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Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-03-21

During The fifth season there he
was sold by Charlie Somers TO the
White Sov thus landirg with the Sox
on August 81 1915. HIS best batting
wear was 1911 when he came to the
Clevelanders first. That year he had
an average OF .40S. The next tive
years he made 1885 and .375, bit he
slunped down TO 33S in 1919 and
nly made .3G3 in 1915 He jumped
back into The class of the leaders last
season again, making ~ average that
was close to Co3b's and Speakers
Hire a little SALESMAN at the Re-
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-03-21

Spring fever is a terrible thing Es-
pecially when one has to go to school.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-03-21

Boost the Coyote. 1t is a coming
newspaper.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-03-21

Hire a little Salesman at the Re
publican office 4 Want Ad. will see
more customers than you can.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-03-21

Fred kirk.wood wrote an interesting
letter from Michigan and sent his love
70 all his CID friends
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-03-21

Dick Cline was welcome visitor at
the high school All We're glad to see
him.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-03-21

The photographer was at school yes
terday swapping the class pictures for
the annual Freshmen, juniors and
seniors all had separate pictures taken.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-03-21

Former members of the school have
now organized a club. The new mem
bers are, John Saunders, Harold Chill
berg. Bill Ruff, Dick Cline and Frank
Wartman
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-03-21

They say Pidge Pinney, a former
member OF the school is now holding
down a good job. They all made good
there are no exceptions.
Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1917-03-21

Tucson week is not far off. Save all
your pennies.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
BABY WIN. WRIGHT
VERY BRIGHT AND
Cheerful AGAIN
Reduced Dose of Nerv.
Worth Wonderful Bene-
fit to Four-Months-
Old Infant.

Few people realize the extent OF the
use of this superlative family tonic
for weak, nervous, excitable, restless
children. Wentworth files abound in
sign statements to this effect and
many of them have appeared in these
columns Wentworth has worked won.
ders for ailinG children of all ages
Let the following tell you what 1t did
in this case, for an, infant:
Wentworth Co.:-Nerv.Wort prov.
ed its merits. Our child, Baby Will
liam, now four months old, was troubl.
ed with nervousness. Cried at nights
for three months.
We tried small doses of Nerv.worth
AND results WERE WONDERFUL.
Our baby now is bright and cheer.
full at all times. We cannot say too
much for this wonderful medicine.
tSignedD MRS. CHARLES WRIGHT,
Georgetown, Pa, Il. F. ID. Z, Box 10
The foregoing statement was given
a few days ago to the Wentworth
druggist at East Liverpool, Ohio.
Your dollar back at Cranes phar
macy, Fairmont, II Nerv-Worth docs
not benefit sou or your child.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
GROW CORN.

WHEN the governments experts announced that the
w winter wheat had suffered much from the severe
weather that there prospect of fifty million
bushe shortage in spite of the fact that the area seeded
last fall was the greatest record the immediate effect
was to make the prices of only wheat but corn and oats
begin to advance rapidly all the principal grain markets
Another effect should be to put every available acre in
the land uni der cultivation; Here West Virginia corn
should be planted to the limit Even if the season is uni
fomly favorable from right up to the end winter
wheat with the bad start indicated in Saturdays report
cannot recover the lost ground. There is bound to be
shortage of between 100000 and 10000 900 bushels
supplies and of the embargoes that have been imposed in
some of the wheat growing countries insure good price
not only for wheat but for the grains that may be
used in its stead.
Com selling around $l3o even before the crop
report became public That that the new crop will
go the market in the neighborhood of dollar bube
and at that rate there is money for West Virginia
farmers
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
TEACHINC DEMoCRAcIEs

IL E F c. HOOVER, chairman Of The Belgian
j l Relief Committee one of the first half dozen biz
men developed by the war, has been named by The
Council OF National Defense as the head of committee
Committee of Public Safety at the head of which cb'ea :,
George Wharton Pepper of the University of PennsyI.
wanna and which has almost unlimited power consider
ing the leasing and farming of huge tracts of land 50 that
they will be in position to cooperate with the National
Council in its effort to prevent extorton
Manifesty we are going to find an ar.,..r - H..
non propounded last winter by the Chicago man who
nered the egg market-hat you going to do about IL
or know the reason why That we will take tremendous
strides toward solution of the great but as vet IUe
understood problem of distributor and price control #
we go aboutit in earnest foregone conclusion When
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
100000 Battle
INTERNALLY

The marvellous growth of Internal
Bathing since the advent of 81. B. L.
Cascade" is accounted for not only by
the enthusiastic praise Of its users
to others but also by the physicians
insisting more and more that the Low
er Intestine must be kept free from
waste TO insure perfect health and
efficiency.
Mrs. II. T. walthall, of Richmond,
Va, writes:
II have been cured of Constipation
by the use OF the Cascade and the
Antiseptic Tonic, and feel better than
] ever have in my life. Could not do
without the Cascade. Very respect
fully"
Call at Fairmont Pharmacy and ask
for free booklet on the subject call.
ed why Man of Today is Only so
Per Cent. Efficient"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

past year. III per cent. ten.year aver.
age. 2.45 per cent. Losses from ox.
posture past year. S.2s per cent; ten
year average, 500 per cent.
Horses and Mules.
State - Losses from disease past
year, lie per cent; ten-year average.
1t per cent.
United states-Losses from disease
past year, 1.69 per cent; ten.year aver.
age. 1.94 per cent.
PrleeSs
The first price given below Is the
average on April this year. and the
second the average on April last year.
State-Wheat, 70 and 11e cents per
bushel. Corn, 1872 and Sc. Oats, Is
and 60. Potatoes, 247 and 1o1. Hay,
$3.50 and 1910 per ton. Eggs, "a and
10 cents per dozen.
United States: - Wheat, $50 and
9S,6 cents per bushel. Corn, 11S and
70.3 cents. Oats. So and 42.0 cents. Po-
tatoes. 235 ana 97.6 cents. Hay, $13.05
and $11.7S per ton. Cotton, 1870 ana
Ills cents per pound. Eggs, rs ana
17.9 cents per dozen.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
CROPS WINTERED
WELL N This STATE
Middle Will Be Generally
Fair in This Region,
Says Bureau.

WASHINGTON. D. c., April s.
A summary Of the April crop and live
stock report for the state Of West Viz.
ginia and for the United States, as
compiled by the Bureau OF Crop Esti.
mates land transmitted through the
Weather Bureau), U. S. Department of
Agriculture Is as follows:
Wheat.
State-Condition April / this year,
50 per cent Of normal; ten.year aver.
age condition figures for April /, SIS
per cent.
United States - condition April /
this year, 1874 per cent; ten.year aver.
age April condition S6.2 per cent.
Rye.
State-Condition April this year,
50 per cent; ten.year average April /
condition, SO per cent.
United States - Condition April /
this year, $50 per cent; ten.year aver.
age April condition, 500.
Hogs.
State - Losses from disease past
year. 2.9 per cent; ten.year average,
3.S per cent.
United States-Losses from disease
past year, 4.S7 per cent; ten.year aver.
age, SIS per cent.
Cattle.
State Losses from disease past
year, 1,6 per cent; ten.year average,
1.S per cent. Losses from exposure
past year, 10 per cent; ten.year aver.
age, 10 per cent.
Unittd States-Losses from disease
past year, 1.94 per cent; ten.year aver
age, 200 per cent. Losses from ex.
posure past year, Las per cent; ten
year average. LA per cent.
Sheep.
State - Losses from disease past
year, 30 per cent; ten.year average.
3.2 per cent. Losses from exposure
past year, 90 per cent; ten.year aver.
age, Is per cent.
United States-Losses from disease
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
LABOR MEN ARE LOYAL

WHEELING, W. Va, April s.-Mem.
bers of the Ohio Valley Trades and La.
Dor Assembly, at a meeting here this
afternoon, unanimously adopted reso.
lutions reaffirming loyalty to the gov.
eminent upon its foundation Of demo.
cracy, and coucurring in spirit and in
language with the declaration recent.
ly announced by the representatives Of
American international unions under
the auspices Of the American Fedora.
ton OF Labor.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

The best time to cure a cough Is
when 1t starts. Ordinarily, a few doses
Of Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Dis.
covery will cure cough at the begin.
ming. But even when the cough is
deep.seated and the body is wasted by
emaciation, Medical Discovery" in
most cases will effect permanent cure.
The best Spring medicine and tonic
Is one made Of herbs and roots without
alcohol-that was first discovered by
Doctor Pierce-years ago. Made Of
Golden Seal root, blood root, with
glycerine, 1t Is called Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. It makes
blood rich ard pure. Ingredients
n wrapper 'Sts.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
OF Course II Wouldn't.

George Hamlin, during one of his
horseback rides at Lake Placid, came
across a solitary old man. who, seat
ed in the doorway of his cabin, was I'D
ding away for dear life, quite regard
less of such trifllpg conventionalities
as time and tune. Hamlin listened
awhile to the cacophony in amuse-
ment and then inquired casually,
How do you tune your violinT" The
reply came with refreshing ingenious
ness: ~ don't tune tit don't sound
right if l do"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

the really big men Of rs country tackle any given problem
the basis Of the greatest good for the greatest number
they certain to work wonders.
It may be that the Almghy's purpose in bringing on
this great more fundamental than merely to
put end forever the divine right of kings nonsense
1t altogether possible that He also intended that democra-
cies should learn how to govern A strong government
in pure democracy That is the goal toward which
has been struggling since the beginning If the DOM
nant peoples to be brought to the point where this is
in sight the war will have been worth all that it has cost
in blood and treasure.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

Evidently the lessons taught by the mistakes of the
European governments have been entirely lost on
the people of this nation. The Chamber of Commerce
of the United States has appointed special committee
TO work on the financial problems growing out of the
war If the government experts will work hand in hand
with this commitee 1T will be possible draw up plans
for taxing income and profits that will have the
support of the people who will have pay. Billions
must be raised and they might we'll be raised with
minimum of friction and smouldering discomfort
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
RUFF STUFF
BY RED
BY RED

Gosh, things even worse than war
can occur. Billy Sunday has been
shamed into preaching for the love of
it.
IL showed on the campers yesterday.
And chances are that it will snow
again on them next fall
Unless they are stationed at Mt.
Blanc.
John Eopolucci, an American was
sunk on the Aztec.
Guess the burn on Doc Linger's nit
will teach him how the molten metal
bullets feel in Europe.
The man who was taking pictures OF
the Johntown bridge deserved at least
to live few days longer.
They're going to blow up several
guards whenever they try to get one
of these bridges hereabouts.
Wonder If it's going to snow July A?
Your country needs you-that is pro.
vided you know something of farm.
ing.
Do you know how to execute port
arms?"
If you Sundaying in Marion county
don't take any pictures of the bridges
or the grass on Palatine knob.
Half the people that are pacifists
are so because they feel that if they
join the army they'll have to get up
at $50 a. m.
w. ]. Bryan's eyesight is bad; he
can't see the recruiting offices.
But then he can get shot without
going to war and he only drinks grape
Juice.
Three cheers and a blind tiger for
Cuba.
War isn't so bad after all as long
as the Allies keep the Germans tied
up securely.
Just like going to circus as long
as the lions are Gagged.
The City of Fairmont ought to send
its paved streets and its sewer lines
to the Army.
Willie Jennings Bryan's army of
million over night hasn't materializ'
ed.
Perhaps it's because there's not a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
SUPPLY BEANS FOR WAR

WHEELING, w. Va, April 9.-ohio
county will contribute largely to the
supply of navy beans TO feed the Unit
ed States Army and Navy this summer,
County Agricultural Agent |. S. Cook
has called a meeting of all farmers in
the county for next Friday to promote
the movement. Beans are now selling
at 50 per bushel,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
JOHN ELLIOTT DIES,

John Elliott, colored. aged 70 years,
died last night at his home on Spence
street. Funeral services were held
this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the
colored Baptist church on Cleveland
avenue and interment was made in the
colored cemetery by Undertaken Will
hanson.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
MONDAY EvENING. APRIL .. IN.
4 TURNING POINT.

may be some time before the ordinary business man
able to see it for himself but last weeks announce
ment that the Monongahela Valley Traction company
IS going to build this year huge power plant which
%ll use coal for initial energy marks the turning of this
district from gas to coal basis.
1t means that the experts who have made study of the
situation have determined that for all commercial purposes
on large scale the gas gone and that the future of
Famont and the immediate vicinity is bound up in the
coal deposits and the scientific utilization of them.
Fortunately of coal have abundance for many many
years but every indication that it going to increase
IN price for term of years least Manufacturers and
business Of all kinds who use great deal of fuel for
power and other purposes should bear that in mind and
they should follow the lead of the traction company in
looking into the possibilities of making the coal do more
work for them in the future, ton for on than it has done
in the past
We have known for time, here in the United States
that there was an immense the way we have been
burning coal Only recently we have been gaining exper.
snce in getting more out of it, Great progress will be made
along that line in the few years, and will not be
long before the who buys coal at the market rate SIM
ply to have shoveled under boilers where large percent
age of the heat and all the valuable gases 20 up the stacks
will not be able to compete with more progressive rivals
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

with hoarseness and compressed feel
Ing in my lungs. The cough reduced
my strength and had to stop work
At the same time was suffering from.
indigestion and had to live on stale
bread and milk. My liver also was In
very inactive condition, as well as
my bowels. These discouraglng symp.
toms readily yielded to the influence
of the Discovery to my great pleasure
and comfort. JOHN H. EANEs, 434 S.
laurel St., Richmond, Va.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
EAST SIDE
= NEWS =
ENTERTAINED at Dinner,

DR.. and Mrs, William +. Boyers en-.
tertained at dinner yesterday. The
guests were Misses Ethel Boner. of
st Marys; Nellie and Mary Seckman,
OF Belmont, who are here for the
spring term at the Normal.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

Emperor William has ordered that there be sweeping
reforms in the method of eecting members of the Prus
sian die-after the war is He sees his trouble
coming but this is all the faster intends to move
it will beat him to it yet.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
Personals.

Mr.. and Mrs. Herndon Fawcett and
son, James, of Clarksburg, spent the
weekend here.
Fred Boyers, of Triune, is the guest
of relatives here.
Mrs. Carl Lawson. Of clarksburE.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

According to cables from Copenhagen the people of
Germany took the of the eliminating steps of the
break with this country calmly Well so did the peo
pie of the United States. But for the enthusiasm in
Paris and London the apathy of the German people
would have made the calmness following the incident
universal.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

spent the past few days with her par.
ents, Mr. and Mrs. j. L. Garner, ON
Vermont avenue.
George Shoemaker has returned to
Morgantown after spending a couple
of days at his home on Guffey street.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
Sharps.Deltrinh.

Miss Lulu Sharps and Exter DIETRICH
were married Sunday afternoon at the
home of the bride, on Raymond street.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
John Brown, in the presence of few
friends.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
Missionary Society.

The Young Ladies' Foreign Mission.
airy Society Of the Diamond Street NJ.
II. church will meet Tuesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Joseph Higgin-
hotham on Merchant street The meet
ing will be held promptly at 2:3O
o'clock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

That all the Fairmont churches were crowded yester
day at all their services is convincing testimonial to
the religious tnclinauon of the people From weather
standpoint the winter just produced few if
!meaner days.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
Here for Vacation.

Miss Louise Hall. who is attending
school in Wheeling, Is spending the
Easter vacation with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Homer Hall on East Park
avenue.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
No Usel

''Why don't you yawn when he stays
too long?" inquired the mother. Then
hen take the hint and co." ~ did
that very thing" confessed the dauEh-
ter, land he told me what beautiful
teeth I had"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

Germany's diplomatic representatives, in Brazil have
packed up in expectation of orders to leave. All
packed up and no where to CO.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

the best effect, and
gladly state that
l was perfectly
satisfied with the
results. l had a
very serious cough
and cold with
bad fey err the
&c ough Gas ez.
ceedlngly harsh
and so violent az
to give me an irri
tated sore thron'
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
REPORT SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION

All The schools made gains but two.
Some OF them had special Easter pro-
grams. VIII not all the schools get in
line for large attendance this spring
time?
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

Billy Sunday has announced that he will not take a
cent for the New York campaign And it's the toughest
job he ever undertook, too.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
Moving to White Rock.

Mr.. and Mrs. o. E. Hudgins and two
children are moving from Maryland
avenue to White Rock.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
Home Missionary Society.

The Home Missionary Society of the
Diamond Street NJ. Z. church will meet
Wednesday afternoon at the parson
age.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
". c. Q. U.

A business meeting OF the w. C. t.
y. will be held Tuesday afternoon at
the Diamond Street NJ. e. church
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

Mrs. T. B. Henderson, of Guffey
street Will entertain the T. A. S. club
on Thursday afternoon.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
viii Meet "Wednesday,

The Ladies' Aid Society of the First
n. P. church will meet Wednesday
afternoon at the church. The ladies
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

If YOU DON'T GET YOUR PAPER CALL
"MEsTERN UNION"
Subscribers on our carrier routes failing to ge.
TERN UNION" state the fact and give name and
residence and a messenger will deliver Il paper to
your door at once. There is no charge TO the sub.
scrioer Tor this service The West virglnian plans
to render to its subscribers the beyt newspaper de-
livery service possible and this is part Of the plan
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
ODD, ISN'T 1T?

NEW YORK The price Mrs. ]. Nc.
Graham had to pay to enter her home,
daily. WIS bottle of whiskey, placed
in the hand Of her husband, thrust
through the door.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
Is it a Lo1d, cough
or Bad Blood !

Richmond, va.-"I have taken DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09
SHORT AND SNAPPY.

The awful drouth that in this state July LIST
is not expected to start crop failure-Buckhannon
Delta.
Submarines said to be discovered by watching the
course of seagus 1t that even the birds in the
air are not neutral-Blueteld Telegraph.
Beware the spy hunters tale" warns a contem-
porary. Rightly spoken While we are patriotic LOT
us at the same time be just.-ChaIleston Leader
Greens will soon appear and then Old Hi Cost will
Rest is the best medicine in the world Ru 1e b.to
to see some people always taking medicne.-West Vr-
ginia News.
Why not, at this critical time in the history of the
country display the United States flag in front of yomr
business place residence?-Chares Town Shirt NJ
Jefferson. Va
The Johnson ant-pistol toting law to the contrary
Notwithstanding, these are the days when every IovoI
American is expected to carry his gun-Charleston
Mail
Germany's submarine campaign will fail in its main
object. England will not be starved. On the other
hand, the aid which the United States will give the
allies against Germany will be decisive factor in the
final decision of the war.-Pt Pleasant State Gazette
Senator Lodges good right arm convinced Pac6st
Bannwart that he was wrong and Uncle Sans good
right may yet teach the Kaiser the same thing-W6ee
ing Register.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

bells. -
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

Willie Jennings Bryan's army of a
million over night hasn't materializ'
ed.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

Perhaps it's because there's not {
million wanted-only 100000.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

The awful drouth that starts in this state July Isl
Delta.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

Submarines said to be discovered by watching tn
of seagulls 1t that even the birds in h
air are not neutral.-Bluefeld Telegraph "
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

Beware the spy hunters tale" warns conten
porary. Rightly spoken. While we are patriotic Il
us at the same Time be just.-Charleston Lender
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

The City of Fairmont ought to send
its paved streets and its sewer lines
to the Army.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-09

Just like going to a circus as long
as the lions are Gagged.