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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
LEMONS BRING OUT
THE HIDDEN BEAUTY
Make this lotion for very IItSls
cost and Just see
for yourself,

What girl or woman hasn't heard of
lemon Juice to remove complexion
blemishes; to bleach the skin and to
bring out the roses, the freshness and
the hidden beauty? But lemon Juice
alone is acid, therefore irritating, and
should be mixed with orchard white
this way. Strain through fine cloth
the juice Of two fresh lemons into
bottle containing about three ounces
Of orchard white, then shake we'll and
you have whole quarter pint of skin
and complexion lotion at about the
cost one usually pays for a small jar
of ordinary cold cream, Be sure to
strain the lemon juice 50 no pulp gets
INTO the bottle, then this lotion will
remain pure and fresh for months,
When applied daily TO lie. face, neck,
arms and hands II should help to
bleach, clear smoother and beauty
the skin.
Any druggist WIN supply three
ounces of orchard whih at very little
cost and the grocer has the lemons,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
E::C:KLE!..EA...e!E
SUN AND WIND BRING OUT Ugly
SPOTS. HOW TO REMOVE
EASILY.

Here's chance Miss FFeckle to
try a remedy for freckles With the
guarantee Of reliable dealer that It
will not cost you a penny unless 4 re-
moves the freckles; while Z does
give you clear complexion the *
pense is trifing.
Simply get an ounce Of othine Ion
BILE strength-from any druggist and
a few applications should SHOW yoa
how easy II Is to nd yourself cf the
homely freckles and get beautiful
COMPLEXION. Rarely Is more char one
ounce needed for the vorstcase
Be sure to ask the druggist FOR tie
double strength otiipe as this n the
prescription sold under guarantees or
money back II 1t fails to rerlcge reck
les.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

II went home from that luncheon,
Margie," said Paula, very much cast
down. l had met, only because l had
surprised them into meeting me, the
only relatives 1 had in the world, l
had been told, as plainly as actions
could speak, i was about the most I'M
welcome person they could meet.
II have often wondered which feel
loneliness more keenly-the young or
old. Everyone talks Of the loneliness
Of old age. l expect that is because
the friends Of their youth are gone.
But there is usually some one who be-
longs to them-a son or daughter-on
whom they can call in emergency, and
then they have their memories.
But when you are young and alone
well, you know how irrevokable
everything looks to youth. used to
envy every girl saw talking with an
other girl. just wanted 10 talk to
every boy and girl strolling In the
park. Every kindly faced woman
met wanted to hold out my hand TO
and ask her TO love me a little, for
wanted love so much"
what you wanted, dear, was
mother" 1 interrupted.
'That is it, Margie," she said, and
you are the only woman have ever
talked to Of my loneliness who quickly
recognized the fact"
you forget, Paula" / said softly.
,'that too wanted my mother through
long years of my girlhood."
Paula reached out her hand for
mine.
,'This particular afternoon, how
ever, was more thanaEerl lonely" she
continued, "as. Aunt Rachel had been
so distant and cold to me. You see
how inconsistent is.mman nature.
Margie. / went t othat luncheon for
the express.purpose otIhaVtng q little
funwith Aunt. Rachehanas then because
she behaved in. just4the way / knew
she would behave was, hurt and un7
happy. / had met trouble more than;
half way and then because, trouble had
made my heart ache Twas disappoint.
ed in life.
Il was not-in the moodGtoelook for q
job In the, morning | hadEbeen gay
and happy; this afternoon: I was sod.
denswith the blues. ButsI.made my.
seltAge to the office Ola man whose
name spelled nothing. tonne, but who I
had been told getting rup-a sum.
mer stock company,
1t was thesusnalsf front fticetof the
theatrical inanag erst that Lenteped With,
the usual 1nsolent cetboyyQn dutys,
The usual ingenne, fWithsasWhite ven
covering Wrtnlsless aE3hnd talysasi
did thee dye9her grazing Itoelcl, Wla
waiting. PoorsR shes aagInednyI
coming tEuSipn,, $40 ated me
instinct ad 10 one lnEr glio
a3Clts, ~
pHRs1lUD = ;aais
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
:: CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE

the boy when 1 asked if the manager
was in.
"No, but will you tell him Miss
Newton-Paula Newton, late Of the
Earnest Lawton company, would like
to see him few minutes?
81 was ushered into the inner office
and found a man sitting in his shirt
sleeves with his feet upon the desk.
He apologized for keeping on his hat,
saying he felt a draft 1t spoke well
of my powers as an actress that did
not laugh, but unfortunately l could
not cite that as an illustration Of my
ability.
~ want young girl to play leads
he said, in stock in Cleveland. Change
of bill every week. Matinees twice
week. Had any experience in stock?'
"'No, but you know l have had a
great deal of splendid newspaper talk
about my work in New York. Mana
ger -- stands ready to feature
me next fall if want to sign up with
him.
This brought the managers feet
down from the table. Then why do
you want this position?
because / understood it was for
the summer only and can still accept
the other place in the TALL if l wish
$50 he's holdin' the job open for
ye. ALL can say Is yere d lucky
girl. I'll give you twenty-five weak
for ten weeks
"Not enough"
What?'
az came after, "a Job, but 1 don't
know whether this is the Job 1 want or
not"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
TELLS WOMEN WHAT
THEY Can Do FOR US.
Conservation of Food Their
First Duty and OppOr-
tu1ity.
fBv Associated Press

CHAUTAUQUA, N. Y, July 6.-Wo-
men were urged by Mrs. Percy v.
Pennybacker Of Austin, Texas, former
ly president Of the American Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs, in an address
she delivered today at the Speakers
Training Camp for Education in Pa
triotic Service, to aid in the war by
conserving food.
'If we do our duty by our allies and
the neutral countries over the seas,
there will be this fall serious lack
of meat, potatoes and white flour"
said Mrs. Pennybacker. in this di.
lemma the government makes direct
appeal to women"
First, it asks that we help the men
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
THE DAILY
SHORT STORY
The Bats Best Girl.

IN IsABRL FROST.
Copyright, 1917, by the Mcclure
zy..,,o, e1,y,dJoa+aO

Copyright. 1917, by the Mcclure
Newspaper syndicate.)
fv-rRHE BAT had been riding for the
Connolly Stables for two years,
ever since the colonel had pick
"a him out paddock down in Lex
ington. Probably, II one could have
taken the soul Of the Bat and dissect-
ed it, one would have found the old
law Of THY duty toward thy neigh
Dor" reduced to his duty to the col
onel.
When they took Starlight Bess up
TO capture the sweepstakes at Mira
mar Park, the Bat had no more doubt
OF the outcome. than he had Of his
own existence. She was the coloneps
best, and had never been beaten. She
was petted and pampered like one OF
royal blood, as indeed she was. It
had been an understood thing since
she was three-year-old that the
purse for the sweepstakes was hers
by right. Those who dared to dis
spute It always got their answer when
the Judges hung the horseshoe OF
flowers around her neck.
The week before the race, the Bat
shared in Starlight Bess's honor.
Among the other jockies and their
crowd Of followers he was the chief,
and small wonder that he fell under
the magic spell Of Denver Lou. She
had come on with the toy balloon
concessions tucked under her arm. so
10 speak-hiring small boys to peddle
her balloons for her and putting up
her own money in bets on the races
She was about twenty-five "a year
older than the Bat
He had horror of big women.
ANY girl that goes with me has
got to weigh in with me at 49,, ne
would say, laughingly. And Lou
At the end of the ffth day before
the race she was wearing the Bats
lucky nugget scartpin, and the colo
mel admitted that he admired the
You'll be too heavy to ride in a
year or two more. You'd better set
tie down as trainer, with wife OF
YOUR own. Every man needs one,
sooner or later, and 1 like the looks
Of that young lady, Tommy"
The Bat swung out of the stables,
glowing with pride. 1t was absolute
IL true, and he felt that he had met
his fate. The only trouble was he
didn't have the money to swing 1t,
Here was girl whose father had
been a noted horseman in his day
After his death she had followed the
races all over the country. placing a
sure bet where 1t was needed and
handling her concessions as she
pleased.
comrapy's sake and the looks OF
things, as the aunt expressed it.
'4And she doesn't know the sweep
stakes from the handicap" Lou
would laugh. But never was much
OF a good sport, Tommy, and like
to know the old lady's waiting for me
when l get through work"
Just as the Bat came to the corner
where the hotel stood he saw her
running down the steps to meet him.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

81 was watching for you" she said.
81 was in one of those temporary
phone booths they've put up over at
the track. AS 1 was waiting for my
number 1 heard Eddie DaiIy's voice
in the next booth, talking low. Tom
nv, as sure as you're alive, they're
planning some devils trick on your
mare. don't trust DAILY one bit,
He's served time up in New York al
ter a little trick he put over at Sara.
toga on Queens Mary. She'd been OIL
the track for two years, after Billy
oueen had doctored her for the Der
by at Lexington. DAILY posted her for
Saratoga entries under anothername,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

l65 pounds and am as strong as a man.
/ think money! Is we'll spent which pur-
chases Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
COMPOUND. Mrs. JOS. o'BEYGN, 1766
Newport Ave, Chicago, III
The success Of Lydia 3. pinkham's
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs is unparalleled. It may be
used with perfecf confidence BY women
who suffer from displaeemenh, milan.
nation, liberation, irregularities, peri
odiepains backsche, bearing feel
ing, aatulencv, indigestion, dtGzinegA
and nervous approximation. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound 10 the stan.
dard remedy for female Oils.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
~ ernwn Around Boards.

In the interior of an old maple tree
cut down in South Newfane, vt, On
Frank G. Kelsey's land, we're found
pieces Of the ends of an old board
fence with nails which fastened it to
the tree when 1t was much smaller.
The tree had grown outside the nails
and end of board six inches or more.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
Uncle Sans Thrift Thought For To-day

Housewife? -
scaloped Fish Homin
Place in baking boiled steamed homny
uled corn minced fish with thickned milk
sauce Have sprinkle it bread crumbs
place in oven o heat thoroughly and brown the top
Rice macron or potatoes in this the place of
hominy.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
oius up Spanish Gold.

CUMBERLAND, Nd, July 6-John
PennypRcker, farmer residing near
Petersburg, Grant county, West Vir-
ginia, plowed up between $500 and
$500 in Spanish coins while preparing
for a truck garden. The coins were
dated ITS. He deposited them in a
bank and expects to find more.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

was unable TO Walk
or doanyof my own
work. Tread about
Lydia E. Pinkhsm's
Vegetable Com
pound in the news
papers and deter
mined to tryit Il
brought almost I'M
mediate relief. Ny
weakness has en-
tirely disappeared
and1 never had bet-
fer health I WpiUh
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06
WOMAN SICK
TWO YEARS
Could Do No Work
Now Strong as a
Man.
II[lllIIIILIIII

Chicaso, 1l-"For about Two years
I suffered from female trouble 50 I
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

Doing gymnastlc stunts on che sand
10 q summer diversion that appeals
to mermaidS ON tho Pacific. The pic
ture shows O. California maiden stand
ing on her head in the soft, white sand
Of the beech. This Is one Of the favor
ite "fun things" In between dips In
the, SURF 1.-the western beaches,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

for hysteria. Let there be no weep
ing, no complaining, no lamentation,
when our loved ones answer the call
to duty"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-07-06

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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-01-06
BOARD MEMBERS APPOINTED.

The long expected appointments Of
Governor Pleasant we're announced
Monday evening at Baton Refuge. OF
most importance Is the composition Of
the Board Of State Affairs, via l.. f.
Thomas, Shreveport. FOR two years:
Il W RIordan, Sc3 Orleans, for four
years, and Thomas NJ Milling, Frank
lin. for sin years
Mr. Thomas viii be- president Of the
board, and 1t IL understood that be
received the two years appointment
80 the governor might Teappoint him
when his term expires for SIS years.
assuring him term Of eight years
The powers of the body are large.
and Il being charged with the making
of a budget for the legislature, which
tina, body must adopt or reject, Of
course. makes Il a new departure In
the system of government az II Is
known IN this country.
The entire Board Of State Engineers
vas reappointed. as was expected. az
foiiowa Major Frank NJ Kerr, ehiei
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-01-06

engineer. GeryasI lombard Marshall
p Robinson Joseph n NoBget aud
John Rlorrr. ASSISTANTS
Az Was generally expected, nr Oscar
Bowling was Feappointed president o.
the State Board Of Health The other
members Of the board appointed Mon
day are Dr J " NoscIey, Arcadia.
vice himself Dr - 4 tedbetler. New
Orleans. vice himself DR. J r Alb
shire, Of Leroy vermilIon parish. Vice
Or r. NJ Ellis. 81 CroNlay. term OK
plred DF Leonard G Chamberlain, Of
New Orleans vice Charles = Gclbko
II gre,na Or Thomas 4. Roy. Of
Mansura. aud Dr 7 T Tarloton Of
Grand Coieau. are hold.ovcr mombnrH
of the board. their lpFnr expiring in
lalS.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-01-06

the corporation 81 the Hoard 10 the
extent ~ $50 90 TO help tleffay the expense
of exploiting West Fetlciaua, Us adsan
tages and resources Ia their silver ann
ycrrart edition agreeing to have that
edition widely distributed
The Secretary WAS Instructed 10 write
Wilhelm Lumber TO la furnish % IT, W
brandon such culvert lumber us may bc
necessary nn his road
state 81 Louisiana. Parish or West Fes
lictana ST Francis, lie the Parish
Seat January 2, Isl1
At this e regular meeting u the Police
jury Of srtlA Parish held oa the lat Wed.
nea1ay aua 8Fd aay ~ January. 1917. at
witch regular meeting the following mem
bara werr present Hon e y Howell.
President, Ward Hon. u { Kaufman.
la}ou sara, ward I Hon A s Bras
seaHx. 80 franels' lie, Ward / Hon :.
- Col,b, Ward 9 Hon. ~ a. Howell.
Ward Hon John Austin Ward 9 Hon
T. = bourgeois Ward & Hon r n Row
Ward :, liGn. y II Harrow, Ward s,
Hon DOE Maryman, Ward 3, Hon $. l.
fas srsne, Ward TO- Hon G T, Tooraen,
CLERK of said body
Said i'oilee IHty having siuy organized
for business The following ordinances and
matters Of the Police Iury Were duly
madc and entered Of rtsord IS followS
taa wit
The iiun & G Cobb introduced and
offered fuf adoption the following drill.
nance being ordinance No 49, tn writing
to- Wit
ORDINANCE No 10
section { tie il resolved and ordained
by the Police Jury Of the Parish Of West
FcHelana. lu the state of Louisiana, the
governing no,fy Of said Parish that the
folaoA nR notice be published In the official
is,ifiaai 81 sgsld Parish for the purpose OF
showing the intention Of this Parish 10
faHd the awaits sf the ten ,iel min taA or
portion thereof into bonds Of the Parish,
% sit
NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given BY the foiies
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-01-06

Iurs ~ the Parish IT West Fellriana, 81
the ggate ~ l.ottIsiana, tha, said Parish
purposes 20 fund the awaits Of the ten tioi
mlul tax pros idra fof by Article 22a Of the
Constitution into Parish Bonds under and
rs virtue of the prov ipions % Paragraph
81 Article PSI 81 the Constitution that u
IL not luteHtled Ga issue over -Four Thou
sand 81 a90 ga1 Dollars Of said bonds.
THIS notice Is given by publication Ia the
official Journal Of said Parish, THE Tras
pemperat. and II r. hereby declared that
on Wednesday, the 10th day Of January
1917. is ihe time when II IN proposed 60
ISSUE the aasd bonds ahd the extent nf the
awaits 81 said tax that IL proposed VIII be
used far that purpose and for the payment
# the principal and interest on said bonds
il unc ~ mTll Of said ten uel mill
paracAlal b,x. and shall bee levied for
Eight tsl consecutive years
Witness the hand and seal Of said gov
eruiHe authority Ca this the ayh day 81
January, tai7
POLICE Jury OF THE PARISH
uF WEST FELICfANA
T1y 6 r HOWELL is President
Attest. G + TuORAES. Clerk
Section 2 Re t further ordained. that
said aficial Journal shall publish said
foregoing notice as required by Act No
So. approved luis 6. isle. Senate 1871 Ne.
50 I9t Mr. gaatncrl That said fore
going notice is hereby declared % be and
does state the present Intention aWd
purfusr ~ SAID body and said Parish
seytjan 3 That this ordinance shall go
fato effect immediately upon is passage
AND approval
Approved lbs Sra day of January 1911
4 r. HOWElis President
Attest a T T,oRAES. Clerk
said foregoing ordinance having been
duts read aud Understood and vote taken
/ hereea the same was unanimously adupte'l
| and passed IS SAID governing body ard al
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-01-06
DAY BY DAY

The resolution that y0u made
II for the Whole Year fhruugh
But just Ia keep II for Today
Is Al.L you have 10 de-.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-01-06

the members thereof there he,aR a full
quorum present
e. r, HOWELL. preaidsnt
Attosl & T. TOORAEN. CLERK
There being no further business the
meeting adjourned Ia meet Wednesday
January 10
e = HOWELL. President
G. T. TpORAES, CLERK
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HidH Nill be received by the ClpFk AZ the
F~llte. luIR 90 replace HBd repair bridge
read leading frum Wilhelm lea the 9Th
Nara g. T. TtIoRAEN, Clerk
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-01-06

IWg. = AuHBtN. tufiA thAtfts' tstsN = WIS
Totals yatp Ei2 90 raads, sl36 -, suptrS
accounts $685. ~ grand total Sl.o53 ~
Moved seconded and carried That
cattle dipping begin az eafiy Ia March as
vsath,r conditions viii permit aud be
continued every days thereafter through
The season.
Ea4a crew lnstruetpa 30 repair read
frum whitman through NJ r. Jackson =
place g. Sterling Roberts place.
sheriff Hss authorized 30 have coal
house tn court hsuse 4Rrd repaired at
cost II not over SIS 90
~ suHth authorized 60 have vat con.
stialstrH in the 9th WHrd ard is authorized
"a tzIsad seventy Use dollars CT rs marh
~ tbat sum ~ may be negeHsafy
Moved sUehHdtsi 8Ha carried That Af
Van Nolan1s proposal e. repair tFidEe
au Daz smith roud fer IS 90 he accepted
Mr. " A Mtrkic waa granted per-
B3Basiau To- Bse a1sp uf the Fnad graders 20
WORT his private roads faf which he
agrees 10 d. seine WoFk aa public road,
gradef 81 Ice returned 81 ~ coed condition
AZ RbeH he received lt
Str gir,p Boi,slson ~ The True Demo
sfat appeared before the BOARD asking
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-01-06
POLICE JURY PROCEEDINGS,

81 Fraa,Isvtlle la Jan B. ifit
The puhcp iug} met Ia regular session
q M the following members present & =
Ifaven President i lifaHsgauN, II. =.
h 4ttfr,stn. X q cobb " & llnRell. lnn
+ Austin g. q. boulgcals, u, raw.
n h Harrow. Toe g. MaFtuau, s. T.
Inv Urgus
proved
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-01-06

AtttItG
Notice is hereby given BY the Police
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-26
REPUBLICANS STOP F|L|BUSTER|NG TO GET
 EXTRA SESSION

Wednesday next. In the meantime many necessary bills will be consid- cred and passed.
 h the rush Of the final week of this session some measures will receive scent consideration and some will fail Q be passed.
 Republican members of congress and some democrats are incensed by the announcement that the president today would inject his demand for more power into a situation which Is already over crowded as he is believ- ed to have power enough without formal appreciation by congress of whatever actions he may deem advis- able.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-26
BRITISH MAKE THREE MILE GAIN ON
 LONG LINE IN S0MkhE SEC

plies of shells had been brought up.
 The evacuation of their strong posi- ticns by the Germans was brought about by the intolerable rain of shells. After the enemy had been deluged by shell fire and greatly decimated series of charges by the British compelled them to retire along a front extending from a point east of Pys .o Serre. In some points of the line the Germans were forced back as much as three miles.
 The aviation corps was very active during the battle and was invalua- blc in reporting the movements of
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-26
AT THE DREAM.

Miss Nobody From Nowhere" q clever comedy drama In two acts, and very original screen adpatation of the famous stage success "Incognito" featuring Warren Warrington in the principal role, these pictures together with roaring comedy will make an entertaining and interesting program. Tomorrow night a picture that's all feature. "The Corsair' in four parts Usual prices.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-26

ing hevay work on the Somme sector. A gain of three miles has been made along the Ancre. The enemy has been forced out of Petit Miraumont. Pys. ard Serre. Our artillery fire was especially heavy and effective."
 From other sources 1t Is learned tha. the official bulletin describes with official coldness an action which is really a notable victory.
 For some months the enemy has successfully held the positions from which they were driven yesterday. In pl eparation for this action large num- bers of cannon and enormous sup
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-26
International News Service.

international News Servics.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-Hardly had the full text of the presidents speech tc congress come to the press agencies here when Cunard steamship officials announced the sinking of the Cunard liner Laconia which may prove to be the overt act the president wants to be prepared for On the Laconia were twenty Americans.
 The account as given out by .he Cunard officials is that the Laconia left this port on February 16 with
 eight, mail thd passengers among whom were twenty Americans.
 This afternoon word was received that the Laconia had been sunk by a German submarine off the Irish coast. No warning was given, say the officials but torpedo was driven with great accuracy against the hull of the liner amidships. It Is uncertain whether more than one projectile was fired
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-26
FOOD RIoTING IN NEW
 YORK NEARLY OVER

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-There were practically no food riots today owing partly to the stringent police regula- ions and party to the announced plans of federal and city governments to relieve the situation by appropria- tions of money 10 be used to conduct stations where food supplies may be bought at bottom prices.
 The freight car congestion Is being considerably removed by active efforts on the part of railroad arrangements.