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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13
Evening Chat

Vacation experiences are much alike
whether they occur at the mountains
the sea shore or in the country. }
saw a brown robin Just now He bent
over and ran across the ro1-. ms yWO
legs looking IKE black twigs He stop
ped often and lookea soout his tan.
dragging N the dust. over he ben.
again, his tail coming up. On nc went
again, nothing escaping his bead like
eyes. Goodness, he's stopped again,
his tail going down. I wouldn't have
noticed tail up and tail down again
II we're home. That's one thing va
cation does 10 you; It gives you better
eyes.
believe there are hundreds OF birds
where | am and because OF the many
trees, there are many wood peckers.
Tap, tap, tap" Who's pounding so
early in the morning?
/ peeped out OF my window and
saw his red head. What a beauty!
What a picture as he circled the tree
50 close TO my window and pounded
50 unconcernedly. Some people think
he is looking for a soft place, bit |
don't believe it It's merely his way
Of talking: something like telegraphic
communication, and ] can hear ether
wood peckers answering all throuSh
the woods.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13
ECONOMY COLUMN.

A nation at war makes three dis
tinct demands on its individual eiti
Zens-sacritice, service and economy
All sacrifice. Some sacrifice theil
own lives or lives dear 10 them IN
actual military service; others saeri
flee material prosperity, and all Saeri
fee personal comforts and pleasures
which seemed the necessities OF peace
times. Sacrifice Is easy because al
meet II together and each is aware
OF the participation OF others.
All serve. Most forms OF sOrVieC
involve group activity. whether II b
in the army. in Red Cross or Other
philanthropic work, or IN active in
dustrisl service No individual
sudges services because all individ
uals give il.
But economy Is harder. Economy
f. the most personal and the most off
Gcult form of patriotism. II is hard
Il is monotonous. il IL unspectacular
and involves all the Arm qualities do
handed BY sacrifice and service with
out the inspiration Of cooperation and
recognition. We serve and sacrifice
together: we sconomize alone.
Tho family it the primary and most
important social group. and in Amer
ca, as the result OF custom. the WON
IN head Of TIE household is the dis
kurser Of funds-the spender Of the
family income
Here is one Of the newest and best
definitions OF economy which the
housewife would do well 70 ponder.
Economy IS not the cessation Of
pending. ather II IS the elimination
n those fencitul and wastehIl expen
itures which add 10 the cost OF livinG
without adding 10 It's joys"
The immediate result OF eliminating
the cost OF non-essentials is the ap
pearance OF a surplus fund, a safety
margin for use when emergency shall
produce an essential not otherwise
provided for.
For instance, IN peace times we con
5umed five pounds OF sugar per person
each month. At War prices that sugar
! cost 80 cents. Now we are reduced
10 a sugar ration Of two pounds each
month-an involuntary saving OF 81
cents. That surplus 80 cents SAVEI
and not simply diverted to another eG
pense channel represents real econo
my. IN the same way we have reduced
the family expense for meat, and fol-
white flour. and for candy. The
money saving Effected will be as much
patriotic service as the food savinl
but II must he actually SAVED and
invested in bonds or thrift stamps q
II is economy and not simply trans
| ieTred expense.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13

is a queer thing, little book, 10 see
with what Joy Richard W7voriy III
welcomes jim Edie lie seems 10 be
the Only person for whom he will
Willingly leave my arms and Jim IS
the only person to whom my boy will
voUohs0'a that peculiar little crooked
smi,o that was one OF his fathers
requests 70 him.
Even 10 me, he has another little
crooked lifting OF the lips that "a aGor
abe, Of course. but no. Ike Dicks
smile at all.
jim stopped at tine house this morn
ing on his way down town and imme.
diately Dicsy. who had been calmly
sucking his biz toe while was getting
his bath water the proper temperature,
began 10 crow and try to wrigcle him.
self of the bed toward him.
Jim. immensely battered and pleased
went oyor 20 where his little naked.
ness was displayed among the blank
cts, his tily restless feet had kicked
OF Of himself and wrapping him care
fully in his blankets, held him ont a.
arms length in a way that made me
shudder But Dlcky blessed bit OF
humanity it seemed to give him un.
holy Joy.
81 tel YOU what Old man. your Uncle
Jim simply hos 10 come around once
in a while and show you the ways Of
rod.blCJd mascuinity. Otherwise. this
mother OF yours will be making you a
regular mollycoddle" Jim said as |
/ demonstrated with him for treating
Dicky so roughly.
What you need. Dick, my boy, II a
man 10 help bring You up"
As Jim said this, discovered a wry
eye cast in my direction
surely. Uncle jim, YOU do not
think" [ said demurely. there has
been deartn Of men trying TO help in
Dicky's education lately"
There have been too darn many.
said Jim under his brcath-but
caught his words.
Il DO not think that man who
swoars before my helpless child is one
who should be given wholly in charge
Of his education" | said primly.
This tickled lims sense OF humor
and he laughed more intellectually
than had heard him since Dick died.
III your child is helpless" Margie,
YOU will also acknowledge that he Is
unconscious" he said as he placed him
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13
:: CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE :

in my lap and prepared to sit down
for a chat
Get out OF here. jim" / commanded
81 want to battle Dicky and put him to
sleep"
Can't you do IL while I am here
| am sure II is one Of the best little
things YOU do"
MY dear Jim, bathing and dressing
Dicky is a sacred rite that has to be
a bit OF a secret devotion. Besides,
what would do if when he was nicely
soaped and in the tub he caught sight
o, you and demanded TO he tossed up
in a blanket again"
why Just let him be tossed up, Of
course" agreed Jim.
Go along to your work. man. bath.
ing babies is woman's work"
As Jim passed through the long
French windows Of the sun room, ]
thought Of the admission | had Just
inadvertently made.
Bathing babies is woman's work"
Is there a man who would be wise
enough TO battle a baby? Not very
many. I am afraid. and u seems to
me that a man rather prides himself
on not knowing how 10 take care OF
children.
Nature has said that women shall
bear children and man has been
perfectly willing that woman should
I care for them until they are big
enough at least 20 give themselves
PHYSICAL care.
It is like many other duties that
men gladly|turn over to women.
have never heard a man say he
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13

Did you ever watch a storm gather
in the mountains? The distant hills
change color until a blue.gray mist.
ness hangs over them like a curtain.
The gray sky is shot with zig gag
lightning and thunder pounds away
continually The many trees, most OF
them tall and heavy begin to toss Wild
~ about and the noise in the top Of
them becomes slmost roar, subrlding
gently TO a majestic song.
Where all the mountains about are
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13
HENS: WAR OPPORTUNITY

One hundred hens on every
farm-hens IN every suitable
back y1ird.
More meet7 More hens on
the farm and In the back yard
give a quick answer.
Eggs to take the place Of meat.
Poultry to eat At home, TO re-
lease meat for foreign service.
And manufactured largely
from wastes - weeds - stray
grain@inSects.
The hens forage for them.
selves In the fields.
! Worth doing always.
Important 10 start now. Free
: farmers bulletins on poultry
raising tell how. Ask the Unit.
ed States department Of agri.
culture for them.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13

handmaiden effect 81 given pro2el
background. The NOW skirts have
scant patience with an uascemly dis.
pla" Of wool and go to great lengths
and No width TO prove their patriot.
ism. Queen CSc's dosCruGaa. on tu.
left b. G1"not ,E blue t.ey zibelne
crepe with bread girilo and round
collar OF grey tro9lc.oth.
The Egyptian influence gets in iis
best work in the second frock which
is a tunic costume Of black cTc7c
with armless, wristlot-. ana pendant
tabs OF brillian. oriental om5roidafy
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13

At the right is straight up and
down gown OF blue serge which makes
up IT'S la,k Of wool by an ample sup.
oiy o. Indian headwork on the tunic's
hem.
From Paris comes the word that
autumn hats ore to be developed IT.
-ubdued c0lors with silk and satin
rs the CHEF material Ostrich feath.
srs are TO be used in profusion
Fan tailored .uits will he fashioned
Of tric9tine, imitation fur and cneviot.
The skirts are as scart as can be-
and the coats are long, a triGie below
the knees.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13
GOOD REPORTS
PLEASE FAIRMON1

There mas never been anything with
the QUICK results Of pure LaVoptik
eye wash. One mans eyes were 80
badly strained he could not read with.
out pain. TWO applications OF La.
voptik relieved him. A lady had tried
three different glasses for weak, IN.
famed eyes. ONE Lavoptik wash sur.
prised her. We guarantee a small
bottle to benefit EVERY CASE weak,
strained or inflamed eyes. Martins
drug store.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13
FACTS AND FANCES FOR WOMAN AND THE HOME CIRCLE

would be glad 10 take care Of home.
In fact, | have known but few men
Who took any interest IN the care OF 4
home In any way. II has always
seemed 70 me that having relegated
women TO the home, man has pro
ceeded 10 lose interest in any work
pertaining 20 u.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13

wish to thank my many friends
and neighbOrs for their help and kind.
ness during my fathers illness and
death: also for the beautiful floral
oiering Miss Minnie Ice. S121.427S
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13

better to have them polished than not.
don't you?
But talking Of the house and vines
brings ne TO my hobby Ny garden
| don't know whether you like flowers
or nOt-but | Just have to tell you
about II. Just now I'm writing out
here in an old green swing under a
pink heaven Of blossoms. The trees
are all out and the birds are fairly
bursting their little threats for JOY.
And the bed Of white and red tulips
over the fence is blooming so bTavely
1T Is as good rs a sermon on courage
And over by the shed-but of course
you can't see the shed for the bushes.
I'll just have TO tell you its there
the lilacs are coming out. Can't you
smell that exquisite deliciousness away
over there in your trench? Surely
Heaven will have hedges Of lilacs. And
the shrubs are out-the snOwballs 4
lovely tender greenish white How |
wish you could see il, Mr.. Somebody.
And now, I'm going 70 tell you a
secret. hadn't intended to hut some
way feel that you are sympathetic,
that you'll understand.
Il have a soldier, a lonely soldier
He must be away over in France, and
It Is my fault he Is lonely. for We quar-.
relied and he went away. and now ]
can't find out where ne is? So after
all, this is his letter you are getting
Oh, | wish someone would write 10
him-for he is lonely, know. He had
nobody but me. And. oh. il / only
knew, 10 could ask him to forgive.
This Is all for this time. Mr.. Some
body II you like my letter and send
me your name and address, I'll write
again.
Faithfully yours.
Elizabeth Downing.
Somerset, Mass"
This was Philips answer:
Dearest Little Betty.-Mr. Some
body got your letter and what do you
think? It was l. You see God must
have guided 1t here. SO you want mo
to forgive you, sweetheart. Dearest
I'm not fit TO kiss the hem OF your
dainty little dress. adore YOU and
always will. But since / got your
letter determined to live and go back
TO you. Before, | resented every crack
the other fellows got instead OF me
There, the posts going out and | mus.
send this but I'll write every day.
Goodbye, dearest girl.
Forever yours, PHILIP"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13
BY BETTY BROWN.

Curio collectors, art critics, ct al,
are ardent admirers Of fashionable Ia.
dies who strut around expensive vases
In skinny skirts So are the fall fash.
ion designers, who have Transformed
perfectly good American wood short.
age into an early Egyptian inllu-
ence" on the hIpless feminine sill.
houette Our clever artist has sketch.
ed three Of the newest costumes de-
signed by Bertha 10 prove that a
maiden OF 1918 observing a woolless
day can get a perfect Cleopa;rl's
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13

black with warning. the rain comes
down In torrents. Just a moment BE-
fore. however. there has been Q o.
lence like the drawing IN Of ones
breath before a scream. like the 81
lence before midnight or the very hush
before a storm. we've so often oIpo'
rienced With the rain comes the
slash OF wei leaves and branches, the
bending and whirl OF many boughs. the
noise OF the drip. drip on dusty roads
and the rumble q that deep voice %
the skies Rain in the mountains q
an awe-inspiring. spectacle.
followed a brown ribbon OF Q road
today until reached q blue lake q
the end Of Il; which wasn't Z lake @
all but just a bit Of the mountains
shining blue in the lazy atmosphere.
Across my ribbon road thb trees
joined hands and we small people b.
low, really grown ups but with hearts
Of children, walked under 90 though
playing the game London bridges
falling down" The road ran endless.
ly cool and delightful, every step 9
new adyeSture.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1918-08-13
Faithfully yours.
Elizabeth Downing.

Miss Ivie Lake, OF Gladly Creek,
called on her cousin. Mrs. Ella Hen.
derson, Saturday night.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25

marked eagle quill that Is posed against it.
 The hat at the right is also of crepe geOrgette. It is wide-brimmed model; one of those "halo" brims that are becoming fixture in the millinery styles of midsummer. It Is beauti- fully made with a balmasque finish about the edge of the brim. The trim consists of a collar, covered with nar- row plaited ribbon, and small, conven- tional flowers of braid with stems. A hat very similar to this is covered With georgette tucked in the fashion able narrow cross tucks and finished with crepe flowers applied fiat to the crown. They are hand made of the same crepe as the hat These vide brimmed, transparent or semitranspar- ent hats, will make lovely headwear for the June bridesmaid and the June bride.
 A hat of fine black milan faced with sand colored crepe finishes the group. It Is trimmed with clusters of lacquered leaves, at each side of the front, in bright shade of light blue. Hats are not easy to make this sea- son. They require the work of a pro- fessional milliner.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25

Here is the last word in the tailored blouse and separate skirt for utility wear and 1t is very ereditable last word. It isn't likely that anything better will be developed for the work a-day outfitting of the average busy woman of today, although we may have equally good designs in both blouses and skirts for the same sort of wear. Neatness is the keynote in this kind of outfitting and it is the most potent charm of summer dress ing.
 The blouse is a strictly "shirtwaist" model, made of white wash-satin which proves to be very practical and desirable. It is one of the few de- signs with high neck and buttons straight up the front, and collar with small white pearl buttons. The cuffs button over with single button and the waist will look well developed in wash silk, percale and other substan- tial weaves in cotton.
 The skirt is simply two lengths of 54-inch wool material cut to fit about the hips and without piaits. The wide,
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
CHEAP BUT NOT DESIRABLE
Excellent Reason Why chinamen Are Averse to Calling in the Aid
 of Physician.

The cost of doctors visit in China ranges from five to ten cents. One would think that, inasmuch as they are so cheap, nobody would be without doctors visits in China, but as a fact, the Chinese get along with as few of them as possible. The reason Is said to be that the Mongolian doctors use such abominable medicines. Extracts of all sorts of creeping things enter Into the Chinese drug list, and people are averse to taking them, except in case of extreme necessity.
 It is possible that doctors have pur- posely provided themselves with these offensive remedies as a means of self protection. It would be very wearing to be popular physician at five cents visit; he might run his legs off and get no sleep. He accordingly makes himself unpopular through the me dium of medicines decocted of beetles and grasshoppers and such things. He prefers simple poverty to poverty complicated with running about
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25

shaped girdle is pointed at the end where 1t buttons over large bone button at the left of the front. Snap fasteners above and below the button hold the belt in neat adjustment to the figure. This girdle is the most popular that has appeared this sea- son. The skirt is correct in length and width for q walking skirt, which should be in the neighborhood of two yards wide to insure freedom in walk ing, and reach an inch below the shoe tops for good style.
 In cutting a two-piece plain skirt from wide material there Is enough cut away to account for the girdle and pockets as ample and original as those that are shown on the model pie tured. Twice the depth of the pocket is needed for making it, one-half of this length cut into two straps that fold upon the pocket and fasten down with bone buttons like that on the gir-. dle, but smaller. The straps and pock- cts are lined with silk of the color of the crossbar in the material. In this skirt deep tan ground is crossed with bars of flag blue.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
BECAUSE SHE KNOWS
By AMELIA JOSEPHINE BURR
 of the viujlantee.

She is fragile little elderly gentle woman, a teacher by profession, an Alsatian by birth. During the sum- mer holidays of 1914 she left her home fin Strasburg, and came over to visit her brother, in suburb of New York. She has been here ever since, too proud to be tax upon her brothers slender means, and maintaining her self by French lessons here and there, governessing, helping mothers, and other work to which she has never been accustomed but which she does with the true spirit of France. have heard-yes. and felt-complaints trickle out and then dry up entirely at the sight of that gallant little fig- ure blowing indomitably through the snow. Her earnings. it hardly need be said, are not large, yet she has bought Liberty bond of each issue, and is resolved to keep on as long as the war does.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25

There are not many things that af ford a woman more real satisfaction than to know that she is wearing be- coming hat, and her chances of acquir- ing such a valuable asset were never better than they are now. The shapes brought out this season are graceful and varied There are almost no freak ish hats, and there is wide range of styles and considerable variation in size-in fact a hat for all types of faces. It is a good idea to give plenty of time to the selection of the right shape and to remember that trimming sometimes plays tricks upon the eye altering the proportions of the shape apparently.
 The first essential of becomingness In a hat shape lies in it's proper fit. It is because the head size is too large or too small that many a pretty hat falls short of being success on the head of it's owner. When the head size is wrong all the lines are wrong the crown too large or too small and the brirn, therefore not in the right po- sition. When this matter of first i'm portance Is taken care of the other details of color, and trimmings and style are not hard to manage.
 Three hats shown here are ire proachable in style and quality of ma terial and workmanship. The hat at the left is q good semidress model of sand-coIored crepe georgette, having it's upper brim of satin-straw braid in the same color There Is an odd drape made of the braid that extends across the front and it makes fine back ground for the short and beautifully
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25

No matter what ails your child, a gentle, thorough laxative should al- ways be the first treatment given.
 If your little one is out of sorts, half-sick, isn't resting, eating and act ing naturally-look, Mother! see if tongue is coated. This is sure sign that the little stomach, liver and bow els are clogged with waste. When cross, irritable, feverish, stomach sour, breath bad or has stomach-ache, diar- rhea, sore throat, full of cold, give a teaspoonful of California Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all the con- stipated poison, undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of the lit- tie bowels without griping, and you have well, playful child again.
 Mothers can rest easy after giving this harmless fruit laxative" because It never fails to cleanse the little ones liver and bowels and sweeten the stom- ach and they dearly love its pleasant taste. Full directions for babies, chill dren of all ages and for grown-ups printed on each bottle.
 Beware of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask your druggist for bottle of Gal ifornia Syrup of Figs" then see that it is made by the California Fig Syrup Company."-Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25

headaches disappeared. I gained in weight and feel fine, so can honestly recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound to any woman who is suffering as was. "- Mrs. ADELINE B. LYNCH, 100 Plain St, Providence, R. I.
 Backache and nervousness are symp- toms or natures warnings, which in- dicate a functional disturbance or an unhealthy condition which often devel- ops into more serious ailment.
 Women in this condition should not continue to drag along without help, but profit by Mrs. Lynch's experience, and try this famous root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound-and for special advice write to Lydia E. Pinkham Med. Go. Lynn, Mass.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
SlOO Reward. SlOO

Catarrh Is local disease greatly infiu- enced by constitutional conditions. It ment. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is taken internally and acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sys- tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE destroys the foundation of the disease, gives the patient strength by improving the general health and assists nature in doing it's work. S100o0 for any case of Catarrh that HALLS CATARRE MEDICINE fails to cure
 Druggists 75c- Testimonials free.
 F. J. Cheney & Co.,. Toledo, Ohio.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
Need of Influence.

Every one of us needs influence and some impulse outside of ourselves to compel us to strive for our ideals. The best impulse that can uplift the life is the friendship of Jesus. He says: 'Ye are as friends if ye do what soever command you"
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
Gods Presence.

Did it ever occur to you that the signs of Gods presence are granted to the farmer more than any other man? Look around your home and felds and see.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
Up to Date.

Marcella-Is Bennie Beanbrough still painting houses for living?"
 Wayerly-Yes, but he doesn't call t that now.
 Marcella-What does he call 1t? Waverly-C -Camouflaging residences Youngstown Telegram.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25
zItchino Burning skins.

For eczemas, rashes, itchings, irrita-. tions, pimples, dandruff, sore hands, and baby humors, Cuticura Soap and Ointment are supremely. effective. For free samples address "Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston" At druggists and by mail. Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 5O.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-04-25

d dC H t s III DdCk ached all the time.
 I was tired and had no ambition for any, thing. 1 had taken a number of medi- cines which did ne no good. One day 1 read about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compoundand what it had done for women, so 1 tried it. My nervousness o01 hoolrooha o1J