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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08

to the end that production will be in
creased and quality improved.
Our food comes from the farm and
"a few luxuries excepted) it is pro-
duced by the farmers of this country.
The great problem of keeping the TIA
BILE supplied with surplus of farm
products for export) cannot be solved
in its entirety by bringing about larger
yields of grains and tubers.
Adequate provision must be made
for conserving the harvest and tina.
calls for farm buildings which even the
most progressive element is willing to
concede are entitled to the character
lzation Modern"
1t does not greatly profit the farmer
to produce great quantity and to wit
ness it's depreciation in value while it
remains in his possession.
He has found, also, that it is poor
business for him to house his live stock
whose character prevents the most rap
Id development and increase in weight.
Thorough tests have been made by
government officials and those in
charge of the agricultural colleges
which have proven on a dollar and
cents basis the absolute and practical
economy of properly designed, con-
structed and appointed farm buildings.
Under the most favorable conditions,
beef cattle will take on weight at a
prescribed rate, while under the least
favorable conditions such stock barely
will hold its own though given the
same ration. Between these two ex-
tremes there are, of course, intermedi-
ate stages.
Buildings that are adequate in size.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
GIRLS! GIRLS! TRY IT,
BEAUTIFY YOUR HAIR
Make It Thick, Glossy, Wavy, Luxur-
liant and Remove Dandruff-Reai
Surprise for You.

Your hair becomes light, wavy, fluf-
fly, abundant and appears as soft, lus-
trous and beautiful as young girls
after "Danderine hair cleanse" Just
try this--moisten cloth with little
Danderine and carefully draw 1t
through your hair, taking one small
strand at a time. This will cleanse
the hair of dust, dirt and excessive oil
and in just a few moments you have
doubled the beauty of your hair.
Besides beautifying the hair at once.
Danderine dissolves every particle OF
dandruff cleanses, purifies and invig-
crates the scalp, forever stopping itch
Ing and falling hair.
But what will please you most Will
be after / few weeks use when you
will actually see new hair-fne and
downy at first-yes-but really new
hair-growing all over the scalp. II
you care for pretty, soft hair and lots
Of it, surely get 25 cent bottle OF
KnowIton's Danderine from any store
and just try 1t. Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
DRESSING THE TABLE

At all of the latest flower shows of
the first magnitude prizes have been
awarded for the best dressed tables.
The idea is to impress upon the public
the part that flowers and plants may
play in adding some psychological eff
feet to the routine matter of eating.
The most ordinary food, served with
some punishment of flowers, takes on
an added zest and the big flower shows
have sought to develop taste and in
terest in making the table something
more than a place to put food. The
first prize table at one of the most i'm
portant shows had a centerpiece of
flowers, with individual stands for
each guest.
The harmony of the floral offerings
undoubtedly won the prize for the sue
cessful exhibitor.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
PRODUCING BERRY H0LLlES

The berry-producing hollies are di-
vided into two species-the Opaca and
the Aquifolium. The first thrives along
the coast woodlands from New Eng
land down to New Jersey and as far
out as southern Missouri. The second
is favorite of the English gardens,
and it finds its best American devel-
opment along the Pacific coast.
Some of the hollies are perfect, bear
ing both the male and female parts
the pistils and the stamens-while in
many trees only one element Is pres
ent. Most of the trees that are avail
able do not have the double charac-
terlstic and it Is necessary to plant one
staminate tree among several pistil-
lates. The Aquifolium Is regarded as
the superior type where 1t can be
grown handily.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08

Blind" probably because the players
wore headdresses resembling hoods,
and the blind man turned over his
face, while the others used their hoods
to strike him. Some called it Harry
Racket" and 'Hoodwink."
England has other blindfold games,
among them is "Colin Maillard." Jean
Colin was brave warrior who lived in
the tenth century. He fought in bat.
tie after both of his eyes were put out,
and so the game gets its name from
him. He was surnamed "Maillard,"
which means "mallet-wielder," because
that was the weapon he used.
The Germans call their blindfold
game "Blind Cow" and Mouse in the
Dark" Italians call it "Blind fly
while Norwegians give it the name of
"Blind Thief" and ''The Poles"
We add the Buff because of the
light blows usually given to the blind
man by the other players.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
CHURCH TO HELP GOOD ROADS
Isolation and Solitary Confinement of
Women Do Much Toward Fill
ing Insane Asylams.

In lecture on "The Church and
Good Roads" the Rev. James Thomas
told the ministers conference in Dem
yer, Colo, that, THE isolation end sol
itary confinement Of the farm wife and
the farm servant girl do much toward
making these women form consid-
cradle percentage of the inmates Of in
sane asylums."
The speaker continued, "The good
roads problem IL one to which the
church must very soon give material
attention" The church is u force In
any undertaking and good roads en-
thusiasts win welcome its efforts in be-
half of rural walfare.--Houston Post.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08

housing of live stock. the general EN-.
ployment of labor-saving farm machin.
cry and building equipment, the con.
tinuous improvement in seed and stock
and the yield o. both.
In farm building, Radford's stand.
ard plank frame construction has t~sn
the greatest boon and the source OF
greatest economy of recent years. This
means of construction does away vii
a part of the cost materials by using
2-inch plank instead of heavy timbers.
A further and great economy Is effect.
ed in labor for the lighter timbers are
cut to pattern and placed in position
by a few men, instead of being elab.
orately framed and raised to position
by machinery or large crew of men.
Plank-frame construction has stood
the test of years of use and by author.
tiles is pronounced suitable for farm
buildings of any size or nature
In this connection are given perspcc-
tive view ard fioor plans for four build.
ings TO comprise q group adequate for
the needs of a large farm. Horse and
dairy barns are of the favored gambrel
roof type. The other two, hog house
and corn crib. are designed to harmo
niZe with the two structures first men
toned, the whole to make complete
group of farm buildings of one general
type of architecture.
Reference to the floor plans viii
show the general arrangement of these
buildings. The COW stable provides ac
commodations for 80 cows. The barn
of course, could be made longer o.,
shorter (within reasonable limits) as
local circumstances might warrant. Ir
the appointments steel stanchions, lit.
ter carriers, foul-air shafts, and two
conveniently-located silos stand forth
prominently.
The horse barn provides room for the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
GOOD ROAD WORK IN WINTER
Maintenance Of Dirt Roads Is Prob
lem Confronting Farmer--Mak-
Ing Spiit-Loo Drag.

One of the problems confronting the
farmer is the question of maintenance
of dirt roads. Not only should dirt
roads be maintained during the spring
and summer months, but the winter
months as we'll; especially is this true
where there Is not an overabundance
of snow, which conditions exist with
many of our readers.
The King road drag may be used
with much benefit during the winter
months, just after thaws or rains.
Good work can be done at this time
of the year because the soil is crum-
bly, or mealy and pushes easily toward
the center of the road
IL the road has been properly cared
for during the summer and fall it win
be only a slight task to drag 1t dur
ing the winter when conditions are
right. At that season of the year there
is little for the work team to do and
In early spring the roads will be in
shape to turn water and permit of
early drying. In fact, the winter
dragged roads will be dry and hard in
the spring when neglected roads will
be soft, rutty and sprlngy. There Is
no best time to drag roads. Go after
the work and then drag whenever you
can during the winter; then your
roads will be in good shape next
spring. Make a split-lcg road drag
and keep ii going on the highway.
ID. Ward King, the inventor of the
drag, gives the following directions
for making split-log drag: Take
the two halves of split log, ten or
twelve inches thick and seven to nime
feet long. Set the halves flat sides
to the front, fasten 80 inches apart
with strong stakes, the ends of which
are wedged in tWo-inch anger holes,
bored through the slabs. Put solid
plank platform on the stakes for the
driver to stand on. The hitch Is made
of strong wire or chain, the long end
fastened to stake over the top Of the
front slab, the short end should be put
through hole made in center OF the
slab and near the end to prevent the
back slab fitting forward. Face four
or five feet of the ditch end of the
front slab with iron. An old wagon
tire, worn share of road grader, or
any piece of fiat steel will answer for
this purpose.
AS general rule, always haul the
ing the dirt to the center Of the road.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
MAKING THE BRIDES BOUQUET
BY ELIZABETH VAN BENTHuYsgN

~ G-ss-SNO ~ INV 1-N ~ SA-iN
Many of my readers who live far
from the big cities will be surprised to
learn that in New York city some of
the big florists employ men whose sole
business in life is to make bouquets
for brides.
There has been such an enormous in
crease in the national wealth and so
much of it had gravitated toward the
chief city of the land that it has to find
expression in many ways that would
never occur to the master of west
ern or southern farm.
The underlying reason for the crea-
ton of the new occupation of making
special arrangements for the bridal
bouquet may probably be best ex-
planned by an incident that took place
in one of the leading New York hotels.
A woman of wealth and fashion had
gown designed in Paris. 1t was all her
own. She was carefully arrayed for
her appearance in the dining room.
When she reached the table she
glanced across the room and spied an
other woman wearing a gown of the
same model.
The woman swept from the table In
haste.
Where are you going?" asked her
escort.
ITO change this uniform" indignant
ly replied the woman of money.
That idea is the underlying princi-
pie that makes the specialist in bridal
bouquets possible. The rich and So
phisticated people of society want
something different Whether 1t is a
decoration for the table, the arrange
ment of a flower bed in the lawn, or
the planning of a costume it wants
TO have some distinctive feature that
others have not previously used.
That is where the maker of bridal
bouquets shines. Men who have
head for such things study the shape,
the composition and the design of each
wedding bouquet and then set their
heads to planning something of diff
ferent type for the next conner.
1t is something like trying to eat
quail day for thirty days. No man
can undertake such a task and devote
much thought to anything else in a
town where the brides average at least
one day in the class where the cost
of flowers is absolutely no considera-
ton If something novel can be pro-
duced.
Woe betide the young man who
sends out bridal bouquet that one of
the seasoned veterans of society can
recognize as being like the one he saw
at a previous wedding. 1t must have
distinction. 1t must be in class by
Itself, and this demand has created
field for men who can think and who
devise novel arrangements of flowers
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that are built to conform to approved
methods of construction and furnished
with appointments of a suitable char
acter are necessary adjunct to sue
cessful farming, and the most econoni-
cal that can be used. They will pay
many times per cent on the differ
ences between their cost and the cost
of the makeshift variety.
Progressive farmers are planning for
the future. Farm buildings are being
arranged In a way to minimize labor
and save time, and with the thought
ever in mind, to insure the comfort of
the stock and the safety of the prod
ucts stored for use or sale.
Location of farm buildings with re-
spect to each other in some respects is
a matter of individual preference, in
others tits matter of definitely es-
tablished rules. The principle is that
all products should flow continuously
in one direction. 1t should not be
necessary to cart hay, grain or offal
back and forth.
Farmers, country contractors, archi-
tects and those in charge of agricul-
tural experimental work have col
Elaborated to produce the modern farm
building. The result is found in the
sanitary dairy. the use Of silage, better
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
FARM BUILDINGS
NICELY GROUPED
Convenient and Adequate Ar
rangement for Needs Of a
Large Farm.
HOGS ARE WELL CARED FOR
The Appointments and Practical Value
of These Buildings Will Commend
Them to the Progressive Farm
er-Storage Space.

Mr.. William A Radford viii answer
questions ant give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building work on the farm. for
the readers of his paper. On account OF
his wide experience as Editor. Author and
Manufacturer, he is. without doubt. the
highest authority on all these subjects.
Address all inquiries to William A. Rad
ford, No. 1897 Prairie avenue. Chicago,
Ill.,. and only inclose two-cent stamp for
reply.
The demand for better results from
farming do not constitute theory or
a fad. The demand has been met and
the results are an accomplished fact,
demonstrated by the outcome of work
on farms which is being carried on I'M
der improved conditions and guided
by the collective intelligence and
knowledge of the nation.
In the United States, as in the older
countries, necessity is forcing the
adoption and use of improved methods
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
PUSCHKINIA LITTLE KNOWN

1t is surprising how little known is
the puschkinia among the bulb plants
that are worth while. 1t is very
charming flower and is worth a place
in any garden. 1t is one of the very
cheapest of the bulb family. The
bulbs only cost about one cent each.
When once placed they produce beau
tiful spikes of flowers each spring.
The spikes rarely grow more than half
a dozen inches high, but each of them
will produce from Is to 80 flowers,
and they are lasting. The bulbs are
planted at the same time and in the
same way as other members of the
bulb tribe, being set about three inches
apart.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
IMPORTANT DUTY OF PEOPLE
Prompt Repair and Careful Mainten-
ance of Good Roads Is Essential
Farmer Is Interested.

The making of good roads is one Of
the most important duties Of the
American people, and their prompt
repair and careful maintenance is es-
sential.
There is probably no subject In
which the progressive farmer IL rcore
ieeply interested than that of having
roads connecting him with his mar
sets, over which he may be able to
1aul the greatest possible load.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
Second Choice.

'T'm writing story for one of the
leading magazines" remarked Serbs
son, with lofty air.
Indeed" replied his caustic friend.
"And which one Of the inferior maya
zines do you thing will publish it?"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
Gone to the Club.

MRS. Calder gave some of her
friends an evening Of music recently"
did Mr.. Calder contributor
ayes, in one sense. He gave up an
easy chair he might have occupied II
the evening had not been SO mu-
steal"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
FOR PIMPLY FACES
cuticura Is Best-Sampies Free BY
Mail to Anyone Anywhere.

An easy, speedy way to remove PIN.
pies and blackheads. Smear the affect.
ed surfaces with Cuticura Ointment,
Wash off in five minutes with Cuticura
Soap and hot water, bathing some min.
utes. Repeat night and morning. No
better toilet preparations exist.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept L
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
Loves Redundancy.

Here's fourteen-page letter from
Billy"
Fourteen pages, Felicia And what
does he say?"
"He says he loves me. What did
you suppose he would say?"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
WELL WORTH THINKING OVER
Two Machines Being Manufactured
Where One Would Do if Farmer
Gives II Proper Care.

A farm machinery manufacturer
made the following statement: 'If
the farmer cared for his machinery as
he should, we would have 20 manu-
facture but one machine when we are
now putting out two"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
GAME OF BLIND MANS BUFF
Under the Name of "Brazen Fly" 1t
Was Played by Young Men Of
Ancient Greece.

Blind mans buff was played long
ago by the young men of Greece, but
they called 1t "Brazen Fly" The peo-
pie of old England named 1t "Hoodman
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
Top DRESSING for Roads.

A mixture Of iron fibers, sand and
cement is being used experimcntally
in France as top dressing for high
ways.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08

Constipation can be cured without drugs.
Natures own remedy-selected herbs-is
Garfield 1eas-Adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
Prove What Swamp.Root win Do For You

Send ten cents to DIR. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size bot
tie. 1t will convince anyone. You will
also receive booklet Of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and bled-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at sll drug
atores--Ady
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
Put Roads to Bed,

The farmer who put his road 70
bed" for the winter in good shape,
will thank himself later.
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Opposed to woman's Rights.

Patience-You say she's an anti-suf.
fragist?
Patrice-Indead, she is.
doesn't believe in woman's rightsT
"No, and her prejudice goes to such
a length that on Christmas eve she'll
never hang up any but the left stock
Ing"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08

Lightness is the chief claim for an
aluminium billiard cue that Nebrasks
inventor has patented.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08

Many would-be poker player mads
a mistake u his calling.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08

to be carried by the procession Of
brides that marches each season
through the society columns of New
York
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
Distance to Market

lance ta market according to their
condition.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1917-02-08
Thirty Years. Experience
Selling a Kidney Medicins

During my career as druggist for the
past thirty years ] have enjoyed selling
Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root and | believe
1t is equal to the best kidney, liver and
bladder remedy on the market. Those
who have taken it are very well pleased
with results and speak very favorably re-
gardng the preparation.
Very truly yours,
JAS. COOPER, JR., Druggist.
Oct. 20, 1915. Red Bank, N. j.
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Starting and Lighting System

bulIUlnS and htpdlTlllS.
h Necessary Tools and MACH
'epairs and Adjustments, as v
ctors, Stationary and Marine ]
OVERHAUL your AUTOMO
TER and LIGHTING EQUIPD
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5, Storage Battery Vharg- 4
lery for this work.
ell as Gasoline, Kerosene
ngines.
BILE, STORAGE BAT
:ENT. We know HOW
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- = AOF
? T aCtory
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Specialists in Electric
ing and Repairing, Tire
Fully Equipped wi
Regular Automobile
or Distillate burning Ira
Allow us a chance to
Terry, TIRES and STAR
and can prove it.
We also sell and
mating and Mon,
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ing, Carbon Elm
.: ::
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IOIdII IIIt sKUIIUEI III 4 UWCI ct
y Saving WATER-GAS Carl
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER %, 1917.
ABBEvILLE PROGRESS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER %, 1917.
Park J. White spent this week in
New Orleans.
Claude Broussard returned Saturday
from business visit to st. Louis.
Randolph J. Abshirc, Of Delcambrc,
was business visitor here Tuesday.
Mrs. Eva Commeaux. of Kaplan,
spent the day here Wednesday visiting
with friends.
Alan +. Broussard, of Cow Island,
was among the many business visitors
here Wednesday.
Miss Laura Leblanc left YESTERDAY
to spend the holidays with her sister,
Mrs. J. j. Meyers, of New Orleans
Poll taxes are being called for every
day III great numbers, and we are hop
ing you will not forget yours. Get it
now.
There is an article in this issue Civ
ing instructions to registered men and
the public as well. Read it, that you
may know.
p. o. BrouSSard has returned from
the sanitarium at Battle Creek. Mich,
where he went with Senator Robt. +.
BrOussard.
Cereals and other food should be
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sArurnAy nroeMnrn % 1917
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I fAEiSh FOblCE j u Il
Continued from Page One
/ Probate.
/ Minute Book for Court.
/ Registration Book.
/ Coverings for Books.
BLANKS.
To be paid for by parish out of Tia,
| parish funds.
Criminal Blanks, used in Court work
Marriage License Blanks.
| Registration Blanks
SCNDRIES.
To DC paid for out OF the clerk : sal
! airy fund and charged to his expense
/ allowance
/ Civil Blanks, used in Court work.
Covers to Appeal 10 Supreme Court
Transcript Covers.
Rubber STAINS.
| Punching Marhiocs.
Dating Machines.
Legal TvpcWrjtcr paper.
Tvpcwritcr>.
Typewriter Ribbons.
Cartons.
Repairs to Typewriter.
Seals.
Envelopes. Stamps.
Letter Heads.
Bill Heads.
Typewriter oils and accessories.
Pens, pins. pen holders. Pcucils, inks
Note Books, Scratch Pads
Telephone Rent and Tolls
In 10 uhlN.. ,.1aS,.;E..t;,,, ;,.I,. 1.
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ABBEVILLE PROGRESS
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!, LA.
OFFICIAL MINUTES
OF THE VERMILION
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SATIIRnAY DECEMBER % 1a1z
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Cereals and other food should be
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the sanitarium at Battle Creek, Mich,
where he went with Senator Robt. F.
BrOussard.
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IIVIV W VUHVoNdN
Miss Laura Leblanc left YESTERDAY
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10 HPVHW IHV HUIIWdIS WIFI net oISItT,
Mrs. J. j. Meyers, of New Orleans.
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Alan +. Broussard, of Cow Island
was among the many business visitors