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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-09
THE DAILY
SHORT STORY
The White Satin Gown.
BY HILDA NORRIS.
Copyright. 1917, Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate.)

copyright, 1917, Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate.)
a UNIT ROBERTA had sent the
n white satin to Barbara's mother
\ years before, when Barbara was
only child. Its shining white lengths.
carefully folded in sheet. had been
laid away in the top drawer of the
old mahogany highboy ever since Bar
bara could remember. Sometimes
when she was very good, as little
girl. her mother would get the satin
out to show her, and when she grew
older her mother promised that 1t
should be hers for wedding dress.
When Barbara was in her teens, a
slim shy girl with smooth brown hair
and brigth cheeks, she used to steal
to the highboy and look at the satin.
stroking its folds and seeing visions.
Once she even took 1t out and draped
IL about her shoulders before the mir
ror, but she never told anyone OF that.
Aunt Roberta, who had sent this
rich gift to the little gray farmhouse.
had been very beautiful and Won
derful person. She had not stayed at
home and married one of the village
boys OF a neighboring farmer. but she
had gone away to the city. There she
had worked at something until her
prince came along. and after that,
rumor had it that she kept six ser
waits and her carriage. She had sent
back money, too. and bits of cast-off
finery. But Aunt poberta was dead
now that Barbara was grown, and the
white satin was her most tangible
monument to the girl rb:ra never
looked at it wiz 4
OF her aunt's romance, Ind wondering
whether she. too, would one day meet
prince. But the years went on until
she was twenty-eight and the white
satin still lay in its place of honor.
Barbara don't seem to &c much
notice from the boys. does she?" re-
marked Aunt Amelia to Barbara's
mother during the course OF an after
noon visit.
Mrs. Gilman bridled a little. Such
remarks put mothers on the defen-
Sive.
"oh, don't know" she said. Bar
bars mighty particular. She hasn't
cared for anyone since Morgan Burns
went away. 1 guess she could have
had him, II she'd chosen
Well, he's fine young fellow.
met Mrs. Burns only yesterday, and
sh~ said hat Morgan was coming
homs for the c-~tnnnial. didn't ask
IL he was married. but suppose he is.
Morgan must be thirty-one or two by
now"
Barbara was in the next room. sew
ins. She had not meant to stem. but
she could not help hearing Morgan
Buns name. Morgan Burns! She
had tried not to think of him for a
long time. To hear her mother speak
of him in such way sent a swift
wave Of color to the girls cheeks; she
laid down her work and stole out to
the shady orchard to be alone. Five
years before she had meant to marry
Morgan Burns, bit there had been a
Misunderstanding between them and
he had gone to the city shortly after.
It was Morgan she had been thinking
OF the day she draped the white tin
about her shoulders ;she had dream
ed Of him the times when she rever-
emily stroked its folds. But that was
all over now-she would never wear
that dress for any prince. he sud-
denly res ted the fact that it should
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-09
Now Is a Good Time
To Treat Your CatarrH.

(which inicst your blood, and chases
them entirely out OF your system. It
is by far the most satisfactory treat
mcnt for the disease, because Il
reaches down to its very roots and
gets at the cause. Write to-day for.
full information, and expert medical.
advice regarding the treatment of
your own case. Take advantage of
this chance to-day. Address Swifx
Specific Co, Dept. G Atlanta,
Ga.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-09

visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Rice, Sunday.
Ms. Margaret Hawkins, OF Fair
mont, is visiting relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith and lit
tie granddaughter spent Saturday
evening at Jesse Rice's.
Sam Rice was at C, b. Koeroyer's
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Coon spent
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-09
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Z4Y ASXsg q ca Is s:sa i 5S fg4 e

OF its women. 1t is and has ever been
woman's sphere to rear the generations.
Thousands of women awaiting mother.
hood have helped nature In her glorious
and wonderful work by the use of the
safe, penetrating external preparation,
Mothers Friend". The muscles relax
easily when baby is born and the crisis
is safer for both the mother and tac
baby when Mothers FRIEND Is us:a.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-09
Mia weather ail treatment

Don't be mislcd into thinking that
your Catarrh is gone. The first touch
OF winter weather will bring it back
with all its di5comiorts.
But this IS an excellent tine TO
thoroughly cleanse the blood of the
germs of Catarrll, and be forever
rid of the troublesome sprays and
douchcs that can never cure you.
5. S. S, the great blood purifier,
searches out the germs of Catarr!
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-09

Saturday evening and Sunday With,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Arnett.
Miss Hazel Floyd was in Fairmont
Halloween.
Mrs. Lavina Keerover and Mrs,
Isaac Google are on the sick list.
Mike Ridge was in Pittsburgh last
week.
jesse Rice and family were visiting
relatives at Royal Sunday.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-09

ASK for ii today and write The Rradfield
Regulator CO., Dept. ii, 500 Lamar Bidg.,
Atlanta, Ga, for free book, eMothefhood
and the Baby. It will be sent to you &C
To neglect the use Of ..gfotfcr's
Friend for Il single night Is q mistake.
The preparation has brought relief 70
millions Of women at the most critical
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-09

pm my SIDE and back
until 1 nearly went
crazy. l went to
Acknowledgement
they all said l had
female trouble and
would not get any
relief until I would
be operated on. 1
had suffered forfour
years before this
time, but kept get
finO worse the mora
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-09

Here is shown lovely frock of sil.
yer brocaded black velvet worn over
a silver lace skirt. The velvet is de
tachable and the silver lace frock may
be worn as an evening gown without it.
Silver brocaded velvet is one of the
most popular of fabrics this autumn.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-09

Each day The West vgnan prepared
Brobst Fairmons foremost authority culinary
CUT then out and save them. Todays recipe is
ESCALLOPED OYSTERS
Dnyhe oysters. tWo bread crumbs oncfomtn cup rak
iwo tablespoons butter
Brush bakedsb with butter; the bottom h bread crumbs then
lay the oysters carefully dust with salt and pepper and with the
beadcumb the milk and dot with remainder of the butter
Bake in hot 20 o Is minutes.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-09
HEALTH HINTS

II high prices are getting your
goat" come right back at them by get
ting a real goat.
Goats milk has been repeatedly sus.
gested by many as cheap and avail
able supply OF this necessary food.
Medical men in favor OF using goat S
milk say that although the goat may he
infected experimentally with bovine
tuberculosis 1t is in the natural state
immune to the disease.
DR.. Nocard in France some years
ago showed that among 10000 goats
and kids slaughtered for food not Que
suffered from tuberculosis.
1t has been contended that the odor
of the mile goat makes the milk unpaia
table. but this objection may be oVti'
come by keeping mich goats IN seor
rate and clean barns.
The goat as an economic proposition
is TO be seriously considered in war.
times. 1t will eat practically any va
riety OF grass or heritage and can, IL
fact, extract a good living from ground
that would support no other animal.
The goat, in spite of its odor, Is a
clean animal and the flanks and udder
do not become dirty as in the case Of
the COW.
Goats milk is richer in various body
building properties than is either hu.
man or cows milk, especially in Dro.
portion OF casefn.
The following table oil percentages
gives some idea of the value:
Casein Fat. Sugar.
t Human m, milk 800. 70 81, e IS
Goats milk 5000. 40 $50 494
HEALTH QUESTIONS ANSWERED..
Z. C. M. Frequently feel is
though were on the verge OF nery
Gus breakdown. What should do to
prevent such an occcrrence?"
Be examined at least twice yeat
by your physician and then follow his
instructions regarding a rational daily
regime.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-11-09
AN OPERATION
AvERTED

Philadelphia, Pa.-"One year ago L
was very sick and suffered with pains
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09
UNWASHED KEIGN IN PARIS
Hot Baths Luxury-Cleanliness is
Uncommon in the French
Capital.

Paris.-Parisians We're never prone
to indulge in hot baths-indeed, the
criticism of first visitors to Paris was
often r2ost loudly voiced in connection
with the primitive facilities found In
Paris apartments and many hotels.
Yet they were, as rule, always clean
and neat and took pride in their per-
sonal appearance.
Whether it is due to the war direct
ing their thoughts to higher things or
to the municipal edict that DEGREES
water shall be heated only Saturdays
and Sundays, the fact remains that the
Partisan today is rather contemptuous
of the cid adage that "Cleanliness is
next to godliness."
This is particularly noticeable in the
subway, where all classes of the city's
population can be observed. The pro-
portion of unkempt, dusty, unwashed
persons with doubtfully clean ears and
Undetermined fingernails is very large.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09

large enough for them to slip into. Go
to a blacksmith or a machinist, and
have him first cut each axle in half,
and the iron pipe in two pieces of
the width of the wagon box, and then
rivet the axle halves in the ends of the
pipe Gig. 10).
Fig shows the wagon bed. Fasten
the boards together by means of the
two-by-four crosspieces A and B. Then
cut the side boards c and D and nail
them to the edges, and cut the end
boards E and r to fit between. Fasten
end E between the sides, and form
grooves by means of the strips G Gig.
81 for the end F to drop into. Dash
board H is of the same size as T..
Brace it with the brackets /.
The wheel axles must be stapled to
the two two-by-fours ] and K Gig. 81.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09
GROWS NEW "WOOL COTTON
Product is Easy to Pick and Immune
From the Dreaded Boil
Weevis.

Waycrosse, Ga.-The first "wOol cot
ton" ever seen in Waycross was shown
here by Roam Meeks of Nichols. This
cotton was grown by Dave Anderson
on his farm near Nichols and has at
tracted a great deal of attention.
The cotton grows in from three to
four locks to the boil and these locks
measure about five or six inches in
length. Expert cotton growers claim
that one man can pick from 100 to
1000 pounds per day of this variety.
The plant is very similar in appear
ance to the long staple and grows to
he from five to six feet high-the
fiber of the cotton, however, is short
and looks very much like wool, hence
its name.
1t is claimed for this variety of cot
ton that it is practically immune from
the boil weevil and in support Of this
t is claimed that not any trace of the
boil weevil has been found In the small
field of this variety grown by Mr.. And
arsOn, while in the nearby fields of the
regular variety the weevils wore nu-
nerDuS.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09

Make these pieces of the length of
crosspieces A and B Gig. y. Nail
j to crosspiece A, and pivot K at its
center to crosspiece B with carriage
bolt long enough to extend through
K, B, and the wagon bed. Enlarge
the hole in K so the bolt head will set
down flush and allow the iron axle to
pass over it. In boiling on the front
wheels, slip an iron washer over the
carriage bolt so that it will come be-
tween crosspieces X and B, and place
another next to the bolt nut.
Fig. 8 shows the wagon with the
frames for the top covering in posi-
ton Separate the ends of four bar
rel hoops Gig. a for the arched tops
of the frames (L, Fig. 81, and nail
each to a pair of stick uprights (M) .
Then nail a pair of wedge-shaped
blocks IN, Fig. 81 to the uprights, SO
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09
WILLIE RITCHEE no TEACH
BOYS IN TRAINING THE PUNCH

CAMP LEWIS-Willie Richie, for
mer champion lightweight boxer of the
world, is here to teach the Sammies
how to box.
The men will go direct to the mat
and pound each other until they get
abe idea of boxing firmly pounded in
their heads.
"One thing certain Richie said
today I'm not going to do any talk
ing There1l be no schoolroom
classes in pugilism while | am here
Boxing will be of particular value
to the soldier. "lf a man has nerve
enough to stand up and box, he'll have
nerve enough to slip it to a German
with bayonet," Richie said. IF
man is light on his ties, quick at dodg-
ing and alert every minute, he will
land k. o. as quickly with bayonet
as with his fists"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09
STRAIN EVERY NERVE FOR THE NATION

Railroads giving fine proof these days of what
cooperation will do. The New York Tribune says
I'VE today the spectacle of the railroads of
the country operated with vastly increased efficiency,
straining every to do the of the nation,
cheefully responding to all the governments de-
mands expanding their business beyond all the
ords the past"
This will give rise to the query, naturally, Why
cannot this condition continue be improved upon
after the war? Why return the old cut-throat
petition?
The bad feature of that great suffrage victory
New York is that the wildeyed nuisances who have
been picketing the White House think they did it.
That town of Petrograd is acting up very much
after the manner of old New York.
King Alcohol is entitled to all the comfort he can
derive the elections of last Tuesday.
If the kaiser has a friend the face of the earth
while he thinks he is crushing Italy, that friend
should Whisper in is ear Remember the Marine"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09

To Brig. Gen. George B. Duncan
goes the honor of being the first Amer
lean general to receive a decoration
from our allies in this war. Together
with Maj. Campbell King, he was
awarded the Cross of War by France,
for his participation in the recent YER
dun offensive, where both he and Ma
jor King acted as observation officers
in advanced artillery posts. They
worked under fire and piece of shell
struck the steel helmet of General
Duncan.
The citation in the French award
to General Duncan read: "He assisted
our forces under circumstances of ex-
IRENE danger during a very violent
bombardment at Verdun.
General Duncan was born in Licking
ton and is graduate of the, Kentucky
Military institute at Louisville, KY.
He has seen many years service in
the army, including some time in the
Philippines and on the border.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09

example of her allies. America would be in
cumbrance in this were it not for the magnificent
spirit of the young she is sending to the front
And these young men will be thrice armed if they
go in clean in health and morals, and taking with
them into the fight the that the folks back
home with them to the utmost limit
While the sums seem large in the aggregate they
moderate when distributed the whole country,
and community is asked to make heavy sacrifice.
1t is not sacrifice at all. 1t is duty that should be
regarded pleasure
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09
OREGON SCHOOL CHILDREN
WILL HELP THE SAMMIES

SALEM, Ore.-Oregon school chill
edren will keep Oregon soldiers in
training camp or battle line informed
of the folks at home, state superin-
tendent of public instruction said to-
day. He declared that Oregon pupils
will engage in the following work to
cheer the Sammies:
Write newsy letters of local hap
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09
HOLE. FOR BOLT,

when the frames are nailed to the
wagon box sides, the uprights will
slant outward Gig. 81.
Make the front seat out of board,
with cleats nailed across it's under side
Gig. g. to At close against the sides
of the wagon box. This seat must be
removable II you intend to use the
wagon to sleep in.
Figs / and show how to attach
lines to the axles, and carry them
around the sides, through screw eyes.
to the back, for steering when push
ing the camp wagon. Another pair
of lines may be provided for pulling
the wagon.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09
2 i Z !! l 4
!: HANDTCRAFT I;
!: FOR BOYS
By A. NEELY HALL
= Author of "The Handy Boy" 'The Boy 6
2 Craftsman" "Handicraft for Handy e
? Boys" etc.
A CAMP WAGON.

First you must get two pairs OF
wheels. If you haven't any, you will
most likely find a boy who is willing
to sell his wheels or make trade. By
laying fiat upon the ground you can
determine the proportions necessary
for a wagon to sleep in. The iron
axles that belong to your wheels will
probably be too short. To lengthen
them, get a piece of iron pipe just
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09
YOUR CHANCE IS IN CANADA = RICH

YOUR CHANCE IS IN CANADA = RICH
lands and business opportunities offer you
independence; Farm lands, $11 to $50 acre; ir.
rigated lands, $35 to $50; Twenty years to
pay; $4,000 loan in improvements, OF ready
made farms. Loan of live stock; Taxes average
under twenty cents acre; no taxes on i'm
provements, personal property, or live stock
Good markets. churches. schools, roads, tele
phones: Excellent climate-crops and live stock
prove it. Special homeseekers' fare certificates
Write for free booklets. Allan Cameron, Gen
eral Superintendent Land Branch. Canadian
Pacific Ry.. 239 Ninth-av.. Calgary. Alberta
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09
THREE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

Just this particular time three opportunities
presented to Americans who remain home
good service to Americans who to the front
The Army Y. M C. A. is asking the country for $685.
100000 carry its work wherever the American flag
goes
The modest $4,OOO,OOO is asked to furnish
wholesome recreation decent conditions around the
training This is known The Spirit of Amer
ca Fund" and has the sanction of the highest officials
land.
Then there is the splendid plan of sending Christ
package to every wearing the uniform of the
United States.
These may unimportant to some, but they
vital Importance by military experts and
all others in best position to judge It is the spirit
the morale of army that wins in the final test Rus
STA is down and out military because of her
total lack of morale. Italy would soon go the same
if not inspired to renewed efforts by the aid and
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09
Five Sons in Army.

Standardization before the
State Workmen's Compensation board
brought out the fact that Mrs. Gather
inc Conlin, a widow, of Homestead,
has five sons in the new National
army. Two other sons are under the
draft age.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09

penings to soldiers from their home
districts.
Collect magazines from the homes to
be sent soldiers.
Prepare scrap books of newspaper
and magazine clippings for the men.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

1000 lbs. each, top buggy, harness,
all in good condition for month or
longer Or will rent team and bug
gy separately Good care given Give
full description, terms, phone num-
Der. H. H. Hunting, Moscow, Ida.
34-8
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09
CLASSIFIED ADS

Rates-Five cents per line per in
sertion. About five and a half aver
age words make a line. Minimum
charge for first insertion Csc.
Rates by the week, per word, one
week sc. two weeks &c, three weeks
loo. one month 12c
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09
Vets Win in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio-Practically COM
pltee official returns in Ohio this af-
ternoon give the vets a majority of
1856 in the prohibition election of
Tuesday.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09

HOOVERIZE by turning over your
surplus of HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES
FARM MACHINERY, ETC., to some one
who can use them. OUR CLASH
FLED ADS WILL GET YOU A BUYER.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09

ARE YOU IN NEED OF FURNITURE
or other household articles. OUR
WANT ADS WILL FURNISH YOUR
HOUSE in short order. If
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09

FOR SALE OR TRADE - $50 ACRES
timber land near Cora. Land till
able after timber removed. Address
Star-Mirror. 55tf
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09
FOR SALE Miscellaneous.

FOR SALE-THIS YEARS DRIED
prunes at cents a pound. Phone
259R. 37-2
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09

FOR SALE OR TRADE-MODERN
Groom house on IL lots, well i'm
proved; will sell for cash or will
trade for Seattle city property or
Almond St. 41tf
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09
SITUATION WANTED.
HELP WANTED.

COMPETENT GIRL FOR
general housework. Mrs. R. Hold
gins. 33tf
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09

FOR SALE - SCHOLARSHIP IN
Creekmur's Moscow Business Col
lege. Good for complete course.
Inquire at Star-Mirror office 22tf
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09

FOR SALE-7h ACRES WE'LL I'M
proved with seven-room dwell
ing, barn, chicken house, water
piped to barn, good orchard anS
small fruits, balance in crop, alf-
alta, oats, potatoes. Adjoins city
limits. Call Star-Mirror. Phone
109. 1871
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09
FOB SALE-Live Stock.

FOR SALE-FOUR HEAD OF HEAVY
work horses, three geldings and one
mare. Several good Poland China
sows, early Rhode Island Red pull
lets, also different kinds of choice
hay. Ralph Patterson, Phone 1921.
36-8
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-11-09

That of Petrograd is acting up very much
after the of old New York
Arizona republican., 1917-10-28

Do not wait till tomorrow-phone that WANT AID. to The Republican office now. and get your wish fulfilled
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-10-27
3ULGARIANS Are.
READY TO END
PRESENT WAR

COPENHAGEN Oct. 27.-Kaiser Wihem's navy has
been giving him trouble the failure of the promised cleo
tora reforms have made him another hornets nest at
home and now some of his allies reported to be think
ING of pulling out of the Teutonic Alliance
Bulgarian agents are reliably ntmated to be endeay-
ong to get into touch with the Entente powers in order
to find out whether they cannot make a separate peace
The little nations seems to fear that Germany and Austria
will be too busy fighting for their interests in the in
evtabe peace conference to defend those of Bulgaria
The recent visit of Wilhelm to Constantnope said
to have been prompted by suspicion that of the weak
err parties to the Central alliance thinking of pulling
out of the fray.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-10-27

ZERO WEATHER TAKES
A HIT At ANCHORAGE

I, is down to zero at Anchorage,
according to the weather report issued
by the railroad commission m to Z
o'clock this morning. There was no
wind. being clear and calm 1t was
also one above at Mile 81. The tenn
pcrature is falling ut the olhcs places
along the line but it is generally clear
and calm. The temperature at Grid
wood was $ above; Potter Greek, 30
10; Matauuska, 32-6; King, $40; Dead
Horse Hill, 32-I4; Talkeetua, 2i-lO and
CasweI, 24-l2.