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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18

CHARLESTON, April 8.-West
Virginia has prospect for an un-
usually good wheat crop this year,
the. condition Of the crop being 81
per cent. compared to 50 per cent.
this time last year and an average
condition of 81 per cent April / for
the last ten years. The wheat acre
age in this state is large this spring,
being $4,000 acres sown last fall,
compared to 1923, 900 acres sown in
the fall of 1916 The abandonment
of some fields later may reduce this
estimate of acreage, but there will
probably be very little abandonment
unless the spring should be unfavor-
able.
Wheat throughout the United
States shows good condition, be-
ing 1876 per cent. April / this year,
compared TO 63.4 per cent this time
last year and 83. 6 per cent. average
at this time during the last ten years.
Rye is also in good condition in
West Virginia, being 81 per cent. com
pared to 81 per cent. this time last
year and SO per cent. ten year aver
age for April 1.
West Virginia farmers have per
cent. more breeding sows this spring
than they had this time last year and
the farmers of the United States as
whole have per cent. more breed
ing sows then they had April 1, 1917.
Livestock of all kinds wintered well
and are starting the spring in good
condition, both in West Virginia and
the United States as whole.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
AMERICANS ARE
MAKING GOOD In
FRANCE, SAYS BAKER
President Wilson and War Cabinet
Hear From Secretary Of
a War Baker

WASHINGTON, April 17.-Presi-
dent Wilson and his cabinet heard
from Secretary Baker today, that the
American soldier was made good in
France, and thatsthe men of the ex-
peditionary forces are we'll physical
ly and in high spirits.
Although he reported his arrival
by telephone last night, the war Sec
rotary saw tn ePresident for the first
time since his return from Europe
when they met at the cabinet table.
He did not attempt to give full re-
port on what he saw and heard
abroad, and much of the time during
the meeting listened to discussions of
things done in his absence by the
heads Of other government war agen-
cies.
Later Mr.. Baker said that even cas-
ual observation made it evident that
tremendous progress had been made
on the war program since he sailed
for France.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
AMENDED ANNOUNCEMENT
Rural Carrier Examination

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exam
nation for County of Barbour in
West Virginia to be held at Beling-
ton on April 26, 1918 to fill the posi-
ton of rural carrier at Volga and
Belington and vacancies that may
from other post offices in the above
mentioned county. The examination
will be open only to citizens who are
actually domiciled in the territory of
a post Office in the county and who
Form No. 1877. This form and APP
plication blanks may be obtained from
the offices mentioned above or from
the United States Civil Service Com
mission at Washington at the earliest
practicable date.
During the continuance Of the pre-
sent war the Commission will, in ac-
cordance with the request of the Post
Office Department, admit women to
rural carrier examinations upon the
same conditions as men
BY direction of the Commission:
JOHN A. McILHENNY, Pres
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18

OAKLAND, CAL, April 13.-School
days have begun again for Pa and Ma
Jewett, after recess Of half cen
fury.
At the age Of seventy and seventy
two they are to-day the oldest high
school pupils in America.
Driven by the deathless search for
knowledge, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry A.
Jewett are working out textbooks
problems with youngsters who might
be their grandchildren in the Oakland
technical night classes.
We've graduated from life back
into the classroom once more," is the.
way these venerable scholars put it.
"There is nothing like it to renew
youth, to restore tagging ambition,
and to get out Of the backwash into
the life currents of the day.
"It's another commencement"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
FOOD REGULATIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLDERS
BRIEFLY STATED

All householders who can entirely
eliminate the use of wheat until the
next harvest, about September 1st
| should do so.
Householders who are obliged to
use wheat not use more than a total
of | IL pounds of wheat flour or pre-
pared wheat, in any form, per person
per week, including the wheat -four
in Victory Bread, and including the
wheat flour or prepared wheat in
crackers, pastry, macaroni, breakfast
and other foods.
In estimating flour consumption
every Sd pounds of Victory Bread,
which is bread manufactured by
bakers under the Regulations of the
United States Food Administration
may be considered equal to l pound
of wheat flour.
This rationing requires more
restricted use of wheat than that
asked for by the observance of wheat
less days and meals, which are no
longer obligatory, but in practice it
will be found that an even wider and
and more strict observance of wheat
less days and meals will aid greatly
IN limiting the household consump-
ton of wheat flour and other prepar-
ed wheat to l IL pounds per person
per week.
Meat of any kind may be eaten
on any day in moderation until May
list.
In buying wheat flour and equal
weight of other cereals as substitutes
for wheat or mixed fiours the sub
stitutes in them may be counted so
that smaller proportion Of substi-
tutes may be bought with these
fiours than with wheat flour. This
is the $3.50 Rule.
Wheat flour substitutes are hominy
corngrits, cornmeals, corn flour, edi-
Bile corn starch, barley flour, rolled
oats oatmeal rice, flour and feterita
fiours and meals.
Householders in towns and cities
not buy more than 1-8 of a barrel of
flour at any one time. Householders
in the country may not buy more
than Ia of barrel of flour at any
one time. In no event shall any
purchaser have more than 80 days
supply on hand.
All kinds of food, especially wheat,
meats, fats, and sugar, should be
economically used
Grow and use local supplies; this
saves transportation.
These regulations are necessarily
subject to change at any time as the
needs of the Allies and our own needs
demand.
E. W. O'GLEBAY,
State Federal Food Administrator
Washington, D. C.
April 3, 1918.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
JUNIOR

The sales of the Third Liberty
Loan at the Merchants and Miners
Bank amounted to $4,000 at the
close of business Tuesday evening.
The sales on the same date of the
West Va. Coal and Coke Co., amount
ed to $500.
Tom Adams, who volunteered some
time ago and who is stationed at
Camp Dix, N. j., is visiting friends
and relatives at Dartmoor and Junior.
A surprise birthday party was
given in honor of Miss Ruth Sand
ridge, Monday evening. An enjoy
able time was had by all.
Raymond Valentine, of near Chat
burg is in town visiting relatives
DR.. Davis left Sunday evening on
short business trip to Charleston.
Miss Ruth Gall, who taught very
successful term Of school at Gage the
past winter has accepted position
as clerk in the Post Office. Her
many friends are glad to have her a.
mong them again.
A successful bazaar was held
Friday evening by the Ladies Aid of
the M. E. Church.
We are getting the good road we
have the new bank and it will prove
to be good one if people continue to
pull for it as they are now doing.
Now we are going after high school
and we are going to get it.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
LAY UP WOOD FOR
NEXT WINTER

FAIRMONT, w. Va, April 90
J. Walter Barnes, Fuel Administra-
tor for West Virginia, authorizes the
following:
Look the situation squarely in the
face-there are war times and the
country is short of coal--more than
fifty million tons short: All that
could be mined last year was used
in manufacturing ampnitions, war
supplies and in firing battleships and
transports. The country ran short
coal The railroads could not possib-
ly have as much as was needed.
There is every reason to believe that
the same condition will prevail next
winter
Part of the coal shortage must be
made up by the use of wood as fuel.
There is plenty of wood in some
counties in West Virginia; cord upon
cord uncut, ready to be chopped. 1t
is practical for farmers and people
in villages to use this wood. NUM-
ton plants cannot burn wood, war
ships cannot burn wood, nor people
in the cities cannot burn it because
Of the lack of transportation facili-
ties. Wood is too bulky to ship and
besides there are not cars enough to
carry the coal. So those who live
in rural communities where there is
wood available should use it for fuel.
Huge quantities of coal can be saved
if everyone who can use wood will
do so.
Cut wood now or as soon as possi-
bic. Arrange your heating systems
to burn it. Make it your business to
see that others in your community
who can burn wood arrange to use it
next winter The farmer who drives
an empty wagon to town and drives
back with load of coal is wasting
energy of man and team, wasting
chance to avoid this effort by the
use of wood
Cut wood! Saw woodl Burn wood!
Lay up wood for next winter
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18

WASHINGTON, April 15.-Turn-
ing point in the battle on the west
front is being reached said the War
department review of the military
situation for the week ending April
IS, published today.
The Germans have failed in their
purpose to achieve a victory in the
field, the statement continues, and
will soon be forced to resume their
cid tactics.
Eve must bear in mind" the re-
view says, that the enemy is waging
battle of humiliation to achieve vic
tory. He is fighting today with the
sole aim of annihilating the British
army.
while it must be admitted that
German operations scince the begin
ming of the present offensive have re-
suited in more than mere ploughing
up of parts of the allied trench
system and the capture of local objec-
tives along wide front, neverless
the aim of the German higher COM
mand to obtain decisive strategic
success by these assaults has not
been attained
'The turning point in the west is
being reached The Germans have
scored a distinct advantage which it
would be unWise to endeavor to be-
little"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18

WASHINGTON, ID. c. April s.
John Poole, President of the Federal
National Bank and Chairman of the
Third Liberty Loan Committee for
the District of Columbia, has been
appointed by the National War
Council as Chairman Of the Second
Red Cross War Drive for the Potomac
Division of the American Red Cross.
This Division comprises the Dis
trict Of Columbia the states of Mary
land, Virginia and West Virginia.
The sum to be raised in the
Division is $4,000, 900, and while such
large cities as Baltimore, Washing
ton, Richmond, Norfolk and Wheel
ing are included in its territory, yet
for the most part it is agricultural,
and, comparatively speaking, sparse
ly populated.
When this is considered it would
seem that Mr. Poole and his associ-
ates have no easy task before them;
but difficult task is not one which
would deter Mr.. Poole-he has tackled
just such problems before, and always
with energy and success.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
LIST OF BARBOUR COUNTY
BOYS TO GO IN NEXT
CALL OF APRIL 26TH

The list of the ten men from Bar
bour county has been made out by The
Local Board to 90 to Camp Meade
Md. the week of April 26th. Follow
ing are the names:
449 Walter Lee Woodford.
486-John Goodwin
SOD Robert Harris
SIG Harry Roy Baker
517-John Hartford Golden
Charley Erwin
SAG Solomon Elliott Yoak, Jr.
549-Wade Delauder
550-Roscoe Payne
558-Howard Emer Cornwell
ALTERNATES
562 Williamson r. Delauder
547-Thomas Katon Wilson
Wilbert Polling
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
JEWISH SEMINARY
SEEKS 10000 MEMBERS

Ten thousand members are sought
In a membership campaign opened
yesterday by the Rabbi Isaac Elch-
anan Theological Seminary, at No. 9
Montgomery street. Some of the most
prominent Jews in New York have
joined. 1t is proposed to make the
institution the largest of its kind in
the world.
There is a high school department
under the supervision of the Board
of Education, which is to give stu
dents secular as well as a religious
training and preparation for a college
education.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
WAR DEPARTMENT PLANS
BURROUGHS TO HELP
FARM WORK

WASHINGTON, D. G. April IA
For the purpose Of augmenting agri-
cultural production it is the intention
of the War Department to grant fur
loughs to enlisted men to enable them
to engage in farming during the
present season. Commanding officers
may grant such furloughs within pre-
scribed rules whenever it appears
they will contribute to increased farm
production.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
THER GERMAN
GAINS ARE REPORTED
ON BATTLEFIELD
South of Arras the British Drove
the Germans Out of the
British Trenches

LONDON, April 17.-According to
an Exchange Telegraph dispach from
Paris, the Germans have advanced
from Wyschaete as far as st. Eloi
and also have grip on the southern
slope of Mount KENNEL.
PARIS, April 17.-Heavy artillery
fighting occurred last night on the
pr ncipal fronts between the Somme
and the Oise,th war office reports.
The statement follows:
On the front between the Somme
and the Disc there was great activity
of the artillery on both sides and
patrol encounters occurred. The
French carried out several raids espe-
cially south west of Butte du Mensil
in the region of Tahure and north of
Flirey. We took number of
prisoners.
On the right bank of the Mouse a
German attack east of Samogneux
was repulsed.
LONDON, April 1.-THE British
have recaptured Meteren on the north
ern battle front by a counter attack
it is announced officially.
The British positions before Ypres
have been withdrawn to new line.
South of Arras the Germans were
driven out of British trenches into
which they had forced their way.
Early this morning the German
tillery became more active south of
the Somme.
The British made a successful
counter attack in the neighborhood of
Wypschaete.
Repeated German attacks north of
Bailleul were repulsed, the Germans
suffering heavy losses.
The statement follows:
Yesterday evening we delivered
successful counter attack inthe neigh
borhood of Wypschaete. At Veteran
also our counter attacks restored the
situation and the village remained
our hands. Throughout the after
noon and evening yesterday repeated
hostile attacks north of Bailleul were
repulsed with loss to the enemy.
Bodies of German infantry advan-
cling in close formation were caught
under the fire of our troops at short
range and suffered heavy casualties.
"The enemy also endeavored to de-
velop an attack yesterday afternoon
east of Robecq following the bonn
bardment already reported but his ad
vance was broken up by our artillery
fire.
"In consequence of the progress
made by the enemy on the Lys front
our troops holding our forward posi-
ton east of Ypres have been with
drawn to new line. Yesterday
afternoon parties of his troops adj
vancing over our old position were
caught by the fire of our outposts and
destroyed.
"On the battlefront south of Arras
parties of German infantry who had
entered our trenches opposite Boyel-
les were driven out yesterday after
noon with the loss of several prison
ers. Our lines in this locality has
been completely restored.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18

AN ATLANTIC PORT, Apr. IT,
Thirty seven lives were lost when the
American steamship 0. B. Jennings
and the British steamer War Knight
both laden with naptha and infiamm-
able oil collided off the British coast
on March 25 according to members of
the crew who arrived here today.
All who persisted with one exception
were on the British vessel. They
were burned to death by blazing gas
nd oil
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18

LONDON, April 13.--Promise of a
Home Rule Bill by the Government
has not had the smallest effect in
easing the way to CONSUMPTION in Ire
land, according to special dispatches
from Dublin.
The Unionists will not sit quiet and
allow the bill to be rushed through
and the Nationalists are more con-
cerned in the defeat Of CONSUMPTION
than in obtaining home rule.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18

WASHINGTON, Apri 15.-An-
other draft call for 49,843 registrants
has been sent to governors of states
by Provost Marshal General Crowder.
Mobilization of the men is ordered
for May l and 10, the War depart
ment announced, and they will be
sent to eleven forts and recruiting
barracks, probably for training with
regular army units there.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
GUNS RUSHED TO IRELAND,
is billions CHARGE

LONDON, April 13.-John Dillon,
Irish Nationalist leader, in the House
OF Commons yesterday said he under
stood that motor cars, machine guns
and tanks already had been shipped
and were sailing away from the
battlefront toward Ireland. Il
Mr.. Dillon pleaded strongly a.
gainst what he termed the Govern
ment's "guillotine methods"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18


CHARLESTON, April 15.-In an
signed article Written for the press
Of the state Governor John J. Corn
well has appealed to the mothers Of
soldiers in West Virbinia to write
sunshine and not tears into their
letters to the boys in camp and "over
there
81 appeal to the people Of West
Virginia, the governor wrote to flood
the camps and later the trenches
with sunshine. The boys need it as
badly as they need their food.
Don't exaggerate illnesses at home
and invest the boys with hope that
they can get furloughs.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, April 13-The
Government yesterday took control Of
all coastwise shipping. The trans
fer was affected under proclamation
issued last Thursday by President
Wilson.
The lines will be run by William G..
McAdoo, Director General of Rail
roads.
The principal purpose in the move
was to eliminate as nearly as possible
all transportation not directly related
to the war service. 1t exJe.ds Mr..
McAdoo's supreme authority virtual-
ly to every important transportation
facility in the country.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
ELISHA d. TALBOT

Elisha y. Talbot, age 81 years.
died at Elkins Monday at the home
of his son, Floyd w. Talbot, with
whom he had been living. Short
funeral services were held at the
residence Tuesday at p. m. The
remanins were brought here Wednes-
day morning and buried at the Talbot
Cemetery, Valley District.
Mr.. Talbot was former resident
of Valley District. His many friends
were sorry to hear Of his death
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18

WASHINGTON, April 18.-The
Nation up to April 10, had called
87l,213 drafted men to training camps
Representative Siegel, New York,
announced on the floor of the House
to-day.
Of this number 853,837 are for the
general run of the service, while IT,
876 were ordered for special work.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
THE THIRTY SIXTH STATE
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION

To the Sunday School People of West
Virginia.
Brethren Beloved
It gives me untold pleasure in be-
half of the West Virginia Sunday
School Association, to call the good
people of the State who are in any
way interested in the problem of
Sunday School and Church life to
spend these three Convention Lays
in beautiful Clarksburg where they
may study the field, and study the
work of the Sunday School in order
that they may be workmen for good
who needeth not to be ashamed.
Why go to Clarksburg May Sth to
10th? Cd Because the State Of
West Virginia was born at Clarks-
burg The call of the united action
of all the local counties was issued
by mass meeting of over 1900
citizens at Clarksburg, April 22nd,
1861. 1t is an old city about which
cluster many memories of histories
interest. "Stonewall"f Jackson, the
celebrated Confederate General. in
the war of the States wa sborn here,
and old Jackson we'll is still in use.
The sides of the hills surrounding the
City were furrowed deep by the army
of the Union in preparation for the
defence of the town and these trenches
and earthworks are still in a fine
state of preservation.
(2) Because the first annual Sun
day School Convention of West Vir-
ginia was held in Clarksburg June
22nd, 1880. Clarksburg has always
been a favored place for these
annual Conventions, the thirty-sixth
one is the sixth time Clarksburg has
been the entertaining city. 1t has
been my pleasure and privilege to
attend thirteen of these annual Con-
ventions in eight different cities of
the States, and Clarksburg has al
ways proven herself adequate to
lavish hospitality in entertaining
these State meetings. Everybody in
attendance is guaranteed hearty
welcome and royal good time.
(3) Because Clarksburg is now
one Of the strongest industrial CEN
ters between Washington, D. c., and
Cincinnati, as shown by the volume
of business done by the banks, stores,
wholesale and retail, railroads and
trolley lines centering there. Clarks-
burg has the largest zinc reductio
plant in the world and several manu-
Acknowledgements that are the equal
of any in this country, especially
these relating to tin plate, pottery
and glass production.
The thirty-sixth Convention offers
a fresh, sweet rich menu to Sunday
School workers and Pastors interest
ed in the education and development
of all ages and conditions of people.
Special features that will be of in
terest to all will be the Annual Parade
and Roll Call of Counties and Con-
ferences. On the closing evening
there will be a great Patriotic Rally.
fee $1.00 entities dele
gates to song book, entertainment
on the Harvard plan, souvenir, pro-
gram, badge, and all the courtesies
which Clarksburg is pleased to offer
The Entertainment Committee will be
disappointed is. there is not 1900 reg
iste~Sred delegates. With you be
one?
Names should be sent to. Rev. G. E.
Hetzel. Clarksburg for entertainment.
Credentials should be secured from
your County Secretary
STARK A. WHITE,
Chairman Of the Executive Committee
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18

WASHINGTON, April 15.-official
Washington turned from its war
duties today to attend the funeral Of
Senator William J. Stone, Of Missouri,
chairman of the Senate foreign Re-
lations Committee, who died at his
home here yesterday as the result
Of a paralytic stroke suffered last
Wednesday.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18

NEW IBERIA, La, April r.
Robert F. Brousard, Jr., United
States senator from Louisiana, died
at his home here tonight, otter an
illness Of several weeks, from a COM
plication of diseases.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
FRENCH CHEF IN
VENTS A WHITE
WHEATLESS BREAD

A white but wheatless, bread has
been evolved by Jean Ricroch, French
chef at the Hotel Vanderbilt, to meet
the order Of the Food Administration
for wheatless products in all hostel
ries. The order goes into effect to-
morrow.
Ricroch, through the New York
American, offers his new formula for
Victory Bread" to bakers through
out the country. The recipe follows
Twenty-Five pounds rye flour.
twenty-five pounds graham flour.
Twenty-Five pounds corn flour.
Twenty-Five pounds crushed oat-
meal.
Two dozen eggs.
Two pounds yeast.
-Four pounds lard.
Four pounds sugar.
Start mixing at temperature of 80
degrees. Start yeast with rye flour,
adding other cereals later.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18

AMSTERDAM, April 15.-Count
CzerEin, the Austro Hungarian for
eign minister, according to dispatch
from Vienna has resigned
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-04-18
Advertised Letters

Belington, W. Va. April 2, 1915
Mr.. E. G. Aires, Mr. Thomas Smith.
B. B. Rohrbough, P. M.