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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-06
THE NEW LIFE
BY ZOE ADKINS
Of the ViqiIantes.

This is an Intermission: Time stands
still,
And we-as lost as children in a haze
To take from some heritage of other
days
Forgotten faith and unsupported will;
We have gone back. like children, to our
knees,
And we have learned the sad and spIen-
did pride
OF those whose dearest gloriously died,
Knowing our own face Death across the
seas.
oh, after this-when joy-bells ring out
peace,
And home our war-tired heroes come
again,
Shall we not vow ourselves, when war
shall cease.
To a new life, and prove that not in
vain
We saw the Prussian sword drawn from
its sheath
And neutral lands-and children-fall be-
meath?
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THE FASHION OF 1918
BY ISOBEL FIELD.
of the ViQilantes.

Her hat was plainly old fashioned,
and the ribbon that adorned it had evil
IDENTIFY been cleaned and pressed with
hot iron her tailor-made suit, though
we'll fitting, was faded in color and cut
in the mode of year before last but
she walked down Fifth avenue among
the best-dressed women in the world
with swing of the skirts and noble
condescension of glance that attracted
my attention. I watched her with in
terest, sauntering little ahead and
stopping at shop windows to study her
as she passed.
Was she great painter, authoress
or poet pulled up with her well-deserv-
ed fame? No, her face was not famil-
lar, as, in these days of newspaper
photography it would be were she of
the elect. She was neither young nor
strikingly beautiful, yet why the grand
manner as Of one above the common
herd?
Suddenly she paused beside me to
cast an Indifferent glance at dazzling
array of diamonds in shop window
and then discovered the secret of her
proud bearing. What need had she of
fine clothes or feathers in her haiti
She was dressed in the height of the
fashion of 1918. On the breast of her
shabby jacket she wore a little service
bar and on that bar were three blue
stars!
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ing them in good condition and keep
ing them well painted.
Not only is good maintenance a
soun1 business proposition that no
farmer can afford to put off to a later
time, but it is also especially desir-
able at the present time, for the pres
eryation of building materials, is
means of further conserving our ma
tional resources. There can certainly
be no better way of aiding in the war
against waste than by protecting
through every means at our disposal
the enormous investment we have in
our dwellings and farm buildings as
well as city property.
Barn for Valuable Cows.
A good example of well-built and
well-cared-for farm building is shown
in the accompanying design. 1t is a
barn for valuable dairy cows.
Dairy cattle, like everything else,
have gone way up in price. 1t doesn't
take much of a COW today to sell at
500, and plenty of thoroughbreds are
bringing ten times that amount
They are worth it, too. A hight priced
COW is often the biggest money maker
for her owner, and, the best food pro-
ducer for the nation.
Valuable dairy cows should be well
housed. No animal can produce eff
GENTLY when stabbed in an uncomfort-
able or insanitary way. A clean stall
and clean manager, plenty of sunshine
and fresh air. protection from the cold,
and pure drinking water plped to the
stall and within reach at all times, add
anywhere from 10 to so per cent to
the yield from each COW over what 1t
would be under the ordinary neglected
conditions of stabling and feeding.
Any COW that's worth keeping at all,
is worth taking care Of and housing
in the proper stable. For thorough
breds-prize stock-it pays to 90 still
further and give them quarters in line
with their value.
Such barn is illustrated here. The
driveway across the barn is special.
Some would dispense with this. there
by gaining stall room for six npre
cows. AS it is, the layout is generous
in size.
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the surface to which it is applied in
definitely from moisture and decay.
Economy in Painting.

the surface to which it is applied in
definitely from moisture and decay.
Economy in Painting.
True economy is in keeping farm
buildings well painted at all times. A
paint film on a few square yards of
surface costs but little, yet it will pro-
tect and beautify several dollars
worth of surface for many years. To
leave surface implanted for several
years will "save" in paint by a few
cents for every square yard of sur
face, but it will cost several dollars
in structural materials wasted and
beyond repair When buildings are
painted frequently, they are always
well protected, the surface is in bet
ter condition for repainting, less paint
is required and the appearance of the
property is always at it's best. The
cost represents the lowest possible
rate of insurance.
Nothing shows more clearly the
value of good painting and repairs
than the attitude of bankers in max
ing loans on farm property. A care
full inquiry of leading bankers shows
that a farmer can borrow all the way
from five to fifty per cent more when
his buildings are well painted and in
good condition than when they appear
neglected.
The average increased loan value
under such conditions is considerable.
Bankers take this attitude not only
because well-painted Buildings are well
preserved and better security but be-
cause where houses, barns, fences and
tools are well taken care of the as
sumption is that the farm is a profit
able proposition and the farmer
good client. A well-kept farm is in
variably an indication of thrift, and
the banker knows that money can
safely be loaned to the thrifty farmer.
The same line of reasoning applies,
of course, to the selling value of farm
property. Farms with buildings in
good order invariably sell more read
lily and for a higher price than those
whose appearance indicates that the
farm was an improbable venture. 1t
is common knowledge among real es-
tate men that well-painted farm build
ings bring an increased price out of
all proportion to the cost of maintain
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made a boast that you couldn't back
up, did you?
If your town falls down on this
matter, the country win suffer-a lit
tie. 1t will not suffer a great deal,
because most of the towns are not
going to fall down On it. But if your
town falls down on this matter, your
town will suffer more than a little.
You know what happens to trade
when the farmers all around are
short on crops and have barely
enough money to scrimp by with.
Commercial Clubs Should Act
Take the matter up at the next
meeting of the commercial club or
board of trade. Or, better still, call a
special meeting. YcI have influence
enough to do it or have it done. Here
is what Clarence Ousley, assistant
secretary of agriculture of the United
States, says about it:
"To render this assistance to the
farmer and to the nation, the local
commercial club or business mems
association should appoint labor rep
resentative or a small and active COM
mittee on farm labor. This labor
representative or committee should
make canvass of the business men,
clerks and others in the town who
have had farm experience and who
are willing to close or leave their
places of business on certain days or
afternoons, or for long periods, and
go out on the neighboring farms to
help. This labor representative or
committee should either get in touch
with the farmers themselves or with
an agent representing the farmers,
such as the master of the Grange, the
president of the union, the manager
of the cooperative creamery or store,
or the county agricultural agent, and
ascertain just how many men each
farmer can use to advantage during
good weather and particularly during
certain rush periods in planting, cul-
tivating, or harvesting. With this in
formation on the farm labor needs
and the number Of workers available,
the committee can assign the men
who have volunteered to help in this
emergency to the various farms In
the neighborhood."
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Floor Plan of Dairy Barn.

will be steadily decreasing. and it is
hardly possible that any but higher
prices will result. On the other hand
should the war come to an end in the
near future, 1t is not likely that the
general range of prices will show an
appreciate decrease for many years
The war undoubtedly will be followed,
in this country, by an unprecedented
period of building, which, in conjunc-
ton with the enormous reconstruction
necessary in Europe, will for a long
time prevent a return to normal prices.
Insurance Against Deterioration.
But whatever the effect of the war
on prices, money spent now on prop
erty maintenance cannot we'll be bet
ter spent. The fact that building ma
terials are higher in price than ever
ment is just that much more valu-
able. 1t is always cheaper to keep
property in good condition than to re-
place it. 1t Is even more so at the
present time. Good upkeep now is
insurance against having to make re-
placements at a time when they will
be almost prohibitive in cost.
A practical builder in explaining
what he meant by good maintenance
said the other day: Repairs and
painting when necessary" He placed
his emphasis on the last two words
1t is as impossible to make up at a
later date for paint and repairs on
buildings that have been neglected
as it is to take out insurance after
buildings have burned to the ground
Painting, like insurance, has for its
object protection, and to be effective
it must be done on time.
Paint is so ordinarily considered as
beautifier that very often not enough
thought is given to its protective func-
tions. Actually building coated with
sheets of India rubber would not be
as well protected from decay as a
structure that has been well painted
because the rubber is not nearly so dur
able as an elastic film of properly pre-.
pared paint. A paint film one one
thousandth of an inch in thickness, as
long as 1t remains intact, will protect
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Farm Labor Problem.

The farm labor problem is one that
affects not the farmer alone.
1t is a problem that affects the city
man and in the solution of which the
city man must help.
Study the problem as it applies to
the farming communities on which
you and your business depend for the
largest measure of success.
Write to the department of agricul-
ture, Washington, d. c.. for copy
of "The Fam Labor Problem Man
power Sufficient if Properly Modified
by Cooperation and Community Ac-
ton"
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FARM AND CITY MAN

Spend five minutes thinking
over what you owe to the farm.
Very likely it gave you the
stamina and strength of charac-
ter that has made you a success
in the business world. Certain
ly, it has given those things to
some of the men upon whom you
rely for maintaining that sue
cess.
In one way or another, direct
ly or indirectly, ii gives you a
large part, probably the bulk, of
your business.
Without it's contribution Of
food, neither your home nor
your business house could con-
tinue in existence.
That is what the farm means
and has meant to most city
men. You will know best just
what it means to you.
Now, having thought it over.
remember that the farm is in
such dire need of labor as it
has never known before.
And get ready to do what you
can toward repaying the debt
you owe the farm-not repaying
1t so much to the farm, either,
as paying it to your country in
d genuinely patriotic service.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-06
KEEP BUILDINGS
IN GOOD REPAIR
Investment in Paint Is Good In
surance, Says Expert.
CANNOT WELL BE POSTPONED
Work Necessary to Protect Structures
From Deterioration Should Not
Await Reduction in
Prices.

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject of building work on the farm, for
the readers of this paper. On account of
his wide experience as Editor Author and
Manufacturer he is, without doubt, the
highest authority on all these subjects.
Address all inquiries to William A. Rad
fayd, No 1927 Prairie avenue, Chicago,
Ill, and only inclose three-cent stamp for
reply.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-06-06
PASSING OF Mr.. JOHNSTON
BY isoBEL FIELD
of the ViQiIantes.

The traditional Englishman, he Of
the eyeglass and the haw-haw man
ner, has been thrown into the discard.
The last four years have changed our
views ON many things and today when
we think Of Britisher 1t is not as
we used to see him, in caricature, but
as he is, a simple, likable, friendly
chap, and "a first-class fighting man."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12
FOR sALE-MIsCELLANEOUS

 ? 125-H r. return tubular boilers ? 100-H F. return tubular boilers. l 60-H. P return tubular boiler. 1 50-H. P. fire box boiler. 2 250-H P. Wickes water tube boilers l 250-HP. Mining vertical boiler. 40-H P vertical boiler. 3 2O-H P vertical boilers. 1 20-H. F. vertical boiler. 1 I5-H F. vertical boiler 1 Ingersoll Seargeant Class A. 12oO-fooy compressor, 1 Curtis belt-driven compressor, 13xSx12, 250 feet 1 Platt Iron Works Jet condenser. 1SxS0x24. 1 9o-K W. G. F. single phase, genera tor, together with 12x14 American Ball engine. 1 10x12 Erie center crank engine. 1 Sx12 Atlas slide valve engine. 1 3O0-H. P. Cochrane feed water heater. 1 50o-H. P. Cochrane feed water heater. l 2500-H. F. Cochrane feed water heater. 1 3x6 Dean of Holyoke pump. 1 1Ox16xs Ax1o Worthington pump. l 14xStax10 Worthington pump. 1 40-inch by 16-foot air receiver. open top water tank. 2000 gallons ca paciky. 1 pair Howe railroad track scales, 4e feet long. 1 pair Fairbanks railroad track scales. 42 feet long. CRAWFoRD-vAUGHAN BOILER AND LOCOMOTIVE WORKS, BIRMING-
 HAM ALA
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SALESMAN wanted to call on the banks and business houses in all or por- ton of the cities in Alabama with our line of calendars, leather specialties, signs and novelties; one of the most attractive, complete and moderate priced lines in the country; exclusive territory assigned if desired; commits sions liberal and paid promptly; we want man over 30 who can and will devote his whole time and attention to our line with an idea of forming a per- manent and profitable connection with us. Write Sales Manager Kalamazoo Advertising Co.,. Kalamazoo, Mich. at once.
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SALESMEN WANTED

IF you are a Specially salesman capable of earning more than 5000 per year and ambitious for bigger things, We have an opening for you; to take care of our rapidly increasing business, we have just completed the most modern factory in America for the manufacture of art calendars, monthly service, engraved greetings, pencils, penholders and other specialties for advertising; at the pres ent time we have splendid territory available in Alabama, Georgia and few other sections. Apply by mail, giv- ing full particulars to J. M. Saunders. Sales Manager, The Blanchard Co, Au- rora III.
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W A N T ED- Two young ladies who have a thorough knowledge in boys furnish ing lines; to those who can qualify we have perma- nant positions. Call after 9 o'clock tomorrow and see MT. Green, general mana ger, Louis Saks Cloth ing Go.
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HELP WANTED MALE

WANTED-Boys' clothing salesmen; we have perma- nent positions for two ex- have a thorough knowl- edge of dealing with boys; who know how to fit clothing as we'll as sell it. Call after 9 o'clock tomor- row and see MT. Green, gen. eral manager, Louis Saks Clothing Co.
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CORSET salesladies wanted. We have permanent posi- tions for two corset sales ladies; preference will be given those who have had experience in fitting as well as selling. Call after 9 o'clock tomorrow and see MT. Green, general mana ger, Louis Saks Clothing Go.
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IF you are live wire with sales ability and own a Ford we can offer you the money making opportunity of life time-a brand new proposition backed up by national advertising; absolute ly no competition. We have openings for three men in Alabama, two i'll Georgia. Write today. Detroit Gaso- line Gauge Co, Southern Branch IFS s. Front st, Memphis, Tenn.
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old, reliable business in- stitution employing 1000 salesmen and doing worldwide business desires to get in touch with some high-class sales men under 36 years of age who wish to identify themselves with a business they will be proud Of and an institu tion that will recognize ability and sterling character. Commission basis; weekly advance. If you are satisfied with less than 5000 per year do not ap- ply w. Futon, POS Farley Bldg.
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SPECIALITY salesmen familiar with confectionery or drug trade to sell prop osition of unusual merit that nets cus- toner cash profits; successful manufac- turing concern, well rated, established 20 years can place one or two men in local territories; men average from 5000 to $60o0 annually; one sale nets $50 and up; live leads furnished from exten- sive advertising. Address General Sales Manager. 15o1 Van Buren, Indianapolis, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12

ENORMOUS wartime demand of this wonder of a money maker, which we exclusively own and control, clears up- ward of $20 per day for salesmen be- cause of the absolute war necessity Government creates the demand; every merchant, manufacturer, professional man, farmer buys. Write quick for exclusive protected territory and trial offer; larger territories assigned to salesmen qualifying for sales managers S position to handle a crew of several men of their own. The Jerome N. Laadt Organization, S. Dearborn st, Chicago ILL
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AGENTS WANTED

AN old, well-established life insurance company will soon have an opening in Atlanta for live general agent, ca pablo of developing the territory. Ex perience not necessary; responsible man now in other lines will be consid- cred; the opportunity of lifetime to build for the future. Correspondence solicited and held confidential. Reply, Manager, care Age-Herald, Birming- ham, Ala.
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SaIesmen in Alabama
HELP WANTED-MALE AND

HELP WANTED-MALE AND
 FEMALE MOBILIZING THE MAN POWER OF THE MA TON TO WIN THE WAR AND DEFEAT KAISER able-bodied, unem- ployed person in America should do his or her all in this greatest crisis. THE U. s. EMPLOYMENT SERVICE, 26 N. 18TH ST, PHONE MAIN 941, is the official clearance house of the government for labor of all kinds, male and female, white and col order.
 Register your name at this office. List your needs, so that we may be able to help you.
 LOCAL NEEDS GIVEN
 PREFERENCE.
 SERVICE FREE
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IF you are a live wire with sales abil- ity and own Ford, we can offer you the money making opportunity of a lifetime; brand new proposition. backed up by national advertising; ab- solutely no competitions we have open ings for three men in Alabama, two in Georgia; write today. Detroit Gasoline Gauge Co, Southern Branch, IFS South Front st, Memphis, Tenn.
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chiropractics, sanitariums, hospitals, high-class hair dressing parlors, Turkish bath estab- lishments, pr. Kruse's famous gold medal sulphur bath cabinets are now ready to be placed in this territory. You know what sulphur vapor baths will do and their benefits to sick peo- pie, The profits are enormous. Will give exclusive territory; no competition. Write at once for catasog and terms. United System,'' 447-S Loeb Arcade, Minneapolis, Minn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12

W WANTED-Cleaners, press CTS and spotters for our dry cleaning department; must be willing to work either night or day; government work; good pay for those who are capable; must come at once. Montgomery French Dry Cleaning and Laundry Co.,, Montgomery, Ala.
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SITUATIONS WANTEp-FEMALE

-
  WAN ANTED-Employmen by young lady of 20 years in office or clerical capacity; i; well educated. intelligent. some exper- fence and willing to work for moderate salary a. first; satisfactory references. P-14 care Age-Herald YOUNG lady who has finished steno- graphic course, wishes position as ste nographer and office assistant; willing to start on moderate salary: refer ence. Address, Stenographer, Age-Her- aid.
 YOUNG lady wishes position as office assistant; can operate typewriter; req sonable salary. Address z-1s, care Age-Herald.
 YOUNG lady desides position as stenog- raper, bookkeeper or office assistant. Address, Box 196, Meridian. Miss. YOUNG LADY WANTS POSITION GENERAL OFFICE WORK. CALL MAIN 40SS.
 AGENTS WANTED N~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~><~~~~~
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WANTED-Exper retail shoe and clothing salesman. good pay to right man; state age and exper- fence and reference in answering. F. Q. Box 652, Sheffield, Ala.
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WHY PAY MORE? Hats cleaned and blocked, look like new, 35e; work manship guaranteed; suits cleaned and pressed.
 AMERICAN MATTERS
 PIP 1-2 2d. Ave, N.
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FOR SALE-One complete blaming mill outfit, ROW being operated and can De seen here, consisting of 1 stationary 40 h. p. boiler and engine 1 Hall & Brown 15xe machine, line shafts, belts. pulleys, etc, complete blow-pipe sys- tenn, l lumber trimmer; price. 5000 f. o. b, cars. Apply or write to R. K. Dent. Akron Ala,
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WANTED-Four boys over 15 years o fage to learn tin- ner's trade. Apply Monday morning. George F. Vince lock. 109 s. 21st st.
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FOR. SALE

No. Garvin milling machine Beaman & Smith milling machine, with horizontal and vertical spindles. l IA" Wallcott crank shaper 16' American crank shaper l 24' drill press ? new 20' drill presses. l 20'x10 Flather lathe. 1 1T'xS' Gray lathe 4'xS' Pratt & Whitney lathe l 14'x6' Flather lathe l 14'x6' Blaisdel lathe 1 10"xzG Jaw crusher l 6'xS" Blaisdell belt-driyen air com. pressor. Holstsns engines, slide-valve engines, boaers. motors, steam and belt driven pumps.
 CHAS. J. GEOHEGAN
 MACHINERY CO.
 15 s. 2oth St. Birmingham, Ala.
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COOK WANTED = M a n preferred; good home and good salary to right party. Address Cliff Road, care Age-Herald.
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FOR SALE-Second-hand restaurant outfits. tents, cash regf5ter. offics furniture, showcases, grocery and meat boxes, in fact most anything n secondhand goods. furniture and household goods of all kinds; see us; We buy, sell and exchange. Sou. Auc. and Stor. Co. H. c. GOODMAN, Li- censed Auctioner Sales solicited. 2eX Sd ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12

DON'T wash automobile; dry clean them with Lightning Cleanser; every car owner buys on sight; wonderful money making proposition for agents; sales guaranteed: free details. Lightning Mfg Co.,, Cincinnati.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12

PEAS FOR SALE-Best Whippoorwills grown on Sand mountain, $2.50 pei bushel, mixed peas for g. 40 per busheE white table peas 5 cents pound, or de' livered for cents pound in 5-poun6 lots or more by parcel post. Send me an order quick. J. A. Collier, Boaz, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12

FOR SALE-One 71s-ton refrigeratIna plant, consisting of pump. ammolis tanks cooling coils and piping; alsd one cold storage box, 40 it. F It. containing three rooms; will sell at bargain. Address Heber Candy Co., 2011-17 Ave. A. Birmingham. Ala
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people wanted; place our delicious soft drink powders in stores and appoint agents; Orangeade. Cherry-Julep, Grape-Julep, etc; just add cold water; 10 big glasses, 10c. Send dime for package and particu- lars Chas R. Morrissey Co.,, 4417 Mad- ison st, Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-05-12

if you were deaf, dumb and blind you could sell our Aluminium Utehsil Cleaner; every housewife grabs it on sight; steady trade and big money in protected territory; write quick. Div. 900, American Aluminium Mfg. Co, Le- mont I'll