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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24
MIKE THEM AL WORK.

7 IS within the power of the government to say that
man Of military age shall not work as a waiter or waste
his time gambler or in any Of the many parasitic
ealng And through the local draft boards and the other
machinery which it has built up since war was declared
L is likewise possible for to secure 100 per cent enforce
ment Of any regulation that may be made
But in this state and in this community particularly there
are many iders, and worse who are above the military
age. AS a matter Of fact most Of The notorious parasites
Of this city are above the military age They are however
well within the scope OF the state vagrancy act which says
that every between Is and 90 must work at least 80
hours per week at some useful occupation
This law has been enforced except in superficial
way. West Virginia originated the fundamentally sound
idea that al lime Ike The present it is the duty Of every
able bodied man, matter what his station in life to
work enough 10 make it certain Thai he is producer and
not yet the law has never been given The local
support That has had in most OF TIE states which adopted
The principle The explanation IS that in Wet Virginia
local officers do not have tie respect for law as such
that is required in other states.
But we have come 10 point where the stale law will
have to be enforced il the Governor finds necessary
70 bring strong pressure of kind upon the local au-
lhonGes II would be rank discrimination 10 interfere arb-
Ranly with the IN which a man % or 30 years
Nd say. obtains his living while ~ or - is permitted
p DO as he pea;cs IN open violation Of the state law The
TACT that The two under two different govern
e"" "OuIu ho' MAKE looN any me less UNJUST IN the
eyes OF the public and especially the eyes of the younger
mans friends.
The principal argument in favor Of the passage Of
strong sedion statute that the people were taking the
law into their own hands with tragic results The same
thing will happen in West Virginia if the local authorities
DO not enforce the state law against deness after July
when the federal government begins to put in force its work
Dr fight regulations.
The authorizes at Charleston should warn the local gov.
imments just of their duty to enforce the SO
hour law and Of the danger to the public peace which
failure to act will entail, and then if they do not heed
they should be dealt with in summary fashion America
Will soon have million men on the firing line It is time
TOT he people back here at home to get on war basis
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24

One Of the great evils that has grown up in Congress
Is the appropriation bill rider by which measures which
would not have ghost Of show If compelled to stand
upon their own bottoms slipped through That in
itself is bad enough but yesterday this practice was
given new twist in the House which gives it the aspect
OF legislative outrage The appropriation for the pay
Of county agents in the agricultural bill never more
needed than right now IS hedged about that it is not
available unless the Pr sident issues a proclamation
ioroIdding the use Of food for the manufacture Of
liquors The merits OF absolute prohibition enter here
only slightly The big thing is that one Of the most
important legitimate interests Of the country is being
eopardzed in effort to force the hand of the Execu
tive II Congress is willing to play that kind Of black
hand game il ought to be made to understand that It
must pick ont sSme less meritorious item for its pur-
poses. one Of the pork bills for instance way could
be iolnd to make any OF them the same purpose
without doubt
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24

Of face powder contain N addition 70
the rice powder, other ingis lients
which irritate the delicate membranes
Of the eye.
OF two dozen samples Of Soeallod
rice powder analysed BY laboratory
experts only six we're found 70 contaia
any rice at all while only two eonSlsl,
ed entirely Of rice.
In applying powder to the face won.
on will find It is much safer 10 use q
cloth and rub the powder On the shin.
rather than to apply Il with q puR.
By the latter method the powder &
driven upward and lodges on the moist
eyeball. The tears change Il into q
n ucilasin0us substance which lodges
behind the eyelids and produces tae
annoying and injurious symptoms
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24

Must have been caused BY the re-.
ceipt in POtsdam Of the news that the
United States has taken the lid on in
the matter Of raising arms.
First England beat the Teut speed
in the matter Of raising and equipplnE
armies.
|. Now We are beating the British.
u this thing keeps up much longer
wen make the TeutS look IKE a lot OF
'ptkoTs even in their chosen game.
On the last loop Of the Red Cross
'G3lVe now.
H.. II you haven't been asked 10 con.
tribute It will Be perfectly proper to
go around AID make a'roar about II
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24
Frank M, Sharpe With
the Kelley Music Co..

Frank NJ. Sharpe. who has been
associated with the c. a. House COM
pany of Wheeling as store manager
for the FairmOnt branch Of that con-
Germ, has severed his connection with
the same and has joined the Kelley
Music company. which is local repre-
setative of the Davis. Burkham &
Tylor company, and which also has a
branch store at Monongah Mr.
Sharpe is one of the veterans in the
music business in this vicinity, prac-
tically all OF his life having been
spent in that line Of work and most
Of 1t in the community hereabouts.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24
HEALTH HINTS.

One does not have 10 90 10 war these
days to be menaced BY powder, for
some preparations Of face powder are
particularly dangerous. They cause
inflammation Of the eyes.
Obviously this form Of inflammation
occurs almost exclusively among WON.
en-. Tho victims complain that the
vision is blurred, that they cannot read
or sew for any length Of time, that the
lids burn and itch, sometimes intoleF.
ably and that rubbing only sggravateS
the itching.
These symptoms are caused by the
fate that many Of the cheaper grades
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24
FaiTmORt Man RejOGS
Daughter Can Resume
Studies

Everything my little 12.year-Old
girl ate distressed her; even glass
OF water would cause her to belch gas
and she was unable to go 10 school for
nearly 4 year. / bought her a bottle
Of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, and
since taking II she is eating us out
Of house and home and is attending
school again" It is a simple, harm.
less preparation that removes the cat
arrhal mucus from the intestinal tract
and allays ;he Inflammation which
causes practically all stomach. liver
and intestinal ailments including ap
pendicitis. One dose will convince
or money refunded.
Cranes Drug Store, H.-H. Drug Co.,
Prescription Pharmacy, Warrington,
W. Va
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24

Then II you are still mad, after drop
ping a big contribution. you can 90 up
to the court house and take your sat
isfaction out Of Bill.
Now that the government has put
its foot down in non useful employ.
ment clerks in stores that do not ad,
vertise had better look for jobs in
stores that do.
SSS
Too much loaling time in the kind
they work in.
Hih the Hun is reported to be all
set for his next drive.
..r
And this time the receiving end ls
all set too.
So, let's gNr
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24

Army pay appropriations on basis Of OOO. 900 men
and ordnance appropriations on basis Of 600 600
men have been approved at Washington, and every
branch Of the government is preparing for an army
biz as can be equipped Evidently there is much reason
Tor the statements that the offensive which the Ger
mans are expected to begin within few hours may he
the decisive action Of the great war In the race of
such preparations unless Hndenburg can infct mill
tary disaster of the first magnitude upon the Allies he
cannot hope to win the any more than Lee hoped
to win for the South after Gettysburg.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24
A May Shower Of

- NAoy OaNOWSA VA
Lovely UndeFmuSinS
Their assortments COM
prise every desirable type
you could possibly require
trimmed as richly or finish
ed as simply as you could
possibly desire. So there
is nothing to prevent you
from making numbers Of
excellent selections. This
too, at prices that will en-.
able you to retain in your
purse a good bit Of the
sum that you would be re-
quested to pay for linger-
AC VI SlIIIIIdE WOEIH else"
where.
We are Just Now Fea.
turing in our window dis
play "BILLIEBURKES"
the cool. comfortable, SEN
sible, ONE-PIECE sleep
ing garments at $3.50 and
$500.
Also Dainty Gowns at
75c, $1.OO, SIPS, $1.5O.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24
RUFF STUFF

Personal and private to the Bell Run
loafoT;
Folks out your way are onto your
curves and they're gonna get you Il
you don't watch out.
'fGd5iL
Even the Fairmont cops say they
would pinch you II you lived inside the
corporation. sf
50 you must be an aggravated case.
-
seismogTaphS in this country 70.
loraod hoaVy earth shocks this morn.
~ ~ ~
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24
THE MONEY WELL SPENT.

n HERE much satisfaction in studying The map show
/ ing where the Red Gross funds CO. The big sums
Of the money thus far spent have been devoted TO
the peoples who most needed help
Figuring the per capita basis it is Belgium. Russian
Poland. Serbia, Rumana and Armenia. that have got
the bulk Of the funds. True France has received over
$30000000 and is therefore an exception among the big
nations receiving Red Gross aid Bu France once saved US
and we must her now though every true American in
the land 20 broke
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24

After two or three of 1t the theory behind the
German practice Of bombing Red Cross hospitals and
undefended cities remains unfathomable in civilized
countries but one Of the results is to make the armies
OF the Allied nations fight all the harder whenever they
close with the Huns. Another result will be to make
tne peace terms all the more humilang to the Ger
mans when the Germans at last forced to admit de-
feat.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24
Nay "a 1918
PrOtectiveServiCe The AimOf This GOodStore

Out of the blue expanse
of the South Pacific there
arises Atolls, or Coral Is
lands, whose storm pro-
tected lagoons afford ha-
ven for many a storm
tossed ship.
Growing slowly, but
surely, their thousands Of
INTERVIEWING branches
formed a whole impervi-
Gus to storms.
So inthis store, we have
built through constant
study of ever changing
conditions and continual
bettermen of our service
to yOu-a wall that shuts
out uncertainty and doubt
that protects you from
the many merchandise
perpleXities Of the times
and makes this a safe,
pleasant place to trade.
Satisfactory prices are
guaranteed by our Drive
Against Rising Costs.
CONVINCE YOURSELF
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24
What People Say
and Some Side Remarks

Hon. John w. Davis, solicitor gen
eral Of the United States, who made
an address here Wednesday night,
said:
1T would not surprise me TO
pick up the morning paper any
time now and find that the great
second offensive drive Of the Ger.
mans was on"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24

Hon ]. NJ Jacobs, who is proml.
nent in the work of the local draft
board, puts no faith in the rumor 20.
ing the rounds yesterday that all the
boys at Camp Lee were on their way
to Germany now, leaving just enough
at camp to break in newcomers. He
gays:
But do think there are going
to be a lot Of American boys in
this next drive and the losses are
apt to bring the war h.ne TO IT,"
United States in awful foym. Just
think Of the British loss of $4,000
men in the last drive and what
might happen to American boys
who are likely to be in the front
line of battle"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24

Hon. o. S. Mckinney, who is close
ly watching the progress Of "Th,
Great War said This morning:
Il would not be surprised If the
second drive started this morning
from what the papers say. Unless
the Germans have some new meth.
cd Of warfare they will be driven
back and this time / think they
VIII be forced back 70 the Rhine"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24

Louisianas legislature yesterday by tie vote in the
senate failed to approve the federal prohibition
ment This is the first state to vote adversely but no
ground has been lost for Louisiana is one of the wet
states. Ten states have already accepted the amend
ment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24

People who think the West Virginia vagrancy act IS
too drastic are invited to give little thought to the
North Dakota law which went into effect yesterday and
which requires every between IS and so years of
age to work "a hours each week That is three hours
per day more than the West Virginia measure requires
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24

PUTTING Us RIGHT WITH LATIN AMERICA
Is reported that committee of business men mostly
from New York. is beng organized under government.
America. p''N'N' -''N-
AZ now understood this committee is to work during the
war It should continue after the war; Il should be Der
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24
IT'S 4 HOT PLACE.

tgNVIE only want place in the SUM-" Chancellor
w Won Hertlng has got around to this plaintve
old gag once more.
1t ever country were fully in the sum- Germany is.
For haf-centuy she was in the shadow. secretly ed
eating mvenng, organizing, plotting to perpe,rae the
ioule't CRIME upon humanity ever conceived The full
light OF the sun is now upon her. The world sees her as
me deadly enemy Of human progress and happiness No
more light needed to reveal her designs or her character
She can no longer hide and work in the dark. Not the
slightest cloud covers her prstenOn Of honor Her repre-
lnaves are regarded spies throughout the world and
heres no nation. not among those which she uses as
tools that has any doubt to the sincerity or value of her
representation
She's in the sun all right And she's blis,ering.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24
SHORT AND SNAPPY

director General McAdOo used very effective
method OF convincing President Huntington OF the Vir
oman Railroad, that the Government is operating the
Notwithstanding Sentinel '
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24

when the Fuel Administration experts can isolate
1u Lnu some means of destroying the Iay-o bug Coke
bauvets 100 per cent concentration plan will
NOT De needed-COnnellsville Courier
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24

once more is reported that the German navy is get
Deen ooosted?-Wheeng Telegraph
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-05-24

JAWS PEPsoToNE.
Will Relieve Indigestion.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-15
WINTER SPORTS
CLAIM ATTENTION
YOUNG AMERICA

The entire younger generation Of
Chitkasha, and many of the seniors
have grabbed opportunity firmly by
the hand and are engaged in the
pastime of sleighing, while sleighing
is good
The favorite method of obtaining
motive power is to hitch behind" a
passing automobile and be whirled
away. TO be sure, there are several
overworked animals of the "Old Dob
bin variety on the job, but strong
preference is shown to the automo-
bile. Motorists were accommodating
and many of the passing cars are
trailing fro none to half a dozen
sleds loaded with more or less young
America. Indications today were
that the sport would be continued,
as there is still an abundance of ice
Skating on the ponds is reported to
he splendid.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-15
Cheese Muff for Sunday Tea.

4he housekceper always appreciates
q recipe of something that can be con
cocted out of things in the houseP
when unexpected company drops in for
Sunday supper. Cheese muif is de-
Hcious and "fling," also, and its in
gradients are always to be had in the
Saturday stocked larder, for whether
or not one expects to use II, It is al
ways wise 10 have half pound of
cheese in the house over Sunday.
For cheese nuff. butter three or four
slices Of bread and place in a baking
dish Between the slices put salt and
pepper and grated cheese. Beat up
two eggs in a pint of milk; pour over
She bread: CRATE cheese on top and put
iuto the oven while you are getting
supper In half an hour the ingredi-
ents win have become fluffy ''muG, "
brown and bubbling on top. and unbe-
lieyabIy dellcious--until you have tried
1t,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-15
For Itching Torture

There is one remedy that seldom fails
to stop itching torture and relieve skin
irritation and that makes the skin soft,
clear and healthy.
Any druggist can supply you with
zemo, which generally overcones all
skin diseases. Acne, eczema, itch, pim-
pies. rashes, blackheads, in most cases
give way to zemo. Frequently, minor
blemishes disappear overnight. Itching
usually stops instantly. Zemo is a safe,
antiseptic liquid, clean, easy to use and
dependable. 1t costs only 35c; an extra
large bottle, S1.00. It will not stain, is
not greasy or sticky and is positively
safe for tender, sensitive skins. r
N The Z. w. Rose Co., Cleveland. Q
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-15
CARNEGIE LIBRARY BULLETIN

Gaylord Bros or Syracuse, New
York, have issued an Emergency War
List of books. The Carnegie Library
las the following titles from the list:
Noyes-.Lord of Misrule.
Observation-Disclosures No. 10.
Blenoau-The Nurses Story.
Empey-Over the Top.
Turczynourcz-W When the Prussians
Came to Poland.
Keeping up with Lizzie
Bennett-How to Live on Twenty.
four Hours a Day.
Locke-The wonderful Year.
Wells-Mr. Britling Sees it Through
God, the Invisible King.
Canning Tomatoes in the Home.
Poultry Management.
Standard Varieties Of Chickens.
Canning Vegetables IN the Home.
Canning of Fruits and Vegetables.
How to Select Foods.
Principles of Nutrition.
The Library is daily receiving u. s.
Farmers Bulletins which will be of
great help in practicing war economy
The following have recently been re-
ceived:
Drying Fruits and Vegetables in the
Home
Home Canning by the one-period Cola
ack Method.
Preparation Of vegetables Tor rne
Table.
Small Vegetable Garden.
Nuts and their uses and food.
Fresh fruits and vegetables as con
servers of other staple foods.
Three short courses in home max
Homemade fireless cookers and
their use.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-15
ASK FIRMS
GIVE AID
WITH ADS

A letter has been received from w
], Pettee state merchant representa-
tive Of the United States Food Ad-
ministration, requesting that each
merchant insert in his advertising, a
line calling the attention of the pub
lie to the food conservation problem.
The letter follows:
Il am enclosing in this letter bul-
letin No. which is issued by our
government urging upon the retail
merchants the necessity of advertis
irg, each in his way, the problem of
conserving the food products of this
country. Do not misunderstood this
circular, 1t is not intended for the
grocery merchants, but for the hand
lers of ether classes of merchandise,
who should insert in all their adyer
tisements at least one of these sug
gestions, and should also place signs
in prominent parts Of their stores
calling the public's attention to the
food conservation problem.
Trusting that you will see fit to
do this, and thereby do at least a
part OF your BIT" l remain,
Respectfully yours,
''W. ]. Pettee,
State Merchant Representative.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-15
PASS FUEL
SHORTAGE
IN GRADY

All danger Of a serious shortage
has passed in Chickasha as cars of
coal have been arriving daily since
the storm began here last week. At
present there are about six cars of
coal in the various yards and about
half of this has been sold so there
is about one hundred tons of coal
here now for sale
Other cars are expected in daily
and eight cars Of emergency coal
have been billed out of Henryerra
to this city. Mr.. Frey, city fuel ad-
miuistrator, in speaking of the stu
alton tlis morning, said, 81 do not
think there will be serious short
age of coal here as we have just re.
ceived about six cars Of coal this
week ana only about half Of this has
been sold Dealers are expecting
other cars in every day and this, to.
gether with the eight cars that are
on the way from Henryetta will make
enough to tide us over the cold
weather when any danger of short
age will be removed. The people
are adjusting themselves to the sit
uation and no longer make a rush
when shortage is in sight as they
can see that the situation will be
cared for"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-15
ATTEnTioN, MODERN wooDMEN

The annual installation Of the Off
GERS of the Banner Camp No 11,T39
will occur in connection with the
regular meeting of the camp on Tues
day night, January 18th, when the
following officers will be installed:
John Niehaus. past consul; w j.
aBoon consul; f. w. White advis-
or; DR. G. S. Foster, banker; D. E.
Emerson clerk; J. II. Thompson,
escort; DR. w II. Cook, b. w. Lub-
man and James Williamson, trustees.
The semi-annual reports of the
clerk and banker Will also be read
and other important business consid-
cred. We will have as our guests
the ladies' of the Royal Neighbors
and after the business session re.
freshmebts will be served, informal
talks fol- the good or the order"
had, and good, social hour will be
enjoyed
We u;ge a full attendance of the
membership Visiting Woodmen, or
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-01-15
BUMPER CROPS OF WORLD
Grain Production, According to Fig
ures Compiled by international In
etltute Of Agriculture, Huge.

Bumper world crops of corn, oats,
potatoes. rice. sugar beets and tobac-
co for 1917 are shown by estimates
compiled by the International Institute
Of Agriculture at Rome, made public
by the department of agriculture
Wheat rye, barley and haXseed how
ever, have fallen below the fve-year
average of production, from 1911 to
1915.
The production Of wheat in II coun-
tries, not including the central pow
crs was 1865 100000 bushels, S5,6 per
cent Of the last five-ycar average.
Corn raised amounted to 3,312S00,000
bushels. which is 14.1 per cent greater
ehan the average production for the
same period Other crops are estimat-
ed as follows:
Rye, l47O00,00O bushels S2.2 per
cent; barley. 587O0000o bushels, 96
per cont, oats. e.6s2, ,000000 bushels,
1872 per cent; rice, 70,0O0,000 bushels,
1853 per cent; flaxseed, 9S000,OO0
bushels. COS per cent; potatoes, 49,
100000 bushels, 1924 per cent sugar
bcots, 100000 short tons 1906 per
cont; tobacco, 1,1S6,000,0J0 pounds,
f2Oa per cent