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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
Editorial Comment
on Current Subjects
THE STATES FOOD PRODUCTION
PROBLEM

From the Wheeling lntelligencer
There is no state in the Union that
is more interested in the food supply
problem than West Virginia. The war
has served to call attention to our de,
ficiencies in this matter perhaps more
acutely than anything that could
have happened. 1t is subject that
commands our attention, and which
relates to our future, when wars shall
have ceased, as 1t appeals to US now
in the present emergency. The ser.
iousness of the situation that con-
fronts us now may be better under
stood when it is known that if all the
States of the Union were as short OF
food supplies for their own people as
West Virginia has been, we would be
importing into the United States seven
or eight billion dollars worth of food
stuffs annually. 1t is time the people
were aroused to the state of affairs
that exist. If we do not produce enough
for ourselves, we, Of course, cannot
expect to be able to contribute any
thing towards supplying the pressing
wants Of our friends abroad.
For years we have not produced as
much food as our people and our live
stock have consumed annually by sew
eral million dollars. There has been
an awakening this year, it is true, and
a very commendable energy Is being
displayed for increasing the crop out
put of the state, but with all this we
shall still be short Of taking care of
ourselves. Facing this predtcamenh,
any suggestion that promises to re-
lieve it is welcomed and nothing so
promising has been advanced as the
project Of Commissioner of Agricul-
ture James H. Stewart, outlined In
another column Of this issue. To In
crease the food production OF the
State he proposes to ask the legtsla-
ture at the coming special session for
an appropriation of sufficient money
to finance an undertaking for bring
ing into the State a large number OF
sheep for breeding purposes. This Is
a practical proposition, one that tends
strongly of substantial results because
there Is no OLdLe III JIG SAAOH NSH|SA
adapted for sheep raising. There are
thousands of acres Of grass lands that
can be used for this purpose, as well
as hundreds Of thousands of acres OF
woodland. There is this advantage
about sheep raising, it does not I'M
poverish the soil, on the contrary
enriches 1t.
It is a vital question with US, and
one that should receive the favorable
consideration Of the legislators. If we
are going to get anywhere on this
food question We must not only do for
ourselves, but do 1t now. Commission
er Stewart has conceived a plan, de-
tailed in another column, for carrying
out this proposition, which entails
but little cost to the State, and which
The Intelligencer commends to the
Thoughtful consideration Of those who
are interested in making West Virgin.
ia self-supporting or at least starting
her on the way to become an export
or instead Of an importer OF food
stuffs.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
RUFF STUFF
BY RED

yo1 know what bacon Is?
! &c.
Satyou know who Bacon vast
WIS he who said God Almighty
pianted Q Garden"
G0thoa and do ditto.
Chtsa HAIR thought he'd try Wood.
erd out on bis first night as city COP
putting him on Jackson street.
Emit IN spite Of sore temptations, he
Seed up the liquid rations and made
tepg bis good relations
With the chief.
CWiS - tie summer Of 76-no IL
Sart that long ago, but Il was before
shig Wind that the dental clinic
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
CIVIL WAR VET
ERAN COMES OUT
FOR KAR-NAK
Read His Very Convincing
Statement.

"I had suffered from stomach and
in digestion for several years and tried
numerous other medicines, without any
apparent relief, 50 decided to try
Kar.Nak. After taking KarNak for
one week my stomach trouble has been
entirely relieved and my Indigestion
has disappeared. VIII cheertully
recommend KaT.Nak 70 my friends"
". ". UT,
MorgantoWn, ". We.
Kar.Nak iB-a modern tonic for old
and young.
ARE YOU nervous, weak, rundown,
RAT sick, tired, depressed, consttpat'
ed, sleepless, moody?
HAVE YOU headaches, poor appe.
lite, poor circulation, bad liver pains
In your back.
II you have any Of these symptoms,
take Kar.Nsk and note the elegant
results that you viii obtain. Kar.Nak
IL good for children as well as old
folks.
Kar.Nak Is sold on q positive guar.
antee to produce good results or your
dollar Will be handed back. Take Q
bottle home today, and run no risk 4
It fails To relieve your case, return II
and get your money. No matter what
you have trted before Try ,IlagsllalI
today. 1nssale'at Mountain City drug
store and Han Drug CO., b iEtncnt, and
at prescription Pharnaaoy, MGnnint.
I'm. st.i ~
(Advettisonont
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
LARoR SITUATION AcuTE

WHEELING, W. Va, May 9.-The
labor situation in West Virginia will
soon reach a crisis, according to r,
E. Mumagh, Sttae Factory INSPECTOR
who says many plants WILDE forced to
suspend within a few weeks because
of inability to secure labor. The L.
Dor situation is growing worse daily
and will soon reach a crisis" MT
Mumagh declared. 1.-THE situation
grows worse daily despite the fact that
as high as $3.50 per day is being paid
unskilled labor"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
lEmls ro coMnucr PRonE

HUNTINGTON w. Va, May e.s
R. Coulton Lewis OF washington, spe.
cial assistant attorney general, L to
conduct the investigation before the
special grand jury in the Omitted
States District Court which Will be
convened at Charleston Thursday
This was learned today through OF,
fetal sources, although the purpose
Of the calling Of the grand jury 4
still unannounced.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DINNER.

T7NNcE each year the Chamber of Commerce puts its
W best foot forward and holds meeting that comes
up to the advance announcements in interest and
Importance Not that this does not happen at other times
but Il is fact that the annual banquet invariably proves
AZ interesting and important occasion
This year the committee which was put in charge of the
arrangements has been especially happy in the selection Of
speakers and the assignments Of topics There are more
eloquent gentlemen in the country; doubtless there are more
Eloquent residents of Famont but eloquence is not every
thing and the men who will talk at the meeting to be held
The assembly room at the Y NJ c. A. tomorrow even
ng Yl have something worth while to say upon subjects
upon which every wide awake Faimont man is or ought
d bey very much interested
That being the case every man in the city, especially
every business man, should make it point attend the
dinner and hear the talks. 1t will put him closer to the
center Of things in Famont mentally and make it easier
ot him to do business proftaby during the coming year.
Moreover it is duty which every business man owes the
loWn to help make these things success by attending
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09

Senator Hales plan to bring the prisoners of war
taken by the Entente armies to this country is being
seriously considered it is carried out being taken
prisoner and removed far from the scene of strife
will present SO many attractions that would not
surprising to hear that captured soldiers broad
grin as they were led into camp.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09

Mrs Morgan Billingsley, whose death occurred this
morning was one of the best known of the older resi-
dents of Farmont. She led very active life in the
beautiful way customary with the good women of her
generation She will be greatly missed in her church
and in the homes of large circle of friends,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
NEcHTIe e0cIAI AT BAXTER,

NEcKTIE SOCIAL AT BAXTER,
The Lady Auxiliary Of the Owls VIII
give a necktie and apron social, also
a ball at the new South Baxter hall
Saturday. Refreshments will be served.
Music by the Baxter band and orches-
ira. The public is cordially invited:
Ladies please bring neckties and
aprons.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09

When base hospital unit left Cleveland the other
day for somewhere in France" the in the party
wore natty uniforms Of green wool skirts tan blouses
Norfolk Jackets shoes and green velour hats After
that we will have to revise opinion that war is
well, what it is frequently said to be.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09

Secretary of State Lansing has clapped the lid all
the customary sources of news That is way of
forcing censorship, but it is not good way-as he
doubtless will soon find out.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
WAR QUESTIONS ANsWEREr

: WAR QUESTIONS ANSWERED.
Dear Ed. - A says submarine
energies from the water by its own
power. B says dredge accompanies
a submarine and lifts the waves of the
submarine when it gives the signal to
come up.
Who is right?
A is nearly right-Ed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09

Dear Ed want to join the navy.
Are there any admiral jobs open?-
Lefty Goofus.
Sorry Lefty, you're a little late for
an admiral job. If you had written us
about 80 years ago you'd probably have
an admiral job by now.-Ed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09

Dear Ed.-My wife nags me contin.
ually the whole year round. My vaca'
ton is coming soon and l wonder If you
could tell me how could enjoy 1t with
out my wifi. 1t will sure give me some
rest.-Joe Underthethumb.
Sure. Join the army now. You might
be in the trenches by that time.-Ed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09
SHORT AND sNAPPY.

The Fatrmout West virginian is reartlly in accord
with Governor Cornwels idea of budget system. In
this matter petty politics cast aside and the call is
for broad and big ways of doing things.-st. Mary's
Oracle.
That Democratic house Of representatives which fol-
lowed gladly the Republican leadership which saved the
nation shows that the rank and file of modern Democ-
racy is head and shoulders above those who by the acc
dent of politics the shoes Of
Mail.
There is no room for the loafers in these United
States Your Uncle Samuel says they must go to work
It is Justly right-Braxton Central
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-09

Dear Ed read an article that said
the majority Of the German soldiers
are calm and collected under shell fire.
Is that true?-Pete Mooney.
Quite true, Pete. If you're following
closely the allies drive on the west
front you'll note the amount Of Ger
mans they've collected.-Ed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-22
Five Charters Issued
By Secretary OF State

Bismarck. N. D., Oct. 22.---Charters
have been issued by Secretary of State
Hall to the Mountrail Farmers
Leader, at Stanley. capitalized at
s11.400 by j. w. Arnold Of Epworth,
A. w. Youngouist of Powers Lake. P.
G. Olson, Belden. and Joseph David
son. Belden. The Security Abstract
Co. Stanley. capitalized at $1,000 by
George A.. Reishus of Minot, S. S.
Reishus.> Stanley, and j. E. Reishus,
Stanley: the Farmers & Bankers
Live Stock Co. of Fargo, incorporated
for 500, 600 by George N. Rasmussen
of Darcy, M. l.. Feckler Of Fargo,
John G. Mills of Hannaford, and e. J..
Headland, Fargo; the Peoples Co
operative Trading Co.. Valley City, in
for 100000 by S. E.
Harper, Louis Noltimier. Morten
Mortenson. George A. McFarlan and
John Mcintyre. all of Valley City. and
to st. Francis church, Sanish, A. e.
Spooner and F. c. Curren, and St.
Gabriel's. Shields, Vincent Frech,
Michael Nagel and Zachaeu Kahl.
Both of these churches are of the
Roman Catholic denomination and
Bishop Wehrle and Vicar General
Of Bismarck e among
the incorporators.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-22

OFF Like Magic:

MISS WR1NKLEs-Here is a wrinkle
secret which has meant a fortune to
many a woman. 1t has the effect Of max
IN ing the skin plump and youthful. re-
positively get the same results as any
one else has. Try it and you will see.
NIX this yourself at home in q few mo-
drug store for fifty cents. Mix this with
two ta~blespoonfuls Of glycerine in half =
pint OF water. Use the cream very freely
every DAY. and Ill warrant your friends
VII quickly see a difference in your
VERY THIN assure you that w,
can make your hair grow long, silky and
beautiful. stop it from fallinR-make il
9neeniy. exceptional in visor and growth.
mIns up a mixture OF one ounce Of beta
Qulnoi. winch your druggist will supply
you Tor nifty cents. N q full pint Of
pay. rum; or half q pint zach Of water
n alcohol IL preferred. This makes a
cheaper than any9of the hair 7restment.
you buy IN prepared form. Use il and
U be a very much surprised womsn
DIsAPPo1NTED-1f you can't ret ~.
neroxin Tor b~iackheads and the zintons
i is a re esmpie soe .i ssss II, n,s,gg' price :. when
Tst:ry yaieska suratt. Thompson.
send y 70 you by mail II once.
MS Mss No E.-trThe : Of eseol dis
accommodations In 4 mssic Wsv M
leaves the scalp and hair In : mn na
nsss.SAs 9 head-wash e cannot be e.
cup Of water. You can RET e1oushH ~
wenty-ny cents to last for : dozen
islsnsSN LTD
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-22
SIX RAILROAD
HEARINGS SET
& FOR DECEMBER
Companies must Show Cause
Why New Tariffs Should
s Not be Established.

Bismarck. Md, Oct. 22.-North
Dakota railways have been called up
on by the state railroad commission
'tosgshow cause why new commodity
tariffs based on mileage rates under
the provisions of Senate Bill ~, a
copy of the Minnesota eastman act,
should not be established.
The railway board submits a tenta-
tive chedule of commodity rates based
on this act, more as a basis for argu-
ment than as tariffs actually to be es-
tahlished. Hearings on these rates are
announced for Darlington on Decem-
Der s, Minot. December 4: Grand
Forks, December s; Fargo. December
1Q;s Dickinson, December II, and Bis
mArck. December 12. Out of these
hearings to which have been invited
Representatives of the Chicago &
Northwestern, Chicago, Milwaukee &
St. Paul, Farmers Grain & Shipping
CO., Great Northern. Midland Contin-
entail and Northern Pacific.
sa Effective Intrastatc.
The proposed schedule Of COM
modify rates applied only to intra-
states traffic and will not affect inter-
state traits. Wheat. 1axseed, broom
cora seed, 'buckwheat, wheat -four
and all uncooked grain or cereal
products manufactured from wheat
listed under western trunk lines
rules, and the tentative rates range
from 81 cents per hundred pounds
for five miles to II cents per hundred
for 400 miles. Coarse grain ranges
for the same distances and weights
from 81 cents to Ill; potatoes from
3.sscents to 17.2 cents: hay and straw
from 3.6 to Is: hogs from Al to 22.l;
cattle and sheep from "A to 20.7;
sheep, from 40 to 23.3; horses, per
car, Of So feet. from s1O.56 to $50.16;
brick per hundred pounds, 2 cents to
los; tile from 20 to lis; crushed
stone, gravel, ETC., 1.6 to 6 cents.
Heavy ~Intrastatc Traffic.
&tfWith two packing plants in course
of construction in the state and in view
OF the tact that the state is raising
much Of its own seed grain. we may
expect a steady increase in intrastate
traffic, and these tentative commodity
rates would. we believe. tend to fur
ther. enhance this traffic, increasing
the transportation of products from
one point to another within the state
rather than the practice of going out
side the state for Them said Rate
Expert Little today in discussing the
proposed new tariffs. "These rates
should especially tend to encourage
more milling in the state and to in
crease the manufacture of clay prod
ncts. It is our belief that the entire
state will benefit from cheaper.
equitable, intrastate transportation
rates"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-22
SECOND IN
HIGHWAY PROJECTS
SAYS E. O. HATHAWAY

Fargo, N. D., Oct. 22.-"North Da-
kota stands second in the number of
state highway projects approved by
the government in this district" de-
clared United States District Engineer
p. O.. Hathaway OF Minneapolis, in
Fargo to attend the joint conference
between the Cass county commission
ers and the North Dakota highway
commission. 4
II make TINS statement because OF
the assumption by many that North
Dakota is tagging behind in highway
construction work." said the United
States engineer. He explained that
Minnesota was first in the number Of
projects and that the contract for on
lv one project las been let up to this
time
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-22
LEHMAN, HELD FOR
MURDER, is RELEASED
ON BAIL OF $4,000

Dickinson. N. D.. Oct. 22.-Adolph
lehman. charged with the murder of
Matthias Wetzsteon at Richardton on
May 20, and who had since that date
been held without bail in the Stark
county Jail. was released this week
by Judge Crawford on bonds in the
sum Of $4,000 furnished by PauI
Lehman. a brother of the accused,
and George Lehman, a brother-in-
law. lehman is charged with shoot
ing Wetzstein to death at the home
OF the latter's mother-in-law, Mrs.
Dora Darling. Watzstein had married
Lehmann's former housekeeper, and
1T is claimed that jealousy had made
rad blood between the two young
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-22

70, staS@la%SS ~4{T5 fg,s s?sgS;lsSs3GASS
was more or less continuously attack
sfleurs was called upon to paint q
canvas river over 1t. This river Is
rolled back every night.
That the government takes the
matter seriously, however, Is proven
by the fact that the first American
camouflage company Is now being
formed. The chief Of engineers OF
the war department is looking for
handy men to take up work Of this
nature. Wherever q battery of artil-
lery II needed. a trench taken, q new
bridge built, an o Ger sent to-an adj
yanced post for observation duty or
troops need for reinforcement, the
caInofleur must use his wiles and arts
toan1ake the act as safe as possible.
- believe the government is asking
Q stage carpenters, Gene painters.
artists, certain other types Of me-
chanics and men Of q generally in
that. the best man for the painting
would be the cene painter as he
would have a feeling for panorama
that the portraitist and s'still life mar
would not. Nevertheless the artist
will be OF value. particularly the man
of the futurist school. He works on
the basis Of color III the abstract and
produce a desirable effect in long dis
lance work. +.
II do not know If the work abroad
is divided into sectional divisions
where, careful work is required. That
Is, I am not sure whether there are
corps of draughtsmen and colorists,
etc, but this seems to be the logical
method as 1t would fit the man into
the place where he would be of most
value, result in greater. speed and
such artists who were hot used to
large Sanvases but were good on COL
or, would be at home in the work.
Copyright, 1917, by New York Edi-
torial Service,)
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-22
Stark County Farmers
Want A County Agent

Dickinson,~N. D., Oct. ga large
number of the farmers in Stark
county are in favor of employing a
county agent. Before such a man
can be employed, however, petitions
carrying the names of rs percent OF
the voters must be presented to n
county board and an ehort to nave
these petitions signed will be made
within a short time. The following
men ave declared their intentions
to but forth strenuous efforts to help
with the campaign for signers: The
Hettinger county agricultural agent,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-22
Girl Is :. u
Expert Telegrapher

jamestown. n. D., Oct. 22.-Miss
Agnes r. Ydstie is the youngest lady
IN Stutsn1an county to be sent into
actual war service. Miss Ydstie, for
the past two months, has been a stu
dent at the Northern Pacific school or
telegraphy for girls only. She has
been successful in the work and has
been sent to Sterling. N. D., where
she will take a position as station
agent, replacing the former agent.
who has gone to serve his country.
The girls school of telegrpahy, in
augurated by the Northern Pacific in
August. has proved a great c
efficient girl telegraphers are be-
turned out rapidly to replace the
men called to service.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-22
HOME GUARD COMPANY
FORMED AT DICKINSON

Dickinson. N. D., Oct. 22.-M. E.
Hall, manager of the North Dakota
Independent Telephone Co., and a
veteran of tho Spanish-American war,
is given credit for the organization Of
a Dickinson home guard Of IS mem
bers, which was formed last week at
the Commercial club. Major A. ].
Osborn. n Spanish war veteran; Capt.
L. H. Baird. who served on the
Mexican border. and Capt. T. A. Toll
%lefson. formerly executive head of Co.
K, First North Dakota infantry, are
considered as probable officers for the
new organization.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-22
ADDRESSES
BISMARCK TRAVELLERS

Bismarck, N. D.. Oct. 22.-Jay Nell
son Elvebach Of Grand Forks, secre-
tarE of the Travellers National Pa
triotic league. addressed Bismarck
commercial travellers in the parlors Of
the Grand Pacific hotel Saturday eve
ming with a view to the organization
of a capital city chapter Of the league.
Mr.. Elvebach, who has been instru.
mental in the organization of this pa
ritotic association Of commercial
travellers, will spend a day or two go
ing over the plans Of the league with
leaders in local ranks.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-22
CHARGE MONEY
Is BEING COLLECTED

Bismarck. N. D., Oct. 22.-serving
benefit Of North Dakota shippers, the
state railway commission, through
Rate Expert Little. is collecting hun
dreds of dollars in over-charges and
excess freight due to improper rout-
ing. This is a feature of the commits
sion's service which is little known or
appreciated, but of which shippers are
more readily availing themselves as
they become familiar, with II.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-10-22

Director Thyseil OF the sub-stt.atio
Lloyd RAIDER Of the state aSricultlrai
department and q number Of secre-
taries Of different farm clubs in the
county. The agricultural college also
will send q man here to help with IN
work.