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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09
HONOR ROLL
largest Daily Cash Report.

largest Daily Cash Report.
Two pound box of Huylers
Chocolates sold by the Mountain
City Drug Store, given to each
Honor Roll Candidate daily.
Miss Beryle Baker, MannIngton.
Miss Fannie Funt, Fairmont.
Tie for Monday
Miss Irene Straight, RlvesviIlo.
Tuesday.
Mrs. Jeanette Ford, FaIrmont.
Wednesday.
Miss Marie Dexter, Fairmeut.
Thursday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09

The city chess championship passed
last evening from Doctor Thomas to
Ralph Doolittle in three game tour
held at the city hall. The win.
ter took all three CAVES before an audi.
ence OF about 40 people
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09
PRESIDENT STILL y eEp.

WASHINGTON. D. c., March O.
President Wilson was still confined
to his bed with a cold today and as a
result the usual Friday cabinet meet
ing and all other engagements were
cancelled.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-03-09
THE WEATHER.

Fair tonight and Saturday. Sun
day probably fair, not much change
In temperature.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25
WHEN YALE COLLEGE MOVED
Village Of saybrook, Where It Wac
First Located, Bitterly Fought for
&. Its Retention.

During our walk we came upon a
bowlder in the middle Of a field inlaid
with q bronze plate which told us that
there was Tie original site Of Yale col
lege: saybrook did not see The college
go to New Haven without struggle,
and one OF Its incidents is piquant to
recall-the famous battle of the col
lege books. In December, 1713, the
trustees, already migrated to New
Haven, desired to remove the college
library, which had been left behind
in Saybrook. But Saybrook refused
to give 1t up, and SO stubbornly that
the gu;Tssrnor and council had to come
down from Hartford and set the sher-
if and his assistants to work, These,
however, found the h5use lii which the
books were kept Barred and guarded
by "resolute men," ana even after the
sheriff had broken in and placed a
guard over the books the bools-lovers
of Saybrook did not vet give in. On
the morrow it was found that the carts
that were to transport the books had
been disabled, and when others were
procured and start finally made, it
was found that even the bridges along
the road had been destroyed in ad.
vance of them! When before or since
has village shown such q furious pas
sion for learning Richard lie Gal
lienne in Harper's Magazine.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25
Hfndu Serpent charmers.

The power of the Hindu serpent
charmer to detect the presence of the
reptiles in a dwelling house and to
"charm" them out of it, is far too COM
mon to be made matter of skepti-
cism. He is often required to do this
In the full light of day.. surrounded
by spectators; and incredulous persons
have searched him beforehand; yet his
success has been complete. He as
sumes an air of mystery, strikes the
walls with a short stick, whistles,
makes chuckling noise with his
tongue, and spits upon the ground, and
generally says: II adjure you by God,
If We be above, or if We be below,
that We come forth. I adjure you by
the most great name; if We be obedi-
ent, come forth and if We be disobe-
dent, die! die! die !" In all proba-
btlity these charmers are acquainted
with some mysterious physical means
of discovering the presence of serpents
without seeing them, and Of attracting
( them from their hiding places.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25
Arithmetic Once Was Common.

At the time of the colonization of
America in the first half of the seven
teenth century arithmetic was not con-
sidered essential to boys education
unless he was to enter commercial life
or certain trades. The instruction in
arithmetic was often given in another
school, called a writing school, or a
reckoning school. When arithmetic
was taught in the grammar school it
was very rudimentary. Not only was
this true, but among the nobility and
the aristocracy Of the educated, arith-
metic was looked upon as common"
"vile,'' mechanic" because 1t was the
accomplishment of clerks, artisans
tradesmen and others who bore no
sign of heraldry. Consequently it was
beneath the dignity Of boy unless he
was 'less capable of learning and fit
test to be put to trades
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25
SILLY WORSHIP OF WEALTH
General Tendency to Gloat over Sight
and Sound of Money Something
Hard to Understand.

The tendency to gloat over the sight
and sound of money may be less per
vasive than it seems. It may be only
temporary predisposition, leaving us
at heart clean, wise, and temperate.
But there is florid exuberance in the
handling of this recurrent theme
which nauseates us little, like very
rich food eaten in a close room, writes
Agnes Reppler in the Atlantic. Why
should we be told that ''the world
gapes in wonder" as it contemplates
ian Aladdin romance of steel and
goldE" The world has other things
to cape over In these sorrowful DAYS,
"Once a barefoot boy now riding in a
100000 private carr There is a
headline to catch the public eye, and
make the public tongue hang watering
from its mouth. That car, "early Pull
man and the late German Lloyd" is to
the American reader what the 1000
black slaves with Jars Of jewels upon
their heads were to Dick Swiveler-a
vision of tasteful opulence. More in
innate Journalists tell us that a ''Finan-
cial Potentate" eats baked potatoes for
his luncheon, and gives his friends
notebooks with moral axiom on each
page. We cannot really care what
this unknown gentleman eats. Wei
cannot, under any conceivable cireum-
stance, covet a moral notebook. Yeti
such items of information would not
be painstakingly acquired unless they
afforded some mysterious qualification
to their readers.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25
Very Convenient.

81 understand that somewhere in
this region there is sect or order who
call themselves Nebuchad nezzarites 2"
Jaw, yes!" replied Mr.. Gap john
son Of Rumpus Ridge, 1--WE heard tell
i0f 'em-they live way back yander
In the hills, some'rs."
do they actually eat grass7"
.'No, j guess not. Nigh as can get
ut 1t, they eat this yur breakfast food,
or something hathaway, and 60 sam
ltering around on all fours, like rams,
more or less. They pear to think that
form Of locomotoring is good for their
health. And, 'tennyrate, / should judge
That 1t makes 1t handy for sensible
6Oiks to kick 'em."-Judge.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25
COMING ACROSS.

Cam YOU lend me fifty dollars, 9
says my Uncle Sam to me,
"Well, Uncle don't know, l says,
"I'll have to go and see.'3
You'll have to go and see,ss he
y says, sarcastical and dry.
And I didn't feel too cheerful when
/ looked hun i'm the eye.
Now, SON you listen here" he says
III give it to you straight
! you're in hurry. Better
let the hurry wait.
There's Things I'm .goint to tell
you or try to anyhow.
II you never done much thinkim.,
you better do some NOW.
Il brought you up i'm freedom. l
allowed you'd have the rum
OF the fairest finest country THAT
ever got the sun. /,
] gave you school and readimg as
much as you could learn,
And never asked an hour OF your
service i'm return.
"You had it SOFT and easy; You
didn't have to Tight;
And you looked ON peace and
plenty as if they were your
right.
Il took a chanse to raise you, l
said, he WON'T forget.
Some day he'll do me credit. And
this is what / get.
II ask little favor that you cam
do for me.--
So small I hate to ask ill., and,
You've got to go and see.
I've strove with mem and angels for
the honor of our name,---
Te make 1T stand for somethan',
and keep 1T clean from shame.
always PLANNED to give you
country and flag
You could call as god as amy and
YOU wouldn't have to brag.
IF you figure SO to keep them,
only got one PLAN
nhat'l stand all kinds OF acids,
and that's to be a man.
so you better think it over and
show what you can do;
can use about a billion. So long.
It's up to you"
Now / GUESS, unless i'm willing to
he charged up as loss
And Thrown into the discard I'll
have ITO come across.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25
FDRISA!!E,1Gjia TRADE

s. Mo- '101 !. ),
800 A. 3 miles Menlo, good iian,r
provements, about 80 acres of tin-
Der pasture, balance fine laying
farm land Price $175 per acre ON
amy reasonable terms. Will COM
slider good 1870 or 100 acre farm
ON exchange.
Mo. l08 80
1875 1-2 A., 3 miles from inland
town, 10 miles to- two other good
railroad TOWNS, over 90 acres in
cultivation. II you have $500 TO
1000 you can handle this farm.
The price is 10000 for thirty
days only. I.
No. 112 -.
100 acre farm, 5 miles Guthrie
Center, fair Improvements, good
house, land rolling, but rich. Price
$1l5.00, good terms
Other good farms for sale. Write
for list. ~
T. E. Glrisell.
Guthrie Center, Iowa.
or Harry Frees, Menlo, Iowa.
w. N Is. !
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25
Cruel Blow.

"Your daughter has given me some
encouragement, SIR"
"Well?"
But I'll be perfectly frank with
you. My finances are In bad shape"
"Ahem!'
I hope you are not disappointed,
sir?"
Indeed, / am, young man. / had
planned to borrow $40 from you for
30 days."
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25
FOR SALE BY OWNER

A good 80 acre farm miles
northwest of E9ira. Audubon, Coun-
ty. This farm is we'll improved and
can he bought with. small payment.
Price $4,000 per acre. Possession
March /, 1918 II ilhterebtdd Iah-.
dress, Paul Peterson, 1854 Bramdeis
Theatre Building, Omaha, Nebr.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25

Mr. and Mrs F H FORESTER and,
family, of the Heights entertained
company at thlsir home last Sunday,
his brother. A Forester and his
family being their guests Their
home is I'M Anita.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25

A new garage is being built
this week ON the Joe Meuers prop
erty in the east part OF town. Mr.
and Mrs Meuers and his father,
Anthony Meuers expect to move
this week or next to their New
hdme of which Extra is very
proud. J -.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25
Bdt tbs thing was decided Tor her
Isl. tis man lifted his head and looked

E!SaSS uOn ~ aMoyl ~ $3.50 :,
4 Wasn't Sure It was you, John" she
replied as evenly hs she could, coming
the rest Of the way down to the beach.
he rose and held out his hand. She
put her own in 1t and shook It gravely,
looking deep into her eyes with the old
searching smile that always made her
feel SO uncomfortable. g
wont you sit down and talk to me,
Nora, or were you going boatingp May,
be youll let me be Your gondolier. I'll
promise not to rock the boat"
I'm really out for exercise" she
said hastily. Suppose we walk in
stead"
"Just as you like. 1t really doesn't
matter, Just SO I'm with you, Elinor."
She Redeemed holly. Don't talk that
way, John"
'Why?"
''Why! Do I have to tell you? Be
cause you've been four years deciding
whether or not you do like to be with
me. It's flattering to have you decide
In the affirmative, but too late to be
appreciated"
mora, what do you mean-four
years deciding? Didn't we agree? It
was your own suggestion to wait. /
told you loved you I've come as I
promised. tried today; tried last
summer. / tried two years ago. And
when you refused to see me, what was
i to think?"
''Refused?"
81 never refused to see you. This Is
the first time I've heard Of you since I
left the Tribune to take UP my other
work"
"Nora! The first you've-do you hon.
estly mean that you didn't avoid me
purposely? Look at me, dear"
"Of course not, john
The name enlightened him.
listen, Nora; don't you remember
that used to write editorials under
another name?"
''Yes-1 believe you did; but never
remembered 1t. You were too modest
to use your own. had forgotten"
"And the name grew until / lost my
identity. When the editorial wander
fngs grew to the size of pocket phil
osophies my publishers wouldn't let
me abandon the name. I'm Weldon
Berg. / thought you knew it, Nora"
weldon Bergl" she gasped. "John,
are you Weldon Berg?"
YES, dear"
"And you did come today, and last
year, and the year before, and l
wouldn't see you. ! remember now"
"Tell me you love me, dear. Well
forget the rest
"Yes, love you, John, better than
anything in the world"
copyright, 1917, by the Mcclure Newspa-
per 6yndicate)
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25

Nick Thielen was entertained at
the home of friends, THE Kurtenbach
family i'm iWiota last Sunday.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25
Slap It on.

Face powder should be applied with
discrimination"
"Eh?'
"some girls seem to think all you
need is a lot Of it, y
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs C C Christensen, of
the Bakery and family autoed out
to the Sam Jensen home, mime
miles east of Extra Sunday and
Spent the afternoon with friends.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25

Mr.. Gill made business trip
to Atlantic last Friday, going down
in the car. ~
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25

The journal Office had the
city main TAPPED last week and
has gone wet in earnest
Thirteen years using other peoples
water was one too mhny.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Frank Navratil was business
visitor i'm Audubon, last Monday
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25

Mrs. Frank Navratil and family,
her brother, and Mr. and Mrs Joe
Meuers were guests at the Joe
Was home near Anita last Sum
day. $500.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25

A hydrant has been placed at the
rear of the Journal Office which
is certainly a necessary addition
TO the property.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs Sam sorensem, who
have BEEN visiting week at the
home of her sister, Mrs. Nels
Hansen and husband, went to Audu
bon last Sunday and will visit a
few days with relatives at the
Charles Nielsen home. Mr. and Mrs
Hansen took them up In, their car.
They will retum to Extra for a
short visit before departing for
their home i'm Chicago.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25

Mr. and Mrs Oscar Lindbloom and
family autoed over from their Anita
home last Sunday and were guests
of Wesley Donaldson and family
during the day. Jake HILL and
wife came UP with them, they
spending the day at the Ed Young
home With relatives.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25

Miss Margaret Kness, who il
employed at the Spoo Restaurant
spent last Sunday afternoon at ths
home OF her pc. .uts, George Kness
and wsfe-north Of town.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25

Mr. and Mrs Claude Call and fam
lily have returned to their home i'm
Merner. Nebraska after few
days ydsdt I'M and near this city
with old acquaintance, they hay
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25

Dave Workman has moved his
shoe repairing outfit to rooms in
the Amber Kelsey property near
the H. P Hansen Garage The build
ing was formerly occupied by THE
Sorensen Studio
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25
MAN OF MOUNTAIN
BY LOUISE OLIVER.

Elinor drew back involuntarily wher
lshe saw the man, for she had supposed
lshe was alone midst the grandeur Of
the mountains. 1t was the time of day
she loved, the long, restful twilight
when the lake and pines looked like
great splotches Of ink on canvas O,
silver white.
The stiffness and majesty of the
Iplace rested her, and she needed rest,
for she had worked feverishly all day
ION the first chapters of her new book.
There had been party in the after
moon. The girls had asked some peo-
ple to the lodge for tennis, and Elinor
had expected to play, but at three
O'Clock repeated rappings ut her door
had failed to get any response, and
they knew that Elinor was having one
|bf her days. One couldn't get her out
Iof her study with anything short Of
dynamite.
You'll be sorry, sis,' Betsy had call
I'D through the keyho1e. 1.-THE Paisleys
sent word they were coming over and
the CARROTS, and what do you think
Weldon Berg is coming. Surely you
don't want to miss him. He's only COM
ing on your account, because you are
an author. Mrs. Garrett told me so
herself"
Go way, Bet" was all the answer
this had elected.
Elinor knew vaguely that she want
ed to go out and play tennis and to
know Weldon Berg, but even the best
known writer of his time must be neg
sected until her precious book was
started.
Now the day was nearly done; After
dinner she had changed e SONIC outing
things ana gone out alone J., She took
her fayorlIts path down to TIE edge q
the lake where g canoe was tied. i
was then :sae gaE tAs T naTa, Hs yaS
sitting In d rather detected attitude 81
the narrow strip of beach facing the
water. His knees were drawn up, his
AIMS embracing theH, and his head
Vas dropping forward inertly.
! She hesitated, not knowing whether
TO 60 forward or back. To 60 farther
meant discovery. to 30 back without
ibis knowledge meant-she caught her
Tins between hef teeth and tried To
80 ~ |
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1917-10-25

Iona Houston finished painting
the barn and other buildings ON
the Barney Do6fing farm last
week. ee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-14
CARD OF THANKS.

At the recent session of the North
Mississippi Conference We were ap-
uointed to the Gunnison charge. We
leave the Macon circuit with sad hearts.
The people have been unusually kind
and generous to US, and for every kind
ness and favor we wish to again assure
them of our thankful appreciation. AS
coed people as ever lived or earth live
within the bounds of the Macon circuit.
They axe a religious, cultured, thrifty
and generous people-in every way as
good as the best.
Through the assiduous efforts of the
official board and others we were en-.
abled to report all our collections paid
in fuil, with excess on the pastors sal.
airy. Have received sixty-six into the
church this year, fifty-three of whom
were on profession of faith.
Our parsonage home at Gunnnison i:
most cordially opened to our Noxubee
county friends at all times. If you arr
ever DESTROYS of a good delta hunt o,
fish. ONE t. see us and have your de,
sire |abuu1artly satisfied
Mr.. ANp Mrs. l. F. HOLLAND.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-14
Americas Great Service.

For the first time in more thah
fifty years Thanksgiving Day found
America at war. In this chaos OF
civilization the power of America
was needed to tip the scales IL Ia
cor Of freedom and democracy as
AGAINST the cnslavemcnt of the
world which would inevitably fol
low the triumph Of military d'S-
potism. Terrible as war IS, ana
fearful as are the sacrifices it en-
taila. nothing is comparable 70
freedom and liberty. For thou
,ar15 OF years suffering humanity
cen striving for the goal OF
..c'om and democracy To-day
hat goal has been only partially
Won. 1t never can be secured IN
il the last remaining stronghold OF
ailitary'dcSpotism in the world is
destroyed.
Germany, under the kaiser, not
..lcul with threatening the clvl
jla,ion Of Europe, finally sought
o destroy America. For more
..au two years, while we were
rrupulously observing our treaty
i,lioatious with Germany, TIE
Kaiser was secretly plotting against
oar security and subtly under
aiming Americas vital rights. Not
done was the safety OF democratic
institutions in America challenged
w the kaiscr's aggressions, but
the very life our people, and the
deals for which we have always
stood, were imported. We bad
TO FIGHT to save ourselves and tc
secure The national integrity. II
accomplish that We are bound tC
lie oy K~aiserism. When We
yha.l have performed this great
service to humanity and the Worl1
we shall have liberated it from the
fear of future wars, and we shall
have brought UNNECESSARILY neare'
the day when Christ's divine mes
sage of "Peacc on earth, good viii
toward men, will be realized.
Grim and terrible as is the tasl
before us, let us thank God tina
noble America, faithful to her ira
d%itionS, the undauntcd champion
Of democracy, has been called tt
perform this great and gloriou
service to mankind.-WHLIAM &
MCADoo, Secretary of the Treas
| ttINf
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-14
The QUESTIONABLE.

The famous questionable is now
IN the hands Of the rogIstrants of
the nation, and commencing on De.
cembcr 18th, they must make an
swer to the questions propouudcd
by the government.
The questionable looks compli
Gated. but. as a matter of fact, the
queries therein are very easy for
any person to answer.
The first and most essential re.
quisite is to approach Uncle sam
with a fair, frank and open mind,
resolved to set forth the cyact
truth in revealing your worldly
condition.
Rcgistrants should also rcmcm
Der that the rules governing this
procedure are final and absolute,
and they must govern themselves
accordingly,
1t is of especial importance
here in Mississippi, where our pc"
ccntagc of ill;tcrary is much Iarg ~
than it ought to be, that the legal
and medical advisory boards uamCd
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1917-12-14
B0!sheviki Mex"

nieoui,t;rn rcnorte c~ouccrnfr,
Mo.;oo oont;,uo 10 cana 10 n,
C,, .o,,
'"'''0 "'"',
nave ilfm ho'o o" INC N~'''aV'o'
but in the mountains Ioam7 Villa
All that is necessary to throw If,
..t..-,,, hack into d4ordpr is M
o;.r.,
" ,"''"'"
through aaOor" causes 'o' nc II
aoJ d young man, OF Ivy @as3Ssina
ton, which is a fairly common di.
yoreior IN Nnvico
wan.