lie fer convenience. TIL truth
Is often too prosy 1t don't draw.
Folks are not attracted t. it. 1t rarely
fills tn bill. TIL truth, too, is allus Ii
able t start somethin'. Disagreeable
people are invariably truthful. TIL
plain-spoken person is celebrated fer
hittin' the nail on tn head an you
know we all sidestep when he's around.
Lots O. folks don't care as long as you
don't tell TIL truth about 'em.
TIL fruitful often make mess o.
things when neat little mouse-col-
ored lie II put everything on a cheerful
basis without leavin' q brush mark.
TIL Teller who used t. turn purple an
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

with an ole hat like they wuz about
t swing int eternity. Did you ever
see a timid Teller hangin' around a
show window nearly breakin' his neck
tryin' t. read price tab that wuz
turned tn wrong way? He's afraid t.
go in. 1t seems like tn better you
know clerk tn more anxious he is
t. sell you coat with a cup in th'
back. TIL worse a suit o. clothes fits
you tn longer it lasts.
TIL task O. pickin out new suit O.
clothes or a new hat, coupled with tn
ordeal O. partin' with your money, is
bad enough, but your close communion
with a triple mirror durin' tn transac-
ton destroys what little interest in
life you may have saved out O. TIL
wreck. How good a Teller feels when
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
CHAMPION ENGLISH cLYDEsDALE STALLION

Proper action in the draft horse is
important, according to David Gray,
assistant in animal husbandry in the
Kansas State Agricultural college. Size
and power are of little value if the
horse has not enough agility to han
die his big weight in a manner yield
ing the greatest efficiency.
faction of the draft horse should
be clean, bold, and rather stylish" said
Mr.. Gray. I'm moving, the feet should
be carried forward and back in
straight line, without padding, wing
ing, or other irregularity of gait. In
order to get the best and greatest
stride with the least energy it is alb
solutely necessary that the feet move
straight and smooth without defects
of gait.
"Knee action in the draft horse is
not of great Importance. A long stride
which covers considerable ground is
much more important than high knee
action, as ability to cover ground is
what is wanted.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

Come in any time, I'll be glad t.
see you"
Il wuz under tn impression that I'd
paid that"
We've never been up a night with
him."
Sure, we'll send it out t'day."
''Pll have man out there t'mor-
row."
Il tried t. find you all day."
"Tll make it t. you fer jest what it
cost"
eve could have sold It dozen
times Yesterday"
"What a becomin' dressi"
9TH hand it t. you Saturday."
I'm fond O. grand opery."
"Tll hav t ask my wife"
But when it comes t esacity tn ole
time boss trader haint iii it with tn
Teller who's been t. Louisville an back
in a secondhand car.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
Handkerchief as Newspaper.

In contrast to the poetic and roman
tic side of its character are the odd
uses to which the handkerchief has
been put and of the part it has played
in history. For in ITO the British
government, in the absence of a penny
newspaper did not disdain to resort
to this humble means of casting broad.
cast the address delivered by Queen
Anne on the opening of parliament,
and this strange practice, more or less
in vogue throughout her reign, com.
memorated the victories of Marlbor-
ough over the French and of the treaty
Of Utrecht.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

you're loolin' fer in any store in town !;
tn understood clerk with tn bow legs
who tells you what they're wearin'
down East; tn busy clerk who slips
a raincoat on you an don't come back
fer an hour; TIL persistent clerk who
stands in front o. you when you prom
Use t. come in agin an start fer tn
door, an tn real 88-note regular clerk
who Is wfllin' t tear down everything
in tn store t please you.
Some clerks are so pleasant they
scare you. Your whole disposition t.
buy vanishes tn moment they take
you by tn arm. Then theirs other
clerks you hate t. bother. If teller
knows jest what he wants when he
goes in a store he's a crank. If he
don't know what he wants he's a dub
TIL hardest thing Is t make a clerk
understand what you want if he hasn't
got It, If a Teller is undecided as t.
what he wants he allus buys somethin
be don't want.
TIL fe!ler who goes int a store
Jest t. look around is nearly a,lus a
coward. He wants t. buy but he's
afraid. He has carried home so much
junk in tn past that he can't trust
himself If he wants a new round
crowned brown derby jest like tn one
he's got on, tn clerk II fish out a green
Fedory with bow in tn back an give
him tn hypnotic eye an he buys it.
When he gets home he gives it t. his
wife's little brother. Some fellers part
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
TIMELY REMARKS ON
SPRAY PREPARATION
Power Pump Should Be Used If
Best Results Are Expected
High Pressure Needed.

The following timely remarks are
taken from letter sent out to super
intendents of Ohio state institutions
by S, w. Moore, horticulturist of the
Ohio board of administration
'"The power pump is the pump to
use if results are wanted. The argu,
ment used at some of the institutions
by those in charge of the work has
been that there is plenty of hand
power or labor power and it is eco
nomical to use it. This sounds well,
but if the practical orchardist were
consulted, he would say that the
hand pump, aside from the labor of
running it, is an expensive PROPOSE
ton, as it is almost impossible to
maintain the pressure necessary eff
fectively and economically to cover
all parts of the tree or plant; and
when all parts are not covered, the
application will count for little
Success depends first upon the
material used. Second upon the ap-
plication, which means thoroughness.
The thoroughness that is necessary
can only De OBTAINED with heavy
pressure all the time; not $50 or 200
pounds for awhile, then 70 or so
pounds. Such pressure will not
force the liquid into all the cracks
and crevices; and where some are
missed scale and fungous diseases
will be found lurking, ready again to
take possession of the plant as
soon as weather conditions are favor
able.
IF anything is to be done along
this line, it is time the spray outfits
were ordered. Spray material should
be ON the way soon, as the clean up
or dormant spray should be applied
before growth begins. This is true
of either tree or vine."
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

enriched with fine old manure their
blooms are the finest Set from one
to one-half to two feet each way
Iris (feur-de-lis), the national flow
err of France, is another perfectly
hardy plant. They grow in any ordi-
nary garden soil luxuriantly and bloom
in June.
Perhaps the most snowy and gor-
geous of the Iris family is the Japan
csc Iris. The flowers are often ten
inches in diameter and bloom in July.
There are many beautiful colors among
both Iris. White family tinged with
layendar, light bronze, yellow and
bright blue, royal purple, grayish
white and pure white are among the
colors shown.
Phlox, another plant on our list, can
not be surpassed for brilliant coloring
and continuous bloom. Sow phlox. out
of doors, in May in a situation well
open to the sun. They will flower in
July and continue until late in the au-
tumn. If earlier flowers are wanted
sow the seeds in a hotbed in March
and flowers can be had in June.
The old-fashioned Glove pink like its
more elegant relation the carnation
flowers so easily as an annual that it
has attained a most popular position
among garden plants. The beautiful
flowers make an attractive display
with their world of color and are
greatly to be desired as table deeora-
ton and also as a border plant
Pinks grow easily from seed and
come true to color. Sow out of doors
when danger from frost is over. If
the seed is sown early enough the
perennials will bloom the first year.
Few hardy perennials are so easily
grown from seed, as columbines
(agilegia). They make a most desir-
able border plant, bloom early, long
and abundantly. Sow the seed in the
open ground in the spring, if possible,
where the plants are to grow, and thin
to about a foot apart. They thrive
well under ordinary garden culture.
Sow in the fall for Towering the fol-
lowing season.
Sunflower, remarkable for it's bril-
liancy of color, and it's stately growth,
makes very good effect among shrub
berry. 1t is also excellent for screens.
They are said to be good for absorb
ing the miasma of low grounds. Plant
the seed in the open garden in spring
and thin the plants to stand two or
three feet apart. The poultry love the
seed of sunflower and it is well to dry
it for the birds.
Foxglove (digitalis) is particularly
handsome when grown among the
shrubbery. If they are used for
background for other plants they give
a fine effect. Though hardy perennials
they are most satisfactory when treat
ed as biennials, sowing the seed every
year in rich, deep soil and partial
shade. When the center spike begins
to fade it should be cut out and the
and keep up a profusion of flowers for
a long time.
Seed may be sown out of doors in
the spring, and the seedlings trans
planted where they are to go, or if
possible, to cold frame, where they
make extra strong plants that viii
flower in magnificent spikes the next
season.
There are great many other plants
that are hardy and desirable-this is
but a mere beginning. Choose the
flowers you are fond of and the work
will be more successful and more pleas
ant. But have garden, no matter
how small.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

"The walk is the important gait. 1t
should be snappy and true with good
length of stride. The action of all
four legs should be strong and the
movement of the knees and hooks free
without indication of dragging or stiff
ness.
Action in Trotting.
ut is essential to note an animals
action in trotting, because defects in
action are more perceptible when trot-
ting than when walking, although the
walk is more important from a work
ing standpoint.
I'm trotting there should be clean
folding of the knee and hook, the feet
being carried in a straight line. The
hooks should work close together for
if they are inclined to be carried too
far out it causes a bandy-legged APP
pearance which is unsightly.
Careful shoeing in a great many
cases will improve the gait of the draft
horse, tending to eliminate undesirable
features"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
CAUSES OF FAILURE
WITH CLOVER PLANT
Lack of Proper Food in Soil, Acid
ity and Late Freezes Are
Among Reasons Given.
(By A. ]. LEGG.)

The spring is usually regarded as
the best season for sowing clover, and
it is likely that this spring will be no
exception to the rule that many BUSH
els of costly seed will be sown and the
seed lost.
The usual causes of failure are from
a lack Of proper plantfood in the soil
to nourish the young plants, acidity Of
the soil, late freezes killing the young
plants just after they come up, or the
nurse crop smothers the young plants.
Glover, in order to succeed, must
have plenty of mineral food in the
soil, enough nitrogen to give the clover
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
PLAN YOUR GARDEN NOW
By E. VAN BENTHuYsEN.

GV g. VAIN DEN flO
A hardy garden is the garden for the
busy woman. 1t will last for years
and be q delight to you and to your
neighbors with a very little care.
Take Il careful survey of your re-
sources and make a study of your own
individual problem. 'Book-taught'
gardeners may be all right up to a
certain limit but one seasons expert
ment along your own lines will give
you an insight into plant life that
aside from being a most fascinating
study will teach you more than years
ofFeading.
Those who wish to plant roses and
not bother with them more than to
prune and fertilize annually and keep
the ground mellow about the plants
should plant hybrid perpetual roses.
The hybrid perpetuals are the hardest
of roses and will stand more cold
weather than any other species.
The following are desirable speci-
mems: Anne de Diesbach, bright car
mine; Baroness Rothschild, an ex-
Quisite pink; La France, blooms all
summer; Frau Karl Druschlzi, snow
white, has splendid buds, immense
flowers. 4 to 5 inches across and is
delightfully."- fragrant; General JAG
queminot, a popular rose of brilliant
red; Paul Neyron, lovely dark pink
Gruss an Teplitz, a strong, vigorous
grower, of richest crimson; Killarney,
both pink and white, are hardy, and
Mrs. John Laing, a rose of delicious
fragrance and of a rich satiny pink
color.
This list could be extended indefn-
itely but these are all tried-and-true
varieties that will give you world of
bloom and be a picture worth look
ing at.
A hardy border that is a triumph of
beauty and has been enjoyed for years
contains, hollyhocks, phlox, larkspur,
fox glove, Iris, Columbines, pinks and
sunfowers.
Hardy roses require good garden
soil enriched with well-rotted manure.
They must have an open sunny posi-
ton clear of the roots of all trees and
shrubs. 1t is well to prepare the bed
a few days before planting to allow
for settling. Ever-blooming roses
should be planted 10 inches apart and
the hybrid perpetuals two feet apart
Roses should be planted with the roots
diverging and at least nine inches be-
low the surface of the ground. The soil
should be made firm about them and
literally watered. Best results will be
obtained from ever-blooming roses by
severe pruning. The stronger roots
should be cut back to about II inches
in height and the hybrids to about IS
inches, while all weak. thin wood
should be removed entirely.
Hollyhocks succeed best IN rich,
well-drained soil, and should be light
~ protected during the winter months
with coarse straw or spruce boughs.
Larkspur seed can be sown in the
open ground before the close Of April.
1t will produce Towering plants by the
beginning of July, if given this early
start, and will give a continuous sue
cessIon of bloom from them until
frost. It is excellent for cutting and
very ornamental. 1t produces in
great variety of forms and colors some
of the most beautiful flowers in cult.
walton. All varieties are easily cult
waited and adaptable to most condi-
tons, but in soil deeply dug and well
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
Sounds Decentive

Someone has estimated that there
are 100000 cats in this country.
Inasmuch as a few cats may sound
like millions at certain uncanny hours
at night, we demand a count.-Pitts-
burgh Post.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

a start and also plenty Of moisture.
The soil must be in a condition to
hold moisture over a possible dry spell,
hence the necessity of a well-prepared
seeded and plenty of humus in the
soil.
The oats crop is often used to SOW
clover with, and it does very well
sometimes, and other tines the clover
is an utter failure.
I often SOW clover with buckN beat,
and | have never failed yet in getting
a stand of clover with the buclwheat
crop, even when sown as late as Au-
gust
Then when the buckwheat comes off
the stubble helps to protect the young
clover, and the ground is not covered
with a crop of growing weeds which
rob the young clover of both moisture
and plantfood, as is usually the case
when clover is sown with wheat or
oats.
/ often turn the wheat stubble, and
after narrowing the soil thoroughly let
it lie for about two weeks in order to
settle down, and then SOW buckwheat
and clover or timothy and clover about
the first of August.
I have never failed to get a good
stand of grass and clover and usu-
ally get enough buckwheat to pay for
my work.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12

| he gifts out O. store where he nearly
bought sometime
But tn worst O. all tn clerks is TIL
one who shows you what he wears.
Copyright, Adams Newspaper Service.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-04-12
Where He Rules

"Are you the head of the house?~
Il wouldn't say that exactly, but !
do the driving when the missus snd
/ go out In the auto"
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-10-03
ldsonia, Ark, Sunday, Sept. 23.

Judsonia, Ark, Sunday, Sept. 23.
 The goods consisted of Tan English Walk-Over shoes with white rubber soles, sizes 8, g., and g.; Black English Walk-Over shoes with black rubber soles, sizes 6, 6 and T. Blue serge suits, a very fine grade, sizes 35 to 40; Mems green hats, Gimble brand, Fibre suit cases, black and tan, Buster Brown watches and finger rings.
 Sunday morning, Sept. 23, two young men were seen leavingJudsonia going south on the Mo. Pac. tracks. They wore blue serge suits; were a. bout 5 feet 10 or II inches, and six feet in height, and to anyone who will give us a clue that vii Head to arrest, conviction and return of goods will be paid the above amount or in propor ton for what value is returned.
 T. C. PLANT,
 Sheriff of White Go.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-10-03
SELECT GOOD COTTON SEED

Do not let the opportunity to get good planting seed for next year slip by. Arkansas people could increase their production and value of their cotton a great deal by saving the best for seed, select next years seed in the field. Have good pickers go over the field ahead of the regular force and save the best bolls from the best plants, choosing from those showing ability to yield; watch also for earliness, for size of boil, and for storm resistance. Get enough of the best to make a bale at least, have this ginned free from ad- mixture and save the seed for planting purposes.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-10-03
ELECTRIC THEATRE

Don't forget the picture show tonight.
 Thurs, Oct. 4.-"Her Soul Inspiration"
 Friday, Oct 5.-"The Almost Good man." "The War Bride groom" Weekly No. 84.
 Sat, Oct. 6.-5 reels.
 Monday, Oct. B. Railroad Raiders" "A soldier of the Le- gion.'
 Tues, Oct. 9.-"Roped into Society,"" 2 extra reels.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-10-03
S1OO REWARD

To the one who will give us clue that will lead to the arrest, conviction and return of the merchandise that was stolen from the Leader Store of
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-10-03

Mrs. Amanda VanMeter and grandson, Harold VanMeter, left lastweek for an extended wis it with relatives in Texas.
 w. w. Hooker left Monday to return to his home at North Sa- Inn. Ind, after a two weeks visit here with his daughter, Mrs. c. M. Erganbright.
Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-10-03

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The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-07-14

14.54 chs. to cor. No. 4, cor. not set; wit. cor. bears East 9.24 chs; thence meandering beach Bering Sea at or dinary high tide CD N. Il deg. A min. E. 7.65 chs. (2) N. 8 deg. A min D.. 6.69 chs. to cor. No. l, place of be- ginning. Area 1868 acres. Variation at all corners 20 deg. co min. E. Long. 160 deg. q min. w. Lat. 56 deg. 06 min. 40 sec. N.
 As additional to original homestead entry of George P. Holland No. 1882 entered at Boonville, Mo.
 Any and all persons claiming aa- versely any portion of the above de- scribed tract of land are required to file with the Register and Receiver of the United States Land Office at Ju- neau, Alaska, their adverse claim thereto, under oath, during the period of publication, or within thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the Statute.
 c. B. WALKER, Register. First publication May 15, 1917.
 TT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the foregoing notice be published for the statutory period in the Seward Gate way, 9 newspaper of general circula- tion printed at Seward, Alaska, the nearest newspaper to said above de- scribed claim or survey.
 c. B. WALKER, Register.