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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-21
TortoIses and Water.

Tortoises in tropical islands require
much fresh water for drinking and
have often discovered springs of which
the human inhabitants were ignorant.
When such a fountain is found the
whole surrounding district is soon COW
cred by tortoise roads" made by these
large creatures in their journeys to
and from the water.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-21
Santa Claus of the AIR,

Just before the war an Austrian no.
bleman sent his grandchildren their
Christmas presents by air in the most
approved Santa Claus manner The
pilot might have been old Father
Christmas himself as he alighted upon
the wide lawn in front of the castle
and stepped out to meet the children,
who had rushed out to see this strange
sight.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-21
Potash From Dust.

It has been discovered that large
quantities of the dust that accumu-
lates in certain portions of the appara-
tus used in making pig iron from iron
ores-that is, in the blast furnaces
contains appreciate quantities Of pot
ash. The amount found depends on
the kind of ore used in the blast fur.
mace charge.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-21
Why Men staunate.

Most men, through set habits and
tack of the practice called adaptable
lty, agility, skill, and quick percep-
tons, are like flies and mosquitoes.
That is to say, they seldom go more
than few hundred yards from their
homes or occupations. They do not
cast off the anchors of their lifelong
and hereditary anchorage. The in
equalities are in them, not In the OPP
portunities.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-21
Wooden-SoIed Shoes.

Wood is being used for shoe soles
in some places. California redwood
is used, because 1t Is very light, and
with tops made CT the best obtainable
leather, the whole shoe Is lighter than
most all-leather shoes. But, best Of
all, these shoes are really waterproof,
IL the uppers are creased.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-21

day do you gener-
ally have your breakfast?"
AT about ten o'clock in the eve
ming" said Mrs. Screech Owl.
Il will be there" said Mrs. Snowy.
Now Mrs. Snowy was very happy for
the cold days were coming. She had
been born far up North where it was
very, very cold all the time and in
the summer she had suffered a great
deal with the heat.
Il am so glad it Is cold" said Mrs.
Snowy as she arrived at the home Of
Mrs. Screech Owl on the next evening.
Mrs. Screech Owl was sitting on the
branch of q tree and Mrs. Snowy
Joined her. ut is very fashionable,
they tell me-" said Mrs. Snowy, ito
talk about the weather. Owls are ia
nous for wisdom and we should add
fashion to 1t too
"Oh, no." said Mrs. Screech Owl, ut
is really not at all necessary to be so
fashionable. And to be fashionable
does not always mean to be wise. In
fact fashions are extremely foolish
sometimes, and we would be consid-
cred foolish and not wise If we copied
them"
Indeed" said Mrs. Snowy politely.
"Of course l do not know the ways
down here as well as / do up North.
We did not bother about fashions up
there as long as we looked like snow
owls. But I thought perhaps it was
different here"
Il am always fond of red and gray"
said Mrs. Screech Owl. "In fact all
my family dress alike. And we do not
bother about changing in the summer
or the spring. We do not fuss over
our feathers great deal. / like be-
ing horned owl, though"
II hear Mrs. Barred OWL" said Mrs.
Snowy. "That is / do not hear her
see her." For Mrs. Barred Owl and
all of her family have such soft feath-
ers that they can fly along without
making any noise at all.
"She is hunting" continued Mrs.
Snowy, "and I can see her flying un-
der the moon"
Mr.. Moon grinned at that and said
to himself, II should say Mrs. Snowy
was quite right and so 1 suppose she
thinks she is wise. OF course Mrs.
Barred Owl is flying under me-she
couldn't possibly fly over me-"
"She has very wild voice, think"
said Mrs. Screech Owl. Its not near
ly so musical as NINE" For Mrs.
Screech Owl has some quite nice notes
she sings.
you're lucky owl to have such a
nice voice." said Mrs. Snowy 'And
you belong to such a fine big family"
''Thank you, thank you. I think
you're handsome even If your family
is not so large as mine," Mrs. Screech
Owl said.
'How does it happen you've come to
the forest to live?" asked Mrs. Snowy.
TITS only for little WHILE" said
Mrs. Screech Owl. II have rented this
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-21

home in the tree
from Mr.. Great
Horned Owl. /
wanted a little
rest from my or
chard home, and I
thought I'd like
the change to the
woods. He is a
fine looking old
fellow with his
yellow-r!nged eyes
and his big feath-
er horns, but he is
very stupid"
Gracious" said
Mrs Snowy. 81
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-21
Without OIL.

A tactless man is, In the running
Of his affairs, like an engineer who
runs his locomotive without oil, wheth-
er 1t is through ignorance or just to
show what can be done. Both men
come to grief before they have gone
very far.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-21
Windmill Palm a Freak.

The hardest palm at all common IL
CALIFORNIA; Trachycarpus excelsus
known as the windmill palm. Not
alone is it hardy in withstanding low
temperatures, but it is tough and viii
endure rough treatment, but boxed II
Is not success.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-21
Wood Growth.

Wood grows lengthwise but once,
during the first year. After that II
continues to grow in thickness each
year Of its life, but the length growth
is each year extended only by new
twigs.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-21
Height Of Clouds Varies.

Thunderstorm clouds are very vari-
able in height-from 500 to 1900 feet
The clouds in thunderstorms may be
very deep-from two to five miles and
more-hence the appearance as to dis
lance is very deceptive. Cumulus
clouds are intermediate, and generally
occupy position from 1000 to 5000
feet above the earth.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-21

OWI Oh ner IrlenO
Mrs. Snowy Owl
who had moved to
the forest where
Mrs. Screech Owl
lived.
Il W oul d b e
charmed to come
f or breakfast"
said Mrs. Snowy,
who was we'll
named for she had
beautiful S n 0 W.
w h / t e feathers.
-.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-21
billiard Balls.

Billiard balls are turned In the
rough and kept in warm room, some
times as long as two years. Then,
after shrinking, they are turned again.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-21
New EIash.Iamp.

A practicable fash-lamp without
battery has been invented by utilizing
tiny magneto-generator driven by o
spring and clockwork.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-21
Gentle Hint.

Wearied Young Lady Christening The
departure of tedious youth) Il think
we are going to have a beautiful sun
risei
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-21
CIRCUMSTANCES INDUCE FAIRY TO REVEAL HER LIFE'S
R0MANcE-TEE TWINS FOR A SHORT PERIOD
ENJOY THEMSELVES HUGELY

in the house of
Prudence daughter and
sing of Fairy
Larkad Connie awaiting
Grace
astrouy appearance investigate
Science Prudence pospones
Then Carol
triumph at the entertainment
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-21
.DADlNSGy[N|NG'
FAIRY TALE
81 MACY @AAAl1 BONNER
THE OWLS.

"Will you come for breakfast to-
morrow, my dear?" asked Mrs. Screech
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-03-21
important to mothers
Cheer Up.

Antofagasta, Chile, will spend &c.
100000 to improve port facilities.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14

ed the doom OF one Of them. They
heard small Jack ecamper to the front
door and open it. A mans voice ask
ed a curt question and heavy steps
came along the hall toward the room.
The door opened. A tall, firmly built
man entered without ceremony. He
loked sharply at them, then approach
ed Ned.
as this Edgar Flowerton?" he de-
manded Ned nodded.
Something in the group before him
caused a change IN the mans manner
I'm sorry. Mr.. Flowerton," he said,
with touch OF regret in his voice,
but you will have to accompany me
to the-city. I'm United States mar
shall" He showed his badge. tits in
connection with the Superperfect Heat
er Corporation. Your Mr.. Larney is
already in custody"
Edith throttled a cry with both
hands over her lips. Ned turned
away from her In pain, but straighten-
ing up reached for his hat. John
turned to accompany him. Fay Sum
mers was the only one unmoved by
the scene.
Taking a ring OF her finger she
approached Ned slowly and put it
into his hand.
Il think you had better take this
back" she said coldly. 81 didn't know
the man you were when promised to
marry you. I know now. Goodby!"
No one moved till they heard the
front door slam shut behind her.
ITO be continued)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
ISbSs 65G1f

The Universalist mission circle will
meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
Rachel Owens at her home. 303 North
Twentieth street. A special Christ
mas program will be given.
The Collegiate club will Inject next
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Edgar
F. Hiatt at her home in Reeveston
place.
Members of the Delta Theta Tau
sorority will enjoy Christmas party
Monday evening at the home of Miss
Mildred Townsend.
Miss Harriet Bell who is Red
Cross nurse, has been moved from
Camp Lee, Va, to Hot Springs, N. q.
A summer resort at that place mas
been taken over by the government to
care for returned soldiers who nave
been wounded.
The Golden Rule Bible class OF First
Methodist church will meet Wednes-
day afternoon with Mrs. S. +. Beery
at her home, 1875 South Thirteenth
street
Thomas P. Butler is i'll with pneu-
monia at his home on South Eleventh
street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
THE rHuNpERBoLT

Ned scanned his sisters face for the
least sign of distrust In him. But
she seemed hardly to hear his protes.
tation. Instead, she was in fever OF
action. what to do, Ned? What Is
there to do?" she repeated.
Nothing but to wait till the inyes-
tigators have looked over our books
Nothing" Edith chided, staring.
Then suddenly she left him as abrupt
" as Fay had done. She remembered
that Johns train had just come In.
Quickly putting on her street clothes,
she went to meet her husband.
There are times when false note
not only makes discord for the time,
but lasts long in the memory, and
thereafter spoils all harmony. Edith
felt that John might, with word or
even look, so hurt her when she told
of her brothers predicament that she
could never wholly love her husband
again. If he showed the least dis
trust of Ned, the slightest inclination
to say, II told you SOL" instead OF
| coming at once to his help, Edith
would never forgive him. In such
crises women are impatient with the
causes; they only want effects. AS
she waited for John to speak Edith
was as much afraid for Johns sake as
| for her brother. She did not want to
despise her husband.
He listened gravely to her brief re.
cital of Ned's plight.
"You must first ask Ned whether
he would want me to do anything in
this matter" he said finally.
| Edith breathed more freely. Her
husband had struck the right note. She
| kissed him and ran to find her brother
| few minutes later Ned FloweTtor
| strobe up to John Ferrol and grasped
his hand.
Il haven't the slightest idea of let
ting you get mixed up in my trouble
john" he said, his voice vibrant will
| sincerity. But l sure do appreciate
your wanting to do it after the mes
I've made of things! It's worth 10
to me, the way you and EIDE have pu
up with me! Some day I'll b.
| able
He turned away suddenly. TIL
chasm between his hope and the pros
pect of its realization opened befor
him and took the heart out Of him
The sight Of Edith, looking with pa
thetic hopefulness at her husband
prompted John to say:
OF course you'll do anything yo
want to do, old man! This thing vii
work out all right and there'll be n
stopping you!"
Il certainly hope SOL" came from
shrewdish voice in the doorway. Fa
had come in unnoticed But what
to become of me MEANWHILE" she d.
manded, evidently bent on getting a
I answer that would satisfy her.
II Before any of them could repl
there was a ring at the door bell. TIL
whole group listened spellbound to tn
reverberation as though it had SCUM,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
Thrive on ''Flu' Germs
(By Associated Pressl

BOSTON, Mass, Dec. 14.-lnfluenza
germs, placed in nostrils and threats
and eaten in their food by 100 volun-
teers in government experiments, have
resulted in an increase of appetites
and more vigorous health, according
to physicians.
The experiments were undertaken
by the Navy Department at the Navy
Public Health Service Hospital, on
Gallups Island, to ascertain the cause
and spread of influenza. They have
had merely negative results, according
to a report given out today.
Some volunteers have been inocu.
lated with serums. but no cases of
the disease have developed thus far
The tests will be continued
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
SOLDIER SEES
VICTORY PARADE

Mrs. Oliver H. Bogue has just re-
ceived a letter from her brother, Her
bert Foster, who has been in France
since early in June. He is doing con-
voy and stretcher work in connection
with the American Red Cross Hospl-
tai No. in Paris, probably the largest
military hospital in France, as 1t con-
tains over $500 beds for patients.
Foster writes: "a friend and | went
down into city yesterday, Sunday ~
see the parade, and we saw some OF
the city We went to the Ritz hotel TO
meet "Y" man that my friend was
acquainted with, and saw a lot OF
guns and air planes that had peen
captured from the Huns, and lot OF
German helmets with the points on
top of them. There were twenty-slx
air planes circling over the city at one
time, and two of them marked with
the numbers 13 and % were American
machines with Liberty motors Talk
about stunts, those two did them, n.y.
ing straight UP, nose dive, loop lhe
loop, front and backwards, and wings
over end; one of them flew about tfty
feet above the crowd, right In the
middle of the street, banking at the
corners. The crowd thought he was
falling and you ought to have seen
them scatter One plane went down
the Seine river, hurdling the bridges
1t was some sight; it appeared he was
going under the bridges, but instead he
would go over them. We ate supper
at the Palais de Glace, and there was
mob down there. For four francs we
had coffee, sandwiches, doughnuts and
potato salad: after that we went to
the Tuilleries, and when we came out
of the park gate the crowd was packed
| like sardines, one crowd pushing and
showing one way, and another crowd
doing the same going another way.
| Our Red Cross friends come out
about five times a week and bring US
doughnuts, ice cream and sometimes
| chocolate cake with icing one-half inch
| thick. We get cigarettes at eight
cents here, which is less than we
| paid in the States. I received three
| pairs of wool socks today, and have
one pair on and they feel fine. l ike
| my work very much and am doing
some office work. There arc men In
| this camp from Cincinnati. Dayton,
and one from Eaton, but I have not
seen any from Richmond since | ar
rived We are having some weather
here; one day is warm enough to go
about in shirt sleeves, and the next
a blouse and overcoat are necessary"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14

"ThenI got a sampleof CuticuraSoap
and Ointment. purchased more, and
about three cakes Of Cuticura Soap and
two boxes Of Ointment healed"
(Signed) r. L. St. John, M. D.. Union
vile, Mo-. July 10, 1917.
When used for everyday toilet pur-
poses, cuticura Soap not only cleanses,
purifies and beauties, but it prevents
many little skin troubles if assisted by
occasional use of Cuticura Ointment to
soothe and heal the first signs of skin
troubles. Absolutely nothing better.
Sample Each Free by Mail. Address post
card: "Cutieura. Dept. X. Boston," Sold
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14

ceau, Paris, was noted for its
many splendid receptions held
there prior to the war. 1t will be
doubly interesting to President
Wilson because it contains many
interesting souvenirs of President
Washington. whose niece married
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14

Prince Joachim Murat has tender
ed his town house to President
Wilson for the duration of his visit
in the French capital. The house
has been accepted for the president
by the French government. The
home. which is on the Rue de- Mon
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
CALL OFF FARMERS COURSE

LAFAYETTE, Ind, Dec. 1.-THE
Farmers Annual Short Course at Pur-
due University. which was scheduled
for Jan. 1917, and the State Corn
Show, which was to have been held at
the same time, has been called off as
a result of the influenza situation.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14

by the time you get this we will
probably be Somewhere on the Rhine,
writes Private Frank M. Eaton, of Co.
C 18th Engineers, F. r. S. NO. IN
letter to his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
W. C. Eaton of 122 North Seventeenth
street, dated November 10.
Owing to the fact that our section
holds a record for location of enemy
batteries, we have been made a part
of the army of occupation
Miss Estella Frame has received a
letter dated Nov. II, from Basel r.
Lane, who is with the A. E. F. in
France. He says he is in the best OF
health, and certainly is glad the war
is over.
Think l will be home by February
and perhaps sooner" he says.
Lane has been in the army since
May 1917, and in France since last
September.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14

THE boys are here in the dugout
telling of their experiences, SO 1t is
hard to WRITE" says Corporal Clell =.
Oler, in a recent letter to Ellis Frame
Of this city.
II received your letters some time
ago, but have not had time to answer
as we have been awfully busy.
81 have been on the front lines I'M
til few days ago. Was over the top
several times before November IL.
Also got in some close quarters.
by the way you ought to see the
scenery now 1t has been beautiful,
but is ruined now. The towns are
built mostly of stone, and in many
cases have been destroyed by shells.
81 doubt if you can read this let
! ter as the boys are making lou OF
commotion and sure having good
time Have been made a corporal
since | wrote last
| Nerlin Ballinger has received his
| honorable discharge from the Indiana
polls Training Camp and has returned
home.
! Raymond Dalbey has received his
discharge from the officers training
camp at Fortress Monroe, Va, and is
visiting his parents in this city be-
fore returning to Indiana University,
where he will resume his studies.
Listed in Saturdays casualties are
Indro p Davis. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew j. Davis, of 38 South Ninth
street; Herschel Foster, Cambridge
City; and Perry J. Earhart, Pennville.
all wounded severely.
| Wilbur Henry Fox, grandson OF
Judge Henry Fox of this city, has re-
Gently received his commission as
, First Lieutenant in the coast artillery
He was commissioned as second lieu
tenant some time ago
Lieutenant Fox is in France, where
he has been sta toned since a year
ago last August. He writes that he
has seen some very active service and
experienced some narrow escapes.
| We will soon be back" says Rus
sell Schlenger. in a letter dated NoH
10. to his mother, Mrs. Hannah
Schlenger. Schlenker says that he
does not think they will need him
much longer now. since the war is
over.
Since left the States l have been
hitting the high places" he writes.
He states that he was first in England
and that is some country and that
he is now in France stationed not far
from his brother. Howard. He is en-
joying the best of health he says, and
is getting plenty to eat.
Schlenger asks all his friends to
write to him. His address is 127th
Engineers. A.. P. o. 705, American E.
F., via New York
Word has ben received by Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Endsley, Of Centerville,
that their son, Clarence Endsley has
been released from the German prison
at Camp Rastatt, Baden. Endsley has
been imprisoned there since last July.
The official message received by the
parents says that their son has been
released and has reached France.
Sergeant Everett E. Root, "a Artil
lery, Battery B, Camp Eustis, Va, was
mustered out of the service and ar
rived at his home in Hagerstown Fri
day evening
Major Paul Comstock received q
transfer recently from the "a Division
to inspector of the % Division, and as
a result Of this change was present at
the general American Army head
quarters when General Pershing was
presented with distinguished service
medal by General Tasker Bliss on
November 16.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14

Prince Achille Murat. The pres
ent Prince Joachim is the son of
Prince Joachim Murat, who was
born in New Jersey in 1884 and
who was a descendant of Ma
poleon's sister. Carolina Bona
parte.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
WITH THOSE IN
ARMY and Navy

This column. containing news OF
Richmond and Wayne county sol
diers and sailors, will appear daily
in the Palladium. Contributions
will be welcomed.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14

The record number of roses pro
duced by one tree at a time is 5000
This remarkable number is borne by
a tree on a rose-growing estate in
Holland
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14

Victor H. Bloemke has received his
honorable discharge from the Motor
Transport corps at Indianapolis and
has returned home.
DIR. Edwin Weisong, who has been
stationed at Camp Taylir, has arrived
home, having been mustered out.
Save the big turkey until ! get
home, I'll sure do justice to it," wrote
Clarence Willhite to Mrs. Frank Stat
ford recently.
Il am well and happy" he continued
" and if you only knew how the Sal
walton Army is taking care of us over
here you would not worry about us,
and the Red Cross and Y. M. C. A. are
doing great work Never worry about
me as long as they are with us.
II sure would have loved to have
been in dear old Richmond the day
you had the celebration for peace 1t
was great news to every one there.
I'm glad | came over, and did my part
in the great conflict. / shall never re-
great it.
Now l hope to be coming home
soon, and I'll never be happier than
when land in the U. S. A.
Word from Harrison E. Isenhouer,
in France says that the weather is
cool, but splendid. much like Indiana
weather. saw our first picture show
of weeks Yesterday" he writes
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14

It commenced like a rash
and gave me a great deal of
trouble in the way Of Itch
ing and burning, until ]
could not rest nights. At
times it itehed and burned
SO badly that I would have
81 or~% 500 e& - ;-h< h,xA
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14
CutiCura Heals
Stubborn Eczema
On Head, Forehead and Face.
Itching and Burning So
Could Not Rest.
Used Three Cakes Soap and
Two Boxes of Ointment.

II had a very stubborn case of &C.
3ema on my head, forehead and face.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1918-12-14

Mrs D. NJ. Light of Winchester and
Miss Ella Shuttleworth OF Muncie are
guests of Horace Kemmer and family.