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welcome home and girls on college Va
cation banded gay repartee. All was
mirth and happiness with one.
Shrinking back into dark corner
Of the car was bronzed young man.
The face under the dropping SOM
brero bore a wistful, anxious express.
sion. He went out to the platform -
the train slowed up, leaped to the
ground, skirted the main street,
evaded q brilliantly lighted church
where some Christmas eve fesdvity
was in progress and reached house
set in the center of a large lot. He
gained the shadow of q great ever.
green tree.
The forlorn lurker ventured q few
yards, gaining a view of an ell where
dim light showed. He uttered COM
forting sigh and something about the
folks probably being at the church"
adding: Il can watch and wait. I
wonder If the old hideout in the tree %
still thereY' He reached for q branch.
lifted himself aloft, scrambled up the
trunk and came to where few boards
formed platform. He had placed It
there when a boy. It trembled from
age as he crept upon it.
''Three years." he whispered, dream
lily. "Christmas eve, home, and
whatY
He had left this selfsame spot q run
away. he had returned like some fear
filled fugitive. How wildly he recalled
his last day at home! He and others
had been playing ball next to the home
Of wealthy Judge Earll. A cheer had
greeted his strike which sent the
sphere whirling. It landed against q
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-12-21
d11-2t

Treat yourself to Christmas Club
account for 1919. New Club opens
December 10th.
Ct. Thmmany's Millioa Dollar Bank.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-12-21
BOWLING GIVES ADVICE ABOUT
HOW TO KEEP HEALTHY.

CONTINUED from page -
Not to shut all the windows when
the weather is cold.
To keep in the living rooms q tenn
psrature Of 20 degrees or less.
To watch the ventilation, especial
" where rooms are heated by gas or
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-12-21
~ WALTER DELANEY
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Copyright, 1918, Western Newspaper Usies.)

Intelligence. Even
Ehen the general
appeared he was
belf-contained and
distracted.
"Bravest of all
my dear brave
children !" spoke
the war-scarred
veteran. ~ on
have added to our
klory and the
my acknOwl.
edges 1t with graf
(tude and esteem,
Ii e q t e n a n t
Marsh" and h e
pinned q golden
q da !! to tn 9
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-12-21

STAFF" The nurse read an order trans
ferring her to another ward, substi-
tute: Miss Ada Wilbert. She stared
In amazement.
"You know who I ami" spoke tho
intruder.
why, yes. IL cannot understand"
As to my being here1 It has been
the one impulse Of my life, ever since
The military authorities passed the re-
sriction that no wife could accompany
her husband abroad. Ny marriage
went for naught. I had it annulled. I
am no longer a wife. am only low
ing, loyal girl, whose place Is beside
the man for whom she would give her
life"
Ada swept aside the enveloping
cloak, to reveal a Red Cross costume.
'sYou noble creature!" quavered the
nurse. Come"
And after q while, when the shock
and surprise Of her presence had been
subdued, Ada retold her story to Dex.
ter Marsh.
Outside his comrades were singing
Christmas carols. but within his happy
soul the very harps Of heaven seemed
to echo, with an angel of love and
mercy at his side!
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-12-21

"Get well, my boy" spoke the gen.
eral. "Weu see that you help win the
war behind the lines as q directing
force, Just as you have with that mad.
reckless dash that has invalided you"
At noon. when the nurse came again
to the cot. her patient was gazing at
the holly and evergreen trimmings. and
seemed pleased at some flowers
brought by q comrade who sat beside
him. "
1.-THE whole company wanted to
come" explained the latter, "but I told
them that wouldn't do"
The nurse accompanied him to the
anteroom. do you know Lieutenant
Marsh very well1" she inquired point;
edly; and as he nodded, "then can you
tell me what is 80 constantly on his
mind?"
Its Ada Wilbert."
ssWho is sher'
"She was his wife. Back home he
married her on an impulse. He had
half an hour to catch train. She had
insisted that she would become war
nurse and follow him abroad. They
were married by clergyman, near the
depot. Marsh had just time to snatch
4 kiss and catch the train. He has
never head from her since, but q
month ago q relative wrote him that
Ada had managed to have the mar
Rage annulled. She had disowned
him. and It broke his heart"
"Poor soull" murmured the nurse
alphabetically.
Marsh closed his eyes as dusk came
On. The bands outside were playing
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1918-12-21
Christmas
Tree Idyl
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Nv ALVAH CORDAN GARTH
~
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Copyright. 1913. western Newspspsr Ustso.)

he passenger coach was
filed with q merry
crowd and the Christ
mas spirit was broad
" manifested. Luggage
racks were filed with
bundles giving out the
perfume of flowers:
here the head Of q doll,
there the wheels Of Z
toy peeped out. Some
jovial travelling men
were discussing their
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-11-14
500 Reward. Sl00

The readers of this paper win be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that Is catarrh. Catarrh being greatly
influenced by constitutional conditions
requires constitutional treatment Halls
acts thru the Blood on the Mucous Sur
faces of the System thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease. giving the
patient strength by building UP the con-
stitution and assisting nature in doing its
work. The proprietors have so much
faith in the curative powers of Halls
Catarrh Medicine that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that 1t fails
to cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo.
Ohio. Sold by all Druggist. 75c.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-11-14
The Belington Progressive
- PEOPLES PAPER "A
OUR BoUNDEN DUTY

This newspaper must first OF all be
clean, it must be fair, it must be hon
est and without malice in its opinions
and expressions, and it must, at all
times, devote itself unflinchingiy and
fearlessly to the public service in the
interests of the masses of the people.
1t must always combat evil and in
justice. l3AANi
It must always fight for progress
and reform.
Ii must never tolerate corruptions.
1t must be in sympathy with the
poor and the unfortunate.
For Belington it must always stand
with unselfsh devotion, for the
achievement of the finest ideals, OF
every high purpose, of every enter
prise, of every step in the march of
progress.
1t must stand for good government,
freedom, equality, the public welfare,
civic and true patriotism and undying
love Of country.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-11-14
THE SOLDIERS VISION
BY e. d. Koontz

When the fading rays of sunset
Have crowned the hills with gold,
When the Ginning notes of bugle
call,
Theor warning notes have told,
When DER the bloody battlefield
The pail Of night is spread,
And the world is wrapped in silence
Round the touches of the dead,
VIII my sweetheart bend above me
Breathing soft the words of love,
That will soothe my soul to slumber
Like balm sent from above? 80.
When the moon looks down from
heaven,
AS it did on Lovers Lane,
AS it views the field of carnage,
Sadly weeps above the slain.
When night casts glittering dew
drops
To wake the flowers to life;
Yet cannot rouse the soldier dead
Who fell amid the strife,
Will my sweetheart walk in dream
land,
Searching for her lovers heart,
Will her thoughts across old ocean
Bid me from deaths slumber start
When the night wind signs so lonely
And the sentry walks his beat,
With the wearied soldiers sleeping
Safe from scorching battles heat.
Arms at rest and lulled the battle
Dimmed the glazing battle flame,
Stilled the voice of many hero,
Died pronouncing sweetheart's
name
VIII my sweetheart stand beside me
Drop a flower upon my tomb.
VIII that smile knew on earth
land
Drive away the stygian gloom?
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-11-14
LIVER DIDN'T ACT
DIGESTION WAS BAD
Says year Old Kentucky Lady, Who Tells How She Was Relieved
After Few Doses Of Back-Draught

Meadorsvills, Ky.-Mrs. Cynthia
Higginbotham. Of this town, says: CAT
my age. which is 65. the liver does
not act 50 well as when young. A few
years ago, my stomach was all out Of
fix. l was constipated. my liver
didn't act. My digestion was bad. and
1t took so little to upset me. My ap-
petite was gone. l was very weak.
decided would give Black
Draught thorough trial as knew 1t
was highly recommended for this
trouble. began taking it.. felt
better after few doses. My appetite
improved and I became stronger. My
bowels acted naturally and the least
trouble was soon righted with few
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-11-14
Stomach Out OF
Order Try mr.
Nothing Better to Straighten You Out
After Eating Too Much. Tones
Liver, Requisites Bowels. Acts
Pleasantly. Guaranteed.

Many people eat too much every
day and most eat much too much
some days. That is why Americans
suffer more than any people in the
world from indigestion. biliousness
and constipation.
with a little thoughtfulness and
care, however, a great amount OF
this distress could be avoided and
you'll never realize how true this Is
until you become one of the several
million people of this country who
keep a box OF Natures Remedy (NR
It whenever indigestion, biliousness or
constipation threatens.
Unlike laxative purges, cathartics,
such as oil, calomel, ETC., which mere
M force bowel action, Natures Remedy
eUerts beneficial influence upon the
entire digestive and eliminative -sys-
tem-the stomach, liver, bowels and
promote vigorous and harmonious ac-
ton of all the organs that handle the
food and body waste
That is why the results which fol-
low the use of Natures Remedy are
always a delightful surprise to those
prompt and thorough, is as mild and
gentle and pleasant as Nature her
self, and the thorough cleansing the
body receives brings a feeling of
real relief and benefit such as no
laxative pill or cathartic ever pro-
duced for anyone.
Get a Csc box of Natures Remedy
eNR Tablets and try it, There ia no
risk in doing so, for 1t must give you
greater relief and benefit than any
Ever or bowel medicine you ever used
or money back instantly. 1t Is sold,
guaranteed and recommended by your
druggist.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-11-14


PEACE is here. It came when
the financial world was not expec-
ting it, but we are truly glad it is
here.
All contributions now to all char
table organizations go toward
making the world better Of course
you want to help. Fall in line,
we're with you.
And the boys should soon be home
again.
Now is the period in which each
and everyone can be as the good
Samaritan. The war is over, and
all that you contribute will not
promote war, but it will heal and
soothe the wounded, sick and needy
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-11-14
for . bigger. better brighter town.

for q bigger, better Drlghter Town.
That you will help to make this
good town so the town can make
good.
That you will increase the value
of your property by improvig its
appearance.
That you will say something good
about the town every time you write
a letter.
That you will invest your money
here where you made it and where
you can watch it.
That you will keep your premises
cleaned up and your buildings re-
paired as a matter of both pride
and profit.
That you will brag about this town
so much that you will have to work
for this town in order to keep from
being called liar,
That you will take half day right
now to pick up the odds and ends
about the place and turn them into
either use, money or ashes.
That you will contribute as much
money as you can afford and as
much enthusiasm as anybody, to
any movement to develop the re-
sources of the town
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-11-14
doses of Black-Draught."

Seventy years of successful use has
made Thedford's Black-Draught q
standard, household remedy. Every
member, Of every family, at times,
need the help that -Draught can
give in cleansing the system and re.
lieving the troubles that come from
constipation, Indigestion, lazy liver,
etc. You cannot keep we'll unless your
stomach, liver and bowels are in good
working order. Keep them that way.
Try Black-Draught. 1t acts promptly,
gently and In a natural way. If you
feel sluggish, take dose tonight.
You will feel fresh tomorrow. Price
CSC. a packsge-ons ce9t a dose
All druggists. J. 50
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-11-14

The love which every child brings
with it is in itself the very strongest
indication of the needs Of the child.
Love is like sunshine; without it
there can be no harmonious growth
or development. AS well expect a
fruit tree to bear delicious fruit in
a cellar as to expect child to grow
up into symmetrical manhood or
womanhood without love. AS invar-
iably we appropriate the sunniest
nook in the garden to the nursery,
so must the warmest and sunniest
apartments of the heart be given to
the little ones. Nurtured in an at
mosphere of love, their various
powers expand in unconscious but
harmonious beauty.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-11-14
RAINBow's END
BY Rex Beach.
CHAPTER kin
The City Among the Leaves and tsse
City OF Bequare,

The City Among the Leaves and tsae
City Of Beggars.
The night was moonless and warm,
An impalpable haze dimmed the stars
glow, only the diffused illumination q
the open sea enabled the passengers
of the Fair Play to identity that
blacker darkness on the horizon ahead
of them as land. Major Ramos was on
the bridge with the captain. Two men
Were taking soundings In blind
search for that steep wall which forms
the side of the old Bahama channel.
When the lead finally gave them warn
ing, the Fair Play lost her Roadway
and came to stop, rolling lazily.
Major Ramos spoke in low tone
from the darkness above, calling for d
volunteer boats crew to reconnoiter
and to look for an opening through the
reef. Before the words were out Of
his mouth O'Reilly had offered him
self.
Ten minutes later he found himself
at the steering oar of one of the ships
lifeboats, heading shoreward. There
was long nights work ahead; time
passed, and so O'Reilly altered his
course and cruised along outside the
white water, urging his crew to lustier
strokes.
mile-two miles-it seemed like
ten to the taut oarsmen, and then q
black hiatus of still water showed In
phosphorescent foam. O'Reilly ex-
plored it briefly; then he turned back
toward the ship. Soon he and his crew
were aboard and the ship was cropping
her way toward the break in the reef.
Meanwhile, her deck became a scene
OF feverish activity; out from her hold
came cases of ammunition and medical
supplies; the fieldpiece on the bow was
hurriedly dismounted; the small boats,
Of which there was an extra number,
We're swung out, with the result that
when the Fair Play had Unanswered
as close as she dared everything was
in readiness.
O'Reilly took the first load through,
and discharged it upon a sandy beach.
Every man tumbled overheard and
waded ashore with packing case. he
dropped this in the sand above high
tide mark, and then ran back for an
other. 1t was swift, hot work. From
the darkness on each side came the
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-11-14
HELP
By E. D. Koontz.

BY II. d. hO0ntz-
All of US cannot be soldiers
Some must guard the shrines Of
home;
Don't forget that duty calls you,
Help protect the absent one.
Help to keep home ties from break
ing,
Don't neglect the soldier boys,
For he needs the home amusements
Just as children need their toys.
He must have place of shelter,
When the storms of winter come;
Wreaths of flowers upon his easkst
Do not help him when he's gone.
Don't begrudge the mite you're Civ
ing,
We must sacrifice and give;
Let US help our soldiers living,
That he too, may help us live
If you love our nations colors,
Help protect our Khakied brave;
If you're truly patriotic,
Don't regret the mite you gave.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-11-14
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

Do not imagine that because other
cough medicines failed to give you
relief that it will be the same with
Chanberlain's Cough Remedy. Bear
in mind that from small beginning
this remedy has gained world
wide reputation and immense sale.
A medicine must have exceptional
merit to win esteem wherever it be-
comes known.
Sold by all dealers {adv.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-11-14

A good many years ago, when a
boy was whipped at school, he re-
ceiyeed another whipping when he
went home, but in these days the
father and mother wipe his tears
away and go and whip the teacher.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-11-14
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER n. 1918.

An Ohio Judge suggests that wo-
men should furnish samples of their
cooking when applying for marriage
licenses. Good idea. And let the
prospective groom present bank
book showing substantial deposit
or a certificate from trustworthy
source that he is Industrious and has
rsnunerative employment.
When anyone comes to our town
grasp him by the hand and tell him
what bright prospects the town has.
Don't stand around like lot OF
dressed up dummies before cloth
ing store and wear long faces with
gloomy looks that see only the dark
side of things. Above all, don't go
whining around and make a shadow
on the bluest sky. If you really
have not the heart to speak a CHEEKY
word or lend your influence in be-
half of your town, for mercy sake
hide yourself when strangers come.
The only way to build up town
is for everyone to go hand in hand
every man to the wheel. Danish
all feelings of discord, if any; let
harmony prevail and prosperity will
follow. Talk about your town,
write about it, speak well of it, en-
courage your men at the head of
muicipal affairs; choke the croakers
gag the grumblers, and squelch the
scolders. Beautify the streets in
every way, patronize it's merchants,
refrain from sending outside for
goods, favor home enterprises al
ways, and if you can't think of
come good word to say, keep quiet.
Be hustler and keep it up.
RELIGIOUS.
Two shipwrecked sailors were
feeling very miserable on desert
island, pinched with hunger and
cold.
The one more wretched than the
other said to his companion:
"Can you pray, Bill?'
"No."
"Can you sing?"
mo"
"Well," said the first, 1et's have
something religious; let's have q
collection"
HELP OUR TOWN
BY RESOLVING
That you viii keep so busy boost
ing that you will have no time tx
knock.
That you viii vote, talk and work
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-11-14
Sleep and Rest.

One of the most common causes
of insomnia and restlessness is in
digestion. Take one of Chamber
lain's Tablets Immediately after
supper and see if you do not rest
better and sleep better. They cost
only quarter.
Sold by all dealers (adv.)
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-11-14
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scribers only.
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Entered as second-class matter
June 10, 1912, at the Post Office at
Belington, w. Va, under the Act of
March 3, 1879.
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f. i. THOMPSON, Consulting Editor
e. D. KOONTz, News Editor
F. L. THOMPSON Foreman
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-11-14

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THOMPSON PRINTING COMPANY
Belington, w. Va.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-06
FINANCIAL OPINIONS

BY Private Wire to y. T.. Mas.eil ~
,.h,ndlrr Bros. 4; to. say: Gouu Judges
Of the copper metal makrcl liiilh l''I ~
when the var ends the price liA'ns 10
removed. copper VIII go up nv w w.
:rhry. think that We shall sec i"r a iohH
lime I'M average price of at least "'c Il
Mound for copper. Copper st"chS H'c
ali we'll Inundated The chances lot Il
hlv advance i'll the price nl tlcS" s'o"NH
is runSpIruuuSly present
. Shnunard. Mills Il Co.: TN" rharar't,
If tho huving Of tho low pr!"cd rhIiS -
,a,5.,,.n,, ~ M. of the best and unurr
parental federal aud financial hId' prop
rriins like Ncw Haven. southern Ky;
N;SS,u,rl puuilic, ami Rock lSl;lhn SH"UIu
r;in largely III valu. even II they ne,
clare no dividends for an indr'l!n''u
period. ,...,;.>.,
for investors 10 decide Is. Will present
urircs look cheap within :, c"lnphratNIiS
.bori while W. are Of the decided
opinion that the real turning p"'ht IS 1T
hand. ,.ooa
is probably tn" most promising sH,I'r'
". There has been tN'rllrnt buying "t
the Marines.
EEW YORK. Scpul ALL known tnc,
tors in the situation point Ia cvh'I'Iu"u
Stcndincss. Favorable war news VIII
ovrrShadrw incidental features mat ma!
promise flurri"s of selling. IL - nat
ural to expect some profit TAXING "h
strong sruiS but it is well Ia bear III
mind that such offerings cannot DC
heavy. for the holdings ar" not l"rEr'
The easing in call money rat" - GcntT-
aIIy Interpreted as an Indication mat
bankers arc satisfied with The "rda"Fi$
manner on which trading IL being h"in
u,itb;u hounds Oils ar, duI 1" show
continued strength and W" favor ruE-
rhnyrs OF stc.ls. rails and equipments.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1918-09-06
.CURTA|LMENT;
PRICES Down

NEW YORK. Sept. 5.--The restrain
ing influence oc the local financial inter
es.s was again n potent factor In TO-
, days stock market. prices yielding an
average Of TO II: points on Pro-
nounced curtainurnt cs trading after
tho moderately active frEt hiur.
Promise OF easier rl"u..y. as SuEE'Stt.
hv Yesterdays slight r"iaNa'ion WAS NO.
Entitled. Call loans w"r" maintained AZ
recrnt high levels la,l virtually no time
funds were available An rNp:hlS'ou w
business was reported in bank accept
ances. i tbo
niyot around which the market rcEoltco;
It's prlce fluctuatIng between l.i'Ss ana
<1.12a. and closing at t.ltts. loss "l
' almost one point. nall, .,d
eoninnnents we're tiruer. early gains IN
those divisions ranging from large trac-
tionS to Il points .,,.o,-
Oils and tohacr"s were again iH'u
Cd nv pools. mostly ut material az"
vonres and copperS responded 10 inc
better trade outlook. American Stnsl.
,ng making an extreme gam 81 "'''''S'
POINTS ,r,,c, increase Of aetiv-
49,. IN ~, various automobile. issues
Gnneral Motors gaining tour rn,nSS; anu ;au
Studehakrr @t= Mpt"r
Also improved moderately. ;,-
Rails forfeited early gains az s sna1
6,y hut came forward again IN th' HiaI
dealings. retrieving the market from Its
othcrvise irregular tone. 1Iidr Gnu
pa+hnr n,cfrrred was heavy and ship
ninSs eased with minor sptcialtieS. TO-
mi sales amounted to 100000 shares.
Iiaips of t" l"'. r"!ntS IN S,.''t ti,y y.
,bc underlying issues OF IN" New IiIs
~ - AVID its subsidiaries were inc
Striking ST. features Of thH bond markrt y;
Investment issues .ho1dins steady 10
trm. Total sales tpaT Talue, Ss ,stea
s"nSe we're unchanged on call.